Regina King Reveals Why Her Son K!lled Himself | She Needs Help!

Regina King Reveals Why Her Son K!lled Himself | She Needs Help!
So, after about two years of low-key disappearing from the industry Regina King opened up about her only son Ian going through depression and unaliving himself. Honey, we are gonna need another word to describe the process she went through koz devastation doesn’t cut it.
Okay, when fans were hit with the news of Ian’s death, it was not exactly clear what pushed him to unalive himself but he had said days before his death that social media, especially Instagram, was very unhealthy for his well-being.
In one of his last tweets on January 15th he wrote, “I don’t think Instagram is healthy for me.” He also used a popular image from SpongeBob Squarepants where the cartoon character is surrounded by tiny clones cloaked in wild flames to illustrate exactly how he was feeling and said, “You know that episode of SpongeBob where they go inside his brain and it’s a bunch of mini sponge-bobs just losing their ish…..yea that one really hits home.”
#hollywood #reginaking #alexanderjr #wendywilliams #wendy

[@drecool85]

I’m a late 30s black male who is an only child to a mom who recently became a widow, and between the death of my dad and all the other cumulative life traumas (phew there’s been ALOT), last year was the first time I’ve felt suicidal to a major extent. Had been actively thinking it’d be better to not be here than to constantly deal with the pain day in and out. I’ve experienced severe depression and anxiety most of life. I can remember being depressed @ 9 years old. 25 years of it can take an immense toll on someone’s spirit, even though I’ve been in therapy for about 10 years. Thank you for highlighting mental health issues in black men. It can truly be horrid for us living in this world. UPDATE: WOW, was not expecting my comment to even be noticed let alone received with such warmth. Thank you, kind humans. I’m doing much better as of now. My stress levels were WAY too high trying to take on everything. Broke my body down and my mind. Been slow progress decentering my life from working sun up to sun down trying to “be” and “do” and “better my life” at the detriment of my mental health.. and I’m so appreciative of the progress nevertheless. It’s been about 8-9 months that I was last suicidal. Thank you especially to all the women here who have rallied & been so kind and supportive with their comments. Men don’t generally get a lot of emotional support from their community let alone random strangers for much of anything so this feels new & overwhelming & truly touches my heart. I pray that anyone who has felt anything similar can feel lighter with the support shown here, knowing it can be here for you too. Thank you.

[@lifewiththejonesfamily897]

My prayers are with you 🙏🙏 always remember to take things one day at a time and understand the circle of life ❤️❤️

[@irishouston4103]

I'm praying and routing for you. Bless up ❤

[@bettyforde9423]

Sending you healing prayers. I recommend a book written long ago by Alvin Poussaint..Lay my burden down..suicide among blacks. Quite informative so you understand the why. Go's bless you. Stay safe

[@angelthomas921]

🫂❤️🦋🙏🏽🫶🏽 Sending you love hugs and prayers ❤ One day at a time and writing.. journaling will help.Keep your head up we are here for you ❤.

[@marymotherofgod4861]

❤🙏sending everyone love and hugs

[@tammywhite9819]

Can I relate to her pain, I lost my own child the exact same way. Praying for her healing!

[@Lynneparks7627]

😢I Am so sorry for your loss. I too can relate. I lost my daughter 4 years ago. It is a pain like no other.❤🙏🏿

[@markmurray914]

❤️🙏🏾

[@realtalk675]

Allah y rahma may god have merci on her soul and give you strength to bear with this pain. I wish i could take away your pain

[@user-qw9dj6hr8i]

Prayers to you sista...stay strong....

[@Eric-ej3oy]

Why did he do it? And do you know what was the cause of his depression.

[@andrabridgespikecountyms7388]

I lost my only child nearly 15 years ago & he was only 24. They say time heals all wounds, but the lost of a child is something you never get over. It leaves a whole in your heart that never closes. God restores our joy, but He understands our pain whenever the grief hits us. This is an exclusive club, I'd never ever want to ask anyone to be a part of.

