J.D Vance, Best-Selling Author Opens Up About His Painful Childhood And The Future Ahead | NBC News
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- From a troubled childhood in the rust belt to success in Silicon Valley, J.D. Vance, best-selling author of "Hillbilly Elegy" opens up about his story to Megyn Kelly.
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J.D Vance, Best-Selling Author Opens Up About His Painful Childhood And The Future Ahead | NBC News
My mother was #8 of 9 children in rural southern Mississippi. She was the only one to graduate from high school. She worked from high school until one of the attorneys at the law firm she worked at asked if she would consider going to law school. She went to night law school after working all day. She passed each class and finally the bar exam the first time in 1964. My mother worked in the private sector and eventually took a position with the Veterans Administration in adjudication. She worked tirelessly for 34.5 years HELPING veterans get the benefits they earned serving our country!!! She’s earned her eternal reward now, but I am ever so proud of my Mama!
What a beautiful story! God bless your mama!
Your mother is represent I've of so !any people I have known here in my native Mississippi, including many in my mother's family. Reading this brought back memories of family stories and I wanted to tell you you have Many reasons to be proud of your mama!
And I am proud of your mom to for contributing to this great country that I love. Thanks you may God hold you in his hand up their.
Beautiful story!
@@redhead8777
🙏Amen🙏
He was blessed to have Mamaw and Lindsey - many abused kids didn’t have that. God bless the rescuers.
3 of us were in orphanage 2 in private homes and all 5 in foster homes and children's mom got us back 2 times
God bless all those who rescue.
And Usha
His mamaw reminds me of my grandma the way she is shown in the show is pretty spot on to my gma and my gma is the one who I saw as taking care of me and she is truly my best friend
Not all heroes wear capes.
Thank God for JD's Grandmother. What a very special woman.
Most grandmothers are!
Who's watching this after J.D Vance was chosen as the VP nominee?
I wouldn't be surprised if you were able to get the job as either Vp or president,!
I read J D Vance's book when it was first available. I thought he was a warm and caring man who had risen above a terrible childhood. He also gave insight into how low socioeconomic folks vote. I remember wishing politicians would read the book so they could figure out how to court votes from this block of voters. I bet Trump has read the book.
Me. Im rereading my copy of hillbilly elegy
Yep
I do :)
Childhood trauma isn’t something you “deal with”. It’s a lifelong pursuit of relief from the constant pain and fear and guilt and shame and feeling unsafe no matter the context.
That is 100% true.
And a life long „ skill“ to feel with people and kids from an unsure and unhealthy background - he will never forget where he comes from in a good way
yes. It is a constant journey that you revisit from time to time. I like to say I have to walk myself back through it...all the way to the same conclusion....I didn't cause it, I can't fix it, I won't be able to go back and change it, I can just move forward.....And that's ok! That's my life and I am happy for it!
Agree
that is exactly what he said...
His mom Bev is actually a very lovely person. She now works at a treatment facility in Ohio helping other’s who are battling any type of addiction. She was my nurse while I was battling a pain pill addiction and she would talk of how proud she was of him, Gave a lot of us hope that something so beautiful could come out of something so bad. I am
Grateful to say that I am still clean today. Just goes to show you. No one can stop God’s plans.
God love you, no doubts !!! ❤ Thanks for sharing. Greeting from Perú 🇵🇪
So glad to hear this!❤
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She sure didn’t raise her son right
I’m not so sure she is a lovely person. Narcissists can be very abusive to their family members and then be so nice to other people. I do not trust her!!
I am a counselor and professor for counselors. JD is refreshingly honest and assessing that trauma often takes a lifetime of work. I wish more politicians had this type of self-awareness. Well, done, Mr. Vance.
I hope people will take the time to learn about him now that he is the vice president nominee. He certainly seems like an amazing man.
“Trump is Americas Hitler.” JD Vance.
Another poor choice for VP!
@@pinnacleproductions6275
I think they're all good to be honest...
