In any case, sir, my spouse used to tell me that I had a behind capable of raising the dead from their graves. I wish to avoid taking any chances.
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Although Frank Fritz’s visage was instantly identifiable on television, his personal life was filled with hardships. This is the tale of his unfortunate events.
The long-lasting friendship between Frank and Diann Bankson eventually turned sour. Frank, who was 25, started seeing her, and the two got engaged in 2017. The following year, they moved in together after buying a farmhouse in Iowa.
Sadly, things became worse when Bankson said she had stepped into their bedroom and found her boyfriend with someone else, accusing her partner of cheating. After this occurrence, their relationship quickly fell apart, which led to Frank becoming an alcoholic, losing his job, and facing more health risks.
Both of them bear the permanent scars of their time together; they will always remember their tumultuous relationship even if they are no longer together.
When Fritz realized that Bankson had cheated on him, he was crushed. For their impending nuptials, he had already bought an expensive ring and a property. Fritz was reminded not to make the same mistake twice by getting a tattoo that said, “Once a cheater, always a cheater.”
He experienced financial and emotional hardship as a result of this tragedy. In an attempt to deal with his heartbreak, he started drinking excessively, which caused his weight to drastically drop. He acknowledged that despite his best efforts, he had been unable to move on from her. Fritz still harbored affections for Bankson and desired a marriage with her in spite of her actions.
Fritz had to take a leave of absence from his host position on the History Channel program American Pickers due to health concerns. The viewers of the show had missed him terribly and were ready for him to come back so they could enjoy it again. After undergoing back surgery and a protracted period of healing and recuperation, Fritz said that he was prepared to tackle his long-running series with all of his might.
Fritz stated that the showrunner had been in touch with him and assured him that he would return, even though there had been no formal statement about his return. However, TMZ claims that Fritz was not given any consideration for a hosting position at this moment.
Meanwhile, Bankson, his ex-girlfriend, has made public her connection to engineering administration manager Eric Longlett. She posted pictures of their recent trip to see Elton John’s farewell show, Yellow Brick Road, on social media with pride, writing, “He took me to see Elton John’s farewell tour, Yellow Brick Road.” I’m a really lucky lady. Sweetie, you are my favorite.
Bankson decided not to return to the show as a co-host, and she announced her new companion at the same time. Fritz had been the show’s host for more than 10 years, so it was evident how involved he was, but there didn’t seem to be any preparations for him to return. She said she was grateful to have found Eric and that she did not want to see Fritz again very soon.
When Fritz’s friend found the young guy unconscious on his home floor on July 4, 2022, it was a horrifying scene. Fritz’s companion promptly reported that he was experiencing a seizure to the emergency services. The US Sun recorded the exchange on camera.
Bill Fritz, Fritz’s father, informed reporters that his son was making great progress since being admitted to the hospital and was doing well despite his illness. But the journey was not without difficulties; upon discharge from the hospital, he was placed under custody and sent into a skilled nursing facility to receive additional rehabilitation.
One of Fritz’s longtime friends is said to have sought for and subsequently been granted formal guardianship rights over him in early August 2022 as part of an emergency appointment that also included conservatorship procedures. If the ward is ill or disabled and cannot make decisions for themselves, this procedure enables another person to act on their behalf.
The bank was designated as his conservator and his buddy as his guardian, with the responsibility of monitoring and managing his funds. This implied that all payments for his care facility, including property taxes, maintenance fees, health insurance, and medical treatments, were the bank’s responsibility.
In addition, they would be in charge of getting him to and from events and doctor’s visits. He had to submit a “initial care plan,” which includes involvement in decision-making since the stroke, in order to be designated as his friend’s guardian.
Furthermore, the wishes of the person or, if applicable, his family members must be reflected in all decisions made on his behalf. The bank would have to guarantee that all necessary measures are taken to guarantee his welfare and that any obligations are fulfilled on schedule.
It was just recently established that popular television show host Frank Fritz required a conservator and guardian after records made this clear.
In order to give Frank the care he needs, his designated guardian must make decisions regarding his living arrangement, place of residence, health, and medical needs. They also have to make decisions regarding Frank’s participation in activities and keep lines of communication open with his loved ones, potential suitors, and other relevant parties.
