Live discussion on the strong reactions from the last podcast. 

Hi guys I’ll try and be respectful because I don’t condemn Mary for being friends with Alex. But to suggest Alex really believed Joe Ryan had molested his kids somehow condones tasering the man is cockeyed! Alex did his time but in reality this act demonstrated a recklessness and contempt that continued after being released. He might have been a good guy and fun to be around, but he was happy to be judge jury & executioner. Dangerous. The fact that he included this incident in his comedy routine proves he didn’t have any remorse. It should have been his friends and family that held him to task! Not laugh along with him. Joe was ultimately exonerated but Lori and Alex effectively ruined his life. They had a track record well before Charles was snared in the trap!

"Understanding" AND "taking responsibility " are key words for me with families who have eg two serial killers in one family. No blame - walking self back and see where you (anyone) could've intervened to a point of stopping the brutal outcome. My view is that rule 1 for all families is to protect the children. To ensure that our children grow, thrive and LIVE. It's a blot on the family when a child is murdered by someone close, another family member. In healing, the family, the grandparents especially need to take responsibility for their roles, passivity and focused more on their children than the well being of their grandchildren. It takes a village, the family being the closest members in this village

Of course everyone is entitled to their own feelings. I would think that the relatives of the deceased would not want to hear about how wonderful their killers used to be. I love this community, but just the speaking about this may be too soon. This is your channel and of course this should be about y'all. In my opinion, I just don't like hearing how funny Alex was. He was cruel and evil.

I thought maybe you just put that podcast out to get rid of a bunch of people, and that’s okay too. I viewed it as deliberate. Just my opinion

First time commenter…just listened to last podcast with Mary and appreciated her willingness to share. She didn’t discount the horribleness of Alex’s actions but gave an account of someone being brainwashed into evil deeds.

Just watched this Sunday morning. You have my deepest sympathies for you both and your families. Unless we walked in your shoes, it is all speculation and theories on how someone is supposed to feel or react. I just wish people can keep calm and pause, think a little bit before we hold severe judgment on others. You handled this with kindness and grace. 🩵

I’m fine with hearing good things about Alex, I just cannot quietly listen to the statement that though he murdered people, he was pure in heart in his intentions. Ick.

I'm one of the quiet listeners. Key word; listener. I keep my opinion to myself..... unless it's asked for😉 Who am I to judge others on how they deal with what happened? It's not my life, I'm not the one that it (whatever 'it' may be) happened to! What I'm here for is to listen and learn how to better deal with situations in my own life. Thank you Rex and Adam, for all you've endured to bring this podcast to life! May God bless you, and keep you strong.

If anyone has issues with you guys loving your family and at the same time hating their actions then they are in the wrong place. I love you both and love watching your videos. Keep on keeping on!

1:03:32 What I am thinking is maybe Alex only showed you the sides of him that were acceptable to you .. and Lori as well .. obviously Lori, that’s manipulation. Of course, I get that you have experienced Lori & Alex your whole life and know them differently than the public knows them .. I do not mean to diminish the reality of your historic experience with your family of origin. What I am saying is .. could you possibly have seen what you wanted to see and disregarded the the red flag behavior for decades BECAUSE she was family and family culture was to disregard/ignore it? So it became learned behavior. BTW - I absolutely have a mentally ill, delusional family member who I was concerned could act out violently. I called the police & I call the VA .. no help. Adam, it is very hard to grief Alex .. it’s so complex and so incredibly painful. To try to comprehend this would unravel so much .. putting up a barrier is a grand coping mechanism. I want you to know that you are OBVIOUSLY a very strong personality and you DID stand up to your family .. you can find a way to successfully grief the loss of the brother you loved.

I think we all need to remember who the final judge is in the end. I teach my grandchildren our job is to love and let God judge.

Most people can’t stop loving family members no matter what they do. I couldn’t. There is no morality attached to what you feel. Keep talking Rex and Adam.

I’m glad you have done Silver Linings. It’s been healing.

