Same here the only thing I miss on TV is watching GH and well few evening shows but there isn't many left to watch anyway maybe some NASCAR though I been so busy with my daily routine and few things I going through with things from e studies Bible time so I watch GH and some or many of the older shows on u tube and well the only reason I have FB is to keep up with my family and very close friends other wise I don't even do much FB and Instagram I really don't do and like Twitter I don't do cause of trump and those crazy mega's i had and possibly still have the account but i don't remember my password or even user name and it has an old cell phone number so I really can't change anything though I really don't want to well sorry for the rant here but Maurice I love yur show here cause it lets us viewer's get know the person acting for well most actors have a way different personality than the character(s ) they play /u all play u all so great work even though the writer's seem to make the characters seem so dumb or weak or both and then the changing history on many characters but well U all have a great night and coming week be safe Yahweh bless you all with 🙏 always to all I know and see 😊
You can't believe that Steve is finally on the show? It should have happened four years ago (or soon after this channel started). What does that say about Maurice?
@@LambChop813 what do you mean? What does that say about Maurice? You could say what does that say about Steve lol we don’t know why he hasn’t been on here. Just glad he’s on here now. Geez
I'm working through the struggle of going on after my daughter died in February and State of Mind is one of the key components helping me to fight the depression and suicidal thoughts. Thank you for doing this work Maurice, it's helping to keep me alive.
@joycethomas3633 To Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure u feel your son with you every day. I pray that you do. Ty for sharing your experience. 😇🙏
Some things that helped me after my son died: The best way I could honor my son, was to live my life as full as possible. When I think of my son, I focus on the beautiful moments in his life, and not on the death. It was important to not give his death more meaning than his life. Don’t let their death become your story - it does their life a disservice. If my son was watching me, did I live my day in a way that would make him happy? Memorialize your child in a way or ways that would be meaningful to you. For me it was finding ways to help other children (collected $, toys, stuffed animals for various children’s organizations each Christmas). Find something that gets you up in the morning with a purpose. Something that would have made your child happy. You will forever miss them, but the love between mother and child is eternal. Your child is eternal. They are with you always. Talk to them. The love never goes away. ❤
Thank you Maurice for doing this state of mind. I lost my son and I just can’t believe he’s gone. My heart hurts so much when I look at his son, my little grandson who looks just like his papa. I thank god every day for the two beautiful children he left me. God bless you both for doing this show. Nd I love you both on GH long time.
I used to watch you guys with my ex wife lol she got me into general Hospital before I went to work second shift back in 98 loved the mobster type stuff
I am very sorry about Johnny, it still breaks my heart. I loved this episode. You guys are so awesome together and I could listen to you talk all day. I loved everything Steve was saying about mental strength and how you need pain to grow. Between the both of you you have so much wisdom to help people. Thank you so much for this episode. Can't wait to see part 2!
The last time I watched or listened to news was when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. I see headlines online but I do not read the news articles. It simply removes images and the horrors of this world about which you can do nothing so why dwell on them? Imagine not hearing the last three presidents speak one sentence. 😂
That was an awesome conversation! The mutual respect, friendship, laughter between the two of you was heartwarming. I like how Steve commanded the conversation about half way through and gave us insight into Maurice. Without Maurice, Jason Morgan may have never existed!.
Okay, this was very much needed because the story line on GH has me grinding my teeth not seeing Sonny & Jason as pals. Even though it's not real life & it's two brilliant men (Maurice & Steve) playing characters; as fans of a show we've watched since the 90's it's like a punch in the gut to see their characters at odds with each other.
It is wonderful to see the reunion between two longtime friends, Steve Burton and Maurice Benard. Their professionalism, work ethic, self-determination,and mutual respect for each other is well documented. I also want to extend my condolences to the General Hospital and ABC family on the recent death of Johnny Wactor. It's a huge loss to the soap opera community. Johnny was a great actor and will be dearly missed. My heart and prayers go out to the Wactor family during this difficult time. Let's get 100+ subscribers for Maurice, Steve, and Bradford. General Hospital hasn't been the same since Steve Burton left the show a while back.
State of Mind ; Maurice Benard having Steve Burton on the show was phenomenal for me. Maurice and Steve Burton are my 2 favorite actors on GH. Thank you Maurice for having Steve on the show.
