Glad to see that this kid had the wherewithal to sort himself out before it was too late. Keep up the good work, dude! And always keep rocking that incredible hair.
My younger brother was horribly bullied at school, and he ended up having a total nervous breakdown He took a long time to recover 😪 Bullying is profoundly consequential
No help from the school or was mom not able to transfer schools? I always wonder how we as parents can empower bullied kids to be more confident & assertive.
Bullying is really, really awful today. Many people my age don't get why young people break down over bullying. They'll say, "well I was bullied in school and I didn't lose it." The thing is, everything is progressive. Fifty years ago bullying was one thing, but today it has progressed and it's a lot worse, especially with social media.
@@izzydeadyet7336 same I’m ADHD af and caught hell in school from teachers and kids it blew. Being removed from school was the best thing about it. Once I finally decided to try to go to college at 22yrs old and finally medicated I was all of the sudden brilliant and got very good grades. I loved every moment and managed to do this as a pretty severe opiate/heroin addict. Eventually H caught up to me but that’s another story and it took a long time to do so which is not most people’s case. 100% do NOT reccomend H (though it’s not too likely you’d actually find it now days anyway)
My wife and I just spoke about this . I apologized to a couple people. I was molested and beat by my drunken father . When I got to school I was a monster to those ppl . Looking them in their eyes apologizing I had tears . Im not sure if other bullies / a holes went through trauma but sometimes there’s a reason kids lash out .
Hmm I used to be a heroin addict who’s actually cross the country to Maine to Portland/ Peaks Island during the summer. I knew some really cool punk kids from Kingman when I was younger and used cross the country a lot. It’s cool to hear about this kids growth. He’s much more advanced than most kids his age spiritually and emotionally. Props to him and his therapist.
Great interview with all the school shootings going on lately. Maybe this can help someone who is feeling like he was! Congrats Kenneth on how far you’ve come with all the work on yourself!!!
My son was bullied horrifically when he was in the 8th grade. It completely changed his personality and took his joy. It’s been 4 years and he still suffers and takes his pain out on me. There’s a part of me that hates the children who mentally tormented and physically assaulted him & their parents.
Agreed. I think there should be more openings for kids to hear this that they're not alone if they have these thoughts and feelings. Open conversations need to happen. ❤
The whole gun thing remains ridiculous to anyone that isn't indoctrinated by American culture. If you want protection from the government, your little handgun isn't gonna help you, so that part of the conversation doesn't make a lick of sense anno 2024 as opposed to in 1791 when the constitution was written. If you feel like you need to protect yourself from gun carrying criminals, the main reason they carry themselves is because it's extremely easy to legally require a gun and they feel the need to protect themselves just as much as you do. In places like Germany, France, the Netherlands and even the United Kingdom, gun related homicides are 30 times as unlikely compared to the U.S. The majority of policeman in the UK don't even carry a firearm, because they rarely ever have to contend with someone carrying a firearm. The data is in, folks. If you're able to reason logically in any capacity, you should vote against the legal possession of firearms.
I’m so glad this young man managed to get the help he needed for his mental health. Therapy is essential for everyone yet is still surrounded by stigma. Many social problems could be eased if we had better funding on mental health services.
My heart with this kid. It shows how much mental health is important. Like the mental health nurse said, we wait till disaster hits. You are awesome Kenneth!!
That fro is fucking beautiful, aside from that, people choose to be cruel and rarely do they stop to think about what they're doing, even less about the consequences their actions provoke. I'm glad Kenneth is being aware of the effects bullying has on himself, and has the humbleness to acknowledge the negative thoughts and feelings he's dealing with. That's cultivating inner strength, good luck on your journey Kenneth
❤❤❤❤ How horrible, too be bullied that bad - And that’s usually how Bullies become one themselves- Personally, I feel schools should have a zero tolerance for any bullying and teach children that we are all different. COOL hair ,I’m sorry people can be just so awful.Take Care 🕯️💓
I want to point out, the level of self-awareness and what seems like emotional maturity is really something good gping forward to have at such a young time in his life. I know adults in their 40s who lack a large self awareness of their actions and behaviors.
Drugs feel like gasoline for creative people at first, but it's all a delusion, and eventually you'll realize they do nothing but hinder your work and hold you back. Quicker you figure that out the better kid. Keep writing.
Good luck to you, kid! As a former bullied kid, keep your head up, and don’t let people get to you. Easier said than done. You’ve got a great head on your shoulders, a kind heart, and creativeness that deserves to be shared.
