Date: February 28, 2023 12:58 pm Title: Chapter 12
I love that Michael would be talking to first graders about his date. It really feels so true to him!
And Pam slowly coming out of her shell is just the cutest!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Only something Micheal would do!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Only something Micheal would do!
1 [Report This]Date: February 28, 2023 09:49 am Title: Chapter 11
Oh my goodness this was amazing and sweet b29;a039;b29;a039; as a therapist working with people who struggle with communication differences, seeing Pam be HEARD by Jim is awesome b29;a039;b29;a039;
Author's Response: Aw, thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoy it!
Date: February 27, 2023 01:03 pm Title: Chapter 11
I'mn really enjoying this so glad you're going to keep going on it! Another great chapter, you've really made my like Helene in this fic, something no other fic has made me do!!
Author's Response: Thank you so much, I’m glad I’m able to bring another view to her!
Date: February 27, 2023 07:09 am Title: Chapter 11
Nice to see these changes starting to take root. Yes there's still a lot of doubt and fear, but it seems like for the first time courage is starting to grow as well. Really fun to see that Pam has found an outlet even if she hasn't found her voice yet outside of her family. Seems like a nice progression you've got going on. Pam usually blooms when she realized she has someone in her corner with her and I see that coming through here.
Author's Response: Thank you! I always love your reflections of each chapter!
Date: February 26, 2023 11:07 am Title: Chapter 10
Another cute chapter!! Loved all the callbacks so much! That last line though just about killed me! Utter perfection!
Keep going with this fic as long as you’re happy writing it, becuse im loving it! No complaints here
Date: February 26, 2023 10:26 am Title: Chapter 10
Really great to see that the iron chains holding back Pam's voice are weakening. She finally has an outlet and also a way to make herself understood. Then just like in canon, Jim and Pam make the perfect pranking pair. Kind of fun to see the whole Bears. Beets. Battlestar Gallactica (minus the Gallactica) used once more.
As far as how long this story should go, first and foremost, that's up to you since you're the one writing it. Personally I'm really looking forward to the moment where Jim finally hears Pam's voice for the first time so there's that. I'm sure you could bring in elements from Season 3 where canon Pam finds her courage and this silent Pam finds the courage to speak as well. My two cents at least.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your input! I’ll certainly keep that in mind!
Date: February 25, 2023 01:05 pm Title: Chapter 8
I'm loving all the little references you are slipping in..the white sneakers, the basketball and mostly their ability to talk non-verbally. And I love how Jim is a kind soul even if he is a bit of a prankster - or at least to her he is patient and kind.
Author's Response: Thank you, I love putting in the little things and I love that some of y’all time the time to notice them!
1 [Report This]Date: February 25, 2023 11:27 am Title: Chapter 9
Again such a cute chapter. Loved the callback to jinx and the jello prank. I’m so eager for Pam to finally say hi to Jim!!
Author's Response: Thank you!
1 [Report This]Date: February 25, 2023 11:24 am Title: Chapter 8
Oh this is so cute! I love little Jimmy here immediately choosing Pam over everything
Author's Response: Always!
1 [Report This]Date: February 25, 2023 10:08 am Title: Chapter 9
Love that Jim is keeping tabs on her. Then when she finally comes in and sits down she takes a chair a few away from him. So Jim has to look over to her. Nice parallel to how he was always glancing over to reception. Really nice that she found a bit of courage to move closer too.
Feels like for the first time she was really close to saying something in school. Felt like she wanted to say something and was almost there. Hopefully she can grow those feelings out.
Then Jim comes in with a perfect idea for her. And the inspiration is again the teapot. Let Pam share her words through art. Really love how Jim is getting through to her.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, I always love how you always see the sneaky things I put in!
1 [Report This]Date: February 24, 2023 05:17 pm Title: Chapter 5
I knew who Pam’s teacher was before I even saw the words Mr. Scott! He would probably be a great elementary teacher… the kids would love him! Funny callbacks to Michael hitting on Helene, then saying she’s too old for him! Sweet Pam definitely has some good stories to share at dinner with her family from that classroom! There’s a hopefulness in this chapter that I definitely feel in your writing! Whether it came from Michael’s interactions with his parrot or not, hopefully it gets Pam on the right track to finding her words!! Great chapter!
Author's Response: Thank so much! This one was super enjoyable to write because of Micheal!
1 [Report This]Date: February 24, 2023 04:55 pm Title: Chapter 4
What a terribly perfect role for Jan here— though I know speech language pathologists aren’t terrible people, this clearly isn’t the person who can help Pam. I so feel for how little Pam tries sooo hard to make her words come out— and has to apologize when they don’t. What a tough place to be in! My heart aches for her! Fantastic chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you so much, she certainly fits the role the was to be filled in this story!
Date: February 24, 2023 08:22 am Title: Chapter 8
So what I liked about this one is that Jim doesn't see Pam how the rest of her classmates see her. Especially Roy. While Roy may be willing to admit Jim is a fairly decent dude, here and in early canon, Jim also sees how Roy and by extension everyone else treats Pam and wants nothing to do with it.
