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Irish_Dem

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34. I agree.

Reply to erronis (Reply #31)

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 10:48 PM

Dec 2025

The mental health system here in the US was never great.
But it was destroyed in the 80's by big business who wiped it out.

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The deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner seem to be hitting me unusually hard. [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 2025 OP

I tossed and turned about the murder last night for a while. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #1

I've been reflecting on that as well. LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #2

I am a retired mental health professional and have seen a great deal during the 40 years I was working. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #4

I agree, but I think their assumed denial would be the natural reaction of a parent... LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #5

Yes they were in some denial. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #21

What Malcolm Nance said on the mucifer Dec 2025 #36

I was afraid of that. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #37

I agree ... OldBoss Dec 2025 #13

Yes very sad situations. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #22

The US mental health care system has never been in good health. erronis Dec 2025 #31

I agree. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #34

My sister was like this when... r�is�n_dubh Dec 2025 #35

Illegal drugs are so heinous in this day, they could make anyone snap at any time. Clouds Passing Dec 2025 #11

I imagine there's a degree of embarassment involved too dickthegrouch Dec 2025 #27

I feel the same way. no_hypocrisy Dec 2025 #3

I know what you mean PCIntern Dec 2025 #6

Yes, and he was vulnerable, like the rest of us. LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #7

I am comforted by the Reiners' final, enormous gift to this nation. Paladin Dec 2025 #8

Bad things can happen to good people GreatGazoo Dec 2025 #9

Kudos to you for this post. cer7711 Dec 2025 #10

It is hitting me hard, too. yardwork Dec 2025 #12

Yes, well said. Thank you. mountain grammy Dec 2025 #15

Hey fellow Joneser! LittleGirl Dec 2025 #17

Same here, only I was in bright red Heart of Ohio. yardwork Dec 2025 #24

Me too, LuckyCharms. It was like a part of our youth was taken away. debm55 Dec 2025 #14

As far back as high school I was saying we are no longer a society. We are an economy and military. twodogsbarking Dec 2025 #16

We fought the law and the law won. yardwork Dec 2025 #25

As hard as it hit all of us, I worry about how it hit a man who knew his dad well, and possibly knew Rob Reiner as a kid Attilatheblond Dec 2025 #18

Had a thought about this that provided some consolation ... Jarqui Dec 2025 #19

Thank you - beautiful post. erronis Dec 2025 #32

My friends & I were 60's protesters... bluboid Dec 2025 #20

I'm so sad over the murders and heartbroken over Romy who will live forever with the vision of her dead parents. TommieMommy Dec 2025 #23

Having a child who is dangerous is devastating dlk Dec 2025 #26

Dearest Lucky Niagara Dec 2025 #28

. LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #29

It was so shocking wendyb-NC Dec 2025 #30

A lovely tribute to Rob and to Michael (Meathead). Thank you. erronis Dec 2025 #33