They have totally mis understand this. She is strong! She is confident in her role as a mom! She said yes to her family and put the horribly toxic, nasty culture of Hollywood in its place. She's freaking fierce and an amazing role model to women everywhere!!!!
i feel like she's going to be a comeback story...we'll see her again in like 15 years after her kids see this and say MOM WTF YOU NEED TO TRY AGAIN and she will, and she'll rock it.
@@seirrasky3581 exactly this seems like a genius plan to me to get peoples support without having to play their rules and possibly be limited by their contracts
i hope she starts a successful internet singing career on her own time. away from all the hollywood corporate music industry bs. so she can enjoy singing and stay with her family. do a jimmy buffet and take off from the outside, and have a ton of supportive fans
Sara Beth made the right choice and I admire her for that. Being a mother to your own cheerleaders (your kids) is so much better than being rich and famous for strangers. She will be the light and the apple of her children's eyes. A mothers' sacrifices and love for her children will last for future generations in her family. It is an inheritance of love and stability she is giving her offspring. No one can replace a mother. She definitely made the right choice.
@@mo-sl4bj I said I would never have kids, too. #1 (out of 2) was an oopsie (two forms of birth control and ironically I still got pregnant). And yet she and her sister are the best things that have ever happened to me. My old dreams don't compare to my new dreams with my family-these new dreams greatly exceed my ambitions before. Today, I am flying out with my oldest daughter to Colombia, South America (our sixth time there with her) for the next ten days. We love to travel together. I didn't start living until I had kids. Everything became new, going to the zoo with a toddler and her seeing her favorite animal (an elephant) for the first time gave me more joy than I ever thought possible. I was really missing out before I had kids-I was stuck in a rut and thought I knew what I wanted to do, but I was self centered which made me super miserable. Now, I live to give and honestly have found my life and a lot of joy! :) My "kids" are now 21 and 23 and I enjoy them so much! I can't imagine life without them.
@@mo-sl4bj Women don't have to sacrifice their dreams completely..it's okay to postpone them a bit and do what you feel is right in your gut. I think that's what Sara is doing. As a mother, she SHOULD follow that gut feeling. She's right, her babies need her right now and she needs them. They are only little for a short time. There is no reason why she wouldn't be able to continue pursuing her dream in a different way that works for her and her family. This show is not the end all be all of pursing this kind of dream. I was on this path in Nashville and then realized, having a family was more important to me than continuing on a path that wasn't necessarily going to bring me the kind of joy and fulfillment as having a family of my own. I don't regret it for one second. I still love to sing, I just do it for me and whoever else wants to listen though and that's enough for me. People think being famous is this, always wonderful, fulfilling thing. Sometimes it isn't. That industry is brutal. It tries to absorb you. It takes A LOT of effort to not lose yourself completely. There are other ways to fulfill a dream of singing for others. Some even find a way of making a living from it, without all the intensity of being "famous".
She haven't used enough time Just on her kids to "lose herself" yet. There will come a time for everyone when not doing things for themselves the feeling of having lost a piece of own personality. That is what happens after some years. And Sara Beth is Sooo God! She could win ALL of this! Also, if signing with a record label she would secure her and All her Family Future. I HOPE she sign up with someone and does a career of this! *This kind of uniqueness is So Rare! And Sara Beth Got IT! The Full Package!
It was the right choice for her. I definitely think that it is never a bad choice if its for selfless reasons especially for raising kids. However, people don't just want to sing for fame. If singing is your passion and you want to make money at your passion, it involves media presence. If you don't have supporters you will not make money on it and therefore cannot fulfill that dream. So I think wanting to be a mother to your kids and having a passion for music that you want to make a career out of are 2 different things. One is not better than the other, because one requires fame to have success.
Mad props. Mama can sing. Total respect for her courage and wisdom to say no to what is good and yes to what is best. ❤️ No, self love is not on par with mother love. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends…. or in this case, that she lay down her life for her children. I hope we get to see her music on YT in her own time.
