Ben Siegel Reptiles, wow what is going on?

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I'm glad this thread has clarified hopefully much of where all this ensuing stuff on Facebook, etc, is originating from. Thanks Melody for stepping forward with what you can say. I've just heard about all of this in the last few hours and was very confused before.

I'd like to say a few things that may have already been said, but should be reiterated.

Let's note that going through a psychotic break, depression, or nervous breakdown, or all of them (which are not the same things, but can sometimes all occur at once on occasion), does not make one mentally ill for life. Ben, whatever he is going through, may likely be just temporary. Many people suffer from one/all of the above, and come out of it just as fine as before. Mental illness, or the aforementioned aren't logical, lucid decisions to act erratically. They aren't a choice.They just happen, due to a multitude of variables and factors that come into play, and anyone can be at risk.

I've been in some pretty bad situations mentally and feel for Ben on a deep level of empathy if this all is accurate, which it seemingly would explain a lot, and doesn't seem like a far cry from the truth if it for some plausible reason isn't. (Though I'm not calling anyone a liar, I'd just like to be clear that none of this is conclusive, undeterred, or set in stone evidence. So, I'd like to leave room for other explanations that MAY even vaguely be POSSIBLE).

Although I don't personally know Ben, or anyone involved, I truly hope Ben, Stacy, Melody, the animals, and everyone involved are not marred by any of the preceding events. Ben, being the main issue of this all, hopefully can get help if needed, and move on with his life and business to be productive and happy. We indeed all need to show our support for Ben and whatever the problems are, or that may arise from this. He is well known and liked throughout the community, and I think just a few kind words of support for "whatever he is going through recently" from a lot of us, could go a long way in his mental state, be it ill or just plain stressed due to all of this that has ensued from the previous issues. Though he likely would need professional help, hearing from all of his friends, family, fans, employees, business associates, and just downright general supporters from the community, can't hurt. Don't point the finger, call him mentally unstable, then say you support him. Just be there by saying "Hey Ben, I understand you're going through a lot right now with everything going on. Just want you to know I'm there for you, along with many others from the community. --Your pal, so and so." or something to the effect, basically.

Thanks.