More Than That :: raspberry jam

Everything by AmeliaHalpert Rated: Private [Reviews - 119]

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Summary:

Takes place inside/after The Negotiation..pretty much AU after that, but pulls in themes from Beach Games.

Lots of inspiration from Everything by Lifehouse

TW: violence, swearing, domestic violence…a VERY different version of what happened after Roy tried to hit Jim. If you have been through interpersonal violence, or experience anxiety & panic, please go gently here.

100% there will be good stuff as we go...hence the spicy warnings...but in the beginning, it is going to be BUMPY.

In the beginning, each chapter will switch POV, and it will most certainly be Jim/Pam POV, with minimal potential for others. Then the chapters will be longer and shared POV.

*Please, be gentle and kind with yourselves, if you choose to read*

Below are a few resources, but if you are a victim of DV and need resources...please hit me up on the Discord group...I am more than happy to help you with additional resources.

National Domestic Violence Hotline ncadv.org/get-help

Therapist search sites

inclusivetherapists.com/

therapyden.com/

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

I own nothing outside of a bad case of creative insomnia, a caffeine addiction, a need to dissociate and relax with The Office and a passion for social work.

Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: Dwight, Helene Beesly, Jim, Karen, Pam, Roy
Genres: Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Inner Monologue
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content, Mild sexual content, Other Adult Theme, Possible Triggers, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 58 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 199858 Read Count: 21075 ePub Downloads: 11

[Report This] Published: March 10, 2023 Updated: April 09, 2024

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed

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Date: June 10, 2023 Title: Chapter 39: Chapter 39 - Coworkers & Friends

Oh wow.

This one was a lot! I love her response to all of the commotion, it is very realistic!

Oscar was also a very nice touch! I really enjoyed his sympathy and don’t even get me started on Angela and Dwight talking back to Michael, I LOVED that. It really shows how sometimes something happening can bring out ranging feelings in people.

Pam absolutely broke me. I like the insight that she is actually a rather anxious person… even before all of this just because of her upbringing and who she is, which only makes this harder for her. You can see she probably had an anxiety disorder before this. The Benadryl being used for panic attacks actually really made this for me… let’s just say she’s not alone in that!

Love this chapter.

Author's Response:

Awww… I am so glad to hear so much of this hit well for you. Not gonna lie… I mentally fist-pumped when my Angela & Dwight stood up to Michael! They each were ones to rebuff him when he was TOO rude to them (like Angela rejecting his physical demands or Dwight showing hurt from him over the Golden Ticket and later not giving a recommendation to Sabre for him) I figured they might have moxie that needed a catalyst to come out.

And I wrote in to Pam tones of anxiety and worry from early on, yes Roy took advantage of that and made it far worse, but she was already going to have a life where she was in her head thinking too much. Benadryl is NOT a good long term option, but we have all used it at times to ease a bad night sleep. I would have gone with Melatonin, but 2006/07 were not HUGE on the melatonin as we are now :)

Hope my next chapter serves them just as well for you!

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: June 10, 2023 Title: Chapter 40: Chapter 40 - The Topography of Pam & Jim

Pam finally getting vulnerable on her own choosing!!

Author's Response: 100%!!! Roy rocked her mind, caused a flood of panic, but it is well subsiding and she is working on skills she has been honing for years. It is the being seen, vulnerable and shameful that she will work through with Jim and the help of friends & therapy.

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 12, 2023 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - It begins with Jim

OH I LOVE THIS

Author's Response: THANK YOU!!!! I hope you continue to like it :)

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 12, 2023 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - Pam's panic

Wow the panic attack was so real, I loved how you were able to get us to feel the anxiety that was rushing through her. This was such an accurate look on panic attacks, this is amazing!

Author's Response: Tried my best to incorporate pieces of my own experience as well as knowledge from my profession, glad that came through.

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 12, 2023 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 - Be OK

Oh I love how you write, you can really see how desperate he is for her through it!

Author's Response:

Pulling in some of the same panic I imagined when I wrote Safe (after Dwight’s fire stunt).

thank you so much for the compliment!!!!

