The Chateau Diaries #21 Peep shows, Creep shows, Tour drama overflows

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Whoever coined the term Poverty Porn, good one. It's all so porny now (hey, bring it!): Poverty/Racial/Gift Porn (Cadeaux), Victim Porn (MPK), ChatPorn (pick a premiere), Bully Porn (I KNOW, I KNOW, it's Marie's fault she hasn't left that abusive relationship), Twit Porn (Ryan), Spode Porn, Wannabe Porn (The Mutterers)... What's next, BuyMeACandle? So much to get off on!
 
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Throw on your favorite knitted scarf from nanna, dust off your Spode and add a splash of Pepto Bismal to the Earl Grey (you’ll thank me later), It’s time for Cadeaux at the Shat-a-loo!

Stephanie would like to remind you that if you watch Cadeaux, that we, the viewers, are complicit in the exploitation of underprivledged, potential fashion students in South Africa for views and ad sense monies. (Well maybe not in so many words, but we’ll get to that later). This has been a service announcement from the High Supreme Ruler of the LaLande Philanthropist’s Society. Back to our regular programming...

We are joined by a new hostage...I mean volunteer, Jenny the Peacock Lady. She‘s there for a couple weeks to help with the gardening. Mummy must have summoned her using the ‘old bat’ signal. Stiffaknee explains why they are sitting so far apart. And guess what, it was because of that all so necessary Bourges trip, you know, the one everyone could have lived without. Does this mean I have to socially distance from my husband every time he goes to work? If so, challenge accepted! Bring on the presents Stephanee! I’m chomping at the bit to see what joy you’ll be filled with today...

Oh wait, we’re not doing that yet? No we are not. Do you remember when I said we are complicit with exploiting young students in SA if you’re a viewer of Cadeaux? Well, you’re about to find out why. Through an, ahem interesting, partnership (one based on lies, flattery, the gifting of thrice worn yellow dress, and cross promotion) between Villian-otti Fashion Institute, and Lalalande ”philanthropists” Isabel, Percy, and Stephie, (and viewers like you), a scholarship has been made using funds from Cadeaux ad sense. Funny, I don’t remember having a say in this, do you? We are introduced to a lovely young applicant, who’s life will be changed if she receives the scholarship. She’s well spoken, loves fashion, and her goal is to achieve her dreams, and would really like to take her grandmother to a buffet for meat if she’s able to be successful, as they have been living off of rice and vegetables. I’ll refer you to the video, if you’d like to watch, that’s when the Pepto Bismal will come in handy...

The lovely applicant, her grandmother, Spero, the teachers, and Percy and Isabel (on Zoom) are all in a room. They make her plead her case to the crowd this time, while recording yet again. Spero gets a surprise call from Scholarship Stephanie and she announces to the girl and her grandmother that she’s the winner. In a golden buzzer moment, confetti shoots out, (you couldn’t make this stuff up!) and her grandmother is awarded a gift voucher to buy some meat. After watching this exploitation for views, from both parties, I had an overwhelming sense of ickiness. Bonus points if you figure out which movie that line is from. When did charity become a play for views? Do you record yourself donating to a food bank? Volunteering at a shelter? Giving a homeless person change or a dollar? Of course not, because you’re not a lunatic! In the world of the YouTubes, nothing is off limits! None of this needed to be recorded, it should have been arranged privately...

After Grandma was being given the voucher for meat, we juxtapose to Nati opening a huge box of food. They flash around a bunch of sweets, all smiles, and giggles as they clutch them to their bosom. I’m feeling sick at how sociopathic this all feels. I’m going to fast forward you through the rest, because you probably feel nauseous too.

More sweets, more scarves, broken St. Joseph statue for the chapel (fixed by Philip), silicone molds of peacocks and hedgehogs. Nati sitting so close to Peacock Lady, she’s practically in her lap. I guess social distancing didn’t apply to Nati, she went MIA in the Bourges Cathedral anyway, so who cares. Nati and Peacock Lady make chocolates in the molds. Tea, biscuits, you know the drill.

