I spent a day with EX-HOSTAGES

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  • @AnthonyPadilla
    @AnthonyPadilla  2 роки тому +1037

    come back next week for *I spent a day with MALADAPTIVE DAYDREAMERS*
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  • @seanmacguire3324
    @seanmacguire3324 2 роки тому +12735

    Gotta say Michaels mother lowballing some pirates holding your son hostage is really the art of the deal, mad respect for her

    • @seignee
      @seignee 2 роки тому +452

      honestly makes sense. michael's an incredible person, with an also incredible mother. clearly raised right haha

    • @WouldntULikeToKnow.
      @WouldntULikeToKnow. 2 роки тому +209

      Yeah, sounds like she could out-negotiate trump any day (not that that sets the bar high lol).

    • @Anxious_bastard
      @Anxious_bastard 2 роки тому +35

      SEAN

    • @sylvesteruchia5263
      @sylvesteruchia5263 2 роки тому +65

      8 thousand dollars . 😂 Good offer.

    • @creativename9699
      @creativename9699 2 роки тому +4

      "Yaargh finna kidnap this mf"

  • @jackhandma1011
    @jackhandma1011 2 роки тому +7309

    Linda: *I'm not a spy!*
    Linda's captors: *That's exactly what a spy would say.*

    • @meggzilla009
      @meggzilla009 2 роки тому +208

      The drawings prove that real life is stranger than fiction... what are the odds of that?! It's not funny but it's funny, you know?

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +5

      This really isn't funny. Because, your jokes aren't funny.

    • @meggzilla009
      @meggzilla009 2 роки тому +110

      @@drm.himself it wasn't a joke... it's an ironic and terrible situation that people use humor to process. There is a huge difference.

    • @jessicahuenink3796
      @jessicahuenink3796 2 роки тому +68

      @@meggzilla009 EXACTLY!! Especially with a language barrier and seeing a child drawing a coast probably made the kidnappers freak out. I would love to sit down with these people

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +3

      @@meggzilla009 It's a joke. Similiar to your life.

  • @alz457
    @alz457 2 роки тому +5573

    i can’t imagine how horrifying any of that was. despite this, it’s beautiful that they’re able to share their stories with the world.

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 2 роки тому +2

      AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! PAAAAAIIIINNNN!!!!!!
      I broke my hand yesterday because of the hate comments I get all the time. I was so angry that I punched a hole in my computer. Please don't hate me, dear al

    • @snowpaw-666
      @snowpaw-666 2 роки тому +2

      @@AxxLAfriku i subbed to ur channel rn but are u ok??💀💀

    • @johawwetefollefrijetiid423
      @johawwetefollefrijetiid423 2 роки тому +9

      Dude you didn’t even watch the video before commenting

    • @Ethan.gonzalez
      @Ethan.gonzalez 2 роки тому +1

      It best not to think about it to much because that can get you destroyed inside

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      If you can't imagine that, then what CAN you imagine?

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 2 роки тому +6350

    Mad respect for these people sharing their experiences, I can't imagine the amount of stress someone goes through in these situations.

    • @Nathan_Sylvester
      @Nathan_Sylvester 2 роки тому +3

      Hey are you one of those commenters like OwO? I’ve seen you before (on yt)

    • @manyrake8771
      @manyrake8771 2 роки тому +13

      Mans in every comment section I swear lmao

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +1

      You can. It's a lot.
      Do you act dumb on purpose?

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +1

      @@manyrake8771 Can you both shut up?

    • @blake.d2557
      @blake.d2557 2 роки тому +27

      @@drm.himself are you ok? hes just saying that going thorough sm like that is really bad and it must be painful talking about them to this extend so maybe chill

  • @dorarandom7870
    @dorarandom7870 2 роки тому +3482

    I find it the hardest to put myself into the shoes of the guy that was kidnapped by the pirates. When he was finally free, the world he came back to was different. Just the changes that must've stuck out to him. Knowing you were stuck in a place for a long time also meaning you missed everything else outside that place. Just a total disconnect to the world. Finally entering the place you call home and making yourself a nice breakfast in the morning the next day when you wake up. It must've feel so surreal.

    • @thisiscait
      @thisiscait 2 роки тому +27

      Lockdowns would have been a cakewalk!

    • @lemons_66
      @lemons_66 2 роки тому +165

      From my understanding, people have this same experience coming out of prison.
      The world moves so fucking fast.
      I remember reading a reddit post that had a question like that. And people were commenting stories about such things. One that stuck out to me was a dude going to prison just before smartphones really just exploded. He was in for years and he came out, and had a mental breakdown seeing the world so so soooo different. Some really struggled because prison didn't prepare them for this and many severely struggled becoming just a regular citizen in society. Simply because they had to LEARN everything, and then keep up with the pace of it changing.
      So wild

    • @linanafie8571
      @linanafie8571 2 роки тому +36

      And also the fact two years of your life were stolen from you

    • @zokazokarai8758
      @zokazokarai8758 2 роки тому +1

      @@linanafie8571 not stolen. Granted after doing the crime.

    • @sammysabo
      @sammysabo 2 роки тому +14

      @@zokazokarai8758 dude what ?

  • @Velvet
    @Velvet 2 роки тому +2503

    My sister & her (now ex-) wife were suppose to go & meet up with friends at Pulse that night. I feel horrible saying this sometimes, but I’m so happy that they were tired that night. There were some frantic, panicking late night phone calls & immediate relief. That relief turned into horror & compassion, equally, as they found out that five of their friends didn’t make it out.
    My sister & her wife both worked at Universal Studios at the time, her wife specifically worked in Harry Potter World & friends with Luis Vielma, who also worked at HP World. To this day, neither one of them can or have gone to the Pulse memorial. It’s too hard. Just knowing I could’ve lost my sister than night, I can’t even start to fathom how any of the victims’ families, friends & loved ones felt/are feeling. I try not to feel guilty for those emotions but it’s difficult at times. How can someone who wasn’t even a victim of this heinous hate crime have ‘survivor’s guilt’ because my sister didn’t go & therefore lived? Friggin ridiculous. The Pulse shooting still feels raw for many in Florida, especially Central Floridians.

    • @supremecurmuncher8398
      @supremecurmuncher8398 2 роки тому +37

      Damn man I hope she gets better

    • @allisoncastle
      @allisoncastle 2 роки тому +189

      FIVE FRIENDS?! FIVE?!?! Oh my god. That pain is unimaginable. I’m so sorry for her 😔

    • @Velvet
      @Velvet 2 роки тому +115

      @@supremecurmuncher8398 Ya know, to tell ya the truth, we haven’t talked about it for a long time. I think it’s (unintentionally) kind of been an unspoken topic, but I should check in with my sister, at least. I’ll think of that as a positive in the ‘win’ column. ☺️

    • @Thenoobestgirl
      @Thenoobestgirl 2 роки тому +120

      I'm sure you realize this already, but you should never feel guilty for feeling grateful your family avoided/survived this sort of tragedy while others didn't. You did nothing wrong.
      As for getting over that feeling, idk what actions you can take to heal, but there'ye surely out there awaiting your discovery.