I just read a few of the comments from the last episode. To me, this is how strongly people reacted to this tragedy. We all grieved for those children and honestly, I don't think the story will ever leave me and I'm a total stranger from miles and miles away. Wow, you two have come a long way and I admire your strength and your humor. Both of you articulate well your your life, your scars, etc. Thank you. ❤

I feel bad for the families. Including you 2. So much collateral damage was done. Hug.

I understand that you wanted people to know that Alex wasn't always a bad person but I think it was just too soon for many of us to hear that. We're still angry about what he did.

JJ Tylee Charles Tammy Joe....dead. Defend Lori and Alex all day long but you can't change this....why pour salt in the wounds?

I am so grateful that you have allowed us to see another side of Alex. I have a loved one who has made some bad choices. That does not mean that is the total of who they are. Many folks want to think that a person is all bad. It is not true.

Gentlemen Another great podcast. Very much appreciate you both. 🌿

I agree with Rex about wanting to find out more answers at Lori's Arizona trial.

Rex and Adam, you have been through a lot. You are both lovely just the way you are. You can’t please everyone! Jo from London.

You guys have a right to share the things about your loved ones that you miss. You were just remembering and grieving the loss of who you loved Alex to be, not who he became. It's ok. - Anita

I think if it gives Mary comfort to think of her friend in heaven, it’s every bit her right to say so.

I’m from Amsterdam, the Netherlands… I’m following this case with great interests…it’s mindblowing. I have so much respect for Rex and especially for Adam..he was concerned for his brother in law and saw already a lot of red flags.. You have a good heart Adam… love you guys ❤

You gave Mary a platform to talk about Alex and heal a little. My humble opinion (not judgement) is I think it was too early for some of the listeners to hear. Still two more trials (Lori and Brandon) and possibly additional gruesome/horrific facts about Alex and Lori to come out. I respect you both and wish you the best on your healing journey. Optimistic in Colorado! ❤❤️

In my life I have grieved way to many times. One thing I have learned is grief is different for everyone. There are stages of grief, sorrow, anger,anger,I can't remember all of them. My prayers are with you

I didnt like the tone that was taken towards law enforcement. They were doing the very best with what they knew at the time. Did they make mistakes, yes. But the anger given ro the police should be considerably less than the tone when you speak about Alex. He turned out to be a serial killer and should be remembered with that in mind.

Loving your family is one thing and fine but when you blame every one else except lori like summer does do then that is different because norther what summer says her sister is just as much to blame as chad and Alex they all together had a plan and there is a few more that were in on it that should have been charged

Rex, when you said your daughter was "enraged" while listening to the testimony at trial, did you think she is just a hater or being too negative? Most who commented on Mary's episode also heard the same information that "enraged" your daughter.

Too soon?

I love how you guys talk about everything, and that is yours to do. Talking about everything is what helps people heal including both of you. Keep doing what you do, it's making a difference. Thank you!

QUESTION -ADAM, I KNOW YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO THE TRIALS, WHY? ALSO, DO YOU "LISTEN" TO THE TRIALS, EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T GONE? LAST...I THINK YOU. SHOULD GO TO CHARLES AND BRANDON'S TRIALS. NOT KNOWING THEM AT ALL, FOR SOME "SPIRITUAL/PSYCHIC REASON", I FEEL CHARLES WOULD WANT YOU THERE AND IT WOULD MEAN THE WORLD TO BRANDON. DON'T ASK ME HOW I'D KNOW THAT... IT'S A GUT FEELING. BE THERE FOR YOUR BROTHER-IN-LAW, YOUR NEPHEW-IN-LAW. 2 GOOD MEN NEED YOU.

I honestly think people took the strong reactions in the last podcast as negative. Agreed, most were not positive, however many of the comments conveyed disgust at Mary’s comment about the children gruesomely murdered by Alex being with him happy in heaven. I would be more concerned if people commented that they agreed with her. Like many comedians she has not much of a filter. I personally am not offended at the comments whereby people have expressed their honest reactions. Free speech. I didn’t observe any personal attacks on Mary, only distaste at her comments and similarly some people found it refreshing to hear of her positive experiences with Alex. I think I said I thought she was weird, but meant her delivery of her comments and some of her views were weird. She knew this herself and predicted correctly that there would be some backlash in the comments, which I thought odd. Why knowingly stir up stuff on such a delicate topic of murdered children. It doesn’t get any worse than that.