Congratulations to the winner. To the rest of the dog and pony show, you can bugger right off! I’ll never watch another Cadeaux again, it was the straw that broke the camel’s back for me today. I will no longer be complicit in the Villian-otti Fashion Institute Hunger Games, sponsored by Cadeaux at the Chateau.

Now I will escort myself out to wash this filth off me, maybe watch a few cat videos, reruns of The Office and return to my happy place, I suggest you all do the same.
Thank you for this. It was just as I feared it would be, and I'm so glad I didn't watch as I would have become enraged. I 'm determined never to watch CAC ever again. To hear that the whole PR circus and humiliation of desperate youngsters was topped by the appearance of the meat vouchers, is just an obscenity. Every single person involved in this disgusting pantomime should be ashamed.
 
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Throw on your favorite knitted scarf from nanna, dust off your Spode and add a splash of Pepto Bismal to the Earl Grey (you’ll thank me later), It’s time for Cadeaux at the Shat-a-loo!

Stephanie would like to remind you that if you watch Cadeaux, that we, the viewers, are complicit in the exploitation of underprivledged, potential fashion students in South Africa for views and ad sense monies. (Well maybe not in so many words, but we’ll get to that later). This has been a service announcement from the High Supreme Ruler of the LaLande Philanthropist’s Society. Back to our regular programming...

We are joined by a new hostage...I mean volunteer, Jenny the Peacock Lady. She‘s there for a couple weeks to help with the gardening. Mummy must have summoned her using the ‘old bat’ signal. Stiffaknee explains why they are sitting so far apart. And guess what, it was because of that all so necessary Bourges trip, you know, the one everyone could have lived without. Does this mean I have to socially distance from my husband every time he goes to work? If so, challenge accepted! Bring on the presents Stephanee! I’m chomping at the bit to see what joy you’ll be filled with today...

Oh wait, we’re not doing that yet? No we are not. Do you remember when I said we are complicit with exploiting young students in SA if you’re a viewer of Cadeaux? Well, you’re about to find out why. Through an, ahem interesting, partnership (one based on lies, flattery, the gifting of thrice worn yellow dress, and cross promotion) between Villian-otti Fashion Institute, and Lalalande ”philanthropists” Isabel, Percy, and Stephie, (and viewers like you), a scholarship has been made using funds from Cadeaux ad sense. Funny, I don’t remember having a say in this, do you? We are introduced to a lovely young applicant, who’s life will be changed if she receives the scholarship. She’s well spoken, loves fashion, and her goal is to achieve her dreams, and would really like to take her grandmother to a buffet for meat if she’s able to be successful, as they have been living off of rice and vegetables. I’ll refer you to the video, if you’d like to watch, that’s when the Pepto Bismal will come in handy...

The lovely applicant, her grandmother, Spero, the teachers, and Percy and Isabel (on Zoom) are all in a room. They make her plead her case to the crowd this time, while recording yet again. Spero gets a surprise call from Scholarship Stephanie and she announces to the girl and her grandmother that she’s the winner. In a golden buzzer moment, confetti shoots out, (you couldn’t make this stuff up!) and her grandmother is awarded a gift voucher to buy some meat. After watching this exploitation for views, from both parties, I had an overwhelming sense of ickiness. Bonus points if you figure out which movie that line is from. When did charity become a play for views? Do you record yourself donating to a food bank? Volunteering at a shelter? Giving a homeless person change or a dollar? Of course not, because you’re not a lunatic! In the world of the YouTubes, nothing is off limits! None of this needed to be recorded, it should have been arranged privately...

After Grandma was being given the voucher for meat, we juxtapose to Nati opening a huge box of food. They flash around a bunch of sweets, all smiles, and giggles as they clutch them to their bosom. I’m feeling sick at how sociopathic this all feels. I’m going to fast forward you through the rest, because you probably feel nauseous too.

