Barb Henrickson

[JJ77]

Not to say that Barb isnt often mentioned on other threads... but I thought she deserved her own lol

Especially in light of what is happening with Margene and her son.

I think of all the Henrickson wives Barb is the one who truly loves Bill. She has stood by him thru it all, and (not to make her sound angelic) but all her actions are motivated by the love she has for him and her family, and her faith.

I really think that when this all falls apart it will be Barb who is hurt the most.

More immediately though - this whole thing with Ben and Margene could evry well be her breaking point.

How do you think she'll deal? cope? or react?

She is a peace-keeper generally speaking, but I think this is going to be taken as a personal assualt on her by margene - even if she doesnt vocalize that. I also think that this is the first time we'll see Barb really have to struggle with basicaly having to choose between the two things she loves most - her child and her marriage.

[BigLoveRocks!]

I think Barb is going to be more understanding of Margene and Ben's situation than we are giving her credit for.

She forgave Anna for sleeping with another man...Margene only kissed Ben, and it wasn't a french kiss it was a peck on the lips.

I think at first she's going to struggle a little bit, but once she realizes Ben has been told to get out...I think she's going to stand up for him to Bill and Bill isn't going to like it one bit.

I think she will be upset with Margene but just as she forgave Anna and Nikki for the Ray thing, I think she will be understanding of Margene.

[JJ77]

Good points BLR - I think forgiveness has been her way inthe past of keeping peace.

I just think this time, whether she comes right out with it or keeps it in, she is goign to feel that margene has betrayed her personally ... because it is her son. Then again, maybe she'll shiftt he focus to BIll ?

Their unorthodox lifestyle is of bill's doing. Bill left margene feeling abandoned. Bill kicked Ben out. etc.

I dont think the "kiss" is going to be the issue for barb. If so, she would continue to downplay it in an effort to not have it turn into something major.It's going to be the feeling of personal betrayal... and the things that matter most to her being torn apart; family & her marriage.

[rissmeek]

She might enlist Wanda in getting rid of Bill.

No I think Barb is going to be livid at Bill for kicking their son out in the same way Frank kicked Bill out. It was Barb's family that saved Bill and I think it will hit very close to home for Barb.

[riles]

How I see it is...

Barb is the one person who has sacrificed everything (her marriage, her religious beliefs, a normal life for her and her children, her relationships with her family, her sense of community within the church).

What I want is to finally just see Barb get angry. It is well within her rights. And it is about time. Bill is failing as husband, father, and friend. It's about time Barb (and her sister wives) stands up for herself.

Beyond being mad at Margie for the incident with Ben, or mad at Bill for everything... I think, despite all the trouble and heartache that polygamy has brought, Barb would have a very difficult time without Nicki and Marge. These women have come to rely on one another's companionship and compassion when their husband was unable or unwilling to do so. And I see Barb having trouble moving on if one or both decides to leave.

[futureperfect]

I've always seen Barb as head of the family. Bill's too impulsive and never thinks things through. She's usually the one who has to fix everything when he screws something up or refuses to talk to another member of his family because he's pouting like a child. It must be hell to be the mother of your husband, his other wives, and all of the children that came from his impulses.

[marigoldmama]

I think Barb is going to despise Bill for this latest stunt.

Barb was so upset when Ben was having sex with Brynn, Remeber she said "BIll I'd say we are off the rails with him"

She blamed Bill for the direction Ben took in his life.

Sarah leaving and marrying. Not joining their church etc. The drama last year with the baby.

Now Bill kicks Ben out???
Someone should kick Bill out.

[citygal22]

Feb 2, 2010 2:04:19 GMT -5 riles said:

Barb is the one person who has sacrificed everything (her marriage, her religious beliefs, a normal life for her and her children, her relationships with her family, her sense of community within the church).

What I want is to finally just see Barb get angry. It is well within her rights. And it is about time. Bill is failing as husband, father, and friend. It's about time Barb (and her sister wives) stands up for herself.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

During the first couple of seasons, I tried really hard not to be judgmental about their chosen lifestyle and I wondered if their marriage could really work and all parties be satisfied in their relationship.

I am absolutely disgusted with Bill and his decision to kick his son out of his home. This mess is Bill's making. Bill is ridiculously selfish. He doesn't care what his choices have done to his children, his wives, or anyone else. Barb has given up EVERYTHING for this man and he continues to dictate to her.

Barb had better stand up for her son. Good for Sarah for getting out...I hope she stays out.

[Cherylr6]

Barb is going to be heartbroken. This is her only son and she is losing him. In the end, Bill is just like Frank and Roman.

She needs to leave Bill. This has to be a deal breaker.

I hope all the sister wives take a look at what is happening to Ben.

Nicki and Margene both have given Bill sons. Both are open to the idea of more wives. What happens in 10 years, when Bill takes a new baby doll wife? Is it going to be Wayne or Lester that is sent to the Butt Hutt?

[marigoldmama]

Really, what is wrong with Bill???

I expected better of him, ya know? Maybe not much better but I always thought he loved his kids.

That was inhuman to have Ben leave because of what happened with Margie. Margie takes responsibility in this mess and she is still there.

Really horrible.

I think Bill intergrity and character totally jumped the shark.

[sheridan1]

Actually, Ben made the decision to leave on his own. Bill went in his room as he was packing, Ben knows he can't stay away from Margene and especially when she told him the kiss did mean something. He may go to Barb's mom or strike out on his own.

[duets]

Feb 2, 2010 13:34:30 GMT -5 sheridan1 said:

Actually, Ben made the decision to leave on his own. Bill went in his room as he was packing, Ben knows he can't stay away from Margene and especially when she told him the kiss did mean something. He may go to Barb's mom or strike out on his own.

I don't see it that way; .but that it was Bill who made the final decision.

I think that Ben really thought that Bill would tell him, we can work this all out, there's no need for you to leave your family. Or something like that.

Ben looked so shocked after his Dad left the room. To me, the look on Ben's face said it all.

[futureperfect]

It won't happen, but it would be AWESOME if Ben left and Margene went with him. Kind of a big f_ck you old man.

[BigLoveRocks!]

Feb 2, 2010 18:22:38 GMT -5 futureperfect said:

It won't happen, but it would be AWESOME if Ben left and Margene went with him. Kind of a big f_ck you old man.

That would be awesome!!!

Bill wouldn't be able to do anything about it either...He would be completely helpless!

[futureperfect]

It could prompt the other wives to follow in her footsteps, or to rise up some how, which is the direction I'm pretty sure the show's headed anyway