Category Archives: Mental Health – Child

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David Update

We get regular calls and updates regarding David. Seems like he is still stealing everyday.  But now when he gets caught, he is becoming verbally aggressive toward staff. I have a theory about that. He steals from everybody, but only gets verbally aggressive toward those he knows will return to him each day.  As long as nothing in his world changes, he will continue to be aggressive. I wonder what would happen if they suddenly moved him to a different cottage.   Related articles stealing from school (whynotfathers.com) A Journey of Faith (whynotfathers.com) Tweet #fighting4answrs

Boycott Ann Coulter – Hold her to the same standard as Michael Richards

Dear Miss Coulter, Even the least educated among our population know that there exists in the language, a number of words that aren’t used in conversation.  Typically this is because, over time, they have become derogatory in nature. Some key words that are considered derogatory: Retard Nigger Which of these words have you used in the last 180 days? I have a son, who when I was his age, would have been labeled a “Retard”.  Why?  Because he requires near constant attention in class to keep on task.    Growing up, that same son would have been called a nigger. It disgusts me that people in our media, or who are in the attention of the media do not hold themselves accountable for the language that they are using.  For you to rationalize your use of the word “retard” by saying that you are talking about one person, rather than a

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community engagement – Thank you Optimists

Today, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of optimists.  The Optimist Club of Bismarck kindly accepted my request to speak to their group.  It went well for my first engagement as a speaker. I spoke about our Family Voices of North Dakota organization.  I answered questions regarding special health care needs and our children. The group was highly inquisitive, and I thoroughly enjoyed speaking there.  Next time, I won’t plan a lunch date for after the meeting, so I can partake of the food enjoyed by the club. That is a bonus. Plus, I was given a Optimist Club Coaster as a gift for speaking.  Color me surprised.  I wasn’t expecting a gift, and was happy just for the opportunity to speak to their group. Related articles I am an Optimist (tbolto.wordpress.com) a new school year – for David too (whynotfathers.com) Bismarck (richardbegone.wordpress.com) After 3 bullets in

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