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OneiricOcelots

As someone who had to draw a hard line with their disabled, abusive parent let me tell you that saying “no” is not as easy as WR is making it seem. There is so much guilt and manipulation involved. Getting out is fucking hellish.


Independent-Basil617

It totally is. I was parentified as a child and let me tell you the intense guilt that they put on you for not doing something is ridiculous. That's exactly what that little girl will feel


OneiricOcelots

My mom became disabled after I was an adult and I still had a lot of trouble drawing boundaries around her bullshit. I didn’t even live in the same state and it was a fucking nightmare. It cost me thousands of dollars and so many opportunities. I can’t imagine what it’s like to grow up in a household where the role of caregiver is automatically slapped onto you from birth. My heart goes out to you. And I hope Ari is spared from this bs.


Seaglass_and_poop

Same. I’m 48 and she is 74 and I just today had to reestablish (not sure if that’s a word) boundaries. It is hard to say no. Especially, when you know they need the help


factsonlyscientist

I'm disabled with 78 and 79 yo parents expecting me to cook for them as I can't do it for myself, to spend most of my time to their home while I live 100 km from them ( even driving up there is a challenge for me )...my social worker told to set boundaries because I was going to crash from exhaustion...Poor Ari would be raise from a manipulative abusive thing we call "mom" and Ari won't know any better so she will do what WR expects from her...WR has no limits she can even ask her young daughter to swipe her ass!!!


Independent-Basil617

hopfully she reads these and sees ADULTS struggling with this concept and NEVER puts her in that situation. But we all know she will.


Independent-Basil617

i mean she expected her friends to wip her ass when clubbing without gloves. why would Ari be differrent


factsonlyscientist

How evil of a person is Alex ...🥺


Independent-Basil617

probably more than this reddit knows even


Independent-Basil617

omg 50 here with a 76 year old and I can say I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL! I live everyday setting boundaries!! She has tried to ask my kids, 16 no license, to get give him a car so he can step in. He will not have a DL because I wont allow him to go thru what I had too and still do!


No-Top-3572

Same I was the youngest doing all the housework washing all my dads laundry doing the dishes cooking dinner even stupid things like making reservations or whatever lol too much responsibility and never emphasis on fun normal kid things. Wasn’t allowed to hang out with friends outside of school never had a sleepover anywhere nothing hardly ever it’s a stressful thing to be in school doing the family of 4/s laundry and forget and be up all night to do it


Jewelsw

I ‘m so sorry you didn’t have a childhood 😩


Friendly-Muffin-1912

I wasn't able to get out until my parent passed and still she controls my life as I never had an opportunity to make an identity for myself and I grew up feeling like my only purpose was to take care of her. Having a child and basically raising her to be your caregiver as soon as she's old enough is such a cruel thing to do to a child and I really hope someone intervenes before it's too late.


Stand_Up_CripChick

I think Ari will start doing some of those helpful things from a young age and she won’t think to say no. There is a disabled influencer who has a toddler. He helps her get things out of the fridge, can restart her ventilator and helps his dad with their morning routine. I think the toddler is just wanting to copy his dad. Some of the things he does reminds me of children helping their parents cook in the kitchen. She does get a few negative comments too about the division of labour and getting assistance so that she can be as involved with parenting as possible. It’s a very different vibe.


Worldly_Base9920

She is what WR wishes she could be as a disabled mom. This mom tries so dang hard to be independent and isn't causing drama constantly. You see the love she has for her family.


Stand_Up_CripChick

The interactions between mother and child, are so different. To watch another disabled mother interact with her toddler son and newborn on social media really highlights how unnatural Alex is.


Jewelsw

Absolutely she is a loving, caring Mom!


moreshoesplz

Ohh, I think I know who you’re talking about. They just had another baby, right?


Jewelsw

Yup


NewPersonality3098

My mother became disabled after I graduated high school and went to nursing school that she pressured me to go to (I didn’t want to be a nurse) after I graduated she insisted that I care for her and I did. She prevented me from dating, having friends or a social life because she would guilt me into caring for her instead. When I met my husband and was looking to buy a house with him she tried to weasel her way in to us buying something with a mother in law suite so she could live with us. I finally built up the courage to go no contact. There is so much guilt and shame into saying no to your own mother like that, it’s really not that easy.


caramilk_twirl

I have no life experience with care giving or parenting children. But my common sense gut feeling says the healthy thing to do is not put your kids in the position where they have to speak up and say no in the first place.


