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Jodi,  I feel things like this are real and do happen and kids do suffer. I tried my best to find someone to tape this show for me because I'm going to miss it. I wanted to get an understanding for your side. Now for the reason I felt the need to write you and asks you a  question in regards to your other child the one you lost custody of. Please tell me Jodi about your parenting skills and your drug use. You also need to take responsibilitys for the damage that you are a part of! Woody is now paying for what the both of you have done to that child !!!!!!! What have you done to get yourself help for your part in this child abuse.

Jodi,

         This is a real issue, it very difficult to get empathy. People look down on people that view us victims and some are , say we need the help. Beleive me it a terriffing things to witness and it affects us long term. Some of us are survivors and never get the help or dignity we deserve. We need to educate people on the emotional and physical affects. We need need proof, we are only statistics.  90% of the time us viticms end of giving custody to the abuser, and we pay the price emotional for the rest of our life. We need support groups to help us get through this to become stronger and to have a voice.

Jodi,

         This is a real issue, it very difficult to get empathy. People look down on people that view us victims and some are , say we need the help. Beleive me it a terriffing things to witness and it affects us long term. Some of us are survivors and never get the help or dignity we deserve. We need to educate people on the emotional and physical affects. We need need proof, we are only statistics.  90% of the time us viticms end of giving custody to the abuser, and we pay the price emotionally for the rest of our lives. We need support groups to help us get through this to become stronger and to have a voice.

  Jodi,                                                                                                                     It really makes me sad to see you take no responsibility! PLEASE GET HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with you Faithful, people do look down on victims, I have heard alot of negative comments.  It is very common for many women to stay with their abuser or go back to an abuser on an average of six times.  Others may view this as our stupidity unfortunately, everyone's circumstances are different it may not be so easy to leave or end the emotional turmoil or physical abuse.  I would never give custody to my X that was not going to happen.  I have custody of my children and I do pay the price for the emotional and psychological abuse that took place.  Support groups are wonderful to help others gain their self esteem and know that they are not alone and others do believe them!            

Hi SMARTMOMMY1,
Thanks for your comments and concern.  Do I know you?  You seem to have alot of information about Woody and his other son.  I do take responsibility for my children.  I provide for them and always have and always will!  My children are my life.  You seem convinced that I am a drug user.  Unfortunately, that has never been an issue with me but Woody was a drug user for years.  His parents and family knew of his drug use and enabled it to continue on.  I always wanted to help him but he never wanted to help himself.  I too, enabled him for many years but could no longer continue.  My responsibility is to take care of my children.        

Just a thought to think about:

Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.

James Thurber

Just wanted to pass some info along about a  book which was recommended  "THE EXPLOSIVE CHILD" by Ross W. Greene, Ph. D. the book provides a contemporary conceptualization of inflexible, easily frustrated, explosive children.  This book describes a new practical, comprehensive approach.  This book has been featured on The Oprah Show,  Dateline NBC, and Good Morning America it is available in a revised paperbook.  

This for SMARTMOMMY I,

You seem to have a lot of previed information.  Previed, but not accurate.  I have been a very close friend of Jodi's for almost 10 years, and she only has 2 children, not 3 like the inaccurate report states.  Also, she has never abused alcohole or used in illegal substances, ever!  How dare make such lubicous accussations with nothing to substantiate with.   Unless of course, you who comes off so self righteous, is , in fact, unethicaly reading and blogging a confidential report...confidetial...but accuarate.  Shame on you.  Miss Walsh has friends who work her as well.

Confidential but inaccurate.....I agree.... thanks rclassfe, for your comments.  
Our case has been complicated  as I mentioned and one may easily confuse  ..... the true facts.....but that is ok because I do not have anything to hide!  

Just a reminder ......Montel Show will air the show "A Father's Betrayal" on FOX channel at 12 noon on THURSDAY...... JUNE 15, 2006.  This will be the same show that aired on May 26, 2006 for thos e of you who did not have a chance to watch it.    

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Sincerely,
Jodi Walsh

EMOTIONAL ABUSE IS DEFINATELY SERIOUS EVEN THOUGH YOU CAN NOT SEE IT LIKE PHYSICAL ABUSE .....IT IS THERE .....AND IT'S  IMPACTS ARE SEVERE..........

