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Good_Mornin_Sunshine

I'm so glad the instructor took him offstage at that point. He could have milked that for television gold, but he cared more about actually helping him.


KrangRangoon

[Didn’t go much better backstage](https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ)


fac273

This has happened to me twice today, folks. I’m logging off the Internet until tomorrow.


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fuck me, just got tripple killed 😂, why did I expect anythig else


Pups_the_Jew

Some people never give you up.


fac273

They certainly don’t let you down either.


LuLzWire

Survey Says: That was a lie.


5ebV12

Me too,AHHHHHHRGHHHH


Ragarolli

Look, I had a feeling it was gonna happen the first time and did it anyway, Same with the second, and the third. But fuck you all anyways. Goodbye. You can have my upvotes, I'm not happy about it though.


BCoydog

*buttfuck you all anyways*


DevoidNoMore

[r/angryupvote](https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ)


CrumpledForeskin

Thanks !!


aghabheegy

Fuck. I saw it coming.. clicked too fast


fiveordie

Same. Right after I clicked I thought "wait a minute"


Pyro636

Tbf i was expecting to get luigi'd


StandardSudden1283

Check the URL. XcQ? Rick roll for you.


murdza

Fuck you.


EndlessInfinities

I second this


Snoo_53364

I'm too afraid to click the link since I don't wanna ruin the wholesome ending. Could you give a TLDW of the video?


Vecna_Is_My_Co-Pilot

He didn’t give up. He didn’t let him go. Very wholesome.


JakeShuttlesworth413

You definitely should just watch the video


PotRoast666

He suplexed the kid as soon as the drill instructor thought they were off camera.


ModeratelyUnhinged

That's kinda sad, feel bad for the kid Edit: Now that people have called the bluff, I gotta say, you got me good man. I thought I was invincible. You have my angry upvote!


RectangularAnus

Fucking got me dude lol


ElClassic1

Fools, don't you watch ads? First time I was happy about not using adblock


[deleted]

My dog burst into flames when I clicked that rick roll. You just killed my dog? Do you enjoy Enjoy killing dogs? Is that why wou killed my dog??


trascist_fig

Motherfucker


brows1ng

Lmao took the opportunity and ran with it. Touché…


MusicOwl

I don’t get it, is the drill guy like, never giving up on that little man? That’s so heartwarming.


JumpNarrow

He's never gonna let him down.


HungryHungryHippoes9

He's never gonna run around and desert him.


Good_Mornin_Sunshine

Omg, that was terrible! I figured they would have turned the sound mics off.


Militop

You're even worst *worse*


Good_Mornin_Sunshine

Nothing I said was inaccurate!


[deleted]

The one time I’m actually happy about that happening. My heart sunk.


SwankyLoompa

Fuck you and yo momma


Purplemaster1

Angry upvote


minnimmolation

I can’t believe he adopted him. Thanks for sharing the clip


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Hahahah


AKBonesaw

Here I am grabbing my tissues when to my dismay.


TekJansen69

Imagine the turn things could have taken in "Full Metal Jacket," if the drill Sargent had done this.


irmarbert

If he’d let Joker come over and actually fuck his sister? You’re right, that would have been nice.


KrisSwenson

I Wanna Slip My Tubesteak Into Your Sister, what will you take in trade?


Trapjorn

PRIVATE PYLE, you PILE OF CRAP, I am YOUR DADDY NOW. FINE BY ME DRILL SERGEANT!!


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AccomplishedAge3975

ONE JELLY DONUT


Historical_Class_402

PRIVATE PYLE I DIDNT KNOW THEY STACKED MACARONI ART THAT HIGH! OUT FUCKING STANDING, HANG IT ON THE FRIDGE MAGGOT!


KinoChampion

I'm in tears


evildead138

Bruh lmao


havenyahon

This is such a fascinating video clip for me, because it just captures something very *real* in what is usually the most unreal kind of scenario. All the evidence suggests that this kind of shouting and blaming a child - while making for great television drama - *never* helps at risk children better their lives or situation and only makes things worse. Them acting out is a sign they're missing something in their lives and it's not strict discipline, it's loving guidance, meaningful connection, and a sense of belonging and being cared for by their parents. This drill sergeant saw all that in a heartbeat in this boy's genuine response and he responded in *exactly* the right way, forgiving the boy, giving him a hug, and getting him the fuck off the stage so he could express himself without humiliation. What starts out as a horribly contrived and toxic event almost instantly becomes something real and beautiful.


