Mackensie Phillips

[pomtzu]

According to her sister Chynna - it is true and it did happen. However, I don't think the whole world was in need of knowing this. If she wanted to "get it out" for therapeutic reasons, then she should have confided in a shrink, and not have dragged her whole family into the torrid mess. And as far as John Phillips is concerned - how does a dead man defend himself??

[sasvermont]

And, I agree, I think the photos/videos made them appear to be way, way, too affectionate, at best. It gave me the creeps.

I do believe her, BUT I also think she is promoting her new book.

She was never a favorite actress of mine. She always had such a sour look on her face.

This falls in to the "whatever" category for me.

I feel really sorry for her for having had to endure such a horrid relationship with her dad, assuming the incest is true.

If she makes some extra money selling this book of her, then, fine. She has had a tough life so far, maybe she can retire and take care of herself with the extra money.

[lvpets2002]

Well I so agree.. I dont know what to think of her.. I did not know what to think of her when she was younger & on that show.. I would say for sure that she & who ever else is involved has lived a very sick life.. And No I will Not buy the book.. I dont care to read about such sickness.. I can hear it everyday on the news..

According to her sister Chynna - it is true and it did happen. However, I don't think the whole world was in need of knowing this. If she wanted to "get it out" for therapeutic reasons, then she should have confided in a shrink, and not have dragged her whole family into the torrid mess. And as far as John Phillips is concerned - how does a dead man defend himself??

[gini]

according to her sister chynna - it is true and it did happen. However, i don't think the whole world was in need of knowing this. If she wanted to "get it out" for therapeutic reasons, then she should have confided in a shrink, and not have dragged her whole family into the torrid mess. And as far as john phillips is concerned - how does a dead man defend himself??

ditto! Ditto! And ditto!

[Twisterdog]

According to her sister Chynna - it is true and it did happen. However, I don't think the whole world was in need of knowing this. If she wanted to "get it out" for therapeutic reasons, then she should have confided in a shrink, and not have dragged her whole family into the torrid mess. And as far as John Phillips is concerned - how does a dead man defend himself??

Agreed! The general public has no need to know this whatsoever. I would imagine that healing is not going to be more likely to happen by telling millions of people. Or by making money off a book.

[Medusa]

Whether forced or consensual, it's sick and never should have happened. Phillips is a victim of both her father and herself. IMO, some people may object to the story not because it's about incest but because she's been out of the spotlight and has written a book about something that should be between her and her therapist. These tell-all books serve no purpose other than to make money for the author. I can't imagine that she wrote it for altruistic reasons. I wish her peace and healing but I wish she'd find that peace and healing in private.

[Karen]

I do think that part of her feels like telling her story will help other victims of such abuse deal with it, and know they are not alone. Or at least someone in publishing convinced her of that.

[pomtzu]

I do think that part of her feels like telling her story will help other victims of such abuse deal with it, and know they are not alone. Or at least someone in publishing convinced her of that.

I don't buy that for a second. It was consensual so she isn't a totally innocent victim. IMO she sees this as a way to make a quick buck. Sexually sensational stories sell!

[sasvermont]

The fact that the man in this sick relationship was her FATHER is what makes it wrong. If the man was a neighbor, a teacher etc. it would be a different story entirely. Her FATHER should never have touched her. I don't care how old she was when it started. Do you know how powerful FATHER figures are, in most girls lives? I know that my father ruled the roost in our house. He, however, did not have a sexual relationship with me.

I put 100% of the blame on the father, sorry, but that is my take on this entire mess.

Is she pushing her book for the money? Probably. Does she need the money? Probably.

I would never publish anything like this .... but I am not in her shoes.

Will more people "come out" and talk about their relationships or others' in the families? Probably.

Anyone who was in a sexual relationship with their father or mother, deserves a little slack and is the innocent party for sure. Come on, aren't parents supposed to know better? Do you really think anyone at age 20 is totally responsible for much they do?

I give this young woman a pass and let her sell her book, recover some money, and live on. She deserves some support and compassion. No FATHER should touch a daughter.

I won't buy her book (or Sarah Palin's) because they are not ones I want to read or buy.

[Twisterdog]

Anyone who was in a sexual relationship with their father or mother, deserves a little slack and is the innocent party for sure. Come on, aren't parents supposed to know better? Do you really think anyone at age 20 is totally responsible for much they do?

I disagree! Yes, I really do think people are responsible for what they do at age 20! At age 20, I certainly did some things I would not do now, and made some dumb choices. But did I know right from wrong? You bet. We are talking about age 20, not age 12. And this affair went on for ten years ... so if it started at age 20, it continued to age 30.

[Asiel]

According to her sister Chynna - it is true and it did happen. However, I don't think the whole world was in need of knowing this. If she wanted to "get it out" for therapeutic reasons, then she should have confided in a shrink, and not have dragged her whole family into the torrid mess. And as far as John Phillips is concerned - how does a dead man defend himself??

I so agree with your statement. If she is loking for healing I don't think she'll find it by yelling it from the rooftops. Speaking to a therapist in private would have been more healing than hearing some of the snide comments that will no doubt be made by many. I think she's after a quick buck, but I won't be helping her with that since I have no interest in that kind of garbage.
I feel sorry for her family , I think they will be paying the price for her dragging this for the world to see.