A (2:51)

That's why at one point I was going twice a week, because that is exactly what was happening. Like, so much was going on that, like, I couldn't wait the. All the days in between. Like, I needed to have this one to decompress the last week, and then I needed two days or three days later to do the next one. And I've completely. I completely understand.

B (3:10)

It just sucks. And so I. When I hired Hunter, obviously, we all know elephant in the room. That has been wild since December. And when I hired him, like, one of my first things that I wanted to do was to find a trauma therapist that also specializes in emdr. And I don't know if you've ever heard anything about emdr. It's supposedly, like, a very, very successful type of therapy.

A (3:39)

Dr. Drew told me about it. Unfortunately, I don't think we have that in Delaware. Like, the resources here are limited. But he suggested someone in la. I just don't go out to LA as often as I used to.

B (3:51)

So just with all of the things that have been going on in my life within, I would say, really since around December, knowing that I'm, like, starting that therapy on Saturday. And I don't know if you've ever had this experience either, but it's like, I want to do a clearing of things that I know are not well for me prior to going to that session. Because also, it's like you're financially spending for this, then you're spending your time and then your emotional energy. And if there are certain things that you need to clear out of your life ahead of that, I'm like, let me just clear it out.

A (4:27)

Yeah. No, I mean, that's a good mindset to have. Like, you're kind of going into it with. Trying to go into it with a clear mind and a clear, like, headspace. I think that makes the most sense, because otherwise you're just. That's just going to be all surface stuff that you're going to have to dig through anyway. So it's like, get rid of those initial layers and then kind of be able to dig deep. You'll have to let me know how it goes, because I would love to do that type of therapy. I haven't also, I was seeing. I was seeing my therapist again in November, I think it was. And then my schedule just. There's no available, like, I'm mostly available on Mondays. My therapist is off on Mondays. So, like, there was just. It's. I miss her and I need her. But like, I have not had a chance since November. So I'm a little bit further behind than you. But you'll have to let me know how it goes.

B (5:15)

That's also like such a point to make too, because we need to prioritize the things in our lives that make us the healthiest us. And if everything's a priority, nothing is. And I've said that before also getting a new therapist. And when I did my intake with this therapist, I told her, she was like, what are your reservations about being back in therapy? And I said, mainly my reservation is that you create a relationship with your therapist. And it's like you go through somewhat of like a phase of breakup when you're finding a new therapist. And it's like you're now dating a new therapist.

A (5:52)

Yeah, I mean, we talk about that all the time, especially with better help. I mean, it's hard. It's so hard.

B (5:58)

It's so, so hard. And so I'm starting that on Saturday. But I kind of set my Saturday up so that I could go do a massage and red light therapy. And then I'm going to actual therapy and then I am doing an entire rebranding. Obviously you know this, and I'm going shopping afterwards and I'm going to take myself to lunch. But I also wanted to address some stuff regarding David and those things that are going on. I do plan to do an entire episode, kind of like breaking down the timeline of our relationship, what happened on the night of February 13th. But I am really, really struggling because I feel like when you love someone and you have a level of forgiveness in your heart and you want to give someone grace, but then there are so many people that are around me and my personal life that will not accept that. And I don't know how you get past that part in a relationship, because I can't. One of those people is my son.

A (7:08)

And that's something that you can't. That's not something that you can look past. You can't look beyond that. You know what I mean? Like, that your son is the most important. Like, are you having concerns about David? Are you having concerns about Jackson while you're with David? Like, are you like concerned about that whole thing? Is that kind of what you were getting at or not really.

B (7:32)

I had a full blown conversation with Hunter and for those of you who don't know who Hunter is, he is my new assistant, but he's also been a friend for quite some time and I felt like I was crashing out on the way home from school drop off this morning because it's very hard to love two people like him and then my son and also have to make decisions that might not be the best thing for me but would be the best thing for him. And I just don't know. Unfortunately, when things go to the Internet, we all know that that's never erased and anybody can see it. And unfortunately my child is at an age where he sees stuff and his friends see stuff. And so there's conversations going on within their 13, 12 and 13 year old friend group that I have a due diligence as a parent and how I need to raise him to make certain decisions that might not necessarily align with where my heart is at. And that just sucks.

A (8:50)

I've told you this before and I'll say it again because it's the truest thing. Like leaving the person that you're still in love with is one of the hardest things that you'll ever have to do. And you, nobody can understand it until you have to go through it. Right? Like it's not something you want to do. But if you know that that is the best thing for your son, I mean, I'm not saying that's what you're choosing to do. So. And I, I have a good relationship with David, you know, him and I talk sometimes and that does, that's not to say like I agreed with anything from that was on the Internet, you know, I know some of it was AI whatever that is. But until you're in a situation where you have to choose between yourself and your child for whatever, for whatever reason, nobody could prepare you for it. And I never fully understood it until I had been in that position before. Like the position that you're in right now. I was in it not that, not that long ago. And. I didn't understand when other people would be like, oh, like it just didn't work out or like I, you know, I had to do. Like I, I didn't understand it until I faced it head on. And so there's nothing I can say that's going to make this easier, whatever you decide. And I do think that based on my experience, time does help. And so that's not to say that if you were to break up with David or not be with him anymore, whatever that looks like, I don't know what the situation is currently, but like that's not to say that in A year or two, things don't come back together.

B (10:18)

I just think that because so much has happened in the amount of time that we have been together, that if I make the decision that is on my heart to make, there would be no coming back from that because I'm not putting myself through therapy to fix some of the things that are broken in me to potentially open a door back up that could break me again.

A (10:52)

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B (11:20)

There are two products from skims that I will always regularly order in every order when I order from them. And that is the cotton jersey dip thong. It is one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to underwear when they stretch out or lose their shape throughout the day. And you do not experience this with skims at all. I have washed my underwear so many times and they are absolutely, absolutely perfect just as the day that I bought them. And I am also wearing the Fits Everybody triangle bralette. That is a go to that I wear mostly every day. I reach for that Fits Everybody triangle bralette so much. I do have bigger boobs and I don't know that. A lot of people know that. And Kale, I know that you're pretty busty too. So I don't regularly go braless. And this, this bra is actually so, so, so good. So you guys can shop our favorite bras and underwear@skims.com after you place. Sure to let them know that we sent you select podcast in the survey and please be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.

A (12:23)

I understand that. Also, like, you're not going to put. Just like you said, you started the episode by saying like, you're investing your time, you're investing your money, you're investing your emotional energy, all of those things. And I would agree. I mean, that would be really challenging because typically people that go to therapy are going because of people who should be going to therapy, right? And the people that should be going to therapy are not in it. And I'm not saying that David not In it, I'm not saying he's doing anything wrong, but I say that to say if you're going to therapy and he's not, I think that there is a lot to be said. If y' all are both going separately and then you go together, that's one thing. But if it's just you that's doing it, I mean, you can't really, what else can you do? I mean, I don't know. I, I hate to see you going through this, I really do.

