MJ W

I was entertained by season 1, it had some interesting explorations of an unusual family. However season 2 is why it gets such a low rating. Julia shows her true colors and it is just kinda sad. Her divorce was bad but also it was complete naive for her to think it was going to be amicable with that much money and a whole corporation on the line. It’s bad but also like not that bad. He was a dick, but also I feel like it completely took over her ability to live which seemed a bit extreme because she asked for the divorce. But was completely unprepared that it wouldn’t go well. Her whole family is really there for her, including Robert her assistant and she complains how he and Batshiva aren’t giving enough during her time of need. Julia thinks she’s a really strong person, and that her family is weak for not being there to fight for her like she is, but in reality they are placing necessary and strong boundaries because she has none. Julia has accomplished a lot, especially with her background, but internally she’s not very strong. You don’t require that extent of support when you are strong internally. Her family is closer than most I have ever met, so the fact that she thinks they aren’t there enough for her just shows how much she wants to control all their lives. She says she wants them to have their own lives and be free to live life and have fun but when they do she complains how she wants them closer and basically only to do any of that with her only. I feel like she really needs her own strength to push through this. This is her divorce, not theirs. It sucks but is also doesn't mean that everyone in your life should give up their happiness because your not. I think Robert shouldn’t have had to apologize to Julia and it’s sad that she made him feel that way. Also Batshiva shouldn’t have been made to feel that way either. She got you a massage and you just didn’t go get it. That was her trying. She needs some internal strength and also maybe some physical strength. I feel bad taking about anyone’s health but she is also very not healthy. I get when your stressed it’s hard to eat but she is scary thin, it’s sad to see. I feel like her unhealthy thinking contributes to her body image or weight issues. She has a personal chef but starves herself. she needs to eat and get more exercise. You can’t be strong without nutrients and your brain can’t solve problems without food. You say at one point eating won’t help you stay out of court but yes it will, stress reduction allows you to think better. At first I thought she was thin as a part of the modeling world, now I see it’s a deeper mental health issue. She needs a lot of therapy and not just with her daughter. I hope she can get healthier. I did like what she’s doing with her center and making a space, I think that’s a beautiful way for her to use her money. So I hope that she continues that venture. This season was just sad to watch overall, I probably won’t watch another. Unless it’s about the kids and Robert cuz I love all them. I for sure would watch for a Robert and Ra’ed wedding spin-off show…