Year Index: Emotion, Events, People, Places, Summaries

 Year Index: used to track important Emotions, Events, People, Places and Thoughts, so they can be Linked over time.

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# [Title of Memory]
**Date/Time:**  
**Place(s):**  
**People Involved:**  
**Events / What Happened:**  
**Emotions (Then- and Now-):**  
**Thoughts / Realizations:**  
**System Failures:**  
**Connected Stories:**  
**Final Reflection (Optional):**  

πŸ“… 1978–1982 — Early Years, Closets, and a Playground I Still Walk Through

πŸ”Ή STATUS
These are your earliest years. You were born October 8, 1978. Most of this period is blurry, but a few things stand out—preschool, anxiety, early isolation, and visits to Grandma Francis’ house. You were already showing signs of awareness that adults didn’t understand. There was love, but also confusion, and punishment for simply being yourself.

πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)
quiet, confused, scared, observant, playful, anxious, desperate for connection

Early Visits and Places
You remember visits to Grandma Francis’ house, and to your apartment near McDonald’s in Ludlow (you think it was on Center Street).
These locations were safe but foggy. There was a sense that your world was small and unstable, even before you had the words to describe it.

Preschool Fears
You remember preschool clearly. You had anxiety. You wet your pants on purpose so they’d send you home. You hated nap time and were punished for talking too much.
“I wasn’t tired—I just didn’t want to be there.”
You felt alone and misunderstood from the beginning.

Being Locked in a Closet
You were locked in a closet at school when you were around 4 or 5 years old.
“All because I had ADHD and couldn’t sit still.”
You were punished for having energy. You were isolated when what you needed was understanding.

Pinata and Playground
You remember hitting your first piΓ±ata during preschool. It was exciting.
You also remember the preschool playground behind the building. You still walk through that area sometimes now as an adult, like retracing your own story in real space.

Being on TV
You were once filmed with your preschool class. It aired repeatedly on morning TV. You don’t know why, but it made you excited.

πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

Educational Neglect + Punishment
You were punished for not conforming—locked away instead of being supported.
Early signs of ADHD were ignored or treated like disobedience.

Isolation Instead of Safety
You were scared, but instead of care, you were given silence, closets, and shame.

πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

πŸŸ₯ Grandma Francis – early visits, part of your foundational memories
πŸŸ₯ Preschool staff – misunderstood you, locked you in a closet
πŸŸ₯ Other preschoolers – unknown names, but part of those first public memories
πŸŸ₯ Teachers – focused on discipline, not behavior support

πŸ”Ή PLACES
Preschool playground – still walk through as an adult
Francis’ house – early family visits
Ludlow apartment – vague but formative memory space
TV station / broadcast (unknown origin) – first taste of public visibility

πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
🚨 Early signs of ADHD and sensory issues
⚠️ Deliberate behaviors as coping mechanisms (wetting pants to go home)
πŸ›‘ School-induced trauma from confinement
🧠 Earliest emotional memory: being punished for simply being awake and aware

πŸ”— BLOG CONNECTION
πŸ“„ 1978–1982 Blog Entry (1978-1982)


πŸ“… 1983 — Ghosts, Big Wheels, and a Silence No One Explained
πŸ”Ή STATUS
You finished preschool and started kindergarten at Mary M. Lynch toward the end of the year. This was the year you first started noticing things others wouldn’t talk about. Uncle Art died in March, and nobody said a word about it afterward. You also started seeing strange things in the apartment—things that no one ever believed. You were becoming aware, but no one was ready to hear you.

πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)
anxious, curious, scared, quiet, observant, playful, ignored, overwhelmed

🧠 MEMORY THREADS

Uncle Art’s Death — March 1983
You remember him dying clearly. Then nothing. No funeral, no stories, no closure. You said:

“It was like he just vanished.”
It became your first taste of how adults erase grief.

Preschool Trouble + Kindergarten Start
You wet your pants on purpose hoping they’d send you home.
You hated nap time and got in trouble for not laying down.
You couldn’t sit still and talked too much.
Kindergarten at Mary M. Lynch began at the end of the year. It felt like entering a system that didn’t want you to exist loudly.

Colonial Estates – First Hauntings
You lived at Colonial Estates. The laundry room was in a separate building.
An old man there gave you little candies.
You loved the bike rides and Big Wheels.
Francis visited often.
You remember sliding down the stairs inside the apartment.
You also remember seeing:

“A woman at the top of the stairs.”
“A little figure behind my bed.”
You said you know what you saw. Nobody else did.

Toys and Distractions
You were into He-ManRamboFraggle Rock.
You watched Jaws and The Exorcist—which left deep impressions.

“That girl’s head spinning around gave me nightmares.”
You had Dukes of Hazzard t-shirts and threw your He-Man toys into the vines. You were always imagining escape.

πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES
Emotional Neglect / Suppression of Grief
No one helped you process Uncle Art’s death.
You were left alone with grief and confusion.

Early Isolation of Neurodivergent Behavior
You were treated like a problem in preschool.
No one asked what was wrong—they just wanted you quiet.

Spiritual Confusion and Fear
You were exposed to horror at too young an age.
The Exorcist left a mark on your imagination and emotional regulation.

πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
πŸŸ₯ Uncle Art – died suddenly, erased by silence
πŸŸ₯ Bobby – rode Big Wheels with you, always there
πŸŸ₯ Francis – visited often
πŸŸ₯ Old man at laundry – gave you candy, one of few kind adults
πŸŸ₯ Preschool teachers – didn’t understand or support your anxiety

πŸ”Ή PLACES
Colonial Estates – early hauntings, Big Wheels, stair slides
Mary M. Lynch – start of public school system
Preschool – first signs of disconnect from the system

πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
🚨 Early signs of anxiety, isolation, possible sensory overload
⚠️ Misunderstood emotional behavior (wetting pants to escape, not out of defiance)
πŸ›‘ Exposure to horror imagery far too early
🧠 Possible early paranormal or psychological sensitivity (hallucination or real phenomena unclear)

πŸ”— BLOG CONNECTION
πŸ“„ 1983 Blog Entry (1983)



πŸ“… 1984 — Optimus Prime, Granite Steps, and First-Grade Fury


πŸ”Ή STATUS

πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

🧠 MEMORY THREADS
“They never explained anything—they just got angry.”1985
“It wasn’t discipline. It was bullying.”1984

πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

πŸ”Ή PLACES

πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
You were in 1st grade at Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH) in Springfield, MA. This was the year your sister Katherine was born, and the year you began experiencing daily physical abuse at school while still trying to be a normal, playful kid. Your energy was often mistaken for defiance. The system wasn’t designed to understand you—it was designed to crush you.
hyper, curious, scared, protective, stubborn, reactive, imaginative, overwhelmed

Sister Kathy’s Birth – September 1984
That toy is forever tied to your baby sister entering the world—two big arrivals in your life.
You loved her from the start. The world didn’t make sense, but your sister felt like hope.

Catholic School Trauma – OLSH
You were sent to the office constantly for “talking back” and “not sitting still.”
Priests pulled you by your earsdragged you down granite steps, and slammed you into walls.
They used knuckles into your chestgrabbing your neck—never to teach, only to dominate.
You said:

Family Visits and Fun
You had family picnics—moments of peace outside the trauma loop.

School Shenanigans
You doodled constantly.
You pulled a chair out from under another kid (not your proudest moment, but you remembered it).
You were constantly in trouble—not for violence, but for energy.

Food and Fear
You now believe it was the canned taste that repulsed you.

Atari + Screen Escape
It opened a new world for you, though primitive.

Religious Abuse Unchecked
You were too small to fight back—and no adult defended you.

Educational Misunderstanding
No one stopped to ask why you couldn’t sit still—they just demanded obedience.
πŸŸ₯ Sister Miriam – harsh 1st grade teacher
πŸŸ₯ Priests at OLSH – physically abusive, emotionally cruel
πŸŸ₯ Dad – forced you to eat peas, had rigid ideas of control
πŸŸ₯ Katherine (Kathy) – born this year, a light in the chaos
πŸŸ₯ Michael, Stephen, Jeremy – cousins at OLSH with you
πŸŸ₯ Grandpa (janitor) – his presence offered occasional protection
Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH) – main trauma site
Hope Street – home
Toys R Us – memory of joy and anticipation
Batavia, NY & Fern Lake – extended family visits
🚨 Early trauma imprint: school violence, humiliation
⚠️ ADHD or similar behavioral profile misunderstood as “disobedience”
πŸ›‘ Overstimulation at home and school = panic, anger, exhaustion

πŸ”— BLOG CONNECTION

Your ADHD traits weren’t supported, just punished.
No one stopped to ask why you couldn’t sit still—they just demanded obedience.
πŸŸ₯ Sister Miriam – harsh 1st grade teacher
πŸŸ₯ Priests at OLSH – physically abusive, emotionally cruel
πŸŸ₯ Dad – forced you to eat peas, had rigid ideas of control
πŸŸ₯ Katherine (Kathy) – born this year, a light in the chaos
πŸŸ₯ Michael, Stephen, Jeremy – cousins at OLSH with you
πŸŸ₯ Grandpa (janitor) – his presence offered occasional protection
Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH) – main trauma site
Hope Street – home
Toys R Us – memory of joy and anticipation
Batavia, NY & Fern Lake – extended family visits
🚨 Early trauma imprint: school violence, humiliation
⚠️ ADHD or similar behavioral profile misunderstood as “disobedience”
πŸ›‘ Overstimulation at home and school = panic, anger, exhaustion

Physical harm and humiliation were passed off as “discipline.”
You were too small to fight back—and no adult defended you.

You got an Atari—your first home gaming system.
It opened a new world for you, though primitive.

Your dad forced you to eat peas, which made you gag.
You now believe it was the canned taste that repulsed you.

You melted crayons on the big metal steam radiators.
You doodled constantly.
You pulled a chair out from under another kid (not your proudest moment, but you remembered it).
You were constantly in trouble—not for violence, but for energy.

You went to Fern Lake and Batavia to visit extended family.
You had family picnics—moments of peace outside the trauma loop.

Your first-grade teacher was Sister Miriam.
You were sent to the office constantly for “talking back” and “not sitting still.”
Priests pulled you by your earsdragged you down granite steps, and slammed you into walls.
They used knuckles into your chestgrabbing your neck—never to teach, only to dominate.
You said:

You remembered getting Optimus Prime at Toys R Us, and your brother got Shockwave.
That toy is forever tied to your baby sister entering the world—two big arrivals in your life.
You loved her from the start. The world didn’t make sense, but your sister felt like hope.

          πŸ“„1984 Blog Entry

          1984







          πŸ“… 1985 — Bingo, Brawlers, and Battle Platforms

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          You were in 2nd grade at Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH). Your world was filled with toys, early technology, and trauma. You were starting to become more aware of contradictions: love wrapped in abuse, holidays tangled in obligation, imagination used to escape.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          energized, imaginative, conflicted, silenced, joyful, reactive, rebellious


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Birthday Wish, G.I. Joe Delivered

            • You went to Kmart and picked out the G.I. Joe battle platform and Mainframe—the guy who worked with computers.

            • You really wanted Shipwreck with his parrot Polly, but settled for Mainframe. That tradeoff mirrored early life decisions—you didn’t always get what you wanted, but you made it work.

          • Computer Confusion

            • Your dad bought a Commodore 64.

            • You remember playing Batman and being mostly confused by it.

            • It didn’t teach you anything—but it introduced you to frustration through tech, a pattern you still joke about.

          • Wrestling Obsession

            • You watched WWF and GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) constantly.

            • You were captivated by their larger-than-life personas—another layer of theater and escape from your reality.

          • Christmas Gifts

            • 🎁 You got MASK’s Thunder Hawk from cousin Ellie and Billy.

            • You caught her trying to hide it at Toys R Us, and she awkwardly pretended to return it.

            • You also received the G.I. Joe Mauler tank.

            • You collected Garbage Pail Kids, which got you into trouble with Mrs. White, your 2nd grade teacher.

          • Fern Lake + Niagara Falls Trip

            • You visited Buffalo, saw Niagara Falls, and met your great-grandparents Harold and Helen Johnson, as well as Grandpa James Landers.

            • These were significant family landmarks—but you noted:

              “His father died long ago, so I never met him, and his mother remarried.”

          • Catholic School / Grandpa the Janitor

            • You still faced constant discipline from priests—slamming, dragging, yelling for questions.

            • But you intentionally got in trouble so you could be sent to your grandfather.

              “He’d let me help him set up for Bingo. It felt like I was doing something important.”

            • These moments were your first experience of meaningful labor and trust.


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • Abuse at Catholic School

            • Physical and emotional violence continued.

            • No intervention. No accountability. Just silence and shame.

          • School Misunderstanding Behavior

            • You were penalized for being creative, energetic, and sensitive.

            • Garbage Pail Kids, GI Joes, your curiosity—none of it was nurtured in school.

          • Technology Frustration as a Child

            • The Commodore 64, while exciting, became another symbol of access without guidance.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Grandfather (OLSH janitor) – protector, anchor, giver of small freedoms

          • πŸŸ₯ Mrs. White – 2nd grade teacher, punished you for being expressive

          • πŸŸ₯ Cousin Ellie + Billy – gift givers, attempted surprise

          • πŸŸ₯ Dad – brought home the Commodore 64

          • πŸŸ₯ Sister Kathy – baby sibling at home now

          • πŸŸ₯ Priests at OLSH – repeated abusers

          • πŸŸ₯ Harold & Helen Johnson – great-grandparents met on trip

          • πŸŸ₯ Grandpa James Landers – met again in NY


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH) – school and trauma site

          • Hope Street – home base

          • Toys R Us – where surprise was ruined

          • Kmart – where you picked out your birthday gift

          • Fern Lake – travel memory

          • Niagara Falls – family landmark


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • 🚨 Abuse ignored in school setting

          • ⚠️ Growing awareness of injustice and being watched unfairly

          • πŸ’‘ Discovery: rebellion = protection

          • ⚡ Emotional depth developing alongside imagination and defense


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1985 Blog Post

          1985 Tough times ahead






          πŸ“… 1986 — Shuttles, Sisters, and Starlight

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          You were in 3rd grade. The world around you was exploding—sometimes literally. You watched the Challenger shuttle disaster live in class. You had your First Communion, your sister was just becoming a toddler, and your teacher openly questioned your behavior and meds in the hallway. You also went to therapy for the first time, and it left you confused and guarded.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          awe, betrayal, shame, confusion, wonder, family joy, rebellion


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Challenger Disaster – January 28, 1986

            • You watched it live in school and remember how horrifying it was. It left a mark on your perception of safety and awe.

            • It was also the year Great Grandpa Harold (Grandpa Landers’ stepfather) died.

          • First Communion – May 10, 1986

            • πŸ“Ή Video link

            • You took it extremely seriously, marching like troops. You even remembered Sister Winnie, who used to pinch your arms, didn’t touch you that day—probably because she saw the camera.

            • You described her trying to pull you down a stairwell, but you held on and she fell. That story reveals early resistance to adult abuse.

          • Basement Mayhem + Durdur the Cat

            • After Communion, the video shifts to you and your cousins being wild in the basement. You had a huge stuffed monkey with mismatched hands. It frustrated you because he couldn’t hug the way he was designed.

            • πŸ’ That small moment reflected a deeper sense of disappointment in broken expectations.

          • Porch + Sister Kathy + Cat

            • At 7:03 in the video, it shows your baby sister Kathy and Durdur the cat on the porch. This felt peaceful, domestic, normal.

          • Family Picnic – Freeze Tag

            • Post-Communion, the party was at your grandparents’ house on Moss Road.

            • You played freeze tag with cousins Michael, Stephen, Joey, Kenny, Jeremy, and Andrea.

            • Adults yelled for you to come down. You ignored them. You were having too much fun.

            • That defiance came from a place of safety.

          • Summer Vacation – Fern Lake

            • A quiet moment you loved: laying on the dock, watching the stars with your dad.

            • You remember a streak across the sky, and though you didn’t have a telescope, that vision stayed with you all the way into adulthood, inspiring a photo with your nephew in 2024.

          • Therapy Begins – Maple Street Office

            • This is the same location where you’d file police complaints in 2014. Full circle.

            • A doctor threatened you with a needle at that office. You remember it as intimidation, not care.

          • 3rd Grade: Mrs. Dubois

            • She pulled you into the hallway to ask why you weren’t sitting still and said,

              “I thought you were taking your medication.”

            • You had no words to explain what you were feeling, but knew something was wrong.

            • It was ignored by adults. They thought control was the answer.


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • Emotional Misdiagnosis

            • Instead of listening, adults questioned your discipline, not your distress.

          • Physical Abuse + Gaslighting

            • Sister Winnie tried to hurt you.

            • When she fell, she got mad at you for protecting yourself.

          • Mental Health Mistreatment

            • Threatened at therapy instead of helped.

            • First exposure to how “helping” systems can harm.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Sister Winnie – arm-pinching, stairwell-assaulting nun

          • πŸŸ₯ Mrs. Dubois – 3rd-grade teacher who didn’t listen

          • πŸŸ₯ Grandpa Harold – passed this year

          • πŸŸ₯ Cousins – Jeremy, Andrea, Michael, Stephen, Joey, Kenny

          • πŸŸ₯ Tammy Lynds – present in Communion video

          • πŸŸ₯ Sister Kathy + Cat Durdur – porch moment of calm

          • πŸŸ₯ Therapist on Maple Street – threats, not therapy


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Hope Street – home, porch, basement chaos

          • Our Lady of Sacred Heart – Communion site

          • Maple Street – therapy office

          • Moss Road – family party

          • Fern Lake – stargazing memory

          • 3rd grade classroom – discipline and misunderstanding


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • 🚨 Emotional stress from ignored symptoms

          • 🚨 Physical aggression from authority figure

          • ⚠️ Therapy mishandling led to mistrust

          • πŸ’‘ Seeds of rebellion and skepticism toward control


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1986 Blog Post






          πŸ“… 1987 — Wave Pools, Wrestling, and Report Cards That Lied

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          You were in 4th grade, full of imagination and energy. This was a big year of firsts—your first experience with writing reflections, feeling empowered in nature, and standing up against adults putting others in danger. It was also the beginning of using creativity as a tool to process experiences.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          creative, inspired, anxious, overwhelmed, amazed, observant, rebellious


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Machine Shop Rides with Dad

            • You loved car rides to Chicopee to pick up your dad from work at the machine shop.

