Sins Derived From Survival
(A storyline that is closely based on actual events).
Authored By: Bradley Chapline
Aug 2024
"Our society must decide once and for all, does it heal or continue to cause further pain to our outcasts."
>Bradley Chapline<
Aug 2024
Disclaimer: Any similiarities to actual characters or places in Sins Derived From Survival are purely coincidental.
(A storyline that is closely based on actual events).
Authored By: Bradley Chapline
Aug 2024
"Our society must decide once and for all, does it heal or continue to cause further pain to our outcasts."
>Bradley Chapline<
Aug 2024
Disclaimer: Any similiarities to actual characters or places in Sins Derived From Survival are purely coincidental.
Preface
The acting out of hatred and violence in a kid like Dean B. Crossley is becoming a more common everyday occurrence across America.
Most parents caught up in these quandaries with their adolescent children don't have a clue on how to solve these problems. That's because there is an inadequate amount of affordable and certified mental health treatment centers across America that are capable of treating such serious and ever expanding child disorders.
The mothers and fathers, including step-parents, in high levels of stress and frustration in raising a difficult child, commonly resort to acts of marital infidelity, divorce, physical and psychological abuse, and or alcohol and illicit drug abuse. None of which can ever help to cure a family crisis.
In this story that is based on a combination of past and current mental illness occurrences, the character of Dean B. Crossley is an unfashionable child, who was not only geeky looking, but was, as well, a socially awkward adolescent, who frequently "fluffed his lines" when speaking. Of course, while Dean Crossley could never be a part of the school’s social crowd, he did have a functioning mind on how he might survive in a certainly ruthless and unsympathetic society.
School bullies, when afforded the opportunity, relentlessly picked on Dean. They mentally and physically hammered him with mounds of virtually unhealable wounds. No doubt, these were all very traumatic attacks on Dean. In the aftermath of those situations, Dean suffered greatly. But, for many of his elementary school years, Dean somehow resisted acting out in anguished mannerisms. Dean really didn't want to hurt anyone, so he kept withdrawing as best he could from social settings.
But, as time passed and Dean's suffering mounted, any reasonably intelligent person could take one look at Dean's face and tell he was experiencing overwhelming feelings of hurt and loneliness. In a wild twist of irony, no one, except maybe a convicted criminal, turned author, was about to rescue Dean, and he knew it. In his middle years of adolescence, a beyond repair assemblage of emotional distresses resulted in Dean's mind becoming overloaded. Dean lost most of his cognitive abilities and eventually fell into a state where reasonable thinking was no longer possible. Hence, Dean became another victim of extreme abuse in America that would bring him to one day terrorize our society.
The acting out of hatred and violence in a kid like Dean B. Crossley is becoming a more common everyday occurrence across America.
Most parents caught up in these quandaries with their adolescent children don't have a clue on how to solve these problems. That's because there is an inadequate amount of affordable and certified mental health treatment centers across America that are capable of treating such serious and ever expanding child disorders.
The mothers and fathers, including step-parents, in high levels of stress and frustration in raising a difficult child, commonly resort to acts of marital infidelity, divorce, physical and psychological abuse, and or alcohol and illicit drug abuse. None of which can ever help to cure a family crisis.
In this story that is based on a combination of past and current mental illness occurrences, the character of Dean B. Crossley is an unfashionable child, who was not only geeky looking, but was, as well, a socially awkward adolescent, who frequently "fluffed his lines" when speaking. Of course, while Dean Crossley could never be a part of the school’s social crowd, he did have a functioning mind on how he might survive in a certainly ruthless and unsympathetic society.
School bullies, when afforded the opportunity, relentlessly picked on Dean. They mentally and physically hammered him with mounds of virtually unhealable wounds. No doubt, these were all very traumatic attacks on Dean. In the aftermath of those situations, Dean suffered greatly. But, for many of his elementary school years, Dean somehow resisted acting out in anguished mannerisms. Dean really didn't want to hurt anyone, so he kept withdrawing as best he could from social settings.
