Karen here:
First let me say, I never have at any time claimed to be an expert on anything and anyone who knows me at all, knows this.
I have always been Way up front, that I'm just a house wife and Mom with no education beyond High school.
However, I have had a lot of experaince getting services from state and federal sorces for mentally ill teens; and I can give sound advice along those lines; and often much more honest and straight forward than the actual social workers who are supposed to be doing this can/will give. And so in this regard, I Can help parents who are facing these kinds of problems; even with out a degree.
As for program placement; which I suppose the goofy faced anon is aluding to: I don't and never have done this. I can talk about my Personal experaince, and this is all I do, or have ever done.
I have explained this SO many times.
Goofy face just won't leave it alone. She is like that.I suppose she can't help it.
As for this news abou Strawn; I am rather upset to see this; wondering why this is the first I've seen it; pretty much feeling hurt and depressed over it. I liked him; even if he was less than completly upfront with me.
Still, people should keep in mind; some kids do lie; some mental disoders espically predispose the patients to tell lies of exactly this kind; so I think it best to not judge To harshly with out more actual knowledge of the people and events invloved.
Before you pounce on me with tooth and claw; I am Not saying it Is a lie; just that the possibilty exists; and how sad for anyone falsely accused.
If true, there is no excuse, and I wish he were in prison.
Spots, I don't want to harrass you, but I really do wish you'd get in touch off the board.