It’s great to have these stories back on the KCS. One of the best things about pre-covid KCS was these human interactions Kelly has with everyone day people that she brings to her studio.
So much respect. Thank you for your honesty and humbleness, Mr. Joseph. Just lost my Pops last November. He could have been a poet/writer. Wish we had more time to mend our relationship. "Nothing sadder than wasted talent." May God continue to guide all of us. We are all lost at times. It's vessels like you that help show us the way.
I watch this show for this very reason. What drew me to it was her being willing to talk to people who society often is afraid of or have a negative opinion about and give them a chance share their story.
Mr. Valadez was a guest speaker today for one of my soc classes at csulb, and I have to say that I was inspired and moved by his story. It was an honor being able to hear from him. Shout out to Professor Esa Syeed for inviting him today. I hope to see Mr. Valadez on campus one day 🙏🏽
That’s beautiful. I was an addict for 11 years and it was hard. What I realised I needed was to learn to love, like, and value myself and this life. For all the times I nearly died and I know God intervened. Seriously from suicide attempts, to drugs overheating my body and almost killing me to the times I just missed a plane or cancelled a holiday where the plane crashed or Bali bombing happened I know that was God keeping me here on this earth for a reason. Now I’m sober for 10 years and I have peace and I have love. It’s never too late to turn your life around you just have to find what it is that will inspire you enough to change your life. Such a beautiful and inspiring story. Such a sweet man.
I met many OGs who are just broken kids inside. Some of the most beautiful minds I’ve ever conversed with were in prison. I appreciate the shine on this man. My respects OG. Welcome back to land of the living ✊🏼
His story is very touching. Also, I just love Salvation Army has always helped out people. Which is why when I can I give to Salvation Army as well as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Joseph I am proud of you for turning your life around & for getting your Degree, I wish you all the best in following your dreams & I'm sorry you weren't given the help you needed sooner. Your Mum is watching over her family & I know how proud she is of you, one day she will tell you herself but I just thought I'd say it. Thank you again Kelly for sharing these incredible stories with these inspirational people, I understand why you got upset as I have felt like that before when we give up then the World would be an even darker place. You are a positive light in this darkness, you help so many people because you are humble, kind, caring, ect. I love that you use your platform to help people like this wonderful man, I love that you believe in people as everyone deserves a chance, you truly are a wonderful person Kelly thank you for helping Joseph keep following his dreams 💛
You hit the nail on the head. All it takes is giving someone a chance. It amazes me the people that are on this show. Not as interested in the celebrities, just people who may have done things not good but being able to get help they need and become better for it. Hi from Australia.
That's my friend! We got clean together ❤️ he's really like that, helping men in NA all the time, he was my neighbor too, throughout going on this show. He was so excited when all this went viral he couldn't believe it. Amazing part of NA is watching people like him. Society says we can't change, but we prove we can.
Great story. I first heard of him & his story on the News a few months ago & saw him tell his story more in depth on the UA-cam podcast American Cholo does a couple months ago. He's also a fellow Orange County, CA native & I know of the area & city he came from. Keep on with your journey Carnal.