[@carolynmaynard4479]

Praying for you 🙏

[@danielle1907]

For a mother losing child child like a child losing their mother…you never heal. You just learn to live with it. That is the cruelest lie you can tell someone who has lost a child or mother. The fact that they’re literally a part of you forms a bond that can’t even be explained.

[@lalalama4591]

Sending you lots of hugs 🥰. I am so sorry for the loss of your son

[@arraasmr1070]

@@danielle1907 INDEED😢

[@missamercer]

I am so very sorry for your loss😢😢The day is fast approaching when you can see him alive again. Rev 21:3,4❤❤

[@deestevens2883]

I've always loved Regina King....Sending Big Prayers to her and fam⚘

[@tamikamonet1]

She just looks sad. No matter how much she smiles you can see the sadness in her eyes.

[@BriaBarrows]

Because it is. That was her baby abd the way he went is devastating

[@tvs9978]

Sadness will always reside beside her happiness from now on

[@wandasmith605]

As a woman who lost her only son I understand you never get your smile back it’s always covered with sadness 😢

[@lorrainewilliams3201]

❤THAT IS SO TRUE,THAT SADNESS STAYS FOREVER. I KNOW.

[@themagiccityshaman]

I teared watching this interview with Robin, it was amazing how graceful she teared too.

[@sweetpeazAdVantures]

I lost my oldest son 11 years ago. One day Regina will get to the other side of the pain. It took me about 6 years to no longer be sad everyday. I pray for all Mom's that have to bury their children. It's not the natural order of things. What's the new normal? Where does the love go? One day her heart will heal even with the hole in it. 😢😢❣❣❣❣🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Pushing4wardwithTee]

I am sorry for your loss. I tell people this often there is no time frame . My daughter has been gone almost three years and it’s so painful.

[@lb1798]

IM so sorry for your loss. I appreciate you saying how long it took you to get to the other side of the pain. I know that grief is personal and every individual processes it differently. It took 6 years for me also,I think the panademic definitely slowed down the progress I WAS MAKING. Your comment helps me to know that I'm not alone or abnormal. Thank you❤💔❤️

[@sweetpeazAdVantures]

@@lb1798 I know other women that said 6 to 8 years. Grief has no timeline. I finally realized that I will see my so again and that was when I changed my sadness to living again. We will see them again 🙏🏾❤️

[@user-el2bc6mh3y]

@@sweetpeazAdVanturesAmen 🙏🏽

[@kimboyer3874]

I lost my youngest son to gun violence 10 years ago if it wasn't for my faith in Jesus and his love I would have lost my mind and life too

[@Carmen-qx8ib]

"By God's Grace and Mercy You Will Persevere". My Son went the same way. I thought I couldn't go on but here I am, 21 years later! Be Blessed and know You are Loved and always in Our Prayers 🙏🏾🙏🏾🧓🏿🧓🏽💖💋!!

[@laveriasclafford8399]

I m experiencing that same pain

[@frantoussaint8695]

Social media is a deadly playground if you not mentally strong enough you will get depressed and become suicidal. People sometimes take social media too serious, it is very important to take break from social media for your own mental health. I’ve been away from social since July 2022. I know KZbin is now count as social media but I get to pick and choose what to see

[@tanyawatts6202]

Can I ask you a question, why even sign on at all?

[@godhg9694]

She was working to much..she probably had no time for her son.

[@BriaBarrows]

Agree! Take the pressure of yourself

[@frantoussaint8695]

@@tanyawatts6202 that’s where I do my church and prayer…that’s why I have KZbin

[@catherinejones2380]

I'm 60 years old and people have been taking there own lives forever it's worse now but it's not about social media it's just a person when they are going through so much and no one understands what makes them just want to ended there own life I don't know do they ask GOD for help are not but it's so sad when they don't want wait to hear from GOD no one knows I just keep Regina in my prayers

[@belindaferrellkornegay6345]

Sending healing to this beautiful woman and her loved ones!

