Quote From: user25959 I watched both parts of the show about the twins and their drug abuse problem. Although I agree with the solution of having them go into rehab, frankly I was very surprised, that the person who initiated the whole intervention was not asked to help out with the children while the twins go into rehab. I'm sure there's more to the story, but it seems like Maria is Miss high and mighty wants no part of her family in the wedding (having her dad walking her down the aisle), doesn't want her sisters being part of the celebration. I think she should get off her high horse and be part of the solution as well. Dr. Phil I think you should have put some of the responsibility on her as well. It was also interesting that when one of the twins wanted to engage in a conversation regarding a phone call, which had to do with MISS MARIA moving out, so that her mom could sell the house, it seemed like it was quickly stopped and the topic shifted again to the twins etc. I believe, that Maria should be taking some responsibilities for the actions and if she wants the sisters to get help, she should put her foot forward as well!
This show was not ABOUT Maria so get off her back!! She was the one who got help for this family in the first place, in the best way she knew how, by calling the show!
Maria should not have to put HER life on hold because these twins decided to mess up their own lives....and besides, having dealt with addicted people myself in my life, I know that those with addictions are "soul-suckers" and can and will destroy everyone and everything in their paths just to get their own selfish needs met. They are masters at manipulation and guilting...and if you allow them to pull you in, you lose yourself. I also know that a person can spend their whole lives cleaning up after the addict...it's called "enabling" and it's ALWAYS a mistake because all it does is prolong the agony, and delay the addict's chance to get well.
Maria deserves to have a nice, peaceful wedding without the fear of two drugged up family members acting like fools and turning what should be a happy occasion into a free-for-all while the twins pull all the attention onto themselves and away from the wedding couple!! A wedding is a special day....who wants ugly memories? The twins may MEAN to be nice at the wedding, but they have no control over their behavior when they are under the influence...(and they are under the influence all the time!) The drug takes over.
Maria also deserves a happy life. SHE'S not the one who screwed up her life and she should not have to suffer the consequences of the messed up behaviors of the others! I give her credit for not taking that path, and for making a good life for herself, despite the odds.
These twins will either get well...or they won't. But Maria can't do anything about their choices! Ultimately, they are responsible for whatever happens in their own lives.