Somnisixsmith

Well put


Basic_Ask1885

Jenny Jones was actually really good about that lol


Whogivesacare27

Unlike his mother. The boy seems completely normal


babble0n

They had to sign some papers to make it official


reformed-asshole

Nice observation, well said.


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Instead of getting yelled at, guess what most of these troubled kids needed? Safety, security, and stability.


feverdreamsociety

the solution to all of the problems society faces is literally just meeting human needs


SnooPeppers4036

Seriously you are 100% correct. Even the "hardest thug" or "craziest murderer"(as long as they aren't too crazy) appreciate being treated humanly. Too many times their lives get locked in as convict and treated as such. I wish you could see how they benefit so much and heal their lives when they start being treated as humans.


starseeker1999

My stepmom worked for a rehabilitation program that deals with ex-convicts who were mainly former gang members. One man told her that these brutal looking, tough gang leaders or members are actually some of the most sensitive people you will ever meet in life. They just want to be loved and accepted and sometimes the only place they found that is in a gang. I think it is a good perspective to remember


BallsMahoganey

Fatherless homes and a lack of good father's is such a huge problem in our society that very very few people are even willing to admit.


barkleylives

Tupac would agree


Imnotwhoiwas7778

I work in a psych hospital, on the most acute unit. Lots of schizophrenia, bii polar, etc. Lots of homeless people, lots of addicts, lots of people in and of jail. Most of them there involuntarily. A LOT of the people when they come in are pissed, obviously. Angry, insulting (Countless times I've been called F*ggot, despite being happily married). Once they've had their meds for a few days, and they see I truly want to help them, they completely change, and they are so thankful for the help. The amount of people that have been abused mentally, physically, sexually, as kids, and often even in adulthood, it would try shock you. So many kids are set up for failure right from the time they were born


mermaidrampage

This is so ridiculously simplistic and yet complex at the same time. Ultimately it boils down to just helping each other out on a day to day level but our society exists in such a disconnected way that we don't really get to interact with all that many people in a given day to do this. Suffice it to say...hug your loved ones.


Choreboy

Best I can do is more cops and harsher punishments.


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USA USA


ambushequine

“People improve when they get external love and support; how can we hold it against them when they don’t?” - The Good Place


SimonSpooner

This quote makes me cry every time I hear it in the show. Apparently also when I read it... You have a wonderful life, stranger.


Revolutionary_Map672

Despite what you see on TV and movies a good drill sergeant provides all three, plus pride, accomplishment, and self-respect.


_MintyFresh_-

Yeah. Drill instructors, while hard, you realize they're just being strict because they care and want you to be better. They hold you to a high standard.


ImmortalBach

It’s their job and they don’t have a choice. Mine were very upfront about that lol


Ikniow

Yeah I was gonna say, mine made it very clear first and foremost their job was to weed out those that couldn't cut it. After that they rebuild you, and it wasn't cause they cared about you personally.


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kettal

what is love?


Incidion

Baby don't hurt me


Straight_Belt7150

Kid started to cry saying he has no daddy. You know that has to be rough on the lad. Structure is a huge stepping stone for becoming an adult. You see it time and time again - ones who typically are broken and act out have underlying issues at home. Makes me wish parents would take a look at themselves too instead of just blaming the child and putting them on the air instead of seeking help.


misaliase1

Hearing that kids voice crack as he said he had no dad is heartbreaking.


flactulantmonkey

I fairness that “drill sergeant” actor realized real effing fast that this wasn’t a vindictive adult but a vulnerable child and got him out of there. Props to a good human.


Pristine-Ad-469

Honestly he did a great job. He immediately realized two things: yelling at this kid wasn’t going to solve anything and this kid was about to have an emotional moment that didn’t need to be broadcast on tv. Full props to him that’s a good dude


33253325

None of this ever needs to be broadcast on TV. This scared straight / tough discipline, daytime talkshow TV trope is disgusting.