Even Kamala ❤I like her... I didn't like when she abused the AG barr lol 😂 because the guy wasn't at fault...
But... I think it's cause she innately doesn't like Trump.
Trump is a child only God can love ❤️ lol 😂 hahaha 😆 hahaha he is "special " not everyone likes him 😄 lol
What trump has is he is relatable he comes from tons of money but he fits like people commoners which is crazy...
It's like he wasn't raised with money almost... I think it was Candace who said this too he is relatable 😂
He is special... when I seen his interviews I knew I liked him... everyone has wrongs but trump you overlook them cause he has so much capacity everywhere else that is just like wow.
Biden is poor parents kid... you see the difference between poor people and rich people... Trump can still go on another 20 years it's the way the rich are groomed and taken care of they think different while the poor struggle with their kids to make it.
Look at Hunter... I guarantee you he is carrying pain inside ❤ his mind is shattered ... but you see trumps kids and they're outstanding producers nothing shattered in them.
It's the difference in mentality and struggle between classes.
Well when the rights of privacy are repealed under the policies of Trump. Say bye to this mix d marriage. Not even Roberts can save Usha from Project 2025
@@pinnacleproductions6275, after he got to know Trump, he realized he was wrong about him. I guess you've never changed your mind, huh? He's a wonderful pick!
He was blessed to have his Mawmaw, lindsay and the professor supporting him.
My mother treated us like this. It stays with you. It affects your relationships, your everyday thoughts about yourself. Resiliency of this guy is admirable.
God bless you!
Amen!
Prayng for your healing and forgiveness in Jesus name
@@1w598 Me too. ❤️
Narcissistic parents are that way. I live with one.
What a beautiful soul this man has. God bless him and his family always.
Who's here after the VP announcement? This is a great recap on the candidate.
Me… I am curious about this man, but I trust President Trump. I will also read his book.
I preferred Tim Scott, but we shall see (together).
Here from uk
Here from Spain. Vance had all the Adverse Childhood Events that usually brings you to a psychiatrist. And here he is, soon vicepresident. Interesting life.
Me😂❤
Great story and sad for that boy who lived in that situation. I was a single mom with two young children. Left my beautiful home to escape a bad relationship. No money and got laid-off from my corporate job. I worked hard to give my children a better lives. Thanks god that I never smoked or drank.
Congratulations JD 🇺🇸
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Who's here in 2024?
What a difference 7 years can make.
Me
ME!!!!!!!! Trump/Vance!!!
@@amo8737 Yes.
Soon to be Vice President.. What a story man
Lol.... exactly
Just watched this because Megan Kelly said it was one of the most impressive interviews she’s ever done.
Ha! Me too!!!
@@debbiewilson9712Same. Happy I did. Impressive man. 🙌
Me too!
I hated it. It made me cry😂 On a serious , he was impressive then as he is now. Overcoming the hand you are dealt and not becoming a statistic…powerful stuff.
Me, too!!! ?Awesome man-I wish him the best.
I must say THANK GOD FOR GRANDMOTHERS!!
I didn’t know a thing about this man, but what a refreshing person to serve a role in politics, instead of a person from an elite, political family. He has real wisdom and an understanding of how to help people.
Yeah i feel a lot better about him as VP after watching this. As you said, not from an elite family by any means, and you can visibly see that he's got a certain amount of compassion and decency to him. Politics can change people, this video was before he got into politics, but still. He came from the humblest of beginnings, I have hope he will turn out ok. People should watch stuff like this before forming opinions, I was all negative on him before I saw this. Best to give people a chance, as much as possible.
@@johns7530 This didn't age well.
Lol he is so unpopular lol. Even gop saying he wasnt a good pick
This dude is so fake and gives me the ick. Vote blue!!
I'm a rescuers. I took my grandaughter in
Made sure she finished high school
Then she won scholarship to go to college to be R N and she may go on. If I hadn't stepped in I don't think it would gave gone that way. I'm proud of her.
