My wife, my Tiny Dancer (she's a ballet dancer), suffered from severe depression with suicidal ideation. We fought like hell for ten years before finally finding a doctor and proper meds to help her. 29 years later she's happy and healthy, loving and loved. When I returned from Iraq broken in mind, body, and spirit, she helped put me back together. For those suffering, don't give up the fight. For those living with a loved one with mental health issues, don't give up on them. It may be the hardest struggle you'll ever have, but they are worth it. Life is beautiful. Help us available.
@@PrimeTimeSanders So what? What's your point? That I can't comment on the same subject on different channels? If you'd bothered actually reading my comments you'd see that they aren't the same. As for stopping, ain't gonna happen. I'll comment where and when I feel like it. Ain't America great? Why don't you go do something useful with your life.
This song is much deeper than his others. This song is to raise awareness about mental health issues including suicide. I think she was bipolar/suicidal. Listen to the lyrics and look at the video and you can put it together. Your reactions were spot on!
Not only is he an incredibly talented singer he has been in the floods in Kentucky working his ass off. He was there for 2 days before people realized who he was. He didn't go for the publicity, he went because that is where his family is from, where his people are and because it was the right thing to do. A genuinely good man.
I'm 45, and this Song hits way too close to home for me...😥 As someone who has survived 3 suicide attempts (the 1st time that I survived, I was actually angry at my husband for days), with my husband of 25 years, finding me in comas twice, he's saved my life, many times, and is still trying to help me fight my inner demons..I know it is so hard for him, and our 3 adult children...I've been living with chronic pain for over 20 years, lost my leg; from a Strep A infection in my foot, had 13 abdominal surgeries, among others (25 total & almost died too many times to count), and with all of my pain, diseases, disabilities (I'm unable to wear a prosthetic, so I'll never walk again), having CPTSD, anxiety, and chronic depression, I do get the strong beliefs of worthlessness, being a burden on my family, and feeling that everyone will be better off without my problems...Even though they're always telling me the opposite. It continues to get worse since I lost my leg, I have no freedom anymore since I can't drive myself anywhere, because I can't afford a vehicle for me to get into with my wheelchair by myself, so I must rely on others to even get to a doctor's appointment, or even a store...so I feel more helpless, trapped, and depressed... When I start sinking, my mind goes to a place where I'm unable to remember how they feel, and I only believe in the lies that my mind is telling me...💔😢🙏 I don't want to hurt my husband, or children, they're all very protective of me, are always checking in on me, they take all precautions, and make sure that I'm safe from myself. They will even try to discreetly look for burns/cuts, and if they do, they will never get mad at me, but gently talk with me in private, to try to find out what is wrong at that time, and my Boy's always remind to call them at anytime (day/night/@ work), to try to help me (Great Mama's Boy's)...and my Hubby does even more, and tries to lock up anything that I can seriously hurt myself on, takes time off work, and will stay up all night, talking, or watching me sleep. I'm very blessed to have such wonderful men in my life💙 (I'm truly blessed with my daughter, but she has mental disabilities, and will always have the mind of a child👼), I love my family, more than anything❣ 🥰💖 My husband is my biggest rock, I know I would have missed out on very special occasions with my kids, he's so gentle, and loving to me, takes it when I lose myself, and holds me tight when I cry, even with him not fully understanding what's going on inside of me, and he's the only person I can trust, when I'm feeling suicidal...I want to grow old with him, I just scare myself when I get so bad, and it doesn't matter if I'm going through therapy (I've tried it even under care). My husband is my biggest lifeline, second are my 2 son's. (Sorry for being so long) For anyone going through anything like this, please let others know, and help you...The pain we will leave in our wake, will be Horrific, and not something that you would want to go through yourselves...Confide In Someone, And Remember There's Always Help Somewhere❣✝️🤲🙏💪💝✌ THANK YOU, This Message Is So Important, Mental Health Is A Very Hard Disease To Fight...🙏❤✌
Stay strong, Brenda. What you’ve experienced is inconceivable to almost all of us. That you’re still enduring and fighting each day shows that UOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES to champion your adversities. I’m keeping you in my prayers. God bless, and hold those that you love close. ❤
Depression is real, lost my brother in 1970 ! His on daughter found him hanging from a tree! I am now 68 ! Still sruggle! The entire family has never come to terms with the worst day of our life ! Thank you for sharing ❤️🙏🏿🙏
The sadness in your guys's eyes was just how I felt when I first watched this video. I am a Veteran with PTSD and during the dark days my wife was my rock. Keep up the great work.