I had the same fantasies about my bullies. I even drove around armed one summer day when I was 16 looking for one of them for reasons. Thankfully I didn't find them.
Kid, you’ve got it all!!!! Your level of wisdom and compassion is astounding! Bullying is a form of torture. I’m a 72 year old grandmother who was bullied a little in high school; not excessively, but it REALLY crushed me and 60 years later I think it still impacts me. Thank you so very very very much for sharing your story. I would love to read your book. And your hair is amazing!!❤❤❤❤❤
I loved this video. Kenneth is very wise and self aware. Teen years are when we're trying to figure it all out so try not to be too hard on yourself for those. The moment you genuinely acknowledge what a shit you were, people forgive it. Love the hair dude. Wishing you the best for the future 😀🤜🤛🇬🇧
I wish the best for this guy in his life. I've struggled with similar issues and circumstances and can completely relate to everything he said.. this video gives me a new burst of motivation to improve my mental health. Peace and love ❤☮️
So proud of you for your strength and courage in dealing with the bullying and anger. Keep up with therapy and always looking for the silver linings in life. Follow your passion for writing, it’s a great outlet. I wish you success and happiness in life.
What an amazing dude. I'm 44, on my way to be a substance use counselor, been to school for years, been in recovery for 14 years, have lived through abuse, addiction, and so much bad. This young man taught me something. What an incredible dude. So happy and proud of him! You are a great human, Kenny ❤️
I remember the first and only time i had a real bully was at 10 years old. At a bus stop some 5th graders told me i had to go to another bus stop. My dad told me too fight back and not let myself get bullied. I punched the kid in the face and got beat up. My dad put me in boxing and within 3 month of training i went back to the bus stop and fought the kid again and got the cops called on me. Best day of my life. Never again will i let anyone try to punk me.
Incredible, so young, but so mature, it just proves that hardship makes us mature faster. He sounds okay, and I hope he keeps getting better, he deserves a break.
Doing drugs will ruin your writing. If you really like writing, and you’d like it to go anywhere, keep them separate. The acts do not facilitate eachother.
Because doing drugs isn’t usually a unique perspective everyone is trying to hear about, so don’t start there. Junkies get high and scribble out drivel all day long. Some even create their own languages, or solve complex problems only they understand. It is not special. It is not marketable. It is not something you want to cultivate. Keep the writing separate, and you might come out with something worthwhile. Someday.
For 18 he's very well spoken, and articulate. I think to some degree everybody goes through some dark times. Seems like he's really turning things around. Keep at it Kenneth, looking forward to your book!!!
I'm an autistic adult mother and I had a lot of anger problems due to my autism all the way up through my 20s. It's wonderful he was able to learn how to regulate himself so early in life. If meds are helping don't take that for granted. It's hard to see people on meds for so long get off of them because they forget how much it's helping and then consequently suffer needlessly.
Kenneth, I’m so proud of you for sticking it out in therapy and turning your life and thoughts around and getting those angry, irrational thoughts under control before they got you in big trouble and possibly got anyone killed!! You are amazing!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
So many excellent eye-opening points he's made .. Anger is definitely addicting. Forgiving yourself is much harder than forgiving others, so true. What a wonderful kid. ❤ Would love to read you once you're published. Best of luck ❤
This scares me so much. I have a (great) nephew with autism and his Mom is absolutely horrible at supporting him and only makes things worse. He's bullied at school, has other mental health issues and isn't in the therapy he needs to be in. He's been in and out of psych wards and he has access to guns. I worry so much he's going to make the wrong choice some day and unfortunately there isn't a thing I can do. He just got out of another psych ward and instead of going home hes moving in with his grandpa and changing schools. But, IDK that will be enough and he'll still probably have access to guns. I am all for the 2A but some kids absolutely should not be around them at all and he's one of those kids. I hope and pray this change will be enough but if he ends up doing something crazy I'm not going to be surprised. I feel very sorry for him, he shouldn't face the bullying he has, he has legitimate mental health issues and his mom is totally unstable but I just pray it doesn't end up hurting other innocent kids as well.
Life can be hard, it’s how we as people dill with the outcome every body will have different reactions but if you know right from wrong 😑 hopefully 🤞 you won’t go left?
Dude this is the best one I have come across this year. This young man has really opened up his eyes, to see that his behavior was wrong. He made the necessary changes and now look at you❤ I know so many people who have either anger issues or fear based issues, this will be shared to help someone else. Thank you for sharing your story.