Great job 👏👏👏
Congratulations.❤
Great interview with JD Vance: about truth, not embarrassed by his past (although still feels pain from it) because he's worked through all of the baggage, we all have baggage & some people have more than others, he knows how to be sincere and speak for many people who are forgotten in the USA. He also knows how to remain being true to those he loved/loves. What a smart man !
He's not only smart, he's incredibly courageous to write a book that exposes the pain of his traumatic childhood that would embarrass most. He exposed his vulnerabilities and turned his shame into success. I greatly admire him!
Trouble is, he's a lying grifter. The hillbilly who NEVER lived in Appalachia. He grew up in the steel town of Middleport Ohio. His grandparents left Appalachia when they were very young, his mother, a thrice-married drug addict, never lived there, he NEVER lived there. He portrays himself as the hero who pulled himself up by his bootstraps while all the rest of his ne'r-do-well family, friends and associates were lazy drunks, wife beaters and brawlers who loved their squalor, comparing them (in his words) to typical Appalachian residents. He became semi-famous by writing a book based on lies and stereotypes.
This movie was about a man who didn’t grow up in a privileged life but his adversities made him the good man he is. He had a choice in life but continued on in a good way. Strong man with good leadership abilities.
So true! Wonderful people can come out of rotten situations and rotten people can come out of wonderful situations. The first group has humility, self respect , tenacity and determination. The second group has pride , selfishness and no respect for self or others.
What do you mean by this "He had a choice in life but continued on in a good way"? Are you suggesting that he should have become a criminal or drug addict or something instead of just being a normal person?
He is not a product of his circumstances
He is a product of his choices
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Exactly 💯 means he maintained a positive attitude through all the negativity of the world to break him down
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@@JohnDorian-j7x
What people don't realize is
We cannot control what is thrown at us or with what relentfulness it comes there's no mercy at times you rely on someone else's hand to ease the burdens and get help sometimes it never comes or arrives very late
However... what I wish I had learned sooner way sooner is this....
NEVER SURRENDER ❤
Meaning when you feel like you're broken 💔 instead of giving up and saying okay I can't do it
That's when you need to FIGHT HARDER because you're about to LEVEL UPwards and it SPIRALS it compounds ❤
And that spiral directly AFFECTS EVERYONE around you... massive shock waves
❤
Most people think I'm breaking down now.... give up .. catch a break to rest but that's when you GO ALL IN...
I think building systems of habit.... and REMOVING people and things from you can alleviate that
You can't give in ... ❤ every time I gave in to rest to catch a break it was worse...
You have to force yourself to keep going 💯
@@JohnDorian-j7xit’s not that he “should” have but that he “could” have. We all have choices.
A real politician....perhaps too honest and sincere for Washington.
Keep up the good work
lol nonsense. He called trump Hitler and invested in China. Then when he decided to run for senate he grew a beard and changed everything.
Next VP?
This man is so honest that I don't think even Washington can corrupt him.
No, this is a real statesman, DEFINITELY different from a politician!
JD is what you see a down to earth sweet man . I seen him last summer in Portsmouth Ohio in a parade . He made a point to shake hands and take time out to chat with others. I sure hope he is chosen to be Trumps VP . He deserves it 🇺🇸
He did.
Wow you guessed 😮
Done! 🎉
Dingding
Winner Winner chicken dinner!! lol Congrats...I agree that he sees like a really good man. God is moving....(and I do not say things like that lightly)
Perfect VP pick! He's lived through and overcome what so many people are going through today!
Honesty is refreshing. Praying for Vance and for Donald.
They're going to need a lot of prayers if they actually expect to win.
Vance is good. Trump is not. GOP needs to dump Trump.
Megan Kelly suggested that we watch this video of JD Vance. Thumbs up for the interview 👍
@@pattijacksonrealtor1agree, Vance and Trump are not careered politicians
Run for office 7 years ago.
Is there a place of HAVING DEALT WITH IT???
