Kevin I was on dialysis for 20 years it's a horrible disease imagine being stuck with a needle 3 to 4 times a day and sitting on dialysis with size of needle and the Width size of a lead pencil ✏️ for over 4-5 hours,. Your blood pressure can drop your body cramps and your limited to what you can drink .. no one really talks about kidney disease!! Thank God I just celebrate 5 years of my amazing new Kidney
My mom is about to go through dialysis, and I am so scared for her. Reading your post gave me a better understanding, but also hope. I'm sorry you went through it. God bless you and your journey of healing.
@@Leeleeeee92 it's not easy to watch a loved one go through, sometimes I would feel so helpless and useless because there wasn't anything I could do to help. My grandfather (who raised me as his own) has since passed but before he did he told me that me just being there, being that support system, talking to Dr's, organizing his meds, etc. Was more than enough and it meant the world to him. So stay strong love (I knows it's easier said than done) and just be your moms support during this time. If there is any questions or anything you have please let me know. I'm a patient & family advocate for people with chronic illnesses, I also work with my local hospital raising and spreading awareness (especially in the black, African, Caribbean, and Hispanic communities) of the importance of donating blood and becoming an organ donor. I'll keep your mom and family in my prayers.
Kevin keep time for yourself while caring for your mom. It’s going to be vitally important the more the dementia progresses. Those of us who have watched/are watching our parents age in this way understand how emotionally taxing it all is. If you don’t know her fav songs, movies, etc ask her now. It’s amazing how when I play Sam Cooke or Jackie Wilson for my dad how he perks up and I see the man I knew again. But take her in, remember on the rough days it’s the disease then give yourself the space to say “I did my best today and I will try it again tomorrow.” Love to you both and my condolences to you Makael. You both be blessed.
PhynnegansMom great insight you shared here. I guess it’s something they never prepare you for. I hope the time spent with your father and memories you are still creating make you smile on the tough days
I honestly believe there was some professional jealousy on Miss E's part. I believe she considers herself to be a life coach so she came in like Iyanla can't do anything for me; I got me.
Sorry for your lost Makael. I just lost my Dad. He was 85 and had been married with nine kids all grown and not in trouble. Married 66 years. a Great man. We had a good Homegoing. Yet I am still grieving.
When Miss Evelyn said, "He was my best friend." My heart broke. It's a horrible feeling to be cheated on and her best friend and love of her life had a mistress for nine years of their relationship. I've been betrayed--not on the same level-- but it still hurt like hell. I luckily never married or had kids with the guy who hurt me. It's hard and I'm still a little bitter to this day, but thankfully he lives very far away. Miss Evelyn has SIX kids with the man who broke her heart AND he's still with the woman he cheated with. She has a physical reminder in front of her. I think she needs to go to therapy on her own. Heartbreak like that can cause PTSD because it was a traumatic event. The reason she is still bitter is that she can feel the hurt as though it's fresh. I just hope she eventually heals.
Bunny Lune I definitely understand her pain but it’s destroying her family. She is stubborn and refuses to see how her attitude and constantly forcing her kids to choose between their mother and father contributes to the dysfunction. My dad had two women pregnant at the same time. Me and brother are 17 DAYS Apart!!🙄😂 But my mom and dad were friends since middle school. She moved on with her life and so did he. I never felt like I had to choose. And as a 34 yr old I can have both parents and their spouses all together with no issues. This anger has fed her life and she refuses to let it go. Shame. Smh.
From a woman who is supposed to be a pastor. What message is she really teaching? Keeping the anger and bitterness is supposed to do what, he moved on. I just hope they dont do the fake I loved my father tears when he passed if he passes before them.
Meeka Sunshine You can PRETEND to forgive and be over it but that's just a front for other people. When you get done wrong by the person you love most and trust most, it NEVER goes away. You can act like it has but it hasn't. That's a deep wound. "Forgiveness" is fake unless you really forgive. I personally would never forgive my loved one if they fucked me over. I'm human, not a robot.
LadyDeVonne33 stfu. At no pony did I “tell her what to think”. Like I said she didn’t learn anything. For her to view iyanla as the devil for helping this fucked up family and callling her out on her shit, just shoes it’s really something wrong with Tamar, not iyanla.
My condolences to makael and your family. Kevin I will be praying for you and your mom I pray that God will strengthen you to deal with everything that's going on.
