tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post8242534995454254870..comments2024-01-17T15:05:50.120-06:00Comments on AngryBlackBitch: Post Person Centered Plan Meeting Recap…Shark-Fuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03323962708956637012noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-88535663735951147102009-09-02T13:12:49.281-05:002009-09-02T13:12:49.281-05:00Hello again SharkFu-
I had a feeling Bill was aut...Hello again SharkFu-<br /><br />I had a feeling Bill was autistic, as is my little bro. <br /><br />I wanted to say that I am using your idea about requesting proof or request AND denial of services at my work for now on! I work at a transitional living facility (IE halfway house for homeless people) and some of our residents qualify for services through mental health but get told by the county workers that they won't/didn't qualify. I am sharing your idea with all our residents BEFORE they go to their first meetings with county people and their in-house case managers so they too can bitch. <br /><br />The only thing I can think of that is scarier to lazy SWs than an angry black bitch is... <br /><br />an angry "crazy" bitch! <br /><br />and some of our mental health residents happen to be black too so lord all mighty ya county workers...LOOK OUT! <br /><br />caveat: I am advocating an unofficial campaign to take back the word 'crazy'. The current label used here in CA is "mental illness" and no, its not ill like Beastie Boys 'ill', it means sick. <br /><br />Talk about insulting. :(<br /><br />So like gay and bitch, I advocate those of us who have mental health issues thoroughly take back 'crazy' as a thing of pride! <br /><br />love, <br />one crazy bitch in Californiaannaliesa!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01807204658791926168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-14039767798445179322009-09-01T18:57:27.497-05:002009-09-01T18:57:27.497-05:00You asked your self--and perhaps your sister--the ...You asked your self--and perhaps your sister--the most important question any of us Caretaker Bitches can ever express:<br /><br />What if I weren't a bitch? What would my loved one's life be like without me/us up in here bitching? <br /><br />i have often had the chance to mutter those words to my own self. My mantra is: Picture [this child's] life under a 'good enough' parent...and keep bitching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-22258591654261597972009-08-31T18:20:40.521-05:002009-08-31T18:20:40.521-05:00I don't have kids with ADHD or autism. (Actual...I don't have kids with ADHD or autism. (Actually, I don't have kids.) <br />That said, I'm new to your forum and I have to say you are quickly becoming my new hero. <br />What I DO have is a father in the early stages of Alzheimers (apparently) and prostate cancer — and his wife is a very nice, well-meaning, but not very medically savvy yes-person. <br />Then I remembered I have medical power of attorney and started getting updates from doctors and feel much better about the situation. I've made decisions that aren't popular with Dad's wife, but I'm sure were the right things to do.<br />I can't state it enough — you gotta be your advocate. In my case I had to let my Dad know that he didn't raise any door mats and to let me get involved. He did, and I say "bring it on." <br />Your bitchitude is spreading all the way to California. Thanks!!Taffetanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-74130929462862130022009-08-31T15:38:20.615-05:002009-08-31T15:38:20.615-05:00I have children with ADHD and concurrent learning ...I have children with ADHD and concurrent learning disabilities. One is in a self-contained classroom, the other is in a combination of mainstream and special classes. <br />And yes, these IEP meetings every year are long and arduous--but for every parent like us who attends the meetings and argues and gripes and plants our feet till we get what we need, there are others who put their heads down and meekly allow the schools to dictate to them.<br /><br />Where would they be if we were not there to advocate for them? And I think you and C-Money rock! (And so does Bill-not-William!)Diannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-66758653722813087132009-08-31T12:32:40.049-05:002009-08-31T12:32:40.049-05:00Another attendee played the role of Corn Flakes pi...<i>Another attendee played the role of Corn Flakes pisser and happily predicted several denials of authorization for some shit we really want for Bill.</i> ~ I don't know if your state budget cuts were directed primarily at those who can least afford it, like my state of Cali, but I am thankful that Bill has you folks that love him so dearly that you will question the assholes at every opportunity. <br /><br />Good luck with the idiots at the finance office. Keep us informed ok? I keep Bill in my nightly prayers ever since he jumped out of the van. So this Cali bitch is on his side too..and trying to work the whole God angle for Bill's benefit. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698117410778232102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-68887195571132559052009-08-31T08:27:13.508-05:002009-08-31T08:27:13.508-05:00"...the meeting ended up making me wonder wha..."...the meeting ended up making me wonder what my brother’s life would be like if he didn’t have demanding sisters who serve as co-guardians..."<br /><br />I don't like thinking about that, either. I have a child who receives services from Special School District. Now, my kid "just" has a reading disability and is whatever you want to define as "okay" in other aspects of his schooling. So the meetings are relatively short: "Did you read him the test questions?" "Yes." "Do we see improvement in his reading? "Yes, we all do." <br /><br />"Well, okay then."<br /><br />But I had a boss who had a son who was in public schools and was autistic (smile) and he said his SSD meetings could be HOURS long.<br /><br />I have a friend who has two autistic children and she is at school EVERY. DAY. That's two different schools, mind you. Not hovering, but making sure, if you know what I mean.<br /><br />And here we are, demanding, supportive, engaged, involved. What if you don't have the time because you're working two jobs? What if you don't have the inclination because you're less than comfy with the schools? It kind of makes me ill to think of it even in our scaled-down version of being demanding and engaged in a school system.bevnoreply@blogger.com