I love you Scott ❤ my husband committed suicide in 1997. Thank you for your comments, I was blamed for my husband’s death bc of his depression and “not doing anything” we had 5 young children and I tried my hardest to get him to seek help. You are right, we can never know what someone is going through… thank you for your sensitivity to this issue💗
I’m so sorry for your loss. AND TO BE BLAMED FOR IT?!?! That is completely unacceptable. I know they’re grown adults now, but I hope you prevented one side or the other from seeing them when they were younger
It was not your fault. I was also blamed and am still blamed. This is never your fault. It was a decision he made. Now we are dealing with the pain. You are strong!!!! It's going to be ok. I'm still dealing with this 7 years after.
@staceywhaley9957 My deep condolences. I lost my beloved younger brother to suicide. It almost tore us apart. The guilt was severe. It took time for me to recognise that he hid his depression very well, and I couldn't have stopped him. I'm so sorry that people tried to blame you. That is never acceptable. You did everything you could. I just hope that you and your children have found the peace you deserve.
I feel that Twitch would want us to feel as though he'll always be a beacon of light. Regardless of his inner demons, he was fighting. His messages of him and his family were full of happiness and love ❤️
I like the fact that twitch always had a smiling face, 😁 always seemed happy not a care in the world. I feel saddened knowing he was struggling with mental illness. God bless you and may you rest in peace. Twitch you seemed like you had such a beautiful soul. I'm sorry twitch; looking at you one will never know you were not completely happy. Rest in peace beautiful dancer. Continue smiling and dancing you are free now.😢
It's like your mind has trapped you in your body and makes you feel like people would be happier without you. It's torture. Keep existing and fighting.❤
I learned in the last few weeks that my cancer has spread to my lungs and brain. You bring me comfort with your voice, sweetness and kind nature. I will continue to watch for that sense of comfort. Love you, Scott.
No you don't know but real pain can't hide from your face or thru your actions 24/7. When someone loves you they pay attention and will pick up on your moods.
People don't know another person pain after my wife of 27 years left me and I found out she was cheating on me for on and off for 7 years I was thinking about hanging myself with a orange electrical cord from my up stairs living room I was going to do it on Facebook messenger messenger so she could see what she done to us but before I could go threw it my son called the police and they showed up at my door and I was taken to the suicide ward of the hospital so my wife can back home because she found out the grass wasn't greener on the other side so one day she got sick on a trip to see our son graduate boot camp so at the hospital she looked at me with tears in her eyes and told me she was sorry so i accepted her apology.
I was so shocked when he passed. We all miss him. My mom committed suicide when I was 13 and when i was suicidal i felt like the world hated me. You really really feel it. Thank you for doing this. Everybody, thank you for existing and keep fighting. ❤️
Stop punishing yourself. That's God's message to humanity. Stop punishing yourself. True judgement comes from within. When you judge yourself and repent meaningfully and correct the behavior that doesn't mean we should punish ourselves our whole life. When you trully examine your mistakes and judge yourself , you feel remorse. With that you simply apologize and forgive yourself as well as ask for forgiveness. Your here to love and be loved selflessly. Not selfishly.
Scott thank you for doing this story with compassion and understanding. People are so judgemental. Im glad you mention that we never know how someone struggles unless you step in their shoes. RIP Twitch 🙏
Praise God from all things from all things come from. God pray your Holy Spirit of blessings upon everyone today and everyone in Jesus name. Love. Jesus and Jamie
Totally disagree that twitch had mental issues .to suspicious ..all a big cover up in Hollyweird. Convinced he was murdered not convinced of the narrative they want u to believe ....followed everything to this previous day and I stay firm with my opinion ..justice for twitch .
Thanks for a great video Scott. Your decision not show his home is why I love your channel & you so much. Your respect to those who have passed and their families is second to none. You're awesome. Take it easy Scott, and keep up the great work!
