Regina King talks about her grief after son’s death

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The actress opens up about heartbreak she experienced after losing her son to suicide and her role in her new movie, "Shirley."
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@yolanda5756 Ай бұрын

"Grief is love that has no place to go"❤

@paulettetheus1482 Ай бұрын

Absolutely

@clariseharrington8252 Ай бұрын

Beautiful

@meliw4142 Ай бұрын

I felt that!

@bigfootisreal9359 Ай бұрын

she changed the way i think of grief that’s amazing

@genovaervin4134 Ай бұрын

Amen❤

@michelesiger6890 Ай бұрын

Regina doesn’t even age. She’s beautiful and I love her acting.

@kiaramarshall08 Ай бұрын

I said this exact thing today. She crossed my mind often. Very often.

@AngeBiampandou Ай бұрын

She does but gracefully

@jeromebass7878 Ай бұрын

🙏 for Regina & good to 👀 her sis in this new movie with her she was on the what's happening now show as the little girl

@nonya6522 Ай бұрын

Her neck shows

@jerrilynpapilon9611 Ай бұрын

@nonya6522 I bet she will age more gracefully than you stop being jealous it's ugly and unbecoming.

@lesegobuthelezi6684 Ай бұрын

My 5 yr old son drowned in our pool in 2017 and all I can say is... it's painful and you'll never see life the same again. yet the memories and hearing his laughter in my heart is the best hug ever from God.

@allurawildman5253 Ай бұрын

Reading the first line of your comment felt like a hard punch to the chest. My condolences to you and your family.

@Nokwandaa Ай бұрын

Ncesi Shenge❤❤❤

@catricetanner7946 Ай бұрын

I’m so,so sorry! That just hit my heart really hard so I can imagine your pain. I loss my 14 year old son to a brain tumor in 2019 and I honestly don’t believe people truly understand just what you said. Doesn’t matter how much time passes, what level of counseling you receive, all of the joy or great things that happens as life continues. We aren’t nor will we ever be the same. 💔

@samanthacaine5029 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@wendywalters784 Ай бұрын

God bless you!!

@miriama.percell572 Ай бұрын

My son passed away from an 8 year struggle with heart failure. As I looked at his body lying in the hospital my first response was thank you Jarred for 38 years of being your mom. He fought to live and I stayed by his side the entire journey. His last words an hour before he transitioned while I was at work, was to bring him a slushy and a hotdog. It’s an indescribable hurt so I won’t try. I too am not the same, yet I believe I am stronger, wiser and humbled. When the waves of grief come, I hold on to my faith that God won’t let me lose my mind. I am still holding on 1.5 years later. Rest in Peace Jarred… RIP Ian❣️🙏🏽

@arprentiss Ай бұрын

My oldest son transitioned nearly 5 years ago due to homicide. He was 23 years 9 months and 30 days old. I thanked God then and now for the honor joy pleasure of being his mom. And yes, God won’t let me lose my mind. Shalom precious mom. 🙏🏽💜

@lungiswamatshaba Ай бұрын

💜💜🙏 Sending you love, and God bless you 💕

@leeosmond9217 Ай бұрын

Im so sorry 😢. You are a very strong person

@user-dg4pe1id6n Ай бұрын

Praise God community of mom’s with children that transitions. I lost my son some “31” years ago and I know he is resting with the Lord and this is my “peace”!❤

@shaketamcghee5011 Ай бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu Ай бұрын

What Robin said at the end Being strong sometimes is just getting out of bed. Just breathing. Just being.

@chick-fil-agal2264 Ай бұрын

Right on

@cvc1814 Ай бұрын

Whew facts 😢😢❤

@williamcarter9066 Ай бұрын

Everyone will go through it at some point because that’s how life is my mother and all three of my brothers have passed!! And they only I’ve gotten through it it let the grief in full force with a partial time table of no matter what you’ve got to keep going if for other reasons to honor mother and brothers !!!

@bellalegendre2644 Ай бұрын

That is so true!

@chrisitnajones5527 Ай бұрын

Agree

@blackspider1405 Ай бұрын

Ive had depression my whole life.. there's nothing you could have done, Regina.. It's us fighting our own brains.. I'm so sorry for your loss.

@ReadWell572 Ай бұрын

well said

@paige4128 Ай бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Amen!

@AK.126 Ай бұрын

@@mrsx7944 Depression is one thing but Clinical Depression is a different beast. The two don't even compare.

@mrsx7944 Ай бұрын

@AK.126 you're right. One is "situational" meaning temporary. The other is a chemical imbalance. My point is everyone says they have the second one and there's no way that's true. And they( psychiatrists) treat it like it's permanent. They push 💊 on everyone. It's all about 💰

@pennylocario7487 Ай бұрын

Sending you a hug and prayers!🫂🙏🏿

@queenaknowles3043 Ай бұрын

"I'm tired of talking mom" I felt this in my spirit.

@uscitizen3252 Ай бұрын

I think of Regina often and always hope she's doing okay.

@joyacree5062 Ай бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@KysaSiovan Ай бұрын

Me too ❤️

@dgreenlee8036 Ай бұрын

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. She means a lot to me personally. She is a wonderful person. so versatile, humble, and inspiring.

@mlynettepinky595 Ай бұрын

@dgreenlee8036 I was thinking about her, last week. Ricky Smiley was talking about his son, who died the same way. Every time I see her on tv shows, lotion commercial and movies wonder how she was doing. She lost her only child. I pray God heals her heart

@lynettareese9885 Ай бұрын

So do I….

