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Share ItMackenzie Phillips: Believable or 'Delusional' -- What Side Are You On?
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OMG I CANT BELIVE IT THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THE INSIDE SCOOP
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I KNOW RIGHT
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OMG she must still have a suplyer cuz she looks STONED if u look in her eyes
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Always HELPFUL when celebrities exhibit the courage to go public with personal traumas. It allows others who are suffering in silence to feel much less alone and encourages them to seek out support groups and therapy - ALL good. Thank you, Mackenzie.
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Even if it were true - there are some things that need to be kept within the family and a professional - not the whole world unless you are just trying to sell your book!
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That's why incest continues to persist. It's shameful and families have always swept it under the rug - protecting the adult and sacrificing the children. Her father gave her drugs at 11 and she idolized him. He nurtured her susceptibility - like all other pedophiles. Even though she says she was 18 when he raped her - she was still his daughter and still a minor as far as I'm concerned.
anonymous
9/24/09
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You are so wrong. YOu cant keep it private and a secret. What are you hiding. Help the THE VICTIM, forget about the rest of the family. Where was the family when this was going on? Who would have believed her even then. This incest is real, do you live under a rock?
anonymous
9/24/09
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I believe the accusations only because I know what people will do to get drugs. I also know what people will do for attention, good or bad, any attention will do especially when you are trying to revive your career and looking for sympathy at the same time.
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I think she might be helping others by exposing the details but I also wonder why she let it continue on for so long. It seems both she & her Dad need to share the blame. If by coming forward releases those hidden demons then I have to applaud her and wish her the best.
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She's victimized AGAIN by being called a liar.Those who think she should keep this to herself are probably perps themselves.
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Who cares! Lets talk about people in the present. I think it is awful to give a plug for her shameful act which she actually said yes to for years. She is what nobody should be.
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You should care, because you are one of the ones, who like to sweep it under the rug. it does happen--she is innocent no matter what her age. Her dad is the adult and father and should know better. Why is the victim always victimized more? In a rape, men want to say, she had it coming---she looked sexy, etc. Why are prostitues arrested and not the johns. Oh, this sick society and the people who won't get their heads out of the sand!
anonymous
9/24/09
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She is telling her story, What happened to her. I give her credit for speaking out and admitting to her part in such a horrible life. How do you or I know how many people she is touching by speaking out.
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Any credibility Ms. Phillips may have had with this story disappeared amid statements of her 'ongoing years of sexual abuse', 'the relationship became consentual' and 'my father was not a horrible man' in the same breath.
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You have lived in a bubble, and know nothing about molestaton and brain washing and the power of parental authority. Did you do what your parents told you to do?---Mostly, right? We look up to our parents, and believe them. one can't just walk away and be mentally healthy, as you implied in your statement. Look under your bed---or in it!
anonymous
9/24/09
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you are right. people think this happened when she was a little kid, not so, she was NINETEEN YEARS OLD. she alone is to blame for her own mistakes and actions.
anonymous
9/25/09
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Maybe her dysfunctional father is the reason she became an addict .
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Of course she's telling the truth. How could anybody think she could make such a thing up.
When are on drugs, trust me you are not all There mentally. -
Wives are never with their husband's 24/7 so cannot truly say it never happened. So much for mother's roles -- that to protect their kids. His wives are living in denial
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I don't care who you are this issues belong private. therpy therpy therpy!!!!!
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All the drugs she took, no way she is believable.
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She might have never been able to actually kick her drug habit because she had all of this pent up inside and Michelle will never admit that she knew or was married to someone who had those behaviors of course she is going to say that Mackenzie is lying. Google some of the photos of her and her father and you will see them hugged up and giving kisses and him and Michelle not so much.
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This goes on so much more than we know. People don't want to hear about it so kids continue to suffer sexual abuse with no place to turn. Mac is very brave.
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After all these years she wants to admit this in a published book. Her father is not here to defend himself so she can pretty much say anything she wants and try to make it sound believable.