B (13:02)

And then it also sucks. And I don't know if you feel like, or have felt like this, but I've said that Will and I only did one therapy session prior to us going through the divorce and that was not successful. And I do think sometimes with divorce people choose to go to therapy as like a last ditch effort to try to hold on to something that is already gone. I think that can be true.

A (13:32)

Yeah, I would agree. I think that a lot of times couples are going to therapy when it's. They should have been going way before, like go before there's a problem. So you know how to handle the problem.

B (13:42)

Yeah. And so I don't know how I feel about being in a relationship and even being open to doing therapy with someone that I'm not married to. I'm struggling with that a little bit because is that, is that a sign or is that healthy? I. I don't know. And so prior to me getting on this recording, obviously I'm crying right now. Was already crying, but I had to send a hard text message and say, you know, like, I need some time and I need some space and it's not being reciprocated and I don't know if you went through this at all. But you know, for me to be told while you're allowing a 13 year old, an ex husband and friends dictate your decision making, it's not true. But I also value people who have been in my life for a very long time and at the end of the day I have a child to raise.

A (14:47)

I definitely have been in that situation too, like where people around me feel like they, I do value how they feel. But at the same time I will say the only. Because you only have one child, I do think that that what, how however he's feeling does hold weight, but I also feel like, and again, I'm just reiterating the fact that I don't understand the full dynamic. I don't know the full details. But you also, like, you need to consider Jackson's feelings Obviously, you know, his comfortability, his safety, his trust, all of that. But also in my keep in mind that a 13 year old cannot make adult decisions for you. So you're gonna do choose whatever you think is best for his well being, for your well being. But ultimately, like obviously you can't let a teenager dictate your adult decisions, but ultimately, you know, in your head and your heart might not align, but you know what's best. Yeah, no, I definitely been there.

B (15:45)

Do not align at all. And I, I was saying this morning that it's such a hard position to be in because, and I know that you do this too, you take so much of your kids feelings into consideration when you're making adult decisions. And so it's a really hard place to be to know that he has been very vocal about how he feels and what he thinks is best for me. And we just have that type of relationship. And while I am taking everything that he is saying into consideration and heavily into consideration, I think it's probably best for me to just take a pause, take a beat, start therapy and make the actual decisions that need to be made maybe later down the road and just kind of, hey, I need to be on pause for a second.

A (16:40)

I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Like that's, I mean that's the other thing. And I, I have talked to my kids about plenty of things over the years. That's one of the things that I've said to my kids, not just in regards to relationships, but just in life is like some things do not have to be decided right this second. And some things, it doesn't matter what you say or what you do, whatever is going to be, will be. And whatever we force right now or we force ourselves to make a decision right now will, will end up being whatever it's going to be regardless. So. And that goes for so many things. But trying to actually, actually apply that to your life is way harder. It's easier said than done.

B (17:17)

Easier to say it to somebody than apply it, you know, yourself. Yeah, I just think I have recognized a pattern in myself of allowing unhealthy things. And this goes across the board, whether it be former employees or relationships or past relationships. I have allowed a pattern of unhealthy things and have recognized those things were unhealthy and still allowed them. And I have to figure out how to get out of the pattern of allowing unhealthy things and responding in an unhealthy way.

A (17:56)

Yeah, I mean you can't do Better until you know better. And sometimes the rewiring and things like that of your brain will help. I don't know, I might be in Atlanta getting EDMR or emdr, whatever it's called. I might be in there doing that right after you, girl.

B (18:10)

Me and you with our rapid eye

A (18:12)

movement and that Tyce Gibson on your podcast on the Southern Tea.

B (18:19)

I don't know. Am I?

A (18:21)

I think you are. I think you're having. Her name's Tyce Gibson and she does, she talks about the four, the attachment theory and like the different types of attachment. And that'll be really good for you too, because once you can identify which one you are not to label yourself, but like to heal certain aspects of that. Like when I, I had her on the other day and she gave me a lot of information about like, what type of attachment style I have. And like once you know, you'll be able to fix some of the things. Obviously, I'm not saying it's gonna be easy to fix, but she gives you to fix it.

B (18:54)

It's so interesting that you even said that because when I was in Dallas and also want to address this as well, I saw rumblings on the Internet of theories of who our special guests were in Dallas, like our live audience. And I just think if I'm going to be fully transparent, then I just need to do that. It was David and it was Ike.

A (19:27)

Well, they're not, they weren't going to be on stage with us.

B (19:30)

No, I'm saying when we were in Dallas recently.

A (19:34)

Oh, oh, oh.

B (19:35)

Who were the, the live audience.

A (19:39)

Oh. And I mean, there were other. For those of you listening and not watching, it wasn't just David and Ike. There were other people as well, but David and Ike were there in the recording studio with us and just supporting us.

B (19:56)

So it's really interesting. I just, I wanted to address that part. But while we were there, obviously that was so quick after what had transpired on February 13, that I think I was in a state of shock, truly still and just trying to get through every day at that point.

A (20:17)

I don't think anyone blames you for that, Lindsay. So I don't want you to be too hard on yourself.

B (20:22)

It just sucks because also, and this is so relevant to, to anybody, whether you're running a 9 to 5 or, you know, you're a stay at home mom or you're a podcast girly like us, like real life is happening and you still have to show up. And that sucks. I said if I could just take a month to just like go to therapy, work on myself, figure my stuff out. But like, life doesn't work like that.

A (20:53)

And that's like not to bring up Elijah, obviously, because people can watch all of that on Patreon. But truly, like when I was going through very similar to what you're dealing with right now, one of the hardest things was I had to pick myself up regardless. And I still have to make sound decisions for my kids, which if anyone, you know is human that's listening to this knows that it doesn't even have to be your partner cheating or you know, a relationship thing. Just like hard things in life unrelated to your kids, you still have to parent through every single one of them. And that aspect of it is not talked about enough.

B (21:29)

So while we were there, after some of our recordings, we went back to the hotel room and I just, I kind of just wanted to be left alone and be quiet. But then I went on the attachment project because I wanted to know what my attachment style was. And it's so interesting because it says that I have a secure attachment style, but in my romantic attachment style because it breaks it down. Like your attachment style with your mother, your attachment style with your father and my romantic attachment style. I am anxious preoccupied.

A (22:11)

Oh, she didn't tell me about anxious preoccupied. She told me about. And she'll probably talk to you about it. I like literally wrote it down. The three, the four Secured, secured attach attachment, anxious attachment, dismissive avoidant and fearful avoidant. Those were the four. And then there, there's like when you talk to her, if you end up having her on, you're going to be like what in the world?

B (22:40)

Going to rock my world.

