I don’t know about “only” but there are some therapists that share their stories with their clients. However, it is common practice in therapy to NOT share your stories with your clients. The purpose is to focus on the client and take yourself out of it. If the therapist is sharing and starts crying like Karamo, then the therapy session becomes about the therapist and not about the client, which defeats the purpose of going to therapy. Now, there are some instances when the therapist can share because it might help to make some clients feel more comfortable. But the therapist should be brief and not go into much detail. In this situation, it was ok for Karamo to share because he’s on tv, his tv show, and not in a therapy session. But in real life, a therapist’s job is to focus on their client and not themselves.
@prtdiva I totally Agree 💯 and your right this situation is different because it's his show and he's just telling his story to help heal others and to let it be known it can happen to anyone.
I lost my grandson April 2023 to overdose 2 weeks before 31st birthday. I still beat myself up for not seeing this and all what his mother had him lie to my son and our family. His burden way too much and more than likely over burden him as well. I don't know. Thank you Karamo for being you.
Those are words I would have loved to hear from my father 😢. I didn’t have my dad growing up and at 30 years old it still hurts and I can’t tell him how much because he passed in 2016.
I was also an addict. I relapsed 2 1/2 years ago. But I am clean now it’s been 2 1/2 years. You’re the best and showing your sons. I love you, Detroit, Michigan.
I normally hate talk shows but I came across this one and decided to check it out….I’m so glad I did, now I watch it everyday. This isn’t a usual talk show, this is one you actually learn a lot from. Karamo is an excellent therapist, every word of wisdom is absolutely genuine and sincere, his wardrobe is amazing!! I love those little silk flower lapel pins and goodness knows there’s no doubt he smells amazing!! Had to give compliments where compliments are due.. You’ve got me Karamo…I’m an admirer💜💜💜💜
His son's story is mine. Family all around, but I faked it till I couldn't fake it anymore. The strong ones need the same care even though we don't seem like we do. Thank you for sharing this story.
My addiction started when I had a c section and they gave me percs..and it was the best feeling I ever had and helped me sleep...lol I never had tried drugs before but weed and I didn't like it.drinking either..but it was just something about opioid that is just like the best feeling I had ever felt. 13 years later and I stop for a few months and relapse..I'm so mad at myself because I truly need to stop...like I have about 7 times and I go back..I wish I can get some real help like getting clean without getting sick ,not having an appetite or can't sleep..I really want help i don't want to start looking like what I've been threw..lmao
@@ashleebanks9221you can do this!!!!! Don’t keep looking at the times you relapse just keep getting back up and never stop!!!! It’s a journey towards recovery. I’ve been on this journey now for 3 years and 4 months. It’s hard but you can and will do this momma❤
@@ashleebanks9221 get into treatment and have ur insurance cover Suboxone for you. Getting off of them is a different story but it will help u take that step and stay off.
Sad! I almost died of alcohol poisoning before COVID. I woke up in the hospital and the nurse told me they found my body on a busy street. All my belongings were stolen from me too! She said Lucky got to me on time or I'd be dead 😢❤ It took me years to overcome alcohol abuse (binge drinking). People forget alcohol is a drug too!!! Ive been sober for several months 👏
Karamo is such a breath of fresh air! To see a Black parent talk to their child in such loving, non-judgmental and affirming ways, and to not be advocating for child abuse when a child screws up, I LOVE IT. The love and positivity Karamo brings as a person is so beautiful. I wish that was more common.
This is why I love Karamo and his show! No matter how many degrees or experiences you may have,we are still human, and he makes sure that we never forget that❤.
Jason is such a wonderful young man! This is an eye opener. As parents, some of us essentially break our necks for our families but someone can fall by the wayside.
Karamo, I have experienced addiction first hand. My fiancee died back in 2020, before the pandemic started March 12,2020. I never saw any signs. We did not live together. We talked everyday, when we did not talk that Saturday, I chalked it up to him working hard and did not want to be disturbed. When the knock came on my front door, I knew something was wrong. When I got the news, I blamed myself because, I did not see the signs. It has been 3 years and I still beat myself up, because I missed it. I do not know how to forgive myself. I am a 54 year old woman. This was a great story between you and your son. I applaud yall for sharing.
One thing about addiction is that the addict knows how to hide it very well. Some can function very well in the beginning. Some beginnings take years others weeks. Don't beat yourself up. You did nothing wrong. Even if you did catch it, it probably would have been a bigger battle.
None of this was your fault. As a 20 yrs sober addict I know how it goes. No one in my family knew I had a problem, not my spouse parents or friends. It took my daughter getting hurt to make me want to change. She got hurt at a cousins home and they couldn't find me which hurt me to my core. The guilt from the situation forced me to see my addiction. I'm better but was bitter towards the cousin for a long time. Give yourself time to grieve and breath, never blame yourself, you couldn't stop what happened he was a expert at hiding. Hugs to you love.
You and Judge Lynn Toler got me in a chokehold😭 I loooove learning something from a show. I got three babies to look out for and I’m trying to make my kids father and me the best we can be! Thank you for this! Something I’ll forever keep In mind for own babies
This one hits home for me. Next Month I will be celebrating 20 years without drugs and alcohol. My father took me to rehab and he was there for me and he a chance to see me clean and sober. I lost everything like his son and the most important thing like his son was myself. Thanks to You and Your Son For Sharing This.
I can totally relate to him when he says that he can give the advice all day long to other people but when it’s him and his own situation he doesn’t know what to do. I’m a nurse and I’m the same way.