But, as time passed and Dean's suffering mounted, any reasonably intelligent person could take one look at Dean's face and tell he was experiencing overwhelming feelings of hurt and loneliness. In a wild twist of irony, no one, except maybe a convicted criminal, turned author, was about to rescue Dean, and he knew it. In his middle years of adolescence, a beyond repair assemblage of emotional distresses resulted in Dean's mind becoming overloaded. Dean lost most of his cognitive abilities and eventually fell into a state where reasonable thinking was no longer possible. Hence, Dean became another victim of extreme abuse in America that would bring him to one day terrorize our society.
Chapter One
The Elementary School Years
The Elementary School Years
Dean's mother, Sharon Crossley, was walking him to his bus stop. She was stumbling a bit, since she had just finished a marijuana cigarette before leaving the house with Dean.
It was Dean's first day of first grade. The tears were flowing down his face. Dean didn't want to leave his bedroom. It was the only place Dean could feel safe. He was scared to death what the neighborhood kids were going to do to him. Sharon, Dean's mother, was trying her best to dry Dean's tears of fear as they both approached the school bus stop. By the time they got there, Dean was no longer crying, but he was sniffling. The other kids at the bus stop picked up on that. They were already laughing at him.
Dean's mother, who was feeling very uncomfortable at the bus stop, bent down and kissed Dean on the forehead. "Have a good day at school, honey." Dean was relieved to see their school bus turning on its red stop lights in preparation of picking them up for school. But, Dean tripped on the first step of the bus and dropped his loose-leaf binder. None of the other kids picked it up for him. It was just kicked out of the way by the other kids. Dean chose to sit in the first row of seats directly behind the school bus driver. He felt safest there. Moments later, the school bus took off leaving all of Dean's school supplies lying behind on the ground. Dean tried to get the bus driver's attention, but all he could do was mumble. The other kids in the front row of seats were all making rude gestures at Dean. He then just bowed his head and closed his eyes. He stayed that way until the bus arrived at school.
Once settled into the classroom, Dean was chastised by the teacher for being the only child in the classroom who did not have the required school supplies. The other students in the classroom were asked to give Dean a pencil and some paper. No one offered. Frustrated, the teacher went into her file cabinet and gave Dean some of her personal supplies. She just kind of dropped them on Dean's desktop. Walking away, the teacher stopped and turned around. She said, "The least you could say is, thank you." But, Dean couldn't even say that. His body was shaking with fear, and his attempts to say thank you were garbled. Again, Dean bowed his head, and closed his eyes.
For Dean, this day marked the beginning of six years of hell at the Dorin Roberts Elementary School. Dean clearly showed throughout these years all the definitive prodromes of some type of mental illness.
Besides frequent bouts with depression, anxiety and eating disorders, Dean, at nine years old had been giving serious thoughts to suicide and other forms of self-harm.
By the time Dean was ready to move into junior high school, Dean’s medical file at Dorin Roberts Elementary School had become huge. The school's teaching staff figured at some point, there would be some kind of a bloodbath that directly involved Dean. The entire school staff was certainly thrilled that they had literally dodged a bullet with Dean, and that he had moved on to junior high school..
Medical staff at Dean’s new school, the Calvin Thompson Junior High School, became quite concerned after reviewing Dean’s medical history. They saw a lot of initial evaluations and documenting, but no follow ups, and no actual treatment provided on Dean’s existing mental and physical health declines. But, what was really shocking, in the six years that Dean attended the Dorin Roberts Elementary School, it appeared school authorities never had one conference with Dean’s parents.
Dean’s medical history at Dorin Roberts Elementary School was loaded with psychosomatic indicators. They were: (1) headaches and migraines, (2) severe aches and pains in his back and down through his legs, (3) chronic high blood pressure, and (4) trouble breathing by way of extreme shortness of breath. Dean’s medical files also showed him to have occasional indigestion, fatigue, insomnia, and skin rashes.
