S06.E14: Jennifer & Marissa's Story LIVE CHAT

[Armchair Critic]

1 minute ago, Miracle Maxie said:

In two weeks we get Melissa with a whole two-hour update (after eleven years!) all to herself.

Her original episode was one of the best, back then they showed more of how they coped after surgery. I hope she dumped her cheating husband.

[elly1517]

Sorry y'all sort of zoned out the second half of the intro. There's only so much "I can't live like this any more" I can take

[Kiss mah grits]

OMG! Airport time. 747. The mom alone has an asset that takes up 4 seats.

[Scarlett45]

1 minute ago, Armchair Critic said:

You're preaching to the choir here. My mom wrings her hands because she worries about me not having a husband (I am divorced with a child and happy just to date my long term boyfriend and keep my own place). And I do feel like the oddball when all my relatives are married.

Imagine the grief you’d get if you had no boyfriend! Of course there is nothing wrong with having a boyfriend or a husband if one wants one, but women face so much pressure  to have one that these creeps can prey on vulnerable stressed out single Moms who need financial support. 

 

Not that things such as child abuse don’t cross ALL demographics, but when Mom is financially dependent on the creep the kids are more vulnerable. Jennifer was only 16 when her daughter was born....

[Guest]

PLANE RIDES!

[ams1001]

3 minutes ago, zoemom said:

How ironic.......now there's a commercial on for Kyleena IUD's!

lol...my friend has a teenage daughter name Kylene. I wonder what he thinks of that particular product name. ;)

[zoemom]

So will their be a road trip to Houston?

[PeaceLily2]

I missed it.....where do they live?

[CringeWatcher]

4 minutes ago, Concerned said:

They don’t live in the South. They live in Bend, Oregon. You would think they would be aware of the basics of nutrition — that they should eat vegetables, not biscuits and gravy. That they need to exercise. That they should sit around the house eating. Dr. Now doesn’t have secret eating advice. They live in a progressive community with lots of resources.

I do live in the south, and I love me some biscuits and gravy. But it’s a rare treat.  Even us hillbillies are savvy to veggies :)

Edited April 12, 2018 by CringeWatcher

[Barb23]

They are going to each need their own row of seats on the plane.  

[elly1517]

A road trip from Bend would be 33 hrs. 

[MsVixen]

I'm really impressed that they are wearing regular clothing.  

[Concerned]

They are at the same airport Amber was at. It has signature carpeting.

[Shnoopy]

1 minute ago, LordOfLotion said:

I mean make some slippers out of mops and spray them down with spic and span before you walk or something... There are ways to get a job like that done if you are especially lazy like I am...

I too am a lazy ass. And I take the kitchen towel that needs a wash and run it over the kitchen floor. Then wash that bitch in hot water.  But my floors don't get that dirty cuz I spot clean.

[zoemom]

No they're flying........and of course, they've never flown before.  

Here it comes.....wait for it........."I'm scared".

[QuinnInND]

Just now, PeaceLily2 said:

I missed it.....where do they live?

Bend, Oregon 

[Pepper Mostly]

"I don't know if I can do this". Jesus, you've been at the airport for 8 minutes. 

[elly1517]

Just now, Concerned said:

They are at the same airport Amber was at. It has signature carpeting.

Must be PDX

[Shnoopy]

2 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said:

PLANE RIDES!

Yaaay!

[ThisGirlAsh]

"So I brought some food"

I'm shocked.

[MrsClaus]

13 minutes ago, Azubah said:

Wait...she hid an entire pregnancy and birth from her husband? Neat trick.

What?!?!?  I missed that.

BTW, howdy y'all.  I'm eating White Castle burgers and pretzels plus a coke.  See Dr. Now, no pork.

[Scarlett45]

4 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

The daughter seems to have a weird fixation on her mother. Honey. You are not 11. You're 26! I can see a young child wanting to be with Mommy all the time, but Marissa's a grown woman. 

Yes but Jennifer was an addict and she and Dwayne were in the throes of addiction a good part of Marissa’s childhood (that’s why she lived with her grandparents for a number of years). It seems Jennifer was a loving Mom when she was sober, so I see Marissa wanting to make up for lost time. 

 

Not to say they don’t need therapy to address these things, but given the situation I’m not surprised. 

[fonfereksglen]

4 minutes ago, Miracle Maxie said:

In two weeks we get Melissa with a whole two-hour update (after eleven years!) all to herself. 

Wow.  Probably a lot of flashback, but she was part of the initial study.  Looking forward to that one.

[CircusPeanuts]

Ack!!  I had every intention of joining at the start of the show tonight. But I got distracted by a phone call. Hi everyone! My dinner is Pasta Roni and box wine. Let’s get this party started. 

[Armchair Critic]

Just now, CringeWatcher said:

I do live in the south, and I love me some biscuits and gravy. But it’s a rare treat. 

Never had biscuits and gravy, this show isn't doing it any favors. :) I am a night owl so my breakfast is a poptart on the go.

[QuinnInND]

You can't go 4 hours without eating??? Gah. 

[Guest]

"I can't believe I have to get three seats." 

"Let me alleviate this burden by eating this loaf of bread."

[leFay]

There's really no whining, no huffing & puffing, no one yelling about their LAIIIIIGGGGG and no one having a gigantic meltdown getting stuffed onto a plane... yawn...

[Quof]

"I'm so embarrassed."  As they board the plane carrying sugary coffee drinks. 

[SnarkySnarky]

You know your "eating habit not good" when you need 3 seats on a plane.

[zoemom]

They better tip that guy pushing the chair big bucks!

[DC Gal in VA]

Whoa, THREE airplane seats! Is that a M600PL record?

[LordOfLotion]

That was uncharacteristically smooth. Something bad's going to happen.

[PeaceLily2]

They talk like they aren’t close, but act the complete opposite.  

[leFay]

Just now, LordOfLotion said:

That was uncharacteristically smooth. Something bad's going to happen.

Jaysus, I hope so!  This is a snoozer!

[zoemom]

I can't believe I had to get 3 seats.  Seriously??????

She brought food to calm her down?  Hmmmm when I fly I usually have a gin and tonic.

[Scarlett45]

That magenta is a nice color on Jennifer with her complexion and hair color. Seeing that she does TRY means she hasn’t given up all hope. 

[ams1001]

"Me and Marissa"

gah!

[Kiss mah grits]

The chair is crying

[PeaceLily2]

Damn!

[MsVixen]

Just now, DC Gal in VA said:

Whoa, THREE airplane seats! Is that a M600PL record?

I believe so.  At least she doesn't have to deal with any people.

[CringeWatcher]

2 minutes ago, CircusPeanuts said:

Ack!!  I had every intention of joining at the start of the show tonight. But I got distracted by a phone call. Hi everyone! My dinner is Pasta Roni and box wine. Let’s get this party started. 

Box wine is the bestest :)

[Shnoopy]

I was gonna say 650.

[QuinnInND]

636 for mom. 

573 for daughter. 

They're shocked. Seriously? Wtf did you think? And you need to get your weight down too, kid. 

[Barb23]

At least they had workers to push wheelchair at airports. Not an easy task with her weight.

[Kid]

Over 1000 combined.

[ams1001]

"You're my only hope."

Help me, Obi-Now!

[hoosiermom]

She's "a little" disappointed with her weight?

[Scarlett45]

Just now, QuinnInND said:

636 for mom. 

573 for daughter. 

They're shocked. Seriously? Wtf did you think? And you need to get your weight down too, kid. 

I thought Marissa may be more like 400. They may be short though...

[Miracle Maxie]

Really figured Marissa at around 400. Wow, was I off!