I love that the US has elected a real person in J D Vance for vice president A man who rose out of a bad situation with such grace and resolve. It’s lovely to know that mother / son are united❤️
@@carrie1 that we are all made same in the eyes of God. We all may begin our journey from different starting points, but with humility, prayer and faith we can bear against our troubles, ultimately overcoming them and live as an image of Him. No amount of self victimisation can take us away from His fold. From Him we come, and to Him may we shall return.
No one has perfect parents. Only God is perfect. This mom is brave and does not shy away from being accountable. JD Nance is still in the process of healing.There is forgiveness in relationship. But the scars remain.
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How is she brave? Brave is owning your mistakes and abusive behavior. Her words in this interview does not show that she believes she alone is responsible for her actions. His book is written from 'a child's view..." How can a healthy, healed parent diminish his pain with such a statement?
Where do you read that in the Bible? It’s a false belief of society that they think someone is automatically in heaven and even more that they can see you on earth!!
She faced it and took responsibility for what happened and didn't try to deny it. I admire her for that. That takes strength. Maybe she couldn't be that mom back then, but she can be now. Good for them.😊
hang in there!! it took me many times- but i am 14 years sober as of 2 days ago!! never give up- if u fall, do not let shame keep you down, dont let pride stop u- get up and keep trying!!
I disagree. She is far from a great woman . She has always been selfish and even stole the medicine from patients and took them for herself. She pit patients in harms way by doing that. She apparently was never caught but should have had her nursing credentials stripped.
@@PaigeBarrentineshe didn't raise him. He is where he is at today because of his own strength and resilience. She chose drugs during JD's pregnancy and upbringing.
I like the way she said it’s from a child’s viewpoint. Her son live it as a child and that was his childhood. I’m glad they are close now and she owns up to her responsibility.
As a mom who went through my own addictions, I admire her. It’s hard enough to face the guilt of the pain you’ve caused in private. But, to have some of the worst moments of your life on display for the world and not trying to belittle or downplay the real pain you’ve caused in caused is a beautiful thing.
A true American story of struggle and triumph. It is so inspiration and it is a testament to how we can break the cycle of disadvantage through determination, perseverance and faith.
Despite all the damage and heartbreak she caused JD, I love how he honoured his mum at the RNC and so did the crowd. Now if they were lefties they’d be full of hate and wanting to share ‘their truth’ and be victims etc. instead this crowd showed honour, respect and forgiveness. Seriously one of the greatest things I have ever seen. Shows the grace of God. Blessings from Australia 🇦🇺
She represents a lot of people in this country and hopefully will inspire many to go on your journey of sobriety. I wasn’t an addict but was married to one so I can relate to the pain. I long ago forgave him however it did cost him his marriage.
Thank you to JD Vance and his family for such bravery of sharing your personal lives and what so many of us struggle with but are too afraid to admit.. Humbling and inspiring!
Just watched the movie on Netflix , and what an emotional film Indeed.. sometimes we have to have that push from whatever way and hopefully it all works out and in this it sure did .. the quote ' there is light at the end of the tunnel" is so true but at the time if some one says that it doesn't feel that way.. god bless . 🙏
JD is an amazing man . I know his Mother has to be so proud of him . Forgiveness is one of the best gifts a person can give to another .Mother had to forgive herself and JD had to forgive Mother . Best wishes for a wonderful future as JD Vance becomes the next Vice President of the United States Of America. Just imagine all his family around him as he takes the oath to serve our wonderful country. Grandma’s Bible will probably be right there with his hand placed on it . We now need a part two of Hillbilly Elegy.
@@Rnnurse2023 A great man that got to the other side on his own without the one that should be there for him Now his mom disregarded his story She probably wants to take credit for his success
Excellent interview. If Beverly had not been who she is, then JD would not be where he is today. Be proud of your great accomplishments, however they were accomplished.
I love the fact that you bought so many of his books that is a great Mom. So thankful you overcame addiction in your life. I have had many love ones that has had countless addictions.
Thank you, that’s an incredible story of breaking intergenerational family scapegoating dynamics and intergenerational family dysfunction. Adult children of alcoholics or dysfunctional families or 12 step program need more promoting as they help reduce intergenerational child abuse.
Congratulations on 10 years sober!!! I have a son, 16. I am almost 2 years sober. I can totally relate to you. I thought between family and friends I was doing okay as a Mom. Now that I am sober I am able to be the best Mom I can be. Your story I am sure is hard to look back on, as I know mine is. However, I am so blessed that the book was written and the movie was made. God bless you and yours.
True though not just through the eyes of a child......but make no mistake JD processed and clearly understood his life from an adult's mature perspective. Kudos to JD.
