This was my life, and is still to this day... trying to heal, forgive and pray. Watching this stirred up so much that I thought I had put behind me. Maybe it will never go away. "It was a long time ago... but not long enough." That hit me. Thank you for this movie.
@@ElizabethJohnston-ti5nkget help. Realization is the first step. U are already there. Get the right help. This may take long time so please be patient. You can do this! Setbacks a nd barriors are common for your jouney. Stick with it. YOU WILL GET TO A HEALING PLACE!! Then u ca n be who u really are. Dont let the scumsuckers win.
God bless your dear father and your mother as well and God bless you your wife children and all your loved ones no matter whether family or friends sending love luck happiness and strength and most of all peace of mind 🥰😇🙏🙏
My dad was a very nice hardworking loving and caring man. We had the best time in our childhood and was like a friend and guide to us. My dad had a road accident and passed away 16 years ago. We all missing him so much.
I lived being scared of a drunk daddy. Mother was paralyzed from waist down when they married. He was a drinker. He was mean to her at times. Like rages. He never hit me but I was worried most of my life. He slung her out of her wheel chair beat her when I was at college. I quit. I made our living. we got our house and my car. I was 18 and made our living. He didn’t help me. I had no one but me and mother. No one helped us. I got a good job. Thank God. We were happy. Mother was. It was a tough time all the years he lived with us. She passed years ago. She had just turned 69 then. I miss her. She was my rock. I hope no one has to live in fear most of their childhood It is not a good feeling.
@@janefromtennessee I can imagine the pain. Still, the good news is you survived to enjoy a beautiful life ahead. I lost my mum to breast cancer so I know the pain. Just breathe and intentionally live your life as happy as you can.
No one stops or protects you not even ur own family & the abuse always haunts & triggers u. Time doesn’t heal, at least for me, especially if the abusers r not remorseful but blame u & pretend it never happened.
ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS PASSED AND I'M JUST A GIRL. NOBODY WILL HELP ME. I'M LIVING IN A SHELTER. MY CARS PLATES ARE DUE. FIGHTING FOR DISABILITY AND I'M AT THE END OF MY ROPE
@@yolandeanken5632 if. MOther leave this man, , kids would not go through this shit. Thats the first. The second, her son become a killer…, r u out of ur mind? If mother would leave, he would not kill. Simple AF. GOSH. PEOPLE LIKE U EXISTS
I think anyone that abuses a child isn't 'thinking' in the first place. If you are capable of hurting a child , you are going to be incapable of any consequences.
My abuser mother had an Opiate Problem and a drinking problem! Today I live a normal life forgetting the past and besides t❤he Bitch died!!!😊😊😊😊 thank God!!😊
They do it because it is what they were taught. Children are stamped with Genetic DNA as well as Generational "DNA" or imprinting. Both have a tremendous "gravity".
Thank-you, you are absolutely right. I had a excellent childhood with one parent and saw a lot of crap with the other parent and situations . I have made some bad and wrong choices because of all that, but didn't realize it until I was in my forties. My forties is when I should of married and had children , I was smarter, not as selfish and grew up a lot, I was then ready to be the best mom i could and wife, daughter etc I threw it all away .
@@Aspenrobinson8there’s no way to say who should’ve or shouldn’t have done anything ones life. I had very wonderful loving parents but I wanted to travel and have ( clean) kind of fun in my 20’s and was able to get I good job that afforded me the opportunity to do that. I wasn’t in the least interested in being tied to marriage or the responsibility of a child during the years I considered my time! I wasn’t ready in my mid thirties but the only one I came close to marrying just didn’t work out. I spent a life of various female problems and not glad I never had a child at 48 or I’d be raising an 8 year old in this world! No way! On the other hand as remaining single and never having my own kids I’ve been able to help many other people! Took care of a stroke survivor for 17 years in my home when her family just didn’t step up. And though I was completely naive to the drug world till getting in relationship with someone and had absolutely no clue, I became wise enough to get out of that relationship but have been able to help several struggling people. I saw my then 27 year old who now refers to me as hid Godmother because he needed a mother’s love so desperately and I’m the only completely clean, unconditional love and stable person he’s ever lived with for this long. Unfortunately he suffers severely from Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type and is still co-occurring at times. He’s, in part, the reason why I’m a very big advocate for the underserved and there are way too many of us. I’m now looking into working as a State of MD Certified Peer Support Specialist and may pursue a degree even though I’m in my fifties! My brain says I’m 38 but that’s another story 🤣🤣🤣
lots of lessons to learn to this movie, showing our love,support, and raising our children in a good manner as a parent, we may reap what we sow when we're getting old...
This is so soul crushing. It happens everyday. Makes me realize just how loved and cherished I was. Every child deserves that and yet they don’t get it.
It was really hard seeing that poor kid in so much physical and emotional distress. I pray that the children still being abused are able to escape to a safe place.
Exactly, I’ve said that since I was 18…. I’m 45, How do we need a drivers license to drive but we don’t need a license to have children it’s just ridiculous that’s what I’ve always thought that… we need a license for everything but not that it’s just something else I think.🤔 God help our children.
If I had been the mother the step father would have been six feet under the second he touched my kid. She allowed the abuse that crushed the spirit of her son, and he was forever unhappy. Tragic.
@@kathyaudus4492that's a cop out argument, sorry but she was more responsible than that crappy husband of hers. And that spineless brother, I would disown him. 😒
Unless you have lived this sort of lifestyle, you shouldn’t judge. Australia police are useless. So many of them are alcoholics cocaine attics, and I’ve even known some of the right little girls rapped in the back of the police cars some less you know the truth, the system false the children and the mothers in the situation.
This mother was so weak that she allowed Scott to be constantly abused. She chose that path and neither of her sons should have stayed for her sake. And his brother never took the number of beatings that Scott did. He ran and later had the nerve to talk about forgiving the stepfather.
Parents who batter their children probably were battered themselves. Battered children never forget. Some will strike back, sooner or later, others dive deep and find the reasons for their parents atrocious behaviour and find a way to forgive. Those who forgive have often licked their wounds with alcohol or other substances. Never raise a hand to a child. Parents with anger management issues need to get help. Some people should never have children.
I believe those whom are bought up in such environ, if given the opportunity no way do they not want better for their future and if have children. But dysfunctional traits takes a lot to overcome, if know no better but fists, anger.
See I took the route of therapy. That and healthy relationships did it for me. I haven't stepped foot in a church since I was a teenager. Jesus didn't protect me then, either.
Nope, jesus is pure fiction based on mythology and you've been indoctrinated. Mental health should be dealt with by professionals who are actually real.
