This show does an amazing job at situations like these. The way Fiona trusted Monica because she hoped for things to be different, or in other words, to have a fresh start at life and happiness is incredibly relatable and emotionally destroying. I understand where the characters are coming from in this scene, and I hold this show close to my heart.
I felt to sad for Fiona !!!!! She was finally getting to do things for herself! And her trifling ass mother came in a dismantled the little bit of normalcy they had!
It’s sad coz Lip had Fiona as alternative parent, while Fiona didnt really have any that’s why Fiona was craving for someone to look up for, someone who can take care of her and her family. 😭
For y’all hating on lip, remember Monica came back like once every year and pulled some BS on them. She tried taking Liam in the 1st season claiming to be his mom and basically F the rest of them. Lip is off at college and comes home to his brother bleeding from his head, the squirrel fund depleted (which is something they NEED to keep house bills paid) like y’all just forget the mess he came back to and Fiona nowhere to be seen. Yes, Fiona shouldn’t have to be the mother figure and getting blamed but unfortunately she is and has been since she was 9
On one hand I can see Lip is stressed and tired of Monica but he didn’t need to take it out on Fiona. On the other hand Fiona should’ve hid the money but she shouldn’t have to play mother role.
Monica shows bipolar really well. My mom is bipolar and she’s like Monica in a way. Except my mom has anger and hatred. She would split and not talk to me for months and then randomly come back and then split again. Until she actually left me for good. And sometimes she wouldn’t get out of bed and then other times she would be nonstop energetic like Monica..
Im raising my granddaughter due to addiction and mental illness. Monica reminds me of my granddaughters mother BPD and Bipolar when they are in that mania state then its like a crash and everything in their path gets destroyed 😢
So true..my mom is like Monica..she would split and not talk to me for months and then randomly come back and talk to me like nothing happened and get back into my life and then split again..until she actually abandoned me. And sometimes she won’t get out of bed or she won’t stop being energetic..
What tf does it matter what size she is? If she isn’t for you then you need not apply. I love when you base people off a size. People can change their bodies but you can’t change your scummy ignorance
The depiction of a manic episode is frighteningly good. If you don't know what you're looking at-even if you *do*-it's easy to think they're just 'better'. Had my own therapist get fooled by a friend my wife and I were trying to talk into going to the hospital. That was a fun night :(
“You promised me.” That line hit home. I’ve been there more than once. Thankfully my mom took accountability for her mistakes and has worked her ass off to be better. It’s easier to forgive when the person that wronged you is consistent and authentic in their apology and actually puts in the work to fix the relationship. Unfortunately, Monica never did in the long term. She may have loved her kids, but she only had them because she was afraid of being alone and was seeking fulfillment in life outside of being a junkie. She was never willing to do the work…
Same, first I heard her say it was her reaction to me that was the wrong one. 👍 I still ain't Fiona tho. I won't break a marriage cause I learned my man that was a junkie still a junkie😂
Lip literally provided the 2nd most behind fiona. Not only that but he did all the numbers for the house, not fiona she just let him take care of the numbers and she went and paid. He was even taking care of Kevin’s money/house bills. He was also a tutor and took tests for ppl for money obv. So even tho they only show him smoking and having sex, he was quite literally doing A LOT more than “jack shit.”
I tried watching this show and made it through about six or seven seasons. Surprised I made it that far. I had to stop watching because every character is so unlikeable. They’re all scumbags.
Lip was always too hard on Fiona and judgmental. They all had a hard life, but everyone, except for Fiona still had a childhood. It might not have been an easy one, but they still had a childhood, because Fiona never had one because she spent her childhood and her young adulthood taking care of her siblings, and doing the things their parents should've done for her and them. Lip was too hard on her. he wasn't the one who had to do everything the way that she did so he wasn't in a position to judge her. If he was upset, he should've been upset with the parents because they're the ones who didn't do their jobs. it wasn't Fiona's fault. as much as Fiona felt let down by her mom I'm sure that's probably how Lip was feeling towards her. because she had always been the one to have her self together and to take care of everybody and everything so it probably was a big let down for him But she made a bad choice but that doesn't give him the right to treat her the way that he did. Anytime she ever made any mistake. He always reacted way too harsh with her which wasn't fair because she's only human, and even though she's made mistakes they mostly weren't really fully her fault. He's the one who pissed away is future. He's upset with her because she didn't "do her job" in his eyes of taking care of a bunch of children that weren't hers to take care of. But earlier when he was refusing to get his diploma he basically said it was because he didn't think it was on him to have to take care of the family. when that wasn't even why she wanted him to graduate high school and go to college. she wanted him to graduate high school so that he would have a future and be able to do better for his future children than he had. Instead, he decided to be like a little baby and be like "no I don't want to help out it's not my job. It's not my responsibility" which is why I don't understand why he was so upset with her when she decides to step back and take a break for once in her life when the parent comes back when it's not her job anyway, so anything she does for them they should just be grateful for. if she wanted to run off she can. she chose not to. She chose to do way more than she ever had to, and he was way more judgmental than he should've been and incredibly ungrateful. They'd all be in foster care and split up. If she wasn't the one who stayed and kept things together, he owes her everything and instead, he chooses to just yell at her over something that wasn't on her.
