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The cats love the cat tree in the winter. Must be the way the sun hits it in the mornings.

If I were Citra I would run far away. I get that it’s been two years they’ve been talking, and I’m not saying people with substance abuse issues can’t ever make good partners; but Sam isn’t ready to be anyone’s husband. And if he goes to prison who’s going to support her, his Dad?? That’s not fair to the Dad! Also I’m not sure how leaving after being issued a K-1 visa would impact Citra’s ability to apply for another with another partner (if thats what she wants).

Air Date: January 16, 2024

I can believe that Natalia has lied about things, I can also believe that the Manns expect her to adhere to their religious beliefs to live in their house (which is their right- not disputing that), I can also believe that Natalia wants her freedom and might not want to live by the Manns rules. However as of Season 2 Episode 2 I firmly believe that Natalia was abused and neglected by the Barnetts, and probably previous caregivers, and will carry scars from that the rest of her life. I can also believe that makes her a hard person to trust or have a relationship with. Not surprised at all that the money Jacob earned as child prodigy is gone. I do appreciate having the perspectives of other adults with dwarfism in the documentary. How did the Barnetts not think that Natalia was going to need a lot of resources towards her medical care??!!!

Yeah it’s cold in Chicago right now, -4F/-20C. This morning I told Cosmo “we are going around the block to potty and we are coming right back!” It’s too cold even for Cosmo. I’ve got two layers of polyester loungers ( Star Wars & Harry Potter) I got as Xmas gifts the last couple of years. I know these things will stink to high Heaven when I take them off this even but dang they are soft and keep me so warm. Pictures of Lady Reese enjoying her fav winter time spot. It must be how the light hits it in the winter time.

That’s why I mention step stools that a typical 9yrs old would use- I could imagine Natalia would’ve used what she had (a chair to step stool, items to reach etc). Many of the neighbors in season 1 commented that she often wasn’t clean, well that would explain it. Even if she wanted to wash herself & wear clean clothes, logistically getting in and out of the bath may have been dangerous. Also many kids have to adjust to adult bathing habits and hygenine needs during puberty. The stereotype that middle schoolers are smelly isn’t because most of them just don’t care or have caregivers, but those hormones kick in and it’s often an adjustment to bathing daily and using deodorant, assuming someone brought her those things.

I know there are cases of 9yrs olds being pretty self sufficient when they have had to be. Caring for baby siblings, making meals (microwave or stove with a step stool), doing laundry etc when they have been left as the caregiver to younger siblings (usually due to parental neglect). I don’t know how Natalia FELT in the situation (she might have been absolutely terrified) but I am not surprised she kept herself alive. Who knows what her life in the orphanage was like before she came to the USA. Also a lot of the neighbors said she was always around visiting them.

I’m just starting Episode 6 of Season 1, and I want to know what Kristine cheating on her husband has to do with abuse of Natalia? Michael crying about not being able to stand up to her? This is reading very much “call a woman a whore” if you don’t like what she’s doing (justified or not). I will continue watching.

I am up to Episode 4 Season 1, and while I think it’s true Natalia had behavioral issues (likely due to her early childhood neglect at the orphanage and the abuse/neglect she experienced at the hands of the Barnetts), but I also believe that Michael is a total liar, Kristine was abusive and that this girl was an easy target for people that would seek to abuse and mistreat her because of her disability and age. I think they thought they were adopting a cute puppy and when the puppy misbehaved they could get rid of it. I also think they were really stupid to discuss all of this on social media.

In episode 1, based on Natalia’s face in comparison to the other 6yrs old (who’s now 14) with the same type of dwarfism, Natalia looks older than 6, not an adult. Even a “baby faced adult”( I looked 14 in the face for years). Natalia’s vocabulary and cadence of speaking seems advanced for a 6yrs old who’s learning English as a second language. I know children learn languages very quickly, but something about the way Michael describes about what she says feels off to me. Michael seems slimy. In episode 2, no establishment would ask a 6yrs old to sign their own release form! (The birthday outing to milk the cows) Michael is trying to sell snake oil. And no child would be with adults in an adult wing of an adult psychiatric hospital, she’d have been in a child’s unit at least.

It was suggested I watch this so I’m sitting down now. I appreciate your comments here.

Johnathan is doing a show in Chicago in Feb and a friend is taking me!

Gotcha thanks.

It really is like 90 Day Fiancé meets Love After Lock Up- I think all of the partners are international, which has another layers. I am familiar with Love After Lock Up, although I am not watcher, some of the couples were in relationships before one member was incarcerated yes?

That was a kicker. I understand the boy is with his father who no doubt will take good care of him, and I know parents have to leave sometimes for work, to take care of other children etc- but to leave the hemisphere to be in a relationship with someone who’s just been released from prison?? Of course it’s not that these women “can’t” meet local gainfully employed men who would be interested in dating them (I am sure they can). I think it’s something that’s happened in their past that makes the idea of an emotional connection to someone that has NOTHING else to do (prison is very boring even if you’re lucky enough to have a job), but think of them and write to them and wait on pins and needles for their visits and calls. They get to be the center of the universe. The young woman from Germany, Svea (what a pretty name, is that a common name in Germany?) who commented that there is something about being together in person to see if you really "connect" seemed to be self aware. I think if it goes south she will go home and not suffer any long term consequences. She is a midwife she can find work anywhere, and she doesn't have any children, if she wants to try this, no one is being impacted but her I do believe that people can come out of prison and eventually be ready to make good partners. But it’s not as if these guys were there 6months or a year. 8yrs behind bars will fuck with your mind. You need time to focus on yourself and readjust to society. I said the same thing when Gypsy Rose was doing her documentary- I get why she wanted to get married, but she needed to get herself settled and adjusted back to the outside before she thought about being with someone in a serious way (a life sharing, committed partnership type way).

You dont need to watch, but I think you will enjoy it and it will probably "add to" your enjoyment of the next season.

The writing for this show has REALLY gone downhill. How many times has Mariana thought about leaving Bulk Beauty? It was good to see Raj, I liked them together quite a bit! (I also like the actor) But they recycle the SAME storylines over and over, the only people who have had any growth, conflict and resolution to anything are Davia and Dennis (I like how their relationship has been written) the cracks now are understandable. No Gael this episode, his handsome face is always missed. I am sticking it out until the end, which won't be long now.

I have not watched Love After Lock Up (I am familiar with it though), however I still have Frndly from my holiday viewing and it looks so good. Hi everyone!

Likely 8-10 in part b

I meant to watch that and I forgot.

Air Date: January 9, 2024

Air Date: January 14, 2024

Air Date: January 12, 2024

Lots of people keep up with their exs- and remember it’s not as if Gypsy has other things going on. Even if she had a prison job that’s not like having a regular 9-5, with a household to maintain, friends to visit etc. People who are incarcerated have a lot of time on their hands. Because of the abuse Gypsy suffered she’s going to be hyper sensitive to any feedback or what most of us would consider “common courtesy”. Letting your partner know what time you’ll be home after errands is common courtesy, it's not the same them telling you not to go out. Given Gypsy has never experienced anything like that, you know, an actual peer relationship- I can see how her mind would jump.

This episode was dull as dishwater. Sam and Citra seem to have the only interesting storyline. I don’t think she can trust him after this.