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B (25:32)

So like I said, it breaks it down. So we can post the link on how to go on and like do this quiz or whatever for anybody who's interested. But it says your romantic attachment style is anxious preoccupied. With an anxious preoccupied style, you are likely to be someone who is sensitive to the needs of romantic partners so much that it may lead you to feel insecure or doubt their commitment to you. You may need more reassurance from your partner to feel safe in the relationship and may require greater clarity and emotional availability from those you enter into romantic connections with. It is important that you learn to build a stable sense of security within yourself in order to reduce dependency that you may have on others, to build healthier patterns of relating to others in romance. And I just thought that that was very interesting to me. And, and maybe your attachment style. And I don't know when, when I have her on then I can go through this. But is your attachment style based off of past history of things?

A (26:31)

Your attachment style is from your childhood and your parents. Okay, so where. How it basically. And she'll explain it way better than me, but it's basically like what I wrote down is like how your parents handled the relationship with you. So for example, securely attached means that your parents were most likely very attuned with your, with the child. They approached the child, they were sued, soothing to the child. They met all their needs, all the things that is. And what she said was that half of America, I think she said is like securely attached, which is so fascinating to me because I have yet to meet half of the people in my life are not securely attached. And so usually people with securely attached relationships, they do not, they do not ignore red flags. They have boundaries, they have certain standards, which clearly I don't have. Anxious attachment is more of like inconsistency growing up. So there are specific wounds, perceived abandonment. Right. So like one example she gave was like if a, if a parent is working all the time. And I, I got really nervous about this because I'm thinking of myself working and my kids and things like that. And so they're, they're really good with their kids and they have, you know, they, they're attuned when they're there, when they're home, but then they go away to work. So that, so the child is sometimes. And I brought up the point too. I was like, well, in today's society we don't have one parent staying home. We have both parents working, both parents working overtime, both per. Both parents working more than one job. And so there's big stressors now. And I'm like, I don't understand. And she said, well, that would be anxious attachment. And so. Yikes. And so this sort of starts like the children will, the child will adapt to this. But this is where people pleasing comes in. So sometimes though people please. Because you don't want the love taken away. And it's nobody's fault. People have to work, you know what I mean? And then obviously you can be inconsistent and it not be related to work. The next one is dismissive dismissive, avoidant. There's a lot of childhood emotional neglect here. This is what I thought I was until I got to the last one. This one is. The child grows up feeling like they're broken. They want connection. They feel weak, they feel powerless. They don't want to be vulnerable around people. Maybe their parents didn't meet their food needs, or maybe their parents weren't really home. There's a lot of emotional neglect. And so these kids grow up to have hyper independence. They have difficulty with feelings. They don't want to show their feelings. They have unintentional stonewalling. So it's not in, it's not intentional, but they feel a lot. They feel good with a lot of validation and appreciation. And then the last one, which is me, is fearful avoidant. So this is big t trauma, Very turbulent childhoods. Fear in childhood, trigger warning stuff. Abuse, neglect, all the things. Sometimes the parents are narcissistic alcoholics, drug addicts, and then they have extreme opposites with parental behavior. So that's confusing to the child. So like, for me, small, small, small glimpses of Susie. Right? But like, I don't know what your parents were to you, but for this, this is like, we don't know if love is good or bad. So when love is good, it's like, okay, great. But we've talked about, you and I have talked about in the past, like, we basically self sabotage our relationships because for the fear of getting hurt. Well, if I hurt them before they hurt me, then I'm protecting myself. Like, that's more like fearful avoidant. And a lot of times fearful avo up with other fearful avoidance. But sometimes, like, it depends which way you lean. Like, I'm fearful avoidant, but I lean towards anxious. So all. But these, all of these things can. You can apply them to Jackson. So like, you can think about that with like therapy and things. Like, you'll be able to decide like, okay, you want to create this secure attachment with Jackson, and then you can also look at your dynamic with him and see, like, where he's at and you can correct it. She said you can heal it. Like if no matter which one you are, you can heal them. It just, you have to know which one you are in order to heal it.

B (30:30)

Well, it's so interesting that you're saying that now too, because I told him, like, hey, and this was just yesterday before dinner. I said, hey, you need to learn to outwardly express some of your emotions because I know that you're feeling and thinking things and it's okay to say them, but let's remember to be respectful whenever you're delivering whatever the message is. And so there's just, like, a lot of stuff going on. And I have said all of this not to make coffee. Convo's podcast today a trauma dump. But at the same time, I feel like it's important to address these things, to publicly acknowledge these things, and to also acknowledge that I don't even know where mentally and emotionally that I am, and I'm going to take everything day by day. And I. I hate that mentality because I like an answer. And I think a lot of people are like that. They just want a solid answer to be able to move forward, and I don't have that.

A (31:34)

That's the hardest thing, too. Like, the hardest. Everything's the hardest thing. Wanting answers, but, like, also power in the pause. It's like, kind of what I was saying a few minutes ago is like, it doesn't matter what. What answer we get. That might not be what it is if we're forcing it and we're just trying to, like, solve it, just to say it's solved so that it feels like it's. You have to sit with this discomfort. Like, we don't need to have answers all the time. And that's kind of what, like, before we were going to Dallas and you weren't sure if you were going to bring David or not. Like, I'll be honest, I. With everybody here, like, listening. I told Lindsay that if she wanted to have David there, that was more than okay with me. I would not judge her for it. I also told her she didn't have to give him an answer. She didn't have to give us an answer. We don't need an explanation for whatever it is that you decide. I want to support you in whatever that looks like. And I know, you know, especially in one of my most toxic relationships I've ever been in, you were somebody who constantly supported me and didn't say one way or the other. And, like, we could know what we think is best for you. Like, we could. We. We could be like, okay, we know that this. That's not going to work out, or, we know that is going to work out, or we know they'll get back together, you know, whatever. But ultimately, that is for you to decide. And so I just want to support your decision, whatever that looks like. Like, I don't. I don't. I don't. I'm not going to say I don't care, but, like, it's not My business, like my job is only to support you.

B (32:56)

I'm just like so thankful for the people that genuinely have been the same as you. Because ultimately as adults, we have to make our own decisions. And when you have friends in your life that are trying to make decisions for you, even though it's coming from a good place, it might not be where you are in that moment. And people also have to remember if they're not romantically tied to somebody, their decision making would look very different than you being romantically tied to that person.

A (33:29)

Right. 1,000.

B (33:30)

They can make a decision based off of just logic.

A (33:33)

Yeah. No, I mean, I would agree with you. I mean, if it was all this easy, we would just do whatever we need to do and we wouldn't need therapy. It's not, it's not always as easy as everyone wants to, to say it is.

