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today, in the mail, we received an envelope from David. Some pictures and stuff that he had drawn. It was pretty exciting to receive anything from him, as that just isn’t something that he does. thanks David, you brightened my day. Tweet #fighting4answrs
Today during our weekly call, I learned something “new” from the staff. David is evidently manipulating one of his staff. While this isn’t really new to us, it is new to them. So my question then becomes… if David is so manipulative that a significant portion of his staff notices what he is doing, how is this considered positive behavior? I mean, he isn’t studying to be a politician or CEO of a Fortune 100 company, or is he? On one hand I am elated that his behaviors are starting to show, albeit in small doses, on the other hand, it means that his therapy isn’t working as well as staff would like to believe. It is my fervent hope that they see the behaviors for what they are before they release him. Related articles assault reported by David (whynotfathers.com) STUDY: High doses of antidepressants INCREASE suicidal behavior in
In the news each day, we see and read about people. People like Adam Lanza, and others who destroyed the lives of many. We never hear about the people who have mental illness yet don’t destroy the lives of others. Why? Sure the state of mental illness, and the treatment of those with mental illness is abysmal in our country, but not all people with mental illness are bad. The things that we think and do not say. In the latter half of the 20th century there was a push to de-institutionalize. By and large this was mostly a success. People deserve to live in the community. Everyone deserves that chance. However. Have we gone too far the other way? I know, some of my readers will rake me over the coals with this question. But it needs to be asked. When families have no options for treatment and care