More young men should watch this movie so that they learn from stories like this how to treat your family and bring a stop to all this evil our children face with such parents
@@467-k1m there's a lot of issues in this movie , I would have said Scott could have had a nice life with his brother and family and helped other kids with the sport and just forgot about his step father but then there was the issue of the other father who had lost his family , it's more like an educational film as it looks at different scenarios , who could blame the father who's children were killed by the stepfather but how did he get out after killing kids due to drink driving , that should be an issue with courts and abuse of his step kids taken into account and jailed for a long time but it's a good thing to show that getting jail is not always the end of things as there are parents who may take revenge if one gets out , if the stepfather suffered abuse as a kid the cycle never breaks sadly and alcohol does not help , one thing I will say is why didn't Scott just call the police after killing the two armed men who went into his home ? , they were armed intruders , that's the only bit that puzzles me ,
Men and women alike should be truly loving toward their children first. If one part of the marriage/relationship shows the slightest action of abuse, they should be real parents and protect the children. People should take extra time and caution to get to know the person the intend to marry. And at the first sign of abuse to oneself or the children, run as if you saw the Devil, because that is exactly who they are. If one covers up for the abuser, one is just as that ugly being from hell.
Narcissistic step-dad. A hurt person hurts others. Scott was the "scape goat" of the family. Tommy was the "golden child". Jimmy used excuses for his unacceptable behavior. The mom was in denile, "I told you not to hit him in the face"!
@@mrknight7957🙄 it’s not “virtually impossible.” Stop making excuses for being weak and not doing the most important job of a mom; to protect her children. These excuses that people make; “narcissists” 🤪🙄 “trauma bonded” are nothing but cop outs. I don’t give a flying f*ck if an adult woman chooses to stay with an abuser. It’s when she also has children and she allows them to witness the abuse, or worse allows them to be abused. Don’t tell me I don’t “know how abuse works.” Because I absolutely do. And I didn’t allow that sh*t to continue. That meant being homeless with two small children for almost a year, but I figured it out, because I HAD to! I never even got any assistance from the state. Both of my parents are deceased, so definitely no family support. We couch surfed until I found a good enough job that allowed me to get a small apartment. Now, 8 years later, I just bought a house. It ABSOLUTELY can be done. The only thing that comes from saying things like, “it’s virtually impossible to leave a narcissist 🤪” is creating a cycle of defeat and helplessness. It’s not at all helpful to the betterment of society as a whole. It’s time to stop with the excuses. Too many kids are being harmed. Which only serves to continue the cycle. STOP IT.
bull.. when a parent says "not in the face" they are full well aware of the abuse and the level of it..! that makes that parent an ACCOMPLICE.. period.
Thanks for sharing this movie was a tear jerker I came from a Busive home also I can relate but I spoke up and sent them away went to foster home my past made me who I,am to Day a strong independent women God bless anyone who has to live this way
She was a good mom Very broken I would highly recommend you educate yourself on narcissism 7 different types I lost myself And I finally got myself back up After 26 years The sad thing is I left And he has such a hold over my kids that it's my fault I'm okay with that because at the end of the day it's him it's about him not about me all I can do now is heal and help my babies will follow it's awful it's the true definition of losing yourself 🙏💪❤️🩹🙏
@@lialenore2997my mom let me be r4ped and s0domized by a 40 yr old man at 4 yrs old. She was criminally negligent. What do I need to educate myself about the baby r4pist? Other than it hurt to lose my virginity and have my guts rearranged. I'm "broken" but I successfully raised my kids and protected them. Sometimes some moms are bad moms. You can take offense to it or you can heal yourself so you're not calling perpetrator enablers victims. I was a victim. Or are you going to attack that and tell me I should have spread my legs quicker at 4 and 5 yrs old?
@@lindaspyder4956I did. 20 years ago. It was hard as heck but I worked 4 different jobs and managed to live in a nice place and raise my son alone. You can do it! Keep the faith and treat yourself right 😊
The Mom May have been terrified. However, im more disgusted with her. I honestly believe thats a hill i would have been willing to die on to save my children. Women like this disgust me, yuck!
This is a really good movie. I watched it several months ago, which I didn’t recognize at first, without a title, but realized just a few minutes into it, I’d already seen it. It’s hard to watch in some parts, but it’s worth watching through to the end. 👍🏽
I don’t understand how a mother can allow a man to treat his children like this man did. Surely mothers know the psychological damage this will cause her children. There’s always a way out.
Allot of abused women are not aware of the psychological damage their children suffer, until after they get out. Then it’s allot of therapy, and healing ❤️🩹 most of the women who are being abused are victims too. Sadly, and unintentionally, how the abuse affects the mother, spills onto her children. It’s still not her fault. You can’t really understand unless you’ve been through it, or well trained psychologist or therapist. All the rest is negative judgements, criticism and victim blaming. Yeah it seems like common sense to most people outside of the situation. You don’t know. Don’t judge. It’s unfortunate in every way. When it comes to our children, we’d do anything to protect them. When you’re beaten, abused, controlled, you don’t know the terror, fear, etc… not saying it’s an excuse but it’s a legitimate fact. You carefully plan an escape. It can take months and sometimes even years. Believe me, most abused woman are doing the best they can to survive that situation. Everyone’s story and situation is different. Don’t judge! Care! That which you judge, you’ll be judged also.
@@dsmusicbird I grew up with such a mother. She watched my father brutally abuse me every day. Not only did she not protect me, but she didn't even comfort me. Not once ! After 15 years of abuse, after my father threw us out on the street, my mother left me alone on the street while she went off to travel the world. She never gave a slice of bread and would rather take home a dog than her child. If she could she would sell me for money! I'm sorry you're poking your nose into something you have no idea about. And believe me, I know what I'm talking about! I wonder how your mother treated you?! Would you like to tell ?
@nancyweber6631 I had to flee from my home and leave everything behind. I had nothing but my son was safe. I put up with it for 9 years but as soon as my child was at risk I was out of there.. who cares about stuff or who owns what.... he was never going to leave..
I was blessed with a good man as my step dad. I pray for anyone abused to be filled with love and forgiveness and healing. I’m so sorry you had to experience that. I wasn’t abused until I was married. But I got out and healed.
Exactly the same with me, l had a husband that drank? He did'nt abuse me, but used mental persecution on me & my eldest son! I also got out after 13yrs +!
They say unforgivenes is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Forgiveness is not easy. It is not about feelings or emotions. It is a conscious choice to forgive, in spite of your feelings. Your feelings and emotions will get in line if you give it time, but you can not do it without God's help. You are not doing the forgiving for the person who hurt you, but for yourself .
This makes me appreciate my sister a little more than I already do..... Her mission our entire lives has been to protect me. Growing up, she was my protector, not my mom (who was dealing with her own issues and constantly busting her ass to work to pay for her 4 kids) while her husband was abusing us. She tried her best and at 16 years of marriage to him she finally got him out!