[@bridgettterry5617]

Praying for Comfort and Strength for Regina on her difficult days. When she’s missing her Son.❤️🤗🙏🏾.

[@barbarahammond8430]

I only have one child myself and just can't image losing him. My heart felt sympathy goes out to her and I continue to pray for her strength.

[@Tarenreal]

Why would the video be labeled she needs help ? The clout chasing and attention seeking is disgusting. The respect and humility at this point has to be taken

[@dr.zoolamae2938]

Social media is sick 😢 it will only be for views and money 😢 we just grieve in the comments

[@youvegot2bkiddingme133]

Right??? So weird!!!

[@ljamslife908]

I’m happy that she got to tell her story to someone other then Oprah.

[@loisnoble9139]

Amen Amen and Amen I'm so sick of Okra and Kale. I don't get the hype

[@tracygilchrist8954]

Unfortunately this resonates so much with me. I just lost my son to suicide on January 20th of this year. There are times I literally have to tell myself to breathe. My son is an amazing son, brother, father and husband. I’m so heartbroken that he is no longer physically here on earth with us. 💔

[@sharondavis3535]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@t-shindalankston3621]

Sorry for your loss

[@ivycarrano8207]

So sorry

[@motifdarl4091]

I also lost my son at his age 27 to a reported suicide October 2021. I just don’t believe it. He was planning to leave his wife she was the last to leave and next day the first to find him hanging from rope in the basement. Even more trauma gut wretching is she had authority over his body. She would not let us see his body at the morgue. So I never got to see my son’s ashes nor to bury him with his ancestors. She promised she 😅would have a release of his ashes to the ocean. She did a go fund me to raise the money. People donated some most didn’t and she did not have a release of his ashes. She did have a small funeral not allowing all people to visit. People today are still grieving. Then more of this nightmare that’s actually I have experienced she posted a pick of her self how to get away with murder. My son went by Jayy Wills/Jayy Alejandro as for his videography biz and then his artist name. I’m not saying she did it all thought she seem suspicious. I won’t believe he did this to himself. I go through the stages of grief and I started counseling. But why can’t she give his ashes back. I feel like this violated my son’s spirit and ashes should be in a proper place. 😢

[@pamelawilliams2739]

Prayers ❤️

[@catherinejones2380]

I think she is a very beautiful talented person with a also beautiful soul I loved her since she was child star in 227 and I also lost my son in 2008 he was murdered but you never get over it you just learned threw the strength and courage of GOD to live with it but you always will sad sometimes when you know they are gone for good LORD please strengthen her

[@ZezeDouglas]

Gosh this was painful , so sorry Regina. 🪽

[@tbell9411]

Wow the part when she said she had to respect the fact that he didn't want to be here anymore.

[@charmainer.johnson3447]

Praying for grace, peace and understanding. May Ian rest peacefully!

[@s.rosesmith6525]

My daughter lost her only son due to mental illness. Regina has my deepest sympathy.

[@user-el2bc6mh3y]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AnotherDayOfBeauty]

I have been putting off watching or listening to anything related to this tragedy. This is the first time I feel strong enough to do it. As a mother of an only child with his own, personal struggles watching Regina's pain triggers me beyond words. I wish for strength and solace to Regina. 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@lenevee4925]

It is so sad thinking about a parent giving someone life who ended up taking their own life. I extend my condolences to this beautiful actress❤

[@rvi98]

Sometimes the disease is too powerful to beat. All the love in the world cannot end the pain.

[@TT-xj3si]

With her luck in love, losing her son was truly devastating bc she lost THE only man in her life that loved her unconditionally. My ❤ goes out to her. As for Hollywood, she is an AMAZING talent that is very much underrated and underappreciated. She has more talent than some of those A-lister's that hollywood over indulge going above and beyond handing them awards just bc of their name.

[@meg7915]

This story absolutely breaks my heart 😢 My heart aches for her ❤

[@YwndrickaN1]

I lost my only son to an overdose at 27 years old in Oct 2023. This pain overwhelming!

