According to the Daily Mail, the woman David Beador was having an affair with was also married — and she went out of her way to befriend an unsuspecting Shannon at their children's basketball games.

David reportedly began sleeping with Nicole McMackin after meeting her at an elite business club called the Young Presidents Organization in 2013. Their eight-month-long affair took place in hotel rooms in and around Newport Beach, California.

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McMackin is the president of Irvine Technology Corp, providing IT solutions, and is married to Reed McMackin, vice president at Pan-Pacific Mechanical. David owns Beador Construction.

While the Beadors have been open about the affair and their recovery from it on The Real Housewives of Orange County this season, one highly disturbing detail has been left out: McMackin was practically stalking Shannon and purposely put her daughter on the same basketball team as Shannon's and tried to befriend her.

"It turns out that Nicole purposely put her kid on Shannon's daughter's basketball team, a team that David coaches," a source told the Daily Mail. "The whole thing is upsetting for a lot of different reasons.

"They began talking during games and Nicole would ask her how her relationship was going. It just seems really underhanded and manipulative, almost as if she was probing for info to use to break them up. Or maybe she was just feeling guilty."

For her part, Shannon is letting the public knowledge of the mistress' name roll off her back and is focusing on her marriage milestone instead: her 15-year wedding anniversary.

Tell us: Do you think Shannon knowing the name of David's mistress will make a difference to their recovery?

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Rossi might not be in the thick of the drama now, but that isn't stopping her from weighing in on the controversy surrounding Gunvalson’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brooks Ayers, and the questions surrounding his cancer diagnosis.

If we go deep into the Housewives vault, we will find a plethora of history between Rossi and Gunvalson, and much vinegar being spit from the latter regarding her handling of her relationships.

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In 2009, Rossi tragically lost her then-fiancé to cancer. Gunvalson hurled criticism Rossi’s way over her appearance on the show during his illness, thinking that it was inappropriate for her to be filming while he was sick. Gunvalson even accused Rossi of infidelity.

Fast-forward to the present, and Gunvalson’s own life is now being affected by cancer, as Ayers is now battling the disease himself. Rossi has this to say to The Daily Dish following her show at New York Fashion Week, "What’s interesting is that so many people still tweet and Instagram me about what’s going on. [People say], 'How do you feel that she's doing the show even though she said that you should not be on a TV show if you have cancer in your family?' So I get that all day long."

More: RHOC's Brooks Ayers reportedly plans to address the "faking cancer" rumors

Rossi is happily engaged to longtime love Slade Smiley, but did offer Gunvalson some advice from one Housewife to another. "My advice is, first of all, don’t judge somebody like she did back in the day with me, because you never know if you’ll end up in that position and unfortunately, it’s kind of one of those things where if you judge somebody and you have so much to say… she had so much to say about whether or not I should be on a TV show when someone I loved had cancer, and now she’s going through all of the exact same things I went through."

And even though there is clearly no love lost, she did wish the embattled Housewife well, saying, “My second suggestion is, don’t care what anybody says. If you love him and you want to be with him, go with your heart. That’s all that matters at the end of the day. Not what any of the girls say, not what the world says. When you go to bed at night, it that’s the man you love and the person who makes you happy... that’s what you need to focus on."

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The couple, who broke the news to Messer's daughters that they are expecting a baby of their own soon, reached their breaking point when their daughters began fighting and acting out after a video call with their mom from rehab.

When the girls began fighting over a toy, Corey blamed their tantrums on Messer, saying they need more "rules" and "stability" than their mom has ever given them.

"They say she'll be better when she comes back, but will it really be better? I don't think so," Miranda shot back.

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Corey also decided to have a sit-down with Messer's other baby daddy and now ex-husband, Jeremy Calvert. The two discussed the end of Messer's second marriage and her addiction issues.

More: Leah Messer has some sensible words about her divorce (VIDEO) 

"I was miserable," Jeremy explained. "She went from being normal to a complete 180, prescription pill problem.

"My biggest fear is she's going to get away with shit until one of these nights me and you are gonna get this f***ed-up phone call cause mommy done f***ing made a big boo-boo," he said. "That's when I'm going to go f***ing ballistic."

Messer and Calvert wound up finalizing their divorce over the phone from rehab.

Teen Mom 2 airs Thursdays at 10/9c on MTV.

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1. She grew up in Massachusetts

Samantha grew up on Cape Cod before eventually moving to New Bedford. After graduating from New Bedford High School, she worked in the local middle school, Normandin, as the drama club director for several years.

2. She has five siblings

At age 26, she is the oldest of six kids. As she said in her introduction on America's Got Talent, she often takes on “a mother-type role" among her siblings.

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3. She made an impression on Cannon early on

During her auditions in front of the AGT judges, Johnson sang Aretha Franklin's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Her rendition got a standing ovation from the show's four judges and some high praise from Cannon. “Sangin’,” the host said. “You make me feel.” Looks like those feelings have continued.

