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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61. I cannot even believe I am saying this.................

GOOD for Kevin Federline. I'm starting to wonder just how much of the stuff that the press said happened, really happened. He has really stepped up and been a father. I sincerely hope he can keep this up.

Posted at 5:04PM on Feb 27th 2007 by k

62. I don't agree with the comment that people and her PR deny her fault in this. Of course it's her fault but it doesn't mean that she's in control and in a stable state of mind. Think about it, who would pick to have a breakdown in front of the world, knowing people are laughing at you like a clown in a circus.. This a young girl's life, with paparazzi in her face, not letting her go through whatever she's going through with a minutes peace. She's been "loved" (people are sooo fickel) for many years, and it also has to feel terrible for her to feel like a "has been" and have the world turn on you (even though I feel she will have huge hits again talking about this time in her life and explaining or trying to explain to people what she was going through).I feel sorry for anybody, any decent person ( and comeon, she's no monster) who is in a downward spiral in their life and I don't find it amusing, I find it really sad for her and her family. I just don't believe in kicking someone when they are down. It's a pretty cruel and pathetic thing to do. Yet the world alwayd kicks people when they are down and all the media and heartless people of the world follow eachother like ants, so insecure in themselves that they feel so much better in numbers like they are ganging up on her, gossiping about her like grade school kids. She's trying finally to do the right thing, not that she owes anyone but her family an explanation... I'm 34 and by far Britney is not someone I'd normally talk about in a post. This is probably the second time I've ever posted about anything but it's just been nonstop torture to her. I just wish her the best and I hope she figures out, in time the cause of recent behavior. Does anyone else agree how cruel the media is in general. I agree that press goes with being famous but don't you think the paparazzi go too far in so many stars lives? They shouldnt have cameras thrown in their face like their animals as the press airs every negative moment in their lives.. It must suck.

Posted at 4:57PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Kelly

63. I don't feel sorry for this non singing, not that pretty bubble gum slut! Post partum women don't go partying and show their crotch in public. How freakin' disgusting. Kevin should have the kid's. He didn't like her anyway. She did everything in her power to get him. Once he put it on her, she was d@#! whipped. Now nobody wants to do her and she's going crazy.

Posted at 5:08PM on Feb 27th 2007 by anna nicole\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s fan

64. HEY #42 DIP SHIT, YOU OBVIOUSLY DIDNT HAVE IT THAT BAD, THERE ARE VARYING DEGREES OF PPD... WHAT ABOUT THOSE WOMEN WHO KILL THEIR KIDS FROM IT,. ARE THEY JUST ATTENTION SEEKERS??? YOUR LUCKY, YOU HAD IT SLIGHT AND SOUNDS LIKE EASY... NOT ALL WOMEN WITH IT ARE AS LUCKY AS YOU.

Posted at 5:05PM on Feb 27th 2007 by WOW

65. My friend showed the exact same symptoms as Britney before she was diagnosed as BIPOLAR. Fortunately it can be controlled with medication (in most cases). Often bipolar psychosis appears after a person has abused drugs.Hopefully Britney will respond well to medication. Bravo to the people who took care of her and persuaded her to get medical attention. I wish her a speedy recovery, her children need her.

Posted at 5:07PM on Feb 27th 2007 by monica

66. for all you folks going poor britney...suck it up....She's a spoiled little rich girl, who needs to be adored...Post PArtum bullshit.... spoiled brat more like it....what can I say, you can take the girl from louisiana, but you can't take the white trash out of the girl....
she should have closed her legs long ago, but then again, her mother and "handlers" turned her into a publicity whore when she was 16..sooo..honestly, can we expect anything else from this over indulged slut.
GO KEV GO- music may suck, but your 100% better then briteny !!

Posted at 11:22AM on Feb 28th 2007 by tanya

67. whats really sad is britney is making kevin look more responsible. the world was on her side and now, kevin comes out smelling like roses.

Posted at 5:12PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Lily

68. .......................WHAT TOOK YOU SOOOOOOO LONG MAMA?.........................
OH, THATS RIGHT, YOU HAD TO GET YOUR FINANCES IN ORDER.........
If you had half a brain cell, you would stear your other daughter away from show business...One Skank in the family is enough, right? Your family dosen't have a good track record..............................Try getting a REAL job....K-Mart is hiring.....

Posted at 5:10PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Old Dog

69. What is she in rehab for ???????

Posted at 5:22PM on Feb 27th 2007 by dorian

70. britt just needs to grow up her partying days were long after she had kids i should know i had my first child at 15 and i havent had a childhood since

Posted at 11:26AM on Feb 28th 2007 by ms.sexy

71. Just get a copy of world of warcraft
Dont buy gold
and start playing, within 30 days you should have your mind effectively transfered from one addiction to another, albeit, less deathly... i urge you, become a wow addict and you will forget all your petty problems... just dont go to our server k? thnks kk bye

Posted at 5:34PM on Feb 27th 2007 by wowaddict7.5million-and-one

72. #7 - You MUST BE A MAN....another Tom Cruise not knowing what they are talking about before spewing their garbage, or your a woman and have no sense as to what PDP is.....

PDP is a SERIOUS problem and I TRULY wish Brit all the luck with healing herself...She'll be back and stronger because of it.

Posted at 5:45PM on Feb 27th 2007 by JJ

73. So, it's not her fault, she has PPD so it's ok for her to go out and get hammered multiple nights a week. It's ok that the two boys she birthed are cared for mostly by others, it's all good, you know why cause she's got enough money that's why. Anyone else who abused drugs and abandon their kids the way she did would have those babies taken from them in a snap.
I'm so sick of hearing bout this washed up princess. NEXT!

Posted at 5:49PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Mz K

74. Thank God for mothers. Where would we be without them?

It is refreshing to learn of an attorney who is not motivated by money.

If what you say about Kevin is true, I have a new found respect for him as a person, a father, a husband and a man. Good job Kevin! You are making all the right moves and showing the world what you are really made of.

Best wishes for Britney. It can't be easy falling apart and being judged in a public forum.

Posted at 6:06PM on Feb 27th 2007 by RL

75. Where were these "saviors" months ago when Britney started to derail? If they really cared about her - like they claim - Bald Britney would've never been a reality.

Posted at 6:40PM on Feb 28th 2007 by Bunny

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