u/AZDesertgirl

My kids were young in the 1998-2005’s. There was no self help books, no social media, no internet back then. When I went through parental alienation with my first child at 11, I had absolutely no resources. Even therapists weren’t that acquainted with the term of coercive force of the family.
I never mentioned the “elephant in the room” because it never had a name. I thought I was the only one trying to raise my kids with an evil covert manipulative narcissist.

I was the safe parent that parented alone while he was free and single. He made everything so hard on me, and consequently, on our young children. I was overwhelmed and relied on my daughter more than I should have. Now I don’t have a relationship with either of them, for over 26 years, and my second, for three years.

I’m curious to know how your story turned out.
•Did any of you stay silent to further protect your kids from more harm?
•Did you expect that they’d figure it out when they were grown?
•When they didn’t figure it out, but turned against you, what do you believe was the cause?
•Have you tried writing to each child to try to explain that the other parent was very adversarial? (It wouldn’t matter for my kids, I’m sure).

I would appreciate your feedback.
Thank you.

I just had my six month appointment with my gastroenterologist. He’s been my doctor for about 7-8 years. (I have an eating disorder from childhood. It’s a coping mechanism). I’m trying to heal the right way, through plenty of therapy visits for the last 20 years.

He, like all my specialists ask me each visit, “what do you think is the reason…(that I can’t lose weight?). I am in my ‘60’s, female. I weight 240.
I’m going through the HARDEST transition of my life. Alone. Completely alone.
He’s been pushing me to get a gastric bypass and my cardiologist pushes me to use the weight loss injections. I’m not doing that to my poor body. My body has been through enough.

Why is it that specialists no longer need continuing education to stay licensed? Medical doctors have no idea how difficult it is to live with CPTSD. No idea!

If you can relate, please reach out here.
Thanks much,
AZ Desertgirl

Hello Finchers,
I need help. I have the free version. I have racked up 40,000 points; so what can I do with those points? I can only change clothes so many times, interior changes are the same.

I know the program is for daily self care. But is there more to this program? I’m locked out from Finch Plus which is fine.

How can I use my points?

Thank you for helping me.

(I'm not sure how to narrow this post to the Phoenix, AZ geographic area.). Reddit keeps saying my posts are asking for medical advice, especially the bots. Not true.

I'm seeking feedback in search of your experiences with Banner **Endocrinologists** or **neurosurgeons**. Just transferred in to their care, as I have a BENIGN PITUITARY TUMOR. 66 y/o female. I am scheduled for an MRI of the brain and the pituitary with anesthesia in late August. Would appreciate some feedback on your same type of condition re: your experience.

* How did it turn out?
* Did you use Banner University Medical Center for your MRIs?
* A 3-D MRI machine?
* What stage of care are you in now?
* What else should I know?

Thanks for your feedback; if you can help.

(I'm not sure how to narrow this post to the Phoenix, AZ geographic area.)

I'm seeking feedback in search of your experiences with Banner **Endocrinologists** or **neurosurgeons**. Just transferred in to their care, as I have a BENIGN PITUITARY TUMOR. 66 y/o female. I am scheduled for an MRI of the brain and the pituitary with anesthesia in late August. Would appreciate some feedback on your same type of condition re: your experience.

* How did it turn out?
* Did you use Banner University Medical Center for your MRIs?
* A 3-D MRI machine?
* What stage of care are you in now?
* What else should I know?

Thanks for your feedback; if you can help.

(I'm not sure how to narrow this post to the Phoenix, AZ geographic area.)

I'm seeking feedback in search of your experiences with Banner **Endocrinologists** or **neurosurgeons**. Just transferred in to their care, as I have a BENIGN PITUITARY TUMOR. 66 y/o female. I am scheduled for an MRI of the brain and the pituitary with anesthesia in late August. Would appreciate some feedback on your same type of condition re: your experience.

* How did it turn out?
* Did you use Banner University Medical Center for your MRIs?
* A 3-D MRI machine?
* What stage of care are you in now?
* What else should I know?

Thanks for your feedback; if you can help.

(I'm not sure how to narrow this post to the Phoenix, AZ geographic area.)

I'm seeking feedback in search of your experiences with Banner Endocrinologists or neurosurgeons. Just transferred in to their care, as I have a BENIGN PITUITARY TUMOR. 66 y/o female. I am scheduled for an MRI of the brain and the pituitary with anesthesia in late August. Would appreciate some feedback on your same type of condition re: your experience.

• How did it turn out?
• Did you use Banner University Medical Center for your MRIs?
• A 3-D MRI machine?
• What stage of care are you in now?
• What else should I know?

Thanks for your feedback; if you can help.

Re: PHOENIX (AREA), AZ

66F, I have a previously grossly stable and small tumor; will be having an MRI for both brain and pituitary, with anesthesia. I want and need to stay with Banner University Medical Center as they have a 3D-MRI machine. My previous scans were with a 3D machine, (clearer slides each position of the brain).

Does any one any previous firsthand experience with Banner Health network, at and around Banner university Med Center?

How about Banner Medicine of Diabetes and Endocrinology Institute on 12th Street?
I read their Google Map reviews! Horrible! 17 - one star reviews! Recently!

1. One hour notice cancellations after a 3 month wait.
2. Unreturned calls, chronically.

Thanks if you can help me out,
AZDesertgirl

66F, I have a benign pituitary tumor, which was grossly small and stable for the last two years. My two MRI’s with anesthesia are at Banner University Med. Ctr in Phoenix at end of August. They have a 3D-MRI machine with anesthesia.
This will be my third 3rd 3D-MRI, so I need that type of scan for the best comparison.

I’ve read so many bad reviews about Banner Diabetes and Endocrinology Institute. I just transferred care to Dr. Aleksandra Scriber. 17 one star reviews are listed in Google Maps. 17!!!

I have an appt to see a Banner Neuroscience’s neurologist, Dr. Mazen something. ?

Does anyone have any feedback on Banner Health or these two doctors?

I’m really afraid to switch but I’m afraid we not to switch. I’m doing this alone, as I have no family.

Thank you for your feedback!