Real Families: Alice's Six Dads & the Missing Piece

[@JackMacSmith]

Alice is the one who suffers but the mother is equally to be blamed telling Stuart that he isn’t her father but someone else is. Her mother never thought of what effect it would have had on him. Unfortunately, the mother was and still a bit too selfish in putting the full blame on Stuart.

[@erzsebethracz1495]

The mum was a selfish woman in the time ,she didnt think about the children ,6 man ?? Shame on you mum for the children .

[@amyholman354]

Alice's mother has been there for her the whole time, and that matters. She was young and she said something out of anger. It happens. Stuart could have had a blood test done back then, but he didn't. The important thing now is what Alice discovered in her search, that she has good fatherly relationships.

[@debbieherrera1605]

Can’t agree with you more. How selfish and immature of the mom to parade that many men into her kids life’s.

[@itravisoni]

Her mother should have given the situation more thought.

[@יעקבכהן-ס4צ]

Alice, you seem such a lovely person. Wishing you all the best!

[@rockyroad7345]

It's very interesting how Alice keeps justifying her mother's behavior because she was ONLY 21, yet she is now only 22. It seems like her mother was focused on having a man in her life at all times without regard to how it would affect her children. What mother would be ok with her 17 year old daughter moving in with a man twice her age? Alice has her head in the clouds about her wedding coming up but I hope she is a stronger, more mature and well adjusted person than her mother.

[@shethingsd]

What a surprise. You had 6 men in your children's lives and she moves in with her 35 year old boyfriend when she's 17.

[@shethingsd]

This mom blames Stuart when she told him he wasn't the father. It's her mother's fault and also for not having a picture of this man. She should be angry with her mom.

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

I would be furious with my mom. I give her marriage 5 years snd a couple of kids before she repeats the cycle and gives her kids a bunch of dads.

[@laufitubalawanilotu3267]

Stupid mother

[@ellieantar809]

Lovely young lady- bless her

[@muttsrus1919]

The man that adopted her and her siblings should walk her down the aisle. Her bio dad should be there if he wants but your adopted father is the true dad.

[@erzsebethracz1495]

The only person is to blame is the selfish mother ,she never think about what happend to here daughter sorry ,but i think the daughter is so sweet ,i wish here all the luck and love in here life .

[@laurencliver6452]

My uncles raised me. My dad finally became part of my life again when I had children. Then he passed a few years later. To this day I give my mom a Father’s Day card.

[@janicepotts5902]

❤️

[@karyndewit193]

That’s sweet.

[@lorimav]

That's wonderful, I hope at least that your mom didn't have as many unions as this woman.

[@hildakrahn7589]

Thank you for sharing your journey! Loved it! 🧡

[@dianewilliams9858]

The adoptive Dad seems like a very nice Man 🤗,he and Noel are most deserving to walk her down the aisle 💗

[@saikasultana5737]

She’s a lovely girl everything going for her but she’s in a right situation bless her the best ❤

[@underwaterseas]

The real “Mama Mia” story?

[@Vivi-xq1gg]

Ikr

[@artemismoon1083]

It's absolutely amazing that Alice has managed to keep her dads. I've often heard that the hardest part for men who date women with kids is never seeing those kids again. Congratulations 🎊 Alice.

[@rampageclover9788]

His loss sweetheart...

[@honestyisadyingvirtue]

It's sad that this girl thinks growing up without a father wasn't really a big deal. The way she thinks it had no impact on her (if that's what she truly thinks). I think the 17 year age difference in her and the fiancee is an obvious hint. She needed a stable man in her life and her mother denied her that. Her mother tries to make herself look really good by spinning this good story of a good man but she just wanted to be married and resented him. Well then why not get married? I'm inclined to believe the bio dads statements of her denying he was the father. If she did that is a very hurtful and selfish thing to do for her child and the dad. Frankly with how much her mom moved around, I'm not sure she is entirely sure who the dad is. Just my opinion.

[@mrssomalia9427]

I was quite worried about the age gap as well she moved in with him at 17 so lets say they met when she was 16 (legal age of consent in the UK crazy right) i'm giving the guy a big side eye and i agree with you she has daddy issues and her BF has other issues

[@princessadora]

fiance

[@johnlummis5119]

