The Kim Richards security report on her recent theft at a Target store in the valley just got weirder. I know a lot of you were wondering how she could fit $600 worth of stuff from Target into one cart, and I silently thought to myself, hell, is she an amateur? If you are trying to rob the Target, you go to cosmetics and lingerie (20 new workout bras anyone?), appliances and if it’s a super Target you can pick up some pricey groceries (steaks? beer and wine?).
But it appears that Kim started looting right at the front door. When I used to go to Target (back when I did things) there was always a mini dollar store area right when you walk in. It’s full of stickers and kids shit that I used to buy for prizes for my kids I used to teach. There is often teacher stuff in there too, like banners and general crap. According to the latest TMZ report, Kim filled an entire cart with this crap which she put in canvas Target bags. Kiddie stickers, kiddie scissors, animal crackers, and other cheapo back to school supplies were placed in Target cloth bags that she claimed she paid for.
She pushed that through the check out line according to TMZ and then went back with another cart that she filled with cosmetics and toys.
According to TMZ, “The report says Kim then took the second cart to the express line and began lugging the first cart out of the store. She got 3 feet out of the store — enough to make a shoplifting case — when a security guard approached and escorted her to the booking room, where they took her pic. Kim told security she didn’t recall if she paid for the goods or not.”
If you go to TMZ you can see all the pencils and stickers and back to school stuff Kim allegedly stole. I maintain my position that this is very sad.
I am hearing that Kim was only hospitalized for three days which is in line with a 5150 and is not in rehab.
Once again, if you would like to spew vitriol at Kim Richards, this is not the website for that. I won’t allow it. I have heard your bitching and whining about my position on this. When you spend all your time running a website you will be allowed to post whatever hateful shit you want. I don’t need to hear your pissing and moaning about not being able to express your opinion. Or how this is not a level playing field. Or how I am “sensoring” your ideas. I am moderating comments for my own personal reasons that I am not required to explain to you. Argumentative and/or attempts to debate whether or not this is a place you can speak your mind will not be tolerated. I continue to govern this site at my pleasure. If you want to spew vitriol, you can do that at pretty much any other place that covers this story. But you can’t do it here. I would hope you would respect my decision on how I choose to handle this story at my site. If you don’t like the rules here, you may continue to fuck yourself.
the whole thing is just so sad. i don’t want to read about her death in the near future. isn’t there anything someone can do to save her?
Unfortunately relapses aren’t always as simple as a rehab stint. Something caused the relapse and she needs to comes to terms with it. It has to come from her. All anyone can do is be supportive and call her out when they know she’s high or drunk. They could go to meetings with her, but the meetings don’t work if you’re not working the meetings.
I think this is a great example of the powerlessness people feel when they have a loved one suffering like this. I’ve got some slow-mo train wrecks like this in my personal life and we all just look at each other like “You see this, right?” and have no idea how to help these people we’ve loved for so long. When someone is in the throes of this disease and really determined to hit bottom and not choose their bottom, it’s one of life’s more helpless times for all. I feel for that whole family, because at least she can self medicate if it gets to be too much for her. Her kids, her sisters – they are just along for the ride. Super sad.
One of the hardest things you can do is watch someone you love dearly, self destruct like this.
Damn TT got the red pen out for that one! Was that because, Target? Btw they definitely still have the little dollar section but it’s nothing but junk. I’m sure I’ll feel otherwise when I have children but Target is enough of a black hole to throw away your money as it is, and I’m always a willing participant.
Ha, Kay, I thought the same thing about the RED PEN! I respect your position on this subject, Ms. Tamara.
TT’s site, TT’s rules, OK by me.
Agree 100%.
Happy Monday TT! It’s just so sad to see the path she’s going down. I hope for the sake of her children if for no other reason she will look back & think hard about her life . Hopefully , she accepts help before it’s too late!
I said I wouldn’t comment on Kim anymore but I do want to say something. I support you 100% TT on your policy regarding Kim comments. I am glad you are taking a stand. This is a sad and serious situation that she is in. It should not be made fun of or have hateful comments made about it. Kim could very easily turn up dead one day.
The one year anniversary of my cousin’s death just passed. And it was determined that she died of a blow to head instead of alcohol/drug overdose. Sometimes it’s the situations that addicts find themselves in that does them verses the substance.
Everyone should pray for or send positive energy to Kim for her well being.
