Subject: Hunter
From: "Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
To: "Kathleen Biden" <[email-masked]>
Cc: "George Kolodner" <[email-masked]>, "Babette Wise" <[email-masked]>, "Debbie Schechter" <[email-masked]>, "Elaine Altmire" <[email-masked]>, "Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 12:41:02 -0400

Absolutely Kathleen-- just to be clear girls asked me if they could come to 
DE for Father's Day. When we were with Debbie they asked me if they could 
take me to dinner Friday but they changed plans and asked if they could 
come Sunday instead. I did not ask them to do anything behind your back. 
Finnegan called me today to ask that I book the 9:55 train. I called Maisy 
back to tell her and asked her to let you know. If that is putting the 
girls in the middle then I don't really understand. 

And just to be clear Dr. Kolodnor is my Dr. focusing on my alcoholism of 
which the family is a huge component- and I understand that to date after 
four months you haven't taken advantage of the Kolmac friends and family 
program. Dr. Kolodnor is not our marriage counselor- Debbie was our 
marriage counselor but you refuse to see her anymore.  

As for Babette- I left two messages for her with the hopes we could speak 
and she, as a highly respected professional in her field, could recommend a 
course of action for me and the whole family. Babette never returned my 
call-  according to you I sounded too threatening on Babattes voice mail. 
Regardless, she seems to have made a determination as to a treatment 
program for a patient she has never met never seen and the only Information 
she has obtained is from the patients extremely angry and hurt wife. I 
can't imagine an Oncologist whose never seen the patient never seen an MRI 
never seen the blood work never seen the biopsy result making a 
determination of a treatment plan for an individual based on the 
description of his condition provided by his estranged  wife. Even more 
baffling to me is the notion that Doctor would  than make a recommendation 
to the patients children (adverse to all the patients actual care takers) 
that requires the children to  refuse to speak or see their father and 
unless he follows her plan. And the cherry on top of that is telling the 
children if the patient doesn't follow her plan he's going to die (our 
girls words to me- not mine). Now the girls are to believe that if is only 
their love and refusal to share it with their father is the only way he can 
be saved. And if he refuses than that clearly means he doesn't love them. 

And you're telling me that by calling Maisy to tell what train I booked I 
am putting them in the middle. I am an alcoholic addict and I've done 
terribly selfish things I am ashamed of. But I've never used our children 
as a weapon. You are all truly drunk with your egos and self righteous 
indignation.

And you are upset 

RHB
202-333-1880

On Jun 18, 2016, at 7:15 PM, Kathleen Biden <[email-masked] 
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:

To be clear with everyone - Hunter, you have to talk to me regarding plans 
with the girls.  You put them in the middle by making plans with them 
directly, leaving it to them to tell me.  It is really difficult for them.  

Thanks 

Sent from my iPhone

On 17 Jun 2016, at 8:20 PM, George Kolodner <[email-masked] 
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:

Kathleen,
An important part of the current plan is to make sure that everyone's 
treatment is protected and, at the same time, essential information is 
communicated reliably. I think that it would be disruptive to this plan for 
you to be involved with the level of details about Hunter's treatment that 
you are requesting. We will work out a schedule that we think is 
appropriate for Hunter's treatment and let you know if does not adhere to 
it.
George Kolodner

On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 5:34 PM, Kathleen Biden <[email-masked] 
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:

> I'm sorry the email upset you.  I'm just looking for direction and 
> advice.  Difficult to get conflicting advice.  
>
> The girls and I are ready to support your out-patient program and hope you 
> are feeling the support you need.  
>
> I included you to make sure we are all on the same page.  I just want to 
> do what is best for the girls and to help your sobriety.  
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 17 Jun 2016, at 4:44 PM, [email-masked] 
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');> wrote:
>
> Sorry for the typos- very upsetting to me.
>
> RHB
> 202-333-1880
>
> On Jun 17, 2016, at 4:43 PM, [email-masked] 
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');> wrote:
>
> Dr. I have not given my consent for Kathleen to receive any information. 
> I'd you want a unbiased 3rd party opinion about how the meeting pleas call 
> Debbie right away.
>
> RHB
> 202-333-1880
>
> On Jun 17, 2016, at 4:39 PM, Kathleen Biden <[email-masked] 
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:
>
> Ok.  So I can be clear, the program is five days a week, he has nothing on 
> weekends, he is tested every day?  Is it appropriate for us to understand 
> his commitment to program?  I know that eventually it tapers but would be 
> helpful to know when that happens.  Is he also going to meetings every day? 
>  
>
> Thank you
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 17 Jun 2016, at 2:50 PM, George Kolodner <[email-masked] 
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:
>
> Kathleen,
> I am sorry to hear that you and your daughters are feeling such stress. My 
> understanding of the current plan is:
> 1. Debbie will let you know if Hunter has relapsed or stop coming to the 
> program so that you can restrict his contact with the girls.. We will not 
> contact you as long as he is attending and abstinent.
> 2. Debbie and Elaine will be talking about their recommendation for the 
> next contact -- I understand that Fathers Day is being considered -- and 
> will call you after they have talked.
> I hope that this helps to clarify the situation.
> George Kolodner
>
> On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 1:51 PM, Kathleen Biden <[email-masked] 
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[email-masked]');>> wrote:
>
>> My girls were upset about their meeting with Debbie yesterday.  They feel 
>> that the conflicting advice between specialists leaves them feeling like 
>> they have been put in the middle and don't know what they are suppose to do.
>>
>> As for me, I still would like to feel reassured that he is attending the 
>> program and being tested.  I haven't gotten that and don't know what the 
>> best way to do it.  I leave it to you all.
>>
>> I want Hunter to be sober and live a life where he can feel good.  I want 
>> to do what's best for him and protect my girls and their relationship with 
>> Hunter.
>>
>> If the consensus is for Hunt to try out patient again, ok.  If it's best 
>> for everyone for girls to resume talking and seeing Hunt, ok.  They, and I, 
>> only want to do what is best for him.
>>
>> I am exhausted and don't want to make the decisions.  I want advice and 
>> will follow it.  The girls feel like they have been left to make difficult 
>> decisions regarding their dad.  I told them I'll support what the doctors 
>> and therapists recommend.
>>
>> Please help us to make the right decision to support Hunt's sobriety 
>> while protecting the well being of my daughters.
>>
>> Also, if you could agree on how best to notify me as to Hunt's attendance 
>> and test results, that would be helpful.
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
> -- 
> George Kolodner, M.D. DLFAPA FASAM
> Medical Director
> Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers
>
>

-- 
George Kolodner, M.D. DLFAPA FASAM
Medical Director
Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers