Twin artists, and the healing power of art

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Joe and Will Lawrance were identical twins who shared most everything, including an incredible gift for artistic expression. They also each suffered depression that led them to take their own lives. Now, their parents, Mark and Jan Lawrance, want their late sons to be remembered for their remarkable artwork (now on display at the Indy Art Center in Indianapolis), which they hope will give comfort and inspiration to others. Correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
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@LeighJames-dk6vp Ай бұрын

Bless your tender hearts. Your lovely, lovely and dearly loved boys. As someone who struggles with depression and has since childhood (I am 68), I humbly thank you for opening your hearts to others. Take good and gentle care of yourselves and enjoy the "winks" you receive from JoeWill. Their art is breathtaking!

@BellaWorldAni Ай бұрын

This really touched me. JoeWill are so supremely talented, and in death, they're helping everyone who hears their story and/or sees their art.

@BethGrantDeRoos Ай бұрын

This has got to be one of the BEST pieces CBS Sunday Morning has ever done!! A profound thank you. ♥

@007Julie Ай бұрын

My goodness, the pain their parents must be living with. I’m so sorry for their loss, they were so talented. Rest in peace Joe and Will.

@suzannepurcell3781 Ай бұрын

This story gives me chills. I lost my adult daughter almost 3 years ago and her artwork gives me peace.

@joelgoor5449 Ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss

@jude1515 27 күн бұрын

Condolences to you. ❤️🙏🏼

@kwebster62 Ай бұрын

I know it's debated, but there does seem to be a link between creativity and mental illness and/or depression.

@funwithFred Ай бұрын

They are exceptional artists, both of them. Exceptional. How hard for parents, so hard, to lose children......and they are handling it in a very cathartic way, and helpful to others.

@stephaniestover2898 Ай бұрын

You have my heart felt condolences. Thank you for sharing JoeWill with all of us today. ❤❤

@i-dash Ай бұрын

They put their souls on canvas and in stone. I think these brothers were probably HSPs (Highly Sensitive Persons). Every feeling is magnified times 10. That can get pretty loud to put it mildly. I hope they are at peace.

@romstar Ай бұрын

Fantastic 😍 artwork 🎉so sad for they're loss 😢 but that art 🎨 will live forever ❤

@teresalegler2777 Ай бұрын

It’s an amazing story. This gallery of art is obviously a message if hope for those also suffering from depression. So glad to hear the exhibit will be permanent. Blessings to this family for sharing.

@KevinWeaver-fv4vr Ай бұрын

Fantastic segment. Great production

@mimicampbell4546 Ай бұрын

I lost my twin in June 2020 at the age of 51. Everything in my life has changed. Relationships, friendships, my job… everything. I’ll never be the same. I still can’t figure out how to be without him. This is an excellent piece about the connection twins have. 🖤

@jude1515 27 күн бұрын

I am so sorry.❤️🙏🏼

@patriciastaton6182 Ай бұрын

Prayers for the parents 🙏🏽

@marydonofrio8116 Ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss of your children

@georgemendezjr.2353 Ай бұрын

I am speechless on so many levels. What truly fabulous story to share❤️ Another reason CBS Sunday Morning is such a valuable piece of journalism.

@weston.weston Ай бұрын

The parents are both lookers. They also seem to be beautiful people on the inside.

@mariannegoins3610 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this story. Incredible art. It has such soul..

@donnabaardsen5372 Ай бұрын

😪❤️🙏!!!! What an awful, beautiful story!

@deannamadrigal7503 Ай бұрын

One soul that chose to come in two identical forms because they were so full of light... Many times the density of being on planet Earth is too much for sensitive souls. I know, I came very close to checking out when I was 37 years old. Depression is hard, especially when those that are suppose to love you don't understand and don't support you. Depression is especially hard when it's more a spiritual thing. Blessings to Jowill 🙏💕🕯

@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 Ай бұрын

I understand my mother suffered from depression.

@pkknight4413 Ай бұрын

Most are so terribly misunderstood. If only there was a non stigmatizing way to help people who regularly deal with utter despair in a world that has gotten so ugly.

@tishw4576 Ай бұрын

I'm a twin. My sister and I are mirror images. Growing up we had our own sign language, verbal language, eating habits, etc. As with this family, no one could tell us apart. The loss of my twin is unfathomable to me. She is my other half. My heart and prayers go to this family and to those who have lost loved ones.

@judd442009 Ай бұрын

Thanks, Jim Axlerod and CBS Sunday Morning, for this video. With its theme of burden bearing, it was especially significant on Easter.

@sirreadsalot786 Ай бұрын

Why is it that those who are the most talented & creative seem plagued by depression & those who are banal thrive? The “Happy Couple” scene in Annie Hall sums it up:”I am really shallow & empty and have no ideas,and nothing interesting to say.”

