I am a stay at home mom of 3 children.
My hubby makes decent money, we are not rich, we have a fun and exciting life but I find their life really weird.
Mark's life was one of beaches, pools, leisure, dinners, restaurants, catering food for small parties at their house- lunches, recitals, practices and hotels.
He couldn't even keep up on the normal mundane stuff. It is absolutely bizarre.
I have so much more that I want to say but for now- I'm in shock.
Just a couple of observations...
MS was trying to live in a grandiose manner... A lifestyle which might be afforded to either a very successful specialty type physician OR one which gained notoriety (and financial success) using infomercials etc to spread the message of alternative healing to a large audience. I recall reading a text from TS to MS (sorry no Bates) sometime early 2014 in which she said something like "I can't imagine taking this leap of faith with anyone but you". Totally paraphrased.
I think MS was already living the dream of unlimited resources in anticipation of TS's attempts at broadening her practice.
Problem with that is that is takes
work, which we all know MS had an aversion to.
Maybe with the
right people supporting, advising and underwriting TS, she would have become a well known (and well compensated) spokesperson for alternative/natural health care. She certainly had a passion for it. Sadly, MS thwarted her dreams by being an overspending, spoiled hanger on instead of a helper/supporter. It's too bad TS didn't (or appear) to recognize one needs a solid team and long term plan to make such transitions. More than a husband who knew exactly zero about breaking into the entertainment/health world. (Thinking Dr Oz here)
The other thing is several posts back it was questioned (maybe by you, Frigga) if MS deliberately sabotaged TS by keeping her off balance financially. I think there may be something to that.... He would have
never given up his control to a real, experienced manager so when he saw her struggling, he attempted to make it appear she was failing. He pinned her in hoping she thought she had no way out. Wrong Mark!!! She had a way out but you stole it from her and threw her children/family into utter turmoil in the process.
I too wonder when MS began to entertain thoughts of murdering TS. When she didn't become an overnight hit? Did she threaten divorce bc she finally saw what a parasite he is? I do think she mentioned divorce, knowing full well she was possibly facing starting over financially but free from her greatest liability. MS "acted" stupid and air headed but every move he made was calculated... down to trying to set up CWW for the murder. (JMO)
And that poor Barb the wanna be realtor! Sorry--- can't help but feel bad her name has been dragged into this. Just by reading texts, she seemed to be somewhat of a lost soul just trying to find her way. MS made her feel something. (Don't flog me!)
Just needed to vent a moment. I can go only so long without wanting to explode with anger towards him and cry for the senseless loss of such a vibrant woman.
Back to reading all of your brilliant insights and taking care of my new 8 week old puppy. (Maybe I'm a little crazy too... but in a good way)
Continuing to pray for girls, MAG, AR and all of those whose lives TS touched.
ETA... Skimmed posts over past 12-18 hrs. Sorry if any of this has been discussed or brought up.
ETA2... All of that sex, multiple O talk? Calling big time BS! No. Possible. Way. Literally. And a hilarious joke if he thinks anyone over the age of 16 would believe it. Gross me out, MS! You are one nasty man wh**re!