DC Gal in VA January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 I love Dr. Paradise, and I love how she actually listened to him. Frankly, I think she's brave to have this sit down with her mom. As for her dad, fuck him, he sounds like a complete asshole. Wow, mom walked out but that's okay Brianne, you needed to get that shit off your chest. Kudos to you! 18 Link to comment
Guest January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 YOU DO NOT NEED TO WORK ANYTHING OUT WITH YOUR TERRIBLE FATHER! That's another 200+ pounds right there you can lose, Brianne. No sweat. Link to comment
MsVixen January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 I don't blame Mom at all for walking out. She's staying with this woman and now she has to hear this shit. It's awfully easy to blame someone else for your problems. From what I see, we only have Brianne's version and I'm not giving her a pass just because this is supposed to be her story. 12 Link to comment
ams1001 January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 I have ice cream. Don't tell Dr. Now. 7 Link to comment
poeticlicensed January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 I guess I understand that you have to deal with the crap from your childhood, but what is her mom supposed to do about her broken relationship with her dad years later? My sister is 63 years old and still kvetching about her childhood and my parents who are both dead. And her childhood was not bad, as a matter of fact, it was really good. But she can't let it go. 10 Link to comment
Kid January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 She has done a lot better than I thought she was going to do at the beginning. 4 Link to comment
QuinnInND January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Way to be a douche, mom. Smh. And with regard to kids wanting their parents to love them, I hated my stepfather. Always. I never loved him. Or felt anything but hatred towards him. 6 Link to comment
ams1001 January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 I'm proud of her taking a trip home by herself. 8 Link to comment
DC Gal in VA January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, Miracle Maxie said: We should all just get handed a pair as soon as we enter live chat! True dat! 5 Link to comment
cmpbl January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Just now, QuinnInND said: Way to be a douche, mom. Smh. And with regard to kids wanting their parents to love them, I hated my stepfather. Always. I never loved him. Or felt anything but hatred towards him. I had a stepmother I felt the same way about. 1 Link to comment
Kid January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, poeticlicensed said: I guess I understand that you have to deal with the crap from your childhood, but what is her mom supposed to do about her broken relationship with her dad years later? Own her part. That goes a long way to moving forward. 12 Link to comment
dreadfulLeigh January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 A child doesn’t ask to be born. The onus is on the parents, who made the choice to follow through with the pregnancy and raise the children. 14 Link to comment
Popular Post Gbb January 10, 2019 Popular Post Share January 10, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, poeticlicensed said: I guess I understand that you have to deal with the crap from your childhood, but what is her mom supposed to do about her broken relationship with her dad years later? I think she just needed to be heard and her pain acknowledged. A simple, sincere “I’m sorry I wasn’t what you needed me to be” would probably have done wonders. Edited January 10, 2019 by Gbb 26 Link to comment
Cherrio January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 (edited) Good for her for telling her mother how she felt. Even if there are two sides to this story, the way she feels is still valid. The mother reacted in a very immature way, considering she admitted not being a great mom to her. Sometimes you have to get the toxic people out of your life, even if its family. Edited January 10, 2019 by Cherrio 21 Link to comment
CircusPeanuts January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said: Dr. Paradise looks tiny next to her Squee! I love Dr Paradise! He looks positively Lilliputian next to her! ETA Live/love. Vowels matter Edited January 10, 2019 by CircusPeanuts 5 Link to comment
CrazyInAlabama January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 (edited) And way to go Mom, throw Dad under the bus when you ignored everything that happened. I'm still wondering if Brianne is actually the Dad's child, or if she just became the family scapegoat. Or if he liked the little kids because one was a boy? I hope she has her skin surgery in Oregon, or else gets a personal care assistant after surgery if her husband can't be there, because the mother is a lost cause. Mom walking out told me everything I need to know about the parents. Edited January 10, 2019 by CrazyInAlabama 11 Link to comment
hoosiermom January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 My parents always gave me a hard time about my weight growing up and I wasn't even heavy! Guess they saw the potential. I do however appreciate because it kept me in check and years after they passed, I still watch my weight. 3 Link to comment
dreadfulLeigh January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Just now, Kid said: Own her part. That goes a long way to moving forward. It’s also telling that she said (parapgrahsin) I’m sorry you felt that way. That’s not taking responsibility for her (Mom’s) part in enabling her husband to treat their child that way. 17 Link to comment
Kid January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Cherrio said: Good for her for telling her mother how she felt. Even if there are two sides to this story, the way she feels is still valid. The mother reacted in a very immature way, considering her admitted not being a great mom to her. Sometimes you have to get the toxic people out of your life, even if its family. Yes indeed. I left 40 years ago and have never gone back. Because there is no point in going back to an empty well. Edited January 10, 2019 by Kid 10 Link to comment
Hellga January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, MsVixen said: I don't blame Mom at all for walking out. She's staying with this woman and now she has to hear this shit. It's awfully easy to blame someone else for your problems. From what I see, we only have Brianne's version and I'm not giving her a pass just because this is supposed to be her story. Yes, we don't have Mom's side of what happened in the past, and Brianne probably overreacted as she turned those events over and over again in her mind over the years - but Mom's words here and now are not exactly painting her in the best light. Sorry, team Brianne based on the words and actions during this show. I disapprove of adult children blaming everything on their past - but Brianne is also DOING things to correct that situation now, not just stewing over them, so it's not the same. Edited January 10, 2019 by Hellga 12 Link to comment
QuinnInND January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Just now, Gbb said: I think she just needed to be heard and her pain acknowledged. A simple, sincere “I’m sorry I wasn’t what you needed me to be” would probably have done wonders. Yes! This! When my mother and I reconnected, she acknowledged what happened to me and her part in it. And it did help me. Good for her going home alone! She's doing great! 13 Link to comment
