The TRUTH About My Childhood - Story Time

[@BibleIllustrated]

The last minute of this video is one of the most touching things a man can possibly ever hear

[@reeee88]

feelsbadman

[@SCRNSH0T]

Yeah that's fucking brutal, Jesus man, brought me to tears

[@sale4112]

That was actually the most touching thing i have ever heard

[@gnarlycharley2373]

I actually cried. Jesus

[@SmashCentralOfficial]

Brought me to tears.

[@GameRiot]

We love who you are Steven

[@optimisticallycynical.814]

Kenneth Curry taco

[@Hater20X]

Wait is his real name Steven

[@ravensnationhighlights2847]

Yes his name is Steven

[@waydonn9111]

I thought his real name was boogie 😂

[@socksnshoes22]

thank you

[@CalebHyles]

I think what's most triumphant and inspiring is how you have broken the cycle of what seemed to be a generational pattern of abuse. Mental disorders and all, the choices you have made post-childhood have set into motion a new age of understanding and empathy for your future family. And, of course, the friends you've made and will continue to make. You are a treasure to all, and an apt example of the true measure of a man. Peace to you, brother ♥ Keep liking you.

[@giffica]

Eh, sorry, but what cycle did he break? Sounds like he lost to the cycle, and the cycle broke him. Pretty sure he doesn't have any generations he's raised in a non abusive household. If he had kids, maybe he would destroy and ruin them? I doubt it, but in his mind he feels that way. Sounds like he was defeated by the abuse.

[@johndeane2485]

Caleb Hyles you are spot on

[@JohnM0rris]

That's so true, he could of easily turned out the same as his mother. Hating himself, hating and blaming everyone around him, but he chose love. He chose to never become what his mother was.

[@Tyclone]

Caleb Hyles - Very well said man

[@jakfan09]

+Giffica Not everyone needs to have kids to have a fulfilling life.

[@nathantopham448]

I've had similar experiences, my mother, she used to get drunk, very bad on most nights, she would swing for me and I would defend myself and hit back, used to call me 'coward' for getting away from her hits, used to call me 'woman beater' for defending myself, called the police on me once, managed to get away before they came, I ran away to my aunts, I stayed there until I was 18 and I moved out, have a lovely family, 2 kids and a wife, gonna try to be the best father I can be

[@onsightiskanyesbestsong4150]

Dude awesome!!! You sound like a great father.

[@nathantopham448]

@@onsightiskanyesbestsong4150 Yeah, I'm just trying to raise my kids the way my father should've raised me, but considering he ran away when I was 2, I never got that opportunity to grow.

[@FZDerp]

Ultimate Russianman my mom was horrible like this for a while. Until she found the power of god she became one of the most caring people in my life. Before she would threaten to turn on the stove and put my ear on it and burn it. Or she would threaten to leave me on the side of the road and not comeback. But i just found out a day or two ago, it was before i could remember she caused so much damage to my dads house brought random people over to destroy it. Finally they got a divorce but she made him get two jobs so he could afford the child support but one day he went over and knocked on the door and my little sister said she would get the door but my mom told her not too. And he got her to cancel the child support. I moved with him and now we have a great house and everything i could have asked for and my mom is living a better life, side note we didnt have much at my moms. Ever since she found god and got a better mental state she has been getting a better income and having more things for my sisters. And thats why i thank my mom, my father, and god.

[@nathantopham448]

@C B Familylife Nah dude, I just don't talk to her anymore.

[@TSKALEX876]

OMG thats your mother im so sorry i dont know what to say

[@JustAlyx]

Taking into account everything your mom has done to you, I doubt anyone would blame you for pissing on her grave. Hell, with all due respect and as cruel as it sounds, if that was me I'd probably throw a celebration. What's really incredible to me is, you chose not to do any of those things. On her dying bed, you decided you were going to love yourself and forgive her. It's irrelevant whether you believed your words or not -- you CHOSE to show love to someone who hatefully abused you mentally and physically. That takes strength and it's strength I'm working towards now. You continue to be an inspiration to me, Boogie. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@ElijahRazemon]

Dalyxman 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@derfranzosischethaddaus9230]

Maye his mother was ill in the head

[@isidorodaviddoro1920]

Yeah his Mother is the worst how can you do this to your own Son?

[@jackal8361]

Dalyxman u true

[@botchamaniajeezus]

Didn't think I'd see you here. It seems im being surprised all over KZbin these days

[@Katzunowo]

You are the sweetest man alive

[@evox0947]

Katzun yes hi katzo

[@1234dhrifjevdigjr]

Hi I love your vids

[@rahul_a5093]

Hey katzun didn’t know u watched boogie 😛 love ur vids too :))

[@thomasphillips5006]

You are goddamn right

[@chrispapadimitriou4245]

Hi

[@S1RLANC3]

You probably won't see this but about 8 years ago from today, you made a video about suicide. I just got away from home and enlisted in the service where I had many bad thoughts and couldn't bare what I was going through. I owned many forms of firearms and was gonna make the ultimate mistake. I saw your video and the words you said truly put my mind at ease and allowed me to contemplate things the way they should without the PTSD/Anxiety weighing me down. Today, I'm still in the service and just bought an nice house. I'm very happy and have many friends. I've lost many including my mother to an unfortunate accident but I've learned to be strong and carry on, I even dedicate most weeks to charity's which I learned to love. Just wanted to say thank you Boogie as I am one more person that wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for you and so glad you still create these types of videos as they truly do help those out there.

[@drakeleslie3366]

Incredible story man.