I think he’s doing a wonderful job, the past is behind you now mate , you have a hole life in front you, keep learning, keep growing as a young man and be all you can be ,
I can relate to this guy so much. I still struggle to control my anger and it takes so much out of me that when it subsides I feel completely drained and that takes days to get back to "normal". I have a lot of trauma from childhood and feelings of inadequacy and rage at injustice are so hard to manage. I'm twenty years older than Kenneth and I envy his candour.
I love this guy! I could listen to him for hours ,looking forward to the book, it sounds amazing 👏 🎉 well done and continue onwards and upwards sweetie ❤️
This kid is incredible at 18 years old. I wish I had this much insight at that age. After everything I endured, I was nearly arrested for making a threat on Facebook about bringing a gun to school. Thankfully, I had people around me to help me get out of that hole unscathed.
Kenneth made me Smileeee at the end (oh, and a FAB afro.... ❤... Mark, his photo is Stunning.... just Gorgeous!!!!! 🎉❤)...... I reaaaallyy liked his quote at the end.... (Mark: 'geezus!!'.... that was my same reaction ❤).......Congrats Kenneth if you're reading this!!!!!!!!🎉 YOU are an inspiration!!!!! We need more of you in this world 🌎 ❤️ what an Amazzzing turnaround, and you'll go on to shine your light in this world 🌎..... Sooooo glad your therapy is positive for you... hugggsss and yes!! I'll also take a Pic with ya, a selfie, with your gorgeous fro...heeeheeeeee... hugs, Tara ❤
This is (not the only reason) but one reason why.. you should always just be nice to everyone if possible.. you never know what someone is going though.. idk how people can be mean to others. I was bullied growing up, even my closest friends that I grew up with since 5 years old all used to gang up on me and make fun of me and called me "emo" and "depressed" at 8 years old.. well I wouldn't have been sad if they didn't gang up on me and laugh and make fun of me lol... Now I can look back and just laugh and just say whatever.. but I never wanted to hurt or retaliate. At that young age (I'm not gonna go into detail) but when you go though certain things.. and you don't have a support system, you learn to disconnect and just stop having feelings and good and bad things just have no emotional affect on you. I'm sure some people know what I'm talking about. As I got older... And never learned how to deal with feelings, I turned to substances.. worst decision I ever made. Now I'm in recovery almost 2 years sober and I learned how to process emotions and open up and trust people. Took a long time to let those walks down but when you eventually do trust someone and know that they won't laugh or hurt you or tell everyone your business.. it's such a relief. If you're going through anything... ANYTHING, just please know It doesn't last forever. Bad times are temporary, and you are worth it. No matter what you've been told, how down and worthless you feel... YOU ARE perfect the way you are and don't let anyone tell you differently.
Dude my brother in law will be 50 Dec 26th. He lives with my wife and I and he's non verbal autistic. Man he's the sweetest, kindest, and most compassionate guy I know. I can tell you really wear your heart on your sleeve. Be positive and always stay humble brother. You have a lot to look forward to man. By the way your hair is epic bud haha!! God bless brother!!
Very happy and proud that he was able to catch himself before it was too late. I just wonder what would have happened if he (or anyone else in a similar situation), wasn't able to receive help and had access to a gun whilst in that dark place.
Stay on the right path Kenneth. Looks like you are surrounded by the right people and on a better path. Don't let them steal your shine, people who bully are miserable and misery loves company.. fuck them! Take what you've learned,and focus on the positive.
For some reason, it’s impressive that he’s never done any hard drugs. Please keep it that way. If no one ever told you, you are doing a good job at something… and that’s staying clean.
I do think anger is an important emotion to go thorough however. Suppressed and repressed anger is even worse I believe and not acknowledging it. Anger protects and justifies when your boundaries are constantly crossed and your hurt. I have righteous anger I’m dealing with and I’m welcoming it for a time. I know I will eventually forgive as that’s what my religion calls me to do but I’m no longer going to suppress my anger as before.
Kenneth, you are one of the strongest kids ever, you've been thru a lot.. know that you can turn those intense feelings into something that brings a successful future for yourself❤ your style is so cool .. loving your openness
My son gave up basketball and karate to continue to be a part of band. Band is hard work, takes a lot of practice etc. Being outside practicing routines in 100 degree heat with 80 percent humidity. They started practicing 3 weeks before school started. Early mornings, late evenings. Going to games then getting up early to travel 3 hours to competitions. It was brutal. He did not have time for all 3. He graduated 5th in his class of 350 so academics were important to him. He started marching with the high school band in 7th grade. He told me that some of the best people he has ever met was in band. In our area the band kids were not the super popular ones (I am sure it is different in other areas of the country) The kids were close and were very accepting of each other. Sometimes the kids labeled as "geeks or nerds or weirdos are the most genuine ones. Of course there are exceptions to the rules.