@@laurabarnes2170 Ditto!! Very very kind of him to do in respect of the family and the children, as they have already been exposed to enough and have this burden and tragedy that they have to live with as well. So I think that was an incredibly smart and professional kind decision that's got made on not showing the house or where it was located. Well done as always Scott!! This is why we watch your videos not only for the great content, but because of your compassion and all of the other great things about you when telling these stories. 💯✔️👍🏻
I can't imagine how his family and friends feel but for people to question why his wife didn't know how bad his mental health was is so wrong,when someone is feeling that bad there is nothing anyone can do .my heart goes out to his wife and children R.I.P twitch you are missed by so many
I've contemplated suicide before. And nobody around me would have ever known that. People in pain can hide it well if they choose. You are spot on ... we don't know. Judging isn't helping anyone, but it especially isn't helping the conversation around mental illness.
You right I get bully by people am the nicest person you can meet they talk crazy to me so I just cry it out so when I see your comment I broke down 💔💔
Just goes to show that sometimes the people u think are the happiest in this life and with their lives ..are the ones who are truly & deeply hurting inside ..Rest in Peace Stephen 🙏🏻 and no worries Scott love your videos thank you & u did amazing! As this was a beautiful and tasteful tribute.
You are so right when you say we don’t know what a person is going through. We have no right to judge. When I was younger my next door neighbour went in there garage and sat in her car with it running and passed away. She was a wife and mom of 4 daughters. Love you info videos Scott. Take care. Debbie from Calgary, Canada
Scott, thanks for covering Twitch. I don't think we will ever know if a particular incident triggered this or if he was battling depression or mental illness. What we do know is that he was very talented and left a great legacy during his lifetime. I urge anyone feeling hopeless to reach out for help. Many decades ago I had to do it and because l reached out for help i'm alive today. RIP Twitch.
Stressed2Capacity thank you for sharing your story, I to have had to reach out, Even though I didn't know what was happening to me I couldn't handle it. My husband took me to the doctor everyday for 2 weeks but the doctor said that he didn't have any idea what could be wrong with me. Finally he took me to another doctor who recommended that I go to mental health, I had never before in my life heard of such a place, But I'm so glad he took me there and they gave me the help that I needed because if he had not taken me there I definitely wouldn't be here today. I'm so very much thankful for my husband, the and my lord for showing me that it was what I needed in order to get past what I was going through, Because I didn't know what was happening to me 🙏 I Thank God for helping me and showing my husband what I needed 🙏 I am for ever grateful ❤ 🙏
I had depression for 30 years. But I have been well for 5 years now and my kids kept me going. Some people mask it so well. My heart goes out to anyone who has depression it's horrible.
Anyone that's depressed to the point of taking their own life wouldnt be able to hide their feelings 24/7 for yrs. without somebody noticing something sometime!! Twitch wasn't the kind to do something that uncaring and cruel two weeks before Christmas to his children. That would be a very selfish and evil thing to do and he wouldn't of wanted to leave his kids with that as their last memory of him.
Scott - I really appreciate how respectful you are to the family still living in the house. You also did a wonderful job advocating awareness about mental health.
This blew my mind the day he passed! Someone who seemed so happy…..it’s sad to think how badly he had to have been feeling internally! Thank you Scott….💔
Scott, thanks for doing this video. His death was such a shock to everyone. I can't imagine! He died shortly right after Jason David Frank died (green power ranger) also took his life in a hotel bathroom by hanging). Can you please do Jason as well? Jason's death were such a shock as well and came within a week or so before and occurred in similar ways. Both were well loved and will be severely missed!