I have suffered from depression since I was probably 8 years old, nearly 40 years later, I understand a little more how to ride the ups and downs. I can totally relate to Karamo's son in pretending that everything is OK when it's not. Especially to a parent whom you want to protect. Also, addiction occurs in sooo many families. Even when you are aware of it, you can't always avoid a tragic end. My brother was an alcoholic and addict who eventually died of an overdose. It broke me. Thank you, Karamo, for being so open! ❤
Glad to hear Karamo's son is clean and doing better. I have always loved seeing Karamo's relationship with his sons. Really inspiring. I really liked the advice he gave this mom. Its is tough to let go of your child but helping them self destruct (even passively) could be deadly. He has to come to terms with his addiction before he will ever want to change.
The son is just nodding his head when his mom said “ we can talk when you ready to get help” because he knows that as soon as they leave life will continue as it was before
Looovvveee how real Karumo is with his thoughts and doing. A very vulnerable story worth sharing 😢. I pray it continues to help his family and others. 🙏🏾
I don’t know who this can help,but I pray it does. My dad was an alcoholic, but didn’t do drugs. My parents had 7 kids. All of them except me were alcoholics and on drugs. They were all married and ran the same race, drugs and alcohol. My mom tried so hard to fix them until it killed her, my mom was only 52 when she passed away, until this day I feel they robbed me of her. Me and my oldest sister are the only one left and she’s on her death bed,because all the drugs and alcohol she did has come back to bite her. I’m the baby and growing up I tried to get them to get help, and they never listen to me,I had to walk away to save me. I broke the cycle because I never wanted to go threw this. I never drank or did drugs and still don’t. I said all that to say this. I have no one left, my parents are gone and so are my siblings because of drugs and alcohol. They are dead. I had to raise myself. It’s only me and my sister,but now she’s dying. When is enough. Listen get help,if you have a problem. Don’t end up like me alone. I’m 51 years old and have 3 son’s and pray I never have to go through this. PLEASE GET HELP. SAVE YOURSELF. TRUST WHEN I SAY THE PAIN IS UNBEARABLE.
I’m so so so late I read every single word and although I didn’t go through anything of this nature, you have allllll of my sympathy. I can’t fathom having to go through that. You are strong as hell. Thank you for wanting better for you and the future generations after you. Teach them babies that although your surroundings may not be that well, YOU don’t have to fall into that same path. Truly inspired me to break my families cycles. We won’t be what our last generations were. We are gonna overcome any and every obstacles. May you forever be blessed!❤️
I want to tell you thank you for sharing all this and for being brave enough to take a different path. YOU are the evidence that a child can choose to take a different path than what they are seeing in front of them. If no one has ever told you, I want to let you know -- stranger to stranger -- that I'm proud and inspired by your testimony.
That mother is blaming other people for her son’s addiction. Hold him accountable. I know she doesn’t want to let him go because she thinks if she does, he’ll die in the street. It’s hard as a mother but she’s not helping him at all.
Karamo and King Jason👑 This episode touched home for me in a Huge way. I wasn't so lucky to catch my only son (24 yrs old) who passed away in my home while I was 2 room's away asleep. I had no idea that he was using oxycodone at the time. He used it maybe 2 year's prior and he got clean. Until that day my youngest, 15 yr old daughter woke me up to say he wouldn't respond to her and he looked like something was wrong. I went to check on him and he was cold and already deceased. I blamed myself for so long, wishing I had heard him fall or anything that could have saved him. So, with that being said, I pray that anyone reading this to check on your love one. Find out if they are struggling with addiction or anything else before it's to late. I don't want anyone to feel the pain that I feel daily of missing my "Sun". Rest in peace my Anthony Ray Jenkin's Jr.😢☹️😢 😇💔 Jason please stay strong King 👑❤️ Karamo, you deserve an award for this show, it's absolutely AMAZING. I love you and thank you 👑🙌🏾❤️
I was an addict for years off and on like a roller coaster so I can understand. I have been clean now for 2 1/2 years. I love you, Karam and your boys beautiful
Some of these children come from loving supportive homes and they still choose this path. As parents sometimes we feel guilty for every little mistake we ever made regarding our kids. It’s important for parents to not blame themselves, we all have trauma it’s life and we all have choices on how to deal with our trauma. The craziest thing I’ve witnessed is most addictions start from prescribed opioids and alcohol. This is sad
It certainly happened with my cousin who's parents had great jobs and educated them in private schools. Thankfully, she's been clean 20 years after 19 years of drug addiction. She's a nationally licensed addiction counselor with a house of hope for women.
The care, courage, bravery and heroism it takes for his Son to come forth and share his story, is just amazing. I hope he knows how many lives he's changing. Karamo crying , made me cry, but he's so real. A real Man
I know this is months later but I would like to say thank you for being transparent and vulnerable. My only sister/sibling committed suicide on August 3rd 2023 and I've been trying to gain a understanding. It was due to addictions and trusting the wrong people.
My house hold is like this. I love that my kids are open and honest. They will never be in trouble with me if they just be open. I love this. Good luck with your journey and great job on what you’ve accomplished!!!
Every family in America is going through something. I applaud you Karamo and your son for sharing your story about Drug Addiction .. I felt your pain, the tears I couldn’t control . But you were there and you saved your son’s life. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank God that you have that father son relationship to be there through the good times and bad. Keep praying 🙏🏾 stay strong and God Bless You Both
As someone who has struggled with drugs I am a parent now and my kids have never seen me like that I got clean 13 years ago and my kids have been lucky enough not to see me under the influence and I pray they never learn stuff like that and I pray they feel comfortable talking to me about their problems
In case you havent heard this from anyone, OUTSTANDING job, mama!! Overcoming the grips of addiction & staying sober is so hard, esp in the last few yeara, so kudos and hugs to you from a stranger who cares 💚💚
@@t.brooks7602 thank you I am so proud of myself even though my family likes to bring it up and judge me for stuff I’ve done but not stuff they’ve done in the past I’m still proud of myself for never letting my kids see me in that way like I did when I was younger. I seen my mom try and cut her own finger off and just stare at me with a blank stare where I felt scared of her and ran to my older brother. That day scared me for life
I love you both for this vulnerable honesty on display! I, too, raised three daughters; now, ages 48, 46, and 44 within an open communication relationship. When they told the truth, they were not punished. We discussed the reasons that assisted my daughters to deviate from what was instilled as foundational to their development. Hence, I have honest daughters. I love your son's open honesty. What a releasing to assist others!!! I love your television show, and I pray for your continued success.