I vote LUCY ETHEL 2024❤
I agree. Dealing with childhood trauma is a life time job. What a great answer!
I’ve ordered his book. Coming from a dysfunctional childhood never ever leaves you but possibly makes you stronger than a lot of other people.
I’m here because of Megyn recommending this as her favorite interview on her podcast - she’s not wrong, it’s an amazing interview.
Me too - I was listening to her show today, and she said "JD is a beautiful man" and recommended this as her very favorite interview. It is an amazing story.
Same here. Honestly, I don't consider myself a Conservative and there's much I disagree with him on, ideologically speaking. But every time I hear him speak (especially when taking on some smug "journalist"), I like him even more! Class act, indeed.
@@ButterfliesZebras77 he’s very likable!
@@Claudia-es8jv Yes he IS! I was hoping Trump would pick Vivik, but I believe Vance has just as much if not more to offer the ticket!
I as well! 🎉
He understands the Common People,Vance i pray that you are blessed
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I'm from springfield ohio and my son who escaped a little bit of J.Ds up bringing to the USMC. He bought me this book and I will cherish it forever. I'm very excited to have him as Vice president. Trump/Vance forever my hero s
Then you know that Middletown Ohio is not Appalachia. And J.D is not a hillbilly, and he never was one. Just because his grandmother came from Kentucky doesn’t make him a hillbilly from Appalachia..
Your point
@@eclipse07ful Telling the truth is my point. Stating facts is my point. You are obviously too dense to comprehend that. Hillbilly Elegy is a false title for his book. He’s not a hillbilly, and never was one. An elegy is a poem or song delivered at a funeral for a dead person. This book is neither one of those that’s the point.
@knowmusicman157 you wrong and rude. Next
Here 2024!! Loved Hillbilly Ellegy! I think he’s a miracle given to the country for this time!! He understands the common people!!
It is crazy how people have to make a victory into something else. This man is very real in a world of fake. A champion for every child caught in a bad situation.
Really? Just look at the reviews of his book on Amazon and you will see that he's anything but a 'champion for every child.'
@@jenniferlawrence9473 haters gonna hate. Jealousy is a wasted emotion. This guy made lemonade out of lemons and you want to take that from him? Wow, really??
@@PEGGYHART It's jealous to point out the problems with someone, that go ignored by others? If you like him, that's up to you. Don't pretend criticism is personally offensive or something.
@@fleebertreatise1063 what are the problems with him?
@@bhazerelli7611 Well, it's nothing about him personally. It's that his book and the movie from it gives a lot of the wrong messages. It makes everything about personal failing, and completely ignored systems that contribute to poverty in rural areas. The kind of capitalism that we have in the US has done a huge number in the rural areas of the country, and led to people leaving in droves. It is his personal story and that's fine, but some people are taking a message from it that doesn't make sense. Also, he could have helped his mother in a better way (from what happened in the movie). She's having a drug issue, and anyone going through that is going to have some struggles getting past it.
Here's one criticism of his book and the surrounding conversation:
www.dissentmagazine.org/article/leaving-conservatism-behind-blue-collar-republican-progressive
HONEST and HUMBLE!!!!
Honest? He compared Trump to Hitler and called him a moral disaster. Which is it?
It takes a lifetime to overcome your childhood.
I’m adopted and was abandoned by my mother and loss my father to an overdose... You are indeed right I’m thirty two now and there are still scars.🥀😢💔
Ithaca Comments Yes
I'm only 4 years removed from childhood. I'm working on trying to recover. It is rough especially with little to no support.
@@sparklingdaisy3169 read the book 'Autobiography of a Yogi'. It will change ur life!
Oh yes the my mom watched the movie and it made her cry so bad. It was spot on. She has to deal with the trauma for the rest of her life.
