Comments for My Name is Ben

Comment on Friday the 13th Protest by Jim

Jim — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:40:56 +0000

SLM – your “source” is a bit misguided.

What do you consider “support”?

I supported Ben from the day he was born by actually raising him and spending far more time with him than his mother ever did, while also making less money than she did. If there were support payments that should have been paid for the first 7 years, she would have been paying them to me but I never asked.

I didn’t take away that support, the state did by overstepping it’s authority and taking Ben from me when I refused to poison him with ADHD drugs.

I want nothing more than to support him again, but paying his mother to continue drugging him is not support, it’s nothing less than contributing to abuse and it’s something I want no part of. Shelly now gets $585 a month from me as she has for several months and I pay it ONLY to stay out of jail.

As far as homeschooling on my days and sending Ben to public schools on her days, I agree it’s not the perfect solution. He should be homeschooled all the time, but this is what his principal suggested since the school district has a program already set up for parents who want to homeschool part time.

Comment on Friday the 13th Protest by SLM

SLM — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:36 +0000

Freely speaking my mind- won’t name call lets see if you post this, I was told by a very good source that your version of responsible parenting includes paying no child support (regardless of your concern over where and to what the money goes to) unless the court forces you to- and home-schooling your child without any experience, I think it was you who actually suggested to home-school your child on your days and send him to public school on the days you don’t….. How many fathers can say that is a model parent.

Comment on Friday the 13th Protest by Crystal

Crystal — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:25:15 +0000

I have a comment for SLM, who must be the child’s mother. If you are so genuinely concerned about both sides of the story being told, and you actually have something legitamate to add…then where are your videos or blogs showing your reasoning for keeping your child drugged?

I am not biased, 3 out of 4 of my children have ADHD, including 1 of those 3 having Asperger’s. In a 10 minute video with any of them, they would not have the ability to sit as still and speak as calmly as Ben. What do you have against Jim using alternative methods to help your son that do not have the awful side effects of drugs?

My oldest 2 children were adopted by my mother. Both have ADHD and my daughter has Asperger’s as well. She has had no other alternative but to use certain medications to assist in controlling their symptoms, however, she has opted for a lower stimulant medication to avoid as many side effects as possible. Even having done that, my 13 yr old son is very small for his age.

Do you consider that at all? If you want your side heard, give some valuable feedback so that we can hear it.

Comment on Stephanie’s Story by derek

derek — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:42:44 +0000

ritalin and other adhd meds should be band by the fda,they give kids more problems than b4 the medication.sudden death pills surly wouldnt be given to my children.The side effcts of this drug outweight the benifits(if any).rest in peace

Comment on My Name Is Ben by g bell

g bell — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:41:58 +0000

Tell the opposition to PROVE your child has ADHD, and when they cite the test used look below as you will find NO TEST HAS EVER BEEN VALIDATED AS VERIFYING THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF ADHD, in LIFE or at AUTOPSY.

So if no test is valid, what do they have that PROVES your child has ADHD?

And barring no legitimate test proving the PRESENCE OF ADHD, drugging your child for no proveable disease is tantamount to CHILD ENDANGERMENT, and CHILD ABUSE with chemical restraints. Those are criminal offenses. And the court/state forcing you to drug should be LIABLE for criminal child abuse. Take a look here…

http://www.adhdtesting.org/compendiumpage.htm and here

http://www.adhdtesting.org/testing.htm

Been right where you are with a daughter. G Bell

Comment on How Does Ben Feel? by John Williamson

John Williamson — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:35:47 +0000

Did not know that was you on the news. But here is my opinion, I don’t believe that there is such a thing as ADHD. I also believe that there are other things that can be done to help kids in school without drugs. Hey what would they have done to us 35 years ago. I’m sure glad I didn’t get drugged up like a mindless Zombie. So hang in there.

Comment on How Does Ben Feel? by Jim

Jim — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:57:08 +0000

Thank you Kimbriel,

It’s not easy being me right now, (haven’t been able to see my son in 5 months) and your encouraging comments help me get through the day, knowing that I’m doing the right thing.

BTW – My mom tells me that I should take you up on the marriage offer.

Jim

Comment on How Does Ben Feel? by kimbriel

kimbriel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:49:46 +0000

I want to MARRY you for the above post. AMEN! I am sick over what they are doing to your precious son. Keep up the fight!!

Comment on Here he is, Judge Fink by kimbriel

kimbriel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:42:58 +0000

Holy crap, this is appalling!! Your son is beautiful and smart and wonderful… and you are a hero for helping him

Comment on My Name Is Ben by dannys dad

dannys dad — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:49:44 +0000

I AM SORRY IF BEN SEES MY IN-APPROIATE LANGUAGE AS MY FRUSTRATION ON THIS SITUATION IN GENERAL HAS TAKEN ME TO A LOW POINT WHERE I CANT CONTROL MY EMOTIONS AND THAT IS NOT RIGHT OF ME..I JUST GET SO PISSED OFF AT THE ACTUAL MORONS WHO CLASSIFY KIDS AND WANT TO MEDICATE THEM FOR NO REASON ……….DAN