This Author's Note wasn't originally a part of the story, but I've been
working on a new chapter, and I've been making some corrections, and
well…I've received some reviews and emails about the subject matter of this
fic. I just wanted to offer an explanation for you all.
You see, this was my first Hey Arnold story, and I originally wanted to write a romance or a comedy, but the more I thought, the more this dark story came out of me. I guess it's because Helga's childhood is a lot like mine was, and well…I also took Psychology in school, and for some reason, I could see something like this happen to Helga, the bully. The more I thought about that aspect, the more I wanted to do a story that delves into Helga's psyche. Not, mind you, because there aren't enough of them already out there, but because I wanted to offer my own view of what Helga could become in the future. It's not a "this will happen in the future because I SAY it will" story or a "please give me pity and reviews!!1" story. It's just a story that I hope will open your minds to a possibility. If you don't like it enough to review, or if you just have nothing to say, then that's okay. I hope it still had an effect on you somehow. If you wish to leave a comment, then be assured that while it won't keep me living (heh), it will make me happy. It's all up to you, my reader.
Yes, this story deals with abusive issues. Mental and physical. Just looking at Helga's fragile (and I do mean fragile) personality makes me realize what kind of person she could become if someone stronger than her broke her spirit (for all the wrong reasons though). Truthfully, it should be Arnold that breaks her spirit; not because he can or because she loves him…but because he has the kindness and the patience to help her break through her shell. But this story is something that shows what happens when you take a schoolyard bully whose heart is already aching from much hurt and unrequited love, and you let an aggressive jackass (and that's a nice word for him) break through her shell. The bully might be too afraid to retaliate and would just…give up and give in. Wouldn't you, if you thought the whole world hated and feared you (boy, oh boy, I read WAY too much X-Men)?
Anyway, I hope this explanation answers your "why did you even write this?" questions (because I know that friends from Kim's board come on here, and since they know me, they will read this and wonder what the hell is wrong with me). In no way do I compare to Craig B's genius, but I'd like to try, in my own way.
So yeah, this story is rated for what happens herein. Kids probably shouldn't read this, but I know for a fact that some kids are more mature than their counterparts (I was), so all I can say is that if you do read this, then bare my note in mind, and do have some caution.
Oh! And uh, yes, I do have happier stories in the works. ::blush::
You see, this was my first Hey Arnold story, and I originally wanted to write a romance or a comedy, but the more I thought, the more this dark story came out of me. I guess it's because Helga's childhood is a lot like mine was, and well…I also took Psychology in school, and for some reason, I could see something like this happen to Helga, the bully. The more I thought about that aspect, the more I wanted to do a story that delves into Helga's psyche. Not, mind you, because there aren't enough of them already out there, but because I wanted to offer my own view of what Helga could become in the future. It's not a "this will happen in the future because I SAY it will" story or a "please give me pity and reviews!!1" story. It's just a story that I hope will open your minds to a possibility. If you don't like it enough to review, or if you just have nothing to say, then that's okay. I hope it still had an effect on you somehow. If you wish to leave a comment, then be assured that while it won't keep me living (heh), it will make me happy. It's all up to you, my reader.
Yes, this story deals with abusive issues. Mental and physical. Just looking at Helga's fragile (and I do mean fragile) personality makes me realize what kind of person she could become if someone stronger than her broke her spirit (for all the wrong reasons though). Truthfully, it should be Arnold that breaks her spirit; not because he can or because she loves him…but because he has the kindness and the patience to help her break through her shell. But this story is something that shows what happens when you take a schoolyard bully whose heart is already aching from much hurt and unrequited love, and you let an aggressive jackass (and that's a nice word for him) break through her shell. The bully might be too afraid to retaliate and would just…give up and give in. Wouldn't you, if you thought the whole world hated and feared you (boy, oh boy, I read WAY too much X-Men)?
Anyway, I hope this explanation answers your "why did you even write this?" questions (because I know that friends from Kim's board come on here, and since they know me, they will read this and wonder what the hell is wrong with me). In no way do I compare to Craig B's genius, but I'd like to try, in my own way.
So yeah, this story is rated for what happens herein. Kids probably shouldn't read this, but I know for a fact that some kids are more mature than their counterparts (I was), so all I can say is that if you do read this, then bare my note in mind, and do have some caution.
Oh! And uh, yes, I do have happier stories in the works. ::blush::