tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585163331194032530.post6161262637040147047..comments2023-11-02T09:08:08.645-04:00Comments on We Love Soaps: "Virtually Destitute" Former 'Ryan's Hope' Star Michael Hawkins Estranged From Son Christian Slater Once AgainKevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13659344675956886092noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585163331194032530.post-61778006989637307642016-11-19T21:05:45.814-05:002016-11-19T21:05:45.814-05:00Since I have known this actor, Tom Slator for the ...Since I have known this actor, Tom Slator for the past 2 yrs and sold his story to the National Enquirer last year,I know he is not schizophrenic and was never diagnosed as such. He is obsessive and compulsive in his political and personal letter writings but explained to me the reason behind this is to prevent getting an ulcer. It is his outlet and now I can understand it. He is a marvelous speaker and charismatic and intelligent person and I am so happy we can help him in his comeback! He is suing his son for the libel that helped keep him from working. We now have a documentary film,"Slater vs Slater" on IMDB in his own words.Karina Von Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582336235709918226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585163331194032530.post-9481269500772895412016-04-08T01:49:26.421-04:002016-04-08T01:49:26.421-04:00Tom Slater, aka:Michael Hawkins and Micel De Gains...Tom Slater, aka:Michael Hawkins and Micel De Gainsborough has never been diagnosed with this disorder except by hus ex-wife and son. Both of them have not graduated from High School. Tom could not have gotten a college degree or been in a Broadway play.for a year, if all that was true.He had a divorce when his son was still young and his ex.who is a casting director spread this story according to him.He does have ups and downs and is passionate in his beliefs. but that is no reason to keep a good actor out of work. He also taught his son who should be helping him now. This is just my opinion on this sad family affair.Karina Von Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582336235709918226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585163331194032530.post-18480691102422836442015-12-17T22:26:13.207-05:002015-12-17T22:26:13.207-05:00My brother has schizoaffective disorder, a CBO of ...My brother has schizoaffective disorder, a CBO of schizophrenia and bipolar and this sounds very familiar. Help me please one day, the next day drop dead please. If meds are not strictly controlled they will self medicate with drink, etc. And most in this condition are very intelligent and talented. My brother was a musical.prodigy before this disease grabbed him in his teens. Very hard for family, most give up. Mine is currently missing in Rhode Island, hope to find him BT Christmas. Hard to explain how hard this is unless you live it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344790785317224617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585163331194032530.post-2695889011889531882015-12-17T22:25:50.574-05:002015-12-17T22:25:50.574-05:00My brother has schizoaffective disorder, a CBO of ...My brother has schizoaffective disorder, a CBO of schizophrenia and bipolar and this sounds very familiar. Help me please one day, the next day drop dead please. If meds are not strictly controlled they will self medicate with drink, etc. And most in this condition are very intelligent and talented. My brother was a musical.prodigy before this disease grabbed him in his teens. Very hard for family, most give up. Mine is currently missing in Rhode Island, hope to find him BT Christmas. Hard to explain how hard this is unless you live it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344790785317224617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585163331194032530.post-89013064063311443432015-12-14T21:09:47.407-05:002015-12-14T21:09:47.407-05:00If he's a "manic-depressive schizophrenic...If he's a "manic-depressive schizophrenic," then sadly he is like many homeless, destitute individuals, and the situation is typically beyond the scope of any one family member to help him. And from my experience, some in this situation will say they want help and reconciliation one day, yet do a complete 180 the next. The cycles are part of the illness. FoxCranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826849478948616154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585163331194032530.post-40253771812168734652015-12-14T15:57:02.345-05:002015-12-14T15:57:02.345-05:00I remember him as Frank. Sad. Wish it was better n...I remember him as Frank. Sad. Wish it was better news.PraiseGodHeCanMoveMountainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09571746144822907096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585163331194032530.post-77267332238827016182015-12-14T14:04:57.666-05:002015-12-14T14:04:57.666-05:00Unfortunately, this is consistent with the publish...Unfortunately, this is consistent with the published stories from others. Claire Labine said they have to replace Hawkins on RH due to his drinking, and it was reported in Daytime TV mag at the time that Hawkins left Splendored Thing due disagreements with the director. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056071648699777488noreply@blogger.com