[@theeddyg]

Wow who would guess hulk would be depressed, nah I’m just kidding I’m am proud of you making of them darks times keep being you brotha

[@sugarveins]

you get a big hug from me

[@owendavis8339]

❤️

[@opticalzoom]

Great story

[@SG-zg3pc]

That last 60 seconds is like something out of a movie. You're strong beyond belief.

[@internationalrtg5602]

“I like who I am.” Such a simple and yet such a powerful sentence.

[@Chris-vz2kv]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hofferjerry25]

I watched the stream where you told the stories and had constant tears in my eyes. I know you don’t know me and probably won’t read this, but Steven, I’m proud of you! Hopefully sharing this video with the world will help you move even further in life. Most of all I’m happy that you like yourself! You have 10s of thousands of ppl that like & care and respect you! Your honesty someone that makes this crazy world a better place! You have made several of my shitty day’s tolerable and if you can do that for me, I know you have done it for many others. Thanks boogie! -Your friend Jerry!

[@lubizzle8670]

You said everything I was feeling!

[@lubizzle8670]

Noscamaroz28 fuck off

[@mohammadabudaqer7641]

Noscamaroz28 fuck off

[@dawnmason9558]

Hear hear.

[@hofferjerry25]

T Zub I don’t have the link... he said that he was going to delete it. It was around 3 maybe 4 weeks ago tho. You can search under videos on his twitch. Don’t be surprised if it’s gone. He didn’t want the haters and trolls to see it before he was ready to make his KZbin video. Man, I appreciate this guy!

[@MYG]

Boogie's words are touching, his story is heartbreaking and his attitude on life is uplifting.

[@benphone7430]

Bronzewarrior bet you didn't think I could masterbate to this huh ?

[@sanictheheadhug3936]

thank you waluigi

[@dr3693]

i agree with this comment fully but the profile picture is a little bit off putting

[@young321bookie]

I am starting to think that Boogie is a master-manipulator. He is sociopathic in my opinion, I have no idea how much of what he is saying is true.

[@allisterproductions9503]

WAH

[@entertain7us148]

"I like who I am." I don't know why these words, so simple, are so powerful.

[@allgenau9059]

Inspector Javert ?

[@run7388]

@@inspectorjavert5563 edgy

[@thechrisodaily3178]

This guy is so nice gets abused yet still loved his mom so much

[@sauceyvirg1n910]

It's sort of like Stockholm Syndrome

[@viveka2994]

@@sauceyvirg1n910 yes, it is, but not really, they were taught that this was right

[@MrGatsu]

If my mom was abusive I would spit on her ashes and dump them in a river. I don’t believe in unconditional nor does anybody, and I’m glad I have a wonderful mother.

[@jadensickguy]

@@MrGatsu you dont do that your mom brought you into the world and if she did abuse you god damn still dont do that because then would of turned into your mom your mom made you so respect that if your getting abused and she died you have to he their show her that your having a good life if your mom abused you doesnt mean she doesnt love you what you just said is god damn messed up

[@dragonrider0601]

It's called being a victim. Defending these abusers despite the fact that they can do no right in a relationship.

[@MurfsYT13]

This video will help thousands of kids going through the same thing. I don’t come from an abusive home and have never experienced the things you have but I know there are a lot who have. Appreciate your honestly.

[@taylorweaver8281]

MurfsYT13 I'm in my 20s and went through very similar things as a child and teenager and honestly this has made me feel so much better about myself now. I live 45 minutes away from Boogie, we go to the same card shop even and I've talked to him a few times but hearing this from him on here has made me for atleast right now feel like there's more hope for me.

[@MurfsYT13]

Charlemagne Monroe thanks fantastic. I’m really glad to hear that. People like Boogie are fantastic role models. I’m glad it’s onwards and upwards for you.

[@bishplis7226]

you know what helps more? socialism.

[@AidanConway_69]

MurfsYT13 b

[@larskvestad6841]

666

[@jeffjachymiak4994]

I was never abused, and I grew up with a fantastic mother and father. I didn’t know I needed a video like this. It’s helped me appreciate how I came to be and what they gave up to better my life. I may have no had your horrific life, but hearing about it has made me appreciate mine. Thanks boogs. You’re a hero.

[@ElijahRazemon]

jeff Jachymiak 💓💓💓💓😩😢😖💓💓💓

[@LilChuunosuke]

Thank you. It's so painful coming from an abusive home, then seeing people show no appreciation for how great their parents are because of a few imperfections. It's so painful seeing people act like what their parents do is the bare minimum and they want more. I have no doubt your parents have flaws, but they're doing their best. So make sure they remember that. Make sure they KNOW you appreciate all they've done for you.

[@antonisk.3093]

Dude, that last 2 mins, damn. I know she's your mom but I could never forgive someone for doing that to me. Props to you for having such a positive and forgiving heart

[@retrogamepuppy1445]

Me to man. I feel bad for him. No one could be mad at this guy for cheating on his wife and the cam girls he paid for sex. He's a fucking hero. Did you see the puss he's been slaying?

[@julknowl]

Forgiveness isn't for the other person, it's for you. If you don't forgive, you carry that with you. The other person isn't affected by your lack of forgiveness, other than they can't control you anymore. I had a lesser experience than Boogie did, but at 24 I finally forgave my parents and I have felt so much lighter since then. They don't know I forgave them because it was for me and myself only. I occasionally speak to them and I willingly spend time with them during the holidays when the rest of our extended family is there because they can't make me feel bad and my extended family is incredible. But yeah, rambling. Forgiveness is for your own mental health.