This story made me cry because I was depressed for 5 yrs and no one knew not even my mom I hid it well but behind closed doors I was a wreck crying everyday I tried to slit my wrist 2 times I then tried to take a whole bottle of pysch meds I was already drinking and smoking weed then tried mollies I wanted to do anything to rid of the pain I wanted to go to sleep and never wake up I still battle depression but iam in a much better place
What an awesome father, just thinking if the world had more father's like this where we would be today! Sharing real problems no matter what is key, sometimes you have to reveal your story to help others.
I'm happy that Jason Brown is now living his best life. 🙂 It was sad to see Karamo cry over what nearly happened which was the near death of his son. 🙁
I just wanted to thank you for allowing me to see your realness. I thank your son for sharing his testimony. I understand what you endured, because I endured the same. My partner was drugs plus suicide. It really helped me to not fault myself because I did that I couldn't help the situation. I really wish I could talk to you, because you are so in tune of others thanks. ❤
Karamo, you have such a God given gift to talk to people in a way that is both tough but loving at the same time. They truly stop and listen to what you say. You are changing lives and God Bless your son. My boyfriend just lost his brother last week to an infection from years of drug use. He keeps asking what could have been done differently but I tell him like you say. "Every choice he made was his own." A hard hard truth to swallow.
I Love You Karamo 💙👑 You have always been transparent ! I am so Happy for Your Son Jason, It takes Great Strength to stop using. I am clean and sober now myself after 20yrs of using heroin, it took an overdose for me to say to myself, ENOUGH !!! May The Most High God Continue to Bless Us All, Amen 🙏🏾👊🏾❤️❤️❤️
My son is addicted to drugs and go in and out of the behavior center at the hospital. He is homeless, staying in an abandoned home. He receives 100% disability and on Medicare or Medicaid. He called the entire family begging to go into rehab, when he called me I took action. And found out most rehab doesn't accept his insurance. He needs long term care. It hurt me when I received that phone call to tell him that there's no facility that accepts his insurance. To date, he still in the streets and it's sad that Charlotte, NC , Mecklenburg County Government doesn't have programs for individuals like my son. The fear I have is getting that knock on the door that they found my son dead.
If you still need help let me know I stay in Charlotte and I know of a couple of places that will take him it’s only a week or two long but it’s a start if you are interested I can send you the information
I love you Karamo, I lost my brother to addiction in 2022 it changed my life, but thank you for being open to us and being as amazing as you are, you're always giving everyone the best of you to uplift them so to uplift you in return I want to tell you to continue on your show because we can relate and you matter❤
Karamo I really appreciate your sincerity and I gotta say I love the way you are and I'm not a talk show watcher but you have brought it back to were we can talk and understand each other in clean consciences.
Karamo thank you for really doing the show about addiction I was on drugs and my children basically had got me help I had turned myself in a rehab center now I am almost a year clean I have a 2 year old. Now I am in a sober living program for women substance abuse with children is a 2-year program and I'm glad I just got help for myself because I am a single mother with a learning disability... But now I'm going to school to get my high school diploma 😊.
Its refreshing to see that korom tv hoste is so real and has opened up about something so personal about his son and him self that takes alot of courage and is on a level with alot of people who have gone through simular circumstances and are going through at this moment simular circumstances .
Son is blessed to have a an educated open mind fathrr thier bond is clear for all to see and he is proving fathers can be as nurturing as mothers Peace and blessings to you both
Love this episode! Thanks so much Karamo for your honesty and vulnerability with us. I too came from a household of addiction. My dad was on drugs for a long time causing my mom and him to divorce. My mom went through so much trying to help him and wished he would get off drugs. Unfortunately, his saving grace was either go to jail or go to rehab. He thankfully got clean and stayed clean for over 20 years until his passing. Addiction takes such a toll on families especially our community and I am glad that Karamo's son is clean, healthy and I wish him continued blessings on his sobriety as my dad always reminded me it was sometimes a struggle to stay clean (in addition to not drinking) because of the stresses of the world. Crazy how he sounds just like his dad. Now the 2nd segment the mom is an enabler. I know it has to be hard seeing your child have an addiction but the sad thing is the stress she is putting on herself will put her in the grave before him. Unfortunately, she has to put her son out. He is in clear denial, he needs rehab and you cannot be in a relationship with someone who is an addict themselves. Everything out his mouth is a debate and an excuse which shows he is not ready.
Addiction is a very scary disease that can effect any family!! It takes the addict to truly feel the need to change for themselves. Such a great episode 👏
Thank you so much for being vulnerable and allowing your fans and audience to be there for you and listen to your story and allowing us to love on you and your family.
First of all you look like ur son's brother! Second, I'm so proud of you. You deserve as much success (or more) as your counterparts from your hit show. I've seen them in commercials and all types of successful endeavors
Mercy, this is so special. You don't need to applogize, you ate human and honest. God bless you for sharing all this and you are vulnerable lile all of us. I am glad that you are both healing. God bless you ❤❤
I appreciate how open Karamo and his son are with this I just know this is going to help people. One lesson with this: the child that is usually categorized as the one that’s always fine can be hurting. That child is holding a lot in and then something big happens and then that’s when the level of pain comes to life. I’m so glad they shared this. It blessed me so much.
