All Comments on 'Charity Begins Next Door'

Excellent story, great character development with a very realistic story line.

5 stars....every time I reread it!

Awesome!! Both love this story and sit here with tears in eyes. I may be a grizzled old asshole but reading this story cuts deep, bringing back memories of losing a sweet little 4-year-old granddaughter. She would be in her mid 20's now but this story still evokes memories - both good and bad ........

good story, life is implacably uncaring about your troubles and issues etc. Not everyone makes it back to their feet, much less continue the good fight and thrive, finding love, family and happiness.

ya, not cryin

Exceptional

I’ve read this more than a dozen times and every time it’s hits so hard. The feelings this generates is something else.

Really takes you through the depths of human emotions, great character development. An easy 5 ⭐️

Really beautiful story.

Touching, been there and enjoyed your version of a way to work through the struggle. Maybe in life it doesn’t happen as quick but I can relate to dealing with the “Laziness of grief,” CS Lewis; with hard work helping others and sex.

Are we all agreed that this story is capable enuf to make a stand out movie script? Preferably not a Hallmark presentation...?

To improve upon this potential prize winning movie script we could possibly have another famous Literotica work tie up (as a prequel) with this tale and have Alex and Denise from here be replaced by Jim and Linda from "February Sucks"!

As the prequel transitions into this sequel in the composite movie adaptation, we'd have Jim and Linda separated amicably, coparenting their two kids, and moving onwards towards a reconcilated marriage, the sort evidenced in a majority of the Feb Suks versions (goes without saying the Eric character in this story will need to be dropped).

And then during that short separation between them and just before their inevitable (post-Christmas) reconciliation, Linda and their children and probably Dee while on their way to visit Jim would have that inevitable accident from this plot. Things'd then progress into the preliminary tragedy of this story.

Any takers before i myself step in and try and possibly have a dismal go at penning this composite movie script?

Best story on Literotica. I hope you've posted it in other places as well

5 Stars doesn’t seem enough , Damn fine story it brought a tear or two .

Fantastic, that was a wonderful story.

I hate this story, every page made me cry

5 stars only because i cant give it 10 .. just as good reading the second time as the first time a long time ago....bitter sweet tears .. well written 😎

A beautiful story touched with incredible pain and suffering until the glow of life brings the warmth of love and family to those lost in hopelessness❤️

I suffered many misty moments until my heart was full again.

Thank you for sharing from your heart.

I'm 77 yrs old and you brought me to tears and I thank you for that. This was a story of much heartbreak for him, Sandy & Erica. Then you brought us readers into a much happier time for them. You are indeed an artist with a great talent. Please keep your stories coming.

Excellent story. My second reading and every bit as good as the first.

Same as SDN1955. Excellent..... No, beautiful story. Second reading too. I actually knew a similar incident to this some decades ago, during the Vietnam War. What was portrayed in the Mel Gibson movie, "We Were Soldiers", about war widows and wives' support groups was a real thing. Even knowing something is a possibility still does not prepare one for the reality of sudden loss. And the awkwardness of social circles that don't quite know what to say, never having experienced that loss. Or not really understanding the WHY of such things. Some recover, and some never really do. I will never write about those memories, but if so would hope to write it this well. So, well done, Tx Tall Tales!

Thank you!

This is one Christmas story I'll never forget, and written superbly. Great work!

Thanx man. That was amazing 5*

I'm all sorts of impressed! Not overly happy about all the bloody tears though haha. Great story and really enjoyed it thanks

A great story and very well written!!

One of the best ever for me!! I've read it several times. Well done!

TTT - what an amazing tale, a far cry from your regular fare. Any man who is a father can relate to your story. I'm not ashamed at all the damn tissues I went through. Thank you for a story not only for the season, but also for anytime. A wonderful gift would be a companion story.

somewhere east of Omaha

One of the best I've read here. A perfect combination of backstory and follow up. The tale is sad at first but with that wonderful redeeming happiness at the end. Just enough good sex to keep it hot but not so over the top like so many stories can be. An excellent read. Well done.

this is like the third time I have read this story still brings tears to my eye .I seem to find it every year about this time well done .

