May is the month where fashion geeks and freaks come together and either attend the Met Gala on the first Monday of the moth, watch it live, or talk about it non-stop on the internet or in person. This year was absolutely no different. The show was absolutely stunning. Attendees included the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Ciara, Miley Cyrus, Gigi Hadid, Hailey (Baldwin) Bieber, Bebe Rhexa, Pamela Anderson, Mindy Kailing, Zendeya, Diana Ross, Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Megan Thee Stallion, Lisa, Anne Hathaway, Tracee Ellis Ross, Cynthia Erivo, Cardi B, Simone Biles, Zoe Saldaña, Ayo Edebiri, Kerry Washington, Madonna, Joey King, and many, many more great talents. But perhaps the person that made a REAL grand entrance this year was none other than Rihanna. She was the last person to arrive at the gala and walk the red carpet. Lord and behold… her greatest accessory that night was her baby bump. Yes, my all; that was where Rihanna announced her third pregnancy. She previously announced her second pregnancy in 2023 when she performed at the Super Bowl half time show. It was absolutely iconic. Though her personal life is at an all time high, it wasn’t always the case. Her love life was filled with chaos and turmoil in the past; starting from 2009. Here, we break down Rihanna’s entire relationships with Chris Brown and Hassan Jameel. We explain what we can learn about men through Rihanna’s story of abuse and her getting back together with Chris Brown following the 2009 assault, as well as the alleged reason for her breakup with Jameel. And finally, we explore what media has to do with it all. Let’s discuss…
Author: Stacie Kiselman
Blac Chyna: A Complete Breakdown Of Intergenerational Trauma And Everything It Stands For – And What It Has To Do With My Own Rape Trauma
Blac Chyna has been associated with the Kardashian-Jenner family for many years now, and now, through her daughter with Rob Kardashian, she’ll be forever associated with the family, whether she likes it or not. Her history is…complex. Many people have had opinions of her in the past; through her early life as a stripper, her history with Tyga and the aftermath of her relationship with him and Rob. To say that it was a messy time in her life, as well as the time of everyone else in her life at the time, would be an understatement. All the craziness was unfolded for everyone to see on ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’, as well as ‘Rob & Chyna’, the former couple’s own spinoff series. And speaking of ‘Rob & Chyna’, Chyna sued the entire Kardashian family in 2022 for allegedly interfering with her reality show’s future. Simultaneously, she was also suing Rob for assault, battery, and harassment. She lost, but some details on the rapper and reality star were made public through the trial. Here, we break down Chyna’s relationship with Rob and the entire Kardashian-Jenner family from beginning to now. We explore how Chyna has been affected by intergenerational trauma at the hands of her mother, Tokyo Toni. And we explore what one can do to (finally) end the cycle. Let’s discuss…
Kylie Jenner: An In-Depth Analysis Of Why Her Relationship With Timothée Chalamet Makes Perfect Sense – And Why It Wouldn’t Have Happened Had She Not Been In The Toxic (And Abusive) Relationships With Tyga, Travis Scott, And Jordyn Woods
The world seemed to have been rejoiced after Kylie Jenner made her first red carpet debut with her boyfriend of two years, ‘Wonka’ actor, Timothée Chalamet, at the at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards, where the actor was set to receive the David for Cinematic Excellence honor. The couple was rumoured to be broken up after Kylie attended the Met Gala solo, with Chalamet choosing to spend the day with his friends instead. Luckily, though, it was just a scare. Kylie even publicly embraced a pimple – something she probably wouldn’t have done in the past. And speaking of the past… We can’t possibly forget her past relationships with Tyga and Travis Scott when we think of Kylie’s blossoming relationship with Chalamet, and here, I tell you exactly why. Here, we break down Kylie’s entire relationships with the three main men in her life, as well as Jordyn Woods. We explore what made Kylie’s previous relationships toxic and abusive. And finally, we explain why her relationship with Chalamet would’ve never happened had she not experienced them. Let’s discuss….