I wish I would have had a parent or anyone that would have called me out like this and wanted to help me this way! 15 years of drugs and drinking but all glory be to God I have 2 yrs and 4 months clean and sober! I finally got tired of that life and said I am done.
Lord, I pray for those struggling with drug/alcohol addiction and their families. It isn't easy for anyone. The one thing I do know, most drug addicts wish they never did the drugs in the first place. You totally lose control of yourself.
Karamo I have so much respect for you as a human being a father and especially as a man!! This was the most honest good intentions open helpful real life situation i have ever witnessed on any tv show talk show reality show on television i am a year late but this was truly beautiful to see Karamo I commend you you are an inspiration just perfect !!!! love seeing our men keep their families together and guide them show them the right way Karamo you're one of a kind !!!!
Karamo, I ABSOLUTELY understand and EMPATHIZE with what you shared with us pertaining to your son. ME, MY FRIENDS, FAMILY and MANY OTHERS have OFTEN PRAISED my SOUND JUDGEMENT, STRENGTH AND ADVICE UNDER FIRE. However when the CHALLENGTIMES pertain to MYSELF, I TOO have found myself at my LOST FOR WORDS OR IMMEDIATE RESOLUTIONS..
This is so heart felt Karamo has so much of my respect, love all that. He is an Amazing! This is the counseling i would accept if i ever had to go through this with any of my kids. Lord I pray I don’t.
I really enjoy and admire Karamo and his show I wish him much success and happiness he's SOOOOO good at what he does .... Hopefully he's renewed for many more seasons 😉
Those drugs were the spirit of the enemy satan the destroyer. The enemy doesn't like family love and he was trying to destroy you all's love for one another, but GOD stepped in and saved your loved one's life; thanks to our HEAVENLY FATHER ABBA FATHER AMEN 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🔥😌
Karamo has my fullest respect ✊ I’m glad he was open enough to talk about this and his son as well 💕 God bless the both of them I hope his son is still on his sober path 🤞🏾
He is the only therapist to ever be this honest
No he' not.
Yes, he is and for that reason I find no fault with him.
I don’t know about “only” but there are some therapists that share their stories with their clients. However, it is common practice in therapy to NOT share your stories with your clients. The purpose is to focus on the client and take yourself out of it. If the therapist is sharing and starts crying like Karamo, then the therapy session becomes about the therapist and not about the client, which defeats the purpose of going to therapy. Now, there are some instances when the therapist can share because it might help to make some clients feel more comfortable. But the therapist should be brief and not go into much detail. In this situation, it was ok for Karamo to share because he’s on tv, his tv show, and not in a therapy session. But in real life, a therapist’s job is to focus on their client and not themselves.
@prtdiva I totally Agree 💯 and your right this situation is different because it's his show and he's just telling his story to help heal others and to let it be known it can happen to anyone.
I lost my grandson April 2023 to overdose 2 weeks before 31st birthday. I still beat myself up for not seeing this and all what his mother had him lie to my son and our family. His burden way too much and more than likely over burden him as well. I don't know. Thank you Karamo for being you.
"Hey Daddy's baby!!" Of all the beauty in this video, that line warmed my entire heart & soul SO much.
This part! My soul got a little healing 💙
My daughter ❤️ will be 32 in July and she strongly dislike 👎 when I say mommy baby, My baby gurl, hey my baby girl. Mommy loves you. 😢
Yes❤
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Those are words I would have loved to hear from my father 😢. I didn’t have my dad growing up and at 30 years old it still hurts and I can’t tell him how much because he passed in 2016.
" you will never be a burden to me baby " that made me smile that touched me so proud of the progress made
Karamo is soo down to earth much respect to him & his son.
Is Karamo Gay???
Yea❤
@@greatfuliam412 I have same question
@@greatfuliam412 You really asking that dumb question? 😂
My niece yesterday she saying to her mum you asking a dumb question.😂😂😂😂😂
Karamo just exudes loveeee ❤ his baby boy is blessed to have his dad!
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I was also an addict. I relapsed 2 1/2 years ago. But I am clean now it’s been 2 1/2 years. You’re the best and showing your sons. I love you, Detroit, Michigan.
🥰🥰🙌🏾🫶🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 So proud of you!!!❤❤❤
That’s so brave and wonderful!❤
from detroit as well, proud of you 🥳🖤 keep pushing!
I hope you’re doing well ❤
I normally hate talk shows but I came across this one and decided to check it out….I’m so glad I did, now I watch it everyday. This isn’t a usual talk show, this is one you actually learn a lot from. Karamo is an excellent therapist, every word of wisdom is absolutely genuine and sincere, his wardrobe is amazing!! I love those little silk flower lapel pins and goodness knows there’s no doubt he smells amazing!! Had to give compliments where compliments are due.. You’ve got me Karamo…I’m an admirer💜💜💜💜
Every word of this!!!
is that a wyte woman? dear lord
Me 2💜💜💜
you took every single word right out of my mouth
@@HumbleDude46995 No sir…..are you????🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
His son's story is mine. Family all around, but I faked it till I couldn't fake it anymore. The strong ones need the same care even though we don't seem like we do. Thank you for sharing this story.
I hope you got/are getting the help you need(ed) & deserve(d). 💚💚 Be well, Beautiful
My addiction started when I had a c section and they gave me percs..and it was the best feeling I ever had and helped me sleep...lol I never had tried drugs before but weed and I didn't like it.drinking either..but it was just something about opioid that is just like the best feeling I had ever felt.
