HGTV ‘Good Bones’ Star Tad Starsiak Talks Struggling in Silence Amid Family Drama
HGTV star Tad Starsiak shared a call for mental health awareness on Instagram, nearly a month after Good Bones ended amid tension with his family members.
“Men may struggle in silence with different issues, but we have to break the silence and go talk to someone,” Tad wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. “We are men, but we are just human.”
He added: “Things men may struggle with in silence: not feeling like a good provider, imposter syndrome, not knowing how to communicate their feelings and emotions. Break the stigma. It’s OK to ask for help.”
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Good Bones fans have heard about the show’s behind-the-scenes drama for months now. Mina Starsiak Hawk, who starred on the show alongside her mother, Karen E. Laine, announced in August that Season 8 would be Good Bones’ final outing. Later that month, Mina said on her podcast, Mina AF, that she was “not on good terms” with Karen and Tad, and she told listeners in October that she hadn’t talked to her mom in a year.
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In Mina AF’s September 18 episode, Mina opened up about her relationship with Tad. “My brother Tad said some really awful stuff to me, and I’m sure he would say that I’ve said some awful stuff to him, too,” she said. “But the most recent stuff he said to me, he can’t say it’s not what he said. He can’t say I misunderstood. Like, it’s in text, and it’s black and white, and that was kind of my final straw there.”
Nevertheless, Tad had high praise for Mina in an October 20 Instagram post marking the end of Good Bones. “Most thanks to Mina and Karen,” he wrote. “None of this would have been possible for any of us without you two.”
He added: “Many have asked if I’m sad the show is ending, but truthfully, I’m ready for the next adventure, new landscapes, and opportunities, and often times, those lie in the ending of something else.”
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I have long thought Mina was so rude to others on the show. I stopped watching due to the way she spoke to those around her. She constantly worn t-shirts with messages of kindness, yet spoke horribly to her mother. If she behaved that way on air, I can't imagine what she said when the cameras weren't rolling!!! Karen was definently the heart of the show. I miss her!
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So basically, according to Mina it's everyone's fault but hers.
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Sure sounds like she's the toxic element here.
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I think Mina was mean/rude to almost everyone.She would never Bragg on Tad, Cory or her Mom when they did a good job. She would just say you’re only doing your job like you are paid to do. I think she was rude and nasty to her Mom. She’s on an ego trip!!! Mina was my least favorite of them all. I wouldn’t have watched the show if it wasn’t for Karen, Cory, Tad and the others.
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So...their huge salary wasn't enough thanks for the job they did?? They also needed their egos stroked? You don't praise someone for things their supposed to do. Just like you don't award children for getting good grades.
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I remember an episode, maybe season 4. Karen said something to Mina about her weight, Mina said to her Mom "are you calling me fat, Again? You've always said I was fat." Huh.. don't know. 3 sides to every story, all that.
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Why does anyone think they know what’s going on in this relationship? It’s not fair to bash Mina when you know nothing about what has happened. I’m sure we all have family issues that no one else is privy to and passing judgement is just gross. Also it’s based on what we see on a tv show. The producers are interested in making money and the goal is to get us invested in the lives of people we know nothing about. They don’t increase viewers without creating some conflict.
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I agree. I used to watch on cable where I got current shows and thought that Mina was mean to Karen. Then I moved and could only watch the streaming shows so I watched it from the beginning and got a whole new perspective on Karen. They both have strong opinions. Mina's is more money oriented and Karen's is more design oriented regardless of the cost. After she said I retired, it got worse because she wasn't in on everything and Mina could have handled that better, but they both had control issues.
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I think Mina is spoiled. Who put up the money when they started the business. Pretty sure it want mina. Mina is like her dad that its all about him and didn let his wife have any say in the house they remodeled for him. Its called control. Her way or the hiway
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I feel bad for all of them. It may take years for them to get over this, it might even take someone dying, but in the end it will take time to heal.
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It’s a shame that the family has gotten to this point. I will say, Mina has an issue with Karen, Tad & William. It does take two but she’s the common denominator in all of the relationships . Perhaps she needs to take a step back & look in the mirror & reevaluate herself.
I’m sure hurtful things have been said & done by all but time to apologize & move past it.
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These type of shows always ruins family. Too much fame. They are both good but Mina wants the reigns with all of
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Its not the show. It's the greed that ruins families who have shows. And it's her show so she SHOULD have the control. If her mom had HER way, they'd NEVER sell houses. She's tacky asl and wants to use old, discarded moldy items and furniture that she "fixes up". And wants top dollar.
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I think Mina has the business head and they would be no where without her. Karen is an old hippie who has troubles with marriages and relationships over the years!
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You kind of do know when everyone but Mina says she treated them horribly... then it becomes obvious.... when you are alone on an island you become the common denominator.
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Typical red state republican. Nothing is ever their fault. But, in fairness tad came across like an idiot whenever there was demolition work. Why would anyone want to put up with that everyday? best one on the show was the heavyset friend that they laid off on screen.
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They're all jealous of her I think. Look...its her show so she SHOULD run it like she wants. And the subjects/helpers need to fall in line. Its about business. Cant hold hands and be polite when there's millions on the line. Her brother is an idiot and a fake, and her mom with that fake laugh had to go anyway. When people know you, they'll easily try to do and say things and say it's not a big deal...we're family. Playing around, instead of getting the job done...because I can do that because we're family. I can come to work late or not at all...because we're family and you should let me slide. Terrible business practice and I'd guess THATS why the show is ending
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Mina is mean-a
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