4. She made it all the way to the semifinals

Johnson earned multiple standing ovations throughout her run on America's Got Talent. She was eventually eliminated in the show's semifinals, when she earned fewer votes than The Craig Lewis Band in the Judge's Choice round.

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5. AGT isn't the only reality show she's appeared on

Johnson first tried out for Fox’s American Idol at the ages of 16 and 18. She then auditioned for AGT at the age of 20, but didn't make it on.

It ended up working out in the end — she went on to perform in the London-based Michael Jackson tribute show Thriller Live, which she says helped prepare her for finally making it on AGT this past season.

6. She got into music at a really young age

“Music is a part of who I am. I’ve known forever, since I could start talking and making noise, that there’s nothing else I’d want to do," Johnson told The Boston Globe. "My mom is a flute player — she studied at The Boston Conservatory — and I started playing her flute when I was 4."

7. She has a long history in theater

In high school, Johnson was active in theater, and she's continued her stage work ever since. According to her AGT profile, she's appeared in over 20 productions in 11 countries.

8. You can listen to her music online

Johnson often tweets about her music and shares her original songs and covers on her personal SoundCloud page.

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9. Her and Cannon's relationship was a badly kept secret

According to OK! magazine, Cannon and Johnson tried to keep things strictly professional while they were on the set of the show, but their chemistry was obvious. "Everyone knew they were hooking up," a source allegedly told the magazine.

10. She's already drawing comparisons to Cannon's ex, Mariah Carey

Johnson bears a notable resemblance to Cannon's famous ex-wife and according to OK!, Cannon loves that. As the publication writes, "He’s gotten a kick out of comparing their smiles."

Use a food processor to turn oatmeal into flour for baking these gluten-free treats. These cookies combine oatmeal "flour," almond flour, spices, chocolate chunks and brown sugar to make a sweet snack you might not be able to stop eating.

Salted brown sugar chocolate chunk oatmeal cookies recipe

Yields 24

Prep time: 20 minutes | Bake time: 15 minutes | Inactive time: 30 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2-1/2 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats, divided
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 large whole egg
• 1/4 cup vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
• Pink sea salt, for topping

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. To a blender or food processor, add 2 cups of the rolled oats, and pulse until the oats resemble flour.
3. To a bowl, add the remaining 1/2 cup of rolled oats, the oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
4. To a separate bowl, add the butter and sugar. Using a hand mixer, blend the butter and sugar until fluffy and smooth.
5. To the butter and sugar mixture, add in the egg, vanilla almond milk and vanilla extract, and mix well.
6. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well incorporated, then add in the chocolate chunks, and mix again.
7. Spoon the cookie dough onto the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
8. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the edges become crispy and golden. Transfer to a wire cooling rack, top with pink sea salt, and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
9. Store the cookies for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

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Or is it really Kris's lack of control fueling her alleged spying? After all, we all know being able to run the show is a large part of what fuels the momager's actions. According to Radar Online, the reality TV mogul is trying to spy on Caitlyn. Moreover, Kris is rumored to really be trying to keep tabs on Caitlyn’s gal pal Candis Cayne.

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Since her transition, Caitlyn has been spending more and more time with Cayne, relying on her friend heavily to help her wade through the new waters of being openly trans. According to the tabloid site, Kris is wary of Caitlyn’s "ever-increasing reliance on her younger friend" as well as Cayne's actual intentions for being so chummy with the I Am Cait star.

A source said, "Kris doesn’t trust Candis and thinks she’s giving Caitlyn very bad advice."

But according to this same source, Kris’s kids don’t think that is the only reason.

More: New report claims Kris Jenner finds her situation with Caitlyn "weird"

"The girls don't quite agree and are convinced it’s just Kris’s green-eyed monster rearing its head again, but they’ve promised their mom they’ll keep watch, but they won't spy on [Caitlyn]."

Whether from jealousy or concern, Kris wanting to know Candis’s motives are understandable, as Radar’s source explains: "Candis has totally been slotted into the place vacated by Kris." The entire situation has been taxing on the whole Kardashian/Jenner clan, and recently Kris opened up about her relationship with her ex with People magazine, saying, "It's hard, you know, it's really, really hard. What I have realized in all of this is that everyone handles stuff a different way. No matter what it is, you know. We're all people. We all have different emotions."

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In a preview for the new episode of Kendra on Top, Wilkinson calls her mom a "sadistic abuser" and compares their relationship to being raped. Her words are pretty shocking.

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"I can't deal with my mom anymore because I feel like I'm being raped every minute with my mom," Kendra told her aunt. "She is the most sadistic abuser... It's just hard because we're adults and no one believes in adult abuse. I truly was emotionally f***ed."

Those are words that Patti Wilkinson is not taking lying down. On her private Facebook page, according to Radar Online, Patti asked friends, "Anyone know a good attorney in California?" hinting that she might sue her daughter over her outburst.

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"Absolutely time for a cease and desist order," a pal advised.

Earlier this week, Patti spoke out about how another incident was depicted on Kendra's show, saying the scene where Kendra tries to call her to mend fences but gets her voicemail never happened.