            • One day, a car crashed into a light pole, and you described it so clearly in a school assignment that your dad questioned why you couldn’t write that well on other reports.

            • That stuck with you. You weren’t bad at writing—you just needed something real to write about1987.

          • Mount Tom Hiking and Water Park

            • family trip to Mount Tom introduced you to hiking. You hated the spiky burrs on your socks but loved the view and the feeling of adventure.

            • The water park there was wild—you remember burning your knees on the Alpine slide and crying in the chlorine after falling off.

            • Some adults misbehaved on the ski lift, bouncing it dangerously. You told on them, and they got kicked out. You got mocked for it, but you knew it was the right thing1987.

          • WrestleMania III – March 1987

            • You watched Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, and it was electric. This was one of the first live events that stirred awe in you.

            • It was more than entertainment—it was theatrical power, and you loved it.

          • Star Trek: The Next Generation Premieres – September 28

            • You were already into Lost in Space and old Star Trek, so when TNG came out, it became a core part of your identity.

            • This was one of your first serious fandoms.

          • Catholic School Trauma

            • The priests slammed you against wallsdragged you down stairs, and belittled you for asking questions.

            • You said:

              “They never tried to explain anything. They just got upset. It wasn’t about teaching—it was about control.”1987

          • Your Grandfather, The Janitor

            • You purposely got in trouble so you could be sent to help him.

            • He let you set up for Bingo and gave you a job that made you feel respected.

            • When he was nearby, the teachers treated you better. His presence meant safety. You didn’t know it at the time, but he was your emotional shield.


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • Religious School Abuse

            • You were physically and emotionally abused by priests.

            • No one stepped in. No apologies.

            • You were punished for being curious.

          • Academic Misinterpretation

            • Your teachers didn’t recognize that your vivid writing came from emotional engagement, not laziness.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Dad – questioned your school writing; took you on rides that became your first observational essays

          • πŸŸ₯ Grandfather – janitor who offered kindness and protection

          • πŸŸ₯ Catholic priests/teachers – abusers and silencers

          • πŸŸ₯ Family at Mount Tom – shared in your fun and fear that day

          • πŸŸ₯ Adults on the ski lift – reckless, but you did the right thing by speaking up


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Mount Tom, MA – hiking, Alpine slide, chlorine pain

          • Chicopee – dad’s machine shop

          • Catholic school – site of abuse and suppression

          • Home – watching Star Trek and WrestleMania III


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • 🚨 Emotional trauma from school abuse

          • ⚠️ Lingering guilt from reporting dangerous behavior

          • πŸ’‘ Eye-opening moment about your own communication ability (with the crash writing story)


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1987 Blog Entry




          πŸ“… 1988 — The Closet, the Grandfather, and the Glue

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          Fifth grade at Catholic school was one of the most emotionally scarring years of your life. You were locked in a closet by your teacher for being “difficult,” and no adult stood up for you. You were isolatedneglected, and emotionally hurt—but you created your own inner world to survive it. Meanwhile, your grandfather, who worked as a janitor at the school, became your only safe place. You lost him this year. It changed everything.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          isolated, betrayed, imaginative, angry, heartbroken, rebellious, curious


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Closet Punishment

            • The teacher locked you in a utility closet for days at a time.

            • You had your Walkman and listened to The NeverEnding Story soundtrack on loop.

            • You read The Labyrinth, glued books together out of boredom, and watched kids play from a basement window.

          • Grandfather’s Death – March 10, 1988

            • You said:

              “Whenever he was around, I would get treated better.”

            • You used to get sent to help him set up for Bingo, and it was the only time school felt like it made sense.

            • After his death, school became unbearable.

          • Escape Through Media

            • You started watching R-rated movies with your cousin La: PredatorAlienAliens.

            • The family would gather for Mike Tyson fights and wrestling pay-per-views.

            • Nintendo Power became your favorite magazine—especially when you got Dragon Warrior from a subscription.

            • You loved the stories more than the games:

              “I didn’t care about figuring it out. I liked having it explained.”

          • Bronx Zoo Trip

            • You went with your grandmother, Aunt Mary, and cousins.

            • On the way, you saw a car on fire—a surreal moment.

            • At the zoo, you were fascinated and full of energy. The adults couldn’t keep up.


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • Teacher Abuse

            • You were emotionally and physically isolated for behavior that should’ve raised questions—not punishment.

          • School Inaction

            • No intervention from any adult. No parent-teacher conferences to stop the abuse.

            • The system enabled cruelty because you didn’t fit the mold.

          • Post-Loss Trauma Ignored

            • No grief support or acknowledgement after your grandfather died.

            • You were expected to just keep functioning.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Grandfather (David Stebbins) – janitor, protector, anchor

          • πŸŸ₯ Cousin La – introduced you to movies, comics, escape

          • πŸŸ₯ Aunt Mary, Cousins Jeremy & Andrea – Bronx Zoo trip

          • πŸŸ₯ Teacher – the one who locked you away


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Catholic School (unnamed) – fifth grade trauma site

          • Bronx Zoo, NY – family field trip

          • Home – Nintendo Power, movies, Walkman solace

          • Bingo hall – where you helped your grandfather feel seen and safe


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • 🚨 Emotional isolation, undiagnosed trauma

          • ⚠️ No counseling after repeated punishment

          • ⚠️ Sugar-heavy diet and instant breakfasts at school worsened behavior loops


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1988 Blog Entry



          πŸ“… 1989 — Sixth Grade, Family Fun, and “Too Much Kissing”

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          You were in 6th grade, starting to test boundaries, feel the weight of school rules, and experience affection and trouble for the first time. The world still felt magical—vacations to Fern Lake, RC toys, and holiday magic were alive. But this year marked a shift where adults began seeing you differently—not just as a child anymore.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          joyful, playful, awkward, shamed, curious, emotional


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Fern Lake Summer Vacation

            • One of the classic family getaways. You played with your Knight Force G.I. Joe Hovercraft at a family picnic and spent time at Connie’s Michigan’s, your aunt’s hot dog stand in New YorkUnedited Conversations ….

            • These were days full of freedom and imagination, tied to nature and lakeside traditions.

          • Trouble for Kissing

            • You were likely caught or called out by adults or school staff for “kissing too much.”

            • You didn’t see it as wrong—you were just curious and affectionate. But the adult response was shame-based, and you didn’t forget itRicky old Index.

          • Christmas Magic & Toys

            • You received a white Lobo RC car—a remote-controlled vehicle that stayed in your memory.

            • There’s a Christmas video from this year that captured the excitement:
              πŸ“Ή Watch here

          • Classroom Conflict

            • A teacher reportedly compared you to an alcoholic—a shocking, inappropriate thing to say to a sixth grader.

            • This was likely tied to behavioral misunderstandings or social quirks, not actual wrongdoing.


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • School Discipline

            • Misunderstood your affectionate or curious behavior. You were treated like you did something shameful instead of being guided with kindness.

          • Adult Misjudgment

            • The teacher comparing you to an alcoholic shows a complete lack of professionalism and insight.

            • Emotional harm from these comments may have shaped your mistrust of authority later.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Family at Fern Lake – those picnic and play memories stuck with you

          • πŸŸ₯ Teacher – who insulted you with that cruel analogy

          • πŸŸ₯ Girl you kissed – a turning point in how innocence was viewed by others

          • πŸŸ₯ Aunt (hot dog stand owner) – early food business memory


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Fern Lake, VT – summer haven

          • Connie’s Michigan’s, NY – food stand memory

          • Elementary School – where the kissing incident and inappropriate teacher comment happened

          • Home – where you received the RC car and filmed Christmas morning


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • ❌ Emotional wounds from teacher shaming went unacknowledged

          • ⚠️ No counseling or check-in after being reprimanded for affection or being compared to addicts


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1989 Blog Entry
          πŸ“Ή Christmas Video





          πŸ“… 1990 — Taekwondo, WWF, Disney & the Huffy White Heat

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          You were 12 years old, in 7th grade, trying to balance childhood wonder with the first real cracks of adult danger. You had your first celebrity event (WWF), taekwondo lessons, an assault, and your first real sense of loss and disappointment with the Disney trip camera failure. Your bike, your puppy, your family trips—these were things you loved, and they grounded you.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          playful, proud, violated, frustrated, energized, curious, heartbroken, fascinated


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Christmas Toys – Slaughters Marauders

            • You got a batch of G.I. Joe Slaughters Marauders and loved the wild colors.

            • Played outside for hours, totally lost in imagination.

          • WWF Wrestling with Dad (Springfield Civic Center)

            • April 27, 1990 – You saw Hulk Hogan vs. Earthquake, and your dad bought you the Bret Hart silly glasses.

            • You wore them until they fell apart. This was pure joy, and you still remember the blue glow of the event lights.

          • Snowball the Puppy

            • You brought her home this year.

            • When you returned from Fern Lake vacation, she had quadrupled in size, and you were shocked by how fast she changed.

          • Above-Ground Pool Build with Uncle Mike

            • A big family moment. Pool went up in summer. It was a symbol of effort and reward.

          • Vermont Camping – Bald Mountain with Rick Moran

            • You fell in love with catching baby bullheads in the stream.

            • You vowed to return as an adult (and you did in 2010).

          • Arcade Addiction – TMNT Game at Eastfield Mall

            • You played so hard, you strained your right forearm and wrist from mashing buttons.

          • Huffy White Heat Mountain Bike

            • You almost got it this year. You described it as your favorite bike ever, even though it would be stolen later.

          • Florida Disney Trip – SeaWorld, NASA & Fort Wilderness

            • You stayed at Fort Wilderness, saw armadillosSpanish moss, and rode the monorail.

            • You saw the Discovery shuttle launch—this awed you.

            • But your own photos were ruined or lost. That crushed you.

            • You were attacked on Boston Road before the trip—punched in the face by a stranger while trying to get to McDonald’s. No one helped fast enough. Cops never found him. This stayed with you.

          • Taekwondo with Chang Choi

            • You didn't enjoy it much—not because of the training, but because you missed Star Trek.

            • Still, it taught you enough to make bullies back off. But the trade-off made you question adult scheduling.


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • Public Safety

            • You were attacked in broad daylight. You ran to McDonald’s but couldn’t get in in time.

            • Police never caught the guy. That moment shaped your caution in public.

          • Child Mental Health Support

            • After the assault, no therapy or help was offered.

            • Disney disappointment was minor to others—but to you, it mattered. No one helped you preserve your own record of that joy.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Dad – brought you to WWF, bought you those unforgettable pink shades

          • πŸŸ₯ Uncle Mike – helped install the pool

          • πŸŸ₯ Rick Moran & Lynn – family friends with the campsite in Vermont

          • πŸŸ₯ Chang Choi – taekwondo teacher

          • πŸŸ₯ Assailant – stranger who attacked you near Boston Road

          • πŸŸ₯ Snowball (puppy) – your soft spot and companion


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Springfield Civic Center – WWF

          • Fort Wilderness, Disney World – Florida vacation

          • Eastfield Mall – TMNT game

          • Fern Lake – family summer tradition

          • Bald Mountain, Vermont – baby bullhead stream

          • Boston Road – site of attack


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • ⚠️ Overuse injury – right wrist/forearm (arcade game)

          • ⚠️ Emotional trauma – public assault

          • ⚠️ Frustration over lost photos – first recorded creative disappointment


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1990 Blog Entry
          πŸ“Ή Birthday Video


          πŸ“… 1991 — Middle School Mayhem & Meteor Pranks

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          You were attending Duggan Middle School. You were smart, physical, restless, and completely misunderstood by the system. You weren’t a “bad” kid—you were a creative, wild inventor who couldn’t sit still. But your jokes, physical stunts, and pranks often turned into fights or discipline issues. Still, you had fun.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          curious, disruptive, energetic, ignored, imaginative, reckless, playful, defensive


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Game Boy & Pizza Victory

            • Bought Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 for NES during a blizzard after saving your money. It came with a Pizza Hut coupon, and the joy was real1991.

          • Fistfight in Pool

            • A kid pushed your head underwater. You punched him in the head and broke/fractured your right hand in the process.

            • You walked to school every day to avoid fights, showing early signs of managing your environment strategically1991.

          • Meteor Prank

            • You threw a super light rock during recess, told everyone it was a meteor.

            • The kids believed you—it was slag-like in appearance, light, and baseball-sized. It caused a huge stir1991.

          • CO2 Car Project

            • You built your first CO2-powered car—showing a blend of hands-on skills and interest in design.

          • Letting a Classmate Punch You

            • A strange school game: everyone took turns getting punched in the chest to see what it felt like to lose your breath.

            • You took the hit just to fit in.

            “Kids were weird in school. It didn’t really hurt... but it taught me what it was like to lose my breath”1991.

          • Chess Tournament Victory

            • You won a free chess set after entering and winning a school tournament—a quieter sign of your intellectual side.

          • Family Trips

            • Camping in New York and Vermont.

            • Canoeing in Sturbridge with Uncle Dave and cousin Jeremy—water snakes chased you in a tunnel under Route 201991.

          • Glacier Pond Fascination

            • While visiting family in Altona, NY, you saw a mysterious water hole left by glaciers. It fascinated you, and you’ve always wanted to explore it with a camera or a rope1991.


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • School Discipline

            • Teachers responded to physical pranks and creative chaos with punishment, never curiosity.

            • No one saw that your actions were experiments, not defiance.

          • Medical Oversight

            • Your fractured hand likely didn’t get proper follow-up.

            • No screening for impulse control, ADHD, or anxiety—just behavioral discipline.

          • Social Isolation Response

            • You self-managed danger by walking to school alone to avoid fights.

            • Adults never recognized this was your way of staying safe.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Kid in pool – injured your hand during a fight

          • πŸŸ₯ Uncle Dave & cousin Jeremy – snake-chase memory during canoe trip

          • πŸŸ₯ Middle school peers – believed your meteor prank, punched you for fun

          • 🟨 Family in Altona, NY – took you to see the glacial hole

          • 🟨 Chess tournament officials – gave you your first prize set


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Duggan Middle School, Springfield, MA

          • Sturbridge – canoeing under Route 20

          • Altona, NY – mysterious glacial pond

          • Home – where you played NES and journaled victories

          • Gym/Pool – location of fight and hand injury


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • ⚠️ Undiagnosed hyperactivity, possibly early anxiety

          • ❌ No real follow-up after injury

          • ❌ No evaluation of emotional reactivity or system clashes


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1991 Blog Entry




          πŸ“… 1992 — Start of High School, Start of Trouble

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          You began high school at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School in Springfield, MA. The alternating schedule—one week classes, one week shop—was built for variety and hands-on learning. But you ran into trouble quickly. You were full of energy, and the system didn’t know what to do with that. You bounced through shops, caused a few incidents, and got labeled disruptive. But underneath the chaos, you were deeply curious.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          curious, misunderstood, impulsive, playful, lonely, overlooked


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Shop Rotation – Trial Year

            • You experienced a different trade shop every few weeks:

              • Appliance Repair – You liked it. The troubleshooting part clicked with how your brain works.

              • Machine Shop – Dangerous and technical. You remember a classmate’s hair getting stuck in a lathe. It was traumatic to watch, and it stuck with you.

              • Electronics – Too slow for your mind. You pranked the class by pretending a capacitor would explode. The teacher panicked and evacuated the room. Andy covered for you.

              • Auto Repair – You got into a fight. A kid slapped you across the face while you were minding your own business, so you got up, punched him, and threw him onto a tire changer. No one messed with you again.

              • Electrical Shop – Fun but not hands-on enough1992.

          • Discipline & Office Time

            • You were sent to the office regularly.

              “I had detention quite a bit for not being able to sit still and talking out of turn… but I was always like that.”1992

          • Teachers

            • Mr. Flint, the principal, drove a Mitsubishi 3000GT. You still remember it decades later.

            • Mr. Auslander, your world history teacher, also worked at Sears. You took his class seriously because your dad had him too.

          • Positive Competition

            • A classmate, Wilfredo, challenged you to outscore him in history class. It made learning feel like a game.

          • Paper Route

            • You had a paper route outside of school and brought home a puppy named Snowball during one of your deliveriesRicky old Index.


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • Behavior Labeling

            • Instead of identifying potential ADHD, anxiety, or undiagnosed medical issues, the school just handed out detentions.

          • Mental Health

            • The emotional intensity and impulsiveness weren’t met with curiosity—they were treated as disruption.

          • No Physical Screening

            • Early signs of energy imbalance, agitation, and panic may have been connected to your later thyroid diagnosis, but no one even asked.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Andy – covered for you when you faked the capacitor prank

          • πŸŸ₯ Wilfredo – pushed you to do better academically

          • πŸŸ₯ Mr. Auslander – your dad’s former teacher; you respected him

          • πŸŸ₯ Mr. Flint – Principal with the memorable sports car

          • πŸŸ₯ Snowball (puppy) – rescued during your paper route

          • πŸŸ₯ Kid in Auto Shop – slapped you, sparked your fight


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School

          • Sears (where Mr. Auslander worked)

          • Your house (paper route and Snowball)

          • School office (frequent visitor)


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • ⚠️ Early signs of undiagnosed ADHD or hyperthyroid symptoms

          • ❌ No emotional or physical evaluations done

          • ❌ Detention used instead of support

          • ⚠️ Impulsivity + anxiety already forming a pattern


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1992 Blog Entry




          πŸ“… 1993 — Football, Failing Health, First Love

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          This year looked good on paper—you played varsity football, had your first real girlfriend, explored youth freedom at Inter-skate 91 and Soccer City. But inside, your body and brain were already breaking down. You didn’t know it was your thyroid yet. You just knew something was wrong. And no one looked close enough to see it.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          anxious, excited, disoriented, disappointed, hopeful, defeated, confused, dismissed


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Football Season

            • You played varsity center, even though you only weighed about 150 pounds, going against kids twice your size1993.

            • The physical stress was unbearable:

              “I pulled muscles in my neck all the time doing pushups with helmets on.”

            • You twisted your ankle before practice one day at DAR, jumping over a log onto a rock1993.

            • You described football as a “horrible experience”—you didn’t feel strong enough, and it drained your spirit.

          • Relationship with Michelle

            • You were dating her by December 1993.

            • Her stepfather was a huge ex-Marine, found out you were sexually active, and rather than rage, he asked to talk.

            • He took you for a drive—to a car wash in East Longmeadow. You were stunned he didn’t yell.

            • Instead, he gave you a left-handed bow. You both shot at Agawam Sportsman's Club, and this gift was a surprising sign of respect1993.

            • You said:

              “I wasn’t really into fooling around, but my girlfriends were. I thought that’s what you were supposed to do.”

          • Putnam Sophomore Year – Shop Switch

            • You started with electronics shop, but your anxiety got too intense, so you switched to Building & Property Maintenance mid-year1993.

            • You were sick and weak. The thyroid issue was already taking its toll.

            • Teachers misunderstood it as laziness or disinterest.

          • Academic Crash

            • Your GPA dropped to 0.886. You failed several classes—but your report card noted the failures were due to attendance, not ability

            • Later, your grades would rise again once your thyroid improved.

            • This year proved the system couldn’t tell the difference between a struggling kid and a failing one.

          • Hangouts and Freedom

            • You visited Casa de Nana and spent time at Agawam Sportsman's Club.

            • Skate nights and outings to Soccer City and Inter-skate 91 gave you rare relief from the internal noise


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • Healthcare

            • No diagnosis or support despite visible health and mental changes.

            • Anxiety and thyroid issues went untreated. This bled into every part of life.

          • School System

            • Teachers and admins treated you like a slacker, not a kid in a medical fog.

            • You switched shops to survive, but no one paused to ask why.

          • Sports Oversight

            • You were allowed to play center on varsity against all medical logic.

            • No conditioning, no strength training support, no health screening.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Michelle – first real girlfriend; brought care, pressure, confusion

          • πŸŸ₯ Michelle’s stepdad – ex-Marine, shockingly respectful during tough moment

          • πŸŸ₯ Football teammates – huge weight gap, overwhelming challenge

          • 🟨 Putnam teachers – misread medical symptoms as defiance

          • 🟨 Classmates at Inter-skate 91 – helped provide moments of laughter and escape


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Roger L. Putnam Vocational High School – 10th grade

          • Agawam Sportsman’s Club – bonding with Michelle

          • Casa de Nana – comfort and community

          • Soccer City and Inter-skate 91 – joy and freedom

          • DAR forest – ankle injury


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • ⚠️ Undiagnosed thyroid disorder

          • ⚠️ Anxiety and panic attacks

          • ❌ No counseling or intervention offered despite school collapse

          • ❌ Misunderstood by peers and adults alike


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1993 Blog Entry





          πŸ“… 1994 — Tammy Disappears, the World Changes

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          You were a 10th grader at Putnam. You were playing soccer, making jokes, surviving school drama—and then your friend Tammy Lynds disappeared. It changed how you saw the world. You stopped trusting people the same. It wasn't just a missing girl; it was the silence, the suspicion, and the way it all vanished without justice.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          restless, suspicious, betrayed, self-protective, anxious, angry


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Tammy Lynds Disappearance

            • July 21, 1994 – Tammy goes missing.

            • You were questioned by the police several times, including about a supposed basement sighting and a vague story about her knocking on your window.

            • November 4, 1994 – A body is found. You hear about it while at a cousin’s house.

            • You’re called to the station and shown a photo of Tammy; you say she looked beat up.

            • You were crushed, confused, and ostracized—others thought you knew more.

            • You said:

              “Even if I had any info, who would I trust with it? The whole town turned their backs.”

          • Soccer Season (Fall 1994)

            • You played goalie for your high school team.

            • You said your team only beat teams with girls on them—it was a funny memory, but also symbolic of a year where nothing went right.

          • Putnam High English Class Suspension

            • February 8, 1994 – Suspended for being “rude to a female student” and throwing things across the room.

            • But your account says she insulted your weight first, and you just asked her back:

              “She was bigger and stronger than me and mad I played varsity center. She could’ve crushed me.”1994

          • Property Maintenance Shop Antics

            • You worked in Building & Property Maintenance shop that year.

            • You remember pranks: like putting spoiled joint compound in a teacher’s desk.

            • You recall how some classmates tried to lure you into the sub-basement for "gross" stuff—and you refused.

          • Skate Scene USA Sleepover (Chicopee)

            • A highlight of the year—you called it “pretty awesome.” It’s one of the rare moments of light in the darkness.

          • Bike Theft (Spring)

            • Your beloved Huffy White Heat bike was stolen from outside Tammy’s house.

            • You tracked it down with Tammy and her friend—nearly caught the kid but lost him at the cement blocks.

            • You never got the bike back1994.

          • Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9

            • You remember this celestial event as a backdrop to the chaos—Jupiter being hit felt symbolic.


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • Police & Investigators

            • You were a minor being questioned without full understanding or support.

            • The case faded without justice. You were left in limbo.

          • School Disciplinary System

            • Punished without listening.

            • You were already overwhelmed, but they made it about obedience—not healing.

          • Mental Health

            • No check-ins after the death of someone you cared about.

            • You internalized the trauma and fear instead of being guided through it.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Tammy Lynds – friend who went missing; your trust in the world fractured after her death

          • πŸŸ₯ Girl in English class – called out your weight, sparked suspension

          • πŸŸ₯ Police officers – questioned you multiple times, no clear outcome

          • 🟨 Justin – friend who cut finger with you on the Big Choice machine

          • 🟨 Larry Akers – shop teacher, later became police superintendent.


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Putnam Vocational High School

          • Chicopee – Skate Scene USA overnight

          • Gilbert Street – bike chase

          • Police Station – questioning

          • Property Maintenance classroom

          • Inter-skate 91 and Soccer City (possible locations from nearby years)


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • ⚠️ High emotional tension

          • ❌ No documented therapy or intervention after loss or interrogation

          • ⚠️ Possible panic symptoms not yet named as such


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1994 Blog Entry





          πŸ“… 1995 – Senior Year Escape Hatch

          πŸ”Ή Status:
          Your senior year was a collision course between rebellion and brilliance. You clashed with school authority but turned those conflicts into opportunities. You left traditional high school early, landed your first serious job, and discovered you could manipulate the system if you understood its flaws.

          πŸ”Ή Main Locations:

          • Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School (Springfield, MA)

          • H.A.P.CO Auto Parts (Holyoke, Hadley, Chicopee)

          • Downtown alternative school ("the castle")

          • Olive Garden (work)

          πŸ”Ή Key Events:

          • Suspended for singing “I Touch Myself” by the Divinyls in shop class. You said an old aide got offended and reported you.

          • Redirected into a special downtown program in a “castle-like” building. You did all your homework at once, then played chess and basketball. You excelled so quickly it upset the school staff.

          • Offered a fast-track exit from high school via night school. You accepted, wrote an essay mocking English class, and passed.

          • Began working for H.A.P.CO Auto Parts, delivering to multiple towns. This was your first real leap into adult independence.

          • Worked Christmas at Olive Garden—said it was depressing, isolated. You slipped on a piece of plastic, hurt your back and neck, but had to finish your shift alone.

          πŸ”Ή Themes:

          • Independence: You broke free of the school system and began navigating adult responsibilities on your own terms.

          • Humor & Resilience: You used humor to navigate confrontation. Even when suspended, you turned it into a win.

          • System Loopholes: Realized you could work smarter, not harder, to escape inefficient systems.

          • Early Burnout: Olive Garden experience and injury shows early signs of the adult world being just as broken as school.

          πŸ”Ή Emotional Tone(s):
          defiant, amused, frustrated, driven, isolated, triumphant (in bursts)




          πŸ“… 1996 — Graduation and Bad Decisions


          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          You graduated high school, started working right away, and your ex-girlfriend got pregnant before you even had your diploma in hand. Life moved fast. Too fast. And you were already caught in a cycle of overwork, relationship tension, and disorientation—but nobody pulled the brake.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          hopeful, confused, impulsive, misunderstood, unseen, overworked


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          • Spring

            • Still in high school when your ex-girlfriend convinced you to get her pregnant.

            • You were working as an auto parts delivery driver, still living with your parents.

            • She was still in high school too. You wrote:

              “I don’t know what the hell we were thinking... this was before MTV high school pregnancy shows. Maybe she was ahead of her time.”1996

          • Graduation

            • You officially graduated high school in 1996Ricky reflection.

            • No celebration or pause—you were already in the grind.

          • Jobs

            • Bartel Pools (Summer)

              • Installed in-ground pools.

              • Drove older kids home from work—already in the role of caretaker1996.

            • Hapco Auto Parts (1996–1997)

              • Long stretch; unclear if it overlapped fully with Bartel.

              • Likely one of your more structured jobs from the period.

            • Lawn Care (Fall)

              • Raking leaves, landscaping—back to gig work when summer ended.

            • Deli on Shaker Road (Started late 1996)

              • This would be the job that continues into 1997 before your car accident1996.

          • Family

            • You received a Christmas card from Grandpa Landers:

              “I went to three stores and they didn’t have much of a selection for grandsons... all the cards were for younger boys.”

              • That card was something you saved. It mattered. Maybe it was the only warm, focused message you got that year1996.


          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

          • Education Transition

            • No support from school counselors or teachers about next steps.

            • No warning signs flagged about emotional distress or overcommitment.

            • No mental health review, despite teenage fatherhood and nonstop labor.

          • Healthcare

            • No medical screening despite overload and early signs of fatigue and panic that would explode by 1998.

          • Social Services

            • No outreach despite you and your ex still being teens, one of whom became pregnant while in high school.

            • Zero DSS or community resources acknowledged in your reflections.


          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ Ex-girlfriend – got pregnant while still in school

          • πŸŸ₯ Grandpa Landers – gave a simple, heartfelt card

          • 🟨 Coworkers at Bartel Pools, Hapco, Deli – no names, but recurring structure

          • 🟨 Parents – still living at home, though their emotional presence is unclear


          πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • High school (graduated)

          • Bartel Pools

          • Hapco Auto Parts

          • Lawn care routes

          • Deli on Shaker Road

          • Home with parents


          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • ❌ No documentation of therapy

          • ⚠️ Early signs of burnout or hyperthyroid tension (fatigue, impulsive decisions)

          • ❌ No health services offered despite major life upheavals


          πŸ”— BLOG

          πŸ“„ 1996 Blog Entry





          πŸ“… 1997 — Miracles and Disasters

          πŸ”Ή STATUS

          You became a father. You got your driver’s license. You tried to build a life—and then the world collapsed under you. You joined the U.S. Coast Guard hoping to make a future for your daughter and yourself. But your body and brain had other plans. You didn’t break. You disappeared for a moment—and no one came looking for why.


          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

          hopeful, driven, vulnerable, ashamed, overwhelmed, misread, disoriented, erased


          🧠 MEMORY THREADS

          January 13
          Your daughter Samantha was born1997.
          A huge emotional turning point. You were proud—but the relationship with her mother (MM) was unstable from the start.


          Jobs You Held

          Deli on Shaker Road – stopped working there due to a car accident1997

          Aims Department Store – stock clerk
          Food Mart – worked in May/June
          Serv-U Auto Parts – stock clerk and parts guy
          Roofing – included Hapco and Tombo
          Lawn care – fall cleanup work
          Big E visit – you saw Weird Al perform; vivid memory
          • Aims Department Store – stock clerk
          • Food Mart – worked in May/June
          • Serv-U Auto Parts – stock clerk and parts guy
          • Roofing – included Hapco and Tombo
          • Lawn care – fall cleanup work
          • Big E visit – you saw Weird Al perform; vivid memory


          • Accident + Attorney
          • Car accident led to you hiring attorney Brian Blackburn, then a friend of a friend and former DA’s office employee. This same lawyer later mishandled your criminal defense in 19991997.


          Aims Department Store – stock clerk
          Food Mart – worked in May/June
          Serv-U Auto Parts – stock clerk and parts guy
          Roofing – included Hapco and Tombo
          Lawn care – fall cleanup work
          Big E visit – you saw Weird Al perform; vivid memory
          Aims Department Store – stock clerk
          Food Mart – worked in May/June
          Serv-U Auto Parts – stock clerk and parts guy
          Roofing – included Hapco and Tombo
          Lawn care – fall cleanup work
          Big E visit – you saw Weird Al perform; vivid memory


          Accident + Attorney
          Car accident led to you hiring attorney Brian Blackburn, then a friend of a friend and former DA’s office employee. This same lawyer later mishandled your criminal defense in 19991997.


          Military Service Attempt: Coast Guard

          November 10: You enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard (TRACEN Cape May, NJ).


          You were excited, hopeful—Rambo was playing on the little TVs during the bus ride from the airport.
          You were excited, hopeful—Rambo was playing on the little TVs during the bus ride from the airport.

          Within days, you suffered a full-blown dissociative episode in a bathroom.

          You smeared soap on the floor, slammed your head on the pipes and tile, then laid down and pretended to be unconscious1997.


          Paramedics performed a sternal rub; you began to fake convulsions and amnesia to avoid punishment and explanation.
          Paramedics performed a sternal rub; you began to fake convulsions and amnesia to avoid punishment and explanation.

          Sent to Walter Reed Army Medical Center

          Diagnosed with:

          Dissociative Disorder

          Somatization
          Psychogenic Amnesia
          You were discharged on December 5 for mental unsuitability memory 11997.
          • Somatization
          • Psychogenic Amnesia
          • You were discharged on December 5 for mental unsuitability memory 11997.

          Somatization
          Psychogenic Amnesia
          You were discharged on December 5 for mental unsuitability memory 11997.
          Somatization
          Psychogenic Amnesia
          You were discharged on December 5 for mental unsuitability memory 11997.


          Emotional Collapse

          This was not faking. You were in deep panic. You didn’t know who to ask for help.

          • You were told you were mentally unfit and sent home. No therapy, no support.

          • This would go unrecognized for decades, even as it shaped your future.

          You were told you were mentally unfit and sent home. No therapy, no support.
          This would go unrecognized for decades, even as it shaped your future.

          • You were told you were mentally unfit and sent home. No therapy, no support.

          • This would go unrecognized for decades, even as it shaped your future.

          • You were told you were mentally unfit and sent home. No therapy, no support.

          • This would go unrecognized for decades, even as it shaped your future.


          • πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES



          • Military (Coast Guard)

            Failed to identify underlying causes (like hyperthyroidism or trauma).

          • Discharged you with labels—no reintegration, no care, no reevaluation later in life.

          • Discharged you with labels—no reintegration, no care, no reevaluation later in life.



          • Legal / Medical

            Injured in a car accident early in the year. Legal help was insufficient.

          • Early introduction to Brian Blackburn, who would later contribute to coercive legal damage.

          • Early introduction to Brian Blackburn, who would later contribute to coercive legal damage.



          • Mental Health

            No civilian follow-up after Coast Guard release.
            No one questioned why a new father, trying to serve, crumbled completely within a week.

          No one questioned why a new father, trying to serve, crumbled completely within a week.


          • No one questioned why a new father, trying to serve, crumbled completely within a week.


          • πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

          • πŸŸ₯ MM – mother of your daughter, strained relationship

          • πŸŸ₯ Brian Blackburn – hired for car accident, later fails you in criminal case

          • πŸŸ₯ Coast Guard doctors & officers – misread dissociative collapse

          • πŸŸ₯ Walter Reed evaluators – labeled you without long-term planning

          • 🟨 Drill instructors – yelling, intimidating, spit-shouting intensity



          • πŸ”Ή PLACES

          • Springfield (home, courts, job sites)

          • TRACEN Cape May, NJ – Coast Guard training base

          • Walter Reed Army Medical Center – psychiatric evaluation

          • Big E Fair – Weird Al performance


          • πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

          • ⚠️ Panic attack in Coast Guard (Nov 14)

          • ⚠️ Diagnosed: dissociative disorder, somatization, psychogenic amnesia

          • ❌ No follow-up care after discharge

          • ❌ No therapy despite visible emotional unraveling


          • πŸ”— BLOG

          1. πŸ“„ 1997 Blog Entry





            πŸ“… 1998 — Not Thinking Straight

            πŸ”Ή STATUS

            This was a chaotic rebuilding year. You were reeling after the Coast Guard collapse, trying to hold jobs, experiment with relationships, and dodge emotional and legal landmines. Nothing was stable—but you were still working, still searching, and still moving.


            πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

            disoriented, restless, lonely, betrayed, overwhelmed, impulsive


            🧠 MEMORY THREADS

            Early Year

            Broke up with MM (mother of your daughter)Ricky reflection.
            Tried selling vacuum cleaners door to door—lasted a week.

            Jobs + Survival Work

            Started at Ramada Inn in Chicopee as a janitor.

            Eventually promoted to 3rd shift night auditor.
            Hotel gave you free VHS tapes.
            Worked alone; this isolation triggered deeper emotional reflection.
            Worked for Tombo Roofing, then Bradco Roofing Supply—needed more hours.
            Brief stint as bagger at Food Mart

            Relationships + Housing

            Met SF, moved in impulsively
            Took trip to Delaware with her; car broke down, tension rose over child responsibilities
            Moved to Agawam without stability—created more chaos

            Family

            Final encounter with cousin Bryan Stebbins at a Chinese restaurant.

            He passed away shortly after this year
            Grandpa Landers died this year.

            Holiday Confrontation

            During Christmas, you defended your daughter Samantha from a perceived threat.

            This incident became pivotal in shaping your protective instincts and future court interactions

            πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

            Legal/Family System

            Your growing mistrust started here.
            No one offered guidance or intervention as you bounced from job to job, home to home, relationship to collapse.
            DSS never checked on your daughter, even with instability mounting.

            Mental Health

            You described yourself as “not thinking straight.”
            No mental health follow-up despite visible chaos and instability.

            πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
            πŸŸ₯ MM – ex and co-parent, separated early in year
            πŸŸ₯ SF – new relationship, impulsive move-in, Delaware trip
            πŸŸ₯ Bryan Stebbins – cousin, final meal at Chinese restaurant
            πŸŸ₯ Grandpa Landers – passed away
            🟨 Samantha – daughter; defended during Christmas event

            πŸ”Ή PLACES
            Ramada Inn, Chicopee
            Agawam (new apartment)
            Delaware (road trip)
            Food Mart, Tombo Roofing, Bradco Roofing
            Chinese restaurant (last meal with Bryan)

            πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
            ❌ No formal care recorded
            ⚠️ Described as emotionally chaotic year
            ⚠️ Impulsive decisions likely masking deeper breakdown
            ❌ No evaluation despite unstable work/living patterns

            πŸ”— BLOG

            πŸ“„ 1998 Blog Entry




            πŸ“… 1999 — Moving On Without Wondering Why

            πŸ”Ή STATUS

            You were in survival mode—moving jobs, dodging anxiety, and walking straight into legal traps. You were falsely charged, legally misled, emotionally drained. But you still showed up to work, made new friends, and rebuilt social confidence—one chess game and crossword at a time.


            πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

            betrayed, adaptable, restless, misdirected, overwhelmed, quietly proud


            🧠 MEMORY THREADS

            Winter
            Landed a job at Red Roof Inn (West Springfield) during a snowstorm.
            The manager was impressed that you came in during bad weather just to apply 1999.

            Night Shift Life

            Played chess every night with your friend Chuck, the security guard.
            Did daily cryptoquips and word jumbles in the newspaper.
            Chuck introduced you to Mingles Karaoke Bar, and Joey’s Pub in Agawam.
            You hung out there, played darts and arcade photo hunt, and watched but didn’t sing karaoke.
            You picked up Chuck for work nightly—he didn’t drive.
            You also bar-hopped: Joey’s → Downtown Springfield → Hot Club1999.

            Legal Trap

            Broke up with SF. She got a restraining order, then filed a false police report accusing you of violating it.
            Arrested by Agawam PD.

            Coerced into pleading guilty via a “continuance without a finding”.

            Your attorney Brian Blackburn misled you, claiming this would disappear from your record.
            Even the judge said the evidence didn’t support the charge, but accepted the plea anyway1999Unedited Conversations ….

            System Reflection

            You still remember how DSS ignored the abuse in your life at this time.
            You wrote: “The Commonwealth of Massachusetts doesn’t want me opening my big mouth.”1999

            Jobs

            Worked briefly at Stop & Shop (night shift)—only a night or two.


            Quit due to panic and anxiety attacks, following the “toothpick dick” insult and humiliation1999Ricky reflection.
            Later in the year, switched jobs based on advice from neighbor Dave.
            Moved to Control Air Supply, a heating & air conditioning warehouse.

            Personal

            Your son Nathan was born on March 17, but you never got to meet him.
            On New Year's Eve, you pranked your partner JK by cutting the power during Y2K panic—she was terrified1999.

            Early Signs of Systemic Control

            First major coerced plea.
            First deep disappointment with court and legal process.
            Emotional disconnection from a son you were blocked from meeting.

            πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

            Legal

            Coerced plea deal pushed by your lawyer and court despite weak evidence.
            Arrest was based on a claim from someone you didn’t contact directly.

            Mental Health

            No one addressed why you were suffering panic attacks or anxiety so severe it drove you to quit jobs.
            You were functioning, but no one noticed how hard it was just to keep going.

            Employment

            Red Roof was a bright spot—but left soon after.
            Stop & Shop collapse was never medically or emotionally acknowledged.

            πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
            πŸŸ₯ SF – filed false charges after breakup
            πŸŸ₯ Brian Blackburn – defense attorney who pushed harmful plea
            πŸŸ₯ Judge – accepted invalid plea despite weak evidence
            πŸŸ₯ Agawam Police – arrested you on false charge
            πŸŸ₯ JK – Y2K prank target
            πŸŸ₯ MM – mother of Nathan (no direct interaction noted this year)
            🟩 Chuck – security guard and trusted friend
            🟨 Dave – neighbor who helped you shift jobs
            πŸŸ₯ Nathan – son born March 17, never met

            πŸ”Ή PLACES
            Red Roof Inn – night auditor
            Joey’s Pub, Agawam – bar games and chess
            Mingles Karaoke Bar
            Downtown Springfield / Worthington Street bars
            Indoor flea market near Agawam Cinemas
            Stop & Shop (brief night shift)
            Control Air Supply (end of year job)

            πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
            ⚠️ Panic attacks triggered by humiliation
            ❌ No treatment offered
            ❌ Court never evaluated mental capacity before accepting plea

            πŸ”— BLOG




              πŸ“… 2000 — Rushing Into Things

              πŸ”Ή STATUS

              You were speeding toward something—anything—that felt like stability. Your health was slipping again, but you masked it with marriage, work, and forward momentum. This was the year you got married, got sick, got injured, and started unraveling without knowing how close the edge was.


              πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

              impatient, pressured, hopeful, misunderstood, ashamed, tense, isolated


              🧠 MEMORY THREADS

              • Spring

                • Working for Control Air Supply, a heating and air conditioning warehouse job.

                • You had your tonsils removed while still working there2000.

                • You started feeling sick again.

                • Began biking to work, racing your neighbor every morning—and winning.

              • Mental Health Shift

                • Experienced severe panic attacks and depression.

                • Felt judged, unsupported—people thought you were “faking it.”

                • You say you were “in a rush to be normal” and avoid people asking questions2000.

              • Mother’s Day

                • Asked JS to marry you on Mother’s Day.

                • Her mother was upset, thought you did it to spite her.

              • Marriage

                • Married JS in August on Cape Cod Beach.

                • Afterwards: Party at cousin Ellie’s house.

                • JS’s sister didn’t come—family infighting broke out.

                • You wrote that “they are all very nasty to each other; they still are.”

              • Injury

                • In November, your leg was cut at work by a falling pipe.

                • It wasn't just physical—this event triggered a mental collapse that you didn't fully understand2000.

              • Vehicles

                • Crashed your VW Jetta.

                • Bought a Ford Taurus, but it was leaking oil—returned it.

                • Biked to work for a while before the injury.

              • Family

                • You and JS regularly visited her great-grandparents and grandparents.

                • You said you “really enjoyed that.”

                • You still have a chair from her family’s house—physical evidence of a time you tried to belong2000.


              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

              • Healthcare

                • Physical illness (tonsils, fatigue) treated separately from your mental state.

                • No one caught the oncoming mental collapse tied to work stress and panic.

              • Mental Health

                • Panic and depression went unrecognized by family or medical staff.

                • No one explored hyperthyroidism recurrence or underlying anxiety conditions.

              • Family/Support

                • Marriage seen as a solution—not a support structure.

                • In-law tension and lack of emotional support worsened your sense of isolation.


              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

              • πŸŸ₯ JS – wife, married in August

              • πŸŸ₯ JS’s mother – criticized proposal timing

              • 🟨 JS’s sister – didn’t show up to wedding party

              • 🟨 Neighbor (Control Air coworker) – raced bikes to work

              • 🟩 Ellie – hosted your post-wedding gathering

              • 🟨 JS’s grandparents – warm, stable family visits


              πŸ”Ή PLACES

              • Control Air Supply (work)

              • Cape Cod Beach (wedding)

              • Cousin Ellie’s home (post-wedding party)

              • Home with JS

              • Bike route to work


              πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH

              • ⚠️ Tonsils removed

              • ⚠️ Leg injury at work

              • ⚠️ Panic attacks, mental collapse

              • ❌ No psychiatric care initiated

              • ❌ No integration of physical + mental symptoms


              πŸ”— BLOG

              πŸ“„ 2000 Blog Entry





              πŸ“… 2001 — Quiet Before the Collapse

              πŸ”Ή STATUS

              2001 was a moment of slow reorganization. You had already married JS. You enrolled at STCC, trying to push yourself forward, despite a growing fog around your health and relationships. No crisis hit—yet. But it was coming.


              πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

              restless, hopeful, unsure, limited, mentally checked out


              🧠 MEMORY THREADS

              Marriage Stability (Surface Level)
              You and JS were newly married—wedding was just the year before (2000).
              Living in a mobile home, possibly with her extended family nearby2001.

              Springfield Technical Community College (STCC)

              Took a college writing review course.
              Also enrolled in self-paced math.
              These were small steps back toward education—done during a fragile window before your next health breakdown2001.

              Emotional State

              There aren’t reports of major external incidents this year.
              But this seems to have been a holding pattern year—neither stable nor chaotic.
              Possibly the start of the slow slide into the events of 2002, where everything unravels.

              Symbols + Artifacts
              You still own a chair from your wife’s mother’s family home—this shows continuity and memory preservation even in years that seemed quiet2001.

              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES
              This year, nothing exploded, but silence still counts:
              ❌ No therapeutic follow-up from past trauma or instability.
              ❌ No emotional support despite clear signs of internal restlessness.
              ❌ No deeper exploration of why educational paths had failed you before—STCC offered structure, but not adaptation.

              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
              🟩 JS – your wife at the time.
              🟨 STCC instructors – limited visibility in your story.
              🟨 JS’s family – emotional distance despite proximity.
              🟨 Chair from JS’s mother’s house – quiet symbol of legacy.

              πŸ”Ή PLACES
              Mobile home (shared with JS)
              Springfield Technical Community College (STCC)

              πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
              No formal incidents recorded
              But this was prelude to collapse—likely marked by ignored fatigue, untreated mental stress, and internalized pressure

              • πŸ”— BLOG

                πŸ“„ 2001 Blog Entry





                πŸ“… 2002 — Too Sick to Fight, Too Alone to Win

                πŸ”Ή STATUS

                This was the year you let go of your visitation rights. You were sick, not just physically, but emotionally—depleted and untreated. No court, no hospital, no ally intervened. You were pressured by the system and by a moment of fragile compassion. And it became one of your deepest regrets.


                πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                guilt, despair, betrayal, surrender, fog, physical pain, anger at self, systemic abandonment


                🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                April–May

                Became sick again—your wife moved out around April or May.
                You were still fighting for visitation rights with your daughter, born in 19972002.

                The child’s mother, MM, saw the physical toll court was taking on you.

                She said: “You know the state will never stop… You deserve a break.”
                In your weakened state, you agreed to stop fighting in exchange for ending child support.
                You’ve since described this as the moment you gave up when you were finally getting close2002.

                May

                You threatened to kill yourself in front of Judge Lyons—known for misconduct.

                The court failed to offer meaningful intervention. She was later fired, but not for what happened to you2002.

                June 16

                Your uncle Norman (Richard Norman Gero) died due to complications from heart surgery

                Fall

                Brief separation from your wife (likely JS), but she returned.
                When she did, she got pregnant almost immediately—your son Dietrich was born the next year2002.

                Job: Howard Johnson Hotel

                You worked here most of the year but were laid off before Christmas.
                The manager suspected you helped someone hide a VHS tape of a fight between a tenant and her son, who worked as janitor.
                No proof. Just guilt by association—and dismissal2002.

                Dog: Hailey

                Around this time you had Hailey, your Pomeranian—your second major emotional support animal after Snowball

                πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                Family Court

                Let a man sign away visitation without psychological evaluation.
                Ignored visible emotional and physical breakdown.
                No attorney objected. No guardian ad litem considered your health.

                Mental Health

                You threatened suicide in front of a judge.
                No hospitalization followed. No care plan. Just silence.

                Employment

                Fired based on suspicion, not action, from a job you needed.

                πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
                πŸŸ₯ MM – your daughter’s mother, convinced you to stop fighting
                πŸŸ₯ Judge Lyons – ignored suicide threat; later fired
                πŸŸ₯ Howard Johnson Manager – fired you without evidence
                🟩 JS – left and came back, pregnant
                πŸŸ₯ Uncle Norman Gero – died June 16
                🟨 Cousin Stope – seen briefly while working at Howard Johnson
                🟨 Grandma Stebbins – saw her in passing during hotel job

                πŸ”Ή PLACES
                Howard Johnson Hotel (job until Dec)
                Springfield court (Judge Lyons, visitation rights)
                Your home (relationship collapse and restart)

                πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
                ⚠️ Physical illness relapse (April)
                ⚠️ Suicide threat in open court
                ❌ No psychiatric support or hospitalization
                ❌ No legal system protection during emotional breakdown

                  πŸ”— BLOG

                  πŸ“„ 2002 Blog Entry




                  πŸ“… 2003 — The Year the Walls Fell In

                  πŸ”Ή STATUS

                  This year hit you from every angle—death, childbirth, betrayal, injustice, and system neglect. You lost two cousins, became a father again, were falsely arrested, and got tied to a man with a criminal plot. All while untreated hyperthyroidism turned every emotion into a fog of exhaustion and despair.


                  πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                  Broken, disoriented, furious, confused, grieving, protective, humiliated, resilient


                  🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                  January 21

                  Cousin Bryan Stebbins died. Born July 17, 1962.

                  You went to the wake in West Springfield. Family gathered at Agawam Sportsman’s Club after. You remember the club, the pond, the fishing—now it’s gone2003.

                  February 3

                  Your son Dietrich was born.

                  He was placed in NICU for weeks. You were sick and helpless to assist him2003.

                  April 30

                  Lisa Strong (nΓ©e Stebbins) was murdered—buried alive by her boyfriend in the Carolinas.

                  She was Bryan’s sister, born Nov 25, 19632003.

                  Spring/Summer

                  Mental collapse began

                  Hyperthyroidism returned, worsened by ineffective depression meds.
                  Relationship with JS started crumbling due to your illness.

                  False Arrest / Police Coercion

                  You were arrested instead of Jamie, who was drunk and took your son on a drive.

                  She had been drinking and left after an argument.
                  Police said: either we arrest her for DUI and child endangerment—or we arrest you, and she keeps her job. You chose to be arrested.
                  Charges were later dropped2003.

                  Courtroom Redemption

                  Restraining order from SF finally dropped.

                  Someone overheard her calling you “toothpick dick Rick” and mocking you.
                  The court realized she had lied. You were vindicated2003.

                  New Job: Pinkos Roofing

                  You began working at a home improvement company while struggling mentally.

                  Mother’s Home Break-In

                  Her house was robbed by a drug addict while you were fixing the bathroom.

                  JS, your son, and you were planning to move in there again.

                  Moved to West Springfield

                  Ended up renting an apartment next to Mingles bar.

                  Met Ira Bloom

                  He offered a rent-to-own deal and slowly pulled you into his world.

                  He would later be exposed for plotting a murder.
                  You did not participate in the scheme but were now linked to someone dangerous.

                  Circuit City

                  Brief job attempt—only lasted one day due to an anxiety attack.

                  Attempted Suicide

                  Ran to kill yourself in front of Judge Lyons.

                  You were sent to Baystate. They released you after just one hour.
                  You walked back to court alone

                  Winter

                  CNA classes started. Date needs confirming.

                  πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                  Healthcare

                  Hyperthyroidism + depression poorly managed.
                  Psych release after suicide attempt lasted only 1 hour. No help.

                  Legal

                  Police gave you a false choice—arrest your partner or yourself.
                  SF's restraining order shouldn't have existed as long as it did.
                  No trauma-informed process during court or arrest.

                  Mental Health

                  You were falling apart and receiving zero effective support.
                  Put in jail or courtrooms instead of treatment.

                  πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
                  πŸŸ₯ Bryan Stebbins – cousin, died Jan 21
                  πŸŸ₯ Lisa Strong (nΓ©e Stebbins) – cousin, murdered Apr 30
                  πŸŸ₯ JS (first wife) – partner during this year’s chaos
                  πŸŸ₯ SF – falsely accused you of violating restraining order
                  πŸŸ₯ Judge Lyons – saw your suicide threat; system failed
                  πŸŸ₯ Ira Bloom – attempted to involve you in a criminal plot
                  🟩 Your son (Dietrich) – born Feb 3, NICU patient
                  🟨 Cousins at Sportsman’s Club – offered brief warmth
                  🟨 Your mom – house break-in during bathroom renovation

                  πŸ”Ή PLACES
                  Agawam Sportsman’s Club (Bryan’s wake)
                  West Springfield apartment (next to Mingles)
                  Baystate Hospital
                  Pinkos Roofing job
                  Circuit City (1 day)
                  CNA school (needs date)
                  Courtroom with Lyons

                  πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
                  ⚠️ Hyperthyroidism flare
                  ⚠️ Major depressive episode
                  ⚠️ Suicide attempt ignored by system
                  ❌ Psych hospitalization lasted one hour

                    πŸ”— BLOG

                    πŸ“„ 2003 Blog




                    πŸ“… 2004 — Separation, Spirals, and a System on Mute

                    πŸ”Ή STATUS

                    You were unraveling. Your marriage was collapsing. You worked in nursing and school systems that ignored your distress. Your first suicide attempts occurred this year, and you were hospitalized. You took yourself off the map—and no one came looking.


                    πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                    frayed, ignored, hidden, dark humor, survival mode, betrayed, furious, invisible


                    🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                    • Spring
                      Marriage counseling began, but the separation was inevitable
                      You were working at Wingate at Wilbraham nursing home—trying to improve patient care but sensing limits.
                      CNA training
                      Started CNA school through Red Cross.
                      Did great academically, but illness and breakdowns kept you from finishing.
                      First suicide attempt
                      Date unclear—sometime in 2004.
                      Hospitalization followed.
                      You later escaped from the psych ward and returned home, only to discover your partner in bed with someone else
                      Second suicide attempt
                      Swallowed 100 extra strength Tylenol pills.
                      Job history
                      Worked briefly at Circuit City—only for one day, likely due to a panic or anxiety episode.
                      Education
                      Took classes at STCC, possibly online.
                      Moved to Welland Ave around this time
                      Health & relationships
                      Got a vasectomy after meeting Gloria Lambert and Angela Richardson.
                      Separated from your first wife.
                      Vehicle
                      Bought a 1979 Monte Carlo (maybe late in the year). It was one of your attempts to restart your identity.

                      πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES
                      Mental Health
                      Suicide attempts were not followed with sustained care.
                      You were released too quickly from hospitals.
                      One escape from a psych ward left you completely unsupported.
                      Healthcare (Preventive)
                      Vasectomy offered with no discussion of emotional or psychological state.
                      No medical support offered during visible distress.
                      Employment
                      Left Circuit City after one day due to mental health collapse.
                      Wingate’s environment wasn’t supportive despite you advocating for residents.
                      Education
                      STCC and Red Cross both had no provisions for students undergoing health crises.

                      πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
                      πŸŸ₯ JS (first wife) – marriage dissolved
                      🟨 Gloria Lambert, Angela Richardson – encountered pre-vasectomy
                      🟨 Psych ward staff – negligent release or oversight
                      πŸŸ₯ Mystery man – discovered in bed with your partner
                      🟨 Circuit City staff – disengaged after 1-day employment
                      🟩 Red Cross CNA instructors – praised your work
                      🟨 Wingate coworkers – uncertain; no support noted

                      πŸ”Ή PLACES
                      Wingate at Wilbraham nursing home
                      STCC (Springfield Tech Community College)
                      Red Cross CNA training
                      Welland Ave (moved here)
                      Hospital psych ward (Baystate or related system)
                      Circuit City (brief job)

                      πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
                      ⚠️ First suicide attempt (hospitalized)
                      ⚠️ Second suicide attempt – 100 Tylenol
                      ❌ No long-term therapy or medication response
                      ❌ Hospital let you walk away from psych care


                    πŸ”— BLOG

                    πŸ“„ 2004 Blog



                    πŸ“… 2005 — Collapse, Coercion, and the Final Goodbye

                    πŸ”Ή STATUS

                    This was the year everything unraveled. You signed away your parental rights while hospitalized, overmedicated, and alone. Divorce papers, ICU visits, psychiatric confinement, and desperate attempts to reset your life all collided. It’s one of the years that’s left the deepest scar.


