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I’m disturbed by Emily’s story. She provides too much detail and violates a ethical expectation of people who deal with confidential information. I worked for DFCS for years and never wandered through someone’s house to find clothes for a child. The goal was always to get the child and leave without any physical harm to self. I hope for her sake her superiors don’t hear the story. She will likely end up needing a new job. I feel like she included things that would sound good, but in essence, aren’t really true. Ms. Parker, please review your story objectively and adjust yourself accordingly.

I saw Emily’s story in a different light. It did not sound disrespectful and I did not identify anything that felt like a violation of privacy and confidence. Also, no part of it sounded fabricated or embellished. I just heard sincerity and a real wish to do good for a helpless child in need, albeit awkwardly and within the boundaries of a horrible day and time in her life. Her remarks on the way things seemed and felt to her were actually very human and helped me connect to her experience. I appreciate all this and thank her and the show (three years late) for sharing this touching peek into the very real, very raw, daily experience of a life saver. Thanks!