@brittaniw9180 Ай бұрын

She expressed herself so gracefully. I've never heard anyone articulate grief as she did.

@angelaprice921 Ай бұрын

I concur

@beatricewoods8377 Ай бұрын

Underated in movie RAY she was awesome ❤

@hazel2nv Ай бұрын

@@beatricewoods8377 10:11 mm M Is hrhehehhh He H H Nmnh Hunny HM Nhhhtthgthnth Y

@dianaivery74 Ай бұрын

@@beatricewoods8377Oh I didn't know, hope I can find it to go watch.

@jwill3856 Ай бұрын

@@dianaivery74 Regina is very unsung!

@marisatrevino306 Ай бұрын

My Dad would do everything for my mom and when he passed away she was crying and as I was holding her she said crying in my arms “I don’t know what I’m going to do now” then I told her “mom you are already doing it”. Then she just suddenly stops crying and looks up at me and said thank you with a peaceful smile 🥹. Just getting up and continuing to live is being strong. The Good Lord continues to give us strength when we are weak. 🙏🏻❤️

@mahogony06 Ай бұрын

I lost my 28 year old a few months ago and it has been one of the most devastating things that I've ever experienced. I feel her sadness through this interview but also her strength. Praying for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

@8td8tr Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@KaliKali-hv9bt Ай бұрын

❤❤❤ I’m so sorry

@truthwithes6690 Ай бұрын

God bless you and my the lord give you supernatural strength.

@JD-nw2qj Ай бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😪

@leoniecollins207 Ай бұрын

🙏🏾🦋💐

@stephaniecastillo3976 Ай бұрын

I met Regina once at a grocery store. I was her cashier. She was so so kind and gracious. It will always have an impact on me. I’m sorry for her loss ❤😢

@donalddavis6689 Ай бұрын

AMEN 🙏🙏 To You!! YES And Another BIG YES ✨✨.

@KatGlo Ай бұрын

I met her while going to see the Raisin in the sun, she was walking right by my mom and I outside

@ShaShaLuva414 Ай бұрын

I saw her at that Ralph’s years ago in LA on Centinela and La Cienega and she is one of the Coolest and so beautiful and kind person. Myself being use to running into Celebrities I enjoyed our conversation and respected her wanting to stay low key to not draw attention from others. But she was so cool with a homegirl vibe

@sidjed6333 Ай бұрын

@@traciealston717What is the purpose of your comment in this thread? I'm curious to know.

@Lipstickforever84 Ай бұрын

Yes, I saw her at the DEL AMO mall over ten years ago. She was shooting a movie, and I was amazed at her beauty. She’s stunning in real life. Also, very poised & gracious. My condolences to her…

@colegreenofficial Ай бұрын

"Grief is Love that has no place to go." I don't think I ever heard it described so well. Absolutely how I've felt.

@paige4128 Ай бұрын

That is deep and I’ve never heard it described that way. Perfect!

@beatricerights Ай бұрын

Hugs

@keepingit763 Ай бұрын

It’s so true! It’s so hard to lose someone you love unconditionally.

@leeauslander8305 Ай бұрын

I lost my daughter two years ago also the grief never goes away! No one gets it unless you have lost a child. Its a sad place to be. 😢

@karenmcgee1869 Ай бұрын

Amen❤!

@karasheler9660 Ай бұрын

I cried through this entire clip. I felt the love she has for her baby. No matter how old your child is, they will always be our little babies. The strength, the pain, the love and the joy she had talking about her baby Ian.

@deerite14u 24 күн бұрын

SAME❤️‍🩹🥹

@sonsanddaughter3569 Ай бұрын

My 10 years old son drowned and passed on the scene...its only been 2months yet it feels like yesterday. The only way i can describe how i feel....i feel dead too,i don't how to go on. I miss my boy 😢

@tiyaht2158 25 күн бұрын

I am so sorry…😔 So sorry for the pain you’re feeling, from losing your son. I understand the feeling you described, though… That’s exactly how I felt up until about a month ago- that hollowness…the emptiness… Just going through the motions… It’s truly a day by day, moment by moment process. It has taken every bit of help and support offered to me. I hope you have, seek and/or will welcome it all, as well. Sending you Light and Love as you travel this journey. You can do this…🙏🏼

@candicewilliams372 20 күн бұрын

So sorry for your loss. May The Most High be with you.

@olive1234567899 Ай бұрын

Regina saying she “respected and understands his choice” is so so profound. Wow. For everyone reading this who took that in, the way I did, just know you’re not alone

@Chihuahua-chica Ай бұрын

my sister took her own life.........I was so angry with her but then realized how much pain she was in emotionally that this was her only relief. My angry turned to sadness for her. 💔

@jaijai5250 Ай бұрын

It resonated with me completely. My eldest daughter took her own life October 2023, aged 26 years. Although my heart has been ripped to shreds, I too had to respect that it was her decision, but it still doesn’t lessen the pain.

@Chihuahua-chica Ай бұрын

@@jaijai5250 Im so sorry for u and your daughter. I hate when people say that suicide is the easy way, they have no idea what they r talking about unless they lost someone to suicide. Mental illness is an illness just like cancer n needs to be taken more seriously.

