This was real, no scripts just heart talk. Feelings are hard to deal with. I'd say Dom was heartbroken :( I went through it yrs ago. It changes who you are and how you see life. { I've been watching GH since it was in B&W in H.S. I never thought of looking on UA-cam for you guys. :)
Wow. What a great interview. I appreciate it when men can show their vulnerability. I can see you two have a great friendship. God Bless and thank you both for being so real. ♥️
I cried when Dom cried about his mother. I love the dynamic between these two men and actors. They are mirroring each other with the touching of their beards. What a great connection.
Dominic's mother, Pauline was an incredible lady...very elegant, so caring and full of joy. She nurtured every child in her dance studio and loved her own three children with a passion.
Just want to say. I think you are doing a wonderful thing here. Mental health is such an enigma and has been treated as taboo. It has been labeled and ignored for far too long. You are showing how fundamental it is for ALL of us to talk about it, get help and make it an acceptable/essential conversation. SO important.
Thank you for today; I suffer from chronic panic attacks and anxiety. It can be debilitating and unless someone else is going through it themselves or have been there before; not everyone understands. Having another person to talk to helps so much; it can be so calming to know there is a friend who you can reach out to who cares. You’re both amazing and great to listen to as always.
What time is the show on live on Sundays ? I would love to catch a live one . I messaged Maurice about my son but I know he's busy . I'm trying to get my son to watch an episode .
Absolutely. I also have severe panic attacks and it’s SO physical for me and no one in my family understood. It’s great to have someone who REALLY understands.
I don't want this episode to end. Definitely, my favorite so far. Thank you, Dom, for bearing your soul and accessing those feelings again, to open up the conversation of Mental Health. Much love to you both! ❤
Great conversation! I too had panic attacks after my mother passed suddenly of an aneurysm. Those of us who have experienced this know the struggle. You both are fortunate to have awesome spouses by your sides. Doing it solo elevates it so much more.
This is so amazing! Both of your characters are such strong men and then you come here and are willing to be authentic and vulnerable. One of the reasons I watch GH is the storylines. You bring things out in the open like AIDS and mental health and even rape. Even recently when Sonny lost his memory and his bipolar disorder resurfaced until Phyllis figured it out. That was so real! What you and Dom are doing on this episode is so generous for all the people who love you as Sonny and Dante and now as Bernard and Dom. Thank you so much! ❤️
I think it's the same for everyone when we lose a parent . I lost my mom when I was 32. And now 22 years later I still try to call her . I always talk to kids about respecting your parents because when they are gone it's to late .
when my mom died... she had breast cancer and had her breast removed... everything went well... She was doing good. But 2 weeks after the surgery... they did a biopsy on her lung for a small spot that was there. My mom had Lupus, her lupus doctor said they should of held off on that biopsy... her body was put through too much stress. That biopsy caused a clot. And the clot caused her death. So it was sudden and it was a shock. And that life force being ripped out of you is exactly what I felt. Normally I am a planner, I would play on things I was going to get done in the summer... but when I would try and imagine what my yard would look like... it was nothing but darkness. That's what I would see when I would try to visualize something.. It took me years to turn that around a little bit. I used to do photomanipulations and digital artwork. After my mom died... it was like the creative part of me died too. I still have not done any artwork... I have tried but there is a creative block. Some people seem to handle painful loss easier than others do... doesn't mean they don't love their loved ones as much.. its just that... they somehow find a way to cope differently... My doctor... went through hell when his father died... he ended up taking almost a year off from his practice. He almost went into early retirement... He is a doctor and depression isn't his field but he does know quite a bit about it....We are all different, one thing is for sure... there is a strong strong bond between a child and parent. I had been staying with my mom through her surgery and everything. I lived 9 hours drive from her. The day I left, I had this uneasy feeling...I believe she had that feeling too, because she kept hugging me, and it was different than usual. When I was almost half way home, I broke down and cried. My husband reminded me that we would be going back up in a couple months. But still there was this feeling that I could not shake. less than 24 hours after I was home... I got the phone call that my mom had passed away in the night.
My 24 year old son suffers from anxiety and it’s heartbreaking.... I’m his safe place for the moments he’s struggling....thank you for sharing your struggles as it helps to know your not alone with these feelings.....God Bless you both and your families ❤️
I loved this session! So many people hold in their emotions and you two gave so many people the gift of letting them know that it is tantamount to talk it out with some one you trust for good mental health. You express the importance of communication. Bravo!
My anxiety worsened when my Dad got sick & passed away. I was getting panic attacks too. Worry about my Mom too. I was getting chest pains & still do. I had to remember to breath!Even losing a pet ( our best friends who are our babies). Some other hard times in life that worsened my anxiety & stress. So God bless y’all for sharing! Hang in there! 🙏🏻💕🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing Dominic. It really does help to hear this. And you're right, at first you don't have the words. You don't know what's happening. And then when you realize or learn what it actually is, the work can begin. Kudos sir.
So sorry for your loss Dominic!!! That life force being ripped out of you is relatable to me. Maurice, I really appreciate the vulnerability and transparency you and Dominic showed. Great strength was expressed in the two of you!!!
The simplicity of what you are doing is this Mr. Benard... Every new person you bring on to speak so openly and candidly about anxiety & mental health paves a path for another person’s journey in finding help or being that help for someone else. Thank you for bringing Dominic on and giving him a path to share with others.
Damn. 😭 This was good. Thank you both for being so open. Real men. ❤️ I live on the east coast and called my LA friend at 630am my time, last week, having a horrible panic attack. Then I called the Veterans crisis line. Thank goodness both were there. Glad Maurice could be there for Dom.
When Dom mentioned watching TV as a way to feel better, I really related to that. For years I have used television as an escape mechanism from my depression. It's one of the reasons I love General Hospital so much! Every day it brings me joy. I can live in your world for a little while. The cast feels like an extended family. It's a privilege to get this glimpse into your real lives and see that we're not so different after all.
Thank you Maurice for your wonderful show. It's helping people realize they are not alone and gives us hope. Dominic was so honest and really let his guard down. Great job!
