Thank you Brother for giving us insight on how you came up and dealt with your situation.I can definitely relate to some of your trials and tribulations but one thing I do know for a fact is that we weren't walking alone Brother we definitely had God right beside us thru it all.Much love and peace my friend.
My dad was an addict too and my parents fighting was beyond horrific. I favored my dad over my narcacist mom though. I loved the peace when he moved out and I loved staying with him every weekend. Now I have horrible anxiety. I feel you. ❤
I grew up with an alcoholic stepdad and life was miserable because he was so abusive. Now as an adult I suffer from bad anxiety and depression. My younger brother is a heroin addict and I feel it's from the years of abuse as well
@@ritajimmie3361 I know this might definitely sound crazy and I hope I do not offend you. I was JW if by any chance that you have forgiven him and or your mom also if you felt she let ya down or didn't protect you the way you felt or wish she should of. That's if that was the case with your mom. I pray you are able to allow yourself to feel true inner peace and calm. I know what it's like to have crippling issues. 🙏 🙌
I’m sorry your childhood was like that but, am so glad you’re breaking the cycle. I know the scariest thing about my parents fighting was, I had no idea how it was going to end. In the moment, it’s terrifying. My dad was an addict and was murdered over $60 worth of Oxy. Thanks for making a difference! Kathy
Hi sorry what you went through you, Frank my father raised 5 girls and one boy my mother died when I was three so I didn't have a good child life either my sister got on heroin when she was 14 but my question is to you show a picture of your mother father I'm so glad things turned out better for you and things turned out better for me I've never was a person that was into drugs and never will be but I have a daughter who is on drug and been missing for 2 weeks now she just got out of jail and got herself together but I hear that she out there again so I'm scared and worried any advice thank you
Try to be there and let her know you love her. If you can, go looking for her. No matter what she does, let her know you love her. Maybe put missing posters around and get her picture on social media. Call her in as missing to the police? I don't know her and your situation but that's what I would do. I hope you find her safe and everything works out for your family. Sending peace to you and yours.
Ms. Gail please hear me... do NOT listen to this commenter above me ! Your daughter needs to know you love her but I'm sure she already knows that... you can NOT change her if she doesn't want to be changed! Don't call her in as missing to police and don't waste your time driving around looking for her because if she doesn't WANT to be found, she's not going to be. You need to make it clear to her that if she wants help, if she wants rehab, you're there and willing to take her in with open arms. But beyond that you need to tell her you will not enable her drug use anymore and just leave it at that. I think the above commenter has either never dealt with an addict or if they have , I'm sorry but they went about it all wrong. I deal with a very strong addiction my own self so that's my experience ...
This video was heartbreaking for me. I empathize with that abused child in you... I was abused by my stepdad my whole life. My parents both used and sold drugs. Parties every night. But we happened to have money so all the kids in my school thought I had the perfect life. I was a competitive swimmer, cheerleader and honor roll student. Thing is, I did all those things to stay away from home just like you. I hated that house. Man, I commend you again on what you’ve done with your life. You guys are amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Angie Weston They are clean and sober but there’s a lot of resentment bc I didn’t get a life bc I had to raise them. But oh well, everyone has their issues. Thank you SO VERY much for even taking the time to ask me 💕
Sorry you had to deal with that. It's funny how a little money and a nice car or clothes can convince people you have a perfect life. When sometimes it's anything but.
Im sorry but we cannot blame our upbringing for our poor choices in life. I was brought up by addicts and they still are,but fuck man we are close and allways have been. Yea i went in buys or when they were selling,infact i honestly can say that i have never resented my parents for ANYTHING. ITS MADE ME WHO I AM. here in New Zealand drug culture is prevalent. But my parents and myself habe allways been functioning addicts,work,mortgage,nice cars,trucks,homes,so eventhough dealing and using has ALLWAYS been a thing we have amazing lives. I am now sober and my siblings too,we are musicians and our parents allways got us into music and diffrent activities. We used to travel overseas alot too,si ive seen the world. But the bad things that happened in my childhood havnt fucked up my relationship with the world or with my my family,and im talking some serious shit. So all i can say is we have to OWN our shit. Much love frank bro.
