I have to say it is not strong to stay with an abusive violent father. It is a really bad choice. Its a really endangering choice. Unfortunately she likely had no choice in those days because domestic violence e shelters and lone parents su0oort payments probably did not exist. Its not strong or brave for a woman to take punches and it should not be admired. The stronger woman is the woman who leaves and gets her kids out of abuse.
It’s heart breaking hearing him trying to defend his Dad, but totally understand why a child would do that. He’s trying to make sense of it, even as a grown person . And joyous hearing him salute his brave, inspirational mother.
@@ExpectantHarvest"the evil spirit of their mother" WOW sounds like you need therapy and non of that was relevant to whats said by boy George at all. Wow
Does he defend his dad? He said he told his mom when he was 9 to leave him and that the dad hit his mom and him and his siblings, that he gambled and his mom had to scavenge round her neighbours to feed the children because dad had gambled all their money and their was no food and he left his mom for another woman.
@@_Sarby1 Perhaps "defend" was not the right word or term here. But he did speak of his father in a rather understanding, more forgiving manner, than someone who would carry a lot more hatred and bitterness for how their father raised them. And just as he acknowledges that his father was not a very nice husband or father, he also acknowledges that his father wasn't an entirely bad person, either.
When you grow up in any environment, that is the norm. And love for either parent, no matter how abusive they might be is inherent. You can’t turn that off. It’s always there. And that’s why it does so much damage because you can’t just walk away from it. It wounds and re-wounds as long as it’s going on.. It’s a landscape you have to respect enough to know how to navigate safely. Love forces you to forgive and seek understanding of a situation. It’s in doing that is where you find the next steps for healing and mending the damage done. There really isn’t any way forward that is healthy. He’s not really ‘’defending’’ his dad so much as he’s explaining the situation with a deeper understanding that comes from love. He has already made sense of it. He’s accepted it and moved on.
I work with a young man in the ER. He was disowned by his conservative Christian family for being gay. One day at work, for some reason, we all burst out singing "Do you really want to hurt me?" by Culture Club. This young man had never heard of the song, never heard of Boy George or Culture Club. He is such a bright beautiful light... it is so important that artists like this exist. I wish as a little boy he had had a little vision into another world besides the hateful repressed community that rejected him.
Boy George is the most beautiful gentle soul...and a strong, hardworking person. He also gracefully owns his mistakes. So heartworming to watch how he loves his wonderful mum so much. RIP, dear Dinah His sister was also there ❤
He´s not totaly wrong when he said that everybody got punshed in the 70´s . Domestic violence was on a whole other level. I (grew up in W.-Germany) was beaten up by my parents so many times. And so where all of my buddys. Was just a common thing. So sad😪
I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s, it wasn’t unusual for kids to get slapped, boys got beaten with belts, etc. Not everyone, but I could name several just from my own childhood neighbors and family.
I just love Boy George and Culture Club. He was the soundtrack of my childhood. He brought me so many happy memories. I hope he has a happy, peaceful life now.
It's refreshing hearing how someone like Pierce Morgan didn't experience any abuse at home growing up. I don't know why, but it gives me hope, even though I didn't have it myself growing up.
@@ExpectantHarvest Are you serious? I really don't think that's the case. Sounds more like a sarcastic comment that's mostly about trying to belittle George and what he went through.
it was more how he delivered the statement, it was an awkward laughter at a grim/extreme situation. Sometimes that's one of the ways we process trauma.
I saw him in concert, July 2018. Fantastic singing and performing. We had a lot of fun and he was so insightful when he shared his thoughts with the audience. What a guy.
I live in a working class estate and have given neighbours food when they've knocked and told me they're hungry. You really don't expect it but when it happens your heart just breaks and you give them what you can.
Bless you and your kind, generous heart for doing what you can to help your neighbours. 💞 In a world full of so much hate and bitterness, it's heartwarming to see that some still have that compassion for others, and not to judge them so harshly for their situation, either.
I had almost the exact same experience in my childhood, very painful but my mother never forgave my dad and lived in fear of him for the rest of her life.
And to see the boy and his mum together on Who Do You Think You Are? The love . I had no idea. As someone who saw culture club and Boy at the front you'd think he's got it all. We love you for it.
