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Cindy D''s avatar

Congratulations, Susan and Casey!

I love a Mom who can face down anyone for her children! You Go, Girlfriend! ♥️

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Thank you Cindy!

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Rebecca Gage's avatar

Thank you so much for writing your experiences. I'm so sorry you had to go through this, but it is already changing our life because of your work. Thank you!

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Wow, I’m happy (and worried!) to hear that! I hope you mean you’ve learned something useful and not that you need to use the information because, dear God, I know how awful that is!! Thank you, Rebecca!

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Melanie Rightmyer's avatar

I'm so sorry you all have had to go through this, but so happy that a new chapter of your life can begin! I'm sure this 19 months has felt like several lifetimes to you!

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

It has! You are so right. Thank you for your sweet note!

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Danielle Brooks's avatar

Susan, I am so very happy and relieved for you. I pray your never, ever experiences anything like this again and I thank you for helping to educate others through documenting this nightmare scenario. I know this is my worst fear for my nephew who is autistic with very limited communication skills.

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Thank you so much, Danielle. I appreciate your kind words! The best we can do for our autistic loved ones is to keep working with them (growth and change happens, I promise!) and to learn all we can about how to protect them and advocate for them. You're a wonderful aunt and I'm sure your nephew is going to make lots of progress!

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Barbara Faresich's avatar

Happy Thanksgiving! Wonderful news to celebrate this year!

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Thanks Barbara! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

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Don Akchin's avatar

Just wow! Victory snatched from the jaws of defeat . Guess you were fortunate to have 19 months of conditioning.

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Guess so! Thanks Don!

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Jeanette Smith's avatar

Thank God it’s over! Congratulations! I hope you have a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving!

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Thank you!

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Agnes Snyder's avatar

Happy Thanksgiving. What a roller coaster....until the end. You persevered Susan.....and won, finally. My admiration for you is spectacular.

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Thank you, Agnes. I had to control myself and not go all Jersey on those jackasses!

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Anne's avatar

What a nightmare! I am so sorry.

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Thank you, Anne. I hope you and Mr. J. had a lovely Thanksgiving!

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Chris Braun's avatar

Bless you all!!

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Thank you. You too!

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Debbie Hall's avatar

So happy for you and your son. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!

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Karla Jones Seidita's avatar

Happy Thanksgiving!

The happiest of Happy Thanksgivings!!

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!

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Karla Jones Seidita's avatar

You really have much to be thankful for this year!!

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Susan McCorkindale's avatar

Indeed we do!!

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