10000% Just saw the true love of what we were created for(family) versus the opposite side of true love(love of yourself) There is only one And they are NOT EQUAL take care
Love her quirky personality. So real. Like the other commenter said, her kids are only young once. It's a tough decision but I don't think she will regret it.
You don't need American Idol to pursue music. She is amazing. Good for her for following her heart. I do hope she puts out music on YT though, I'm down to listen to her whether it's covers or original music.
I REALLY love her tone and style. She’s got this IMPECCABLE jazzy vibrato and I’m LIVING for it. 🥰 And remember too, that this is COMPLETELY raw and natural talent. She’s never trained. Imagine in a few years when she had some proper voice lessons, and her confidence grows AND her babies are a bit older/ more independent?! She’ll be ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPPABLE. Like she could EASILY WIN.
She's an amazing woman. So strong and she made the right decision. I know she'll be much happier to be with her family. I'm rooting for her but atleast somehow hopefully we can still hear her sing on RU-vid. 🙏🏻
You released her first song recently. It's called Last October and you can find it on RU-vid, maybe also in other places. It sounds so much better than her Idol performances. You can tell it fits her personality much better.
Wish Katy had been that supportive of her in her first audition. That had to have taken a lot of courage to sing again (and nail it) and I’m so proud of her for going out with such mature grace. Hopefully she won’t give up on singing. What a voice!
Awesome woman! She has her priorities right. With her strength, she will be shaping the future generation. That's bigger than any little singing show and career.
Record Producers need to offer Sarah Beth a recording contract with advanced pay for her babies' care on tour with her! Sarah has a phenomenalal voice! God bless her always!
She’s so wonderful and amazing , what a voice. she talks about being nervous but she looks so cool and keeps herself in check so really well. I pray that you get to wherever your dreams may be. And bless those 3 amazing kids that have such a wonderful mother
I absolutely love the uniqueness of her voice!! Katy Perrys comments was uncalled for at her first try out. I been watching her Facebook page since i discovered her beautiful voice.
She killed her performance but I admire her for decision..This is just the beginning for her..I wouldn't be surprised if she gets a record deal in the future
She was at a crossroads and she did what was best - for her and her family. She will never get the time back with her children. For a young lady, she has shown great wisdom. She is looking ahead, not just at the here and now. If it is meant to be, opportunity will come around again. Heck, opportunity could present itself now-just in a different way
Your time with your baby ur child is way more important than whatever Katy call self love cause when your kids grow up, you cannot reverse time and experience it again….. Her choosing to leave is self love for herself and her kids
That's a hard song to sing and sound that good I hope she makes it And stays in the competition she should give herself a shot. she's very good. I like her voice.
Love this girl, her talent, her priorities! She will have MANY opportunities to perform - on her terms! NEVER sell out, Sara Beth! You are exactly perfect! God will honor you for placing your children first as you also use the amazing talent He gave you! 💕🙏🏼😎
I hope she realises that it isn’t about winning, it’s about enjoying the journey and yes self-love, showing her children she can pursue her other love as well as loving them. She’s amazing and life is for living, not just for your children but for all it’s worth and experiences. The time away will make her heart fonder and fill her cup for her babies.
Young children BOND WITH THEIR MOTHER, up to about age 4 to 5 (that's IF the newborn/infant bonded with the mother in the first place). It's not really optional for a mom, AND it takes being present (although with zoom, etc. maybe some absense can be okay - I raised my kiddos before the zoom age). After 4 or 5, kids start venturing out more and bonding with others more. If they are a son they will naturally go towards their father to bond with more. Daughters will still have that bond with their mothers as the same sex example, but to a lesser degree as they venture out into the world, That original bond with mother and child (and with father) forms a foundation of security.
@@gravitytwo4088 I couldn’t agree more. A woman can work and raise children, why can she not pursue a passion rather than just spend hours contributing to the wallets of a big corporation?
