tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118591194093113249.post3594293191020720095..comments2023-09-08T02:33:14.345-07:00Comments on jennie englund: The MonsterJennie Englundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943722538573178226noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118591194093113249.post-31107896467250292262010-02-22T14:26:09.548-08:002010-02-22T14:26:09.548-08:00I blame video games. Just kidding. I blame the par...I blame video games. Just kidding. I blame the parents. My dad would have kicked my ass up and down the block if he thought I was involved with meth. And yes, he would have known.Steven Englundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13427970237561958734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118591194093113249.post-16245198950607665372010-02-17T21:14:32.977-08:002010-02-17T21:14:32.977-08:00OMGoodness...Jennie, talking about drugs is brave....OMGoodness...Jennie, talking about drugs is brave. Witing about it is even more brave. I dated a photographer in college and he said that heroine was so addictive that once you tried it you would always want it. From what I understand meth is the same, but cheaper. I hope that you are taking notes and writing something that tells the story of someone who overcomes this adddiction. One thing we do is tell stories that help someone...Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118591194093113249.post-80764985134074178652010-02-13T14:59:16.136-08:002010-02-13T14:59:16.136-08:00SO cool, Shannon! Mr. Sheff must be a remarkable m...SO cool, Shannon! Mr. Sheff must be a remarkable man.<br /><br />I've heard from CRANK author Ellen Hopkins, too. <br /><br />Both have encouraged education. It's good reinforcement.<br /><br />Good question, Carol. I'm thinking of putting together a piece, but I'm struggling with getting the word out while honoring confidentiality. Tricky.Jennie Englundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943722538573178226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118591194093113249.post-28861718829562970462010-02-13T13:41:36.373-08:002010-02-13T13:41:36.373-08:00Jennie, wonderful message. Could you send it as a...Jennie, wonderful message. Could you send it as a letter to the editor to the Mail Tribune? I think we have a real need for this.<br />CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118591194093113249.post-9812333379988091762010-02-12T16:03:28.158-08:002010-02-12T16:03:28.158-08:00OMG! David Sheff commented on your blog! How coo...OMG! David Sheff commented on your blog! How cool is that? :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118591194093113249.post-68988050160329058042010-02-12T13:43:03.134-08:002010-02-12T13:43:03.134-08:00Wow, it's definitely a problem. How difficult ...Wow, it's definitely a problem. How difficult it must be for you to see it on such a close level. So tragic, this drug. It's one of the worst, I think as it is so easy to get, and yet so horribly addictive and destructive. Great post.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118591194093113249.post-57886511201915454462010-02-12T13:01:28.581-08:002010-02-12T13:01:28.581-08:00BEAUTIFUL BOY author David Sheff writes:
Thanks f...BEAUTIFUL BOY author David Sheff writes:<br /><br />Thanks for writing, and thank you for doing this-- I don't have to tell you about the dire need. Yes, I've heard that Medford is a meth capital. Parents and kids need to be educated. Again, thank you. <br /><br />Best, DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118591194093113249.post-92145394522323731502010-02-12T11:33:44.543-08:002010-02-12T11:33:44.543-08:00I am inspired by people brave enough to talk about...I am inspired by people brave enough to talk about it too. I am sure that there stories keep the numbers lower than they are now (which is kind of scary).<br /><br />Thanks for posting. I keep saying this today, but knowledge really is power.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616276555920544920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118591194093113249.post-61959941998504447372010-02-12T08:22:00.944-08:002010-02-12T08:22:00.944-08:00Great post, Jennie, and so important! I have each...Great post, Jennie, and so important! I have each of the books you mentioned. I think all teachers need to be aware of meth and its effects.Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.com