"For the record, she never called me," Patti responded to the comment on her private page, obtained by Radar. "Her producer called me several months ago and knew I wouldn't pick up so he recorded my message I am sure."

Kendra has not commented directly on Patti's comments.

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There are so many expectations and hopes — and so many disappointments when another month ticks by without a positive pregnancy test. Most women eventually have to navigate their way through the two-week wait.

Here are a few tried-and-true tips to survive unscathed.

1. Vow not to Google "pregnancy symptoms"

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Your boobs ache, you're fatigued and your mood swings are extreme. Pregnancy, or just another month of PMS? Seriously, you cannot know, so don't search the interwebs for your symptoms.

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2. Avoid daydreaming baby names

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Or your baby's features, or how to start saving for college. We know — it's fun to fantasize about your future bundle of joy, but it's more likely that you will feel the profound loss of your fantasy if you get your period right on schedule. If you love fantasy, stay safe with a daydream about a home remodel or a vacation.

3. Lower your expectations

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We're not saying that you should expect the worst. Don't do that. But know that it's pretty normal for couples to go several months without conceiving, despite their best efforts. If you start your course by anticipating that it could take five to six months to conceive once you start trying, you might just be pleasantly surprised at how quickly it can happen.

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4. Line up a few girls' nights

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Keep your mind busy, and keep it busy with trusted girlfriends. They don't need to know that you're trying; they just need to know that you want to watch a movie and unwind.

5. Good lord, avoid conception message boards

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Why do we look at these things? Message boards and chat rooms are fodder for two-week wait desperation. A conception message board can be helpful during the times you're trying, or after your period comes, or even after a miscarriage — but if you're anything like us, they'll just make you antsy while you wait.

6. Exercise, if your doctor allows

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Never underestimate the power of aerobics or a yoga session.

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7. Be selective with your announcements

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Unless you're a glutton for punishment, don't tell the whole world that you're trying. Presumably, your partner knows that you're trying. And it's desirable, of course, to tell a trusted girlfriend or two. Your partner and a trusted friend are great supports as you go through the ups and downs of the wait. But just think — it is so much more painful to have to tell your workout buddies, your colleagues and your barista that you're not pregnant if your period comes on schedule. They don't need to be "in the know" about your menstruation.

8. Don't test too early

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Sure, you can pee on a stick every day for the five days leading up to your expected period. But why?

9. Make your plan

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There's a pretty good possibility that you'll get your period this month. That's just a fact, and it has nothing to do with your character or how much you're hoping for different results. In the event that your period comes, have a plan for how to pamper yourself. Snuggie parties allowed.

In a 241-187 vote, the House approved legislation freezing Planned Parenthood's federal funding for one year, after controversy surrounding their use of fetal tissue divided the country. But while politicians argue over the ethics of using the remains of aborted babies in medical research, they forget one crucial point: Abortions are just a tiny part of what Planned Parenthood does — a mere 3 percent of services — and by law no federal money goes to abortion services anyhow. The bulk of what they do is provide basic and necessary health care to women who often have nowhere else to get it.

And now women (and some men) are taking to social media, under the hashtag #IStandWithPP, to share exactly why the institution is so important to them and their communities. Here are just a few of the reasons that people use Planned Parenthood (and none of them have to do with abortion):

1. For general health care for women

2. For access to birth control

3. For information

4. For cancer screenings

5. To give women power over their own bodies

6. For affordable and easy access to health care

7. For a safe place to go after a sexual assault

8. For help for teens and moms

#IStandWithPP because when I was in foster care as a teen, they were the only ones to give us health exams, education & care. Grateful. — Juanita Chang (@juanitachang) September 18, 2015

9. For help having a baby

#IStandWithPP because they found my endometriosis & helped control it, making it possible for me to have a baby later in life

— MommaH (@FracturCritical) September 18, 2015

10. For preventative health care

#IStandWithPP because they helped me get access to preventative health services when I didn't have insurance. — AnneliseCohon (@ShiftUpwards) September 18, 2015

But don't count Planned Parenthood out just yet. "Millions of Americans rely on Planned Parenthood for birth control, lifesaving cancer screenings, and other critical preventive care, and nothing that politicians in Congress did today will change the fact that our doors remain open to everyone, in every part of this country, who needs high-quality, compassionate reproductive health care," said Eric Ferrero, the vice president of communications of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, in a press release.

And as you can see above, women do need it. It's not just about abortion; it's about women who need healthcare when there's no where else to turn.

Vidyut Gopal and Parul Agrawal are reportedly being sued because their neighbors claim the couple's autistic son brings down their property values. And if that wasn't cruel enough, the lawsuit called for the little boy — now 11 — to be labeled a "public nuisance."

To be fair, the behaviors alleged in the lawsuit don't sound terribly pleasant. The couple's son is accused of pulling neighbor children's hair, trying to run into neighbors with his bicycle on purpose and repeatedly sitting on a neighbor's cat.

If the allegations are true, the neighbors may deserve some apologies.

However, human compassion goes both ways.

