Last night, I was given the wonderful opportunity to be part of a panel of speakers regarding cultural diversity. There were four speakers, myself, an African-American, a gay person, and someone whose name matches a name on the terror watch list. It was an interesting two hours. I was humbled after listening to the other…
Month: November 2012
obstinate and non-compliant
Received a call today from staff at the residential facility where David lives. Evidently he got sent back to residence for being non-compliant in the classroom. From there, things escalated. Once back at the cottage, David was angry. Started digging in the cupboards that contained belongings of other residents. Name calling, yelling, verbal threats against…
Identity issues
Since David’s placement I have experieced something of an identity crisis. For a long time our lives were all about him. David did this. David did that. David needs to see his psychiatrist. David needs a different med. David assaulted so and so. David poisoned the dog. David took. Somedays I am lost without him…