Scott, about 6 months ago, you made a video on Johnny Lewis (Katy Perry's ex boyfriend, who was on Sons of Anarchy). I commented about my daughter's suicide one month before her 31st b-day in July 2018. Like tWitch's suicide, hers was also a complete shock. You are right in saying that no one truly knows what another person is going through mentally and/or physically. One year before she took her life, she was involved in a horrific motorcycle accident. She spent over a month in Ryder Trauma Center in Miami. Due to lack of insurance, once she was "well enough" to be discharged back home, she never received the follow up care she needed - physical therapy, pain management, & most importantly counseling for her emotional trauma. I mentioned on your other video that I suspect she had also sustained some brain damage in that accident. Once she got home from the hospital, her behavior changed gradually. It wasn't drastic, but I noticed she called less often & she wasn't as open to talk about things. She seemed to "candy coat" everything, maybe so we wouldn't worry about her. I knew she was mildly depressed, but she never once shared the fact that she had been self medicating through her pain & trauma from the accident. Although she had admitted she was feeling down sometimes at how things had transpired in her life, no one suspected what was going on inside her head. She kept it bottled up & never shared details. She played the part of someone going through shit, but handling it as best as she could. None of us knew just how truly dark her thoughts, depression, & fears had become. On that fateful night, she had gotten into huge blowup with her boyfriend. He left the house & slept at his jobsite. She had been drinking all day. He later told me that she had ingested some psychedelics earlier that evening. He didn't suspect that this fight was any different than the ones before. He returned home in the morning & found her on the floor of their bedroom. While under the influence of alcohol, drugs, extreme emotional turmoil, & possibly hallucinations too she had used his gun to shoot herself. It was so surprising to everyone who knew her. She had always been so full of life & light - never one to give up so quickly. But none of us knew what was really going on in her mind. I went through all the stages of grief trying to make sense of it all. It has taken me 5 years, but I understand now & can no longer "blame or be angry" at her for checking out early. I some have insight on that because I survived a suicide attempt when I was 19 years old (alcohol & pill overdose). I remember the feeling of slipping away, but somehow managed to call 911 before it was too late. I honestly believe that it was my daughter who saved me, even though she hadn't born yet. She would come into this world a year after that incident. She saved me, but I couldn't save her from a similar fate 32 years later... Be kind, not judgmental, because we don't know what other people are experiencing. Each of us have our own hardships in life to deal with.
I still can’t believe he’s gone….I have followed him since the beginning when he was competing on “ So You Think You Can Dance “ such an amazing human being….just so unexpected and heartbreaking 💔…..Twitch you are so very loved and missed!❤️🙏🏻
You are always so respectful and considerate when doing these vlogs. This can be seen even before you got into the subject matter when talking about the lady near you. Thank you for always being kind.
I lost my friend at 13 yrs old to suicide by gunshot... it left an impression on me that i always reflect upon... i never blamed him for doing it as i knew when i was younger that he was being abused at home and we (small group of friends) tried to shelter him at our houses as much as we could... you said it right Scott.... we don't always know what people are feeling, we just need to be able to listen...
My uncle committed suicide in 2014. He had just graduated from the police academy and was always against drugs. Looking back, the day before he did it, he had this peaceful look on his face that he never had before. And the next morning, he was gone. People say well she should have known. It's not always that simple. You never think a member of your own family will take their own life. Until they do. It literally comes out of nowhere! My advice, love each other, hug each other, forgive each other. You never know.😢 R.I.P Twitch! You will forever be missed! I miss you Uncle Keith!
Nicely done, Scott. Appreciate your not showing the family home. That is one reason I enjoy your channel so - the respect you have for the families. Keep up the great work, take good care and stay safe during your travels!
Scott you are so respectful and kind hearted. That can be rare these days. I worked in psychiatry for 17 years. I wonder if he ever thought about how much pain he caused his mother, his wife and children. Suicide is a cruel thing to do to people that love them.
My Very good friend Verneise took her life after just dropping off her daughter and very young son at school and she went back home and Hung herself??!!!😢😢😢😢 we neverrr saw Sadness !!...This is what they say happened!. The other story is that she wanted to prank her man who was coming home that morning After being out All night amd she was tired Of that!!. So some say she Wanted to Like act like she was hanging there but .not dead BUT well that didn't work OUT....we don't know if it was on purpose or accident ...her death😢😢😢🙏🙏And that kills me😢😢
When I had a housekeeping job, I was always scared to find someone who passed away. I remember the news of his passing away flooded social media and it was one of those cultural moment that the weight of grief was so much I cried all the tears I couldn't shed another one.
