Scott Wolf (Party of Five) and wife Kelley are divorcing

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Betty Broderick vibes: husband takes everything away from mother, not allowing children inside her house but to visit on the sidewalk, making them fearful of her, while being watched by Scott and brother. Sad that both parents are selfishly using them as pawns

+1 Kelly needs better lawyers to advocate for her parental rights. I do not het the impression Scott wants Kelly to get whatever support she needs to become a more stable parent. I get the impression he is sitting back eating popcorn watching this situation evolve in his favor.

Ummm I don’t know that anyone could argue with a straight face for more parental rights for her after seeing the video of her visitation (or frankly after just knowing that she posted a visitation with her kids on Instagram). Kelley has to want to accept the support she needs to become a more stable parent and she clearly does not want to do that at this point.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I actually used her for coaching a few years ago before she kind of blew up in the coaching world. I found her through a friend and did some online sessions with her. She seemed so down to earth, helped me so much and was so kind and in touch with her feelings. I have no idea what is going on with her, but definitely something is completely different than it used to be. I feel really sorry for her, she was so kind and so sweet.

I also think something must have happened to her recently. I don't buy the theory that she has veen unwell for a long time and that the family has been hiding it for years.

When I met with her she was very very sane and stable, like as much as someone could be. People selling this narrative are wrong. I don’t know what happened but I feel so sad for her

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I actually used her for coaching a few years ago before she kind of blew up in the coaching world. I found her through a friend and did some online sessions with her. She seemed so down to earth, helped me so much and was so kind and in touch with her feelings. I have no idea what is going on with her, but definitely something is completely different than it used to be. I feel really sorry for her, she was so kind and so sweet.

I also think something must have happened to her recently. I don't buy the theory that she has veen unwell for a long time and that the family has been hiding it for years.

When I met with her she was very very sane and stable, like as much as someone could be. People selling this narrative are wrong. I don’t know what happened but I feel so sad for her

People online on Reddit said that she was following some spiritual guru who promoted some type of herbal substances. I wonder if herbals can cause psychosis.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This entire thing is heartbreaking and clearly Kelley is in a lot of emotional pain and she's not doing well. Where is her family and support system? Why wasn't anyone there with her when the kids came to see her?

I am not giving Scott a total pass here. We are not seeing the whole story.

Apparently you are not reading the whole story. She has spiraled over the last week and has continually posted screenshots of text messaging with her SIL, Scott, her kids, and in each it has been clear that they are trying to be kind and caring while also setting the boundary that she needs to seek medical care. She has had the ability to see her kids for the past month but other than the visit she had the other day (that she streamed live) has not done so. I don’t believe she would behave this way when in her right mind - she also flip flops between castigating Scott and saying she loves him/he’s a great parent. Hopefully she will be inpatient for at least 6 weeks and can stabilize - her relationship w/kids is probably irreparably damaged, but if she doesn’t come out of it I can’t see any relationship in the future.

My mother had a similar incident many years ago, and let me tell you, as an ADULT it was almost irreparable. She announced she was leaving my dad, was going to shave her head and become a Buddhist monk, go live in a monastery and become a lesbian. I was about 34 when this happened and yeah, pretty much threw me for a loop!! There wasn't a ton of warning, it was like a light switch went off. This was right before she and my dad were about to go to Europe for the second time so my dad could teach in their study abroad program. Thank god it didn't happen when they were gone. It's like a zero-to-sixty type of thing (and yes, bipolar). So there might not have been a ton of warning here and the kids are probably reeling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^ an inside Hollywood actor with deep pockets,has stripped her of everything and is making their children estranged and frightened. Maybe that’s what changed, add in despair and loss

HE is making their children estranged and frightened?

Did you watch the video she chose to post of visitation? (I get that she’s ill and needs help, but it’s pretty clear who’s responsible for scaring the kids.)

[Anonymous]

Kelly has cut out her mom and her SIL Amy. Kelley's dad and brother have been paying for her rentals and such, along with Scott giving her money each month since their separation plus I think he's giving $15,000 towards her attorneys fees.

Her dad has repeatedly asked her to come "home" to Arkansas (where she's from) to rest and take a break and she's refused. Her family is absolutely trying to help her.

[Anonymous]

It is possible to mentally break under the pressure of losing everything, she would benefit from a respite and evaluation. Don’t ever underestimate the power that one spouse can inflict on the other and subsequent fall out from it.