I didn't watch the last show but definitely will. Interested to read the comments, too. I like coming here and reading them about any topic you can think of as well opinions. Some neg. comments have more to do with the commenter than the real content, maybe they had a bad day, a bad life and I appreciate you two allowing those in. The banter between you two is entertaining, informative and sincere. Thank you for this place.

I understand that families of people that perpetuate crimes are not all good or bad and there are familial bonds that won’t end. I think perhaps in a few years this might have been received better. It is too fresh to have a neutral reaction. There has to be grace on both sides. You can still mourn someone that changed but you might not necessarily expect a majority to join in that.

It's good to hear both sides of a story! It's crazy how someone can brainwash good people into doing crazy things.....

I have family thats going down that dangerous spirtual road. Im keeping a close eye on them. But before this we were close. I totally get it. Please keep raising awareness.

I did stop watching last week bc Alex makes me sick. However I think it's important to get the whole story out.The more truth the better and that before and after picture of Alex might be helpful to someone even tho it wasn't for me.

I wish Charles could have been taken more seriously, maybe all of these murders could have been avoided. Why didnt family speak up about Lori's change in demeanor?

We are just in the midst of going through my sister's household after her death and even though it's been a tough thing, humour is how we are getting through it.

You love the people they were, that does not mean you like who they became. No one should judge you or the people that loved them before.

I know people that use humor as a coping mechanism. My father and my first husband. They had troubled childhoods with an alcoholic parent. It was how they coped with difficult feelings.

I believe Alex n Lori were once loved by family n friends before..& would still be loved by them.. but their behaviour is so unacceptable by all n its a loss n grieve to go through that. Thank you for doing silver lining for us to understand or know much about their family n relatives in healing n accepting these horrible tragedies of lifes lost n lifes deceived

??? Have you ever considered asking a mental health dr (Dr Phil). How does a person (Alex) go from being a normal human being to killing people he loved in a matter of a few weeks. I just don’t understand.

I have two daughters that I love, they are my Silver Lining every single day. I can't imagine not to be allowed to love them. If they "turned out to be a Lori" it would tear my heart out for the victims and their families. Nothing could get me to agree with their actions. I would feel repelled by their actions. But they still would be my little Girls, who I bore and cared for their whole life. I can't imagine your mother's pain Adam😢 No one raise a Child to be evil. I'm so sorry for all your family. You can detest their actions, but who can deside that you should hate the people who once was your little girl/boy/sibling that were your loved ones. Instead I feel blessed I don't have to face what your mother and the rest of your extended family has to endure. I hope you get my meaning though I know my language is "SwedishEnglish"😅 As one mother to another, give your mum a big hug Adam❤ And all my love to All the victims families❤

I thought you guys were not going to focus on the trial/murders after Chad was convicted. :( Why stir things up with this particular guest?

How come you guys don't invite Annie Cushing on your podcast, she said she'd come on. Why do you just have people that agree with you guys ?

I would like to know why Zulema got immunity?

It's a shame for the judgments and harsh comments you received. Diverse opinions and perspectives make the world a better place. I watched and was glad you had Alex's friend on. Your fond memories, and his prior lifetime, shouldn't be ignored by family members. While certainly more extreme, it can be loosely compared to divorce situations. Marriages end, even with children, but that end result certainly doesn't negate the union and prior love and fondness felt. What would happen then in life? Keep on broadcasting. You don't owe any excuses. Others can tune out on episodes if offended.

