Thursday, 07/17
Caren Robinson - Journal
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Posted 2014-07-13T07:14:30Z
URGENT: MISSING TEENAGER FROM GRAND RAPIDS, M
Caren is home after four months in the hospital. She is supposed to be resting. Caren came home on Thursday, the first day of Spring, The following Monday Mary attempted suicide, and was admitted to the hospital on suicide watch. She has been on suicide watch since coming home from the hospital. Caren, who is herself still recovering from life threatening injuries from her car wreck, has been worrying over Mary. Mary is on a much needed antibiotic, and other medications necessary for her well being. Mary is seventeen, which is a minor here in Michigan.
This has been a major blow to our family, who has not yet recovered from the reeling news that Caren was in a head-on collision in January. One blow after another. We go to bed with Mary on our minds and hearts. We wake up wondering if Mary is okay. We are all praying for Mary.
Below is a copy of the Facebook posting.
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Our daughter is still missing. If you see her or have any leads, please let the Grand Rapids Police Detective Unit know about it. You can contact them at 616-456-3403 and ask for the Detective Unit. She is listed as Mary-Elizabeth Robinson.
Please circulate this freely. We need to find her so we know she is safe. She was last at home Monday night, July 07, and left in the middle of the night.
She was last seen getting into a truck with someone that looked like a man at her work this past Wed between 1:40 and 2pm.
Please circulate this freely. We need to find her so we know she is safe. She was last at home Monday night, July 07, and left in the middle of the night.
She was last seen getting into a truck with someone that looked like a man at her work this past Wed between 1:40 and 2pm.
She may have cut or dyed her hair in an attempt to change her appearance. We are very concerned for her safety in all aspects. Her younger siblings are also very upset about her being missing.
Posted 2014-07-06T00:42:01Z
TBI, Emotional Stages
EMOTIONAL STAGES OF RECOVERY
We are all different. We all have different family situations, different jobs, different strengths, and different weaknesses. Despite all these differences, there are a number of very common emotional stages that people with a head injury go through. This is based upon my own experience treating patients, but many investigators note similar findings.[...]
Posted 2014-07-04T05:15:49Z
Caregiver burnout?
Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude -- from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. Burnout can occur when caregivers don't get the help they need, or if they try to do more than they are able -- either physically or financially. Caregivers who are "burned out" may experience fatigue, stress, anxiety, and depression. Many caregivers also feel guilty if they spend time on themselves rather than on their ill or elderly loved ones.[...]
Posted 2014-07-03T15:58:45Z
Dreams
Broken Dreams
Life flies by, we make plans, we chase after dreams and goals.
We think we are indestructible, that nothing will stand in our way,
then is a split second of time, life changes and the future with it.
If you have not had a brain injury, I do not expect you to understand,
the feeling of loss, loneliness, and the insecurity of who I really am.[...]