JDVance is AWESOME 🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸
Childhood trauma and not having support from both the parents is really sad😢. Moving foward for a better life without healing from his past could mean a great life still filled with alot of pain🙌.He deserves the best!😇.So humble and amazing.Blessed with a beautiful and loving family of his own❤🙌.Cancel the sins of the past generations with no power over your new life .God bless !⏰.. 🙏🙏🙌👏👏
This is our VP!!! He comes with some heart and soul and a back story that I can sit with!! Congrats Young Man!!
JD MANDELL according to Trump 😂
Why is he so unpopular and saying weird things
This is what we need , someone that understands the addiction and life of us common people
We are all equal in the eyes of our Creator! You are no less important than anyone else! Take heart and be courageous every day of your life.
to his credit, JD Vance does not identify as a victim. That is 97% of the battle.
@@jacksonwestfall3141 excellent reply. It is so true! Feeling sorry for yourself just makes you mentally ill.
There is an entire ideology based on victimhood its called The Democrat Party.
So sick of the dems telling me I’m a victim because I’m Hispanic. You make your own way!
@@jdas3288 Hispanics understand this better than most cultures. 🤗
You clearly have not read his book.
This video really touched me. JD Vance has had a painful childhood. Went to Yale Law School, wrote a best seller, married & has a beautiful son.
What an accomplishment!
He has secret service protection?
@@susansmith1925he does now.
God Has Blessed JD Vance 💫🙏✝️🙏💫⭐️
3 kids now…2 boys and a girl 😍
@@susansmith1925Of course he does now.
Mr. Vance, I have profound empathy for your childhood experiences. But, look where you are today 🤗
He made that happen with hard work and determination. Shows real character.
I never saw this report before. As I watched this video, I could relate to the memories he shared with Meghan. I also had a rough and abusive childhood. It has effected just about everything about me. Everything he said was so true and his answers to Meghan were honest and heart felt. It is not easy to overcome such issues but JD seems to be doing great. I will be voting for him and I hope he is a successful vice president. God Bless you JD.
👏❤️
Usha was a gift from God. She kept him on the right road.
I’m sorry he went through so much, but that doesn’t mean he should be forcing his beliefs on others, namely women. Don’t use your childhood to legislate my life and body.
@@sukn7091he's not forcing anything on anybody. Sounds like you are. And same concept: your student loan, you pay it.
JD Vance is a true American hero.
7/15/24, J. D. Vance now VP Nominee! I really knew nothing of the young man until searching articles & watching videos. I'm older by decades, but I can relate to his younger life, raised poor, family disfunction, military, a feeling of being out of place and different in college/university. I'm so happy to see someone like this man earn the chance to be considered for such a high position of leadership in this nation. May God Bless him and the United States of America!
Bravo loved your comment
Breaks my heart how many children live thru this.
I did. One of the few (only one I know) who got out. Doesn't seem unusual to me though, the entire experience. Not his region but that's not the only opiate inflicted region in the US where there's simply a born understanding of your place in society and you don't dwell on it much. Not dwelling is part of the problem.
I lived through an alcoholic era where my dad was always drinking and had other addictions as well, stems from his childhood as he was abused as a child from having to work as hard as a grown man in the fields and no way out, making moonshine to sell to have food to eat, very poverty stricken, non-ending , he died working hard and still in his alcoholism cycles. I miss my dad, he tried so hard but couldn’t seem to escape. We need to do better for our children and grandchildren.😢
I AGREE IN SO MANY VARIETIES OF WAYS , AND HORRIFYING AND I'VE SEEN IT TOO UP FRONT IN FRONT OF MY OWN PERSONAL LIFE AND EYES 👀
I watched the movie. It was awesome!!! He certainly grew up in a very challenging situation and come out of it a brave and wise man.
He's humble.
He is not humble, he’s self righteous.
From the hills of Appalachia I love this story there is hope for us all.
But without Yale Law, he's probably not even in politics. Before Yale, your past matters to you, but after Yale you're a Yale grad.