@SamuraiCats Ай бұрын

Hugs to all of you who know this loss. I have depression and I'd be lying if I said I didn't understand his choice. I am, however, thankful that we are approaching a place societally where we seek to understand the deep emotional pain some people carry instead of just condemning them for not being able to carry that weight any longer. I had a thought as I watched this: when I was growing up, society was quick to label this a sin and condemn the person. And I think we miss the lesson when we do this - the lesson being that emotional pain is profound and heavy and some folks seem to carry not just their pain but that of other people as well. Condemning someone may seem easier than confronting the fact they were collapsing and we either missed it or could not do anything to change it. But we can't learn from what we dismiss. I have deep respect for her that her anger was never with her son. She didn't condemn him. She simply asked why he was given such a burden. It's a selfless act to respect his choice, to recognize she couldn't fully know the pain he was feeling but she did know how long he fought, how tired he was and the toll it was taking. My heart goes out to her and to any of you who know this loss or who battle daily with depression.

@browngirl2533 Ай бұрын

⁠@@SamuraiCats🤔 Mmm, I don’t think people “condemn” those who commit suicide by telling them it’s not God’s will for them to take their life. That’s not condemnation, more like education, because what IF it’s true? What if it’s actually is a sin to take one’s life? I would think one would want to know ALL truth before making a such a decision

@taintedlove202 Ай бұрын

Robin Roberts will always be the classiest interviewer on television.

@DK4LIFE24 Ай бұрын

Yes! Others who shall remain nameless should definitely take notes! Js

@krystlelocke5761 Ай бұрын

👍

@THEDOORIZCLOSED Ай бұрын

Tamron Hall?

@lisaparker773 Ай бұрын

Yes 👍🏽 Robin Roberts is truly a real wonderful interviewer. I just truly love ❤️ her.

@JoyHarrison Ай бұрын

@@THEDOORIZCLOSED I doubt the person is talking about Tamron Hall. I think they're referring to Gayle King especially after her interview with Lisa Leslie.

@deborahsmith1804 Ай бұрын

My son passed away on January 4th 2022 from Covid. He was 49. My heart breaks every day. Every day 😢

@kaoshi_kutie Ай бұрын

Pray for Gods peace , comfort and unspeakable joy with you ❤❤❤

@leoniecollins207 Ай бұрын

🙏🏾🦋💐

@theemotionalremix Ай бұрын

Damn

@tiyaht2158 25 күн бұрын

I’m sorry for your pain…😞🙏🏼

@user-mw7nc7ue4m Ай бұрын

I'm a dad that just lost my daughter before her 25th birthday. 3months ago....We get through not day by day but moment by moment....R.I.P.❤ to all of those that have lost there babies....Thank you Ragina for sharing your courage and strength in your lost with us all .🙏🏾

@actorpmw Ай бұрын

“But what is grief, if not love persevering.”

@aniyahphillips8552 Ай бұрын

The first time I heard this quote in Wandavision I was floored...I look at grief so differently now...Regina is such a wise woman

@actorpmw Ай бұрын

@@aniyahphillips8552 it’s a truly beautiful way to look at it.

@t.wilson7962 Ай бұрын

Vision said it best!

@delorisbain5699 Ай бұрын

@@actorpmwtt/t433eqw!qq

@graceg3250 Ай бұрын

Grief is also people’s way of showing love. But you can love someone without grieving them. You’re not obligated to grieve to show your love. You can focus on the good times and qualities they expressed without yearning to experience them again or feel sad that they stopped. Your memories can propel you forward with expectant joy about what else is in store in your life.

@xpnn Ай бұрын

You can see it in her eyes that she’s utterly devastated. Parents should never have to bury their children

@juliesutherland4861 Ай бұрын

It Goes Against The Natural Cycle of Life! I Raised My Lil (Youngest) Bro Since Birth. We Lost Him At 23 To A Brain Tumor. It Was The Only Time I'd Ever Seen Our Father Cry.👀🫣🥹🥲😩😪🤧🙏

@jcooperlyle Ай бұрын

I lost my beautiful son Christopher in 2022 also. I can relate to what she says about him not wanting to be here. I also speak of him in the present because he is always with me. Thank you, Regina King, for putting this in words.

@enochclarke756 Ай бұрын

"It's his choice to make!" Wow! That is profound, and it forces me to see it from a different perspective!

@Yourmom0709 Ай бұрын

“He didn’t want to be here anymore.” That is one of the toughest feelings and things to say. Her pain…I can’t even fathom. 😢😢😢😢😢

@charissac118 Ай бұрын

his pain... you can't even fathom. Think you missed the point of what she was saying.

@paige4128 Ай бұрын

“Grief is love that has no place to go…” POWERFUL!!!!

@librasoul1705 Ай бұрын

🎯

@chickennuggsd4094 Ай бұрын

Yes, and it is so true.

@Jray181818 Ай бұрын

@@JesusIsComingSoon316get a job

@telikaandfam Ай бұрын

yes that quote became famous from the wanda show i was blown away the first time i heard it its so true

@barbaramelville337 Ай бұрын

😢😢😢😢

@princessagatha9991 Ай бұрын

That’s a mom that truly knows the pain her son was in.

@tonysoextra Ай бұрын

Yes

@charissac118 Ай бұрын

amen.

