Children of Darkness

[@midna5867]

The boy with muscle dystrophy was so sweet. His parents didn't deserve him.

[@MechanicOrga]

His parents were cowards for giving up on him. He's normal!

[@JennieSmith8156]

It break my heart to hear him say that. Them bitches went to Vegas like really

[@daboramadirt5890]

The devil works in many

[@kellybearne]

I agree, poor guy he seems really nice

[@dannyarchives]

MechanicOrga exactly lmao all it is that you can’t always understand him

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

“My parents were ashamed to take me anywhere” wow, that’s just beyond heartbreaking

[@elishabraun196]

I cried

[@memsat2001]

@Kekkelpenney Peckeltoot,yes,I so agree,that young man had such discernment and to hear him say out loud that his parents were 'ashamed' of him,it just broke my heart to hear the pain and courage it took to voice that. It brought such heavy tears to my eyes.

[@exen7196]

me, but - the disability

[@hardcorehunter9155]

@Donald Trump 🤣😂

[@SiCKenz]

It is really sad, I have met a few people in my life with his condition and they were all very sharp mentally. In every instance, they were hard to understand in terms of interpreting their diction; however when it clicked it always struck me how intelligent they were. I'm self conscious about my prejudice for always being surprised by it, but it just goes to show there is quite a spectrum of people falling under "special needs". To me, his parents being ashamed of him is like being ashamed of your kid losing their legs in a car crash or something. A perfectly working mind trapped in a broken body, abandoned by the people who are supposed to care for you unconditionally.

[@one_man_community]

So two minutes in. The kid punches the other kid in the face, but the other kid doesn't fight back. He lets the puncher hug him and cry. Wow, thats some good personality.

[@ericamae7287]

That was a carer not another Kid

[@oopalonga]

@@one_man_community lol and i think he's a she x D

[@donnagzl]

He was a BHT

[@tav0h]

First off it’s a girl and she’s a caretaker and second, why would she hit him back? What sense does that make? Maybe you need to go there

[@wtffy204]

That's called patience, understanding and being a better human being. Should be basic but as time goes on seams to be more of a old fokes story. Wtf.

[@Jumping-cholla]

“Sometimes I feel like killing myself, other times I’m happy and I wanna live forever.” Sums up bipolar perfectly. The depressive episodes are hell, and you wanna die. But then the mania sets in and you can’t sleep and you’re on top of the world.

[@emilybean7806]

I get that way often but I been tested for bipolar disorder many times and I don't have it. I have cptsd tho, autism, ADHD, gad, and severe depression.

[@YozoOba1927]

​​@@emilybean7806 Damn add ADD in and you got exodia right there.

[@JayBurton-v6k]

This is how I feel all the time. I’ve mentioned it to parents but they shut it down straight away. Doctors do the same because I’ve had an addiction problem but I’ve been clean since 2017 and I still feel the same! I’m sure I’m bipolar

[@crimsonbear22]

Brian's father is just awesome. That sort of support is what everyone needs.

[@frannyb1079]

love your profile pic btw I love Vizslas!

[@ianfleischman82]

For real, he's got it rough, but he is still caring for his son. He is ehat all dads should be like with their kids.

[@frannyb1079]

+ianfleischman82 thats not nice to say. it tough to live with anybody, if you're not use to them.

[@ianfleischman82]

If you actually read it right you would know it's a complement sooooooooo go bother someone else. I literaly was just saying the dad is dedicated to his son.

[@ianfleischman82]

Maryfrances B You must have a negative mindset if you took what I said wrong.

[@michaelpineapples7030]

When Brian shook his dads hand and said "I love you Dad" I welled up. Issues aside, he knows what love is. And that is beautiful in itself.

[@dontowing3818]

Michael Rooney very true

[@chrismobiliophotography5743]

Oh yes indeed

[@tjtaylor3446]

Pappy Pappito that touched me also

[@Jessjuicypickle]

He is a wonderful kid!

[@dominicanplug6550]

@DR PHIL he passed away in a group home in 2016

[@urfavoritehumanbean879]

Look how calm and collected and *normal* Brian is when he's with his dad.

[@deshonawilmore1672]

Bcz he knows his dad is the only person to truly keep him safe

[@gutwounds]

When you get just one day with someone you tend to cherish it on the best behaviour. Im sure when he pived with his dad things got out of hand. Imagine trying to control Brian at his dads age with one leg.

[@christinacataldi877]

ur favorite human bean granted one cannot underestimate the power of true love and its effects on the recipients of that gift...but I did observe that Brian also looked very drugged up and most certainly they give him sedatives to make him time away and for the father an easier and more manageable experience. The whole thing breaks my heart that these innocent humans are sentenced to a life of such profound angst, torment and suffering. It’s my prayer that I’m the day of redemption these precious and innocent souls will be given a place of special standing in Eternal life, in Gods Kingdom. I think of the passage that states in Matthew 25:40.... "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' Having these souls to live amongst and care for also teaches us a lot about the condition of our own lost souls.