I went through something very similar when I lost my mom. You learn to live with it. You find peace in knowing they are at peace now and in knowing that you will see them again some day. But a part of your heart never really gets over missing them. I lost my mom two days after Christmas in 2010. It still feels like yesterday. My heart goes out to you Dominic. You two are great. SO happy you came back to GH, Dom! What you are doing to help others, Maurice, shows what a wonderful person you really are. And Dom being willing to come on here with you and open up like this shows others it’s ok to feel. So important. You are both teaching your children absolutely invaluable lessons that will help them through life. And that’s priceless. 👌🏼♥️♥️
What an awesome chat, I take care/live with my elderly parents, and the thought of when the time comes and God calls them home just rattles me, and watching this and a lot of your “State of Mind” episodes helps me prepare, I don’t suffer from anxiety but I have a gut feeling it’ll happen, glad your on UA-cam now. Sorry Dom for your loss and thank you both for getting humble and raw....Godspeed.
I lost my mom when I was 24 and Dom's experience reminds me so much of my own. The emotional pain was so extreme that it became physical, and Dom's words, having the life force ripped out of you...that's it. That's exactly how it felt.
To know that these two amazing people can help each other with their Mental health really touched me. I have lived with anxiety and panic attacks for over 30 years. My first real panic attack happened two months after my second brother died. My Mom also had bipolar and was in and out of hospitals most of my life. I really enjoy watching this❣
I am beyond grateful for this interview. I hope both these men read how helpful this was to many of us. I've been contemplating professional help for months. I recognize so many similar feelings/symptoms discussed here. I now understand better that to use the resources of professional help would make a greater impact on what I've been struggling to resolve alone.
Thanks for your vulnerability and honesty Dominic, I'm so sorry for your loss. My son suffers from anxiety and panic attacks on a daily basis and so far, nothing has helped Take care
I feel your pain I loss my momma and I couldn't feel i just went through the days and months numb. Years later my husband passed without warning. I let go. My body brokeout from my head to my toes and they couldn't diagnose the cause. Stress, depression did this to me. Over weight. I deal with this on a daily basis. Thank you beautiful men for sharing.
I’m so sorry you lost your mom Dominic. I understand how it is. I lost my grandma almost 6 years ago on May 17th a week afterwards Mother’s Day. She was the only grandma I had. Losing her brought some of my depression on. Thanks so much for talking about it. Hope y’all have a blessed day and a wonderful week! God Bless you both! 🙏
I love you and characters so much that I named one of my cats Niko back in 1990 and then my beloved Maltese, Dante in 2009. So nice hearing you guys share your stories and emotions. It helps the rest of us sensitive souls. Blessings and peace to you both❤️❤️ I met you, Maurice at Robeck’s on Hillhurst years ago. You’re truly are a kind gentleman. You made my day even though I was going through a very painful/difficult time. I wanted you to know that you made a difference in getting me out of a very dark place. Thank you.❤️
Wow, I can't thank you enough for that episode! This took me back to 1988 where I suffered alone when my father passed. No one believed me about how I felt..... you just justified my feelings from way back then. THANK YOU!
Wonderful video! I feel for you Dom, I have severe panic attacks, also PTSD from my son's death. Also, I was the one that had to pull the plug on my mom as she was brain dead and there was no hope and I knew she never wanted to live like a vegetable. Thank you both so much for sharing! As always Maurice, you're the greatest! God Bless you both ❤️🙏
I think this is so important, showing our culture of men that it's okay to feel and to open up about their feelings, even though it's really hard. That it's okay to lean on the people in your life. And that it's normal, or common at least, to experience strong emotions and that mental illness is more "normal " for people to experience them, even men, than what society and our social, cultural upbringing, would have people think. Also, I believe this helps open up tge conversation for people, about how important getting mental health care is, and reducing the shamevin it, especially for mem, who are often raised to believe that a "real man" doesn't have /show his emotions and always needs to be strong, or "should" never need mental health care. We all need it, it is important to take care of our emotions and our mental health. I really think this show, and this guest is a big part of it, helps us to see that our emotions are overwhelming for all of us and that it's okay for men to feel, and to talk, and to get help. Thanks for that!
Maurice and Dominic I can relate to what you are feeling I live in my grandma house my mom was raised in and I watched both of them take their last breathe and I couldn't watch them being taken out of the house to never be there again and then I lost my sweet angel son he was not perfect but open doors for little old ladies and reading the Bible but I have been really feeling the anxiety from my lose of my dear son my heart hurts and feels like it is going to pound out of my chest but then I lean to the Lord and Jesus Christ always through my whole life and it is a state of mind and they say men shouldn't cry but it is okay to because if you don't let the emotional part out you can have a heart attack good bless you guys 💪 always stay safe and strong like this show
I love seeing Dante back on gh, one of my favorite characters. I loved your heartfelt interrview, Dom. I was crying, I lost my Mom several years ago and it changes your life. I wish she was here everyday. Thank you for opening up your heart and sharing this with us. I also have anxiety so I can definitely relate to what you and Maurice were talking about. Keep up the great work. I've been a fan of GH since I was 13, I'm turning 40 this year. Thank you for providing an escape from real life with your fantastic acting on this amazing soap. Both Maurice and Dom do a fantastic job! I also used to watch Gh with my Mom, so it's also a comfort to me in that way too. Have a wonderful day. Dolores
General hosptal has been my favorite soaps for 30 years .but listening to maurice and this other brother talk about their real life story make me cry just to show we are only human at the end of the day we all go thru dont matter who we are .thanks for sharing ur life with us god blessd everyone stay strong be safe everyone in these difficult times.and being we are in this together. PEACE .
Oh my gosh Dom....you broke my heart talking about the passing of your Mom ( my condolences) when my mom passed...we all knew it was coming but after she was gone I felt like an orphan....she was like the center of gravity for me. No feeling like it in the world. So glad you and Maurice have each other to lean on as well as your spouses.....I know it's hard for men to reveal their vulnerabilities but it sure helps others that suffer in silence. So glad you encourage professional help....I luv you guys so much...y'all could pass for relatives....both are handsome and charming. Hugs to you both!
The loss of a parent or parents changes so much. One thing that still gets me about it is the thought that my mom was truly the only person on earth who knew me, the real me, from the moment I was born. That can never be replaced even with all the love I continue to have in my life.
What a wonderful interview! I lost my mom 8 years ago, and I still have anxiety over it. So glad i'm not alone with these feelings. Thanks Dominic & Maurice for sharing with us.