[@immaculatebeauty_aoki]

My family went threw this sending you prayers and strength ❤🙏🏽

[@MichelleBurks-sc2rp]

Keep praying cry when u need scream feel ya emotions

[@Birdiealway]

🙏🏾❤️

[@alicejeanniesimpson255]

What got me through depression and being oppressed, was I cried out to GOD. Because I came close three times of taking my life, But I was severly depressed and could not think, or anything, so I said I am throwing in the towel, but I have 4 sons, but was thinking about my hurt, I was scarred for life, no one But God brought me out of it. People experience depression and oppression in different ways! When people smile, sometimes just to cover up that pain, I know I did

[@iampray3463]

God has not healed me, but for 40 years many of my Christian friends have treated me like I don't have enough faith.....I'm done 💔

[@Prismatic9008]

So heartbreaking. I'm praying for her healing. That type of pain. Grief takes so long to work through 😢❤🙏🏾 also Malcolm Jamal Warner is a CLOWN for that. This is why a lot of women are opting out of dating completely. It just gets tiring.

[@aprilm4423]

Prayers for Regina. What heartbreak! 💔 As for her ex, I can think of a lot of names for Malcolm-Jamal Warner: Clown isn't one of them. That was just a really low stunt, man. I remember when it happened. I hope he reads this one day. Men seem like they got worse after this, too, like his move was license for other men to do a lower level of dirt. Black men have bad press; they earned the bad reputation they've got. The opposite of love isn't hate: It's indifference. I'm walking away from the whole mess.👠

[@realtalk675]

Omg thats very sad. Nobody wamts to bury their kid

[@lifewiththejonesfamily897]

😫😫 A mother's worst nightmare. 🙏🙏

[@yaiyai2010]

Lord please give her your total shalom

[@chelechiffon9222]

Sending Healing energy to Regina , Love You Sis

[@wendyholiday9926]

I lost my oldest son in 2019😢 My son suffered a brain injury at the age of 12 in a school flag football game. It's hard for a mom to watch her child suffering and we try to help them, but really can't. The pain never goes away but I've learned to embrace it and hold on to the moments. But I can go on because he is free from all the suffering, heart aches, and pain. I miss him every day, but I'm grateful that I had him for 32 years.

[@laurab9082]

❤️🙏🏽

[@cynthiaadams2392]

🙏

[@gloriabunch8427]

❤❤❤🎉❤❤❤

[@tracycapehart3912]

❤❤❤❤❤.

[@EverythingTammy]

Regina King, although still pretty young she’s an ICON! I commend her…She’s probably helped so many by doing this interview. I’m goin to talk to my son rn bcuz of this. I talk to him often, but I’m going to make a conscious effort to check on his mental health! Just bcuz everything looks great doesn’t mean it always is…❤

[@lifewiththejonesfamily897]

We have to always remember we are just experiencing this thing called life and to do what you can and don't worry about what you can't!!!! Always make memories idc if it's just going for a walk, make it worthwhile and fun ❤️❤️

[@rvi98]

She has been around since 227, 40 years in the industry. Legend she is.

[@PeteyWheatstraw-ff3wg]

Brothers! There is no shame in speaking with a psychologist.

[@MeekaJohnson]

Thanks for your comment. Keep saying ir brother Our black men to seek therapy before it's to late 😢

[@naturalhealing4637]

they drug you up so bad you'll be crawling in the fridge thinking you in bed...that crap give you dementia to

[@latanyahewitt653]

Yes definitely you need to unload to someone professional ❤❤❤❤

[@shoeshoemapetla7856]

Sometimes no amount of talking can help a mentally sick person😢

[@positivevibe7684]

Psycologist, no. They prescribed meds. A therapist, yes. They are there to listen without judgment. ❤❤

[@demirutledge7611]

This is a cup I am not sure I can drink from God bless her as she journeys through this emotion.

[@user-lm9sy9jp8c]

Praying for you Regina.

