Just replying in general....
Had a look at her donate page; seems she volunteers to help kids who struggle with mental illness--we tend to help those who remind us of ourselves in some way.
I think this whole story is sad and feel badly for the lady, it appears she is struggling herself and has for some time.
It's my opinion that a lot of people struggle with various mental health issues and handle them in various ways. Drugs, alcohol, sex....or they cheat in races to make them feel better (for a small time).
It is my guess, and only my guess, that this person, deep down, is struggling.
I guess, my main point, is mental health is a huge problem that offers very little support for those struggling with it. When I say "little support" it's basically non existent. Even if you live in a strong community with good hospitals, and you have good insurance, it is a joke.
I'm not excusing her actions by any means, they are clearly wrong and she has got to pay the price. That said, we need to realize the root cause of these types of decisions, make it so it's not so taboo to talk about it, and set up systems so people can get appropriate medical care.
Until you or someone extremely close to you has felt debilitating depression, a long running manic episode, bipolar, or any other form of mental illness, try not to answer what you would do or not do under those circumstances.
Mike
Had a look at her donate page; seems she volunteers to help kids who struggle with mental illness--we tend to help those who remind us of ourselves in some way.
I think this whole story is sad and feel badly for the lady, it appears she is struggling herself and has for some time.
It's my opinion that a lot of people struggle with various mental health issues and handle them in various ways. Drugs, alcohol, sex....or they cheat in races to make them feel better (for a small time).
It is my guess, and only my guess, that this person, deep down, is struggling.
I guess, my main point, is mental health is a huge problem that offers very little support for those struggling with it. When I say "little support" it's basically non existent. Even if you live in a strong community with good hospitals, and you have good insurance, it is a joke.
I'm not excusing her actions by any means, they are clearly wrong and she has got to pay the price. That said, we need to realize the root cause of these types of decisions, make it so it's not so taboo to talk about it, and set up systems so people can get appropriate medical care.
Until you or someone extremely close to you has felt debilitating depression, a long running manic episode, bipolar, or any other form of mental illness, try not to answer what you would do or not do under those circumstances.
Mike