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The Man Showed Himself At the Door

In my early formative years at home living in the countryside human contact few being adopted making me an only child also formed a stammer all this was new My bedroom I had room to myself where I could play with real content left to my own just little young me memories roll back thinking they're sent At night time slept usually fine but then I began to have nightmares this became regular more and more lasted through preschool till 7 years My nightmare was a man came in to my bedroom that filled me with fear he never stayed long as I then awoke familiar he was but I wasn't at all clear Sometimes wonder if it was dad I never met not known circumstances round my adoption soon forgot about it now in the past at least thankful wasn't put up for auction! (I have written these concerning nightmares I had in my early childhood, probably stemming from my adoption and subsequent stammer.)

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Date: 6/24/2020 11:37:00 AM
A heartfelt write my friend - we all have challenges in life and family is important - hope your adopted family gave you the love you deserved. Nightmares are horrible, I have had a few significant ones but thank God, not repetitive. Be safe Gordon, Blessings, Jennifer.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/24/2020 12:33:00 PM
Hi Jennifer, you've sent your comment twice but don't worry, thanks for your kind words and yes I had a fine family being the only child but received the love I needed . Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 6/24/2020 11:36:00 AM
A heartfelt write my friend - we all have challenges in life and family is important - hope your adopted family gave you the love you deserved. Nightmares are horrible, I have had a few significant ones but thank God, not repetitive. Be safe Gordon, Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 6/23/2020 11:13:00 PM
Hi Gordon, I'm sorry you had to go through all of that as a boy. It sounds like you had some trauma very early on that brought on your nightmares. Thank God you were adopted into what I assume was a good home. I know from experience that childhood trauma stays with you forever. If it wasn't for my faith in God, I'm not sure if I would have made it. Blessings to you, my friend, Rhonda
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/24/2020 5:20:00 AM
Hi Rhonda, Thanks for your kind words and yes something may have brought on the nightmares, though not sure what I've always thought the stammer itself was result of the emotional upset of birth, placed in child home and adopted in space of 6 weeks. My parents were good parents though not Christians, though my mum would give child Bible books which looking back is remarkable but I'm sure God has hand on me even then.Have a blessed day,Gordon
Date: 6/22/2020 3:00:00 PM
Hello Gordon McConell, as children we all have nightmares. You had one to. it was enough to spook you. I am glad you were put into a good home. You will always wonder if that was your father. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/23/2020 3:27:00 PM
Hello Gordon, you are welcome. Yes all is well with me.Thank you. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/22/2020 3:16:00 PM
Hi Darlene, Thanks for your comment and observation, Hope all is well with you, Blessings, Gordon
Date: 6/22/2020 12:38:00 PM
Those experiences you had as a child follow you into adulthood always lurking at the back of your mind. Tom
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/22/2020 1:09:00 PM
Hi Tom, so true what you say couldn't be more right. Trust you're all doing well, Blessings always,Gordon

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