I absolutely LOVE these two, both on my favorite soap GH and off!! I can not tell you how happy I was to have Dom/Dante back on the scene. I've always said he just seems so cool and real, like your favorite cousin your always rooting for and can't wait to hang out with. The father son dynamic played out on the show is truly awesome to watch (especially that one special episode were they switched places and Dante was in the mob, so beautifully acted by both). It was really cool to see the chemistry contiue off the show as well. Thank you both for sharing your stories and helping people understand they are not alone, it's ok to cry and reach out for help!! Always rooting for you guys so stay safe and stay well!! 🙏🏼❤🌞
My mom's death was one of the hardest things I ever went through. That is such a deep pain. So sorry for your loss Dominic. You don't get over it but you learn to live with it and the pain is not as excruciating as time goes by. My mom's been dead 16 years and I still remember everything like it just happened. I'm praying for you. Maurice I love this channel. Your doing a great service to so many people. Thank you for being willing to share your life and your help with us. It's a true blessing.
Wonderful interview with you two. My heart goes out to you and Dominic and all those that experience anxiety and loss. I understand loss as I lost my husband 8-½ years ago and this interview brought tears to my eyes. Love you two and appreciate the vulnerable state and honesty to talk about such an important topic for others to learn from.
Me to my mom died in the house in Mississippi and I live there 4 years after her death with her bedroom close were she died I was afraid but I got better with help
@@hazelemmons8688 Thank you and I'm sorry for your loss as well. My mom's bedroom is also right next to mine, and her room is still as it was when she was alive. I can't seem to bring myself to part with her clothes and other things. It's just too hard yet; but I'll get there one of these days.🙏
I love the honesty. We all go through things and if we could talk about it more not only does it help us but it helps others as well. God Bless you both. 💗
As a paramedic, anxiety and "panic attacks" is the most common mental health issue I encounter. I have been seeing an uptick since COVID for sure. Thank you for bringing attention to this because it affects a lot of people.
Thank you again for another wonderful state of mind. God bless you Dominic. I know exactly how you feel. both my mom and dad have passed away. I can tell you it does get better. I still feel them with me. I choose to think of them as my Angels always watching over me. I also had severe anxiety. my husband had passed and four weeks later my mom passed away. My dad had passed years before. the only way to describe it was I was lost. the only feeling I had was heartrenching pain. thank you both so much for talking about the anxiety that so many of us go through. I pray Gods blessings on you both. thank you again for another wonderful state of mind.
Listening to Dominic just made me so emotional. When I took my mother to the hospital it was on Fathers Day and got the horrible news that she was terminal. She passed away 5 weeks later. It was a shock to our Italian community. I ended up going to counseling because it was like a bad nightmare to our family. My anxiety was through the roof. I really find listening to State of Mind every Sunday helpful. God bless you both.
That was a pleasure to listen to you 14yrs ago I had my 1st panic anxiety attack, I saw my husband then with his girlfriend I was asking God to open the ground I felt like I was dying I couldn't breathe, I had to learnt to deal with it, I wouldn't talk about incase people thinking I'm crazy. Thanks for talking about it 💕 love you guy's.
I LOVE this STATE OF MIND show!!! I catch it every week. I also have BIPOLAR DISORDER as did my mom. So I understand what Mr. MAURICE BENARD goes through daily. Some days are good, some days not so good. I have so MUCH RESPECT for both of you guys as ACTORS, husbands and fathers. LOVE YOU MAURICE & Mr. DOMINIC ZAMPROGIA. Hope that I spelled your name right DOMINIC. SORRY if I didn't. I still watch GH after 51 years. I was 10 years old then. GOD BLESS you both & your families. LOVE YOU, your fan RHONDA GRIDER.
Best Interview I seen yet. You both have such a real connection in the way you laugh and kid around with each another. Men showing vulnerability is the sexiest thing. Love you both xo keep being real ❤
Maurice and Dominic! I wish I could give y'all big hugs for doing what you do everyday on GH and the show State of Mind. By watching state of mind I learned a lot and got emotional and I'm glad I did! I've had anxiety really bad the last few years because I've lost my mom and my little sister to cancer and my dad because of heart problems and then my father-in-law which he was a very influential man and just like a dad would be to me and we lost him to cancer also. All in around 15 months of each other! I thank y'all so much 4 saying all the things you said because they really brought back memories when we lost are family members and you don't think that anyone else has the same pain as you do and then you find out that the two people that you've watched over many years on General Hospital could happen so many ways to understand how it is to have anxiety and losses. I thank y'all so much! My husband and I have three wonderful kids and one awesome granddaughter who is 6 years old and I thank God everyday for her and I listen to y'all talk it just was emotional! In today's world with the covid it really helps to have a show like state of mind! I love y'all and everyone on GH! Thank you again! Judy Dotson from Dallas Texas
I've suffered from bipolar and depression for a very long time... for the last little while I've been okay but I do remember one time when it got so bad for me that I actually kissed my daughters goodbye while they were sleeping because I was convinced that I was gonna end my life ... and I did try but did succeed and im glad I didn't. However I know how hard it is to come out of that dark place God bless you Maurice for doing this and showing people the brighter side of mental illness ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Thank you guys for being honest and trying to help others , I go through it also but even worse we’re going through this with my granddaughter!! Love the both of you on general so happy you’re back Dante !! Maurice as Sonny please go home!!!❤️🙏
Dominic is so real and so open here, Thank You for doing this! I could feel his pain when he was talking about his mom . I loved this State of Mind but I love them all! You all stay safe please! We look forward to seeing you on our favorite soap GH !
I understand that horrible pain when you lose your Mother. Four months after losing my Mom I tried to end my life. She was my Mom, my BFF & my person! A piece of me died with her. She was the one who I'd call when I was feeling suicidal & she had a way of talking me down. She would listen to my suicidal thought's & be able to make me realize my mind was lying to me. It's been very rough to not have a person to just listen without judgment. Not sure why I said all this but....it is what it is!! You guys are both lucky to have each other as well as supportive spouses. Love you both, great interview!!
