This is my favorite pod I've done so far. Legit chokes me up and inspires me. Brian is an amazing human being. I know this isnt content from known celebrities and my peers but stories like this changes lives and perspectives. Share this with someone :)
If you're a single mom or being raised by one, getting the kid into a sport could make a huge a difference in their life. My little brother used to be shy and very closed off. Joining basketball totally changed him. He was more outgoing, smiled more, had friends. The friends he made in basketball are still his friends 10 years later.
I think it's wild that it doesn't even matter what economic state you live in, families who gaslight still behave the same. My parents had the only Indian restaurant in our small town so by default they got all the attention for being different and after 5 years of struggling (I found a notebook from 1998 where my mom wrote that they had 45$ of profit that day) the quality of food started attracting crowds. My family has a lot of intergenerational trauma that manifested as emotional neglect. My brother who's a sociopath never had any issues growing up besides having a notorious reputation of being a bully to anyone he thought less of. My parents equally are terrible bosses because they don't train anyone, they expect you know what to do... I worked for them for years being fed lies like "oh one day this restaurant will be yours" (it's named after my brother and I) "you can do whatever you want you are the boss!" But if I ever did anything to upset them, Like the one time I got my haircut and got a fade. They sent me home for not having an appropriate hair cut (we didn't have any written rules) and withdrew all of the money from my bank account because of that decision THEN kicked me out for a few days for me to face the full wrath of going to a barber and asking for a modern hair cut. Because of how well off my family was, only my best friends knew what kind of abuse I experienced. My older brother never worked for my parents until I finally had enough and left but he was pissed he had to deal with my parents and not be able to open his own cafe. Now that my parents are getting old they are talking about selling off the business... The one named after me and my brother, but I'm not a part of that sale. The hardest pill to swallow in my life was learning that I was just a show dog to my parents. Nothing I did for myself was worth their acknowledgement unless they could brag about it to their customers as if my accomplishments were theirs but anything they disliked was purely my own fault. I know how it feels for the people who you believe love you to flip on you for anything. And how it feels when you're never enough.
Yup. Fuck em bro. When shit gets bad for them. Fuck em. I hope life gets better for chu bro. I understand this feeling. Your not alone. Keep your head up and try and find a way for yourself and get away from them when possible.
@@ItzAlex626 thanks a lot man, I finally got away from them and even though that was only the tip of the iceberg, they have been trying to get me to go back since people ask them questions about why I'm not there making their perfect family image look sus. I made my boundaries and the Lord almighty knows I've given my abusers plenty of chances for forgiveness but they shit the bed like amber turd, every time. I'm pretty sure I hear karma winding her back hand to bitch slap them into a parallel universe 🤣 And the best wholesome ending is that one of my best friends mother's had enough and just pulled me into a hug saying "You're mine now." It was near Christmas I was 20 and when I saw a stocking with my name on it for the first time in my life, Bro I happy cried so hard I was on my knees. Even harder at Christmas when everything was stuff that had meaning to me. My found family isn't rich by a long shot but they actually know me, getting the dollar store gag gifts that make family inside jokes. Having my heart broken so many times made finding the ones who put it back together worth living for. They also taught me self worth, boundaries, and what hope feels like. I pray everyone finds this kind of love, it brought colour back into my life.
@@L3onking Even if I have had similar stories of betrayal, gaslighting and verbal abuse as you from my mother (included being disowned for 6 months), I can't imagine how you struggled growing up or what you had to overcome to be successful. Having started counseling at 36 years old did it shown me how deep that pain can be. You're not alone, and I wish the ones worthy of your time help you grow and heal.
ugh i needed this. had a rough call with dad yesterday, i wish parents weren't so resistant to therapy and helping themselves (or getting help!). it really wounded my inner child, but hearing you and brian share stories was really helpful. thanks for posting this!!
Damn, this shit got me feeling very introspective, the amount of ingrained strength and mental perseverance he has is phenomenal, owing to how great a human being his mother was. My mum is also a single mother who works 24/7 and gives unconditionally, and the pod just gave me some perspective of how finite life can be. I don't know if I would've turn out the same way if I was in the same situation as Brian, but what's been reaffirmed is, cherish the closest so no regret falls on you, it could always be gone in an instant.
I have a very similar story my dad died when I was 17 and a week later my mom got diagnosed with cancer. She recently passed away last year in November when I was 23 I took care of my mom for 5 years starting at the age of 19. I have no parents now and I'm 24 I understand the frustration of like having to sacrifice my youth to take care of my mom or dad. It's really refreshing to hear people can relate to the same ptsd I went through because even tho I can't talk to them I am not alone I meant sacrifice in a nice way because you gotta. I know what that panic of your mom always hurting and stuff is like. I've had to call 911 on my mom lots when she didn't want to . Thank you for speaking it'd just so refreshing I'm so sorry for your loss.