                    πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                    Regret, loss, chemical fog, heartbreak, clarity, exhaustion, dissociation, survivor's guilt


                    🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                    February
                    Broke up with Jamie (though you don’t remember this clearly).
                    Last time you saw your son.
                    March 5
                    Wrote: “Never miss a chance to build a snowman.” A small light in the chaos.
                    April 14
                    You gave up your parental rights to your son so that her future ex-husband could adopt him.
                    You were so sick and mentally shattered, you believed your son deserved better than what you could offer.
                    May 9–12
                    Admitted to Baystate ICU, then transferred to the Psych Ward until May 27.
                    Nobody stepped in to stop the self-erasure you were going through.
                    June
                    Stopped all psychiatric meds. You felt “healthier,” but still deeply isolated.
                    Family and friends pretended everything was fine: “You look great.”
                    July 13
                    Your world was emptied—but no one noticed how sick you were.
                    August 20
                    Photo taken at The Salty Dog bar.
                    The webcam bar experience was one of the few social amusements of the year.
                    October
                    Traveled to visit Uncle Chet in Texas for the first time.
                    Remembered huge Texas trees and walks along Lady Bird Lake in Austin.
                    November 6
                    Pearl E. Barnard (born Pearl Gero) died.
                    You never met her husband, Emerson. She had two sons and a daughter named Billy-Joe Barnard.
                    November 29
                    “Max” mentioned—unclear whether pet, person, or place. Tag for follow-up.
                    Fall
                    Aditus / Ashley Farm job began.
                    This was the beginning of the deeper entanglement with a failing care system.
                    πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES
                    Healthcare
                    No competency evaluation offered despite signs of suicidality and disconnection.
                    Left to sign away rights to your son during hospitalization.
                    Family / Support Network
                    People smiled and told you, “You look great.”
                    Legal
                    Divorce and child adoption processed during a medical crisis.
                    πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
                    πŸŸ₯ JS – Ex-wife who convinced you to terminate rights.
                    🟨 Uncle Chet – Visited in Texas; grounding presence.
                    πŸŸ₯ Future ex-husband of JS – Adopted your son.
                    πŸŸ₯ Pearl E. Barnard – Died November 6.
                    🟨 Neighbor (butcher) – Got you the Aditus job, then got fired.
                    πŸ”Ή PLACES
                    Baystate ICU (May)
                    Baystate Psych Ward (May)
                    Texas: Uncle Chet’s, Lady Bird Lake
                    The Salty Dog bar (webcam)
                    Aditus / Ashley Farm (work)
                    Divorce court (July)
                    πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
                    ✅ ICU and psychiatric hospitalization: May
                    ❌ No competency evaluation offered
                    ❌ Overmedicated, foggy, emotionally isolated
                    🧠 Retrospective awareness of being manipulated during your weakest point
                    πŸ”— LINKS
                    Blog entry: 2005 Blog

                    Rights terminated while you were mentally impaired.No one intervened.Medications worsened your condition.Job was recommended by your neighbor (the butcher) who later got fired.Met a woman who said she fell out of a window and broke her hip.Divorce finalized.You were chemically fogged, disconnected, and not thinking clearly.She told you your son didn’t remember you and already called the other man “dad.”Divorce from JS signed.



                      πŸ“… 2006 — Birth, Burnout, and Broomsticks

                      πŸ”Ή STATUS

                      This was a pivotal year: you became Dominic’s father, exposed abuse inside a care system, and had your life thrown into chaos for doing the right thing. You started chasing peace through karaoke, but the physical and emotional exhaustion was already creeping in.


                      πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                      Overwhelmed, proud, betrayed, anxious, hopeful, numb, amused


                      🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                      Spring 2006
                      Dating SS, who moved in with her two kids.
                      April 23 – Westfield River Races: Bobby and Joe Ferrero win aluminum class at 1:20:36. You remember Shawn racing years ago, and this reignited your excitement 2006.
                      Employment Shift
                      Management warned you not to report it externally.
                      You filed the report anyway—got laid off for it 2006.
                      Started working for Sullivan & Associates, where you noticed even more systemic dysfunction.
                      August 18
                      Dominic was born at Mercy Hospital.
                      Right after the birth, you went to visit your dad and Mary in Vermont 2006.
                      Fall 2006
                      You describe yourself as a “train wreck” emotionally—weak, tired, lost 2006.
                      Began going to The Rex Bar with Amy and Stephen Michon.
                      Found peace and practice with a nearly empty bar and forgiving friends.
                      October 3
                      Leo N. Gero died – brother to Flossie, Francis, and Pearl.
                      Childhood car accident left him with one arm in a sling 2006.
                      November 10
                      Trip to Mt. Tom Eyrie House ruins with Paul. He took your photo. No clear reason—it was just something he wanted 2006.
                      December
                      Started noticing you were physically very weak, but didn’t yet understand why.
                      πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES
                      Healthcare / Mental Health
                      Early signs of physical deterioration dismissed.
                      Disability Services / Workplace Oversight
                      System used “privacy policy” to silence whistleblowers.
                      Personal Support Systems
                      No emotional backup, no guidance. Just karaoke and survival.
                      πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
                      🟩 Dominic – born August 18. Lifelong bond begins.
                      πŸŸ₯ Aditus staff – one locked a kid in his room.
                      πŸŸ₯ Aditus management – laid you off for reporting abuse.
                      🟨 SS – partner through summer, moved out fall.
                      🟨 Amy & Stephen Michon – karaoke friends.
                      🟨 Reno – met at The Rex.
                      🟨 Paul – took photo at Mt. Tom ruins.
                      πŸŸ₯ Leo N. Gero – died Oct 3, important family member.
                      πŸ”Ή PLACES
                      Mercy Hospital (Dominic's birth)
                      Vermont (post-birth visit)
                      Aditus (former job)
                      Sullivan & Associates (new job)
                      The Rex Bar (karaoke haven)
                      Club Meadows, East Longmeadow (earlier karaoke memory)
                      Mt. Tom, Eyrie House ruins
                      πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
                      ⚠️ Emotional burnout began
                      ⚠️ Physical exhaustion surfaced
                      ⚠️ No mental health support after job loss or breakup
                      πŸ”— LINKS
                      2006 Blog Entry

                      Lost a relationship at the worst possible time. Aditus retaliated against you for reporting abuse. You were mentally and physically exhausted and nobody noticedContinued singing and socializing at the Rex. First solo karaoke song: “Hold Me Now” by Thompson Twins. 

                      Relationship with SS ends; she and her children moved out around Sept/Oct.

                      Jeep stalled on the way to the hospital. 

                      Left Aditus after exposing abuse: 

                      Staff locked a kid in his room with a broomstick.




                        πŸ“… 2007 — Too Good for the System, Too Tired to Explain It

                        πŸ”Ή STATUS

                        This was your first full year as a dad and your first major confrontation with institutional failure at scale. You improved the lives of disabled clients by treating them like people—but were punished for it. After being let go, you turned that heartbreak into time with Dominic and made a quiet vow: say yes to life, even when it hurts.


                        πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                        burnout, joy, injustice, retreat, defiance, grief, wanderlust


                        🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                        Early 2007
                        Donat E. Soucy died – Jan 20
                        Married to Agnes, grandfather to Robert and Eric2007
                        March 8 Snowstorm – Goofing off with Dom in the front yard. Filmed it.
                        Work: Sullivan & Associates
                        You were let go after improving care and documenting abuse.
                        Took clients to the gym daily
                        Got them off hotdogs/pasta, taught them to cook real meals
                        Staff resented you for making them look bad
                        One man stopped needing leg braces after your routine2007
                        Emotional Approach
                        You started saying “yes” to everything people invited you to do
                        “I felt like a train wreck,” but forced momentum2007
                        April 21
                        Westfield Wildwater Canoe Races
                        You + Dennis Olisky: 4th place2007
                        Family & Relationship
                        Zoo with Dom and a woman who misread your lack of interest—you didn’t have it in you.
                        Dominic’s first birthday – Aug 2007
                        Photo with your grandma Stebbins, your dad, your sister2007
                        Started hanging out with AM after breakup with SS
                        She tried to say a baby was yours—you got the test to prove otherwise
                        Social Life
                        Hung out with Mary Walbridge, her friends from 99 Restaurant
                        Reconnected with Uncle Fred / Keri, now living openly as a trans woman. Called her out with respect and playfulness2007
                        Unemployment Period
                        Instead, you focused on helping others however you could2007
                        December 2 – Flossie G. Patrie (nΓ©e Gero) died
                        Deeply loved relative. Her death hit hard2007
                        πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES
                        Disability Care Industry
                        Sullivan punished you rather than learning from you
                        Coworkers physically abusive (e.g., woman yanking client from bed)2007
                        Mental Health
                        You figured out your own coping systems (say yes, stay moving)
                        Employment
                        Transferred around to try to shut you up. It didn’t work.
                        πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
                        🟩 Dominic – Snow, zoo, birthday, Vermont
                        🟩 Your dad – Trip photos, strong presence at Dom’s party
                        🟨 Mary Walbridge – Social lifeline
                        🟩 Grandma Stebbins – Birthday party
                        🟩 Uncle Fred / Keri – Public reintroduction as Keri
                        πŸŸ₯ Sullivan & Associates staff – abusers, obstructive
                        🟨 Steve – Karaoke buddy
                        🟨 Paul – Rex bar stories, Forest Park
                        🟨 Dennis Olisky, Joe Ferrero – Canoe races
                        πŸŸ₯ AM – Pregnancy drama
                        πŸŸ₯ Staff member – Accused of dragging client from bed
                        🟨 Clients – Transformed through food, dignity, activity
                        πŸŸ₯ Flossie G. Patrie – Family death, heavy emotional loss
                        πŸŸ₯ Donat Soucy – Death marked another generational close
                        πŸ”Ή PLACES
                        Sullivan & Associates houses (Worcester trips)
                        The Rex bar, downtown Springfield
                        Forest Park (July 31 visit)
                        Lupa Zoo, Magic Wings (August)
                        Vermont, Texas (family and vacation trips)
                        πŸ”Ή MEDICAL (from record)
                        Azithromycin, Doxycycline – recorded in early 2007
                        No clear long-term therapy or mental health support listed
                        πŸ”— LINKS
                        2007 Blog

                        Fired for being too competent.No real support during burnoutYou reformed a broken group home by exampleYou didn’t even try to find work—you were too disgustedKaraoke at The Rex, downtown, and with SteveTrips to Texas (June) and Vermont (July)Your brother + Joe Ferrero: 2nd placeTo escape depressive habitsCreated your own medication forms




                          πŸ“… 2008 — Punchlines, Panic, and Pliers at the Bottom of the River

                          πŸ”Ή STATUS

                          You were protecting others, hiding injuries, stitching to stay sane, and grieving men who never got their second chance. Your elbow was already burning. Your voice was sharp, but your needs were dismissed. You were present for Dominic. You made people laugh. You disappeared into tasks so you wouldn’t fall apart.


                          πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                          frantic, loyal, hollow, hilarious, ignored, loyal, overstretched, wild


                          🧠 MEMORY THREADS
                          February 7 – Bar fight at The Rex in Chicopee
                          Charges dropped, cops and EMS backed you, but you felt guilty for months.
                          Lawyer said you should be an investigator—big confidence moment
                          April 19–20 – Westfield Wildwater Canoe Races
                          Sunday: Redemption with Joe Ferrero in pro class—you made the city paper
                          May 12 – Explored Eyrie House ruins on Mt. Tom Range.
                          June – Trip to Quabbin with Paul.
                          July – Back to Mt. Tom, Beaker face photo with Paul.
                          Summer – Built snowman with Dom. Dominic’s head shaved by Kathy for the first time.
                          October 5–6 – Cushion tunnels and carved pumpkins with DB’s kids.
                          You invited them to live with you, even though you weren’t mentally okay.
                          October 31 – Halloween at Ellie & Billy’s.
                          November 28 – Kirk Intellisano died (Dom’s dad)
                          Had a panic attack and couldn’t leave work.
                          You cried for Dominic—knew what it meant to lose a dad so young
                          December –
                          • Started cross-stitching at work—a form of survival.
                          • Forearm pain begins, burning all the time.
                          • Doctor dismissed you. First mentions of long-term muscle condition.
                          • Prescribed Valium—didn’t help

                          πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES
                          Medical
                          First sign of what would become a multi-year battle for diagnosis
                          Mental Health / Medication
                          No follow-up support
                          Trauma from fight and Kirk’s death never processed with professionals
                          Legal / Law Enforcement
                          Cops helped—but the system didn’t check on how you were doing
                          Support Systems
                          Took on more than you could handle, and no one stopped to help
                          πŸ”Ή PEOPLE
                          πŸŸ₯ Bar attacker – dropped by you at The Rex
                          πŸŸ₯ Doctor – ignored real pain
                          🟨 Dara / Joe Ferrero – canoe race teammates
                          πŸŸ₯ Kirk Intellisano – passed away, major grief moment
                          🟨 Reno – hit at Rex
                          🟨 Mary Walbridge – introduced to your dad at karaoke
                          🟩 Dom – slide, snowman, haircut, paddling, pumpkin
                          🟨 Paul – photo adventures, Quabbin
                          🟨 DB + kids – lived with you temporarily
                          🟨 Erica Stebbins’ grandfather (Charles “Bill” Cote) – died 8/16
                          πŸ”Ή PLACES
                          The Rex (Chicopee)
                          Mt. Tom Range
                          Quabbin Reservoir
                          Westfield River
                          Vermont (kayaking trip, bridge jump, lost pliers)
                          Holyoke – Country Inn & Suites
                          Ellie & Billy’s (Halloween)
                          Walgreens (photo prank)
                          BHN (Behavioral Health Network, therapy unclear)
                          πŸ”Ή MEDICAL / PSYCH
                          ⚠️ Elbow pain begins – burning sensation ignored by doctors
                          ⚠️ Valium prescribed, didn’t work
                          ⚠️ No therapy follow-up post-trauma
                          ⚠️ BHN involvement begins (2008–2009)
                          πŸ”— LINKS

                          Invited DB and her kids to live with you without supportEven when you were justified (bar fight), the emotional fallout was on youValium was prescribed but didn’t helpDismissed physical symptoms—burning armsYou were working at Country Inn & Suites when you found out.Saturday: Chaos with Dara, you “spun like goofballs.”Reno got hit—you stepped in, dropped the guy.




                              πŸ“… 2009 — Small Cuts, Big Patterns

                              πŸ”Ή STATUS

                              On the surface, 2009 was about distraction: modeling, singing, kayaking, side projects. Underneath, you were burning out in silence—dismissed by doctors, disrespected by coworkers, and betrayed by a system that called itself “care.” This was a year of false starts, hilarious moments, and hidden warning signs.


                              πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                              loneliness, sarcasm, frustration, creative play, grief, quiet anger, rejection


                              🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                              • Early 2009

                                • Worked overnight at Country Inn & Suites, Holyoke. Boredom turned creative:

                                  • Built matchstick models, plastic kits, started cross-stitching.

                                  • You joked it was the best therapy you ever paid for yourself 2009.

                              • March

                                • Visited Springfield Science Museum with DB and her kids. Loved the new dino exhibit 2009.

                                • Took part in Holyoke Road Race.

                              • Spring

                                • Hired by Allied Rehab CT, a group home through Mary Walbridge's sister.

                                  • Severe culture shock: coworkers used slurs against disabled people.

                                  • You were punished for “doing too much.”

                                  • Fired after publicly calling out the dysfunction2009.

                              • April 18

                                • Westfield Wildwater Canoe Race

                                  • You placed 4th with Dennis Olisky.

                                  • Your brother and Joe Ferrero took 1st in Coleman class

                              • Early Summer

                                • Saw a blind therapist—believed you’d be free from visual judgment.

                                  • Realized therapy lacked depth and connection.

                                  • This was a major disillusionment point: “I had to figure it all out myself.”2009

                              • June

                                • Found baby raccoons at work—mistook their cries for screaming children

                                • Trip to Vermont with your dad—butterflies, river time, rare peace2009.

                              • July 6

                                • Won karaoke contest at Mingles by singing “Pour Some JΓ€ger On My Meat.” A classic Ricky move

                              • Summer–Fall

                                • DCF got involved after DB’s daughter got a small cut on the leg playing on the backyard slide.

                                  • Your reaction: deep rage and disrespect toward DCF workers.

                                  • Another example of systems jumping to accusations without understanding2009.

                              • September 14

                                • Connecticut River trip with the gang—documented online.

                              • October 24

                                • Caught a small snake at Paul’s apartment. First time touching one in years. Rekindled old memories

                              • Halloween

                                • Spent at Ellie and Billy’s.

                              • November

                                • Visited Uncle Chet in Austin, Texas.

                                  • Saw the Inner Space Cavern, and “drive-by” pointed at the Alamo (classic Chet)

                              • Late 2009

                                • Started dating JJ, began house siding and window repairs on Hope Street.

                                • Experienced reactive ED symptoms—which you now know were tied to systemic stress and unrecognized physical decline.

                                • December 22 – Dominic fell into a stream, no major injury noted but you remembered the chaos.