@valsainking Ай бұрын

This was one of the most intense segments I have ever seen on CBS Sunday Morning. Powerful and humbling and emotionally draining all at the same time, and yet extremely inspiring. Such heartbreak and such talent. It was infinitely sad to see them separated from one another after the initial tragedy. Twins share a bond so strong that I doubt we will ever be able to fully grasp its overall reach and impact. God bless JoeWill. Please keep 'winking' at and watching over your parents! 💕💕

@marklawrance9939 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your comments!

@valsainking Ай бұрын

@@marklawrance9939 ❤

@mililaniman Ай бұрын

This is a beautifully touching story about the power of loss and the poignancy of painting.

@LFetterman7903 Ай бұрын

Your sons were magnificent artists, I was so moved by their work. They were so special! As you said, they are together, and they are at peace. Bless you both.

@steveconn Ай бұрын

There's an increasing abstract sadness to many of the pieces...it feels like there could have been more family connectedness and discussion as time went on before their depression became intractable.

@LeighJames-dk6vp Ай бұрын

As depression deepens and settles in more tenaciously, the idea of "family connectedness and discussion"---family or anyone else, for that matter---however lovingly and well-intentioned can be difficult to bring about. Depression is very isolating, emotion and energy draining. Being present with yourself is difficult enough, much less anyone else. Even your family. Its presence and inner pain become as constant as the beat of your heart.

@teresalegler2777 Ай бұрын

Those who live with Severe depression oftentimes hide it from their families and even closest friends. Intervention is difficult if no one is aware of what it is taking place.

@Robert-xy4gi Ай бұрын

Wow

@amaamzat9913 Ай бұрын

Such talent. Breaks my heart. Life can be so hard sometimes 🤍

@jude1515 27 күн бұрын

My heart goes out to this couple. I hope their sons beautiful artwork will always bring them comfort.❤️🙏🏼

@joelgoor5449 Ай бұрын

they were such beautiful souls...here for a time and moved on back to their heavenly journey

@TheDashaful Ай бұрын

I’m so sorry for your double losses! These boys were extraordinary and their art is fantastic. God bless you abundantly as you continue to process this. And thank you for sharing their beauty. ❤

@sherri8347 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR THIS STORY.

@konetashelton4130 24 күн бұрын

❤....it is inconceivable, however....as another Mother who lost her only Son....God leads Us on. God Bless both of you, "JoeWill" parents.

@MegaAtomium Ай бұрын

What a shattering story.

@JeffreyKahnartist Ай бұрын

Their story is absolutely heartbreaking.

@michaelvaladez6570 Ай бұрын

This segment was a togh one to get through..blessing to the family. There artworks is amazing..they left behind a legacy like no other.Depression is not to the individual but also to their family and friends. I will cherish this clip for sometime as i have lost a godson to suicide. My blessings to you two.One day at a time.

@TerrellLamb Ай бұрын

Tragic story of joy ❤

@SongBird21-nz8vx Ай бұрын

The two were one. Awesome but heartbreaking. They should have never separated and gone their different ways. It was like dissecting each from the other, literally! 'Depression is a horrible monster that creeps up out of a black abyss and engulfs the mind and drags body and soul back into the black abyss from whence it came.' ~Chien Li~

@carolsopinski4549 Ай бұрын

Bless you both❤

@lauren6509 Ай бұрын

Hauntingly beautiful story. I'd like to see a documentary in the future because these twins are a rarity.

@kathycarlen4858 Ай бұрын

Wow😮

@mshilaryTV 28 күн бұрын

Prays to the Lawrence family. 🙏🏾

@Vivian-Da-Artist 24 күн бұрын

Such beautiful awesome art! I hope they can find a permanent gallery to exhibit the work. Maybe the gallery can sell prints to keep it going into the future. I would love to buy and collect some of this wonderful work.

@aryaprincess2479 Ай бұрын

Such a sad story.

@eddiefniii Ай бұрын

So talented. So sad.

@laurenbendik2006 Ай бұрын

This is so tragic 😭. And one of them told his parents he would never do that 🥺.

@AndreaHernandez-nj8md Ай бұрын

Es triste que decir que Dios les de Mucha fortaleza y Amor Bendiciones a los Padres❤

@janetdelgado3452 Ай бұрын

This story broke me !

@kimberlyryan8618 27 күн бұрын

These boys were called by God to carry the burdens of the world until they could no longer. They took with them some of the pain that makes life unbearable so thar others could find greater peace and luve more fulfilling lives! I have always desired that my life would end but i could not bear the thought of leaving my twin sister to suffer more without me. So i stay and carry the world's pain too.

@Dizzlehumor Ай бұрын

I went to high school with them at north central

@marklawrance9939 Ай бұрын

Did you know Will or Joe?