In addition to these duties, the guardian is required to provide an annual report outlining their success in taking care of Frank. Given the seriousness of his illness, it seemed unlikely that he could make wise financial or medical decisions without putting himself in more peril.
Fritz’s neglectful actions could have caused him physical or mental harm, thus it was obvious that he needed a guardian to keep him safe.
The court decided that Fritz needed a guardian to keep him safe and gave them control over some areas of his life while he got the medical attention he needed for his wounds.
Everyone involved in this case has experienced pain, and all we can hope is that Frank heals swiftly enough to begin making his own decisions. I hope the cherished TV show presenter makes a full recovery, and I want you to tell your friends and family about this tale.
My 16-Year-Old Son Went to Stay with His Grandmother for the Summer – One Day, I Got a Call from Her
When my 16-year-old son offered to spend the summer taking care of his disabled grandmother, I thought he’d finally turned a corner. But one night, a terrifying call from my mother shattered that hope.
“Please, come save me from him!” my mother’s voice whispered through the phone, barely a breath.
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Her words were sharp with fear, a tone I’d never heard from her. My stomach knotted. Before I could respond, the line went dead.
I stared at my phone, disbelief mixing with shock. My strong, fiercely independent mother was scared. And I knew exactly who “him” was.
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My son had always been a handful, but lately, he’d crossed new lines. At sixteen, he was testing every boundary he could find. Rebellious, headstrong, a walking storm of attitude and defiance.
I remembered him coming home from school, slinging his backpack down with a certain grin that I didn’t recognize. “I was thinking about going to Grandma’s this summer,” he’d said. “I mean, you’re always saying she could use more company. I could keep an eye on her.”
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My first reaction was surprise and a little pride. Maybe he was turning over a new leaf, becoming responsible. But looking back now, as I sped down the darkening highway, his words nagged at me in a way they hadn’t before.
I’d blinked, surprised. “You… want to go stay with Grandma? You usually can’t wait to get out of there.”
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“I’ll help take care of her,” he’d said. “You could even let the caregiver go, Mom. Save some money, you know?”
The more I drove, the more pieces of our recent conversations slipped into place in my mind, forming a picture I didn’t like.
“People change,” he’d shrugged with a strange smile. Then he looked up at me with a half-smile. “I mean, I’m almost a man now, right?”
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I’d brushed it off then, thinking maybe he was finally growing up. But now, that smile felt… off. Not warm or genuine, but like he was playing a part.
As I drove, I remembered other details, things I’d dismissed at the time. A week into his stay, I’d called, wanting to check on my mother directly. He’d answered, cheerful but too fast, like he was steering the call. “Hey, Mom! Grandma’s asleep. She said she’s too tired to talk tonight, but I’ll tell her you called.”
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Why didn’t I push harder?
My mind raced back to how it all began. It had been just the two of us since his father left when he was two. I’d tried to give him what he needed to stay grounded. But since he hit his teenage years, the small cracks had started widening.
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The only person who seemed to get through to him now and then was my mother. She had a way of disarming him, though even she admitted he was “testing her patience.”
I dialed my mother’s number again, willing her to pick up. My thumb tapped the screen anxiously, but still, nothing.
The sky darkened as the houses became sparse, her rural neighborhood just up ahead. With every mile, my mind replayed his too-smooth excuses, his charming act.
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As I pulled up to my mother’s house, a chill ran through me. Her lawn, once so tidy, was now overgrown, weeds tangling around the porch steps. The shutters had peeling paint, and the lights were off, as though no one had been home in weeks.
I stepped out of the car, feeling disbelief twisting into a sick anger. Beer bottles and crushed soda cans littered the porch. I could even smell cigarette smoke drifting out through the open window.
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My hands shook as I reached for the door, pushing it open.
And there, right in front of me, was chaos.
Strangers filled the living room laughing, drinking, shouting over the music. Half of them looked old enough to be college kids, others barely looked out of high school. My heart twisted, a mixture of fury and heartache flooding through me.
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“Where is he?” I whispered, scanning the crowd, disbelief giving way to a focused rage. I shouldered through people, calling his name. “Excuse me! Move!”
A girl sprawled on the couch glanced up at me, blinking lazily. “Hey, lady, chill out. We’re just having fun,” she slurred, waving a bottle in my direction.
