I could not stop thinking about this plot line and how MESSED UP it was. What do you mean their relationship had to WAIT until there were no kids in the picture? Why was there an unwillingness to integrate Aiden's full life into his life with Carrie!? I could talk about this for actual hours...
I really enjoyed this perspective — and you’re right, we so rarely see the complexities of caregiving explored well on TV — even though it’s what so many viewers experience day to day. I can’t help but wonder* if this is because there’s an assumption people want to escape this reality, or whether it’s part of trying to create and uphold an “ideal reality”? Either way, better representation really would make it all feel less isolating! I think perhaps that’s what made Parenthood somewhat comforting. Thanks for sharing!
I could not stop thinking about this plot line and how MESSED UP it was. What do you mean their relationship had to WAIT until there were no kids in the picture? Why was there an unwillingness to integrate Aiden's full life into his life with Carrie!? I could talk about this for actual hours...
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I really enjoyed this perspective — and you’re right, we so rarely see the complexities of caregiving explored well on TV — even though it’s what so many viewers experience day to day. I can’t help but wonder* if this is because there’s an assumption people want to escape this reality, or whether it’s part of trying to create and uphold an “ideal reality”? Either way, better representation really would make it all feel less isolating! I think perhaps that’s what made Parenthood somewhat comforting. Thanks for sharing!
*couldn’t help the SATC go-to line