@kimeason9533 Ай бұрын

I feel this way about my son who was murdered Dec 4, 2023. The pain, the guilt, the hurt is unbearable some days. 💙💔

@josemanueldelriorebollo3068 Ай бұрын

Be strong, he’s watching you and will take care of you. All the best for you ❤❤❤

@sherrellgist5188 22 күн бұрын

My son was born on the same day, reading this just lets me know how blessed I am to have such a Beautiful son. Thanks for sharing this ❤

@gaspikefan Ай бұрын

It's not about me... But, hearing this helps me to know that I'm not alone. Almost a year to the day later in 2023, my sweet, smart, amazing 22 year-old son took his own life in the early hours of the morning after battling with depression for years. I hear her. I feel her. Trying to just 'be', much less be 'okay' is a daily battle... along with not wanting to be okay, because it's not. I wish I could give her a hug and say that I understand. Regina, thank you for talking about it.

@user-xy3qn2ko7n Ай бұрын

I lost my only child in a car accident, it is not something a mother ever gets over. Four people were killed in the single car accident. He was my life, and his was just beginning. Thomas was four days from his 20th birthday. Regina is a beautiful lady, and I thank her for sharing her story.

@Loveabounds. Ай бұрын

Sorry for your great loss

@LashusJourney Ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss ❤🙏

@theoffxcialboss1071 Ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss

@monkiaray9093 Ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and family and those who also lost

@tanclarkplusclark1590 Ай бұрын

Prayers beyond

@MaSpecialk1 Ай бұрын

Regina King is inspiring ALL by herself.

@gabrielle9958 Ай бұрын

💯

@len1975 Ай бұрын

Yes she is. Such a beautiful soul

@cecemimi9304 Ай бұрын

Agreed!

@gemma1874 Ай бұрын

Regina is a inspiration

@mariapilarme Ай бұрын

That’s is a great quote “grief is love that has not place to go”

@LindaMC96 Ай бұрын

This spoke to my heart after I first read about this. I lost my son he was the same age as hers and same cause 7mths ago. He was my world and my only son. It destroyed my being. It is the most painful thing to go through. Life has forever changed for me. True, breathing, walking and living each day is being strong.

@valleybo973 Ай бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@Anonymous-mg5zh Ай бұрын

"When it comes to depression, people expect it to look a certain way." So true. May God continue to give you strength. Amazing interview.

@trawlins396 Ай бұрын

That's not true. I dont expect it to look any way

@meghanmisaliar Ай бұрын

Who's people? I hate generalizations

@meghanmisaliar Ай бұрын

I don't

@sheritacotten5293 Ай бұрын

look a certain way physically or emotionally?

@sonyaunderwood933 Ай бұрын

Ms. King is telling HER truth and I Respect that🫡 .

@chillwithash Ай бұрын

“Grief is love that has no place to go”… that tore me up.

@bethanywhite877 Ай бұрын

It is so true.

@mmcdonald1000 Ай бұрын

😭🙏

@rhondell Ай бұрын

That was deep

@busybeez88 Ай бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@ambienbrain8261 Ай бұрын

Powerful words!!!

@VictoriaDxz Ай бұрын

I lost my only child, my little girl Cora Oct 21 last year. The pain of losing a child is indescribable.

@kaoshi_kutie Ай бұрын

🙏🏼❤

@Kayburg07 Ай бұрын

You can tell she is still very much hurting. Once i heard the news i felt like my heart dropped...shes like your fav auntie ughh i just wanted to give her a hug through the screen

@ytJuice13 Ай бұрын

For her to say she respects his decision is the strongest thing I’ve ever heard. She’s an incredible woman

@sweetblaquewine Ай бұрын

Right?!?!?! Wow so powerful. I find myself in tears, both sad and grateful. ❤ “Happy Sorrow”

@patritchie6 Ай бұрын

And which is so hard to as a mother to say

@FiliGoddess Ай бұрын

Strongest thing because she was forced to say it. She was struggling because she didn't believe that for real. There is nothing respectable about taking your own life. PERIOD.

@jaylenwilbourn2936 Ай бұрын

@@godhg9694that wouldn’t have a changed a damn thing. Depression is a battle of the mind, and nobody suffering from depression can be healed the outside in. Is has to be inside out.

@KeevsPeevd Ай бұрын

@@godhg9694you gotta practice the art of stfu and minding your business, the best part is it’s free.

@thomasschroeter302 Ай бұрын

I'm a son who still struggles with depression and there has rarely been an interview that got to me to continue to fight, not just for my life but also for my mom's and my dad's lives ❣

@youaintgettingmyhandle Ай бұрын

Thank you for being here. Please don’t *ever* give up. Know that you are worth it. 💪🏾❤️

@stephaniesherrill6421 Ай бұрын

Continue to fight ❤ for Mom and Dad, especially for yourself. You are loved.

@S.Pri8 Ай бұрын

'Not just for my life but also for my mom's and my dad's lives." That's deep. Thank you for acknowledging for them and continuing to fight. Keep fighting for yourself and your family. God made you strong. Remember that❤

@Likelyfairy Ай бұрын

Sending you hugs and love ❤️ thank you for trying your best everydays. And god bless your family

@simplytruthbyjerritta6066 Ай бұрын

So happy you decided to fight! I am standing with you in prayer! You are loved!!!❤

@BrwnSugr410 Ай бұрын

JHud said something the other day and it has stuck with me- “The trauma of her/his death is not the story of his life”. We love you Regina

@lifegoeson...5263 Ай бұрын

I appreciate her for being transparent. Sometimes people are honestly tired.

