Bunky

Ugh, I'm flip-flopping now, too. I am not flip-flopping with Stacy, though. Poor woman is under so much stress. I don't know if that could have contributed to her condition but, as a currently pregnant lady, that really stressed me out. Knowing how little support she has made me sad. I don't understand why they didn't just do an emergency c-section right away? I would want that, I think. Of course, maybe the show was maximizing the drama but I found it all very concerning. I was also a little surprised to see a birthing tub in the home when they were leaving for the hospital. I know she really wanted a home birth but after that meeting with her midwife, I thought she would realize being in a hospital would be best. I do hope everything works out okay. Not sure what to make of Leslie and her health. We're not being shown the whole picture so I'm a bit confused. Whatever happens, I hope she gets treated and realizes that breasts don't define a woman. That said, I'm not sure if she would qualify for reconstructive surgery since she hasn't fully transitioned? Troy/Lucy and Cindy continue to confuse me. They do seem to really love each other. This episode made it seem like they may find a happy medium. And, yeah, the wiener song was more than I needed to hear, too! We get it, Cindy, you like penises! Geez. So, I did like Cas on the last episode but she was pretty bratty this time around. She clearly harbors a lot of resentment toward Bev and I still think Bev has probably hurt Cas but now is a good time for the both of them to take advantage of therapy and try to work things out. I can't remember how old Cas is but the "correcting" thing grated. That's not what Bev needed in that moment. I do think Cas is very immature. What gets me is that Cas and Karen are getting to live their truth, which is great, but neither seems to be able to empathize with Bev. She was living a false truth for many years and that is painful. She needs time. Also, she still annoys me but I do feel compassion for her. I don't think she's the brightest bulb in the box or she's simply given in to being treated like crap by Karen for so many years. I don't know. I see a lot of dysfunction there. I missed Lawren and Jennifer. They are my favorite couple for now.

I've been waiting so long to weigh in here but needed my password reset. I like this show and I think it's an interesting glimpse into a challenging reality for trans people. Like many of you have said, I find myself frustrated by a lot of the "cast members" but then I try to remember that they are flawed humans, just like the rest of us. It's interesting to me that they only chose people in relationships. I suppose that's the premise but I would be interested to see someone going it alone, too. Anyway, I was so impressed by Stacy and Leslie in the beginning but now I'm finding myself getting angry with Leslie and feeling sorry for Stacy. Having a pregnant partner is no joke and Stacy could really use some nurturing and support. She's giving it to Leslie tenfold and it doesn't appear she's getting anything in return. My jaw hit the floor when Leslie suggested Stacy work more hours. Stacy is weeks away from giving birth, now is when she should be cutting back and Leslie should pick up some slack! I think their dynamic is a stark contrast to Jennifer and Lawren. Lawren's pain is so raw and it's obvious some of that pain is because of how she feels her transition is affecting Jennifer and their family. Leslie is coming across as self-centered and oblivious. I think taking a break is the best thing for Cindy and Troy/Lucy. It's very clear Cindy doesn't want to be in a relationship with a woman and Troy/Lucy seems in the early stages of being comfortable living as Lucy. I think they are hiding a bit behind Cindy and it would probably be good for them to be independent and sort things out. Beverly and Karen are a giant pile of dysfunction. I have trouble liking either one of them to be honest. Karen lost me when she shut Beverly down at the table with the real estate agent. I did think her speech at the museum was touching but there is something about her that feels emotionally detached. It may be a survival mechanism for her, I don't know. I did feel terrible watching her talk about her "conversion therapy". Cas was clearly uncomfortable around Beverly. There is a lot more to that than we've been privy to. Cas seems like a well-adjusted kid. I would actually like to know more of their story!

I just came here to post that. So happy for Freddie!

Wait? Did Larry spend his 401k to go to the Phillipines? I didn't catch that. Kidding aside, I feel a little sad for Larry but he brought this on himself. I think he saw his cousin, who seemed to find love this way, and thought it would be the same for him. I don't know. I don't trust Jenny. Abby is a player. I don't get super-weird vibes from Sean. What is wrong with him that he has to put up with this? I did feel badly for Darcy this episode. Jesse got super-weird when she came back to his place after some "wines." I find Jesse scary. I cant wait for next week to see what goes down with Paul and Karine!

Heh, so today I was at a conference and one of the women at my table was from NJ. She totally said "youse" and I asked her about it. She also compared it to "y'all" and said it was a jersey thing. I'm a NYer and work with lots of people who live in NJ but they don't say it. Anyway, it made me chuckle. Back on topic, Jeremiah is gross.

What's with this "yous" business? Sabrina has said it a few times and it sounds ridiculous. Her accent is the worst. It seems to have gotten worse as she's descended into total sad-sackdom. She needs to pull herself together. It angers me in a way I can't articulate that she has brought two children into this world. I hope those kids find nice parents as part of a closed adoption and never see Sabrina again. My new diet is to simply watch the footage of Sabrina cooking her placenta whenever I feel hungry. I know people do it but I don't want to see it. Who knew you can bribe people with Tupperware?