[@cv2594]

@@onesun8841 cuz he wasn't always so calm with him. His dad couldn't take care of him all alone when he had his crazy attacks, especially with 1 leg. Sad

[@dariahughes5564]

ur favorite human bean He lived til he was 53. They found a nice dorm style hospital for him to live his life. What a sweet soul, huh? R.I.P Hope he's playing with his Daddy in heaven!!

[@0rbsterez]

Man, Brian's dad was such an amazing guy. The amount of love he has for that boy is magical.

[@alyssamayle4088]

It's sad what we all have to go through especially people like this, but I know from experience that God can definitely cure anything He wants as long as we ask in His name God bless you ❤️

[@olafurssonkyllian8153]

Brain's "girlfriend" is a true angel , she is phenomenal.

[@olafurssonkyllian8153]

Luxiet Hemmings let's hope he is not !

[@harleydd]

+GreeneScreene Exactly, why would he be dead. This is heartbreaking ...I don't know why I watch this 😢😢

[@olafurssonkyllian8153]

marcus tohmas because you're a stalker :) or you have excellent taste, i'll let you be the judge of that .

[@khadija3207]

bryan died due to doctor malpractice aka neglection

[@idamoore5183]

+Khadija this makes me so sad

[@Hunter_--_]

Brian's dad is absolutely incredible. I'm speechless at his loving attitude for his son.

[@CatBahptista]

+TristanTehGamer Where did you get that information?

[@CatBahptista]

+Cs Go It does make a difference, but you don't seem to get it and I'm not in the mood to type. ^-^'

[@CatBahptista]

+Cs Go My apologies if that sounded rude.

[@KatzMeow311]

+Hunter Adams Isn't he an amazing father.... ???? So full of love and patience.

[@harleydd]

Me too...I'm sad for his father

[@andygomez1189]

Brian's dad and his "girlfriend" are such sweet people, I hope the girl ended up with all the happiness in the world.

[@SchwartzCenter]

I wish there were more good-hearted people in the world like them.

[@xsyumyt1359]

Brian died in 2016

[@slim9294]

Pixelated Beast how did he die and how do u know that

[@chukywantstoplay7755]

Damn mija i hope you end up with me hermosa mujer😍😍💙💙

[@brettduffy1992]

@@xsyumyt1359 how do you know that he died I know there's a preacher something with the same name as him somewhere Did he ever leave the institution

[@moonamoonz]

I don't know why, but this documentary comforts me. I come back to rewatch it from time to time. Maybe it's the talk about mental health. "I don't know, sometimes i feel like killing myself, other times i feel like i want to live forever."

[@highhopes1995]

Same for me. I watch it about twice a year. I always find myself wondering what happened to so many of these kids and hoping they turned out all right. 💝

[@jw-vs7wh]

The young girl yelling "I want people to care about me" broke my heart :(

[@sarahdean3169]

Same

[@earlycaven2605]

Can you tell me the time stamp?

[@moon.cakezz]

Time stamp

[@DJreinadehawaii2570]

@@earlycaven2605 17:50

[@DJreinadehawaii2570]

@@moon.cakezz 17:50

[@amcyoungster8053]

Brian's dad is probably in a better place now since this looks like a really old documentary let's take a moment for him and say R.I.P good heart man

[@ryanwebb4045]

Super Dickman he really is an example of the kind of person every american should strive to be

[@punyr]

Super Dickman when you die it's just darkness soooooo yeah I guess it sorta is peaceful

[@deadnan4207]

You don't know that. My granddad was clinically dead for a period of time and he certainty didn't just see darkness.

[@thecatishere.]

what you mean

[@JackGriffin745]

Krystallization Whoa, how did you know that? Did you die and come back to life?

[@dylanbarker3991]

Brian's 'girlfriend' is a godsend, she deserves the world

[@OG213LA]

Dylan Barker: What about his illness? Is that a godsend too?

[@dylanbarker3991]

@@OG213LA shut the fuck up these kids have life ruining conditions and youre still finding something to bitch about in the comments

[@hfweuiofnweuio500]

what happened to the relationship? someone knows

[@jjhack3r]

She seems like the sweetest person who ever lived...

[@cleareyedliar]

​@@hfweuiofnweuio500 she became his legal guardian after jim died, and was with him until his death.

[@wantsome-zs5sq]

I have paranoid schizophrenia. I got it when I was 20. I was kinda normal growing up. I played on the football team and I had good grades. I was a very good artist. I was emotionally disturbed as a kid. I got in a lot of trouble. The school system tested me but they couldn't pinpoint what was wrong. I had a high IQ and my memory skills were off the charts. It was a slow descent into severe mental illness. It took a couple of years before I started hearing voices. One day I just snapped and started having auditory hallucinations. I've been on medication for 25 years. It helps I no longer hear voices but I still have a lot of difficulties. I try to hide my illness the best I can.