Some parents are their children's worst enemy by allowing world trash to hurt their children. If you hate your life and this hateful world, do what you can to avoid bringing children into your hot mess!
Being old enough biologically to procreate has absolutely nothing to do with having the emotional maturity neccessary for being a good parent. As far as the mother, here, specifically here is concerned, some women have such low self-esteem that getting attention from a man overrides what their maternal instincts tell them is the right thing to do.
As a mother, I’d go to prison after the FIRST TIME if this was to happen to any of my 3 , PERIOD! Even animals protect their young! No excuse whatsoever!!!!
Some people are different than others, it doesn't mean the mother didn't love her children . She couldn't deal with problem and caused her life which ch is really sad!😢
@ I understand that ppl are different, and that many get in a situation that is unbearable,. However if a mother won’t protect her children, who will? There’s always a way, may seem more difficult, but if you’re preventing your children from this abuse, it’s more than worth it.
@@angelia9885 I am totally like you, but I know people who love their children, women that is and terrified of their husband. It hard situation for some.. it's like abusive relationship. I been in one of those . It's hard to break free. Fortunately I found away.I don't have kids but I would put them first! Most definitely 💞
When you finally start taking up for yourself and you give that person a permanent address in Forest lawn you feel so much better and you gain power and strength within yourself and you won't be scared no more 🥊🥊🥊🥊
Grew up the same way, today this is my motto. I say it everyday. I’m still healing but I’ve come a long way. Took a long time to forgive couldn’t carry the hatred anymore it was killing me literally! Seriously sickness was robbing my life. It’s the forgetting. Some say you haven’t truly forgiven if you can’t forget it. It’s a crock of sh*t to me. However, it made me stronger and I’ll be damned if anyone ever hurt my children! Those relationships are on MY terms. “You may have had the power, but you never had the right. Now I have the power and that is my right”. That’s what keeps me going when going still gets ruff with stressors and night terrors.
Thank you for sharing this story.. GODS BLESSINGS…. WHEN SOMEONE TREATS YOU HORRIBLY YOU NEVER FORGET ITS A CONSTANT REMINDER.. YOU CAN USE IT FOR GOOD…. JUST PRAY AND ASK GOD FOR STRENGTH. JUST REMEMBER DONT LET YOURSELF GET INVOLVED WITH NARCISSISTIC PEOPLE.. BE CAREFUL AND BE SAFE
People who treat other people and animals with abuse should get the same treatment they dish out. I was never bullied at school or anywhere else but i saw others and made up my mind then i would do everything to protect someone i love from these A-holes 😢
Every bully has been abused - a victim too. Some can't make it past their own horrible experiences to work thru it. I've wondered if they are people whose spirits are broken - like an animal that has been severely abused.
This is definitely worth the watch! I almost couldn't get through the beginning bc the teenage Scottie reminded me of my own 16 yr old son (good kid.) It hurt my heart to see what all Jimmy put him through. It'll keep you guessing through the entire movie. Great job on the acting too.
I watched about 5-7m of this movie and I just couldn't watch it anymore. It broke my heart. To be honest, I would personally would 'deal' with that father.
could have been a good movie but I have seen paint dry faster. I am a woman but I grew up in similar circumstances. Many times I thought of ways to stop my father (actual father) from the cruelty mental and physical he visited upon us. But with only 2 younger sisters and a baby bro, there was nothing I could do except kill him. My mother said that he was not worth going to jail over. So at 15 I left. I never forgave him, but time has helped me understand things better. There is never any excuse for hitting and torturing women and children, but I can see the circumstances that formed him and so just erasing him from my memory is the best I can do. But if I had been a boy and had a brother the same age there would have been no way he got away with it.
Subject matter is DEEP, so many kids are going through this trauma. We as parents need to step up and end the abuse. Get help if you want to better your life and the life of others. End the cycle of abuse.
I lived with.a drunk for 20 years,my husband beat on me and our kid's,,it was a sad life a love,hate relationship ,but one day, the doctor told him that he had lung cancer and didn't have long to live, seems like everything changed that day, the hurt came up in my throat ,I didn't know how to feel,all I can do is let go of the hurt and forgive , I did 💔 but I still had the memories, well life goes on, I thank God everyday,and my new. Husband well he's a saint, he keeps me grounded, I'm very bless I got to live on the other side of the fence,if you know what I mean, God rest his soul, I don't hold grudges ,well that's my story,and it's the truth, Rose, coming from Hattiesburg Ms USA,😢
This was exactly my situation many years ago. My stepdad was heartless against me. He manipulated my mom so she can't see anything wrong going on. Today he's getting old, sick with diabetics and one of his legs is amputated. My mom and him are not together after she discovered all what he was doing over the years. I left the country a few years ago. I forgave him but I don't think I will be able to see him one last time again
My moms deceased now but while alive gave my dad permission to do anything to us kids accept what we believe. Mom was never abused so I've never understood
Finally! I have been scrolling and scrolling waiting for someone to acknowledge HBKs acting prowess! For his first dramatic role in a real film, he was excellent
Was the older son the biological son of the father and the younger son a child of adultery? It seemed that was implied as to why the younger son was beaten by the father and the older son not beaten? Why the father also abused the mother? I wish that the movie had been more clear about the relationships.
Two things can be true she was a victim but was also responsible for the welfare of her minor children. There are always choices but it doesn't mean they'll be easy or without consequences
It's a shame that this kid was abused most of his young life. I as a mother can not understand why the mother didn't protect him. No man is worth staying with over money or whatever at the expense of her children ever. God will always find away even when you don't think there is away. Get away from the abuser period and yes I know that isn't always easy but it beats the alternative in the end. Prayers for everyone that's been or is in this situation.
Narc step father. He gets his power by abusing a kid. Coward. Mother is the same coward for not protecting her kids. This movie reminds me of my dysfunctional family . Although, the level of violence is not the same, it was enough to traumatize everyone for life. I’m still healing from it all.
So the older brother lied about going to college, abandoned his brother,.then has the audacity to treat him with contempt when Scott goes to see him at the oink oink station.
As a man, men who abuse women and children make me sick. As a father I could never hurt my children . I'm married 20 years with no step children but if a man is man enough to love the mother her child is your child. I don't understand these weak men beating on people they should be protecting. My heart bleeds for anyone enduring this or suffering from trauma because of this. If your struggling PLEASE DO NOT let a weak and broken man define your future. Do not be apprehensive to seek out the help you need and PLEASE break the cycle. God bless you and even though I don't know you I'm praying for you ❤
Great movie i couy see this happens in any house hold especially back in that time. Women didn't know anything else. I can feel his pain no kid should ever be abused in that way. He needed to do what he had to do.