($15,000 in legal fees covers nothing but a consultation and retainer)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is possible to mentally break under the pressure of losing everything, she would benefit from a respite and evaluation. Don’t ever underestimate the power that one spouse can inflict on the other and subsequent fall out from it.

($15,000 in legal fees covers nothing but a consultation and retainer)

I’m aware of what $15k covers. It’s a gesture. She has earned her own money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This entire thing is heartbreaking and clearly Kelley is in a lot of emotional pain and she's not doing well. Where is her family and support system? Why wasn't anyone there with her when the kids came to see her?

I am not giving Scott a total pass here. We are not seeing the whole story.

I’m so in agreement with you PP. she is in so much pain and is suffering so much. It’s so hard to read the stories about it. I’d wish they’d shut up and let her get help.

And Scott is no winner here. I believe he led her to breaking point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This entire thing is heartbreaking and clearly Kelley is in a lot of emotional pain and she's not doing well. Where is her family and support system? Why wasn't anyone there with her when the kids came to see her?

I am not giving Scott a total pass here. We are not seeing the whole story.

I’m so in agreement with you PP. she is in so much pain and is suffering so much. It’s so hard to read the stories about it. I’d wish they’d shut up and let her get help.

And Scott is no winner here. I believe he led her to breaking point.

When the kids were visiting with her and she was spewing hate, Scott reminded them "That's not her." When they were leaving he said to Kelley, "We love you." He's doing all he can here.

[Anonymous]

Some of these posters are definitely transferring their experience in an abusive relationship onto this even where there is no evidence whatsoever that Scott caused this psychotic break. All I see is a dude committed to his kids’ well being doing the best he can in a shitty situation. It’s telling to me that her family also doesn’t see this as an abuse situation and just wants her to get help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This entire thing is heartbreaking and clearly Kelley is in a lot of emotional pain and she's not doing well. Where is her family and support system? Why wasn't anyone there with her when the kids came to see her?

I am not giving Scott a total pass here. We are not seeing the whole story.

I’m so in agreement with you PP. she is in so much pain and is suffering so much. It’s so hard to read the stories about it. I’d wish they’d shut up and let her get help.

And Scott is no winner here. I believe he led her to breaking point.

There are. Words of men who hate women and write nasty things he about them. This thread and these posts are a great example of how women can also hate men and write nasty things about them. Some people simply hate the other sex and talk about them in derogatory ways and with disdain / hate. Those posters are here trashing Scott, no different from posters you can find on misogynistic women hating sites who do nothing but trash women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of these posters are definitely transferring their experience in an abusive relationship onto this even where there is no evidence whatsoever that Scott caused this psychotic break. All I see is a dude committed to his kids’ well being doing the best he can in a shitty situation. It’s telling to me that her family also doesn’t see this as an abuse situation and just wants her to get help.

They aren’t transferring anything. They are just sexist, man hating a$$holes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This entire thing is heartbreaking and clearly Kelley is in a lot of emotional pain and she's not doing well. Where is her family and support system? Why wasn't anyone there with her when the kids came to see her?

I am not giving Scott a total pass here. We are not seeing the whole story.

I’m so in agreement with you PP. she is in so much pain and is suffering so much. It’s so hard to read the stories about it. I’d wish they’d shut up and let her get help.

And Scott is no winner here. I believe he led her to breaking point.

Her entire family has been trying for months to help her. Her dad moved in with her in June. The last 2 months or so she flips out when anyone offers help because she says she is "happier than ever' and they are "trying to control her". They are trying to get her an involuntary hold but it isn't easy legally.

Scott is a gem. He is going through hell.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is possible to mentally break under the pressure of losing everything, she would benefit from a respite and evaluation. Don’t ever underestimate the power that one spouse can inflict on the other and subsequent fall out from it.

($15,000 in legal fees covers nothing but a consultation and retainer)

+100. Why is everyone rushing to the ex husband's side saying he must have left her because she had a mental break, when it is equally plausible (and perhaps moreso) that she had a mental break in response to the husband blindsiding her with divorce? With that kind of power/fame/age/financial imbalance I will never automatically take the husband's side. Weren't there some cheating rumors too? Is there a mistress hiding behind the draperies waiting until Kelly is locked in a padded room?