More sweets, more scarves, broken St. Joseph statue for the chapel (fixed by Philip), silicone molds of peacocks and hedgehogs. Nati sitting so close to Peacock Lady, she’s practically in her lap. I guess social distancing didn’t apply to Nati, she went MIA in the Bourges Cathedral anyway, so who cares. Nati and Peacock Lady make chocolates in the molds. Tea, biscuits, you know the drill.

Congratulations to the winner. To the rest of the dog and pony show, you can bugger right off! I’ll never watch another Cadeaux again, it was the straw that broke the camel’s back for me today. I will no longer be complicit in the Villian-otti Fashion Institute Hunger Games, sponsored by Cadeaux at the Chateau.

Now I will escort myself out to wash this filth off me, maybe watch a few cat videos, reruns of The Office and return to my happy place, I suggest you all do the same.
I think @Princess and the Pea (Nati) mentioned vlogs done up to Easter. Foresight. Nati went with lotll and Philip, so not that outing. Marie's hair looking more ombre ( growth). Lotll heavily made up today. Timeline almost as bad as watching Strictly Dumpling.
 
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Maybe their chance of being fairly considered for the scholarship could well have gone out of the window if they wouldn't consent to their interview being shown on YT. Its not really a question without some sort of pressure.
Yes, that's the point. They were pressured and they weren't given an honest chance to say no.
 
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@Mummy Dearest Bravo 👏 ....fantastic yet again.You took one for the Team there.

What I’d really like to see “unwrapped” is :-
the real backstory to the Scholarship, whose hand is in whose pocket?
What the hell is Nostrils actually on the pay role for?
Why can’t I find any inspection reports on Cransford Hall?

and most importantly....just who told SJ that yellow suits her????
 
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Throw on your favorite knitted scarf from nanna, dust off your Spode and add a splash of Pepto Bismal to the Earl Grey (you’ll thank me later), It’s time for Cadeaux at the Shat-a-loo!

Stephanie would like to remind you that if you watch Cadeaux, that we, the viewers, are complicit in the exploitation of underprivledged, potential fashion students in South Africa for views and ad sense monies. (Well maybe not in so many words, but we’ll get to that later). This has been a service announcement from the High Supreme Ruler of the LaLande Philanthropist’s Society. Back to our regular programming...

We are joined by a new hostage...I mean volunteer, Jenny the Peacock Lady. She‘s there for a couple weeks to help with the gardening. Mummy must have summoned her using the ‘old bat’ signal. Stiffaknee explains why they are sitting so far apart. And guess what, it was because of that all so necessary Bourges trip, you know, the one everyone could have lived without. Does this mean I have to socially distance from my husband every time he goes to work? If so, challenge accepted! Bring on the presents Stephanee! I’m chomping at the bit to see what joy you’ll be filled with today...

Oh wait, we’re not doing that yet? No we are not. Do you remember when I said we are complicit with exploiting young students in SA if you’re a viewer of Cadeaux? Well, you’re about to find out why. Through an, ahem interesting, partnership (one based on lies, flattery, the gifting of thrice worn yellow dress, and cross promotion) between Villian-otti Fashion Institute, and Lalalande ”philanthropists” Isabel, Percy, and Stephie, (and viewers like you), a scholarship has been made using funds from Cadeaux ad sense. Funny, I don’t remember having a say in this, do you? We are introduced to a lovely young applicant, who’s life will be changed if she receives the scholarship. She’s well spoken, loves fashion, and her goal is to achieve her dreams, and would really like to take her grandmother to a buffet for meat if she’s able to be successful, as they have been living off of rice and vegetables. I’ll refer you to the video, if you’d like to watch, that’s when the Pepto Bismal will come in handy...