Growing up in an Irish family it was likely very isolating (they usually have many kids so some if not all are bound to be neglected) and very dysfunctional. Alcoholism runs in many families but no doubt it’s prevalent in Irish culture.
I had your poster in my room 😍You made me discover music.I went to see you years ago at a gay disco in Italy.With my friends we shouted that we love you.Thanks for existing dear George🙏👏❤️
I am sorry that he and his siblings and Mom went through this. His Mom is beautiful and has an awesome presence. You can actually see her strength. Wow! Amazing.
So true.. it’s hard for people that had a good childhood to understand that violence and abuse was normal to a lot of kids back in the day.. unfortunately it’s still true now to many families
@@NicolaBell334 Yes it is hard for them to understand our toxic and abusive lives. Back then NO ONE said anything about bruises and black eyes. Much less helped us.
@@tigressnsnow Don't assume that your friends or other kids you knew or did not even know personally, supposedly were never abused. After all, it was far more shameful to publicly acknowledge such treatment occurring in those days, particularly when it occurred so much behind closed doors, which created those particularly shameful attitudes and responses to such treatment. All these people assuming that it occurred in more poorer areas clearly have no idea just how prevalent it was in more affluent areas. And such people from those better neighbourhoods were far more likely to cover up what was going on, due to the shame and stigma around those issues.
@@QbnAmCan Why? Well, some people don't always get to make it to 60 for whatever reason, sadly. Whether they partied hard, did too much drugs, drank too much, worked too hard, ended up with health issues like cancer, etc, even living through a period where such transmissible virus were very prevalent and untreatable. So it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility that people can pass away before they're fortunate enough to make it to the age of 60.
I feel his pain, my father would put his foot on my head & push hard,to others he was a great man,i grew into a very insecure adult who only wanted to please others, such a lonely,unloved world where i was used
I'm sorry too. I didn't have the best childhood either still confused about it to this day. However, I want to and will be better to my children, going through that has made me very aware of how I conduct myself, break the cycle ❤
I'm sorry. I know what it's like to be raised in abuse. I've found therapy helped me little. But Patrick Teahan's channel here on YT is very good. It's at least validating.
Boy George is the lovely human being he is today because of his loving mother. We just don’t know what goes on behind the scenes of someone’s childhood. Horrific 😮 Im a huge fan of yours George. You’re strong. Keep being the fab person that you are. God Bless you, your mum and siblings. ❤😊💕
@@ExpectantHarvest Kids can take after either their mothers or fathers. Or even a bit of both. Not sure why you have made such a distinguishing point about mothers and fathers in a separate context.
@@mebeme007 I just see how many harm themselves like this man has his entire life b/c they have anger - anyone who has anger is not of God and to come to God we must return to our fathers - we have to go to them and apologize for resenting them b/c this was wrong - we become like what we hate -
Where did he say that all women are measured by the amount of abuse they can take? He was talking about how as he got older he realised what a strong person she was and how much she had to deal with SMH
He was simply speaking about his own personal experience and his own mothers personal experience. And how much he is proud of his mother, for being able to hold it all together for the sake of her children and making sure they were raised as best as she could, made sure they were fed, etc. NOT ONCE did George make out like his mother would have been less in his eyes, had she not endured the negative, tragic life she had with her husband, George's father. So I don't know why "the worth of a woman" has been brought into this.
I'm glad I had the parents I had. They were far from perfect but they had their cross to bear. I forgive them. They moulded me and I like who I am. Yes it was tough but it prepared me for life. RIP Mum and Dad 🙏❤
Oh my goodness. There's lots of tragedies in the world. I'm sorry he and his mother had such a hard life. Heartbreaking. I hope they have happiness in their lives now ✝✝
I'm so sorry that you went through abuse. Thank God that you had your Mom! I understand that your Dad wasn't always abusive but it must have been hard to live with that situation. You survived and thrived. Thank you for sharing your truth. You must have had some strong people in your life to be supportive along with your Mom. Thank you for all the wonderful music!