Self love is not near as big as motherly love. I’ve got an adult child and a teenager and I would still lay down my life for either one of them in a heartbeat.
She's wonderful! While it'll be a bummer to not see her on Idol anymore, her decision to quit is definitely understandable. I do hope she'll keep uploading videos of her singing online and showing that beautiful voice of hers though. Love listening to her!
I love her voice ❤❤❤ & she is really cute 🥰… I’m so proud of her to stick it out.. Her personality is amazing. A beautiful soul… Good Luck 🍀Please do come back.. You have talent. I respect you as a mom…You will know when the time is right..
Katy Perry saying, "it's easier to walk away than to be rejected" and "self love is just as big as motherly love" is the stupidest thing she could've come up with.
"And that ended up being the best decision I ever made." Sara Beth tells her kids in 2043. Far too big a talent and pure a human being for this 'woodchipper for the soul' of an excuse for entertainment. I can't wait to see her do it her way like good ole Frankie...
It may be a woodchipper, but its an outlet for her to improve, and to get self love and confidence. Just this second performance was so much more incredible and confidente and it Was just the start for her. And who says She wouldnt have won? She just boycotted herself because of her lack of confidence. I dont like Katy but she's right this time
Self love shouldn’t come before mothers love. Your kids need you they are helpless without you. The time to pursue your dreams is before motherhood or when your kids are a little older and don’t need you as much. I absolutely think she made the right choice. To be away from your kids so long just for a chance isn’t worth it. If her heart isn’t in it why should she force it? It means she’s not ready no one said she can’t try again when her kids are older and she is ready.
It's not a mistake. Kids will only be little once. It is just not time. It is clear she is not yet sold out to this dream. She can start again later when she is more ready.
I understand. My son was born when I was eighteen and my daughter when I was 22. I graduated from nursing school when I was 32. I was the best Mom, the best Nurse, the best Grandma. I'm 71 now. During my life, I did lots of singing, but it was for enjoyment, not my "Purpose in Life". What I gave to the world thru my kids, my grandchildren, and my Nursing career was so much more than I ever could have given thru singing.
The red-headed mom, is so naturally lovely and beautiful!!! I haven't heard her sing yet...Just heard her sing....she's good !!! Katy's wrong, a mother's love is a martyr's love, even if you don't bleed!
Way to go Sara. Family first. That’s not something the participants in the “vanity fair” are likely to understand. I like Katy, but the idea that your self-love should be just as important as your love as a parent is the root of a lot of today’s problems. And no, it’s not running away to avoid rejection either 🙄. The awesome thing about being a young mom is that Sara will be plenty young enough to pursue her dreams on whatever scale she wants once her kids are older. I loved hearing her sing this song.
I gotta say, as a mom of four who married at 19 (and is still married 29 years later), I totally agree with Katy! One love is not above the other and what you teach your kids by sacrificing yourself to them is not good stuff. There’s no reason it has to be you OR them! The best possible example you can be to your kids is the person who nurtures and treasures them AND you - the woman who is unapologetically herself and chases her dreams while chasing her kids and encouraging them to be themselves. It’s not one or the other. You can and should love and raise yourself and adore and raise your children. You should be committed to both. ❤
Now why would she’s wants to be part of that show with an evil women !! She’s needs to go home with her kids and find a different tv show that would appreciate her more !!