There is no excuse to allow your child/children to be abused by anyone..Parents are protectors not predators..and whenever they are predators instead of protectors it is time to LEAVE & REPORT..before matters are taking within your own hands..
People that find that they don't have the Heart or whatever strong reason not to be a good stepdad or Stepmom should "never "put themselves in that position. Just walk away from that relationship before it starts. be honest about it. There's no shame in honesty. Children deserve to be loved and nurtured, "never abused and resented". Find a Partner that shares your values especially when it comes to your babies. ❤. Their are some Folks that make Excellent Stepparents. I was blessed to have hada Wonderful Stepfather in my life that I thought hung the moon, a very kind man, he's since passed away. Rest in peace ❤️ Buddy
This movie was heartbreaking. Two brothers and treated differently. Great movie,sad situations. I do love how he helped the young man who father was belittling him. He also encouraged and gave him advice for his future. A true fact:: Put your trust first in JESUS by first seeking ye that kingdom of GOD. Everyone keep JESUS first, trust him for all things. May you be blessed
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0:24 my was to my bff came into my life again . Rest i cant say
This was my life, and is still to this day... trying to heal, forgive and pray. Watching this stirred up so much that I thought I had put behind me. Maybe it will never go away. "It was a long time ago... but not long enough." That hit me. Thank you for this movie.
I'll pray you insha'Allah keep fighting and be positive,may God give you strength and punish those who brought you this pain
Maybe I shouldn't watch it
If that was his ex-wife it'll be a good movie
@@naeemdin3606 you make me laugh - cynically - bec my abuser invoked that same "n'shallah" with a 2 x 4 in his hands
@@ElizabethJohnston-ti5nkget help. Realization is the first step. U are already there. Get the right help. This may take long time so please be patient. You can do this! Setbacks a nd barriors are common for your jouney. Stick with it. YOU WILL GET TO A HEALING PLACE!! Then u ca n be who u really are. Dont let the scumsuckers win.
I was blessed to have a good man for my dad. He never even raised his voice. My brother & I were so lucky to have him till he passed at 98….miss him
God bless your dear father and your mother as well and God bless you your wife children and all your loved ones no matter whether family or friends sending love luck happiness and strength and most of all peace of mind 🥰😇🙏🙏
My dad was very quiet as well. He passed away at 91.
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My dad was a very nice hardworking loving and caring man. We had the best time in our childhood and was like a friend and guide to us. My dad had a road accident and passed away 16 years ago. We all missing him so much.
I lived being scared of a drunk daddy. Mother was paralyzed from waist down when they married. He was a drinker. He was mean to her at times. Like rages. He never hit me but I was worried most of my life. He slung her out of her wheel chair beat her when I was at college. I quit. I made our living. we got our house and my car. I was 18 and made our living. He didn’t help me. I had no one but me and mother. No one helped us. I got a good job. Thank God. We were happy. Mother was. It was a tough time all the years he lived with us. She passed years ago. She had just turned 69 then. I miss her. She was my rock. I hope no one has to live in fear most of their childhood It is not a good feeling.
How are you doing these days ? I hope life is being kind to you and sorry about your mother.
@@bhellenbello311 thank you. My life has been good. I miss mother, she died years ago. Heart attack.
@@janefromtennessee I can imagine the pain. Still, the good news is you survived to enjoy a beautiful life ahead. I lost my mum to breast cancer so I know the pain. Just breathe and intentionally live your life as happy as you can.
@@bhellenbello311yes. I have a good, fulfilled life. It didn’t ruin it. It was bad back then. I’m sorry about your mother. I know you miss her.
You did good!! LOVE
He had nobody. It makes me cry. He was the victim and nobody stopped it
Been there
So sad
No one stops or protects you not even ur own family & the abuse always haunts & triggers u. Time doesn’t heal, at least for me, especially if the abusers r not remorseful but blame u & pretend it never happened.
ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS PASSED AND I'M JUST A GIRL. NOBODY WILL HELP ME. I'M LIVING IN A SHELTER. MY CARS PLATES ARE DUE. FIGHTING FOR DISABILITY AND I'M AT THE END OF MY ROPE
They were victims as well and didn't fully know how to handle the extra. LOVE
What a weak mother! The mother destroyed the son. I would never let my children go through that horrifying abuse.
She never should have allowed that POS into her household.
Not just weak, stupid
A mother? Don't think so. A partner of a childabuser!
Mothers the most overrated creatures
@@yolandeanken5632 if. MOther leave this man, , kids would not go through this shit. Thats the first. The second, her son become a killer…, r u out of ur mind? If mother would leave, he would not kill. Simple AF. GOSH. PEOPLE LIKE U EXISTS
Nice to see he grew up to be able to defend himself physically. Very sad that it broke him psychologically.
It never goes away. Even if you're able to forgive, the damage still stays, it never goes away.
@@yuliapanina8815 abusers are idiots. If you treat people well there is much to gain.
He seemed to be stable and level headed to me. I don't blame him for a second
I will never understand why adults that abuse children never think about those same kids being adults 10 years down the line.
I think anyone that abuses a child isn't 'thinking' in the first place.
If you are capable of hurting a child , you are going to be incapable of any consequences.
You will never see human traits and emotions in psychopaths. Idk why folks insist on it. Don't be too distracted cuz they'll pounce
My abuser mother had an Opiate Problem and a drinking problem! Today I live a normal life forgetting the past and besides t❤he Bitch died!!!😊😊😊😊 thank God!!😊
They do it because it is what they were taught.
Children are stamped with Genetic DNA as well as Generational "DNA" or imprinting. Both have a tremendous "gravity".
They never think down the road, years from now! HELLO, if they did, it wouldn't ever happen!
Trauma is not about bad memories, it is about the impact on our daily relationships with people, emotions and choice we made bc of it.
I thing the age of the child makes a difference n some cases😅
Thank-you, you are absolutely right. I had a excellent childhood with one parent and saw a lot of crap with the other parent and situations . I have made some bad and wrong choices because of all that, but didn't realize it until I was in my forties. My forties is when I should of married and had children , I was smarter, not as selfish and grew up a lot, I was then ready to be the best mom i could and wife, daughter etc I threw it all away .
@@barbaraedmondson1524
Its something you carry with you until the day you die.
No matter your age.
I was young 4. Remember it like it was yesterday.