Now, my opinions might be unpopular and criticized and that’s okay, because I stand by them, 300%. On one hand, what Alex did was totally evil! Unacceptable, terrible, awful, pure evil! I sooo profoundly despise and condone what he did to these ever precious kids! And the thought of what he did, makes me sick!!! Now, that being said, I also think that Alex was brainwashed by Chad and Lori. Completely and utterly brainwashed! I think that, Chad especially, played with Alex’s profound “thirst of being seen” and mostly “recognized”. I think that Chad saw Alex’s hunger to feel that he had worth. I think that Lori and Chad gave Alex a “glorious (part of the brainwashing) mission”. Mission, that he grabbed unto (in his broken/confused mind), for dear life, as if holding unto, the eternal flame! This talks to me, about some purity of heart, inside Alex and it also tells me about his naivety in putting his total faith in his sister and her evil lover/husband. I think that Alex might of told himself, that if Lori followed Chad, it was probably for a good cause (in Alex’s mind, I would imagine)… …not only vicious people do the unthinkable…! That is my 2 cents and I stand by my thoughts. These thoughts by the way, come after I toss my strong emotions aside and use logic understanding and go, a long way above, that… …the only way to move away from the depth of the lowest abyss of all, is to look up and this is what I see through my mind’s eye (as would say Shakespeare), when I, look up!!! Adam and Gruncle Rex, my heart goes out to you, as it goes out to ALL those affected by this tragedy!!! May we all get the healing that will bring our hearts to “look up”…!

I'm sorry I'm a very logical person and maybe someone in this community won't be happy with my comments I believe that the facts showed us that Chad was the mastermind he was evil before and in my mind he was looking for a partner who wanted to share his BS and found Lori who was the perfect partner. Even though she suffers from a mental illness I believe she knew what she was doing and she thought they would be able to fool everyone. She belongs in prison. I'm sorry but I really believed that Alex believed Chad and Lori and bought their BS 100%!! According to the things I heard in the trial and the picture I got from Alex he was a blind follower. Even though Alex was the muscle I believe some other people were more evil than him. The Melanies and Zulema should be sent to prison for their participation in those crimes. They knew more and maybe had more participation in it. I'm a Christian and I believe only God knows what Alex was thinking and believing at the time he was committing those horrific crimes and I'm sure Alex will be judged accordingly.

It is so important to understand these contrasts. What is life without these contrasts? Much love and thanks guys.❤

How did Chad and Lori know that Alex was even capable of being a murderer for them?

You have every right to love your family members and they weren’t always murderers. They were infants, toddlers, teens and you have a wonderful history with them until things went south. Sending love to both of you and your families.

Many of us flock to true crime because we have been victims. We seek out parasocial relationships to heal. When I heard about my friend's murder suicide on the local radio station it was so obviously him but it didn't dawn on me that it could be. I realized most people we hear about on the news are just people living their lives until they end up on the news. They aren't Freddy Kruger. That was my first murder suicide the second one screwed me up even more. Let us heal.

I love both of you guys, & enjoy listening to whatever/whoever is on your pod. While it is therapeutic for you to do this, it takes courage to be truthful & realistic about family matters. Everyone would agree this whole thing was a tragedy, and you both say so too. It’s a painful reality- but as with any pain, you can’t bypass it, must just slog through it. So thank you both for allowing us to share with you.

As Christians we are called to love the unloveable. Love our enemies. A very tall task however my experience is that if you want this but don't know how, our savior Jesus will show you. It's easier to extend unconditional love and forgiveness to a family member who does the unforgiveable, although not easy, than to someone not related. Love wins, always. That's the lesson here. Choose love. Even if it's literally just a hair over the love/hate line. Even a hair on the love side is love and can grow. Always love.

I love reading comments but some people and their comments…ugh. I enjoyed the interview with Mary. It’s a slippery slope talking about Alex but hearing what he used to be like and their friendship….healing for sure.

Dear gents, it's great to hear you reflect on the interview with Mary. I commented kindly early on listening to it, but to be honest, a lot of things she said did not sit right with me. I think she's off, and is just in denial over all the atrocities Alex committed. The sadistic ways the kids were killed have sealed his faith imo. That being said, I respect you guys very much and it takes a lot of class to give different people with other points of view a podium to express themselves.❤❤❤

I enjoy this podcast, it's very refreshing. To put it respectfully and mildly, I am not a fan of Kresha (and Megan). Guess I'll say it- I find her and her group to be very judgmental towards anyone who has any bit of religion and also there's lots of negativity. You guys are too nice to say it. And I'm only speaking for myself.