Ms Beverly - i used to live in Middletown (now in Hamilton) - my son is moving to finally a new house he had built close to the high school - lived on central down the street from the bbq place. Voted for jd and proudly voting for him again. If i ever get the chance i would love to say hello to you and your family. You're all in my prayers
I'm sure she did the best she could under the circumstances she was experiencing at that time in her life. Addiction is a problem that has touched almost everyone in our country one way or another. Glad that she has been able to conquer it.♥️
She isn't ready. She would protect herself so much it wouldn't ring true with a consequence of being boring.For example, her motivation for buying all of the books at her local Barnes and Noble. It was to protect herself.
What I got out of his book was that producing a child is a huge responsibility and once you have one you should take responsibility for that kid and do the best you can for that child bc the child did not ask to be born. There is no doubt that his childhood being so bad must have caused him a lot of heartbreak, disappointment and damaged his psyche.
I am so glad to know there is so many perfect mother's and people period in this world! I sure hope none of you all ever have to go through addiction. Whether it be yourself or with a family member. I am sure this woman lives with many regrets. What matters is she acknowledged she had a problem and she got help for it. If she is working in an addiction recovery facility or outpatient rehab. That is exactly where she should be. People that have hands on experience with addictive n are the best workers in these places. They have compassion for the addicts trying to recover. They can relate to them and not be judgemental. It's no one's place to judge her! Addiction does not discriminate!!!! It can grab a hold of Doctors,lawyers, celebrities,pastors,etc. People from all walks of life can be addicts. I seriously do hope none of you ever need compassion in your life.
My Mamaw and my Grandma were always there for me growing up. Those two wonderful ladies made me what I am today. Mamaw also encouraged my Dad to be there for me and my family when I was grown. ❤❤❤
To Him be the glory for His Jesus’ Blood & the outcome of victory. More overcoming days are ahead waiting for you. This is indeed a precious testimony for many to receive restoration & God’s peace.
My dad has the disease of addiction…it really does destroy a family. I thank God everyday for gifting me the wonderful mother I was blessed to have. She stayed married to my father through it all and was strong for my brother and I. I believe God gave her graces beyond measure to raise us. My father has been clean and sober now for about 31 years. My Freshmen year of high school was when it hit it’s peak….I’m 46 years old now and my beloved mother passed away in 2020. JD is relatable to many Americans who have the broken story…I myself never got hung up in the alcohol and addiction world, but that’s how it goes…you either see it’s affects and hate it so much you don’t want anything to do with it or you get trapped and have trouble getting out because you never learn good coping skills. JD had God and other family that were there for him to rise above and clearly for his mom as well.
This touches my heart. She has the courage to be accountable for the pain of her actions. Addiction is powerful but the love this family has for each other triumphs in the end. God Bless them all. JD"s story is so inspirational.
So very proud of you, Beverly in the recovery that you’ve embarked and choose everyday to stay clean & sober. Life’s sure hard and the struggle is real! I’ve yet to read the book, but the movie really hit home on several levels. Me being a single mom of 2, eventually step mom to a 3rd. Now grandmother aka Mamaw. To 7 & Now a great grandmother to 3 little ones. Addiction has been no stranger in my life. Now your son, JD is shinning a light a bringing hope to those that feel they’re damaged goods and can only hope & reach for the leftovers.. You helped raise a very special man! Thank you & prayers for your continued recovery 1 day at a time..
You surely must be proud of your son ... soon to be Vice President of the United States come November 5th. Was a great RNC speech last night from JD where he grabbed the hearts of the country. God bless you. You are here now, nothing to regret!
Everything to regret regarding her children. Do not dismiss the pain and suffering they still struggle with privately in their hearts. She never took accountability in this interview. "I guess I should have...' etc. Putting it back on him, very cruel and gaslighting to say it is from a child's view. She should say she is proud of him for conquering the demons she put on him and she is forever thankful he had her mother and his sister.
You are human and you had an addiction. It is truly amazing that you were able to overcome and begin to heal, forgive and mend the hurt, but your actions and choices caused great harm to everyone who loved you. You will never be able to fully understand the damage that it causes to developing young children who are innocent and when robbed of basic security...some of those scars will last a lifetime. I am proud of your sobriety....but I am sorry...you won't win "mother of the year" award. You chose drugs and men over your biological children. That is the ugly truth. I wish you continued success, happiness and most of all....the love and grace you deserve as you go forward. The future is yours to make up for the past.
So proud of your tenacity, perseverance, and hard work in becoming sober. That is a huge accomplishment that you should be proud of. I have no doubt that J.D. is proud of you too. Also, thank you for modeling what is really important in life, the power of love and forgiveness. What a testimony!