[@felipesuperti8299]

Can you please share what this voices told you?

[@booognish]

Amazing. Just keep trying to move forward one day at a time…

[@hoobaguy]

The people telling you the voices aren't real are the shadow people. The voices are the real ones.

[@chrisdavis8650]

There it is football, prepubescent brain injuries lead to neurological issues, such as schizophrenia, , my brother played football since he was 4 years old he now has a multitude of issues he's beyond saving his soul is lost to the void.

[@NBportofino]

@@chrisdavis8650yes football injuries sent our son into schizophrenia

[@hjula87]

Brians father seems like a very goodhearted person

[@slamtown1903]

Hjula flandman to bad hes dead. im just going to say it but yea hes dead yea its sad to imagine how brain reacted to that. i wonder how all this people are doing now.

[@hjula87]

jobey burgoon I thinkthey are pretty much zombies. Btw, Invoker all the way :)

[@SpyGenesis]

Hjula flandman Yep. That's very rare feature in today's world. Feels like it at least.

[@melvinmerkell1605]

+Hjula flandman If everyone could be so and se this people as a human that lives and have feelings!

[@DominiqueKooper666]

+Hjula flandman he's a wonderful person, and it made me tear up the way he felt about what will happen to his son after he's gone. that's just amazing.

[@jaxonmoon9815]

Brian's dad and "girlfriend" are two of the purest souls I've ever seen

[@jaxonbtc]

Same first name

[@thedudeabides6243]

Seriously beautiful humans.

[@DrCuriensapprentice]

The most patient people ever, I’ve got BPD and Aspergers, I have a massive temper, it takes a lot of strength for a a parent/friend of a person with mental and learning issues to still stay sane

[@erik-sr9bj]

@@DrCuriensapprentice I can’t stay sane

[@nicknissan3086]

I wonder where Brian is now?

[@breegray2062]

That kid whose parents left him and went to Vegas broke my heart

[@lilymoss-yerg9666]

Same

[@RainBowTaffy1]

Yeah... They're assholes

[@leeangelo2727]

+Bree Gray Yes, me too. I'm hoping they suffer some awful karma.

[@sashamedian4287]

It made me cryyyyyy 😢😢😢

[@ESLaParra]

Me 2

[@michaelriegler2594]

The love of Brian's father is limitless and endless

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Not for nothing but having children at such an advanced age has its...issues.

[@brianof97]

He’s definitely in heaven

[@jamiebell5084]

@@brianof97He passed away in 1984.

[@alyssamayle4088]

Hello 🤗 thank you Jesus for another great and wonderful day 🤎 I'm so grateful to have Jesus in my life because if it wasn't for Him, I probably wouldn't be able to function in this world 🌍 Please give your heart to Jesus if you haven't already God bless you ❤️

[@joshtamas1249]

@@jamiebell5084how did you find this? I would like to find as much info about this saint as i can

[@graciefrancoeur9573]

brian is so much more calm with his family than when he is in the institution. he should be moved to a different one at least.

[@phillipjno6383]

gracie francoeur I feel like Leonardo di caprio did a character study on Brian for the Gilbert Grapes role

[@ww2historicanimation247]

fuckerssss

[@wildntheyoung7814]

Brian passed away 4 years ago

[@graciefrancoeur9573]

@@wildntheyoung7814 really? that breaks my heart

[@kalaal.2100]

Wild n the young awww 🥺

[@amirag1155]

My heart goes out to all of these poor children. The poor girl who’s suicidal because she wants to be with her mother broke my heart.

[@lxi4882]

Same.

[@OpaleTube]

me either

[@henxiukba2715]

Me three

[@walterstanford8162]

I sounds a lot like me when my mom leaves this earth

[@jacknimsi6221]

Also the poor manic schizophrenic boy. You can see the terror in his eyes. I could never imagine the battles he goes through every day.

[@maxrockatanski9422]

I cannot imagine the abuse that goes on behind closed doors.

[@clayslay1554]

I see you also have a birb.

[@clayslay1554]

Your birb is very beautiful.

[@AniNatchkebia]

deadass :/

[@victoriam656]

yes. i have experienced it first hand

[@racecarts]

@@clayslay1554 what bout mine :)

[@nillawafez3979]

Nobody’s talking about Billy. I broke down in tears for that boy, I can’t imagine what he’s gone through. It’s easy to dehumanize and detach yourself from someone with such as severe disability, but that boy is (or was, I’m not sure if he’s still alive) still a conscious being who may have interests, or things that make him happy. I truly wish he was born in a more accepting time when we knew how to care for profound autistics. I can’t imagine being in a situation like that. I wish Billy felt joy everyday instead of terror and discomfort 💔

[@damiendarkstar7278]

An update on billy's status came out in 2016, according to his sister, Billy's violent behavior eventually went down to a level that allowed him to function, it never went away 100% though, he is well cared for by staff 24/7, and his mother saw him every week until her death in 2010 (or 2000, one of the 2), but to sum it up, Billy is doing good, is well cared for and is no longer as violent, he never got any shock therapy or a lobotomy.