Jim telling Pam he thinks it's cool she talks without words is probably going to do well for her. I imagine that for so long she's felt so isolated because she hasn't been talking. So here is someone telling her that not only is she really talking to him, but it's also fine she doesn't say anything back. I imagine that would take a lot of pressure off of her. No wonder she clocks in an authentic vibrant yellow sun coming out from the clouds.
Author's Response: Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoy it and I love how you notice all the details I put in!
1 [Report This]Date: February 24, 2023 12:48 am Title: Chapter 7
This was so cute! Loved how Jim wasn’t phased about the no talking and that Pam liked their ‘conversation’
Looking forward to more!
Author's Response: Thank you so much, it was certainly fun to write!
1 [Report This]Date: February 23, 2023 06:44 pm Title: Chapter 7
JIM!!
Great way to highlight the unspoken communication they always had.
Author's Response: Thank you! I love emphasizing that, it’s so fun to write!
1 [Report This]Date: February 23, 2023 02:26 pm Title: Chapter 3
I love Helene trying to get Pam to speak… very good ideas, definitely sneaky! Oh Meemaw… this sounds like it’s gonna be terrifying. I can feel for both Pam and Helene in this situation, as it’s clear that she’s getting little support from Bill and just a negative vibe overall from Meemaw. Such profound points about Pam at the end too, not taking chances. And that being silent is supposed to be good, because you don’t upset people… but in this case, it does. Too much for sweet little Pam to carry. Again, great chapter! I’m very invested in this sweet young Pam! This is excellent!!
Author's Response: Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!
1 [Report This]Date: February 23, 2023 11:07 am Title: Chapter 2
I love that Holly is Pam’s teacher… I can just see how kind and sweet and understanding she is with Pam— and how much she wants Pam to find her words! Of course we’re already getting a little inkling of who Roy is too.
This is such fascinating insight into selective mutism because of course Pam isn’t delayed… just anxious… but it’s hard for everyone else to see that. You can feel Helene’s anguish too.. especially when she has to convince Bill that they need to take her to a specialist. You write Pam in such a sweet, hopeful voice who just wants her parents to be proud of her… and that personification of the Monster who sits on her chest and keeps her words in… wow. Amazing insight! I love that Holly and Helene keep trying to bring her words out everyday… there’s always that little bit of hope that she can do it the next day— and I love that hopefulness— thank you for sharing and posting!!!
Author's Response: Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoy it! Can’t wait to write more for y’all!
1 [Report This]Date: February 23, 2023 10:39 am Title: Chapter 1
Oh this is going to be great! I love this version and look at Pam… I can just SEE her with her little braid and her lavender backpack in this car! Great job! I can wait to read more about this interesting take on Pam’s anxiety!
Author's Response: Thank you! I’m glad your able to see her and you enjoy this take on her!
1 [Report This]Date: February 23, 2023 10:11 am Title: Chapter 7
Yay Jim's here. And as hoped for the connection between the two is instant. That it's pranks on Dwight that seem to form the basis for Pam to start to let go of her fear is a wonderful little treat.
However I really love seeing how Pam reacts here. Finally someone is treating her like an equal. Not a problem to fix or a target to make fun of. Just a regular person regardless of her silence. No wonder she's so taken with Jim. Can't wait to see how it all goes from here.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, I’m so glad you like it!
1 [Report This]Date: February 22, 2023 06:05 pm Title: Chapter 3
Just wanted to reiterate how this chapter reached me having some experience with this issue Pam is suffering through. Hope Pam finds her voice as my two did.
Author's Response: Me too!
Date: February 22, 2023 04:26 pm Title: Chapter 6
You know it seems no matter what AU you put him in, Roy just doesn't get Pam.
A bit more light starting to break through here. Really glad to see that Bill actually is invested in his daughter. He may make a few mistakes, but he is there for her. Probably just needs to pay a bit more attention.
It feels like Pam needs kindness more than anything else. A gentle soul who jut understands her. Looking forward to more for sure.
Author's Response: Thank you… you are onto something! I think you know the next chapter before I do!
1 [Report This]Date: February 22, 2023 04:18 pm Title: Chapter 5
Oh Michael. You eccentric, uncouth, caring, heart-of-gold fool. Sometimes it's not the voice of reason that gives us an insight as to where we need to go. Great use of Michael to bring that out. Now onwards to a new chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you, I appreciate it!
Date: February 22, 2023 04:16 pm Title: Chapter 4
Seriously I just want to wrap this Pam up in a big Daddy hug and tell her she'll be alright.
Author's Response: Love sweet Pam!
Date: February 22, 2023 04:15 pm Title: Chapter 3
Meemaw's still a bit much to handle isn't she? Hopefully Pam starts taking a chance sometime soon.
Author's Response: Certainly let Meemaw loose in this one!
Date: February 22, 2023 04:14 pm Title: Chapter 2
Still love that Pam's comforted by the image of a teal teapot here. Nice she's got that going for her.
Author's Response: Teal teapot for life!
Author's Response: Teal teapot for life!