Sorry about your cousin, Angel, truly. My friend’s brother had a similar deal where he feel down the stairs drunk and his “friends” just left him there after taking his keys for a joyride. Brain swelling led to death. You’re right on about the situations addicts find themselves in.
“Sometimes it’s the situations that addicts find themselves in that does them verses the substance.”
So true… the chase of the substance leads them to do things they would not normally do if there were not addicted. Sorry you lost someone close to you to this disease.
My Nephews son was sober for over 10 years. He met a woman that was “not comfortable” with his going to meetings and attending church regularly. She said they were a “crutch.” Unfortunately he married her and made her his higher power. She encouraged him to drink a glass of wine with her on occasion (his drug of choice was Meth) saying it was O.K.
Eventually, he did. It took about a month and he was right back to meth. She was horrified at what that looked like and left him. He met a 21 yo meth addict that looked a lot like his sister and tired to “save” her. She and another guy she knew brutally murdered him for his truck. He had 3 children. I consider his cause of death to be his addiction, because he would never have put himself in that situation had he been sober.
So sad! It’s so similar to my cousin. “These are my friends”. No they are people trying to use and or take advantage of you. I’m afraid Kim will find herself in a similar situation. Hell, she could be running from the store cops and get hit by a car even. I hope she snaps to soon.
I feel so depressed for her. I REALLY hope she gets it together.
Kim… if you read TT’s blog… I’m routing for you! BE STRONG!
also… her expression in her Target mugshot looks so pathetic. Just heartbreaking….
DJ, I felt the same way as you when I saw the photo. It truly speaks volumes about both her condition and situation. It is, indeed, heartbreaking.
Tamara, thanks again for your stand in support of an obviously ill woman.
Yes, that photo says it all. She looks lost, defeated, and scared. A lost and sad soul, dead eyes.
I find this very sad. Clearly, whatever began as substance abuse has escalated into some sort of mental illness. I wonder why her sisters don’t sign a mental hygiene warrant (or is that what a 5150 is? If so, 3 days isn’t long enough) so after everything is out of her system, professionals can start to help her. I realize that you have to “want” help to get help but maybe whatever she is doing is causing her not to see how bad she really is. I hope she gets the help she needs. There’s no way anyone would want to be in the press they way she has been recently. I feel if she doesn’t get help, she won’t be around much longer. Just my opinion. I wish someone would scoop her up and fix her.
I am not a Kim Richards fan, BUT – This is a very sad situation. It’s like she has reverted to being a child. The I don’t remember line, well it works in many instances by not when it comes to shoplifting. Can’t her family take her to a doctor and have here ruled incompetent. This seems to be the only way they can save Kim from herself. I would think there is plenty of evidence to prove her actions are not what they should be. I do believe the healing process for Kim will take years. They say she is in rehab and then it seems like moments later she is out. That doesn’t do any good to really help someone. She is an expert at talking her way out of things. The little girls ways she uses works on a lot of people, except the ones that really know she is sick and needs major help. This help should NOT come with a camera in front of it either. I wish Kim and her family all the best.
So after the mandatory 72 hr 5150 hold she is allowed to sign herself out right? Sad…
Yes. The 5150 is most helpful when there is some sort of mental health issue, previously diagnosed that has gone unmedicated It really doesn’t work that well for people who are just addicts
On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 10:08 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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A psychiatric hold can only be maintained after 72 hours if a person is actively suicidal, homicidal, or psychotic. Generally you have to get in front of a judge past 72 hours if the patient doesn’t agree to treatment. The laws in CA make it very difficult to keep someone past that point much less get them on a conservatorship. Frankly, it is ok in some States to be psychotic (having what we call residual symptoms) as long as you are not in danger of harming yourself or anyone else which most mentally ill people are not.
Yeah, we know.
On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 10:28 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I’m not a Kim Richards fan either, but I hope that she was medically cleared during one of her hospital stays. She could have something horrible like early-onset Alzheimer’s disease or a myriad of other alcohol- related illnesses. Even some auto-immune diseases can cause confused thinking. I’m not a doctor, but have had some exchanges with a few people with these illnesses.
For the life of me, I’m just so confused as to why Kim can not see the huge error of her ways…not once, not twice, not even three times. I’m genuinely confused about that because, ya know, there’s this thing called common sense. I’m genuinely perplexed and can’t wrap my head around her point of view. I’m not saying this to be nasty. I’m genuinely confused by this woman.
There are certain mental illnesses that actually rob the person of having the ability to have insight. It’s been a big point of frustration for mental health pros for a long time and we just recently located the part of the brain that is responsible for this and been able to see the damage on brain scans. When you abuse substances the brain is effected globally so that part of the brain would also be attacked. I don’t know Kim. I’ve never treated Kim. I’m just giving you general information about these disease processes.
Exactly. Nobody sane would do the things to themselves that we addicts do, over and over. And contrary to common belief, we do feel the pain and shame of the consequences, even if it appears on the outside we don’t. It’s horrible to be in such a cycle. Some people can hit bottoms that are unfathomable and still continue, it’s very scary, but ultimately people only get well when they actually have the will to do so and aren’t doing it to placate others or because they were forced. If Kim gets well, it will be when she actually wants it for herself and throws aside all her diva demands and does the work. Poor thing.
That’s the whole point, Girl. She is not in her right mind, whether it’s addiction only (which I suspect) or additional mental illness.
On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 10:08 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Whether it’s caused by the long term various addictions or an underlying pathology, it really looks like some kind of severe mental illness. People do self medicate.
The shoplifting is a symptom; it is not the disease or root cause. I’m not qualified to diagnose her problems. Many studies list depression and loss as motivators for shoplifting. My sister-in-law shoplifted and was caught. She abused prescription drugs and was super depressed, well, that does happen when you overload your body with drugs/alcohol. I hope something happens to stop her before it’s too late.
obviously, you can’t. she is mentally ill and suffers from the disease of addiction. It would be insane for her thinking to make sense to a sane person, she is not sane, she is unwell, she has a disease of the mind that by definition causes one to repeat destructive behavior, defying all logic and common sense.
I would expect nothing less than a healthy person being utterly baffled by a mentally ill/addict’s behavior. It is baffling. And this is spoken from someone who has been in Kim’s shoes, only I actually do have 3+ years sober now. When you are in your active addiction everything you do is irrational to everyone else, self destructive, illogical, etc. That is the nature of the illness. People spend years beating their heads against the wall not because they “cannot see” the error of their ways, but because they cannot stop repeating them, as they are ill. I pray for her because nobody else except those who have been there know what living in a mind like that is actually like.
Thanks for the insight, you are right on the money! I don’t think she’s realizing what she’s doing, maybe after the fact. Some outpatient mental health based therapy could help dramatically if done aggressively. Although she said in the ET interview that she has alot of help with that. Sometimes we have no idea how far we’ve buried ourselves until we become sober. These words of Wisdom & Encouragement can do an Addict a World of Good!✌✌✌
Congrats, Shae! No doubt you’ve worked your tail off to maintain your sobriety. Must be a bold reminder to see her three years vs. yours – keep up the good work!
Yeah, you’re right, her saddening condition is actually the point of what we are all talking about relative to the post you shared today.
Given Kim has access to a world of support and resources more than 98% of of the population has ( Kathy, Kyle, Dr. Phil, fans, press, public scrutiny, friends in high places, intervention accesses, etc.), I guess it’s that much more disheartening that her rock bottom has become what it is…and may still be coming too. Its just seems so shockingly severe.
I think the more you have, the harder you’ll fall.
Addiction – it’s as simple and as complicated as that……very sad.
There is no such thing as common sense with an addict. With a possible co-occurring situation such as mental illness, that’s even more so. Having addiction on my family, I’ve long gotten over trying to make sense of it.
Imagine for a moment that you have severe depression. This disease is a relentless, cruel bastard. To get out of bed to take a piss could take a 30 min conversation in your mind to get the energy to get out of bed. Nothing brings you joy. Nothing. You look at people who you love so deeply and feel nothing. Things you use love to do – depression will rob the fuck out of it. The pain – insufferable. Your only highlight is to self medicate. You can’t make a decision to save your life. Be grateful that you don’t understand this.
There are a lot of us who understand it.
This is just so sad and I wish Kim would get some real help.
Prayers still going up for Kim from me. I’m never going to stop praying for this lady. Addiction issues and depression run in my family and I have first-hand knowledge of how hard this situation is on everyone. That being said, Kim you are in my prayers and my thoughts every single day and will be. She’s still breathing, therefore, there is hope.
Well said NeverbeenJaxed….there is always hope…I too continue to pray for Kim…I am not judging her family dynamics at all…but sometimes people do not have anyone to stand in the gap for them…I do not come from a strong family background either..other people prayed me thru when I was lost after losing both my parents years ago I was suicidal….we should keep praying for Kim without ceasing..she had tubes of glue in her cart..so tragic…my Kim be released from her hurt and fixed and learn her purpose in life drug free..may the love.from her kids engulf her and strengthen her to beat this addiction..if y’all believe pray for this woman…she is fighting for her Iife…
This is incredibly sad. Obviously something is very wrong here. It’s not like she took steaks and wine to party; she had crap in the buggy. I doubt Kim wants to be this way/feel this way. Hoping she gets the help she needs. There’s always hope, Kim!
Hopefully this is her rock bottom and she can only go up from here. Her poor family must live every day in fear for her.
Twilly,
My thoughts went to Kyle, Kathy and Kim’s children as well. They must be so frightened for her. Just devastating….
I understand her actions are hard to understand for some, but she’s sick. Her actions are not those of a rational person. She’s spiraling and it’s so so sad. I’m sure we don’t know an iota of what her family is trying to do for her, either. She looks so frail and “detached” in that photo. Every new story that comes out of KR is sadder than the last one. It’s heartbreaking.
I don’t know what came first with Kim, her addiction or mental health problems, but in my own family, my mother’s unchecked mental health issues lead to self-medicating. She was never more than a social drinker, never a pill taker even when it came to taking aspirin for a headache. Once she started to squash her depression and anxiety with drinking and pills, her life spiraled out of control. I feel like something similar happened to Kim.
It is hard to know as a caretaker of Kim if giving tough love or showing sympathy is right or wrong. I feel Kim’s pain and despite her actions and denial, I think she is very aware her life has unraveled. Another commenter on another of Tamara’s post said something like where there is life, there is hope. I totally agree. I wish only the best for Kim.
I am relieved that she didn’t steal alcohol or products you can huff! So sad.
So am I. I’m permanently disabled now, but back when I had a job (w/a disposable income) and was on disability from my job, I would aimlessly wander around Target buying stuff just like that, too. Many times, I would overhear conversations of people, also in my shoes, who had run into each other, confessing to doing the same thing. I would donate those cute kid things to a local bed/mattress store that collects stuff for Foster Kids. With her head so messed up, maybe Kim actually DID think she paid for all that stuff?
Kim is essentially homeless. I would try subterfuge. Invite her to stay in one of the homes of Hilton or Richards or children in another State and then use those State laws. Last Resort Tactic. Not even sure it would be allowed but I sure would look into it.
I come to this site daily because I have learned that if I read it here, it’s the truth. I also have a tremendous amount of respect for Tamara for her compassion for those who need it the most! Kim Richards story is a heartbreaking one that too many of us have watched play out in our own lives or the lives of someone we loved dearly & watched helplessly as the monster of addiction destroyed countless lives. Thank you Tamara for standing your ground & showing us all what true respect & compassion looks like. You’re simply the best!
Just a reminder, if you would like to launch into a mini autobiography about your personal struggles, or someone you know, or a friend you had in college or whatever off topic comment you’d like to make, please find the most recent Daily Tea thread and ramble on to your hearts content as if you are at an AA meeting or your therapist office.
But this thread is not about that.
On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 10:50 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Thanks for this, TT. I just fast-forward through the “experts” and/or therapy clients you seem to have.
I am so sorry to hear about this. I will pray for her and her family. Thank you for your compassion during this difficult time.
Tamera, Thanks for being so stern for taking up for Kim Richards. I appreciate that you would do that being such other sites bash her & I’m sure if Kim was to read the comments from these mean gossipers, they are sure to push her over the edge even more. I absolutely hate that Kim is going thru this & seems as if she has no one in her corner as for as family to come to her rescue as they stay neutral other than Kathy H. saying a few words of encouragement. My fear for Kim is that she will do something to herself, & that breaks my heart! She has so many fans that are rooting for her! Get better Kim, you got lots of people praying for you! We Love You!
Her family has been dealing with this for years. They are doing the best they can given the dire situation.
On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 11:07 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Has it always been this bad? I can’t imagine what her family must be going through.
It is one of the reasons I have, on occasion, defended Kyle. Dealing with Kim cannot be easy. I felt so sad for her when Kim screamed that Brandy was like a “real sister” at Kyle on national television.
They are staying neutral in the PRESS. It is f-ing HARD to have someone committed. I think too hard at times – but it was probably too easy at one point. But Kim is an adult, and other adults can’t just randomly have her held against her will.