[@brians7901]

It's the saddest existence I've ever seen. Especially when you factor in the theory that some autistic people are fully aware behind the lack of ability to communicate. It would be hell on earth.

[@kouturekay9701]

“I wanted to die to be with my mother” 🥺💛.

[@joshuacisneros3675]

Truly sad

[@MarcoLiftz]

Pin3appl3x_x Gacha so sad

[@BLANKONTOP]

That part hurt the most.

[@lijingsua7691]

Did you?

[@myttyeagle2832]

@@lijingsua7691 yes,of course.

[@yep2005]

I love how blunt and uncensored this is

[@ung427]

Yes this is before the "protectionist" movement in media and television. This is truth without a care of how you feel about. Exactly how all information should be.

[@jakethesnake6409]

ung427 The way this is phrased is very correct, the amount of media censorship is disgusting.

[@blondie9422]

Yes ❤ I hate the watered down and “PC” versions of things.

[@hoobaguy]

Because it's not propaganda.

[@cleareyedliar]

linda nixon stayed with brian for his entire life. she became his legal guardian after his father, jim, passed away, and remained a fixture in his life to the end. her whereabouts are not currently known.

[@BassForever44]

You serious??!! now that's a love story i'd like to hear about

[@dontowing3818]

That’s cool she really loved him same with him he loved her as well

[@dontowing3818]

Your Money Is No Good Here if you google Brian’s name it will give you a lot of details

[@Aphaythea]

@Your Money Is No Good Here srly, look some things up on your own dude

[@jamescarangelo8635]

What about Brian?

[@shannachampnoise9851]

It broke my heart watching Brians dad take him back to "school". You could tell he really loved Brian and wanted to care for him but physically couldnt.

[@elizabethperry2622]

There’s a whole story there that seems like a novel in of itself. Some woman out there made the choice to get pregnant by a 53 year old man with one leg who is also a sweet genuine good soul, but when the baby came she took off? Not cool for the aide to be talking about all of that in front of his teenage charge (though yes I’m well aware retar-ed was the correct medical term back then). He’s got a enough problems without a trusted adult telling a stranger right in front of him that his mother didn’t want him.

[@tylercooper1551]

"I want people to care about me!" "I want people to care about me!" I really want to give her a hug that poor thing

[@finnryyr2428]

Mourning Star Yeah, how dare she have a mental disability!

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Gotta love your self first

[@joeroganofficial5433]

Rezyoke 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👌💯💯💯💯💯👌💯👌💯👌💯👌💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👌💯👌💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👌💯💯💯💯👌👌👌👌👌👌👌💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@edwinaread3686]

Okay I understand now. I was lost for a moment. Spoiled

[@chaswickswhite5736]

I understand how she feels. I want people to care about ME too.

[@kylelavine1461]

Jerry is a f**king champion. His family left him alone, but hearing him talk about trying to make a life for himself and just picking himself back up once he leaves the institution is inspiring. I have no doubt he's made something with his life.

[@hannahgrace2358]

@Nathan Turner tell him I am sending him all my positive thoughts and prayers ✨

[@JoseVazquez-cl3bz]

I love his positivity and attitude towards life regardless how much he's gone through. I will pray for Jerry tonight 🙏

[@rogerhackler223]

@@JoseVazquez-cl3bz FUCK YOUR POSITIVITY BULLSHIT!

[@deborahtoupin6800]

Hell yes. More courage and hope than a lot of us.

[@gentleauroraasmr8562]

Man's tell his story and he didn't even cry. He believes in himself! Jerry really is an amazing soul!

[@Hail_Full_of_Grace]

RIP Brian , He passed away due to health concerns in his room at his group home on July 28th 2016 aged 53. He had always struggled but was very happy in his group home as an adult but sadly his mania had taken a turn for the worse shortly before his death. As an adult he got the one on one care and treatment he really needed. He now has joined his beloved father in the afterlife.

[@jemma3065]

What happened to his girlfriend?

[@patriciahadley2374]

When Brian was relaxed he looked like a perfectly normal and handsome young man. Destiny has been so cruel with this man and all the other patients. Heartbreaking for the parents who can't understand why their children should suffer devastating mental or physical illnesses. 😔

[@lisag708820]

God bless them...

[@humblehombre9904]

thank you for telling me what happened to him. I was sick wondering what happened to Brian. Did you know him? I knew this was older video, but I was scrambling to think what could be done. I never really thought of how old he’d have been. I just cannot imagine not caring for, and loving these people. Brian’s dad. There is just not enough words for Brian’s dad. THAT, is a true representation of a hero. To him, I’m sure, he was just being Dad. What a Dad. A special place exists in Gods heart.

[@stt5222]

His troubles are over, rest easy Brian

[@johnwick-ii6il]

At 16 I watched a close friend lose his mind to complete insanity. A football star, ladies man, highly intelligent, all gone in less than two years. It left a profound impact on my life to see how fragile and fleeting life can be.

