Ray Lewis: Absent dad fueled anger, hunger

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • Ray Lewis discusses growing up alongside his young mother - as the man of the house at just 9 years old - plus his strong motivation to show his absent father that the child he left behind will do something great and the anger/pain of that family vacancy
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Комментарии • 57

  • @epikcyne
    @epikcyne 4 года назад +36

    Ray Lewis is truly an inspiration to every young person. He’s a good example to follow.

  • @AlexSchwartzATV
    @AlexSchwartzATV 7 лет назад +78

    Damn this hit home. I deal with the same things as he described. I grew up with my single grandmother due to my grandpa dying of cancer when I was 6. I have contact with my mom but she nevers talks to me or checks up or anything and I never knew my real dad until i was 17. I met him and we hung out for about a month and then he never called or talked to me again.
    It is definitely fuel to prove them wrong. And i totally understand what he meant about he just wanted to be a kid sometimes. When you have an overwhelming responsibility, it's not easy.

    • @scarlettohara8593
      @scarlettohara8593 7 лет назад +6

      It's all right. You are loved by your grandmother, for sure--and by God first. Just make certain that you do not follow the lead of your dad. Some boys never become Men. Be the MAN that your dad could not be.

    • @dpham1237
      @dpham1237 6 лет назад +3

      God blessed you man! I hope you well with your life!

    • @Aliali-ff6xf
      @Aliali-ff6xf 6 лет назад +2

      Grind now so you can be successful. Then you say I made it without you when you make it.

    • @DigitalOdyssey3001
      @DigitalOdyssey3001 2 года назад +1

      Totally understand. Thanks for sharing. You are not alone. Proud of you for persevering. You belong here, you were meant to be here. Keep shining. Stay bionic!!!

    • @AlexSchwartzATV
      @AlexSchwartzATV 2 года назад

      @@DigitalOdyssey3001 🙏

  • @zein6977
    @zein6977 7 лет назад +79

    As a child my father used to beat me up and my mom up everyday. The pain I had from my Father fueled my ambition to succeed in life; get my degree, get a job, get married and buy a house.
    Unfortunately for many young males, especially African Americans the absence of a Father and lack of male-dominant figure causes insecurities, issues and problems leading to a life of crime. Having a strong male figure can solve many of these problems, as fathers we should love, nurture and provide for our children.

    • @FallacyUnknown
      @FallacyUnknown 7 лет назад +1

      agreed

    • @HercTheJerk
      @HercTheJerk 7 лет назад

      amen

    • @Aliali-ff6xf
      @Aliali-ff6xf 6 лет назад +1

      You a beast.

    • @ianish5060
      @ianish5060 4 года назад

      Mustafa Bilal a father is not a material possession.

    • @DigitalOdyssey3001
      @DigitalOdyssey3001 2 года назад

      Facts!!! Had the same kind of childhood. Thanks for sharing. For years that kind of childhood haunted me. Pushed me to become successful and not take mess from anyone. What started as anger turned into a mission of service and healing. For myself and others. You are not alone. Proud of you for persevering. You belong here, you were meant to be here. Keep shining!!!

  • @sweetrose19
    @sweetrose19 7 месяцев назад +1

    You can tell Ray is still hurting even though he and his dad are on better terms now. It doesn’t take away from the loneliness Ray felt. I’m so happy Ray didn’t allow his pain to hold him back from his dreams. Beautiful man and soul❤

  • @lancemilliken9078
    @lancemilliken9078 6 лет назад +22

    Is this the best channel on RUclips? Never heard of this guy and I have just watched about 25 straight videos

  • @tiyalewhitehurst338
    @tiyalewhitehurst338 4 года назад +7

    When he said he was waiting on the curb for daddy to show up cause he said he was n never did trust me it's the most loneliest and darkest time in a young boys life promises mean so much to young boys growing up when they need u I can imagine how that made him feel cause so many if my friends went thru the same thing

    • @RankedShooter
      @RankedShooter 3 года назад +1

      And then had to go practice football right after that experience makes it that much tougher and emotionally draining.

  • @hr1meg
    @hr1meg 4 года назад +8

    Its simply stunning how much of an important influence our parents are - for better or worse. Here is a grown man who still has to check himself when talking about his dad.