In Dean’s fifth year of elementary school, the school psychologist wrote the following report to the principal of Dorin Roberts Elementary School:
From: School Psychologist, Dorin Roberts Elementary School
Janice C. Morrow LPA (Licensed Psychological Associate)”
To: School Principal, Dorin Roberts Elementary School
Thomas G. Simmons II
"Mr. Simmons,
Dean B. Crossley has been a patient of mine for nearly six years at Dorin Roberts Elementary School. I have clear evidence that he greatly suffers as a victim of not only school and neighborhood bullying, but, as well, there is circumstantial evidence that Dean is a frequent victim of violence at his home. In my talk therapy sessions, the evidence remains clear that Dean endures great levels of stress and agony that are directly linked to his frequent behaviors of deviance, dysfunction, distress, and even on occasion, signs of self-harm.
Astonishingly, I have never been successful in meeting Dean B. Crossley’s parents. I have repeatedly gone to their home, identified myself, but no one has ever answered my call. However, I have had phone conversations with Dean’s parents, separately, and they both have agreed to make appointments for a conference. But, the results have been a “no-call no-show” on each and every scheduled appointment.
“Dean B. Crossley needs immediate and advanced therapy. To once again ignore my letters of extreme urgency in this case of Dean B. Crossley could well conclude in alarming situations of self-harm and or violence. I implore you to take the necessary action in this case.”
Sincerely,
Janice C. Morrow LPA
Several days went by, and still no answer back from the school principal.
The school psychologist then decided to flex her powers. She ordered a mandatory meeting with the entire student body on the coming Friday. The principal attempted to call off this meeting, but he soon discovered, by way of the school board, he did not have the authority to do so.
At the meeting in the school’s auditorium, the school psychologist rattled a lot of school staff. This was the record of her speech:
"Good afternoon, I’m Janice Morrow. I’m the school psychologist.” There was complete silence. "Make no mistake about this, bullying is a big deal. It is a big problem that affects a lot of you children. No one should look surprised. In private talks, most kids say they have been bullied. Even the bullies get bullied. Being bullied will really make you feel bad. And know that the stress of dealing with this will make you feel sick.
Being bullied will make you not want to go outside and play. It will make you not want to go to school. It’s hard for a kid being bullied to keep their mind on schoolwork, especially when a bully is usually very close in proximity to you.”
Bullying should bother everyone, and not just you kids who are getting picked on. Bullying makes a school a place of fear and can lead to not only a student's self-harm, but, as well, other forms of violence. Even for those in this school that are not directly affected by an incident, there will be significantly more stress for every individual.
We have to ask ourselves why bullies act the way they do. The answer is simple, they are looking for attention. And, they might think bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want. Most bullies are trying to make themselves feel more important. When they pick on someone else, it can make them feel big and powerful.
Some bullies come from families where everyone is angry and shouting a good bit of the time. They may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act. Some bullies are copying what they’ve seen someone else do. Yet others have been bullied themselves.
Sometimes bullies know that what they're doing or saying hurts other people. But other bullies may not really know how hurtful their actions can be. Most bullies don't understand or care about the feelings of others.
“Bullies often pick on someone they think they can have power over. They might pick on kids who get upset easily or who have trouble sticking up for themselves. Getting a big reaction out of someone can make bullies feel like they have the power they want. Sometimes bullies pick on someone who is smarter than they are or different from them in some way. Sometimes bullies just pick on a kid for no reason at all.
So now you know that bullying is a big problem here at Dorin Roberts Elementary School and that it affects a lot of you kids
Next Friday, at the same time and place here in this auditorium, I will tell you how to deal with a bully. But, in the meantime, if you are bullied, come to my office. Tell me what occurred and name the bully. I don’t recommend going to the teaching staff because to report being bullied, will likely cause you more problems.”