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If it happened so many years ago, how come she is just coming to the press now. Very delusional.
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This is not something to come to terms with or even want to look at. It can take a long time to get the courage to look at incest. Some women, have blocked out memory and then up to 60 years later will get the memory back and can address it. Wish People would do some studying on this subject before they just spout off. You think this is easy, to look at? She is telling the truth.
anonymous
9/24/09
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She is trying to sell a book She dosent care who she hurts in the process. How can anyone believe this person who was wacked out her entire adult life. She is digusting pig! I am glad his ex-wife finally stepped in. Ms. Winfrey has been had again.
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I believe Mackenzie whole heartedly. I also believe this to be the reason she took, and still may take the drugs. By her coming out and being able to speak about it takes alot of courage. No one should condemn her for what she went thru.
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Maybe she couldn't think of what to write so that's why she made up this lie about her own father.
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if there is any part true, she should share it with her therapist and not the public
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it's called release!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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the truth hurts
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I don't believe her.
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I believe MackenzIe whole heartedly. IT took alot of guts to come out and speak about it. It's a shame her stepmother would not help or believe her. Now that she can receive help to relieve her mental anguish, she will be able to distain from using drugs.
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sick man
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Never help the abuser. Thats what the psych. will tell you.
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In our society, we are often embarrassed and even appalled, at times, when dark ugly truths about or idols are brought into the light! If MacKenzie had been born to blue-collar parents, abducted at an early age, and sexually abused by someone unknown to us, the lynch mobs would have camped outside the monster's home demanding justice! I think she is especially brave. It is excruciatingly difficult to face loved ones with this information! AH, RN
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I agree with Valerie Bertinelli on Oprah--Less judgment and more grace is required. YOU didn't live her life. YOU have no idea what she went through in her life. People should improve their own lives and not judge others for how they live because a million different things affect how one lives their life.
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She has suffered enough. She doesn't need your opinion of whether or not this happened to her.......really now. Even though she consented at the time, the damage that was done to her emotionally was significant. Most people with addictions have some sort of history or demons......this is what they try to run from.
I think she is brave and she must be seeing a really good therapist to have the strength to finally reveal this heavy event.....I wish her well. -
terrible choice dad can not defend himself
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Coming out is therapy for Mackenzie, no one should deny her, but should help her. I know off hand the feeling of going thru "abuse" and others are quick to judge whether it really happened or that we 'wanted' it. To those that think she is delusional? You are sooo wrong...see more
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God will deal with her if she is lying!, That won't be anything liked what she claimed, i believe her
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She has no reason to lie about this. I totally believe her. This is a step in her recovery and I commend her. Kudos to her!
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Some of these comments are so rude and obnoxious. Mackenzie looks terrific for a young lady that has gone through so much and I wish her good fortune with her new book. I'll be buying it Mackenzie!
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Why would you possibly make up something like that??? In all reality, in seeing the footage of her father, wouldn't put much past someone who introduced his children to drugs & was WAYmore than just an addict.
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I believe her. I could see the pain in her eyes.
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I feel that there is much more to this story and that her fathers side will never be heard. But I feel this type of story should be shared even if family does not want it heard. It helps in the healing process and if the other family members choose to deny this, so be it. I congratulate her on her trying to help others who are suffering with the same difficulties to possibly get the help they need.
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Her fathers side? You think he will admit it? Even hard-core pedofiles don't think they do anything wrong. They say the child wanted them to do this. The father is delousional. Sorry about the bad spelling.
I can tell you, he will say he didn't do it. I believe Joe Jackson is guilty of the same thing with his daughters and Michael. Time will tell it all.
anonymous
9/24/09
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I totally believe her, she did drugs all her life to block something out. Im proud she has the courage to bring this to light. I think it will help other people realize thier not the only ones out there who might of gone through this in thier life.
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This is someting that she has to tell the truth,because if she did not it will haunt her for the rest of her life.