[@sandrawilcox1293]

My heart goes out to Ms. King. I lost my eldest daughter in 2020. When you lose a child you are immediately enveloped with a pain that's indescribable. It's been almost four years and my heart breaks everyday with the pain of losing my child. The sadness is a hole that can never be filled. Someone told me that grief is the pain we feel for having loved someone. I now know that love really does heart. I will continue to pray for her and I am happy to see her doing the things that would make her son so proud. Be blessed.

[@blacknbougie8021]

Indeed. The pain of losing my son is unlike anything I've ever felt before. It's crippling despair.

[@ashleyturner248]

I lost my husband this way. I feel for her.

[@royaldiadem762]

I think many of us have experienced deep depression and suicidal thoughts. I know I have. For men, especially Black men, I feel it’s a very different experience. He said he was tired of talking. I wish there were more spaces where they could talk and from a young age. Maybe that would be helpful. When you’re in your head, you have to decide if the fight is worth it for you. For me the answer was to truly believe in who Jesus says I am and I dove in to that. But there are some who choose to no longer fight…and that is their choice. We have to give them the grace to make the choice for themselves. They live in their body and mind. God gives us all the power to choose, we don’t have the right to not extend them grace to choose. I was a 911 operator and I didn’t get this until my experience in that job.

[@rvi98]

There are so many spaces to talk these days. Been at it nearly 15 years and therapy groups, meditation groups etc used to be almost all women. 2023 I had one 50/50. Men just have to know it's okay to ask for help. For anyone in the midst of their illness cannot see that sometimes. We need support, ally. I had no friends or family so I relied on the medical professionals, still do.

[@1717Warrior1]

❤️‍🔥Grieve is a journey… thank you!

[@LLewis-tm9yp]

The thing with depression is....its levels that can be so deep and delicate that sometimes you can't navigate through it. It's scary because the simplest thing can cause the most catastrophic end. Its real. It happens.

[@jsetennis9224]

I remember watching her in the 1980s in the show 227.

[@sylviacarlson3561]

To "unalive himself?" Please! Why can't we just be honest in what happened. Suicide is not a dirty word. Unfortunately it's way too common.

[@karenburroughs6395]

The word you used will most times get flagged and the platform won't allow it to be played.

[@kingtv3321]

Unalive- it sounds insensitive….

[@chocolatesmile1]

Sending light and love to Regina. The Most High does good things never bad, that wasn't God. My deepest condolences 💜💎

[@nathifawaziri8664]

My prayers are with her and her family. Anyone who has had to deal with their loved one’s suffering from mental illness knows it is not easy. Loosing a child to suicide is an unimaginable pain.

[@ljackson3928]

Regina keeping you in my prayers...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gertrudesenga3531]

Can’t imagine the hurt of losing your child in such a manner. Looks like she did everything she could to save him. 😢

[@staceyh.5759]

Ms. Regina King is an amazing woman whom I deeply admire. It's evident from the radiance on her face that she's being watched over and protected by her son Ian. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Regina. Keep shining like the beacon of light that you are. Continue to stay strong. May God bless you.

[@khismet]

Lord. Grant Regina the strength to find hope and continued strength amidst the overwhelming sorrow and the assurance that You are with her, even in these darkest hours.🙏🏽

[@user-qx6xj6mm7v]

Yes I’ve been in that dark place with grief… and had a bout with God over it… but When God spoke to me after a while … HE SAID… I Don’t Need Your Permission… I didn’t know it then… but that was the beginning of my Healing… God Bless you Regina I love you always… You’re gonna make it!

[@inezsmall8474]

As a mom I know the loss of a child, because I had lost two, however we have to go on and take it day by day with Gods help and mercy. My therapy is speaking with mothers who have had the same experiences.