@Dizzlehumor Ай бұрын

@@marklawrance9939 no but I seen them in the hallways a few times, north central high school is a big school like 3000 plus students

@patriciastaton6182 Ай бұрын

🎉❤🎉❤🎉🙏🏽

@koreyb Ай бұрын

I'm confused. When one of them attempted suicide after they were separated, why was there no effort to bring them back together again?

@karmicsheila63 Ай бұрын

Does that truly matter now?

@koreyb Ай бұрын

@@karmicsheila63 yes, because it is good to point out that the two of them were suffering from the separation and should have been put back together. And maybe if other twins experience this separation anxiety in the future, people can learn from this mistake and try to put them back together, rather than allowing this tragedy to occur.

@karmicsheila63 Ай бұрын

@@koreyb That is a good point, but is that what you got from this story?

@koreyb Ай бұрын

@@karmicsheila63 yes. Not one time do they mention any attempts to get the twins back together when it should have been clear after the first suicide attempt that they were not doing well apart. And of course, think of the phrase they chose to use here: "better together."

@autofocus4556 Ай бұрын

They didn’t have any agency of their own?

@marryellenmonahan5585 Ай бұрын

Now I understand why I see adult twins together and dressing alike...

@robzphotoz5465 Ай бұрын

💔💔🙏🙏

@claudial.gonzalez4268 Ай бұрын

Did they had friends ? Or did they hide their loneliness in art when they went on separate ways? They were happy kids…and upon separating from each other they could not handle it ?? Did they checked them at their colleges? Maybe the college environment was not the adequate for their them.. Or the two cities like New York and Chicago can swallow you and make you feel VERY LONELY ❤❤❤ my condolences. May your two angels rest in peace.

@sarat3913 Ай бұрын

How horrific.

@yevaburshteyn6938 Ай бұрын

People always say arts is fun.But why those great talented brothers didn't have fun?Why instead taking life?

@denisestover2416 Ай бұрын

I truly believe that if people had a relationship with God these things would not occur, depressed or not.

@jjj1951 Ай бұрын

Oh please don't go there

@jimrebr Ай бұрын

I have a very strong relationship with God, I am also very artistic, and I have suffered from suicidal thoughts. It’s complicated and if you don’t comprehend that, how sad…you don’t understand obviously.

@denisestover2416 6 күн бұрын

@@jjj1951 I am not familiar with where you don't wish to go, but by your tone you seem wounded and/or broken. I will pray for you. 🙂

@denisestover2416 6 күн бұрын

@@jimrebr @jimrebr I understand all too well. I am an artist, I am disabled, I've had suicidal thoughts and during my deepest and weakest time I have attempted suicide - but, thank God I failed! At 54, I have been through much in my life. I know that everyone has problems. Everyone gets lost at some point and many times they find their way back.....sometimes they don't. My point was that since God was taken out of schools, taken out of society and taken out of social consciousness, more and more evil finds its way to more people. For one to have a rock, a source of stability (religion/God), a moral code and the knowledge that there is something after this life - both good and bad, is a powerful strength. The knowledge that there is something else after this life is a strong incentive and reason to not give in to the incessant evils that plague us all. Those without the stability and morality give in to the evils that are ever present. I know that everyone has weak moments and times where they'll give up. Life, at times, is hard going, but having God with you makes all the difference in the world...and eternity. 🙂

@norabongiorno6197 Ай бұрын

Their self portraits are sad and gloomy honestly they never seemed happy Their artwork screams depression!

@derrickedmundson5813 Ай бұрын

How can they be so happy. Even when they found out when he suicide they seemed excited

@jjj1951 Ай бұрын

Grammar should be your friend

@JoeSegal Ай бұрын

My brother and I were so traumatized by your story. Usually your program presents hopeful, informative and inspiring stories. Supposed to be about the healing power of art but the first 3/4s of it is about a horribly tragic loss via sucicde. For people who have endured aspects of this pain, you should put a warning on the front of this any similar episode CBS.

@autofocus4556 Ай бұрын

Boo hoo

@valimadurodegateno3702 Ай бұрын

Please never say succeed at suicide.

@Seekthetruth3000 Ай бұрын

Why were they depressed?

@karmicsheila63 Ай бұрын

Depression that is not clinical in nature can be brought on by stressful events, loss, etc. However, Clinical depression is a disease like any other. It can feel like a spiritual death as well. A huge contributing factor was how interconnected these twins were to each other.

@Seekthetruth3000 Ай бұрын

I wish they had asked for help. A very sad story.@@karmicsheila63

@ShredCo Ай бұрын

Every Sunday it's the same routine with CBS... Climate change alarmism, holocaust guilt top-up, then needlessly putting random black people on a pedestal. EVERY SINGLE SUNDAY

@MrMatteNWk Ай бұрын

So why do you continue to watch?