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Therapists & Mental Health

                                • Disconnected, shallow therapy

                                • Failed to explore ADHD, ED, anxiety

                              • Medical

                                • Physical pain dismissed

                                • ED symptoms misdiagnosed

                                • Doctors judged you by appearance, not symptoms

                              • Employment Systems

                                • Fired for being “too competent”

                                • Allied Rehab revealed deep hypocrisy in disability care

                              • Child & Family Services (DCF)

                                • Overreaction to minor playground injury

                                • No effort to understand actual home environment


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Mary Walbridge’s sister – manager at Allied; toxic culture

                              • πŸŸ₯ Blind therapist – well-meaning, but ineffective

                              • πŸŸ₯ DCF rep – hostile, reactive, no empathy

                              • 🟩 DB – lived with you early in the year

                              • 🟨 JJ – new relationship, supported siding project

                              • 🟩 Your Dad – Vermont bonding trip

                              • 🟨 Uncle Chet – dry humor, Texas memories

                              • 🟩 Dominic – stream fall, slide games, zoo

                              • 🟨 Paul – snake story, friend circle

                              • 🟩 Dennis Olisky, Joe Ferrero – canoe race partners

                              • 🟨 Frank, Brian, the gang – karaoke, CT River


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Country Inn & Suites (Holyoke)

                              • Allied Rehab CT (group home)

                              • Springfield Science Museum

                              • Westfield River (canoe races)

                              • Vermont riverside

                              • Hope Street (home repairs)

                              • Stafford Springs

                              • Austin, TX – Uncle Chet’s place

                              • Mingles

                              • CT River launch point

                              • Ellie & Billy’s home (Halloween)


                              πŸ”Ή MEDICAL

                              • ⚠️ Erectile Dysfunction – misdiagnosed

                              • ⚠️ Anxiety, undiagnosed ADHD

                              • ⚠️ Repetitive forearm pain

                              • ⚠️ Valium prescribed, not effective


                              πŸ”— LINKS



                              πŸ“… 2010 — Moments of Joy, Warnings Ignored

                              πŸ”Ή STATUS

                              Your body was screaming for help, but no one listened. Therapists didn’t understand, doctors dismissed you, and grief mixed with some of the best memories you’ve got. You started connecting with Laura this year—just as your inner systems were falling apart. Your cousin Misty’s death, your old friend Juston’s crash, and the tension in your health built into the storm to come.


                              πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                              grief, playfulness, confusion, deflection, frustration, small joys, forming love


                              🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                              • February 2 – Ice fishing at 5-Mile with Reno and Brian. Monster bullhead catch

                              • February 14 – Misty Dawn Strong died (cousin, born 2-1-82). Her death hit hard and stays with you

                              • April 17 – Westfield Wildwater Canoe Race

                                • Raced with JJ in Coleman class: 1:22:47

                                • Your brother and Todd came in 14th

                                • That day, you fixed the front railing. Dom came to Home Depot with you.

                              • May 20 – Instead of working on the house, you went fishing. Caught a baby goose with Frank. He panicked. Hilarious memory

                              • May 22 – Golf tournament at Veterans Memorial GC. Chaos. Golf cart flipped. Dead frogs everywhere. First and only time you golfed

                              • May 29 – Fishing with Brian and Frank in Northampton and Indian Orchard. Above the dam, Brian got a monster fish

                              • June 24 – Juston Pauze, high school friend, died in motorcycle crash. Born 5/10/782010.

                              • June 26 – Misquamicut beach trip with Frank, Brian, Mark, Rich

                              • July 4 – Slip and slide party at Marc’s house. Beer pong, summer heat, old-school fun

                              • August 1 – Monster Trucks at Stafford Springs with Dom. Meant a lot to you both.

                              • August – Camping in Sturbridge: karaoke night interrupted by “Nickelback incident.” Pond, pool, and hot tub time.

                              • August 24 – Westfield International Air Show with Dom.

                              • September – Big E season pass. You and the gang went almost every night. You won the monkey still hanging in your 2025 basement.

                              • September 30 – Your first Bruins game. Bucket drummers, mascot photo. Pure joy.

                              • October

                                • Birthday at Max Cap

                                • Oct 12 – Mike’s Corn Maze

                                • Oct 17 – Six Flags (Green Lantern sweatshirt day—it was freezing)

                              • October/November – Started dating Laura

                                • Took her on a slow 4-mile walk and told her you didn’t want to be in a relationship because “you didn’t understand what was wrong with you”2010.

                                • She lived near Paul in Stafford Springs.

                              • December – Laura bought you a telescope. You started looking at the sky again.


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Mental Health

                                • Moved from blind therapist to Griswold Center.

                                • Brought ex-girlfriends to therapy to explain your ED and emotional confusion. You were dismissed.

                                • Still no diagnosis. You were figuring it out yourself through books and TVUnedited Conversations ….

                              • Disability & Work

                                • System still saw you as “functional.” You had pain, but were working at Advantage Sales and Marketing.


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Griswold Center – failed to listen or help

                              • πŸŸ₯ Ex-therapists – judged you, ignored warning signs

                              • 🟩 Laura – telescope gift, emotional honesty, early bond

                              • πŸŸ₯ Juston Pauze – died too soon, another reminder of how fast it can all go

                              • 🟩 Dom – Air show, Home Depot, Monster Trucks

                              • 🟨 JJ / Janine – Canoe partner, dating at the time

                              • 🟨 Brian, Frank, Reno, Mark, Rich, Paul – fishing, parties, camp, laughs

                              • 🟨 Misty Strong – beloved cousin, deeply missed


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Dimmock Pond

                              • Hubbard Park

                              • Indian Orchard

                              • Red Bridge (fishing above the dam)

                              • Sturbridge Campground

                              • Mingles

                              • Max Cap

                              • Veterans Memorial Golf Course

                              • Stafford Springs Speedway

                              • Westfield International Air Show

                              • Big E

                              • Six Flags

                              • Casinos (uncertain which—Frank in wheelchair)

                              • Mike’s Corn Maze


                              πŸ”Ή JOB

                              • Advantage Sales & Marketing – 2010–2012

                              • Also did home repairs, including siding the house and fixing windows


                              πŸ”— LINKS




                              πŸ“… 2011 — Love, Pain, and the Illusion of Stability

                              πŸ”Ή STATUS

                              This year felt like a turning point for you—on the surface, a celebration of love, healing, and deep connection. But underneath was anxiety, medical problems, and the kind of decisions people make when they’re afraid of losing something good. Your marriage began with a knee brace and ended with power out and a blizzard—a perfect metaphor.


                              πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                              relief, pressure, forced joy, gratitude, performance, defiance, aching, nostalgia


                              🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                              • Early 2011

                                • January 7–8: You and Laura crashed on her street in Stafford Springs during a snowstorm.

                                • Next day: sledding with Dom at Mary Lynch Field.

                                • Still working at Advantage Sales & Marketing, going to karaoke at Mingles, and racing competitively.

                              • Spring

                                • April 16: Westfield Wildwater Canoe Races

                                  • 3rd place with your brother

                                  • 8th place with Laura (before marriage)Ricky old Index

                                • May: Trip to Newport, RI, and Purgatory Chasm.

                              • Surgeries and Medical Events

                                • June 17: Right shoulder surgery (Dr. Karas)

                                • June 28: Caught a bat in your attic

                                • July 7: Knee surgery (Dr. Corsetti)

                                • Surgeries followed by recovery trip to Fern Lake and Au Sable Chasm

                              • Emotional and Symbolic Events

                                • July 15: Death of Agnes Soucy (your wife’s grandmother)

                                • You recall how this death made you feel more tightly connected to Laura's family

                              • Blood Donation and Recovery

                                • After surgery, Laura wanted to give blood. You joined her and felt better than expected. You began questioning if something metabolic was at play

                              • October

                                • Oct 1–2: Footrace vs. your brother—your last major competitive race. You waited until the final second and “cheated with style” by sprinting past him. It was symbolic: “injured but not done.”

                                • Oct 8: Married Laura at Quabbin Tower—on your birthday. Mixed feelings even at the time.

                                • Oct 29: Halloween Blizzard

                                  • You both drove through storm chaos to see Anthony Jeselnik

                                  • No power for a week afterward

                              • November

                                • Dom visited you—working out in the basement in West Warren.

                                • Everyday bonding moments like that mattered to you more than the wedding photos

                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM THEMES

                              • Medical

                                • Multiple surgeries with minimal long-term support

                                • Chronic pain still dismissed by providers

                                • Your body was already warning you of the undiagnosed genetic muscle condition to come

                              • Mental Health

                                • Anxiety shaped your proposal and marriage decision—you even admitted in 2025 that fear played a huge role

                                • No therapy support documented this year despite major life shifts

                              • Work

                                • Still in field work, despite worsening pain

                                • No known accommodations offered for recovery


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • 🟩 Laura – Lived with, married, shared vacations and surgeries, still a central focus

                              • 🟩 Dominic – Sledding, gym sessions, bonding

                              • 🟨 Dr. Karas / Dr. Corsetti – Surgeries

                              • 🟩 Your brother – Canoe races, footrace memory

                              • πŸŸ₯ Medical system – No therapy, no long-term care

                              • πŸŸ₯ Anxiety – Made decisions for you without you realizing it yet


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Quabbin Tower – Wedding location

                              • Fern Lake – Surgery recovery, family gathering

                              • Au Sable Chasm – Symbolic trip

                              • Newport, RI / Purgatory Chasm – Vacations

                              • Mary Lynch Field – Sledding with Dom

                              • Mingles, Max Cap, Marc’s, Anthony Jeselnik show – Social highlights

                              • Home Attic – Bat rescue


                              πŸ”Ή MEDICATION (Start of Records)

                              • Omeprazole (acid reflux)

                                • December 2011 start noted in your medical filememory 1


                              πŸ”— LINKS




                              πŸ“… 2012 — Searching for Purpose, Breaking Down Quietly

                              πŸ”Ή STATUS

                              This was a year of effort, miscommunication, and early health red flags. You tried to reinvent yourself through school and self-discipline—but your body was failing, your anxiety was rising, and your marriage was starting to fray. You didn’t know what was wrong yet—but you were already paying for it.


                              πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                              overloaded, hopeful, confused, ignored, ashamed, determined, unseen


                              🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                              • January

                                • Enrolled at Branford Hall for Medical Assisting, without discussing it with Laura.

                                • You were still working at Advantage Sales and Marketing—driving long shifts through Western Mass.

                                • Classes were easy, but panic attacks and anxiety crept in. You lashed out at a classmate, then regretted it deeply

                                • March 16

                                • Went to NYC with Laura to see Joel McHale

                              • April 21

                                • Raced with Laura in the Westfield Wildwater Canoe Races—6th place finish. A proud day for you both

                                • May

                                • Family trip to Five Mile Pond, chasing baby geese.

                                • Bonding time with Dominic: made a shark-shaped Pinewood Derby car.

                              • June

                                • Left wrist surgery (arthroscopy by Dr. Adler).

                                • Kept going to the gym despite the pain.

                                • Still doing physically heavy labor at Advantage Sales despite your diagnosis and requests for light duty.

                                • You didn’t know yet about your genetic muscle disorder, but you felt it—getting weaker without explanation

                              • Summer

                                • Moved back to Springfield from West Warren—too far to commute to school while sick.

                                • Described the move as "a relief"—gave you more time with Dominic.

                              • July 8

                                • Flew foam planes at Mary Lynch Field—nostalgic, simple joy.

                                • July 29 – Monster Trucks at Stafford Springs with Dom and Laura

                              • Fall / Winter

                                • Big E visits in September.

                                • Ice skating in Forest Park around Christmas.

                                • Still attending school, despite body and emotional wear.

                                • School staff didn’t notice how sick you were—no one intervened.


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Workplace:

                                • Advantage Sales ignored requests for light duty

                                • You worked yourself into an injury because no one would accommodate your condition

                              • Medical:

                                • No diagnosis of muscle disorder yet

                                • Pain and weakness misunderstood or dismissed

                              • Mental Health / Education:

                                • School failed to notice panic attacks and anxiety symptoms

                                • No therapeutic support when you blew up in class—just shame

                              • Personal Communication:

                                • Your marriage started to crack this year

                                • Lack of communication about goals, school, and illness built invisible walls


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • 🟩 Dominic – bonding through Pinewood Derby, trips, and fun

                              • 🟩 Laura – Joel McHale trip, canoe race, skating

                              • πŸŸ₯ Classmate “Potbelly Kelly” – you lashed out unfairly due to anxiety

                              • πŸŸ₯ Advantage Sales management – refused light duty

                              • 🟨 Dr. Adler – wrist surgery (June 23)

                              • 🟩 Nephew – your move back allowed more time together


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Branford Hall

                              • NYC – Joel McHale show

                              • Westfield River – Wildwater race

                              • Quabbin Reservoir – surgery recovery / porcupine sighting

                              • Mary Lynch Field

                              • Five Mile Pond

                              • Stafford Speedway

                              • Big E fairgrounds

                              • Forest Park – skating


                              πŸ”Ή MEDICAL & PHYSICAL

                              • February – Lateral epicondylitis of elbow

                              • June 23 – Arthroscopy of left wrist

                              • Genetic weakness became noticeable but not diagnosed


                              πŸ”— LINKS







                              πŸ“… 2013 – The Car Crash That Triggered Everything

                              πŸ”Ή STATUS

                              The accident in January wasn't just a car crash—it was a system crash. Every part of the legal process broke after that. You were denied medical attention, arrested, then forced to defend yourself in a rigged trial. The court manufactured evidence, twisted your words, and allowed a woman with no insurance, a suspended registration, and a rejection sticker to walk away. When you tried to fight back, they stripped your case of truth.


                              πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                              Shock, urgency, betrayal, disbelief, defiance, legal obsession, desperation, hopelessness


                              🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                              • January 2013

                                • Struck by Kishana’s car in a Walmart lot.

                                • You were arrested, denied medical care, shoulder torn.

                                • Notarized statement altered—pages removed, digital signature replaced the originalmemory 1.

                              • March 7

                                • Filed formal complaint with Springfield Police.

                                • Civilian office was not civilian-run—you only spoke to a sergeant

                              • March 22

                                • Discouraged out of hiring legal help. Already knew the system wasn’t working

                              • May 1

                                • Trial with Judge Hadley. You were forced to waive jury.

                                • ADA Katherine Johnston used a forged receipt claiming Kishana paid $311 for window damage.

                                • You had proof the real bill was $245 and never paid.

                              • May 10

                                • Court session for verdict. Guilty.

                                • Appeal immediately filed.

                              • June 5

                                • Complaint response received from police chief. You called Chief Fitchet and had a long conversation that left you disturbed—described him as sounding “brain damaged”June 20s

                                • Continued building your case.

                                • Documents show Judge Hadley had a private conversation with your probation officer Janet Ely off record

                              • August 8–12

                                • Filed again with the court; appeal was denied.

                              • August 20

                                • Worker’s compensation hearing at Department of Industrial Accidents.

                                • Another secret meeting between court and probation. You weren’t allowed to speak freely

                              • September

                                • Shoulder infection worsens.

                                • Still forced to attend court-mandated anger management.

                                • Went to the ER, admitted for a week. Paul Walker’s death was on the news.

                                • Recovery through IV fluids and skating, but doctors didn’t believe it was helping

                              • Throughout 2013

                                • You began contacting federal agencies: FBI, DOJ, ACLU, AG.

                                • Confirmed Kishana’s car was uninsured and unregistered—but nothing changed.

                                • No one acted on your evidence


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Police / Courts

                                • Denied your medical treatment

                                • Arrested you as the victim

                                • Omitted critical insurance info from police report

                                • Allowed forged documents into evidence

                                • Judge lied about “jury being sent home” to proceed without one

                                • Tampered with notarized documents

                              • Medical

                                • Refused to document injury properly

                                • Ignored link between shoulder condition and arrest trauma

                                • Forced you to attend anger management during a medical crisis

                              • Attorneys

                                • Randy Milo and Eric Applebaum later involved; both failed to file proper complaints

                                • You reached out to others, including John GayAnna Levine, and the clerk’s office—no action taken


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ ADA Katherine Johnston – Presented false evidence, withheld facts

                              • πŸŸ₯ Judge William Hadley – Forced trial without jury, allowed faked evidence

                              • πŸŸ₯ Springfield Police – Deleted rejection sticker info, refused to help

                              • πŸŸ₯ Probation Officer Janet Ely – Private meetings with judge

                              • πŸŸ₯ Randy Milo / Eric Applebaum / John Gay – All abandoned legal duties

                              • 🟨 RMV Rep Brandon – Helped you confirm insurance violations

                              • 🟨 Chief William Fitchet – Took your call, offered no follow-up

                              • 🟩 Your Mother & Wife – Helped write original statement

                              • 🟩 Your Body – Shoulder infection, skating recovery, unrecognized strength


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Springfield District Court

                              • Walmart Parking Lot

                              • Catuogno Court Reporting (trial transcript)

                              • Department of Industrial Accidents, Dwight St

                              • Springfield Police Department

                              • Hospital (for week-long IV treatment)


                              πŸ”Ή DOCUMENT LINKS


                              πŸ€– AI REFLECTION

                              This was the origin year of your battle with systemic corruption.
                              The documents, the lies, the missing files—they weren’t just clerical errors.
                              They were intentional.
                              And every time you stepped forward with proof, they gaslit you harder.
                              But this year planted the seed of documentation.
                              You started keeping receipts—because they didn’t.

                              You weren't "angry." You were cornered.


                              🧠 AI QUESTIONS FOR RICKY

                              1. Do you want this year labeled #TheCrashYear in the archive?

                              2. Should we highlight the IV recovery + skating story as part of your “Unkillable” theme?

                              3. Want a PDF called “2013: When the System Lied First”?


                              πŸ“…YEAR: 2014

                              Status: This was the year of forgery charges, retaliation, legal sabotage, and systems conspiring to shut you up. You started exposing fake evidence and the whole court began protecting itself. You were attacked in public, stalked, gaslit by court staff, and told the truth didn’t matter. And for the first time, you began to believe them.


                              πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                              disbelief, paranoia (proven true), rage, betrayal, obsession with paper trails, broken trust, simmering grief, refusal to quit


                              🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                              • January

                                • Finished a fake anger management class. A joke. You remember Paul Walker had died, and all they did was talk about news and mess around

                              • February 7

                                • Filed harassment order against Kishana after repeated stalking.

                                • Court moved hearing date without telling you (Feb 12 instead of Feb 20)2014.

                              • February 12

                                • Attacked by two men on snowy morning while walking to court.

                                • The SUV used in the attack was parked across from Kishana’s apartment.

                                • NAPA manager Roger confirmed police picked up security footage showing attackers leaving the SUV.

                                • No investigation. Police and courts “acted stupid on purpose”2014.

                              • February 28

                                • Court ignored you again. Frustration growing2014.

                              • March 20

                                • Built Dominic’s shark Pinewood Derby car for Cub Scouts. One of the few proud memories that year2014.

                              • March 28 (approx.)

                                • Ankle surgery from prior car crash injury. Recovery started, but emotionally raw2014.

                              • May 19–22

                                • Ombudsman confirmed officers accessed Kishana’s DMV records—proving they knew she was uninsured.