[@hawkstrike18]

@@julknowl thanks for the common sense, really! Hopefully most ppl can truly understand what you said. Too bad some of us can't forgive & mend ourselves 100% though... Because, in the end, I guess that's what you have to do to be able to forgive others. Personally, I'm unhappy just because I am a human😑 not sure if there's any hope for me, even if I never went through something especially bad/extreme (I always try to learn through others' mistakes and experiences anyway, doesn't have to happen to me - though that would make matters more difficult, obviously). My own parents helped me see how much better I am than them, in that I'm not as petty or immature, but also how powerless in front of their ego. As much as I despise cynicism and nihilism, their (and almost everyone else's) selfishness, stubbornness, short-sightedness, etc. have made me slightly -well, I control it- cynical myself... I can hardly trust humans in general (but that's a lesson to be learned anyway, humans suck, generally speaking). It's funny in what ways your parents shape you and how they can make you feel guilty of certain things even when you know you aren't guilty and it's their fault. Perhaps that's why I can't forgive them completely. In conjunction with the fact that I still live with one of them, lol - how can you move on when situation stays more or less the same? But, I'll have to be more thorough than this and see a therapist about it😅 Either way, I *love* this kind of videos, about psychology, depression, traumas, etc., and the comments you can find under them! I used to chat a lot about such matters, so it's kinda nostalgic as well to me, not just therapeutic.

[@Shinoisreal]

@Eduardo Palma are you dumb?

[@aimeegelineau2451]

Aw that’s terrible😥 I would never be able to forgive my mom if she treated me like that! That’s a sign of a strong personality, it’s to be respected!!!

[@fantomefx5096]

It doesnt matter, you should always forgive loved ones or family, even if you were abused physically or verbally by them, at the same time, you're only going to have a better life giving those who have hurt you a second chance

[@aimeegelineau2451]

FNTM tylulFN No not Necessarily, You don’t abuse your children or any loved ones it’s common sense, and you’re a horrible person if you do, you can’t really argue that either. Some things just can’t be forgiven

[@aimeegelineau2451]

FNTM tylulFN why should you forgive them if they’re only going to be manipulative and do it all over again. That doesn’t sound like a better life to me. Again, the abuse should’ve never happened in the first place. So if anyone who has ripped me to shreds mentally and physically and has ruined my life, wants my forgiveness, That’s they’re issue🤷‍♀️

[@fantomefx5096]

@@aimeegelineau2451 Yes that may be there issue but at the same time they're your parents, and the only way your going to have a better life is forgiving people, and if you don't forgive them, then you'll never get over them or that abuse, so that's why boogie forgave his mom, to forget about the past and look towards the future's

[@MrGatsu]

Amy Marie If my mom treated me like that. I personally would’ve spit on her grave and vandalize it the day she died. I don’t know but this gentle giant either is the most patient man in the world, or he put it behind him.

[@CaloobianMongoose]

*Nothing anyone says can possibly take the pain away from such a traumatic life but I (and thousands of others) love you very much, Boogie. Thank you for being open and honest and so full of life. You are an absolute inspiration.*

[@dawnmason9558]

He most defiitely is.

[@leroyjenkins9213]

He really is

[@Anarchic1989]

Caleb Twombly proceeds to be the abuser lol

[@christianpino209]

He really is I love him he’s my favorite KZbinr honestly

[@ZombieCartmanYT]

Boogie I owe you an apology, I have said things to you in your comments section that were judgmental and wrong. I should have known you and I shared a very similar story but I have been so pissed off at the world and the events in my life that I just wanted everyone else to hurt with me. This video is an inspiration to me and I want you to know you are not alone.

[@notfunny7032]

this is why I like the comment section

[@andreasboesen9763]

thank you

[@beansinmyurethra9035]

Damm,I have never seen someone apologize for saying somthing in a KZbin comment section...good on You *that wasn't sarcasm*

[@caley.j.n]

You are not a bad person for this, what matters is that you are healing from this and knowing you can improve. Keep on keeping on, man

[@randomperson12325]

takes a lot to apologize, i admire you, i hope he reads this

[@whadoyoumen]

Steve they say 'The toughest steel is forged in the hottest fire', and you my friend, has been through the fires of hell. Glad to see you slaying those demons. You are an inspiration! Keep on being you!!

[@Grumbledookvid]

The DJ Steve? Who the fuck is Steve

[@epicgamer8751]

Ababmer Vid that's his real name

[@Grumbledookvid]

Wyatt A i thought it was Angus

[@Sh0n0]

they say the burntest cake was burnt in the hottest fire

[@FireurchinProductionsByzantium]

This guy has extreme developmental problems and isn't even a functional adult

[@mr.supper6866]

The ending gets me crying every time

[@BfMvBROSKI37]

You're a stronger man than I think you even realise, Boogie. Huge respect for you.

[@pushpins926]

It feels really weird to click "like" on a video about something so terrible....but I wanted to show my support for you opening up and talking about what you suffered. I'm so sorry that was the childhood you had. I'm glad you were able to come out of the other side a decent human being....and I like who you are too.

[@Foryourviewingpleasure]

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[@DankFloyd]

You lived such a dark childhood, but you emit such a bright light in this world today. You are a magnificent person Boogie and we like you too!

[@daLukasMain]

Well said dude

[@tobyw9113]

69 likes

[@incelsforjesus251]

Any time Boogie says TRUTH - you know it's something other than actual truth.

[@Blai1110]

Yea maybe alot of the shit he told us was just lies!