My husband was my anchor that kept me here. Now I have to do it on my own. I have to tell myself every day to choose life and that I will be with him soon enough. When I had my heart attack I thought I was headed that way but it wasn't my time yet.
I cry every single time I see this video. As a long time sufferer of bipolar disorder, I can say I used to be that girl. Thank GOD for saving my life! And thanks to proper meds, I am much better today. Thanks for doing this one.
This destroys me as my wife attempted the same. She survived and shes doing well now . Im one of the lucky ones. My heart goes out to anybody feeling this. You are not alone. You are loved more than you can ever know
My husband & I have been together for 26 years. We've both suffered from debilitating health issues for more than half of our relationship. Love really is & does become more than what we experience at the beginning of our relationships. I'm 100% disabled & can't do much. I have told my husband that I would understand if he left me, but he said, "How do you leave somebody that you're in love with!?" He has stood by me through everything, even though I can't bring much to the relationship & that is real love!
This is such a deep, touching & relatable lyric, so a Real Singer, like the soulful Chris Stapleton, gives it extra sauce & emotionality. Your reactions were spot-on!
My daughter…. I lost my daughter in a major 10-50 (collision/wreck) at 2am on May 24, 2014. I almost her 1 year and 2 weeks to the day, the previous year (2013). When someone you love is struggling and suffering… it’s devastating. Song by Joey and Rory, “When I’m gone” and Jealous of the angels by Donna Taggert are two I sing to her often.
I cry every time I see this video. I used to work with the Highway Patrol. My oldest son once tried to get out of our apartment telling mom that dad was in trouble. I was fine that night and made it to where I am. I still work nights as executive protection. I still worry about my family every night I have to be away. God bless.
Sometimes, no matter how much you love them, you just can’t keep someone here who’s decided it hurts too much to stay… your reaction video was quite good; thank you 🥺
I felt this in my core. Lost my daughter Kaitlyn 25yr& remember every single moment like a video in my minds eye. I'll never move on until I see her again. I will do everything in my power to be with her again
This is a heavy one for sure. When you love someone so much and you would do anything for them but there is simply nothing you can do to take the pain and misery away in these cases. It’s so unbelievably tough for both parties involved. I have seen this video numerous times and I still can’t make it through without feeling the pain and suffering of my past. It just pulls at my heartstrings. I mean, I’m a big dude and all, but that emotion still knocks me down.
This song is a type of song that I think reaches across young and old mental issues come to life. I have a daughter who is 27 and has tried to commit suicide 2 or 3 times. So this song reaches me and I just so glad that she is back home with me. And is getting the help help she needs.
As someone who has been going through some mental health issues since my early teens this song and video hits close to home. I'm getting it a lot more controlled now but I remember the pain and heartbreak I put my mom, brother, and grandma through with my multiple suicide attempts and hospitalization. It's what I put them through that made me decide to not date/marry or have children, I know I am and may never be completely well and I don't want to put more loved ones through that. I think this is why I struggle with making long-lasting friendships too. It's lonely a lot of times but I feel like I'm protecting others and selfishly myself too. There are a lot of songs out there about various mental health problems but I think the one that always gets to me is REM's "Everybody hurts." It doesn't really focus on a specific mental illness but just saying that everyone is going through something sometimes and we need to be understanding about that.