“Where’s my mother?” I snapped, barely able to hold back the edge in my voice.
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The girl just shrugged, unconcerned. “Dunno. Haven’t seen any old lady here.”
Ignoring her, I continued through the packed room, shouting my son’s name over the blaring music. I looked from face to face, my heart pounding faster with every step. Every second that passed made the house feel more like a stranger’s, more like a place my mother would never allow, let alone live in.
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“Mom!” I called, my voice desperate as I reached the end of the hall, near her bedroom door. It was closed, the handle faintly scratched, as though it’d been opened and closed a hundred times in the last hour alone.
I knocked hard, heart racing. “Mom? Are you in there? It’s me!”
A weak, trembling voice replied, barely audible over the noise. “I’m here. Please—just get me out.”
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I felt a wave of relief and horror as I fumbled with the handle and threw the door open. There she was, sitting on the bed, her face pale and drawn, eyes rimmed with exhaustion. Her hair was mussed, and I could see dark circles under her eyes.
“Oh, Mom…” I crossed the room in a heartbeat, falling to my knees beside her and wrapping my arms around her.
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Her hand, frail but steady, clutched mine. “He started with just a few friends,” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. “But when I told him to stop, he got angry. He… he said I was just getting in the way.” Her voice wavered. “He started locking me in here. Said I was… ruining his fun.”
A sickening wave of anger surged through me. I’d been blind, foolish enough to believe my son’s promise to “help out.” I took a shaky breath, stroking her hand. “I’m going to fix this, Mom. I swear.”
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She nodded, gripping my hand, her own fingers cold and trembling. “You have to.”
I walked back to the living room, my jaw clenched so tight it hurt. And there was my son, leaning against the wall, laughing with a group of older kids.
When he looked up and saw me, his face went pale.
“Mom? What… what are you doing here?”
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“What am I doing here?” I echoed, my voice steady with a calm I didn’t feel. “What are you doing here? Look around! Look at what you’ve done to your grandmother’s home!”
He shrugged, trying to play it cool, but I saw his mask slipping. “It’s just a party. You don’t have to freak out.”
“Get everyone out of here. Now.” My voice was steel, and this time, it cut through the noise. The whole room seemed to freeze. “I’m calling the police if this house isn’t empty in the next two minutes.”
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One by one, the partiers shuffled out, murmuring and stumbling toward the door. The house cleared out, leaving only broken furniture, empty bottles, and my son, who now stood alone in the wreckage he’d made.
When the last guest was gone, I turned to him. “I trusted you. Your grandmother trusted you. And this is how you repay her? This is what you thought ‘helping’ looked like?”
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He shrugged, a defensive sneer twisting his face. “She didn’t need the space. You’re always on my case, Mom. I just wanted some freedom!”
“Freedom?” My voice shook with disbelief. “You’re going to learn what responsibility is.” I took a deep breath, feeling the weight of each word. “You’re going to a summer camp with strict rules, and I’m selling your electronics, everything valuable, to pay for the damage. You don’t get a single ‘freedom’ until you earn it.”
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“What?” His bravado faltered, fear flickering in his eyes. “You can’t be serious.”
“Oh, I am,” I said, voice colder than I’d ever heard it. “And if you don’t change, you’re out of the house when you turn eighteen. I’m done with excuses.”
The next day, I sent him off to camp. His protests, his anger all faded as the summer passed, and for the first time, he was forced to face the consequences.
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As I repaired my mother’s house that summer, I felt the pieces of our family begin to mend. Bit by bit, room by room, I cleared the broken glass, patched up the walls, and held on to hope that my son would come home a different person.
After that summer, I saw my son start to change. He grew quieter, steadier, spending evenings studying instead of disappearing with friends.
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Small acts like helping around the house, apologizing without being prompted became routine. Each day, he seemed more aware, more respectful, like he was finally becoming the man I’d hoped for.
Two years later, I watched him walk up my mother’s steps again, head bowed. He was a successful gentleman now, about to graduate school with honors and enroll in a nice college. In his hand was a bouquet, his gaze sincere and soft in a way I’d never seen.
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“I’m sorry, Grandma,” he said, his voice thick with regret. I held my breath, watching as the boy I’d fought to raise offered her a piece of his heart.
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