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He’s angry at his emotionally unavailable father .. he seeks love from women as his very first experience was with a prostitute who said she loved him! Some stranger said she loved him , when all he wanted was his father and mother to say that to him! I’m not surprised he tried to suppress his anger and emotions through drugs! And sex addiction wasn’t really addiction, he wanted to feel the way he did when he was with his dad and the prostitute. He has evolved and matured over the years by seeking god.. I’m proud of him! He’s been through so much.
A psychoanalyst would have a field day with this. Russell as a kid only bonds with his dad during a trip to a Hong Kong brothel. Now he associates kinky sex with the father-son relationship he always missed, available women substituting for the unavailable parent. What sounder foundation could there be for 'sex addiction'? Too simplistic? That's psychoanalysis for you.
Yeah he’s clearly not come to terms with his father clearing off at 6 months even though he claims he’s come to terms with it copious times in the this episode.
The dad seems a bit disconnected. Every time he speaks to Russel he wont look him in the eye. He looks past him. He also said he didn't understand Russel being upset as a child when he came late to pick him up late, so that is an example of him being dismissive of Russel's experience and feelings. He is probably not able to show his emotions.
His Dad is rightly ashamed of him. He knows he's produced a psychopath sex pest and cannot bear to look at the bestial, cunning manipulator that he's inadvertently created.
I think we catch a rare glimpse of the other side of who he is. Notice his Dad doesn't seem surprised by that persona emerging.. It's quite a shocking contrast & but actually who doesn't know lots of people who are like that bitter persona all the time with zero redeeming qualities
That's what neglect does, he had a shiz dad. What father takes his son to a brothel wuth him it's very telling, he doesnt know how to be a father and respond to the kids emotional needs. But he knows how to shirk his parental responsibility not instilling morals and values that the kid can identify with later in life. Rather he wants his son as a mate to booze and curb crawl with. The dads gross feel sorry for any mother that has to pick up the pieces the tain wreck of devastation left by a selfish man. RB would have been better off not having any contact with that toxic parent.
His dads response to father hood was slightly off kilter. How much attention searching does a child beg from a parent to tell them that your considering ending your life 😢but still no love was shown. This is the core reason of Russell’s destructive behaviour .
I've never particularly liked Russell Brand but what he is going through now is nothing short of disgraceful! He is being hounded by the press and MSM, what happened to innocent until proven guilty? We used to pride ourselves on having a Justice system more sophisticated than pointing and shouting, but that seems to be the way this is being played out! If he is tried and convicted of these alleged crimes then let justice take it's course! Until then he should be left alone!
I don't know much about his dad outside of this, but based on this I don't share your opinion that he's a sociopath. He seems typical of a lot of working class dads of the time
No surprise that the algorithms have risen this one to the top. Still haven’t heard anything about Hunter Biden laptop Ashley, Biden’s diary. Strange how the algorithms don’t seem to acknowledge this.
Yeh, a sweet little boy trying to get his dad to reCognize him but the loss is not something that can be recovered, it gets woven slowly over time into the fabric of one’s Soul! Very sad, because there are so many lost children! Two males that never had fathering!
@@amandaslade9072his dad also inducted him at a weirdly early age to porn including video porn that was fairly unpleasant intensity. It’s certainly not normal. When you think of russ’ future issues bulaemia, attention seeking and addictions. It is dark.
I feel bad for young Russell. Most of his life has been televised. Ron is a nightmare. Who could ever overcome that kind of influence. Imagine a dad sharing call girls with his son. What a mess. I thought Russ was going to defeat his sleazy dad but it looks like his dad won. Very sad & dark.
There's something poignant about how Ron immediately wanted to hug his son, but was quick to let go. While Russell wouldn't initiate a hug with his dad, but didn't seem to wanna let go. That brief interaction seemed to provide an apt summary of their relationship.
this bs of parents not being there for their children because #their parents died when they were young is bollix surely they know what it feels like therefore they should avoid that void with their own children who goes off with their son to see prostitutes no wonder this fella is the way he is, hes your son not your mate down the pub
we're a very young species on the brink of huge transitions technologically, existentially, morally; everything. It is a hard time for anyone part of this species right now, because things are being put in place that may well determine huge parts of what the future looks like. I would argue everything is exactly the way it is supposed to be; that's how evolution works, that's how life works, to my mind. We are the 'middle men of history' as the quote goes. In the grand scheme of things, we are still half-way between ape and alien. Half our mind is still in the forest where we came from, the other half is stuck in the future, wondering at it all, trying to figure out mysteries we are not yet qualified or advanced enough to understand yet. Worry not my friend. All is well. All will be well. You don't need religion or science or philosophy to come to an understanding that we put too much pressure on ourselves as a species, we expect too much from ourselves. We are still animals, we must remember that. Things will change. They will get better, they will get worse. But things always change. It's all just a big silly game for fun; the whole of reality is nothing more than a cosmic joke. You are home. You never left. We are all together forever to do whatever we like. These are the few things I have learned that have helped me understand what/where I am. Don't worry! And sorry for rambling lol
I find this heartbreaking to be honest...I just see the little boy desperate to be loved by his dad, I can relate..... I'm in recovery too, 12 step programme in AA. This film has made me think so much, God bless him.