Kids on the autism spectrum — depending on the severity of their diagnosis — may not act like other neurotypical kids. Aggressive behaviors like those mentioned in this neighborhood are common with kids on the spectrum — as much as half of kids with autism struggle with aggression.

And there's no magic button that parents can press to "fix" that. You can't discipline a child with special needs into behaving in a neuro-typical manner anymore than you could discipline a child with diabetes to suddenly be able to eat junk food without their pancreas acting up. Autism is a physical condition, and one that kids don't just "get over."

In this case, the parents reportedly started giving their son medication, placed him in special classes and hired a caregiver in response to neighbor complaints, although the lawsuit proceeded.

Here's the thing. With one in 88 kids on the autism spectrum in America, chances are pretty darn high that there might be a kid on the spectrum in your neighborhood. And while their behavior can really range, depending on just where they fall on that spectrum, there is a chance that you could have a kid with autism in your neighborhood who stomps, screams, acts out... does any number of things that their parents can't just magically stop.

So what do you do?

For starters, you can get educated. Read the literature. Find out what makes kids with autism tick, and what you can expect.

Second, ask the parents what they need you to do. They're right there, living with this kid. They know what their kid needs. And chances are, they also want their kid to be a good neighbor and one who is accepted in the neighborhood. Sometimes, it's something as simple as not making loud noises that upsets their child (over-reaction to loud noises is common for kids on the spectrum) or alerting them before you throw a party next door that will upset a routine-oriented kid.

Third? Put yourself in that kid's shoes. Would you want the neighborhood labeling you a public nuisance for something you can't control? Didn't think so.

Since the publication of that photo.

You know which one I'm talking about. The one where JLaw and Kris Jenner were caught lying on top of each other in bed at Lawrence’s birthday party (the party where there was a karaoke machine, a bed in close proximity and a poop-shaped cake, so, obviously, the best party on earth).

Well, now we are hearing rumors that Lawrence and the recently reclusive Kardashian son just might be an item. I'll give you a second to pick your jaw up off the floor.

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Since Lawrence and Jenner’s first meeting at the mecca of all birthday parties, according to Heat magazine, the momager suggested that the Hunger Games star meet her son.

The magazine claims that Rob and Lawrence "totally hit it off." Their source claims, "It was set up, but they hit it off. Rob’s funny and Jen’s hilarious."

Obviously.

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With her so-excited-she-almost-fainted level of love for all things Keeping Up With the Kardashians, you would think Lawrence would be equally star-struck to meet (and date) one of them, too!

Do you think Lawrence and Kardashian hit it off enough to be the newest item in Tinsel Town?

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Some useful guidance about how e-reading affects kids comes from a study by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center:

Three guides from the study:

• If your goal is literacy-building, choose basic e-books and printed books.
• To engage reluctant readers, choose enhanced books with multimedia features.
• To help English-language learners, kids with special needs, and busy kids who don't have a lot of time, opt for audiobooks.

Reading is the one activity that's consistently cited as universally beneficial for all aspects of kids' lives. Providing a broad selection of both print and electronic books is probably the best route toward general literacy skills.

In it, a couple ran up to their realtor saying, "We need to return our house!" They complained about their internet speed and how they can’t get anything done. The wife said, "I sell dollhouse furniture online!" Her husband said, "It’s her hobby." She glared at him and said, "It’s a business."

Pangs of annoyance ran down my spine, but I tried to rationalize the commercial. "It’s no big deal," I told myself. "It’s just a commercial."

But it was also an accurate representation of an American couple. The wife tried one of those stay-at-home internet businesses, but the husband didn't take it seriously. She wasn't making money at it, not enough to call it a business in his eyes, but at least she has found her life purpose.

That's not OK.

"Maybe my perspective is warped," I thought. "Maybe most people can't relate to my annoyance because I started my career in a minority field. Maybe I don’t belong in this conversation."

Then the hosts of The View career shamed nurses, and the internet exploded.

In case you missed it, Michelle Collins and Joy Behar made several insensitive comments about Kelley Johnson, a Miss America contestant who happens to be a nurse. Johnson, who is Miss Colorado, used the talent portion of the pageant to give a monologue about her career — and her passion. At one point, Behar asked why she was wearing a “doctor’s stethoscope,” not realizing — or acknowledging — that nurses wear stethoscopes to check patients’ lungs and hearts regularly.

Impassioned nurses, friends of nurses and countless people whose lives have been affected by nurses created a #NursesUnite movement all over social media. The movement has shined a light on the nursing profession, educating, advocating and defending the professionals who provide patient care. Sponsors pulled ads from The View in response, and today several nurses appeared on the show to respond to the controversy.

You don't mess with nurses.

And this is where I’m stepping into the conversation.

Let’s stop career shaming

Ten years ago, I began my career as a music therapist. Since then, my company has served thousands of Alzheimer’s patients, cancer patients and kids with special needs. We’ve served thousands of people globally. I’m now in demand as a keynote speaker and Fortune 500 company team builder.