  • @balbin0329
    @balbin0329 6 лет назад +8

    Deep shit. 😳 Ray Lewis is truly a Manly Man.

  • @DigitalOdyssey3001
    @DigitalOdyssey3001 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing Ray Lewis. It's good to know that other people went through these challenges too. Many of us have a past filled with pain, trouble and struggles. Our job is to find a way to persevere.

  • @tt4570
    @tt4570 7 лет назад +12

    Wow, what a touching story.

  • @JMX1521
    @JMX1521 6 месяцев назад

    I understand what he means now I’m 19 and doing better than ever with my mom and siblings I’m the first investor in my family and I won’t stop grinding until I give my mom everything that the coward of my real father couldn’t do. Now all I do is train mma and help my momma out whenever she need it she’s a boss herself with her own barber shop etc. I’m glad I went thru what I went if showed me respect and loyalty.

  • @jredenfield
    @jredenfield 5 лет назад +7

    Excellent work, Graham!

  • @2xlivesgtalltime316
    @2xlivesgtalltime316 4 года назад +3

    I love you Ray! Always be my hero !!

  • @TheSoulknowsall
    @TheSoulknowsall 6 лет назад +11

    I met ray Lewis dad and he talked my head off outside the barbershop in my hood

  • @drewerving7428
    @drewerving7428 6 лет назад +7

    Ray killed this interview...

  • @nasheedchandler6493
    @nasheedchandler6493 4 года назад +3

    True testimony

  • @CariForbes
    @CariForbes 5 месяцев назад

    Very touching

  • @funguy29
    @funguy29 6 лет назад +5

    Man the reason he left is the reason he came back - MONEY!

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest 5 лет назад

      Well, I pray Ray helps his dad make money for himself. You know, teaches him how to fish. No matter what that's his father & Ray is his son! Salute.

  • @angelmatos9143
    @angelmatos9143 4 года назад +1

    The concept of God, in it's many forms, is one of the most fascinating aspects of mankind. It could be peaceful, violent, careless & wise. Ray gets it.

  • @AndrewsOpinion15
    @AndrewsOpinion15 5 лет назад +1

    RAY LEWIS PRETTY AWESOME ON IN DEPTH WITH GRAHAM BENSINGER !!!

    • @mariec.9102
      @mariec.9102 3 года назад

      Wow all caps😊 Someone has got the man crush on Ray Lewis 🤭😆🌹❤️

  • @Deadshot13-11b
    @Deadshot13-11b 7 лет назад

    I wish Tennessee Vols and Vol nation would hire him for some sort of motivational speaker/ Lb, coach.

  • @vansonia
    @vansonia 6 лет назад +1

    wooow what a story

  • @nickfc831
    @nickfc831 4 года назад

    #respect

  • @mikeyone100
    @mikeyone100 3 года назад

    Good lord

  • @ProofThatAstrologyIsReal
    @ProofThatAstrologyIsReal 6 лет назад

    💯

  • @drewerving7428
    @drewerving7428 6 лет назад +2

    Why did his mom have so many kids?

    • @chanelrenee9506
      @chanelrenee9506 4 года назад +1

      drew erving The same reason ur great grandmother and mother did go ask them.

    • @nasheedchandler6493
      @nasheedchandler6493 2 года назад +2

      5 kids is a lot of kids? Ok lol

    • @sword6561
      @sword6561 7 месяцев назад

      What kind of question is that? What made you asked that question? What's the thought process behind that question

  • @justcallmebookworm7543
    @justcallmebookworm7543 3 года назад

    Wow

  • @paulmichaels3655
    @paulmichaels3655 3 года назад +1

    R Kelly similarities everwhere

  • @onefoot7
    @onefoot7 6 лет назад +1

    I can't aks a man to go through ax-ing, cause I would be axsing

    • @MalikMaximus
      @MalikMaximus 6 лет назад +6

      onefoot7 that's all you took away from this lol

  • @d-drive6346
    @d-drive6346 2 года назад

    Who Got 🍖 WITH BIG BRO RAY LEWIS 🏈!!! ON 🥧 RU

  • @sassycinderellatamara1976
    @sassycinderellatamara1976 3 года назад

    Wow