I love the usually guest like Ed, Pat, and NIck but this is my favorite type of podcast you do, you're the only podcast that find actually interesting guest because of their story and history, not because they're there to promote some project. I hope you find more guest like him.
I feel so sorry for Brian. He's been taken advantage at a young age and him being this good natured, naïve kid just accepted the world around him without question. Brian's cousin was/is definitely on drugs, hence the erratic behaviour and I just feel the rage like David has!
You are a couple of amazing human beings! Those with the biggest hearts get taken advantage of by those they love the most!!! Brian's mum was an absolute wonder too! Making magic out of all the chaotic people. The goodness gets passed down the generations as well as the trauma! This was one of your best! Funny, warm and harrowing and very very healing!! Thank you both! xxxx
It was a bad idea for me to watch this at work. I couldn’t even make it past 30 minutes without bursting into tears. This was a really touching episode. Really eye opening
God damn what sad but also beautiful story on how he got out of the situation, and how kind and giving his mom was, I really hope his business only scales up, this man is an inspiration!
This one hit home for me. I felt him when he said he got frustrated about having to pick up his mom. I felt the same when my mom and i argued over babywipes. Then after she passed i felt like shit. I know the feeling.
I’m not going to put too much time into this comment but man! That was an amazing episode. Even thought I’m watching this 4 months late ( while I’m unpacking pausing every so often ..) I’m so glad it played after a random video I watched from jknews. This was so relatable to me. Thank you for posting it.
Been listening to the show for a minute, but I had to stop by to write something on this episode. I appreciate the conversations you have, this one especially was very moving. Makes you appreciate both the good & also the grind that shapes you. Brian moving through all this, with all the bs that happened - respect to you because I know I would have been lost, if I had to face the same stuff at that age - god knows I would get lost at 30 too. Thank you for sharing your story, and David has been beyond relatable with his reactions.
This is what I needed to see. Brian is a great guest! He is a inspirational/motivational kinda cat like you and my situation is similar to his own. Brian's story and perspective has helped me in feeling better about my choices. Beautiful episode, Mr.So
If there was ever a reason for someone to become a serial killer it would be this guy. And you know the crazy part? He would be everyone’s favorite killer and people would love him 😂😂😂😂
WOW! there are some TRASHHHHHH people out here man. Life will sort his family out and it sounds like it has already started. Brian seems like a wonderful person and I hope he continues to share his light with everyone.
Hands down one of my favorite episodes of Genius Brain thus far. Brian’s story had me crying, laughing and angry LOL love to see how you came out of it tho! Thanks David for sharing this with us!
As a former competitive CVS2 (Capcom Vs SNK 2)player, I guess I’m the only one who wonder what Brian’s main team was in the game….Outside of that, this was a wonderful and inspiring podcast. Brian is honestly an awesome dude. What a great episode. Definitely sharing this one with the homies.
Brian has the patience of a saint, holy fuck if my family did that shit steal from me, treated me horribly to teach me a lesson, gaslit me. I’d be fucking fuming, all ties cut with them. Even shit talk them to their parents and other family. Good lord this man’s story!
Yeah this one got me choked.. While every family has it's problems, there are families that are dysfunctional, abusive and manipulative/self destructive.. It brings back memories of how my family life spiraled from get togethers and memories to my grandmother dying and all of the older generation fighting over who gets what. But that's on top of the problems which began before I was even born.
Brian’s Mom definitely was watching over him🙏🏽🤍✨ Because the fact that he never cracked and did something crazy to his “family” has got to be his Mom protecting him.. He went through sooo so much, and came out strong. I really enjoyed this episode. Made me sad but at the same time look at him with admiration for pulling through🙏🏽
This was such a great podcast. I'm glad you brought him on and thank you Brian for sharing your story. I must admit I shared the same feelings, with David, about wanting to find Brian's cousin and simply kill her. Not saying I would actually do it but... After hearing what happened to Brian I am finding it really difficult to not go through with it. :)
Great episode David!! Thank you for sharing Brian! I was anxious as well hearing the story. I am not even a violent person and I would join David to find them haha. Anyways take care Dude!!! 😀😀
Love this podcast! Someone alway have it worse than you! All of us come up in different struggles in life. EverCrack was get away for those who found it and also caused a lot of pain
Gonna treat my single mom better and buy her a pair of Raycons (15% off with code brain15). Thanks to this podcast for putting a new perspective into my life.