Very well put
@@Aspenrobinson8there’s no way to say who should’ve or shouldn’t have done anything ones life. I had very wonderful loving parents but I wanted to travel and have ( clean) kind of fun in my 20’s and was able to get I good job that afforded me the opportunity to do that. I wasn’t in the least interested in being tied to marriage or the responsibility of a child during the years I considered my time! I wasn’t ready in my mid thirties but the only one I came close to marrying just didn’t work out. I spent a life of various female problems and not glad I never had a child at 48 or I’d be raising an 8 year old in this world! No way! On the other hand as remaining single and never having my own kids I’ve been able to help many other people! Took care of a stroke survivor for 17 years in my home when her family just didn’t step up. And though I was completely naive to the drug world till getting in relationship with someone and had absolutely no clue, I became wise enough to get out of that relationship but have been able to help several struggling people. I saw my then 27 year old who now refers to me as hid Godmother because he needed a mother’s love so desperately and I’m the only completely clean, unconditional love and stable person he’s ever lived with for this long. Unfortunately he suffers severely from Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type and is still co-occurring at times. He’s, in part, the reason why I’m a very big advocate for the underserved and there are way too many of us. I’m now looking into working as a State of MD Certified Peer Support Specialist and may pursue a degree even though I’m in my fifties! My brain says I’m 38 but that’s another story 🤣🤣🤣
lots of lessons to learn to this movie, showing our love,support, and raising our children in a good manner as a parent, we may reap what we sow when we're getting old...
My mother did.
This is so soul crushing. It happens everyday. Makes me realize just how loved and cherished I was. Every child deserves that and yet they don’t get it.
Yes the news exploding with babies, toddlers children being killed by violent neglectful parents friends
Same ❤ I had a fantastic childhood and I never imagined any of this was ever happening 😢
We. Just have to make the best of the hands we are dealt....with a little faith, optimism and discipline you can accomplish a bit of happiness....
It was really hard seeing that poor kid in so much physical and emotional distress. I pray that the children still being abused are able to escape to a safe place.
This invokes so must rage and anger...so crying. Some people shouldn't have children or animals
Whats it about? Oscar Buzz?
Every child deserves parents
Not every parent
Deserves a child😮
Exactly, I’ve said that since I was 18…. I’m 45, How do we need a drivers license to drive but we don’t need a license to have children it’s just ridiculous that’s what I’ve always thought that… we need a license for everything but not that it’s just something else I think.🤔 God help our children.
If I had been the mother the step father would have been six feet under the second he touched my kid. She allowed the abuse that crushed the spirit of her son, and he was forever unhappy. Tragic.
Thank you ❤️.Just for thinking the way you do .
It's not that simple, espeacially back then.
I'm with you 💯💯💯💯
@@kimberleymansfield1099who said its simple, it's a must. 😒
I would never let anyone touch my kids like that.
Amen!
I would never let my children be through that abuse.
me either
I don't think emotionally unhealthy women can make that decision
Exactly it’s a crime
@@kathyaudus4492that's a cop out argument, sorry but she was more responsible than that crappy husband of hers. And that spineless brother, I would disown him. 😒
Unless you have lived this sort of lifestyle, you shouldn’t judge. Australia police are useless. So many of them are alcoholics cocaine attics, and I’ve even known some of the right little girls rapped in the back of the police cars some less you know the truth, the system false the children and the mothers in the situation.
This mother was so weak that she allowed Scott to be constantly abused. She chose that path and neither of her sons should have stayed for her sake. And his brother never took the number of beatings that Scott did. He ran and later had the nerve to talk about forgiving the stepfather.
She was stupid. Not weak
@@MuseLaBetwhat do you mean. She was stupid AND weak. Those two things aren’t mutually exclusive.
weak and stupid. She could have been strong enough to leave so her kids would be safe yet she did not. Selfish weak. Guilty.
@@MuseLaBetshe was weak. And stupid to stay
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the mother was not weak, she was scared
Parents who batter their children probably were battered themselves. Battered children never forget. Some will strike back, sooner or later, others dive deep and find the reasons for their parents atrocious behaviour and find a way to forgive. Those who forgive have often licked their wounds with alcohol or other substances. Never raise a hand to a child. Parents with anger management issues need to get help. Some people should never have children.
I believe those whom are bought up in such environ, if given the opportunity no way do they not want better for their future and if have children. But dysfunctional traits takes a lot to overcome, if know no better but fists, anger.
amen
You are so right.
AGREED totally.100 %
I too was abused the only way to heal is through Jesus Christ ❤
See I took the route of therapy. That and healthy relationships did it for me. I haven't stepped foot in a church since I was a teenager. Jesus didn't protect me then, either.
I am glad you healed. It might be one way but it sure isn't the only one.
There are many paths, no need to limit others avenues for healing.
So, jesus can stop this, but chooses not to? Okay.
Nope, jesus is pure fiction based on mythology and you've been indoctrinated. Mental health should be dealt with by professionals who are actually real.
More young men should watch this movie so that they learn from stories like this how to treat your family and bring a stop to all this evil our children face with such parents
Moreover, some carry the evil to their children.
@@467-k1m there's a lot of issues in this movie , I would have said Scott could have had a nice life with his brother and family and helped other kids with the sport and just forgot about his step father but then there was the issue of the other father who had lost his family , it's more like an educational film as it looks at different scenarios , who could blame the father who's children were killed by the stepfather but how did he get out after killing kids due to drink driving , that should be an issue with courts and abuse of his step kids taken into account and jailed for a long time but it's a good thing to show that getting jail is not always the end of things as there are parents who may take revenge if one gets out , if the stepfather suffered abuse as a kid the cycle never breaks sadly and alcohol does not help , one thing I will say is why didn't Scott just call the police after killing the two armed men who went into his home ? , they were armed intruders , that's the only bit that puzzles me ,
Men and women alike should be truly loving toward their children first. If one part of the marriage/relationship shows the slightest action of abuse, they should be real parents and protect the children. People should take extra time and caution to get to know the person the intend to marry. And at the first sign of abuse to oneself or the children, run as if you saw the Devil, because that is exactly who they are. If one covers up for the abuser, one is just as that ugly being from hell.
What should we learn? We know not to hit anyone, ever. Perhaps you need to watch this video.
. It's called "learned behavior", like if you parents smoke, their is a much higher chance you will as well. Money see, idiot do
That woman should have been protecting her sons! She's a coward! No one would do this to my son! And he didnt! I put his father in jail. 😮😢
❤Good for you
He isn't a father but a stepfather. You are right 👍 this man in jail.
I dont get this why coverup the murders of the thugs who brokein and entered with guns out ? They were killed in self defense
Exactly. Castle Doctrine….🤷🏻♀️
Yeah I thought that too
THIS " big brother",is a coward..he never did a thing to help his brother from beatings..
Horrible
Probably was scared
Agreed
step brother
A mother that would only care about harm from abuse showing up on her son's face is FULLY CULPABLE TO ABUSE ... FULLY!!!
Amen
Narcissistic step-dad. A hurt person hurts others. Scott was the "scape goat" of the family. Tommy was the "golden child". Jimmy used excuses for his unacceptable behavior. The mom was in denile, "I told you not to hit him in the face"!