[@AbdullahHashi-kw3qj]

What caused it?

[@Bluemoonjellyfishh]

This was me at this age. Never thought it would be me

[@lucas-9840]

What caused it?

[@johnwick-ii6il]

@@AbdullahHashi-kw3qj hereditary.

[@japonte173]

@@johnwick-ii6ilyeah it’s usually hereditary, for my friend from high school she was fine until she dabbled in some drugs. she never got addicted but i assume it altered her mind enough that it accelerated and manifested her vulnerability to mental illness. she took her life last august.

[@sadeegoesfishing]

Brian’s father is just wonderful. He was born in 1913 which was a hard time to be born and a hard life to live

[@Necoarcchaos205]

How's brain's father is a "wonderful" person? He obviously abandoned his child for no any reason.

[@htsboxes1876]

Dylan Lifes did you not even listen to the documentary? He left him because he couldn’t support him. His dad came back to get him.

[@Jsd8675]

@@Necoarcchaos205 try being 70 with one leg with a schizo 18 year old

[@Necoarcchaos205]

I didn't expected it, but I felt truly sorry.

[@emilycathcart7387]

@@Necoarcchaos205 He didn't abandon Brian; he was a 70-year-old man (who was also an amputee) with a mentally ill son and he could no longer care for him on his own. He had no choice but to send him to a home. It is also mentioned in the documentary that Brian's mother abandoned him and he had never seen her; at least his father was there for him and did the best he could to provide for him, and still brought him home every Sunday so they could be together.

[@brandongammon6978]

The guy who's parents just dropped him off :^((( and hes so confident he can make it on his own I'm finna cry :^(((

[@marcvsahlal-khatwa5460]

Brandon Gammon, that kid is a M.FKG. BADAS! He’s got me beaten in sheer will-power, and as far as maturity of character goes, I’m put to shame.

[@brandongammon6978]

@@marcvsahlal-khatwa5460 he is my new idol

[@christinad4432]

Brandon Gammon if it helps to know that he’s doing great now with a job he has worked at for 13 years, the owners and local folks have taken him under their wing and they all love him so much! Also he lives in his own place and he is doing great!

[@C.K.Productions]

It's like that for a lot of us.

[@doofy28]

I'd like to slap his parents around at the time they dumped him.

[@SHADOWCLOUDGAMING]

Notice how brian during his home time was able to control himself fairly well. When it was time to go back, his demeanor completely changed. Drugs don't solve the problem. Social interaction and therapy help.

[@jdn6860]

It's very sad...

[@SHADOWCLOUDGAMING]

+Geralt Of Rivia Yes it is.

[@jeremiah11111111]

therapy?? care to elaborate... I'll be waiting..

[@anonymousalligator3339]

do you know how to use google?

[@ofeyofey]

I know this was made in 1983, but I seriously hope that such people are not still locked away in institutions. They should live in the community with support.

[@sheisnormalLinda]

Brians dad is so wholesome. This is how loving parent looks like.

[@kokizag]

These kind of documentaries make me realize, I have no right to complain about my problems 😔 God bless their souls.

[@Angry.General1461]

If there's really a god why are there people born like this? Instead of the Asylum they should take all the mentally uncurables to a remote island and drop them off and leave them!!! They will probably kill each other, die off from starvation or turn into cannibals!!!

[@kokizag]

@@Angry.General1461 That's sounds like a horrible cruel idea there buddy, sounds like your profile name suits you 👌

[@Angry.General1461]

@@kokizag these mental health workers are just wasting their time with these patients!!! I can clearly tell that they hate their jobs!!! They are just leading a horse to water repeatedly when it refuses to drink!!! People with that level of mental illness should be exterminated!!! They can't find love, nobody wants to date an autistic person, they're not going to be successful with their lives, their families disowns them and they're not going to change the world in a positive way!!!

[@kokizag]

@@Angry.General1461 First of all they are not a "IT" but further more I truly hope that something tragic doesn't happen to you in this life time, that will turn you or someone you love, into someone like these poor innocent people 😔 your idea of what should be done with them, is despicable. You sound like a horrible human being.

[@Angry.General1461]

@@kokizag I have no shame for what I say😃!!! I'm only a terrible human being because your ears are only open for what you want to hear you can't handle the truth!!! What good use can these mentally ill people have for society? I bet you can't even answer that question!!!

