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Hi Nancy:
I don't know whether to keep him in his own little world, go with what was briefly declared earlier on as to true parentage, or supply some new twist (like Vincent owns multiple personalities and is the actual narrator of the tale).
Thank you for your interest!
Haven't been able to keep up with your story, am catching up.When I read the first post, I thought it was a real event. I thought OMG how terrible that that happened. I love suspense and irony.
Good morning, panhandlegirl:
Wishing you and yours well.
Thanks for your post. The "reality" of the story is mostly symbolic, based on actual events and my personal musings over our skewed family life. I hope to supply more irony and suspense as I unravel the meaning of my family's past and endeavor to sort out our present and puzzle over the future.
Take care.
I sometimes wonder who we are - Vincent and I.
He looks into the mirror and sees me. Passing by a plate glass shop window, I observe the reflection of Vincent, his dreamy eyes in a fixed stare with mine. I am steel and am not unnerved by what is clearly my brother's psychosis; as I do care about his state of mind (we are linked, and one another's mental health surely affects the course - for good or for ill - that either of us embark upon), however, it is essential that a measure of balance be struck and maintained in order that I might carry out my duties relative to his care.
Redirecting Vincent toward useful and healthy pursuits is my goal. Too much time is passed his staring into space, which inactivity creates a downward spiral into whose vortex my dear little man descends with no one the savior unless I reach out and snag him. He is docile but weak in mind due to what I consider irreversible trauma brought on by religious fanaticism and, of course, Father's necessary death.
I shall muster the forces of Hell, if necessary, to assist in my quest toward reunification with my other half. Requesting Heaven's help has never been a viable option ...
