I am posting this here, since I already shot my big mouth off on the Blameless and not Damaged discussion.
Bethenny speaks about how hard her life was up to her success marketing Skinny Girl. No doubt it was tough going. I guess that is why I relate to her. I grew up with an alcoholic father who verbally and physically abused me. So, off I went looking for the wrong kind of attention and the wrong kind of men. Mid-life I divorced, declared bankruptcy and was popped for a DUI, all around my 40th birthday. I've had more than my share of tough times financially. I could never find my niche; what it is that would bring me joy, help me feel a part of something bigger than myself. (I have luckily found something I am good at and it gives me a sense of pride.) But, I am alone with no partner to love, I have gained so much weight I don't recognize the person in the mirror and I suspect I won't be able to retire until I am 90. With that said, I still don't feel as sorry for myself as Bethenny does.
We all have moments of self-pity. But, you have so very, very much in comparison to the general public. Yet, you sink into the 'poor me' syndrome so often it is starting to errode my opinon of you. The past season, I figured it was the pregnancy and hormones. But, Lordy....this season is just as bad and it isn't easy to watch. Especially when we really, really like you. It may not sound like it from some of these posts, but believe me we would not be writing if we didn't appreciate who you are and what you have done.