    • @Dania.q
      @Dania.q 2 роки тому +55

      The way you feel is valid and justified. Always remember that. Survivors guilt is difficult, and you should forgive yourself for having these emotions.

  • @leeshapon
    @leeshapon 2 роки тому +1223

    i cant imagine being held hostage for 3 years, thats terrifying

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +1

      You can.

    • @rennosance
      @rennosance 2 роки тому +134

      @@drm.himself lmao your whole comment history on this channel is just hating on people. jeez dude chill

    • @ellesse9408
      @ellesse9408 2 роки тому +7

      @@rennosance Ong💀

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +1

      @Mann Person Don't project your insecurities on me. You're clearly a 14 year old kid acting edgy.

    • @charlie8344
      @charlie8344 2 роки тому +10

      @@drm.himself so you think copying a comment is cool? Li'l boi

  • @vicktoryscreech
    @vicktoryscreech 2 роки тому +764

    i really appreciate Anthony including Patience not wanting to recount the Pulse story. So respectful.

    • @gpgp1841
      @gpgp1841 2 роки тому +74

      @Reese x you're so right! i think there's a certain voyeurism and cheap sensationalism to dissecting every little detail of a huge tragedy ("journalists" really should stop doing that) and I'm so glad Anthony is more professional and empathetic than that

    • @vicktoryscreech
      @vicktoryscreech 2 роки тому +3

      @@gpgp1841 right!!

    • @greenbeantm1096
      @greenbeantm1096 2 роки тому +130

      I’m glad he included it, but I don’t understand why she agreed to this interview if she didn’t want to talk about it

    • @gpgp1841
      @gpgp1841 2 роки тому +45

      @@greenbeantm1096 maybe she really wanted to focus on how she got passed it and the editing made it really short. maybe she have said much more.

    • @vicktoryscreech
      @vicktoryscreech 2 роки тому +30

      @@greenbeantm1096 her story still had value even if she's not willing or able to recount all the awful details

  • @izzyoranges8005
    @izzyoranges8005 2 роки тому +3007

    The Pulse Nightclub massacre is something that hits so close to home. It validates that fear you feel when you’re openly gay in public. Absolutely horrifying

    • @wither_rose7043
      @wither_rose7043 2 роки тому +45

      It is terrifying init

    • @lovingmayberry307
      @lovingmayberry307 2 роки тому +55

      Stay safe. 💜

    • @dimitritucker1077
      @dimitritucker1077 2 роки тому +24

      ❤️

    • @elisa0811
      @elisa0811 2 роки тому +22

      Horrible event. Stay safe ❤️

    • @jt3412
      @jt3412 2 роки тому +25

      Just more reason for me to never leave home unarmed. I'm never willing to be a victim and won't let me friends be either.
      I just hope I never have to use it

  • @sabahk
    @sabahk 2 роки тому +1199

    I really appreciated what Linda said about some of the captors being trapped in their own regime. As an Iranian-Canadian, this is definitely the struggle I see. Most Iranians are not in support of the regime but you don't really have a choice when you live there. The disgusting acts of the government put a bad name on the people that live there, even though they're seeking freedom themselves.
    It was very empathetic of her to consider that. Unfortunately I'm not surprised by the Iranian government and what they put her through.

    • @ReallyRoxi
      @ReallyRoxi 2 роки тому +63

      I was the gal who spoke on Anthony's show about being Iranian just a few weeks ago, and I'm right there with you. Unfortunately when people share their experiences online, we can accidentally paint all of Iran as a horrible place. In reality, Iranians are held captive by their own government, and they don't want it to be happening in the first place. They are beautiful people with a beautiful culture and situations like this don't represent the majority of the country.

    • @Skibidibugs
      @Skibidibugs 2 роки тому +1

      Remeber tho they dont just have muslims they have jews catholics and syrians

    • @oakonion8860
      @oakonion8860 2 роки тому

      @@ReallyRoxi how was it behind the scenes?

  • @dance4him98
    @dance4him98 2 роки тому +1038

    Anyone else think he should do spending a day with suicide survivors? I've survived twice and would love to see other perspectives

    • @bethanywoodward7614
      @bethanywoodward7614 2 роки тому +99

      Thank you so much for sticking around.

    • @mintpanda1747
      @mintpanda1747 2 роки тому +65

      Glad you are still around. Stay strong! 💕

    • @kendrabell2021
      @kendrabell2021 2 роки тому +43

      I know we don’t know each other, but I have to say I’m proud of you 💚

    • @connornaughton4410
      @connornaughton4410 2 роки тому +23

      I'm glad your still around! 🤍

    • @rachelstevens9437
      @rachelstevens9437 2 роки тому +18

      Glad you’re here with us ❤️

  • @starynight5927
    @starynight5927 2 роки тому +2697

    im so happy about how he handles all topics with such care, i feel truly comfortable with him, thank you so much anthony

    • @bestyoutuberintheworld1012
      @bestyoutuberintheworld1012 2 роки тому +5

      *ANTHONYPADILLA IS NOTHING WITHOUT ME*
      *HE LEFT SMOSH BECUASE HE KNOWS IM BETTER*

    • @piqachu
      @piqachu 2 роки тому +45

      And I like that he respects everyone, even the silly interviews like the person who was a “dog”

    • @pandaface1941
      @pandaface1941 2 роки тому +7

      @@bestyoutuberintheworld1012 bot

    • @ivory230
      @ivory230 2 роки тому

      DO NOT IMITATE LORD AXXL!!!

    • @peenweenas2586
      @peenweenas2586 2 роки тому +5

      So great to see Anthony doing wel and being supported by a growing base of subscribers. He’s bringing light to important topics as well

  • @ProcesifyYT
    @ProcesifyYT 2 роки тому +464

    You know, Michael's story is so inspirational, last December I had this massive school project that's really important, me and my friends topic that we chose, was about Somalian pirates, and somehow Michael agreed to do an interview with us on Zoom about his experience held captive. And thanks to him we'd succeeded pretty well and got the highest grade possible, Thank you, Michael, you're the definition of a legend!

    • @DoingDrawing
      @DoingDrawing 2 роки тому +8

      Broooo lluuucckkkyyyy!!!!!! You actually got to talk to him

  • @thisiscait
    @thisiscait 2 роки тому +1710

    I feel like Patience is still very much on her journey, she said a number of self-help talking points that are encouraging and nice to hear but don't go too far beyond that, though if it's helping her now then that's awesome. But also, what the fvck would I know.

    • @gaiaoffline
      @gaiaoffline 2 роки тому +64

      I feel you on this

    • @pheenix135
      @pheenix135 2 роки тому +295

      Sometimes you just gotta keep saying the good shit out loud til it sticks. I haven't been through anything like this myself but I've been through other trauma and have chronic pain and its a coping mechanism that works. Doesn't mean there's not truth in the good things she's repeating though 🥰

    • @desykee3088
      @desykee3088 2 роки тому +63

      And she couldn’t talk about it either

    • @hazybutterfly1547
      @hazybutterfly1547 2 роки тому +146

      Honestly I got that feeling as well, as someone who was violently assaulted (in several ways) and threatened with death several times in one night in 2020. I saw a lot of me in her. A lot of hope, a lot of ‘putting on a brave face’, even some forced forgiveness (I tried to forgive my abuser not because they deserved it, but because I did) and found that I probably will never fully forgive them. She also speaks a lot about how it seemed to happen for a reason, something I had drilled into me at the start of my journey (which I do not personally agree with). This is in no way hateful towards Patience, I genuinely wish her the best and think that she is a wonderful wonderful person. I’m just pointing out that I can see she’s still very much vulnerable and in the relatively early stages of processing all of what happened to her.