Defending his dad, the trauma bond is sad to see. Boy George is so down to earth and feels like a mate even if you never met him. He shows such a wonderful pure spirit, and the love between his mum and him is authentic and inspiring. Real fighters. I believe she passed recently. RIP 🙏
Gosh, I can relate to this type of abuse, my parents called it discipline, and I didn’t get in trouble, bc I was scared , I was a bed wetter , and I would get a whipping if I had an accident, my younger brother was a bed wetter too, and they thought we did it on purpose, but we were just deep sleepers , and we did outgrow it , but our parents weren’t patient enough. My first child was also a bed wetter , but pull ups had come out and I never punished my children in the same way , and one is a firefighter and the other a policeman,and they are the most kindest respectful, compassionate young men , people tell me all the time , I raised in church and they both know Jesus , I’m so proud of my boys so much . I hope Boy George finds peace in the love his mother had for him. I saw that she passed away last year He gets his perseverance from her . Such a nice fellow
I always thought he had an incredibly beautiful voice. But now I see he has heart and personality to match. I have a new found appreciation and respect for Boy George
My dad was exactly the same. I havent had contact with him or my mum in 9yrs now. But thats better for me. Their relationship was toxic and probably still is. I am healed, iv put the work in. I can definitely relate. Love George. ❤
So sad that this hard childhood led to such a warped sense of what it means to be a man. He seems so kind and creative...I pray God leads him to embracing his masculinity and that he heals from what his father did to him. God bless~
I can relate to what Boy George says about his childhood. Sometimes really bad, sometimes really good. Very complex. In all families, some are lucky to be survivors but some are not. Though not famous I'm one of those lucky survivors. I so admire your Talent Boy George and thank you for being brave enough to share this. Good on your Mum too!!❤
In my case it was my mother who hit me as a child my father never laid a hand on me and she never did it in front of him...most of us have our demons its how you let it affect you as a person and whether or not you pass it along..he sounds like he rose above
im so sorry 😞 george you had to go through all that trauma i grew up hearing your music , my mom aunts would do there make up listening to your music on the record player , i really wish i could meet you , that would be my dream come true 🫶🏼🙏🏻
I was never hit by dad growing up. I'm the same age as George. But he was a tyrant verbally and we did live in fear. My mum was the glue that held it all together. Similar experiences same time but in different parts of England. Would be same for a lot of kids in late 60s into the 70s
Always liked Boy George but never have seen his beautiful spirit as clearly as here
Well despite a terrible father George had a strong beautiful intelligent mother for support. ❤
I have to say it is not strong to stay with an abusive violent father. It is a really bad choice. Its a really endangering choice. Unfortunately she likely had no choice in those days because domestic violence e shelters and lone parents su0oort payments probably did not exist. Its not strong or brave for a woman to take punches and it should not be admired. The stronger woman is the woman who leaves and gets her kids out of abuse.
Wow! That's why his voice is so soulful. It came from somewhere deep inside. Love Boy George ❤️
So you love the fact that he abused, chained and held hostage his lover...
And that for a failed one day fly singer.
U just never know what people go thru. Bless him
It’s heart breaking hearing him trying to defend his Dad, but totally understand why a child would do that. He’s trying to make sense of it, even as a grown person . And joyous hearing him salute his brave, inspirational mother.
@@ExpectantHarvest"the evil spirit of their mother" WOW sounds like you need therapy and non of that was relevant to whats said by boy George at all. Wow
Does he defend his dad? He said he told his mom when he was 9 to leave him and that the dad hit his mom and him and his siblings, that he gambled and his mom had to scavenge round her neighbours to feed the children because dad had gambled all their money and their was no food and he left his mom for another woman.
@@_Sarby1
Perhaps "defend" was not the right word or term here.
But he did speak of his father in a rather understanding, more forgiving manner, than someone who would carry a lot more hatred and bitterness for how their father raised them.
And just as he acknowledges that his father was not a very nice husband or father, he also acknowledges that his father wasn't an entirely bad person, either.
