I'm sorry you've had to go through that and I thank you for sharing your experience. I think we're all trying to do the best we can with the circumstances we have. Obviously, I don't know what goes on in Pricilla's mind. I'm pretty sure she has similar experiences and feelings that you do. I guess I just feel a bit differently because P is Abbie's mother which is a different dynamic than being a sibling to someone with autism or other special needs. I understand that she has struggles and difficulties when it comes to Abbie but, as a parent, you kinda have to put that aside (to a degree). As lovesis said, NT kids often do things that drive their parents nuts and make them want to withdraw and avoid them, but again, as a parent it's your responsibility to deal with your child, to raise them, nurture them, and part of that is loving them through the bad things or annoying things. Not dumping it all on your spouse to deal with while you are glued to your phone or focused on your NT child.
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It's hard for me as an autistic person to hear things such as "unlovable". Granted, I'm in a VERY different situation from Abbie. I have no intellectual disabilities and can live entirely independently (though I do still have certain struggles ofc). It's still a bit jarring to hear things like that, especially given my upbringing as an un-diagnosed autistic child.
I think anyone considering being a parent should prepare themselves for the chance that their child may be born with a disability. I appreciate not everyone thinks this way, and it will still be a shock.
It's a difficult circumstance. I think P does love Abbie, in her own way. Though, she is emotionally cold. It would be interesting to see how she was with Isaiah when he was a young kid to compare, but that's not something we can really see.
Sorry if answered.See, it’s dangerous to be on YT. He was talking about the puppy!!! The puppy is more active in the car! I had to think about what he said too. Omg life is hard enough. I’m so busy getting garage sale stuff ready that I cannot imagine having to talk to a camera & out to hundreds of thousands for money. You would think i’m flipping hilarious though.
edit: i played that part back & that is a funny error on his part... also, so let’s say he did get the dog on 2/14...it needed to be at the vet for daily IV antibiotics for several days in a row this week...he explained it yesterday, how the dog was just going in for daily treatment...the 1st trip back to the vet was maybe just a fluid push, because maybe the dog already had her antibiotics for the day, then the next trip, they shaved her paw & did the IV antibiotic route because she wasn’t getting better fast enough....that’s my guess! my dog came home w/ the heplock/IV left in & tape over so they didn’t have to re-poke him....but w/ a puppy & the cone, maybe it was best to just re-insert each day ...
Thanks I thought it was Abby he was talking about no wonder Isaiah looked confused too I don't think he caught on right away either.
Especially with Abby's behaviors because shes "frustrated" as Assa says.
My mother use to say to me when I did things that really pushed her over the edge "I have to love you since you're my daughter but that doesn't mean I have to like you". I had a great relationship with my mother and took care of her the last 10 years of her life so I know she loved me, liking me may have been a different story
I have always told my kids and even my husband this!!! I will ALWAYS love you but there may be times that I don't like you or your actions..My mother use to say to me when I did things that really pushed her over the edge "I have to love you since you're my daughter but that doesn't mean I have to like you". I had a great relationship with my mother and took care of her the last 10 years of her life so I know she loved me, liking me may have been a different story
My mother use to say to me when I did things that really pushed her over the edge "I have to love you since you're my daughter but that doesn't mean I have to like you". I had a great relationship with my mother and took care of her the last 10 years of her life so I know she loved me, liking me may have been a different story
I tell my kids all the time "I love you, but that doesn't mean I like your actions." quite a bit.
Thank you. I was just up to this post and was feeling...aggravated...or something.
This post was much needed.
Ok...back to reading, gotta catch up.
Well I am new, and actually found this site because of the boo-hoo video and wanted to see what Asa was talking about. I'm sure if it brought me here, it has brought other newbies as well. But why would anyone create multiple accounts here? Thats odd.I noticed the vibe/shift in here & commented over a week ago, annoyed w/ all the fleeting & new screen names. Why some do that, no clue. They think more screen names, means more against them? Quality, not quantity. The weirdest part is how some will reply to themselves here, as if to excitedly validate themself.