Women like katy perry who says that self love is on par with motherly love is why the youth and families are in shambles in this generation. No, its not the same. Self love is way less important than motherly love, you can create poetic things to say but in reality its NEVER
I'm shocked this is your mindset honestly. You do realize that you cannot perform your parental role to furthest potential if you don't give yourself the love you deserve? I think you're a little confused. Society has led MORE women to believe that once we have our children, our wants hopes and dreams go out the window and we need to be in the kitchen preparing a chicken dinner while hubby is at work and your kids playing in the yard. Totally unrecognizable to the girl you once were because you're too focused enslaving yourself for your children. Havent brushed your hair in a week. Go almost all day without eating. Lose all your friends and are completely iscolated because from the minute you wake up til go to sleep you are constantly waiting on your tiny humans. This is something so many mothers do. More than not. We need to break OUT of the idea that once we become mothers we cannot put our needs at the top WITH our babies needs. They are EQUALLY as important. We need to be GENUINELY happy for our babies, not putting on a face. We need to show our babies that we can fulfill our dreams even after having them so they learn that its possible. Emphasis on the "needs" part. I am not talking about neglecting your children to do what you want, like party or drinking to excess. That's not something anyone needs anyway. There needs to be a balance between motherly and self love. It's often impossible but thats because we need to train society to think differently so we don't forget to care for ourselves. It's so deeply ingrained in our minds, going back generations and generations. If she wants to be a mama and pursue her dream career, she damn well should. I think her ending statement there said more about why she's leaving than anything. She said "I just feel like I'm not going to win anyway so I'm just going to leave"..... I think she let her self doubt about her talent and possible feelings of shame for not being there for her kids lead her to think she needed to leave. Which, that's her choice.. but I hope she did it because she felt it was the *right* choice for everyone. Including her. If she just wasn't ready and couldn't handle the pressure on her back, then I'm glad she left. Mental health is the most important thing and we need to stop putting it on the back burner. Please don't ever preach that anywhere because you're just re enforcing that whole mothers come last idea and that's so toxic and wrong.
@April Little EXACTLY. I think society needs to break OUT of this mindset. We need to learn that when our children are born, our souls, dreams, and wants don't have to die. We don't have to lose ourselves and dedicate our lives to care for these tiny human beings. We need to learn to create a healthy BALANCE between the two because our kids can tell when their parents are run down, hopeless, regretful, and unfulfilled. If we want to teach our kids that they can do anything they want in life (if you work hard enough) then we have to be a good example of that. It shouldn't be a scary thing to have kids. I feel like this also plays a huge role in post partum depression. The more we tell ourselves that we don't matter any more, the worse our mental health will be (even physical health) and not only will we suffer but so will our children. I hate that people think this way.. it's not right and the logic is so outdated and flat out wrong. I always say that saying in the mom groups I'm in "a happy mama is a happy baby". Any time I'm having a terrible day my 1 year old KNOWS... even if I try like hell to conceal my stress, she knows.
I’m not a mother, so I don’t understand this comment. Does it mean you love your kids, before you love yourself? Would kids sense you don’t love yourself?
@@gloriakummer5357 it means you sacrifice for you children because they come first. before your potential career even. Would kids sense you don’t love yourself? i dunno are most kids psychics? do you watch stranger things a lot? i mean i guess what i was expecting for commenting on a video where people come to watch american idol. i did this to myself.
She said self love is as important as motherly love and its true. If you don't love and care for yourself you can't be the best for the people you love and care about. It's important to invest in yourself emotionally, physically, spiritually. That being said, I think her choice to go home is great because that's what she wanted. She seems happy as a mom and as a tiktok personality and that's great for her. I wish her happiness.
She reminds me so much of the Rose, Janice Joplin herself. Her voice is so hypnotizing. She is a beautiful mother and I have a feeling that her chances to succeed are many.
Samj- She didn't have the Passion that Janis Joplin had. When Janis Joplin sang a song, she sang it from her toenails all the way up to the tippy top of her head. And while this lady is not bad at her craft, Janis Joplin was in a completely different cosmos
Self love means knowing your worth and not letting the pressure of others change you. It doesn’t mean it’s okay to walk away from family. I love American idol, but mothers who teach love and self love are doing a greater work.
