A very good story overall - I really enjoyed it. But the end is too pat and comes too quickly.  You could always write another chapter detailing how Winona finds out what really went on and Jim is able  to find release from his hatred. Perhaps a familial meld moderated    By Spock? Just speculating.  But please don't consider this a flame. I really liked the story. Loved the scene where Spock backs Jim down on the bridge and then consults with McCoy.

Gah, I'm in the mood to seriously kick some butts, one of those preferably being Winona's. I can't believe she didn't believe her boys, that she had been so blind and ... uncaring.
I would have loved if Uhura had told her to please shut the fu** up in the mess when her stories became more and more embarrassing, not only for the Kirk brothers but for the audience as well.

However: good story :)

As a person that was molested as a child by a 'trusted' neighbor, I could see all of the signs in Jim's anger and avoidance of his mother, but I'm sure you weren't trying to hide them.  I wanted to slap Winona when she was telling embarrassing stories to Jim's junior officers.  I'm a mom and we all do it, but not with your child's co-workers and where they need to command respect to do their job - Winona is so clueless and self absorbed that it's unbelievable to me that someone hasn't slapped her or given her a piece of their mind.  Despite her history with Jim, I don't like her or find her amusing (she reminds me a bit of my M-I-L)!  As much as I enjoyed this story for the insight into the inner workings of James Kirk and the support of Spock and McCoy, I still feel like this story is unfinished - like it had more to tell, but you're the author and I thank you for sharing.  

I back Spock. Jim should never forgive his mother. What bitch.  I'm angry enough to spit fire. Words fail me.

Very good handling of a sensitive subject.  I enjoyed reading it and I hope you will write more.  hugs