After the meeting in the auditorium had concluded, the school psychologist returned to her office. This is when she had found a letter on her desk that said she is immediately suspended from her duties at Dorin Roberts Elementary School pending a formal disciplinary proceeding. As she put the letter down on her desk, gently, the principal walked into her office. “Get your purse. I’m escorting you off of school property right now. You are not authorized to come back on school property again until a disposition of your hearing is rendered."
It was Dean's first day of first grade. The tears were flowing down his face. Dean didn't want to leave his bedroom. It was the only place Dean could feel safe. He was scared to death what the neighborhood kids were going to do to him. Sharon, Dean's mother, was trying her best to dry Dean's tears of fear as they both approached the school bus stop. By the time they got there, Dean was no longer crying, but he was sniffling. The other kids at the bus stop picked up on that. They were already laughing at him.
Dean's mother, who was feeling very uncomfortable at the bus stop, bent down and kissed Dean on the forehead. "Have a good day at school, honey." Dean was relieved to see their school bus turning on its red stop lights in preparation of picking them up for school. But, Dean tripped on the first step of the bus and dropped his loose-leaf binder. None of the other kids picked it up for him. It was just kicked out of the way by the other kids. Dean chose to sit in the first row of seats directly behind the school bus driver. He felt safest there. Moments later, the school bus took off leaving all of Dean's school supplies lying behind on the ground. Dean tried to get the bus driver's attention, but all he could do was mumble. The other kids in the front row of seats were all making rude gestures at Dean. He then just bowed his head and closed his eyes. He stayed that way until the bus arrived at school.
Once settled into the classroom, Dean was chastised by the teacher for being the only child in the classroom who did not have the required school supplies. The other students in the classroom were asked to give Dean a pencil and some paper. No one offered. Frustrated, the teacher went into her file cabinet and gave Dean some of her personal supplies. She just kind of dropped them on Dean's desktop. Walking away, the teacher stopped and turned around. She said, "The least you could say is, thank you." But, Dean couldn't even say that. His body was shaking with fear, and his attempts to say thank you were garbled. Again, Dean bowed his head, and closed his eyes.
For Dean, this day marked the beginning of six years of hell at the Dorin Roberts Elementary School. Dean clearly showed throughout these years all the definitive prodromes of some type of mental illness.
Besides frequent bouts with depression, anxiety and eating disorders, Dean, at nine years old had been giving serious thoughts to suicide and other forms of self-harm.
By the time Dean was ready to move into junior high school, Dean’s medical file at Dorin Roberts Elementary School had become huge. The school's teaching staff figured at some point, there would be some kind of a bloodbath that directly involved Dean. The entire school staff was certainly thrilled that they had literally dodged a bullet with Dean, and that he had moved on to junior high school..
Medical staff at Dean’s new school, the Calvin Thompson Junior High School, became quite concerned after reviewing Dean’s medical history. They saw a lot of initial evaluations and documenting, but no follow ups, and no actual treatment provided on Dean’s existing mental and physical health declines. But, what was really shocking, in the six years that Dean attended the Dorin Roberts Elementary School, it appeared school authorities never had one conference with Dean’s parents.
Dean’s medical history at Dorin Roberts Elementary School was loaded with psychosomatic indicators. They were: (1) headaches and migraines, (2) severe aches and pains in his back and down through his legs, (3) chronic high blood pressure, and (4) trouble breathing by way of extreme shortness of breath. Dean’s medical files also showed him to have occasional indigestion, fatigue, insomnia, and skin rashes.