13 years later and I stop for a few months and relapse..I'm so mad at myself because I truly need to stop...like I have about 7 times and I go back..I wish I can get some real help like getting clean without getting sick ,not having an appetite or can't sleep..I really want help i don't want to start looking like what I've been threw..lmao
@@ashleebanks9221have you tried Subxone? No matter what you got this! You’re stronger than you realize and you’re addiction! Just take it day by day.
@@ashleebanks9221you can do this!!!!! Don’t keep looking at the times you relapse just keep getting back up and never stop!!!! It’s a journey towards recovery. I’ve been on this journey now for 3 years and 4 months. It’s hard but you can and will do this momma❤
@@ashleebanks9221 get into treatment and have ur insurance cover Suboxone for you. Getting off of them is a different story but it will help u take that step and stay off.
Sad! I almost died of alcohol poisoning before COVID. I woke up in the hospital and the nurse told me they found my body on a busy street. All my belongings were stolen from me too! She said Lucky got to me on time or I'd be dead 😢❤
It took me years to overcome alcohol abuse (binge drinking). People forget alcohol is a drug too!!! Ive been sober for several months 👏
Congratulations on your sobriety ❤
U gat this 🎉
Praise God keep God first and you got these. Get around Great people .
Congratulations 🎉
Alcohol is the devil. Pffff
The way he looks at his dad is so beautiful!❤
The fact Karamo can relate to so many people because he experience life himself. Make his show sooo much more real.
Karamo is such a breath of fresh air! To see a Black parent talk to their child in such loving, non-judgmental and affirming ways, and to not be advocating for child abuse when a child screws up, I LOVE IT. The love and positivity Karamo brings as a person is so beautiful. I wish that was more common.
💯💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Side note ; i just LOVE how fly & clean karamo always looks 😍😍😍✨✨❤️
That's a beautiful man ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍!!!
Exactly
Exactly like hes so pretty i dont know how to explain it
This is why I love Karamo and his show! No matter how many degrees or experiences you may have,we are still human, and he makes sure that we never forget that❤.
Jason is such a wonderful young man!
This is an eye opener. As parents, some of us essentially break our necks for our families but someone can fall by the wayside.
Karamo, I have experienced addiction first hand. My fiancee died back in 2020, before the pandemic started March 12,2020. I never saw any signs. We did not live together. We talked everyday, when we did not talk that Saturday, I chalked it up to him working hard and did not want to be disturbed. When the knock came on my front door, I knew something was wrong. When I got the news, I blamed myself because, I did not see the signs. It has been 3 years and I still beat myself up, because I missed it. I do not know how to forgive myself. I am a 54 year old woman. This was a great story between you and your son. I applaud yall for sharing.
One thing about addiction is that the addict knows how to hide it very well. Some can function very well in the beginning. Some beginnings take years others weeks. Don't beat yourself up. You did nothing wrong. Even if you did catch it, it probably would have been a bigger battle.
None of this was your fault. As a 20 yrs sober addict I know how it goes. No one in my family knew I had a problem, not my spouse parents or friends. It took my daughter getting hurt to make me want to change. She got hurt at a cousins home and they couldn't find me which hurt me to my core. The guilt from the situation forced me to see my addiction. I'm better but was bitter towards the cousin for a long time. Give yourself time to grieve and breath, never blame yourself, you couldn't stop what happened he was a expert at hiding. Hugs to you love.
I never heard of Karamo before, until I stumbled across this channel yesterday. What a lovely, kind, brave man, he is.
Karamo is such a stand up guy!! ❤️ His son is a strong young man. God bless them.
That's awesome..just hearing him referring to his son as Daddy baby..that is deep..that's so much love
You and Judge Lynn Toler got me in a chokehold😭 I loooove learning something from a show. I got three babies to look out for and I’m trying to make my kids father and me the best we can be! Thank you for this! Something I’ll forever keep
In mind for own babies
This one hits home for me. Next Month I will be celebrating 20 years without drugs and alcohol. My father took me to rehab and he was there for me and he a chance to see me clean and sober. I lost everything like his son and the most important thing like his son was myself. Thanks to You and Your Son For Sharing This.
I can totally relate to him when he says that he can give the advice all day long to other people but when it’s him and his own situation he doesn’t know what to do. I’m a nurse and I’m the same way.
I have suffered from depression since I was probably 8 years old, nearly 40 years later, I understand a little more how to ride the ups and downs. I can totally relate to Karamo's son in pretending that everything is OK when it's not. Especially to a parent whom you want to protect. Also, addiction occurs in sooo many families. Even when you are aware of it, you can't always avoid a tragic end. My brother was an alcoholic and addict who eventually died of an overdose. It broke me. Thank you, Karamo, for being so open! ❤
The mother who sleeps with her purse? As a child I would hide birthday money in my dollhouse. Totally understand.
Hey daddy’s baby… what a bond 😢💙
This is a very good show. Why isn't it on a major network like NBC or ABC
AMEN!
its on the cw i believe
Because it will change everything just like with The Steve Harvey Show
@@SJones-Myself txjeeu with we Dr EU Derry Dr EU grey and black every night rucyrt
He replaced Maury he was on his show quite a bit as a therapist
Breaks my heart. So happy Jason is sober and you’re both healing.
Glad to hear Karamo's son is clean and doing better. I have always loved seeing Karamo's relationship with his sons. Really inspiring. I really liked the advice he gave this mom. Its is tough to let go of your child but helping them self destruct (even passively) could be deadly. He has to come to terms with his addiction before he will ever want to change.
