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emolga587 t1_itihznb wrote

Reply to comment by Diligent-Double-9795 in Missing Fremont family found safe in Wisconsin by PawsibleCrazyCatLady

I had hoped this would be a similar outcome, but I was afraid it was wishful thinking on my part

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Diligent-Double-9795 t1_itijoiz wrote

I'm not sure what you mean by that, sorry?

They are still alive, and having the issues addressed aren't they?

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emolga587 t1_itikg88 wrote

Yes, sorry for being unclear. When I first heard about the Michigan family, I thought of the family from Australia. I hoped that everyone would end up being okay, but at the time I thought it was wishful thinking. I'm glad that it was not wishful thinking.

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Diligent-Double-9795 t1_itil8kr wrote

Oh, ok. Yes, I must admit I wasn't hopeful either, sadly. I'm just happy they are ok, and getting help.

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chobrien01007 t1_itin4gf wrote

but are they having their issues addressed?

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Diligent-Double-9795 t1_itinncu wrote

I couldn't say for sure, I'm not there. And mental health services and funding are severely lacking globally. Just the fact that the issues are out in the open, and no innocent bystanders were harmed, and authorities are aware of this man's situation and line of thinking is a step forward from what could have been, that's all.

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chobrien01007 t1_itioy8m wrote

you make valid points. But situations like this can deteriorate very quickly. The fact that no one was taken into custody is frightening.

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Diligent-Double-9795 t1_itirs5u wrote

I'm not sure I'm following? Situations like this can also improve very quickly, with the right monitoring and meds. And custody for what? He internalised his whole psychosis and ran, hiding. He didn't threaten to, or shoot up the govt. Mental illness isn't a crime. He hasn't made great choices, but unless I'm missing something, he isn't criminal.

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