B (33:45)

So. I'm not even kidding. I felt like a full blown crash out this morning and I was just trying to get my kid to school. And like single moms can probably very much relate to this that like you're going through stuff and you still have to get your kids up and you still have to pack the lunchbox and you still have to drive them to school or put them on the bus or whatever that looks like. And it's like, then you're allowed to cry whenever they get out of the car. And I was like, oh my God, I have a pilates class at 9 o'. Clock. But guess who's not going? Me. Because I don't have the emotional availability to show up and even be able to do that. So I'm like, I'm just gonna book a nail appointment after coffee convos, because now that's going to be a therapy session and I'm gonna go get my nails done and then I'm gonna go to a stretch class at 5pm Because I have nothing else to do. And then tomorrow looks like a self care day. Therapy is self care.

A (34:43)

Well, I mean, that's all you, that's all it can. I mean, therapy is self care and there's no way to get through this without it. It sounds like. So I support it. I fully support your healing journey and I'm actually curious to see how it all goes for you because I want to do the same.

B (34:59)

I think that you need to go on your insurance and possibly find a therapist that specializes in trauma because everything that I have read, the talk therapy just was not doing enough.

A (35:13)

It's just a slow. I think I said this to you last episode and If I didn't, I'm gonna say it again. My childhood was so tumultuous. And I know that you had some struggles too. Talk therapy is great. I think everybody should do it. But I also think that sometimes it's not enough and we have to do a little bit more.

B (35:31)

Yeah. And that's what led me to find a therapist that like, specializes in the areas that I need. And so whether that be you've been divorced or you came from a divorced household, or you have relationships with your parents that like, don't look the greatest and you're having to make hard decisions and then you've had trauma in your adult life, just find the right type of therapist. And I, I am so excited to take on that journey.

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B (36:55)

I love Fabletics so much. I just feel like it is so reasonably priced and also it just kind of like elevates that Athleisure look. I feel like all of their stuff is so on trend and you were talking about needing like a little bit more support. One of the standout pieces from this collection is actually the new push up bra. So if you've ever wished that you had a sports bra that gave you a little extra lift, this one was basically made for that. As part of the Fabletics push up perfect design and the push up cup pads actually stay in place so you're not constantly adjusting throughout the day. If you like the look, but you don't want the push up effect, you can just take those cups out, which is so nice because you can kind of customize how you want to feel and I have multiple of these new push up bras. I wear some of these bras without the cups and then sometimes with the cups. These bras are so so good. I also love that Fabletics has that really soft feel that people love. These bras are going to give you a little lift and contour but it's still super comfortable for everyday wear. It looks so cute paired with some of your best selling leggings like the TLC leggings or the seamless scrunch leggings which are my absolute favorite because I really don't have a heiny and this definitely helps me. So if you want the full set you guys need to go and check them out. When you join Fabletics as a new VIP, you can get 80% off of everything and that is including the new Chloe collection. Her collection tend to sell out pretty quickly so if there's something that catches your eye, please do not wait too long to grab it.

A (38:33)

I did several try ons with Fabletics. You guys can go over to the Coffee Combos Instagram to see any of the try ons. Lindsay has also posted pictures in hers. Fabletics already has incredible deals and we've got an exclusive offer just for our listeners. Nurse get 80 off of everything including the Chloe Collection. When you sign up as a new VIP, just head to Fabletics.com Coffee Combos and take a quick style quiz. Be sure to select Coffee Combos when prompted to unlock your 80 off. That's Fabletics.com Coffee Combos

B (39:05)

I just need to talk to you about the drama that's coming out of freaking Utah because I have been so invested after last episode we talked about Taylor, Frankie Paul and that entire situation. But then I get on social media last night and see where one of the other girls was just on Caller Dad Jesse.

A (39:29)

First of all, I'm gonna reiterate, I do not watch the show. I did not know who these girls were except for Taylor. Taylor Frankie Paul. I did learn who Miranda Hope was from your podcast and then I found out who Jesse Draper is. I've never seen them on the show. I've never seen Jesse on Tik Tok. But she is gorgeous. I don't know who she is. I don't know what her story is, but she is stunning.

B (39:50)

She is absolutely gorgeous. And I saw a couple of the clips from the Caller Daddy episode that she did and she said that basically her ex husband had ran to the courthouse and filed for divorce after she had let him know that that was, like, her final decision and that that's what they were going to do, and then basically sold that information to tmz.

A (40:14)

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Jesse Draper found out through the Internet that she was getting divorced.

B (40:23)

That's what it said on Call her daddy.

A (40:26)

That is disgusting to me. I. That is so disgusting to me. The men and you, like, what is going between Taylor, Frankie, Paul's ex, or whatever the he is to her, Dakota, and now Jesse Draper's man? Like, that is so disgusting and disturbing and truly, they need to be far, far away.

B (40:44)

So I was actually watching a TikTok of Jordi and he was like, we need production boots on the ground in Utah right now. Like, not filming this is not going to go well for any of us because they have literally broken the Internet essentially for two solid weeks. It is crazy. So. So I was saying the Jesse Draper stuff because the allegations that she has made, or it has been alleged that he had hired escorts and she had found out that information, and then allegedly she had had an affair while in the marriage as well. And that he would hold stuff over her. Like, he would hold stuff over her head regarding her alleged affairs and had it, like, in a tick tock draft. So when they would get in arguments, he would be like, I'm gonna post it. I'm gonna post it. And so extortion. That is literally abuse. So allegedly, he was doing that. And she finally said that she had just had enough and had made a decision. And she's been sleeping at a hotel. She was the purchaser of the house.

A (42:02)

House.

B (42:02)

He is remaining in the house with the minor children, and she's leaving the house, and she is staying at a hotel. Okay, so all of this transpires she's been on call her daddy. The divorce stuff is, like, now all public. And then as of this morning, I saw that she, Jesse was at a birthday party party for some friends and,

A (42:31)

like, an adult birthday party.

B (42:33)

What?

A (42:34)

Like an adult birthday party?

B (42:35)

Yeah, an adult birthday party. And Miranda Hope husband or ex husband, Chase, was also at said party. Supposedly they were seen being, like, cuddly and flirting and whatever. And then the next report came out that someone had video of them kissing Jesse and Chase, who is Miranda Hope's ex husband. So I'm like, what the actual hell is.

A (43:06)

Wait a minute, wait a minute. Let me follow the bouncing ball. And Lissa just sent in the chat. Okay, so Jesse goes on call her daddy.

B (43:12)

Yes.

A (43:13)

Jesse's husband is the one that was publicly Divorcing her. Whatever. Whatever. Are Jesse and Miranda friends?

B (43:20)

Yes. Yes.

A (43:22)

But now Jesse was allegedly seen kissing Miranda's ex husband.

B (43:27)

Yes. And so the drama is, like, all unfolding all over Tik Tok Instagram, like, everywhere. And allegedly, Miranda's ex husband, Chase, has hooked up with Taylor. Another. Another girl on the show. I can't remember what her name is. There's been. Been, like, at this point, four girls. And I'm not saying that a kiss is a hookup, but I'm just like, where is the loyalty here? And I also want to ask our ex husbands off limits to friend group.

