Judas Kiss. By QueenElf

I've changed the title on this story, mainly because I think it may have been used before. When I write about my childhood it's about those defining moments that sometimes changes our images of the family unit and pushes towards growing up. And yes, I've read the theory about both Judas and also one about Jesus having a family of his own.

What a strong subject to write about and I feel privilaged that you choose to share such memories. A good read, if good is the right word, but maybe I is used a little too much, god I feel bad saying that considering the emotive topic. some parts made me smile, like the room saved for visitors, a tradition lost in many households but one I still see in many elderly people. Also liked the, "Mum had a saying we all obeyed, ‘ keep up that noise and I’ll give you something to really cry for." Made me think of my mum, if you didn't cry you were beat till you did then the same words would escape her lips, no winning! Cheers for the read. nobody

Thanks nobody, I'll check out the words I and see if I have used them too much. I wrote the story very quickly, straight onto Word, as I hesitated to share such a traumatic experience. But my best stories (in my mind), come from things I know about. I think many people can identify with the "best room" and the phrase "I'll give you something to really cry about." I don't think that will ever change, although it's an old saying.

I've edited it, taking into account that I was trying to portray the thoughts and feelings of a young child. Some of the "i's" have been taken out, and I fear that I've made it more "punchy"by doing so. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, I know, I lived it.