The son is just nodding his head when his mom said “ we can talk when you ready to get help” because he knows that as soon as they leave life will continue as it was before
Looovvveee how real Karumo is with his thoughts and doing. A very vulnerable story worth sharing 😢. I pray it continues to help his family and others. 🙏🏾
So very proud of you Jason. Karma, thanks for being just so open and for sharing your truth .
His name is Karamo, NOT Karma.
I don’t know who this can help,but I pray it does. My dad was an alcoholic, but didn’t do drugs. My parents had 7 kids. All of them except me were alcoholics and on drugs. They were all married and ran the same race, drugs and alcohol. My mom tried so hard to fix them until it killed her, my mom was only 52 when she passed away, until this day I feel they robbed me of her. Me and my oldest sister are the only one left and she’s on her death bed,because all the drugs and alcohol she did has come back to bite her. I’m the baby and growing up I tried to get them to get help, and they never listen to me,I had to walk away to save me. I broke the cycle because I never wanted to go threw this. I never drank or did drugs and still don’t. I said all that to say this. I have no one left, my parents are gone and so are my siblings because of drugs and alcohol. They are dead. I had to raise myself. It’s only me and my sister,but now she’s dying. When is enough. Listen get help,if you have a problem. Don’t end up like me alone. I’m 51 years old and have 3 son’s and pray I never have to go through this. PLEASE GET HELP. SAVE YOURSELF. TRUST WHEN I SAY THE PAIN IS UNBEARABLE.
@Bjbutterfly52, I'm so sorry to hear this.
Stay strong Sis.🫂
I’m so so so late
I read every single word and although I didn’t go through anything of this nature, you have allllll of my sympathy. I can’t fathom having to go through that. You are strong as hell. Thank you for wanting better for you and the future generations after you. Teach them babies that although your surroundings may not be that well, YOU don’t have to fall into that same path. Truly inspired me to break my families cycles. We won’t be what our last generations were. We are gonna overcome any and every obstacles. May you forever be blessed!❤️
Alcohol is sometimes referred to as ethenol, and it is a depressant drug. Most people don't see alcohol as a drug, but it is.
I want to tell you thank you for sharing all this and for being brave enough to take a different path. YOU are the evidence that a child can choose to take a different path than what they are seeing in front of them. If no one has ever told you, I want to let you know -- stranger to stranger -- that I'm proud and inspired by your testimony.
This is deep. My family is in the same boat and im trying to stop drinking .
I have started watching this show a almost a week ago. I love it, Karamo is a lovely, respectful and empathetic host.
Same here
That mother is blaming other people for her son’s addiction. Hold him accountable. I know she doesn’t want to let him go because she thinks if she does, he’ll die in the street. It’s hard as a mother but she’s not helping him at all.
Absolutely!! She’s acting like her son is better than the others and he's not.☹️
So true. It's easier to blame others, sure, but that kind of denial isn't healthy.
The bravery!!! Karamo has definitely gained my respect over any other healer I thought I admired
Karamo and King Jason👑 This episode touched home for me in a Huge way. I wasn't so lucky to catch my only son (24 yrs old) who passed away in my home while I was 2 room's away asleep. I had no idea that he was using oxycodone at the time. He used it maybe 2 year's prior and he got clean. Until that day my youngest, 15 yr old daughter woke me up to say he wouldn't respond to her and he looked like something was wrong. I went to check on him and he was cold and already deceased. I blamed myself for so long, wishing I had heard him fall or anything that could have saved him. So, with that being said, I pray that anyone reading this to check on your love one. Find out if they are struggling with addiction or anything else before it's to late. I don't want anyone to feel the pain that I feel daily of missing my "Sun". Rest in peace my Anthony Ray Jenkin's Jr.😢☹️😢 😇💔 Jason please stay strong King 👑❤️ Karamo, you deserve an award for this show, it's absolutely AMAZING. I love you and thank you 👑🙌🏾❤️
I was an addict for years off and on like a roller coaster so I can understand. I have been clean now for 2 1/2 years. I love you, Karam and your boys beautiful
I absolutely love your transparency!! I was an addict that nobody cared about. I applaud you for being so helpful and caring.
Sending you so much love 💕
I'm glad you cared about yourself enough to get clean. Honestly so admirable. Congrats and keep going! 🖤👌🏾
At first I wasn't interested in watching his show until one day I decided to check him out and I actually like his shows
Some of these children come from loving supportive homes and they still choose this path. As parents sometimes we feel guilty for every little mistake we ever made regarding our kids. It’s important for parents to not blame themselves, we all have trauma it’s life and we all have choices on how to deal with our trauma. The craziest thing I’ve witnessed is most addictions start from prescribed opioids and alcohol. This is sad
It certainly happened with my cousin who's parents had great jobs and educated them in private schools. Thankfully, she's been clean 20 years after 19 years of drug addiction. She's a nationally licensed addiction counselor with a house of hope for women.
The care, courage, bravery and heroism it takes for his Son to come forth and share his story, is just amazing. I hope he knows how many lives he's changing. Karamo crying , made me cry, but he's so real. A real Man
I know this is months later but I would like to say thank you for being transparent and vulnerable. My only sister/sibling committed suicide on August 3rd 2023 and I've been trying to gain a understanding. It was due to addictions and trusting the wrong people.
So sorry for your loss @angelbrown9342. 🫂
Karamo was very lucky, when I walked in my sons room 2 years ago, he was already dead.
I’m so sorry to hear that hon
@@patriciamoore6922 Thank you so much ❤️
Wishing you healing energies
@@patriciamoore6922 Thank you so much❤️
@@ande1805 Thank you for your kind words ❤️
My house hold is like this. I love that my kids are open and honest. They will never be in trouble with me if they just be open. I love this. Good luck with your journey and great job on what you’ve accomplished!!!