Awesome video Scott. Was a very sad ending. Biggest thing I love about you and your channel is the fact that not only you have respect for the dead but also for the homeless, you walk on so many streets and sometimes even take risks for us by walking these streets. We seriously couldn't ask for a better RU-vidr. You are awesome 👍
He had such a great personality and had good energy. I remember watching him on If You Think You Can Dance.. He will be missed.. prayers for his family 😢😢❤❤
It just shows you no matter how famous you are, celebrities have the same problems as someone who isn't famous, I remember the day that he died and I felt that time had stop, Rip Twitch 🙏🕊, thank you for you're dancing and thank you for everything
Scott, you are so right about mental health awareness and how it needs to be addressed. Unfortunately, I have first-hand experience with some who are battling this disease and have lost two nephews to suicide within the last year. I also have an adopted brother who has paranoid schizophrenia that I have been keeping an eye out for since both my parents have died. Thankfully, he's doing as well as he can be and living in a group home with a lot of great care. Initially It was very difficult, though, to get him the help he needed. It's a terrible illness because there is no cure. On top of all of that, about two months ago, I had a friend who I've only known for years through Fb, become homeless because her daughter who she lived with, drove her to a Salvation Army shelter and told her to get out of her car because this was where she was going to have to live now. They would only let her stay for three days before they made her leave. She threatened to kill herself and the police had her admitted to a psychiatric ward at the local hospital. When I heard about her situation through Fb I messaged her and told her to come and stay with me until she could get on her feet. I bought her a bus ticket to Chicago (from Ohio) and she's been with me ever since. I have just a one-bedroom apartment, so I let her have my room and I've been sleeping on my couch. I just kept thinking, what if that was me, and couldn't stand the thought of her thinking she had no one to help her. She is doing well now and is saving up money to go back to Ohio and get a new start in her own place. When her daughter left her, she had nothing but three very heavy suitcases. I don't understand how any child can do something like that to their parents. But I guess her daughter is on drugs and gets like this with her all the time. My point is, if there is any way we can help just one person, then that's what we need to do. People like Twitch and my friend are feeling hopeless, so all they need is a helping hand that could restore that hope again. We need to be each other's keeper. The world is really one big family, and we need to take care of each other because we're all we got. Your video was a beautiful tribute to an amazing man. He is a symbol of what could happen if we turn our backs on our fellow man. RIP Twitch. The world loved you, I wish you knew that before it was to late. ❤💐
Thank you for helping a friend in need, if my position was different and hubby & I didn’t own our home, I could imagine that happening to us. Daughter is just waiting to us to die to get our home, especially her husband, but doesn’t want us in her life or our grandchildren’s life, we barely know them, only his parents get interactions with grandchildren ….actually can’t stand her narcissistic husband…he is over the top selfish and has changed her to someone we don’t know anymore. He might get a shock he isn’t expecting when we do go !
It is unfathomable why he took his life such a tragedy 😔 no words can explain why it happened or what was going through his mind. I feel so bad for his wife Allison and his children. Thank you Scott for your compassion. Twitch was such a bright shining ✨️ light that will be forever missed 😢
So tragic. Sadly I lost a good friend in the same way, I spoke to him just that day and I had 0 reason to think anything was wrong at all. You honestly never know what's happening at any given time. So very sad. R I P tWitch. He got that beautiful smile from his beautiful Mama.
You don't always know what is going on in someone's head my cousin took his life he hung hisself and his brother found him. It was horrible for everyone.
Thank you Scott for bringing mental health care to light. So many people are struggling on a daily basis. And again another well respected video. Thanks for taking us along to pay our respects to Stephen Twitch Boss may he rest in paradise and hope nothing but the best for his wife and children. Well done Scott ✌️😎❤
I remember hearing when Twitch took his life, i was both shocked and floored. I know Ellen & her audience loved and adored him. Just goes to show you never know what someone is going through. Tell somebody you love them today, it could mean the world to them
I didn't realize this was a thing until today. I love your own personal story surrounding the main story. One of the main reasons why I watch your channel.
He was a bright light in everyone's lives! He Definitely was a very talented DJ and terrific dancer when he was on the Ellen Show. I really liked him alot!
If he was in financial trouble and then found out Ellen was quitting I can only imagine how down he would have been. Excellent respectful video Scott. I do wonder what was through that stone archway area.
Mental illness is debilitating, and a feeling of losing hope. You feel tired and with no energy. Often, we with depression withdraw from "normal" activities, such as hygiene and enjoying life. Thank you for sharing this video, Scott. It raises awareness about an illness not completely understood.
