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tough love 6 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson" 12-02-05, 09:50 AM (EST) "empathy" LAST EDITED ON 12-02-05 AT 09:59 AM (EST) This is the first season I have ever watched Starting Over. I became intrigued with the life coaches ingenius style of therapy. I think they kick #####!! I believe there are a lot of people that could benefit from the "luxury" of having a life coach like Rhonda and Iyanla. I wanted to find out more about them, so I logged onto the website. When I found the message board, I was amazed. I couldn't believe how many comments pertained to clothing, make-up and hair. If this is a representation of society, then we are in big trouble. Focusing on the superficiality of looks is childish. These women have problems. They were chosen to be casted by the Starting Over staff for a reason. All of us know how difficult it can be to change deep seeded behaviors, break habits, small and large, and conquer addictions. Who are we to judge their progress? What is easy for you may be difficult for someone else. It is sad that socity as a whole is cruel, critical, shallow and judgemental. What happened to compassion, empathy, understanding and concern? It seems to me, with exception of Jessica, that there is a common denominator with Lisa, Christina, Jill and Allison - bad parenting. They are products of the environment they grew up in. Why would someone choose to expose themselves, the good, the bad and the ugly, on national television unless they felt their problems were unsurmountable and desparately wanted to change the course of their lives?   Top

Subject     Author     Message Date     ID    RE: empathy Stormy Sky 12-04-05 1    RE: empathy teacherst 01-19-06 2        RE: empathy dopeydwarf 01-19-06 3  RE: empathy Bebo 01-19-06 4

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Stormy Sky 129 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson" 12-04-05, 01:44 AM (EST) 1. "RE: empathy" You sound like an intelligent, common-sense person, tough love! I agree with everything you say, especially the "what is easy for you may be difficult for someone else". How true that statement is. I think it takes incredible strength to go on a show like that, knowing you're bound to be ridiculed & made fun of (when you go back to your hometown) by some people. Thanks for your insight.   Top

teacherst 54 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square" 01-19-06, 08:50 PM (EST) 2. "RE: empathy" I think the show is great. However once you watch it everyday you feel like you know the people AND YOU TEND TO FOCUS ON THE MORE SUPERFICIAL STUFF   Top

dopeydwarf 185 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson" 01-19-06, 09:12 PM (EST) 3. "RE: empathy" You need to get a hold of the 1st two seasons and see the difference. Many of us loved Allison too, until she started acting like a spoiled brat, and this is one of the ways posters lash out. It's not because they are on the show. It's because they act stupid on the show. Everybody grew up with crap. Having a traumatic childhood can only go so far as an excuse--right?? We as adults need to work on becoming more adjusted. Now that is what the house is for. But when you get in there after a few weeks and are still excusing your behavior, then some of us get mad, and we cuss and stuff on a message board. This is a way to work out anger. This board is like talking to another friend---it's okay to get mad here. That's what its for. There are other boards if you wish to speak in a more eloquent mannerabout SO--Rhonda has one on fearlessliving.com, I think. But if you get mad, come back. We could use your input!!! ____________________________________________________________________________ I'd rather be at Disneyworld   Top

Bebo 21083 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold" 01-19-06, 09:18 PM (EST) 4. "RE: empathy" Our forums permit posters to make positive and negative comments about the show and its participants. What we do not allow is criticism of posters for the comments that they make.   Top

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