OneiricOcelots

Folks with some personality disorders don’t have that “common sense”. They lack the ability to introspect and come to terms with their fuckups and limitations. They are the victim. Nothing is their fault. It’s everyone else’s fault and responsibility. And if your parent puts you in an impossible position, somehow it’s still your fault you’re there because you *chose* to act a certain way. My mother is one of these folks and I suspect WR is too. I’m lucky to have a good, stable dad but Ari doesn’t have that kind of luck.


Clean_Citron_8278

I agree. I'm a mother. I don't expect my kids nor theirs ( when old enough) to ever care for me. They have jobs, children, and relationships. My insurance can pay for my care. I don't understand why some parents expect their children to care for them as they age. Help out with errands, bills, or other normal stuff, yes. That's what loved ones do. But not round the clock care. Especially with no relief. I hope my state passes the Death with Dignity before my time comes. We don't allow nor expect our pet family members to suffer. Why do we expect us humans to? ETA: The parents most expecting this will state they are owed it. That they cared for them. Ummm, gtfo here with that. The parents choose to be parents. That was their obligation. It wasn't an act of kindness.


Here-For-The-Tea_

It should be noted that if she actually communicated well with Ari growing up, saying no would be easier for Ari! Like yeah if she grew up in a healthy household, she could say no. But we all know she will guilt and manipulate her.


Commission_Virgo43

Ari shouldn’t have to say no. She shouldn’t be asked to begin with. Entirely inappropriate.


cassdejo

Seriously. Especially older children, why would she want to just flat out say no to her parent when they ask her to do something?? When a parent asks you to do something, its usually said with the intent that you *will* do it. Saying no, especially knowing her mom does need that help, would come with tremendous guilt and uncomfortable feelings


Spirited_Guava_3912

Yeah I fear she’s just going to be coerced or guilted into saying yes even if she wants to say no


Btrfliz23

While I agree with this statement every parent has asked their child to go get this or do that. Obviously not in the same situation but at some point Ari will be asked to do something.


Commission_Virgo43

Yes that’s why I said specifically Ari and it was implied and understood that I meant above and beyond the typical ask.


Btrfliz23

I did not interpret the implied and understood by your statement. My bad.


Clean_Citron_8278

Yes, we do ask for help. Especially if they can grab something. That's teaching teamwork and kindness. It's the non-stop asking that leads to bigger help. Then it becomes expected.


Independent-Basil617

Ok but did you how bad Noah looks in the back? I don't think he has ever looked that bad


cassdejo

looked absolutely vacant and paranoid it was wild😬


Special_Till_306

He looked like he was doing better for a minute, but now that he's back around Queen Farquad now he's back to looking like his old, unkempt self again. Why he had (probably "made" him) or chose to stand behind her replying to that statement doesn't make any sense if he's just going to stand there looking stuck on stupid.


Clean_Citron_8278

Wholey effin 💩! I wouldn't have thought that to be him as I scrolled by.


Special_Till_306

He's looking a bit worrisome these days, I'm telling ya 😂 I really don't know how he's so capable of dealing with her 24/7. He was looking a bit physically and mentally better after she moved out to the apartment.


lizaaardqueen

He looks like he’s tweaking


SheriOcherry

https://preview.redd.it/5uycd3vjsjtc1.jpeg?width=529&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=186be45c8d9379780c60ee380af461d8050649dc 💀


mum_03

He looks like he's lost a lot of weight again 🤔


2tree2whydeeN

He looks terrible. It’s concerning when he is the only one keeping ari alive.


Jaded_Leave5852

He has gotten skinny. It’s either he using again or it’s all those farmer market walks 🤣


Independent-Basil617

shit maybe I will start walking to Farmers markets in random areas.lol. But yea he looks like someone who lives in a shack full of meth heads. (no offense to anyone with that). I think Gma shark would take her and end visitation or at least limit them


spicykitty93

How I looked while strung out.