@lauralarrabee7870 Ай бұрын

Regina’s makeup is flawless. Look at those eyes and smile she’s the total package.

@dwayneoneil689 Ай бұрын

But she is hurting there are so many people looking good outwardly but are dying inwardly Jesus is the comforter people please get to know him

@lauralarrabee7870 Ай бұрын

@@dwayneoneil689 She lost her child of course she’s hurting. It’s a lesson in faith not to give up on yourself when you’ve lost the most important thing which is family. I don’t feel obligated to worship any specific deity, thanks. Regina is a wonderful example a successful Black woman for young people and adults to emulate, rather than the garbage that has infiltrated tv and media.

@mrsx7944 Ай бұрын

@@lauralarrabee7870they all use professional makeup artists.

@maxinef6654 Ай бұрын

She has beautiful eyes.

@priscillasaravia Ай бұрын

Prettiest brows

@madreep Ай бұрын

I lost my 24 year old daughter to suicide July 15, 2022. I can also say that I respect her choice. It devestated me, and still does every day. She would be 26 tomorrow and I wish so much that we could celebrate together, along with her twin brother.

@danilaroche1156 Ай бұрын

What do you mean respect her choice? Suicide is an evil spirit from Satan. May the Lord heal your deep pain. I am certain you will see her again when the Lord comes back.

@vsanchez7158 Ай бұрын

She is always with you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@madreep Ай бұрын

@danilaroche1156 She wasn't happy. I couldn't make her happy. Believe me, I tried. I tried so hard. At the end of the day, a person has the right to press the reset button on their life if they choose. I have felt that way myself, many times. I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2010 that left me disabled and unable to work. My life is one of struggle now, after I worked so hard to make something of myself. To bring myself out of a life of poverty, an abused child who aged out of foster care, I started with nothing. I lost it all much faster than it took to earn it. If it wasn't for my children I would have called it quits many years ago. I believe in God, and God knows my heart. Just as he knew my daughter's. We WILL be reunited one day.

@Lostgenerationdegenerates Ай бұрын

Happy Birthday to her! 😢

@kdh255 Ай бұрын

@madreep May God continue walking with you everyday💖

@moanarangi8149 Ай бұрын

Gorgeous! What a person to play Shirley Chisholm. I was blown away how long it took for the vision to be realised, and that's only because it was unknowingly received. I knew that movie was something special and Regina and Reina's experience, knowledge and wisdom was also part of that beautiful story.

@ZenyPagan 24 күн бұрын

It's been 9 months my son was murdered and listening to her speak about grief and the explanation what is to continue living thru it.

@lulu7777ist Ай бұрын

Ian’s pain had to be much greater than the pain he left behind. God bless you, Regina.

@Hotrodchef89 Ай бұрын

It usual is...

@bethanywhite877 Ай бұрын

I understand what you are saying but the pain of 5uicide loss is unimaginable. It changed me. For the better eventually but it was so unimaginable.

@barbarapeller Ай бұрын

Understanding "depression" is something only God knows.

@iamspeaking6686 Ай бұрын

Amen Amen & Amen 🙏🏾

@shawnekia751 Ай бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@TP-xy2ms Ай бұрын

I never heard anyone saying “he doesn’t want to be here anymore” that’s powerful and I respect it. I will now look at suicide a lot different.

@kellyholmes100 Ай бұрын

My first born son was murdered 3 years ago at 21. I'm still going thru it. Good days and bad days 😭😭❤️❤️ Thanks Regina.

@krystalbowen3680 Ай бұрын

Felt every part of this interview, love her quote "grief is love with nowhere to go"

@TheTimo5494 Ай бұрын

This woman deserves the world

@dennismclaurin1487 Ай бұрын

But the world doesn't deserve her

@TheDondon14 Ай бұрын

@@dennismclaurin1487 probably not, but the world is lucky to have her!

@Rue100 Ай бұрын

SOOOO MANY BLACK AMERICAN WOMEN LIKE MS.REGINA KING MANY BLESSINGS

@dwayneoneil689 Ай бұрын

😮 You can have the world but give me Jesus

@dwayneoneil689 Ай бұрын

What deos it profit a man if he gain the World and lose your soul

@nonamepainter Ай бұрын

To hear her validate her son's choice to leave this life, incredible! For some people it's just too painful and that's ok. Sending you my love Ms.King!

@adaj472 Ай бұрын

That’s what I was thinking ❤. It’s so, so hard to think of it like this, but mental illnesses are illnesses. Sometimes, your loved one may be terminally ill and doesn’t want to keep fighting. Mental illnesses HURT, and even when you can manage them, sometimes the pain is still excruciating. We live in a society that tells us “if it’s in your brain, it’s not really real and you can choose something else”… that’s not always true.

@tonysoextra Ай бұрын

So true

@heatherchristiana3875 Ай бұрын

I’m literally crying

@dezimonae1214 Ай бұрын

Disgusting what is wrong with you people?

@starfighter11 Ай бұрын

@@dezimonae1214can you elaborate?

@karenanderson5218 Ай бұрын

Oh Regina, my heart breaks for you. What a beautiful way to honor your son by understanding his choice.

