tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post3068232835749188150..comments2024-03-25T04:55:45.033-07:00Comments on A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE: CHRISTINE CHUBBUCK: THE SAGA CONTINUESUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-62473009327286932672023-04-12T12:11:34.693-07:002023-04-12T12:11:34.693-07:00Also on the autism spectrum here: I wasn't dia...Also on the autism spectrum here: I wasn't diagnosed until college, in the late 1990s, and that was pretty much at the very, very, beginning of ackowledging autism and offering support. My options in high school were zero accommodation or special education, nothing in between. It just didn't exist until maybe ten years later.<br /><br />I would be **shocked** if she weren't autistic. The first time I read about her I got about 1/4 of the way through the article and thought, "This woman was autistic. This is me, only I'm lucky enough to live when there is some awareness of it."<br /><br />For the record, I have a college education and a full-time job that requires a bachelor's. My dad and uncle, who are also autistic, have doctorates and long, successful careers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-31064051651851058092022-12-21T19:30:46.579-08:002022-12-21T19:30:46.579-08:00On the morning of July 15 1978 I was seated at my ...On the morning of July 15 1978 I was seated at my desk in the big company where I worked (in St Petersburg, Fl). There was a "buzz" in the office, people talking about how a newscaster had just shot herself in the head on air (in neighboring Sarasota). I was a claims adjuster and frankly a little innured to big tragic accidents, but this was a new kind of shock. Just today, after all these years, I watched "Christine" on Netflix. It surprised me how much Christine and I had in common. I was younger than her, but like her I felt the strong cultural mores of the time...in 1974 if you did not have a boyfriend you were considered to be a complete loser. I still had some time to find one, but Christine was 30 and therefore considered an "old maid". If you were not a young woman in 1974 you really can't understand this. Apparently Christine was very tall and it also appears she had a strong roman nose. Most of the actresses of that time were blondes with perfect features, the only famous woman with aquiline nose was Barbara Streisand (and plenty of people "felt sorry" for her because of it)! The part of the movie that made me realize how similar our lives were was when she finally got asked out by her crush only to find out that he had absolutely no interest in her whatsoever and not only that was being promoted to Baltimore and taking a "cute" girl from the office with him! These were the types of things that happened to me too. The time I spent at the insurance company felt like one stinging, rejecting situation after another....and then (thank goodness) a good fella came into my life and we got married. As I watched that movie I did have to wonder....how would I have done without him??? How many other women in the 70s fell into complete despair when they didn't become one of a couple? Many of the commenters here (rightly) feel that Christine was mentally ill. She absolutely was, but I can tell you that her behavior was also fueled by the 70s. It was after the sexual revolution but before true feminism. It was a time perilous for women. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-20179546857749563942022-03-14T16:51:34.721-07:002022-03-14T16:51:34.721-07:00Literally? I am sorry to read that. That must have...Literally? I am sorry to read that. That must have been so disgusting.Steve Azerrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-16591445508701847522022-01-08T19:44:10.257-08:002022-01-08T19:44:10.257-08:00Mental health in general is aweful. I enjoy readi...Mental health in general is aweful. I enjoy reading what others think. I would say they come to a diagnosis. Not sure why ppl are getting so upset its your right to believe what you want. I like having an open mind. Relax.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601725528046602743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-15523801008048159682021-12-01T12:37:29.435-08:002021-12-01T12:37:29.435-08:00Depression is a nasty beast. I am sorry she went t...Depression is a nasty beast. I am sorry she went through it, and I am sorry for everyone in her life that cared about her. Tragic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-21929023811128723622021-10-12T20:31:19.982-07:002021-10-12T20:31:19.982-07:00in the 1970s they thought autism was only for boys...in the 1970s they thought autism was only for boys, and they didn't have a concept of 'high functioning' in the same way we do (even though aspergers was known about, it wasn't used like now). no one would think that someone who was able to hold a full time job etc would have autism. that's a much more recent concept. someone like her would be considered 'odd' but neurotypical (besides the depression) smapsuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424051267082224828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-64264312821035424002021-09-23T03:44:15.659-07:002021-09-23T03:44:15.659-07:00Oh my goodness - the comments above are between th...Oh my goodness - the comments above are between those who want to label and diagnose a person they never met - aspergers (which basically covers just about everyone on the planet) seeming to fit or bipolar - or those religious maniacs who think God should forgive her! The sad truth is likely to be much less wishy-washy and simply the fact she was lonely, didn't have a boyfriend and felt her entire identity as a girl/woman/human being rested on being in a relationship. That idea is THE most common reason why people commit suicide including over 2000 on Mount Mihara in the 1930s. Those same people - desperately seeking a mental disorder for a very ordinary and boring human issue would most likely be the same people who think there's something wrong with anyone who chooses to be single. So one can't win. Truth is, the only emotions Christine herself expressed were ones of 'not fitting in' - a very common adolescent and early 20's expression caused - yes caused - not by depression but a social value that says people should 'fit in' to something in the first place. We are all unique individuals however and what we gain and get in life is largely determined by our own attitude; however tragic, Christine Chubbuck was driven to her death by her own ego and nothing else.Boudicca3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-52643867046234826522021-06-01T02:25:36.333-07:002021-06-01T02:25:36.333-07:00Enter the armchair psychologists who think they ca...Enter the armchair psychologists who think they can diagnose autism from one written bio and an old blurry news reel, of which there's only one...