Sean F
Gainesville,#2Consumer Comment
Wed, April 02, 2008
I am looking for Ms. Taylor......... anyone know where she is hiding?
Debra
Nazareth,#3Consumer Comment
Fri, April 21, 2006
What was her husband's name? The one who's last name is Griffis. I am looking for a Terrie Griffis who was married to my brother who is now deceased.
Amy
Norwood,#4Consumer Comment
Wed, April 30, 2003
A lot of the time, men are associated with abusive behavior in a domestic situation. It is good to see someone acknowledge that women are just as capable (and somtimes in a more severe way) of abusing their children. My own mother, not affected by Munchausen Syndrome but something similar, has continuously made her children and other family members out to be physically or psychologically impaired. She is also constantly getting into "accidents" that allow her to collect workers compensation. During one of her divorces, she claimed that she was unable to work because she was involved in ten plus litigation suits. Later, she had her only son institutionalized in a long-term care psychiatric facilty because she was unable to support her entire family. He suffers irreparable psychological and emotional damage as a result. Women need to start taking more responsibility for their choices in life and not depend on others for things they can easily get for themselves. It is a new, independent world that holds higher expectations of women. If you are a victim of emotional abuse by anyone, you should seek therapy immediately. Feelings caused by the abuse can be painful or harmful if they are not addressed.
Marty
Ocala,#5Author of original report
Wed, April 16, 2003
Perpetrators manufacture, intentionally or unintentionally, signs and symptoms of disease in their child. They do this, not for the good of the child, but generally to satisfy their own abnormal need. By literally making the child sick, the caregiver has excessive contact with doctors and hospitals. Children undergo unnecessary testing and treatment for diseases that they do not have. This condition is difficult for doctors to identify. Other family members or friends can usually sense an excessive amount of medical activity surrounding an apparently healthy child. If you suspect this is happening, you should inform the parent and the family physician of any such concerns. Parents can ask themselves these questions with respect to seeking medical attention for their children: Are you overly concerned about the health of your children? Do you remain concerned about minor problems that you have been told not to worry about? Do you find yourself obsessing over possible medical problems that might affect your children? Have you ever done an intentional act to make a child appear ill? Do you have any motivation or will you derive any benefit if you make your child appear ill? Parents who see this behavior in themselves should stop the medical attention-seeking behavior and seek psychiatric help as soon as possible.