@@nancyhetrick9174 Really For real you praise a woman that left her child And poison herself instead of to take care of of him You should send her flowers
Good for her for overcoming addiction, i hope her heartbreak over her son's book serves as a warning to other people in a denial about the impact their behavior has on their families, especially children. Just because it's hard to hear doesn't make it any less true.
so glad she acknowledged his pain, so many parents do not, and there is alot of diffenrce in the mind set of a child and to adult in denial in the fog of it, as a grandmother and about to slow down and now your raising 2 teens the best you can, all you can do is know you did your best, I wish his grandma could see what a difference she made, is was worth everything she sacrificed and went through and she would change nothing, of the love her grand child . the movie was great, its on Netflix if you haven't seen it, so glad mom was there supporting her child at the NRC congrats to mom for being supportive, hugs
Then why do they want to do away with the same student loan programs that helped get him through Yale?? Don't others deserve the same chance to get a great education. Check more info on what Republicans want to do with student aid, such as Pell Grants! They want to defund it, along with the Dept of Education, that over sees it! More of the same, ' More for me, none for thee'!
A touching story. I am having difficulty watching the movie. My young grandchildren want to see it but I can’t get there. Maybe, when they are older. Congratulations I will read the book.
@@betsyandall I’m so happy to hear his mother is now clean and sober, but it makes me sick to my stomach hearing about the abuse and or neglect children suffer at the hands of those adults who are suppose to nurture and protect them. Even those like JD who end up making a good life for themselves in adulthood, they are nonetheless left with hidden and sometimes not so hidden emotional scars. 😢
Great book! I couldn't put it down which is pretty good coming from someone that usually reads 2 chapters and never picks up the book again. Can't wait to see the movie.
Wow my respect to you Mom. I loved movie and book. I have much respect for you , your son, daughter and your parents. We do the best we can. Been a single mom most of my life. Cheers to all of you and the love you have for each other, no family is perfect. Congrats on your son. God bless you all. Amen🎉❤
Spins that “through his eyes” puts space between her responsibility and the pain she caused , sent with grandparents….. I can relate to the pain he expressed . I feel bad for he and sister- limited remorse.
I see it as the opposite of what you said. I took it as it must have been so overwhelming and frighting as a child who could not understand the severity of her addiction or the trauma of her own childhood that she experienced. It looks like the generational cycle of addiction/domestic abuse has come to an end and healing is now in the process. May this families healing continue. 🙏🙏
@@connieplouffe4235 yes......Joe Gilbert, the distancing....prompted by her ego and pride.....that she can ‘understand it from a child’s perspective ....” Honey, you totally Screwed Up as a ‘Mom’, No Matter who’s - thru Everyone’s Perspective = which is THE TRUTH ! Yes, hummmm...as I have to process the fact that She gets to be the hero now - what about all of us who did it all - alone - Without The Partying to Get Us Through......??.......They had ‘the party’ and relief from their reality.....While, simultaneously We Did The Work, while staying sober everyday, too.....of not only Raising those who You Didn’t.....But Repairing the hurt kid’s heartbreak and feeling lost..... at the same time...they need Double the care and rules and Attention they never got.....you gotta Fill Yourself with God’s Love, till it spills over - onto your little charges.....God has and will.....”Bless Our Efforts....” I’ve lived it, so I Know it.... 🙏🏼👌🏼
Wow! This is an amazing interview and I just finished your son's book and I have a lot of respect for him and where he has come but also for you and where you have come. Sitting in the audience last night at the RNC you looked amazing and I am so glad he cognized your tenure of sobriety. I am just over 1 year.
I have alot of Bowman's in my Family. Most originally from around Owsley County, and other Counties in Berea, Kentucky. J.D's biological Father is probably a blood Relative of mine. Very interesting life story. I can relate to some "select" parts of it.
I:m proud of her. No humans are perfect. I am not perfect too. She admit her own mistake and grow up to be a great mother. I have read the book and watch the show... I could feel her pain too. She is GOOD in her heart, JD knew. God bless this family
Thank you for your honesty! I appreciate it when people take accountability for their mistakes and learn from them & encourage others to not make same mistakes! You sound like a very intelligent woman so I can see why your son accomplished his education as well as he did! Congratulations on being the mother of the next VP for THE USA!!!
I know j.d loved you this wasn't to hurt you it a healing process. Some time s we don't understand but it gave you the answer you have come so far never be ashame because in the end it made you stronger and gave you you family back. I'm a hillbilly and I see a lot but proud to a hillbilly and a daughter of coal miner.. Darlene ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
He has done very well with his life mostly in thanks to his mimaw. His morher was like so many drug addict parents. He is one of few that pulled himself out. His grandmother didn't allow him to get in the poor pitiful me mode that many wind up in. Bad things have happened to a lot of us. You have to want better and work for it. I hope he and President Trump take the White House.