Kelly this just warms my heart, made me cry too (in a good way) that you used your platform to let Joseph tell his story because this is exactly what happens when people do not help people in need. Joseph needed help when he had is issues and if someone would have helped him he probably would not have had to spend almost half his life in prison. This man is just so humble with a great heart and he could have just taken a path that could have taken his life but he stood strong and finally someone like the Salvation Army took him in and now look at this man.....AWESOME‼️. I wish him the best of luck going forward and my prayers for him will always be said‼️. Thank you soooooo much for this awe inspiring story Kelly and also for the gift you gave to him to help further his education. This man has suffered enough and hopefully by airing this it will help others like him‼️❤️
Happy tears!!! I have so many family members that I honestly mental shut down on because they don’t want it for themselves- this has opened my heart and eyes once against love this show
✌️💙☯️🤝 This was really beautiful to watch.... I was homeless for 3 years after my family kicked me out after coming out of the closet at 16 years old, in 2001. I ended up in prison for 2 years because of stealing stuff to try and resell so I could have a hotel room to sleep in sometimes and food to eat... Prison is no joke and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.... That said, I belonged in prison because I was stealing. This man should have never been in prison in the first place. He had a drug problem. Not a criminal problem. It hurts my stomach knowing this man lost 3 decades of his life sitting in a prison when he should have been in a rehab getting the help that he needed. Maybe even in time for his mother to see this turn around. The system is garbage and there needs to be a new way of "dealing" with people who have drug problems. Happy to see this man has got to where he is today and if I could hug him, I would. 💜
@@oceanairboy Blood family isn't always the only family we have or need, you should never be ashamed of who you are or who you love & I'm sorry your 'family' couldn't accept your true self. I am glad you are doing okay now Jason & just remember our pasts don't define us we all make mistakes but we can better ourselves each day, you were just trying to survive & you regret what you did. It is the ones who don't try to change that make it difficult for everyone else, there are a lot of negative people in the World but there are also positive people who are trying to make a difference. I am proud of you for turning your life around & I'm glad to hear you're doing better today, each day is a journey but as long as we stay on the right side of the path we can change the World 💛
You didn't belong in prison either. You should have not been kicked out for being who and what you are. I'm sorry you didn't have the support you needed. You shouldn't have been put in a position to have to steal. Sending you Love. And so happy you're doing well. 💗
"The day that you believe people can't change, is kinda like the day you die" Damm... This hit me... I've had such a hard time forgiving some people in my life, and set to stone that they will never change... It's so hard to trust people after they've hurt you so many times, and even our hearts become stone to forgive.
I love Kelly's show, including her UA-cam video segments, but Joseph Valadez's story is one of my top favourite stories, equally next to 4-year old Léo Vauclare's story . Leo suffers from a devastatingly rare & incurable genetic neurological disorder ("INAD") that diminishes his physical & mental skills, like walking & speaking; but to make it even harder for Leo & his parents, is the fact that INAD is also diminishing Leo's life - he may not survive longer than 5 yrs. If you missed that video, here's the link to Leo's story posted on April 19, 2021 at ua-cam.com/video/y-QTDVWNUFg/v-deo.html. Be sooo prepared to cry...😭😭😭😭
Bisous for Leo 💋 it was definitely a very sad episode & I honestly hope that they can get a cure for him 🤞🏻 that is also the name of their Instagram Page bisousforleo which means kisses for Leo in French. Just in case anyone reading your comment wants to help spread awareness, I also love Kellys Show for helping to highlight these inspirational stories so proud of Joseph 💛
Sobbing with y'all. I believe in this man. He's truly an inspiration. This is a perfect example as to why our "rehabilitation system" needs to change. It's all about punishment and not at all about rehabilitation. I have personally witnessed the justice system fail people over and over who just needed help. SO MANY who just needed resources to change and a support system in place to help them through the process of reentering society. People fail. People make mistakes. People have deep seated issues thst have never been dealt with. These people just need help. How can we, as a "civilized society", turn our backs on our brothers and sisters out there who simply need us? It's not right. It has to change! Prayers, love, and respect to this man for getting himself out of the cycle, for breaking those chains. The amount of strength, courage and determination he must within him is utterly astounding. And, I know as a mama myself, his mom never gave up hope and she can see what great things her baby boy is doing right now. I believe it to my core. Whew. Things have to change, guys. And we've got to change them.
i agree. due to covid i bet it would have killed kelly not to be able to at least put a hand on his shoulder. best wishes to him and anyone else who needs rehab that it as you said can help rather than punish.
Do you honestly have nothing better to do than comment such nonsense on Kellys videos? Please get help for whatever it is you're going through, it isn't healthy to obsess over things which you seem to be doing 😔
This is just sweet. Kelly didn't even surprise me here with her open-mindedness and genuine care. I come here to cry happy tears lol
Well that was an ugly cry for me. I am so proud of him and everything he has done to turn his life around!
Joseph Valadez's story is SO inspiring! All the best to you, Joseph...may the rest of your life be full of joy and success!!
It’s great to have these stories back on the KCS. One of the best things about pre-covid KCS was these human interactions Kelly has with everyone day people that she brings to her studio.
“The day that you stop believing that people can change is kinda the day you die...” SPOT ON, KELLY! You are such a light - love you for it 🙌🏾🙌🏾
5:44 “it's been a rough year here, Joseph”... I felt that
Amen
So much respect. Thank you for your honesty and humbleness, Mr. Joseph. Just lost my Pops last November. He could have been a poet/writer. Wish we had more time to mend our relationship.
"Nothing sadder than wasted talent."
May God continue to guide all of us. We are all lost at times. It's vessels like you that help show us the way.
Crying ... soo proud of him
So much healing here Kelly. So much. You're helping people heal by exposing your own vulnerability. You know that, right? Bless you.
Why am I crying 😫😭Sending ❤️ to Joseph. Congrats thanks for sharing your story.
Who didn't ugly cried watching this...u need to check yourself. What a story. Kelly is so beautiful ❤️
More proof that a person's environment can affect how their life turns out. :( Congratulations Joseph on your degree!
I'm crying!!!! CSULB alum here loving you fellow alum!!! Love you!!!
Crying like a baby. 🥺 God bless him. 💕
I watch this show for this very reason. What drew me to it was her being willing to talk to people who society often is afraid of or have a negative opinion about and give them a chance share their story.
Such a beautiful moment! I love how Kelly uses this platform to allow people to shine their light! Way to go! 👏🏼
Congrats to him, it’s so inspiring
Mr. Joseph, I hope the rest of your life is beyond amazing. Your story is inspiring. And I wish you all the luck in achieving your dreams! ❤
😭😭😭that feeling when no one cared about you then suddenly a stranger cares and helps you...
Very cool. Congratulations to this man.
Mr. Valadez was a guest speaker today for one of my soc classes at csulb, and I have to say that I was inspired and moved by his story. It was an honor being able to hear from him. Shout out to Professor Esa Syeed for inviting him today. I hope to see Mr. Valadez on campus one day 🙏🏽
That’s beautiful. I was an addict for 11 years and it was hard. What I realised I needed was to learn to love, like, and value myself and this life. For all the times I nearly died and I know God intervened. Seriously from suicide attempts, to drugs overheating my body and almost killing me to the times I just missed a plane or cancelled a holiday where the plane crashed or Bali bombing happened I know that was God keeping me here on this earth for a reason. Now I’m sober for 10 years and I have peace and I have love. It’s never too late to turn your life around you just have to find what it is that will inspire you enough to change your life. Such a beautiful and inspiring story. Such a sweet man.
It’s never to late I love this I’m so happy he kept on going and never gave up!! Thank you Kelly for everything you do 💕
I met many OGs who are just broken kids inside. Some of the most beautiful minds I’ve ever conversed with were in prison. I appreciate the shine on this man. My respects OG. Welcome back to land of the living ✊🏼
I’m a grown man and I am properly sobbing after watching this! WAY TO GO the Kelly Clarkson show and Joseph for being such an inspiration!
His story is very touching. Also, I just love Salvation Army has always helped out people. Which is why when I can I give to Salvation Army as well as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Why am i so tearing 😭😭😭😭
I was stationed at Ft Hood with Joe Valadez from 77 to 79, there’s always a light at the end of road. Stay strong homeboy😎
Might have shed a tear on this one. Congrats to him I hope he gets his Masters and lives a fulfilled life.👏
Geezus Kelly is such a beautiful human... and congrats to that dude. What an inspiration ❤
Joseph I am proud of you for turning your life around & for getting your Degree, I wish you all the best in following your dreams & I'm sorry you weren't given the help you needed sooner. Your Mum is watching over her family & I know how proud she is of you, one day she will tell you herself but I just thought I'd say it. Thank you again Kelly for sharing these incredible stories with these inspirational people, I understand why you got upset as I have felt like that before when we give up then the World would be an even darker place. You are a positive light in this darkness, you help so many people because you are humble, kind, caring, ect. I love that you use your platform to help people like this wonderful man, I love that you believe in people as everyone deserves a chance, you truly are a wonderful person Kelly thank you for helping Joseph keep following his dreams 💛
You hit the nail on the head. All it takes is giving someone a chance. It amazes me the people that are on this show. Not as interested in the celebrities, just people who may have done things not good but being able to get help they need and become better for it. Hi from Australia.