Kim Kardashian: Breaking Down All That Co-Parenting With An Abusive Ex-Partner Entails – And Asking Ourselves Whether One’s Disability Or Illness Can Excuse Abusive Behaviour
Julia Fox, one of Kanye West’s exes, recently encouraged her female fans to be careful who they have children with after her ex-husband got their son baptized with her permission. She was absolutely right. I just wish Kim Kardashian got that same advice back in 2012 when she started dating Kanye. Here, we break down Kanye’s treatment of Kim following their separation and divorce, and how it’s actually no laughing matter, but a trigger to domestic violence survivors. We explore the role of mental health and illness can play in one’s life. And we describe the difference between someone making excuses vs. reasoning for their ‘bad behaviour’, such as in the case of Kanye West. Let’s discuss…
Khloe Kardashian: Taking A Deeper Look Into The Science Of A Cheating Partner Like Tristian Thompson – And The Exact Reasons Why She Gave Tristian So Many Chances Following Years Worth Of Betrayal
Khloe and Tristan had an on-and-off relationship, and they now co-parent their two children, True and TatumThe two first got together in 2016. At the time, it was rumoured that Tristian had left his pregnant girlfriend, Jordan Craig, to be with her, but Khloe shut down those rumours. She wrote in an Instagram comment, ‘PS he never left ANYONE for me. I have said this before but as I have learned the truth isn’t as exciting as a lie.’ His first child, Prince, was born in December 2016. True, his first child with Khloe, was born in 2018. A few days before the birth, Tristian was caught kissing two women on video. The pair initially stayed together, but broke things off in 2019 after he was caught kissing Jordyn Woods, Kylie’s best friend at the time. They reunited the following summer while quarantining together. They broke up yet again after it was revealed that Tristian cheated on Khloe yet again, and that this time, the infertility resulted in a pregnancy. Maralee Nichol welcomed a son, Theo, in December 2021, and a paternity test confirmed that Tristian was the father. In August 2022, Khloe and Tristian welcomed their second child, son Tatum, through surrogacy. Here, we take a deep dive into Khloe’s relationship with Tristian. We break down their entire relationship, from beginning to end, as well as to now. We compare it to Khloe’s marriage to Lamar Odom, as well as to Kourtney and Scott’s relationship. We come to understand Tristian’s life and his potential reasons for breaking Khloe’s heart. And finally, we come to understand Khloe as a person through her trauma. Let’s discuss….
Megan Fox: The Vital Role Of A Stepparent In A Child’s Life – And What Everyone Involved Needs To Do In Order To Create A Healthy, Happy, And Safe Environment For The Children
Co-parenting with an ex can be extremely hard, but if there’s anyone that has ever set an example for a healthy co-parenting with an ex, it’s Megan Fox, as she’s created it with her ex-husband, Brian Austin Green, and his new partner, Sharna Burgess. The same couldn’t be said, however, for Machine Gun Kelly, Fox’s ex-boyfriend and father to her fourth baby, a girl. Here, we break down Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green’s entire co-parenting relationship, including the one that they’d had in raising Green’s son, Kassius, with his ex-girlfriend, Vanessa Marcil. We explore Fox’s complicated relationship with MGK, from beginning to end, and what exactly has made it complicated. We explain MGK’s feud with Brian Austin Green, and the role it plays on the kids involved. And finally, we figure out what MGK can do in order for him to be a better stepfather to kids while also analyzing the vital role a stepparent plays in children’s lives. Let’s discuss…
Violet Plunkett: Exploring The History Behind Her Estrangement From Christy As Seen In Season 6 Of ‘Mom’- And Why Going No-Contact With Your Parents Can Be The Healthiest Decision You Can Make For Yourself
‘Mom’ is a television series starring Anna Fraris and Allison Janney, which ran between 2013 and 2021. The series was created by Chuck Lorre, the man behind ‘Roseanne’, ‘Two and a Half Men, and ‘The Big Bang Theory’. It followed Christy Plunkett, a single mother who was in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse. She decided to start her life over with her two kids and attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Her mother, Bonnie, also a recovering alcoholic, suddenly reappeared in her life after a 2 year estrangement. Her children are Violet and Roscoe. Christy had Violet when she was 17 years old. For the most part, when discussing the show, the main focus is on Bonnie and Christy. When describing Christy’s children, not much positivity or love for them is there. Some said Violet, in particular, was an entitled brat. Others said she was spoiled, selfish, annoying, ungrateful, rude, snarky, and treated her mom poorly and unfairly. I’m here to tell you otherwise. I’m here to tell you otherwise. Here, we break down Violet’s entire character arc from season 1 and 6. We explore the history of her relationship dynamic with Christy, and the reasons behind their estrangement. And we give a thorough explanation as to why going no-contact with a parent can be the hardest, but the healthiest decision one can make for themselves. Let’s discuss….