Sometimes when people say words in anger or frustration they have no idea the effect those words have on the person on the receiving end , I'm guessing those words, something like ' She's not yours anyway ' would and have had a enormous effect on Stuart , he would have thought ' I have no ties , I can move on '. To tell a man that ' She's not yours' is one of the most hurtful things he will ever hear and will probably make him sceptical for the rest of his life , if it's not true , that is evil. Alice's mum seems in this film , to be very nice , but she is the common denominator in this story. Her mum seems unimpressed with Stuarts responses , I don't know why , She caused it with those words. Alice , I hope you have a wonderful wedding and life with Ricky , I think Tristan and Noel have earned the privilege of walking you down the aisle of your wedding but I also hope you still try to form a relationship with Stuart in the future , it's not his fault or yours , that's down to your mum sadly. It's not too late but he needs convincing , don't give up Alice. Unfortunately I have a similar experience with a woman who amongst other things , uttered those words to me and even though I supported my daughter for 18 years , the mother wanted the money from me but didn't want me to see my daughter and even ignored court orders giving me access. She has won though , My daughter is 36 years old , married with a child but I haven't seen her for 19 years , My Daughter ( my only child) and I have never had crossed words but it seems that whatever her mum has said to her over the years ( I have not spoken to her mum in over 30 years) has had the effect her mum wanted which was to have nothing to do with me or any of my family, an example being , when my parents passed away within 57 days of each other , I contacted her mum to invite my Daughter to both funerals because we all wanted her there because she was family. Her mum passed the message on that she wouldn't be welcome. That is what I have had to deal with , I hope someday the situation will change.

[@RAralar]

Her mom contributed to the dilemma

[@barabra6141]

Her mom must have bad judgment or be very difficult to live with. It would be interesting to see a documentary about her.

[@XY1541-s3v]

The mother is a train wreck she made mistakes after mistakes never thought about her daughter and now alice is suffering. 6 men's wtf

[@sonjam314]

My heart goes out to Alice. To have these 6 men mostly in then out of her life is very hurtful. I had a very similar upbringing with exceptions that my bio dad committed suicide when I was six and my DAD got the past 33 years is still in my life and with my mom. I am 45 now and unfortunately followed a lot in my moms footsteps and put my daughters through similar things. It’s very difficult dating as a single mother and not getting your children somewhat involved. We were blessed 12 years ago when my husband came into my life. My eldest daughter had known him for years because it was her best friend’s dad. So there was already an admiration and respect there from her and my youngest daughter and my husband clicked instantly. He is the only person besides their bio dad that they have ever thought of as a father figure and by their own choice they call him dad as well. My eldest daughter married a year ago and my husband officiated the marriage and her bio dad walked her down the aisle. It was beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ she had two father-daughter dances and it was a wonderful day ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RAralar]

The adopted dads who are there for her are the dads

[@Emy53]

DNA test would have been faster.

[@melindalehan2060]

God bless her it was brave to make contact, maybe someday any half-siblings be able to meet her and get to know her. Hopefully, the woman was like a gram to her got to attend her wedding.

[@sharonsurbaugh-painter5164]

Lovely & Beautiful young lady! 😘 Her Mother, however, is certainly partially responsible for her daughter's sad dilemma. As the proud Mom of two great grown children, I would feel much regret for putting either one is such a painful position.

[@colinmaxwell4738]

Totally agree the mum is a bad roll model despite that Alice is a lovely woman and i hope her husband cherishes her

[@rlace356]

It was a different time so judgment seems misplaced. Alice is a good person raised by a good.person/people.

[@jonye7511]

@@rlace356 Sometimes it's better to prioritize your child's emotional development no matter what the time period we find ourselves in. One can now witness Alice having to process the consequences of her mother's series of relationships and a parade of father figures passing through her childhood.

[@foreignmonarch5694]

@@jonye7511 Deep. My mom & dad did this and I really appreciate the sacrifices they made. I am blessed and want to honor my mother and father. They prioritized me and in return I’d love to take care of them when they get to be old folks ❤️.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

PARTIALLY? Try FULLY.

[@Jazz1959]

Alice’s mother has confused this young lady with all the men she had around. Mom seems like she used these men then moved on to the next one. It’s always the child that suffers.

[@jordanleclair467]

She quoted Khalil Gibran "The prophet", at her daughter's wedding. Bravo mom!

[@Vivi-xq1gg]

Gotta love these documentaries

[@emonyigraves3334]

I love this channel 😡

[@sanderslongdrive]

Such relationships centre on seeking a 'permanent' physical bond between items (people) who are transient so are couched in disappointment. Sometimes one is better fulfilled by loving an inanimate object. My favourite gem stone has existed from the time of creation and no part of its inside has ever seen the light of day. It is loving and loyal and links me to eternity and everlasting life, and completely understands my vicissitutes. What more could any man seek from a relationship? P.s. Alice's mater is far more meritous than some of the contributors here believe.

[@gigique4848]

My partner went through the same thing with her biological Father. She found him and he completely dined it. She took an at home DNA TEST and matched with his family. She was able to find her half siblings. To this day she hasn’t heard from him or her half siblings.

[@pattyfisher8839]

How heartbreaking

[@empresszoe9351]

At least she knows the truth.

