The People Who Saved Britney

Britney Spears had to be convinced, cajoled and even badgered into giving rehab a fair shot. We're told three people may have made all the difference.

Britney's mom, Lynne Spears, has been frustrated but undaunted in trying to convince her daughter that she had a problem and needed help. Before Kevin took custody, it was Lynne who protected the children. She has also made Britney and the kids the priority in her life. Britney has railed against her mother; but Lynne refused to back down.

We're told uber-lawyer Laura Wasser stuck with her client as Britney appeared to self-destruct. Many lawyers are notoriously impatient and even intolerant with clients who defy orders and reason. Wasser must have figured out Britney's problems were bigger than she -- and stuck by her side.

Kevin Federline has also been a staunch supporter of his estranged wife. According to several sources, K-Fed has "stepped up to the plate" in Brit's time of need, taking care of the kids and offering Britney and her family support. He has also shown the pop princess tough love; denying her access to their young boys, even when she begged him for it. That, our sources say, was excruciatingly painful for Kevin, but he knew it was the best thing for his wife and his children. We're also told he is being "extremely reasonable" in the divorce.



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76. PPD, maybe. I did a lot of drugs and partying in my day and have been sober for 13 months now. I look at a lot of these stars like Brit, Lohan, Nicole Ritchie even Paris and they all remind me of coke or meth addicts - Truth is we will never know how they can party all night after night and shop all day after day and still have time to get some work done, Red Bulls good but come on how dumb do we look? Eventually the combination of lack of sleep and too much partying you tend to get a little wacked out!! Hopefully Brit will get better - maybe move away from CA - I went to rehab 3 times - each time I went because I was "forced" into it and until I decided that I didnt want to live that way anymore I continued to use. Hopefully Brit wants the help for whatever her problems are , only time will tell - I do wish her well.

Posted at 7:08PM on Feb 27th 2007 by ce

77. How selfish are her fans..have you read some of these post..I CAN'T WAIT TIL SHES BACK IN ACTION! my god you selfish little pigs..the girl is in rehab fighting her demons and all you care about is her new album etc..your as bad as the money grubbling scum that she deals with daily..I have never seen so many selfish people in my life..shes a mother first and if she does get better her top priority should be her kids if shes still aloud to have them...and it's you selfish little fan pigs that cheered on partying and having fun forget the fact that she is now a mother and kick the kids to the curb so she can entertain you no wonder the chick did drugs with fan's like you I would to..grow up you morons and get a life ...

Posted at 7:17PM on Feb 27th 2007 by lyiea

78. I love how Kevin Federline is now a "savior" of Britney, even though most likely she is self destructing because of his behavior. But the media will lead the public anywhere it wants them to go! I personally don't make my opinions from the wishy washy media, I hope others won't either.

Posted at 7:22PM on Feb 27th 2007 by DAWN

79. LMFAO!!! I'm sorry but I refuse to believe that it was "tough" for him to say no to her seeing them. I bethe loved every minute of it.

Posted at 7:35PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Cara

80. Stop complimenting Kevin and recognize he was the one who used her and did drugs with her and drank with her and ran around and cheated on her when she was faithful and at home with her kids. Britany didn't party then. She is depressed and hurt and probably still loves him or wishes she was with someone .. just someone to love. Gosh, so do I. And, maybe we get all the guys we don't really want, and that happens. She's made mistakes but she's been a good girl longer than she has not. Just support her, and don't wish phoney Kevin who left his other two kids stranded while he was cheating on their mother while she was way pregnant and never did right by her, by them. Say a prayer this girl comes to her senses and makes us happy again as the best singer and mom she can be without a creepy Kevin in her life. He's in it for the money and the fame and he could only go up .. down he'd be dead. He is still a creep. He's another Stern without an education and both have no talent and us women to exploit for their income.

Posted at 7:35PM on Feb 27th 2007 by VAL

81. Choosing to indulge in self destructive behavior is not a disease although there are many who have allowed themselves to become brainwashed by AA and it's spin off 12 step programs.Such brainwashed folks could not be more wrong.

This article talks about the folks who saved Britney.Although I am sure that all 3 of them have Britney;s best interest at heart they have unknowingly led a lamb to slaughter.Hopefully someone will get her some real help besides the brainwashing techniques of Bill Wilson and his delusional program of AA.

Now between the 3 of these heroes who TMZ thinks helped saved Britney which one of them will be the one to really get the girl some real professional help?


Britney is definitely having a hard time.The truth is after the Rehab Center gets done with her she will be in even worse shape.AA and the 12 steps are useless unless a person is seeking to be brainwashed and on top of that she is having to pay big bucks to get brainwashed.