No the mum was trauma bonded. It’s very hard to seperate from narcissists virtually impossible unless they die or find another supply and leave
@@mrknight7957agreed 😊
@@mrknight7957🙄 it’s not “virtually impossible.” Stop making excuses for being weak and not doing the most important job of a mom; to protect her children. These excuses that people make; “narcissists” 🤪🙄 “trauma bonded” are nothing but cop outs. I don’t give a flying f*ck if an adult woman chooses to stay with an abuser. It’s when she also has children and she allows them to witness the abuse, or worse allows them to be abused.
Don’t tell me I don’t “know how abuse works.” Because I absolutely do. And I didn’t allow that sh*t to continue. That meant being homeless with two small children for almost a year, but I figured it out, because I HAD to! I never even got any assistance from the state. Both of my parents are deceased, so definitely no family support. We couch surfed until I found a good enough job that allowed me to get a small apartment. Now, 8 years later, I just bought a house.
It ABSOLUTELY can be done.
The only thing that comes from saying things like, “it’s virtually impossible to leave a narcissist 🤪” is creating a cycle of defeat and helplessness.
It’s not at all helpful to the betterment of society as a whole.
It’s time to stop with the excuses. Too many kids are being harmed. Which only serves to continue the cycle. STOP IT.
bull.. when a parent says "not in the face" they are full well aware of the abuse and the level of it..! that makes that parent an ACCOMPLICE.. period.
She was suffering g herself from brainwashing threats..
Not 30 minutes into this movie and its already making me mad. How do women stay in a relationship with an abusive husband. Get up and leave.
Please I mean don't be abusive to your wife, sister or daughter. ...and raise your son right if you have any . That way we will stop this.
It's not that simple
Me too. I was furious that she allowed that to happen to her sons.
Me too. I was furious that she allowed that to happen to her sons.
I didn't realize that Jimmy was actually Shawn Michaels from WWE. He did a great job of playing that part. Very good film.
Thanks for sharing this movie was a tear jerker I came from a Busive home also I can relate but I spoke up and sent them away went to foster home my past made me who I,am to Day a strong independent women God bless anyone who has to live this way
The mother is not a good mother. She does not defend her kids from that monster. Poor boys .
She was a good mom
Very broken
I would highly recommend you educate yourself on narcissism
7 different types
I lost myself
And I finally got myself back up
After 26 years
The sad thing is I left
And he has such a hold over my kids that it's my fault
I'm okay with that because at the end of the day it's him it's about him not about me all I can do now is heal and help my babies will follow it's awful it's the true definition of losing yourself 🙏💪❤️🩹🙏
All the sake of a man. Women need to stand up for themselves n their children. I won't allow this to happen irrespective of the situation
@@lialenore2997my mom let me be r4ped and s0domized by a 40 yr old man at 4 yrs old. She was criminally negligent. What do I need to educate myself about the baby r4pist? Other than it hurt to lose my virginity and have my guts rearranged. I'm "broken" but I successfully raised my kids and protected them. Sometimes some moms are bad moms. You can take offense to it or you can heal yourself so you're not calling perpetrator enablers victims. I was a victim. Or are you going to attack that and tell me I should have spread my legs quicker at 4 and 5 yrs old?
Yeah, it was shocking how she did absolutely nothing to even try and stop him. Heartbreaking.
@@lindaspyder4956I did. 20 years ago. It was hard as heck but I worked 4 different jobs and managed to live in a nice place and raise my son alone. You can do it! Keep the faith and treat yourself right 😊
The Mom May have been terrified. However, im more disgusted with her. I honestly believe thats a hill i would have been willing to die on to save my children. Women like this disgust me, yuck!
agree, I am sick of her...selfish really selfish
@evlinasinuraya3112 🙄💯
This is a really good movie. I watched it several months ago, which I didn’t recognize at first, without a title, but realized just a few minutes into it, I’d already seen it. It’s hard to watch in some parts, but it’s worth watching through to the end. 👍🏽
I don’t understand how a mother can allow a man to treat his children like this man did. Surely mothers know the psychological damage this will cause her children. There’s always a way out.
They don’t care
Mine always told me " He does it because that's the way he was treated." Like that's some kind of excuse to let a man ruin your children's life.
Allot of abused women are not aware of the psychological damage their children suffer, until after they get out. Then it’s allot of therapy, and healing ❤️🩹 most of the women who are being abused are victims too. Sadly, and unintentionally, how the abuse affects the mother, spills onto her children. It’s still not her fault. You can’t really understand unless you’ve been through it, or well trained psychologist or therapist. All the rest is negative judgements, criticism and victim blaming.
Yeah it seems like common sense to most people outside of the situation. You don’t know. Don’t judge.
It’s unfortunate in every way.
When it comes to our children, we’d do anything to protect them. When you’re beaten, abused, controlled, you don’t know the terror, fear, etc… not saying it’s an excuse but it’s a legitimate fact. You carefully plan an escape. It can take months and sometimes even years. Believe me, most abused woman are doing the best they can to survive that situation.
Everyone’s story and situation is different.
Don’t judge! Care!
That which you judge, you’ll be judged also.
@@Gergő-z4t
I’m sorry you think of them that way.
Yes! They sure as hell Do Care!
It’s not as simple as that.
@@dsmusicbird I grew up with such a mother. She watched my father brutally abuse me every day. Not only did she not protect me, but she didn't even comfort me. Not once ! After 15 years of abuse, after my father threw us out on the street, my mother left me alone on the street while she went off to travel the world. She never gave a slice of bread and would rather take home a dog than her child. If she could she would sell me for money! I'm sorry you're poking your nose into something you have no idea about. And believe me, I know what I'm talking about! I wonder how your mother treated you?! Would you like to tell ?
mothers who don't risk their own safety for the safety of their CHILDREN, really piss me off.
Two good young sons abused for no reason at all the mother should have fled with them .
That was HER home, why should she have left, it's he who should have left.
@nancyweber6631 I had to flee from my home and leave everything behind. I had nothing but my son was safe. I put up with it for 9 years but as soon as my child was at risk I was out of there.. who cares about stuff or who owns what.... he was never going to leave..
I think you all have valid points 😊
Wow !what a movie .Sometimes step mothers and fathers can be either bad or good .Be careful how to treat others .
I was blessed with a good man as my step dad. I pray for anyone abused to be filled with love and forgiveness and healing. I’m so sorry you had to experience that. I wasn’t abused until I was married. But I got out and healed.
Exactly the same with me, l had a husband that drank? He did'nt abuse me, but used mental persecution on me & my eldest son! I also got out after 13yrs +!