Good God Maurice, u & Steve Burton saved me today, literally. 😢. I am aware of your podcast, but I just happened upon it today. Steve drew me in. I am so happy Jason is back. I am in a very dark place & u both, yr words really was everything I needed to hear to get me thru my different time. I have been watching GH since its inception. Seriously. I am 64 &1/2. Since I was a few years old everything stopped in our house when GH came on. Our live-in housekeeper, a wonderful black women in Detroit had 1 request from my mom. That she b allowed to watch GH. Our family was in the middle of a tragedy. My older sister had been burned over 80% of her body & fighting for her life. She lived & is very well today, turning 70 in July. Hence, our live in help. She was our angel. She raised me & my other 2 sisters while my parents were at the hospital. My sisters & I all gathered around the b&w tv & got involved in the drama that was GH. We learned that hospitals were a good place. They saved my older sisters life. I currently live in NJ now. My 36yr old son was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder when he was 20. I was familiar with that disorder because of you. My son had no mood issues while growing up. He became out of his mind manic after taking a friend's ADAH med's, Vyvanse. My son was always very mellow. He doesn't have adhd. I thought I prepared him for everything when he went to college. I never told him not to take someone else's meds in college. I didn't know that was a thing. This was 2008. When the Morgan Ava story line happened several years ago & Morgan died I stopped watching GH. I was so pissed off that that's how GH production decided to handle the very serious disorder that is bipolar disorder. I blamed u in particular because I knew u had it. The thought that my son could die was devastating to me. It was bad enough he was committed to 4 different hospitals & institutions. I didn't even recognize the thing that was possessing my son's body. I am a nurse. But not a psych nurse. It was months before we saw glimpses of my actual son. He had taken probably 20-30 Vyvanse pills over Labor Day weekend before he was to return to college in Vermont for his Junior year. My exhusband an addict stepped in & made me get a lawyer to get our son out & back home. My ex moved back in & we never left him alone. My ex remained sober & drug free during this time. Our son had just turned 20 so in the ER the first time he was diagnosed as bipolar in 5 minutes. In commitment he was given a bucket of pills. Finally at home he refused to take any meds. He literally layed in bed for a year. He lost all his friends, his memory of college, everything he had learned. Gone. Finally, after seeing about 15 Psychiatrists we found the right one for him at Princeton University. His intake process was 3 hours not 5 minutes. Slowly he got my son to take medication. It took years to find the right one. In 2019 my son attempted to hang himself. He used a bungee cord & it stretched just enough to give him a few seconds to choose life. He was not manic. He was on the wrong med. He was hospitalized & finally agreed to take Lithium. He has been good ever since. His father died of addiction, he released. It's just me now. My ptsd & depression r overwhelming, to say the least. Sometimes, it feels too much to bear. But I need to stay here & b well for my son. He lives with his gf of 9 years. He has a great job & he follows the steps he needs to. Getting enough sleep. Therapy. Exercise, sunshine, etc. We talk twice a day. We're very close. However, the worry never ends. I started watching GH when Jason returned. Just in time for Ava to mess with yr 'Sonny's' medication. Actually, Valentine. I am again disappointed, triggered & appalled GH production is running this ridiculous story line again. GH handled HIV/Aids, alcoholism, brain damage & breast cancer, & recently ALS so responsibly. Why is bipolar disorder being dealt with in such an irresponsible manner. All I can think of is someone possibly my sons fiancée going to mess with his medication? She too is a nurse. However, she has a drinking problem. I guess my son is repeating what he learned at home. How to enable. I know GH won't kill u off, but my disappointment is palpable. Can we please show bipolar disorder for what it actually is? A condition not a lable that a person can live a full life with. Medication & controlling what a person can medication, exercise, not isolating, sleeping, eating well & not drinking or doing any other drugs can let people leave a full life. I don't blame u this time. I blame the writers. GH feels like home to me. Watching it reminds me of my mom & sisters all sitting around the TV after school watching Luke & Laura get married. I remember every storyline. My parents have passed away. I have aged over have a century. GH has lost Tyler & Billy to mental illness. Please can we handle it better. U & Steve were brilliant today. Inspiring. I admire u so much. I root for u Maurice as a person. Like Steve said, u have kept your whole life together. It isn't easy, I know. But Ty. GH still feels like home to me. I wish the writers could read this. Stay well, Maurice 🙏
My favorite storyline of these two was the Sam pregnancy story. When Jason told Sonny, "I gave you my family", my hair stood on end. These two are the best couple on the show.
I am with you Maurice. I have anxiety and panic attacks. They are horrible. I’ve learned by taking deep breaths and blowing out the bad that it seems to work. They wipe you out big time. I’ve also learned that smiles are contagious. Even though we fight the bad stuff God is taking care of us. So SMILE. The smile is on my face most of the time. Steve thank you for your words as well. May the dear Lord bless us and keep us safe. Sincerely, Shelly.
Mr. Benard, Ive been rocking with you all since 2003. You all have gotten me through some hard times and I’m a huge fan!! I would love to see Rick Hearst as a guest one day. Please keep the material coming and take care!
Steve I'm so happy that you found happiness again in your life! You sure deserve a new love ! I wish you the best always god 🙏 bless you and you kids! ❤
This is a long time in coming. Steve's story explains why he is such a disciplined hard worker..... He is amazing.... and his acting is richer for his inner sensitivity and hard work.