When I started my career, though, I had no idea what the future would hold. In the early 2000s, I returned to my undergraduate university to meet up with old friends. I happened to run into my former orchestra conductor. He asked what I was up to, and I told him I was going to graduate school for music therapy. He scoffed and turned his head away, toward another conversation.

My goals weren't worthy of his attention.

There were the countless boyfriends whose voices merged into one refrain: "I've never heard of a business model like yours that works. It's great that you're helping people, but you shouldn't try to fit that into a business." Thankfully, I found an amazing man who is 100 percent supportive and loves to see my company grow!

I’m one of the lucky ones who can say, “Look at me now. I overcame, even when you were laughing at me.” I was that woman in the internet commercial who started a "hobby" no one took seriously. I can feel Kelley Johnson's vulnerability. I can relate to the nationally televised career shaming that pummeled through the nursing profession like a tidal wave.

I used to fight back.

This is my “before” image:

A successful woman is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her. — adapted from David Brinkley

It's super badass!

This attitude can be very helpful during hard times, but truthfully, I’ve spent most of my life puffing out my chest, proving myself. I’m tired. I’m closing the chapter of fighting back. The battle can create a hard outer shell with bulletproof armor, but I'm committed to staying soft, versatile, open-minded and curious.

I’m done proving myself to the naysayers. Now, I spend my energy being myself, doing my thing and loving those who get it.

I'm energized these days by nurturing those incredible supporters who have blessed my life and career for a decade. I cherish the people who made such a difference and stood up for me so strongly. I never would've come this far without them. I'm relieved to return to my innocent, soft, vulnerable, curious and child-like self again. Life doesn't have to be a battle.

These are my “after” images:

A woman who walks in purpose doesn't have to chase people or opportunities. Her light causes people and opportunities to pursue her. — Anne Nwakama

She needed a hero, so that’s what she became. — Unknown

Have you ever been career shamed? I'd love to know your story and support you! Let me know in the comments.

Trent and Alena Gale Smith thought they were cutting out most of the drama that accompanies weddings by eloping on a small sail boat off of Charleston, South Carolina. "Our wedding wasn’t about inviting or pleasing anybody… It was just about focusing on the person you love," said the bride to Buzzfeed.

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The wedding took place on Aug. 9 with just five people present, the bride and groom, the groom's best friend and officiant, their photographer, Sarah Wallace, and the boat's owner and captain, Billy Haynie. They set sail, and the couple, casually but elegantly dressed, looked forward to the intimate moment where they would say "I Do" with the sea as their witness.

The ceremony got underway at sunset. Everything was going according to plan when the wind started to pick up a bit. Trent had the ring in a little jewelry pouch, but as he went to get it out, a gust of wind caught the pouch, and it flew into the water. Everyone was stunned. The bride screamed for someone to grab a net, but before anyone could, her groom-to-be was in the water.

The photographer Sarah Wallace told Buzzfeed, "we watched it hit the water. Trent tried to reach for it, but we were several feet from the water, so he just dove in. it was very fast and very shocking." After that, I'd say Trent wins the groom of the week award.

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He swam around for several minutes, and actually managed to find the ring bag. However, when he made it back onto the boat, he realized the ring had fallen out. Now, many brides would've been furious and sobbing in this situation, but Alena was filled with nothing but love for her husband. He had tried so hard to save their ring, so she just grabbed him and kissed him.

"The sun was going down perfectly, we kissed and we moved on. The rest of the night was romantic, perfect and beautiful despite losing a ring," said Alena.

Now, if the story had ended there, this couple would not be so uniquely perfect for each other. Two days later, the newlyweds were home from their romantic boat trip, and back to life as usual. Alena had taken her ring off to do the dishes, then went to finish painting with her son. However, in the middle of painting, she realized she had forgotten to put her ring back on. When she went back to where she thought she had put it down, it was missing.

Alena thinks it will likely turn up, even though it has not as of yet. However, even if it doesn't, she and her new husband aren't letting the material loss get them down. All in all, over two days, they lost $5,000 worth of jewelry and gained a truly wonderful wedding they will carry with them the rest of their lives. I'd say that's a pretty good trade off.

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It was a cold winter afternoon in January, just after my oldest son’s 16th birthday, when he cornered me in the kitchen and said, “I think my girlfriend and I are going to have sex. Actually, I know we are. We really want to.”

He looked a little scared, a little excited and a whole lot like my baby speaking a strange, foreign language that I couldn’t process.

It took me a few painful seconds to plaster a compassionate smile on my face and speak in a calm, collected tone. “So,” I said, “what are your plans?” Like a detective, I knew better than to say anything that would cause my son to hesitate telling his story.

He told me they had already figured it all out. They would pack a blanket and, because they wanted to be smart, a bunch of condoms. He said they planned to “do it on the beach at night," because (romance isn’t dead) that’s where they met.

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Let’s pause here for a moment. My son told me he planned on engaging in his first sexual encounter, in public, in winter. I had a few seconds to respond in a way that kept him talking, but didn’t betray my real feelings of, “Holy shit! Are you insane?”

