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Mae describes her mom as mean, saying “There is nothing wrong with her. She is mean” and that her mom “yells at people for no reason.” When asked what else her mom does, Mae confirms, “Yeah. I’m pretty sure she does that.” The group discusses how Mae’s mom’s yelling affected others; Speaker 1 recalls living with Mae’s mom and feeling hurt and worried for Nate, noting they tried to deescalate and make Mae’s mom happy so she wouldn’t be mean, while not disagreeing with Mae’s point about the behavior being mean.
Mae challenges the idea that her mom is just problematic, suggesting the others are influenced by their feelings, saying, “That’s because she manipulated you because you like her.” Speaker 1 emphasizes their own experience, acknowledging manipulation and lies that led to jail for Nate, but also expressing concern about Nate’s wellbeing and sharing the belief that Mae’s mom’s behavior is harmful. The conversation reveals Mae’s focus on her mother’s hurtful actions and her caution about potential consequences for those around them.
During a birthday moment, Nate’s perspective stands out. Speaker 2 explains that Mae wanted to celebrate Nate’s eleventh birthday but Mae says she did not like that day because she was being selfish and not kind, though Speaker 2 counters that Nate’s birthday was celebrated and that Mae’s care for Candice was central to the event. Speaker 1 compliments Nate as “the kindest kid on Earth” and acknowledges the sentiment as sweet. Mae describes her aim to “take care of Candice on my birthday without any thought that it’s my birthday at all. Just take care of Candice.” Speaker 2 remarks that Mae’s generosity was very sweet, and Speaker 1 praises Nate’s goodness.
A brief check-in about breakfast follows, with Candice and Nate involved; Mae notes there were two bags, both the same, and expresses concern that Candice cannot eat much because “Mom just throws it away,” urging Nate to eat. Despite the tensions, the group calls for finishing the meal, with caregivers emphasizing that they must leave.
The conversation ends with a farewell and a reminder that “love wins” as they provide a hug and prepare to go.
In a separate reminiscence, Mitch says he met on 12/31/2022 as a nutritional director in Oregon, not Washington, and recounts the ex-wife narrative of Lynne allegedly abusing their son and the son’s eating disorder, highlighting that Mitch played into that narrative. Mitch notes he had worked for a school district and, while he later reflects, “I don’t believe that there was any abuse from Lynne.”