Listened to the audiobook today , highly recommended , it’s not too long, only about 6.5 hours. He really sheds light on this rarely discussed yet highly pathological culture in this country. But it’s also inspiring! Amazing to see his Mom in person, she sounds a little bit manipulative for sure, but also like she’s made some improvements in her life. I sure hope she has. I would like to hear her side of the story of when she tried to crash the car with her and her son in it.
We all make mistakes,so glad you are doing well,and you have an awesome some God Bless you 🙏 and your family,you are not the only ones with family problems.Continued success.
When her son was picked as President Trump's running mate, I knew him as an author! Quite a while back watched the movie on Netflix, a great movie. God bless her and her family. I'm so glad her son will be our VP. Trump is wise in his selection. Blessings to all the believer's!
I heard Donald Trump Jr. is to credit for his dad picking JD. He is a great choice. Why has no one mentioned his beautiful eyes? That is what got my attention a year ago when he was questioning nominees in a congressional hearing. Neither Trump or Vance come from families of career politicians. They stand out from the others.
Hard lives for generations made harder by neglect and lousy trade deals that decimated blue collar jobs. I went to school with Appalachian and Mexican kids in Ohio. Great, hard working people. They deserve better.
God can heal anything. forgiving is not forgetting , just gotta be accountable... wow mature sharing what he went through, came to see after book JD letting her know "but just know that I love you" . WOW great! Yes any one get clean its possible, lets heal all American families God bless you
I love that the US has elected a real person in J D Vance for vice president A man who rose out of a bad situation with such grace and resolve. It’s lovely to know that mother / son are united❤️
True. This election has done so much to reinforce my belief in goodness and God.
@@sksk719what is good about this election? What part made you believe in God more?
Amen! He is the real American dream
@@carrie1 that we are all made same in the eyes of God. We all may begin our journey from different starting points, but with humility, prayer and faith we can bear against our troubles, ultimately overcoming them and live as an image of Him. No amount of self victimisation can take us away from His fold. From Him we come, and to Him may we shall return.
JD's Mom was wonderful at the Convention. They've both come a long way.
No one has perfect parents. Only God is perfect.
This mom is brave and does not shy away from being accountable.
JD Nance is still in the process of healing.There is forgiveness in relationship.
But the scars remain.
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How is she brave? Brave is owning your mistakes and abusive behavior. Her words in this interview does not show that she believes she alone is responsible for her actions. His book is written from 'a child's view..." How can a healthy, healed parent diminish his pain with such a statement?
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Mamaw is watching from Heaven, so proud of her grandson. ❤
Hopefully, a special place in her eternal home for raising JD 🙏 and the awesome man he is ❤❤
Where do you read that in the Bible? It’s a false belief of society that they think someone is automatically in heaven and even more that they can see you on earth!!
And her daughter 💔 this woman is being extremely brave and dear
That’s exactly what I said♥️🇺🇸
Yes she is smiling ☺ ☺
Happy this family overcame. Life looks so much better now.
She's proud of her son, and now he can be proud of her. ❤️
even more proud if he becomes vp
creepy...he is a feckin liar
@@KrystalHarwood-z1bYeah, that ain't happenin
She faced it and took responsibility for what happened and didn't try to deny it. I admire her for that. That takes strength. Maybe she couldn't be that mom back then, but she can be now. Good for them.😊
Yes it does. This families story will resonate with millions of people.
She is a great woman. She was a nurse at a detox facility I have been to unfortunately more than once. 95 days sober!
Bless u❤️🎈🎈
hang in there!! it took me many times- but i am 14 years sober as of 2 days ago!! never give up- if u fall, do not let shame keep you down, dont let pride stop u- get up and keep trying!!
Great every day is a new day 😊 congratulations
She is a POS !!!
MY MOM WAS A HATEFUL FEMINIST !!!
I disagree. She is far from a great woman . She has always been selfish and even stole the medicine from patients and took them for herself. She pit patients in harms way by doing that. She apparently was never caught but should have had her nursing credentials stripped.
Congratulations on 10 years of sobriety, one day at a time.
She only has 9 years. It'll be 10 if she makes it til Jan. I'm also very proud of her.
And heard during RNC they will celebrate in January in the Trump White House
And on raising the next VICE PRESIDENT OF THE USA🇺🇸💯♥️
@@PaigeBarrentineshe didn't raise him. He is where he is at today because of his own strength and resilience. She chose drugs during JD's pregnancy and upbringing.
God bless her for being a overcomer, may she remain well an a believer in Jesus christ where all our help comes from. Hallelujah
Talk about owning up to your mistakes. This woman is gold.