Omfg I got the same story...my lil sister had a party ...one the kids parents found out call the cops next day...i told my dad if the cops come my step mom gonna rat me out her daughter got a drink8ng citation well when cop was leavin my stepmom like yea Jason a drug dealer he got it stashed in the woods n nade my lil brother go get it so i get the call went down station n they flat out told me being my lil brother knew were it was he had to b in possession of it an gonna charge him if I didn't say it was mine n I did...it was 2lbs of weed n like 15 bottles of test(steroids) and our relationship has nevwe been the same I sold dope from like 15 til 24 25 n wemt down cuz family ugh
It’s amazing how some people grow up and end up just like there fathers or mothers or the complete opposite and luckily for ur kids they have one of the most amazing fathers I’ve ever met!!!!
Lindsay!! I only recently came across Frank's channel through my recommended causeI live near kensington in north philly but I have been hooked from the first I listened to this man speak. I'm coming from previous videos the two of you have done together and just wanted to say from a new perspective how incredible both of your stories are. We all are so proud of the growth and healing you have gone through and the inspiration you continue to be. And seriously I love the fact that I consistently see a lot of you commenting and showing support and love to this movement. Truly one of the best communities I've ever come across on youtube. Godspeed to you and your family in 2020 wishing you nothing but the best
Teaching a kid respect is one thing abuse is another ! Like you always say we all Handel it differently. too changing for the better! . Im not going to touch on being torcherd as a child .Prayers 🙏 and blessings to you and the whole atg family.i have to laugh I'd gotten in the mailbox too changed a couple grades around as well lol . Watch Background give it up one time to the Barber cleaning up after Titan.uw wew boot camp.frank did a young man's vision quest.
Will always be someone commenting on the wrong thing and still get it wrong I'd Guess if I wanted to be proper it would be tortured, not torture,but I will always say torcherd u can get it rite and say tortured but because as a child been gone threw being torcherd I could Care less about the small things, like I'd said before I won't elaborate on being torcherd as a child.but brother enjoy your day. And blessings 🙏 to you ❣️ for taking the time and reading my comment.im kinda like Frank i never did get english.aw sht in native means great..is something like aw..ash golee you me she he .means chief or principal chief! believes everyone should learn native American!
Hey Frank, I'd really like to hear part 3. Your story is really helping me reflect on my own life growing up with parents who both used drugs and alcohol, how they behaved as parents and how it affected me as a child and affects me now as an adult. Please say mor about your story. You've really turned out to be one of the good guys in life!
also born in 1980. I can relate to what you mentioned about the perceived power of having a gun, Amazing how some drugs appeal to people and others dont.
You really have a heck of a story Frank! I'm sorry for all the horrible things you endured growing up and being sent to prison for sooo long wow 17yrs.BUT YOU ARE A TRUE BLESSING TO SO MANY PEOPLE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS MORE COMING! :) YOUR PROFF THAT GOD CAN CHANGE SOMEONES LIFE FOR THE BEST...EVERYTHING YOU DO IS EXCELLENT! YOUR A GREAT FATHER,HUSBAND,BROTHER,UNCLE,PLUS YOU INSPIRE SO MANY PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD AND OTHER COUNTRIES!! AND EVEN SCHOOLS!! THATS POWERFUL!! YOUR A SPECIAL INSPIRATION TO ME FRANK!! SO HAPPY I FOUND YOU AND YOUR STORIES...GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS...🙏🏻🙏🏻🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤
I have never in my life ever heard another grown man besides me that couldn't beat there kids because of the beatens as a child I never speak on things idk about but I let my wife take care of all that. Man I have never really spoken about the beatens ....