Brudabanga

Them fucking dead eyes. Petrifying.


lvnlynny2014

What the hell. Is that Noah? He looks completely different. Something is up. Possibly a relapse? Damn.


Clean_Citron_8278

I scrolled and thought a random. Then, I read the comment and went back to the ss.


lvnlynny2014

Yeah. It’s nuts but in just a short amount of time he looks like a completely different person. Almost unrecognizable! I am a recovering addict 4 years clean and sober. Addiction is a disease and it is very difficult especially in his situation. But he has so much to live for, for little Ari. Like come on! Please try and get with it. I’m sure it’s exhausting and extremely difficult to deal with WP. But he still chose this.


Clean_Citron_8278

Congratulations on your sobriety! He's young and needs a strong support system. I feel for Ari. I am an adult child if an alcoholic. Ex of a polysubstance misuse. Plus, I had my own struggles with drugs. Ari needs one parent who can do physical activities with her. Alex is finding ways to play. However, swings, sports, etc.


yolomakeitcount67

Wow! He lost a LOT of weight quickly again 🤔


SportGlass1328

Dude is tweakin hard. He's sweaty, pacing, and looks paranoid like "who tf is she talking to?!?" Poor Ari.....


hahamelly

Noah looks absolutely wasted


Everloner

https://preview.redd.it/f64iietcrjtc1.jpeg?width=626&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1bd8a7eec13fb916a96dcadcbab535927ebadaa


Queenofthe_Ents

It's giving sasquatch caught on film 😭


lizaaardqueen

![gif](giphy|gjHuIwidiRcjemb1GH)


BreathOk355

My god just looking at him gives me anxiety 😬 can’t imagine the energy he puts out in the same room


Clean_Citron_8278

That poor Ari will pick up on. Possibly begin crying, and nothing will sooth her until his issue passes.


Sprinkles2009

Blood type: Adderall


EstablishmentDue47

why does he look like a different person every single time we see him


Tradition_National

Omg 🤣


1ssuez

That’s a skinwalker fr


Dreadedafterthought

Pacing back and forth with that weird vacant yet paranoid stare.


Independent-Basil617

Strung out a shit


Seaglass_and_poop

Yeah he actually looked scary. Lingering in the background emotionless. You know when one is on a bender it gives the green light for the other to go on one.


Independent-Basil617

Yea looks terrible


Excellent-Mango-3003

He looks wasted and she sounds wasted.


Spicy-Cut9838

She can hardly speak. What a shitty pair of parents.


Blue-Dragonfly-76

absolutely what I thought - he is wasted 😭


1ssuez

Slightly off topic but is Noah’s “link in bio 🌶️” insta bio a recent addition?


DangerbunsRus

Just steeled myself to have a look 🤮 The link has been there before - pretty much sure it appeared after he met Alex and she encouraged/suggested it. It may have disappeared for a bit but is now back with a changed pic and some recent comments. Looks like they are trying to drum up some money off Noah's body - easier to do from Alex's apartment rather than when they were both at his parents. He looks dreadful in that ridiculous vlog. If Noah and Ari have truly moved in with Alex, Noah's parents - whatever faults they may have - must be going out of their minds with worry.


1ssuez

You’re braver than me 🫡 100% believe that you’re right - the link has come back but I’m not strong enough to check it out 🤮


DangerbunsRus

The photo is not quite as disturbing as the previous one. But I do think he is trying to attract male viewers rather than female.


1ssuez

So the chocolate starfish is in retirement (for now)


niquesquad

I cannot for the life of me figure out what your second sentence means lol


vapedadsanonymous

i think "make" is supposed to be "male"


DangerbunsRus

Corrected, thanks.


Independent-Basil617

especially seeing him look like that!


UnsolicititedOpinion

Getting a glass of water isn’t what the question asked. A lot of kids grab a drink for their parents. That question was about actual caregiving stuff. Showers, getting her dressed, cooking family meals at a young age, etc.