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I so beleive it!!!
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I absolutely believe her. The pain is evident in her eyes. Shame on her discusting father!!
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I LOOKED AT HER EYES, HER FACE...IT WAS TRUTHFUL. IT MUST HAVE BEEN AWFUL KEEPING THAT SECRET FOR SO MANY YEARS, SHE IS BRAVE TO COME FORTH AND TELL THE TRUTH. I HOPE IT HELPS HER HEAL.
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I agree totally with Mackenzie. Maybe if more people who have been in her place would talk about what has happened it would be a better world. So many people hide what has really happened to them. Others do not know what she has gone through so they should not make a judgement. People who are abused in any way do not lie about what they have gone through. Shame on those who think she is lying.
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Who is going to believe Michele???? MacKenzie had to have courage to come out with this. Her father and mother were sick and contributed to the sins of their children. Give her a break!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I strongly agree with her,she can help someone because of her honesty.Leave her alone.She is trying to fight her demons.
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i dont believe anyone would lie about something so horrible i was molested by my stepfather and when i finally told my family no one would believe me either it was a horrible thing to go through but finally the truth came out eventually the truth always comes out
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If anyone has a functioning brain, you would know that this is the truth! No woman would make this up, and not have lived a life of struggle and self-abuse, hence her drug and alcohol usage most of her life. . Her father is responsible for raising her, and HE introduced her to drugs, sex and rock and roll. Obviously, she was searching for recognition, a relationship with her father. Only, unfortunately she fell into a destructive path to get and maintain his attention and affection. Whatever happened to blaming the perpetrator/abuser and not the victim? Mackenzie is a brave and courageous woman. Shame on her sister and her step-mother!
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Mackenzie Phillips was raised with sex & drugs - with terrible parents including her stupid step-mom Michelle Phillips. Are you kidding me - of course this happened - probably more than she even knows. How many times has a child been molested and the other parent NOT know about it or turn their head cause they don't want to deal with it. The two men (one is a therapist of some kind - REALLY??) on your show need to basically shut up - they know nothing! My family has been through this & will continue to go through it every day of our lives - and my dad died in 2001. Can somebody out there please give this girl/woman some support for once!!?? Her finally telling the world and not keeping it a secret is good for her - but now she's being raped and abused all over again. God Bless You Mackenzie - I hope you find the peace of mind you need. Carol Gilbert, NC
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A drug addict can not be trusted. There's probably money involved with doing this sensational book. She can't be believed.
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I believe her. It has happened to many women and I believe this may help them come forward.
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The one that accused before must have a supplier as she can't spell. Give her a break. It takes courage to come out with such.
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Why wait all these years??? Could it be to promote the book sales????? And sadly it is working. More money to support her drug habit. She should give all the book proceeds to an incest child protective organazation.
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Of course I believe her... How could anyone come on Oprah and say what she said and not be honest about it? I also believe there are many more of these relationships going on and I comment her for trying to help others as well as get it off of her own chest.
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most people with addictions are a result of verbal, physcial, or sexual abuse as a child, from a parent or someone else either in or out of the home. that is my beliefe as this is all i hear at AA and NA meetings. i will read this book, as I know i will relate. i commend her for not ignoring the giant elephant in the room.
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the fact that she told the family years ago about the abuse, but went home and decided to call her Step-mother and say she is joking is not uncommon in children that are abused. Never underestimate the actions of an addict. They are no longer in control, but the drug/alcohol.
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You can almost pinpoint the time in which this incestous relationship started. Mackenzie was really comming into her role on 3's Company and her acting carrier. Sudeenly she was high on the set, her acting went down hill and she was ablsent from the show.
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I just don't think that anyone would lie about something like this!!!! She needs to get the proper care in therapy. Best wishes to her!!!! Noone should ever have to go through something like this!!!!!
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I believe her story, we all face challenges and meet them differently. I think this is her way of finding closure and noboyd has the right to pass judgment on her.
