Nothing, which is why I stated that in my first sentence. 

I don’t know if it will be sufficient either, but at least there are some legal obligations involved, so he doesn’t fall right back through the cracks. 

I’m a white woman from Ohio. That is called macaroni salad, and I have no explanation for it. (but it was a staple at our family gatherings)

This is no commentary about this specific incident, and certainly not Nancy Pelosi, but I can’t help but think if we’re going to continue to elect senior citizens, we should probably expect that some of them will actually show some signs of age. (see: the current dotard in charge)

As Heywood U Cuddleme commented above:

I’m very happy Mr. Gray got this settlement, but I’m concerned with the way the state has already handled this case. What are they going to do now, hand him his millions and show him the door? 

Yeah, this falls under “least shocking news, ever.”

I love reading your stuff, it so eloquently describes my own experiences. It is helpful, and hopeful, to know others are out there.

I’m a mother of two adults, and I was not diagnosed (BP2, various anxiety disorders, ADHD...) until I was an adult (and parent). I have a lot of guilt around raising my kids with my disorders, and the way that they’ve influenced my parenting. It’s really hard, because both of my sons are great people, but one of them…

Not at all!

My stepfather never acted like he was my dad, he was just my Mom’s husband. But he provided the support, security, and unconditional love that I never felt from my dad.

I refer to my stepfather as my best father. 

I was simply noting what my personal experience was, with no mention of how my own body reacted, I fail to see any dictation in that.

I’m older, so maybe things have changed, but when I had kids the rule of thumb was, it takes you 9 months to get in this shape, it will take you 9 months to get back. 

I love this story!

His specious apology is an insult, why the fuck would she accept it?

Sadly, you’re right. 

That poor little girl is dead. I can’t imagine what her Mom is going through. 

As an American, so do I.

No.