Every family in America is going through something. I applaud you Karamo and your son for sharing your story about Drug Addiction .. I felt your pain, the tears I couldn’t control . But you were there and you saved your son’s life. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank God that you have that father son relationship to be there through the good times and bad. Keep praying 🙏🏾 stay strong and God Bless You Both
I love this guy here
This the realest guest host ever
I don't know Maury nor Jerry
This time, he (Karamo Brown) is the host of a talk show. Maury retired from hosting one back in 2022.
As someone who has struggled with drugs I am a parent now and my kids have never seen me like that I got clean 13 years ago and my kids have been lucky enough not to see me under the influence and I pray they never learn stuff like that and I pray they feel comfortable talking to me about their problems
In case you havent heard this from anyone, OUTSTANDING job, mama!! Overcoming the grips of addiction & staying sober is so hard, esp in the last few yeara, so kudos and hugs to you from a stranger who cares 💚💚
@@t.brooks7602 thank you I am so proud of myself even though my family likes to bring it up and judge me for stuff I’ve done but not stuff they’ve done in the past I’m still proud of myself for never letting my kids see me in that way like I did when I was younger. I seen my mom try and cut her own finger off and just stare at me with a blank stare where I felt scared of her and ran to my older brother. That day scared me for life
When one is trained in the medical field an a family member is hurt in any way, cant think! I experience this! I fell into shock and helplessness..
I love you both for this vulnerable honesty on display! I, too, raised three daughters; now, ages 48, 46, and 44 within an open communication relationship. When they told the truth, they were not punished. We discussed the reasons that assisted my daughters to deviate from what was instilled as foundational to their development. Hence, I have honest daughters. I love your son's open honesty. What a releasing to assist others!!! I love your television show, and I pray for your continued success.
This touched me to my core….the vulnerability of these 2 men is absolutely beautiful!
I am so happy he found his son in time. He is a great man and great a great father for sure. I am glad his son is clean now.
This is your testimony Karamo....praise God for his blessings on you and your sons😊
I commend you @Karamo. So many suffer from addiction. Addiction is a real problem in the WORLD not many are facing, including myself 💔
This story made me cry because I was depressed for 5 yrs and no one knew not even my mom I hid it well but behind closed doors I was a wreck crying everyday I tried to slit my wrist 2 times I then tried to take a whole bottle of pysch meds I was already drinking and smoking weed then tried mollies I wanted to do anything to rid of the pain I wanted to go to sleep and never wake up I still battle depression but iam in a much better place
Much love to you I'm so glad you made it through. I get it too. Depression is hard ❤️🩹
What an awesome father, just thinking if the world had more father's like this where we would be today! Sharing real problems no matter what is key, sometimes you have to reveal your story to help others.
Jason is such a sweet guy happy you're doing well and can still gives advice that makes your parents proud 😢❤❤️🙏
I'm happy that Jason Brown is now living his best life. 🙂 It was sad to see Karamo cry over what nearly happened which was the near death of his son. 🙁
I just wanted to thank you for allowing me to see your realness. I thank your son for sharing his testimony. I understand what you endured, because I endured the same. My partner was drugs plus suicide. It really helped me to not fault myself because I did that I couldn't help the situation. I really wish I could talk to you, because you are so in tune of others thanks. ❤
Karamo, you have such a God given gift to talk to people in a way that is both tough but loving at the same time. They truly stop and listen to what you say. You are changing lives and God Bless your son. My boyfriend just lost his brother last week to an infection from years of drug use. He keeps asking what could have been done differently but I tell him like you say. "Every choice he made was his own." A hard hard truth to swallow.
I Love You Karamo 💙👑 You have always been transparent ! I am so Happy for Your Son Jason, It takes Great Strength to stop using. I am clean and sober now myself after 20yrs of using heroin, it took an overdose for me to say to myself, ENOUGH !!! May The Most High God Continue to Bless Us All, Amen 🙏🏾👊🏾❤️❤️❤️
Amen
Karamo is such an inspiration
Just when I thought the episodes couldn’t get any better!! By far the best🙌🏽 I simply adore this episode 💪🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
My son is addicted to drugs and go in and out of the behavior center at the hospital. He is homeless, staying in an abandoned home. He receives 100% disability and on Medicare or Medicaid. He called the entire family begging to go into rehab, when he called me I took action. And found out most rehab doesn't accept his insurance. He needs long term care. It hurt me when I received that phone call to tell him that there's no facility that accepts his insurance. To date, he still in the streets and it's sad that Charlotte, NC , Mecklenburg County Government doesn't have programs for individuals like my son. The fear I have is getting that knock on the door that they found my son dead.
If you still need help let me know I stay in Charlotte and I know of a couple of places that will take him it’s only a week or two long but it’s a start if you are interested I can send you the information
I love you Karamo, I lost my brother to addiction in 2022 it changed my life, but thank you for being open to us and being as amazing as you are, you're always giving everyone the best of you to uplift them so to uplift you in return I want to tell you to continue on your show because we can relate and you matter❤
I really like Karamo he has a great personality
Karamo is crying you are going to make me cry karamo 😭😔
Karamo I really appreciate your sincerity and I gotta say I love the way you are and I'm not a talk show watcher but you have brought it back to were we can talk and understand each other in clean consciences.
Karamo thank you for really doing the show about addiction I was on drugs and my children basically had got me help I had turned myself in a rehab center now I am almost a year clean I have a 2 year old. Now I am in a sober living program for women substance abuse with children is a 2-year program and I'm glad I just got help for myself because I am a single mother with a learning disability... But now I'm going to school to get my high school diploma 😊.
