Sad Face :(

I'm actually really sad about Jon and Kate + 8. I know that most people feel that "reality tv" isn't REAL but in this case, I truly believe that we are watching a family fall apart.

As a child, divorce used to puzzle me. While my family seemed "normal", the older I became, the more I realized we were really anything but! On the playground, while interacting with kids I would say I had a brother and two sisters but as children probed..."How old are they?" it became clear that my siblings were not like their siblings. The more I explained the story about "their Mom" vs. "my mom" the more I resented not having a normal set up. I dreaded the "Oh, they're your STEP siblings." I hate that word. In my opinion, siblings are siblings, especially when they are all you've ever known.

Somewhere around age 14, I decided that I would no longer explain the situation about my family, unless pushed. When asked about siblings, I just said " I have a brother and two sisters." I didn't even flinch when I was asked how old they are. I just stared down the asker, daring them to probe me for more information.

The issue with this is that I had it easy in the "explanation" department. MY mom and dad are married, they love eachother and a stable family is all I've ever known. My siblings, however, had a completely different life and therefore, have an entirely different story to tell. So I wonder what will become of the little Gosselin 8. Their story is being played out infront of everyone. They won't EVER beable to pretend it's any different than it is.