They say unforgivenes is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Forgiveness is not easy. It is not about feelings or emotions. It is a conscious choice to forgive, in spite of your feelings. Your feelings and emotions will get in line if you give it time, but you can not do it without God's help. You are not doing the forgiving for the person who hurt you, but for yourself .
Excellent 👍
Rubbish. Only forgive if you want to! God has never been proven to exist. Not by a single person. Ever.
Two Guns walk in to Scots house, Scot uses baseball-bat against two guns, Self defence!
Exactly!
Yeah and his brother the detective couldn’t of gave him that information.
That part I didn’t understand.
Thats what I thought, right! Although this is a movie, just showing the drama and effects of abuse and trauma.
This makes me appreciate my sister a little more than I already do..... Her mission our entire lives has been to protect me. Growing up, she was my protector, not my mom (who was dealing with her own issues and constantly busting her ass to work to pay for her 4 kids) while her husband was abusing us. She tried her best and at 16 years of marriage to him she finally got him out!
Abuse children are stronger than you think. Isn't that sad, they had to survive 😢
Yes, I am 😊
Amen. I’m a survivor
😢
That which does not kill me makes me stronger.
@@barbieburton1665 I am happy you did...hope you have a wonderful life
Another person who should be held accountable is the school headmaster. He was aware of the abuse and didn't report it.
Exactly. Let down by everyone.
What any woman sees in that disgusting thing mistaken as a father is beyond me.
Some parents are their children's worst enemy by allowing world trash to hurt their children. If you hate your life and this hateful world, do what you can to avoid bringing children into your hot mess!
I could never have asked for a better father than mind RIH Daddy 2018 I miss you daily 😢😢😢😢😢
Being old enough biologically to procreate has absolutely nothing to do with having the emotional maturity neccessary for being a good parent.
As far as the mother, here, specifically here is concerned, some women have such low self-esteem that getting attention from a man overrides what their maternal instincts tell them is the right thing to do.
As a mother, I’d go to prison after the FIRST TIME if this was to happen to any of my 3 , PERIOD! Even animals protect their young! No excuse whatsoever!!!!
Respect 👏🏾
This!
Some people are different than others, it doesn't mean the mother didn't love her children . She couldn't deal with problem and caused her life which ch is really sad!😢
@ I understand that ppl are different, and that many get in a situation that is unbearable,. However if a mother won’t protect her children, who will?
There’s always a way, may seem more difficult, but if you’re preventing your children from this abuse, it’s more than worth it.
@@angelia9885 I am totally like you, but I know people who love their children, women that is and terrified of their husband. It hard situation for some.. it's like abusive relationship. I been in one of those . It's hard to break free. Fortunately I found away.I don't have kids but I would put them first! Most definitely 💞
When you finally start taking up for yourself and you give that person a permanent address in Forest lawn you feel so much better and you gain power and strength within yourself and you won't be scared no more 🥊🥊🥊🥊
Grew up the same way, today this is my motto. I say it everyday. I’m still healing but I’ve come a long way. Took a long time to forgive couldn’t carry the hatred anymore it was killing me literally! Seriously sickness was robbing my life. It’s the forgetting. Some say you haven’t truly forgiven if you can’t forget it. It’s a crock of sh*t to me.
However, it made me stronger and I’ll be damned if anyone ever hurt my children! Those relationships are on MY terms.
“You may have had the power, but you never had the right. Now I have the power and that is my right”.
That’s what keeps me going when going still gets ruff with stressors and night terrors.
One never forgets even after forgiving. I know too well
@@heikemckelvey6863after reading the first couple comments I guess I'm going to have to see the movie to see what you guys are talking about
Yah, they think they're all forgiven after prison, going to God. We'll some are, others are NOT EVER!
Thank you for sharing this story.. GODS BLESSINGS…. WHEN SOMEONE TREATS YOU HORRIBLY YOU NEVER FORGET ITS A CONSTANT REMINDER.. YOU CAN USE IT FOR GOOD…. JUST PRAY AND ASK GOD FOR STRENGTH. JUST REMEMBER DONT LET YOURSELF GET INVOLVED WITH NARCISSISTIC PEOPLE.. BE CAREFUL AND BE SAFE
@SeepreeAiyer, it needs to be shouted.
I had a father like that ; he commited suicide 34 year's ago . The scar's of my mom and our's are still there , " family " is a big enigma 🖤 .
The older brother is such a coward, like his mama. love n really angry n heartbroken 💔 at the same time.
Was scrolling looking for the comment like that 👍
People who treat other people and animals with abuse should get the same treatment they dish out. I was never bullied at school or anywhere else but i saw others and made up my mind then i would do everything to protect someone i love from these A-holes 😢
What about if the animal is a great white shark?
Every bully has been abused - a victim too. Some can't make it past their own horrible experiences to work thru it. I've wondered if they are people whose spirits are broken - like an animal that has been severely abused.
Excellent movie! So real. So true. So sad.
This is definitely worth the watch! I almost couldn't get through the beginning bc the teenage Scottie reminded me of my own 16 yr old son (good kid.) It hurt my heart to see what all Jimmy put him through. It'll keep you guessing through the entire movie. Great job on the acting too.
I don’t care how scared you are
You either love your kids or you don’t
I watched about 5-7m of this movie and I just couldn't watch it anymore. It broke my heart. To be honest, I would personally would 'deal' with that father.
could have been a good movie but I have seen paint dry faster.
I am a woman but I grew up in similar circumstances. Many times I thought of ways to stop my father (actual father) from the cruelty mental and physical he visited upon us. But with only 2 younger sisters and a baby bro, there was nothing I could do except kill him. My mother said that he was not worth going to jail over. So at 15 I left. I never forgave him, but time has helped me understand things better. There is never any excuse for hitting and torturing women and children, but I can see the circumstances that formed him and so just erasing him from my memory is the best I can do.
But if I had been a boy and had a brother the same age there would have been no way he got away with it.
Whoa… this is one of the most powerful comments I have read 😪 so sorry you had to endure that at such a young age, and its haunting 😧
😅
mother had days with hours to escape with her two sons…just sad to see she destroyed three lives.
Any Oscar Buzz an this film?
I don't understand why they tried to cover up the 2 dead guys. Wasn't it cut and dry self defense?
You'd definitely think so
Yeah, I thought the same thing.
Exactly. Expecting Texas. Screws up the whole movie. I couldn’t finish watching it.
Both those poor boys. what a terrible up bringing to go through. Abuse can tip so many people over the edge, one way or another....
Subject matter is DEEP, so many kids are going through this trauma. We as parents need to step up and end the abuse. Get help if you want to better your life and the life of others. End the cycle of abuse.
I don’t like to watch movies we’re children
Are abused 😢😅
Me too I don't like to c it
It’s the real world.
Me too cause I was one of
This was a great movie. A sad movie but still a great movie. This movie touched my heart.