Handled the complexity of emotions quite well. Craftsmanship top-notch throughout. The things that Erica says in the last scene had me crying along with the protagonist. Maybe I'm a softie. But it still was a fine piece.

I never dreamed of stories in this site would make an old grown man cry like a baby. So touched. And I read on the best time of the year too. 8/12/21

No words beyond this.

Enjoyed and thank you.

glad to see im not the only one who had tears

Super! 5 stars +++++. Melted my heart. Thanks for writing good stories.

I loved the story - cried a lot. We are Human and Alive and Care!!! It is real to many of us who suffered a similar "loss", and "moved on"/"recovered".

Sorry I can't give it a 10, because I can hardly see thru my tears! s/s JustJ.

i'm not crying you're crying so well done thank you

It's a better story the third read. I love it.

I'm 73 and had tears in Eyes 90% of the story! Words can't explain how this made me feel.

Good job, I'm crying, happy now? Fuck you and thank you.

A huge roller coaster of emotions... Absolutely loved it... Lots of Love Erica, and Allora & Brianna Rest in peace

I skipped the "hot spots" and read the story to my family. It's in the author's blood to tell captivating stories. I hope more stories come out of his pen.

Loved this

First story I’ve ever commented on. Very emotional. Yes, it brought tears to my eyes. I just don’t think happiness can be reclaimed so quickly after such catastrophic loss. In reality it’s usually a longer mourning period. Sure, in stories, TV and movies it happens but I believe in real live mourning leaves scars that take longer to heal. But it was a good emotional story. Congratulations. You’ve earned my 5 stars. Merry Christmas & Happy New Years on this New Year’s Eve 2021

It doesn't matter how often I read this , the holiday season would be lacking if I didn't read "Charity". Thank you TTT!

somewhere east of Omaha

Writing was good. Story was excellent. Brought a tear to he old oldiers eye. Bravo.

As I sit here, in my house, with my best friend barking to go out . Reading this story hit so close to home. First christmas i gave no presents, had no one to talk to, but my pup, Going through boxes to see if i can make the interior of my house presentable if someone were to come by.

i found this story bringing out emotions I try to bury so no one sees. My heart aches as my children wont come by or even send a text wishing me a Merry Christmas. How I miss the grandchildren so much. Yeah it hurts. But then I have realized my pup fills some of the emptiness. Sixth xmas since my father passed. First xmas since that i didnt spend time at his resting place.

Pain is everywhere and your story reminded me that it could be worse.

Now I need to go find a towel to dry these soaking wet eyes.

thank you

You're a good writer in this story was developing beautifully. I apparently felt horrible for the man as well as the woman.

And then the story went to hell with page after page of basically pof basically porn through most of chapter 4 in the chapter 5 of this section.

I'm going to go under another story I'd really just can't take any more of it

I cannot believe the way this story affected me. I rated it a 5, but that does not do it justice. There are two stores on Lit that really pulls at the heart strings. This one, and “ bringing Carrie home”. If you haven’t read it, I highly suggest you do. Thank you, Tall Tales, for this wonderful story!

Long, but very, very sweet. I saw the happy ending coming ... but it couldn't end any other way.

Great story. Emotional and warm. Awesome idea man. Keep it up. Stories like this is why you are one of my favorites on this site. 5 stars and 6 if I could.

This is a beautiful story. Pain is faced and expressed, not denied. The importance of family, friends, and neighbors is explored and proven. It is well written, and worthy of being remembered and re-read. Well done!

10 stars!!! Great story!

What a huge success! Almost twelve hundred comments and counting. In all my years here I've never run across this many. My first wife died when we were both 39 years old. At the time I had three sons; 15-, 13- and 11-years old. That first Christmas was much like this (except NO sleepover).

Tex you knocked it of the park again! There are writers and there are story tellers, you are a story teller!

I enjoyed very much!