[@ericgolden4349]

“Sometimes I feel like killing myself other times I’m happy and I wanna live forever.” Is one of the best ways to describe severe depression I understand that because, a lot of the time depression can cause really low points in your life but at other times it seems like everything is fine until it comes back… depression can be a vicious cycle sometimes it can be like a switch, sometimes it can corrupt the mind but even though depression can do all of those things we still have to remember who really loves us and who doesn’t because, there’s always gonna be someone who cares about you and if not then you have to care about yourself and love yourself keep striving for what you want it’s never too late. one of the ways you can start doing that is by, following through with small goals you have to set realistic goals for yourself to accomplish the big goals you have to have the ability to follow through with the short term goals. you have to want better for yourself because you always deserve better for yourself! it’s ok to love yourself it’s ok to be there for yourself it’s ok to tell yourself: “i can do this.” i promise you no matter how hard it is you will rise up and succeed again. i promise you it won’t happen overnight but i can promise you that if you’re reading this i care about you and i want you to know you’re gonna get through this you’re gonna make it you’re gonna be the best person you can be

[@w0rldTraveler337]

Depression sucks. I personally don't have severe depression, it's not to that extreme, but this pandemic has been a low point for me as well as millions of others.

[@willywonkasbadnut4986]

i thought i didn't have it for that reason, because i was told many times that if i just switch emotions to happy some days that i'm faking it

[@iriscortez2038]

I have it and that sentence is too relatable

[@TheCommissarIsDead]

I understand that. I take depression pills but I feel like it makes it worse

[@user-iw1oj6to4r]

Sounds like bipolar

[@captainatlanta]

brians father died only questioning whether or not his son would be safe, and shown the love and support he needed. This is a true father and he has a special place in heaven. Amen

[@cookingkelly1192]

Matthew this is my worry for my son i have not much family and even they do not know how to handel a autistic child it is so so very hard i am very ill and i just need him to be in a safe place and ideas

[@neal.karn-jones]

It's crazy that Elan, the place in Maine for teens, is in this and seems like just another great place to send your kids if you can afford it. It turned out to be a hell for troubled teens. There's a modern documentary that covers it.

[@Shatamx]

No kidding. They created a ridiculous stressful environment. Those teens were in fight and flight mode from start to finish. Taught to basically yell away there problems. That place made those kids worse adults.

[@sadboat1657]

They even show a "struggle session" and its just like whatever

[@UptownLexi]

Right?? That place was a horrorshow! Have you read the comic series from one of the kids that went there? He escaped and they TRACKED HIM DOWN in another state and snatched him up again.

[@jamiecroft8130]

Look at how much better Brian is while he’s with his dad and girlfriend. Just shows that environment plays a huge part in mental health! Doctors Far to quick to prescribe medication!!!!!

[@robertr7887]

Jamie Croft its called love💗

[@sophiemack235]

@@harrisn3693 lots of girls(nice girls) want to find someone,too!

[@harrisn3693]

@@sophiemack235 u one of those girls? If so hit me up

[@jamiecroft8130]

Harris Naseem 😂😂movements

[@dredrotten]

Those community workers are Monsters, sadists who gravitate to positions of power over unfortunate helpless people.

[@sassycat6902]

I wanna hug the kid that parents just left him I feel so bad

[@garysheldonjr8379]

Me too.

[@julianbell7705]

Me too

[@rosetaetienne7029]

Exactly, how can you be embarrassed of your own child?🥺

[@julianbell7705]

@@rosetaetienne7029 I know, truly heartbreaking.

[@saddd848]

i cant stop crying

[@bambolina2351]

Wow seeing Brian's energy change to so calm around his dad and girlfriend, she such a soothing , peaceful, soft soul. What a sweet person she is. The things his father said was so heartbreaking too. I cried the whole way through this

[@thisismyname4977]

They should of let him w his dad till he died bc that was a good treatment no drugs his fam and is calm

[@CrossDaSike]

@@thisismyname4977 id say it’s because Brian could have serious episodes and his dad couldn’t handle it. Maybe it would have been good to have a caretaker live with Brian and his dad so he could be happy and also taken care of when things aren’t great.

[@destaniedillard1001]

🤯

[@veronica8466]

I swear 🥺

[@DowntownTasty]

Also goes to show you their “best way” wasn’t working at all. They talk of him “regressing” but I think it was just them not meeting his needs. I’m glad the documentary maker actually stopped back then and said “hey wtf are you guys doing? There’s NO therapy, and you’re just holding kids down.” Hopefully it caused some change. Cuz they were failing those kids

[@bobsgirl100]

RIP Brian and his dad. Now forever together in heaven. What a great dad!

[@jacquelinecullinsW]

Brian died ?

[@abyssoflore3211]

He died at 52 in 2016. ​@@jacquelinecullinsW

[@youdontknowme1016]

"I was tryna kill myself, so I could be with my mother." This honestly broke my heart. Denise doesn't deserve this. How could her dad leave her when she's going through something painful like losing her mother.

[@sleepdrifterr]

BERNARD SHORT Are u serious? There isn’t any update at ALL??

[@sleepdrifterr]

BERNARD SHORT holy shit that’s scary

[@cmdaniels1986]

Sick depraved person you are.

[@firemonkey1015]

Satan Check the time dumb fuck haven't in 2 years I quit video games

[@tiffanyvlogs8225]

You Don't Know Me ikr

[@thomastenhove7849]

2020 update: so Brian died back in 2015, aged 53 but he died peacefully around his family. Jerry is fine and now lives In Arizona and pays his bills and works but he has suffered from homelessness and alcoholism in the past.