A (44:03)

Wait, timeout. So were any of these girls, Jesse and Miranda, were they also involved in this swinging, the soft swinging or whatever it was?

B (44:12)

I don't think that Jesse was, but I know that Miranda and Taylor and Taylor's ex husband and. And Miranda's ex husband were all involved in that.

A (44:22)

I'm gonna say this right now. The picture. I only saw one picture of whoever Chase is. Right. Chase is not that cute to be getting all these girls. Like, I'm just. So. I'm just gonna say that, like, I. Again, I only saw one. I only saw one picture, but he's not that goodlook, so. And if it didn't work out with your friend, I'm gonna. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it probably won't work out with you. So.

B (44:48)

So then. Then as I'm following all of this stuff this morning with just tears rolling down my eyes, and it's not that I want to, like, get invested in somebody else's downfall and their trauma, but I see on Miranda's Instagram where she post flowers where Jesse had sent her flowers as an apology after this news came out that she had kissed her ex husband. And Liz is in the chat saying, Chase is the Utah mattress. I'm sorry. Sorry.

A (45:18)

She's not cute.

B (45:20)

And it's just like, okay, you guys now are all co workers to some degree. You know, on a reality show, you're a friend group. You already know the amount of trauma that transpired with the whole swinging situation. And now we're just out here kissing ex husbands. Like, I'm sorry, but ex husband should just be off limits to the fringe group.

A (45:44)

Lindsay, if you. If you kissed Javi or if I kissed Will, there would be no business. There would be no, like, you, and I would not have a. Like, I don't care, and I don't want to be with Javi. I have no romantic feelings. I know. At all. But it's just like, that's just not something that we. No, I don't. I don't know. I don't know. Miranda is my fave Mormon wife, and most of my friends favorite it. She deserves much better. That's from Lissa. She just said, I. I. Like I said, I haven't watched. I know who they are now. And like I said, I still stand down on the fact that it's a flex, that I've never seen these. This show, and I know who these people are. Like, for them, it's a flex for them. Jesse, first of all, I think she's so gorgeous, and Chase is not even up to her standards at all.

B (46:30)

It's got to be his personality. And I. I have watched his tick tocks, and I'm like, okay, I can kind of see, like, the change. Chase Lore, however, how many times does this girl. And by. When I say this girl, Miranda, how many times do these other women get to hook up with her ex husband? And she just continues to take the high road? Because I can tell you right now, if I was a Mormon and I was on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and somebody, four different people had hooked up with my ex husband, there would be no show.

A (47:10)

There would be none.

B (47:12)

And I'm just like, if Taylor, Frankie, Paul, she repaired that relationship. Miranda repaired that relationship with Taylor, okay, then she is kind of best friends with another girl that had previously dated. Chase conducts herself in a way that I don't even. I don't even know how she does it. Because, like you said, truly, like you said, if I kissed Javi or you kissed Will, there is no coffee combos podcast.

A (47:47)

No coffee combo. I would not handle myself with grace. I would be. I mean, I don't know, like, now that I'm, like, sitting like, ah, if you kiss Tavi. And like, I'm not trying to be disrespectful to Lauren. Lauren, you know, like, by having that conversation. But, like, if you did, I got this big eight. I'm like, I don't know. I. I would be like, what the. But, like, are we ending an entire podcast? I don't. We have a good business here. You know, Like, I don't know. Like, now that I'm sitting with it, it's like, Miranda, I hope she's sitting pretty. Like, I hope that it's worth it for her to take the high road, because I think so often, like, just in life, people will take the high road, and it actually doesn't benefit them the way that they. I've done it. Myself. So I hope for Miranda's sake that it's worth it for her that she's taking the high road. Or maybe she's just a better fucking person than me.

B (48:34)

You know, I've always said, like, when I get into sticky situations, what is the actual high road? Right. What is it?

A (48:41)

Well, because that's the thing, though. It's just like, in this life at this age, like, what is the high road like? Is it. Is the high road putting your truth out there and defending yourself? Or is the high road putting them on blast? Or is the high road keeping your mouth shut and you just know what you know and you keep it moving? Like, what is the high road? I think it might look different for everybody, because, I mean, that is the answer.

B (49:10)

The high road looks different for everybody based on what you determine the high road is.

A (49:15)

Yeah.

B (49:17)

I can tell you right now, there has been multiple situations that I'm just like, I am going to be messy as about this.

A (49:24)

No. At this point, I'm no longer, like, I'm not going to clear up stupid rumors that are, like, not really touching me too much. But the bigger ones, I'll clear those up just for, like, clarity. Taking the high road is hit or miss for me. And I. That is, like, it basically varies by situation because there are certain things where I'm like, the high road clearly hasn't worked here. Right. And then there are other situations where it's like, okay, no, like, this is not okay. And I'm not going to allow you guys to tear me down again for something that's completely false. All right? If you've ever slept on a mattress that feels like it was designed exactly for you, that's my Lisa. I just got it. And I love how intentional and sustainable the materials feel. It's super soft. And Lisa has a lineup of beautifully crafted mattresses tailored to how you sleep. So each mattress is designed with specific sleep positions. If you're a stomach sleeper, a side sleeper, I am a big side sleeper. From night one. You'll feel the difference. Premium materials that comfort and full body support, no matter how you sleep. And I will take a picture of my bare mattress and have it posted to the coffee combo story. So you guys can see I actually

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A (51:57)

Did I?

B (51:59)

Yes, that's what you said.

A (52:05)

Did I say I. I don't remember.

B (52:08)

And you're playing with a Neo that I. I am.

A (52:10)

I finally found an ice cube Neo. I want the ice cube ones on like not the ice cube. I like this texture. We have the other squishy ones. That is not the vibe. It's this texture specifically that I want. So if anyone has a plug, please let me know because I am not. I don't care about the squishy ones at all. And this. So Valley had to go get blood work. I don't know if I told you she's allergic to peanuts, which is this.

B (52:38)

You had told me that, but then I saw it on your Instagram story.

