Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition Season 12 Episode 5 Family Edition: Boot Camping
- April 6, 2018
In Marriage Boot Camp season 12 episode 5, titled "Family Edition: Boot Camping," the couples face their toughest challenge yet as they are forced to confront their past traumas with the help of their family members. The episode begins with a group therapy session where Puma and Quani struggle to communicate with each other while dealing with their respective family members. Puma's father, who was absent from his life for most of his childhood, joins them in therapy and they work on healing their relationship.
Meanwhile, Joseline and Balistic struggle with their own respective family issues. Joseline's mother, who she feels abandoned her growing up, arrives at boot camp, and they work on repairing their relationship. Balistic's brother, who he has been estranged from for years, also joins them in therapy and they work on reconciling.
Next, the couples are challenged to face their fears as they participate in a trust exercise involving blindfolds and a high-rise platform. Some couples struggle with the exercise, while others are able to work together and build trust.
Later, the couples meet with Dr. Ish and Dr. V to discuss the importance of forgiveness in relationships. They each write letters to their family members expressing their feelings and forgiveness. The letters are emotional and some couples struggle to express their feelings, but they ultimately find healing through the exercise.
The episode ends with the couples meeting with Dr. Ish and Dr. V for their daily check-in. They discuss their progress in boot camp and their upcoming challenge, which involves each couple performing a skit that represents their journey in the program.
Overall, "Family Edition: Boot Camping" is an emotional and healing episode that explores the importance of forgiveness in relationships and the impact of past traumas on current relationships. The couples are pushed to their limits and must confront their fears and communicate with their family members in order to move forward in their relationships.