I'm speechless.
CEE CEE from HARLEM NY
I feel the same.
Tommy kwew was his father was going to do to his brother, and he did nothing 😢
I lived with.a drunk for 20 years,my husband beat on me and our kid's,,it was a sad life a love,hate relationship ,but one day, the doctor told him that he had lung cancer and didn't have long to live, seems like everything changed that day, the hurt came up in my throat ,I didn't know how to feel,all I can do is let go of the hurt and forgive , I did 💔 but I still had the memories, well life goes on, I thank God everyday,and my new. Husband well he's a saint, he keeps me grounded, I'm very bless I got to live on the other side of the fence,if you know what I mean, God rest his soul, I don't hold grudges ,well that's my story,and it's the truth,
Rose, coming from Hattiesburg Ms USA,😢
Hope your kids are doing well now too
This movie was actually good. 10/10
This was exactly my situation many years ago. My stepdad was heartless against me. He manipulated my mom so she can't see anything wrong going on.
Today he's getting old, sick with diabetics and one of his legs is amputated. My mom and him are not together after she discovered all what he was doing over the years.
I left the country a few years ago.
I forgave him but I don't think I will be able to see him one last time again
You don’t have to see him ever again. Just leave it . Leave him behind. Move on. Lucky you left country. New life. Don’t look back.
Kids never forget, I have my own story to tell.
I'm 59, and I approve (and resonate with) this message.
It never goes away.
SO DO I 😢 , SO DO A LOT OF US AND SO MANY MORE OF US AND CHILDREN TOO , I KNOW THAT FOR A FACT 😮😢😮😢😮😢
My moms deceased now but while alive gave my dad permission to do anything to us kids accept what we believe. Mom was never abused so I've never understood
Shawn Michael's from WWE played an awesome role playing the step father. Very touchy with emotions high.
Finally! I have been scrolling and scrolling waiting for someone to acknowledge HBKs acting prowess! For his first dramatic role in a real film, he was excellent
@@Mrs_SBIVme too
A good movie indeed..being a dad is very important..love yr wife n kids..do harm..karma comes back hard on you..
I cant stand all that tobacco chewing and spitting!!!
yeah the spitting was crazy. learned that from his stepdad i guess. Lol
I thought I was the only one!
Was the older son the biological son of the father and the younger son a child of adultery? It seemed that was implied as to why the younger son was beaten by the father and the older son not beaten? Why the father also abused the mother? I wish that the movie had been more clear about the relationships.
Hi, I am confused about that too. Like you said was Scott not his real son? I've been scrolling through the comments hoping someone has the answer 😕.
Yes, when his wife Margaret said “like Father like son”
My mother was very weak & dependent on my dad & never protected us from his beatings
Haven't cried for a movie in a long time. Wow, this hit home in more ways than one..God Bless. Forgiveness, it's not just for the other person
Excellent movie. Thank you so much!
Great movie. Although, I wouldn't describe this as a thriller, it was more of a crime drama
Good movie. Tough and painful to watch but a good story. RIP all you who have succumbed to your demons.
THANK YOU 😢
This is a powerful movie, tragic in many ways.
I agree with the comment about the mother. She was a disgrace to let her son be abused like that. No excuse for it.
Brilliant film..felt so sorry for eldest son 😢
Wow!! Such a sad story 😢 BEAUTIFUL MOVIE
The mother made the choice to let her children be tortured 😢😢😢
Quit blaming the woman!! She was a victim of abuse too. Blame the dad and those who sit around and do nothing to help domestic violence victims 😊
Two things can be true she was a victim but was also responsible for the welfare of her minor children. There are always choices but it doesn't mean they'll be easy or without consequences
Absolutely great film just shows how many lives are ruined but very well portrayed by great actors 👏
It's a shame that this kid was abused most of his young life. I as a mother can not understand why the mother didn't protect him. No man is worth staying with over money or whatever at the expense of her children ever. God will always find away even when you don't think there is away. Get away from the abuser period and yes I know that isn't always easy but it beats the alternative in the end. Prayers for everyone that's been or is in this situation.
Narc step father. He gets his power by abusing a kid. Coward. Mother is the same coward for not protecting her kids. This movie reminds me of my dysfunctional family . Although, the level of violence is not the same, it was enough to traumatize everyone for life. I’m still healing from it all.
Good watch; heartbreaking subject matter.
So the older brother lied about going to college, abandoned his brother,.then has the audacity to treat him with contempt when Scott goes to see him at the oink oink station.
The brother was a disgusting coward
The mom and the brother are both just as complicit. If my husband did that to one of my kids, I would be the first to call the police.
Powerful!
As a man, men who abuse women and children make me sick. As a father I could never hurt my children . I'm married 20 years with no step children but if a man is man enough to love the mother her child is your child. I don't understand these weak men beating on people they should be protecting. My heart bleeds for anyone enduring this or suffering from trauma because of this. If your struggling PLEASE DO NOT let a weak and broken man define your future. Do not be apprehensive to seek out the help you need and PLEASE break the cycle. God bless you and even though I don't know you I'm praying for you ❤
Great movie i couy see this happens in any house hold especially back in that time. Women didn't know anything else. I can feel his pain no kid should ever be abused in that way. He needed to do what he had to do.
Back in that time? I'm 76 yrs. old, and everyone knew better.
Good movie, very sad, God bless you all, love your children 🙏
I really don't know how to feel after watching this movie 💔💔💔💔💔. It breaks my heart in many ways.
I'm not a child, I'm not afraid of you anymore.😅😅
There is no excuse to allow your child/children to be abused by anyone..Parents are protectors not predators..and whenever they are predators instead of protectors it is time to LEAVE & REPORT..before matters are taking within your own hands..
People that find that they don't have the Heart or whatever strong reason not to be a good stepdad or Stepmom should "never "put themselves in that position. Just walk away from that relationship before it starts. be honest about it. There's no shame in honesty. Children deserve to be loved and nurtured, "never abused and resented". Find a Partner that shares your values especially when it comes to your babies. ❤.
Their are some Folks that make Excellent Stepparents. I was blessed to have hada Wonderful Stepfather in my life that I thought hung the moon, a very kind man, he's since passed away. Rest in peace ❤️ Buddy
I literally cried through this movie this is still happening to our kids with these wicked stepfathers even the real ones so touching to watch this😢😢
This movie was heartbreaking. Two brothers and treated differently. Great movie,sad situations. I do love how he helped the young man who father was belittling him. He also encouraged and gave him advice for his future. A true fact:: Put your trust first in JESUS by first seeking ye that kingdom of GOD. Everyone keep JESUS first, trust him for all things. May you be blessed
Poor kids, I know all too well how abuse follows you through life - it never goes away. 😢😔