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I, too, was fed tainted baby formula (Reply to this comment)
by jrepairguy
First of all, I was born and raised in Northeast Ohio, just like the boy described in this post, titled, "You never had a chance". I was fed a baby formula called NeoMulsoy that was later dicovered to be contaminated with a fluoride-based pesticide from the late 1960's-early 1970's. I have had ADHD, behavioral issues, and learning disabilities all my life, which have kept me from getting ahead in my adult life, as I just couldn't "get" mathematics in high school or college, forcing me to eventually give up on my dreams and drop out of college. I was also constantly plagued by severe gastrointestinal symptoms as well, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. As a kid, I was also pumped full of Ritalin, too. All of these things have lead me to anger, at times extreme; I have also always been a very depressed person and no antidepressant has ever really helped. I have been plaugued by seizures and weird fainting spells throughout my life as well, along with being a lifelong insomniac. I was recently diagnosed with "Borderline Personality Disorder", which really does sound like me when I researched it, but my dilemma is this: all my life, my parents have blamed ME for all of these problems, telling anyone who would listen that I was a "bad seed" and just an overall miserable, chronic crybaby as an infant who grew into a dysfunctional adult. They have always been very quick to deny that anything else could have caused these problems; they have always come across as fearful that anyone would blame them for these things, perhaps like having been the ones who fed me this formula, despite the fact that they couldn't have possibly known about the contamination at the time. Indeed, I do not blame them for this, but I do think that this baby formula was very culpable and more than likely was/is the culprit. I have 3 other brothers, and none of them have had these issues, and of course, none of them were fed NeoMulsoy.....just me. I suppose my main question is, could this contaminated formula really have caused most or even all of these things? I'd just like to know; not so I can assign blame to anyone or anything, for I know that we all need to take responsibility for our actions in life, but I just feel the need to know, for my own sanity. Does anyone out there know where I can find out more about this tainted baby formula and its terrible effects upon the health of the babies who consumed it?
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Dec 23 '10
7:00 am PST
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"I'm Sorry" Isn't Enough (Reply to this comment)
by bethesdalily
I wish I could pick up the pieces and fit them back together, take those fragments of your heart and mold them into piece. I can't, so I will pray to the One who can. I can't even begin to imagine... I'm reading this review late, and I know that several years have passed, but I know that this sort of thing always lingers in the back of the mind. You and your family are in my prayers.
God Bless,
Nicole
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Dec 12 '10
10:39 am PST
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. . . (Reply to this comment)
by holy_diver
Sweet Jesus. There is nothing I can say.
I sometimes wonder if God and the Devil are one in the same. Two bipolar personalities without the firm grasp of reality that many people credit him for. I see so many wonderful people, with hearts of gold, get dealt unworkable cards. And every time I do, I feel myself overcome with rage and sorrow. But never could I imagine what it would be like to loose a brother like this.
I can't imagine words from a stranger being helping - but I'm so sorry.
- Chris
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Jun 22 '07
9:55 am PDT
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Ohhhhhh.. (Reply to this comment)
by LILvoyce
I am sooo sorry.
-barbara
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Jun 12 '04
1:22 am PDT
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This is so touching... (Reply to this comment)
by kelly60
God bless you
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Feb 04 '04
5:20 am PST
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Re: Oh my goodness... (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
Thank you so much for viewing my poem and commenting on how it touched you. I still miss my brother very much but talking about him and still feeling his presence is very helpful.
Thanks,
Peggy:)
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Feb 01 '04
1:11 pm PST
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Oh my goodness... (Reply to this comment)
by denasalazar
I am sitting here in tears after reading your poem. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Jan 23 '04
6:30 pm PST
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Re: You have written .......... (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
thank you so much for your thoughts and blessings, that really means so much to me.
Peggy
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Dec 02 '03
3:43 pm PST
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You have written .......... (Reply to this comment)
by MariaLynn
a very touching tribute to your little bother. I am so sorry for your loss. May God always give you peace.
Blessings
Reva
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Nov 25 '03
6:41 pm PST
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Re: Oh Peggy~ (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
Deborah,
Thanks for your prayers and understanding I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thanks for the guardian angel comment..I really loved that:)
Peggy
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Nov 10 '03
4:14 pm PST
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Oh Peggy~ (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Your title told me that this poem wasn't going to have a happy ending. How sad for your entire family. I am sure that you don't ever gt over something like this. Hopefully, with time and prayer, your heart will heal. You now have your own private angel! Now, that's a nice thought!