Some people seemed to like the podcast and others didn't. I left after the first five minutes. I just couldn't listen. I am not slamming you for doing it. I don't think that anyone who didn't want to listen should be slammed either. It's a matter of being respectful to one another. If you don't like it, use your option to click the stop button.

I will admit, I don’t fully understand the internet culture. I could do an entire essay - but for this comment - Thank you Adam and Rex for sharing your thoughts and talking about your brother/nephew with one of his friends. For me - one thing I have really struggled with in this case - controversial or not - is I feel that Lori and Chad should have charges for Alex’s death as well. And if Alex were still here, I think he should have faced a jury and the death penalty. Both of these opinions and feelings can exist at the same time. I can completely understand how you can still love/miss/want to remember your family member even though he did something that was TERRIBLE. And I can see how this would be healing. For me, if I am not happy about a certain topic, I can always skip it. I do not understand why anyone would be rude, abusive, disrespectful to anyone within Silver Linings - merely based on who you are. I am not so naive to expect you both to just bash Alex all the time, that is not reality. Thank you for sharing. His loss, aside from his actions, is one that I truly have struggled with. I just feel terrible about how his part specifically transpired.

I feel, Lori and Alex, and Chad don't need to be talked anymore, been bearin a dead horse to death. Maybe time to talk about hope and peace, and suggestions for healing and moving forward. Offended might not be it, people are easy offended these days. Time to perhaps shift the focus. A Community surrounded around Lori, Alex and Chad, and the tragedy they caused don't need the attention, the victims, their joys, memories do.

I don’t think that most of the people here have a problem that either of you loved or even continue to love Alex and Lori. I think we all can wrap our heads around that you both have positive memories associated with both of them. It’s a complex situation with complicated emotions. I think Lori absolutely did a great job of making people believe that she was a good mother. I completely believe that everyone who says Lori was a good mother 💯 believed it. I think that both Alex and Charles believed that JR abused the children. But I do not believe that he SA’d either of them. To the contrary there is a large amount of documented evidence that shows that she was never a good mother. I found it so telling that there was no “best friend” of Lori’s to come forward and speak to who Lori was as a person. Sure, MG but they were not long term friends and probably never would have been friends otherwise. The friends from Hawaii to me were not true close friends, more surface level, situational friends. Most people have long term friends that they have been friends with forever and a day. I am 57 years old and I am still friends with my friends from high school. There’s been times when we were not as close,we don’t live close. But, I know that I could count on any of them. I have friends that live closer who I have been friends with over 20 years. Alex was chosen as “the hit man” for a reason. He was easily manipulated, especially by his sister. There’s many accounts of Alex having sex addiction symptoms. It’s my opinion Alex being an addict played a role in his participation in this cult and ultimately the crime. I think he felt the same way many addicts feel; self loathing. Deep shame for lacking the ability to control their addiction. Combine the sex addiction issues with the fact that he was raised in a high demand religion that frowned upon sex outside of marriage to the degree of the offense being second only to murder. So, due to his own personal issues, the “blessings” that CD gave AC translated to feelings of exoneration and forgiveness making him feel better about himself, forgiven for his sins. This was powerful for Alex. Powerful enough to control him to the point that he did heinous things he did. But, he showed violent tendencies before he did the crime for Lori and Chad. I don’t have a problem with Mary or anyone else having fond or happy memories of Alex. It was placing him in Heaven with JJ and Tylee that outraged me and I think most people. Many of us were especially triggered by what Mary said because it really did sound a lot like what Lori said at the end of her trial. I believe Mary absolutely has her right to freedom of speech but it was in poor judgment to say the part about them being in heaven together on a public platform. I feel like poor Tylee has had a little bit of a lack of representation in this situation during this whole situation and I feel like we got to see a little bit more of her during this trial. We also learned her death was even more egregious than we thought. It was especially heinous, and Chad Daybell, Lori Vallow and Alex Cox did that. I don’t hold the 2 of you responsible for Mary’s thoughts and I don’t think Mary is a bad person, but I do think voicing that specific thought on a podcast was a good thing to do. I am glad you addressed it today.