The lovely applicant, her grandmother, Spero, the teachers, and Percy and Isabel (on Zoom) are all in a room. They make her plead her case to the crowd this time, while recording yet again. Spero gets a surprise call from Scholarship Stephanie and she announces to the girl and her grandmother that she’s the winner. In a golden buzzer moment, confetti shoots out, (you couldn’t make this stuff up!) and her grandmother is awarded a gift voucher to buy some meat. After watching this exploitation for views, from both parties, I had an overwhelming sense of ickiness. Bonus points if you figure out which movie that line is from. When did charity become a play for views? Do you record yourself donating to a food bank? Volunteering at a shelter? Giving a homeless person change or a dollar? Of course not, because you’re not a lunatic! In the world of the YouTubes, nothing is off limits! None of this needed to be recorded, it should have been arranged privately...

After Grandma was being given the voucher for meat, we juxtapose to Nati opening a huge box of food. They flash around a bunch of sweets, all smiles, and giggles as they clutch them to their bosom. I’m feeling sick at how sociopathic this all feels. I’m going to fast forward you through the rest, because you probably feel nauseous too.

More sweets, more scarves, broken St. Joseph statue for the chapel (fixed by Philip), silicone molds of peacocks and hedgehogs. Nati sitting so close to Peacock Lady, she’s practically in her lap. I guess social distancing didn’t apply to Nati, she went MIA in the Bourges Cathedral anyway, so who cares. Nati and Peacock Lady make chocolates in the molds. Tea, biscuits, you know the drill.

Congratulations to the winner. To the rest of the dog and pony show, you can bugger right off! I’ll never watch another Cadeaux again, it was the straw that broke the camel’s back for me today. I will no longer be complicit in the Villian-otti Fashion Institute Hunger Games, sponsored by Cadeaux at the Chateau.

Now I will escort myself out to wash this filth off me, maybe watch a few cat videos, reruns of The Office and return to my happy place, I suggest you all do the same.
Hands over well earned Sanitizer.

Sadly we will never be able to scrub the filth away completely. I find the whole thing appalling and tainted.
I hope the young lady is able to rise above the self proclaimed virtue signallers.
It's almost as bad as Madonna on stage during the Anniversary of live aid. Cringeworthy on a large scale.
 
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Let's also blame that fortune teller who told frk to chose florals. Truth be told it was a series of unfortunate events that led Marie to the shat oo.
Oh, what series of unfortunate events that led her to the chateau. I thought she went to Norwich where she was looking for a job & saw the ad for the workaway at Lalande.The unfortunate event seems to be that she ended up there.
 
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I think @Princess and the Pea (Nati) mentioned vlogs done up to Easter. Foresight. Nati went with lotll and Philip, so not that outing. Marie's hair looking more ombre ( growth). Lotll heavily made up today. Timeline almost as bad as watching Strictly Dumpling.
Apologies on that, that‘s my bad. I assumed it was from the Bourges trip. All of the videos are posted out of order, I guess that part confused me a bit, I try to pay close attention, but at some parts my brain shuts off.
 
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Apologies on that, that‘s my bad. I assumed it was from the Bourges trip. All of the videos are posted out of order, I guess that part confused me a bit, I try to pay close attention, but at some parts my brain shuts off.
I'm sorry, no need for apologies. Think I'm perpetually in work mode. Spending hours viewing /reviewing video. Think DC is finally breaking my ability to have normal conversations. I love your neat, tight updates. Please forgive me.
 
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But she must know about CD since she learned about the scholarship. Probably watched all the episodes to prepare for the interview. Seems clear to me when you see S with all the volunteers that some appearances in her videos is the price to pay. And that it's expected to show more "Nati" persona than "Marie". Bless her if she turns out to be a bad designer and her clothes are not "chateau" enough.

