Amanda Bynes Thread
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I agree. If her parents/conservators are worried about her spending the money on other things, they could set her up in a hotel and pay the hotel directly for her room. And then give her the $50 on Amex cards as a per diem. I normally err on the side of not judging Amanda's parents, because I can't imagine what they are going through, but it would break my hear to see my child homeless and crashing in a public mall for crying out loud.
She's not in bad shape all of the time. That's why she was released from the psychiatric hold they had on her last month. Despite all the strange behavior we hear about, she didn't meet the requirements to hold her against her will any longer.
This article goes into a possible explanation for her Twitter rants.
I wonder if she was offered an apartment but she rejected the location or there were strings she didn't like.
I agree EH. Something isn't right there. To leave her without basic shelter? There must be something else going on.
I agree. Paris Hilton once said she used to pretend to talk on her cell phone whenever the paps were around.
Thank you so much for posting that article. The sad fact is that these families are helpless until or unless they can prove imminent danger which is a very very difficult threshold for the law. Of course I don't know them so have no idea but I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt. They seem to be doing all they can and it just breaks my heart that not only do they have to contend with an obviously very ill and angry daughter but their every decision is also being examined and judged and criticized by strangers because of the public nature of the situation.
There is no way in hell she is homeless. A conservatorship for a gravely disabled person is a because that person is unable to care for their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter due to mental illness. Thus, a conservator is given the task of making sure the conserved person has those basic needs met. They are required to make sure the conservatee has food, clothes and shoes that are appropriate for the weather and a place to live. The level of placement can vary depending on their needs. It can range from independent living to room and board or board and care situations or long term locked facilities. I don't know why she is roaming around as if she's homeless but there is no way she is truly homeless unless she is "choosing" to live this way for whatever reason.
Thanks @lawchick. I didn't think she'd be allowed to just be released with no place to live. Law is not my area of expertise so thanks for clarifying.
Of course! I have to say, I am curious about her living arrangements as worked out by her temporary conservator.
From my experience with a very mentally ill family member, that is the very same thing she did and still does. Most of the time she cannot tolerate living in a home and has lived on a busy corner behind a bus stop off and on for over 27 years. There are a few people who stay around this same bus stop who are also mentally ill. She has been locked up by the state probably over 10 times that I know of. Her parents (my aunt and uncle) went through the very same thing Amanda's parents are going through now many times over. Her dad has passed and her mom is elderly now. Family members will drop off food to her when she is receptive. She will show up at my mom's house once in a while completely lucid, and my mom lets her shower and feeds her and gives her clothing and whatever she needs. But sooner or later she becomes paranoid again and accuses my mom of "poisoning" her. It is truly heartbreaking. We live in different states, but when I go back to visit, it is just common knowledge that "Mary" stays at this certain bus stop. I have driven by and seen her at her bus stop and she waves and says hello, sometimes she remembers me and sometimes she doesn't. I remember the early years when she was forced to take her medication, she was almost completely normal like the cousin I grew up with. But over time, she refused her medication and now this is how she lives. I hope this doesn't sound cold how I have explained this, it is just how it is. We have a huge family across Michigan and everyone tries to help as much as she will let us.
No it was a touching story! You really can not force them to take their medication! When I was growing up there was a lady that had like 3 or 4 kids and she quit taking her medications and left her family! She just walks all around Portland! She still does and she will drop by her old house even though the husband remarried and moved away! She will just sit on the porch then go back to her wandering after while!
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I swore I read that Amanda owned a home (or homes) in the LA area, no? I mean assuming she does, and they aren't being rented out, she technically does have a place to stay.
It is very possible this is her choice. Similar to Veyda & kcf68's stories, there is a lady who lives in my area, she's mentally ill and while VERY wealthy and owns a home, she chooses to roam about in all sorts of weather; clothed in ragged sweat pants carrying (or wearing) plastic grocery bags. She's a legend and even has a FB Fan page, people post their sightings of her, mostly to make sure she's still safe and alive.
It is very possible this is her choice. Similar to Veyda & kcf68's stories, there is a lady who lives in my area, she's mentally ill and while VERY wealthy and owns a home, she chooses to roam about in all sorts of weather; clothed in ragged sweat pants carrying (or wearing) plastic grocery bags. She's a legend and even has a FB Fan page, people post their sightings of her, mostly to make sure she's still safe and alive.