My cousin who was more like my sister took her own life. She was actually in a good mood the day before she was found, she didn’t leave a note either. She had thought people were watching her through mirrors and through the TV. Her mom, dad, and daughter tried to get her help numerous times and when they would put her in a psychiatric hospital she was released within 48 hours. She had threatened to take her life for years but it was still a shock when she did it.
This is still very sad. I think about his wife and kids every time I hear his name. And you're right Scott, you never know what is in the hearts of Men (human race). He was always smiling and now we know it was to hide the pain he was feeling. MY Deepest Sympathies and My sincerest condolences TO his wife and kids and other family members and friends he left behind.😢✝️🛐☮️💟💜❤️🙏🏾 REST IN ETERNAL PEACE STEPHEN (TWITCH) BOSS.❤
Twitch was such a light always looked like he was having fun but you never know what someone is going through behind the scenes hope he's at peace now great video Scott
Such a respectful video thankyou Scott. I consciously always remind myself that we just don't know what is going on in people's lives as we pass them on the street or in the grocery store, just like they have no idea what's hidden behind my smile. RIL Twitch. Your dance abilities & amazing smile I'll always remember.
Thank you for what you said about s, Scott. Sometimes the pain is so intense and has been there for so long, it seems there’s no other choice. When you have depression you become a master at masking how you’re feeling inside. It’s always such a shock. Like Robin Williams, Twitch showed no signs publicly of how much he was hurting. It was shocking 🙏
"I have learned to endure suffering, to hide pain and to laugh with tears in my eyes, just to show others that I am "fine" and to make them happy."😢🕊 (Author is not known to me.)
Very respectful and you handled this so well. Twitch was a beautiful person and you never know what is happening with them personally. I pray his soul is at peace and that his wife and kids are healing the best way they can. ♥️🦋♥️
I went to a funeral to that exact location where Twitch’s funeral was held and as I arrived there I got chills. I matched the pictures online with the church and knew it was the exact same place. It was such a beautiful chapel inside, virgen Mary all around and beautiful stain glass windows. Very intimate and small. Where people were coming out from the side is where you come out after you view the body. May his soul Rest In Peace. I loved Twitch so much. He brought a smile to my face every time I watched him dance. Thanks for this video ❤️
I still watch videos. He's still missed. Thank you again for another respectful tribute. Edit: 7 years ago this coming September I had a noose around my neck hung around a tree limb. When I kicked off the step ladder, the limb broke. My neighbor saw me sitting in my yard with a noose around my neck and called 911. So, I got an automatic 3 day hold. They kept me doped up and if you refused meds, you got an extended stay. That aggravated me, but if you showed aggravation, you also got an extended stay. I can't remember much else except the psychiatrist saying, "It's a permanent solution to a temporary problem" That sentence stuck with me and I did seek help. ❤🙏🏻✌🏻
DJ On-Tape be speaking that truth! It sucks waking up and not know if depression is going to kill me. I had a few close calls, I’m sure depression will end me someday but one day at a time is all I live for now. If you know someone suffering from depression, please call them and just talk and let them talk about whatever they want. You could possibly save them from themselves. Sometimes all it takes is a phone call.
Scott, once again your compassion shows.....from the opening comments regarding the homeless woman, to the fact that you drew the line at showing Twitch's home because his kids still lived there. Class act all around!
That poor homeless woman. The prison she's in in her mind. 😔 wishing her healing. Thank you for the video Scott. It's always like a little gift when you put up an new video 😊 Stay safe!!
