Re: Jeff.
He has expressed an interest in getting out of that community, he feels trapped there. Last month he wanted to move into a homeless habitat, (whatever that is) in downtown Tacoma. Ron drove him around Tacoma to the various shelters and service places in order for Jeff to discover on his own that no such place exists. Jeff has shown moderate interest in a VA shelter that he heard is somewhere on the VA hospital grounds at American Lake, we are checking into it. Jeff's latest plan is to have Ron buy him a small trailer and to have it parked next to my house. I am reluctant because I need my peace and as you now know I have my issues too but we may do just that. (I told Jeff I would go along with it and I will keep my word on that). Ron otoh wants to get that trailer for Jeff but instead he wants to put it on his own property. The idea is to have Jeff close so Ron can find a way to get Jeff to start taking the meds he needs.
As you now see, it is my own experience that set me to wonder about the larger societal needs. Currently, if someone like my brother Jeff or Jon was to be pulled over by a cop and cited or worse hauled off to jail, they would face the criminal process now in place. Jeff obviously shouldn't be out there on the road, one would expect that our judicial system would yank his license on the spot but folks like Jon could fall through the cracks. (I just now reflected on an incident Jon had and told me about 20 years ago, knowing now what I know about our illness: Jon ABSOLUTELY SHOULD NOT have a license!)
I don't have the answers either, I am only recently learning the questions that need asking. Although my own doctor is an angel, he paints a fairly bleak picture when it comes to our societal needs in regards to our mentally handicapped. I've also been directed to chat to NAMI by a fellow DUer, it's probably a good place for me to bring most of this stuff up.
It is very cool of you to be paying attention cbayer, thanks for that.
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