Dominic I am so sorry on the loss of your mother. I want to thank you both for speaking out on mental health and the macho man mentality It's okay to not be okay, love you both
Wow! Great intense and well needed interview between the both of you.I wasn’t expecting to be brought to tears, I guess it triggered some of the loss, I’ve been grieving! My beloved sister💝who passed away from CJD brain disease two years ago and losing 4 love ones back to back from Covid.😔 Maurice you know of me, met you on GH. I worked as an extra off and on from years 1987 to year 2010. Thanks for sharing this video. Love you Maurice, Dom and the GH family.❤️
I'm so happy and grateful for this episode. All of them are so helpful, but this one with Dominic explaining how it felt when his mom passed. It is like your life force has been ripped out. My dad passed away unexpectedly in 2019. I think he knew, he had been sick. He called me the morning he died and we had a great talk. If I had known it was the last time I would of talked longer. Im bipolar. Its hard. Death then the pandemic have been incredibly hard. Im grateful you do this Maurice. I've been a fan of GH since 1990. I'm 41 now and have always loved Sonny. The bipolar story line. You and Dominic all of it. This is so helpful, to know we aren't alone. Anxiety and mania are real for others. Its ok to be vulnerable, and to ask for help. Plus you two are funny haha. You guys are genuine and as a fan I appreciate all you do!
Anxiety, depression, panic attacks......all too familiar to me. God bless you for speaking about mental health. As a woman it’s bad enough to suffer from it, but as a man I can’t imagine. I feel that society doesn’t understand it to begin with, but being a man must be worse because of the crazy notion that men have to be strong and in control of their emotions. I applaud you for showing the world that no matter your race, gender, rich, poor, etc. that mental health doesn’t care who you are. I’ve heard so many times from those who don’t understand - and if you don’t suffer from it you don’t know- “What do you have to be anxious about? You have a home, food, everything you need and a lot of what you want? You’re lucky. Why don’t you go for a walk or read. Maybe start up a new hobby?” It’s got nothing to do with what I do or don’t have. If they only knew that if it was that simple I’d have done it years ago. Reading a book isn’t going to help when you’re in the throes of a panic attack, your heart feels like it’s going to beat out of your chest, you somehow feel detached from your body, you’re having an internal battle with your mind, and you want to crawl out of your skin and run. And that’s only part of it. I don’t expect people to understand because if they’ve never experienced extreme anxiety/panic attacks, they just can’t understand how hellish it is. I’ve always said that I would never wish it on my worst enemy, however, I’ve also said that for those who shrug it off and think nothing is wrong, just one time...one small taste so that they could see it’s not something we can “just get over”. Again, thank you for helping to show people what it looks like and that no one is immune to it.
This was therapeutic for me! Thanks to both of you. Dom I'm sorry for your loss & I appreciate you sharing, I can tell this was hard on you. Maurice you are giving people the tools to navigate, bless you!
Omg this just makes me cry so much💔 for I'm dealing with everyday anxiety and panic attacks before and after my mom passed on💔 it hasn't been a year yet she had cancer 😪 and with this pandemic I couldn't be with my family to help each other with the lose 😪 it's really hard so I do a lot of crying and praying to God to give me the straighten to deal with the pain😪 I've gone to the ER a few times thinking I was having a heat attack it was all do to my anxiety 💔 it's not easy tysm for sharing with us stay safe🙌
I completely understand. My mom died a week before last Christmas. I had anxiety before and after. What helped me a bit was to take vitamin D daily and anti anxiety elixir drops from Sprouts that I mixed with water and drank when I started feeling it coming on. I hope that helps you as well. The pain of loss is hard enough. We must take care of ourselves.
Great show. Helps to hear how others deal with it all. Brought back so much when my mom died. Still hurts but we survive and hopefully realize we’re stronger. ❤️
Heavy episode ! It’s comforting to know you guys have each other ! God Bless keep these episodes coming . They’re helping me navigate thru a hard time. Along with all the other tolls we use . This is powerful ! Thank you 🎼🎼🎼☮️
Best State of mind ever. Thank you Maurice and especially Dominic. I have lost a grandson, daughter and mother. You both give me strength. Have a beautiful day
I love your broadcast - I have just started watching in the morning while I am on the treadmill and I am amazed how real and raw this is and how you bring a comfort level to your guest that they are able to share and be vulnerable! I am going through all of them to watch and get caught up. Hugs and thanks for keeping it real. I have anxiety and ocd as well and the fear and emotions can get out of control but I turned my heart to Jesus and He has grounded me like never before. Life is still happening but I am able to deal with things and now dwell (I am a dweller). God bless you and thanks
State Of Mind with Dominic Zamprogna Part 1: ua-cam.com/video/zrXmP-pFoIA/v-deo.html
This was real, no scripts just heart talk. Feelings are hard to deal with. I'd say Dom was heartbroken :( I went through it yrs ago. It changes who you are and how you see life. { I've been watching GH since it was in B&W in H.S. I never thought of looking on UA-cam for you guys. :)
Omg!! My mom and dad died with in less than a month of each other in 2019 what do I do now???
This was amazing... the honesty, vulnerability of 2 strong men is extremely refreshing. 🥰
Thank you both for speaking so openly about your mental health challenges and experiences 🙏🏻❤️
Dominic I wish I could give a big hug right now. This is amazing. God bless Maurice and Dominic 🙏💙💙
It's nice to see Dominic;-)
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Yes it was ,,,,,you go Maurice and Dominic‼️
Why do I still see you two as father and son? BELIEVABILITY.
Wow. What a great interview. I appreciate it when men can show their vulnerability. I can see you two have a great friendship. God Bless and thank you both for being so real. ♥️
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I cried when Dom cried about his mother. I love the dynamic between these two men and actors. They are mirroring each other with the touching of their beards. What a great connection.
Dominic's mother, Pauline was an incredible lady...very elegant, so caring and full of joy. She nurtured every child in her dance studio and loved her own three children with a passion.
Just want to say. I think you are doing a wonderful thing here. Mental health is such an enigma and has been treated as taboo. It has been labeled and ignored for far too long. You are showing how fundamental it is for ALL of us to talk about it, get help and make it an acceptable/essential conversation. SO important.
Thank you for today; I suffer from chronic panic attacks and anxiety. It can be debilitating and unless someone else is going through it themselves or have been there before; not everyone understands. Having another person to talk to helps so much; it can be so calming to know there is a friend who you can reach out to who cares. You’re both amazing and great to listen to as always.
Thank you
What time is the show on live on Sundays ? I would love to catch a live one . I messaged Maurice about my son but I know he's busy . I'm trying to get my son to watch an episode .