What a great State of Mind. I would love to see Steve and Laura together on SOM. I loved when you had Kin andJackie together. Their true friendship shone through.
YES!! FINALLY!!! I'm so excited to see my sweetness, Steve Burton is going to be on State of Mind with Maurice Benard!!😊 0:00 Can't wait!!😊❤🎉 God bless you!! 🙏 ❤ 🙌 ♥ 😘 💖 🎉 😊 0:00
This episode shows how much Maurice and Steve have overcome the bad times in their lives . Much respect to both of you. It’s clear to see that you are good friends .
Im so excited to watch this, haven't been this way since Johnny Wactor (Brando) was on State Of Mind. I love all of U, from SOM to GH since I have grown up! God Bless U all!
I loved this episode of State of Mind, it was funny and emotional, but seeing my two favorite people just talking as really good friends really hit me😭 I really just love your friendship, you are both so lucky to have such a friendship🫶🏻🫶🏻
IVE HAD DRS TELL ME I WAS BIPOLAR W/PTSD. WATCHING YOU GUYS HELPED ME KEEP MYSELF GROUNDED IN MY FAITH. I ALWAYS SAY AS AN ADULT THAT GOD HOLDS MY HAND EVERYDAY. MY MOTTO IS NEVER GIVE UP AND NEVER GIVE IN. HE IS ALWAYS IN MY CORNER
Thank you to Maurice and Steve for reminding us just how important it is to never give up and keep going no matter what🙏🏻 You guys had me tearing up. I am so glad I saw this today because I really needed to hear someone say that it does get better 🙏🏻♥️
This episode (like so many others) was an absolute "gift". I so appreciate the conversation about doing the "work", and going "deeper". Beautiful conversation. Thank you!
This was such a great State of Mind. I know Steve has gone through a lot the past few years, and its great to see how he has persevered and turned it into a positive to help other people out. I already know what you went through Maurice, and you always help people out.
This was a very emotional, moving almost magical podcast with Steve & Maurice. How lucky are we to have had these 2 brilliant actors on daytime tv for so long. They both are Oscar worthy. They are talented enough for the big screen. I think it was meant to be. Staying on the smaller screen of daytime has allowed them to reach so many more people. Decade after decade. Their chemistry together leaves me in a state of gratitude. They are almost like watching something you just can't describe. You have to experience it for yourself. Steve must come back. It felt like they were only talking to me. I heard exactly what I needed to hear today. Thankful😂
This is such a positive conversation. There is always hope and everyone has a purpose. Every morning, I wake up and the first thing I say, “ help me bless somebody today!
There is so much I could say about this show but the words are just not enough. All I will say is if anyone was giving up on themselves as far as hope and self worth they sure will regain themselves now. For myself I say thank you Maurice and Steve for doing this. You have no idea how much you have helped me. God bless you both
I’m so sorry for the loss of your fellow cast mate and friend , terrible what happened over a car part . My condolences to his family . Johnny was a very good actor and sure a great person. Hope they catch them . I wanted to say one more thing . Been watching GH for a long time. I love the direction the show is going in . I love that the Sonny character is showing what’s it’s like to have these issues. I love that Jason character is keeping his cool because he knows Sonny better than anyone else. You two are amazing actors and hold an audience. God bless and take care . My thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏
Just finished watching. Just like Steve, when I retired in Sept. 2020, I moved to another city and didn't bother renewing my satellite TV. I don't see the news anymore. Our Canadian government has also made it that we don't get news links on FB either. Very freeing. Great show guys.
Steve Burton, I have loved your acting for as long as I can remember. HOWEVER, I could not have loved you more than when I watched this and heard you speak about not giving up and God has a purpose for each one of us. Brought me to tears! THANK YOU for those words!
I feel like your conversation with Steve ended halfway through. I would like to know more of how the pandemic affected Steve, what with him leaving GH, and the stress of his marriage breaking down
I Helped Raise My Family To But I Had A Good Stepdad WHO Raised Me And My Two Brothers And Taught Us About GOD, Through Jesus Christ , My Mom Had Married Him And He Took Us As His Own, Then They Had 6 More Children With Her Husband, So My Mom Had 9 Children In All !!!!!! I Was So Blessed To Have A Dad That Was So Wonderful And Respectful Towards Me !!
