tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15178007.post5926313457884090279..comments2024-02-25T16:56:47.627-05:00Comments on Magdalene's Egg: Crazy Mother of the Day: Beccah BeushausenFather Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170260624474428623noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15178007.post-89369892416797083972009-06-16T12:27:23.990-04:002009-06-16T12:27:23.990-04:00No, seriously, it was an accident. The real kind,...No, seriously, it was an accident. The real kind, not the kind that happens when that "beautiful" gravy boat Aunt MIllie gave you slips out of your hands and shatters into a million pieces.<br /><br />But what I actually deleted was the email that Blogspot sends me with the text; turns out the comment itself was also stored online, and I recovered it there. <br /><br />For a guy who spends so much time online, I'm really very lo-tech.Father Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170260624474428623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15178007.post-59261466212068955432009-06-16T11:43:10.873-04:002009-06-16T11:43:10.873-04:00You "accidentally" deleted my comment? ...You "accidentally" deleted my comment? webAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15178007.post-70006428603990457272009-06-15T20:31:44.132-04:002009-06-15T20:31:44.132-04:00An anonymous commenter left a comment, which I acc...An anonymous commenter left a comment, which I accidentally deleted (sorry, Anonymous!), suggesting that this "sounds like a modified case of Munchausen by proxy syndrome."<br /><br />I'm not sure I agree -- in Munchhausen, there actually has to be a child, doesn't there? But it's definitely in big family of "emotional illnesses that involve deceit as a way of making yourself look good to others." Sadly, that's pretty big family.Father Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170260624474428623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15178007.post-62516562561671268272009-06-15T15:46:43.609-04:002009-06-15T15:46:43.609-04:00Sounds like a modified case of Munchausen by proxy...<b>Sounds like a modified case of Munchausen by proxy syndrome!</b> (MBPS) is a relatively uncommon condition that involves the exaggeration or fabrication of illnesses or symptoms by a primary caretaker. One of the most harmful forms of child abuse, MBPS was named after Baron von Munchausen, an 18th-century German dignitary known for telling outlandish stories.<br /><br />About MBPS<br />In MBPS, an individual — usually a mother — deliberately makes another person (most often his or her own preschool child) sick or convinces others that the person is sick. The parent or caregiver misleads others into thinking that the child has medical problems by lying and reporting fictitious episodes. He or she may exaggerate, fabricate, or induce symptoms. As a result, doctors usually order tests, try different types of medications, and may even hospitalize the child or perform surgery to determine the cause.<br /><br />Typically, the perpetrator feels satisfied by gaining the attention and sympathy of doctors, nurses, and others who come into contact with him or her and the child. Some experts believe that it isn't just the attention that's gained from the "illness" of the child that drives this behavior, but also the satisfaction in being able to deceive individuals that they consider to be more important and powerful than themselves.<br /><br />Because the parent or caregiver appears to be so caring and attentive, often no one suspects any wrongdoing. A perplexing aspect of the syndrome is the ability of the parent or caregiver to fool and manipulate doctors. Frequently, the perpetrator is familiar with the medical profession and is very good at fooling the doctors. Even the most experienced doctors can miss the meaning of the inconsistencies in the child's symptoms. It's not unusual for medical personnel to overlook the possibility of MBPS because it goes against the belief that a parent or caregiver would never deliberately hurt his or her child.<br /><br />Children who are subject to MBPS are typically preschool age, although there have been reported cases in kids up to 16 years old, and there are equal numbers of boys and girls. About 98% of the perpetrators are female.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15178007.post-54478802464550570332009-06-15T13:55:44.116-04:002009-06-15T13:55:44.116-04:00Um...She *says* she lost a son. Maybe she did. May...Um...She *says* she lost a son. Maybe she did. Maybe she didn't. Unfortunately whatever she says now is unbelievable. There are those people who are so desperate for attention they will lie and manipulate, regardless of the harm they cause others. That is sad.Pastor Joellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14212838423929588352noreply@blogger.com