Britney no doubts needs some help and guidance,perhaps from a shrink or therapist (one who is not a 12 stepper themselves)but under no circumstances should she be exposed to the limited teachings of the AA cult founded by one delusional Bill Wilson.

For the cold hard truth about AA and the multitudes of spin off 12 step programs and their dismal failure rate please educate yourself to the facts of the reality of the crap that actually passes in the publics eye as rehabilitation click on the following link or copy and paste it to your browser.

http://www.orange-papers.org/

This is a must read for anyone or anyone who has aloved one who has or is currently being exposed to the snakeoil brainwashing antics of the cult of AA.

If anyone reads this who truly cares about Britney please get her away from those nutjobs ASAP.

TMZ,you guys do a good job of exposing shams so please help and expose AA for the sham that it is.

Posted at 7:43PM on Feb 27th 2007 by John

82. Get well soon Britney. Fame and fortune came too young. She'll be back in no time. Not sure why Kevin always got such a bad rap. If you saw their show, Caos, you would see that Britney was the one who pursued Kevin, not vice versa. Hey, wouldn't any guy in his shoes go for it! She asked him to marry HER. He acutally seems genuine and down to earth guy who isn't just after her money. She's cute, funny, talented and makes a pretty nice living - what wouldn't you love about her?

Posted at 7:48PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Maggie Z.

83. K-fag trying to save Britney after lying to her, cheating on her, and spending her money. What a classy guy. With friends like these.................

Posted at 8:02PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Whatever

84. Orange paper guy....shut the fuck up. you are such an idiot. this is your opinion only.

Posted at 8:04PM on Feb 27th 2007 by american gigolo

85. I don't feel sorry for Britney Spears at all. It's hard to feel sorry for someone who constantly tries to get attention from the press.

I do believe that she has a problem with drugs and alcohol. But, still, I don't feel sorry for her. I'm sure that she's going to use everything that's happened over the past few weeks to promote her stupid album or whatever work she's lucky to get these days. That will be a sign that the girl has not changed. She'll forever be a pathetic attention-seeker, just like Paris Hilton. These kids need to grow up, and Britney needs to focus on her damn kids or just give them up. They don't even have a mommy, now, because she's in damn rehab. Hopefully she won't get custody of those poor kids.

Posted at 8:07PM on Feb 27th 2007 by morgan

86. Any sympathy I might have felt for her and all her problems pretty much evaporated when I read that she is paying extra money for all the vacant room space around her so she can have privacy in rehab. Heaven forbid she has to interact and have group therapy with the other patients there! From the sound of the place it can't be that rough to endure.

Why even bother going to rehab if you can afford to isolate yourself and hide out from the other addicts. Oh, that's right, it's to make her look better for the courts and the looming custody battle. Having been in rehab some time back, I am totally aware of what a sham it can be. If it truly helps an addict, then halleluhah, but in reality, it's not always a real cure.

She's no better than the rest of them so she can just get over herself and deal with the fact that she's going to be hunted down for juicy stories, especially in rehab. For the last couple of months, she's done nothing but call attention to herself. Best thing for all of us is she get back to a simple life, raise her kids and face her responsibilities. It will be no tragedy if she isn't a big recording star ever again.

Posted at 8:08PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Francie

87. To SM and all of those others who are criticizing Britney for possibly faking having post partum depression. You are wrong, my wife has had it before with both of our children including five months after the birth of our daughter. You do not know the effect this depression and hormonal imbalance (which can be one of the causes of it) can have on the female body and mind. I may be a man, but I have seen first hand what post partum can do and it effects. Lets treat Britney just like any other woman and give her the benefit of the doubt until she proves otherwise.
As far as the substance abuse goes- please Britney get well for the sake of your kids. To Kevin- I thought all along you were nothing but a thug- you are proving me wrong. Way to step up to the plate and be not only a man, but a friend to your soon to be ex-wife. She will appreciate that and so will her family and kids.

Posted at 8:13PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Lee

88. Yes, you can have post partum and still party. I had it after the birth of my second child (kids were as close in age as Britney's) It is like an out of body experience, nothing matters except for escaping your reality (kids) Partying is a release, I know I did it. It took time and alot of tough love but when I finally felt better several months later, I became the mother that I should have been. Now I feel great and I have a wonderful and close relationship with my children who are now heading in their teens. There is light at the end of the tunnel, Britney, just hand on!

Posted at 8:22PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Canuck Gal

89. Oh please! Saved Britney? Her Mom shoved her into show business as a little girl and k-fag used her like an overcoat. Please don't portray these idiots as saviors.

Posted at 9:05PM on Feb 27th 2007 by HV

90. I agree with #77 I was thinking the exact same thing! No wonder the girl went bats! Look at her bratty fans!

Posted at 9:12PM on Feb 27th 2007 by HV

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