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Posted by Willow on March 13, 2002, at 19:31:53
Yes the thread is an emotional issue, and obviously an explosive one for me. I haven't been able to discuss it with anyone except my spouse and cyber-buddies at chat. Here up north as Mair pointed out, we don't understand the trial, especially with the crown's doctors saying the poor woman is ill.
As many of you may know I've grown up with a parent who has schizophrenia. I was ten when the illness came to my family, how different would have my life been if it wasn't given that grace period of a decade to grow in a "sane" world? Or if it never came? Many family discussions we've had wondering if my father was violent would he get treatment sooner?
So I do apologive to the board for my outburst, not very social or lady like. Topics which bring such strong sentiment out in me I will skip over, until such a time when I can feel I can handle them in a public situation. Boss I must say I was humbled by your reply. Thank you for your understanding!
Weeping Willow
Posted by Mark H. on March 13, 2002, at 20:37:52
In reply to Emotions, Understanding, ..., posted by Willow on March 13, 2002, at 19:31:53
Dear Willow,
This is a very heated and sad issue here for us as well. The defendant was floridly psychotic when she drowned her children -- everyone agrees on that, even those who sought her prosecution. Juries are afraid of acquitting psychotic defendants, because there are so few public facilities left to care for them.
There is a heartlessness in the criminal justice system here that is shameful. Somewhere between 25% and 30% of all prisoners in the United States are seriously mentally ill. Under our President Reagan, hundreds and hundreds of public mental facilities were closed, and the mentally ill were "mainstreamed" into "society."
Now there is nowhere to put people who cannot care for themselves, so the richest nation in the world has a vast population of "homeless" people, the highest percentage of its population incarcerated of any supposedly civilized country in the world, and hundreds of thousands of severely mentally ill persons languishing in jails and prisons without regular medical care. The future will rightfully condemn us for this grave failure.
And when it comes to upsetting postings -- you're right to skip them and move on without comment. The hardest thing some of us have had to learn is just to walk away.
I really appreciate your thoughtful apology.
With fondness,
Mark H.
Posted by Willow on March 13, 2002, at 22:28:13
In reply to Re: Emotions, Understanding, ..., posted by Mark H. on March 13, 2002, at 20:37:52
for your well worded response. Rare moment for me when I can't find the right words. Live and learn! As I always say if it ain't nice keep it closed.
Thanks for bearing with me!
Whispering Willow
Posted by Krazy Kat on March 14, 2002, at 9:46:53
In reply to Emotions, Understanding, ..., posted by Willow on March 13, 2002, at 19:31:53
I haven't really followed this b/c I'm having a heck of a time getting Social to load. Admin is slow, too, but not quite as bad.
I think it is always more difficult for those who have had a personal experience with an issue. If one is distanced from it, it is easier to be distanced.
I didn't realize your father was Schizophrenic. It must be a very difficult thing to deal with.
My lines between reality and the "other dimension" continue to blur and it scares my husband to death. I, personally, don't have a problem with it - I think it's easier to have some of these issues than it is to love someone who is mentally ill.
Have you seen "A Beautiful Mind"? It is truly wonderful, imho. I bawled all through it.
Take care.
- KK
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