As far as the 2nd kid, my issue is this: They have branded themselves as a family channel, with Asa as father and hubby of the year...tirelessly taking care of and providing for his family. I was a HUGE fan from day one, have been watching from the very beginning. Last summer, when the "house hunting" and trip taking began I started to doubt. When the child was revealed I realized we've all been scammed from jump.
Mr. Family Man ghosted a pregnant Cilla, left her and Isaiah, had another kid, faced some criminal charges, found out about the kid and left NC, put everything in Cillas name to avoid being responsible, etc etc etc. Thats probably why they had their own shop to begin with. Makes sense. If he had a real job the payments are based on earnings, provided and verified by the employer. Shop was in Cilla's name...hence no employment found for Asa resulting in the bare minimum required. And now the YT riches...also Cilla. This is the issue. They presented themselves one way, and the reality is much much different
Subscribers are not "following" much right now. I believe the only video that has reached over 300 thousand views in the last year is the boohoo video. They might reach half a million but not even half of them are actually watching...
They're making more money out of sales and amazon links and other stuff like that. I guess that is why TikTok is so important, not sure if they get money from that app?
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Yep, they are total frauds.
I'm sorry if my post made you feel bad.
It was not my intention to hurt anyone. I do know there are autistic people who post here and provide very valuable insight, which I appreciate a great deal. I didn't say Abbie was "unlovable"; I said she was hard to love. I think the thing is she just seems so unreachable. Who knows what she is thinking or feeling? Her IDD+autism makes her seem very far away to me. As for you, you are clearly highly intelligent. Even I, an internet stranger, can connect with you in some way. But with Abbie, she just seems so very locked inside her own mind that it must be very hard to bond with her on any level.Are we supposed to be assholes 100% of the time? We can criticize their exploitation of Abbie while acknowledging their humanity occasionally, you know.
Watching latest video.
My God Asa, stop interrupting people! he does that constantly!!! he did it to Brandi and Pricsilla within the first few minutes of the video. He edits it...so that just shows he doesn't even see that he does that. What is wrong with that man? (skip ahead a few videos and we see Asa purposely being quiet and actively listening to people)
Oh Summer...I want to like her, I really do but...it's getting harder and harder.
My God Asa, stop interrupting people! he does that constantly!!! he did it to Brandi and Pricsilla within the first few minutes of the video. He edits it...so that just shows he doesn't even see that he does that. What is wrong with that man? (skip ahead a few videos and we see Asa purposely being quiet and actively listening to people)
Oh Summer...I want to like her, I really do but...it's getting harder and harder.
I’m just going to set back and watch this go down . I realize they have feeling, but you guys act like you’re part of their family. Take your blinders off.
I've started watching the newest vlog (x2 speed so i can actually get through it) and i noticed something. Really small thing, but someone on here posted about Abbie not having any blankets in the car to put over her head anymore and what appears in this vlog when they go pick Abbie up from school? a blanket! it could be a coincidence, or someone wasnt 100% truthful about not looking at these sites anymore.
I don't know which message boards you've been reading but the blinders ARE off, here. Just because we aren't focusing on the negatives 100% of the time doesn't make us undercover fans or delusional. Just like it doesn't do any good to have nothing but positive comments on their vids, it doesn't do any good to have nothing but negative comments here. Part of making informed decisions is seeing both sides of things. As it was said, we can disagree with most of what they do and not like them as people, but still be able to recognize and acknowledge their humanity. That's not kissing their asses or being blind. You seem to be misunderstanding things.
As with most chronic interrupters, he thinks what he has to say is more important, that the other person is most likely going to say the wrong thing or not phrase things the 'right' way, he wants the attention to remain on him and for it to seem like he's the one coming up with things or making progress/breakthroughs. Asa is SUPER self-centered and controlling. He wants things done his way at all times.
Yes, they are good people. Just messing with all you FA people...
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