    • @cirrus.floccus
      @cirrus.floccus 2 роки тому +41

      @@desykee3088 I agree with everything else here, but not talking about it really isn't a sign of anything. It can be a sign of not yet being able to talk about it - and it can also be a sign of finally having learned to put up some boundaries after a traumatic event. I say that because I've been through trauma myself and never had any problems with talking about it. In fact I often felt like I had to. For the last few months I have not talked about it unless I really wanted to (for example, in therapy), just to try things out and also learn some boundaries. Because oftentimes I feel like I have to explain something and now I'm learning that I ... don't. People often simply don't care that much. I'll do that until I no longer have the feeling that I somehow owe it to people to talk about it and when I reach that point, I'll probably find some sort of middle ground. But I often feel like I have to see both extremes to find that middle ground.
      And I also know a lot of traumatized people personally, who chose at some point in their life to not talk about it (or at least not always), simply because you don't owe people your story. Regardless of whether or not you are "healed enough" to be able to talk about it.

  • @Tots_
    @Tots_ 2 роки тому +471

    "Let me dream again" was such a powerful quote. You don't realize how much you lose from trauma until you realize you don't have dreams anymore. Until you realize that everything has lost its spark and nothing means as much as it did before. Working through and confronting your trauma is one of the hardest things a person can do.

    • @ComedyGlor
      @ComedyGlor 2 роки тому +4

      It’s weird how I often see a comment as soon as the person says the quote in the comment

  • @MistyWeatherr
    @MistyWeatherr Рік тому +16

    As a person who lived trough a severe trauma i hate the idea of “forgiveness” and the idea that I HAVE TO FORGIVE THEM. No I don’t, not one us needs to forgive, EVER. And it annoys me to no end when people tell me i “need” to forgive them. I don’t. I’ve moved on, i’ve stopped thinking about them. They don’t matter to me anymore, but i did not forgive them. And i never will, but i have healed. So this idea that the ONLY way to heal is to forgive is completely untrue and to me it was very harmful and forced me deeper into a corner. So yeah just here to say that forgiveness isn’t mandatory for healing, and if you try to force it, it will do more harm.

  • @RealElongatedMuskrat
    @RealElongatedMuskrat 2 роки тому +576

    Michael's story is one that I've taken many a deep dive into, he seems like such a lovely guy and clearly has an incredibly strength of spirit. He's done podcasts and stuff talking about his experiences if anyone wants to find out more, just search his name.

    • @ProcesifyYT
      @ProcesifyYT 2 роки тому +9

      You don’t say! I even got to interview him about his experience for a school project 😅

    • @RealElongatedMuskrat
      @RealElongatedMuskrat 2 роки тому +3

      @@ProcesifyYT ah no way!

  • @lisabenson117
    @lisabenson117 2 роки тому +489

    I realky like how he treats the survivors, he seems so kind and understanding!

    • @lisabenson117
      @lisabenson117 2 роки тому

      sry for spelling!

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +2

      Yes. Because he doesn't want to get "canceled" by people who are the definition of stupidity.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +1

      @@lisabenson117 Just edit it.

    • @mason3461
      @mason3461 2 роки тому +33

      @@drm.himself Or maybe because he’s dealing with people with trauma that are talking about said trauma and he’s a kind person who cares about others

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +3

      @@mason3461 No. You don't know him. You don't know anything about his personality.

  • @pvic6959
    @pvic6959 2 роки тому +483

    Patience is so very very strong omg. That much I can tell. She goes through something like that and can STILL smile?

    • @bloopahh
      @bloopahh 2 роки тому +2

      Life is a game and you just have to stay alive

    • @johnbaldwell3395
      @johnbaldwell3395 2 роки тому +36

      Easy answer. She’s faking it. She is dying inside

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +3

      Yes. It's been years. It's not unfathomable.
      You're acting like they got imprisoned for 20 years, tortured every day.

    • @cirrus.floccus
      @cirrus.floccus 2 роки тому +22

      @@johnbaldwell3395 Now, I don't know Patience, but I do know myself and I grew up in organized crime (child pornography), so ... yes, people can be happy. The brain has this miraculous mechanism called dissociation to shield you from those feelings. You don't live your life thinking about it all the time. You don't live your life feeling those feelings all of the time. You probably don't think all the time about that one time you had something bad happen to you - and really, it's the same with trauma. The only difference is that a) traumatic events have way more triggers (that make you think of them) and b) WHEN you think of them, it's obviously worse than thinking about some random bad memory.
      And even if you think about it, you don't necessarily feel those feelings all the time. I mean, I'm obviously thinking about my childhood right now, because I'm writing this, but it honestly just feels like it didn't happen to me - like it happened to someone else (again, dissociation). That's a very common thing with trauma. You just don't feel like it happened to you.

    • @pvic6959
      @pvic6959 2 роки тому +19

      @@drm.himself bruh. you act like PTSD isnt real. you don't HAVE To be impriosoned for 20 years and tortured every day to be scarred for life. Are you saying you can watch your friend be killed (when it was just supposed to be a night out ) and be 100% ok the next day? wow

  • @starlightlion8603
    @starlightlion8603 2 роки тому +236

    While it's so important for everyone to go through their traumas and recovery in their own ways, with whatever beliefs or habits or choices that help them, I think there's an important footnote that needs to be made about the idea of victimhood and forgiveness. Victim, survivor, and champion are not mutually exclusive states or experiences. No one is a victim because they choose to be - and forgiveness is so important for some people and takes immense strength, but that doesn't mean that those who do not or cannot forgive are wrong or weak. Forgiveness is a choice, and it's not the only one, it's just one of many powerful options.

    • @linanafie8571
      @linanafie8571 2 роки тому +23

      What you said is absolutely incredible, beautiful and 100% true :) because I really feel like very often we, or the people feel "forced" to forgive someone who hurt them deeply! But sometimes it's just too hard to get rid of the poison this way. You said it extremely well, there are numerous and a large number of ways to get rid of this poison, forgiveness ain't the only one and that's okay! You don't need to forgive because sometimes it's not the best option and can even end up hurting you and destroy you more (I know this from personal experience).

    • @vicktoryscreech
      @vicktoryscreech 2 роки тому +3

      agreed

    • @Oliver-vs1kd
      @Oliver-vs1kd 2 роки тому +12

      Literally, it's a very Christian believe, like you need to forgove to be q good person and go to heaven or what not. This I the very definition of making a victim feel like the bad guy if they don't want to forgive and forget.