I can’t remember if it was here or on another Kim post that someone cited Amanda Bynes and Britney Spears. Keep in mind that their commitments/conservatorships came after they did some really extreme things. Amanda set herself ON FIRE. Britney ran in to a place (if I recall) and randomly shaved her head, then beat a paparazzi car with an umbrella (although that last one – under the right circumstances, might be considered sane). They also had pages and pages of weird tweets from Amanda.
Relatively speaking, shoplifting isn’t always an “insane” thing to do I’m sure that Kim has a plethora of excuses that to someone just meeting her – sound pretty reasonable.
Looking at that pic, even remembering all the meanness, the anger she sometimes has leveled at people on camera, I just want to hug her. Assumably her family knows her weak spots, what to withhold from her to force her into a facility. I hope they feel empowered to do it and don’t have their hands tied by something else.
I cannot imagine the pain she herself is going through or her family, the amount of shame has got to be super high. I really and I mean really hope Kim gets her shit together. I hope one day she looks back at this time and thanks those who has stepped in to support and guide her.
An appointed conservatorship for Kim seems the best solution if she is to be helped. Her problems aparently run deep.
I’m glad to see that you arent allowing Kim bashing-definitely not the time for that. Her mugshot is frightening-she looks old and gaunt, she looks horribly ill. I think her problems might go deeper than substance abuse at this point-I hope hope hope that someone steps in before it’s too late. That isnt a typical sneaky shoplifting case. She’s clearly decompensating on many levels. So is she actually homeless and living in her car?
I appreciate TT not allowing Kim to be bashed here. Refreshing.
As far as Kim goes…..I do hope she gets help and gives us a big comeback!
Thanks for the update. This is heartbreaking. There is still hope for her, she just needs to want it. Very sad
I really hope that this is Kim’s rock bottom and that she is finally ready to climb back up. Ironically, the fact that she has more potential access to help than a lot of people is likely only setting her back further. She probably feels the pressure even more, which only adds fuel to the fire. Come on Kim, you can do it.
I was really hoping it wouldn’t be this bad. I can’t even imagine how hard this is on her family to be so public and to have so little power to do anything to help. I hope this doesn’t get worse before it gets better, but she’s never exactly seemed cooperative. This is so sad.
Does this sound to everyone else the way it sounds to me-that Kim’s family has finally decided to let her spiral down to her lowest point..? I have zero experience with this sort of thing, but always hear the advice that the family should stop “rescuing” the addict, stop facilitating their addiction, or helping them. How very sad and painful it must be when you are forced to hear about the low points because of TMZ’s devotion to publicizing every salacious detail. 🙁
You can’t really point fingers at TMZ.
I agree for the most part. TMZ is giving updates or court cases and new information.
Now with the Bobbi Kristina stuff I felt they were overdoing it. They had 2-3 posts a day about that.
On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 12:10 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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As long as Kim is breathing, there is hope. Sometimes that is all one has left.
I also read Kim was out already. That’s really scary for her and the family. Thanks for the update, TT.
That picture….yikes.
Praying for Kim and her kids. On a side note, I love how TT gives us some shoplifting advice for Target. Should I ever be reduced to a life of crime, this will come in handy!
She was a child actor, who perhaps helped to support her family. Many child actors lead difficult lives after they are no longer as employable as they were in childhood. I hope Kim is able to get past this “syndrome.” There are a lot of people who love her.
On second thought, we don’t really know Kim or her history or what makes her tick. We know her as a celebrity with problems, which isn’t the whole story. We can only hope for the best for a fellow human being.
Kim isn’t well right now. She needs help and encouragement form her family and friends. Everyone else….leave her alone!
Has Kim ever admitted to being an addict? I know she has admitted being an alcoholic, but I get the impression, she doesn’t consider pills her problem, and it’s okay to borrow a friend’s prescription. I think pills can cause more bizarre behavior then alcohol, and of course, the two mixed are deadly. I feel for her family, I hope she can get the help she needs.
While there is no way to know for sure, the items she stole are so strange that it makes me think she is mentally ill and getting worse. Almost like some sort of split personality or regression…This article made me feel very sad and fearful for her. I desperately hope she is able to get help beyond this brief hospital stay.
I feel for her family. Can’t imagine what this must be like for all of them.
Just super sad. I hope Kim finds the strength and will to get better.