I like the idea of no NEWS T.V. I'M ONBOARD WITH THAT STEVE. LOVE YA BOTH GUY'S. THANK YOU MAURICE FOR HAVING STEVE ON AND STEVE FOR RETURNING TO JASON!!☝🏽✨️💕💪🏽
Always talk to Jesus when you feel you can't go on, I talk to him all day long, it's a constant chatter and I have to assume he hits his forehead and says, oh no..,it's Betty again! BUT it gets me through the pain, the uncertainty if I can do something etc. It is my strength. I'm 74 and have mobility issues so just walking across the room is challenging but Jesus walks with me and I don't fall. It's a small thing but to me it's major. You guys are still young...but you still need Jesus to walk with you every day. Talk to him...out loud...not a formal prayer, just conversation. It works!
This was an exceptional cast. Up to now my favorite has been the first one with Laura Wright and now this may be a nose ahead. Steve Burton is so authentic and left me with a little bit more wisdom then I came in with. It was actually my favorite of Maurice's interviews because as he said he let Steve talk w/o interrupting. I haven't watched in a while, I don't know why, but I am looking forward to Part 2 with Steve. Thank you both.
Thank you Steve (my bday brother) for being on here. You guys are both mentally strong and amazing people. I’m so glad y’all are happy and healthy. Much love and God Bless you and your families. 💜💜💜💜. CANNOT WAIT for part two!!!!!
I am so happy and thankful that Steve Burton is back on GH!❤ He was greatly missed!
Same here the only thing I miss on TV is watching GH and well few evening shows but there isn't many left to watch anyway maybe some NASCAR though I been so busy with my daily routine and few things I going through with things from e studies Bible time so I watch GH and some or many of the older shows on u tube and well the only reason I have FB is to keep up with my family and very close friends other wise I don't even do much FB and Instagram I really don't do and like Twitter I don't do cause of trump and those crazy mega's i had and possibly still have the account but i don't remember my password or even user name and it has an old cell phone number so I really can't change anything though I really don't want to well sorry for the rant here but
Maurice I love yur show here cause it lets us viewer's get know the person acting for well most actors have a way different personality than the character(s ) they play /u all play u all so great work even though the writer's seem to make the characters seem so dumb or weak or both and then the changing history on many characters but well
U all have a great night and coming week be safe Yahweh bless you all with 🙏 always to all I know and see 😊
Right now i love him more on days he is more relax and comfortable and he also smile a lot.
@@kb8939since when do you need cable for GH you just need an entenna lol
@@kb8939 I don't have cable any more - but had to get Hulu just for the ABC programming. Fortunately it's still hugely cheaper than cable!
When will he be back?
Sonny & Jason finally together!!
That era of Sonny and Jason was simply masters at work. Thank you both.
I can’t believe Steve is FINALLY on!🤗🇨🇦
You can't believe that Steve is finally on the show? It should have happened four years ago (or soon after this channel started). What does that say about Maurice?
@@LambChop813 I mean on SOM not GH. He should have never left to begin with but I get why
Me too 😂😂😂😂😂
@@LambChop813 what do you mean? What does that say about Maurice? You could say what does that say about Steve lol we don’t know why he hasn’t been on here. Just glad he’s on here now. Geez
@LambChop813 Steve said in this video that they've been trying to get him on for years. He said Paula was relentless.
I think Steve handled himself with the utmost grace and dignity through the last few years. What a brutal blow to happen to a man.
Yes he did and it must have been so rough for him
I love Steve & have always. God Bless ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
Watching episode of State of Mind from 2 days ago with Maurice B and Steve Burton !
And still so many narrow minded people hang his decision over his head like he did something to them
I love ❤️ & Adore Steve❤️❤️❤️
So Nice to see Steve and Maurice together having a nice conversation together. I am happy they have had a wonderful friendship for 31 years
I am hoping that they go back to being friends on GH. I miss their friendship on GH.
Now they need to be best friends again on the show.
Jason and Sonny. !! You can’t get any better than that!! I absolutely LOVE these two
Been watching these two since I was a young girl with my mom love it!
Amen
The whole reason why i watched GH!
🎯
No one has had a better journey on GH than Jason
Finally thank you Maurice for having Steve Burton. Yeaaaaa ❤❤❤😍😍😍
You don't find that cowardice on Maurice's part?
Yes i agree
@@LambChop813 like what?
YES!!!! I think most GH fans have been waiting for this.
I'm working through the struggle of going on after my daughter died in February and State of Mind is one of the key components helping me to fight the depression and suicidal thoughts. Thank you for doing this work Maurice, it's helping to keep me alive.
I’m soo sorry about your daughter. Can’t even imagine 💔
I'm so sorry for your loss of your daughter. I do know what it is to lose a child. I miss my son after 21 years.
@joycethomas3633 To Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure u feel your son with you every day. I pray that you do. Ty for sharing your experience. 😇🙏
Some things that helped me after my son died:
The best way I could honor my son, was to live my life as full as possible.
When I think of my son, I focus on the beautiful moments in his life, and not on the death. It was important to not give his death more meaning than his life. Don’t let their death become your story - it does their life a disservice.