DC Gal in VA January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said: "Yes he was terrible. He locked the refrigerator. Never loved me. Abused me." "What would you say to him now?" "I miss him." WHY? WHY? I don't get this mindset AT. ALL. Seriously! WTF? If I never saw that bastard for another eleven years, it would be just fine with me. 3 Link to comment
hoosiermom January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 I am so excited for her and so proud of her! 5 Link to comment
Kid January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 1 minute ago, dreadfulLeigh said: It’s also telling that she said (parapgrahsin) I’m sorry you felt that way. That’s not taking responsibility for her (Mom’s) part in enabling her husband to treat their child that way. EXACTLY!!! 7 Link to comment
MsVixen January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Just now, Hellga said: Yes, we don't have Mom's side of what happened in the past, and Brianne probably overreacted as she turned those events over and over again in her mind over the years - but Mom's words here and now are not exactly painting her in the best light. Sorry, team Brianne based on the words and actions during this show. Hellga, team Mom here and I don't care about Brianne at all. 1 Link to comment
DC Gal in VA January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, Hellga said: It's not her actual father or their actual interactions she misses, it's hear dream of having a perfect relationship with him that she still hopes can come true. Wow, that's it. How sad. 6 Link to comment
QuinnInND January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Love the cabinet doors in her kitchen! Wow! Her stepdaughter is so happy to see her! Wonderful! And she needs to be careful because she's headed down the same road. 8 Link to comment
dreadfulLeigh January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Rick is looking frail. Poor guy. 3 Link to comment
cmpbl January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 I'll have to say I am pleasantly surprised she did so well after seeing her eating all that food in the beginning. 9 Link to comment
Snarkastikate January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 I missed the first half of the show, but is she younger than her stepdaughter? Just how much older is hubby? Link to comment
Armchair Critic January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, hoosiermom said: My parents always gave me a hard time about my weight growing up and I wasn't even heavy! Guess they saw the potential. I do however appreciate because it kept me in check and years after they passed, I still watch my weight. My mom watched me like a hawk. I now appreciate it because it kept my weight down when I was in junior high/high school. The only problem is when I grew up and left home I wanted to try all the junk food I wasn't allowed and had to fight against hiding it/being a secret eater. 2 Link to comment
aliya January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Jeez, Cat, you're gonna make me get teary-eyed and I don't like that. 5 Link to comment
dreadfulLeigh January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 And (unless they cut it all out) barely any whining “I can’t! I caannnn’tttttt”. 3 Link to comment
Ellie Godfrey January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Are they going to try to give Rick another heart attack?? Do they do that? Ick. 1 Link to comment
Scarlett45 January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Snarkastikate said: I missed the first half of the show, but is she younger than her stepdaughter? Just how much older is hubby? Hubby is 30 years older. She’s about 10yrs older than her step daughter. 1 Link to comment
ShortyMac January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Catrina's happiness and emotion at Brianne's surprise warmed my jaded, cynical heart. (She could use some diet tips from her) 14 Link to comment
Armchair Critic January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 She is doing great, but she has the advantage of youth that she still had the mobility. 5 Link to comment
CrazyInAlabama January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Rick is 30 years older than Brianne, and the stepdaughter is 10 years younger than Brianne is. They married when Rick was 52, Brianne was 22, and the stepdaughter was 12. I hope I got that all correct, if not someone correct it please. 5 Link to comment
ams1001 January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 1 minute ago, ShortyMac said: Catrina's happiness and emotion at Brianne's surprise warmed my jaded, cynical heart. (She could use some diet tips from her) I wonder if they were able to move to Houston with her, would Catrina have followed the diet with her and lost weight. 2 Link to comment
QuinnInND January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Next week looks like a train wreck. 3 Link to comment
Armchair Critic January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Meanwhile Penny is still making meatloaf in bed.... hahahaaa 18 Link to comment
Hellga January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Snarkastikate said: I missed the first half of the show, but is she younger than her stepdaughter? Just how much older is hubby? Her husband is 30 years older than her, and her stepdaughter is only about 8-10 years younger than her. 2 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said: My mom watched me like a hawk. I now appreciate it because it kept my weight down when I was in junior high/high school. The only problem is when I grew up and left home I wanted to try all the junk food I wasn't allowed and had to fight against hiding it/being a secret eater. That's the problem when there is external control instead of education and development of self-control. As soon as no one is pushing you, you break down. For me, it was keeping a clean and organized home. When I have company - I get everything nice and clean. When I am by myself for extended periods of time, no guests or anything - I turn into a complete slob, shamed as I am to admit it. 8 Link to comment
DC Gal in VA January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 15 minutes ago, Hellga said: One excuse I *hate* with a passion is - "I had to hold it in at work, so I released the steam at home". That's the worst kind of cowardice - cowering in front of the strong and taking your fear and weakness out on the weak and those who won't fight back, be it kids, elderly, or people in service professions. Disgusting. Amen. The worst combination of traits being both a coward and a bully. Hate, hate, hate them, especially since a girl's dad is supposed to be her biggest supporter and love her. 9 Link to comment
dreadfulLeigh January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 Ohhh, 2 months. That’s doesn’t bode well. 1 Link to comment
Gbb January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 (edited) She looks like she’s gained. Ed. Guess not! Edited January 10, 2019 by Gbb Link to comment
Scarlett45 January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 She still looks very large, but she has a lot of excess skin. 2 Link to comment
CircusPeanuts January 10, 2019 Share January 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, fonfereksglen said: Nope. Whittenburg! Huh. I always thought GB. Is that where the distribution center is? I could go for some right now. 😋 and some Weyuawega cheese! 🧀 Link to comment
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