    • @SlothDaan
      @SlothDaan 2 роки тому +1

      This needs to be waaay higher up! ❤

    • @dumbdumb6793
      @dumbdumb6793 2 роки тому +3

      @Mann Person you can forgive without forgetting. you don’t just forget something that traumatic and terrifying, but you can forgive the person that did it by trying to see their side

  • @madihill1768
    @madihill1768 2 роки тому +294

    Please do one with domestic abuse survivors! There’s so many types to explore (physical, sexual, emotional, mental, financial, more) & it would give us such needed & great information surrounding these convos! As well as the possible difference in the impact afterwards, many suffer C-PTSD (complex ptsd), suffer from & are diagnosed with mood / personality disorders such as borderline or bipolar after, etc. Lots to explore. Love ur vids! ❤️❤️

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      Shut up.

    • @skittles9975
      @skittles9975 2 роки тому +18

      @@drm.himself literally why are you hating on everyone's comments?

    • @madihill1768
      @madihill1768 2 роки тому +12

      @@skittles9975 because they have nothing better to do!

    • @raynsmith6759
      @raynsmith6759 2 роки тому +7

      He could also go into people who grew up with seeing a parent suffer from domestic abuse and adults who are domestic abuse survivors.

    • @charlie8344
      @charlie8344 2 роки тому +2

      @@drm.himself shut up li'l boi

  • @carolinegrace7847
    @carolinegrace7847 2 роки тому +94

    3 years!?!? I can’t even fathom being held captive that long, it sounds truly horrific. Michael you are a strong man!

  • @hecknfrick4236
    @hecknfrick4236 2 роки тому +152

    My whole heart goes out to the guest who survived Pulse. That incident hit me personally when it happened as a closeted high-school student.

  • @firstname1317
    @firstname1317 2 роки тому +345

    16:08 I love the quote Patience says. After hearing her story, I can tell that she was perfectly named :')

  • @DESIREDTRUTH
    @DESIREDTRUTH 2 роки тому +603

    What anthony does is just incredible, massive respect for him 🙌🏾

    • @HamzaHamza.70
      @HamzaHamza.70 2 роки тому +1

      Yes my guy Desire

    • @thecummiestcreator
      @thecummiestcreator 2 роки тому

      opinion on this egg: 🥚

    • @devz4201
      @devz4201 2 роки тому

      huh? hes just asking and listening to peoples stories and showing respect?
      thats normal how is it incredible?

    • @HamzaHamza.70
      @HamzaHamza.70 2 роки тому +4

      @@devz4201 Maybe as in sharing people's stories and raising awareness with compassion and care

    • @devz4201
      @devz4201 2 роки тому

      ​@@HamzaHamza.70 yes but him sharing some stories wont change lots maybe a tiny bit but not enough to make me see a different so idk what awareness is being raised.

  • @sloanealltree8436
    @sloanealltree8436 2 роки тому +85

    2 AND A 1/2 YEARS?!?!? And he’s still alive??? My god. What strength and tenacity. All three of them.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      Strength and tenacity? You do mean lack of, right?
      There is no strength and tenacity in being held hostage.

    • @sloanealltree8436
      @sloanealltree8436 2 роки тому +26

      @@drm.himself strength and tenacity to stay alive. And keep going.

    • @BearsyMai
      @BearsyMai 2 роки тому +4

      @@drm.himself What...

    • @charlie8344
      @charlie8344 2 роки тому

      @@sloanealltree8436 so mental strength

    • @charlie8344
      @charlie8344 2 роки тому

      @@sloanealltree8436 right?

  • @buckethead60
    @buckethead60 2 роки тому +84

    Anthony is one of the best interviewers I've ever seen. So respectful and doesn't force stories out of people, he just lets them talk as much as they are ok with.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      Yes. He isn't funny.

    • @rennosance
      @rennosance 2 роки тому +7

      ​@@drm.himselfI don't remember seeing your stand-up routine. Oh, that's right. You don't have one either.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      @@rennosance What you said was so dumb, it left me speechless.

    • @rennosance
      @rennosance 2 роки тому +6

      @@drm.himself Really sorry for that bud, looks like I spent too much time with you.

    • @kinovinn_8969
      @kinovinn_8969 2 роки тому

      @@rennosance kinky

  • @MiaLucifer
    @MiaLucifer 2 роки тому +84

    It’s crazy what goes on in this world while we just live our lives

  • @maddiegrace4426
    @maddiegrace4426 2 роки тому +78

    My uncle was one of the hostages in the Iran Hostage crisis. Thank you for this video, raising awareness for this is so good.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      Your uncle shouldn't have been in that situation..
      They should've gave you trauma.

    • @mayamaya6182
      @mayamaya6182 2 роки тому +8

      @@drm.himself Troll fr

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      @@mayamaya6182 Dumb, "fr".

    • @KitKat-pb6bx
      @KitKat-pb6bx 2 роки тому +7

      @@drm.himself troll you're under everyones comments

    • @lossdust5182
      @lossdust5182 2 роки тому

      Nah leave the man just be happy your living its not the choices they make its the ones you make

  • @piqachu
    @piqachu 2 роки тому +315

    I can’t imagine what they’ve been through. I feel so sorry for everyone. I can’t believe their could be people so evil. What the actual hell?

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +2

      You CAN imagine. And you CAN believe.
      You're blowing things out of proportion. I feel sorry for you.

    • @Ballingokustate
      @Ballingokustate 2 роки тому +21

      @@drm.himself Literally no need for that; I feel sorry for you

    • @piqachu
      @piqachu 2 роки тому +2

      @@drm.himself huh?

    • @lune7220
      @lune7220 2 роки тому +2

      @@drm.himself actually they CANT. You never really know how someone feels until you’ve been in the same situation. Even if they tell you their whole story in an interview. I don’t think anything is being blown out of proportion.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      @@lune7220 It's not very complicated.
      Scared, and sad.
      You're acting like they invent a new emotion in these situations.

  • @chaeyoungsstrawberryfarm3327
    @chaeyoungsstrawberryfarm3327 2 роки тому +82

    It was pretty cute how Michael said “go mom:)”

  • @diane_princess
    @diane_princess 2 роки тому +40

    Kidnapping is more common than we think. I'm talking about child abduction by a parent after a divorce. Often to another country. It's devestating for the other parent but also very confusing for the kid because they obviously love both parents.

  • @rockyember
    @rockyember 2 роки тому +120

    Never stop Anthony, you bring so much awareness to people like these

  • @csoniah4432
    @csoniah4432 2 роки тому +67

    I don't think you have to forgive everything but at the same time you can stop feeling hatred and you can shift ur attention to moving on from that traumatic experience . Leave the hatred to the universe, whatever is going to happen to that person, leave it to karma don't waste ur time thinking about it.

    • @agatazietek9098
      @agatazietek9098 2 роки тому +13

      I agree fully, though sometimes I have seen some "positive" people using statements of people who went through such stuff and being like "see, if they forgave for this then you have no excuse" and I find this misuse despicable

    • @csoniah4432
      @csoniah4432 2 роки тому +5

      @@agatazietek9098 Yes I don't agree with this narrative that we have to forgive everything. I think this is reinforced by catholicism so most people have this mentality. Jesus can forgive everything because he is Jesus, he even gave his life to people but we ain't him so if the person wants to ask for forgiveness to god because they are sorry or to feel better is up to them, I believe God/universe whatever you wanna call it created karma or the law of return to teach these people lessons for the bad things they did so the victm doesn't have to worry about revenge , the people who were hurt don't have to forgive their actions, the victims just have to move on, they deserve to move on plus is God who is supossed to be merciful, we are just people.