<br /><br />I have autism. I'm not going to say that Christine's got it, because honestly, all her description really tells us is that she was socially troubled, a mentally ill spinster with a wealthy family, and that she suffered a traumatic loss as a teenager. I fail to see "autism" in this. Chalking up anybody socially awkward, introverted or unlucky in love as "autistic" seems a tad presumptuous.Jeff Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02627884194514488441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-89739979104187488282020-08-30T05:59:13.108-07:002020-08-30T05:59:13.108-07:00Bipolar depression again doesn't get to the ro...Bipolar depression again doesn't get to the root cause of her struggles. Christine Chubbuck's life fits autism down to a T. She seems like a textbook, open and shut case of high functioning autism. I'm appalled that none of the $1 million spent on psychologists and psychiatrists figured that out. I believe a psychologist today could've conclusively diagnosed her in a single session. And what is so tragic is that an autism diagnosis could have saved her life. She was around the same age as Temple Grandin. The different trajectories that their lives took is a painful illustration of how tragic undiagnosed autism is (Chubbuck), as well as a heartwarming illustration of how powerfully positive an autism diagnosis can be for someone (Grandin).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-83803442082303296142019-02-16T10:48:26.743-08:002019-02-16T10:48:26.743-08:00Bless her the lady to my eye was on the autistic s...Bless her the lady to my eye was on the autistic spectrum,extremely intelligent but struggling in a world she didnt get and didnt understand her...she so needed a hug but wouldnt let anyone close enough :(<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076885561747052272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-19908594757224994662019-01-23T11:14:00.823-08:002019-01-23T11:14:00.823-08:00A very sad ending to a beautiful women who had a l...A very sad ending to a beautiful women who had a lot to offer a world . If only someone could have recognized her pain and helped. May her life not be in vain even after all this time and her pain can save even one person . Bless her family .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-34714470398284006002018-09-07T20:19:26.960-07:002018-09-07T20:19:26.960-07:00I agree. I have two teenage boys with Asperger'...I agree. I have two teenage boys with Asperger's and I saw it immediately. Good eye. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763004441099875417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-43937554412764877872017-12-31T20:41:31.072-08:002017-12-31T20:41:31.072-08:00It seems to me that all poor Christine needed was...It seems to me that all poor Christine needed was daily hugs and some love and affection but unfortunately, due to her personality disorder, she kept those acts of affection at arms length, i know, i have a 12 year old daughter who was very recently diagnosed with autism and i do worry about what the future holds for her. <br />P.S, Not saying Christine had shown signs of autism or aspegers symptoms but she most likely suffered from bipolar. I ask the Almighty to forgive her. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679750935859316082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-57606914330242556682017-04-08T18:56:30.786-07:002017-04-08T18:56:30.786-07:00As an autistic women it's quite obvious that C...As an autistic women it's quite obvious that Christine had aspergers. I struggled in life the same way she did. The confusion, misunderstandings, anxiety and depression are hallmark traits. What was once bi polar is now under the autism spectrum. lightonherfeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08738407106811796987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-60522669884807710202017-04-03T04:04:08.420-07:002017-04-03T04:04:08.420-07:00Where have you seen this footage?
As far as I kn...Where have you seen this footage? <br /><br />As far as I know, there are only two tapes of her Suncoast Digest footage that exists (one being the suicide, the other being a normal morning show), and not much else. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-46896311722033798772017-03-13T04:43:01.697-07:002017-03-13T04:43:01.697-07:00"Bullshit" really. Thank you Miss Know ..."Bullshit" really. Thank you Miss Know It All to reply in such an authoritative way to a families personal recount of a tragedy. If you have something to share that might be of benefit to others, you might consider your words. Maybe your daughter isn't the only one with Aspergers ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-18860899620455370862017-01-19T05:04:51.044-08:002017-01-19T05:04:51.044-08:00Bullshit. I've seen hours of footage of her, t...Bullshit. I've seen hours of footage of her, this is CLEAR Aspergers.... depression is common among Aspies because they very often can't understand why they cannot experience the same kind of feelings other people have.... I've a 25 yo daughter with Aspergers and the similarities, after watching footage of her are so uncanny....it literally scared the shit outta me. <br />One thing I commonly refer to is Aspies' obsession of horror flicks. I'm not talking everyday movie theater stuff, I'm referring to scary movies that are horrifically frightening.... Movies that would leave the average bear (myself included) unable to go outside alone after dark for a decade. It causes them to 'feel'.... To have what they believe is those 'feelings' that they saw everyone else experiencing but never experienced the themselves. Granted the feelings are totally different.... it's still feelings and for Aspies, that's HUGE....<br /><br />Also, post operative depression is EXTREMELY common after having a unilateral oophorectomy.... I'm an RN and have seen it multiple times. <br />I'm beginning to think there's something hormonal/chemical involved.... There's simply too many women who have this acute onset of depression without ever having experienced depression before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-79828786779356591912016-05-28T18:16:55.708-07:002016-05-28T18:16:55.708-07:00May she and her family have the peace that surpass...May she and her family have the peace that surpasses all understanding. Admirable how her parents never gave up on their beloved daughter. And heartwarming to hear how much her brothers love her to this day. RIPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-44184476796177597512016-03-31T23:01:36.556-07:002016-03-31T23:01:36.556-07:00Poor soul. Had alot to live for. If only others kn...Poor soul. Had alot to live for. If only others knew the pain she went through of depession and somebody could of been a good friend to her and maybe she would of found peace and still been alive now. RIP Christine Chubbucktheomega200https://www.blogger.com/profile/15204299847399883017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-50658476355681783382016-03-21T18:23:36.581-07:002016-03-21T18:23:36.581-07:00Only the good die young.Only the good die young.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224037410105354251.post-63438507874859600792016-02-01T14:00:20.055-08:002016-02-01T14:00:20.055-08:00Extremely tragic
Extremely tragic<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com