[@suspiria_]

Thank you very much for information😔🙏🏻

[@thomastenhove7849]

smiljaa not a problem, thank you!

[@hennessygarciahg]

What about Diane and everyone else in the documentary do you know what happened to them

[@thomastenhove7849]

@@hennessygarciahg I don’t have any updates on Diane, no one knows what happened to her

[@hennessygarciahg]

@@thomastenhove7849 well, bless her heart. I’m praying for all of them.

[@walka_of_sauce_5502]

"I think I can" I KNOW you can buddy!!!!!!!

[@dontowing3818]

Walka_Of_Sauce_ 5 AMEN

[@HexEmber]

I remember watching this video when I was in middle school.I’m actually Autistic myself and seeing this made me cry.I couldn’t stop crying because of all of these poor souls don’t get a chance to see the real world.I hope everyone in the whole world that has a disability gets the treatment they need😔

[@logat1847]

The difference in Brian’s behavior at “school” vs with his father and “girlfriend” is so drastic. Such a shame he couldn’t spend all his time with them.

[@larkatmic]

Brian moved back home, and died at 53 peacefully around his family. 🙏

[@logat1847]

@@larkatmic that's great I'm glad he made it back home, what year did he pass?

[@acceleratedakshay4153]

@@logat1847 2015

[@erik-sr9bj]

@@larkatmic get wrecked

[@larkatmic]

@@erik-sr9bj huh?

[@sawyertilley4469]

the way Brians father talks about him breaks my heart. you can see a man who wants nothing more than for his son to feel loved.

[@jordyn2632]

"there's nothing wrong with bryan in my eyes" my heart completely shattered. i love Bryan, Linda, and his dad. all of them are so sweet and loving

[@MechanicOrga]

There isn't anything wrong with Bryan!! Period!! His dad is a pure soul. Shame they both passed away though, God bless em.

[@M0stlyStormie]

Same: I just started crying at that point.

[@bladerunnerbladerunner7897]

♥♥♥

[@honeybsweet4229]

just beautiful, I wonder where Brian is now

[@jeffreypritchard4456]

It was truly beautiful. I wish the world could love that deep.

[@dlane7539]

Whats so sad is we've learned that those with Muscular dystrophy isn't mentally ill and often have full functioning brain process...they are just trapped in their bodies. I wish there was an update on how lives changed for these kids when they aged (because most will be in 50-60s now).

[@ashleywatkins1380]

True, cerebral palsy too

[@TreasureHuntingNana]

brian's dad is just beautiful... he brings tears to my eyes

[@10Warsaw]

Tracey Wilson yes

[@earthbound4now474]

Love does what medication can't, it gives meaning,purpose and soothes the soul. I wonder how Brian is today, I hope his life has improved.

[@leilawabasha377]

Its sad brian has passed tho😞

[@earthbound4now474]

@@leilawabasha377 In the eternal care of God, not dead but living to the max. Love to you all in the name above all names Jesus Christ

[@leilawabasha377]

@@earthbound4now474 yea true still very sad😔 Atleast he suffers no more

[@seanphifer4360]

My father was a psychiatrist. He left private practice in the mid 70's to work with the disabled, children and adults like those in this documentary. After he couldn't take anymore excuses as to why it was too expensive to properly care for these people, he worked as an inspector and dedicated his life to correcting or shutting down places like that south beach hospital. He had some horror stories that I will never forget. We've come a long way on 30 years thanks to people like him and the ones that make movies like this. I'm so glad I found this and was able to watch it. It serves as a reminder of what he did and why I respected him so much.

[@ireallydcanymore]

Sean Phifer your father is an amazing person 💜

[@ireallydcanymore]

Also thank you for sharing

[@concepcionvidal7880]

Sean Phifer thank your amazing father

[@raisedonAMradio]

Sean Phifer In the late 1970s through the early 1990s many of these institutions were shut down, citing budgetary costs. In NY where I live, there used to be several of these institutions and they were MASSIVE. The one in Utica, NY was a virtual city within a city. Almost like a college campus, just huge. - Unfortunately what has replaced them is county jails. And in county jails these people get virtually no mental health care or for that matter, no physical health care. Just food, jail clothes and a bunk to sleep in. After a while they get released and the cycle starts again.

[@harmoneyreilly4225]

Thanks for sharing god bless it is very sad

[@tiegz9770]

My heart aches for that guy with muscular dystrophy

[@MarcoLiftz]

Lipgloss 2000 :/

[@ianfortuna9385]

Lipgloss 2000 don't be a hypocrite you wouldn't want to deal with him either

[@rhodamaria]

He seems really sweet.