  • @enigmythic
    @enigmythic 2 роки тому +156

    I like this style interviews. It opens a whole new perspective and it's honestly really cool. Keep doing what you're doing Anthony

    • @bestyoutuberintheworld1012
      @bestyoutuberintheworld1012 2 роки тому

      *ANTHONYPADILLA IS NOTHING WITHOUT ME*
      *HE LEFT SMOSH BECUASE HE KNOWS IM BETTER*

    • @piqachu
      @piqachu 2 роки тому +3

      Yes it’s amazing!

  • @las5510
    @las5510 2 роки тому +89

    I went through something that was domestic and pales in comparison to these stories. That being said I can say being held against your will and not knowing if you are going to make it out alive and the things that transpire between that door locking and you being free can really screw with your head for a lifetime.
    I can't speak for anyone else, but I can speak for myself that for years even though I was free I still felt locked behind that door. And the terror that I had felt for years while followed locked away followed me for years. BUT there IS hope.
    Medications combined with different forms of therapy can bring about healing. For me personally doing years of CBT was very helpful.
    I still deal with some symptoms of PTSD, but it is absolutely nothing compared to what I used to live with. Hope exists. Don't give up. Healing is possible💖💜.

    • @lovingmayberry307
      @lovingmayberry307 2 роки тому +4

      Sending you lots of love, Las.
      💙💜💕

    • @las5510
      @las5510 2 роки тому

      @@lovingmayberry307 thank you 😊 right back atcha 💖🤗

    • @poeticpotato
      @poeticpotato 2 роки тому +6

      I don't think that you should downplay your experiences and heartache just because someone has it worse. There will always be someone who has it worse, but there will always be someone who has it so, so much easier.
      And I'm so sorry to hear you went through that ♡ I'm glad youre doing better

    • @las5510
      @las5510 2 роки тому

      @@poeticpotato 💖🤗

  • @indi1528
    @indi1528 2 роки тому +37

    I dont know if anyone will see this, but i think he should do an episode talking to organ transplant recipients.
    As someone who's dad had an organ transplant, there is quite the story to go along with it
    we have met with other recipients along the way,
    and i can say everyone has a very interesting story to tell.

  • @oldmatetomi
    @oldmatetomi 2 роки тому +203

    I feel as through Anthony is the best interviewer in the world.

    • @bestyoutuberintheworld1012
      @bestyoutuberintheworld1012 2 роки тому +1

      *ANTHONYPADILLA IS NOTHING WITHOUT ME*
      *HE LEFT SMOSH BECUASE HE KNOWS IM BETTER*

    • @piqachu
      @piqachu 2 роки тому +4

      He is.

    • @oldmatetomi
      @oldmatetomi 2 роки тому +25

      @@bestyoutuberintheworld1012 please stop and get a life. Try to make some good content for once. Do something for this world. Please.

    • @abeille983
      @abeille983 2 роки тому +2

      it’s a bot

    • @oldmatetomi
      @oldmatetomi 2 роки тому

      @@abeille983 you talking about me or the “best UA-cam in the world”

  • @ChronicallyZanny
    @ChronicallyZanny Місяць тому +1

    These people all endured irl, the fiction we watch on tv. I’m so glad they all made it out alive❤

  • @kirb612
    @kirb612 2 роки тому +40

    1. It's really amazing to see the new direction Anthony has gone to and I can possibly say I like this content more than the original Smosh. And that says a lot
    2. Anthony Padilla is the only person I've watched so far besides Brew that I can listen to the full sponsor period without losing interest

  • @spenceranderson9642
    @spenceranderson9642 2 роки тому +10

    I love that you let Patience sit out on the retelling without cutting her out completely. I thought she would be gone after declining to describe the events, but to see her share her afterthoughts and reflections was wonderful. She was just as important and telling as the other two, and I thank you for including her decision to not relive her trauma.

  • @friskybitzboi
    @friskybitzboi 2 роки тому +7

    Reminder that Patience’s path does not have to be yours. It is possible to heal while still considering yourself a victim and not forgiving those who hurt you, the most important thing is to leave plenty of room for other self-descriptors and feelings other than resentment.

  • @Alini_
    @Alini_ 2 роки тому +30

    Anthony your videos with different groups of people have helped me learn to accept people and develop a deeper empathy for others. It’s also helping me come to terms with my own mental health issues and learning not to shame myself thank you.

    • @meggzilla009
      @meggzilla009 2 роки тому +1

      Amazing job for growing and learning! Mental health is so important and you are doing amazing!!

  • @Smoothlemonn
    @Smoothlemonn 2 роки тому +16

    I know that this is messed up, but hearing their stories, especially the aftermath part and working on healing those traumas really reminds me of the healing im doing because of my parents. Looking back those houses were like hostage situations; for 18 years i was unsafe and living in a war zone. I can really relate to knowing that you've just been through something traumatic and horrifying at the hands of another person only to have people tell you that you're making it up for attention.
    I wish everyone a healthy and ground breaking healing journey. Thank you for putting yourselves out here for us to watch. Thank you Anthony, for creating such a safe and welcoming environment for people to come and share their experiences. ♡

    • @firewolf0065
      @firewolf0065 2 роки тому

      Just gotta say, I like the frog pfp

    • @tahani3639
      @tahani3639 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly I still suffer from my parents and I’m never safe and their is no way out because parents r supported to f*** u up people always romanticis their crimes no mater what

  • @TylerNarwhal
    @TylerNarwhal 2 роки тому +117

    I’m just imagining being one of the passengers of Linda’s flight back home 😂☠️ I’d definitely be asking questions and getting turnt with her and the people with her

  • @enzojacobsen4349
    @enzojacobsen4349 2 роки тому +123

    Man, I really can't imagine being in this kind of situation. Not only being in the risk of death would be scary but the worst part is seeing people die around me.
    On a side note - a good video would be "I spent a day with Ian Hecox"

    • @thedamnedcat3240
      @thedamnedcat3240 2 роки тому +3

      we need a ian hecox video please anthony.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      You can imagine.

    • @__Man_
      @__Man_ 2 роки тому

      @@drm.himself you really need to get a life

    • @charlie8344
      @charlie8344 2 роки тому +1

      @@drm.himself and you can't bozo

  • @amirsaeed8733
    @amirsaeed8733 2 роки тому +142

    I live in Bandar Abbas the city in Iran that the lady was held hostage in. I can only say I'm sorry. We've tried so hard to get rid of this regime but I guess we're letting the world down.

    • @lovingmayberry307
      @lovingmayberry307 2 роки тому +76

      Trying to make something better is NOT letting anyone down.
      💙👍🙏

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +2

      You are letting the world down.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +1

      @@lovingmayberry307 Shut up.
      Go do a pray emoji somewhere else, bozo.