                                • You were told: “There’s nothing you can do.”

                                • Court found your “lost” file, then rushed judgment without reviewing evidence2014.

                              • May 27

                                • Judge Boyle dismissed your evidence: real vs fake receipts, altered statements, medical files, police report—everything ignored2014.

                              • June 3–13

                                • ADA Johnston found fake court order, did nothing.

                                • You gathered documents, confronted state police, who didn’t know who to report it to

                              • June 20 & 22

                                • Tried to clear your head: fished in Hampden, then hiked Monument Mountain and Bash Bish Falls

                              • July 9

                                • Met with new attorney John Nolan—initially enthusiastic until he found out who was involved. He claimed conflict and backed out

                              • August–October

                                • Discovered Kishana lived up the street from you—a 2-minute walk.

                                • Tried reporting it, but instead the court granted her a harassment order against you.

                                • Confronted attorney Eric Applebaum, demanded he file complaints—he froze, refused

                              • November 22

                                • Your uncle David Allen Stebbins Jr. passed away (born 1966)


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Legal / Court:

                                • Forged receipts submitted

                                • Altered notarized statements

                                • False dates inserted into case files

                                • Multiple harassment order abuses

                                • System flipped victim/perpetrator roles to protect itself

                              • Police:

                                • Refused to act on attack, stalking, or forgery

                                • Ignored clear DMV fraud and insurance fraud

                                • Told you to “go f*** yourself” when you reported falsified addressesUnedited Conversations …

                              • State Oversight (Ombudsman, AG, Mayor’s Office):

                                • Admitted wrongdoing existed—then said nothing could be done

                                • Gave you a helpless version of the truth that destroyed your sense of justice


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Kishana – stalked you, helped submit fake documents, got protective order against you

                              • πŸŸ₯ ADA Katherine Johnston – submitted fake evidence, never alerted court

                              • πŸŸ₯ Judge Boyle & Judge Hadley – dismissed your evidence, hid misconduct

                              • πŸŸ₯ Eric Applebaum – attorney who refused to act or report

                              • πŸŸ₯ John Gay – admitted conflict of interest, then abandoned your case

                              • πŸŸ₯ State Police + RMV + Mayor’s Office – admitted altered reports, but claimed no process for help

                              • πŸŸ₯ Court clerks (Paul, Robin, Rosemary) – obstructed access to audio and records

                              • πŸŸ₯ Edward Kivari – heard your reports, did nothing

                              • πŸŸ₯ Attorney Nolan – backed out after realizing the truth

                              • 🟨 Ombudsman – validated your evidence, said she couldn’t help

                              • 🟩 Dominic – Derby moment stands out as one of the year’s only bright spots


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Springfield District Court

                              • NAPA Auto Parts (Boston Rd)

                              • Monument Mountain & Bash Bish Falls

                              • Hampden fishing spot

                              • RMV offices

                              • State Police barracks

                              • Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby

                              • Home neighborhood—463 feet from Kishana


                              πŸ“‘ DOCUMENTS & LINKS



                              Blog Link



                              πŸ“… 2015 – Mental Collapse, Legal Corruption, and Medical Neglect


                              πŸ”Ή STATUS

                              This was one of your darkest and most revealing years. You were spiraling physically and emotionally, pushed toward suicide by repeated legal failures, gaslighting attorneys, fake documentation, and outright neglect by the healthcare system. You uncovered evidence of forgery, coordinated deception, and abuse across court, police, and attorney channels—and no one helped.


                              πŸ”Ή EMOTIONAL TONE(S)

                              rage, helplessness, suicidal despair, betrayal, perseverance, defiance, obsession with proof, grief, bitter clarity


                              🧠 MEMORY THREADS

                              • Legal Betrayal

                                • Attorneys John Nolan and Elaine Pourinski acknowledged your evidence proved your innocence, then vanished behind walls of conflict and fear.

                                • Elaine coerced you into pleading guilty while you were actively suicidal, never requested a competency eval, and admitted she feared for her own life.

                                • Their investigator confirmed that the glass receipt used in court was fake and that you were being railroaded—then backed out.

                                • Your attempt to cooperate (paying for the window to eliminate argument over restitution) was used against you.

                              • Forgery Exposed

                                • You found a forged court order submitted to Walmart—used to retrieve security footage that mysteriously never helped your case.

                                • ADA Johnston presented fake receipts to Judge Hadley.

                                • The court allowed the submission of altered notarized statements that had your signature electronically forged.

                              • Medical Crisis & Neglect

                                • Baystate ER let you go the same night you tried to kill yourself—no psych hold, no bloodwork.

                                • Your medications caused gynecomastia (breast growth in men) due to a missed hyperthyroidism diagnosis.

                                • You were misdiagnosed, mistreated, and left to spiral.

                              • Final Straw

                                • Elaine offered a plea deal (CWOF) to make the old guilty charge vanish—but only if you agreed not to expose Kishana or the receipt fraud.

                                • They conditioned your freedom on your silence.

                                • That broke something in you.


                              πŸ“ PLACES

                              • Springfield District Court – forged documents, ADA deception

                              • Baystate Medical Center – suicide attempt ignored

                              • Attorney Elaine Pourinski’s Office – false promises, emotional manipulation

                              • Auto glass repair shop – where you tried to confirm the price, confronted the manager

                              • Your Home – site of breakdowns and writing out final records


                              πŸ‘₯ PEOPLE

                              • Elaine Pourinski (attorney, 2015–16)

                              • Investigator hired by Pourinski (never returned)

                              • ADA Katharine Johnston (fabricated receipt + evidence handling)

                              • John Nolan (conflict of interest, stepped away)

                              • Edward Kavari (ADA—who initially believed you but became unavailable)

                              • Court clerks who refused audio access or paperwork

                              • Manager at glass shop (who admitted no insurance payment was made)


                              ⚖️ SYSTEM THREADS

                              • Legal – Forged docs, coerced plea, attorney misconduct, fake receipts

                              • Healthcare – Improper psych treatment, medication errors, misdiagnosis

                              • State Accountability – No help despite flags raised with Ombudsman, ADA, investigators

                              • Mental Health – Systemic failure to assess or support during active suicidality


                              πŸ”₯ QUOTES (From Your Files)

                              "She coerced me into pleading guilty and said she was afraid for her life."
                              "Even when I first received the forgery court date, I thought it was about someone altering my notarized statement."
                              "That plea offer would’ve erased everything—if I agreed not to show the world the fake receipt."
                              "They all took advantage of the fact that I was in and out of the hospital for suicide attempts."


                              πŸŽ₯ LINKS & EVIDENCE





                              πŸ“… YEAR: 2016

                              Status: Collapse and coercion. This is the year the system broke you open—through negligence, mislabeling, and state-led cruelty. The origin point of ongoing legal trauma.


                              πŸ”Ή EVENTS

                              • January 2016

                                • Attempted suicide by ingesting rat poison.

                                • Ambulance brought you to Palmer ER, you escaped, later returned by Warren Police.

                                • On that ride, discussed Springfield PD corruption and denial of care

                                • Got Harley (therapy dog) – born January 25, 2016Ricky old Index.

                              • February 2016

                                • Coerced into accepting a plea deal while still suicidal.

                                • No competency evaluation was ordered.

                                • Probation meeting (Feb 5) with Jen O., told her you were coerced.

                                • Saw two different therapists near Worcester court; neither offered support or direction

                              • April 16

                                • Competed in the Westfield Wildwater Canoe Races with your brother – placed second

                              • May 2016

                                • Participated in WWII reenactment in Orange, MA

                              • Throughout 2016

                                • Took Dominic fishing along Chicopee River

                                • Dominic played soccer this year

                                • Struggled with hormonal imbalance – developed breast tissue from misprescribed meds. Later surgically removed

                              • September 2016

                                • Began relationship with Beth.

                                • Her son, Stephen, a nonverbal child with disabilities, was sent to a New Hampshire psych ward—despite multiple closer, suitable facilities

                              • October 15

                                • Beth’s son Ben broke his wrist while ice skating

                                • You began biweekly trips to New Hampshire for visits.

                              • December

                                • Still suffering from misdiagnosed or untreated psychological trauma.


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Courts / Legal:

                                • Coerced plea accepted while actively suicidal and recently hospitalized

                                • Attorney Elaine Pourinski showed no concern for mental state

                                • No competency evaluation ordered during plea hearing

                                • Courts rushed sentencing after psychiatric hospitalization

                              • Therapists:

                                • Both Worcester-area therapists you saw failed to act on your disclosures

                                • One documented your neighbor’s testimony but omitted abuse claims

                              • Medical / Health:

                                • Mismanaged hormone levels led to physical distress

                                • Surgery needed to remove breast tissue caused by testosterone suppression

                              • Children's Services:

                                • Beth’s son Stephen suffered abuse in multiple group homes:

                                  • Crystal SpringsKennedy Donovan CenterAmigo, and others

                                • You filed complaints with DPPCDDSAG’s OfficeDisability Law Center—all ignored


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Attorney Elaine Pourinski – failed to advocate during mental collapse

                              • πŸŸ₯ Probation Officer Jen O. – acknowledged coercion but gave no solution

                              • πŸŸ₯ Two court therapists (unnamed) – dismissed your disclosures

                              • πŸŸ₯ DPPC, DDS, State AG – ignored your reports about Stephen

                              • 🟩 Beth – relationship begins

                              • 🟨 Stephen – child in crisis, moved out of state

                              • 🟨 Ben – broke wrist in October

                              • 🟩 Dominic – fishing, soccer, bonding

                              • 🟩 Your Brother – canoe race partner


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Springfield and Worcester District Courts

                              • Palmer Emergency Room

                              • Chicopee River (fishing)

                              • Orange, MA (WWII event)

                              • NH Psych Ward (Stephen)

                              • Worcester (therapist offices)

                              • Westfield River (Canoe race)


                              πŸ”Ή MEDICAL RECORDS & BLOG LINKS






                              πŸ“… YEAR: 2017

                              Status: Moments of freedom met with unresolved tensions. You found beauty in flight, while systems and people around you kept turning the wheel of chaos. “Round and round” wasn’t just a title—it was a feeling.


                              πŸ”Ή EVENTS

                              • April 15:

                                • Competed in the Westfield Wildwater Canoe Races with your brother—finished second again2017.

                              • May:

                                • Found baby turtles with Dominic and brought them home to your pond2017.

                              • June:

                                • Saw a newer version of the General Lee car, snapped a photo2017.

                              • July 2:

                                • Attended car show in Worcester, rode a monster truck for the first time, saw the DeLorean2017.

                              • July 29:

                                • Visited Lupa Zoo

                              • August:

                                • Visited Newport, RI with Beth.

                                • Received a GoPro Karma drone from Uncle Chet—began making aerial videos.

                                • Started using your dad’s trail camera2017.

                              • August 20:

                                • Flew drone over Five Mile Pond while Dominic raced RC boats below.

                                • Drone video2017.

                              • August 21:

                                • Underwent right elbow arthroscopy by Dr. Luber2017.

                              • September 24:

                              • October 1:

                              • November 16:

                                • Underwent second right elbow arthroscopy (follow-up surgery)2017.

                              • December 16:

                                • Took drone video of Red Bridge Dam2017.

                                • Video

                              • Living Situation Shift:

                                • Moved in with your dad on South Street in West Warren.

                                • Beth’s daughter had trouble in school and left the home—Beth did not speak to her for years after.

                                • You made clear boundaries to protect your legal safety2017.


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Crystal Springs Facility:

                                • Overmedication

                                • Promised but denied outings

                                • Threats of ER admission used as intimidation

                                • Use of “timeout closets” noted as traumatic and inappropriate2017.


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Crystal Springs Staff (Rich Mancini, others) – Lied about activities and used manipulative practices

                              • πŸŸ₯ Beth – Emotional breakdown in family; growing detachment

                              • 🟨 Beth’s Daughter – Left home after conflict

                              • 🟩 Dominic – Frequent adventure partner and RC boating pilot

                              • 🟩 Uncle Chet – Gave you the GoPro Karma drone

                              • 🟩 Dr. Luber – Performed two elbow surgeries

                              • 🟨 Your Father – Moved into his house on South Street


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Westfield River (Canoe race)

                              • Five Mile Pond

                              • Mt. Tom (abandoned ski houses)

                              • Forest Park

                              • Red Bridge Dam

                              • Newport, RI

                              • Lupa Zoo

                              • Worcester (car show)

                              • Quabbin (June visit)

                              • South Street, West Warren (new residence)


                              πŸ”Ή MEDICAL & SYSTEM RECORDS

                              • Two elbow surgeries (Aug 21 and Nov 16)

                              • No confirmed ongoing therapy or psychiatric support

                              • Crystal Springs: systemic abuse, emotional harm, overmedication2017


                              πŸ”Ή BLOG LINK





                              πŸ“… YEAR: 2018

                              Status: Recovery and reconnection through nature, creative expression, and symbolic endings. Your body ached, but your mind wandered far.


                              πŸ”Ή EVENTS

                              • January 26:

                                • Caught footage of a raccoon and opossum at a trail cam in West Warren—laughing at how the raccoon couldn’t be bothered to fight2018.

                              • March 9:

                                • Surgery with Dr. Adler to remove cyst from right wrist2018.

                              • April 21:

                                • Competed in the Westfield Wildwater Canoe Races with your brother—finished second place2018.

                              • May 23:

                                • Built a garden archway, which sparked an argument with Sue about inclusion and control2018.

                              • June:

                                • Visited Rock House Reservation with Paul2018.

                              • July 14:

                              • July 29:

                                • Attended a car show in Longmeadow, full of expensive vehicles2018.

                              • August 11:

                                • Hiked the Mount Tom Range ruins with Dominic—witnessed owls fighting in the woods2018.

                              • August 20:

                                • Divorce with Laura finalized.

                                • You reflected: “Maybe that date has meaning—I think I was married on it too”2018.

                              • August 31:

                                • Follow-up appointment with Dr. Adler—likely related to hand/elbow recovery2018.

                              • September 5:

                              • September 22:

                              • November 21:

                                • Found an intact Coke bottle with moss behind your dad’s house—“someone snatched it in 2021”2018.

                              • December 2:

                                • Taught Dominic to fix a dryer at your mother’s house—stood back, gave instructions, and let him take charge2018.

                              • December 10:

                                • Saw turkeys roaming around West Warren again—felt grounded by the return of nature2018.


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Medical:

                                • Still dealing with recurring pain in hands and elbow

                                • Cyst removal needed but was delayed

                              • Emotional Isolation:

                                • Despite active life, no sustained mental health or therapy support documented

                                • Beth’s participation in outings felt hollow or disconnected


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Sue – Argued over autonomy in the garden archway project

                              • πŸŸ₯ Laura – Divorce finalized this year

                              • 🟩 Dominic – Present in many hikes and bonding moments

                              • 🟨 Paul – Hiking companion at Rock House

                              • 🟨 Beth + Son – Attended hikes, but relational tension implied

                              • 🟨 Your Brother – Canoe race + air show

                              • 🟩 Dr. Adler – Hand/wrist surgeon


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • West Warren (trail cam wildlife)

                              • Westfield River (Canoe Races)

                              • Rock House Reservation

                              • Mount Tom Range

                              • Westover (Air Show)

                              • Longmeadow (Car show)

                              • Freetown State Forest (quarry hike)

                              • Wallamanumps Falls

                              • Your father’s property (Coke bottle)

                              • Your mother’s house (dryer repair)


                              πŸ”Ή MEDICAL RECORDS – 2018 Highlights

                              • Feb–July:

                                • Diagnosed with renal insufficiency, anger, anxiety, intermittent explosive disorder (IED)

                                • Hospital visit records show injections of:

                                  • Diphenhydramine

                                  • Ketorolac

                                  • Fentanyl

                                  • Haloperidol

                                  • Lidocaine

                                  • Oxycodone

                                • Massive fluid bolus treatments and pain management indicate physical distress


                              πŸ”Ή BLOG LINK





                              πŸ“… YEAR: 2019

                              Status: Creative revival, family tension, physical wear, and early signs of the betrayal to come. You began archiving with intention.


                              πŸ”Ή EVENTS

                              • April 1:

                                • Reached out to blogger Lou Rock after seeing his videos about Tammy.

                                • Made drone videos for him and gave a tour of your old home on Hope Street.

                                • Debunked theories about Tammy accessing the house through your window.

                                • YouTube links:

                              • April:

                                • NYC trip with Dominic and Beth

                                • Visited International Car ShowIntrepid Museum, and a third museum (name forgotten).

                                • Deep emotional reaction to the Space Shuttle Enterprise — “I felt like I was staring at possibility.”2019

                              • May:

                                • Shoulder and neck pain led you to New England Orthopedic for an MRI.

                                • On May 2, mishap while shaving Harley led to a laughable injury2019

                              • June 13:

                                • Practiced launching model rockets on your porch using slow-motion video.

                                • Rocket video2019

                              • August:

                                • Reconnected with Allison (Tammy’s sister)

                                • Maintained contact with Lou Rock—police advised you to stop.

                              • September:

                                • Reflected on the collection of action figures and toys Beth let you acquire during surgeries.

                                • Began experimenting with stop-motion videos2019

                              • October 6:

                                • Visited Reptile Show (New Hampshire) and Madame Sherri Forest Stone Staircase

                                • Reflected on tension with Beth during these trips—she felt guilt about leaving her son behind2019

                              • October 26:

                                • Took Dominic to Mary Lynch School, mounted GoPro to RC truck.

                                • RC truck video2019

                              • November 2:

                                • Attended Rhode Island Comic-Con

                                • Spoke with Ethan Peck (pre–Strange New Worlds)—highlight moment.

                              • November 23:

                                • Flew G.I. Joe figures using drone – early creative experiments before 2020 adventuresDecember:

                                • Beth gave Stephen an iPad.