[@rosearellanes5648]

My mom was a single mom and she rocked at it

[@Junitunes]

The first response from Stuart is lacking empathy and quite selfish. Did he not consider her feelings at all? Then the second he sends only a photo with no message?

[@laura-annebauer7747]

The mother really got "around" and made a confusing life for her daughter

[@ScousersWife]

Do you know her mother? Would it have been better for her to have stayed in situations that were not the best ones for her and her child? And yet is she supposed to stay single for 18 years? It is sad when a child gets attached to someone and the relationship ends but that is the way it goes sometimes. Her mom obviously adores her daughter and Alice seems like a lovely person and is doing well for herself. I don't know why you feel the need to drop such a judgmental comment here.

[@tabarablain1400]

He was 34 and she was 17 woow 34-17=17 17 years difference

[@renatesiebke5723]

34 and 22 now. He was 29 when she was 17...

[@katharina...]

@@renatesiebke5723 It's not entirely clear whether he was 34 years old when they moved in together or at the moment of filming, but the way they phrased it, it does seem more likely that he was 34 when they moved in together. 2:42 _Alice left home when she was 17 and moved in with her 34 year old boyfriend Ricky._

[@LAVirgo67]

Daddy issues?

[@LAVirgo67]

I hope that Alice's mom gave all of her kids her surname. This way they are united by sharing the same last name. It's a real life Mama Mia. Personally, Stuart's response was very much warranted. He doesn't know her from Sam Hill. He has an established family already that he does need to consider. Hope that when they do connect that they get a DNA test. Knowing her mother's history with men, they may need this extra verification. Too much is at stake.

[@lisalovett1638]

When was this program originally aired? No DNA?

[@hallscroft]

What happened to Davy to whom she still feels 'very close'?

[@christypriest30]

I typically love these kinds of stories but this one confused me! They said her mom dropped a bombshell about something but then they kinda left it at that. I’m only a few minutes in so I’m assuming they will clear that up as we go along. But, when they showed her going to a woman’s house and they mentioned a couple sisters or something like that and added that one woman had the same dad as her but I guess the others don’t. They mentioned names like we’re supposed to know who is who but that’s what started confusing me! I’m the type of person who needs to understand exactly who everyone is and where they belong in the story! I watched that part a few times trying to get a clear picture but still can’t! Maybe it’s just me right now but I’m confused

[@markscheinfeld3020]

Me too! Confused, that is.

[@allysonauld3416]

Me three!

[@kathleenwoodbury7491]

Clear as mud!

[@rockingranny63]

so nice to know I am not nearly as screwed up as I thought I was love these shows

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

She seems perfectly well adjusted to me.

[@paintedlady82]

Seems her fiance @ 17 years older may be a father figure too? Nothing wrong with that the way she was raised except she was 17 when they moved in together.

[@remiem-iw7uk]

Looking for her father.

[@XY1541-s3v]

She's 22 and he's 34. It's 12 years gap I guess.

[@SamStone1964]

@@XY1541-s3v The narrator said she moved in with her 34 year old boyfriend. It was unclear whether he was 34 when she moved in with him or he is 34 now.

[@melodytallmage532]

If you have children you must be unselfish that your decision effect the children even if you make that choice to co parent or be a step parent especially need to be there to nurture them through life and to teach guild them threw life challenges Alice you have amazing step dad's in your life let that be enough slow down don't have to push thru these presses time settle and just enjoy life for yourself and love your self and make a life journey off growling up get it out be happy

[@Imthebrownunicorn]

I’m sorry but this whole situation is just a mess! WTH

[@lourdesquintero9064]

You are so gorgeous,I think your adopted dad should walk you,then at the party you can dance with those you love and have great memories.Don't force anything,you have time to see if this is really necessary.God help you.

[@autummsun]

I agree with this . Blood doesn’t matter . What matters is who we’re there day in day out . And he wants a relationship with her. The mom is behaving like a teenager needing men always in her life and is the cause of all of Alice issues ( daddy issues .. boyfriend much older). She’s irresponsible, selfish, and don’t own up to her action. Alice is in a magical mindset right now . Tristam should be the one to walk her down the aisle. Alice’s mom, you have no right to criticize Steward. The fault is entirely yours. You are the one that gave your child, children this problem.

[@bigplanett]

17 year old moved in with her 34 year old boyfriend? You sure he doesn't belong in jail? 🤔

[@southparkchristian]

Many times when a child is raised in such a way that they have to grow up very quickly, becoming involved with someone older makes sense. Because of Alice’s unstable home life growing up, she may have had to grow up very quickly and perhaps she did not have anything in common with other people her age. This happened to me. Due to my Mom’s death in arms just before my 15th birthday and my Dad’s rejection of me, I had much more responsibility than most people my age. While my peers were trying to figure out what to wear to the next school dance, or who to go with, I was trying to figure out how to pay bills and keep a roof over my head. Dating people a few years older than me seemed more comfortable at that point. I had more in common with guys a few years older than me.