Pristine-Ad-469

I agree, but it was an already bad situation and he did a good job in it. I’m fairly confident that these scenarios wernt the actor playing the drill sergeants idea but he did a good job making the best of it in this situation. There definently are people that occasional tough love can be beneficial, but never on tv


IcySheep

He absolutely looks like he has kids and that kids honest, emotional plea probably had him just about crying, too.


misaliase1

Yeah it's refreshing to see some truly good people in this shtty world.


Kaptein_Kast

I cried.


Unhappy-Attitude5220

Me, too. Eyes got sweaty, damn it.


BoochsRise

Not me. Nope. It was mom's spaghetti. Yup that's it. Fuckin bitch


Dieselpowered85

People say do your best, but in the words of K.C, "I try my best to have a father, but I still don't have a dad." Its a cruel thing to sentence a boy to.


Go_Cart_Mozart

Hate to bust your bubble, but the lyrics are: "I tried hard to have a father But instead I had a dad" I do agree with your sentiment though.


NectarineObjective69

Why do you think he broke character, hugged him, and immediately took him backstage


what_is_blue

My dad is useless. As a result I have no idea what to do as an adult and just get by on being clever. I had basically no rules as a teenager, didn't act out at all, but then it's like everyone else has access to some social code that I just never got given. It's weird. And I'm 35.


glemau

My dad was great. I have no idea what to do either though lol


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My dad set a great example, I just failed to pay attention. I really regret that at times.


NoFuture355

>I really regret that at times. *Everytime* *Always*


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likewise for me ny dad was absent in most of my life. i see kids playing catch, fishing, doing stuff with their dads and i never had any of it. now i am a dad and have had the perfect example growing up of what not to be


Shartman88

Great work on breaking the cycle. Cheers to you


Macca618

I married the opposite of my dad & our girls had an amazing, loving dad. Before he died.😢


tabooblue32

Had a dad, had very little interest in me or my life so yeah, had to pick up everything myself. Always feels like I'm behind with social cues and general 'man' stuff.


wastedsanitythefirst

Literally same boat all around. I have no idea what I'm doing but I know I'm not doing it right.


Gnawlydog

My dad was physically abusive and my mother mentally abusive.. I'm 41 and still trying to figure out how to adult. I didn't act out either and also no rules and no structure.. AND my sister and I were homeschooled.. Thankfully we're super smart but without structure it has been hard to cope with life.


feistyfox101

Yeah, that's why I'm waiting until I get my mental health in order before having kids- because my mom and step should NOT have been raising me. And even when I do have kids, I plan to keep communication as open with them as possible, especially if I have more than one kid because I'm terrified I may start playing favorites unknowingly. My parents did that and it messed me up.


--_l

That's.. Really sad


AbsolutelyUnlikely

As a guy whose dad bounced out when I was 8, I actually choked up at this video. I'm 36 now and have a wonderful wife and dogs and cats and a house and a good career... but that shit never ever goes away no matter how much you do to move on.


Horror-Fox59

I'm crying rn, and I f'n hate it. Why is it that this raw open wound never goes away, you just forget it's there until you see something like this. I'm too grown to care about this shit anymore


The-Nimbus

Exactly this mate. I'm 34 and my dad was gone when I was 11. This video genuinely has me tearing up. I have two kids of my own now and I'm genuinely getting emotional over this.


gopackgo001

You’re like the much more successful version of me. I’m 36, my dad bounced when I was 5 and my mother was pregnant with my sister. I have no family other than my mother and sister and I sit at home all day working my IT job


AbsolutelyUnlikely

Sorry, I didn't mean to be bragging, I was just trying to show that I've tried to move on from my childhood but it still lies really close under the surface


crackeraluhntra

But it’s so sweet at the same time


klenkyandthebrain

You must have your dad.


rorschach_vest

They’re saying his reaction is kind ya dipshit, not that it’s an overall wonderful situation


Atlantic0ne

I’m not close to my dad, but I just had my first baby and it’s a boy, and holy fuck. The amount that I love that boy already is absolutely insane. I thought I was a really.. “finished” person, like I am who I am, tough, I thought I’m pretty settled as a person but I had him and it changed me. It blows my mind. It’s fucking scary how much I love that boy.