    • @erlee0524
      @erlee0524 2 роки тому +34

      @@drm.himself are you… joking? get off and stop being chronically online

    • @KitKat-pb6bx
      @KitKat-pb6bx 2 роки тому +11

      @@drm.himself lol you're the only bozo here. go cry in your moms basement

  • @daisymay8214
    @daisymay8214 2 роки тому +11

    I can’t even imagine the struggles these people had to go through, it really makes you feel lucky for what we have

  • @atorasu3976
    @atorasu3976 2 роки тому +64

    Can everybody appreciate that Anthony went from making comedy videos to interviewing such interesting and unique people

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      They aren't very interesting.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +1

      We can appreciate, but we won't. Particularly to spite the prick that says: "Can everybody appreciate.."

    • @xLostInFirex
      @xLostInFirex 2 роки тому +11

      @@drm.himself lol why are you watching and trolling all the comments then?

    • @dumbdumb6793
      @dumbdumb6793 2 роки тому +4

      @@drm.himself get a life bae

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      @@dumbdumb6793 You too.
      Your name is very self-explanatory of your existence.

  • @carrieadcock1250
    @carrieadcock1250 2 роки тому +42

    You are really doing something amazing here Anthony. It is so needed in society to see these sorts of first-hand videos. Thank you so much. It is nice to see someone trying to do good and spread awareness to these misunderstood situations. I wish I saw this from other creators more often.

  • @omniummysterio
    @omniummysterio 2 роки тому +38

    it's amazing how many different topics that you can bring light to. thank you for also being so kind and gentle with everyone that you interview, these videos are so informative!

  • @KatsukiBakubrou
    @KatsukiBakubrou 2 роки тому +6

    Anyone else think an episode about sexual assault would be “good”? I went through it myself, about ten years, and think hearing people talk about it when I was little and it was still happening would have meant so much.

  • @maddiebanner7376
    @maddiebanner7376 2 роки тому +10

    I love this series a ton, but my most favorite part is always the last clip where you get the most human thing, like kinda poking fun at themselves. Thanks for all involved in creating, making and speaking in these videos!

  • @ellierose4451
    @ellierose4451 2 роки тому +9

    i cannot begin to even scratch the surface of what these guys have been through; despite this they have all come out stronger and continue to grow and flourish day by day. we see you, we hear you & we stand with you, no matter how great or small your challenges are

  • @lizziebibi
    @lizziebibi 2 роки тому +7

    This really felt like watching an episode of “I Survived”. Anthony always does such a great job with these videos. Very happy that these people survived to tell their stories. Thank you to Anthony and his team for giving them this platform to do so! ❤️

  • @ellierose4451
    @ellierose4451 2 роки тому +3

    i would just like to thank anthony for not only shedding light on to people’s experiences and topics we may not have heard about or fully be able to understand due to the media coverage but also being so respectful while doing so and creating a safe space for anyone and everyone to be able to share their truth without feeling uncomfortable or inappropriately portrayed. definitely my favourite channel that i am subscribed to. please keep up the good work, i admire you

  • @excess5464
    @excess5464 2 роки тому +33

    Keep posting these interviews they're awesome and eye opening thx for using your platform like this

  • @JonnyDiggit
    @JonnyDiggit 2 роки тому +36

    Gotta thank Anthony for sharing these important and real stories that one could only imagine 🙏

  • @huntercook5939
    @huntercook5939 2 роки тому +44

    I think it would be cool to do a “spending a day with people who’s parent(s) passed away at a young age”👀

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +3

      That's not interesting.
      Did your parents pass away when you were young? Or are you just horribly bland? You're probably still young.

    • @huntercook5939
      @huntercook5939 2 роки тому +20

      @@drm.himself they did pass away and honestly the story is pretty interesting, I’m not too old to say it’s been some time but I’m not that young anymore seeing as it’s been long enough to bring me into my adult life; never mind other people who have also had this happen in many different ways

    • @jessy1982
      @jessy1982 2 роки тому +1

      Being an orphan and raised by people other than your parents (maybe even having to raise yourself and your siblings) would definitely be interesting.
      Losing just one parent though doesn't sound as interesting, to be honest, since there are so many single parent households out there.
      I can see others finding it enlightening to hear about, though, especially when it comes to appreciating your parents while you have both.

    • @adityasolanke7519
      @adityasolanke7519 2 роки тому +12

      @@drm.himself What's fucking wrong with you?

    • @huntercook5939
      @huntercook5939 2 роки тому +1

      @@jessy1982 I guess I’d be a part of both lmao, reasoning myself with guidance by siblings would be where I fit but the story of how I got here is also an interesting one

  • @Kenzi24
    @Kenzi24 2 роки тому +10

    I have complex ptsd and seeing people overcome this stuff is really inspiring. I'd love to see a vlog channel of someone with ptsd just living their day to day life, showing the ups and downs but that it's possible. Maybe I should start one🤔

  • @CatinaTheo12
    @CatinaTheo12 Рік тому +2

    Patience as such a way with words and speaking. Its so beautiful and eloquent yet concise and clear. Like there is so much wisdom in each word and I really admire it as someone who feels like they aren’t able to communicate well.

  • @bethanywoodward7614
    @bethanywoodward7614 2 роки тому +13

    As a Christian, Patience is such a huge inspiration. It's been a while since I've seen forgiveness like that.

    • @kha30s22
      @kha30s22 2 роки тому +1

      They don't need to be Christian for that but yeah I agree with what you said.

    • @bethanywoodward7614
      @bethanywoodward7614 2 роки тому +2

      @@kha30s22 I didn't say you have to be a Christian to be inspired by her, it's just that forgiveness is such a huge part of believing in Christ that I love seeing it in people!

    • @dulaneygibson2014
      @dulaneygibson2014 2 роки тому +1

      @@bethanywoodward7614 I agree and understand your statement. Only those who know, know ❤️❤️🙏

    • @Th30nly0n
      @Th30nly0n 11 місяців тому +1

      It's a struggle we should all be fighting.

  • @nodles5333
    @nodles5333 2 роки тому +5

    It's so amazing that these people have gone through so much and are able to share their stories - I seriously admire their courage

  • @meghanr.4601
    @meghanr.4601 2 роки тому +10

    Can you do a video on people who have attempted suicide? I think although it’s a very difficult topic, it’s important to see how they view life now and how it’s changed them and hopefully spread more awareness.

  • @yyg4632
    @yyg4632 2 роки тому +2

    The woman who managed to forgive and try to understand the shooter is just amazing. I could NEVER do that. I haven't been through it and I STILL hate shooters with a passion. Her message is truly one that is important to get ut there.

  • @redeemable8741
    @redeemable8741 2 роки тому +10

    This was the most frightening video by far, and that made it interesting as well. I'm so happy these lives made it out of there

  • @christinaaa_xo
    @christinaaa_xo 2 роки тому +2

    Anthony, I would just like to say I just started watching your videos and have gone into the rabbit hole of this series. The way you speak to people, how caring and empathetic you are is wonderful to see. We need more people like this to bring attention to all these things. Love this videos!