"Hmm,” I replied. “Do you really think that’s a good idea?” He looked insulted. I could see the light of teenage subterfuge in his eyes. I remembered that look well. It was one I often gave my own parents and it said all I needed to know: He was doing this whether I liked it or not.

I had a split-second decision to make. Should I forbid him from fornicating? Should I say nothing? Should I allow it? All the options seemed wrong. If ever there was a time I felt “damned if I did, damned if I didn’t,” this was it.

Throughout both of my sons’ lives my husband and I had been open and honest about any topic they broached, including sex. From the time they could ask about anything that piqued their curiosity, we answered. This was done with the belief that trust was pertinent to healthy parent-child relationships and that arming our kids with facts, not fairy tales, would help them make smart decisions.

This was especially important to me because I was once a teenage mother and high school dropout. I didn’t want either of my sons to make the same choices as I had and change the trajectory of their lives, just because they got horny.

My kids were both well versed on my views of premarital, underage sex: I didn’t condone or encourage it, but if they chose to have sex, I expected them to be smart enough to wear a condom, every single time. I also wanted them to be picky with who they chose — since even the most careful sexual encounters could lead to pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.

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With that being said, I was smart enough to know that I couldn’t stop the inevitable. There comes a point in each parent’s life where he or she has to let go and accept that his or her children are growing up. Sex is a natural progression in everyone’s life. I couldn’t keep my son from pursuing physical intimacy with someone he loved anymore than I could keep him from growing taller.

So I did what every parent at some point must do — I had to accept my son’s decision even if I wasn’t ready for it. One benefit of being open and accepting with my son was that he trusted my advice. It made it easier for me to convince him that public lovemaking in temperatures below 50 degrees F was a dumb idea, for anyone.

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A few weeks later, “it” happened. It wasn’t outside, it wasn’t unprotected and my son felt comfortable enough to talk to me about the experience.

Was it weird to hear my son tell the tale of losing his virginity? Absolutely. But the open line of communication only helped us grow closer.

He has come to me with other adult issues that he may not have felt comfortable sharing had I been more closed-minded or judgmental. Each step has been new and a bit awkward, but ultimately helped me understand who he is as a young man and what he values.

And as for the girlfriend? It's been two years and they're still together, still in love and planning a big, grown-up future with each other. Thankfully, I'm included in the discussion of their plans and dreams, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Studies show that kids can learn from apps, and exposure to digital tools such as tablets and computers can provide a helpful boost, especially for kids with fewer overall resources. But so long as kids have some exposure to the digital world and a variety of learning opportunities in their lives, they don't need tablets.

Consider why you want to get the device. Is it to get them prepped for school? Is it to keep them entertained? Is it to let them practice their academic skills? Tablets can do all these things — but they can't do them alone. Choosing quality apps geared toward your kids' ages, setting realistic expectations, and supporting your kids' learning both on — and off — the device are key.

A wide variety of tablets is on the market, including ones specifically made for young children. Things to look for include cost, ease of use, the variety and price of available apps, and longevity. You'll want something that, as much as possible, can grow a few years with your child.

Choosing and downloading apps is the fun part. Read reviews and watch demos, if they're available. Note how the apps engage your child. The interaction that tablets and well-designed apps offer kids — including the ability to discover new things, follow their interests, satisfy their curiosity and be rewarded for effort — is what helps kids learn.

Poor Bonnie was stuck on her own for most of Season 6, but now that she's back, what does that mean for her love life? Particularly with Damon, now that Elena (Nina Dobrev) is stuck in a coffin for a long while?

"I don't even know," Graham revealed about the future of Bamon. "I mean, Ian [Somerhalder] and I have campaigned to work together in so many interviews, and we've just been shut down. So we'll see what the writers come up with. But as of right now, nothing's happened."

Since the cast and crew have been filming Season 7 since the beginning of July, it's safe to assume they are quite a few episodes into the new season already, which means the Bamon odds, sadly, aren't looking good.

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And though it seemed like at the beginning of Season 6, Bonnie and Damon were letting the sparks fly while they were in the alternate world together, it ultimately ended up being the pairing between Bonnie and baddie Kai (Christopher Wood) that had viewers fanning themselves. You know what they say: There's a fine line between love and hate. And Bonnie and Kai walked it flawlessly.

Still, the two never had a chance to make anything romantic happen before Kai, uh, well, got his head ripped off, much to fans' dismay.

So how did Graham feel about all the Bonkai shippers?

She loved it! Which is probably an answer that will surprise a lot of fans, given how strong her character's hate for Kai seemed to be.

She said she was even rooting for them to get together, "I did. Of course! Bonnie also hadn't had any action in, like... You know what I mean? So they could have had a carpenter enter the show and I would have been like, 'Put her with him! Put her with the carpenter, for god's sakes, put her with someone.'

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Bonnie's love life aside, expect the witch to be back in full force in The Vampire Diaries spotlight — finally! Graham said to look out for Episode 5 in Season 7, which she described as a "huge episode" in the story.