In Dean’s fifth year of elementary school, the school psychologist wrote the following report to the principal of Dorin Roberts Elementary School:
From: School Psychologist, Dorin Roberts Elementary School
Janice C. Morrow LPA (Licensed Psychological Associate)”
To: School Principal, Dorin Roberts Elementary School
Thomas G. Simmons II
"Mr. Simmons,
Dean B. Crossley has been a patient of mine for nearly six years at Dorin Roberts Elementary School. I have clear evidence that he greatly suffers as a victim of not only school and neighborhood bullying, but, as well, there is circumstantial evidence that Dean is a frequent victim of violence at his home. In my talk therapy sessions, the evidence remains clear that Dean endures great levels of stress and agony that are directly linked to his frequent behaviors of deviance, dysfunction, distress, and even on occasion, signs of self-harm.
Astonishingly, I have never been successful in meeting Dean B. Crossley’s parents. I have repeatedly gone to their home, identified myself, but no one has ever answered my call. However, I have had phone conversations with Dean’s parents, separately, and they both have agreed to make appointments for a conference. But, the results have been a “no-call no-show” on each and every scheduled appointment.
“Dean B. Crossley needs immediate and advanced therapy. To once again ignore my letters of extreme urgency in this case of Dean B. Crossley could well conclude in alarming situations of self-harm and or violence. I implore you to take the necessary action in this case.”
Sincerely,
Janice C. Morrow LPA
Several days went by, and still no answer back from the school principal.
The school psychologist then decided to flex her powers. She ordered a mandatory meeting with the entire student body on the coming Friday. The principal attempted to call off this meeting, but he soon discovered, by way of the school board, he did not have the authority to do so.
At the meeting in the school’s auditorium, the school psychologist rattled a lot of school staff. This was the record of her speech:
"Good afternoon, I’m Janice Morrow. I’m the school psychologist.” There was complete silence. "Make no mistake about this, bullying is a big deal. It is a big problem that affects a lot of you children. No one should look surprised. In private talks, most kids say they have been bullied. Even the bullies get bullied. Being bullied will really make you feel bad. And know that the stress of dealing with this will make you feel sick.
Being bullied will make you not want to go outside and play. It will make you not want to go to school. It’s hard for a kid being bullied to keep their mind on schoolwork, especially when a bully is usually very close in proximity to you.”
Bullying should bother everyone, and not just you kids who are getting picked on. Bullying makes a school a place of fear and can lead to not only a student's self-harm, but, as well, other forms of violence. Even for those in this school that are not directly affected by an incident, there will be significantly more stress for every individual.
We have to ask ourselves why bullies act the way they do. The answer is simple, they are looking for attention. And, they might think bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want. Most bullies are trying to make themselves feel more important. When they pick on someone else, it can make them feel big and powerful.
Some bullies come from families where everyone is angry and shouting a good bit of the time. They may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act. Some bullies are copying what they’ve seen someone else do. Yet others have been bullied themselves.
Sometimes bullies know that what they're doing or saying hurts other people. But other bullies may not really know how hurtful their actions can be. Most bullies don't understand or care about the feelings of others.
“Bullies often pick on someone they think they can have power over. They might pick on kids who get upset easily or who have trouble sticking up for themselves. Getting a big reaction out of someone can make bullies feel like they have the power they want. Sometimes bullies pick on someone who is smarter than they are or different from them in some way. Sometimes bullies just pick on a kid for no reason at all.
So now you know that bullying is a big problem here at Dorin Roberts Elementary School and that it affects a lot of you kids
Next Friday, at the same time and place here in this auditorium, I will tell you how to deal with a bully. But, in the meantime, if you are bullied, come to my office. Tell me what occurred and name the bully. I don’t recommend going to the teaching staff because to report being bullied, will likely cause you more problems.”
After the meeting in the auditorium had concluded, the school psychologist returned to her office. This is when she had found a letter on her desk that said she is immediately suspended from her duties at Dorin Roberts Elementary School pending a formal disciplinary proceeding. As she put the letter down on her desk, gently, the principal walked into her office. “Get your purse. I’m escorting you off of school property right now. You are not authorized to come back on school property again until a disposition of your hearing is rendered."
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