thank you Scott. I loved Twitch my heart hurts for his family and that he hid all that he was going through. Mom committed suicide 17 years ago. My heart goes out to those left behind
Thank you Scott 😊, I can't imagine how hard it is on you gathering all the information and time it takes putting together such beautiful videos and tributes you share with all of us ❤, you truly are an amazing human being. Mental health is in crisis all over the world and you just never know what someone else is going through on the inside 💔. Remember kindness matters and just a simple hello or a smile might just save someone's life one day 😊 and we all may never know what we did for someone needing help
It so true, I have been in that l black hole of nothingness, thinking those thoughts myself, still living with severe depression. I have read in the past people are so selfish and awful, but I told them, that until your in those shoes yourself, your not thinking that way, I know I felt like everyone would be better off without me in their lives….I still feel that way so often. People don’t realise the struggles that so many have and in that moment it’s not a moment where you sit down reasoning the effects, all you know is you can’t see a way out. I 100% understand anyone who commits suicide, it’s the only way they see as a solution 💔💔💔 so many have no one to talk to, understand their feelings irrational as they may seem to others, it’s just sad every way you look at it. It’s such a huge issue that still isn’t talked about enough, and so many don’t show compassion or understanding for others in this situation. 💔 Be at peace “Twitch”
Thank you for covering this story with such grace and respect. You have shown such respect for his wife and children. Mental illness is such a universal thing. You have handled it with a sensitivity that is needed by people who are not familiar with these situations. Thank you again for your integrity regarding this.
Thank you for covering this story Scott. Mental illness is a topic that should always be spoken about you’re such a big hearted person ❤ I hope Twitch is resting peacefully he was such a beautiful soul God Bless all of you you’re all special and beautiful 🙏🏻💕
Hey Scott I have been watching your videos for years...They are so well done but above all so respectful. I work mental health and you got the balance spot on again but especially for such a sensitive subject. Well done 👏 thanks for all your hard work putting these... together. If your ever in the UK (Liverpool) we would happily show you around the sights.. Much love ❤️ Take Care
I used to watch him all the time on Ellen it's a shame he had a lot of depression and he only knew one way to get out by suicide he was so talented rip we will all love and miss u always rip and condolences to the family and the children may you finally be in peace
Thank you for your sensitivity. I lost an uncle, a boss, and a best friend to suicide. A total of 7 people. They get tunnel vision and hide their intentions very well. No one is to blame. Their pain is more than they can bare and lose sight of tomorrow. When they don't want to be stopped you will not even know until it is too late. May those that turn to suicide rest in blessed peace and find comfort on the other side.
Such a sad loss. People with mental health problems, drug addiction problems and homelessness can only be helped, if they want help. You can’t force them to get help. Extremely sad on all counts. Thanks Scott.
Thank you 😢 I know what it’s like to be homeless and it can happen to anyone at anytime, I have mental health issues that are being addressed, and this hits me hard, but I’m glad I found your page.
THANK YOU SCOTT,, FOR GIVING YOUR TIME TO GIVE US THE INFO. OF A GREAT MAN WHO FILLED OUR HEARTS AND ALWAYS WILL.. I FIND IT TO BE,, YOU WERE SO THOUGHTFUL TO THE FAMILY NOT TO SHOW THE HOUSE WHERE HE ONCE LIVED,, THAT WAS A VERY KIND ACT OF SHALOM.. MAY HE REST IN PEACE FOR EVER R.I.P. S.t. W. B. ,, WE LOVE YOU!!
It’s very sad what happened to tWitch and it’s true nobody knows what he was going through and he probably didn’t want to tell anybody and he was a very good person and I remember when I first seen him on the tv show So You Think You Can Dance and he was such a great dancer and he could dance to anything and he is missed very much and May He Rest In Peace.
Your content is never tacky Scott, you are always so respectful and empathetic for everyone involved. Twitch was such a beautiful and talented man. Sometimes people put so much pressure on themselves to be what they think everyone expects them to be and they are their own harshest critics. Sadly, such deep thinking and deep feeling people can find that présure too much, or they think that the world would be better off without them. I don't understand why people judge suicide so harshly, because as you say, the pain, the pressure, the sheer devastation that it takes for someone to reach that point is not something that anyone, except that person, will ever truly understand.
He should have went into acting, because he acted so happy every single time i saw him on tv. Very sad. Rip Twitch. And thankyou for doing a lovely video!
I remember when that happened it is very sad. I really hate that he left this world. My condolences .May he Rest In Peace. Many blessings and prayers to everyone that knew him. He has a beautiful family.
This video really touched my heart. Beautiful coverage of tWitch, mental health, the homeless, and other issues. Your caring is so evident.Thank you Scott. A dose of humanity I needed.