@@DonaldMcLemore-n6d you're a Yale grad with a lot of psychological baggage. it haunts you. it is a fulltime job not to allow it to destroy you as an adult
He was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio and graduated high school nowhere near Appalachia, and he’s not a hillbilly never was one
"On the ground and trying to help" (JD Vance)
You win. God bless you
And look at this man now. Wow.❤❤
God bless this man- he knows the real world!
As an alcoholic from a non-communicative family this guy is STRONG. God bless him. I hope America is lucky enough to have him as our leader.
Dems see him as an enemy- just because he’s a Republican
Not everyone gets good parents. It's painful for a lifetime. ❤
Facts! I got good parents and I'm greatful
@@AlexNeufeld477 And I did not ............... but happy you did!
@noelgenoway9360 I believe in reincarnation and I believe you will have amazing parents in your next life!
this movie made me cry so much.
So do i
I was balling 30 minutes in. It reminded of my and my family’s childhood.
Most of us can relate. Tears flowing hard.
I grew up around these people. My family was like this. But I found the movie to be so cringey. The acting was bad. It felt completely inauthentic
Me too.
Thank you God for sister's and 🥳Great grandma's, ❤❤️❤️
I would vote for him. Hands down.
God help us
@@RadagastBrown420🇺🇸 needs Jesus right now
Perfect timing 🤗
@@RadagastBrown420 God is helping us 😅
Trump is coming back
Now you can, kind of
I am 77 and come from a childhood ofdispair and abuse. I am still healing and workingg out the the things I experienced. I too escaped and somtimes suffer from "survivors guilt." I will be better tomorrow.
I never knew who this guy was, and in a couple days of elapsed time from first hearing his name, I have found so much love, admiration, and respect for him, and his beautiful, impressive wife!!! God bless them both, and their families!!
Came here after the VP nomination. I'm glad I did.
I clicked on this for his back story and author story. I hope he will be able to calm the country down. I'm so sick of the hatred and nastiness so many people are showing one another. We are all different and yet so alike.
Well, forcing me to be a breeding animal is not the way. He chose his own road and I’d like to choose mine.
I support a man who was helped/raised by his grandmother due to a mother that had problems.
Grandmothers raise strong men.
JD Vance is a hero and he is going to help save America ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻✌🏻
I pray and hope Trump will win and with JD Vance will make serious changes that will serve the American people and stop wasting any more money on proxy wars.
Wife a HINDU😮😮😮
@@sherrills.2332 She seems like a lovely person. She no doubt has a great respect for Christians, family & this country or she wouldn't have married who she did. It will be ok.
@@demand1575Way to speak for Usha, you must know her.
I will be purchasing this book. This is a humble,honest man. A rags to riches story but hes worked his way to the top,against all odds. No privilege here,its all motivation.
He's human garbage, a complete shape shifter who said Trump might be America's Hitler.
He has acknowledged himself that he was very lucky and received a lot of help along the way.
@@utubegirl00the difference is that he refused to be a victim of circumstance. That phrase “personal responsibility” is triggering for some people, but that’s all it takes. Refusing to quit and refusing to blame others for your choices in life.
Everyone gets “help” along the way. They’re called mentors and choosing wisely is where most fail.
Lol
You’re sadly deluded. There’s nothing either honest or humble about the vile creature that is Vance. He has no concern about who he tramples on during his ascendancy. He’s clumsy around everyday people, a deep bigot and intolerant of others. He’s little better than Trump.
This man rises above the pain. Doesn't want others to feel that pain. The weak among us want to instill this pain on others with power. Seeking power is weak.
I am just now watching this on July 15, 2024 after Trump announced JD Vance as his Vice Presidential running mate. I didn't know much about him before, but am very impressed!!
Just bought the book! And there is Megyn Kelly with J D Vance
Same. Perfect choice.
It's amazing how relatable he is... I've mirrored his childhood. I made all the wrong choices and gave up the opportunity to be that person! BUT I WILL VOTE TRUMP/JD 2024!