If my son was watching me, did I live my day in a way that would make him happy?
Memorialize your child in a way or ways that would be meaningful to you. For me it was finding ways to help other children (collected $, toys, stuffed animals for various children’s organizations each Christmas). Find something that gets you up in the morning with a purpose. Something that would have made your child happy.
You will forever miss them, but the love between mother and child is eternal. Your child is eternal. They are with you always. Talk to them. The love never goes away. ❤
Thank you Maurice for doing this state of mind. I lost my son and I just can’t believe he’s gone. My heart hurts so much when I look at his son, my little grandson who looks just like his papa. I thank god every day for the two beautiful children he left me. God bless you both for doing this show. Nd I love you both on GH long time.
I am so sorry about the loss of Johnny Wactor. My heart breaks for both of you and his family.🙏🙏
What a tragic to hear about johnny
Johnny was a amazing actor 💯 he will be missed
I used to watch you guys with my ex wife lol she got me into general Hospital before I went to work second shift back in 98 loved the mobster type stuff
Great show
I am very sorry about Johnny, it still breaks my heart. I loved this episode. You guys are so awesome together and I could listen to you talk all day. I loved everything Steve was saying about mental strength and how you need pain to grow. Between the both of you you have so much wisdom to help people. Thank you so much for this episode. Can't wait to see part 2!
Lets get Marice to 2 hundred subscribers he deserves it! He is brilliant! I LOVE THIS MAN AND STONE COLD TOO❤❤
Exactly 💯
200 thousand...❤
THIS has been the BEST State of Mind. Steve and Maurice should do a podcast or something together!
Steve and Bradford are great on Daily Drama!
So good to have Steve back on GH
Thanks Maurice for having Steve on, and thank you Steve for coming. Your both awesome people.
I'm watching, and/or recording every day.
Stopping watching the news is one of the best thing I’ve ever done !
The last time I watched or listened to news was when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. I see headlines online but I do not read the news articles. It simply removes images and the horrors of this world about which you can do nothing so why dwell on them? Imagine not hearing the last three presidents speak one sentence. 😂
Steve and Tyler Christopher are my favorites
That was an awesome conversation! The mutual respect, friendship, laughter between the two of you was heartwarming. I like how Steve commanded the conversation about half way through and gave us insight into Maurice. Without Maurice, Jason Morgan may have never existed!.
Okay, this was very much needed because the story line on GH has me grinding my teeth not seeing Sonny & Jason as pals. Even though it's not real life & it's two brilliant men (Maurice & Steve) playing characters; as fans of a show we've watched since the 90's it's like a punch in the gut to see their characters at odds with each other.
Yes!!!!
I hate seeing them at odds on the show!!
Aw, why are they at odds? I haven’t watched in a while.
Maurice enjoys this Storyline a lot though
@@calivibes_84Sonny thinks everyone betrayed him
It is wonderful to see the reunion between two longtime friends, Steve Burton and Maurice Benard. Their professionalism, work ethic, self-determination,and
mutual respect for each other is well documented.
I also want to extend my condolences to the General Hospital and ABC family on the recent death of Johnny Wactor. It's a huge loss to the soap opera community. Johnny was a great actor and will be dearly missed. My heart and prayers go out to the Wactor family during this difficult time.
Let's get 100+ subscribers for Maurice, Steve, and Bradford. General Hospital hasn't been the same since Steve Burton left the show a while back.
This is a great show and you and steve are great actors love both of you on gh
Sorry for your loss of Johnny Wactor. I loved watching him on General hospital wonderful actor! My heart is broken😢
My two favorite men on TV!!! ❤❤
These two and Dex
I absolutely love seeing Sonny and Jason being such great loving friends.
My favorites I love you both.
Thank you Steve for doing this.
State of Mind ; Maurice Benard having Steve Burton on the show was phenomenal for me. Maurice and Steve Burton are my 2 favorite actors on GH. Thank you Maurice for having Steve on the show.
This is the treat I didn't want to miss. Sonny & Jason forever!!!
Now I understand why you are Amazing man Steve
Maurice, Steve you're beautiful inside and out❤ Never doubt that you bring us joy.
So glad Steve is back on GH. And glad he is on State of Mind.