She's also back with the gang. "As much as I love working with myself, it's nice to play with other actors," Graham joked.

"We're working together a lot," Graham said of the cast. "There's a lot. Huge scenes with, like, everyone in them that take two days to shoot, yeah, we're doing those."

This season you can also expect a darker, grittier Vampire Diaries, "The show is edgy as hell," Graham teased. "There's so much crazy, sexy sex and violence. You're in for it. It's a wild ride for sure."

She added that the new promo "doesn't even show all the good shit."

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But you can check it out below, just in case you missed it.

Now excuse me while I do a happy dance around my room.

Vampire Diaries returns Oct. 8 on The CW.

Are you heartbroken that the odds of Damon and Bonnie making it happen this season are slim?

New York state of mind

At the start of this week's episode, Wilkinson gets word that she has been asked to participate in Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition. Despite the fact she'll have to spend her 30th birthday away from Baskett and the kids, hardworking (and/or hard-partying?) Wilkinson can't pass up the opportunity.

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However, she needs to replace her assistant Whitney, who just quit. She phones her former right-hand man, Eddie Bochniak, and I wasn't the only one excited about this development.

"We were thrilled to bring Eddie back into Kendra's show," says Kendra on Top's executive producer (EP). "He was always a great assistant/friend for Kendra during the years Hank was away playing football. When her assistant Whitney got engaged and had to leave both Kendra and our series in order to get married, Kendra turned to Eddie to fill in for a few days, and he was thrilled to do it. They have since rekindled their friendship and viewers will be seeing more of him in future episodes."

But first, Wilkinson has to get through the car ride to the airport with Baskett. Talk about tense! It was enough to give me secondhand discomfort. When Baskett makes a remark to the effect that he's bummed he'll miss her birthday, Wilkinson snaps, "Like we don't spend enough time together, Hank." Ouchie.

At the airport, she (sorta) hugs him bye and hops on the plane. At this point, I have to wonder: Can they really heal as a couple if Wilkinson is so disengaged?

SheKnows Dating and Relationship Expert Laurel House offers some insight, saying, "Kendra is absolutely going to go through pain, sadness, distance, insecurity, and anger due to Hank's very public humiliation. She will have ups and downs. And she needs to heal, which will take time to move out from under, through, and get over it."

However, cautions House, Wilkinson has to find a way to move forward. "Kendra doesn't seem to be doing the work to allow the healing process to begin. She is stuck in anger, sadness, and distance," says House. "Instead of pushing him away and being avoidant by constantly running off without Hank, she needs to come towards him. For the sake of their relationship, it would be wise for Kendra and Hank to take a healing, trust-building retreat together, away from the cameras, where they can truly work on fixing their fractured foundation."

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The next morning, Bochniak surprises her with popcorn for breakfast, reminding Wilkinson how well he knows her and inspiring me to add a new meal to my morning repertoire. As they are preparing for their day, presumably while eating popcorn, Wilkinson gets a message from her aunt Chris — the estranged sister of the reality star's dad, Eric, with whom she's recently reconnected. Chris wants to grab a bite and catch up with Wilkinson.

Wilkinson's next NYC stop, however, is the set of Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition. Also in attendance? None other than Jersey Shore's Jenni "JWoww" Farley. Wilkinson, for one, suspects they are kindred spirits. "We did Marriage Boot Camp. We both have cut-out sleeves. We have so much in common!" she gushes.

Over lunch with Borchniak later, Wilkinson gets a message from some troll who wants to know if Baskett is gay, a claim Wilkinson tells Borchniak would really bother Baskett. So, I have two thoughts here: No. 1, maybe it's a good sign Wilkinson is showing concern for Baskett's feelings! And, No. 2, of all the things said about Baskett in the last year, that's what he'd be worried about?!

"The anonymous nature of people posting on social media invites the most vile types of criticism and ugly name calling. Although it has certainly died down, there are many who will never believe Hank’s side of the story or understand why Kendra does," explains the EP.

"Of course, this is upsetting to Kendra and Hank," he continues, "and even though they have lived a large part of their lives in the public eye, they have never gotten used to (or immune from) really personal attacks." Which, real talk, is obviously understandable.

That convo quickly mellows out, though, with the first episode ending in Borchniak informing Wilkinson she has philemaphobia, or a fear of kissing. House isn't buying it, though.

"Kendra loves physical attention from men other than Hank," points out SK's resident dating and relationship expert. "She acts like she is sickened by him. By saying that she doesn't understand why couples need physical contact to validate their relationships, she is attempting to justify her dislike of being affectionate with Hank. She is also marginalizing Hank's needs."

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Works in progress

The next episode takes us back to Baskett in Calabasas. In a sweet gesture, he and the couple's mutual pal Kyle Hall are perusing custom cars — Baskett is getting Wilkinson a sexy new ride for her birthday. "I hope when Kendra gets this car, it's gonna make her feel young, hot, and sexy again. That's all she's been talking about, and at the end of the day, that's all I want — for her to be happy."