[@gail9906]

Stuart isnt worth pursuing Alice, you're possibly his family first.

[@Cristinact]

Incredible to see how these people like to mess up big time

[@alanaaites8292]

Did it really say she was 17 and had been in a relationship with a thirty something old man for 5 years. Hmmm. Isn't that illegal.

[@deblavan4190]

I hon she made a great day for 2 dads in her life! Wish my niece would of throughly of that when she only ask her step dad to walk her down the iisle in her wedding! She broke her dad’s heart and upset half the family badly! My husband and sons were only ones to go from her dads side. Granted my dad had dementia but mom could of got a sitter for the wedding. But she was upset too! Nothing wrong with both walking her down!

[@trishstevenson3022]

Wonder if he really was her father after all?

[@deependofshallow]

DNA is the only way Id believe it

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

Good reason to believe she's not his? No doubt with mom's track record of 6 dads (and who knows how many random boyfriends that she never lived with) in 17 years, mom could have been just the same then and Stuarts doubts would be justified. DNA test is all I have to say.

[@BuellXB12SDucati1198]

For those who don't understand the total rejection a father suffers through by a cruel stab in the heart won't get it no matter. Obviously non of the multiple men stuck around overtime so there you have it. The word biodad is a poor choice and very hurtful. The father could definitely have treated his daughter better as it wasn't her choice or fault in any way. Children to often become weaponized pawns in relationship games. Due to hurt feelings and a long ago lie it soured the present. I do believe that the daughter if willing can make a difference if she has it in her to approach from a different perspective. The father needs to set aside his hurt feelings and get to know his daughter as he would be very surprised by her in a good way. Let bygones be in the past where they belong.

[@jmk1962]

None of it was Alice's fault, poor girl.

[@1000ZXCVBN]

Alice ⚘⚘⚘⚘❤❤❤❤

[@curts51]

Wow..l

[@kathrynwitte3398]

Your REAL FATHER is the one who raised you. Your REAL MOTHER doesn’t bring SIX “dads” into her children’s lives. That’s a case for sterilization. How does she call her children for dinner- by their surnames?

[@alandoherty1332]

Unbelievable . The mother

[@EugeneKennedy-xv1tq]

It's perfectly fine to stay single bring up your children putting them first as you choose to have them,having to have a partner to verify you is what most of it comes down to 😅

[@elenaleota8236]

Keep praying and ask God for more help with your journey. GB

[@paulbarley7728]

I couldn't watch much more than the first few minutes because it all just seemed so disjointed. After 4 or 5 minutes, I had no clue what was going on.

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

Is this a wedding planning show or is it supposed to be about reuniting with lost family members? Wedding planning I guess.

[@cecilianolasco3197]

. ALICE. There are some comments here that are not very nice about your mama. Don't listen to them they're gossipers. You know people tend to judge others without even ... Thinking about what they're saying....

[@lizlee6290]

Well, the truth hurts.

[@marytesta3003]

It's terrible referring to all these men as "dad." Not healthy, in my opinion. I hope Alice doesn't follow her mother's foot steps.

[@dominewimbury2039]

Her mother sounds really great! 🙄

[@Tanja060100]

Do you mean her grandmother?

[@candykane4271]

Mom has some problems besides not being an example

[@34goofylucy]

Stuart is mean. If there is any chance he is her dad he should correspond and do testing . He is selfish

[@jmk1962]

He should do a DNA test. Her mother played around, he might not be her father.

[@paintedlady82]

Ask them all. Take turns. Two by two. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@kathleen7849]

People need to know where they come from. Biology is important, that is why when people 'create' a child by artificial means and say that don't need to know their biology, any person can fill in, that's not true.

[@marilynvallance]

Her Mother ????

[@jmk1962]

A real life Mama Mia story.

[@annmariejones12110]

I DON'T LIKE ANY OF THE FDRESSES ESPECIALLY THE DRESS WITH THE JEWEL THING ON HER HEAD CAUSE SHE IS BEAUTIFUL

[@beaumontmuni4294]

DNA test

[@micheleskeggs2173]

No dentists over there? I've seen so many missing teeth in these shows..real distraction.

[@SamStone1964]

As long as you can chew your food the aesthetics are irrelevant. Implanting teeth is very expensive and serious surgery.

[@rosameryrojas-delcerro1059]

Who can afford dentists here in the USA??

[@mattcall7467]

The dad is really rather a disappointment