Thank you, both of you. I think you made a point worth repeating, when referencing how you would extort your classmates; that you didn't know what that even was. You never excused it, but instead you acknowledged both, the negative behavior and your naivety at that time. There's healing in that. You really are a good role model for "living & speaking your truth", Frank. Mad respect to you and your peoples for helping so many of us through our own personal journeys. 💎💜🕊☮
I'm sad watching this it brought back so many memories of my own childhood I have never regretted what I have done or been through but I wish what I know now I knew back then I would of made something of myself instead of a dead end job I remember a teacher gave me a detention for laughing in class and I didn't go so they gave me a suspension for it crazy shit I know I try and hide my past so people don't judge me for the stupid shit I did
Love you Frank!! Love hearing your story and seeing where you are now. God is so Good! I also growup in a home where both parents used both herion and crack. I have 6 siblings and I think God either one of us took that route. You are such a blessing to others Frank. You remind me so much of my older brother
Everyone should get therapy. It’s life changing. Especially for people like us that had a chaotic upbringing. It brings so much to light and helps you to understand why you act the way you do.
I also got held back in school but in 1st grade and it was also from missing too many days of school but the reason I had missed so much school that year was from getting the chicken pocks, the teachers said I could go on to 2nd but my father that wasn't even in my life at the time was the one that ended up being the one that said that I needed to redo 1st grade again. I tell you right now my teacher was an absolute nightmare of a teacher, I got threw it just fine other than being traumatized by my mean ass teacher!
That is my story as well... too many days missed, had chicken pocks, mom was ridiculously young and into the party scene to send me back regularly. She did send me on a Saturday though. "Wheres all the kids? I must be early." Re-do grade one as well. I can relate to to your story in a way 4sure.
I just found your channel a couple weeks ago and I’m totally hooked on what you do with these people. I love how you can tell them; “Oh I know I used to be down to here drugged out, going through the same thing.” I think for most people it’s easier to open up to someone who not only says, ya I relate but to say I’ve been there, totally changes things. I’m going to continue reading your story but have you thought about writing a book? I also want to see if you talk about how you met your wife and about your family. :) Always God Bless you for all you do.
No lesson(s) in life ARE EVER WASTED! YOUR TESTIMONY(IES) BLESS THE SPECIFIC POPULATIONS THAT GOD HAD ALREADY DECIDED WHO YOU WOULD BLESS! JEREMIAH 29:11; ROMANS 8: 28- 32.... BUT GOD..... LOVE & BLESSINGS DEAR1.... PEACE ABOUND#STAYINTHEFIGHT
Frank, you don't think you are good at English? Are you effin kidding? After watching a few of the the channel's vids I find you refreshingly bright in articulation & sharp with eloquence. You are an amazing communicator...& that's all English re-visited, Papa!!! Thank you for your magnanimous heart & fervor of spirit to help & help champion the under-served & dis-enfranchised. I'd much rather hear their genuine meek voices than be star-struck by banal boring celebrities any day, all day. Please let me know how I can be of service as I can definitely relate & empathize. Your unique slogans, too, is str8 fiya🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. I'm Shanti. One.
I’ve thought about “getting ass whoopin” as kid. Even today I think if a kid really earned it that is one thing, but what messed me up was the unpredictability of it. If you refuse to listen 3 times and by the 3rd time you usually got some form of physical punishment, I’m not against that, but when you just existing on a Tuesday sets your parent off, that is when it becomes abuse. Curious if others feel this way too?
Itd crazy man. Your story is so inspiring and just give ppl hope to recognize and step back and realize what you're doing. I'm still struggling myself man. Unfortunately. Also I wanna say hbd to your mama. I just seen the date on here. I know its may 1st right now. My brothers bday is dec 13th as well. Keep doing what you're doing brother.
