After following this family on TV for a couple of years, I understand noone can glean the real truth about anyone from the media. I will say that based on her on screen manic behavior, I have a very, very hard time imagining that this woman was a nurse, and gave genuine selfless care. It's sad, she appears stiff and aloof, but that's appearance. Everyone needs friends, and your kids are not replacements. The whole thing is sad. I do wonder where the childrens' share of this cash cow is going, and I hope they have trusts. Get a therapist, Kate, one who will not buy your delivery. Good luck, really.

@ aka: So are you saying that if you are not a bitch you are weak? You do not have to be a bitch all the time, only when need be. kate is a bitch ALL THE TIME!!

not a bit surprised! She's still the same bitch and fame whore she has always been, just with a little more money. These 8 kids should be living with their dad and experiencing as much as a "normal" life as possible. It's time that they all learn that it's not normal to be able to travel, taking school days off going places and being treated like their more special then their class mates just because their mom has forced them into doing TV shows for her own benefit. All 8 kids are going to end up on the streets doing drugs and or booze because they lack love and a whole lot else. Fake Kate is not at all pretty, her lack of having a personality comes through no matter how much she buys her looks. As far as Steve goes, they have been together for a very long time and if he's "living" in her basement then his wife and kids aren't with him.....hummmmmmmm please, we are not stupid!

Kate, just get back to being a mom. Fleeting celebrity is ruining your life. It's your kids who are suffering. You need to get over yourself.

Just take a look at the expression on her face. Do YOU want to be friends with that???