Absolutely. I also have severe panic attacks and it’s SO physical for me and no one in my family understood. It’s great to have someone who REALLY understands.
I teared up hearing Dom talking about when he lost his mother. So sad, but glad he can talk about it. Loss is a very hard thing to get through.
I don't want this episode to end. Definitely, my favorite so far. Thank you, Dom, for bearing your soul and accessing those feelings again, to open up the conversation of Mental Health. Much love to you both! ❤
Great conversation! I too had panic attacks after my mother passed suddenly of an aneurysm. Those of us who have experienced this know the struggle. You both are fortunate to have awesome spouses by your sides. Doing it solo elevates it so much more.
I can totally relate to Dominic. How many times did i think i was having a heart attack? Too many times to count. Great episode.
This is so amazing! Both of your characters are such strong men and then you come here and are willing to be authentic and vulnerable. One of the reasons I watch GH is the storylines. You bring things out in the open like AIDS and mental health and even rape. Even recently when Sonny lost his memory and his bipolar disorder resurfaced until Phyllis figured it out. That was so real! What you and Dom are doing on this episode is so generous for all the people who love you as Sonny and Dante and now as Bernard and Dom. Thank you so much! ❤️
I know how he feels, So sorry for your loss Dominic, Thank you both for sharing, I believe it will help people,
So real, raw and authentic. So many similarities in their stories on and off the screen.
Well said Dominic “Life force ripped out of you” about your Mom’s death. SAME when my Dad 💔 died 12 days after being admitted to hospital.
Losing a parent is devastating. Lost my parents a year and a half apart losing my mom second two years ago this month and I still cry.
So sorry 😢 I lost my mother on January 14 it has been tough on me and my sisters
I think it's the same for everyone when we lose a parent . I lost my mom when I was 32. And now 22 years later I still try to call her . I always talk to kids about respecting your parents because when they are gone it's to late .
when my mom died... she had breast cancer and had her breast removed... everything went well... She was doing good. But 2 weeks after the surgery... they did a biopsy on her lung for a small spot that was there. My mom had Lupus, her lupus doctor said they should of held off on that biopsy... her body was put through too much stress. That biopsy caused a clot. And the clot caused her death. So it was sudden and it was a shock. And that life force being ripped out of you is exactly what I felt. Normally I am a planner, I would play on things I was going to get done in the summer... but when I would try and imagine what my yard would look like... it was nothing but darkness. That's what I would see when I would try to visualize something.. It took me years to turn that around a little bit. I used to do photomanipulations and digital artwork. After my mom died... it was like the creative part of me died too. I still have not done any artwork... I have tried but there is a creative block. Some people seem to handle painful loss easier than others do... doesn't mean they don't love their loved ones as much.. its just that... they somehow find a way to cope differently... My doctor... went through hell when his father died... he ended up taking almost a year off from his practice. He almost went into early retirement... He is a doctor and depression isn't his field but he does know quite a bit about it....We are all different, one thing is for sure... there is a strong strong bond between a child and parent. I had been staying with my mom through her surgery and everything. I lived 9 hours drive from her. The day I left, I had this uneasy feeling...I believe she had that feeling too, because she kept hugging me, and it was different than usual. When I was almost half way home, I broke down and cried. My husband reminded me that we would be going back up in a couple months. But still there was this feeling that I could not shake. less than 24 hours after I was home... I got the phone call that my mom had passed away in the night.
My 24 year old son suffers from anxiety and it’s heartbreaking.... I’m his safe place for the moments he’s struggling....thank you for sharing your struggles as it helps to know your not alone with these feelings.....God Bless you both and your families ❤️
I loved this session! So many people hold in their emotions and you two gave so many people the gift of letting them know that it is tantamount to talk it out with some one you trust for good mental health. You express the importance of communication. Bravo!
My anxiety worsened when my Dad got sick & passed away. I was getting panic attacks too. Worry about my Mom too. I was getting chest pains & still do. I had to remember to breath!Even losing a pet ( our best friends who are our babies). Some other hard times in life that worsened my anxiety & stress. So God bless y’all for sharing! Hang in there! 🙏🏻💕🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
I use Yling Ylang essential oil to help with mine. I rub it on my chest when I feel it coming. A small amount is all it takes.
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Thank you for sharing Dominic. It really does help to hear this. And you're right, at first you don't have the words. You don't know what's happening. And then when you realize or learn what it actually is, the work can begin. Kudos sir.
So sorry for your loss Dominic!!! That life force being ripped out of you is relatable to me. Maurice, I really appreciate the vulnerability and transparency you and Dominic showed. Great strength was expressed in the two of you!!!
This interview was really good. Thank you to both Maurice and Dominic for this.🙏🏻
The simplicity of what you are doing is this Mr. Benard...
Every new person you bring on to speak so openly and candidly about anxiety & mental health paves a path for another person’s journey in finding help or being that help for someone else. Thank you for bringing Dominic on and giving him a path to share with others.
Damn. 😭 This was good. Thank you both for being so open. Real men. ❤️ I live on the east coast and called my LA friend at 630am my time, last week, having a horrible panic attack. Then I called the Veterans crisis line. Thank goodness both were there. Glad Maurice could be there for Dom.
When Dom mentioned watching TV as a way to feel better, I really related to that. For years I have used television as an escape mechanism from my depression. It's one of the reasons I love General Hospital so much! Every day it brings me joy. I can live in your world for a little while. The cast feels like an extended family. It's a privilege to get this glimpse into your real lives and see that we're not so different after all.
Thank you Maurice for your wonderful show. It's helping people realize they are not alone and gives us hope. Dominic was so honest and really let his guard down. Great job!
Dom, and Maurice, God Bless you both and thank you for all the people you help!
I went through something very similar when I lost my mom. You learn to live with it. You find peace in knowing they are at peace now and in knowing that you will see them again some day. But a part of your heart never really gets over missing them. I lost my mom two days after Christmas in 2010. It still feels like yesterday. My heart goes out to you Dominic. You two are great. SO happy you came back to GH, Dom! What you are doing to help others, Maurice, shows what a wonderful person you really are. And Dom being willing to come on here with you and open up like this shows others it’s ok to feel. So important. You are both teaching your children absolutely invaluable lessons that will help them through life. And that’s priceless. 👌🏼♥️♥️
What an awesome chat, I take care/live with my elderly parents, and the thought of when the time comes and God calls them home just rattles me, and watching this and a lot of your “State of Mind” episodes helps me prepare, I don’t suffer from anxiety but I have a gut feeling it’ll happen, glad your on UA-cam now. Sorry Dom for your loss and thank you both for getting humble and raw....Godspeed.
