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In reply to the discussion: Maya Wiley [View all]H2O Man
(73,536 posts)41. My oldest brother
suffers from similar issues. His difficulties are rooted in brain injuries from amateur and professional boxing, followed by substance abuse, along with some hereditary dispositions. (Being Irish can be a curse!) When he was at his lower points, this made my sister very uncomfortable in public settings. I can remember at one ER, her saying, "Be quiet! People will think you're crazy!" Of course, being quiet was not an option available to him.
I consider mental illness to be a legitimate, though difficult, human experience. I try to respect everyone. And I think that was why Mr. Nunberg was able to hear Ms. Wiley: she shows respect for everyone.
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Maya Wiley did it so beautifully--it was amazing and authentic. Thank you for speaking for all of us
Hekate
Mar 2018
#18
Many thanks, Man!! I never saw her before the Nunberg spontaneous combustion on Monday
Leghorn21
Mar 2018
#51