  • @lunasquib
    @lunasquib 2 роки тому +3

    I love how this comment section is always so damn respectful! It helps people learning 🥰

  • @AUGUSTIN-MUSIC
    @AUGUSTIN-MUSIC 2 роки тому +2

    God bless that black woman for how she handled the situation and all the rough aftermath, and she still put her love and faith in God. Very inspiring. God bless her 🙏🏻

  • @juliejackman2649
    @juliejackman2649 2 роки тому +13

    I would not be good at handling any of these situations. I would immediately be overcome with shock and denial and wouldn't survive. I really admire all these peoples' courage.

  • @RaveGD72
    @RaveGD72 Рік тому +2

    Patience's name suits her SO well, what a kind soul.

  • @rosenrot234
    @rosenrot234 2 роки тому +5

    The pulse shooting hit me really hard when it happened. So Patience's words were really nice to hear.

  • @DiabolicDistortion
    @DiabolicDistortion Рік тому +2

    I'm deeply sorry for the woman that survived the Club Shooting, but she is a very good example of toxic forgiveness. I'm glad it worked for her and as long as it helps you to find peace, there is no wrong way of healing. But generally speaking, it is very problematic to think of feelings like rage and hate as "unpure" feelings. Is it nice to experience these feelings? No, it feels awful to hate or rage or be angry! However, these feelings are a normal part of processing trauma and it is extremely important to allow these feelings to be there. You need to conciously experience these feelings in order to let them go at last. If you try to surpress them, because they are "unpure" or if you feel like something's wrong with you, because you have these feelings, you will be trapped in a never ending cycle of Emotion and surpression. You are allowed to feel hate, anger, rage. It is important to have a healthy way of dealing with these emotions. Surpressing them is not the healthy way. And regarding them as unpure is also not the healthy way. If you are Christian (which I am not): Even Jesus felt rage and he even did the unthinkable and acted on it, when he found out the merchants were having their markets in the temple. You are allowed to feel rage. But - unlike Jesus - please don't act on it.

    • @silent_browniee
      @silent_browniee Рік тому

      Yes! I've never understood why people always act like its wrong to be angry, like its a normal human emotion that shouldnt be hidden just because people view it as "bad" or "unpure"

  • @spoodlenoodleproductions5759
    @spoodlenoodleproductions5759 2 роки тому +66

    Damn. I can't imagine how terrifying it must have been 😭😭 love the video like always❤️❤️❤️

    • @znation302
      @znation302 2 роки тому +1

      its been out for 2min you cant have watched it all allready, tf

    • @bestyoutuberintheworld1012
      @bestyoutuberintheworld1012 2 роки тому

      *ANTHONYPADILLA IS NOTHING WITHOUT ME*
      *HE LEFT SMOSH BECUASE HE KNOWS IM BETTER*

    • @piqachu
      @piqachu 2 роки тому +1

      @@znation302 I’m pretty sure he likes what he watched so far, and either way it’s gonna be a great vid!!

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      You can imagine. "😀"

  • @KatParker88
    @KatParker88 Рік тому +1

    I'm honestly just finding this content and I'm BINGEING allt he episodes. I am amazed at how brave and strong these survivors are, I hope they all continue to heal

  • @toriamari7748
    @toriamari7748 2 роки тому +3

    i was held hostage by my partner for two entire days while being viciously battered. he tried to break my jaw. gauge my eyes. strangled me until i had a seizure. i also lost my mom during that time. he kept me in his garage on the last day for 10 hours . when i finally got away and got medical attention i had a traumatic brain injury... i never want to experience such evil again. im still not okay and have severe ptsd and i became completely agoraphobic for some months... im starting a new job soon and trying to begin my life but it hurts everyday knowing what he inflicted on me. i used to love my smile and now have broken teeth. I cant look people in the eye. I cant go most places like the grocery store or im severely triggered. im only 24.. i hope i can keep going

    • @cwolf201
      @cwolf201 2 роки тому +3

      Can't answer to that.... I can say a friend is happily married to her spouse.. a spouse whose ex-wife put him in a coma for two years. and same ex-wife is still in jail and has several more years to go. He has seizures, sometimes bad plus ptsd. And said friend and husband love each other forever. whether that helps or not no idea. I just know them

    • @blueflare3848
      @blueflare3848 2 роки тому +1

      I am so sorry that happened. No one deserves that. I truly hope for the best for you.

  • @MAs_life
    @MAs_life 2 роки тому +34

    Thank you for what you do. You help bring light to people’s stories that are often overlooked

  • @i_sh4tmys3lf46
    @i_sh4tmys3lf46 2 роки тому +16

    I love your videos. I’ve learned a lot myself from watching your vids, and it is amazing how strong all these people are for being able to come and talk about their experiences and reliving the stressful situations that they were put in 💗

  • @tarynlewis1127
    @tarynlewis1127 2 роки тому +2

    I know i am just another comment under a video, but I wanted to say thank you for making videos on all topics and getting peoples stories out there. and for always being respectful for those on your show and welcoming them in such a caring manner and for all in all being a good person. We need more people like you in the world. So thank you.

  • @genesisrodriguez879
    @genesisrodriguez879 2 роки тому +10

    loved today's video. we need more people to be like Anthony when interviewing on these really sensitive and traumatic stories/experiences.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      No, we don't.

    • @rennosance
      @rennosance 2 роки тому +8

      @@drm.himself Where's your off button??

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      @@rennosance In my ass.
      You're so creative. Where's YOUR off button? Your comments are going to give me tumors.

    • @rennosance
      @rennosance 2 роки тому +3

      @@drm.himself So be it lmao. You have 76 comments on this channel and every single one is just spreading negative vibes around? Welp, guess your mom drank too much alcohol during her pregnancy. Take a break, bro. Hating on people is a exhausting job.

    • @charlie8344
      @charlie8344 2 роки тому +1

      @@rennosance believe me, there will be more

  • @haylielucas2456
    @haylielucas2456 2 роки тому +17

    This is scary to watch, my heart goes out to them ❤️

  • @lolo7457
    @lolo7457 2 роки тому +19

    Yeah this is a good one. I think we can all learn from this. I'm going to make an effort to forgive easier and learn to let things go. That hatred and rage isn't doing anything to the person or problem it's directed towards but it's wearing me down and inviting in more negative thoughts and actions. Really good advice I'm glad I clicked on this one.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      Hahaha! You're from the LGBT community, you're unable to:
      1. Put an effort in anything benefitting society
      2. Forgive
      3. Have no rage and anger for more than 10 seconds.

    • @lolo7457
      @lolo7457 2 роки тому +7

      @@drm.himself so I'm unable to forgive but I can't be angry for more than 10 seconds. Yeah that makes perfect sense. Why don't you take the advice given in this video and let go of that pent up rage. You're only harming yourself.

    • @nothen3681
      @nothen3681 2 роки тому

      @@drm.himself bruh are you /srs or /s

    • @kinleymarie7x
      @kinleymarie7x 2 роки тому

      @@nothen3681 just report them lol. They’re spamming and a few comments down they said they hoped someone’s work would be bombed😒.