I learned today that Vance started a non-profit to "help victims of the opoid problem". Instead of helping addicts of prescribed meds, he hired Perdue chief as a spokesperson and spent all the money on his own political campaign; addicts not seeing one penny. WHY IS VANCE NOT IN GAOL?
I'm ecstatic and want the world to know who this kind hearted man is!
This was 7 yrs ago. I now want to watch the movie . Glenn Close plays his memaw
Keep fighting JD💪
That one made me cry.
Appalachia is a beautiful place with Incredible people.
Ignorance isn't stupid
yes it is.
Thank you! What I fear is more disparaging attitudes about Appalachia and “hillbillies”. To me, that term is like the N word.
JD is not a hillbilly and he never was one. He was born in Middletown, Ohio between Cincinnati and Dayton. That’s where he grew up and went to school and graduated high school in Ohio not Appalachia.
It brings tears to my when I hear when where people come from hurt poverty background,but like when I hear how they changed and want the best in people from his hurt background I think America should be happy to have some one like him I know what it is coming from broken family I was there I know actually what life is like pray eveeything well for him
What beautiful sister and grandma he has.
I'm with Lyndsey. I too was the one in my family that felt the responsibility of taking care of my siblings. I had 2 older sisters and a younger brother. They were learning disabled and I wasn't. Mom always told me I was the man of the family and I had to take care of them. I took this responsibility seriously but even now at 54 I grieve at my failure to protect them. We were removed from our parents care and placed in Foster Care where we continued to be abused. We were then moved to a Christian Group home, Gateway Woods in Leo Indiana. We thrived there but when they left I was lost. Had no one to care for and I didn't know who I was and what my place was. God has been good to me though and I praise him every day for making me the man I am today. God bless Trump, God bless Vance and God bless the U.S.A.
God bless you too! 🙏🏻♥️✝️🙏🏻
@@joymcreynolds-jx7ksamen
Forgive the child in you that thinks you’ve failed. Many children are given the job of being an adult way too soon. It sticks to you, be the leader, the boss, don’t dare make a mistake, make good choices. Parent tapes. That’s what it’s called in some psych classes. It’s the replay of things you heard or were subjected too by your parents. We all have them. When I get sick of hearing their words in their voice in my head, I tell them to stop. Then I proceed in my own direction. If I made a mistake, I live with it. If it turned out well, I live with that, too.
Keep giving your inner self pats on the back. You deserve it!😊
AMEN💙🙏
God bless you sir, thank you for sharing your experience with us. I pray your family is doing better now.
Be a teenager parent was the biggest change in my life I was 16 and they put this little bundle of joy in my arms I didn’t tell my parents I was pregnant I knew I would do anything for him we worked built our own company and he such a amazing adult
I absolutely love this movie. I could not recognize Glenn Close who I love as an actress. The entire cast is phenomenal.
Totally Agree
That makeup was insane, she looked just like her!
Agreed she did excellent omg 😱
My fav character was mamaw you have a problem with that you can see the barrel of my gun epic
@@Crystalian432 she must've been such a sweet human in real life
This aged incredibly well
Didn't read the book did you
@@mailliw75 its on my list. Why? Did you?
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Compelling life story.. Will be reading the book
Wow! He's come a long way. This is a great story! Thx Megyn❤
JD will be a fantastic VP, he gets us!! 💯👍🇺🇲
Second
My dream ticket for 2028 would be Vance /Massey.
yes I agree
@chrisbomboy3206 Dreams DO come true!!
Yep 😉
And look at him now!! ❤ Ohio loves JD
Good worthy man - great VP pick
JD is a perfect example that your past experiences doesn't have to limit your future, but faith, trust and obedience can take you so much further! Every child in America needs to understand this. We don't have to let our past define our future!
OM land I have to read the book! I tried to watch the movie with my young grandchildren all under 12 yrs old I can’t do it. It’s that drowning scene. It’s a sad tribute in the live of JD Vance. He’s amazing & I wish him luck in his endeavor to become VP 2024 & President 2028🇺🇸
What an amazing man!!!!
