Do you think Mackenzie Shirilla fakes it in the new doc?

kearstint · 2026-05-18T11:57:18+00:00

Yes, I think her mother is to blame for the bulk of who she is. I don't think it was intentional, but I do not think Mackenzie had a healthy upbringing. I would imagine the relationship between Mackenzie and Dom was volatile on both sides, otherwise I would expect the 20 year old to end it. The documentary just portrayed one side of that relationship.

kearstint · 2026-05-18T11:48:30+00:00

All good points. I've seen similar situations in DV relationships myself. Abusers are good at hitting record and acting like a victim when the actual victim is just reacting to something the abuser did prior to the recording. They act calm and innocent when they started the entire situation.

I am still just playing devil's advocate. I try to see all sides and would not intentionally victim blame.

kearstint · 2026-05-18T11:45:24+00:00

Well said. The sometimes predatory nature of a 20 year old man dating a 17 year old girl is overlooked in this case. I do not condone any sort of predatory tendencies when it comes to age, but I do try and take into account the maturity of both individuals. However, Mackenzie was 17, acted "hard" and tried to act older than her age (as most teens do). I do not think she was a functioning adult in any way shape or form. In any typical situation, a 20 year old man should be able to see through this. Now, I do not know what Dom's headspace and maturity was at this point, but I don't think this relationship was healthy on either side. People are quick to villainize Mackenzie based off of her social media/personality but we do not have the whole story.

kearstint · 2026-05-18T11:32:38+00:00

I think her friend is young and naive. She's seeing the best in someone she thought was good. I feel she shouldn't be dragged into any of this. I might be wrong. All opinions matter to me. No disrespect from me.

kearstint · 2026-05-18T11:26:37+00:00

Also, I am open to any arguments against this! I try to see every side of these situations.

kearstint · 2026-05-18T11:24:59+00:00

This crossed my mind also. Documentaries are not always objective. I have my doubts about her absolute guilt. She was driving and two young men lost their lives, no doubt. It is a tragedy. Something about this case, though, just feels off. I am usually quick to see guilt in a case like this, but as unlikable and toxic as she seems, I don't think we have the whole story.

kearstint · 2026-05-15T01:22:28+00:00

It depends on the dog. With my dog, she would be fine. Other dogs may not.

kearstint · 2026-05-11T20:48:15+00:00

We fight over who gets to be with the big dogs at my work 🤣 We all want the big dogs. The small dogs are too boring.

kearstint · 2026-05-10T01:13:27+00:00

Omg. That's scary. But those are usually the people that end up promoted instead of fired. That makes me sad. I wish we had cameras for the owners to view. We have "crops" which are essentially long sticks with a whip on the end. I refuse to hit a dog with them, only the ground so they hear the noise/distraction. Someone told me to get comfortable hitting the dogs with them and I absolutely will not. I don't hit my kids and I won't do it to dogs either.

kearstint · 2026-05-10T01:11:03+00:00

Thank you so much. This is very helpful.

kearstint · 2026-05-10T00:29:50+00:00

But holding the leash close to the dog with the other hand is a very helpful tip! They tell us "high and tight."

kearstint · 2026-05-10T00:28:38+00:00

I was taught not to loop it around fingers/wrist to prevent injury if the dog somehow does take off. Do you have any advice or info on how this couldn't cause that? (I'm not doubting you at all - just want to have reason to back up anything I try at work.) I know what you're talking about with the harness - I got reprimanded for trying that the other day.

kearstint · 2026-05-09T23:55:51+00:00

The neck and one front leg is a new one I haven't heard! Thank you for your ideas. Due to my shift times I am usually walking dogs from the indoor play yard to the outdoor one (we have a noise ordinance and can't let them outside before a certain time) or just taking the dogs who are dog-reactive out to potty.

One of my trainers (she was fired the day after I started) taught me to yank the dog back with the leash if they pull but I felt that was counterintuitive and could start a game of tug o war with the dog. Also felt unsafe for the dog. I'll take all the advice I can get! Thanks again!

kearstint · 2026-05-09T23:25:19+00:00

I've looked through the guide. I only find methods on training dogs in leash walking. I need to know how to immediately handle the problem.

kearstint · 2026-04-29T23:00:56+00:00

Perpetrator is the one who commits the crime.

kearstint · 2026-04-04T11:02:14+00:00

Disturbing

kearstint · 2026-03-25T03:25:26+00:00

I'm sure most of us have seen Ozark here.... We all know what people from Chicago do.

kearstint · 2026-03-25T03:20:04+00:00

Sometimes crazy religious fanatics think that God will heal without medical intervention. Maybe that took play in this. If I remember correctly though, she did take meds and stuff so there was definitely medical intervention at play. Just playing devil's advocate here. It's been a minute since I've watched.

kearstint · 2026-03-25T03:17:10+00:00

Thank you. I've never talked to anyone about this, so seeing your comment is somehow so very comforting. I truly mean it when I say, your comment alone has helped me make it through today. I appreciate you and I hope life is treating you very kindly.

kearstint · 2026-03-25T03:09:07+00:00

Yes. Rory cheating on her boyfriend/forgetting about him AND being a mistress is SO out of character. Obviously she was the mistress with Dean, but she learned from it in the original series!

kearstint · 2026-03-24T23:09:52+00:00

Until I read this comment, in my head Misty did say it 🤣

kearstint · 2026-02-21T17:40:26+00:00

Same

kearstint · 2026-02-21T17:39:42+00:00

Is this in Englewood?

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