"Emotional Abuse scars the heart and damages the soul!  Emotional Abuse is like cancer it does its most deadly work internally, like cancer it can metastasize if untreated", according to expert Andrew Vachss who practices law in New York and his clients are all children who have suffered from child abuse.

How many times do you read a story or hear of a situation that makes you upset or gets you to start thinking? Although, it may not have happened to you personally, you forget quite fast on go on with your life.  People don't realize unless they can relate and some may never relate......especially if they have not experienced it!
This goes without saying in any situation whether it be child abuse, domestic violence situation, wrong doings in court proceedings, or crimes.
As Benjamin Franklin said "Justice will not be served until those who are UNAFFECTED are as outraged as those who are."

Think about it..................................        

I've struggling with the issue of many types abusives all my life and it has bascially disabled me "really" Physically,Sexually and Emotionally. I try to forget, but cannot, I live every day as a new day. If I could only begin, I seen it, I still think my life is not real, so I escape it  with music, aromatherapy, no one realizes the damage it does long term to the Children, the abusers, do not even remember is the most scariest fear, or why did you do that they SAy, seeing is beleiving, I worked with a Lawyer in MA, he knew my cause was really, many people do not know, what is like to know what , wanting to live in reality is really like, so we hide ourselves in our own little safe world, until, something triggers those hidden feelings, us who know see it is, try to convince ourselves it not real, but it is, it is a daily struggle, we take the good days as a Gift from God, " We need to encourge and start a  new coalition to those who know, that they know, and not say, oh, I sorry, I wish I knew, I would of done something, it time to make a change. People care so much about animal abuse, and alcohol abuse,what about emotionally child abuse, psychological child abuse it time for a change.

I've struggling with the issue of many types abusives all my life and it has bascially disabled me "really" Physically,Sexually and Emotionally. I try to forget, but cannot, I live every day as a new day. If I could only begin, I seen it, I still think my life is not real, so I escape it  with music, aromatherapy, no one realizes the damage it does long term to the Children, the abusers, do not even remember is the most scariest fear, or why did you do that they SAy, seeing is beleiving, I worked with a Lawyer in MA, he knew my cause was really, many people do not know, what is like to know what , wanting to live in reality is really like, so we hide ourselves in our own little safe world, until, something triggers those hidden feelings, us who know see it is, try to convince ourselves it not real, but it is, it is a daily struggle, we take the good days as a Gift from God, " We need to encourge and start a  new coalition to those who know, that they know, and not say, oh, I sorry, I wish I knew, I would of done something, it time to make a change. People care so much about animal abuse, and alcohol abuse,what about emotionally child abuse, psychological child abuse it time for a change.

I buried my feelings for many years always keeping my mouth shout in fear, and avoiding any arguments, because nothing seemed to change.   In doing so, I became numb.  I experienced  much anxiety, and alot of sadness.....loosing my self confidence.  I used to believe all the negativity that came my way I deserved.   I cannot think like that anymore.  I tried to block it out.....but foregetting is hard ......I cannot erase my past.....but look to the future with hope.......knowing that I can make those positve changes and put my life back together.  A Roman Emperor and great philosopher, Marcus Aurelius, wrote "THE UNIVERSE IS CHANGE, OUR LIFE IS WHAT OUR THOUGHTS MAKE IT"...
I will not have my past take over my life and I refuse to live in fear.  Every day I am thankful for having the insight, power, strength, and courage to help myself, my family and others.    

I was just reading through some of these letters that you have received, Jodi.
One in particular, has stood out to me.  The letter by smart mommy 1.
This person, I agree, seems to have much information that is not directly on the website.  The tone of the letters seems to be very angry and somewhat violent in nature.  I wonder, what does she really have to say, and what is her motivation.
Your story, however sad an terrible it is, is about helping and protecting children.  I wonder why you would be so passionate about that if you are also abusing your children.  I think that this smart mommy 1 has some issues....I applaude you, Jodi, for your work!!!!

Susie Bee.