I like the way she said it’s from a child’s viewpoint. Her son live it as a child and that was his childhood. I’m glad they are close now and she owns up to her responsibility.
And now her Son is Vice President-elect. What a journey in life for him and for his family.
I wish their whole family the best!❤
This is so touching. Beverly im so proud of you and J.D. The healing that all three of you have done is just miraculous! God Bless each of you.
I’m voting for her wonderful son ❤
Me, too!
I voted for him a few days ago and will do it again if he runs for office again! He’s a good man, a great husband, and a wonderful father!
As a mom who went through my own addictions, I admire her. It’s hard enough to face the guilt of the pain you’ve caused in private. But, to have some of the worst moments of your life on display for the world and not trying to belittle or downplay the real pain you’ve caused in caused is a beautiful thing.
Am a Librarian and love his books but this memoir hit me and love to watch the movie .❤❤
Well, kudos to this woman...she is owning up to reality. Good for her!
Right. It’s hard enough to face these things in the privacy of your home. I really respect how she’s handled this - it cannot be easy.
A true American story of struggle and triumph. It is so inspiration and it is a testament to how we can break the cycle of disadvantage through determination, perseverance and faith.
a story of hope for our times
It's really good to see people work things out.
Despite all the damage and heartbreak she caused JD, I love how he honoured his mum at the RNC and so did the crowd. Now if they were lefties they’d be full of hate and wanting to share ‘their truth’ and be victims etc. instead this crowd showed honour, respect and forgiveness. Seriously one of the greatest things I have ever seen. Shows the grace of God. Blessings from Australia 🇦🇺
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oh trust, me, the lefties will def not disappoint .
He showed the grace that Jesus showed him and that 1:51 allowed him to completely forgive his mom.
JD showed a lot of Grace
@@suestephan3255Jesus you Americans keep getting better and better 😂
She represents a lot of people in this country and hopefully will inspire many to go on your journey of sobriety. I wasn’t an addict but was married to one so I can relate to the pain. I long ago forgave him however it did cost him his marriage.
Thank you to JD Vance and his family for such bravery of sharing your personal lives and what so many of us struggle with but are too afraid to admit..
Humbling and inspiring!
Just watched the movie on Netflix , and what an emotional film Indeed.. sometimes we have to have that push from whatever way and hopefully it all works out and in this it sure did .. the quote ' there is light at the end of the tunnel" is so true but at the time if some one says that it doesn't feel that way.. god bless . 🙏
JD is an amazing man . I know his Mother has to be so proud of him . Forgiveness is one of the best gifts a person can give to another .Mother had to forgive herself and JD had to forgive Mother . Best wishes for a wonderful future as JD Vance becomes the next Vice President of the United States Of America. Just imagine all his family around him as he takes the oath to serve our wonderful country. Grandma’s Bible will probably be right there with his hand placed on it . We now need a part two of Hillbilly Elegy.
JD has just sold his soul working for a man he recently compared to Hitler 🤷♀️
Love your comment.
@@Rnnurse2023 A great man that got to the other side on his own without the one that should be there for him
Now his mom disregarded his story
She probably wants to take credit for his success
Excellent interview. If Beverly had not been who she is, then JD would not be where he is today. Be proud of your great accomplishments, however they were accomplished.
I love the fact that you bought so many of his books that is a great Mom. So thankful you overcame addiction in your life. I have had many love ones that has had countless addictions.
Thank you, that’s an incredible story of breaking intergenerational family scapegoating dynamics and intergenerational family dysfunction. Adult children of alcoholics or dysfunctional families or 12 step program need more promoting as they help reduce intergenerational child abuse.
Well said. Thank you.
Congratulations on 10 years sober!!! I have a son, 16. I am almost 2 years sober. I can totally relate to you. I thought between family and friends I was doing okay as a Mom. Now that I am sober I am able to be the best Mom I can be. Your story I am sure is hard to look back on, as I know mine is. However, I am so blessed that the book was written and the movie was made. God bless you and yours.
Glad you are doing great. Your son is amazing and clearly loves his mother.
True though not just through the eyes of a child......but make no mistake JD processed and clearly understood his life from an adult's mature perspective. Kudos to JD.
Ms Beverly - i used to live in Middletown (now in Hamilton) - my son is moving to finally a new house he had built close to the high school - lived on central down the street from the bbq place. Voted for jd and proudly voting for him again.
If i ever get the chance i would love to say hello to you and your family. You're all in my prayers
I'm sure she did the best she could under the circumstances she was experiencing at that time in her life. Addiction is a problem that has touched almost everyone in our country one way or another. Glad that she has been able to conquer it.♥️
Not good enough
The truth is always so hard. Forgiveness we need
She should write a book herself! It's tough but she seems to be doing fine now. For sure heartbreaking.