Stephanie: So we had this wonderful scholarship to support someone needy and it turned out she said her mother is cashier but in reality she was a teacher. We didn't know that at all and feel so betrayed and disappointed. We simply had to kick her out, also we found her drunk in the design studio, she took some booze from Villiotis secret stash without asking. And not the cheap one.
Meanwhile she goes on to become a massive success producing garments that are more lacroix than chateau
 
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I'm sorry, no need for apologies. Think I'm perpetually in work mode. Spending hours viewing /reviewing video. Think DC is finally breaking my ability to have normal conversations. I love your neat, tight updates. Please forgive me.
Oh my gosh, no worries! No need to apologize at all, seriously, I should have been paying closer attention! The sad part is I watch these things twice so I don’t miss anything, now I’m embarrassed I just admitted that,( you’re welcome scholarship fund!)

I think the sentiment remains, as we all know how great at social distancing they are. Steph was right up in the Peacock Lady’s face by the end🤣.
 
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Throw on your favorite knitted scarf from nanna, dust off your Spode and add a splash of Pepto Bismal to the Earl Grey (you’ll thank me later), It’s time for Cadeaux at the Shat-a-loo!

Stephanie would like to remind you that if you watch Cadeaux, that we, the viewers, are complicit in the exploitation of underprivledged, potential fashion students in South Africa for views and ad sense monies. (Well maybe not in so many words, but we’ll get to that later). This has been a service announcement from the High Supreme Ruler of the LaLande Philanthropist’s Society. Back to our regular programming...

We are joined by a new hostage...I mean volunteer, Jenny the Peacock Lady. She‘s there for a couple weeks to help with the gardening. Mummy must have summoned her using the ‘old bat’ signal. Stiffaknee explains why they are sitting so far apart. And guess what, it was because of that all so necessary Bourges trip, you know, the one everyone could have lived without. Does this mean I have to socially distance from my husband every time he goes to work? If so, challenge accepted! Bring on the presents Stephanee! I’m chomping at the bit to see what joy you’ll be filled with today...

Oh wait, we’re not doing that yet? No we are not. Do you remember when I said we are complicit with exploiting young students in SA if you’re a viewer of Cadeaux? Well, you’re about to find out why. Through an, ahem interesting, partnership (one based on lies, flattery, the gifting of thrice worn yellow dress, and cross promotion) between Villian-otti Fashion Institute, and Lalalande ”philanthropists” Isabel, Percy, and Stephie, (and viewers like you), a scholarship has been made using funds from Cadeaux ad sense. Funny, I don’t remember having a say in this, do you? We are introduced to a lovely young applicant, who’s life will be changed if she receives the scholarship. She’s well spoken, loves fashion, and her goal is to achieve her dreams, and would really like to take her grandmother to a buffet for meat if she’s able to be successful, as they have been living off of rice and vegetables. I’ll refer you to the video, if you’d like to watch, that’s when the Pepto Bismal will come in handy...

The lovely applicant, her grandmother, Spero, the teachers, and Percy and Isabel (on Zoom) are all in a room. They make her plead her case to the crowd this time, while recording yet again. Spero gets a surprise call from Scholarship Stephanie and she announces to the girl and her grandmother that she’s the winner. In a golden buzzer moment, confetti shoots out, (you couldn’t make this stuff up!) and her grandmother is awarded a gift voucher to buy some meat. After watching this exploitation for views, from both parties, I had an overwhelming sense of ickiness. Bonus points if you figure out which movie that line is from. When did charity become a play for views? Do you record yourself donating to a food bank? Volunteering at a shelter? Giving a homeless person change or a dollar? Of course not, because you’re not a lunatic! In the world of the YouTubes, nothing is off limits! None of this needed to be recorded, it should have been arranged privately...

After Grandma was being given the voucher for meat, we juxtapose to Nati opening a huge box of food. They flash around a bunch of sweets, all smiles, and giggles as they clutch them to their bosom. I’m feeling sick at how sociopathic this all feels. I’m going to fast forward you through the rest, because you probably feel nauseous too.