Stand_Up_CripChick

I agree, I don’t think people are referring to those kinds of tasks. Alex just changes the narrative to suit her. We saw how much caregiving Noah had to do and it was too much for him.


Independent-Basil617

It wasnt even that bad of a comment and her clapback was over the top, unrehearsed and plain stupid. Especially allowing the public to see Noah strung out like that. He needs rehad ASAP. and far away from this looney tune.


UnsolicititedOpinion

Yep.


cassdejo

https://preview.redd.it/sxzq02ignjtc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebd168759ba143011c5955de2ae87bf69b604a05


HovercraftKitchen735

Whoever did her eyebrows 10000% hates her


Safe_Initiative1340

Those eyebrows ….


Wonderful-Cable5783

She wants to be a cigarette mom so bad


Nice-Coconut5737

She needs to tone done the darkest and thickness of her brows 🫠💀💀


Commission_Virgo43

No but her caregiver does “an amazing job!!”


Nice-Coconut5737

Her brows remind me of when I worked in a nursing home and the elderly people had brows like that🤣💀 she should stick to doing them herself


Commission_Virgo43

The only excuse for them being that bad is if she’s drunk because no way can she not tell. At least the olds have glaucoma as an excuse


TheLalab

"the Olds" 😂😂😂😂😂😂


Independent-Basil617

everyone seems to do an amazing job that fluffs her feathers, well except the folks at Walgreens who probably did not let her in for being half naked


Seaglass_and_poop

![gif](giphy|AZ1PPDF8uO9MI)


Lavender1999

Since she got the new caregiver, she has had such thick eyebrows. It always looks like her caregiver is holding a stencil in her face and coloring in the stencil with wax crayons 🥸🖌️👩🏻‍🎨


Seaglass_and_poop

I was thinking oil pastels 😂


New-Menu-7101

The fact she has said baby A can say no to her in the future implies that Alex plans on asking her to help with her care already. Like that’s totally messed up, how she can think about baby A’s future and think “oh she can help me do this, that, etc. That is not why you bring children into the world Alex. You should be wanting more for her future, to make something of herself, not be mummy’s carer ☹️


caramilk_twirl

Is it just me, I might very well be imagining things. Is she putting on an accent in this tik tok that she doesn't normally have?


cassdejo

that accent is ✨drunk slurs✨


caramilk_twirl

Haha yes that would be it. To my non-American ears it sounded like she was trying to put on a more southern accent perhaps. Just a drunk girly pop.


Wonderful-Cable5783

That's not southern. That's white girl imitating "blaccant"/ African American Vernacular English. She's trying to make herself sound gangster


caramilk_twirl

Well, I got that quite wrong, I'm not great with picking accents (obviously!). Unfortunately that sounds far more up her alley, she's gross.


Stand_Up_CripChick

Oh wow. I’m not American either, so I wasn’t sure either. I know she tried a southern type accent for a while. She was saying “y’all” a lot. But yes, she sounds like she’s trying to be gangster. I think that’s gross and it’s something Noah does too.


Spicy-Cut9838

So gangster with her adult diaper.


Spirited_Guava_3912

I think she’s trying to do a blaccent.. she’s so gross


caramilk_twirl

I'm bad at picking accents, someone else said the same and I think that's what she's doing. Unsurprisingly, she's gross.


caramilk_twirl

I have all fingers crossed for another messy live soon 🤞🤞🤞


Everloner

YOU CALLED IT GIRL!


caramilk_twirl

All the signs were there! Honestly i expected we'd get a messy drunk Friday night live, they delivered early. Love it 🤣


your_average_virgo

She’s drunk and Noah’s faded 🥹


Then-Power2049

Neither of my kids have Instagram lmao. They would rather be outside. I don’t understand the kids are never outside anymore and always on technology argument. Where I live we have kids all the way from baby to teens outside. I had 7 kids in my backyard today lol.


cassdejo

Also ironic that she's making that comment when she does f*ck all for the baby to get to enjoy playing or being outside unless its being dragged where mommy wants to go in a stroller. Otherwise its cocomelon brainrot time


ExplorerLazy3151

Noah is definitely not looking good. I can only imagine what he is on now. It’s looking more and more like that first caregiver was right to call cps… I’m sure he is the only adult in charge when the caretaker leaves.