A (52:42)

So I've never in all my parenthood that. This is why it's like you're a fan first. I'm just a parent for the first time. Yes, I have a 16 year old but I'm still a parent for the first time. And so six kids before her never had a peanut allergy. We give her a chocolate covered peanut and all of a sudden she's having an allergic reaction. So Elijah took her to the doctor, I think the allergist when I was in Alabama, I believe. And so we went to go take her for blood work today to do like a full allergy panel. I don't remember the last time. I think the last time my kids got blood work was when we had that lead scare a couple years ago. And so. And I don't think the twins got it at that time. I don't even know that they were born yet. So this was the first time Valley had gotten blood work. And I almost didn't go because I already knew how I was going to react to it. And Elijah was like, I can. Like, Elijah is a rock star when it comes to that stuff. And his mom's a nerd nurse, so he knows exactly what to do because he's seen it and stuff like that. So funny enough, I knew the lobotom. Lobotomist. Lobotomist. I knew the phlebotomist. I knew her son. And so she's like, oh, like, you know my son or whatever. And so we were talking a little bit, and then they stick Valley and they can't find. Like, they doesn't work. And so they're like. And this is not their fault. I'm sure it happens all the time. I'm not blaming them. So if anyone hears this and goes and tells her, like, I'm not talking at all. And so they start moving it inside her skin. And then this lady that I know, her son, she's like, I don't want to keep putting her through that. We're gonna have to take it out and put it back in. And I go, okay. So Elijah is like, having value. And all of a sudden, Valley's like, mommy, help. Help me, mommy. And I'm like, oh, I can't do this. I literally cannot do this. Like, I cannot do it. And so they end up getting it on the second try, which, thank God. And then there's a little pharmacy in the lab, the lab core that we were at. There's a pharmacy right next to it in the same building. And so we go there, and we're going to get her a push pop for her pain and suffering. And before she even got one for herself, she go, IO I get one for EO and versy. And so she just comes out of a traumatizing situation for her, and the first thing she's thinking about is her brothers and making sure they have a lollipop.

B (54:58)

That is absolutely so sweet. But you said that she's very, like, she's very nurturing as a personality and very motherly.

A (55:07)

Yes, she's so nurturing. So motherly. And she's so, like, will do anything for her siblings and I guess in her classroom, too. But it just broke my heart, like, and she needed the blood work. But I was so close to being like, maybe we'll just sedate her. We'll, like, make sure that she's not, like. But that would have been even more Traumatizing, I think. Like, I thought maybe if we put her under so she didn't have to feel the pain, but.

B (55:31)

But, you know, Jackson has never. He has never had labs done, ever.

A (55:36)

Yeah, I don't. We had this conversation years ago. Some people's doctors get their labs every year or every other year. Our doctors don't do it unless we, like, request it and push for it, which I think is very strange to me because I'm like, you could catch so many things if you just did lab work every year, like, routine lab.

B (55:56)

At what point do they actually start doing labs in pediatric care? Because we have never even had a conversation or never even been approached about.

A (56:09)

Only if there's a problem. Like, I don't know.

B (56:12)

And they do do a urine sample, like, every one of his physicals, but that really only started, I want to say, maybe around, like, 11 or 12. They started doing the urine samples to check for, like, proteins or any type of irregularities, whatever. And in the urine, I can tell you, because I was high risk when I was pregnant with Jackson, I had to have my labs done every single time that I went to the doctor. And I had to go to the doctor way more than just like a normal pregnancy. And so now it doesn't bother me at all. Like, a needle cannot scare me.

A (56:45)

Oh, see, I hate them. I can get tattooed all day, but I cannot do needles for, like, blood work. It just freaks me out. And I think when I was getting, like, labs regularly, I even am more turned off because I'm just so tired of being stuck. But Rebecca said she thought that urine sample for sports physicals. But my kids have never had urine samples done.

B (57:05)

Really? No, because that's what Jackson had to have it done for, was for, I guess, for him to play, like, within the county or whatever. They have to have a specific type of physical specifically for that. And that's when he had his. But then when he went back for his regular physical this year, they didn't ask for your in sample at all.

A (57:27)

Interesting. I don't know. I wonder if it just varies by, like, state or county or doc. I don't know. That's so weird.

B (57:34)

Isn't that so crazy? I want to ask you about something, and I don't know that you've seen it or not, but have you heard about Gen Zers bringing parents to job interviews?

A (57:48)

No. But why? Why are they doing that?

B (57:51)

I don't know. Apparently it's like a Gen Z thing. Thing. And it is.

A (57:56)

Lissa, where are you? You're Gen Z. Where Are you? She didn't bring Lissa and Madison did not bring their parents to interviews with Killer Network.

B (58:07)

If no, it would be Lissa, you would be fine with your mom joining in on like an adult job interview.

A (58:16)

I'm like, I'm over here like, yeah, I want Elliot to bring me to a job interview. Come on, let me ask him. I'm going to text him and say, would you ever bring me to a job interview?

B (58:25)

So there was an article on Newsweek that I ran across and it says based on a survey conducted by Zetti using pollfish, of roughly 1,000Gen Z workers, 20% said that a parent joined them during a job interview. It included 15 who said that this happened in person and 5% virtually. I could kind of see it virtually, right? Like maybe like mom or dad is sitting like on the other side of a zoom.

A (58:55)

But is it, is it like emotional support? Like they're just there? They're not on camera. Are they on camera? Are they being asked questions like, I need more details.

B (59:07)

So it says why this matters. The data that one of the five Gen Z workers say that a parent has joined them. And a job interview interview could signal a shift in how adulthood and professionalism is being negotiated at the start of careers. Because interviews have traditionally been hard boundary between family life and professional life, hiring managers may have to rethink applicants judgment and readiness to operate without super supervision in the younger generation.

A (59:35)

Interesting. I wonder how many, like, I don't think I would judge someone. Like, if we were hiring for Killer and someone was like, I'm gonna. My mom. This is my mom.

B (59:44)

Mom.

A (59:45)

They'd be like, okay,

B (59:47)

kill. I wouldn't, I wouldn't even be comfortable. Let's say my child decides that like his first job is going to be Chick Fil A. And I'm not saying that's what it is, right. But if that was going to be it, I would not feel comfortable sitting with my child in a job interview because shouldn't I be parenting him in a way, if he's old enough to get a job that he can conduct that on his own own?

A (60:13)

I mean, yes, Lissa said I would judge someone that's coming from someone who's Gen Z. I did text Elliot. He is a half day today, so he's not in school right now. And I just texted him and said, would you ever bring me to a job interview?

B (60:25)

Do you think as parents that this is helping or hurting Gen Z career prospects?

A (60:35)

I don't think it makes a difference.

B (60:38)

Because at the end of the day,

A (60:39)

when you look at the trajectory of Gen Z and, like, the type of, like, world and society that they're growing up in, I don't think this is helping or hurting them at all. I think that they're gonna have a very unique perspective. They're just gonna have unique perspective on life regardless. And then also, just like, their job options are so different than even millennials, I feel that I don't think this is going to help them or hurt them. I think it's just going to be a moot point.

B (61:08)

I think it also probably we would need to look at the parenting styles of these parents that went to these interviews. Right.

A (61:18)

Because they're probably millennials, like, the parent. Like, that's why, like, I'm a millennial, and I'm saying, I don't give a if a Gen Z person brings their parent with me to an interview. Like, I feel like my kids have kind of given me the perspective that, like, anything goes. And it's like, long as this person is capable of the job, like, I don't really care how it gets done as long as it gets done and it's legal. And so for me, I don't. I would be. I'm really curious to see what the kids of Gen Z or parents will. Will be like.