Steve is the definition of motivation. I love this man’s vibe. Great interview ❤
Good God Maurice, u & Steve Burton saved me today, literally. 😢. I am aware of your podcast, but I just happened upon it today. Steve drew me in. I am so happy Jason is back. I am in a very dark place & u both, yr words really was everything I needed to hear to get me thru my different time. I have been watching GH since its inception. Seriously. I am 64 &1/2. Since I was a few years old everything stopped in our house when GH came on. Our live-in housekeeper, a wonderful black women in Detroit had 1 request from my mom. That she b allowed to watch GH. Our family was in the middle of a tragedy. My older sister had been burned over 80% of her body & fighting for her life. She lived & is very well today, turning 70 in July. Hence, our live in help. She was our angel. She raised me & my other 2 sisters while my parents were at the hospital. My sisters & I all gathered around the b&w tv & got involved in the drama that was GH. We learned that hospitals were a good place. They saved my older sisters life. I currently live in NJ now. My 36yr old son was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder when he was 20. I was familiar with that disorder because of you. My son had no mood issues while growing up. He became out of his mind manic after taking a friend's ADAH med's, Vyvanse. My son was always very mellow. He doesn't have adhd. I thought I prepared him for everything when he went to college. I never told him not to take someone else's meds in college. I didn't know that was a thing. This was 2008. When the Morgan Ava story line happened several years ago & Morgan died I stopped watching GH. I was so pissed off that that's how GH production decided to handle the very serious disorder that is bipolar disorder. I blamed u in particular because I knew u had it. The thought that my son could die was devastating to me. It was bad enough he was committed to 4 different hospitals & institutions. I didn't even recognize the thing that was possessing my son's body. I am a nurse. But not a psych nurse. It was months before we saw glimpses of my actual son. He had taken probably 20-30 Vyvanse pills over Labor Day weekend before he was to return to college in Vermont for his Junior year. My exhusband an addict stepped in & made me get a lawyer to get our son out & back home. My ex moved back in & we never left him alone. My ex remained sober & drug free during this time. Our son had just turned 20 so in the ER the first time he was diagnosed as bipolar in 5 minutes. In commitment he was given a bucket of pills. Finally at home he refused to take any meds. He literally layed in bed for a year. He lost all his friends, his memory of college, everything he had learned. Gone. Finally, after seeing about 15 Psychiatrists we found the right one for him at Princeton University. His intake process was 3 hours not 5 minutes. Slowly he got my son to take medication. It took years to find the right one. In 2019 my son attempted to hang himself. He used a bungee cord & it stretched just enough to give him a few seconds to choose life. He was not manic. He was on the wrong med. He was hospitalized & finally agreed to take Lithium. He has been good ever since. His father died of addiction, he released. It's just me now. My ptsd & depression r overwhelming, to say the least. Sometimes, it feels too much to bear. But I need to stay here & b well for my son. He lives with his gf of 9 years. He has a great job & he follows the steps he needs to. Getting enough sleep. Therapy. Exercise, sunshine, etc. We talk twice a day. We're very close. However, the worry never ends. I started watching GH when Jason returned. Just in time for Ava to mess with yr 'Sonny's' medication. Actually, Valentine. I am again disappointed, triggered & appalled GH production is running this ridiculous story line again. GH handled HIV/Aids, alcoholism, brain damage & breast cancer, & recently ALS so responsibly. Why is bipolar disorder being dealt with in such an irresponsible manner. All I can think of is someone possibly my sons fiancée going to mess with his medication? She too is a nurse. However, she has a drinking problem. I guess my son is repeating what he learned at home. How to enable. I know GH won't kill u off, but my disappointment is palpable. Can we please show bipolar disorder for what it actually is? A condition not a lable that a person can live a full life with. Medication & controlling what a person can medication, exercise, not isolating, sleeping, eating well & not drinking or doing any other drugs can let people leave a full life. I don't blame u this time. I blame the writers. GH feels like home to me. Watching it reminds me of my mom & sisters all sitting around the TV after school watching Luke & Laura get married. I remember every storyline. My parents have passed away. I have aged over have a century. GH has lost Tyler & Billy to mental illness. Please can we handle it better. U & Steve were brilliant today. Inspiring. I admire u so much. I root for u Maurice as a person. Like Steve said, u have kept your whole life together. It isn't easy, I know. But Ty. GH still feels like home to me. I wish the writers could read this. Stay well, Maurice 🙏
My favorite storyline of these two was the Sam pregnancy story. When Jason told Sonny, "I gave you my family", my hair stood on end. These two are the best couple on the show.
Love seeing Steve join Maurice on State of Mind. I was glued to their conversation. Can't wait to see Part 2, 3, etc!!
Amen Steve. Our bodies and flesh are vessels for the Lord.
I am with you Maurice. I have anxiety and panic attacks. They are horrible. I’ve learned by taking deep breaths and blowing out the bad that it seems to work. They wipe you out big time. I’ve also learned that smiles are contagious. Even though we fight the bad stuff God is taking care of us. So SMILE. The smile is on my face most of the time. Steve thank you for your words as well. May the dear Lord bless us and keep us safe. Sincerely, Shelly.