[@jerlenemagee8487]

The pain of losing a child it never goes away 2 1/2 years and I think about my son every day. I lost my stepson 2 months later Devastating. I have my moments,it’s a process and no one can tell you how long to grieve. I was not prepared at all,the worst day of my life my only son. I just couldn’t believe it, he was gone had a heart attack at 39 so young gone to soon. I never dream are thought my son would leave this world before me. He was like by everyone had such a big heart my go to person when I couldn’t talk to anybody. I still hurt and cry for my son. But God have kelp me in the mist of it alI I almost gave up. We need to support one another if not, we will perish, depression suicide. evil spirits. I pray for any mother Father who have lost a child 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dorisegbo9378]

It’s so sad that has to go through this pain. My prayers go out to her. Losing a loved one is hard

[@user-ih8oj3uo4k]

Same as my son, this planet has a lot of evil beings that makes young people not want to be here anymore. I'm the one who brought my child closer to God Almighty to give him peace within his soul.

[@ckitty45]

Excellent; a dignified review of the loss of a loved one; I wish her peace!

[@Sharontatum]

ThIS just my opinion. I have been through depression. I have been through depression several times but when you turn your life over to the Lord, he'll work everything out only because you have money get back into the church. That's where it all started from. Get back into a Bible based church where you gonna hear from the LORD I PRAY FOR EVERYONE

[@dianeharris8020]

May God give you peace🙏🏾

[@sharondavis3535]

Social media is so anti-social instead of uplifting 😪

[@user-rp4ur7wh1v]

So True

[@BriaBarrows]

It’s actually terrible

[@ll9212]

I wonder if he was on antidepressants! There's now a warning🤔of suicidal thoughts while taking certain antidepressants! Just wondering! 🤔🧐

[@startingoverbygrace]

Those meds come with serious side effects.

[@QueenDivineLove]

Yes it's true. My son went into psychosis and it's scary he doesn't take his meds but I kinda understand. He's a bible literalist and 🙏🏾 God protect him since he is such a loyal servant.

[@MsLadyP4]

She’s feeling unimaginable pain😢I lost my son over 6 years ago.

[@MonikaReid-rv7yc]

I know how it feels I suffer from depression also it's not easy you fight with depression every day

[@tamaramonique4959]

The way I love Regina. When I saw her in the Vaseline commercial, I smiled then cried. Cuz I was waiting on her debut. We stand beside Regina King. Im so proud of her for speaking her truth. Prayers to her continued strength. May God walk with her.

[@kawanapinckney908]

Thank you for sharing. I work in the healthcare industry, thankfully, which has helped me to see the need for therapy in my own situation. A lot of people don’t think mental health struggles are real. I’ve had people tell me I shouldn’t be depressed,which is ridiculous but people don’t understand. I applaud those that have the courage to reach out for help.

[@mauiloves885]

Great job! I have always loved this woman and her amazing talents - watching this also broke my heart - I wish her blessings, love, healing, and peace... Thank you

[@annawebb7398]

I can relate, I lost my son/baby on 1/3/2024. I can't believe this is my life, and my tears continue to flow. He was 27 years old.

[@sharondavis3535]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@ivycarrano8207]

So sorry

[@yacbdgurrll5566]

Try Jesus! He will ALWAYS save you turn to him before its too late! I pray for everyone who is suffering that you find your peace with Jesus!

[@CaliMisfit1921]

That's not the agenda they wanna push?

[@tiananunez2178]

My son tried to unalive hiself nov 2023 i have never felt pain like that never it feels like a fire that burns your soul and your screaming non stop and cant catch your breath your seeing and feeling everything from the moment the doctor said your pregnant and i wasnt supposed to be able to have kids and it was A JOURNEY im soooooo greatful i can physically put my arms around him hear his voice i stare at him sometimes i catch my self memorizing his toes and scars his laught and smile his tones in his voice because i want to always know hes my baby blesdings to anyone who has liss someone this way

[@Tiljuana-777]

So sad you never know what someone is going through 😔 😥🙏

[@mikmik4343]

Regina King, my heart and prayers go out to u for the loss of ur son Ian and all the heart ache u have suffered without him. May God continue to Bless you and be with u at your time of need. Continue to have wonderful thoughts of your life with Ian.