When I saw Ian smoking it was omg 1. Why is he smoking at like 17, and 2. But why am I so attracted, I love Ian 💕, but it’s so sad to see Monica like this, everything was actually going well, she was being a great mom , she felt really bad, but she was also manic. Ian tho ❤
I thought i was bipolar, but ended up being diagnosed with major depression. I feel the highs and lows
This show does an amazing job at situations like these. The way Fiona trusted Monica because she hoped for things to be different, or in other words, to have a fresh start at life and happiness is incredibly relatable and emotionally destroying. I understand where the characters are coming from in this scene, and I hold this show close to my heart.
Even on her meds and trying her best to be a mother she still manages to be a worse parent than Frank.
Manic episodes suck it’s like we are on a never ending roller coaster wish it would get better ..
I felt to sad for Fiona !!!!! She was finally getting to do things for herself! And her trifling ass mother came in a dismantled the little bit of normalcy they had!
Imagine how peaceful the house would be if lip stayed in college and Debbie wasn’t traumatized by frank 😔😔😔
I hate lip so much 😭😭😭
It’s sad coz Lip had Fiona as alternative parent, while Fiona didnt really have any that’s why Fiona was craving for someone to look up for, someone who can take care of her and her family. 😭
T- that hurts..
Forgot how little Debbie & Carl used to be 🥲🥲🥲.
3:00 that "GET OUT OF BED MOM" hits me a lil too hard 😂
If someone has bipolar disorder, they should refer to the doctor for better handling.
It's kinda creepy how accurate Chloe Webb portrayed bipolar disorder. Hats off for this performance!
I don’t blame Lip he left right around the right time
For y’all hating on lip, remember Monica came back like once every year and pulled some BS on them. She tried taking Liam in the 1st season claiming to be his mom and basically F the rest of them. Lip is off at college and comes home to his brother bleeding from his head, the squirrel fund depleted (which is something they NEED to keep house bills paid) like y’all just forget the mess he came back to and Fiona nowhere to be seen. Yes, Fiona shouldn’t have to be the mother figure and getting blamed but unfortunately she is and has been since she was 9
On one hand I can see Lip is stressed and tired of Monica but he didn’t need to take it out on Fiona. On the other hand Fiona should’ve hid the money but she shouldn’t have to play mother role.
This. Makes me sad for mom. Everen thought he. Family
Y’all act like this a reality show it’s all scripted
I could not at the beginning with monicas pigtails
Monica shows bipolar really well. My mom is bipolar and she’s like Monica in a way. Except my mom has anger and hatred. She would split and not talk to me for months and then randomly come back and then split again. Until she actually left me for good. And sometimes she wouldn’t get out of bed and then other times she would be nonstop energetic like Monica..
It could be caused by a fungal infection or maybe metal poisoning.
Oh Monica. her story steals my heart every time :(
this show is my life without as many kids. I'm fiona
she's manic. my daddy was bi polar 😊
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Im raising my granddaughter due to addiction and mental illness. Monica reminds me of my granddaughters mother BPD and Bipolar when they are in that mania state then its like a crash and everything in their path gets destroyed 😢
So true..my mom is like Monica..she would split and not talk to me for months and then randomly come back and talk to me like nothing happened and get back into my life and then split again..until she actually abandoned me. And sometimes she won’t get out of bed or she won’t stop being energetic..
@mel84646 I'm sorry you have had to deal with this... I hope you can find peace and start to heal.
Ian is definitely like Monica when he is bipolar
What tf does it matter what size she is? If she isn’t for you then you need not apply. I love when you base people off a size. People can change their bodies but you can’t change your scummy ignorance
baby carl 🥺
Ngl when she said "lets go for a run" my heart sanked
I'm bipolar and have chosen never to have children because i can't do this to them. I hate that i do it to my friends and sister
I absolutely abhorred Lip in this scene. He was absolutely atrocious.