He seemed very genuine too, which was nice. Perhaps ol' Hank is growing on this here girl.

"Hank wouldn't be Hank if he didn't think of Kendra and her needs first before thinking of himself. He has always been the stand-up guy and there's never been any question that he loves his wife and family," says the EP, bolstering my newfound appreciation of Baskett. "It's also fair to say that he's been doing a lot of his own therapy to help him through a period of transition that has taken him from the NFL to his current career as an executive in the video gaming industry."

Back in New York, Wilkinson is sitting down to dinner with her aunt Chris. But after they laugh about the "party gene" passed along in their family, talk segues to a more serious topic when Chris asks about Wilkinson's mom.

"I feel like I'm being raped every minute with my mom... she is the most sadistic abuser," Wilkinson shockingly asserts. "I was really mentally f***ed." Oy vey! That'll takes a few minutes to process. In the meantime, we asked Kendra on Top's EP to exclusively weigh in on the volatile relationship between Wilkinson and her mom, Patti.

"The problems between Kendra and her mother have probably been brewing since childhood. In my opinion, each one doesn't think the other loves them enough (or at all). Patti believes strongly that Kendra's reality star status has changed her and made her selfish. Kendra, on the other hand, thinks her mother loved 'living through her' when Kendra was at the Playboy Mansion and never accepted Kendra's marriage to Hank, etc. Those of us who do the show would love to see Kendra and her mom patch things up, and we hope they will in the near future."

Very interesting, indeed.

In response to Wilkinson's words, Chris shares her own troubled family narrative, urging her niece to "keep a spot in your heart for reconciliation."

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Wilkinson caps off the eventful night with a birthday trip to a local gay club with Borchniak, where her fans are out in full force. Feeling confident and, well, likely a bit horny from all the hot bods, Wilkinson is empowered. The episode closes on her and Borchniak heading to another bar, with Wilkinson proclaiming that Baskett doesn't need to know about everything she's doing.

That's what the creators behind The Black Dot Campaign hope. The campaign — started earlier this month on Facebook — aims to "enable a victim to put a dot on their hand around someone they trusted to enable a conversation to start, so they could open that door and hopefully start a process of seeking professional help."

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"This is an idea, thinking outside of the box, trying to open up the worlds [sic] eyes and ears to what is going on in terms of abuse," reads a post on the social media site. "The idea came from a former domestic violence victim."

The organization claims that millions of people have been reached by the message already. Many people, mostly women, have posted their own black dots on the Facebook page, either to cry for help or in solidarity with domestic abuse survivors.

That's not to say the campaign hasn't been without controversy. Those criticizing say that drawing a dot could end up getting victims killed if their abusers spot it and that medical and mental health professionals are not aware of the meaning.

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"While it certainly has created awareness (bravo), it has also created the impression and expectation that randomly showing a black dot to a hospital ER worker or a police office will turn into a rescue, and that is not the case," CeCe Mikell wrote on Facebook.

The creators have answered the detractors, saying that they wanted to open the gates of communication in attempt to get people the help they need.

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"This isn't the solution that will help everyone, if anything it should help people realize what abuse is, how it affects people and how to access help," they wrote. "SAFETY MUST ALWAYS COME FIRST. If you see a black dot or are approached by someone for help, if safe to do so take them to safety and get them in contact with the relevant agency. Intervention and support should only be done by professionals."

The Dancing Dolls from Bring It deliver amazing routines week after week, but they are by no means perfect. This was especially evident during tonight's episode, which featured a creative routine with an intriguing concept... and terrible execution. Issues with the performance included poor timing and multiple stumbles.

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To be fair, the dancers had a lot to contend with; their costumes featured awkward headpieces and feathers that seemed to fly everywhere. And their choreography was not easy. Add that to the pressure of such a tough competition, and it's easy to see why this particular performance may not have been the group's best.

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Amazingly enough, this subpar routine was met not with yelling from Coach D, but rather resignation. She called out a few dancers for their mistakes and proceeded to warn the team that, this time, the Dancing Dolls might not win. The moms were far more negative, going so far as to whine about the problematic performance while their daughters were still dancing. Interestingly enough, they only spoke well of the teams competing against the Dancing Dolls.

Although a few dedicated Bring It fans insisted that the Dancing Dolls looked as amazing as ever, most Twitter users seemed to take issue with their performance. Echoing the moms and Coach D, these social media critics claimed that the Dancing Dolls were a huge disappointment. The following are just a few of the negative responses to the creative routine featured on tonight's episode of Bring It:

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Against all odds, the Dancing Dolls managed to procure not one but two trophies. Not only did they win the stand battle (as expected), they were also the creative routine champions! Evidently, the judges were not paying attention to the constant mistakes. Perhaps the members of the judging panel appreciated the routine's concept or the difficulty of the choreography. The judges might not be as kind the next time the Dancing Dolls compete, so the dancers had best get their act together and deliver a cleaner, more synchronized routine.

What did you think of the Dancing Dolls' creative routine? Did the team deserve to win? Comment and share your opinion below!