When I started the story I was thinking it was some kind of psychological thriller (which, I suppose it sort of was, haha). When it became clear what was happening, though, I was cracking up. This was really clever and a very fun read!
I have a grandson that was going through this a few months ago. He was truly afraid of the whole experience. I thought what would Jayce think if he was Joseph. To have actual fear. Not just being stubborn. Not just pitching a fit. But Fear. To dread this change.
That makes sense. It's one of those things that doesn't seem scary to an adult, but I can see how it would be scary from a child's perspective. I just didn't expect that twist, but I really enjoyed it!
Such an amazing view! I enjoyed this very much, it is very thought provoking! I'm thinking about so many other situations and possible inner dialogues now! So very well done, thank you for this beautiful creation!
It really is, honestly I just wrote a short story about the human condition as a potato themed condition and in the story there is a worm lullaby. Someone commented on the story wondering what it would be like. So I am making a worm lullaby. Then I read your story and it gave me the idea to expand further into this and create a story about a misunderstood pest. All of this may seem a bit silly but it will all tie into various stories on the human condition in themed twists.
I love how this brilliantly captures what it feels like to be a child in those early days, when emotions are overwhelming yet impossible to fully understand or express. It really made me think about how absolute emotions feel when you’re that young. The humiliation, the loss of control, the betrayal of trust—how moments like this shape the earliest understanding of power. Loved this. Especially the revelation of it all being just potty training, that was a laugh. You made me look back on the studies on early emotional and cognitive development in babies and toddlers
When I started the story I was thinking it was some kind of psychological thriller (which, I suppose it sort of was, haha). When it became clear what was happening, though, I was cracking up. This was really clever and a very fun read!
I have a grandson that was going through this a few months ago. He was truly afraid of the whole experience. I thought what would Jayce think if he was Joseph. To have actual fear. Not just being stubborn. Not just pitching a fit. But Fear. To dread this change.
That makes sense. It's one of those things that doesn't seem scary to an adult, but I can see how it would be scary from a child's perspective. I just didn't expect that twist, but I really enjoyed it!
Such an amazing view! I enjoyed this very much, it is very thought provoking! I'm thinking about so many other situations and possible inner dialogues now! So very well done, thank you for this beautiful creation!
Thank you. Inspiration is always a wonderful take away from others work. Where will it lead you?
It really is, honestly I just wrote a short story about the human condition as a potato themed condition and in the story there is a worm lullaby. Someone commented on the story wondering what it would be like. So I am making a worm lullaby. Then I read your story and it gave me the idea to expand further into this and create a story about a misunderstood pest. All of this may seem a bit silly but it will all tie into various stories on the human condition in themed twists.
You had me ready for a horror story. It turned into such a delightful ending! You have a gift for short stories! I really enjoyed that piece of art!
I love how this brilliantly captures what it feels like to be a child in those early days, when emotions are overwhelming yet impossible to fully understand or express. It really made me think about how absolute emotions feel when you’re that young. The humiliation, the loss of control, the betrayal of trust—how moments like this shape the earliest understanding of power. Loved this. Especially the revelation of it all being just potty training, that was a laugh. You made me look back on the studies on early emotional and cognitive development in babies and toddlers