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She is 100% believable. You can see her demise on the reruns of her show. In the beginning of "One Day at a Time" she was a fresh face. As the relationship with her father became sexually abusive she self destructed.
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I grew up watching One day and always thought something was "off" with her. Now I know what it is. I don't think she would make up such a wild story for publicity's sake.
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There is no way I believe she had consentual sex with her father for 10 years!!!!!!!!!!!! This is just to sell book. She needs to be sitting on therapist couch instead of Oprahs.
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Only someone who has witnissed or been a victim of this horrific crime could possibly understand. The power that an adult has over an innocent child (yes even at 18) is tremendous. A perfect example is a physically abused child when taken to safety by children services. They are traumatized! Any kind of love and attention is better than none at all.
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The wife is always the last to know
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I believe her. I was molested as a child by my stepbrother and I finally told my father earlier this year. He didn't believe me. We have had a strained relationship for years due to his treatment of me. He favors my stepmother (Satan), who has hated me since day one, over his own family. I just couldn't take it anymore. I'm glad I spoke up. I have a sense of peace now. My father has not talked to me since that day. That's okay, I finally fought back and his silence only proves to me what kind of man he is. A huge disappointment as a father. Mackenzie, stay strong.
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I think she is just trying to enhance her book sales.
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So believable! Why would you come out and say something like that? How dare people question what she has to say.
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I guess the only people that know the truth are Mackenzie and her father. But I think it is in poor taste and highly suspect to announce this just as her book is coming out.
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ME AND MY HUSBAND WERE IN SUCH SHOCK , YESTERDAY,,IT LAID ON OUR MIND ALL NIGHT AND TILL TODAY, QUIET DISTRUBED BY ALL OF THIS,,,,NOT TO SURE WHAT TO THINK,,BUT I NEVER WAS A FAN GROWING UP WITH HER ON TV...UNTIL NOW.....YOUR SO BRAVE .LOVE YA MAC
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I believe Mackenzie Phillips is very truthful. I don't believe the least bit she would ever lie about having sex with father. she has been through so much in life and grew up with drugs introduced to her. I hope in life she can heal from this.
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She's bringing incest out of the closet, and taking a lot of heat. Very brave of her.
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I don't think she is lying. It doesn't make her look good so why make it up
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I DONT CARE WHAT THE FAMILY SAYS,,,I BELIEVE YOU,,,,
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Oh course her step mother would not believe her, this makes me believe her even more....she has had a journey that we cannot even fathom. Good for her for coming forward!
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I can understand the public's skepticism about her truthfulness,especially since she has just authored a book.Her revelation is a touchy subject.I believe she is not delusional and is telling the truth and I applaud her courage.
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I believe one cant make up a story like that.
and anything is possible with all those drugs.
I am so sorry for her.
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Incest, like child abuse, is a subject that too many people want to pretend doesn't exist. It took a lot of cajones for her to talk about it and I wish her well.
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She didn't have any Pride if it were the Truth.
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Drug abuse doesn't mean Ms Phillips isn't telling the truth.Her dad's fans are in denial.Her life is ruined forever. Her father was a pervert and doesn't deserve praise. People should be more supportive.
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Of course she's telling the truth. And it explans a lot about her past behavior. Her father is a creep and a perv. Too bad he's dead- he should have gone to jail!
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She has no Pride. Do not think it is true.
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Of course it's true, What is wrong with you TV people? You don't think this exists? One out of 3 women is molested by some family member. We have had other men like this on the news recently. Joe Jackson is a molester. I believe he incensted some of his daughters and Michael. This will come out in a few years.
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You should be more careful about claiming she is lying. Sexual abuse is real and so common in our society. I think she is brave for "coming out" and telling the truth. The truth will help her heal and having this issue talked about in the open may help those who either are suffering or have suffered with being abused by their father, uncle, etc. VERY COMMON. How sad for these women and girls and even sadder that they are doubted.