His dad is completely disconnected, you can see Russel trying to entertain him to get his attention for 2 minutes. It is very uncomfortable to watch how he does not really responds or acknowledge his son
His dad takes his school boy son to a brothel in Hong Kong to party with hookers with him. Thats vile. If ever there is a life lesson its right there. What type of dad leaves a baby at 6 minths old thats mental
@@MsFifi11c Oh leave it out. If you didn't know he was using at this point, you'd be none the wiser. What makes him look "so unwell" exactly? His haircut? His clothes? Because he's clearly still looking after himself, as a lot of people do while being on drugs. It's not drugs that make someone look bad (heroin actually has no direct effect). It's the neglect to eat, to look after yourself, mainly through lack of money. Russel still had money.
The PROcrastinator you clearly know a lot about the subject as you’re obviously 🙄 on kit yourself “heroin has no direct effect” they should hand it out at primary schools then. You are an absolute fool
@@MsFifi11c Well you just put 2 and 2 together and made 15. What on earth did I say to suggest it would be good for kids?? Heroin is a incredibly devastating and harmful drug. I should know. But I said it has little DIRECT effect on the body. DIRECT effect. It's not actually a poison as such. Morphine is not a poison and doesn't harm the body. What is harmful are the potential adulterants in street drugs, the huge potential for eventual physical and psychological addiction, which means neglect on normal life, whether it be loss of most of your time and/or money, which means lack of food, toiletries, new clothes. It can affect your work, so absences and timekeeping become a problem, which means less money still, when a job is potentially eventually lost, so potential for turning to crime. The effects of heroin are incredibly harmful and numerous, but none of those are direct effects on the body, which for instance cocaine does have. They're all indirect effects. By the way, you didn't answer what exactly what makes him look so unwell.
That young man has come so far. He has grown because he has done the self-introspection and work required for growth! His parents must be so proud of his life now. I have always had a soft spot for Russell Brand every since I saw him in one of his movies many many years ago! I remember watching his comedic performance and saying, " There is a genius!" ❤
Russell Brand is obsessed with one person only and this is Russell Brand. Everything he does is for publicity His own publicity. He feels no pain at all yes he is full of anger. There he is playing the victim. His pa is a narcissist like him. The fact he is doing all of this in public tells you how fake it all is. All to promote the Russell Brand fan club.
That was superb fucking television, and far deeper subject matter to reach young people at that time than most else that was out there. Well fucking done.
@@damngoodcoffeetime He reminds me a bit of Mad Frankie Fraser. What he lacks in height he more than compensates for in terms of having an intimidating personality.
This is a fascinating comment. Could you explain more about why you are terrified of Russell’s father? My father is a sociopath (Antisocial Personality Disorder) and there are similarities between the two men - the surface of normality but, beneath it, they have caused enormous harm to people and have no empathy or understanding for others. Even the way he justifies and twists the story about his abandoning Russell and not seeing him as a child (so that Russell could be in a “tranquil” home) is familiar to me. It sounds plausible, doesn’t it, and the actions of a loving father? But really, it’s just gaslighting and I suspect that he was absent because he was pursuing women and his own selfish ends. The weird - and worrying - part is that I watch this and don’t feel unnerved by Russell’s father, he seems normal to me… it’s almost as though I’ve been desensitised by my own sociopathic father or that these types of men are normalised to me?
Russell Brand has been a wounded soul, battled with his demons in front of others, been open using his issues in his comedy and his trauma he never hid nor the behaviour it caused in his addiction. He has come a long way and turned his life around.
I only wish I could of done this with my father I find I share more parallels than I care to admit. We punish ourselves for the harm caused by others growing up.
I didnt have a dad and my mom was a deeply, deeply depressed teenager. I hate everyone, have trouble not hating myself, and hate being alive. Was that Russells real feelings? Maybe. Shitty parents are the worst bane to existence. I have kids now and i am involved and engaged. I hope to make it better for them and i know i am.
