Comments on: I’m starting to heal here.

By: Verdandi

Verdandi — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:37:39 +0000

I caught some of this story a month or so ago. I’m glad you got through it and past the self-appointed gatekeepers.

By: Diane Engster, JD

Diane Engster, JD — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:06:22 +0000

Its so good to hear that you are doing better. You have my heartfelt prayers. I would like to work with you on stopping the horrible circumstances that you found yourself in. I have advocated for many who encountered similar disrespectful and illegal barriers to good health/mental health care. I called your hospital twice on your behalf.

By: Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg

Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:57:29 +0000

Sending you lots and lots of love, Amanda. I’m so glad you’ve got a good support staff in place and that they’re learning how to use the g-j tube. Keep on healing. <3

By: Lorraine Stanton

Lorraine Stanton — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:04:13 +0000

I am very happy to hear you are doing better and finally getting the kind of care that you need. It is horrifying that some people had the nerve to suggest you might be better off dead. I hope some of the hospital staff and those suggesting this “option” to you will read this and see the impact of their words. You are a strong advocate and many of us *are* listening. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

By: Mom

Mom — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:47:04 +0000

You should be home today and my guess is you have a new furry permanent attachment named Fey!
She won’t want to let you out of her sight now…..,kind of like the rest of us. Your words on a page are reassuring. Rest and know you are valued and loved.

By: zoobiewa

zoobiewa — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:14:29 +0000

I am so glad so see your words. I’ve been worried. Your observation at the beginning of this post is keen. Individuals get treated with varying levels of respect depending on whether or not they are convinced others see that individual as important or not. This biases care towards those who are enmeshed in social networks. So interesting.

By: Lexilei

Lexilei — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:58:57 +0000

I’m so glad to hear that you’re ok and actually feeling better! I was worried there since it had been awhile since you posted. Good to know you’re such a strong person!! You really inspire me to speak up more about conditions that us differently-abled people face. Some people are just too insensitive.

By: Jennifer Leaf

Jennifer Leaf — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:25:32 +0000

Amanda, I am so glad you are doing better and wish you a good recovery. You are my hero, seriously. I have no idea what is wrong with people to have acted the way that they did but I am glad that the worst of it is over and you’re OK.

By: Gudlaug

Gudlaug — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:18:13 +0000

I’m glad that you’re recovering. I’ve been thinking about you and been worried since you wrote your last post. I’m glad you stood up for yourself and hope you will get your energy back soon.

By: Littlewolf

Littlewolf — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:48:44 +0000

I am really glad to hear from you, and so very sorry that you were treated in such an appalling manner. I will keep my fingers crossed that you get to go home and see Fey very soon.