I lost my mom when I was 24 and Dom's experience reminds me so much of my own. The emotional pain was so extreme that it became physical, and Dom's words, having the life force ripped out of you...that's it. That's exactly how it felt.
To know that these two amazing people can help each other with their Mental health really touched me. I have lived with anxiety and panic attacks for over 30 years. My first real panic attack happened two months after my second brother died. My Mom also had bipolar and was in and out of hospitals most of my life. I really enjoy watching this❣
Dominic you described the feelings perfectly and were so genuine with it.
I am beyond grateful for this interview. I hope both these men read how helpful this was to many of us.
I've been contemplating professional help for months. I recognize so many similar feelings/symptoms discussed here. I now understand better that to use the resources of professional help would make a greater impact on what I've been struggling to resolve alone.
Thanks for your vulnerability and honesty Dominic, I'm so sorry for your loss. My son suffers from anxiety and panic attacks on a daily basis and so far, nothing has helped Take care
Beautiful to see the honest vulnerability of Dom. Big hugs to both Mo and Dom for highlighting anxiety and it’s effects.
I feel your pain I loss my momma and I couldn't feel i just went through the days and months numb. Years later my husband passed without warning. I let go. My body brokeout from my head to my toes and they couldn't diagnose the cause. Stress, depression did this to me. Over weight. I deal with this on a daily basis. Thank you beautiful men for sharing.
I love Dominic even more now. Such an amazing person and actor. Thank you, Maurice.
Excellent show Maurice!! I suffered from anxiety after my Mother passed in 2014, his description was very accurate!
Thank YOU for talking about mental health issues. It is great that people can hear your every day struggles, and accomplishments. God Bless you both.❤
Having these conversations with ur 📺 families really eye opening
I’m so sorry you lost your mom Dominic. I understand how it is. I lost my grandma almost 6 years ago on May 17th a week afterwards Mother’s Day. She was the only grandma I had. Losing her brought some of my depression on. Thanks so much for talking about it. Hope y’all have a blessed day and a wonderful week! God Bless you both! 🙏
I love you and characters so much that I named one of my cats Niko back in 1990 and then my beloved Maltese, Dante in 2009. So nice hearing you guys share your stories and emotions. It helps the rest of us sensitive souls. Blessings and peace to you both❤️❤️
I met you, Maurice at Robeck’s on Hillhurst years ago. You’re truly are a kind gentleman. You made my day even though I was going through a very painful/difficult time. I wanted you to know that you made a difference in getting me out of a very dark place. Thank you.❤️
Wow, I can't thank you enough for that episode! This took me back to 1988 where I suffered alone when my father passed. No one believed me about how I felt..... you just justified my feelings from way back then. THANK YOU!
I love Dominic…he is such a great actor. So believable and natural on GH. A great discussion. Thank you Maurice 😘
Wonderful video! I feel for you Dom, I have severe panic attacks, also PTSD from my son's death. Also, I was the one that had to pull the plug on my mom as she was brain dead and there was no hope and I knew she never wanted to live like a vegetable. Thank you both so much for sharing! As always Maurice, you're the greatest! God Bless you both ❤️🙏
I'm so sorry for your losses God BLESS you also!!!!!!!!! 🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤
I think this is so important, showing our culture of men that it's okay to feel and to open up about their feelings, even though it's really hard. That it's okay to lean on the people in your life. And that it's normal, or common at least, to experience strong emotions and that mental illness is more "normal " for people to experience them, even men, than what society and our social, cultural upbringing, would have people think. Also, I believe this helps open up tge conversation for people, about how important getting mental health care is, and reducing the shamevin it, especially for mem, who are often raised to believe that a "real man" doesn't have /show his emotions and always needs to be strong, or "should" never need mental health care. We all need it, it is important to take care of our emotions and our mental health. I really think this show, and this guest is a big part of it, helps us to see that our emotions are overwhelming for all of us and that it's okay for men to feel, and to talk, and to get help. Thanks for that!
Maurice and Dominic I can relate to what you are feeling I live in my grandma house my mom was raised in and I watched both of them take their last breathe and I couldn't watch them being taken out of the house to never be there again and then I lost my sweet angel son he was not perfect but open doors for little old ladies and reading the Bible but I have been really feeling the anxiety from my lose of my dear son my heart hurts and feels like it is going to pound out of my chest but then I lean to the Lord and Jesus Christ always through my whole life and it is a state of mind and they say men shouldn't cry but it is okay to because if you don't let the emotional part out you can have a heart attack good bless you guys 💪 always stay safe and strong like this show
This was a great conversation. Big hugs to Dom. Thank you for sharing
I love seeing Dante back on gh, one of my favorite characters. I loved your heartfelt interrview, Dom. I was crying, I lost my Mom several years ago and it changes your life. I wish she was here everyday. Thank you for opening up your heart and sharing this with us. I also have anxiety so I can definitely relate to what you and Maurice were talking about. Keep up the great work. I've been a fan of GH since I was 13, I'm turning 40 this year. Thank you for providing an escape from real life with your fantastic acting on this amazing soap. Both Maurice and Dom do a fantastic job! I also used to watch Gh with my Mom, so it's also a comfort to me in that way too. Have a wonderful day.
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General hosptal has been my favorite soaps for 30 years .but listening to maurice and this other brother talk about their real life story make me cry just to show we are only human at the end of the day we all go thru dont matter who we are .thanks for sharing ur life with us god blessd everyone stay strong be safe everyone in these difficult times.and being we are in this together. PEACE .
Oh my gosh Dom....you broke my heart talking about the passing of your Mom ( my condolences) when my mom passed...we all knew it was coming but after she was gone I felt like an orphan....she was like the center of gravity for me. No feeling like it in the world. So glad you and Maurice have each other to lean on as well as your spouses.....I know it's hard for men to reveal their vulnerabilities but it sure helps others that suffer in silence. So glad you encourage professional help....I luv you guys so much...y'all could pass for relatives....both are handsome and charming. Hugs to you both!
