Comments on Green Eyes and a Black Heart: Some thoughts on a Saturday morning

I've thought about writing a book for years now, b...

2009-07-14T09:34:56.718-07:00

I've thought about writing a book for years now, but I don't have the time. I do agree that medicating kids sans inpatient treatment is en vogue now, but I don't think it's any less harmful or less casually diagnosed.

I've been looking for a while for a reputable psychiatric abuse activist group, but all I can find are Scientologists. I don't wish to throw the baby out with the bathwater, but I'd like the industry regulated a lot better, particularly where it pertains to involuntary treatment.

That is so very interesting, Beqi. I am very curi...

2009-06-07T18:55:17.288-07:00

That is so very interesting, Beqi. I am very curious about the extent of that whole trend. I remember when I was a teenager, the big thing among suburban teens was being sent to Hiland (sp?) I had a few friends whose parents sent them there because they were crazy or whatever, though I don't think it was anything long term. This was definitely something that happened in wealthier families. My parents didn't have money to throw away like that, although we had plenty of intense emotional conflicts and they probably thought I was crazy. I imagine that simply medicating kids is what's en vogue now. Anyway, I am very fascinated with the trend of parents getting teenagers locked up for just being teenagers. I wonder if there have been any books written on the subject. Or perhaps you should write one!

Thank you, sweetie. I had questionable taste, but...

2009-03-11T10:49:00.000-07:00

Thank you, sweetie. I had questionable taste, but I got better. ;)

You are one of the strongest, smartest and best pe...

2009-03-11T06:35:00.000-07:00

You are one of the strongest, smartest and best people I know. To lay bare the stigma that haunts you is courageous.

PS, you're not crazy. You just have questionable taste in friends.