B (61:47)

So it says, wait, Lissa says, that's insane. I would judge someone. In my opinion, this is giving arrested development. Like, you need to grow up and get a job and live successfully without parents. Parents. I'm kind of like, in the middle of it.

A (62:02)

I'm not.

B (62:04)

Would I go to an interview for, like, Chick Fil A or something like that? Absolutely not. Would I want to give my child professional guidance if I could steer them in a direction that maybe it was a decision that they couldn't make on their own also? Yes.

A (62:20)

Yeah, I. Elliot has an. Oh, he answered me. Let's see what he says. Said. He said yes.

B (62:30)

Yes. That he would bring you to a job interview.

A (62:33)

Yeah.

B (62:36)

I feel like Jackson would say no.

A (62:41)

I'm texting. There's a trend of trans Gen Z people bringing their parents to job interviews. I'll tell you what, some of my kids. Dads don't need to be included in those job interviews.

B (62:56)

Look at my phone notifications.

A (62:59)

Are you okay?

B (63:00)

No, I am absolutely not okay. I also wanted to kind of touch on a little bit of co parenting too, if we have a little bit of time. So I know that you've kind of dealt with it a little bit and it's. You have dealt with it with you having to Travel for work. Will took an outside sales job when we divorced.

A (63:30)

I remember we talked about that a

B (63:31)

little bit and he was inside sales and to his defense, they kind of closed one department and moved him somewhere else. I was under the impression when he did that, and it wasn't my place to even ask because we're not married anymore. Right. So what he does for his income, we don't do. Child support and alimony and spousal support. Like whatever it is, we don't do that. So it was not my business. But I did start having questions when I realized that he was traveling so much for work. And so every time the same time of year, I know to expect it, right? Like same time of year, it's like sales conferences. He goes out and meets clients and sometimes it falls on. On his parenting days. And so I tried to have a conversation with him and I think that's why I'm also emotional today. I tried to have a conversation with him over text last night because we just are not the great commun. Not as great of communicators as I think that maybe the public would think based off of the co parenting relationship. We both are somewhat semi avoidance with each other and it's like we're just not trying to address it because we don't want to fight, we don't want to argue. Just sweep it under the rug until somebody gets their belly too full and then it's like explosion, right? So Jackson very much struggles this time of year. And I have consistently tracked it since fourth grade, since we'll moved, you know, to a different position and had to start traveling more. And so I just want to know your thoughts. Do you think that I am overstepping by asking Will in the future at this time next year to just let me have Jackson Monday through Friday and he can make up all of his time if he has to make up weekend time or whatever that looks like. Because I just need the consistency for Jackson Monday through Friday while he is in his heavy travel time.

A (65:30)

No, I feel like that's completely reasonable. I feel like that's preparing ahead. It's anticipating needs. And it's like, obviously don't have the exact dates nailed down, but it's like, hey, you know, know based on the past two years or however many years this is around the time, like this is what makes sense. And I think that's completely reasonable and honestly logical.

B (65:50)

I think that he's not maybe seeing my side of it because he doesn't want to acknowledge that he does travel a lot this time of year. And I know it's probably really hard to be like, okay, well, she's trying to take time away from me. I think that is probably because I

A (66:07)

would think that, yeah, it comes. But if you're offering to make it, letting him make it up, I feel like if you include that, it would lessen the blow. But it's honestly not a blow at all. Like, I feel like Javi has definitely emailed me and said, hey, like I have a conference at this time or whatever. And like, I don't ever hold that stuff against my kids dads. Like, I don't care about that stuff. So it's like. But they'll. They hold it against me. So I understand how it feels like an attack. Because it's like.

B (66:36)

And it's not intended.

A (66:37)

No, for sure not.

B (66:39)

I'm gonna read the text that I sent. I said, can we agree this time of year of travel that he just knows he will be with me on school days and you can pick him up whenever you can. I'm not saying this to slight anything and I support you and your job. I have just seen the same pattern and I don't want that in the future. It will also help with any type of arguing. He said no, and there is no pattern. I said, will you have travel? It's not unknown. I have the records of this from 4th to 6th grade and it's the same time of year. It's healthy for all of us involved. You should know you're heavy travel and you're not. And if you cannot, I need him all of the school days. I would never try to rob you of anything and you know that.

A (67:23)

Yeah, I mean, that sounds perfectly fine. So you and Will both have live in the general area of his school. So you guys can both get Jackson to school in a timely manner.

B (67:35)

Yes.

A (67:35)

So I feel like to me that's completely reasonable. And if you end up traveling more like for example, when we're on tour, like you're going to some of the tour dates, if any of them fall fell on. On your time, he would be making like you could give them to him ahead of his next busy travel season. Does that make sense?

B (67:55)

So we have first rider refusal and our custody paperwork. And when he travels, he has to ask me first. And if I can't, then at that point he can ask his parents.

A (68:08)

Right.

B (68:09)

Same rules apply to me. I just don't have anybody else that could help. So I mean, fortunately, but also unfortunately, my options would be Will or Will's parents also, which Is also great for Jackson because it is somewhat consistency and, like, familiarity year. I'm not trying to take any time away from him. It's just we need the consistency because it's also hard to schedule my work things around the unknown and then getting a phone call on a Friday, being like, hey, I need to be out of town on a Monday. And sales does kind of work like that. And that's just, like, unfortunate and the nature of the beast. But if I already have stuff scheduled on Monday, I also have to, like, drive to pick up from school and then drive to drop off at school. And so it cuts into some of my work days. And so I'm just like, if I just knew and that's what it was. And I'm not saying I would take away, like, if I had him Monday through Friday of that week and he couldn't, I would be like, yes, you can pick him up Friday after school or Saturday and have him for the weekend. Like, I just don't understand why everything has to be an argument. And now this is making me think of me telling Becky on this other te that you and I were going to come up with a business, that we were going to sell co parenting plans. And she was like, essentially, we're diabolical.

A (69:30)

No, I mean that we. We have been through enough that I think that we could at least offer a template on where to start. It's not to say that they're going to end up like us or like, whatever, but, like, a place to start. Because I recently got a new family attorney, and that was one of the things that I brought up to her. I said, you know, my friend has a. A co parenting plan where each category that is listed in, you know, I think in Georgia, it's eight. I think in Delaware, it's like six. But something along the lines of, like, the tiebreakers. When especially in a high. A high conflict situation, you need tiebreakers. I can't. Chris and I don't even agree on, you know, what the order says, right?

B (70:18)

Like, conflicted.

A (70:20)

Like, what are we supposed to do at the point that, like, him. And I don't agree with, like, medical decisions or school decisions. Like, there's no tiebreaker, so we're back in court. But you can't get a court date unless it's an emergency for six to eight months. So explain to me, you know, we actually could have a good fucking template going and a business going if we did that, because we could, you know, prepare people. Jesus, I don't even. That's frustrating. I love that you guys have tiebreakers, and I want. I want to do that for my next time in court.

