I'm the step-parent of an adult child with borderline personality disorder.
IMHO Casey probably has bpd (at a minimum - usually there are co-morbid disorders as well) and it's very difficult to diagnose and treat.
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I suspect George and Cindy have developed, over many years, a pattern of dealing with Casey that minimizes the "drama." That might be what they are still doing now, either consciously or unconsciously. If consciously, they may have been advised by LE/mental health professional/etc to try to make Casey feel believed and comfortable and loved in order to have her open up.
After many years (and much counseling and prayer) I am no longer hostage to my bpd step-daughter, but it has been a painful journey. It's also painful to watch other family members continue to struggle with her. Some family members are on their own journey to deal with her, and others are in denial. All I know is I had to "apply the oxygen mask to myself before I could help anyone else."
This case is about as bizarre as they come, and Casey and her family are very easy to dislike and criticize.
Casey needs to be prosecuted and pay the price for what she's done already (lie, steal, etc.)...it's the only way for us to have a civilized society, and the only way she can at least
begin to become a responsible adult.
If she is tried and convicted on any more serious charges (human trafficking, murder, etc) the same applies.
If any other family members aided/abetted in any of her crimes, or committed crimes of their own, the same applies.
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I always try to remember two things:
1. We are protected by a Constitution that states we are innocent until proven guilty and provides for due process.
2. I should not judge the actions of another person until I've walked a mile in their shoes.
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I certainly feel enormous anger :furious: about this case, but I know the anger is better directed toward the illness and/or spirit of evil.