When you grow up in any environment, that is the norm. And love for either parent, no matter how abusive they might be is inherent. You can’t turn that off. It’s always there. And that’s why it does so much damage because you can’t just walk away from it. It wounds and re-wounds as long as it’s going on.. It’s a landscape you have to respect enough to know how to navigate safely. Love forces you to forgive and seek understanding of a situation. It’s in doing that is where you find the next steps for healing and mending the damage done. There really isn’t any way forward that is healthy. He’s not really ‘’defending’’ his dad so much as he’s explaining the situation with a deeper understanding that comes from love. He has already made sense of it. He’s accepted it and moved on.
@@mebeme007tremendous self acceptance and mental health work on George’s part.
I work with a young man in the ER. He was disowned by his conservative Christian family for being gay. One day at work, for some reason, we all burst out singing "Do you really want to hurt me?" by Culture Club. This young man had never heard of the song, never heard of Boy George or Culture Club. He is such a bright beautiful light... it is so important that artists like this exist. I wish as a little boy he had had a little vision into another world besides the hateful repressed community that rejected him.
Boy George is the most beautiful gentle soul...and a strong, hardworking person. He also gracefully owns his mistakes. So heartworming to watch how he loves his wonderful mum so much. RIP, dear Dinah
His sister was also there ❤
Heartworming ? 😂
@@daynamarie54
Ok, it was obviously a mistake.
Not really the place to be making such light of such a nice, endearing comment towards George.
@@daynamarie54finger error....
I've never seen Boy that vulnerable. RIP Dinah❤
He´s not totaly wrong when he said that everybody got punshed in the 70´s . Domestic violence was on a whole other level. I (grew up in W.-Germany) was beaten up by my parents so many times. And so where all of my buddys. Was just a common thing. So sad😪
Same here. It was everywhere.
yes the mother usually plays victim and passes on her evil spirit to the child - very few overcome
Seriously, what is wrong with you?
I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s, it wasn’t unusual for kids to get slapped, boys got beaten with belts, etc. Not everyone, but I could name several just from my own childhood neighbors and family.
@@ExpectantHarvestgo get therapy
He is such an honest, nice guy.
You know NOTHING about him.
@@leostawicki7283💯💯💯💯
@@leostawicki7283 Yes we do .. He wears his beautiful heart on his sleeve..THAT is why WE love him..STOP being so bitter
To my mind, Boy George always deserved his success, a very humble & polite person. Long may his success continue.
He hasn't really aged at all. He looks fantastic for 63, I would've thought he was in his mid 40s.
Someone the other day asked me my age and I said what age do you think I am she said early 50s I’m 62 so she will be a friend for life lol
George has been wearing makeup all his life, looks pretty average without it!@@Andrew-qg1ow
This is from 2017. Wouldn't he be 56 in this interview?
I just love Boy George and Culture Club. He was the soundtrack of my childhood. He brought me so many happy memories. I hope he has a happy, peaceful life now.
Unfortunately a lot of people have had similar experiences as a kid, it's nothing strange. Those who don't may count themselves lucky.
yes, almost all people on planet earth have it way worse than this guy
It's refreshing hearing how someone like Pierce Morgan didn't experience any abuse at home growing up. I don't know why, but it gives me hope, even though I didn't have it myself growing up.
@@ExpectantHarvest
Are you serious?
I really don't think that's the case.
Sounds more like a sarcastic comment that's mostly about trying to belittle George and what he went through.
@@deniseflorence381 Sorry to hear that but I'd thought that type of abuse was rare. My Parents never laid a hand on my Siblings or I.
Let's not forget this failed artist is an abuser... even chained a person who he held hostage.
Bless you George, for Your kindness is real ❤
Lovely George! Bless you and your mum ❤🍀Love from Australia.
What a legend Boy George is and what a great songwriter!
I always thought what a lovely guy Boy George was. And what a great friend he would make. ☺️☺️☺️
Some of his abused lovers don't think so.
May his mom rest in peace now.
george has a song on his first solo album called " god thankyou woman" about his mum , they have an unbreakable bond❤
so sad
The laughter at “ everyone punched you in the 70s” hit hard.
No. That’s severely dysfunctional.
I agree. Don't understand w n y getting punched as a child is funny.
Very true. We got hit all the time.
it was more how he delivered the statement, it was an awkward laughter at a grim/extreme situation. Sometimes that's one of the ways we process trauma.