On a brighter note: dudes hair is awesome 😎👍 I have curly hair snd if j let jt grow it becomes a afro . But nothing like that lol.. that's a good set of hair 😂
Marc is a very smart interviewer. Writing sounds like an excellent outlet/emotional channel route, as well as an admirable art form. Anger is a normal emotion, surely seeing a therapist is helpful in discerning if the hate is worth your effort, do not stop going. That haircut looks fun, unfortunately, certainly it's a verbal target from others. One of Marcs former interviewees had given an account, something named like "Nobody really cares" where he explained that if you shaved your head and went to a supermarket where they didn't know you, they do not share the feeling of newness that you would. Perhaps a trim will aid you in fitting into an automobile, but chose your kings wisely, Fear and Loathing to Maine could pigeon hole you into a reality that you may find fun, but it is also very risky. Good luck young soul, you seem really cool.
You said to him “you were just telling me what you remember fighting about. Not taking a side” And he said “okay. Yeah” This is why I watch your videos mark. Because I was that kid who couldn’t sort out reality without taking a side. Your work is instrumental and I hope to god you can keep it up as long as you want.
Seems like a good kid that needs some guidance, A support structure outside his parents. Positive masculine investment like an uncle. The reason we all must strive for self improvement is to be supportive to others.
I have always taught my daughter to treat everyone with kindness as you dont know their struggles .This kid would have been one of the reasons. This hurts my heart for what he went through... and luckily.. he didnt get his hands on a weapon.
Glad to see that this kid had the wherewithal to sort himself out before it was too late. Keep up the good work, dude! And always keep rocking that incredible hair.
It's called a Jewfro.
Wow, I know this has nothing to do with the talking points, but he has gorgeous, big hair
I resonated a lot with Kenneth. I have Aspergers.
Good luck Kenneth ☘️ You already know the truth , keep walking that path ✌️☀️
My younger brother was horribly bullied at school, and he ended up having a total nervous breakdown
He took a long time to recover 😪
Bullying is profoundly consequential
No help from the school or was mom not able to transfer schools? I always wonder how we as parents can empower bullied kids to be more confident & assertive.
Bullying is really, really awful today. Many people my age don't get why young people break down over bullying. They'll say, "well I was bullied in school and I didn't lose it." The thing is, everything is progressive. Fifty years ago bullying was one thing, but today it has progressed and it's a lot worse, especially with social media.
What an insightful young man. He's very articulate and comes across as creative and caring. Love the hair, dare to be different. ❤
Gotta be a wig tho right?
Ah, I just saw the end, maybe not a wig
Kids don't feel safe and don't have the option to leave, they learn to dissociate.
I wonder if being featured on SWU as a potential killer autist will eventually be traumatic.
So true I went through hard times growing up and it’s wrong for kids to feel that way at a young age
@@NailsShellyBronson I couldn’t agree more.
@@southside-rabbitslayer 💜💜💜
correction modern kids. they all have the spectrum, or the dhd,paddhd, or another list of disorders. this country has no future
For such a short interview, the message was wonderful.
Kenneth looks like Jack Osbourne when he was younger on The Osbournes TV show that used to be on MTV 😂😂
*Kelly, there are people in Somalia who would die for a banana."
@@melissarayofsunshine27😅😂
Poor Kenneth
Love the hair
I relate to this kid, I was bullied badly in grade seven and had those thoughts too.. it does get better! School is temporary
@@izzydeadyet7336 same I’m ADHD af and caught hell in school from teachers and kids it blew. Being removed from school was the best thing about it. Once I finally decided to try to go to college at 22yrs old and finally medicated I was all of the sudden brilliant and got very good grades. I loved every moment and managed to do this as a pretty severe opiate/heroin addict. Eventually H caught up to me but that’s another story and it took a long time to do so which is not most people’s case. 100% do NOT reccomend H (though it’s not too likely you’d actually find it now days anyway)
My wife and I just spoke about this . I apologized to a couple people. I was molested and beat by my drunken father . When I got to school I was a monster to those ppl . Looking them in their eyes apologizing I had tears . Im not sure if other bullies / a holes went through trauma but sometimes there’s a reason kids lash out .
