Yes Mia messed up...badly. However, Elena's life isn't too peachy keen either. She's so focused on Mia that she's blind to the internal issues in her family. Let's examine this. Elena's Family: A thread #LittleFiresEverywhere

Let's look at Elena herself. She's controlling. A wannabe perfectionist. She's hates her last child for refusing to be a carbon copy of her. She's still in love with her ex. She's never had a name for herself. She lives her life through her children & Bill. Need I say more?
Now Bill.....oh Bill. I smell a divorce in the air. The obsession over Mia. The nagging. The secret meet ups with Jesse's fine ass. The scheduled sex. You can TELL he's over it. But he barely stucks up for his own children against her & that needs change to asap.
Next is Trip. Honestly just a waste of time & testosterone. He basically took his brother's crush & is guilty about it but won't come clean. He's a womanizer. & this little fuck ass "rOmAnCe" with Pearl will end soon. Trust me.
Now on to Lexi. She's the exact replica of Elena in all the negative ways. She's colorblind & prejudice just like her mother. Not a true friend to Pearl by using her. Not only does she get an abortion & use Pearl's name but she stole her essay & got into Yale...fuck her.
Up next is Moody. Moody is one of the few wholesome people in this family. You can tell his intentions are always good but he's hurting on the inside. He deserves more recognition & this family barely gives him that. He's going to explode any minute. I can feel it.
Last but not least is Izzy. I feel bad for her the most because Elena doesn't accept her for who she is. She's struggling with her sexually identity & is literally getting bullied by her "lover". The only person she can go to for guidance is her mother's enemy. Shit is sad.
In conclusion: Elena & everyone in her family needs therapy. Y'all trying to schedule an appointment with Iyanla Vanzant. What's the deal, lemme know.