“Not to sound pushy.. we will discharge if…” Yes, that’s the opening salvo in a conversation with staff. “If you don’t take David home on an overnight pass either this weekend, or next, we will discharge him.” I argued. And will continue to argue. In the meeting prior to this one, that included David, I…
Author: David's Father
The What Would’s – Analysis of Decisions in the life of a child with severe mental illness
The What Would’s… Yes, you read that correctly. The What Would’s. No, it isn’t some fanciful tale like The Little’s or Mother Goose. This is where we look at David’s life and wonder… a bit of analysis if you prefer that as a descriptor. What would… What would his life look like if after the…
Adoption – Misapplication of the Paintbrush
Adoption. It can be a trigger for negative behavior. Here is a hint. – Not everyone who is adopted is like my son David. Not everyone who is adopted has mental health issues. Just because someone is adopted, doesn’t automatically require them to seek psychiatric help. Labeling people for any reason is just not…