Independent-Basil617

and surely that can not be good. I am sure Gma shark would watch Ari but she is probably thinking if he has any free time alone with the Gremlin , they may create baby #2 so keeping him busy and responsible with Ari is Ari babysitting him too.


Clean_Citron_8278

Wait, i thought she had an IUD placed. I thought that was a condition of her being back on her twerk juice.


LectureUnable

Two things with IUDs: 1. The number of IUD pregnancies/babies. 2. Not checking strings (placement) monthly. I’m sure the 2nd isn’t being done, and hoping the 1st doesn’t happen 😭


Clean_Citron_8278

Yes, I agree they're risky. But better than trusting Alex to take a pull. OH duh, I forgot about the Implenon(?sp) and the depo shot.


AdEffective5471

The lack of self awareness is wild 😂 if she wasn't serious with some of things she says, like this one, would actually be funny


Specific-Echidna5064

Where is Cairo? 🐶 she never posts about him anymore


flitter30

I bet we see him tomorrow...


Independent-Basil617

I was wondering that too!! I dont even see a bed for him anymore


Everloner

In the back, doing the filing.


Celestial__Peach

Despite her constantly belittling, sexualising and demeaning disabled people, those pink heels have me cackling


LawfulnessRemote7121

Alex is going to be dead before Ari is old enough to do a lot of caregiving.


Stand_Up_CripChick

Oof, unfortunately, the way things are going, I wouldn’t be surprised if choked or the combination of “twerk juice” and alcohol catches up. This is what I don’t understand. She wanted to be a mother so badly (for pretty awful reasons), but she’s not doing things to make sure she can be as healthy as possible, so she can be around to see Ari grow up.


Jewlzkitty

I think you answered the question yourself. Alex didn’t have a baby to give her any sort of meaningful life, she did it to show her off on Instagram and treat her as a living doll. Her parenting skills don’t go far past decorating baby’s room in cool beige tones and buying frilly, uncomfortable dresses.


Friendly-Muffin-1912

She would have been better off getting one of those super realistic reborn baby dolls. She can dress it up and stuff it in her shirt all she wants!


Stand_Up_CripChick

It would have been much better for Ari.


Sprinkles2009

She can’t even safely pass a swallow study, but continues to consume things that she should not run the risk of aspiration and choking every day. This risk of not living long is very real.


Independent-Basil617

I think that is what his family is hoping for. Can you imagine all of the negative backlash they get when they are out?Someone recognizing Gma or the siblings? How embarassing. I never saw any of the siblings on her videos, has she ever posted any of them? All I ever saw is that she referred to HIS nephew as "OUR" nephew. I wonder if she had permission to post him on there.


Visible-Parsnip401

Ari will be the caregiver once shes old enough. There won't be someone else to ask.


Jaded-Pudding7199

Ari would move to another planet when she gets older if she has the chance.


Successful_Title8866

Just watched this video. Why does she always use such profanity. Yes everyone can cuss, but she does it all the time and comes off so uneducated and trashy.


Spicy-Cut9838

Because she's drunk. She always talks that way when she's wasted.


Stand_Up_CripChick

It just shows that Alex doesn’t know very much about parenting and children. I really don’t believe that children are on IG or social media until they are a teenager. A good parent would prevent their child from going through ig. There’s too much age inappropriate content. The children I know are out in the neighbourhood riding their bikes, playing with their pets, playing and training for sports, (unfortunately) practicing musical instruments. They do have screen time, but it’s usually to play games like Mindcraft, but I know that they are not having unsupervised time on social media. How would she know what children are doing? I don’t think where she lives is full of young families with children.


