I can speak only from my own experience, but here are the facts:
1. Dr. Geenens saw our family of 9 including a child with special needs. Some of the visits were individual, some in a group setting.
2. In none of the sessions was anyone in my family treated in an inappropriate manner.
3. Because of a severe disorder of one of my children, our marriage was under tremendous strain. It could have easily ended.
4. My other children were fighting and chaotic.
5. Dr. Geenens never once suggested divorce. Instead, he insisted that we as a family work together and stay together for strength and support that we would need for the fight to save my son. He helped heal a marriage that seemed impossibly doomed- teaching us boundaries and most of all...respect for each other.
6. My son had also seen professionally, the doctors who are currently accusing Dr. Geenens of misconduct.
7. Neither of them could figure out what was happening, were arrogant, and seemed to care more about what insurance I had or did not have than whether he lived or died.
8. One of them had an office staff who was so rude as to make several people leave in tears, including me.
9. My son almost died.
10. Once, while my son lie in the hospital, the staff told us to "institutionalize" my son, that he was mentally ill and that we should "give up on him". That it would be "easier".
11. Dr. Geenens persevered and researched on his own time. He figured out that my son's severe disorder was due to a brain injury and a seizure disorder.
12. My husband and I are still very much in love. Our boys have grown into incredible young men who are all awesome in their love of country and one another. We owe Dr. Geenens a debt we cannot repay.
13. If any of you are without sin, feel free to comment and cast the first stone.
14. Sign us:
A Grateful family in Kansas