[@kierancaldwell3442]

Yeah, I hope he's not slandering his own family with abuse claims, since that would be pretty much as low as he can get

[@bwuiis]

“I like me and I forgive her.” What a line, man. I went into this a troll and came out feeling soggy af. Hit me right at home.

[@giovannibermudezjr]

The Feels! 😭😢

[@Becca_Lynn]

My heart is broken for you Boogie. Absolutely shattered. I wish I could hug you a thousand times. You are so strong and amazing. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[@minecraftminertime]

Your heart will never actually be broken unless you experience it yourself. None of us can say that we truly feel Boogie's abuse except for Boogie himself.

[@minty.simon.]

I'm actually crying right now

[@mrd2346]

MischievousMoo Becca made a perfectly nice comment. You didn't!

[@mrd2346]

skankhunt42 Bet you thought you were so funny when you watched that episode of South Park

[@user-fy7ru4ii1i]

hey MarkXV, you have 3 subscribers... keep up the good work!

[@positivefraud3012]

You're unbelievably strong man, thank god you survived

[@sandpapergaming2517]

Bordan Jelfort lmao un-unbelievably strong

[@positivefraud3012]

Sandpaper Gaming yeah “un-un”

[@conorosterman7849]

Double negative = Believeably strong

[@tylerrhodes1935]

@@conorosterman7849 right😂 thats what i was thinking when i read that too

[@saltyham1447]

Bordan Jelfort the winky face makes it weird

[@KadinNation]

This video to this day still hits so hard. Especially the ending. I really appreciate you & your vids Boogie never stop being you

[@GroundbreakGames]

Looking through the comments, my heart is broken. So many people living this hell. My ten year old son is my entire fucking world. I can't even imagine. In tears I write this to you all. I'm sorry for what happened to you. Truly. You didn't deserve it and no child, NO CHILD has ever done ANYTHING to deserve to have to endure something like this.

[@advantageousanarchy7551]

I agree. No one deserves to be hurt like that, and especially from the person they look up to and respect the most.

[@joelthepizzawizard493]

Groundbreak Games it makes me genuinely happy to see a dad REALLY loving his son seeing as my dad wasn't really there for me. Stay that way

[@cuddlesworth2332]

I don't think any Canadian medical professionals or law enforcement would agree with you.

[@White0ni]

Thank you for making yourself this vulnerable to us. That takes strength. Keep pushing forward Boogie. Clearly, our past does not have to doom our future. You came out of all of that and are now a light for so many of us. Thanks again.

[@ElijahRazemon]

White Oni 💓💓💓

[@sheldonbenton5278]

i wouldnt say vulnerable in that context, i would say opened up. but i agree

[@graysonpinkston8498]

This is absolutely one of the most heart-wrenching videos I've ever watched you are an amazing man.

[@graysonpinkston8498]

Thanks for liking my comment that means a lot.

[@DRDJkoolade]

Those last 20 seconds made me tear up for real

[@Atruis]

John Paul Oh same here.

[@rockywatson2745]

Me too

[@MrRogersShorts]

Same here. Btw Go Jags

[@Luis_41]

Same.

[@95TurboSol]

Ditto, that was so kind of Steven to tell his mom that before she died, dudes heart runs deep.

[@mr.probable1236]

Real men cry during the last minute of this video.

[@miguelgarduno7023]

Isavirs real men only cry... When they spill milk. Struggle is real 😩😩

[@ToAsTyDoNDoN]

Isavirs real men only cry when they delete their game saves!!

[@megido878]

DoN Mac i deleted my cave story save.

[@RaceboyYT]

atomyksaturday that sucks

[@isaklarsson5241]

i totally agree.

[@UNIRockLIVE]

your too honest, and too kind. you are loved by many people. keep rocking boogz

[@thepapermakery]

Islam is a mental illness I agree with your username

[@TheOfficialJopp]

Back when this came out, I really found comfort within it because I myself suffered many instances of physical and verbal abuse from my dad. Seeing you today, along with all these lies of cancer and crypto scams, well it makes me feel like I'm all alone in that pain again. Honestly you disgust me

[@adwarriorlegend1]

I’m sorry man. You don’t need to feel alone. Talk to God

[@Gelato41_]

Berserk (1997)

[@acardinalconsideration824]

Im sure you already know this by now but anyone should be very careful when idealizing anyone at all, let alone a self-admitted very damaged and very self-destructive person. The pedestal that countless people put him on was bound to collapse eventually(pun intended)

[@kierancaldwell3442]

I'm sorry. I promise that you're not alone. There are so many people who have gone through the same thing, and even more who haven't but still care

[@lelobster8935]

This must have been very hard to share. Boogie you are an inspiration, keep going strong and pursuing your dreams.

[@ChloeTing]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are incredibly strong, forgiving and have such a big heart. We love you!

[@pringlelays159]

Ben Mason man i saw this comment coming from a mike away

[@percymelanson1187]

You know what man, whether or not anyone ever sees this comment that 13 and a half minute video I just watched will stick with me forever.

[@DrPadenski]

The first time I have cried watching a yt video... bless you

[@PrincessRomi1]

I'm not crying, you are... you should write a book... there's a lot of people going through the same, or similar, thing, and deserve some sort of inspiration, motivation, and help...

[@magsec5]

Hi I'm Romi not this despicable

[@charliesledz6941]

He should write a book.

[@evokanq35]

C9 Skadoodle reference caught? But I totally agree too

[@hectorthedragon1667]

He said on stream it would take too much out of him emotionally to write a whole book about his abuse. You can tell that even this short video about his abuse was a challenge for him.

