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Episode aired Mar 14, 2003 TV-14 TV-14 43 m
After a young boy witnesses the brutal sexual assault and murder of his stepmother, his father blocks the efforts of the detectives to question him. After a young boy witnesses the brutal sexual assault and murder of his stepmother, his father blocks the efforts of the detectives to question him. After a young boy witnesses the brutal sexual assault and murder of his stepmother, his father blocks the efforts of the detectives to question him.
P.J. Benjamin has played three different roles over the course of the series:
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At his arraignment it is announced that Dan Hoffman is being charged with one count of murder in the second degree, this charge is incorrect and there are a few additional charges that should be added on. The defendant broke into the victim's apartment and as stated by CSU, the ER physician and the ME the victim was also raped and sodomized with an object; meaning that Hoffman should also be charged with one count of burglary in the first degree, one count of rape in the first degree and one count of aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree. So in all Hoffman should have been arraigned on three violent class B felonies and one class A-I felony. Also the rape one and aggravated sexual abuse charges would increase the homicide charge to murder in the first degree; since murder one is a capital offense Hoffman would not have been able to get out on bail. It is standard procedure to remand someone that is potentially facing the death penalty.
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On my first watch of "Desperate" when first getting into 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit' years back, it was an episode that really hit me hard emotionally. Not that that is a bad thing, far from it. Considering the subject, which is a hard-hitting one, that was appropriate and the show and the franchise showed how brilliant they were at pulling no punches. Found it a truly beautiful and powerful episode and a standout of a mostly solid Season 4. Which with "Desperate" got back on track quality-wise, after two disappointing episodes in a row after "Mercy" and a very good but not great one in "Privilege". On many re-watches since, "Desperate" still holds up. Brilliantly. It was wonderful on first watch and got even better with each viewing, thanks to the emotional impact, the gripping storytelling and the pitch perfect performances. The best since "Mercy" and one of the best and most heart-wrenching of the whole season and of the early seasons. "Desperate" is spot on in every way. The production values are still slick and suitably gritty (without being too heavy in it). The music is not too melodramatic and is not used too much, even not being too manipulative in revelations. The direction lets the drama breathe while making sure that the tension and emotion never slipped. The episode is a very tautly yet sympathetically scripted one. It particularly resonates in the dialogue between Olivia and Tommy, like when he opens up, the tenderness and poignancy of that part especially really packs an emotional wallop and a major one. The story still wrenches the gut, and a subject that takes a lot of guts to tackle anywhere is handled in a way that is uncompromising yet tender. The ending, one of the most powerful of Season 4, has never failed to make me cry, likewise with much of the episode (up there with "Angels", "Vulnerable" and "Mercy" on the high emotion level). All the characters are interesting and sensitively written, Tommy is both adorable and incredibly easy to relate to. The character interaction is similarly gripping and sensitive, Tommy and Olivia being a prime example. The acting is excellent all round. Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay are equally without complaint and this is an example of an episode that shows how when well written good they are as characters. Rob Estes is suitably loathsome but acting wise the episode belongs to a heart-rending and never over sweet Max Weinstein, child acting performances on 'Special Victims Unit' were seldom equalled or bettered and when it comes to guest acting turns in Season 4 Weinstein for me is easily in the top 10. Overall, wonderful episode. 10/10
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Elliot Stabler : [to Kim Hoffman] Listen to me. Your ex-husband is about to be acquitted. If you don't help Tommy, he goes back to that house. You have to risk your pain to save his life.
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Totally Desperate Mom: Keepin' It Real in the Motherhood Paperback – July 15, 2010
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Have you ever been amazed by how you love your kids more than air and yet have days when you wish you could take a leave of absence from the motherhood? Have you ever had a meltdown after a long day of temper tantrums, endless diaper changes, failed naps, or a child who whines every time you look at her? If you answered yes, then you also answer to Mo-om! and are hereby labeled a Totally Desperate Mom. This book has your (new) name written all over it. Starting at the delusion-filled journey into motherhood and progressing through the various stages that take place in the preschool years, this book is a no-holds-barred, comical look at motherhood from a mom in the trenches. All the while, you are offered biblical encouragement and practical tips for taking care of yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually, as well as how to keep your marriage on track.