I saw him in concert, July 2018. Fantastic singing and performing. We had a lot of fun and he was so insightful when he shared his thoughts with the audience. What a guy.
I live in a working class estate and have given neighbours food when they've knocked and told me they're hungry. You really don't expect it but when it happens your heart just breaks and you give them what you can.
Yeah the food banks and soup kitchens can only do so much
Im humbled by your comment, thanks for sharing
Bless you and your kind, generous heart for doing what you can to help your neighbours. 💞
In a world full of so much hate and bitterness, it's heartwarming to see that some still have that compassion for others, and not to judge them so harshly for their situation, either.
❤ I feel for him this is how I was raised too😢
Yes most people on earth were raised this way
@@ExpectantHarvest
No-one can say whether most were or were not raised this way.
But, sadly, so many were indeed raised this way.
I've seen George in concert 3 times over the last 20 years. I love his personality and talent. ❤
I had almost the exact same experience in my childhood, very painful but my mother never forgave my dad and lived in fear of him for the rest of her life.
I am so sorry. I cannot begin to imagine what you have gone through. Your mother sounds like a very strong woman.
And to see the boy and his mum together on Who Do You Think You Are? The love . I had no idea. As someone who saw culture club and Boy at the front you'd think he's got it all. We love you for it.
Iam so sorry Mister George for you and your family went thru
Abusive to his own family but Charismatic to other people 😢
Its very, very common sadly
Yes, mean to his family, nice and kind to strangers.
Street angel house devil
@@PammellamNarcissism at its very best👍🏼
Classic
Hes right
A LOT of kids got hit in the 70s And 80s
That's just how it was...
It wasn't uncommon for parents to hit their kids
It was his mum who was hit
Absolutely!
Try the 60s....
@@martinewaterhouse5221he said his dad punched him too.
@@pippalongstrum4780 yes but his mum had it realy bad
His dad didn’t like being alone…anxiety issues. I wonder what his dad’s childhood was like. It would be interesting to know
Hurt people hurt people
@@maleighjohnson7020 his dad and brother was just ignored his whole childhood while his sisters got a ll the attention
Growing up in an Irish family it was likely very isolating (they usually have many kids so some if not all are bound to be neglected) and very dysfunctional. Alcoholism runs in many families but no doubt it’s prevalent in Irish culture.
@@gb9612 amen
I had your poster in my room 😍You made me discover music.I went to see you years ago at a gay disco in Italy.With my friends we shouted that we love you.Thanks for existing dear George🙏👏❤️
Baš lijep komentar. ❤ I ja obozavam Boy Georgea od kad sam imala 9 godina
What a beautiful memory. Thanks for sharing. Made me smile. 😊
I am sorry that he and his siblings and Mom went through this. His Mom is beautiful and has an awesome presence. You can actually see her strength. Wow! Amazing.
Love you Boy George!💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Rip Dear Dinah
I love you George.❤ I’m so thankful for you.
lol
“Everyone in the 70s punched you”
Agree ❤
So true.. it’s hard for people that had a good childhood to understand that violence and abuse was normal to a lot of kids back in the day.. unfortunately it’s still true now to many families
@@NicolaBell334 Yes it is hard for them to understand our toxic and abusive lives. Back then NO ONE said anything about bruises and black eyes. Much less helped us.
I disagree. If you were in an abusive family that’s your childhood not mine or many of us and those children I knew.
@@tigressnsnow FYI This is a survivors of abuse by narcissistic people/parents post. The abuse that continues and conditions into adulthood.
Thank you
@@tigressnsnow
Don't assume that your friends or other kids you knew or did not even know personally, supposedly were never abused.
After all, it was far more shameful to publicly acknowledge such treatment occurring in those days, particularly when it occurred so much behind closed doors, which created those particularly shameful attitudes and responses to such treatment.
All these people assuming that it occurred in more poorer areas clearly have no idea just how prevalent it was in more affluent areas.
And such people from those better neighbourhoods were far more likely to cover up what was going on, due to the shame and stigma around those issues.
Im surprised hes still alive.Loved Boy George since he debut with Culture Club. 😁
Why? He had his party days and issues in the distant past. He is around 60 only!
@@QbnAmCan
Why?