You're an overcomer Maurice. That takes strength. Thank you so much. 💓
Mr. Benard,
Ive been rocking with you all since 2003. You all have gotten me through some hard times and I’m a huge fan!! I would love to see Rick Hearst as a guest one day. Please keep the material coming and take care!
Can’t wait to watch this!! Been waiting on this one 🎉🎉 Steve is my favorite actor in daytime 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I’m so sorry about Jonny
GH fan for 50yrs!! I'm 61. Love ya
Hey there Dawn. I am going to be 65! I love GH. It feels like home to me. ❤ You & I could talk GH for hours😅
50 years wow. Am 78
Same! 😊
Me too
This is the best State of Mind.
So good having your friend back Maurice. Steve's the best.
Steve I'm so happy that you found happiness again in your life! You sure deserve a new love ! I wish you the best always god 🙏 bless you and you kids! ❤
I am Over the Moon that Steve, aka Jason Morgan, is back on GH!! It's feels like the band is back together! ❤
❤️❤️🤗glad to see you both together my good friends ‼️‼️👍👍
This is a long time in coming. Steve's story explains why he is such a disciplined hard worker..... He is amazing.... and his acting is richer for his inner sensitivity and hard work.
What a great State of Mind. I would love to see Steve and Laura together on SOM. I loved when you had Kin andJackie together. Their true friendship shone through.
So glad Steve is back on GH! STIVE I LOVE YOUR CHARACTER! BEEN WATCHING YOU AND MARICE FOR YEARS! LOVE YOU BOTH FOREVER ❤❤
YES!! FINALLY!!! I'm so excited to see my sweetness, Steve Burton is going to be on State of Mind with Maurice Benard!!😊 0:00
Can't wait!!😊❤🎉 God bless you!! 🙏 ❤ 🙌 ♥ 😘 💖 🎉 😊 0:00
This episode shows how much Maurice and Steve have overcome the bad times in their lives . Much respect to both of you. It’s clear to see that you are good friends .
Such a great example of two guys with marvelous rapport and messages of hope and faith.
Im so excited to watch this, haven't been this way since Johnny Wactor (Brando) was on State Of Mind. I love all of U, from SOM to GH since I have grown up! God Bless U all!
Haven't been this excited since our sweet Tyler visited your set. Will be waiting and watching ❤
@autumncolors1673 SAME
Hey happy Sunday Steve and Maurice awesome love love love it ❤️🔥❤️🔥
I loved this episode of State of Mind, it was funny and emotional, but seeing my two favorite people just talking as really good friends really hit me😭 I really just love your friendship, you are both so lucky to have such a friendship🫶🏻🫶🏻
We all should hit the like button! We love this man! Also we love that he agreed to come on STATE OF MIND ❤
IVE HAD DRS TELL ME I WAS BIPOLAR W/PTSD. WATCHING YOU GUYS HELPED ME KEEP MYSELF GROUNDED IN MY FAITH. I ALWAYS SAY AS AN ADULT THAT GOD HOLDS MY HAND EVERYDAY. MY MOTTO IS NEVER GIVE UP AND NEVER GIVE IN. HE IS ALWAYS IN MY CORNER
Thank you to Maurice and Steve for reminding us just how important it is to never give up and keep going no matter what🙏🏻 You guys had me tearing up. I am so glad I saw this today because I really needed to hear someone say that it does get better 🙏🏻♥️
Today was a great show. Thanks for you. Two are great actors
What an inspiring talk today! I can see the mutual admiration between you and Steve, it’s a beautiful thing! God is the greatest! ❤
Maurice and steve love your scenes together
This episode (like so many others) was an absolute "gift". I so appreciate the conversation about doing the "work", and going "deeper". Beautiful conversation. Thank you!
This was such a great State of Mind. I know Steve has gone through a lot the past few years, and its great to see how he has persevered and turned it into a positive to help other people out. I already know what you went through Maurice, and you always help people out.
We are all waiting for part 2 with Steve ! We would love part 2 with another interview with this amazing man! ❤
Best episode also with Tyler Christopher
This was a very emotional, moving almost magical podcast with Steve & Maurice. How lucky are we to have had these 2 brilliant actors on daytime tv for so long. They both are Oscar worthy. They are talented enough for the big screen. I think it was meant to be. Staying on the smaller screen of daytime has allowed them to reach so many more people. Decade after decade. Their chemistry together leaves me in a state of gratitude. They are almost like watching something you just can't describe. You have to experience it for yourself. Steve must come back. It felt like they were only talking to me. I heard exactly what I needed to hear today. Thankful😂
Yessss! Love Steve/Jason since he became Stone Cold!
Sonny and Jason need to be friends again
That’s so for sure I so agree with you. Have a beautiful Sunday god bless
YES ABSOLUTELY 💯 ‼️ 😊
This is such a positive conversation. There is always hope and everyone has a purpose.