@n.sue-ann5527 Ай бұрын

Regina saying it was his choice and she respects it speaks so much volume. Sending her so much love and may the Holy Spirit continue to comfort her and her family ❤️

@septemberwashington2629 Ай бұрын

Every parents nightmare is their child passing away before they do......Much love, respect, and admiration to the beautifully talented Regina King.....RIP Ian

@shondraturner Ай бұрын

I 100% understand what Regina went through. My son suffered from depression and other mental health challenges. He turned 18 and after years of therapy, hospital stays and psychiatrists, he decided it was time. The last time I saw my son was the morning of September 1st, 2022. I had the opportunity to have that hard discussion with my son and accept it was going to be his decision when the time came. I am proud of my son staying here 18 years and being the best human he could be. I miss him everyday and always remember how he made me feel good to be his mom.

@Starship300 Ай бұрын

May God continue to give you strength!!

@SoKimistic Ай бұрын

🙏🏾 for you. I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤

@vivianespinoza1549 Ай бұрын

You sound like such a great mom your son is proud of you may he rest in peace❤️❤️

@81tooters Ай бұрын

WARM, TIGHT, HUGS, PRAYERS AS WELL

@beingoodhealthandprosper8359 Ай бұрын

*My condolences to you ...*

@shamielanaidoo5808 Ай бұрын

Losing a child is the most difficult thing a parent can go through. I pray God makes the hearts strong of all parents that loss a child😢

@sprattlove Ай бұрын

So many profound things said. She respects her son's decision, grief is love that has no place to go, being strong is getting out of bed in the morning. Be blessed, Regina.

@kcat200 Ай бұрын

My heart goes out to Regina. Think about her often.

@deannaroberson1451 Ай бұрын

I’m so sorry for her loss.😢

@chw.icu.15.4 Ай бұрын

"Grief is love that has no place to go". This lady is pure integrity. Thank you Regina.

@shainanash8518 Ай бұрын

I met Regina King when I didn't know who she was. She is a kind, talented brilliant, humble and beautiful lady. I love her.

@HouseScraper Ай бұрын

I lost my husband 2 years ago and sometimes i can cry or laugh but i know he is still with me.

@romainrutayisire4273 Ай бұрын

"Grief is a journey. Grief is love that doesn't have where to go". Very powerful, Regina. Very powerful!

@karenmccullers130 Ай бұрын

As a mom who has lost a son, this touched every part of me.

@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc Ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss, too.

@jennyferons1807 Ай бұрын

❤

@bukikaholmes1172 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤😢😢😢sorry for your loss.

@dianebertha2191 Ай бұрын

I can not imagine losing one of my boys I'd die that day also my heart breaks for you mothers God bless you all and will pray for you

@obi-wankedogi Ай бұрын

Karen, I am so sorry honey. From mother to mother, I'm sending you love. ❤

@ashliewestbrooks1804 Ай бұрын

🥺🥺🥺she shared such a tragic loss in her life and shared it so eloquently and gracefully! Love to her always! She is such a beautiful woman!

@Veefactory Ай бұрын

As someone who has been struggling the loss of too many significant people in my life, I have to say, Regina saying " grief is love that has no place to go" is one of the most beautiful, meaningful and healing statement I have ever heard...and it comes when I needed it the most. Thank You miss King!

@heysimmone Ай бұрын

I am with you. Too many for me in too short a time period and I couldn't articulate why I was struggling so much. Then I viewed this interview. Ms King has no idea how much this interview helped so many of us.

@princecornell639 Ай бұрын

My heart goes out to Regina. My nephew took his own life 27 years ago and I still grieve him. I’m still heartbroken. He was clinically depressed. It’s an illness that you can’t physically see, but it’s very real and extremely difficult to overcome. I’m sending prayers and strength to Regina. ❤

@love100057 Ай бұрын

Jesus Christ is the Answer for Depression, the Anointing of His Holy Spirit Breaks Yokes that Brings Deliverance., Isaiah 53:5, 1Peter 2:24🙏!

@southbug27 Ай бұрын

No, loving Jesus & being a practicing Christian is NOT a magic fix to depression. It’s evil to tell people it does; you’re literally costing people their lives by perpetuating that lie. No one would be stupid & reckless enough to say “Jesus will heal your broken bone or don’t take life-saving medication because Jesus will just fix it”. People need professional help & often medications for mental illnesses, & when people like you spread misinformation, you are talking people out of getting that help or causing parents to keep their kids from getting help because they stupidly believe they’re not trusting Jesus by getting medical care. What needs to be talked about by Christians who have struggled with depression & suicidal ideation is how to turn to & be with Jesus when you feel betrayed & when it hurts so much that you can barely breath.

@tinajohnson9867 Ай бұрын

Christians have depression well.

@syoungb5877 Ай бұрын

It's an illness that can't be seen Dear because it's a spirit sent from Satan himself.

@jlcii Ай бұрын

@@love100057as long as people encourage seeking Jesus as the love that he is, instead of the hate and bigotry they try to use his name for, amen

@misstinahamilton5714 Ай бұрын

The fact that she can discuss her sons passing with such dignity , grace , intelligence and beauty is mind boggling . Id be a wreck - even years later . Regina is such a beautiful and exemplary woman . EDIT - I also hope people will watch this to understand mental health - the pain of depression - it's not just feeling sad. There are many components .

@user-ub2iu9rp6e Ай бұрын

Misstinahamilton5714, Don't sell yourself short. We never know our strength until we need it. You'll be fine. God always provides grace.

@misstinahamilton5714 Ай бұрын

@@user-ub2iu9rp6e Yes - agreed !

