How history changes: Liz McCusker's manipulation of facts.
This chapter first appeared in the book in 2015. It has been updated---though only slightly revised--- in 2018 to reflect Liz McCusker's more current statements.
One of the most difficult issues in trying to reach agreement with Liz McCusker was her manipulation of facts. Do I think she did this on purpose? I think sometimes yes, and sometimes no.
I definitely think she manipulates facts to TRY to show the world that she is in a happy marriage, when everyone around her (Roger Bill people in particular) know that the facts are different. A person she called her "best friend" (Matthew Giiligan) stated under oath that he intensely dislikes her. We often talk about how pathetic this is.
But it's also my opinion that she is just a sad person who manipulates facts because it's the only way she can deal with life.
I definitely think she manipulates facts to TRY to show the world that she is in a happy marriage, when everyone around her (Roger Bill people in particular) know that the facts are different. A person she called her "best friend" (Matthew Giiligan) stated under oath that he intensely dislikes her. We often talk about how pathetic this is.
But it's also my opinion that she is just a sad person who manipulates facts because it's the only way she can deal with life.
It's easy to see that she read my chapter here on the photos that she posts on her Facebook page, and changed her story accordingly.
She really ought to check in with that husband of hers before she makes statements.
Because, my dear Liz, he's said the exact opposite of what you say.
Sometime back in May or June, Liz "relabeled" a several-years-old photo of herself and Steve.
This photo was taken during a fall foliage trip that they took together with Liz's son Martin.
They took this trip in a Downeast Energy car that Steve was not supposed to use for personal trips.
How do I know this? Because Steve TOLD me!
So back in the spring of 2018, YEARS after she posted a photo of the refreshment-stop that she, Steve, and Martin made on this trip, Liz suddenly labeled it that she was "comforting" him.
First one might wonder why it took her years to say this.
But more importantly :
This photo was taken during a fall foliage trip that they took together with Liz's son Martin.
They took this trip in a Downeast Energy car that Steve was not supposed to use for personal trips.
How do I know this? Because Steve TOLD me!
So back in the spring of 2018, YEARS after she posted a photo of the refreshment-stop that she, Steve, and Martin made on this trip, Liz suddenly labeled it that she was "comforting" him.
First one might wonder why it took her years to say this.
But more importantly :
Steve's story about that trip is totally different from hers.
"Comforted"? That's not what Steve said.
I do feel that Liz is tragically desperate in her search to make the world think her life----her marriage, her financial situation, and such....are much rosier than they actually are. How do I know this? Well, once again BECAUSE STEVE SAID SO , but also because it's been my personal observation.
Many of us know that Steve has health issues, and we know what those issues are-------he told me personally about a big one (which I will not repeat here out of respect for Steve). I know of a few other things because I maintain friendships with the same Roger Bill people with whom Steve maintains relationships.
Most people our age have mellowed out a bit, and do not want to get involved with disputes between our friends.
It's not rocket-science to understand why these people----we are all in our 60s----would rather not discuss with Steve that they are also friends of me and in some cases, my husband. None of us (other than Liz???) wants to have a discussion about whether it's possible to be friends with both me and Steve.
She and Steve seem to think that our old Bates friends will "side" with the McCuskers, when in fact normal people our age just want to enjoy ALL their friends and not get involved.