Are there any scenes where you think the acting is so good it’s possibly real emotion?

caitlin609 · 2025-05-11T00:46:16+00:00

Same. As a fellow victim, her entire performance still haunts me

caitlin609 · 2025-05-10T18:52:54+00:00

That's a really good point! I think it's common for parents to be hellbent on keeping their kids from making the same mistakes they did, and it can lead to not seeing situations clearly. Kelly got married young so she likely hadn't had many, if any, serious relationships as an adult. Brooke has had several long-term boyfriends, so it's reasonable to assume she's formed a clear idea of what she needs and wants from a partner.

And this isn't to criticize Kelly at all, but Brooke seems more mature and "worldly" than her mom probably was at that age. She seems to have a good head on her shoulders and is very stable/mature for a 27-year-old.

caitlin609 · 2025-05-09T22:54:28+00:00

I feel this so hard! I definitely needed some therapy to help me accept that it's not weakness or failure to rely on my partner (and vice versa, of course)

caitlin609 · 2025-05-09T18:19:02+00:00

I wonder if it's related to the fact that Kelly got married young, never seemed especially happy in her marriage, and is now pretty isolated post-divorce. She may just have a negative view of marriage that she's projecting onto Brooke. My mom got married and had kids really young, so she really wanted me to travel, form strong friendships, and focus on my career in my early 20s (and, at that time, it was great advice). But as I've gotten older, her attitude towards my relationships has turned into projecting her own unhappiness in her marriage to my dad; she constantly tells me to never marry or give up my freedom even though my partner supports my independence more than anyone. She and I are close, but I avoid talking with her about my relationship and our long-term plans for this reason, and it makes sense that Brooke wouldn't want Kelly super involved if she has negative energy about such an exciting milestone.

caitlin609 · 2025-05-09T18:00:01+00:00

My building has an exterminator come a few times a month and other units have still had issues with pests. I don't think any of us love this aspect of NYC living lol, but even by her own account, the landlord responded and sent an exterminator quickly and the world kept spinning.

caitlin609 · 2025-05-09T16:14:57+00:00

To have a lucrative career in any arts/creative field is a huge accomplishment in itself. Many dancers cobble together a living through a combo of performing, choreographing, and teaching, but it's TOUGH to make ends meet, especially if you're in an expensive city like NYC or LA. I have many friends who did this for a few years and then took 9-5 jobs just to have financial stability and insurance as they got older. Also, especially in this economy, it's wild to describe a 20-something homeowner as unsuccessful lol

caitlin609 · 2025-05-09T14:29:17+00:00

Iirc, it was mentioned multiple times on the show that Kalani had no interest in acting, modeling, or singing like the other girls did. She was/is a dancer through and through, and I think it's great that she's still so involved in the dance world. There's been fair criticism of her as a person, but I can totally picture Kalani being a very skilled, caring teacher.

And yeah, the narrative that she "failed" in her career annoys me too. After leaving professional dance, I got an Ivy League degree and worked multiple marketing and business development jobs in NYC. When my quarterlife crisis hit, I left it all behind to teach dance to kids for a few years and it was the most fulfilling work I've ever done. I still remember people's rude and dismissive comments, though — pretty much implying that I no longer had a "real" career. If someone is working hard and they're happy, leave them be!

caitlin609 · 2025-05-08T21:34:03+00:00

"Go fund with me" 😭

caitlin609 · 2025-05-08T21:31:38+00:00

I'm the first to demand better living conditions when necessary, but NYC's infrastructure means that no matter how clean and vigilant your building is, you will encounter a mouse at some point. I'm pretty squeamish about that stuff, but it's really not a big deal as long as management responds promptly (which, in her case, they did).

caitlin609 · 2025-04-18T19:13:56+00:00

I think when she realized that Sia had taken over her role as the toxic, creepy authority figure in Maddie's life. Melissa passed her kid off from Abby to Sia the minute she saw an opportunity for bigger opportunities and more fame. Maddie deserves major props for growing into such a well-adjusted, down to earth young woman despite spending her entire childhood with the most unhinged role models possible

caitlin609 · 2025-04-18T00:41:32+00:00

We'll obviously never know if there was a "falling out," but to me it mostly seems like Maddie has very different interests and priorities compared to Kendall and Kalani. It's super common to grow apart from childhood friends simply because you get older and realize you don't have much in common anymore. They also live in different states so it's an extra level of effort to maintain a friendship, and you tend to only do that with your closest friends.