[@NightOwlWinslow]

I would legit buy the shit out of that book.

[@sapphiresuzuki]

I was working out at a public gym and I burst out crying when you said you like who you are. I resonate with that so much boogie. It’s fucked up, but that abuse made you into the great person you are today. I’m so proud of you, man.

[@hiessboy449]

This is one of saddest stories on the Internet

[@saadfadel4200]

Listen to the childstory of sinead o connor it's much sader than this

[@kyler1945]

bliss alfadeel not really

[@zzz3493]

I actually kinda cried at the end

[@HellonWheels777]

I don't know why we need to compare people's suffering, is suffering, no matter how many people have a sadder story. (Not calling anyone out, it's just something I see a lot of. )

[@lilboicajun6531]

This guy may be the most genuine person on the internet, someone who can forgive a mother who almost killed him multiple times has a heart of gold

[@vangie6901]

Wut?

[@EvilPurpleDragon]

or a fucking moron

[@_o2453]

@@EvilPurpleDragon fax my guy

[@lightsaberman8973]

@@EvilPurpleDragon why?

[@superhydra8873]

Lol

[@ENolls]

It’s a miracle that Boogie is here with us. I’m sorry man.

[@92Warhawk]

Stories like this make me think of how ridiculous I used to be as a kid to get sad and mad over my parents turning off my computer if I haven't finished my homework when some children go through hell and get abused... It's incredible how many things we take for granted being raised in a healthy loving family. Stay strong sir and may the past be past and the future be bright.

[@Kohaku_Hayami]

2Krash 100% true and I’m going to keep that in mind once my mum or dad just asks to help them with a mundane task that would annoy me to do Love you Boogie

[@NocGnar]

Just finished watching the H3H3 podcast...dude you are honestly my favorite human being. I am a huge gamer but I find myself identifying more as just a person because of your videos. Confronting my own demons the way that you are/have is so inspirational and definitely key in me doing so. Not ashamed to say this my dude but honestly I love you bro. Thank you for being there for me way more than I have for you.

[@Stew91]

@Irrelevant Native, what H3H3 podcast? Did they talk about Boogie's video?

[@NocGnar]

Justin Stewart no the H3H3 podcast featuring Boogie

[@franh6148]

I haven’t cried so much in a long time. To say the public services let you down is obviously an understatement. You are incredible.

[@toothpickstickerbananas4914]

Indeed

[@ElijahRazemon]

👏😁💓👍👍

[@LilChuunosuke]

His story with public services is a very common one, I'm sad to say. As someone who comes from an abusive home, who read and listened to many stories of abuse victims to remind myself it wasn't my fault I was abused, and as someone in an online support group for victims of abuse, the letdown by public services is an everyday occurrence that needs to be fixed. I've not only had mandatory reporters tell me repeatedly I was making up my abuse for attention, but I've had them tell me that if I claimed any sort of physical abuse, they would call my abuser and tell them of the accusations "so you can talk things out with them". And I consider myself lucky. Because my parents never once found out about the dozen reports I made of their abuse. I've heard many stories of the abuse actually being reported and either someone from CPS or DCF comes to the home to "help talk it out", then just leaves after for the child to be beaten as punishment for letting someone find out, or they take the child into custody, decide the abuse isn't bad enough (including one story I heard of an 11 year old getting 3rd degree burns on their back from their parents forcing them to "mow the lawn" with safety scissors on the hottest day of summer), then just tosses them back into the home. To say America's public service system for abuse victims is broken is the biggest understatement I've ever made in my entire life. Reporting a child being abused will only make them suffer severe punishments for their abuse 99% of the time. And on the rare occasions they get out of their abusive home, they get moved into a different, horrible living situation. Reporting abuse only puts a victim of abuse in more danger. The entire system needs to be destroyed and rebuilt from scratch. There needs to be severe legal punishments for not reporting abuse or deciding a child isn't abused when there was sufficient evidence of said abuse. The system now only puts them in more danger.

[@cptmuska]

Wow, boogie. You did that woman a favor. You made her comfortable when she needed you most. That is the kind of person you are.

[@ElijahRazemon]

Tomis Muska 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓👏😖

[@LloydWaldo]

Tomis Muska I don’t think I would have been so strong. I’ll never know.

[@latz1750]

I just realized that i have a really good life

[@CC-sv9fs]

Latz same here

[@ahmedsager7017]

It is crazy

[@Flamingo_Vlogs]

This really makes me appreciate the parents I have. Sometimes you overlook the little things in life and that’s something I want to learn not to do.

[@LoDaFTA]

You're strong, dude.

[@doodlebob3374]

Ben Isaac You're an ignorant troll

[@navidad6248]

Ben Isaac you are just trying to be a typical cringy boy but u r just a little piece of shit

[@LoDaFTA]

Ooooh we got an edgyboi here, guys.

[@callofdutyfreak10123]

Bruh, you need to become an author

[@emperorskulls]

He'll be like Dave Pelzer if he also did memoirs about his life.

[@PoochyCast]

What kind of author ?

[@emperorskulls]

Dave Pelzer was the kind of author who writes memoirs about his life. His first one (the one that schools usually have kids read) was "A Child Called it" which was about his extremely abusive childhood.

[@_o2453]

K

[@adnanabbas.]

I love this man

[@toothpickstickerbananas4914]

Adnan Abbas I love you...