THANKYOU SUSIE BEE!  There is always two sides to a story and also misleading information.  As Smart mommy1 stated he/she beleived I lost custody of one of my children and I do drugs. All information mentioned was not even mentioned in court or newspapers.  Of course I am not upset at one's opinion....in criminal court the defendent's character can not be demeaned and past issues such as criminal records, use of drugs, past domestic violence issues can not be brought into court.....Unfortunately, sad but true the real answers lie underneath the true facts, and the people that have enabled my X for years.   You see I believe when one knows the real story about one's character flaws it would be very easy to see the clearer picture.  Let's face it ....this had been going on for years .....it was no secret to anyone who knew my X, family members, friends, and people in the area it was just a matter of time.............again thanks for your encouragement!
JODI  

WE HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED....BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, THE FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HAS SCHEDULED AN ORAL ARGUMENT ON TUESDAY, JULY 11TH AT 10a.m. for the CASE:   EDWARD MUNAO vs. STATE OF FLORIDA.
EDWARD MUNAO IS REPRESENTED BY ROY BLACK, ESQ.
THIS APPELLATE COURT HEARING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND IS A CRIMINAL APPEAL.  

dear jodi,

i would like to know what was the ruling of the court inregard to the apeal  process. i've been watching the news and reading the papers but the have mention nothing about this case.  please keep us updated  ...

desiree
boynton beach, fl

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A judge was removed from the bench .....a mother stated she needed a protective order for herself an dher two children.....due to emotional and verbal abuse and neglect.............yet the judge denied her stating that if there had been signs of PHYSICAL abuse then she would have been a victim of abuse.
PLEASE.....EMOTIONAL ABUSE IS SEVERE....SO THIS JUDGE FROM CALIFORNIA WHO HAS BEEN A JUDGE FOR 34YEARS .....HAS TROUBLE RECOGNIZING EMOTIONAL ABUSE .......AND CAN MAKE A STATEMENT REFERRING TO PHYSICAL ABUSE ..............HOW IGNORANT......HONESTLY THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS EVERYWHERE .......NOT JUST FLORIDA ..........WE HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES..........please read  "CITE RED"  from Childs Cry for Help.......and support us to make these necessary changes for emotional abuse!

CHILDS CRY FOR HELP  wants to thank the "SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE" and their staff writer, Fred Ortega, from West Covina, California.....for the information about Judge Brink....in Los Angeles Superior Court system.  THis article will appear soon on our site so others may read it.....

REMEMBER....EMOTIONAL ABUSE does exist everywhere......and must be recognized by the legal systems: unfortunately many victims have to prove themselves time and time again and live in fear of not being believed......afterall....it is true.....but no scars are present for the public eye so even the JUDGES who victims look to for help and protection.............are allowing
this abuse to continue and putting CHILDREN at risk!!!!!!
 
CHILDS CRY FOR HELP

I am aware of the recent appeal being won, and I am outraged!  What will happen to your son?  Maybe I am wrong, but I believe that the laws are there to guide judges, but that these judges with all of their schooling and training should be able to use their best judgement when the laws are writtenly to narrowly or may not fully apply to the case at hand.  The best decision in this case, in my opinion, was not made.  Why does you child not get protection from the court system?  If not from them, then from whom.  This decision has me deeply concerned.
Susie Bee

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I think it is incredible how you took a horric story and turned it into something so wonderful to help others who went through simalar situtions in thier lives and giving them the knowledge they need to help change things....  As far as smartmommys comments she obviously does not know you, you are a great parent who sacrifaces and loves her children, supporting them emotionally and physically by yourself... And spending many sleepless nites helping others.... I think smart mommy has an agenda of her own and is totally misinformed , and should appreciate your efforts in helping not only your children but helping to make it better for every child... I am so proud of you and miss you.....Donna

Donna.....where have you been?  Please try to contact us.......when you are back in FLORIDA.

VERBAL ASSAULTS......EMOTIONAL ABUSE

DOES THIS HAPPEN EVERYWHERE???  OF COURSE IT DOES!!  SOME CASES ARE WORSE THEN OTHERS ...BUT ......

ALEC BALDWIN'S THREATENING MESSAGE TO HIS 11 YR-OLD DAUGHTER & BASHING STATEMENTS ABOUT HER MOTHER KIM BASINGER HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED BY TMZ.COM AS VOLCANIC TIRADE OF THREATS & INSULTS.  

THESE COMMENTS HAVE ALARMED A FAMILY COURT JUDGE.................

READ MORE.........LISTEN TO TAPE........

http://www.tmz.com/2007/04/22/alecs-threatening-message/  

You are working hard ......and many of us our shocked at the actions of our so called legislators ........what have they accomplished this year???
Children's issues are important......you are doing a great job so don't give up and keep fighting for what is right and justice will pervail for the children!!!