John 7:24
“Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment.”
Judgment is in full effect with the incidents of the Jena Six case and Megan Williams from West Virginia. We’re all guilty of it in some form or another. I personally feel discussion is healthy. Especially in the Megan Williams case as it was so horrific. Lately, I’ve read various “judgments” about Carmen Williams, Megan’s mother who clearly told CNN her daughter is known for running off for weeks at a time. You don’t even have to be a mother to feel something was “off” about that statement. After it was revealed Megan suffers from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) the statement had even more weight. I won’t lie: when I heard the statement I turned to my boyfriend and said, “So why didn’t she know where her daughter was? That’s crazy as hell!” Then it was revealed that Megan was missing for over one month with no missing persons case filed. ?????? An article in the Black press said:
Megan was tearfully arraigned Tuesday as her outraged foster mother, Carmen Williams, watched.
We can only speculate about Carmen Williams and her relationship with her foster daughter. We don’t know anything for certain. We don’t know her circumstances. One thing I’ve learned in life is: there is always a story we know nothing about. So I said all of that to say this: Perhaps we can cut Carmen Williams a little slack. I’m sure she’s regretting releasing the information to the media. Her intentions were honorable. She wanted us all to know and understand exactly what happened to her daughter. I’m sure at the time she wasn’t thinking about the onslaught that would be directed at her. We really do spend a lot of time standing in judgment of people and situations and we don’t have all the facts, nor have we walked in their shoes.The bottom line, and I’ve said this time and time again, this is about Megan and what was done to her. This is about her justice and her healing- RIGHT NOW! I can only imagine how many would-of, could-of, should-ofs Carmen Williams has ran through her mind. I would hate to be in her shoes having to heal wounds that may take a lifetime. We don’t know.
Where are your children and what are they doing? Just a thought! I invite your comments.
5 Comments
October 26, 2007 at 9:53 am
Having served families over thirteen years, it very easy to begin to place blame. I applaud Carmen Williams for being forthright with information..as painful as it had to be to face what Megan Williams endured and survived. She was willing to warn other parents, families.
I have written an article on the website to express my feelings and concerns. I was born and raised in WV. I am an African American woman and my heart still hurts for this young lady and her family.
But I hope as she heals …we can learn!
October 26, 2007 at 10:23 am
Hi Drema, I’d love to read what you wrote. I followed the link but it wasn’t working. Could you please give it to us again? Thanks.
I agree there is much we can learn from this story.
October 26, 2007 at 10:27 am
http://www.momsraisingsons.com/Sister.html
I believe this is the correct link. I found it.
Thanks.
August 13, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Carmen is the prime example of the strong black woman. We can all learn from her commitment to family and her daughter. With love we can get through anything. I have the utmost respect for you and hope that God continues to strengthen you as he has my mother and myself. You both are mothers loving your daughters…more women she be like you and my mom!
March 12, 2009 at 11:11 pm
God Bless you Carmen, i can see where Megan gets her strength….Much Love and Respect
Joe
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