@user-zs2pd7oh8r Ай бұрын

God provides the grace, He truly does. Ask Him for the grace ❤

@nwauntie64 Ай бұрын

After only 2 years!!! Yes, she is one strong woman.

@misstinahamilton5714 Ай бұрын

@@nwauntie64 Yes !!

@natalienewson1149 Ай бұрын

Sista Regina you are in my prayers. I heard that you do not get over it, but you get through it. Mental wellness in my humble opinion is the final frontier for me as a black woman. age 68. I will do my part to normalize how we discuss the need for mental wellness as we speak of physical illness. I have no idea what you are going through, but know that I will share your video in my classrooms, Stand on our God's promise! Know that you roles on television touched the hearts of young and old black women. You are beautiful inside and out!

@Dawncochraneking Ай бұрын

“Grief is love with no place to go” and “Happy sorrow” resonated with me. How incredibly touching and profound. My sincere condolences to Regina King. The conversation between her and Robin Roberts is simply beautiful.

@cherylann933 Ай бұрын

I’m a Mom living with and fighting depression over 40 years. My adult son fights depression everyday. He told me the same thing, I’m so tired of fighting this. Fortunately he’s still here, fighting it everyday. A person’s choice of suicide is not cowardly. It’s theirs! Until you’ve been in that blackest of black deep pit clawing your way out, please be kind and don’t judge! William Styron’s book “Darkness Visible” describes it perfectly. God bless you Regina. My deepest condolences 😢.

@MJBABYPHAT Ай бұрын

You said it so well. Sending my prayers to you and your family as well. I am 30 and a mom, still struggle with severe depression. I know that black hole all too well.

@pennybenton5607 Ай бұрын

🙏🙏 keep fighting 💪💪 from the mother of a suicide attempt survivor.

@al-yashailhaamwilliams8969 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@cherylann933 Ай бұрын

Thank you all so much. Keeping you and your loved ones in my prayers.❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

@imnotocdimdiy Ай бұрын

People fight generational curses every day, .......a deliverance is needed.

@JJ-kf4kc Ай бұрын

I don't often see Robin Roberts blink away and blink back tears, but she did here So did I. This was a raw and heavy interview. Regina is just a beautiful soul.

@erikacruz4609 Ай бұрын

I'm happy Regina did an interview when SHE was ready. I've been a fan from day 1. I think of her and pray for her often. I'm part of the one and done club and I can't imagine grieving my son. She will forever carry Ian in her heart. So many profound statements made during this interview had me in tears. For so many, grief is like walking out your front door and not feeling the ground under your feet.

@q2_20 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this powerful, vulnerable conversation: I am grateful. I send ALL peace and forgiveness.

@loriwagner2766 Ай бұрын

Thank you Regina for talking about your son’s journey. I lost my significant other, Matthew, to suicide 4 years ago. I never thought I would survive the unimaginable emotional pain that came after that. But, here I am 4 years later. My heart goes out to anyone who has felt the grief of suicide.

@ConspirHerSee Ай бұрын

Did he leave a note, or do you know why he did that? And if you do know, does knowing help in any way at all?

@SoKimistic Ай бұрын

🙏🏾 I'm so sorry for your loss.

@AlanaGurl Ай бұрын

🕊️❤️‍🩹

@graceg3250 Ай бұрын

Grief is people’s way of showing love. But you can love someone without grieving them. You’re not obligated to grieve to show your love. You can focus on the good times and qualities they expressed without yearning to experience them again or feel sad that they stopped. Your memories can propel you forward with expectant joy about what else is in store in your life.

@ladylush7931 Ай бұрын

Easier said than done, it's hard to have always been able to experience a loved one in the physical to suddenly have nobody to share that unique connection with.

@chantellejai7934 Ай бұрын

"Just breathing, just walking, just being" I like that quote ❤

@Starship300 Ай бұрын

It's so real I lost my son a year ago.. and yeah it's hard!

@leeleejay1406 Ай бұрын

@@Starship300🙏🏽

@serenaserena6875 Ай бұрын

I lost my daughter 12/22/20. So I can't thank you enough for articulating these emotions & letting grieving moms feel less alone for a few moments ❤ And it means more coming from someone I respect so much. ~Christa’s mom 👸🏽💐 🌌

@Hall_Lovett Ай бұрын

The way she speaks is just so amazing Grief is love that has no place to go thats deep

@ArmentaBratton Ай бұрын

She has such a Calm and gentle presence, I just want to hug her. 🥺🥺💕💕

@jj-collier1727 Ай бұрын

Me too

@lenishawilliams-bekheet5510 Ай бұрын

"His absence is really loud." Wow. Thank you, Ms. King for sharing your journey.

@QueenNowlin Ай бұрын

Grief has no time limit. I do not personally know you. But I love you so much for understanding your son but the love you have 😢for your baby. Will always be in my heart ❤️ as a mother. I know you, we love you. ❤️ stay strong

@tarijones2599 Ай бұрын

I am so moved by her strength and her willingness to talk about her grief journey. Her testimony will surely be a blessing to many. God Bless Regina King

@titusedwards2455 Ай бұрын

I understand Regina. My son passed away in his sleep at 29. He wasn't perfect and had emotional issues trying to live day to day with so much going on. Grief is the alphabet of emotions. You hit ever letter and then some. There is no preparations for what comes with it. He was my half. I am not whole. It's not easy. I wake up every morning hoping it was a dream, I go in his room hoping he be in there. Yes he is always be with me, because he part of me. Good to hear Regina' words I can relate.