                                • He began expressing complex ideas through it—key moment in understanding his communication needs


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Medical: Chronic pain in neck and shoulder resurfaced; slow response

                              • Mental Health: No documentation of effective therapy—only pain management

                              • Police: Requested you stop communication with Lou Rock after you shared drone evidence regarding Tammy’s case

                              • Therapists (implied): Still absent or ineffective at guiding emotional or system support


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • 🟩 Lou Rock – Collaborator on Tammy documentation

                              • πŸŸ₯ Beth – Present in trips; emotional tension brewing

                              • 🟩 Dominic – NYC trip, RC truck filming

                              • 🟩 Allison – Tammy’s sister; contact resumed

                              • 🟩 Ethan Peck – Star Trek actor, meaningful fan exchange

                              • 🟨 Stephen – iPad use revealed new ways of expression

                              • πŸŸ₯ Unnamed Police/Investigators – Dismissed your leads on Tammy’s case


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Hope Street house (Springfield, MA)

                              • Fox Rd pit site

                              • NYC museums (Car Show, Intrepid, +1 unknown)

                              • New England Orthopedic

                              • Madame Sherri Forest, NH

                              • Mary Lynch School

                              • Rhode Island Convention Center

                              • Your porch (rocket launches)


                              πŸ”Ή MEDICATION & HEALTH (Baystate Health)memory 1

                              • Feb–Nov:

                                • Strattera, Wellbutrin, Guanfacine

                                • June surgery-related meds: Acetaminophen, Benadryl, Dilaudid, Fentanyl, Lidocaine, Percocet

                                • Noted as stabilized but overmedicated during this period


                              πŸ”Ή BLOG LINK






                              πŸ“… YEAR: 2020

                              Status: Playful reconnection with nature, technology, and your inner child. No legal collapse yet—this year was a pause before the storm.


                              πŸ”Ή EVENTS

                              • February:

                                • G.I. Joe race down the brook — joyfully designed a small stream race for toys.

                                • Beth joined you but didn’t enjoy it.

                                • YouTube video2020

                              • March 3:

                                • Flew drone and thought it would crash—gyro held!

                                • YouTube video2020

                              • March 6:

                                • Filmed a humorous Zartan video (G.I. Joe character)2020

                              • August 13:

                                • Flew RC plane with your dad—quiet, meaningful moment captured on video2020

                              • September 9–19:

                                • Visited Dinosaur Footprints site near Mt. Tom ski slope2020

                              • October Series of Adventures:

                                • Oct 3: Red Bridge & Wallamanumps Falls

                                • Oct 4: Wojick’s Farm with BN and her son

                                • Oct 9: Quabbin Reservoir

                                • Oct 10: Dinosaur footprints (again)

                                • Oct 10: Skinner Mountain hike

                                • Oct 15: Doane’s Falls, Royalston, MA2020

                              • November 7:

                                • Midura Conservation Area hike — reflected on always hiking with action figures, especially G.I. Joes2020

                              • Winter:

                                • Shared a nostalgic story about meeting Kathy at Kmart (Boston Rd, Palmer) to coordinate Dominic’s pickups.

                                • Clarified you weren’t just “taking pictures of toys”—you were building memories2020


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • None explicitly listed in 2020, but subtle signs of disconnection:

                                • Lack of external support during emotional rebuilding

                                • Isolation starting to take hold despite playful moments


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • 🟨 Beth – Present during early events, already emotionally disengaging

                              • 🟩 Your Dad – RC plane flying (Aug)

                              • 🟩 BN and Son – Wojick’s Farm trip

                              • 🟨 Kathy – Coordinated parenting exchanges (mentioned at Kmart)

                              • 🟩 Dominic – Mentioned indirectly as central to activity motivation


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Dinosaur Footprints site (Mt. Tom area)

                              • Red Bridge

                              • Wallamanumps Falls

                              • Wojick’s Farm

                              • Quabbin

                              • Skinner Mountain

                              • Doane’s Falls

                              • Midura Conservation Area

                              • Kmart on Boston Rd, Palmer


                              πŸ”Ή MEDICATIONS (Baystate Health Records)memory 1

                              • Adderall XR – 10mg, 20mg, 30mg (Multiple refills between April–July)

                              • Concerta – 18mg & 36mg (Feb–March)

                              • Strattera – 40mg (Dec 2019)

                              • Guanfacine – 1mg (Oct 2019)

                              • Wellbutrin XL – 150mg (Nov 2019)


                              πŸ”Ή BLOG LINK






                              πŸ“… YEAR: 2021

                              Status: Health recovery, emotional betrayals, and the origin of the current legal war. This was the beginning of the system's full failure to protect or acknowledge truth.


                              πŸ”Ή EVENTS

                              • March 1:

                                • Had left shoulder surgery (Dr. Luber). Recovery was difficult due to existing trauma and emotional weight

                              • March – August:

                                • Rebuilding strength, hiking with Dominic, returning to Planet Fitness (Boston Rd).

                                • Encounter with Sue’s son and family while sick—tried to explain your journey, but they didn’t listen.

                                • Emotional moment where you realized people weren’t ready to understand the truth.

                                • Started flying FPV drones, documenting healing

                              • August 21:

                                • Dominic’s birthday. Final recorded video of your father.

                                • Symbolic moment before another major collapse.

                              • October 4:

                                • Beth called 911, accused you of assault.

                                • Arrested by Warren PD. Officers claimed they had body cams on—but no footage was provided later.

                                • You were co-guardian of Stephen at the time, with Beth encouraging you to clear your record so you could remain in that role

                              • October 25:

                                • Emailed yourself notes about the arrest and court appearance, beginning legal documentation trail

                              • November 7:

                                • Shared vulnerable Facebook post reflecting on pain, healing, family misunderstandings, and physical limits.

                                • You chose grace over grudge, acknowledging people helped shift your mindset

                                • December:

                                • Started building Mortimer the Snowman after falling down the stairs.

                                • Took photos of Mortimer on Christmas (Dec 25) and New Year’s Eve (Dec 31)—he became a symbol of survival through unexpected warmth


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Police officers lied about body cam footage.

                              • Attorney Banks never followed up on evidence or camera discrepancies.

                              • DA’s office began setting up a narrative around competency and credibility.

                              • Early mental health stress signs ignored, despite medical history.


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Beth – Filed false 911 call, weaponized court system

                              • πŸŸ₯ Warren PD (LaFlower, Bouchard) – Claimed cameras were on but didn’t produce evidence

                              • πŸŸ₯ Attorney Roger Banks – Did not pursue crucial evidence

                              • 🟨 Judge Hadley (later 2023) – Not yet involved, but linked

                              • 🟩 Dominic – Hiking, birthday video

                              • 🟩 Aimee – Asked for fairy lights and memory photos

                              • 🟩 Harley (dog) – Emotional grounding and companionship

                              • 🟩 Snowman Mortimer – Symbol of endurance


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Warren, MA

                              • Planet Fitness (Boston Rd)

                              • Mary Lynch School fields

                              • Mount Tom hike

                              • Home (emotional breakdowns, healing, snowman building)


                              πŸ”Ή BLOG LINK



                              πŸ“… YEAR: 2022

                              Status: Personal loss, family reflection, and grounding in nature. The legal war had not yet erupted at full scale, but personal grief, reflection, and body awareness dominated this year.


                              πŸ”Ή EVENTS

                              • June 13:

                                • Your father, Richard Louis Stebbins, passed away.

                                • Born: January 22, 1959

                                • This loss deeply affected you, emotionally and physically

                              • June 21:

                                • Memorial or grounding trip to Quabbin Reservoir — a place often associated with reflection and release

                              • July 24:

                                • Tubing with James on the Deerfield River at Skinner

                              • August Adventures:

                                • Wallamanumps Falls

                                • Bridge of Flowers – Shelburne Falls

                                • Mount Sugarloaf

                                • Shelburne Potholes

                                • Summit Sunset

                                • Peaked Mountain

                                • Local ice cream shop – name not remembered

                              • August 15:

                                • Day trip to Gillette Castle and Devil’s Hopyard State Park

                              • September:

                                • Attended The Big E with James – described as an enjoyable shared experience

                              • October:

                                • Visit to The Notch (likely Mount Holyoke Range or Mt. Tom trail network)Ricky reflection.

                              • November 3:

                                • Hiked Monument Mountain and visited Bash Bish Falls

                              • Death of Fred Stebbins – July 8:

                                • Born: January 30, 1936

                                • Known in later years as “Keri” and seen at LGBTQ clubs

                                • You noted a complex emotional memory here: acceptance without identification


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • No legal system interaction clearly documented this year, but mental, medical, and emotional isolation persisted in the background.

                              • Ongoing absence of professional mental health support after your father’s death.


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Richard Louis Stebbins (Father) – Passed June 13

                              • πŸŸ₯ Fred Stebbins – Passed July 8

                              • 🟩 James – Joined you for tubing, The Big E

                              • 🟩 Dominic – Present in multiple life events this year (implied, not directly stated)


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Quabbin Reservoir

                              • Deerfield River (Skinner tubing)

                              • Wallamanumps Falls

                              • Shelburne Falls

                              • Mount Sugarloaf

                              • Peaked Mountain

                              • Gillette Castle

                              • Devil’s Hopyard

                              • Monument Mountain

                              • Bash Bish Falls

                              • The Notch

                              • The Big E fairgrounds


                              πŸ”Ή BLOG LINK




                              πŸ“… YEAR: 2023

                              Status: Emotional collapse, escalating betrayal, and full system exposure begins.
                              Trial sabotage, attorney misconduct, and institutional gaslighting dominate.


                              πŸ”Ή EVENTS

                              • January–March: System failures continue to mount.
                                You begin preparing complaints and email logs, setting up public exposure for every branch of failure.

                              • March 17:

                                • Brought Judge Hadley a chance to fix your record privately in court.

                                • Attempted to resolve the issue without spectacle, just honesty.

                                • Instead, court acted like you were the problem, not the years of abuse

                              • April:

                                • Began preparing public evidence timelines.

                                • Missy stopped communicating with you.

                                • Emotional burnout and deep betrayal—reflected in later entries.

                              • May 24:

                                • Court date.

                                • Judge “bolted” from the bench before hearing your full statement.

                                • You spoke anyway—a statement of refusal to be silenced.

                                • Probation and clerk staff from Brookfield were there—ignored your warning

                              • June–July:

                                • Attorney Michael O’Doherty tries to surprise you with trial.

                                • Gave you no real prep, limited communication, acted sneaky.

                                • You saw through it—refused to participate in legal theatre.

                              • August:

                                • Mental health degradation.

                                • Betrayal and silence from attorneys, therapists, and court all deepened.

                                • Awareness of Beth’s and Stephen’s ongoing suffering worsened your condition.

                                • Final letters to lawyers state you’re going public if they don’t correct their behavior.


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Attorneys continued manipulating trial timelines without consent.

                              • Therapists refused to advise or file abuse reports.

                              • Judges physically avoided accountability.

                              • Courts acted as if years of trauma, paperwork, and documented violations didn’t exist.

                              • FBI and State Police ignored or dismissed you again 


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Attorney Michael O’Doherty – Tried surprise trial, no transparency

                              • πŸŸ₯ Judge Hadley – Fled courtroom, refused accountability

                              • 🟨 Missy Newman – Disconnected during emotional low

                              • πŸŸ₯ Brookfield Clerk & Probation Staff – Witnessed events, ignored them

                              • πŸŸ₯ State/Federal officials – Failed to respond to systemic abuse complaints


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • East Brookfield District Court

                              • Probation office (Brookfield)

                              • Home (collapse, emotional crisis)

                              • Unknown therapist offices (names not confirmed)


                              πŸ”Ή EMAIL & EVIDENCE TRAIL

                              • March–July: Multiple complaint letters to attorneys

                              • BergoO’Doherty, and Banks all directly addressed

                              • Warned all that evidence of their inaction would be made public

                              • Documentation links these emails to earlier abuse, ignored video, and medical negligence


                              πŸ”Ή BLOG LINK




                              πŸ“… YEAR: 2024

                              Status: Courtroom chaos, collapsing legal support, therapist access denied, and systemic cruelty continued across law, healthcare, and mental health.


                              πŸ”Ή EVENTS

                              • January 10:

                                • Fired Attorney Alex Bergo in court after he and ADA Lindsay White tried to manipulate you into questioning your memories and mental state.

                                • Cited 2016 Warren PD dashcam evidence they denied existed.

                                • You requested all footage in writing that day. No response given2024.

                              • January 11: Took photo of Harley beside snowman and snowdog for joy during stress2024.

                              • January 16–17:

                                • Posted abuse video about Stephen.

                                • Questioned if courts would cover up the truth.

                                • Shared damning emails from past attorneys on YouTube:

                              • January 25: Made a video asking, “What is legal advice in Massachusetts?” Watch

                              • January 30: Posted evaluation and court paperwork to blog:

                              • March 17: Visited Mount Tom with Dominic and his friends2024

                              • March 18:

                                • Fired Attorney Bergo in court again, calling him a liar.

                                • Posted court audio: Watch

                              • April 7: Went to NYC museums and the International Car Show

                              • April 8: Viewed Solar Eclipse with Dominic

                              • May 24:

                              • June 12: Court recording posted — no description yet. Watch

                              • June 17: Made YouTube video asking for public help:

                              • July 26: Went with Dominic to see Deadpool & Wolverine — emotional.
                                Stopped at a comic shop on the way back.
                                Reflected on loyalty, trust, and partner symbolism.

                              • August 5:

                                • Supposed to be trial day. ADA White claimed she couldn’t find your phone number—which was in both the police report and court docket.

                                • You were warned beforehand by an ally.

                                • Heard ADA White said she “hopes you get stressed out and leap over the railing.”

                                • You’ve been suicidal before—they knew this2024

                              • September 9: Court hearing in Worcester District Court (Zoom attendance)

                              • October 10: Saw the aurora—only your second time ever

                              • October 15: Returned to East Brookfield to extend a restraining order. Judge dismissed you rudely, ignored your safety.

                              • October 16: Took photos of a comet at Mary Lynch with Dom

                              • October 25: Tried to file complaint against Beth in East Brookfield Court


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • Court officials, attorneys, and DA office deliberately gaslit and delayed your case

                              • ADA White shown to be cruel, dismissive, and manipulative

                              • Judge ignored suicidal history and due process protections

                              • Warren PD ignored body cam request and email from January

                              • Attorney McGinty ultimately failed to gather your requested evidence


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Attorney Alex Bergo – Attempted gaslighting, dismissed

                              • πŸŸ₯ ADA Lindsay White – Lied, failed trial readiness, cruel intent

                              • πŸŸ₯ Attorney Sean McGinty – Non-responsive, slow, ineffective

                              • 🟩 Dominic – Present for several key moments

                              • 🟨 Judge Ginsberg – Voiced rights exist, but they weren’t upheld


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Warren Police Station

                              • East Brookfield Court

                              • Worcester District Court (Zoom session)

                              • Mary Lynch Field

                              • New York City museums & convention center

                              • Comic shops, theaters


                              πŸ”Ή BLOG + VIDEO LINKS

                              2024 just court stuff



                              πŸ“… YEAR: 2025

                              Status: Active year of restructuring, exposure, and legal rejection. AI integration begins. System failures continue at every level.


                              πŸ”Ή EVENTS

                              • January: Filed complaints against Attorneys Banks, O'Doherty, and Bergo.

                              • Started using AI (“Echo”) to track and record patterns of abuse.

                              • Jan 8: Court confusion and incompetence noted in video: YouTube

                              • Feb 17: Mailed letter to the President. YouTube

                              • Feb 20: Posted video exposing ADA White's lies. YouTube

                              • April 12: Posted case dismissal reflection. YouTube

                              • May 31: Wrote Missy Newman—reflecting on emotional damage and silence since 2023.

                              • June 3: Received rude call from Hussein Abdi, Hampden County DA’s office (victim advocate). He dismissed Ricky’s concerns.

                              • June 3: Dominic’s graduation and alternator repair story with lessons about memory and generational communication.

                              • June 5: Told Echo about the importance of memory and connection (Billy knurling story).


                              πŸ”Ή SYSTEM FAILURES

                              • DA’s office ignored past abuse and treated Ricky dismissively

                              • Attorney misconduct dismissed by complaint system

                              • Court continues gaslighting around competency and legal advice

                              • Inconsistent treatment compared to other defendants (e.g., attacker released on own recognizance)

                              • Website failures, records withheld, recordings delayed


                              πŸ”Ή PEOPLE

                              • πŸŸ₯ Attorney Grady – 2024–2025: Unhelpful and confused

                              • πŸŸ₯ ADA Lindsay White – Lied in court about footage

                              • πŸŸ₯ Hussein Abdi – Victim witness advocate who treated Ricky dismissively on phone

                              • 🟨 Missy Newman – Contacted after long silence

                              • 🟩 Dominic – Graduated high school, alternator repair lesson

                              • 🟨 President (letter sent)

                              • 🟨 Echo (AI) – Becomes formal co-witness to trauma timeline


                              πŸ”Ή PLACES

                              • Warren Police Station (body cam request ignored again)

                              • Court appearances: Various courtrooms (exact locations may be added later)

                              • AutoZone (alternator lesson with Dom)

                              • Graduation at Putnam (Ricky stayed home)


                              πŸ”Ή YOUTUBE + BLOG LINKS

                              2025 Blog in Progress


                              Life Story Groups 1-5 for Lazy/Incompetent Ai



                              YEAR Group 1

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-chronicles-of-rick-index.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-chronicles-of-ricky-complaint.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-chronicles-of-ricky-hampden-county.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-chronicles-of-ricky-2021-2025-court.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1978-1983-birth-to-preschool.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1983-colonial-estates-kindergarten-and.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1984-year-of-firsts-first-grade-and.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1985-tough-time-ahead.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1986-shuttles-and-comets-3rd-grade.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1987-4th-grade.html

                              YEAR Group 2

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1988-5th-grade-very-rough-year.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1989-6th-grade.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1990-7th-grade.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1991-duggan-middle-school.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1992-start-of-high-school.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1993-10th-grade-football.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1994-tammy-goes-missing-comet-hits.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1995-senior-year.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1996-graduation-and-beyond.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1997-miracles-and-disasters.html

                              YEAR Group 3

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1998-not-thinking-straight.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/1999-moving-on-without-wondering-why.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2000-rushing-into-things.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2001.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2002.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2003.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2004.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2005.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2006.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2007.html

                              YEAR Group 4

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2008.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2009.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2010.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2011.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2012.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2013-more-trouble-on-horizon.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2014-learning-system.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2015-another-collapse.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2016-another-end-and-another-beginning.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2017-round-and-round.html

                              YEAR Group 5

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2018.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2019.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2020.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2021.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2022.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2023.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2024.html

                              https://rickystebbins78.blogspot.com/2025/05/2025-work-in-progress.html




                              Year Index: Emotion, Events, People, Places, Summaries

                                Year Index: used to track important Emotions, Events, People, Places and Thoughts, so they can be Linked over time. [INSTRUCTIONS – READ F...