She isn't ready. She would protect herself so much it wouldn't ring true with a consequence of being boring.For example, her motivation for buying all of the books at her local Barnes and Noble. It was to protect herself.
What I got out of his book was that producing a child is a huge responsibility and once you have one you should take responsibility for that kid and do the best you can for that child bc the child did not ask to be born. There is no doubt that his childhood being so bad must have caused him a lot of heartbreak, disappointment and damaged his psyche.
I am so glad to know there is so many perfect mother's and people period in this world!
I sure hope none of you all ever have to go through addiction. Whether it be yourself or with a family member.
I am sure this woman lives with many regrets.
What matters is she acknowledged she had a problem and she got help for it.
If she is working in an addiction recovery facility or outpatient rehab. That is exactly where she should be. People that have hands on experience with addictive n are the best workers in these places. They have compassion for the addicts trying to recover. They can relate to them and not be judgemental.
It's no one's place to judge her!
Addiction does not discriminate!!!! It can grab a hold of Doctors,lawyers, celebrities,pastors,etc. People from all walks of life can be addicts.
I seriously do hope none of you ever need compassion in your life.
My Mamaw and my Grandma were always there for me growing up. Those two wonderful ladies made me what I am today. Mamaw also encouraged my Dad to be there for me and my family when I was grown. ❤❤❤
To Him be the glory for His Jesus’ Blood & the outcome of victory. More overcoming days are ahead waiting for you. This is indeed a precious testimony for many to receive restoration & God’s peace.
My dad has the disease of addiction…it really does destroy a family. I thank God everyday for gifting me the wonderful mother I was blessed to have. She stayed married to my father through it all and was strong for my brother and I. I believe God gave her graces beyond measure to raise us. My father has been clean and sober now for about 31 years. My Freshmen year of high school was when it hit it’s peak….I’m 46 years old now and my beloved mother passed away in 2020. JD is relatable to many Americans who have the broken story…I myself never got hung up in the alcohol and addiction world, but that’s how it goes…you either see it’s affects and hate it so much you don’t want anything to do with it or you get trapped and have trouble getting out because you never learn good coping skills. JD had God and other family that were there for him to rise above and clearly for his mom as well.
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This touches my heart. She has the courage to be accountable for the pain of her actions. Addiction is powerful but the love this family has for each other triumphs in the end. God Bless them all. JD"s story is so inspirational.
"Maybe and a child's view " do not show any accountability
Good luck to her. Many families face addiction and will learn from her honesty.
So very proud of you, Beverly in the recovery that you’ve embarked and choose everyday to stay clean & sober.
Life’s sure hard and the struggle is real! I’ve yet to read the book, but the movie really hit home on several levels. Me being a single mom of 2, eventually step mom to a 3rd. Now grandmother aka Mamaw. To 7 & Now a great grandmother to 3 little ones. Addiction has been no stranger in my life. Now your son, JD is shinning a light a bringing hope to those that feel they’re damaged goods and can only hope & reach for the leftovers.. You helped raise a very special man! Thank you & prayers for your continued recovery 1 day at a time..
You surely must be proud of your son ... soon to be Vice President of the United States come November 5th. Was a great RNC speech last night from JD where he grabbed the hearts of the country. God bless you. You are here now, nothing to regret!
Everything to regret regarding her children. Do not dismiss the pain and suffering they still struggle with privately in their hearts. She never took accountability in this interview. "I guess I should have...' etc. Putting it back on him, very cruel and gaslighting to say it is from a child's view. She should say she is proud of him for conquering the demons she put on him and she is forever thankful he had her mother and his sister.
And acknowledge he is a success despite her abuse and neglect.
Took a lot of courage here Bev. JD did you proud.
You are human and you had an addiction. It is truly amazing that you were able to overcome and begin to heal, forgive and mend the hurt, but your actions and choices caused great harm to everyone who loved you. You will never be able to fully understand the damage that it causes to developing young children who are innocent and when robbed of basic security...some of those scars will last a lifetime. I am proud of your sobriety....but I am sorry...you won't win "mother of the year" award. You chose drugs and men over your biological children. That is the ugly truth. I wish you continued success, happiness and most of all....the love and grace you deserve as you go forward. The future is yours to make up for the past.
Beverly Vance, you are amazing. I pray for your continued sobriety and good health. Whatever the past, God sure used it for good!
Best of luck to her, and healing. It takes time to heal and for trust to be restored. You’ll get there. God bless.
This is wonderful - an eloquent, heartful response to both the book and healing process - from Canada, thanks!!!!!