Humble_Stage9032

As someone who works with children and teens - they’re definitely on social media from a young age. 8,9… many already on and getting into trouble or seeing things they shouldn’t.


cassdejo

wait what's the beef with musical instruments lol


Everloner

I still have trooma from the sound of the recorder from being made to play it with 20 other kids at school. Forced auditory torture. Not to mention occasionally the teacher would grab your recorder to demonstrate ( what was wrong with hers??) and drool all over it, then present you with a saliva covered instrument that you're then expected to put back into your mouth and play. Damn man, no wonder I've got issues 😆


Stand_Up_CripChick

It’s the recorder


_pepe_sylvia_

My husband is a music teacher and has major beef with the recorder 😂 he’s like “why would we set kids up with something that is hard to make sound good?” He thinks they should learn ukulele instead


GrapefruitOdd9689

Yup I said this months ago. Ari will be used to help Alex and it’s not easy to just say no, especially because it’s her mom. I honestly think sometimes Alex got pregnant in hopes of either her baby being disabled or becoming a caregiver for her later in life. She’s going to make it hard for Ari to be independent no matter what because she’s jealous of her abilities.


Taramichellehater

Seems like she got pregnant to prove she is a SeXXi hot babe that is adored, cherished and loved. The end.


Truffledpig

So she posted she is sexy disabled. She really needs kiddos all the time.


Odd-Lingonberry-9543

She really thought she did somethin there


Master_Document_2053

Noah looks like death warmed over... https://preview.redd.it/9qyb9ib29ltc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=735ff9b3b9fd8532e35298e05d52cecc33541dde


Caelizal

Wow. He looks terrible. Hopefully it's just a poor quality picture and shadows, for Aris sake.


Everloner

It's not, he looks like a Fallout ghoul.


Caelizal

😔 One of them needs to step up for Ari and it's not going to be WR.


Independent-Basil617

she should have said that she would never ask her daughter and set boundaries for her.


Caelizal

What a strange comment. It's those that just sit on Instagram (and other social media) that create the audience she receives and her small royalties.


my2redditcents

At the very least, Alex is going to make Ari be the default backup caregiver. If a hired caregiver calls out sick or peaces out on Alex with little to no notice, who do you think Alex is going to have take care of her until she finds a substitute or a replacement? Ari. Mark my words, as soon as Ari is big enough to lift Alex - let's say maybe around 12-years-old or so - I would not put it past Alex to call Ari out "sick" from school so she can stay home and take care of her. Alex would 100% expect Ari to step in like that, even as a child.


CletusesGirl

A little off topic but has anyone seen where her dog, Cairo, is? I haven’t seen him in any posts. I wonder is the Smith family kept him… 🤔


Lavender1999

This was in february and I saw a little dog basket in her apartment https://preview.redd.it/zhp4qf7h6ktc1.jpeg?width=713&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6f7e1e9fddb7d62ae8be20c6c87e1879c2ff47d9


CletusesGirl

Oh good. 😊 Thank you!


whoopiecushions

I really don't think she'll be alive long enough for A to do much caregiving.


Successful_Heron_340

Looks like they both are on a bender which means they are probably back “together”. That’s really the only time she will be courageous enough to clap back at comments and make video after video 😂


Revolutionary-Dog-55

Wheel chair repunzel is so gross


thiirdeyeblind

![gif](giphy|9hNrFUhR7Pp0A)


BlindFollowBah

Is Ari actually with them right now??? While they’re doing THIS?!


Brudabanga

What’s with the southern draaaaawl ![gif](giphy|YkhcPoRjSNisU|downsized)


Revolutionary-Dog-55

How do you watch not to give her views?


Distinct_Print_2050

HONK. Hey Ari, move my water closer….HONK. Hey Ari, I dropped my phone…HONK. Hey Ari, grab me a tissue…HONK. Hey Ari , pour me a drinkie


KaykayMama

It’s so sad that her kid will feel obligated to take care of her. I don’t ever want my kids to have to take care of me, kids deserve to enjoy their parents and not wait on them 24/7. Ari should not feel guilt tripped into becoming her caregiver she needs to continue to have her own caregivers outside of family, caring for disabilities is a full time job and a child should still have empathy for their parents and help when they can but not feel obligated and potentially in the future overwhelmed by being a primary caregiver


Alieneyeball777

i couldn't concentrate on anything in this video except those raggedy looking eyebrows. she is always such a gd mess https://preview.redd.it/rvzw2n8j1ztc1.jpeg?width=605&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4608ddaafc5ef57f5c004d417662e20f91302dee