True Crime

Straw Man

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14. I too hope she gets the help she needs.

Tue Aug 30, 2022, 02:35 AM

Aug 2022

Unfortunately, she probably won't, a sad legacy of the deinstitutionalization of the severely mentally ill during the Reagan years. Apparently it was more important for the rich to pay less in taxes than for those unfortunate souls to get decent, professional care.

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I just got robbed! [View all] chowmama Aug 2022 OP

What an ordeal. So glad you're okay but better move those garbage bins. It was hard on you ratchiweenie Aug 2022 #1

I am glad that you are OK and please stay safe. CentralMass Aug 2022 #2

Glad you are ok! SheltieLover Aug 2022 #3

I'm so glad you're ok. What an ordeal! Beakybird Aug 2022 #4

Come and take it. chowmama Aug 2022 #5

You're are a better more tolerant person than I am... Enter stage left Aug 2022 #6

I am going to press charges chowmama Aug 2022 #7

Welcome to DU, chowmama! calimary Aug 2022 #8

One of the time DH was most upset chowmama Aug 2022 #9

Good luck (who knew there was a true crime group?) grantcart Aug 2022 #10

Frightening. Sorry this happened to you but maybe the woman will be sent for a psychiatric LoisB Aug 2022 #11

What a bizarre experience! wnylib Aug 2022 #12

Good luck securing your house LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #13

I too hope she gets the help she needs. Straw Man Aug 2022 #14

re following her- mopinko Aug 2022 #15

I'm glad you are ok. brer cat Aug 2022 #16

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Just read your story Better Days Ahoy Oct 2022 #18