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Why? Would there be something wrong with quitting? Don't you have enough money? Don't you want your children to go back to being themselves instead of going into ham mode whenever anyone's around? Don't you want the cameras, paparazi and critics to fade away? Don't you want to be able to go anywhere you want without people wanting something - autographs, pictures, scoops, fame - from you? Don't you want to be able to trust that your friends are really your friends and not just hanging around because you're (in)famous? Don't you want to be able to walk outside and relax without wondering if photogs are hiding in the bushes? Don't you want to have a life where your personal business is finally, once again, your own?
Why not?
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Werny Gal politely blogs about fellow Wernersville PA residents Jon & Kate Gosselin, with occasional spurts of snarkiness. Werny Gal believes Kate has a right to follow her entertainment dreams but she should leave the kids out of it. She got famous on their wings: Now it's time for her to fly on her own. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS. Comment moderation is ON.
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What This Blog Is About
When the Gosselins moved here I'd never seen J&K+8 and didn't get what the fuss was all about. As time has gone on I've become more aware of how unreal this "reality" show really was. I've worked for children's rights for years and totally missed the boat on this one. I never realized that children in reality TV are exploited as much as, if not more than, children in other forms of entertainment. Now I know. I believe that Kate has the right to follow her entertainment dreams but she should leave the kids out of it. She got famous on their wings: Now it's time for her to fly on her own. The kids have grown up their entire lives under the cameras. Now they should be allowed to enjoy the remainder of their childhoods camera-free, while they still have some childhoods left.
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Most comments by "anonymous" are deleted. Your comment is more likely to be published if you own it.
What This Blog Is About
When the Gosselins moved here I'd never seen J&K+8 and didn't get what the fuss was all about. As time has gone on I've become more aware of how unreal this "reality" show really was. I've worked for children's rights for years and totally missed the boat on this one. I never realized that children in reality TV are exploited as much as, if not more than, children in other forms of entertainment. Now I know. I believe that Kate has the right to follow her entertainment dreams but she should leave the kids out of it. She got famous on their wings: Now it's time for her to fly on her own. The kids have grown up their entire lives under the cameras. Now they should be allowed to enjoy the remainder of their childhoods camera-free, while they still have some childhoods left.
About Me
- Werny Gal
- I live in Wernersville PA with my husband and children. I am a counselor and I am not the Gosselin's counselor. Counselors have opinions too. I love making a house a home, kindness, wittiness, antiques, good friends, and popcorn. I love anyone who makes me laugh. I hate unicorns and rainbows.
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- Why Do the Gosselins Never Learn? ~ 6/26/09
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3 comments:
Do you mind if I ask you questions, inquiring minds want to know?
Do you know any details about the falling out with Beth?
How do you feel about Jodi and Kevin talking to the press about the family, and being payed for their stories?
Is this blog just a source of fun for you?
Thanks,
Fiona
Hi Fiona, ask away! I myself am the Queen of Curiosity. Thus this blog.
My understanding from what I've heard about the falling out with Beth was that Kate was unwilling to share the spotlight and she thought she was the famous one and she was unwilling to allow Beth to float along on what she perceived to be her coattails. It was similar to what happened with Jodi. The show producers offered to pay Jodi because they realized she'd become an important, regular cast member, so Kate kicked her out of her house and out of their lives. In both cases, Kate resented the others getting some of the attention when she felt it should all be hers. From what I've heard, this was quite painful to both of the women because they were friends and loved the children and Kate basically threw them away.
I think Jodi and Kevin genuinely care about the kids and the family. I don't know if they were paid or not, but sometimes when people know stories are going to be written about them whether they agree or not, it's the smart thing to take control of the situation by seeing who will pay the most for a face-to-face sit down interview. That kind of financial investment on the part of the publication can be the best way to guarantee that the truth or at least your side of it gets accurately told. (In some cases, the interviewees donate the money to their fave charity rather than keeping it.) I suspect this is what Jodi and Kevin did and if so, in my opinion it was the smart way to go. Having said that, I do NOT think they did it strictly for the money. They haven't spoken to the press or blogged about the situation since they spoke out a long time ago. They simply said what they wanted to and haven't capitalized on it in any way since (although they could make lots of money if they wanted to. I think they're too honest and classy.)
This blog is simply a source of fun for me. I am just a gal who lives in Wernersville and hears lots of things about the Gosselins. I have met many people who know or have talked to them. I am also a fan of pop culture, of which they've become a big part, and I also love studying family dynamics and other aspects of psychology that relate to this "case." I have never made any money on my blog or anything else related to the Gosselins, even though I have known many of the rumors and stories weeks before they were published and actually could have made lots of money if I chose to.
In real life I am a mental health counselor and have been a child advocate for many years, working with trauma survivors and educating professionals and laypersons about issues like child abuse for many years through public speaking and multimedia presentations I developed in my private practice over the years. I also have another blog that is totally unrelated to the Gosselins, that is more related to my work, so I opened this one so I wouldn't annoy and bore my regular blog friends with J&K talk. This isn't as interesting to everyone else as it is to me! :)
Thanks for answering...I appreciate your candor.
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