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Of course it is believable! Her stepmother is in denial! I will never forget my own mother, in a therapy session with me, saying about what my deceased father had done to me, "I can't wait to die and hear his side of the story!!!" Being a victim is exaserbated by denial of our abuse.
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.Yes, that happens a lot - I know it personally
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it happens
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Incest is shameful. Furthermore, Mackensie admitted on the Oprah Show that she was old enough to know better. This is not the kind of publicity one would seek.
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Stay strong Mac, I think most of us are with you. I'm 50 years old and I was molested when I was young and it did a number on me. Love ya Mac
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wrong, it is true, and you can't keep secrets. It keeps you sick. Think about the victim not the other family members! That is how the victim has always been silenced, by "good" family members like you. What are you hiding?
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Yes, she is believable. I know several women who were molested by their fathers. This had to be very hard for her to face and I believe she did so to help others know they are not alone.
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One of the most healing things to do is to tell EVERYONE what happened. While it may not be appropriate to tell the whole world, maybe this is what Mackenzie needs to heal. Many prayers to help you to heal Mackenzie.
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Drugs or no drugs...Mackenzie is showing courage and fortitude to reveal the sordid truth about her past. Wake up people!
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I believe its true. Being in the same situation myself, I can see the tell tell signs of the relationship. Im happy she finally found peace with herself its the hardest thing I had to do myself.
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another example here of the press victimizing the victim- LEAVE Mackenzie alone !
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10 years??? are you kidding me!!! Shes as sick as he was............however, the TODAY show and everyone else who are pluging her book must not think so!!!! SICK SICK SICK
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10 years??? are you kidding me!!! Shes as sick as he was............however, the TODAY show and everyone else who are pluging her book must not think so!!!! SICK SICK SICK
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No one, addict or not, would admit this if it wasn't true. I wish her peace. God bless you! kkoger
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How easy for those of you who are fortunate enough to have never experienced such horrors in life, to speculate as to what her truth and reality is. Having come from such horrors myself, and come out on the other side, not without scars, understands fully of what she speaks. And, regardless of the addictive behaviors she became involved in, for most they are a way to mask the daily mental trauma that many such persons go through. I don't give a hoot about Michelle Phillips and her opinion. Such partents/step-parents are a hugh part of the problem when they claim not to know what's going on and turn a blind eye to the problem. Mackenzie was a child at the time, she didn't have the capacity to think as an adult and the adults in her life failed her! We should shine a light on these roaches of life and make their live's a living hell. They didn't stop to consider ours for even a fraction of a second to deserve such respect. Many of us have been told by family members not to expose these dirty little secrets so that they can continue living their delucional Dr. Jeckle/Mr. Hyde lives while we try to grow from the hell they created for ours. It's time we were allowed to be counted. If you don't want to hear about what we had to do to survive on a daily basis, then you can turn down the sound on your precious televisions and radios. I will continue to champion for these persons until I draw my last breath. I don't recall hearing people doubting Oprah when she disclosed the details of her abuse. I too may one day write a book that will turn heads. I strive to get it written and published before the last of my abusers passes unscathed from this world. I'm not a celebrity and such should have no bearing. We are all human first.
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I know where Mackenzie is coming from, i too was a victim of incest. Other family members don't want to believe something so horrieble about their loved ones, like Mackenzie's step mother. But the fact is this happens all the time in our society. Everyone should be proud of her for taking this step.
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Just because a person took drugs for years, does not mean she is lying. She can be stoned as can be and still be telling the truth. The family is ashame and might not want the world to know but it could be part of her healing. These are the things folks try to hide. It does not take an expert to figure that out.
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I find it very difficult to believe someone that was a grown-up, an adult at age 19, would have sex with their parent, and do so for ten years until they were 30. No creditibility there in my opinion.
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oops, I meant credibility.
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nobody belived me either.