[@trinajohnson183]

That young man needed his own life & path, not living vicariously through his mom's fame.....& living in the shadows of her super stardom! He needed to find out who he was and what his purpose & capabilities were.....and she needed to allow him to! Yes, he was her baby, i get that, i have two grown sons, but ladies, our babies grow into young adults, young men......and even as loving mothers who want the best for them, we cannot do things that will possibly or ultimately hender their growth & learning process, as a young man in society!

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

Yes, I said something similar to this, but didn’t specify as much as you tactfully did. He was in the shadows of her everything, every life event, almost like her emotional crutch of sorts. All her losses were his losses. Then he had his own life and losses. It got complicated with the multiple abandonments they had experienced together. I hate that this happened to him and to her, especially being he was her ONLY child.

[@trinajohnson183]

@@ReasonablySpeaking9808 absolutely.......so sad!

[@covegirl06]

You made a very good point. It’s good that we’re openly talking about importance of mental health, but we’re not focusing on asking the RIGHT questions as to WHY that person feels depressed or WHY they got to the point in life where they felt like ending their life was the best solution to their problem. The reasons will be different for every person. Not everyone who commits suicide is suffering from mental illness. Not feeling like you have a purpose in life, or not being able to tolerate boredom in life is a common reason a lot of people feel suicidal. These are reasons that get so overlooked.

[@jasmineartis5754]

Right. I was thinking “did he work? Did he have his own friends? Girlfriend??” I only seen him with his mom. He should’ve went off to college had his own life. Her having matching tattoos with her son is…..giving emotional husband.

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

@@jasmineartis5754 Yeah, seems she was sharing too much of her life’s struggles and disappointments with him. He has his own bag of issues as well. I think he just got ‘stuck’ and overwhelmed in them. 😢😓😢😥

[@BriaBarrows]

He seemed like such a sweetheart. I loved watching his cooking lives and him sharing music.

[@ivycarrano8207]

Dealing with depression and breing on social media is a bad mix.

[@hotvegas2498]

💯

[@aries7046]

I love Regina King and love to see her on the screen again and directing.

[@keallenhardwick3744]

I'm a member of this club, sadly. I lost my only son in 2020 at 25. The pain decreases but it's never gone totally. Sending love to all the moms...

[@tonyaarnett2461]

I'm with you too, cry as much as you have too. I'm praying for you and myself as well as others. It's hard but, God!!! Jesus is our source of strength to call out to him in pain and tears.

[@FeleciaWilliams-lk9tw]

Whenever a person who received an Oscar award something always bad comes right behind it

[@aneesaparker681]

It's awful. I hate this for her and ANYONE 💔 Its even more hurtful that people blame God for the pain and suffering.

[@Mrsmac-bg7xm]

“Unalived” himself? That is the most ridiculous thing I have heard and it makes a mockery of the facts of this trauma. It is offensive.

[@ameliarogers541]

Praying for strength and healing for Regina🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@rosepitt]

Ms. King needs Jesus to get through this tragedy and hopefully she will realize that.

[@sharonda8485]

What makes you think she doesn't?

[@rosepitt]

@@sharonda8485 She stated, "she and her son practiced Kabbalah''; Jesus never preached, taught or lead anyone to this religion. Jesus nor his people have nothing in common with Kabballah religion. Regina told me and the world she wasn't serving Jesus Christ, and her lifestyle choices proves that fact. My prayer and many others prayer for her is to come to Jesus. He's the only one that can heal her mentally, emotionally, and give her peace. Thank you for your comment!

[@sharonda8485]

@@rosepittI can see why so many people speak against so-call Christians 💔I would be scared to death to post judgment on anyone's life.

[@rosepitt]

@@sandracorley3944 Yes, Regina and Malcom have a familiar spirit from Satan not the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. Also, people didn't like Jesus went he walked the earth preaching truth that people didn't want to hear. Jesus and his words are still hated to this day. Again, my prayer is for men and women to come to Jesus Christ who died for their sin. Thank you for your comments!