Well, some people don't always get to make it to 60 for whatever reason, sadly.
Whether they partied hard, did too much drugs, drank too much, worked too hard, ended up with health issues like cancer, etc, even living through a period where such transmissible virus were very prevalent and untreatable.
So it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility that people can pass away before they're fortunate enough to make it to the age of 60.
I feel his pain, my father would put his foot on my head & push hard,to others he was a great man,i grew into a very insecure adult who only wanted to please others, such a lonely,unloved world where i was used
I'm sorry....
I'm sorry too. I didn't have the best childhood either still confused about it to this day. However, I want to and will be better to my children, going through that has made me very aware of how I conduct myself, break the cycle ❤
Your dad really could not handle your mother
I'm sorry. I know what it's like to be raised in abuse. I've found therapy helped me little. But Patrick Teahan's channel here on YT is very good. It's at least validating.
@@knit1purl1 You may like Jesse Lee Peterson
Yep George, everyone punched you in the 70s, I remember it well.
And trod on your new shoes.
Boy George is the lovely human being he is today because of his loving mother.
We just don’t know what goes on behind the scenes of someone’s childhood. Horrific 😮
Im a huge fan of yours George.
You’re strong. Keep being the fab person that you are.
God Bless you, your mum and siblings. ❤😊💕
All children take on the spirit of the mother and identify with her. All kids long for their fathers.
@@ExpectantHarvest
Kids can take after either their mothers or fathers.
Or even a bit of both.
Not sure why you have made such a distinguishing point about mothers and fathers in a separate context.
@@mebeme007 I just see how many harm themselves like this man has his entire life b/c they have anger - anyone who has anger is not of God and to come to God we must return to our fathers - we have to go to them and apologize for resenting them b/c this was wrong - we become like what we hate -
I hope George is ok x
When you get older and your mom is weaker you realize how strong your mom was and all she went through alone and you just want to protect her.
Well said 👍
George's upbringing obviously helped give him the resilience and toughness to handle fame so young.
Not to mention be "out" and dress the way he did. It's almost normal now but it wasn't in the early 80s.
I'm glad he still has his mom.
She passed away last year 😢
Love you, George ❤
Beautiful tribute for his mother. Living with a gambler has to be one of the worst things to deal with,
It’s a pity that the worth of a woman is measured by the amount of abuse she’s capable to bear.
Yes. Absolutely ridiculous. And also how much she can “bear” having it done to the victims she provides in the form of her children.
Where did he say that all women are measured by the amount of abuse they can take? He was talking about how as he got older he realised what a strong person she was and how much she had to deal with SMH
He was simply speaking about his own personal experience and his own mothers personal experience.
And how much he is proud of his mother, for being able to hold it all together for the sake of her children and making sure they were raised as best as she could, made sure they were fed, etc.
NOT ONCE did George make out like his mother would have been less in his eyes, had she not endured the negative, tragic life she had with her husband, George's father.
So I don't know why "the worth of a woman" has been brought into this.
Wonderful George, then in our youth and now more!
I could listen to him sing all day😊
Thank you for sharing your story. Love you
Such a lovely being!!
He´s a sweetheart.
Thank you for this open and honest story. I deeply appreciate it. By the way, your mother is BEAUTIFUL!
I always liked Boy George so much
He is someone we knew as a young artist and time has flown he is now a veteran legendary artist.
I'm glad I had the parents I had. They were far from perfect but they had their cross to bear. I forgive them. They moulded me and I like who I am. Yes it was tough but it prepared me for life. RIP Mum and Dad 🙏❤
I fully understand what George is saying about his childhood 🙏🏼💚
Piers Morgan pretending to care
Funny, but that is his job. Dont you like him?
Oh my goodness. There's lots of tragedies in the world. I'm sorry he and his mother had such a hard life. Heartbreaking. I hope they have happiness in their lives now ✝✝
I'm so sorry that you went through abuse. Thank God that you had your Mom! I understand that your Dad wasn't always abusive but it must have been hard to live with that situation. You survived and thrived. Thank you for sharing your truth. You must have had some strong people in your life to be supportive along with your Mom. Thank you for all the wonderful music!
l cried😢❤❤❤❤❤❤
Defending his dad, the trauma bond is sad to see. Boy George is so down to earth and feels like a mate even if you never met him. He shows such a wonderful pure spirit, and the love between his mum and him is authentic and inspiring. Real fighters. I believe she passed recently. RIP 🙏
I never knew his story ...good that people can share this story now and hopefully help others.