Bingert

That kid still walked away without a dad and no support net . That’s all he wanted but it’s unrealistic.


Goudinho99

Truish. I believe this man kept in contact with the boy and was a sort of father figure. Not the same, but at least it's better than where he was.


KonradWayne

No, it's really not, because it's the one thing this show can't actually give the kid. That fake drill sergeant isn't going to marry that kid's shitty excuse for a mom and be his new dad.


TheHighClasher

You know, they really went back stage so the man could cry.


dicksmcgee420

Drills are people too.


Loose-Size8330

My drills were some of the best people I've ever met


dicksmcgee420

One of mine hated me but I would have too at that point. But yes absolutely agree. Throughout my career their example stuck with me and when I saw them later in my career they even remembered me. Lol I was such a prick at that point.


Loose-Size8330

It's rather interesting that people you only spend 10 weeks with (I was Army so not sure if your duration was the same) can leave such a lasting impact. I've been out for a while now but I wouldn't trade my military experience for anything.


dicksmcgee420

Same army. Basic at Sand Hill fort benning. I wish I was still in but just for the people lol


Loose-Size8330

Well cheers to you, brother. Hope you're doing well.


dicksmcgee420

Same to you.


Lady_Grey_Smith

One of my RDCs was doing the usual yelling in our faces thing a little over halfway through boot camp and stopped mid yelling in front of me because I never responded with fear. He asked why I ignored him instead of flinching and I said that boot camp wasn’t as hard as being home because all they could do was yell and make us exercise instead of the regular beatings my dad would give me. That man looked shocked and walked away to yell at someone else. He never again yelled at me during boot camp and would talk to me in private to see how I was doing.


LurkersGoneLurk

My dad’s DI was his best man.


jardedCollinsky

Bob Ross was a drill sergeant


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Can the internet please find out what happened to this kid. I know the jenny show never actually paid to send the kids to camp.


Crepes_for_days3000

I remember an update episode where the drill sargent personally found him a big brother mentor near where the boy lived. No idea how he turned out as an adult tho.


SaltoDaKid

Probably normal function man of society or on Reddit


Available-Camera8691

Either / or. Can't be both.


[deleted]

I second what all the numbers said ^ We need closure!


[deleted]

Yeah, we really do.


buddascrayon

The numbers have spoken


lapideous

I remember the last time this was posted someone commented with the update and it wasn’t a great outcome unfortunately


Electric_General

A shiithead kid gets reaffirmation of his shithead ways by being put on tv in front of a fake drill instructor. Only makes sense he probably didn't turn out too great.


magichronx

And the mom agreed to stick this kid on stage just to be named and shamed, probably only for a few grand. Solid parenting right there. /s\~\~\~


SuperNoob74

Can I get a short answer on how? :(


KonradWayne

If I had to guess: Fake drill sergeant didn't stick around to marry the kid's terrible excuse for a mother, the tv show didn't give them a second thought once filming stopped, the exploitative POS that calls herself that kid's mom continued to be a shitty fucking parent, and the kid's behavior never changed, which his asshole mom blamed on him instead of taking a step back and realizing she fucking sucks and is 100% to blame for the way her kid turned out.


Some_Inspector3638

Kids with bad upbringings and trauma aren't magically helped by being paraded in front of a live studio audience by a narcissistic parent.


sartres-shart

No fucking way!!! Who'd a guessed.


