Judge not lest ye be judged, or something like that. Let it be known that we ALL have a breaking point. We may be nowhere near it, not even once in our journey. Some may teeter on the brink for long periods of time. Others cross the line and do the unthinkable. The thing is, we just don't know. Families, parents, Moms perhaps more than Dads because of our caretaker role with or without a spouse, are cracking. And that means danger and even death for our kids. It's not just autism. Severe mental health breakdowns are taking a toll too. What has happened to childhood, to children? Last week, I read this plea on social media:

Hi everyone,  I am looking for a residential placement for my 15 year old daughter.  She has a history of self harm, suicidal ideations, depression and emotional disregulation. Looking for CT or within reasonable driving distance.  If anyone has experience with this please let me know.  Thank you.

I admire that parent's forthright information, and request for help. Not that there will be much concrete assistance. Then there was this story from San Antonio, Texas, of a Mom who locked her daughter in a dumpster enclosure, leaving her there. The article says she had contacted CPS about relinquishing rights. And looks like she did. It's better than killing the child, faint praise.

SAN ANTONIO — Police said a 15-year-old autistic girl was left behind near a dumpster by her mother in June.

Natalie Munno was arrested on this accusation Sunday and booked into the Bexar County Jail.

An affidavit details how on June 13 Munno is seen on a coffee shops' surveillance footage getting her daughter out of the back passenger seat of her car and walking her through the metal doors near a dumpster.

A coffee shop owner would find her and call authorities. When SAPD arrived they said the 15-year-old was erratic.

It’s alleged in the affidavit that Munno went back home to Bandera and that’s when the girl’s grandmother asked where the teen was. She then called Bandera County deputies and filed a missing persons report.

When deputies went to the house, Munno allegedly told them she got ahold of CPS, and met someone named Sarah at a Costco to relinquish her rights to her daughter.

Days later, an amber alert was briefly issued before deputies realized, the girl had been found already by San Antonio Police.

The affidavit claims Natalie knew her child could not take care of herself.

On Sunday she was arrested and booked into the Bexar County jail. She’s facing a charge of child endangerment and abandonment without the intent to return.

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Unavoidably Unsafe: Childhood Vaccines Reconsidered
Authors: Dr. Edward Geehr and Dr. Jeffrey Barke

In Unavoidably Unsafe, Dr. Edward Geehr and Dr. Jeffrey Barke confront the prevailing beliefs surrounding childhood vaccines with unflinching scrutiny and bold insight. As seasoned physicians, they acknowledge the revered status vaccines hold in modern medicine while bravely questioning their safety and efficacy.

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The proliferation of childhood vaccines and their impact on public health
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act and its implications for vaccine safety
The symbiotic relationship between pharmaceutical companies and regulatory agencies
The shortcomings of Emergency Use Authorization and its implications for vaccine safety
The presence of potentially harmful additives in vaccine formulations
A fresh look at possible links between vaccines and autism
Cautionary considerations regarding mRNA vaccines and their suitability for children
Practical guidance for evaluating the risks and benefits of vaccines for individual children
The significance of proper informed consent and patient advocacy in vaccination decisions

Unavoidably Unsafe is not an indictment of vaccines but a call to arms for informed decision-making and transparency in healthcare. Geehr and Barke aim to empower parents, guardians, and healthcare providers with the knowledge needed to navigate the complex landscape of childhood immunization responsibly.

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