B (70:50)

The tiebreakers just is crazy, though, to tell you the truth. I love that it's in there. I will say that. But also, it's like, the way that it's written is so for me, I have education and medical, and we split religion because we're the same. And then he has the. The final say on extracurricular, but he has a cap that he can only enroll him in one extra curricular activity per season. So that's just it. With the medical, I have to discuss with him and make him privy to all of the stuff, but I am the decision maker on that, and then I'm also the tiebreaker on that, so. You know what I mean? It's not really a tiebreaker when I'm already the decision maker maker.

A (71:45)

I see what you're saying.

B (71:46)

You know what I'm saying? Like, yes, I have to have the conversation with him. I would have to prove that I had the conversation with him, all of those things, but ultimately, I would be making the decision on that.

A (71:56)

Right. Okay, I see what you're saying. Listen, I.

B (72:00)

We're gonna come up with a business, honey.

A (72:02)

We are. We are.

B (72:04)

I said, I text you yesterday for very different reasons than this. And Said Said Lowry and Chris Lee and sons.

A (72:12)

I. I'm gonna write that down, actually. Poor Valley girl, but she's a Lowry, so it's fine.

B (72:20)

We love it. Okay, well, on that note, we need to do foul play.

A (72:24)

Oh, right. And you did just text me a foul play, so I can't wait to read it.

B (72:30)

It's a long one.

A (72:31)

It is a long one. I'm excited. Okay. Hello, ladies. I want to be anonymous. I love the podcast, and I'll go straight to the point. I really don't know how to put it in words. Words. I had a son in 2016 with the manager of my job I used to work at. The whole situation was toxic because he lied to me saying he was separated. But I found out he was living with his baby mama when I was pregnant. He ghosted me my whole pregnancy when I was at the hospital. He called because I told him I was in labor, hoping he would want to come. And he said he would, but he never showed up.

B (73:00)

Oh, no.

A (73:01)

I was one month post C section when I went back to work. He never found out, suspected, even brought me to a meeting to discuss the complaints, but I denied it all. All. And then. Oh, and let me tell y', all, he Was a total dog after me. He made it so obvious he was into me and even blocked by intimidating guys literally telling them to stop harassing me.

B (73:22)

Oh my God.

A (73:27)

We eventually gave in and hooked up. Oh I eventually gave in and hooked up with him continuously. After about a year I started to talk to other guys to try to detach from him him and it was working Until December of 2019 he passed away from COVID and sepsis. I was a total wreck. I had found out I was pregnant in his debt I had found out I was pregnant. In his deathbed I made the difficult to just I made the difficult decision to have an abortion because I knew I was going to be alone throughout the whole pregnancy. I just couldn't go through that situation again. I went ahead and got myself into a serious relationship with one of the guys I was also talking to at that time because he had done me. He had done for me a lot like paying bills, rent without asking. At times I feel bad because I miss him. He was the love of my life at some point. But now my husband is everything. It's been hard coping lately because my son is now 9 and he has an older brother 11 year years old from his dad's side that he just started having a relationship with. They play roblox and talk on the phone almost every day but he is sometimes rude as and screams at him. When I hear that I tell my son to hang up because no way in hell is that acceptable. Me and his mom cannot have a decent conversation because she is petty and is currently mad that I got survivor benefits for my son son when she has been getting my son share for five years. When I applied they they denied me and Social Security asked if he had any other kids so I know she denied my son being his. I should have fought for his share but I was just tired. It took a lot from me to ask his family to write letters saying that was his son. I'm glad I did it. It was very prideful about having been able it was very prideful about h about having been able to take care of him without him. Can y' all give me any advice about handling her rude ass son or is that something I have to talk to her? I wouldn't want to because she will automatically go into fight mode. Any advice is pre is appreciated.

B (75:13)

This is such a sad sad situation.

A (75:19)

Well my first thought is to find out if there's a way for both children to get survivor's benefits even if that means splitting because I don't care what the Situation is between the parents. Like, both of those children deserve that. And so I'm not trying to be an when I say that, but, like, if anything happened to Chris and I got survivors benefits for Lux and Creed, you better believe that I would be doing whatever I need to do for Chris's other son, because ultimately, that is my kid's sibling. Same for the other dads, obviously. This, I was just using that one because it's the most tumultuous. I, I, I don't necessarily think that there's anything you can really do about someone else's son being rude. I think you just teaching your son boundaries like you did. Okay, if he's screaming at you or if he's being rude to you, you need to hang up. That is it. I don't think that you can let the mom know, but to your point, everything would feel like an attack at that point. And I don't know if that would be helpful or not. Like, you can mention it. But I think ultimately just teaching your son to set boundaries is the way to start.

B (76:25)

I also think a lot of times kids pick up on behaviors of their parents.

A (76:30)

Parents.

B (76:30)

And it very much sounds like, based off of this entire dynamic, that the one child that's being rude is overhearing or being told certain things that would cause those actions.

A (76:44)

Yeah, I definitely would agree with that.

B (76:46)

I also just, like, I think we've all been in a toxic situation or relationship, and that's very much what this sounds like it was. And to be in that, to be back with that person for them to die, that is a whole, like, that is a whole handful of trauma.

A (77:12)

Yeah. Because grief is complicated enough. Once you add a toxic relation relationship into that, it's like, okay, that doesn't mean there's no grief. Right. Like, there's still grief there. There's still, like, and probably even more confusing grief because you're like, okay, I loved this person, but I also recognize how toxic it was. Why do I love this person? Why am I grieving this person? They were not good to me. But that just goes to show that, like, life truly isn't black and white. It's not cut and dry the way that people wish it was. And sometimes I wish it was.

B (77:41)

That type of grief is the type of grief that makes you question yourself and your whole existence. And that just sucks because I have definitely been there. Actually, I'm currently there, so.

A (77:53)

Understand. Understood. Understood.

B (77:55)

With that being said, it was such a great therapy session with you today. I love you so much.

A (78:01)

I love you. So much. And y' all, don't forget to go book your tour tickets. There's no password. Pre sale is over so they're open to everyone. And you can go to kouri.com and click the tour button and there is all 20 cities. There is Canada and London. Lindsay is joining me on some of the tour dates, so you will be able to see her as well. Well, and so you guys can go check those out and let us know if you have any questions.

B (78:27)

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A (78:51)

See ya. Okay, guys, we're back. You asked for it. And we're delivering. Killer is going on tour. We're super excited for the fatherless behavior tour. 23 cities, three countries, all in one summer. And you guys can check out tour dates and see if we're coming to a city near you on kalelowry.com and if you want early access to information and announcements, head over to Patreon because you might get it before everyone else.

B (79:26)

Hey, quick question. Why do you keep thinking you can change that man? I mean, you are not his mother. Let someone else change that poopy diaper and focus on yourself.

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