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 12, 2023 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 - The stretcher

Oh poor thing! I love how this gives a glance that she has experienced this type of panic before. Go find her, Jim!!

Author's Response: Oh, he finds her…. Not the way either wanted though …..

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 12, 2023 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6 - Her fear

Poor Pam can’t catch a break! I’m enjoying this look into her personality. She was always rather anxious in the show and going into this really give a reason to why and her inability to tolerate uncertainty, making her apathetic and unable to take any chances.

Author's Response:

The clues to me were always in her very careful responses, how she thought her mom and dad had a good relationship, how she got back together with Roy and even still had a ‘nice’ talk with him after… there was so much more there.

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 12, 2023 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9 - Groggy

Don’t panic, Pam!!

Author's Response: Not going away anytime soon… bear with me ;)

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 12, 2023 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9 - Groggy

Don’t panic, Pam!!

Author's Response: I am so sorry, not going to end SOON....

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 15, 2023 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11 - She's awake

Aw this broke me. You can really see how anxiety can cloud your mind. You write beautifully!

Author's Response: Awww! Hang in with me, I will repair Pam AND you!

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 15, 2023 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13 - Pam & Ella

Aw no, poor Pam!

Author's Response: I know… she breaks my heart.

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 15, 2023 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12 - Jim's confusion

I just want to say that you write so authentically! As someone with a few severe anxiety disorders, this was very accurate and I feel very happy to see someone portray it so well! :)

Author's Response:

Thank you… I hope you are being gentle with yourself as you read… I don’t want to trigger anyone d84;a039;

I promise… there will be LOADS of therapeutic healing as we go. Anticipating this will be a loooong saga.

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 18, 2023 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14 - Jim's education

This is intense. Jim is really hard on himself, he is human too. I love Helene’s sense of calm in the situation, even if she seems to make it seem like it’s Jim to blame sometimes. It’s very accurate in the complications this situation presents. I also love the description of how she processes. Everyone processes things in varying ways, and hers was very similar to mine! Your writing is amazing, was refreshing my page for it to be updated all week!

Author's Response: Awwww…. Raspberry Jam… you are awesome! I hope you feel a little of your sweet quiet Pam from your story in Helene’s description of Pam… I realized in my excitement to update the story tonight that I had not put that in my header! Your little world has equally captured my heart and I felt that my young Pam may have also had anxiety with difficulty speaking.

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 18, 2023 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17 - Pam thinks

Oh Pam!! Like the short chapter, gives a nice relief in the intensity of the anxiety haha!

Author's Response: d84;a039;d84;a039;

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: March 25, 2023 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20 - Making the call

AWWW DWIGHT! I’m so glad Dwight is coming in, he always supplies a source of comfort and familiarity. I can’t even begin to tell you how much my heart jumped to see how many chapters were uploaded! Can’t wait to read more. This story is so intense, but so beautifully written and captivating!

Author's Response: I have such a soft spot for Dwight...knew I wanted him to be part of the recovery side of getting toward how to be 'okay'...this just came out naturally for me. Dwight helps, but without asking for thanks or kudos. It is just FACT.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr Duncan Halpert by MrsKHalpert Rated: T [Reviews - 14]

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Summary: The bad boys always play guitars.
Categories: Alternate Universe, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 6952 Read Count: 1390 ePub Downloads: 0

[Report This] Published: March 11, 2023 Updated: June 11, 2023

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed
Date: June 11, 2023 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Ooooo I love this!! So cute!! Need more music Jim and Pam asap!

Author's Response: Oh thank you so much!! Glad you like it!

Chairs in the breakroom don't have armrests by Yeza Rated: K [Reviews - 4]

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Summary:

Roy was so calm when Pam exchanged her Ipod for Jim's kettle? I don't think so.

Another version of "Christmas Party" (Yes! Another one!)

Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 2795 Read Count: 559 ePub Downloads: 0

[Report This] Published: May 27, 2023 Updated: May 27, 2023

Reviewer: raspberry jam Signed

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Date: May 27, 2023 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Oh this is so amazing! A totally more realistic version of what would have happened! I love it and hope it turns into more than just an one-shot!