Posted by bonnie_ann on February 20, 2002, at 10:35:33
In reply to Re: Yates trial » bonnie_ann, posted by Dinah on February 19, 2002, at 23:35:11
I wanted to clarify my own situation.
I had scary thoughts- I think everytime something comes across the news I think to myself-
what if? Also an unimaginable situation with someone I know has forever changed my innocence. I currently have a support system and was able to tell my therapist at that time about my thoughts and concerns. My point was that if I didn't have her to tell and trust, who could I tell? The more I was afraid to say, the more power it had.I've gone to the GP several times with high anxiety and they sort of look at you cross eyed and only ask if you're sucidal... what if I said yes? (I wasn't) Then what? I also watched an episode of HBO dealing with Belluvue hospital emergency room. The patients there were medicated until they appeared to no longer be a harm to themselves or others and released- no follow up care, just a script. One woman was telling her roommate - "you can keep saying things like that if you want to leave."
Nothing can justify what these homicidal mothers do - but, everyone always says they should have gotten help. If you're depressed and anxious about your thoughs- how much can you tell someone? and who do you tell? What are the laws?
If you can't tell someone everything how will you ever be able to get help for it? Not everyone has a therapist to talk to. I think rusty knew all about what was going on, thats why hes standing by her- he's also responsible - just like all the other people who suspected but didnt' act. In reality what could they have done? and what would the reaction be of the person told? I think a focus should also be put on that. Like, I have never told my husband or anyone about it and would never dare to.
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