I am so on board for this. Like most of you here, Roseanne is my favorite show of all time. Well, at least of my lifetime. The Bob Newhart Show may be a close second/tie but that was before my time. I loved everything about it and slogged through the later seasons because, even though they were terrible, I loved having these actors on my TV. I watch the older seasons on a regular basis. Laurie Metcalf is an acting superhero, truly one of the greats. John Goodman and Estelle Parsons (if she returns) are legends. I can't wait to see them together again! I do still have a soft spot for Roseanne, I cant' help it. All this to say, I'm excited!

I can't help myself with this show. I just can't not watch it. That said, it's so frustrating. I guess Sabrina rents her house with TLC money? I spent quite a bit of wasted time trying to figure out how someone, who in no way has their life together and no real job, lives in such a decent little house. Maybe the show rents it for her, I don't know. She needs so much professional help, it's painful to watch. She should not be a parent. I do feel some empathy for her but it's just sad for everyone involved. I also assume Jeremiah and Carmela will be using TLC money to fund their IVF? I don't know if they realize how expensive that is and that it's not covered by insurance (or if it is, the coverage is usually quite minimal). Between the two of them they already have like six kids and a grand kid. Jeremiah doesn't even seem to have custody of his kids. Maybe it's time for them to stop. Or maybe I'm just annoyed at how easy it seems to be for these people to continuously pop out kids. I don't even know what to say about Mary. I will say that I don't find Rebecca as annoying as many on here do. I think she has grown as a person and seems to manage her household well. During the GED segment, I actually thought she articulated her understanding of what geography was quite well for someone with very little knowledge. I believe she is intelligent, just so sadly uneducated. I don't know if her GED tutor is camera shy or a jerk but he seemed frustrated by her lack of knowledge and that annoyed me. He should be facilitating her learning, which she is eager to do, and not be looking pissed all the time. Also, is Abe the father of both of Rebecca's kids? I can't remember.

I read this quickly and thought it was an actual thing and got so excited. Can we make this happen? Am I a terrible person for wanting to watch it? What ever happened to all of those Rock of Love girls..? Anyway, I watched last night and I just love Aubree. I think Chelsea is doing a great job of protecting her and maintaining her childhood innocence as best she can. She's so positive and loving with her. I have no doubt Aubree will struggle at times in her life with the fact that her bio dad is giant douchebag. However, she has a very loving mother and extended family supporting her. I think she'll be just fine and no doubt her odds are the best out of all of these kids. I agree that Leah's weight has been very troubling this season. The camera really does add a few pounds so if she looks like that on screen, I can only imagine how emaciated she must be in real life. I caught myself wondering why no one has said anything to her and then I remember it's Leah and her family is horrible. I guess Corey and Germy don't want to rock the boat maybe? She could really be in danger of suffering some major health issues. As sad as it is, my concern is not so much for her as it is for the girlses. She really needs to pull it together for them. Karl continues to be a beast. I do get a laugh out of watching her continuously piss her money away though. Hawaii? I can't wait until the MTV money dries up and reality hits her in the face.

I hadn't watched this show in years but caught Robbie's episode. Wow. I was in tears through most of the show and I usually have very little sympathy for most of the people profiled (hence, I stopped really watching). But this episode just broke my heart. You've all said pretty much everything I feel but I just needed to post because I've been thinking about Robbie and his sisters since I watched. I actually couldn't sleep after watching this. Robbie was so broken and in so much pain but underneath it all you could see a good person. My heart just ached for him and his middle sister who seemed to be particularly close to him. I honestly think the only thing that kept him alive up to that point was that he knew the pain he would cause others if he committed suicide. He looked so different at the reveal - so healthy. I really hope he continues with therapy, realizes his value as a human being, and makes it. He has demons I cannot even imagine. I truly hope his is a success story.

That was some straight-up Baby Jane business. I noticed T'Resa constantly had a huge blue jug with a straw in it. Pretty sure she was tanked the entire time. I felt terrible for her son.

So, Gabe. He's a serial killer, right? Totally creeped me out.

Ha! I was going to post the same thing. I have zero sympathy for anyone who falls for that. Should be interesting to watch, though! ETA that I *would* have some sympathy if it was, like, my 93 year old nana but she doesn't even have internet service so....

Good points re Dani's glasses! I guess she was just too busy riding around town trying to hunt down Mo and couldn't be bothered to trundle over to the eyeglasses place to have them adjusted. All of this talk reminded me of when she was going to buy her wedding gown. Wasn't her original "budget" $500? Maybe it was more? Now she can't even keep the utilities on. And that's with whatever TLC money she's gotten. Also, Mo looked ridiculous in that Canada Goose parka.