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For those who remember the story of my BIL...

... the Huntington's Disease has reached it's breaking point. He can obviously no longer control his anger or impulses. It's a very sad day in my family, and I am so worried about my sister and nephew.  Crying

http://republicanherald.com/news/2-pottsville-police-officers-injured-in-chase-1.1110960

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Re: For those who remember the story of my BIL...

  • Oh Kel,  I am so sorry that it's reached this point.  I really hate HD and how it affects everyone in the family.  It's sad that the article didn't mention that he has HD and is the cause of his behavior.  People just don't understand HD causes the individual to lose their right/wrong meter and so they do thinks that are really stupid and dangerous.  I am here if you need to vent or talk. 
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    Oh Kel,  I am so sorry that it's reached this point.  I really hate HD and how it affects everyone in the family.  It's sad that the article didn't mention that he has HD and is the cause of his behavior.  People just don't understand HD causes the individual to lose their right/wrong meter and so they do thinks that are really stupid and dangerous.  I am here if you need to vent or talk. 

    That's the worst part. They just made him look like a deranged criminal. y sis and nephew are ok and have support, but Scott is pretty much screwed. It's a small town and it was on the front page of the paper. I bet Scottie even hears about it from the other kids at school (he slept through the whole "domestic distrubance", which was just Scott yelling and not calming down so my sister called the police). Not cool.

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  • Oh man that is so sad. I to wish they had given some mention of his condition. I wish strengh for his family and yours right now.
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  • They should have said why instead of printing a story and pictures that make him look like a garden variety criminal.  What news reporters do is a crime...
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    imagebhead81:
    Oh Kel,  I am so sorry that it's reached this point.  I really hate HD and how it affects everyone in the family.  It's sad that the article didn't mention that he has HD and is the cause of his behavior.  People just don't understand HD causes the individual to lose their right/wrong meter and so they do thinks that are really stupid and dangerous.  I am here if you need to vent or talk. 

    That's the worst part. They just made him look like a deranged criminal. y sis and nephew are ok and have support, but Scott is pretty much screwed. It's a small town and it was on the front page of the paper. I bet Scottie even hears about it from the other kids at school (he slept through the whole "domestic distrubance", which was just Scott yelling and not calming down so my sister called the police). Not cool.

     

    I sent my FIL the article link and he says he would love to help out.  He was saying that your BIL should be able to claim rule 11 (or similar in that state) and should be able to be proven incompetent to stand trial since his HD is this bad now.  He can try to help; he knows how to use the system to HD patient's advantage (unfortunately criminal trials are common thing with HD patients since they lose their inhibitions). 

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  • imagebhead81:
    imagekelnyc:

    imagebhead81:
    Oh Kel,  I am so sorry that it's reached this point.  I really hate HD and how it affects everyone in the family.  It's sad that the article didn't mention that he has HD and is the cause of his behavior.  People just don't understand HD causes the individual to lose their right/wrong meter and so they do thinks that are really stupid and dangerous.  I am here if you need to vent or talk. 

    That's the worst part. They just made him look like a deranged criminal. y sis and nephew are ok and have support, but Scott is pretty much screwed. It's a small town and it was on the front page of the paper. I bet Scottie even hears about it from the other kids at school (he slept through the whole "domestic distrubance", which was just Scott yelling and not calming down so my sister called the police). Not cool.

     

    I sent my FIL the article link and he says he would love to help out.  He was saying that your BIL should be able to claim rule 11 (or similar in that state) and should be able to be proven incompetent to stand trial since his HD is this bad now.  He can try to help; he knows how to use the system to HD patient's advantage (unfortunately criminal trials are common thing with HD patients since they lose their inhibitions). 

    Good to know. I'll mention that to my sister. I know he is undergoing a psych evaluation too, so hopefully all of this makes them realize that he is no longer in control so they can't hold him accountable for his actions the same as anyone else.

     

    Thanks!

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  • My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.  I can't imagine how difficult this must for you all.  I really hope that you are able to find some answers to help him get through this.  Hugs!!
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  • Kel, it breaks my heart to read that story.  I hope everything works out for the best and I will keep you and yours in my prayers!
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  • Thanks so much for your thoughts ladies! Everyone is hanging in there and my sister has had an outpouring of support from the community. She is going to speak to the caseworker and give him her two cents that she thinks Scott belongs in a medical facility and not in jail. hopefully someone listens.

     

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  • I am so sorry, Kel. That is absolutely awful how they ran that story without knowing what he is going through. Many T&P's to your sis, your family, and his. I really hope she is able to fight for what's best for him.

  • I'm late, but wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you and your fam - especially your sister and nephew. My MIL is mentally ill (I think I've mentioned that before) and it was really hard on DH as a kid. I'm so glad your sister is getting so much support and I hope that your BIL gets through this.
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