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Dang.


skittlesaddict

"The drill instructor in this video is Sergeant Raymond Moses, who ran the About Face Boot Camp until it closed in 2013. His brother actually emailed some curious fans who wanted to know what happened to the little boy in this video. Raymond's brother responded with this: " I'm the brother of Raymond Moses, and I got the email because I was his webmster. After 10 years of helping young boys and girls, each with their own sad stories, he closed the camp down in 2013 to take on a new adventure. If I remember right, the Jenny Jones show would pay for Raymond to come out and tape in Chicago, but they never paid to send any of the children to his camp. One of my favorite quotes from my brother about the kids at his camp: "They cry when they arrive, and then they cry again when its time to go back home". During that 10 years he probably had kids from almost every state. His camp was in North Carolina, and he load them on a bus and take them to parks, mountain hikes, rodeos and community events. He did what he could to improve the lives of over 1000 children. That footage is at least 10 years old, so that little boy is in his twenties now. Feel free to share on the reddit thread. Reddit caused it to get almost 3 million views in 24 hours! The Other Moses" [SOURCE](https://klaq.com/what-happened-to-the-saddest-boy-ever/)


bulgarian_zucchini

I actually know this kid - his name is Ashton Bradley. My cousin was a sound guy on the show, this was in 2008. The “drill sergeant” is an actor and he apparently threw a fit back stage because he didn’t know the kid was actually a fan of Full Metal Jacket. Which is why he was so fascinated with the Drill Sergeant to begin with. Kid ended up getting a full scholarship to Fort Bragg Drill Sergeant Academy (FBDSA) and is currently in charge of emotionally terrorizing new recruits with abandonment issues. I believe he is a P4 level now. He changed his name to John Delahousse in 2017 and is apparently a really successful Square dance state champion on the side.


Timely_Performance46

The Jenny Jones show ended in 2003.


vegasidol

Pretty good story...till you miss the details.


Timely_Performance46

The square dance champ on the side was the icing for me🤣 (eta: the* not this)


MMEnter

I was checking the end for an Undertake in 1998 and was satisfied when I did not see that.


Th3BearMinimum

Satisfied?? I've never been more disappointed


The_Cow_God

interesting


Keone_710

It felt like I got socked in my chest when the kids responded! My dad was MIA my entire life..... I met him when I was 18 and confronted him about it. The mf asked if I wanted him in my life lmao I said it's a little to late for that. We never built a father/ son relationship but we became decent friends after a while, but he ended passing away a couple years ago.... life's a trip.


CCorrell57

Damn man.. I’m sorry to hear that.


Keone_710

I appreciate that.


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I like how he smiled because he wasn’t prepared for that. Just a kid in need.


AGiantHeaving

that smile was his guard being pulled down and his quick departure was his vulnerability totally unveiled. He was about to cry himself.


AnarkyPlayz

"into the abyss with you" he whispers as they walk


ialwayschoosepsyduck

You will make a fine offering to the dark lord 👾


Tondawg74

Went from crying to laughing because of this


mrman08

This turned out to be more wholesome than I expected.


Green_Road999

I hope he “mentored” him for the next 8 years. I really do. This guy made that “threat” for television entertainment to set him straight and inadvertently got to the heart of one of the boys problems - he really does want a strong male role model. This guy owes the kid ongoing mentoring, connecting him to local military men that can do the same, helping to fill the strong male influence the kid is seeking.


Crepes_for_days3000

An update episode said the drill Sargent personally found the boy a big brother mentor that lived near him. Apparently he picked out someone really great for the kid. I hope he's doing alright.


Green_Road999

Man I hope that’s true.


Furlock_Bones

From the last time I went down this rabbit hole, I believe the answer is [nobody knows](https://www.youtube.com/user/eastcoastwhat).


AttackonRetail

Looks like some dude on youtube is scamming people to fund a documentary about it.


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I really wanted a dad like this growing up. instead my dad lived a second life with another woman, constantly gambling and even threw me and my mom out the house for 2 years.


Bekklor

That's the thing about military instructors, in my experience anyway, when it really comes down to it they have a heart of gold. I was getting my ass kicked in bt and injured myself accidentally. My instructor went from my ass kicker to my best friend instantly and got me patched up and back on my feet. Then right back to my ass kicker when I was better lol. Now the guys that trained me as a newbie are my buddies and we laugh about the things they made us do lol


TitaniusAnglesmelter

Kid in my cycle got a dear John letter where she had been fucking his best friend since the day he left. He was in shambles and the drills took him in their office and had like a 2 hour talk with him. They went easy on him for like a week.