He's sooo young, he has his whole life in front of him, sucks how our teenage year can shape us so much when it is only a small part of our lives.
Sounds like he's a good kid with a lot to offer the world
All the best to you Kenneth 💪🏼! And your hair is really stunning and beautiful :)
Mark, yet again, thak you so much for the work you do!
I love his big hair. It is awesome
Really? This dude is atractive?! Gottta go
Hmm I used to be a heroin addict who’s actually cross the country to Maine to Portland/ Peaks Island during the summer. I knew some really cool punk kids from Kingman when I was younger and used cross the country a lot. It’s cool to hear about this kids growth. He’s much more advanced than most kids his age spiritually and emotionally. Props to him and his therapist.
Great interview with all the school shootings going on lately. Maybe this can help someone who is feeling like he was! Congrats Kenneth on how far you’ve come with all the work on yourself!!!
My son was bullied horrifically when he was in the 8th grade. It completely changed his personality and took his joy. It’s been 4 years and he still suffers and takes his pain out on me. There’s a part of me that hates the children who mentally tormented and physically assaulted him & their parents.
and this is why we home school
Amazingly bright, thoughtful and self aware young man. He will continue to do great things in life!
Dudes hair is FUCKN AMAZING 🏆
💯 💯 💯
Seems to be a young man "searching for himself" like everyone. He just needs to be patient and grow up trying to be a good person.
This is such an important conversation starter, perhaps parents should watch this with their teens.
@mkader2494 Convo should start long before they are a teen.
Agreed. I think there should be more openings for kids to hear this that they're not alone if they have these thoughts and feelings. Open conversations need to happen. ❤
KILLER ATTITUDE... KILLER HAIR !!!! BOB ROSS DON'T HAVE NOTHING ON HIM 🩷💜🩵💚💚❤️🩶💛🧡
lol 😆
With all the problems he had, I’m glad he didn’t have access to a gun.
im sad he didnt have access to a save enviroment
The whole gun thing remains ridiculous to anyone that isn't indoctrinated by American culture. If you want protection from the government, your little handgun isn't gonna help you, so that part of the conversation doesn't make a lick of sense anno 2024 as opposed to in 1791 when the constitution was written. If you feel like you need to protect yourself from gun carrying criminals, the main reason they carry themselves is because it's extremely easy to legally require a gun and they feel the need to protect themselves just as much as you do.
In places like Germany, France, the Netherlands and even the United Kingdom, gun related homicides are 30 times as unlikely compared to the U.S. The majority of policeman in the UK don't even carry a firearm, because they rarely ever have to contend with someone carrying a firearm.
The data is in, folks. If you're able to reason logically in any capacity, you should vote against the legal possession of firearms.
Yeah you know how them white boys do.
Very easy to get a gun in AZ
Bullying is horrible in adulthood too. You can imagine that it's 10 times worse for children
I’m so glad this young man managed to get the help he needed for his mental health. Therapy is essential for everyone yet is still surrounded by stigma.
Many social problems could be eased if we had better funding on mental health services.
OKAY KENNETH WE SEE YOU!! Keep shining bright, my dude. You are going to light up the world!
My heart with this kid. It shows how much mental health is important. Like the mental health nurse said, we wait till disaster hits. You are awesome Kenneth!!
I have a son with Autism thank you for this. I appreciate the work you do Mark.
Continue on your journey to recovery and healing guy!! 🙏🏼
That fro is fucking beautiful, aside from that, people choose to be cruel and rarely do they stop to think about what they're doing, even less about the consequences their actions provoke. I'm glad Kenneth is being aware of the effects bullying has on himself, and has the humbleness to acknowledge the negative thoughts and feelings he's dealing with. That's cultivating inner strength, good luck on your journey Kenneth
I know exactly how you feel dude i also am on Olanzapine and it does help somewhat. You are not alone sending love brother
I like this kid...I hope he keeps moving up in the world and finds really smart friends that will lead him on the right path in life
❤❤❤❤ How horrible, too be bullied that bad - And that’s usually how Bullies become one themselves- Personally, I feel schools should have a zero tolerance for any bullying and teach children that we are all different. COOL hair ,I’m sorry people can be just so awful.Take Care 🕯️💓
We 're lucky to have another intelligent ,sensitive ,kind human being on this earth . Ciao from italy
I want to point out, the level of self-awareness and what seems like emotional maturity is really something good gping forward to have at such a young time in his life. I know adults in their 40s who lack a large self awareness of their actions and behaviors.