[@YouTubeuser328]

Daniel Gannon I love you

[@toothpickstickerbananas4914]

Adnan Abbas bring it in bud... Hugs. *hugs*

[@Jmoorhouse716]

i love you bro

[@yuhyuh5674]

No homo tho

[@valeriocesarini5661]

You’re absolutely right to like yourself. I’ve rarely seen someone as deep, intelligent, solid, nice, good as you. And this is the first video of yours I watch. I hope your life is gonna be the best as humanly possible and I hope to be as strong and wise as you one day

[@tsonny1104]

Boogie standing up to his mom broke my heart in the best way, I just felt pain for somebody having to deal with that.

[@WhiteIce2112]

I know a lot of people would be like "I would have stood up" and shit. But we didn't grow up being abused, we are "normal." When he and many other people were growing up, they were different because of this abuse. Standing up to someone is impossible at times, and as he said he only did it by accident from reflex, realizing he actually COULD do something.

[@Lousigpi25]

You say you would stand up to her and it's easy to think I would do the same. However, when you put yourself in those shoes it's entirely different because you would have grown up differently and your brain would have developed differently. Yes I agree monsters like that should be taken away but it was also a different time. Nowadays if you went to most school all bruised and fucked up they would immediately know something is wrong and do something about it. So yeah it's easy to say you would just put that monster down, but you really can't know what you would do if the shoe was on the other foot. I'm just glad to see Boogie has broken that cycle of abuse and doesn't let it define the person he is today.

[@slyy5432]

Words can't express the sorrow for all of the pain you've gone through. But even if you do have mental and physical scars that may never go away, it's really awesome to see that you've turned into such a great person.

[@sithlordgen1145]

Hey man, just know...YOU are here for a reason. YOU are an inspiration, and YOU are helping others by telling your stories.You keep on trucking Big Dawg. Me and my family love and thank you for being strong.

[@Howesenberg]

Boogie is one of the most inspirational people on the internet and I hope he knows that.

[@vasilikimalama6955]

you dont deserve any hate because your childhood was hard and your still going strong and ignoring the hate and I respect that

[@XxHavoCThundeRxX]

Man being able to say "I like who I am" is such a powerful thing

[@MalukahWithoutReverb]

Onward, Boogie.

[@davidtuley2219]

Malukah Without Reverb yes!

[@schregen]

Boogie, you made me appreciate my family a lot more. I love you 💜💙💚💛

[@shamaracalloway7446]

John Smith boogie likes everybody else it's me that he hates so much and iam one of his biggest fans I just about watched all of his videos and sometimes he makes me laugh alot and I do like him alot I do want to support him I just trying to figure out what it is I done wrong just don't understand

[@JohnM0rris]

shamara Calloway What are you talking about?

[@shamaracalloway7446]

John Smith I just want to be friends with boogie that's all

[@thetornadottful]

I've been watching you for years, evolving with you. I'm motivated to work on my hobbies

[@sebYB67]

You're the bravest person I know, Boogie. You are truly a hero for pushing through such unthinkable horrors and getting to where you are now.

[@benphone7430]

sebYB67 he and everyone you meet, I don't mean to cheapen things but think about it; all the people who pass you by on the street every day.. are they well ? Is everything ok ? Are they loved ? So many questions but I for one have way too many crosses to bare so the distraction makes me feel lucky

[@MikeBoyd]

Really powerful stuff boogie. Thanks for sharing. I've never had to endure the kind of things you have but it helps me understand and relate to hear your story. Peace ❤️

[@cykablyat801]

Oh hi dude, i watch your vids

[@real_Donald_Trump]

@@cykablyat801 not a good time, mate.

[@jimmymelendez1836]

@@real_Donald_Trump What's not a good time?

[@MetalForBreakfast]

Thanks for sharing. We love ya boogie. 👊

[@jcsftwre]

Sorry for off topic. But do you know of this KZbinr? He's Metal......... kzbin.info/door/98tcedR6gULv8_b70WJKyw

[@jcsftwre]

He also fixes songs... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZrTepd4o5popJY

[@ElijahRazemon]

Metal For Breakfast 💓💓💓

[@quack6835]

ok i wanna seem deep: " power is to have every right, posision and reason to do something wrong, but don't"

[@isidorodaviddoro1920]

Yes he is the best 😄

[@Vision-lz4ru]

I’m surprised boogie’s Highschool never called the cops on his mom, she’s was a literal criminal that should of been locked up for life. Severe Child abuse isn’t a light crime

[@butterss1178]

Cuz he thought it was normal so he didn't tell them maybe

[@apheliaa]

And she taught children!! When he said that it blew my mind

[@JusKitty]

I’ve literally never cried over a KZbin video but here I am... “no mom, I like who I am” UGH I LIKE YOU TOO :,(

[@_sawbonz_]

Honestly you're such a calm and nice guy. Most people would have fought back by the age of 17, like straight up punch back to show dominance over the abuser. But you out of respect did not. Amazing.

[@dangulousmcskrungo9128]

i don't agree with that mentality at all, it does nothing but let people trample over you. Seriously it would've completely stopped the abuse years and years before it actually stopped

[@ElijahRazemon]

Sawbonz 💓💓💓💓💓👏👏

[@TowerHunter]

it's not any school abuse, when you grow up in family like this i believe it's so much harder, you see your brother abused, your sister abused when you are very young, then you grow up and you know they couldn't do nothing about it so you can't even think of fighting back, you are not mentally capable of such thing

[@_sawbonz_]

Dangulous McSkrungo I mean to be honest I agree with you. I was never in a situation like that... ever, but I probably would stand up for myself quite a bit more then he did. Even if it was my mother. This is why he amazes me to how calm and respectful he is. Because has so much of it that it even blows normal families away.

