I meant...CAN be truly. Also let ALONE a 21 year old that is very emotionally invested in his mom. Professionals can separate themselves from the emotions of the patient...a child...it's not so easy. Did anyone realize that Eli was having a hard time & may have felt overwhelmed? He may not have been willing to admit he had an issue? I think the family needs to take some responsibility for what happened. I really, really feel badly for Eli & I hope you all truly will advocate for him with all your heart and soul. I had a mom that was not always mentally healthy & can see why he had the potential to do what he did.

I take my medication & have for years. It has side affects. My thought about maintaining her creativity is that it was not as important as her mental health & being able to provide a sane life for her kids. I also had to find other things I was able to do after going on medication. 

I hope Lisa Demer will write a poignant story about Eli & what he experienced.