That's my friend! We got clean together ❤️ he's really like that, helping men in NA all the time, he was my neighbor too, throughout going on this show. He was so excited when all this went viral he couldn't believe it. Amazing part of NA is watching people like him. Society says we can't change, but we prove we can.
Joseph reminds me so much of my NA sponsor. This is one strong man and I believe his mother knows.
Kelly you are awesome!!! Keep inspiring us with great Americans!!
Great story. I first heard of him & his story on the News a few months ago & saw him tell his story more in depth on the UA-cam podcast American Cholo does a couple months ago. He's also a fellow Orange County, CA native & I know of the area & city he came from. Keep on with your journey Carnal.
Kelly you are a wonderful human being. You always treat everybody with so much love and respect. I hug you and send you all my love.
Omg this had me crying so much! Amazing story! Wishing him the best!
Aw 😭 that’s an amazing story
♡♡♡ Happy to see stories like this.
Love your show Kelly.
Kelly this just warms my heart, made me cry too (in a good way) that you used your platform to let Joseph tell his story because this is exactly what happens when people do not help people in need. Joseph needed help when he had is issues and if someone would have helped him he probably would not have had to spend almost half his life in prison. This man is just so humble with a great heart and he could have just taken a path that could have taken his life but he stood strong and finally someone like the Salvation Army took him in and now look at this man.....AWESOME‼️. I wish him the best of luck going forward and my prayers for him will always be said‼️. Thank you soooooo much for this awe inspiring story Kelly and also for the gift you gave to him to help further his education. This man has suffered enough and hopefully by airing this it will help others like him‼️❤️
Happy tears!!! I have so many family members that I honestly mental shut down on because they don’t want it for themselves- this has opened my heart and eyes once against love this show
This was beautiful.
so inspiring
✌️💙☯️🤝 This was really beautiful to watch.... I was homeless for 3 years after my family kicked me out after coming out of the closet at 16 years old, in 2001. I ended up in prison for 2 years because of stealing stuff to try and resell so I could have a hotel room to sleep in sometimes and food to eat... Prison is no joke and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.... That said, I belonged in prison because I was stealing. This man should have never been in prison in the first place. He had a drug problem. Not a criminal problem. It hurts my stomach knowing this man lost 3 decades of his life sitting in a prison when he should have been in a rehab getting the help that he needed. Maybe even in time for his mother to see this turn around. The system is garbage and there needs to be a new way of "dealing" with people who have drug problems. Happy to see this man has got to where he is today and if I could hug him, I would. 💜
Bless you! I hope you are doing well with your life. No one should be put out for coming out. I'm so sorry that happened to you. Love is love!
@@debigates3033 Still no blood family, but my life is definitely A++ these days. Thanks for the kind words. ✌️💙☯️🤝
@@oceanairboy Of course! ❤
@@oceanairboy Blood family isn't always the only family we have or need, you should never be ashamed of who you are or who you love & I'm sorry your 'family' couldn't accept your true self. I am glad you are doing okay now Jason & just remember our pasts don't define us we all make mistakes but we can better ourselves each day, you were just trying to survive & you regret what you did. It is the ones who don't try to change that make it difficult for everyone else, there are a lot of negative people in the World but there are also positive people who are trying to make a difference. I am proud of you for turning your life around & I'm glad to hear you're doing better today, each day is a journey but as long as we stay on the right side of the path we can change the World 💛
You didn't belong in prison either. You should have not been kicked out for being who and what you are. I'm sorry you didn't have the support you needed. You shouldn't have been put in a position to have to steal. Sending you Love. And so happy you're doing well. 💗
im crying with joe
Congratulations to your academic achievement obtaining that college degree is a great accomplishment keep up the good work!