[@rosepitt]

@@sharonda8485 People spoke against Jesus then and now so that isn't surprising!

[@user-im2uf1ix1e]

I'm devastated for u. I've suffered from depression for years. I'm glad yr back. I'm truly sorry for your loss.🙏❤️

[@iamspeaking6686]

There was no remedy, medication or amount of love nor life to save this soul. He was loaned to this world and his mother for what will never be enough time. He gave her another purpose to help others with what this story will tell and teach us. Emmanuel🙏🏾

[@nyadewitt8157]

I loss my son 2 years from today. Mental illness is real. I suffer from depression every single day. Someone told me God put people in our life for temporary and he takes them home to him. Regina King, sorry for your loss.

[@MarleneShelton-rt8bi]

Regina, I am sorry for your loss.I know it's going to take time.But with faith and prayers you will come through this.Bless you and family 🌺😊🙏🙏🌹

[@maesams6212]

Sad commentary, but beautifully done!!!❤🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@sttaylor1008]

You did a great job with the complication of information pertaining Regina's story and the lost of her son. ❤

[@felicialandry9369]

My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you Regina. I only have one child (25 year old son), I cannot imagine 🥺!

[@sharondavis3535]

There are no words 😢we have watched her grow up right before our eyes. Bless her 🙏🏾

[@valeriefranklin3087]

Thanks for sharing this and praying for those who have lost a child!😢

[@mygotobrands8076]

I saw the Netflix show Shirley Chisholm and from the first minute I was engaged, The second minute I saw the worthiness of Regina receiving an Oscar for that role. Throughout the movie, I maintained my awe. For sure, she had an Oscar winning performance.

[@positivevibe7684]

My heart goes out to Regina. Sending her strength and much love.❤❤

[@baldqueen2762]

So ready to see her on the silver screen again! God Bless!!!

[@onthetownwithtanya]

i totally understand there are some people who don't want to do this journey, they have seen it, lived it and are tired, i now have to respect that, as hard as it is...

[@venessaabrams2856]

Regina has moved me to tears yet again. I love her compassion and how her words touch the soul. May God continue to keep her and bless her on her journey.😘😘

[@WherethekeysLisa]

The saying is, A mother is only happy as her saddest child is, I live it, I get it, I pray for her healing and the healing of all mothers that are going thru hardships with their children, I pray for mine💜

[@elizabethjenkins7794]

Why would you be angry with God,? It was your sons decision, God gives us free will, my condolences to you Regina, i pray your strength.

[@BriaBarrows]

He does. But did he stop his depression? Did circumstances get better for him? I think these are the questions she is more so grappling with. I wish the church spoke on this more instead of shaming people for taking their lives

[@chipor02]

Most likely, Regina made this statement in the midst of the anger part of her grief process. When one needs to blame someone for their loved one no longer being alive. Everyone processes grief in different ways. Therefore, empathy, respect, compassion, and understanding are needed to show support during this difficult process.

[@user-iu6gn2tv4u]

Jehovah adds no pain , Satan is the culprit.

[@dawnharris3503]

Such a sad sad thing. We feel Regina’s pain.

[@StrengthNLove]

People all got problems we have to always pray and not to faint ,we all have challenges but we must move on with the help of God we can make it

[@meekmillz6035]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 I can’t speak on the loss of a child smh I always loved ur smile Regina from a youngster watching Friday Lord please keep us covered in your blood AMEN!!

[@couleuredgirl6314]

Regina is the baddest actress out there! I mean unproblematic, classy and stunning. 😍 I hope she knows her son was too good for this world, he was amazing and was not of this world!

[@user-zy6ws3jb3p]

I went off social media altogether, no Facebook, messenger or X . It can be a totally draining thing and you really don't know these people and the things that they say is really depressing. I hope that Ms. King can finf the help that she needs for her to heal , but, it'll probably be a while before or if she gets to that po.

[@mellymel0876]

As a mother having children with depression and a son that has had several attempts my heart goes out to her and anyone else living with depression