More sweets, more scarves, broken St. Joseph statue for the chapel (fixed by Philip), silicone molds of peacocks and hedgehogs. Nati sitting so close to Peacock Lady, she’s practically in her lap. I guess social distancing didn’t apply to Nati, she went MIA in the Bourges Cathedral anyway, so who cares. Nati and Peacock Lady make chocolates in the molds. Tea, biscuits, you know the drill.

Congratulations to the winner. To the rest of the dog and pony show, you can bugger right off! I’ll never watch another Cadeaux again, it was the straw that broke the camel’s back for me today. I will no longer be complicit in the Villian-otti Fashion Institute Hunger Games, sponsored by Cadeaux at the Chateau.

Now I will escort myself out to wash this filth off me, maybe watch a few cat videos, reruns of The Office and return to my happy place, I suggest you all do the same.
Thank you for taking one for the team. I cannot stand the idea of watching anything to do with GG or the Scholarship. I am a Stephanie fan but that channel and the whole charade around that yellow dress turns my stomach. I now never watch it. I wish she would do what Dan does and ask her fans to support a charity and stop sending gifts. I don't mind about the money she makes from Youtube or even from Patreon but to even hint that more is expected is inexcusable and greedy. I also think the Patreon money should be taxed, regardless of what it is spent on, unless she is going to do a Beatrix Potter and leave the house and grounds to a charitable trust. (No chance).
 
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It is emotional abuse by a 45 year old professional narcissist against a vulnerable person. Perhaps have a look back at Marie's vlogs from Sept 2018 and you might learn something about her prior to arriving at the chateau. Hopes, dreams, good work ethic & now she has been discarded by someone who she thought was a true friend. I guess if that happened to you, you might be a bit upset. Now as for her leaving. I think SJ has in some way got her to agree to stay at least until Easter filming. The measuring for the dress shows that she is expected to perform on camera for the ETTCDIY footage. SJ hedging her bets that if people are not able to travel then she still has a few cast members to dress up. Is it the best time to set up a new business at the moment? I wouldn't have thought so. Like most people I expect she is waiting for things to get a bit better for the vaccine to roll out and for the world to open up a bit more and then she will leave. I think it is a good ploy for the abuser to be making people here think that the abused is in some way complicit in that abuse.
I do agree with you that SJ has probably used Marie as insurance so she has characters in dress-up for her Easter Charade. And of course I think she is super manipulative. She has been cruel to Marie on a number of occasions which isn’t kind and isn’t professional - by any standards.

I’ve actually been watching CDs and here since the beginning and have a good knowledge of Marie’s blogs/IG/blogs - initially as as a charmed viewer until the whole e begging/CATC, and you’re right also about Marie’s earlier vibe and dreamy hopeful aspirations.

But since you mention it, I did have my own similar experience and issue with a male boss who had once been a good friend. He bullied me atrociously, sexually pestered me, lied about me, tried to get rid of me when I was pregnant. And yes, you’re right, I was upset when it happened but desperately needed my job and went through hell. He was ultimately taken to court. I found new work. I didn’t beg or borrow. I didn’t even ‘sign on’ (although I was eligible) I found waitressing work, and then gradually, over a period of years worked my way up through toil (and at times tears) It wasn’t easy but never once did I play the victim or wallow. Just got on with it.

I did this whilst bringing up two children. Both of whom now work. And incidentally my daughter (now 24) started up her own small business during Covid, whilst also doing a small but menial job, so excuse me if I don’t have too much sympathy for Marie who is wafting around and saturated in self-pity. I’d have more respect for her if she’d taken the job as cook which Stephanie offered her, whilst also carrying on with her ‘arrangements’.

There comes a time when you have to show some backbone and get on with it. Neither of my children have asked for a penny from me. And actually I’d be unable to assist them financially anyway. My children grew up under the most difficult circumstances but are adding something positive to society and both have great strength of character although it doesn’t mean to say they haven’t suffered emotionally.