@MishasMama Ай бұрын

💙🫂💙

@SkrinkLaDa Ай бұрын

I'm very sorry for your loss. Parents shouldn't have to bury their children.

@k.thomaz3339 Ай бұрын

So glad to see her back on screen ❤ she's an amazing actress, she's healing on her own terms

@laswandinson8838 Ай бұрын

When Regina said ppl expect depression to look a certain way, like heavy......I understood this. She is so right.

@terrencealston370 Ай бұрын

🙏🏿 for her continued healing and thanks for always showing up on screen at your BEST!!!

@rubychew6535 Ай бұрын

I'm so glad that Reginia gave this interview because we as black people need to understand that depression does exist and that therapy, medication doesn't always work. In the black community we do not want to see psychiatrist but sometimes it's necessary. Us as black people think that we are crazy if we seek psychiatric help.

@felisha209 Ай бұрын

I need help right now in my grief journey. We all need help and when we abandon each other what do we expect

@KohalaLover Ай бұрын

@@felisha209 I am sorry for your grief. I sincerely hope you look for help.

@kiaramarshall08 Ай бұрын

This I why I selected mental health as my major. This RIGHT here 💜

@jujutrini8412 Ай бұрын

Help with mental health doesn’t always have to end in going to a psychiatrist but can be a s simple as bereavement counselling or just talking to group or individual counselling. Things like cognitive therapy can change a person’s thought patterns and harmful behaviour too.

@keshua7729 Ай бұрын

It's so hard to take the time out and get the help you need, I choose to throw myself into work, which was a mistake. Now, I have this overwhelming anger. And it shocks me cause I'm a healthcare worker, and I should be able to handle death and grief, but others' grief seems so much easier to process than mine.

@celestewhite32 Ай бұрын

Been battling depression for 35+ years. I understand. My children have been my sustaining force. Prayers for all families affected.

@dreamseeker9837 Ай бұрын

God bless you.

@stephanieduran3364 Ай бұрын

Hang in there it gets better. It's all about perspective. It was like a light switch for me.

@joannejohnson7006 Ай бұрын

So much compassion and respect for your honoring your son’s choice. Thank you for sharing your truth.

@FancyAlly Ай бұрын

Regina is so strong 🤍 I admire her for coming to a healthy place with the grief. Her son will always live on thru her 🧡

@marybrown1874 Ай бұрын

I’m screaming in anguish from those words “grief is love with no place to go “ I miss my mom so much . Everyday , every single day . 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@shantellshantell4785 Ай бұрын

Same 😢

@samjones109 Ай бұрын

🙏🏾

@aishiatowers869 Ай бұрын

I needed to hear this I lost my son 11/29/2022, and I thought about her. I needed to hear thos so bad😢😢😢😢😢

@ud558 Ай бұрын

My deepest sympathy 🙏🏽

@khismet Ай бұрын

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart❤

@bethanywhite877 Ай бұрын

The best help I found for my suicide loss is a survivor of suicide loss support group. They have them in person and online. It helped me so much.

@Blssdbydabest Ай бұрын

@@khismetbeautiful

@Madameemerald9 Ай бұрын

Sending you lots of hugs and love!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

@vw1649 Ай бұрын

Regina King a beautiful soul....thank you for sharing. You are helping other people with your words.

@user-ci6kx5bv6q Ай бұрын

She has always been such a beautiful woman. My heart goes out to her. So sorry for her loss.

@triciasullivan3136 Ай бұрын

I was so happy to see Regina at the Oscars. My heart aches for her. She's incredible.

@RhettaPeoples Ай бұрын

“Grief is love that has never place to go.” Powerful

@ninawashington3532 Ай бұрын

Omg I feel her pain so deeply since my son was taken from me before she lost hers. There are no words.

@NadyaLawson 25 күн бұрын

I was hoping you'd seen this. ❤

@ninawashington3532 25 күн бұрын

@@NadyaLawson Yes! She’s very strong. I would’ve been a mess! I’m still a mess

@mayaluna11 Ай бұрын

From my early years I knew Regina was an under rated talent. I hope she gets all the deserved recognition soon. More importantly, I hope she finds comfort as a bereaved mother. Regina expresses the pain of losing a child so profoundly, it left me in tears.

@GiGi52020 Ай бұрын

I understand the grief, I lost my 28yr old son in June of 2019. The pain runs deep and changes you forever. 🙏🏼

@MN-br5nb Ай бұрын

I’m so sorry. I hope you are doing ok, relatively. ❤

@kcov2058 Ай бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. ♥

@sweet66556211 Ай бұрын

❤🙏

@Hydeia929 Ай бұрын

❤ & 🙏

@kimberlythompson926 Ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. No matter the age of our children, they will always be our babies.

@baovang8889 Ай бұрын

As a mother who’s lost a son to colon cancer one day shy of his 28th birthday 4years ago I feel her pain 😢😢 your child will always be attached to you, it’s like an invisible umbilical cord that’s never cut. As years goes by I would count the days into months and then years but the pain and memories will never be forgotten, people say “time heals” and I can say it does not time just keeps moving that’s all 😭😭

@krissyh.3509 Ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss ❤

@S.Pri8 Ай бұрын

"Your child will always be attached to you. It's like an invisible umbilical cord." Thank you for saying this❤. Never thought of it this way. Yes, you don't heal from that. You try to find new ways to keep living in that time.