What happened to Nate?
Nate’s impulsive behaviors began in 2005, he had developed a system of comfort that included isolating himself in his room or asking his parents to apply soft restrains or remove them when he regained control over his impulses. The environment in which they were used was always safe and didn’t hurt him emotionally because of absence of enforcement. Indeed, he regained his functional life back by attending school, sports, swimming, community participation, concerts, library and living with his own family. Nate was well on his way to recovery, slow but steady. His seizures ceased. He was absolutely physically healthy and functional. He was not dangerous to himself and was appropriately managed so that the community was not jeopardized. On January 12, 2007, the CPS requested a team of four sheriffs forcefully removed Nate from our family, against Nate’s own will. Unfortunately, it was a tragically mistaken decision that has cost immeasurable suffering for Nate and his family up through to