My best,
Deborah~
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Nov 09 '03
6:48 am PST
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Re: I am very sorry (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
Thank you for stopping by, I am glad you enjoyed my poem. I tried to sum up my brother Mark's life the best way I could.
Peggy:)
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Nov 08 '03
8:16 pm PST
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Re: Beautiful Tribute (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
Wendy,
Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate the concern everyone here at Epinions has expressed to me. I am very moved by that!
Peggy:)
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Nov 08 '03
8:13 pm PST
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Re: There's not much I can add... (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
Thank you very much for taking the time to read my poem about my brother Mark, he was very special to me.
Peggy:)
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Nov 08 '03
8:11 pm PST
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Re: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
A.J.,
I'm sure you are right about the money and ignoring the situation concerning the baby formula, after all isn't that the American way?
The baby formula was Neo Mul Soy made by Syntex.
Here is a link to an article about it...
http://www.westonaprice.org/children/children.html
Thanks for reading about Mark, I will always share his story with others.
Peggy:)
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Nov 08 '03
8:10 pm PST
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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ (Reply to this comment)
by AinsleyJo
And here they go closing down those places that help people to buy Canadian prescription drugs because they "might" be "dangerous" but probably looked the other way for a long time re: that formula until too many reported experiences caused them to deal with it publicly.
I could be wrong, but I think that it's a case of money talking.
Keep sharing Mark's story with others, because who know how many other brother Marks and sister Peggys are out there in need of hope!
Love,
AJ :o)
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Nov 08 '03
6:34 pm PST
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By the way... (Reply to this comment)
by knotheadusc
I think beagles rule, too.
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Nov 05 '03
11:52 am PST
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There's not much I can add... (Reply to this comment)
by knotheadusc
That others haven't already written. This is a gorgeous work of art. We're all very blessed to have shared in your beautifully written personal insights about your brother. Thank you.
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Nov 05 '03
11:48 am PST
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Beautiful Tribute (Reply to this comment)
by wifeofvolsfan
What a nice tribute to your brother. It was so sad...so touching...so moving...I'm so sorry for your loss. I can feel your pain when reading.
God Bless,
Wendy
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Nov 05 '03
9:44 am PST
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I am very sorry (Reply to this comment)
by msmorvay
for your loss. This was a lovely tribute to your brother.
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Nov 05 '03
8:17 am PST
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Thanks (Reply to this comment)
by youguyfriday
for being so vulnerable and open. lovely poem and tribute to your brother. I am sure it will help many others to heal from loss also.
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Nov 04 '03
7:41 pm PST
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I'm very sad to read this... (Reply to this comment)
by gaelkm
...it's very hard to read and I'm sure very tough to write. God Bless you and God Bless Mark.
~gael
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Nov 04 '03
7:19 pm PST
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Thank you ........ (Reply to this comment)
by Susie-34668
so much for sharing with us.
Hugs,
Susie.
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Nov 04 '03
7:06 pm PST
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I can't imagine.... (Reply to this comment)
by kokladj
how hard it was for you to write this because it was truly heartbreaking to read.. In fact, I'm having a difficult time finding the right words to express how moving and beautifully written it was.. Your brother was a very lucky man to have a sister as compassionate and caring as you, and I can only offer my sincerest condolences to you and your family..
Take Care,
Melanie
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Nov 04 '03
4:03 pm PST
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Errrrrrr (Reply to this comment)
by andymcf
Wow!
Andrew
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Nov 03 '03
6:25 pm PST
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Very, very moving piece.. (Reply to this comment)
by Mimi369
..I could feel the roller coaster of emotion through out this loving tribute to your brother. My heart goes out to you and your family as you continue to deal with your loss.
He sounded like a terrific guy and you, a terrific person for writing this!
God bless...
Mimi
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Nov 03 '03
5:16 pm PST
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Re: I am so sorry.... (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
Thank you Carol, it means so much to me to know that you were moved by my poem about Mark.
Thank you so much,
Peggy
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Nov 03 '03
2:24 pm PST
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Re: Beautiful (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
Kathy,
Thanks for your kind comments and your hugs, I really needed it.
Peggy
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Nov 03 '03
2:23 pm PST
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Re: An EXTRAORDINARY expression--- (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
Thank you Gavia, I'm glad you were moved by my poem, thank you for commenting.
Peggy
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Nov 03 '03
2:22 pm PST
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Re: I know its so hard... (Reply to this comment)
by piglet2061
Thanks Jana, I know it wasn't about the family that he always had his problems but in hindsight you always wonder what you could have done differently.
Thanks for the hugs,
Peggy
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Nov 03 '03
2:21 pm PST
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