Broken Promises — After the Uniform, After the Family
The post reveals the systemic failures in tracking and supporting military parents post-service, particularly those affected by the Family Advocacy Program. Thousands navigate bureaucratic voids after separation, with lacking accountability and data…
Collateral Damage — Suicide, Stigma, and the Military Parent Crisis
The article discusses the alarming rate of suicides among U.S. service members and veterans, emphasizing the impact of family separation and administrative issues as significant contributors. It reveals systemic failures, including lack of data…
Justice Cannot Be Blind to Invisible Disabilities
In Maryland, a crisis is emerging in courtrooms regarding the ADA's promise of equal access, particularly for individuals with invisible disabilities like ADHD and PTSD. Judges are often making determinations on disabilities without medical input,…
Causal Map: FAP → Discipline → Suicide Risk
The causal map reveals how a Family Advocacy Program finding can trigger systemic and psychological harms, potentially leading to suicide risk. This starts with an Incident Determination Committee's decision, resulting in punitive actions that dismantle…
Inside People v. Smiel: When Process Becomes the Story
Giselle Smiel faces five felony charges, including kidnapping, after picking up her child at a San Diego school. Her defense argues that the charges lack legal basis due to improper venue and insufficient evidence. Concerns about ADA violations and a…
The Unseen Project – The Mission
The Unseen Project aims to highlight the hidden struggles of individuals with invisible disabilities, focusing on fathers and families overlooked by societal systems. Through storytelling, investigation, and advocacy, it seeks to make these issues…
Weaponized FAP: How DoD’s Family Court Ends Careers and Families — Without a Trial
The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) within the military often labels service members as "abusers" without proper due process, leading to career and family destruction. Incidents determined under this system lack judicial oversight, creating a culture of…
Md. ID law is a good step (Published in The Washington Post, Oct. 15, 2025)
Maryland's "Eric's Law," allowing non-apparent disabilities to be marked on driver's licenses, is a positive step for disability rights, promoting understanding in law enforcement. However, deeper reforms in the court system are required, including…
The Disabilities You Don’t See — and the Systems That Still Don’t See Us
The post discusses the challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities in America, highlighting systemic bias in courts and institutions that often fail to accommodate their needs. It emphasizes the need for better enforcement of the ADA,…
Maryland Admits Nearly 1,000 Foster Children Missing Since 2020 — Most Are Teenage Girls
Maryland’s Department of Human Services revealed on October 22, 2025, that 990 children in foster care went missing from January 2020 to August 2025, predominantly teenage girls. Advocates criticized the merged reporting categories, which obscure…