Shot out to the homie Joseph Valadez for doing his thing. Stay up man!
He will graduate with his masters in a month!
Huge applause to you Joseph! Congratulations 🎉 ….Lucky’s podcast brought me here ☺️
"The day that you believe people can't change, is kinda like the day you die"
Damm... This hit me... I've had such a hard time forgiving some people in my life, and set to stone that they will never change... It's so hard to trust people after they've hurt you so many times, and even our hearts become stone to forgive.
I love Kelly's show, including her UA-cam video segments, but Joseph Valadez's story is one of my top favourite stories, equally next to 4-year old Léo Vauclare's story . Leo suffers from a devastatingly rare & incurable genetic neurological disorder ("INAD") that diminishes his physical & mental skills, like walking & speaking; but to make it even harder for Leo & his parents, is the fact that INAD is also diminishing Leo's life - he may not survive longer than 5 yrs. If you missed that video, here's the link to Leo's story posted on April 19, 2021 at ua-cam.com/video/y-QTDVWNUFg/v-deo.html. Be sooo prepared to cry...😭😭😭😭
Bisous for Leo 💋 it was definitely a very sad episode & I honestly hope that they can get a cure for him 🤞🏻 that is also the name of their Instagram Page bisousforleo which means kisses for Leo in French. Just in case anyone reading your comment wants to help spread awareness, I also love Kellys Show for helping to highlight these inspirational stories so proud of Joseph 💛
WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING????? **crying my eyes out**
Saw him on hood stocks podcast. Awesome guy
Sobbing with y'all. I believe in this man. He's truly an inspiration. This is a perfect example as to why our "rehabilitation system" needs to change. It's all about punishment and not at all about rehabilitation. I have personally witnessed the justice system fail people over and over who just needed help. SO MANY who just needed resources to change and a support system in place to help them through the process of reentering society. People fail. People make mistakes. People have deep seated issues thst have never been dealt with. These people just need help. How can we, as a "civilized society", turn our backs on our brothers and sisters out there who simply need us? It's not right. It has to change! Prayers, love, and respect to this man for getting himself out of the cycle, for breaking those chains. The amount of strength, courage and determination he must within him is utterly astounding. And, I know as a mama myself, his mom never gave up hope and she can see what great things her baby boy is doing right now. I believe it to my core. Whew. Things have to change, guys. And we've got to change them.
i agree. due to covid i bet it would have killed kelly not to be able to at least put a hand on his shoulder. best wishes to him and anyone else who needs rehab that it as you said can help rather than punish.
Omg my moms uncle is on tv omgggg 😱😱😱😱💚💚💚
Ahhh! I saw his photos on Twitter. 👏🏻
Omg I'm sobbing with all of you😭🤣🤣
i love kelly
I ❤ kelly clarkson she is so a beautiful 👩❤and caring women ❤with a big heart ❤God 🙏😇bless you 👩sweetheart ❤much ❤Rachel
Bye! I'm gonna go crawl into a hole and cry.
Noooooo tears go away 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂
❤️
Just watching this episode on foxlife by any chance, I was about to switch the channel lol and this scene sticks out, I'm so soft 😭
Wow. That's all I am going to say. Wow!
Hi
Buy a french bully ese
Jeff is on Snapchat all the time
Jeff don't want to be with Mindy
How sad is it that he's graduating college at 63? :)
Elizabeth died of a drug overdose
Clean up your own backyard
You're not subscribed to me
Do you honestly have nothing better to do than comment such nonsense on Kellys videos? Please get help for whatever it is you're going through, it isn't healthy to obsess over things which you seem to be doing 😔
Jeff's father was an alcoholic drunk
Jeff don't like Mindy he's with strippers
Sorry Jeff is with strippers
Mind your own business
Please mind your own business
Mind your own business