The loss of a parent or parents changes so much. One thing that still gets me about it is the thought that my mom was truly the only person on earth who knew me, the real me, from the moment I was born. That can never be replaced even with all the love I continue to have in my life.
What a wonderful interview! I lost my mom 8 years ago, and I still have anxiety over it. So glad i'm not alone with these feelings. Thanks Dominic & Maurice for sharing with us.
I absolutely LOVE these two, both on my favorite soap GH and off!! I can not tell you how happy I was to have Dom/Dante back on the scene. I've always said he just seems so cool and real, like your favorite cousin your always rooting for and can't wait to hang out with. The father son dynamic played out on the show is truly awesome to watch (especially that one special episode were they switched places and Dante was in the mob, so beautifully acted by both). It was really cool to see the chemistry contiue off the show as well. Thank you both for sharing your stories and helping people understand they are not alone, it's ok to cry and reach out for help!! Always rooting for you guys so stay safe and stay well!! 🙏🏼❤🌞
My mom's death was one of the hardest things I ever went through. That is such a deep pain. So sorry for your loss Dominic. You don't get over it but you learn to live with it and the pain is not as excruciating as time goes by. My mom's been dead 16 years and I still remember everything like it just happened. I'm praying for you. Maurice I love this channel. Your doing a great service to so many people. Thank you for being willing to share your life and your help with us. It's a true blessing.
Wonderful interview with you two. My heart goes out to you and Dominic and all those that experience anxiety and loss. I understand loss as I lost my husband 8-½ years ago and this interview brought tears to my eyes. Love you two and appreciate the vulnerable state and honesty to talk about such an important topic for others to learn from.
I just lost my mom last January and I'm living in the house where she lived & died. I feel Dominic's pain!
It’s all so very sad
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Your first love is your mother! I know exactly how you and Dominic felt I’m So sorry for your loss!
Me to my mom died in the house in Mississippi and I live there 4 years after her death with her bedroom close were she died I was afraid but I got better with help
@@hazelemmons8688 Thank you and I'm sorry for your loss as well. My mom's bedroom is also right next to mine, and her room is still as it was when she was alive. I can't seem to bring myself to part with her clothes and other things. It's just too hard yet; but I'll get there one of these days.🙏
I love the honesty. We all go through things and if we could talk about it more not only does it help us but it helps others as well. God Bless you both. 💗
As a paramedic, anxiety and "panic attacks" is the most common mental health issue I encounter. I have been seeing an uptick since COVID for sure. Thank you for bringing attention to this because it affects a lot of people.
Thank you again for another wonderful state of mind. God bless you Dominic. I know exactly how you feel. both my mom and dad have passed away. I can tell you it does get better. I still feel them with me. I choose to think of them as my Angels always watching over me. I also had severe anxiety. my husband had passed and four weeks later my mom passed away. My dad had passed years before. the only way to describe it was I was lost. the only feeling I had was heartrenching pain. thank you both so much for talking about the anxiety that so many of us go through. I pray Gods blessings on you both. thank you again for another wonderful state of mind.
Listening to Dominic just made me so emotional. When I took my mother to the hospital it was on Fathers Day and got the horrible news that she was terminal. She passed away 5 weeks later. It was a shock to our Italian community. I ended up going to counseling because it was like a bad nightmare to our family. My anxiety was through the roof. I really find listening to State of Mind every Sunday helpful. God bless you both.
Having a good support, family or friends, is so important when you suffer from anxiety...thank you for sharing your story.
Powerful! Thank you both!
That was a pleasure to listen to you 14yrs ago I had my 1st panic anxiety attack, I saw my husband then with his girlfriend I was asking God to open the ground I felt like I was dying I couldn't breathe, I had to learnt to deal with it, I wouldn't talk about incase people thinking I'm crazy.
Thanks for talking about it 💕 love you guy's.
It took an amazing amount of courage! By you both sharing your stories you can help so many people. Thank you for sharing your experiences
You both are amazing 💙💙
I LOVE this STATE OF MIND show!!! I catch it every week. I also have BIPOLAR DISORDER as did my mom. So I understand what Mr. MAURICE BENARD goes through daily. Some days are good, some days not so good. I have so MUCH RESPECT for both of you guys as ACTORS, husbands and fathers. LOVE YOU MAURICE & Mr. DOMINIC ZAMPROGIA. Hope that I spelled your name right DOMINIC. SORRY if I didn't. I still watch GH after 51 years. I was 10 years old then. GOD BLESS you both & your families. LOVE YOU, your fan RHONDA GRIDER.
Best Interview I seen yet. You both have such a real connection in the way you laugh and kid around with each another. Men showing vulnerability is the sexiest thing. Love you both xo keep being real ❤
I loved this, beautiful souls. It's hard to see yourself but others can see your beautiful souls this touched my heart.
They make a great father and son duo, great chemistry.
Maurice and Dominic! I wish I could give y'all big hugs for doing what you do everyday on GH and the show State of Mind. By watching state of mind I learned a lot and got emotional and I'm glad I did! I've had anxiety really bad the last few years because I've lost my mom and my little sister to cancer and my dad because of heart problems and then my father-in-law which he was a very influential man and just like a dad would be to me and we lost him to cancer also. All in around 15 months of each other! I thank y'all so much 4 saying all the things you said because they really brought back memories when we lost are family members and you don't think that anyone else has the same pain as you do and then you find out that the two people that you've watched over many years on General Hospital could happen so many ways to understand how it is to have anxiety and losses. I thank y'all so much! My husband and I have three wonderful kids and one awesome granddaughter who is 6 years old and I thank God everyday for her and I listen to y'all talk it just was emotional! In today's world with the covid it really helps to have a show like state of mind! I love y'all and everyone on GH! Thank you again! Judy Dotson from Dallas Texas
I've suffered from bipolar and depression for a very long time... for the last little while I've been okay but I do remember one time when it got so bad for me that I actually kissed my daughters goodbye while they were sleeping because I was convinced that I was gonna end my life ... and I did try but did succeed and im glad I didn't. However I know how hard it is to come out of that dark place God bless you Maurice for doing this and showing people the brighter side of mental illness ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Thank you guys for being honest and trying to help others , I go through it also but even worse we’re going through this with my granddaughter!! Love the both of you on general so happy you’re back Dante !! Maurice as Sonny please go home!!!❤️🙏
Dominic is so real and so open here, Thank You for doing this! I could feel his pain when he was talking about his mom . I loved this State of Mind but I love them all! You all stay safe please! We look forward to seeing you on our favorite soap GH !