Always loved your music so sorry to hear about your upbringing love you
Gosh, I can relate to this type of abuse, my parents called it discipline, and I didn’t get in trouble, bc I was scared , I was a bed wetter , and I would get a whipping if I had an accident, my younger brother was a bed wetter too, and they thought we did it on purpose, but we were just deep sleepers , and we did outgrow it , but our parents weren’t patient enough. My first child was also a bed wetter , but pull ups had come out and I never punished my children in the same way , and one is a firefighter and the other a policeman,and they are the most kindest respectful, compassionate young men , people tell me all the time , I raised in church and they both know Jesus , I’m so proud of my boys so much . I hope Boy George finds peace in the love his mother had for him. I saw that she passed away last year
He gets his perseverance from her . Such a nice fellow
Grew up with Boy George on the radio and MTV. He’s incredible.
Aww. You’ve got me crying too George ! 😢😊
I have always loved Boy George! I feel connected to him after this because I went through the same kind of childhood.
I always thought he had an incredibly beautiful voice. But now I see he has heart and personality to match. I have a new found appreciation and respect for Boy George
A beautiful human being
His mum was such a beautiful woman inside and outside,an exemple for women
Now, that's a good woman. God bless her
Love ya George 🫂❣️ from California
Boy George is such a beautiful soul
I've always liked Boy George. He's quite entertaining.
What a beautiful kind soul obviously more like his loving mother, he fully realized that love is stronger than violence
I cried all night after watching thus - how brave - and the hats - how brave
I love Boy George and am sorry for what you went through am sorry for your pain.
Love that you see and appreciate what your mother went through.
Love George ❤️
I respect boy George because he’s real.
I love him even more than I already did!❤
Love Boy George! I grew up in the 70s but was loved and respected by my parents…sounds like I was one of the lucky ones
My dad was exactly the same. I havent had contact with him or my mum in 9yrs now. But thats better for me. Their relationship was toxic and probably still is. I am healed, iv put the work in. I can definitely relate. Love George. ❤
Always my Boy❤
So sad that this hard childhood led to such a warped sense of what it means to be a man. He seems so kind and creative...I pray God leads him to embracing his masculinity and that he heals from what his father did to him. God bless~
I can relate to what Boy George says about his childhood. Sometimes really bad, sometimes really good. Very complex. In all families, some are lucky to be survivors but some are not. Though not famous I'm one of those lucky survivors. I so admire your Talent Boy George and thank you for being brave enough to share this. Good on your Mum too!!❤
LOVE George and I am so glad he was like his mother..
I always loved his eyes watching him when I was a child in the 80s
'his eyes watching him'?
No offence. He has beautiful Irish eyes.
In my case it was my mother who hit me as a child my father never laid a hand on me and she never did it in front of him...most of us have our demons its how you let it affect you as a person and whether or not you pass it along..he sounds like he rose above
I see so many similarities between George's early years and my own in London. I have a real empathy for him.
Best thing for her! Freedom
Lovley guy boy George is so handsome god bless to you and your mum ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤love from Australia ❤️🥰❤️💛💚red .gold .and green .karma Carmela .
im so sorry 😞 george you had to go through all that trauma i grew up hearing your music , my mom aunts would do there make up listening to your music on the record player , i really wish i could meet you , that would be my dream come true 🫶🏼🙏🏻
Milwaukee loves Boy George ❤
I was never hit by dad growing up. I'm the same age as George. But he was a tyrant verbally and we did live in fear. My mum was the glue that held it all together. Similar experiences same time but in different parts of England. Would be same for a lot of kids in late 60s into the 70s
That's why Gen X rocks.
Forgiveness
Apparently your dad had the best lady. He either never knew it, or worse…didn’t care.❤❤You’re blessed to have her as a mom.
His mom's autobiography cry salty tears it so sad😢