SLE-032: The Lies: Dad is mentally ill like me, he needs help Grimma-style

Mom's side of the story reflects a disillusionment with her own mental health and an attempt to paint Dad as a mentally ill, dangerous figure. Those are her and her family's lies, this is the truth.

The Truth: Project much? Mom has struggles with her mental health and Dad has a clean bill of health.

After Mom hurled accusations of schizophrenia, narcissism, and addiction in emails and court documents, the truth comes out. Dad's doctor, psychiatrist, and even Mom herself admit that none of those things are true.

Ironically, Mom is the one who has exhibited drug-seeking behavior and struggled with mental health diagnoses.

The Lie: Dad is schizophrenic.

Mom texted her brother on 9/22/2017, in the midst of an attempt to get Dad involuntarily committed. Dad had to be taken to the hospital because he suspected he was being drugged.

Mom texts her brother, Brendan Walsh, 09/22/2017

The Lie: Dad is a narcissist.

Mom emailed a friend on July 5, 2016 that she had "figured it out"....

Produced in San Francisco Civil Battery Case, WALSH_003950

The Truth: Dad has a clean bill of health.

Dad's psychiatrist wrote extensively, assuring the court that not only did he not suffer any of the accused mental illnesses – but that he was in an excellent position to provide a safe and healthy household for his child.

Letter from Dad's psychiatrist, Dr. Gopal, 12/17/2018.

The Truth: Mom has a pattern of "diagnosing" those close to her with mental illness.

Excerpt from 11/8/2016 blog post entitled, "With the Good Comes the Crazy" from ABrieGrowsInBrooklyn.com

The Truth: Mom's "diagnosis" of Dad was all part of a coordinated scheme that she shared with her brother and sister.

Aunt Brie openly joked about it on her blog before Evie was born. Too bad Dad didn't read it.

Aunt Brie and Brendan discussed Tara's motivation for being in San Francisco shortly before she fled back to NY to escape her crime.

Brienne Walsh's deposition, p. 51, 9/28/2020

The Lie: Dad is an addict.

Mom's Reply Affidavit to the Westchester Family Court doubles down on her claims, none of which have been substantiated.

Family Court of the State of New York, Westchester File No. 154703, p.4, paragraph 10, 8/13/18

The Truth: Dad is not a substance abuser.

Dad's primary care physician also wrote extensively in regards to the fact that Dad properly uses prescription drugs for his diagnosis and does not exhibit any dangerous patterns of use or abuse.

In addition, Dad has taken multiple toxicology tests since 2017. Every test has confirmed Dad does not have a drug problem.

The Truth: Mom herself admits the accusations of drug abuse were a lie.

Notes from a call between Mom & Dad, taken by Aunt K. 11/13/2018.

The Truth: Mom herself exhibits drug-seeking behavior and has abused prescription drugs in the past.

Produced in San Francisco DVRO, 10/25/2019

Evidence & Context

Timeline

November 11–13, 2019 Email Russell forensic evaluator Dr. Hymowitz
January 22, 2019 Email Tara Brienne Walsh writing blog
February 26, 2019 Russell emailed Steve Maura Walsh reporting
October 15, 2019 Walsh attorneys Guttridge Cambareri letter
October 31, 2019 Permanent DVRO issued
~Late May / Early June 2018 After drugging Russell consulted Tara mother

Supporting Documents

Master Binder Russell Motions with Proposed Orders
Deposition Brie Walsh P47
2019 3 27 Tara Temp Order of Protection
Deposition of Brienne Walsh (00273567)
2018 09 11 Temporary Order Russell Walsh
Order for Evaluation of Substance Abuse
So ordered Temporary Access Stipulation180824152620
190131 CFS Interim Visitation

Editor's Note

Context added by editor
This post addresses what the blog characterizes as a pattern of concealment. The evidence archive contains communications, court filings, and testimony documenting escalating claims and contradictions over the course of the proceedings.