There will be plenty of time for her to kick off her music career and follow her dreams once her babies are a little older but she will never get this time with them again, it is the most precious thing in life and I commend her devotion and her priorities. It's not just a sacrifice for her kids, it's for her too, for her soul to be at peace. She is absolutely following her heart and it's brave and admirable! Breath of fresh air. Her kids are super lucky for such a loving and talented mother. She can sing for them now and sing for us later...
I think we can use her story as a lesson on quitting & choosing our own paths. I also think there's nothing inferior about the choice she has made. I made a whole video about it.
I agree and disagree. Life is all about living in the moment and sometimes you don't get opportunities like this often. You don't know what tomorrow holds. I am a mother and it is important for our children to see us sacrifice for our dreams just as well as we sacrifice for them. I actually think that her kids being so little is an advantage to her. It seems that she has a great loving support system behind her and it was something that made her go to Idol in the first place. I think she should stick it out. And this coming from a mother.
I quit singing for 20 years and recently started back up (church singing), but felt a little discouraged because my voice was having difficulties getting up to par, especially after having Covid only 6 months prior. Someone told me that they never let any challenges stop them from making music. So what if it is different than what we'd like. So what if there are setbacks. So what if other beautiful blessings come into our lives that change our path. You can keep making music. We live in an era of the ability to self-publish, to put yourself out there, to be independent. She might be happiest there, gigs, a fan base, but still down home and not slave to the industry.
She seems like a sensitive, unique woman with a big heart and majorly talented. I have no idea what her best balancing act of priorities are: music vs family. Only she knows that. Deeply personal decision. Wish her all the best, hope she keeps being true to her mind and heart and staying authentic and exploring gently stretching the comfort zone. A commenter below said she released a song on RU-vid called Last October, woo-hoo, will check it out! Rooting for ya and for all these brave artists.
Sara you are a very good singer and I think particularly vocally talented - whether you come back to idol or not you will have a lot of sweet idol memories and victories just in the little time you spent there. You’re a good classy mom and have a darn good voice real!!!
Just because you're an amazing singer doesn't mean you have to be famous, or even make money off of it. You can enjoy your voice, sing for yourself, your family, and God. You can have fun singing and touch the hearts of people you actually know and care about
As a young mom and wife myself, thank you for being such an inspiration! You made the right decision. That industry is soulless. What Katy Perry said isn’t true: in fact motherly love is by definition bigger than self-love. It is constant, willful and beautiful self sacrifice for the sake of fostering new life.
This is 2023. She can take her talent into her own hands, use social media and still be at home with her kids. She doesn't have to fit into what a "Celeb" is. Honestly, who would it has become so shallow and weird. Imagine a singer this good becoming a star. What a great role model for many. WHolesome. Love of family first and amazing talent. She also has a great look and style. I am keeping my eye out for her! Gives me Janice Joplin vibes. Love to hear her sing me and bobby Mcgee
Sara Beth you should start a TikTok annd RU-vid if you don't already have one. Your voice is beautiful and you could make great money while taking care of your family.
I seldom write something, but, man, she's got the voice. Kinda reminds me of Janis Joplin in a way. She's got some wild inside, if she let's it out, she shall rip the stage apart. Fucking love her!
She is NOT walking away from anything. She is walking towards her family. She's not missing her potential. She's achieving her goals as a mom. She's loving herself because she sees her value to her family is higher than her value to Hollywood. We need to stop pretending like our greatest value as women isn't to our children.
I feel so bad for her. She is so talented and to be treated like that is ridiculous. I have actually always liked Katy perry but this changed the way I will look at her forever.
Why ,? Sara doesn't understand. That she took the place. Of someone that could have been picked. There are only so many spots. If she knew she wasn't staying. She should not have gone. In the first place. It showed she really wasn't interested. Just want to see if she could make it to Los Angeles. And get a free plane ride. People try forever to get on American idol to pursue their career. That was what katy was trying to tell her. She's just too immature. And it went way over her head. Or did it ? I don't know her. Either way. She's an idiot. In my book.