So proud of your tenacity, perseverance, and hard work in becoming sober. That is a huge accomplishment that you should be proud of. I have no doubt that J.D. is proud of you too. Also, thank you for modeling what is really important in life, the power of love and forgiveness. What a testimony!
@@nancyhetrick9174
Really
For real you praise a woman that left her child
And poison herself instead of to take care of of him
You should send her flowers
Wow! What a story that ended well.
Heartbre aking experience. Both of you came out glorious& blessed. Congratulations on JD sucess& for Mom's sorority. God bless these whole family. 🎉❤
Lovely commentary by his Mom.❤
Good for her for overcoming addiction, i hope her heartbreak over her son's book serves as a warning to other people in a denial about the impact their behavior has on their families, especially children. Just because it's hard to hear doesn't make it any less true.
so glad she acknowledged his pain, so many parents do not, and there is alot of diffenrce in the mind set of a child and to adult in denial in the fog of it, as a grandmother and about to slow down and now your raising 2 teens the best you can, all you can do is know you did your best, I wish his grandma could see what a difference she made, is was worth everything she sacrificed and went through and she would change nothing, of the love her grand child . the movie was great, its on Netflix if you haven't seen it, so glad mom was there supporting her child at the NRC congrats to mom for being supportive, hugs
How awesome of JD! He knows true forgiveness! That is priceless! That’s what Jesus does!❤
I hope you never get done apologizing. My mother never cared about anyone and did what she wanted until the day she died.
Thank God for redemption, grace and mercy.
God bless you. We do the best we can with what we have to work with
Mamaw had 19 guns throughout the house. Dam!😆
JD Vance IS the living example of the American dream.
@@heavyd777 ❤️🇺🇸💙
Vance is the definition of RESILIENCE and AMERICAN SUCCESS.
Life is hard but the strong survival be and thrive. I am so proud of you both!!!!
JD Vance had every job and opportunity given to him by his puppet master.
Then why do they want to do away with the same student loan programs that helped get him through Yale?? Don't others deserve the same chance to get a great education. Check more info on what Republicans want to do with student aid, such as Pell Grants! They want to defund it, along with the Dept of Education, that over sees it! More of the same, ' More for me, none for thee'!
Voting for him
Congratulations to you. So happy for all of you! Your son is our new VP!!! President next ❤❤❤
She’s gotta be ultra proud now that her son is an inch away from the presidency.
I think she was proud when he got into Ohio State and Yale Law School.
@@IrishTexan09 - No doubt.
An inch away from the presidency ? We will see, won't we?
@@CareyKuhlmey-qj5vi - Yes
A touching story. I am having difficulty watching the movie. My young grandchildren want to see it but I can’t get there. Maybe, when they are older. Congratulations I will read the book.
I’m very proud of your son JD too for surviving your abuse and making a great life for himself and his family against all odds. God Bless him.
Having not read the book, I did not realize she abused him!?
@@betsyandall I’m so happy to hear his mother is now clean and sober, but it makes me sick to my stomach hearing about the abuse and or neglect children suffer at the hands of those adults who are suppose to nurture and protect them. Even those like JD who end up making a good life for themselves in adulthood, they are nonetheless left with hidden and sometimes not so hidden emotional scars. 😢
Great book! I couldn't put it down which is pretty good coming from someone that usually reads 2 chapters and never picks up the book again. Can't wait to see the movie.
Wow my respect to you Mom. I loved movie and book. I have much respect for you , your son, daughter and your parents. We do the best we can. Been a single mom most of my life. Cheers to all of you and the love you have for each other, no family is perfect. Congrats on your son. God bless you all. Amen🎉❤
Spins that “through his eyes” puts space between her responsibility and the pain she caused , sent with grandparents….. I can relate to the pain he expressed . I feel bad for he and sister- limited remorse.
I see it as the opposite of what you said. I took it as it must have been so overwhelming and frighting as a child who could not understand the severity of her addiction or the trauma of her own childhood that she experienced. It looks like the generational cycle of addiction/domestic abuse has come to an end and healing is now in the process. May this families healing continue. 🙏🙏
@@connieplouffe4235 yes......Joe Gilbert, the distancing....prompted by her ego and pride.....that she can ‘understand it from a child’s perspective ....” Honey, you totally Screwed Up as a ‘Mom’, No Matter who’s - thru Everyone’s Perspective = which is THE TRUTH ! Yes, hummmm...as I have to process the fact that She gets to be the hero now - what about all of us who did it all - alone - Without The Partying to Get Us Through......??.......They had ‘the party’ and relief from their reality.....While, simultaneously We Did The Work, while staying sober everyday, too.....of not only Raising those who You Didn’t.....But Repairing the hurt kid’s heartbreak and feeling lost..... at the same time...they need Double the care and rules and Attention they never got.....you gotta Fill Yourself with God’s Love, till it spills over - onto your little charges.....God has and will.....”Bless Our Efforts....” I’ve lived it, so I Know it.... 🙏🏼👌🏼
Wow! This is an amazing interview and I just finished your son's book and I have a lot of respect for him and where he has come but also for you and where you have come. Sitting in the audience last night at the RNC you looked amazing and I am so glad he cognized your tenure of sobriety. I am just over 1 year.