I am had the same issues of reluctance with my mom and when I prayed and anointed the whole house every door in the house she changed her spirit all on her own !!! With God all things are possible and just stayed Prayed up Kevin!!! And sending my condolences Makeal
Kevin my mom had the exact same machine & she hated it, it was a rough ride lol. But what helped is doing it while she was asleep and then bargaining with her to at least put it on for 10/15 minuets every hour or so with lots of distraction. Hang in there, I know it’s hard. Your mom is very lucky to have you ❤️
Listening to yall talk about organ donation and not wanting to live as a "vegetable" hit home.... My father just passed away about a month ago due to several episodes of cardiac arrest and I chose to donate the corneas of his eyes because the rest of his organ failed. He was an organ donor and I made sure to cary out his wishes. He was 52 years old and his body wasn't able to withstand the attack after he had a heart attack 10 years ago. I am 23, the oldest of my 2 other sisters, and a lot of the responsibilities fell on me because he wasn't married and had no living will. I made the decision to let him go after being on life support for 2 days and it was the hardest decision i've ever made in my life. I am in my senior year of nursing school and I just wanted to tell you guys thank you for these videos! These last couple of weeks have been so hard trying to manage everything and still be an A+ student and in between my study time, I watch your videos! Your stories and interpretation of things going on from day to day have taken me out of my dark place and has allowed me to go forward with my head held high!!! Thank you Kevin and Makael!!!!!!! May God bless you and continue to keep you!!!!
Taylor Saddler wow your story is quite similar to mine my husband went into cardiac arrest and suffered anoxic brain injury he now is 100 dependent on me I’m only 35 and he’s 36 and trying to get into nursing to work with brain injury. It’s a hard road and a silent epidemic to be a young caregiver
Right. Bc she’s done it before. Not one single tear was shed during that terrible ass performance. They know that stunt was fake and she sees no error in her ways
The last time mama Skorpion I was the caller she gave advice to about my baby daddy , ....she told me to leave him where he at....I ..just want to call & give yall an update, one day
My condolences to Makael! It’s hard now seeing family you’ve known as a child and being an adult now they’re not here anymore. I miss my grandad a lot and a lot of my great uncles and aunt. It’s just not the same and it makes me sad. But we have our memories and they’re in a better place!
I'm sorry to hear about your mom's diagnosis Kevin. We all wish the best for Momma Skorpion and just know that you are a great son for always being there for her. ❤️
Oh THAT nigga would be running me MY MOTHERFUCKIN KIDNEY! I literally risk my life to save yours and you cheat on me?! That don't earn me ANY LOYALTY?!?! 🤬🤬 I'm sorry...that story really pisses me off! 🤣🤣
I can definitely feel the energy in this video. It was kind of low & I truly understand. Kevin, I'm dealing with the same thing with my grandmother & Makael, I've lost several of my aunts whom I loved dearly. My heart goes out to you both & your families. I'll be praying for all of y'all
My heart goes out to you, Kevin. My father is going through dementia, as well, and I’m dealing with it almost solo. It weighs on you. You’ve been alluding to it for a while. I hope everything falls into place like it needs to for your mom’s care. 💛
Good morning Kevin, Makael and Everyone!!!! I can’t wait to watch this after I get done getting the kids ready for school!!!!!!!!!!! My condolences to you and your family Makael & Kevin I will keep you and your mom in my prayers.
I want to give both of you a great big hug. My deepest condolences to you, Makael. Kevin, I know how it feels to have the weight of your whole family on your shoulders. Shout out to you for always looking out for your Mom. ❤️
Lawd I'm so glad I woke up to this notification. I needed some realness before I have to go work to listen to fake news and laugh at shit that's not funny..lol..missed ya'll
My dad was the same way.. grown people can’t be told what to do ... you never know who your parents will listen to. Could be a nurse or grandchildren but I thank God for the days when he listened to others because me telling him , wasn’t never working . but it was a struggle me and my husband and we took care of him the last 7 years with congestive heart failure which he battled before over 20 years ... He passed in July but I do know what your going through and I pray for u and your mom 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Makael I pray for your family my condolences and may God be a comfort at this time!