I’ve never heard of being invited to a memorial service. We just show up if you want to pay respects to a deceased person or their family.

Thank you for your openness and vulnerability. I can`t begin to imagine the challenges you face. Your courage and honesty command my utmost respect. I truly appreciate you aknowledging those of us who quietly follow and admire your podcast. Please take care and continue to shine couse you are wonderful. On a personal note, sharing a birthday with your departed soul, sister, has prompted deeper-self-reflection within me. With sincere regards, G from Switzerland P.S. I can almost hear Rex joking "oh we are anything else but wonderful," with a mischievous grin. Thank you for bringing a smile to my face.

As a professional in the disability field i strongly believe that Alex suffered a brain injury in the car accident he was in when he was younger. I'm not saying his actions aren't reprehensible, I'm saying his brain injury explains a lot of his behaviors.

I appreciate your vulnerability and your time and insights that you are willing to share with us all.

I enjoyed listening to the last podcast and hearing about Alex's life before he took a wrong turn. My opinion is to all the negative comments, if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say it.

I really hope that time comes for you to be able greeve your brother Adam❤️

I’ve never heard of being invited to a memorial EXSPECIALLY for family. I am sorry Adam that you felt you could not go. No matter what he has done he was still your brother.

What a very hard road you and your family have experienced. My question is. What is Your definition of forgiveness? What do you think are the stepping stones of forgiveness?

SISTER IN LAW has been married 5 times!

Rex and Adam, I liked Mary’s podcast with you both. made me realize that Alex and Lori were not always evil. Not to mention, Alex was lead into this nightmare and believed them. Second, if you have not watched Nate Eatons, interviews with Rob Wood, Lindsey Blake and Hermiceo what they had to say was fascinating.

Adam… did Summer and your parents apologize to you? Are you close again? Thank you.

I had left a comment on the prior podcast disagreeing....., but it was respectful. Please tell Mary not to take the other comments to heart. A lot of people write on the impulse of strong emotion felt in the moment.

Gruncle Rex is rather chatty tonight.

Dear Adam, It's so important to grieve your losses. Try grieving the Alex you loved and had so many years with and lets leave the judgements to God. It was a horrible act and who really knows if Alex really understood the horrors he was being asked to perform.

Hello Rex and Adam , healing is a process and it takes time and it different for all people. Optimus support it important. We all help each other! You two has been through a lot with Lori and Chad mess. You still have go through more trails in AZ. . It's ok go though memories for your healing. Good or bad memories needed to be talk about. I thought your podcast was great last time!

I don’t won’t to here about Alex and Lori why give them air time we do t care keep it to yourself

I think you gentlemen have enough on your plates without having more heaped on you both! It’s admirable how you in the midst of all your sorrows have the kind hearts to present the podcast which allows us all to heal .🙏❤️

Hi watching from Scotland Anne Ritchie 🌈👋

N9thing but admiration for facing the criticism head on. I respect you both so much. We, as a community, have to be able to agree to disagree .

Who gets to say where the line is for anyone to cross with words? Actions, yes, but words? I don't get it. Mary has to survive this. Mary has to live every day knowing that someone she loved killed people for nonsense. Rationalization and excusing of behaviors is how people get through. Humans forget what it is like to be human and we hold one another to much higher standards than to which we hold ourselves. We have all given grace and false idealization to loved ones who have caused harm to us or others. When Mary said that they were all in heaven and forgiveness and understanding abound, I shook my head, but I am a vengeful person so I would never extend forgiveness. I have watched victim impact statements (not from this case) where forgiveness was given so if it can happen here on earth who is to say that it cannot happen in the after life? Don't we want there to be forgiveness on every plane? Mary, I am sure you are not reading this but on the off chance that this gets to you, "Hold on to love. The world and life try to steal love from us every minute. Hold on to love. It is better than anything else." Holding on to love for Alex/ Lori/ other monsters does not erase, negate, or diminish the evil that they do. It just makes sure that evil doesn't win.

Thank you for opening up to the public. Sharing your story. Much love n strength to you.