"With humor and honesty, Wendy takes the reader to common places of life in the motherhood and creates a place that a mom can connect and laugh, while finding practical help and hope." --Author Debbie Alsdorf I picked up your book and am just LOVING it! I started last night and I've had feelings of validation and laughter. I can't thank you enough. Finally, you've put into words the motherhood experience that no one writes about. Heather, mom of two
'Just finished reading your book last night. Can I say? Best. Motherhood. Book. Ever. I've read countless 'prepare you for being a mom' books and books about mothering little ones, but yours is the most up-front and real, yet compassionate and understanding, I've ever read. In fact, not only will I give it a five-star review on the blog, I plan to recommend (and buy it for) every one of my friends who are about to be new moms.' --Meg of Muse Reviews
'In many ways motherhood is uncharted territory. Every child is different, every day is different, and every mother gets stretched to her limits. With humor and honesty, Wendy takes the reader to common places of life in the motherhood and creates a place that a mom can connect and laugh, while finding practical help and hope.' --Debbie Alsdorf, author of Deeper, Beyond the Brady Bunch, and A Different Kind of Wild! 'With the honesty of a close girlfriend and the bravery of a Navy Seal, Hagen boldly shares what real motherhood is like--hemorrhoids and all.' --Kelley Foulk, non-mother (for now) and unlikely pastor's wife
Have you ever been amazed by how you love your kids more than air and yet have days when you wish you could take a leave of absence from 'the motherhood?' Have you ever had a meltdown after a long day of temper tantrums, endless diaper changes, failed naps, or a child who whines every time you look at her? If you answered yes, then you also answer to 'Mo-om!' and are hereby labeled a 'Totally Desperate Mom.' This book has your (new) name written all over it. Starting at the delusion-filled journey into motherhood and progressing through the various stages that take place in the preschool years, this book is a no-holds-barred, comical look at motherhood from a mom in the trenches. All the while, you are offered biblical encouragement and practical tips for taking care of yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually, as well as how to keep your marriage on track.
Wendy Hagen is a speaker, writer, blogger, former childhood actress, wife, and Totally Desperate Mom to three young children who have given her more than enough quality material for this book. She earned a degree in Communication Studies from UCLA . . . which did not prepare her for motherhood.
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TDM is a book every mother can relate to, whatever the age of her children. I have grown children and grandchildren and still related to what Wendy wrote. Reading on my Kindle, I enjoyed the stories, the humor, the sentiment, the advice and the gentle sprinkling of Scriptures to remind us that God is a part of our family life. All of these attributes are good for us at any age or stage. I agree with others that a number of fathers and grandfathers would enjoy it as well. So Grandmothers: please read this book and pass it on to your friends of all ages. Having been a preschool director for twenty years (now retired), I know this book will touch the hearts of many a family, especially those with preschool aged children. Thank you, Wendy, for sharing life in such a spectacular way!
This book is funny and completely realistic. As any parent knows there are days that work and days that just don't. Wendy made me laugh at the chaos of having 3 kids (as I also have 3 kids) and encouraged me with God's Word. There were times when I felt she was peeking in my windows the stories were so similar! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and plan to pass mine along to my friends who also need a good laugh.
If you need a book to make you feel better as a young mom this is the book for you!
