A reader writes:<\/p>\n
An updated prayer request for Kreed, please? It turns out he did not have a brain tumor, the swelling was caused by so much self-injury. His behavioral issues are still completely out of control; but thankfully they finally have doctors who believe in his physical symptoms instead of blaming everything on autism. Their current theory is that whatever disorder impairs his body\u2019s regulation of other hormones such as cortisol and insulin is making his testosterone go haywire and causing the rages, so he\u2019s being sent to a specialist. His parents are increasingly unable to protect him or themselves from the violent impulses, and they simply can\u2019t institutionalize him because there is no facility anywhere in this country that would properly care for both his mental and physical issues; putting Kreed in a mental facility longterm would lead to his death by neglect. <\/p>\n
In addition, the family has requested that if you follow Kreed\u2019s facebook page, please don\u2019t say \u201cwe\u2019re praying for you\u201d or \u201cIt will get better\u201d or similar because they hear that at least thirty times a day and in this state of stress they can\u2019t take it anymore.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, hear our prayer through your Son Jesus Christ. Mother Mary and St. Dymphna, pray for this family.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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