Dave

glad he found happiness. I was shocked at first at how he had top ay so much in support and even bumped it up yet she had a new guy living there who could help supportive girls.

Beautiful story, and beautifully written. 5 Stars.

#??? reread, I reread this about every other recommendation...after loosing my youngest son after almost two months (born 12.07.09) and my best friend/wife of almost 27/26 years in 2017...this hits in all the right ways.

10/10!!!!!

Oh Lord. This story brought me through a wide range of emotions. Thank you for this. I'm glad I saw it through

Such a sweet story. After such a great loss on both sides and finding companionship. Talk about perfect fit. I think this is the one time a meddling neighbor was on point. Thanks to Miss Cathy. Thank you for sharing.

I really liked it. it brought the characters to life, will be reading it again

Damn you are not supposed to write stories like this

I agree with Tilan, cried like a baby.

What a rear jerker, beautiful to read and participate in the story with them all, in one word BRILLIANT.!!

How wonderful it was that, while you were saving them, they were saving you.

Brilliant.

A story to make up for all the bad stuff in this world.

Dam I couldn't help but cry thru the story. It touches so many strings of the heart. Thank you. Needed this today!!!

Wow, just wow. This was a great story. Literotica version” it’s a wonderful life”

Thank you for sharing it. 5 stars!

Real men don't cry! Whoever said that hasn't read this story. Great writing!

Great, great story... had my eyes tear up!

Wow! Incredibly touching story. I was in tears the whole way through.

Absolutely loved it.

This should be a movie. 5/5

I have lost track of how many times I have reread this. It hits just the same each time. A perfect story. Thanks

I don't know how many times I have read this but this old man gets his tear ducts cleaned every time. The fact that the exes got along my second ex is finally nice to me (grandchild kind of does that to you

I'd like to share this with my family BUT I need a PG version I would give this 20 stars if I could!

Thank you!

2nd time is as good as the first.

Heartfelt, great storie

This was one great story, 2 people severely damaged finding love. I felt the emotions so much, this ol' man had to stop reading to wipe a few tears. Thank you so much for this beautifully well told story. 5 stars. -- Bob

Wow!

Love it you make me emotional many time thanks for this beautiful story ❤️

This might be the only story you've ever written without any of the following: a wife that's a cheating slut, a son that betrays his father, a piece of shit that fucks other men's wives, or a wimpy cuck that lets people run over him. No shock it's the only one I really like.

Outstanding!!!! 5 stars at the very least

Second time reading this, Still a good feeling story.

Still, after 2 readings, one of the best ever. Deeply moving.

Swine! You made me cry.

Very nice. Great pacing and story development.

This story will be added to my personal list of favorites. When two people find themselves after losing the reason and will to continue thru life it means so much more than just physical satisfaction. Yes, I know it's part of the LW tradition but this was a fantastic story that was almost spoiled by the sexual content; although Alex's description of Sandy was very erotic and a memory recharge for those of us who have caught a quick look down the front of an attractive woman's blouse or under her skirt.

Recommendation: never rip the wires out of the phone or wall. To shut the damn thing off just follow a wire to the receiver or to the phone cradle (old fashioned phones); find and squeeze the little plastic clip and unplug the POS. Getting those four skinny wires reconnected is a real pain even if you have an idea of what you are doing. So save the repair cost of a telco tech service call.

I've read several of your stories, and I liked this one the best. You really are a good writer when you want to be.

Yes! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cried.

I don't do that often.

Awesome I really liked it.

You nailed that one ,when my wife died that was me to a tee.

I've read it three times.

I came to literotica for the porn, not the crying.

Fucking hell, why can't I stop crying?

Tragedy with porn? Don’t think so.

I'm not crying, you are.

Again...⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Loss at the holidays is horrible, no they are never the same as holidays before, but it gets better. I know it does. but then you notice it's a little better and then you feel guilty about that. Fantastic story

This is such a good tale, a mix of emotions. As a father of a daughter I don't know how I would deal with a loss like that. Thank you for your tale.

somewhere east of Omaha

Very nice story.

One of the best that I have read made me smile and cry x