    • @oliviasommerville4733
      @oliviasommerville4733 2 роки тому +1

      Cool profile picture! And ignore the one idiot in your comments 🙄

  • @patricksquarepants275
    @patricksquarepants275 2 роки тому +45

    Video idea: I spent a day with “scammers” Just to see why they would scam people and what is going on through their head when they do so, it interests me.

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      They want money.
      It isn't interesting. I bet you're just as uninteresting as your idea.

    • @n0odle184
      @n0odle184 2 роки тому +15

      @@drm.himself Go touch grass

    • @kinleymarie7x
      @kinleymarie7x 2 роки тому +8

      @@drm.himself you clearly don’t like this channel because you have 59 negative comments on it. Just don’t watch it. It’s very simple.

    • @kinleymarie7x
      @kinleymarie7x 2 роки тому

      @@patricksquarepants275 I was replying to the other person not you 🙂 I liked your idea. The person I was replying to made multiple hate comments and that’s why I said that.

    • @patricksquarepants275
      @patricksquarepants275 2 роки тому

      @@kinleymarie7x the. What was the first comment…

  • @Dwainecurtis2001
    @Dwainecurtis2001 2 роки тому +3

    What I like about Antony’s interview is that he treats people with respect and humility

  • @rebecca9103
    @rebecca9103 2 роки тому

    thank you all for sharing. I can’t even imagine going through any of this, but the thought of being held captive for over 2 years is unfathomable like omg

  • @kassidy6293
    @kassidy6293 2 роки тому +13

    Anthony could you do a I spent a day with people with eating disorders? As someone who is in recovery from anorexia I think it’s really important to spread awareness about this topic and also I think a lot of people can relate. Thank you ❤️

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      Shut up. I don't want to look at sagging women.

    • @jhwardius
      @jhwardius 2 роки тому +4

      @@drm.himself do you have anything better to do

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому

      @@jhwardius Do you? Awfully dumb of you.

    • @paggyness
      @paggyness 2 роки тому +2

      @@drm.himself are you mentally stable.

    • @Kanadesgf
      @Kanadesgf 2 роки тому +2

      @@drm.himself shut up

  • @HylianMerm
    @HylianMerm 2 роки тому +64

    Sometimes I feel really bad for Anthony. I’m thankful we have someone out here covering the heavy stuff but it makes me wonder if he struggles after these interviews. I know I would. Like how could you sleep after hearing so many traumatic situations and in such detail???
    But I’m over here with the blankets over my head watching Ozark with one eye closed.. so don’t mind me 🤦‍♀️

    • @drm.himself
      @drm.himself 2 роки тому +3

      Why would you feel bad for someone that's doing something on purpose. They're doing it. Their fault if they're affected by it.

    • @HylianMerm
      @HylianMerm 2 роки тому +3

      @@drm.himself I agree with that too. 💯

    • @charlie8344
      @charlie8344 2 роки тому

      @@drm.himself true

  • @erinmullen2397
    @erinmullen2397 2 роки тому +6

    Pulse still invokes a sick feeling when I think about it. As a central floridian and a member of the LGBTQ+ it hit so close to home.

  • @citruzivy
    @citruzivy 2 роки тому +10

    I feel like you should try to find and interview people who plan for apocalypses, why do they do this, what makes them so afraid they have to do this, what do they think is going to end the world, these are some questions I would like to say to them just the way a humans mind work is so interesting and what causes they would have and hearing straight from the horse's mouth.

  • @makfehr6439
    @makfehr6439 2 роки тому +3

    I am so glad they are all safe and here to tell us their stories today ❤️ thank you for this.

  • @sleepypup
    @sleepypup 2 роки тому +1

    My best friend was part of the pulse shooting and I wish she healed like this woman did but in a more... authentic way.

  • @mxmissy
    @mxmissy 2 роки тому +6

    Pulse nightclub massacre still will make me feel such a sense of dread and utter sadness. It's that realisation that no matter how many rights you might have as someone who is queer/LGBTQ+, there are people out there who are willing to kill you based off of who you love and who you are.

  • @victoriaskully7709
    @victoriaskully7709 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you to those who told their stories and thank you to Anthony for always going out of his way.

  • @Maya-yu6pg
    @Maya-yu6pg 2 роки тому +13

    I feel so bad for all the victims

  • @cj2058
    @cj2058 2 роки тому

    “What we think we are going trough is seperate to what we are actually going trough.” - wow this gave me a lot!

  • @SoundOfaSoul
    @SoundOfaSoul 2 роки тому +3

    Normally I don't really comment but I thought it would be very important that I tell you, Anthony, that I think you are SUCH an important person in my life. By giving ALL these different kinds of people with different kinds of life experiences a voice and by treating them with such respect you are showing me over and over again that there is really no limit to respect towards others.
    You could easily be doing something else with your fame and that would also be completely fine. But just the fact that you chose to go the extra mile and do ... this. It tells something about you. You are a wonderful person.
    BYE

  • @PlatNimART
    @PlatNimART 2 роки тому +1

    As someone who thankfully has never been taken hostage, hearing all three of these people who have said that they forgave their captors boggles my mind. I couldn't imagine forgiving a person/people who caused me so much stress and trauma, and in some casing taking years from my life. These survivors are strong and absolutely lovely, and it's amazing how they can have outlooks like they do after all they've been through.

  • @owenw.1643
    @owenw.1643 2 роки тому +4

    hearing people talk about forgiveness and letting go drives me insane. how could you ever forgive someone so evil? how can you feel anything but pure, all-consuming rage?

    • @lellow7087
      @lellow7087 2 роки тому +5

      for some people it is important for them to forgive the person who persecuted them, otherwise if they continue hating them they will never be able to move on

    • @owenw.1643
      @owenw.1643 2 роки тому +1

      @@lellow7087 thats fair enough in concept but personally i can not even imagine moving on

    • @alexisc3658
      @alexisc3658 2 роки тому

      @@owenw.1643 I can’t only speak for myself and I certainly wasn’t held captive for years. But I did have to learn to forgive my abuser. And it was important for me because it was the only way I could move on and let go of the experience. I did spend a long time angry and hateful and for a while that was helpful for processing what happened to me.
      but at some point it just becomes another thing connecting you to your abuse and a way that your abuser still controls you. Anger and hatred are all consuming and, for a lot of people, you need to let go in order to move on without your abuse defining you.

    • @owenw.1643
      @owenw.1643 2 роки тому

      @@alexisc3658 yeah thats fair enough. i'll probably understand in my future. as of now my abuse very much defines me and i cant imagine it being any different. i've clung to all-consuming rage for years now and its been the most reliable coping mechanism. it always makes me even angrier when people preach forgiveness, it always comes off so holier-than-thou, and as someone whos just starting to process and heal all it sounds like to me is "im not a lost cause like you are."

    • @blueflare3848
      @blueflare3848 2 роки тому +1

      I don't understand it either. I don't think I could possibly forgive someone so despicable, someone who caused so much stress and trauma. The people in this video are much stronger than I would be.

  • @jaimejimenez8858
    @jaimejimenez8858 2 роки тому +1

    They are definitely *champions* of hostage situations. It takes time, but it’s doable! Stop the cycle of hatred.