@thevoidisshining - Russell’s been working on himself for the last 20 years, through the 12 step program, various modalities, yoga, meditation etc. It’s been his life’s work. He’s put the hard work in and all credit to him, he’s a lot clearer, happier person for it. I”ve had to do this myself for a lot longer than he has but it has been worth it. Hating yourself is very very sad. Dealing with suicidal thoughts for decades is often par for the course when you’re damaged from childhood. But my god it’s worth the effort….. I found ‘You Can Heal Your Life’ by Louise Hay, brilliant. Anything by Wayne Dyer, Reiki, meditation, affirmations, calm music, nature, animals, to be brilliant tools. Learning to like myself has been my gift to me. It’s been like shedding layers and layers of wet dirty overcoats over the years, of other people’s beliefs, and fears, and becoming much lighter, having a shower and washing all the dirt away, and emerging sweet smelling and with no weight to carry. Just me. - Far from perfect, but very relieved and facing life and my dreams, on my terms. To have a healthy foundation… Your Mum did the best she could, with what she had, and she was very, very young when she had you. She was still a child herself. It’s wonderful that you can be involved and engaged with your children. That’s a beautiful gift to pass on to them, and memories they will cherish.
Russell your Father is so much better than mine . This is bizarre fighting an old man . I think his mum having cancer was horrendous for a child , and no father support and no siblings. ❤ love you Russell . ❤
Nah just imagine if we had somebody going through this now and put them on TV in this state? We would all be talking about how he's being exploited by the media for his trauma and drug use so they can make money out if him he probably reinvented himself because he realised how shameful it was painting a picture to the public that this is who he is you can tell hes a nice guy regardless of all he went through and he made himself better. Media saying Russell had conjured up this big plan cus he knew this was coming. No if he thought this was coming he would just stay in drugs and probably not be alive now but he has made his life better. People cant just conquer addictions because of the possibility they might get done for sexual assault or rape one day what are these people thinking honestly and they expect us to believe this shit?
Terribly underrated journalism from our Russ here- what a fantastic series, only now after years of trews and staying free am i happening across this deeply cathartic expose. Huge respect to all involved. This look into Russell's relationships with his parents rings so brilliantly true with me. What beautiful people and what recognizable interpersonal paradigm's on display here. I only wish i had seen this when it was initially released. As a product of familial dissonance myself (my dad left when i was 4) i feel a deep sense of belonging when reflecting on the attitudes, situations and emotions showcased here. Such disharmony really asks alot of a young inquiring mind. Russell's honesty and his integrity here is remarkable- invaluable. Just as it is in his other journalistic pursuits. A true champion of the human experience and an elegantly principled scholar. Big love for the geeza!
Christ. What a terrible read on this. You must be the most unobservant person on the planet or an un-self aware narcissist to come back with that one, my dude.
his dad was bein truthful when he spoke... he felt the pain n sorrow of the past n in his heart didnt wanna hurt russell, but i can understand both sides
Having been brought up in a house with two parents who didn't break up, but most certainly should have, i can understand where his dad is coming from. I carry very deep and painful scars from living in a house with two people who tore strips off each other all the time, and often tore strips off me and my sister. As much as i empathise with Russell, ultimately, he was probably better off with just his mother at home.
I can see that Brand is being taken down for political influence BUT...what I've just watched here is not good! His Dad is to blame for giving him a toxic approach to women.
I just asked my 12 year old if hed prefer living with one of us and never any bickering...or both of us with bickering. He said the latter. I thought he would. I feel so sad for Russell. His dad keeps talking about the marriage...not his child. He clearly has issues himself...i dont think its that Russells dad left...its that he needed to care more about Russell and be more reliable...and be more present. Boys need their dads.
The most obvious difference between his conversation with his mum and dad is the amount of eye contact. Its subtle but when you know the signs it screams out at you.
this was a fantastic series and it really taught me a few things about humanity despite the overall madness of it. I really think Russell should do something similar again now that he's sober and looking great.
He was better off being on the drugs as a least he still had comedowns and periods of self doubt to sort of keep him grounded. The fame and power it gave spoiled his personality as there’s no comedown. In these episodes he’s so entertaining and seems like a good fella. Real shame.
Lucky you didn't have to carry damage and self hate then. Yioubgetvtgecprivilegevof looking at this damaged boy, saying eww it's creepy and then looking the other way. Nice.
You can actually tell that Russ was using drugs throughout the filming of the series, there was a lot o anger beneath the surface.you could see his dad didn't want to hit his son with everything, whereas Russell did.
These are so interesting! Sad that when Russell said he one day would kill himself- his dad never acknowledged what he said!! I hope Russell can get help he needs and resolve things for himself , if not with his dad
If your thinking about ripping this clip you post else where, you can’t! For some reason anything of this series gets audio censored (like the sound gets scrambled)
BRand did a DNA test and i think 2 % showed he had native american ancestry. Interesting. If you look at Brand and his father they both have olive skin.