Drugs feel like gasoline for creative people at first, but it's all a delusion, and eventually you'll realize they do nothing but hinder your work and hold you back.
Quicker you figure that out the better kid. Keep writing.
Good luck to you, kid! As a former bullied kid, keep your head up, and don’t let people get to you. Easier said than done. You’ve got a great head on your shoulders, a kind heart, and creativeness that deserves to be shared.
It's always good to see someone doing better 🙏🏻
Yep its a pecking order chicken coop behavior
Great clip. Love, it's much better than being angry.
I really like this dudes hair. Hope everything works out for him
Keep on with the positive Kenneth. You are on a good path. Your book sounds interesting. ❤
This got dark quick.💀.
Edit: then it got slightly better
His immense self-awareness seems like it's helping so much for this young man. I totally look up to him with how much strength this dude has. Respect.
I had the same fantasies about my bullies. I even drove around armed one summer day when I was 16 looking for one of them for reasons. Thankfully I didn't find them.
Kid, you’ve got it all!!!! Your level of wisdom and compassion is astounding! Bullying is a form of torture. I’m a 72 year old grandmother who was bullied a little in high school; not excessively, but it REALLY crushed me and 60 years later I think it still impacts me. Thank you so very very very much for sharing your story. I would love to read your book. And your hair is amazing!!❤❤❤❤❤
I loved this video. Kenneth is very wise and self aware. Teen years are when we're trying to figure it all out so try not to be too hard on yourself for those. The moment you genuinely acknowledge what a shit you were, people forgive it. Love the hair dude. Wishing you the best for the future 😀🤜🤛🇬🇧
I wish the best for this guy in his life.
I've struggled with similar issues and circumstances and can completely relate to everything he said.. this video gives me a new burst of motivation to improve my mental health.
Peace and love ❤☮️
Jesus loves this man very much he needs to know that dude
I’m here from Australia and it’s 8 pm
On the other side of the world... 6 am here.
In Algeria its 11:15 am
It's 624 in Florida and 90 degrees and I'm finally off.
California 3:27 am
6:30 a.m Michigan 🥸 👊🏻
Walks through doorways sideways
So proud of you for your strength and courage in dealing with the bullying and anger. Keep up with therapy and always looking for the silver linings in life. Follow your passion for writing, it’s a great outlet. I wish you success and happiness in life.
What an amazing dude. I'm 44, on my way to be a substance use counselor, been to school for years, been in recovery for 14 years, have lived through abuse, addiction, and so much bad. This young man taught me something. What an incredible dude. So happy and proud of him! You are a great human, Kenny ❤️
F**K BULLIES
compassion is everything
We all have issues and problems but be understanding if you have a heart.
I remember the first and only time i had a real bully was at 10 years old. At a bus stop some 5th graders told me i had to go to another bus stop. My dad told me too fight back and not let myself get bullied. I punched the kid in the face and got beat up. My dad put me in boxing and within 3 month of training i went back to the bus stop and fought the kid again and got the cops called on me. Best day of my life. Never again will i let anyone try to punk me.
Nice fro
You’re an amazing fella Kenneth, and I agree with Mark - your fro IS awesome. 😉You’ve come along way, so keep up the good work. 🙏🏽☺️💕
He has got the coolest hair!
kids fro is a 10 out of 10
I believe in you and your cool hair, Kennith.
Great interview. I wish it was longer and I hope you do a follow up with him.
Incredible, so young, but so mature, it just proves that hardship makes us mature faster. He sounds okay, and I hope he keeps getting better, he deserves a break.
It's more typical for people to experience arrested development and age regression due to emotional hardship.
Doing drugs will ruin your writing. If you really like writing, and you’d like it to go anywhere, keep them separate.
The acts do not facilitate eachother.
Because doing drugs isn’t usually a unique perspective everyone is trying to hear about, so don’t start there.
Junkies get high and scribble out drivel all day long. Some even create their own languages, or solve complex problems only they understand.
It is not special. It is not marketable. It is not something you want to cultivate.
Keep the writing separate, and you might come out with something worthwhile. Someday.
So proud of this young man. Keep writing !!!
For 18 he's very well spoken, and articulate. I think to some degree everybody goes through some dark times. Seems like he's really turning things around. Keep at it Kenneth, looking forward to your book!!!
I'm an autistic adult mother and I had a lot of anger problems due to my autism all the way up through my 20s. It's wonderful he was able to learn how to regulate himself so early in life. If meds are helping don't take that for granted. It's hard to see people on meds for so long get off of them because they forget how much it's helping and then consequently suffer needlessly.