The biggest thing that I attest about this book is that it's HONEST. She loves her babies and being a Mom with all her heart but she also tells you about the times that are HARD and the feelings that may be challenging when you're in the midst of them. I appreciate that. I also appreciated her spiritual perspective but I do have to disagree with a few statements from other reviews that said her view could be related to any religion. She has a relationship with Jesus who's love she portrays to her children and she writes about it frequently. That's not a bad thing! This book gave great suggestions and was obviously written by someone who knows what they're talking about. I think that I would recommend reading parts of it before you have babies then again after you're done with "the black hole" moments as Wendy refers to them. You'll laugh, you'll DEFINITELY cry (but she'll warn you ahead of time so you know when it's coming). I found Wendy's writing refreshing and am excited to read the sequel- or maybe just those future blog posts with more parenting words of wisdom.
I just finished reading Wendy Hagen's Totally Desperate Mom. I read it in one sitting, on the car ride home from a wedding we went to last weekend in Ontario. There were numerous times in the book that I found myself laughing out loud and my husband giving me strange looks. Just to give you a taste of the funnies, these were my fave parts: "When Elijah was three he asked me some well-thought-out questions. "Mommy, are there any letters called poo?" "No, Elijah." "Not any?" "No, Elijah. You know all the letters in the alphabet and there is no poo. Why would there be poo in the alphabet?" And then it hit me - because there is pee in the alphabet! How could I be so potty-talk unaware? Another part that made me laugh out loud and spit out the diet pepsi I was drinking was: "I used to teach a body sculpting class at a gym at 6:30 A.M. One morning before class I used a cotton ball to clean my face with an astringent. (This was before I had children and actually had time to clean my face and use products). This cleaning felt particularly tingly. That's when I realized I was using nail polish remover. Oops. That's also when I realized I needed to find a different time slot to teach." As a mother of 3 kids, like Hagen, I found myself relating a lot to this book. There were some parts that I couldn't relate, but that was more on the religious side, however, it was still interesting, even though I couldn't relate. Hagan also has a section of the book dedicated to taking care of the home, and has a great time budget chart for chores, which I actually want to start implementing in my house, as I need to come up with a better (and more efficient way) to do chores. I absolutely recommend this book, it's a quick read & totally funny.
Loved it! Hagen is real, and real is hard to come by these days. This book is encouraging, uplifting, easy to read, and relatable. Moms play a vital role in raising children - mothering is such a sweet gift - but it can be exhausing, seem unrewarding, and suck the life right out of us. But we still face the day. Hagen talks about such challenges and how there is hope even in the worst of circumstances. Honestly, I couldn't put the book down. Even though my kids are older (14, 9, and 8), this book reminded me of the friends I have who may be going through the challenges of parenting younger kids, and how I can reach out and help them (I kinda forgot about those challenging years!). It doesn't mean this book is just for moms with toddlers or preschoolers - it's not. This book covers a wide range of topics for moms of kids of all ages. Hagen incorporates every aspect of mothering... I mean EVERY :)... in a way that made me recall things about my pregnancies, deliveries, and "extra-curricular" activities my kids took upon themselves (things I obviously blocked for years!). I giggled through the pages reading about the Black Hole, TDM scenarios, and MBDs (which I'm still prone to even with older kids). Her words of encouragement were a gentle reminder of God waiting in the wings longing to rescue a TDM at any moment. The chapter "Taking Care of Mom's Marriage" nailed it perfectly, reminding me of God's design for marriage and the importance of putting my husband first when life gets hectic and obstacles move in. Overall, Totally Desperate Mom is a fun, relevant, powerful, and tastefully-written book!
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When Wendy was nine years old she looked in the yellow pages, found a talent agent, and left a message on their answering machine. Unbeknownst to her parents. That agent called back, set up and interview and there began her acting career. She appeared in over 20 commercials and eventually went to Hollywood where she starred in the TV show "The New Lassie" and guest starred on shows like "The Wonder Years" and "Growing Pains." She had a great experience as a childhood actress and has no criminal record. Wendy attributes that to her faith in Jesus and her supportive family.
Wendy left Hollywood to have a "normal" senior year of high school and then went on to UCLA where she was
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