Great video guys! Everything you said about the crime here in Philly and Mayor Kenney is true Kevin. The crazy thing is I remember when Michael Nutter was mayor the city dogged him out and couldn't wait for his time to be up, smh.
welcome back. I was missing you guys' videos. Still praying for Mama Skorpion to do what she needs to better her health. Prayers and condolences for Makael and his family on the passing of his auntie.
My prayers are with you both. My Father has dementia and it is the hardest thing to watch and deal with. Stay strong and remember to lean when you have too. Peace and blessings.
Diddy got the demand for his tour from Performing on The BET awards that year. That’s what JD should have done first. Got us hype and THEN announced the tour. Just like they drummed up he hype for Xscape
Kevin my prayers are you with you & your Mom, I am currently going through the same thing since 2014; my suggestion to you is to plan now as her situation progresses. The one thing me & my siblings did was kick the can down the road & didn't prepare for the time came when we were no longer able to be primary care givers. We are now are scrambling to put those things into place and it is frustrating, arduous process. I wish you well and all the best.
I'm praying for you and your family. My family and I just dealt with my Grandfather's bout with dementia. It's not easy, but with God, you can make it!
Prayers to Makael and his family. From the sick and elderly person's perspective...lost of independence and/or accepting your need for the "special care" of any kind, it's hard to internally accept. You mentioned how can a person put the worry on others, but sometime the mind puts itself first. And the first thing your thinking is I don't want to have to "need" these things. I'm capable of being the person I always was. I hope I am explaining in a way that makes sense.Growing old and dealing with the issues that come with that are difficult and it's no easy to verbalize what's coming on in your mind so that family and friends can understand. I know now that I am in the position my mom was in, I so understand the things my mom was not able to explain. And if you have to add anything like dementia to the mix, that just makes it even harder. You are both in my prayers.
The So So Def tour is still on they just changed the dates. I loved watching the Braxton’s they all need to make changes in their life. Hopefully we’ll start to see that more.
Kevin: Iyanla did go deeper with the parents. WeTV didn't show everything unfortunately. A lot of parts that we as fans or the family or Iyanla in general would want to see to learn + heal (for a lack of better word) was cut out. See the deleted scenes with Mr. Braxton - it revealed so much more. That marriage was done BEFORE Ms. Wanda was in the picture - he was emotionally checked out. He just stayed physically present for the girls' sake...but as Tamar said, he was never home. Mr. Braxton's Shocking Revelation: www.wetv.com/shows/braxton-family-values/videos/season-06/episode-16-truth-and-consequences/michaels-shocking-revelation Mr. Braxton's Haunting Mistakes: www.wetv.com/shows/braxton-family-values/videos/season-06/episode-16-truth-and-consequences/michaels-haunting-mistakes
TBH, the skorpion show was VERY instrumental in garnering interest in Braxton family values. Toni is a legend but nobody was interested or checking for her like that. The skorpion show introduced us to Tamar and made us want to watch. That's why i stopped watching BFV after y'all fell out with Tamar because it was CLEAR that she used y'all to help sell their show. 🤷🏿♀️
Tamar and Evelyn Braxton are definitely one in the same. They both refer to their ex husbands as DEAD and they’re still walking the earth. Who does that? It’s so disrespectful to say. A mess
Makael also has attitudes problems and Makael is also stubborn. Very ironic to watch him going in on Tamar and Ms. Evelyn when he is very much like them.
Mental health doesn’t have an age limit. Turning 40 doesn’t mean you have everything together. Tamar was in day 2 of counseling. Old feelings are being brought up, old wounds are being opened. A person that needs help is going to have emotional outbursts it’s apart of growing pains. It doesn’t excuse her behavior but I’m giving insight. You can’t expect someone to come to counseling already healed.
Why do we act like the braxtons have so much money? Toni has filed bankruptcy how many times? Tamar is not touring and has no music out and is getting divorced from a man with financial issues. What does Towanda do besides this show? Trina does have a whole business so i cant argue that. But so many people like Traci hard up like the rest of them arent.
Look at Mickael looking like Osama in the corner with dat beard #fallinoutmychair . Tell me why I feel like I hvnt watched a video from you guys in forever?
When I was younger I went to update my license and I signed up to be an organ donor. I just figured well if I'm dead at least I can help others. Then I found out what they REALLY do with patients in the hospital who are organ donors.! I can't say too much but I'll just say that the last time I had to update my license I made sure that I was NOT registered as an organ donor. Be careful! Money makes people do bad things!