Not! He called DT Hitler! That's all we need to know! Corrupt!
Who’s here after he was announced running mate 👀
Just you
Me 👍🇺🇲🙂
I have a feeling that this interview will go down in history.
I had a similar childhood as JD and I’ve been working through it for years. You can’t leave it behind but it does get better…
Our next VP. What a life he’s lived. He can definitely identify with people.
everyone has their issues. MOST just live a delusional existence pretending they dont. they live a lie
I admire this man so much for his determination to succeed, after his very hard childhood.
Look up what he did with his non-profit "Our Ohio Renewal."
Critics are just jealous. Out of brokeness comes beauty. JD you are awesome❣️ We loved the movie. Many of families go through this. It needs to be heard, not swept under the rug. Narcissists are jealous people. U don't owe them any explanation.
So running for senate and bragging about the endorsement of an anti semite while being funded by billionaire Peter Thiel to then give him tax cuts and then screwing over people in Appalachia is awesome? Have you changed your opinion on Vance?
This was planned. The whole thing. The fact that he's now running for senate means that NBC, NY Times and even Ron Howard and Netflix were all (albeit unwittingly) working for his campaign. And he's in it for himself, not for helping others. He wants to make himself and his republican friends richer by pushing this republican trope of picking yourself up by your bootstraps. If he was serious, he'd be fighting to get serious legislative changes to the U.S: to actually help the poor and the middle class but alas he's not. Republican tax cuts do not help the poor. Nor does their war on drugs help solve the opioid crisis.
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Congratulations
You will be the best American VP.
It take us our whole life to deal with childhood trauma. But I look at him and think he has definitely had done well. Praying that he continues to grow stronger. ❤
I can totally relate. I grew up in Middletown Ohio with a messed up family also. Like him, I got lucky. Now live buffalo NY. A retired rn and a grandmother of 4.
You weren’t lucky, ...you did it! Give yourself a lot of credit.👍🇺🇸
Me too, grew up in Middletown, Ohio from a broken family and my mother & stepfather were alcoholics and physically abusive. I now live in Southlake, Texas and a grandmother.
Had a horrendous childhood in Syracuse NY then in my thirties I got into UB Pharmacy School in 1996. I LOVED Buffalo. Lived in Kenmore. It was wonderful. Canada was 20 minutes away and pre 9/11 going back and forth was no problem.
Well, I hope you don’t claim to be a hillbilly from Middletown Ohio.
Congratulations JD, you're going to be an AMAZING VP!!! Such a truly good & decent man. We love you JD!!! 💯💪🙏🇺🇲
His eyes are so beautiful ❤️😊
When we saw the film at the theatre...all the people in attendance clapped and cheered at the end...it was so full of hope that no matter what your childhood...if you can survive it...you can make it in the world!!
@J Walker it was playing in some theatres,, we saw it in Landmark theatres chain
I.e., in America!!
He was sooo blessed he had a grandma, to pick him up, and help, I wasnt
JD is a role model to all
He’s a great role model on how to abandon your morals for money and power.
He sounds like the kind of VP the US needs! Trump/Vance 2024!!🇺🇸
Wish granted!
Agree 100%. These two will not be pushed around. By other countries or the bullies in office. Trump/Vance 2024!!🇺🇸
I watched his story on Netflix, and thought to myself, this is an extraordinary man. He succeeded, overcoming abuse, and dysfunction in his family. I love the way he still shown that regardless of what we endure within our family at the end of the day they’re still our family. JD Vance story is inspirational. One can overcome surmountable odds, and triumph regardless of what they came from with determination.
I watched this movie on Netflix when it came out. I absolutely LOVED it!!! It was so deep and meaningful! Glenn Close was unrecognizable- which is a big compliment! All the acting was PHENOMENAL! Such a great movie. JD- run for office!!!!
Run for office? He is a United States Senator and has been chosen as Trump's VP.
Congratulations, Vice President J.D. Vance
Who’s here after his VP nomination?
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