With respect, because I do enjoy reading you, Marie e-begging has nothing to do with her treatment at the hands of SJ but more to do with her own inner frailties and morals. She is a grifter. She is choosing to hold out that begging bowl. She’s depressed, let down by Stephanie, and feels her dreams are damaged but let’s face it, at the end of the day, she’s not too miserable to bank free money .
 
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During the rest of gift grab someone asked about the gift they’d sent. Gnatty replied they had got to the end of the September pile😮. This is never going to end is it?
 
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After Grandma was being given the voucher for meat, we juxtapose to Nati opening a huge box of food. They flash around a bunch of sweets, all smiles, and giggles as they clutch them to their bosom. I’m feeling sick at how sociopathic this all feels. I’m going to fast forward you through the rest, because you probably feel nauseous too.

More sweets, more scarves, broken St. Joseph statue for the chapel (fixed by Philip), silicone molds of peacocks and hedgehogs. Nati sitting so close to Peacock Lady, she’s practically in her lap. I guess social distancing didn’t apply to Nati, she went MIA in the Bourges Cathedral anyway, so who cares. Nati and Peacock Lady make chocolates in the molds. Tea, biscuits, you know the drill.
thank you again. I feel lazy for giving up after a few minutes. Poverty and a voucher to buy five steaks. Vs them opening gifts food chocolates in abundance. Sickening. Sj really should have left her out or at the very least done a separate video.

Maybe their chance of being fairly considered for the scholarship could well have gone out of the window if they wouldn't consent to their interview being shown on YT. Its not really a question without some sort of pressure.
As was the case with one applicant because they didn’t want to be filmed.
 
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I do agree with you that SJ has probably used Marie as insurance so she has characters in dress-up for her Easter Charade. And of course I think she is super manipulative. She has been cruel to Marie on a number of occasions which isn’t kind and isn’t professional - by any standards.

I’ve actually been watching CDs and here since the beginning and have a good knowledge of Marie’s blogs/IG/blogs - initially as as a charmed viewer until the whole e begging/CATC, and you’re right also about Marie’s earlier vibe and dreamy hopeful aspirations.

But since you mention it, I did have my own similar experience and issue with a male boss who had once been a good friend. He bullied me atrociously, sexually pestered me, lied about me, tried to get rid of me when I was pregnant. And yes, you’re right, I was upset when it happened but desperately needed my job and went through hell. He was ultimately taken to court. I found new work. I didn’t beg or borrow. I didn’t even ‘sign on’ (although I was eligible) I found waitressing work, and then gradually, over a period of years worked my way up through toil (and at times tears) It wasn’t easy but never once did I play the victim or wallow. Just got on with it.

I did this whilst bringing up two children. Both of whom now work. And incidentally my daughter (now 24) started up her own small business during Covid, whilst also doing a small but menial job, so excuse me if I don’t have too much sympathy for Marie who is wafting around and saturated in self-pity. I’d have more respect for her if she’d taken the job as cook which Stephanie offered her, whilst also carrying on with her ‘arrangements’.

There comes a time when you have to show some backbone and get on with it. Neither of my children have asked for a penny from me. And actually I’d be unable to assist them financially anyway. My children grew up under the most difficult circumstances but are adding something positive to society and both have great strength of character although it doesn’t mean to say they haven’t suffered emotionally.

With respect, because I do enjoy reading you, Marie e-begging has nothing to do with her treatment at the hands of SJ but more to do with her own inner frailties and morals. She is a grifter. She is choosing to hold out that begging bowl. She’s depressed, let down by Stephanie, and feels her dreams are damaged but let’s face it, at the end of the day, she’s not too miserable to bank free money .
I too have my experiences which I will not share on a public forum. Suffice to say, that it is not always good advice to say to someone who may be suffering depression as a result of emotional abuse that they should get a backbone. The fact that she was offered the job as a cook is clever manipulation by SJ to make Marie look bad for refusing to accept a job that she does not want to do, because she wants to escape and be a florist. I won't continue this because I am becoming increasingly angry at the victim shaming that seems to be going on when the real culprit is SJ.
 
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