I love JD’s life story. Incredible book & movie.
I have alot of Bowman's in my Family. Most originally from around Owsley County, and other Counties in Berea, Kentucky. J.D's biological Father is probably a blood Relative of mine. Very interesting life story. I can relate to some "select" parts of it.
What great outlook. I am so happy for her and for J. D.
God bless her💐
JD never forgot about his Mother and helped her survive, to see the great man he is today.
i am a recovering alcoholic so i cried.
Weak person you are. No sympathy
I:m proud of her. No humans are perfect. I am not perfect too. She admit her own mistake and grow up to be a great mother. I have read the book and watch the show... I could feel her pain too. She is GOOD in her heart, JD knew. God bless this family
They love each other, it's pain to love for them.
Unconditional love!
She bought them hoping no local would see the book
His family is wise and heartwarming! Love you JD!
Thank you for your honesty! I appreciate it when people take accountability for their mistakes and learn from them & encourage others to not make same mistakes!
You sound like a very intelligent woman so I can see why your son accomplished his education as well as he did!
Congratulations on being the mother of the next VP for THE USA!!!
I guess i should have been there for them? Geez.
I know j.d loved you this wasn't to hurt you it a healing process. Some time s we don't understand but it gave you the answer you have come so far never be ashame because in the end it made you stronger and gave you you family back. I'm a hillbilly and I see a lot but proud to a hillbilly and a daughter of coal miner.. Darlene ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
He has done very well with his life mostly in thanks to his mimaw. His morher was like so many drug addict parents. He is one of few that pulled himself out. His grandmother didn't allow him to get in the poor pitiful me mode that many wind up in. Bad things have happened to a lot of us. You have to want better and work for it. I hope he and President Trump take the White House.
So I learned never say that never could happen to me Amen 🙏
bravery and commitment is what it takes, congratulations on ten years sobriety, all the best
God bless you and your family. ♥️
Listened to the audiobook today , highly recommended , it’s not too long, only about 6.5 hours. He really sheds light on this rarely discussed yet highly pathological culture in this country. But it’s also inspiring! Amazing to see his Mom in person, she sounds a little bit manipulative for sure, but also like she’s made some improvements in her life. I sure hope she has. I would like to hear her side of the story of when she tried to crash the car with her and her son in it.
It would be from an ex-addicts point of view though. Just like she was kinda dogging her own son a bit for being a child’s point of view.
JD's wife is his rock.❤
We all make mistakes,so glad you are doing well,and you have an awesome some God Bless you 🙏 and your family,you are not the only ones with family problems.Continued success.
What a wonderful story, my love and respect for JD MOM and now see ? God bless you with our next VP under Trump 2024 ❤😊 🙏 🙏
Yes.Been looking for some info on JD Vance. So happy Trump picked him.
When her son was picked as President Trump's running mate, I knew him as an author! Quite a while back watched the movie on Netflix, a great movie. God bless her and her family. I'm so glad her son will be our VP. Trump is wise in his selection. Blessings to all the believer's!
I heard Donald Trump Jr. is to credit for his dad picking JD.
He is a great choice. Why has no one mentioned his beautiful eyes?
That is what got my attention a year ago when he was questioning nominees in a congressional hearing.
Neither Trump or Vance come from families of career politicians. They stand out from the others.
@@pAusten You'll be amazed at knowing what he did with his non-profit "Our Ohio Renewal."
They certainly do! One came from great wealth, the other came from middle class, and both have little empathy or insight
Congrats on 10yrs !!!! God bless!!!
Give the books to Library’s you have a lot of courage and a wonderful son who loves you very much! God bless you dear one.
I'm glad she has peace wiith it.
To err is human, to forgive is divine!
The mother of the next VP of USA!!
Hard lives for generations made harder by neglect and lousy trade deals that decimated blue collar jobs. I went to school with Appalachian and Mexican kids in Ohio. Great, hard working people. They deserve better.
God can heal anything. forgiving is not forgetting , just gotta be accountable... wow mature sharing what he went through, came to see after book JD letting her know "but just know that I love you" . WOW great! Yes any one get clean its possible, lets heal all American families God bless you
Congratulations to her on getting clean and staying sober. Too bad her son became the...he is