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Girl Goddess 9
2008-05-09
ch 13,
abuseI've been struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide, and I can relate a lot to the emotions in this story. Thank you for writing.
ItachiLover2
2008-02-18
ch 10,
abuseThis is so depressing and emotional, but it's how so many teenagers truly feel, like suicide is the easy way out. It's really nice that you could share your life story, because I know so many people who just keep everything bottled up inside instead of expressing their feelings. I'm really sorry this happened to you :( But this is a wonderful biography, really powerful!

~Just when you think things can't get any worse, they do. I've learned that life is like an hourglass. Sooner or later, everything hits rock bottom. All you have to do is be patient and wait for someone to turn everything back around. -Davis. H~
heartfeltlove
2008-01-24
ch 1,
abuseGo figure, you story startts on my B-day.
Broken For You
2008-01-24
ch 9,
abuseWhen I was in the first hospital, I slept out in the hallway almost every night too. I think that there were maybe 5 nights in all of the 5 weeks and 5 days that I was there that I actually slept in my room. I just didn't feel like I would safe if I was alone, and most of the time that I was there, I didn't have a roommate. So I always just begged for them to take my mattress out in the hall. And in the nights when they wanted me to try to sleep in my own room, I would do something dumb, like burn myself, just so they'd let me stay in the hallway.

So I can definitely relate to you on that.
Mizutamari
2008-01-20
ch 6,
abuseI actually understand how you feel. I've never been hospitalized as much as you have but I know how you have felt and not to be negative or anything but life is one hell of a downhill ride. I'm not trying to be pessimistic or anything as I see myself as a realist. You have your good times but they shadow the dark times. I wanna hear more about your story and maybe, if you would like of course, you could read my autobio I have up. You might see some similarities between us. But that's just what I think.

~Mizu~
AnneGirl15
2008-01-17
ch 4,
abuseHey! Wow! You shoulod be proud of yourself for shareing your story. Most people I know don't. I just wanted to let you know that you are never alone. God's with you. He loves you and wil NEVER EVER leave you! Please do me one favor, don't ever think about suicide. It is NOT the answer to your problems. My dad commited suicide when I was little and it has made my life miserable. But I get through it with God. You probably think that nobody loves you, but there are SO many people who do. You parents, God, your friends, and even though I have never met you, I care about you too. Stay strong girlie, you'll get through it. If you need someone to talk to or have questions or just need someone to VENT to :), you can e-mail me! Well, ttul! I'm praying for you! ~Anne
Broken For You
2008-01-16
ch 3,
abuseWow that's really weird that you went to McLean then. I was actually about to go there back in November of 2005. But then my "treatment team" decided that Menninger in Texas was a better match for me. I know it's too late to say anything now, since it's been over a year, but I hope that everything went well. You're a really cool girl, and I want to see you live your life to the highest potential
Broken For You
2008-01-16
ch 4,
abuseI really feel like I can relate to everything that you write about in your journals. You're just a few years younger than me. I can def. identify with your fear about growing up. I miss being a little kid and just crawling in bed with my mom when I had a bad dream or crawling into bed with my grandparents just because I wanted to snuggle with. Everyone has to grow up at some point. But that doesn't mean that you have to just completely abandon all of your comforts and become a completely new person. There's a lot that makes you YOU that has NOTHING to do with age. I mean, I still sleep with my stuffed animals and just a few nights ago, I got into bed with my mom to cuddle and watch TV. But then I also do go out with friends and do things that we enjoy/can afford.

I don't know if any of that really made any sense. I'm kind of not in the best state of mind right now, if you get what I'm saying.

But it seems like a lot of your fears about growing up have to do with losing the comfort and attention that you get when you're sick/depressed/upset or anything else and you're a kid. It seems like kids are doted on for everything. But then when you become a teenager and then an adult, you're suddenly expected to do everything on your own. But that's really not how it works. There's no sharp line in between each age. There are no stone wall divisions between childhood and adolescence. Different people need different things. And when you get the right people in your life, then you can be as much of a child as you want to that day and they won't care at all. Because that's what amazing friends are for.

Anyway, sorry for writing an entire novel. We should talk sometime since we seem to have a lot in common. If you have a muspace, mine is I hope to talk to you sometime and keep taking life one day at a time. I KNOW THAT YOU CAN DO IT! Take care, love!
- Rachel
PencilPower723
2008-01-16
ch 4,
abuseWOW. This is a powerful story. I admire you so much for being brave enough to share your struggles and pain. Thanks so much for letting us read this.

You are in my prayers. Best wishes.
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