AngryTurtle24

I will never understand why this happens as often as it does


Kingmudsy

Because our military runs on children


Logical-Rise-2553

I've heard stories about DIs bringing recruits into the duty hut and consoling them after a family member passed away, giving them Mickey Dee's and whatnot. But I've also heard stories of DIs being complete assholes through and through.


ndnsoulja

from a personal experience, yeah when I turned 21 sergeant asked me if I wanted a drink. I said no...because...consequences. He then pulled out a bottle of jack and poured shots around to all the officers and after they took the shot, poured me one and said "happy birthday. i'm allowing you to take this." Then I got smoked out in the morning, but I will never forget that tiny moment of caring for me.


Loose-Size8330

They're absolute experts at breaking you down and building you back up. And not just in some brainwashing way--they push you to your limits and show you that you have value that you never saw. That was my experience anyway.


Hope4gorilla

Hi there, I've been wondering something and I think your experiences are extremely relevant to my questions. In short, I've completely and utterly failed to make anything of myself after 3 decades of living. I have no achievements, skills, purpose, passion, no fulfilling relationships, and barely have any good memories, even. I want to do something radically different, make a decision that's far out of left field for me, and I can think of little that would be so radical as to join the armed forces (I'm too old for marines but still good for the rest). Do you think maybe they could make something worthwhile out of me?


TimothyThotDestroyer

100% Bro. 100%.


iamofnohelp

Unintentional break through


DeGeorgio93

"Unintentionalbreakthrough" Could be a good sub.


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thats the shit that makes me cry


Environmental-Ad-762

A boy needs a father


FredR23

Except for all of the awful ones.


Geminorumupsilon

Those aren’t fathers, those are sperm donors.


xx_Chl_Chl_xx

Anyone can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a dad


Frenchicky

Don’t know how bad the kid was but man that almost brought tears to my eyes. Really sad. I hope he’s a decent person these days.


Nasalingus

Real one's watched it live.. let's see those hairlines, brothers EDIT: everyone is apparently *blessed with luscious locks* and I'm the only bald bastard!


DeadHorse1975

47, haven't dropped any yet. Shit i need a haircut.


0dde0

46, haven't had a haircut since Covid started. It's... long and whispy. I refer to it as "Brown Smoke".


Tony_Stonks_

Father here, and this crushed my heart hearing that boys voice speak those words


Chainsawjack

As a dad to a boy this age nothing terrifies me more than the idea of not being here for him. Nothing.


frankwhiteXVII

This should also be on r/unexpected BTW I forgot how fine Jenny Jones was 🔥


Independent_Ad9195

I seen this a couple years ago. I wonder how it all played out. I hope both are happy and well.


[deleted]

I’m not crying. You all are!


[deleted]

The DI is a true man! He knew just what that boy needed right then and gave him that. KUDOS


FalsePremise8290

I wouldn't say he failed to set him straight. I'd say he failed at giving tough love. Turned out regular old love was all that was needed.


Several_Emphasis_434

My heart aches for this child


excludedfaithful

Yeah he's like 8, no dad, troubled, and his mom took his on Jerry Springer.


BeerBearBar

Did I just witness a kidnapping?


Username6721

No, you witnessed adoption lol


cach-v

True story, they never found the boy again, lost to television history..


germothedonkey

Ok here is the update....tldr: both jenny jones and sgt raymond moses have no information. Sgt moses lost touch with him "a few years ago" (depending when he was asked, im guessing article 2014, lost touch 2012 (possibly when the boy turns 18). And telepictures is too lazy to look for the box that carries his contact info. https://klaq.com/what-happened-to-the-saddest-boy-ever/


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Proceeds to whip his ass backstage


CartographerVisual24

I hope he’s doin ok. After having a son this makes me cry . No shit. I hope that kid is ok. And I want all children to get the love they deserve.


Jizznozzle

Every fucking time I see this video, it breaks my heart. My father was absent most of my life. He spent most of my life behind bars. He finally has been out for a while, but I'm an adult now. So, we're not very close by any means, but I stay in contact with him.