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Big turn for Pam here. Wanting to go to the cops. As well she should. Then there's Jim. He knows what to do, he wants to fix it, but he also knows it has to come from her. It has to be her choice otherwise nothing really changes. Good on him for realizing that.

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Okay, I finally have time to sit down and actually write a review. Normally I try to review every chapter, but there's been a lot going on. I'll try to hit the big points.

First off there are a lot of Roy's in fics that I've come to hate. Most of the time its because he's abusive to Pam. I think this Roy is the number one most disgusting Roy I've ever read. He gaslights Pam, beats her, does everything to avoid any form of responsibility, I mean the Roy in this story is a monster. Plain and simple.

I love this Jim though. How once he's figured out what's going on he doesn't shy away from anything. I said awhile ago he's going to take some serious steel in his spine to see Pam through all this. That's been proven. Jim has the courage to stay involved. To not just accept Pam's excuses. To seek out the right way of doing things. And most importantly to defend and protect Pam. If the Roy here is the bar none the prime example of toxic masculinity, this Jim is what true masculinity is. Standing up for those you love, being willing to face the hazard, and tempering those hard vitures with love and compassion.

Pam's journey through all this has been the real rollercoaster. To see her gradually realize what's going on. She's able to shake off the fog that was holding her mind prison. Once she saw that it gave her the courage to leave and fight back. Great job Pam. Clearly there are going to be scars. Phsyical and mental, but through all this she's gained the strength to deal with things on her own. Also the wisdom to seek out those who will truly support her and protect her. A hard road to watch her walk, espcially since she backslid a few times, but she's moving out into the light of truth and that at least is good to see.

Great writing to bring all that out.

Author's Response:

Thank you for your insightful comments, and for seeing exactly what I hoped to show. I posted a ex explanation on one of the chapters on another site explaining why Roy so unlikeable, so very mean- I don't want to say exaggerated because there are abusers just like him out there and I'm not aiming to downplay what people are going through- but here is the explanation-

 Roy is mean and nasty, he and Jim are polar opposites this way, like a black/white dove comparison. Roy had to be really mean and Pam had to be really dragged down to give things resonance that was lasting; and to show how devoted Jim is to her - the worse Roy is, the better Jim is. Hope that made sense.

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What a realistic scene you've created. I'm hopeful this isn't the end and some kind of resolution is achieved!

Author's Response:

Thank you so much. This part of the story is  already written, 42 chapters long. I'm uploading as and when I can.

There is a sequel I'm working on (2 chapters currently). Apologies it's long and drawn out x

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Well as heartbreaking as this is, hopefully it also means there's a breakthrough. Going to the hospital like that, with doctors and nurses who know the signs and symptoms of abuse. Yeah, it's impossible to deny any longer Pam. And look there's Jim being the great guy he is. As always just there for her.

I really hope this means she's turned a corner. It seems at least Jim is aware just how wrong thing are for her. Seems like he's bound and determined to make it stop. Please lean into that Pam. Lean into true love, care, and affection. Someone who will show you what it truly means to love you for who you are.

Really hoping we see something like that soon.

Okay, so yeah, wow. Give me a second here. Lots of heavy implications. Considering what we know of Roy, having Pam come back to the Dundies seems like it's not going to bode well. Likewise when (if) he finds out it was Jim who gave her a ride home. Just look what happened last time Roy thought Jim was encroaching. Makes me a little nervous as what's to come in the next chapter.

Seems like a good start for Jim. Just letting her know he's there for her. Anytime she needs it, he's there for her. I've got a feeling it's going to take a less subtle approach to the situation, but it seems like a good start. Try not to frighten her away from him, make sure she knows she's safe with him.

You can almost feel Jim's heart breaking for her as he watches her like this. To see the woman he's fallen in love with slowly fading away. Really hope he can add some life into her soon.

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I'll review in full at some point, but I'm thrilled you decided to bring this over (I was the one who left the link in the comments on FF.net).

Author's Response: Thank you so much xx

That's not a peace offering Pam. He's still controlling and abusing you. Part of me is kinda glad there's already a bunch of chapters posted. Having to sit and wait for an update for this fic would be real nerve wracking. Which again is a tribute to your skill as a writer.

Really hope we get a glance of some light coming into Pam's world sometime soon.

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Wow, okay that went dark quickly. There's a few abusive Roy fics on here. It's always an interesting tactic to take. That Roy being like this is the reason Pam stayed with him for so long.

Anyway, you could feel the dread in Pam's thoughts here. That she's to scared to do anything about her situation. That her only refuge is her time with Jim. Heartbreaking to read, but you wrote it very well.

Onto the next chapter.