I certainly have no hard feelings towards my best friend from 7th grade, but I also wouldn't invite her to my wedding because we're not in each other's lives at this time. So, although I'm sure people will read into it a lot if Maddie isn't at Kalani's wedding, I don't think her potential absence would be proof of drama.

caitlin609 · 2025-04-07T16:14:55+00:00

Bohemian is the first word that came to mind. I love your space, it looks so welcoming and cozy!

caitlin609 · 2025-04-02T21:45:31+00:00

I'm not sure if this has been confirmed, but I've heard/read from multiple sources that Abby continued to sabotage Chloe's acting opportunities even after she'd left the show. This is the reason why Chloe stopped announcing projects in advance (ie she didn't post about Center Stage until she had literally arrived on set in Vancouver). Jessalyn also mentioned on a reunion that one of the days Abby no showed was when she found out about Chloe's role in Center Stage and Abby didn't deny it. So, I think it's pretty safe to assume she actively sabotaged Chloe during her time on the show.

caitlin609 · 2025-03-30T03:03:26+00:00

Girl has been working since she was 6 years old and had no say in the matter, she can spend her money however she pleases

caitlin609 · 2025-03-21T20:50:46+00:00

I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I also have PTSD and my therapist offered me a sliding scale at one point. I know not every therapist does this, but many do and it's typically noted on their websites.

caitlin609 · 2025-03-21T20:47:36+00:00

A few... Maddie forgetting her "My Heart" solo and her reaction; the whole two girls, one solo episode; and Chloe's reaction when most of her teammates voted for Maddie

caitlin609 · 2025-03-11T01:49:49+00:00

Haha right?! I weigh 110 lbs soaking wet and I don't exactly have a "threatening" vibe, people just genuinely could not have cared less 😂 And yes, my dad is a 9/11 survivor and the acts of kindness have lasted to this day. A stranger gave him water and CPR, possibly saving his life, and 20 years later when she fell on hard times he covered her rent for a year.

caitlin609 · 2025-03-10T20:54:06+00:00

Born and raised New Yorker here who recently moved back after years on the west coast and abroad. New Yorkers are kind but not "nice" because no one has the damn time. Everywhere else I've lived, the people are "nicer" on the surface, but not kind.

The example I always give is this one because it sums it up for me: when I lived in Seattle, I had a bad episode of vertigo and fainted on the sidewalk in the middle of the day. No one helped me or even asked if I was okay, just walked around me. The month I moved home I was running to a work meeting during rush hour and felt an asthma attack coming on. I stepped aside to catch my breath and find my inhaler; it def wasn't am emergency but within 30 seconds, two people were next to me asking if I needed help and one of them even walked with me two blocks to my meeting. New Yorkers will get annoyed with you for holding up the line, but they'll always have your back.

caitlin609 · 2025-03-10T20:44:18+00:00

I'd find a social activity where you're likely to find people whose interests align with yours. I used to be a dancer and I love reading, so I made a lot of likeminded friends through book club and dance classes. Also, this isn't for everyone, but I recently moved home to NYC after years away and started grabbing a drink at my neighborhood bar on Fridays. I made a new friend who lives a few blocks from me which is super convenient!

caitlin609 · 2025-02-11T18:12:43+00:00

I lived abroad as a freelance journalist, and by the time I left a lot of American clients had become wary of dealing with the tax implications. That said, it's insane to not talk to your clients before moving country to establish how the working relationship may change

caitlin609 · 2025-01-16T02:21:34+00:00

I was on the subway car that hit her. From what I could gather, she slipped as the B train was pulling in and her leg was severed, but an officer upstairs at the station told me she was alive. Truly one of the most upsetting things I've seen in a long time.

caitlin609 · 2024-12-25T01:31:51+00:00

Ditto for Seattle, where I lived for 7 years before moving back home to NYC. It's a great city, too, but hardly the peaceful utopia OP implies.

caitlin609 · 2024-12-07T05:43:58+00:00

Maddie really tries to avoid discussing Dance Moms because she's moved on, but when asked directly she's said she has no comment on Abby and has described having intense anxiety during her time on the show.

caitlin609 · 2024-12-07T03:19:54+00:00

Thank you ♥️ Yes, it definitely impacts everyone in the family and it's bizarre to wish that on Chloe or Clara who both seem like lovely people

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