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I understand that horrible pain when you lose your Mother. Four months after losing my Mom I tried to end my life. She was my Mom, my BFF & my person! A piece of me died with her. She was the one who I'd call when I was feeling suicidal & she had a way of talking me down. She would listen to my suicidal thought's & be able to make me realize my mind was lying to me. It's been very rough to not have a person to just listen without judgment. Not sure why I said all this but....it is what it is!! You guys are both lucky to have each other as well as supportive spouses. Love you both, great interview!!
Thank you Dominic, for sharing your experience.
Dominic I am so sorry on the loss of your mother.
I want to thank you both for speaking out on mental health and the macho man mentality It's okay to not be okay, love you both
Thanks for sharing. Wonderful interview. Thanks Jennifer 🤩
Big fan of both of you.
Thank you both for sharing your stories. God bless you both.
Wow! Great intense and well needed interview between the both of you.I wasn’t expecting to be brought to tears, I guess it triggered some of the loss, I’ve been grieving! My beloved sister💝who passed away from CJD brain disease two years ago and losing 4 love ones back to back from Covid.😔 Maurice you know of me, met you on GH. I worked as an extra off and on from years 1987 to year 2010. Thanks for sharing this video. Love you Maurice, Dom and the GH family.❤️
Dom, thank you for sharing your story. Your experience is so relatable and helpful.
I'm so happy and grateful for this episode. All of them are so helpful, but this one with Dominic explaining how it felt when his mom passed. It is like your life force has been ripped out. My dad passed away unexpectedly in 2019. I think he knew, he had been sick. He called me the morning he died and we had a great talk. If I had known it was the last time I would of talked longer. Im bipolar. Its hard. Death then the pandemic have been incredibly hard. Im grateful you do this Maurice. I've been a fan of GH since 1990. I'm 41 now and have always loved Sonny. The bipolar story line. You and Dominic all of it. This is so helpful, to know we aren't alone. Anxiety and mania are real for others. Its ok to be vulnerable, and to ask for help. Plus you two are funny haha. You guys are genuine and as a fan I appreciate all you do!
Anxiety, depression, panic attacks......all too familiar to me. God bless you for speaking about mental health. As a woman it’s bad enough to suffer from it, but as a man I can’t imagine. I feel that society doesn’t understand it to begin with, but being a man must be worse because of the crazy notion that men have to be strong and in control of their emotions. I applaud you for showing the world that no matter your race, gender, rich, poor, etc. that mental health doesn’t care who you are. I’ve heard so many times from those who don’t understand - and if you don’t suffer from it you don’t know- “What do you have to be anxious about? You have a home, food, everything you need and a lot of what you want? You’re lucky. Why don’t you go for a walk or read. Maybe start up a new hobby?” It’s got nothing to do with what I do or don’t have. If they only knew that if it was that simple I’d have done it years ago. Reading a book isn’t going to help when you’re in the throes of a panic attack, your heart feels like it’s going to beat out of your chest, you somehow feel detached from your body, you’re having an internal battle with your mind, and you want to crawl out of your skin and run. And that’s only part of it. I don’t expect people to understand because if they’ve never experienced extreme anxiety/panic attacks, they just can’t understand how hellish it is. I’ve always said that I would never wish it on my worst enemy, however, I’ve also said that for those who shrug it off and think nothing is wrong, just one time...one small taste so that they could see it’s not something we can “just get over”. Again, thank you for helping to show people what it looks like and that no one is immune to it.
What a beautiful exchange and sharing. Thank you both.
This was therapeutic for me! Thanks to both of you. Dom I'm sorry for your loss & I appreciate you sharing, I can tell this was hard on you. Maurice you are giving people the tools to navigate, bless you!
Omg this just makes me cry so much💔 for I'm dealing with everyday anxiety and panic attacks before and after my mom passed on💔 it hasn't been a year yet she had cancer 😪 and with this pandemic I couldn't be with my family to help each other with the lose 😪 it's really hard so I do a lot of crying and praying to God to give me the straighten to deal with the pain😪 I've gone to the ER a few times thinking I was having a heat attack it was all do to my anxiety 💔 it's not easy tysm for sharing with us stay safe🙌
I completely understand. My mom died a week before last Christmas. I had anxiety before and after. What helped me a bit was to take vitamin D daily and anti anxiety elixir drops from Sprouts that I mixed with water and drank when I started feeling it coming on. I hope that helps you as well. The pain of loss is hard enough. We must take care of ourselves.
Best interview yet! Thank you both for being so real and raw with us. The warm light meditation...I do that every single day!
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Great show. Helps to hear how others deal with it all. Brought back so much when my mom died. Still hurts but we survive and hopefully realize we’re stronger. ❤️
Wow! I'm so impressed with you both. Its always such a heartwarming thing for me to see men show their feelings. God bless you both.
Heavy episode ! It’s comforting to know you guys have each other ! God Bless keep these episodes coming . They’re helping me navigate thru a hard time. Along with all the other tolls we use . This is powerful !
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Thank you both for the interview .
Great episode !! I believe this video will help alot of people . ❤🤗
What a great 2part interview! So insightful and real!
Best State of mind ever. Thank you Maurice and especially Dominic. I have lost a grandson, daughter and mother. You both give me strength. Have a beautiful day
I love you both and my favorite characters on general hospital: Dante and Sonny 🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️
Great video. Dominic shared some touching experiences. I suffer the same issues as you, Maurice. Thanks.
God Bless you both for your transparency!!! ❤️🙏
I love your broadcast - I have just started watching in the morning while I am on the treadmill and I am amazed how real and raw this is and how you bring a comfort level to your guest that they are able to share and be vulnerable! I am going through all of them to watch and get caught up. Hugs and thanks for keeping it real. I have anxiety and ocd as well and the fear and emotions can get out of control but I turned my heart to Jesus and He has grounded me like never before. Life is still happening but I am able to deal with things and now dwell (I am a dweller). God bless you and thanks
This was beautiful. My favorite conversation by far.
Love two handsome guys sharing their feelings. 😘
I think the conversation Maurice and Dominic had was great. Reminds me of what I went through after my husband died.
I have anxiety as well. I’m so glad they discussed it!