"Choose the words that cut like, a razor, and all that I'll say .... is fire away, take ya best shot, show me watcha got, honey I'm not afraid." fffffffffffffkkkkk
I have been in one of these relationships. There is nothing you can do but love them and try and get them through the dark times. In the end, I felt like I failed them. Everything is a trigger and saying something to her would set her off even if it seemed like helping. The cutting was brutal to see. Every day you try and look to see if there are any new ones. The thing I learned from being in a relationship like this is knowing that anything you do will set her off. The final thing is accepting that the relationship will go nowhere unless you get professional help. Sometimes that comes at the cost of losing them. I cry every time I see this video.
For a happier Chris Stapleton song, check out his video for "Starting Over." It gives a glimpse into the relationship between Chris and his wife, Morgane.
Chris Stapleton is one of the best he can do things with his voice that are so soulful and emotional. Listen to Tennessee whiskey live from Austin City limits speaking of a man with a soulful voice, listen to Edgar and Johnny Winters version of tobacco road live from 1970
I suffer with Bipolar Disorder. He suffered with Schizoaffective Disorder. He lost the battle 3/2019. I miss him every single minute, of every single day. This song hits. Much Love. 💞
Chris' only actual video made (last I'd heard) because of the strong message. This is one of the very few that will bring tears to your eyes every single time, regardless of how many times you see/hear it.
I have several mental health issues including being diagnosed with autism and anxiety disorder with possible panic attacks and I have had a couple and I was also diagnosed with depression now I wasn’t told I had suicidal ideation but I fight every day to block those suicidal thoughts and sometimes it’s really one of the hardest things to do because you want to feel like giving up so middle health needs to be more in the limelight Because it is such a huge issue that some people can deal with and nobody will ever know
I was never a big country fan either, But I did like the band Alabama. Their Mountain Music record record is the only country I ever bought. Mountain Music or Take Me Down are the only ones I remember offhand, Haven't listened to it in a while.
Alabama is my Country group. I was listening to them on my walkman, as a kid, riding my bicycle around in the neighborhood. Some other good ones are: Song of the South High Cotton You Can't Take The Country Out Of Me
Chris Stapleton wrote a song for Adele, then later released it with his bluegrass band (The SteelDrivers). The song is If It Hadn't Been For Love. It would make for a great reaction. Peace.
The song is about drug addiction and mental health and it affects on a relationship sadly this is very common all over the world so pleased you posted this as it keeps it in the light. DRUGS ARE NOT COOL CLEVER OR SMART.
Hullo again, young'uns!! It's your ol' fart DJ pal back with a comment for ya-- Amber was right when she said that you **love** somebody thru the thick AND the thin..... My ol' Granddad was an Irishman with a sixth-grade education; a first-generation American born in 1910.... He had some of the most interesting "one-liners" to teach us young'uns--- because their property was back-to-back with ours, cutting across the back pasture to his house on long summer days was common..... He was a blacksmith, raised his own cattle & chickens, farmed cotton, & bred hunting dogs, just for starters..... He would have quips like "Common sense ain't all that common"; or "It's what you learn **after** you 'know-it-all' that counts" (!!) -- But I digress: the quote that came to mind when Lady Amber was explaining the **depth** of what true love entails was "You **like** somebody **because**; you **love** somebody **although**..." -- I always understood that to mean that you love who you love regardless of the bumps & bruises that Life seems to like dishing out...!! Blessed Be, & Peace!!
As usual, country music will come along and smack you right in the face with real life whether you're ready for it or not. Also as usual, Amber hit the nail right on the head. Chris Stapleton has this bluesy quality to all his music that will appeal to some who don't normally listen to country music. It doesn't make it less country. Country music is founded partly on a foundation of blues. But his music is so far on that side of it that it isn't exactly representative of country. Just among the best of it.
Love the Steeldrivers! "If It Hadn't Been for Love" was the first one that I heard of theirs and it made me think of Long Black Veil. They have a great playlist!!