[@brentanton7466]

I feel like you lack self respect if you dont respect yourself though.

[@coreyroberts856]

Steven, I cried watching this, you are the most kind guy ever. I went through abuse when I was little and I'm 13 now and I've moved in with my dad who loves me, but my step dad who my mom was married too was beat me every night. And sometimes I don't love myself for who I am, and when you said "I like me" I started balling my eyes out. Because you are a true human being. Right now I'm trying to love myself and you are the kind of person I wanna be

[@vamosoracio170]

His name is Francis lmfao

[@coreyroberts856]

Proper Lad whoops didn't mean to write that lol, i was talking to my friend Steven when writing this

[@vamosoracio170]

@@coreyroberts856 eyy sorry dude his "rage persona" is called Francis, you were right.

[@darksector_0675]

His name is not francis

[@Rydo416]

Corey Roberts His name is Steven, but I like how you covered up typing something someone said was wrong 😁

[@daneherring509]

Great example of never judging someone for ANYTHING. You have no idea what kind of experiences they’ve had to endure. You have no idea what’s shaped them into the person we see. You’re the man, Boogie.

[@NPC.6]

Boogie, as a victim, you will have family members call you a liar and accuse you of making this up. It happens to EVERYONE who dares to speak openly about their abuse. Thank you for sharing this - abusers need to know they will not be protected by their victims and families who care more about keeping secrets than they do about their own children. Tomorrow is a new day...

[@sirpepeofhousekek6741]

What an inspiration. If he could go through all that and survive, then there is no excuse for me letting my severe anxiety disorder control me.

[@Mrgranturismo4ever]

Yeah I thought I had it bad....

[@AsecasJavi]

Yeah, you can do it!

[@sethjg3d]

I was also in a abusive relationship with my mom... she may have set me back alot... but I like who I am... thanks boogie, this video is helping me deal with it all.

[@louisianaredbird5496]

You’ll get through it dude. Just keep fighting. Never give up Never give in.

[@pash2384]

Ben you're IQ is that of a toilet cleaner.

[@pash2384]

I'm pretty sure toilet cleaner's don't have an IQ of 140...

[@pash2384]

He was abused and is sharing his experience. He isn't whining, and explain to me how he is a parasite.

[@BubblyBatty]

Your a fucking scumbag. You think just because someone is a woman they can't abuse someone? Typical that you bring up your IQ that you probably found on a free online quiz. There's a special place in hell for you. You're the fucking parasite. Get a life.

[@HJC02]

People don’t die. They only die when you forget about them

[@yasminhabibti721]

Oh, that was POWERFUL and a blessing! I will do my best to remember that.

[@yasminhabibti721]

How did this comment only acquire 4 likes?!? 😟

[@MarkW1210]

A boogie I'm just a random guy from Chicago so you'll probably never see my comment but I watch all of your videos. I hope you know there's lots of us that are grateful that you're here. We care about you and I'm glad you're able to open up like this. And thank you for being a part of my day, even if just to take my mind off the stress of everyday life!

[@DRDJkoolade]

I hope this goes viral. I think it could help a lot of people

[@MAXX380]

John Paul i totally agree

[@KennyKainRodgers]

You are very brave for telling your story man

[@TheSecondsOutPodcast]

Kenny Kain Rodgers do u think he ever called the cops

[@KennyKainRodgers]

Pro Fortnite Gamer honestly no because he really feared for his life

[@culleymelton1454]

I can't relate my mom and dad are very loving but I've been abused by my stepmom but more mental abuse bless your heart man❤️

[@RaleighBecketGipsyPilot]

This is so horrific to hear. I'm also the child of an abusive mother, so I feel you, man. To me, it doesn't matter if the person has passed, if you need to get it out, you need get it out. I'm proud of you for taking this step. Have you ever considered writing a book on this? I can understand if you find it too difficult to relive those moments, but I think it would help a lot of men/young boys who are being abused by women to not think of themselves as 'weak', but get out there and seek help.

[@RaleighBecketGipsyPilot]

How pathetic do you have to be to troll something this serious?

[@Poptartfrog]

Ben Isaac Found the 12 year old.

[@homer_3002]

I would buy that book so fast, an autobiography on boogie.

[@RaleighBecketGipsyPilot]

For real tho. I hope he considers it.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I second this! Would definitely spread awareness towards domestic abuse especially about a lesser known/suspected abuser.

[@ForgottenT]

Sometimes we learn, and grow by seeing how disturbing people can be, and we don't want to grow up to be like that. It's unfortunate that most people instead decide to adopt the behavious. You're one of the few Steve, you're amazing.

[@jcsftwre]

I use what my father has done to me as an example of "How not to be!"

[@epicgamer8751]

Nowerdy his real name

[@daniireland1985]

First time ive commented on a video of yours. I think you are truly fantastic. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@CJ-hl8ex]

Boogie I know you’ll never see this or know who I am, but you opening up about this has really helped me resolve some of my personal issues regarding my own mom, she was a drug addict and often time yelled and screamed and threw things and hardly ever made dinner, she was gone for long periods of times and I just recently found out thay she’d leave me home alone as a baby so she wouldn’t have to listen to me cry, the reason I’m telling you all of this is because you have really helped me take a look in my own heart and showed me it’s ok to be sad and to talk about those things and how they made me feel and how they still affect me today and if I’ll choose to let them define my person, and I guess in a way you showed me that talking this out with someone who will never see it is prolly the first step in the right direction... thank you boogie thank you so much

[@davideek8248]

Getting hints at this throughout the years. To finally hear how it was... Shit. I know KZbin is a fake sense of connection. We don't know you, you don't know us. We're not friends, we're not close. But I don't think that takes away from how much I sympathise with you and how much I respect you for who you've become. I don't know how you are as a person, I only know what I see and hear, but to go through that and still be able to set goals and live a relatively normal life, it's very impressive. It shows strength that I always thought you had. You don't know me, I don't know you. But you made me feel something today, and I thank you for that. I hope it helped you to deal with the issue.