Lip was a mommas boy
The depiction of a manic episode is frighteningly good. If you don't know what you're looking at-even if you *do*-it's easy to think they're just 'better'. Had my own therapist get fooled by a friend my wife and I were trying to talk into going to the hospital. That was a fun night :(
“You promised me.” That line hit home. I’ve been there more than once. Thankfully my mom took accountability for her mistakes and has worked her ass off to be better. It’s easier to forgive when the person that wronged you is consistent and authentic in their apology and actually puts in the work to fix the relationship. Unfortunately, Monica never did in the long term. She may have loved her kids, but she only had them because she was afraid of being alone and was seeking fulfillment in life outside of being a junkie. She was never willing to do the work…
Same, first I heard her say it was her reaction to me that was the wrong one. 👍 I still ain't Fiona tho. I won't break a marriage cause I learned my man that was a junkie still a junkie😂
What ep ?
The woman that played Monica is a hell of an actress.
She plays an excellent drunk! She was on “Two and a Half Men” and her scene always stuck with me lol..
This really made me hate Lip. Fiona sacrificed everything to make sure her family was taken care of. She was the Gallagher's true mother
lip is so annoying he literally does jack shit and then acts like he's the sole provider of the entire house
Lip literally provided the 2nd most behind fiona. Not only that but he did all the numbers for the house, not fiona she just let him take care of the numbers and she went and paid. He was even taking care of Kevin’s money/house bills. He was also a tutor and took tests for ppl for money obv. So even tho they only show him smoking and having sex, he was quite literally doing A LOT more than “jack shit.”
I tried watching this show and made it through about six or seven seasons. Surprised I made it that far. I had to stop watching because every character is so unlikeable. They’re all scumbags.
i dont think this has anythign to do with being bi polar, this seems way more like she was high as fuck then came down hard.
Fiona should have known better than to believe that
1:48 Unsurprising
She is an insanely good actor, I know an addict who acts EXACTLY like her
Lip was always too hard on Fiona and judgmental. They all had a hard life, but everyone, except for Fiona still had a childhood. It might not have been an easy one, but they still had a childhood, because Fiona never had one because she spent her childhood and her young adulthood taking care of her siblings, and doing the things their parents should've done for her and them. Lip was too hard on her. he wasn't the one who had to do everything the way that she did so he wasn't in a position to judge her. If he was upset, he should've been upset with the parents because they're the ones who didn't do their jobs. it wasn't Fiona's fault. as much as Fiona felt let down by her mom I'm sure that's probably how Lip was feeling towards her. because she had always been the one to have her self together and to take care of everybody and everything so it probably was a big let down for him But she made a bad choice but that doesn't give him the right to treat her the way that he did. Anytime she ever made any mistake. He always reacted way too harsh with her which wasn't fair because she's only human, and even though she's made mistakes they mostly weren't really fully her fault. He's the one who pissed away is future. He's upset with her because she didn't "do her job" in his eyes of taking care of a bunch of children that weren't hers to take care of. But earlier when he was refusing to get his diploma he basically said it was because he didn't think it was on him to have to take care of the family. when that wasn't even why she wanted him to graduate high school and go to college. she wanted him to graduate high school so that he would have a future and be able to do better for his future children than he had. Instead, he decided to be like a little baby and be like "no I don't want to help out it's not my job. It's not my responsibility" which is why I don't understand why he was so upset with her when she decides to step back and take a break for once in her life when the parent comes back when it's not her job anyway, so anything she does for them they should just be grateful for. if she wanted to run off she can. she chose not to. She chose to do way more than she ever had to, and he was way more judgmental than he should've been and incredibly ungrateful. They'd all be in foster care and split up. If she wasn't the one who stayed and kept things together, he owes her everything and instead, he chooses to just yell at her over something that wasn't on her.
I never could watch this show it’s too much like how I grew up
Her bipolar is exactly the same as Ian. Hyper at first, does something crazy and then no energy at all.
This reminds me of me and my dad.
They made the American version of this show more dramatic. The British and original one is the literal meaning of ‘black comedy’
When I saw Ian smoking it was omg 1. Why is he smoking at like 17, and 2. But why am I so attracted, I love Ian 💕, but it’s so sad to see Monica like this, everything was actually going well, she was being a great mom , she felt really bad, but she was also manic. Ian tho ❤
It’s horrible how Fiona was treated. Unreal how those little bastards acting towards Fiona the only one who cared.