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I wrote an essay about my losing mom to mental illness and homelessness, solely because

is running for governor. This was a hard story to tell, but I hope it’s brutality can be a wake up call. It’s time for a change.

ocregister.com

California has failed the homeless and the mentally ill. It’s time for change.

It’s time to stop working to “reduce harm” and actually help.

11:11 PM · Jun 4, 2022

Michael Shellenberger

@ShellenbergerMD

Jun 5, 2022

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It’s a very moving piece. I am grateful for your courage! ❤️🙏🏻

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I’ve dealt with this with 75% of my immediate family. This article is spot on.

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Thank you for sharing you and your mom's story Fiona. God Bless.

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I’m so proud of you for sharing this and I’m sorry you had to grow through that I hope you’re healing ❤️❤️

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You are so strong, I am proud of you, this is not overcome so quickly and I admire how you have faced it, thank you for sharing this with us<3

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Wow, very strong written essay. I am sorry you had to go through this and I appreciate you sharing this as there is so much we are not aware of. Hope you are healing and I sending you prayers to you and your family.

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Great article. I agree, it's time to actually help, not just 'reduce harm'. Putting mearly a bandaid on the homeless situation is not enough.

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Thank you for sharing your story. It absolutely is time for a change. The system, as it is, continues to fail so many.

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Thank you for sharing your story. So sad you lost your mother. Her story resonates with me. I was delusional, schizoaffective, bipolar. Mandated treatment can save lives. It’s not perfect but it saved my life. I love One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.