Kenneth, I’m so proud of you for sticking it out in therapy and turning your life and thoughts around and getting those angry, irrational thoughts under control before they got you in big trouble and possibly got anyone killed!! You are amazing!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
So many excellent eye-opening points he's made ..
Anger is definitely addicting. Forgiving yourself is much harder than forgiving others, so true. What a wonderful kid. ❤
Would love to read you once you're published.
Best of luck ❤
This scares me so much. I have a (great) nephew with autism and his Mom is absolutely horrible at supporting him and only makes things worse. He's bullied at school, has other mental health issues and isn't in the therapy he needs to be in. He's been in and out of psych wards and he has access to guns. I worry so much he's going to make the wrong choice some day and unfortunately there isn't a thing I can do. He just got out of another psych ward and instead of going home hes moving in with his grandpa and changing schools. But, IDK that will be enough and he'll still probably have access to guns. I am all for the 2A but some kids absolutely should not be around them at all and he's one of those kids. I hope and pray this change will be enough but if he ends up doing something crazy I'm not going to be surprised. I feel very sorry for him, he shouldn't face the bullying he has, he has legitimate mental health issues and his mom is totally unstable but I just pray it doesn't end up hurting other innocent kids as well.
Life can be hard, it’s how we as people dill with the outcome every body will have different reactions but if you know right from wrong 😑 hopefully 🤞 you won’t go left?
Dude this is the best one I have come across this year. This young man has really opened up his eyes, to see that his behavior was wrong. He made the necessary changes and now look at you❤ I know so many people who have either anger issues or fear based issues, this will be shared to help someone else. Thank you for sharing your story.
I think he’s doing a wonderful job, the past is behind you now mate , you have a hole life in front you, keep learning, keep growing as a young man and be all you can be ,
I can relate to this guy so much. I still struggle to control my anger and it takes so much out of me that when it subsides I feel completely drained and that takes days to get back to "normal". I have a lot of trauma from childhood and feelings of inadequacy and rage at injustice are so hard to manage. I'm twenty years older than Kenneth and I envy his candour.
WOW, what an insightful young man. He can be truly special. So beautiful. Thank you, Kenneth, and Mark.
Peace and Love
I love this guy! I could listen to him for hours ,looking forward to the book, it sounds amazing 👏 🎉 well done and continue onwards and upwards sweetie ❤️
He seems very logical and he knows his thinking was wrong and scary.Hopefully he’s going to be okay
I really like seeing the turn around and the happiness he is living to enjoy. Inspiring interview 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Happy ending 😊. His story is a slap of fresh air in this toxic atmosphere we are living.
Bullying stole so much time and mental space from this young man.
Timely, important. Love what you do, Mark.
love this kids hair
Someone needs to show Kenneth Hardcore and Slam and take him to a show, Kid looks like he would be iconic in the pits 😂
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I'm the first here yayy!! Only happen at 5 am. Lol
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I like this guy. It's good you had him on for a chat.
Great hair.
What up Kenneth. and...umm...NEW STUFF!!!!
Great interview, I wish Kenneth the best in life.
Poor kid is traumatized, just so wrong
This is the personification of sideshow Bob
This kid is incredible at 18 years old. I wish I had this much insight at that age. After everything I endured, I was nearly arrested for making a threat on Facebook about bringing a gun to school. Thankfully, I had people around me to help me get out of that hole unscathed.
Kenneth made me Smileeee at the end (oh, and a FAB afro.... ❤... Mark, his photo is Stunning.... just Gorgeous!!!!! 🎉❤)...... I reaaaallyy liked his quote at the end.... (Mark: 'geezus!!'.... that was my same reaction ❤).......Congrats Kenneth if you're reading this!!!!!!!!🎉 YOU are an inspiration!!!!! We need more of you in this world 🌎 ❤️ what an Amazzzing turnaround, and you'll go on to shine your light in this world 🌎..... Sooooo glad your therapy is positive for you... hugggsss and yes!! I'll also take a Pic with ya, a selfie, with your gorgeous fro...heeeheeeeee... hugs, Tara ❤
This is (not the only reason) but one reason why.. you should always just be nice to everyone if possible.. you never know what someone is going though.. idk how people can be mean to others. I was bullied growing up, even my closest friends that I grew up with since 5 years old all used to gang up on me and make fun of me and called me "emo" and "depressed" at 8 years old.. well I wouldn't have been sad if they didn't gang up on me and laugh and make fun of me lol... Now I can look back and just laugh and just say whatever.. but I never wanted to hurt or retaliate. At that young age (I'm not gonna go into detail) but when you go though certain things.. and you don't have a support system, you learn to disconnect and just stop having feelings and good and bad things just have no emotional affect on you. I'm sure some people know what I'm talking about. As I got older... And never learned how to deal with feelings, I turned to substances.. worst decision I ever made. Now I'm in recovery almost 2 years sober and I learned how to process emotions and open up and trust people. Took a long time to let those walks down but when you eventually do trust someone and know that they won't laugh or hurt you or tell everyone your business.. it's such a relief. If you're going through anything... ANYTHING, just please know It doesn't last forever. Bad times are temporary, and you are worth it. No matter what you've been told, how down and worthless you feel... YOU ARE perfect the way you are and don't let anyone tell you differently.