TT, does California not have something close to a Marchman Act? That would allow for rehab and longer than 3 days. Or does a 5150 do that but it just takes time? Either way, I feel sorry for her and hope she gets the help she needs.
What?
She looks ill and very malnourished. I wish she could accept some help.
OMG … she really did steal toys — Target junky dollar stuff. That picture of hers says everything but I’m afraid that still may not inspire a change. All those cringe worthy scenes she taped didn’t matter either. I’m concerned that drugs have damaged her reality but I hope it’s reversible.
Hahaha, “sensoring” ideas…TT, have the “freeze peach” crowd weighed in? 😉
I applaud how you control YOUR site.
When Kim had Dr.Paul Nassif to do her nose, Kim brought her prescribed drugs, as is procedure. At that time he mentions Kim is prescribed anti-depressants and anxiety meds. He didnt mention the specific type. That leads me to think that Kims issues is mental. Its easier to medicate than struggle every day silent diseases. After 25 yrs a person gets tired and gives up. Family, friends end up abandoning you.
I pray Kim finds a great therapist. One she can trust. Kim, dont read the bad, come feel the love. And remember that turtles gives you joy xxxxx
I haven’t read any comments on this new post yet. I just want to say I give you props for moderating the comments in regards to all this. I read three comments on another site and now I will NEVER go back there again. Truthfully, I haven’t been back to the site since I found your site, I just wanted to see what the asshole “king commenter” and his “sheep” had to say. It sickened me and then they laugh about it. I’m sure their lives and all involved in them are perfect. **sarcastic eyeroll** The commenters are a bunch of assholes and so are the moderators to allow it to happen. Thank you TT for doing this. I respect your decision and you’re 1,000% right – it’s your site and everyone can continue to fuck themselves if they don’t like your decision! Mean people SUCK!
Tamara, can more than one User have the same Username? I’m JoJo but see that there’s another?
Sorry, I just joined. I’ll pick another. I didn’t know.
Hi there JoJoFLL!! I didn’t know the ‘system’ would allow 2 usernames. I saw “JoJo” and I thought for a min. “did I get drunk and comment last night and not know?” –
Thanks for the ‘FLL’ – we won’t get confused with one another or other posters. Tamara doesn’t get confused!
Yes, I believe so but your avatars will look different.
Thanks Josie. I think I was JoJo #1 – been a TT follower for couple years. I hope that the new JoJo doesn’t get me in the window licker aisle and/or TT knows the difference somehow:)
Jojo, don’t worry, Tamara can tell the difference 🙂
Glad we can work it out!
I would have thought that two shopping carts of toys and candy would have been enough to committ her for a longer period of time. I am dissapointed she is not someplace safe still getting treatment. I wonder if there is a craving for sugar with addiction.
I felt a big turning point was when she refused Dr. Phil’s offer. Whatever you think of him, he does hire the best and I think it was a big missed opportunity.
Keeping Kim & family in my prayers and keeping the faith
To me, Kim is crying out for help by acting out in many ways. Part of her really does want to be rescued and is overwhelmed by thinking that her life has become too much for her to navigate. With a non -famous person, there would be no press about the the Target incident, most likely. Someone must have made some money selling these photos to the press, right ? I ache for her and her family and realize that Kim doesn’t appear 100% ready to do the hard work to help herself yet. Breaking down in the spotlight multiplies the tough situation for her and her loved ones. Thank you ,Tamara, for choosing to run a blog with compassion.
Her situation is horiffic. Lots want to blame her family for not helping her; however, it’s all her family HAS done over the years that has enabled her to continue in her addictions, scott-free of any responsibility. Sadly, the addict gets to be high while the ones who care bear the toll of the disease. It’s an exhausting, circular Hell for all involved.
I truly hope her legal issues force her into a *90-day inpatient or jail time* situation.
She looks so broken in that pic, and possibly the physically sickest she’s ever looked. Kathy must be out of ideas – I know I am.
Sad. At the rate she is going, …
She needs to be committed. I mean a Judge needs to commit her, to a Facility to save her life. Hell with how it looks. At least she will be alive!
I’m not necessarily a Kim fan, but our little girl just looks so fragile in that store mugshot. Unfortunately, I believe the evidence is true. You can’t help someone who doesn’t acknowledge they need help. I live with this situation on a daily basis.