Karamo is such a beautiful soul. How can you not like him 💜💜💜💜
I learned a lot for watching his show for being a better father/person
Thank you for showing a father who truly loves and care for his son's life ❤️ Karamo you are so sweet down to earth just being your authentic self❤😊
Its refreshing to see that korom tv hoste is so real and has opened up about something so personal about his son and him self that takes alot of courage and is on a level with alot of people who have gone through simular circumstances and are going through at this moment simular circumstances .
Literally or figuratively?
Son is blessed to have a an educated open mind fathrr thier bond is clear for all to see and he is proving fathers can be as nurturing as mothers Peace and blessings to you both
Love this episode! Thanks so much Karamo for your honesty and vulnerability with us. I too came from a household of addiction. My dad was on drugs for a long time causing my mom and him to divorce. My mom went through so much trying to help him and wished he would get off drugs. Unfortunately, his saving grace was either go to jail or go to rehab. He thankfully got clean and stayed clean for over 20 years until his passing. Addiction takes such a toll on families especially our community and I am glad that Karamo's son is clean, healthy and I wish him continued blessings on his sobriety as my dad always reminded me it was sometimes a struggle to stay clean (in addition to not drinking) because of the stresses of the world. Crazy how he sounds just like his dad. Now the 2nd segment the mom is an enabler. I know it has to be hard seeing your child have an addiction but the sad thing is the stress she is putting on herself will put her in the grave before him. Unfortunately, she has to put her son out. He is in clear denial, he needs rehab and you cannot be in a relationship with someone who is an addict themselves. Everything out his mouth is a debate and an excuse which shows he is not ready.
A family member knowing their family having an addiction is stressful.
YES IT IS
Da LUV Between Karamo & His Son IS Something WE Need 2 C Mo' OF!!!!
Addiction is a very scary disease that can effect any family!! It takes the addict to truly feel the need to change for themselves. Such a great episode 👏
Frfr... because they will always be a addict and will always have a craving for that drug and that I'd scary.
Thank you so much for being vulnerable and allowing your fans and audience to be there for you and listen to your story and allowing us to love on you and your family.
First of all you look like ur son's brother! Second, I'm so proud of you. You deserve as much success (or more) as your counterparts from your hit show. I've seen them in commercials and all types of successful endeavors
Mercy, this is so special. You don't need to applogize, you ate human and honest. God bless you for sharing all this and you are vulnerable lile all of us. I am glad that you are both healing. God bless you ❤❤
Healings to anyone who's struggling with battles seen and unseen. 🙏🏽❤️
This shows that no matter who you are you can suffer the same pain that ordinary people suffer
Thank you for your honest vulnerability xx
I appreciate how open Karamo and his son are with this I just know this is going to help people. One lesson with this: the child that is usually categorized as the one that’s always fine can be hurting. That child is holding a lot in and then something big happens and then that’s when the level of pain comes to life. I’m so glad they shared this. It blessed me so much.
I wish I would have had a parent or anyone that would have called me out like this and wanted to help me this way! 15 years of drugs and drinking but all glory be to God I have 2 yrs and 4 months clean and sober! I finally got tired of that life and said I am done.
This is so genuine. Love that he's sharing a vulnerable moment.
I love Karamo! His relationship with his son is so beautiful! ❤
Lord, I pray for those struggling with drug/alcohol addiction and their families. It isn't easy for anyone. The one thing I do know, most drug addicts wish they never did the drugs in the first place. You totally lose control of yourself.
It hasn’t even started and I’m already in tears.. DANGGG KARAMO I LOVE U GUYS❤❤
Thank you for your vulnerability, transparency and willingness to just be human. We needed to see this. God bless you
Karamo I have so much respect for you as a human being a father and especially as a man!! This was the most honest good intentions open helpful real life situation i have ever witnessed on any tv show talk show reality show on television i am a year late but this was truly beautiful to see Karamo I commend you you are an inspiration just perfect !!!! love seeing our men keep their families together and guide them show them the right way Karamo you're one of a kind !!!!
Karmo crying the baby back stage laughing and that’s his coping mechanism his tears came afterwards. Poor kid he still hiding the pain he has inside.
Thank you for sharing your story. Your son will be ok with your love& support ❤️💜💙
Congratulations on your son's recovery. I am too a recovering addict. 12 years of sobriety. God bless you and your family.
Karamo, I ABSOLUTELY understand and EMPATHIZE with what you shared with us pertaining to your son. ME, MY FRIENDS, FAMILY and MANY OTHERS have OFTEN PRAISED my SOUND JUDGEMENT, STRENGTH AND ADVICE UNDER FIRE. However when the CHALLENGTIMES pertain to MYSELF, I TOO have found myself at my LOST FOR WORDS OR IMMEDIATE RESOLUTIONS..
Than you so much for sharing. Went through some of this with siblings 😢. Thank God you're both great now. God bless you
This is so heart felt Karamo has so much of my respect, love all that. He is an Amazing! This is the counseling i would accept if i ever had to go through this with any of my kids. Lord I pray I don’t.
I really enjoy and admire Karamo and his show I wish him much success and happiness he's SOOOOO good at what he does .... Hopefully he's renewed for many more seasons 😉
Karamo you've raised a beautiful young man. He may have fallen but know all that youve taughf him will help him continue to rise..
Those drugs were the spirit of the enemy satan the destroyer. The enemy doesn't like family love and he was trying to destroy you all's love for one another, but GOD stepped in and saved your loved one's life; thanks to our HEAVENLY FATHER ABBA FATHER AMEN 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🔥😌
Karamo let the flamboyance out today!!!!😂 God Bless his family though, they have a fantastic relationship 🙏🏽
Karamo has my fullest respect ✊ I’m glad he was open enough to talk about this and his son as well 💕 God bless the both of them I hope his son is still on his sober path 🤞🏾