Dude my brother in law will be 50 Dec 26th. He lives with my wife and I and he's non verbal autistic. Man he's the sweetest, kindest, and most compassionate guy I know. I can tell you really wear your heart on your sleeve. Be positive and always stay humble brother. You have a lot to look forward to man. By the way your hair is epic bud haha!!
God bless brother!!
Very happy and proud that he was able to catch himself before it was too late. I just wonder what would have happened if he (or anyone else in a similar situation), wasn't able to receive help and had access to a gun whilst in that dark place.
Stay on the right path Kenneth. Looks like you are surrounded by the right people and on a better path. Don't let them steal your shine, people who bully are miserable and misery loves company.. fuck them! Take what you've learned,and focus on the positive.
For some reason, it’s impressive that he’s never done any hard drugs. Please keep it that way. If no one ever told you, you are doing a good job at something… and that’s staying clean.
I do think anger is an important emotion to go thorough however. Suppressed and repressed anger is even worse I believe and not acknowledging it. Anger protects and justifies when your boundaries are constantly crossed and your hurt. I have righteous anger I’m dealing with and I’m welcoming it for a time. I know I will eventually forgive as that’s what my religion calls me to do but I’m no longer going to suppress my anger as before.
Kenneth, you are one of the strongest kids ever, you've been thru a lot.. know that you can turn those intense feelings into something that brings a successful future for yourself❤ your style is so cool .. loving your openness
My son gave up basketball and karate to continue to be a part of band. Band is hard work, takes a lot of practice etc. Being outside practicing routines in 100 degree heat with 80 percent humidity. They started practicing 3 weeks before school started. Early mornings, late evenings. Going to games then getting up early to travel 3 hours to competitions. It was brutal. He did not have time for all 3. He graduated 5th in his class of 350 so academics were important to him. He started marching with the high school band in 7th grade. He told me that some of the best people he has ever met was in band. In our area the band kids were not the super popular ones (I am sure it is different in other areas of the country) The kids were close and were very accepting of each other. Sometimes the kids labeled as "geeks or nerds or weirdos are the most genuine ones. Of course there are exceptions to the rules.
On a brighter note: dudes hair is awesome 😎👍 I have curly hair snd if j let jt grow it becomes a afro . But nothing like that lol.. that's a good set of hair 😂
Marc is a very smart interviewer. Writing sounds like an excellent outlet/emotional channel route, as well as an admirable art form. Anger is a normal emotion, surely seeing a therapist is helpful in discerning if the hate is worth your effort, do not stop going. That haircut looks fun, unfortunately, certainly it's a verbal target from others. One of Marcs former interviewees had given an account, something named like "Nobody really cares" where he explained that if you shaved your head and went to a supermarket where they didn't know you, they do not share the feeling of newness that you would. Perhaps a trim will aid you in fitting into an automobile, but chose your kings wisely, Fear and Loathing to Maine could pigeon hole you into a reality that you may find fun, but it is also very risky. Good luck young soul, you seem really cool.
You said to him “you were just telling me what you remember fighting about. Not taking a side”
And he said “okay. Yeah”
This is why I watch your videos mark. Because I was that kid who couldn’t sort out reality without taking a side.
Your work is instrumental and I hope to god you can keep it up as long as you want.
Seems like a good kid that needs some guidance, A support structure outside his parents. Positive masculine investment like an uncle. The reason we all must strive for self improvement is to be supportive to others.
I have always taught my daughter to treat everyone with kindness as you dont know their struggles .This kid would have been one of the reasons. This hurts my heart for what he went through... and luckily.. he didnt get his hands on a weapon.