My hope is that everyone involved will get drop their pride and egos long enough to not argue all the time. Hopefully these babies are not seeing any of these disagreements. They are going to blame their-selves. Children think that everything is their fault when nothing is. Especially when they are hearing their names thrown around. And then when they get older and go on the web and see how all of this unfolded since day one. My prayers our with the children and all involved that there can be a happy healthy resolution.

I did recognize Tony's body language and Alex's as well. I noticed her looking at him every time she spoke. I am not sure if it was in fear or what. I found that very concerning. That little punk couldn't take on an agitated puppy much less the world. I swear these days boys are never going to turn into men when they act like that. I totally agree with you. Another thing I am not even sure what he has to do with anything. Why was he there? To intimidate Alex is my guess. Who knows? This story changes with the wind blowing. :)

There is so much shameful behavior in this situation. Forget Katherine, she has no excuse for her behavior. Shame Erin for bringing this situation to television in the first place and for telling her daughter that DCF has low standards. Caseworking is a difficult job, but Erin seems to think that she has more smarts than the state. And Alex. What a drama queen. As the weeks have gone on, my empathy for her has completely left. Her histrionics, the eye rolling, choosing a man over her children. The body language of Tony is unmistakable. He leaned forward and looked like he would take on the world . Clearly Alex was concerned about what she said as she looked at Tony to see his reaction. The complications of their problems seems unsolvable. Kids: This is a great study in how not to bring up children.

Alex doesn't present as someone who has been abused .   A spoiled brat is more like it.  She has refused help from every source available.   The kids are the only thing that matters here .  Erin made mistakes raising her girls ...... but she's doing what needs to be done for Alex's children.  Thank God for Erin !

ME ME ME ME ME ME ................ That's all that's important to Alexandra.  She acts like she's 5 years old.   She can't see the forest for the trees.    She just keeps on lying ................ hoping someone will eventually believe her BS.   Please give those kids to anyone but her !

I realize that the mother has not YET taken the children away, but she would like to.  I wrote earlier before I was able to see the rest unfold.  I was so ready to take Alexandria's side in all of this until she did not appear in court and until I found out about the bruises on her baby's neck and until she would not take a drug test.  I am fed up with her excuses.  I also blame the mother for the beginning of all of this mess and her showing favoritism. 
I cannot figure out the father's role in all of this.  Does he not have a say or is he just hiding out afraid to take a stand? 
I think the whole family deserves each other at this point.  I only worry about the children and what kind of an effect the arguing and going back and forth between parents, grandparents, etc. is going to have on them.  Maybe they should be taken away from all of the immature people and given to people who would give them a stable home and just love them for them instead of using them for a weapon.
Kim

Each week while watching Alex display all of her attitude I just want to reach through my TV and shake her!  How dare she sit there and imply that her Mother is causing harm to either of those children.  She should be thanking God that Erin is there to provide a stable environment for them with love, safety and a soft spot to fall.  Most mothers put their children's needs first no matter what.  Alex is acting like a spoiled brat putting her wants and needs first and the only thing she seems to be good at is critizing her Mother whenever she gets the chance.

it is terrible what this young 15 year old had to do to come to this show and suffer shaming and exposure of her life.  She needs help and support and caring.  Anyone who goes though this kind of drama in a family will be crazed and that young girl and mother went on this show and I am sure that people are pointing fingers and causing more drama.  I am not surprised that she went out of country.  Her own mother needs to step away from this and realize she is causing more pain and confusion.  As an emotionally abused and verbally abused and scapegoated child, I know that all those around me do not know or GET what I went through.  They try to define me just as this child is being emotionally scarred and traumatized.  She needs to be removed from this program and sheltered.  Others need to quite sneering at her and allow for her to reduce her trauma.  She cannot get a job right now.  When I was abused, my soul was nearly gone.  I had to sit by a river and heal up for a whole summer.  Give her a break and other abused persons....have a heart...and mom, it is evident that your children lie and have pain.  Why is that?  Dr. Phil, please read and get educated more about power and control in domestic abuse and emotional abuse.....it is complicated and hurts more than you know.  Get this child off of your show and out of the public life or her soul might die.

yesterday's episode & preview for next week was shocking for me in many ways ... it was a real eye-opener in that I feel I too need to recant prior posts, one to alexandra and one to erin, and offer my apologies to erin.  ... leilah has been injured.  and alex was a "no show" at court?! and there's a warrant out for alex's arrest?!  oh my gosh, i'm so sorry.  boy, have i been getting this wrong.

after watching yesterday, and just feeling a little sickened by alex's "performance" ... (loved the new hiccup while she's crying...), i do wonder if alex is displaying classic sociopathic behavior.  the ONLY time she cries is when it's about her.  and her reactions regarding her children are SO flat.

the only thing is don't recant is that i wish i could take erin out for a cup of coffee.  she could use as much support and helpful friendships as possible. 

i'll keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Caves

Doctor Phil asked you if you would pick your children or Tony?  You said your children.

His reply to you was right on.  He said we could watch and see who you picked.

From the preview of next weeks show it looks like you made your choice.

Sooooooooooo sad.  ((((((((((Erin))))))))  You've tried very hard but this IS Alex's life, and she gets to choose.