This is just heartbreaking. First of all, if you hadn’t attached that picture to this story I wouldn’t have known that was Kim. She looks terrible, so small and frail. Something more terrible than we imagined is going on here. This is the act of someone spiraling to a breakdown or worse. I don’t know why but this woman breaks my heart, she really does. There is something there that clutches at the heart and I just want her to be ok. Praying for her.
This is truly heartbreaking. I remember growing up and watching her old Disney films and her guest spots on Different strokes reruns, my sister and I thought she was so pretty. Its so sad to see how her life turned out.
My mother who has battled her own demons in the past adores Kim and roots for her to get well and rebuild her life.
I truly wish the best for this woman.
This booking photo reminds me of when Kim & Brandi got dressed up in disguises to stalk BG’s ex, JR. So sad…
TT is so right on. This is a very sad situation and it is very wrong to spew judgement about a persons circumstances that you only know from reality television. That is not the whole story. She is still a human being with a heart and soul. Imagine if this was your friend, sister, mother, father, brother, child or yourself. Have some empathy.
I got it …. at least you’re being honest.
I go back and forth. Her photo is pathetic, though.
Whoa.
This is so sad to me! Clearly in trouble and it stems from much more then just drugs and alcohol in my opinion. I admire your stand on your blog about this!! I hope there is someone who can get help for her. Just so sad!
I never get why people get mad at addicts. “Why are they choosing drugs over family, etc.” they aren’t choosing- that is the whole point. They have lost their ability to choose because they are addicted.
IKR…it is a symptom of the diesease
I agree. It’s like getting mad at a schizophrenic person for hearing voices. Addiction does affect the family terribly but look at Kim — she couldn’t take care of an animal, she lost her job, she’s been arrested twice in as many months, was issued a 5150, and will probably die soon, all because of alcohol. She’s not in some happyland perma high she could stop if she wa a better person; she’s fucking miserable. I’ve said mean things about Kim in the past, mainly after she intimated Alexia was at fault for being bitten, but I feel shitty about it now because I really don’t think anyone has ever really loved or taken care of Kim for Kim’s sake and not due to appearances and/or obligation.
Exactly. They get mad because they can’t wrap their heads around anything taking away their freedom to choose, or “coming before” their family, etc. The disease is unfathomable to most, and it’s really not their fault. It’s just people being incapable or unwilling to fathom a reality or situation other than their own. We’d all be better off- kim and others suffering like her included- if people could show a little more understanding for one another.
@Shae & @SweetT agreed. I also don’t get the vitriol from some against Kim. There’s a sad lack of basic compassion for another human being & ability to put themselves in another’s shoes. That’s pretty sad.
I have an eerie feeling about her behavior. She may not be aware of what she’s doing. Programming?
Loving the red pen!
This is all just so sad. I feel bad for her. She could have such an awesome life fir herself. I completely understand & respect your decision. There’s nothing funny here.
Oh boy! That picture of Kim just makes me sad.
It’s hard enough to battle an addiction. I can’t imagine doing it in the public eye. I seriously hope she hasn’t been humiliated enough to just give up-because I feel like she has done that. The secret’s out, and it I agree with Tamara on this one-it’s sad.
That photo of her brought tears to my eyes. I don’t believe this is just about being an addict, there is some serious trauma/pain behind all this. I just feel sorrow for her, I pray to God that she’s ready to receive help. So sad.
Nothing really left for me to say except my prayers are with Kim and her family. I do love a good come back story and was so happy for her a few seasons ago- yes even as she prayed to the garbage can.
It is never too late as long as we are breathing. This entire family needs help as well and I hope their egos will not keep them from seeking treatment as well.
That picture of Kim!! 🙁 🙁 🙁 I guess it’s easy to pass judgement on someone when they look glamorous and are acting entitled, but this whole shoplifting really puts things into prospective of how serious of a matter this is. Kim looks so sad and unhealthy. I really hope all of her issues are treated properly and that she makes a full recovery.
I just cant help but wonder…
What was she going to do with all that stuff?
Totally agree. This is beyond sad and unless you have an IQ of a cat turd – it’s obvious that Kim is going through some shit. She must be in a very dark place- no one can judge.
I have been avoiding commenting on this, because the situation is so sad and there is no winner whatever the outcome eventually is. But, something has been bugging me about the items she stole. Is it possible that in her altered state, Kim thought that her children were still small or elementary school age? I was just curious about what made her decide she needed those specific types of items versus something like lingerie or even electronics.