JFC Frank. Damn. I felt the part of you talking about how you won't hit your kids now. I am also from an abusive background and childhood and took the same oath the moment I saw my littles lines pop up on the pregnancy test. Never. It's just not the way.
Fucking hell Frank I've seen some crazy shit in my time but that's just on another level fair play to you for giving back. I'm from the UK but if I can do anything to help please reply I've been down that road myself and know how hard it is to come away from
I love you and respect you for being so honest about your life Frank. You are such a good man. I can't wait to hear how you became so honest, caring and the wonderful father and husband you have become
Damn homie me and your life's are damn near the same I'm 40 only real difference is my dad was doing three life sentences and disowned me because I was raised with black folks. Even the addiction started the same and my daughter changed me. Got in a accident and hooked on pills than heroin. Never thought ide be that way. I don't judge people and I appreciate everything you do homie. God bless.
duh I just realized that this is 3 years old. I wish I could watch all of the videos, however, I too am clean and sober and I have to get ready for work. But tonight the marathon is ON
Hey Frank I saw pt1 of the interview you did about your life growing up and it really moved me and I could relate and I just want to say that you are truly blessed to be the man you are today with all the shit you had to deal with as a child . I remember the story about your dad making you fight and hurt other kids , I had forgotten that I too was made to do that shit also and I did it because that’s the only time I got any attention from my family. I could feel you when you told the story and it all came back to me . God Bless Brother! PS: I’m going to watch pt2 !
Virginia trail northwest camp Adams been to all all three levels of northwest red white and blue I escaped alot was fun looking back was with alot of my boys mean hustles went on mom would bring smokes taped to my back plus creatine I'd hide in woods but winter time was the best doing it all the time building cabins but the trail to Virginia sucks. I'm 35 but crazy had best times there and county shit
I want say I thank God for my mom she is the best mom any child could ask for she was there for me for everything even though getting high she spolid me too much but my pops was a hellrasier but he was the best provider and I don't know what I would do with out him and the lessons he taught me as a kid I thought he was mean but as a man I respect him for everything he did
Bro I appreciate the honesty and I can't tell you enough how much I can relate to your childhood. You need to get in front of the camera more Bro! Good Shit homie!
My step dad did the same to me with my under wear I would hold my poop and he hit me with a comb in the bathtub and put my underwear on my head and called me chrissy poopy pants and took a pic with my panties on my head and me crying hysterical
Man, I know how to wet my pants in school feels. And my father never hit us I needed an operation so it just came out the pee whenever it had to. The nuns were cruel about me wetting my pants.those memories never leave I'm 74 but it feels like it happened yesterday!
Frank your mom loved you regardless of what she was doing to her life I think you know that! She "possibly" had to deal with her mother smoking weed, as you spoke about a little earlier. Even though she's with Jesus now(my condolences Frank) were you ever able to have life conversations with her? I just noticed, that's your shop and Titan? ! ? Nice way to put it Diamond in the rough. Rachael you gotta good man as I'm sure you are just as good a wife. God Bless your family and keep going strong in God's strength. Love you guys and all that you do......much love.
Dear Frank , God bless you and your family! Thank you so much ! You are a city on a hill 🙏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you GLOW GODS LOVE ! More ppl like you please Jesus 🙏💔🙏🦋💜⭐️
Our childhood has a massive impact on our adult life , it impacts our self esteem our relationships and choices in life. Sometimes you arnt even aware why you behave the way you do. and it takes a toll massively on your mental health me and my siblings went through physical and mental neglect we all turned to alcohol and some drug use., no one should be judged for trying to relieve pain . I’m now 57 and it’s been in the last two years that I’ve finally got it together
I really appreciate you doin this, Frank! Both my parents were Addicts and Alcholics, I relate to You so much about the constant chaos. Also, My Grandparents helped raise me from 2-15 years old, and I remember when I was with them, they made me feel Loved and Safe. I can't wait to hear more, Thanks. BTW, How long have you been sober? How old were you when you got sober for real?