Every morning, I wake up and the first thing I say, “ help me bless somebody today!
I love these two soo much respect and love Steve you’re the bomb
There is so much I could say about this show but the words are just not enough. All I will say is if anyone was giving up on themselves as far as hope and self worth they sure will regain themselves now. For myself I say thank you Maurice and Steve for doing this. You have no idea how much you have helped me. God bless you both
I’m so sorry for the loss of your fellow cast mate and friend , terrible what happened over a car part . My condolences to his family . Johnny was a very good actor and sure a great person. Hope they catch them .
I wanted to say one more thing . Been watching GH for a long time. I love the direction the show is going in . I love that the Sonny character is showing what’s it’s like to have these issues. I love that Jason character is keeping his cool because he knows Sonny better than anyone else. You two are amazing actors and hold an audience. God bless and take care . My thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏
Yay! I'm so glad you got Steve to come on the show. Was waiting for this one. Can't wait to watch
Can’t wait to watch. Thank you Maurice.
Now you know we’re excited for this one!!❤
Best conversation between two men on internet.
FINALLY THANK YOU MAURICE!!!!!!!! 👍🏾
I’m glad you are better now Maurice aka sonny
Just finished watching. Just like Steve, when I retired in Sept. 2020, I moved to another city and didn't bother renewing my satellite TV. I don't see the news anymore. Our Canadian government has also made it that we don't get news links on FB either. Very freeing. Great show guys.
Steve Burton, I have loved your acting for as long as I can remember. HOWEVER, I could not have loved you more than when I watched this and heard you speak about not giving up and God has a purpose for each one of us. Brought me to tears! THANK YOU for those words!
Happy Sunday Steve and Maurice
So happy to have Steve back. I would have like to hear about how he got through the situation w his wife.
Nothin like a brothers love - Enjoy the rest of the weekend Maurice - Keep those little Angels laughing!
Oh you finally got him. I've been waiting for this a very long time. Thank you Steve
That is amazing. How. Both of u. Stood together. Truly. Are brothers. This SOM IS AMAZING
I feel like your conversation with Steve ended halfway through. I would like to know more of how the pandemic affected Steve, what with him leaving GH, and the stress of his marriage breaking down
I Helped Raise My Family To But I Had A Good Stepdad WHO Raised Me And My Two Brothers And Taught Us About GOD, Through Jesus Christ , My Mom Had Married Him And He Took Us As His Own, Then They Had 6 More Children With Her Husband, So My Mom Had 9 Children In All !!!!!! I Was So Blessed To Have A Dad That Was So Wonderful And Respectful Towards Me !!
I like the idea of no NEWS T.V. I'M ONBOARD WITH THAT STEVE. LOVE YA BOTH GUY'S. THANK YOU MAURICE FOR HAVING STEVE ON AND STEVE FOR RETURNING TO JASON!!☝🏽✨️💕💪🏽
My two favorite actors together at last on here.
Always talk to Jesus when you feel you can't go on, I talk to him all day long, it's a constant chatter and I have to assume he hits his forehead and says, oh no..,it's Betty again! BUT it gets me through the pain, the uncertainty if I can do something etc. It is my strength. I'm 74 and have mobility issues so just walking across the room is challenging but Jesus walks with me and I don't fall. It's a small thing but to me it's major. You guys are still young...but you still need Jesus to walk with you every day. Talk to him...out loud...not a formal prayer, just conversation. It works!
I couldn’t agree more…. It’s total satisfaction helping others I feel fulfilled doing the same
I'm really sorry for the loss of your dad
I have Watched you both for YEARS AND YEARS. MAD RESPECT. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THIS! LOVE MIKALYN J PAOLUCCI - DAUGHERTY WPB FL❤
This was an exceptional cast. Up to now my favorite has been the first one with Laura Wright and now this may be a nose ahead. Steve Burton is so authentic and left me with a little bit more wisdom then I came in with. It was actually my favorite of Maurice's interviews because as he said he let Steve talk w/o interrupting. I haven't watched in a while, I don't know why, but I am looking forward to Part 2 with Steve. Thank you both.
I love Steve being so honest such a awesome actor and nice all around guy him and Maurice r so fun to watch outside of th tks no and Steve
Thank you Steve (my bday brother) for being on here. You guys are both mentally strong and amazing people. I’m so glad y’all are happy and healthy. Much love and God Bless you and your families. 💜💜💜💜. CANNOT WAIT for part two!!!!!
I have the same birthday as Maurice! (March 1)
@@ultravioletpisces3666 also the same bday as Jensen Ackles. 😀😀💜💜
I'm looking forward to this episode.
Wonderful interview! Welcome back Steve! Your a fantastic actor!
Sonny and Jason! I waited a long time for this episode. Two of my favorite actors ever! Vanessa Marcil next!