Yessss I HAVE TO dissociate a lot of the time from the pain of my first borns suicide I couldn't possibly feel that pain remorse anger guilt sorrow etc and function WHATSOEVER enough to raise my remaining 3 younger sons all under 6 and be a wife to my husband. I MUST compartmentalize. I have started EMDR therapy and it helps very much and I do unpack the dark once a week with my therapist during those sessions. I also cry a few times a day over the silliest things I have no control over.. I cried yesterday that my son only got to use the electric toothbrush he wanted so bad for only a couple weeks before he died. Judging anyone's grief or processing is horribly narcissistic. Some Christians would say my sweet 14 yr old is damned to hell for taking his own life. I think that's completely evil. Don't use a soap box or other people's REAL CLOSE RELATIONAL TRAUMAS to express your own darkness. It says so much more about you than the people you're judging..

I feel for both of you! You shouldn’t have to be afraid to talk about the love you have for your brother/nephew. I know you guys hate what he did but you don’t stop loving your family and all the many amazing years you had. It’s just sad he was so horribly brainwashed and wasn’t strong enough to step away from all of it and the darkness that was around him. It was just tragic all around. But I’m sure you miss Alex, the Alex you knew. That’s ok and it should be ok for you to discuss. Just like I’m sure you miss the kids terribly. Keep doing your thing guys! We love ya!

I think it's really sad what Lori got Alex into. Don't for bad for fake Lori but sad abt what happened to Alex. U are brave Adam. And I'm sorry this happened to you.

I think before Alex became a bad personn it was probably different .and in some religion you forgive a murderer why , is not for him is for the personn that is victim to not continuously live with hate and anger that will ruin his life and then the murderer will carry o killing the victim because stress can kill people . Your familly is so strong .and your understood that helping others can help yourself. 😊😊

I agree with Adam, I try to be positive. And I feel sorry for those with negative podcasts because they so desperately need healing and it doesn't seem like they're going in a direction that will be healing

I often say that I will always love my family, I may not like things they do or say but I will always love them. You're allowed to have 2 different experiences of something or someone

Vocês são dos poucos que podem falar com conhecimento sobre o Alex porque o conheceram para além dos crimes que cometeu! Só Deus pode julgar! Penso que ele foi também uma vítima pelo uso que fizeram dele 🤷

I love my sister. I don't LIKE HER.. but I love her. It's OK to feel this way. It's normal. Love you two. ❤

I am sorry that people have left rude comments. You guys are both awesome men. Of course you love both Alex and Lori. They are your family! I love your podcast!

Although we can’t control how we feel about others or their opinion’s we can always control how we respond. We can always be loving and kind. It’s a choice. You guys are great and I can’t imagine being in your shoes. I hope you and your loved ones can heal and find peace.

It is sad how your family has treated you Adam. Do they treat Uncle Rex the same. Is there any guilt on the part of your mother, father and Summer for siding with Lori and Alex and shunning you, Adam?

I'll say it a hundred times. Alex wasn't all bad before things started turning so flat out awful. I have no rose colored glasses in knowing that. My own history shows me that people are capable of despicable things. It's just a matter of the mindset. I'm super proud of you!

I thought you both and Mary bravely spoke your truths and I admire you greatly for still loving your brother despite his AWEFUL outcome! This is true love, which is inexplicable and rises above all the harsh realities of life! ❤❤❤

Adam & Rex, thank you for this topic's podcast!! I'm finding that people are quick to judge and not to think. There are times I would like to share what is going on, but I'm afraid to receive the hate that I'm seeing globally. PTSD?? - we're IN the trauma for 8+ months now... Sending y'all love.😘

I love hearing good stories about Alex. I think all of these family members love each other. I believe Alex loved Lori and that is why he sadly fell for the delusions of Lori. Alex went down a really bad rabbit hole and his love for Lori made it easy. I believe Alex truly believed the delusional things he was being told and he did horrible things in that belief. I don't condone what Alex did at all, but I get what happened to him. I believe none of Alex's family will stop loving him, and they shouldn't. What happened is horribly sad, but it happened. You can't turn back time and you can't stop loving.