[@louisianaredbird5496]

David Eek Same

[@gabedavis1255]

Seconded.

[@nickydarling5208]

This video really put in perspective how lucky I am.

[@ilyakarakotov4065]

Nicky idk about you, but I think its more of a how unlucky he is

[@tiffanyloveslilacs743]

Same! And how good my children have it now.

[@MarioA_]

Boogie You're so strong We love you

[@paulscott101]

Mario A He is strong. He helped me through some tough times. I love his videos. Very helpful.

[@tamils4436]

Jon Tavernier true his video keep on helping my unwilling divorce and loneliness

[@paulscott101]

Tamil S I went through a tough divorce too. My ex cheated on me. I don't know your circumstances and it's none of my business. But remember things will get better.

[@tamils4436]

Jon Tavernier thanks Jon. In my case she didn’t cheated, it’s all my mistakes and misunderstanding between us. Hoping for a better life.

[@GhOsT-lx9ez]

Dude this kills me seeing that you went through this, much respect for you, and there are not a lot of people like you that can like the way they are. Im happy that you are happy and will always help support your channel.

[@jademorrison2360]

“i like who i am. don’t you like who i am” boogie, that hurts. thank you for liking who you are. that’s what counts in these situations

[@LtPuff]

I want to hug him so badly omg poor guy 😭 😭

[@charlesmcivor5716]

Omgoodness

[@jadenhorne9362]

@@retrogamepuppy1445 You are a fucking dumbass.

[@SoniaAnastasiaaa]

the last minute or so of the video had me really touched

[@karatgaming5792]

Me too.

[@filmwarriorwake1044]

Wow, man. This is one of the most abusive stories I have ever heard. but strangely I would want to know more. I also want to know what are your best memories of your mother

[@StephanLamar81]

Damn man. “I’m sorry” were my moms last words to me before she died last year as well. My mom didn’t physically abuse me, but she did a lot of reckless/unhealthy living, not listening to her doctors etc, that would make any child worry about their parents. She knew that out of me and my younger brother, I was the worry wart, I was the son that was there with her the countless times she was hospitalized. She end up dying at only 61 from congestive heart failure/COPD

[@joshuamorrow8863]

That's rough, sorry to hear that

[@imlagging3653]

StephanLamar81 I’m sorry to hear that god bless you

[@lxrdbxnz6678]

That's acc heart touching

[@OrisueCrew]

Rip to your mom and God bless

[@MagicalGamer]

This is so sad 😞 stay strong man

[@Zeus32522]

Magical Gamer I didn't expect to see you here. I agree stay strong boogie! 💪

[@CJLaw945]

I’m a 32 year old man who is a lorry driver. I have all the banter with the lads at work and would like to think I’ve got a strong soul, especially for my family and 3 year old daughter. But the ending of this clip.....I had to wipe my eyes. I’m glad you like who you are mate, I like who I am too, peace out brother 👍

[@donica42]

MarkXV You piece of sh!it...

[@jennychenprec]

I’m so touched that you have forgiven and made peace with your mom. Although you much deserve a happier childhood but accepting things that had happened in the past which you didn’t have much control over, you have developed courage and sense of self through this journey. Your stories have touched many others and have shown them on how to forgive their love ones that have hurt them in the past.

[@mr.benidict3810]

Man..you are a INSPIRATION!

[@marekos18]

SilverSABER *an

[@kazoo154]

English certainly isnt

[@hobbes296]

I think you're much more forgiving than she deserved. But I suppose that's your decision to make and shows the strength that you have.

[@heyzeus3363]

hobbes296 most times forgiveness is not deserved but is in fact a “gift”, and the gift is actually to oneself.

yes and yes

[@PiesCanFly]

It’s more about Steven than it is about her. She would be dead soon, and it wouldn’t matter to her what he said. But he has to live with the memories of the end of her life, and he can feel good knowing that he did the mature thing.

[@Lofti]

You're proof anyone can escape one hellish life and go on to live another. A lot of people suffering from abuse are too scared to leave or retaliate in fear of what the abuser will do (or in some cases the abused suffers from Stockholm syndrome and is too dependent on the abuser). You broke the chain, and now have a life that is incredible regardless of health complications (which you're improving as well). Being those open will definitely help countless people out there, and whether your mind allows you to think it or not, you are a major success story. Can't wait for all the great content you'll be making now that you're overcoming these massive physical and psychological hurdles. Keep it up, proud of you!

[@indrauchiha1075]

I'm sorry that you had to go throught all this bs boogie what's done is done and it's a good thing that you stayed strong don't ever change man you got all my respect!

[@salmonero6472]

Damn Boogie.. Strong of you to finally make this video. I had a similar relationship with my mom but she was more of a verbal abuser.. It takes time to heal that kind of stuff and your videos have helped me get through alot of tough days! Watched you on the h3 podcast yesterday and you are looking great man! Glad to hear you're so motivated to keep being healthy 👍 Keep up the good work man! Much love from Sweden!

[@ThaChos3n1]

Woah the ending I’m speechless thank you for sharing