Russian boy’s return shocked, saddened driver – CNN.com.

When I first started writing this blog, I endeavored to find a benign, almost sterile path to follow.  I didn’t want to offend anyone’s particular views or sensibilities.  I wanted to appeal to everyone.

That’s neither reasonable nor realistic.  First and foremost, that kind of blogging would be a treachery to read.

So the gloves are off, and if you get your feelings hurt, well, you should probably evaluate why your skin is so thin, because I’ll be sure not to engage in overtly controversial perspectives.

The mother and grandmother involved in sending the Russian boy back to Russia may not be criminally negligent, but they sure are spiritually negligent.

I see no mention of having taken this boy to family therapy.

If that is the case, shame on Nancy and Torri Hansen.

And I no longer accept the ridiculous notion that “I didn’t know to go to therapy”.

Everyone has seen the Sopranos.  If a MOBSTER can go to therapy, so you can you.

Get to therapy if there’s an issue in your life.  Enough with poor decisions and poor choices.  There’s a better way – it’s called counseling.  And now you can receive Online Counseling so that you do not even have to leave your home to get the help and guidance you need.

Nancy Hansen, this is directly to you – I am most certain that Torri was not a perfect child.  Had she been, she most likely never would have allowed this to happen.  So it is my guess that you had your share of trouble with Torri, and that you worked it out (poorly – but you didn’t drop her off at an orphanage).

Human beings are not dogs, and I’m not even sure I agree with adopting a dog and sending it back if it doesn’t go as planned.  As human beings, we know that nearly NOTHING goes as planned, that there are always challenges, and that the only path to happiness and success crosses through very demanding territory.

So, before signing off, let’s focus a little more generally.

Most of us have a limit to our patience.

Most of us have a bit of an asshole in us.

Most of us are not perfect parents.

Most of us want the best for our children.

If you have issues in your life – depression, stress, relationship problems (work or personal), then you’re not functioning optimally.  If you’re not functioning optimally, your friends and family suffer – period.  Lie to yourself all you want, but that’s the real, true end result.

Get some help for the love of Pete!  It’s right here, in your computer.  We don’t really care where you get it, just get it.  MyTherapyNet.com is highly reputable, is one of the first two companies in this market and has set the example for the entire industry.  It is secure, confidential and only staffed by licensed counselors.

But regardless of where you go for help – go get it.  And get it online if you’re thinking you’re too busy or you’re ashamed to go in person.

I want to end with something cute, but this is outrageous.  Get professional help Nancy and Torri Hansen.  It scares me to think of what other havoc you two are wrecking over there in Tennessee …