If Jack or Sailor ever read this: You are the only people in the world who really know what kind of parents you have. Trust what you feel and know in your hearts, and disregard what strangers think! If any of the children’s friends read this: Try to imagine that all this happened to you! Be supportive and not cruel!

To everyone who publishes their opinion on this matter: What did any of these people do to you? Were you present during the marriage, negotiations or even the trial? Do you have any idea of what the pressure of being a public figure going through a private crisis is like? Some have mentioned that these children or at least kids associated with them will read about all this, including comments posted on the internet. Do any of you think that speaking ill of their parents using such strong words is helping? How do you think a child would feel reading that a stranger thought daddy should have gone ahead and killed himself because he cheated on mommy? Or what do you think the child will think when people state that one or both of the so loved parents should not get custody?

How would any of you come out of it if every detail of your life was on trial? What the media has reported from this trial does not equal child abuse on the part of any of the parents, even though some of what has been described never should have happened. I wish that none of the unfavourable details were made public, but that would have happened in this case one way or another. Not closing the court-room may have saved the family tons of speculations and false rumours, which might have been even harder on them. And what is the basis for people to suggest that the court appointed psychiatrist was paid off? If everybody really wishes these children well, please watch your words! It is not necessary to speak ill of Peter to support Christie and the other way around! In this family everybody needs help and healing, and what good person would want to add to their struggles?

Why your people talking bad about christie being jelaous on her she has everything that husband of her should never cheat on her specialy with that low life b... eventhou shes younger she can never look niser and better then chrisite SO STOP SAYING bad things ABOUT CHRISTIE OK folks..

Note: Dear christie I'm very sorry about all this your going through I wish I could be there at least talk to you....I wish you lots of luck and happines in your personal and profesional life to you and your childeren..

Best Regards,
Donna:)

Why does anyone care? She's a friggin' spokesmodel. Why is it a headline on the TODAY show. Christie Brinkley is like, an M list celebrity at best. Geez, I can't wait for Nicole or Gwen or Angelina (hopefully not for a few more weeks!) to have a baby to get this crap out of the headlines. Who cares?

Ms. Brinkley needs psychological counseling to see why she keeps choosing these men. From what I understand Christie's father (I think his name is Dan or Don...something like that) isn't even her real father. He adopted her when he married her mother when Christie was a child and her real father was one her mother hated. It was in the press in the mid 90's and they had a picture of him. I believe he was dying or had died and that is why they published the story from what I remember. Christie looks JUST like him. See, the apple don't fall far from the tree as they say. She's continuing the same warped pattern.

The fact that Brinkley stayed with Cook after how he treated the daughter Alexa says everything about her self-centered character. It's all about Christie and her image. Clearly the pyschological well being of her daughter was secondary. Her revenge is all about making sure the public knows that she's perfect and no one should ever leave her. Yeah well, four of them did Christie. Must not be all about looks I guess.

And why didn't Alexa go live with Billy Joel? Where the hell was he and why did he allow these piece of garbage parents treat her this way?

At least she dumped him, unlike other women married to cheaters (e.g. Hilary Clinton and the wife of the former NY Gov. what's his name) who stay with men who don't respect them.

It's all about revenge with Christie it appears. No matter what her loser husband did (hey, you can really pick them Christie--you're a loser yourself!) she should not allow all of this to be aired in public. Her kids will be totally screwed up when they get a little bit older. If she thinks they'll be just fine then she's a fool--but I guess she's already proven that by marrying four times.

Good Lord, can NEITHER of them get custody? The husband is CLEARLY a pedophile and a disgusting human being...but I am going to have to agree that it was selfish in nature and vindictive of Christie to have this open to the public. It will do nothing but embarrass her children. Who wants to read about the disgusting things your Daddy, your "hero" has done, in the paper?!! This doesn't get him off the hook, though. If you don't want your children to hear about horrible things you've done--DON'T DO HORRIBLE THINGS! I do think, however, that it is being mishandled and that the best interests of the children are NOT being met. So, again, can they BOTH lose custody?!!

I was shocked to learn (on another site) that Peter treated her daughter Alexa Ray so badly, even dunking her head in a bucket of water. How could she not get rid of him then? What would posess you to stay with a man who would attack your daughter in such a way? Peter is a first class louse. But I blame Christie for staying with him and condoning this type of behavior. Why should Christie get custody when she didn't even protect and stand up for her first born?

I'm sure Ms. Brinkley will not be alone for long…she bounces from man to the next, so she should be on her FIFTH marriage by the end of the year!

If Christie were single, I'd applaud her. The fact is she has two young impressionable kids. As parents we need to put our children first. Over money. Over bitter feuds with ex's and yes over ourselves. Christie and Peter both have a lot of growing up to do!

What Peter did was wrong. No one is questoning that. But to bring make this case public? Are you kidding me? Who does it help? The kids will suffer. And both parentts will suffer. And yes, the kids do need BOTH parents. I am so disappointed in Christie, I really thought she was different from all the other celebrity parents. Why can't any of these idiots put their children before themselves. Seriously folks, it's not that difficult!!!!!!!

NO fault divorce is the only way. Christie B. is not the only woman cheated on by a philandering husband.
I feel sorry for her children. They may eventually end up hating her in a few years for exposing the family to the ridicule and humiliation. She isn't the only one involved. Christie's children should have been considered more than they have been. There is no reason for this public flogging. She has made a huge mistake; her children will have to pay for it not her. She will gain sympathy from the public at large, but her poor children; I can't begin to imagine what their friends are saying, nor the giggling and laughter going on behind their backs. Shame on you Christie.

Too bad NY hasn't enacted a more humane way to divorce; I feel as if I'm living in the early 20th century.

I think Peter Cook is a PIG. He doesn't deserve those children. One of them isn't even his, biologically.

I don't care how hurt she is, there is no excuse for putting your children thru this. A good mother protects her children no matter what. If he's such a schmuck, they'll figure it out on their own, trust me. Never thought I'd quote Kathy Lee, but as she put it when responding to why she stayed with Frank Gifford: "If I couldn't forgive my husband, I had to forgive the father of my children." I'm not saying she should have stayed with Peter, or that anything excuses his despicable actions, but your children should ALWAYS be your first consideration. Besides, she's no saint, either. After so much drama, face it Christie: either you are somewhat at fault when your relationships die, or you consistently choose people that are bad for you. Get yourself some help and don't mess up your kids!!!!!!