Absolutely heartbreaking to be perfectly honest with you. Surely, the story is about hope and forgiveness, I know that, but Paul’s character really, really spoke to me. Being cut out from the family, kicked out, left on his own — it really broke my heart to read that. I admire him for his resilience and for the strength he displayed by trying with his parents one more time.
I also love Ceci so much! She’s so sweet, maybe a little naive and sheltered, but you can tell she has a heart of gold. I love her for that, I love her for the way she worked so hard to make everyone get together once more (you can tell she’s the glue for the whole family).
There’s a very clear, even though small, change in the parents. Like, it’s so small, but you can really feel it!! I have no idea how you did that. It just… i don’t know, it touched me. This whole story hurt me, it really did, and then it feed me one little spoon of hope but MAN is it enough! I can feel the effects of Christmas!
Good job! Thank you so much for writing this and posting it, it was absolutely beautiful, I read it while holding my breath. I loved it!
The atmosphere that you described in the beginning seems so real and tangible, and almost a fairytale Christmas Eve image. Exploring family dynamics around Christmastime is so much more powerful. I felt so sorry for Paul and that despite everything, he had to have more courage than his own parents in mending their bond. I liked how the end sees Ceci being hopeful for the best outcome but also wary & that you ended on such an expectant note! I wonder myself what happened but maybe as you said, “the oart where you’re waiting is the best anyways”! I am so glad I read it also on Christmas Eve to properly be in the moment. I adore your writing and seeing the notification that you posted felt like a Christmas present in itself
Absolutely heartbreaking to be perfectly honest with you. Surely, the story is about hope and forgiveness, I know that, but Paul’s character really, really spoke to me. Being cut out from the family, kicked out, left on his own — it really broke my heart to read that. I admire him for his resilience and for the strength he displayed by trying with his parents one more time.
I also love Ceci so much! She’s so sweet, maybe a little naive and sheltered, but you can tell she has a heart of gold. I love her for that, I love her for the way she worked so hard to make everyone get together once more (you can tell she’s the glue for the whole family).
There’s a very clear, even though small, change in the parents. Like, it’s so small, but you can really feel it!! I have no idea how you did that. It just… i don’t know, it touched me. This whole story hurt me, it really did, and then it feed me one little spoon of hope but MAN is it enough! I can feel the effects of Christmas!
Good job! Thank you so much for writing this and posting it, it was absolutely beautiful, I read it while holding my breath. I loved it!
I'm gonna cry this comment means so much to me!! I'm glad it touched you. Thank you so so much!!
The atmosphere that you described in the beginning seems so real and tangible, and almost a fairytale Christmas Eve image. Exploring family dynamics around Christmastime is so much more powerful. I felt so sorry for Paul and that despite everything, he had to have more courage than his own parents in mending their bond. I liked how the end sees Ceci being hopeful for the best outcome but also wary & that you ended on such an expectant note! I wonder myself what happened but maybe as you said, “the oart where you’re waiting is the best anyways”! I am so glad I read it also on Christmas Eve to properly be in the moment. I adore your writing and seeing the notification that you posted felt like a Christmas present in itself
Thank you so much!! I appreciate this so much!! Love you!!