Ellie Nash: The Complexity Of Her Life With Her Alcoholic Mother That Caused Her To Self-Harm As Seen On ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ – And Everything That Her Love Life Had To Do With It
Ellie Nash was a character on ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ portrayed by Stacey Farber. She could be seen in roles that include The Spencer Sisters’, ‘Virgin River’, ‘Saving Hope’, ‘Law & Order: SVU’, as well as numerous cheesy Hallmark movies. Farber starred as Ellie between 2002 and 2009. Ellie wasn’t the main character that Emma was during their respective seasons on ‘Degrassi’, just I described in my previous post with Emma as the main subject matter, and nevertheless, her role was pretty essential. She was introduced as Marco’s girlfriend when he was hiding his sexuality. Her storyline progressed, however, when we got to know of her life outside of school – one with her alcoholic mother and an absent father – and what it led to. Here, we break down Ellie’s entire character arc in the series. We explore the complexity of her depression and self-harm. And then, we explain what her love life had to do with her mental health struggles. Finally, we analyze what PNES (Psychogenic Seizure Disorder) has to do with all of this. Lets discuss…
Emma Nelson: An In-Depth Analysis As To Why She Wasn’t Ever A Good Friend To Manny Santos And Liberty Van Zandt – And Why The Ending To Her Character Arc Wasn’t Actually A ‘Happy Ending’
There were many significant friendships featured in ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’, but most would probably agree that the most significant one of them all was the one between Emma Nelson and Manny Santos. Most people would agree that Emma wasn’t a very good friend to Manny, and that Manny deserved better than having Emma as her best friend. Here, we break down Emma’s entire friendship with Manny, as well as Emma’s friendship with Liberty Van Zandt, as seen on the show. We explore exactly what events in Emma’s life that made her become the person and friend that she became to both these girls, starting from even before she was ever born. And then we explain why exactly her marriage to Spinner at the end of her character arc wasn’t actually Emma’s ‘happy ending’, but rather an addition to the underlying issue that was never actually resolved. And no, it’s not that Emma should’ve married her first love, Sean, instead of Spinner like most fans would think. Let’s discuss….
Danielle Fishel: Getting To Know Her As A Woman Through Her Connections With Ben Savage, Trina McGee, And Maitland Ward – And What Each Friction Tells Us About The Other Person
In 2022, Danielle Fishel started a podcast called ‘Pod Meets World’ alongside Rider Strong and Will Friedle. It’s a podcast where the trio re-watch their work on the beloved 90’s sitcom, ‘Boy Meets World’, which ran from 1993 to 2000. In the series, Fishel played Topanga Lawrence, Strong played Sean Hunter, and Friedle played Eric Matthews. The main star of the show, the one who was first billed, was Ben Savage, who played Cory Matthews. The podcast opened doors to new fans and audiences alike, as well as updated the original ones on the cast members’ lives. More particularly, on their friendships and such. We learned that Ben Savage has completely ghosted his once tight-nit friends in 2020 with no explanation. We learned that Maitland Ward felt that Fishel was jealous of her throughout the years since the show ended. And we got an update on Trina McGee and where she now stands with her former co-stars after the was made to believe they were responsible for her character’s early departure. Here, we break down each of these friendships, misconceptions and frictions on all sides. We explain what each of these miscommunications and frictions tell us about who Danielle Fishel is as a person and a woman. And we explore how generally, women are constantly turned against each other because they’re made to believe they’re meant to fail, and therefore, are always in competition with one another when, really, it should be the other way around. Let’s discuss how we can unite women bring them together, and how men can be of help…