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ENOUGH ALREADY, THE FACT THAT SHE ADMITS TO IT
BEING A CONSENTUAL ACT IS THE BOTTOM LINE. YES,
HER FATHER WAS WRONG, HOWEVER WHY DRAG HIM
DOWN NOW, WHY NOT SPEAK OUT WHEN HE COULD
HAVE DEFENDED HIMSELF. TOO BAD WE'LL NEVER
HEAR HIS SIDE. GET ON WITH YOUR LIFE MACKENZIE,
AND IF NEED BE GO TELL YOUR STORY BEHIND
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I couldn't stand her when the show was on TV, and I certainly can't stand her now. She is in need of attention, so she is getting it any way she can. Too bad she'll get rich on the profits from her tell-all book.
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I work with sexually abused children, it is a nightmare that only gets worse as they get older!
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I watched the interview with Oprah and I believed Mackenzie. She has a drug addled mind which of course would make remembering specific dates difficult and/or impossible. There is resident within her the honesty and the agonizing pain of a daughter who did "everything" she possibly could to be loved. Shame on Michelle Phillips for not supporting her now!!!
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I think it's admirable that she shared her secrets if it helps her and others to recover from such a horrendous upbringing. She is guilty of yearning for the love of a father who was nowhere near worthy of her esteem. He couldn't even look after himself. It's amazing that she has turned into such a fearless and wonderful woman. Shame on her Mother and all of those who don't support her now.
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I think if this was true she wouldn't have wanted to hurt her family in this way in bring it to the surface. Especially since he is now dead and unable to defend himself or tell his side of the story. Donate the money and it will be a little more beliveable.
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All of the people calling her a liar should be ashamed of themselves. Her father started her on drugs and she continued with it hide her shame. WHERE WERE THE ADULTS IN HER LIFE. WHY DIDN'T MICHELLE PHILLIPS STOPE HER HUSBAND FROM GIVING MACKENZIE DRUGS. MICHELLE PHILLIPS SHOULD BE CHARGED AND SENT TO PRISON FOR NOT PROTECTING AND INOCENT CHILD. MICHELLE PHILLIPS YOU ARE DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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anyone who thinks that since this went on while she was an adult that it was consentual is NUTS!!!!! Parents have an enormous amount of powere of their offspring even when they are adults.
Michelle phillips should be ashamed of herself, especially since she acknowledges that mackenzie was on drugs the last 30 years. MICHELLE PHILLIPS KNOWS where the drug abuse started. Michelle Phillips is the onw that should be in a sychiatrist office not mackenzie. MICHELLE should go to jail for not protecting a minor. -
anyone who thinks that since this went on while she was an adult that it was consentual is NUTS!!!!! Parents have an enormous amount of power of their offspring even when they are adults.
Michelle phillips should be ashamed of herself, especially since she acknowledges that mackenzie was on drugs the last 30 years. MICHELLE PHILLIPS KNOWS where the drug abuse started. Michelle Phillips is the onw that should be in a sychiatrist office not mackenzie. MICHELLE should go to jail for not protecting a minor. -
Brave? You have a warped sense of the meaning of the word. First,she claims this after the guy's dead. Second, she was an adult and by her own words, the sex was consensual. There's no victim here.
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Having been assualted by my dad who was the chief of a police department, in a small Northern Calif Town. I belive that it is trie
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What a brave woman!
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This whacked out bitch is truly psychotic. In a desperate attempt to rekindle her lame assed "career" she has sullied the reputation of a great man, father and musician. Oh, and guess what, he's not around to defend himself because he's DEAD! Ever notice how they always wait till they"re in the grave to come out with the so called shocking "truth". Hogwash! And all the Oprah fans lap it up just like pigs at the trough. What? was Valerie Burtonelli getting more press time. Shameful, Mackenzie should go jump off a cliff and do the world a favor.
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Its not the kind of thing anyone would lie about. Given the time this happened and the lifestyles during the sexual revolution what's not to believe?????
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