[@shadrach6299]

Lipgloss 2000 Poor baby

[@ianfortuna9385]

shadrach stop being hypocrites you wouldn't want a child that way either

[@mattdavison284]

“My parent’s were ashamed to take me anywhere..” Jerry you’re a beautiful soul and those people were hardly ‘parent’s’.. This genuinely makes my blood boil. Poor kid man SMH

[@GodsBeloved77]

Jerry touched my heart too

[@abidababida7096]

@4:10 “my parents don’t want me no more” ...... that almost put me in tears. Poor dude. The girl who goes with the father to pick up his boy every week is a saint. Thats a beautiful person

[@drewracke1968]

My parents left me the day i was born and i think of myself as a regular person i havent seen them once and i probably never will but its not comforting to lean on somethong where you know you weren't appreciated and were just an object that most people would take for granet and there isnt a day that goes by where i wonder where did they go.

[@elizabethhansen2889]

PK Precarious You are better than them. You're in my prayers. I love you even though I don't know you. You are worthy of respect and love. My mom left me and it took me a long time to learn that.

[@drewracke1968]

Elizabeth Hansen thank you for the consolation

[@annebrewer7882]

Thomas the Nazi engine keep your foul mouth to yourself

[@rogerhackler223]

I feel sorry that no one ever had the decency to be more than prepared to use surgical tools to then go ahead, and perform an autopsy on that quackor Jonathan Kane alive who is called a psychiatrist, where he would have had experienced having his brain being cut out of his head. Yes he would have feared for his life, and it is just truly too bad that this never happened to him for the glory, and the love of President Sir Ronald Reagan, because that would been an act of honor to kill these quacks we call psychiatrists!

[@indigogass4990]

When Brian said “I love you dad” that really broke my heart. May god rest his soul and ahis sweet fathers as well.

[@ChristopherSaindon]

Oh that part broke me as well..

[@Alderon2007]

@@AustereQuint how's his dad doing?

[@zanieru7041]

@@Alderon2007 His dad passed away in 1984, a year after this documentary was made.

[@suspiciousmonkey1234_]

@@zanieru7041 That's hella sad

[@user-do4gb3jd5f]

@Kevin Portillo On the date of July 28, 2016, Brian McAnally passed away in the group home he was living in. At the time of death, Brian was found dead in his dorm at the group home he was living in at the time. It was due to conditions regarding his health that he passed away. His mania had taken a turn for the worst despite getting emotional healing through therapy. Brian attended meetings with a behavior therapist and counselor on a regular basis. Despite all that, Brian was thriving in his group home better than he did at Eastern State School. Age 53

[@cbr600rrturbo]

When you think you have it bad

[@martinsvillechivo7892]

Tac It sickens me that privileged brats pretend to be oppressed when they aren't. The type with iPads, Starbucks, and other fancy shit that bitch and gripe like they don't have a penny to their name.

[@ramreck11]

MartinsvilleChivo you sound triggered.

[@Allpurple_reign]

MartinsvilleChivo how dose having nice things equal to not having problems in your life. How would an ipad help someone with chronic depression, schizophrenia, or anxiety?

[@losertown9443]

MartinsvilleChivo Having technology and coffee from a common cafe is not going to cure somebody from mental illness. Money does not equal happiness. Yeah, money is a great thing to have when it comes to structuring and maintaining a life, but mental illness won't magically disappear. Let's say if somebody with anorexia happens to go on a trip to France. Sure, they could have a great time, but the person with anorexia won't have an epiphany and say to themselves "wow this trip to France made me want to eat more." I think the people you were looking to target are those who glorify mental illness. People who glorify it are messed up for that.

[@pineytheelder3898]

You got it you got bad, when your on the phone, hang up, and you call right back

[@ChristianSullivan]

As someone who’s was recently diagnosed with Mild Autism and Partially Blind, it makes Me sad that a lot of these Young people near My age were suffering in Their past + Mental Illness. I’m happy Brian loved His Group Home that was 4 blocks away from His Dad’s House + His “Girlfriend” before He died at 53 years old. Jerry’s Parents sound like awful people who didn’t even want Their Child due to His Disabilities too + lives in His own Home when He left Eastern State School & Psychiatric Hospital in Travois, Pennsylvania.

[@martymorel7144]

Brian´s dad has a heart of gold

[@lamour9541]

Brian seemed way more under control when he was with his father and his friend. It’s heartbreaking that his father was unable to care for him the way he needed so he can be at home.

[@kcc3090]

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[@ChrisC-qh4io]

Sadly people like Brian are very dangerous. You can find many stories about mothers being killed by there autistic adult sons like Brian for something as small as saying no more video games. They have no control of there emotions and violence.

[@christianorthodoxy4769]

That is Sad😢 huh. Wow

[@alyssar7477]

I know like the way you could really tell his demeanor shift when he was going back literally the worst I actually cried

[@bobsgirl100]

No way he could have handled Brian 24\7.

[@picklejuicex2810]

Brian's Dad is genuinely sad. Wishes he could do more when he can barely care for himself, God bless him.

[@lisaevans9489]

How can I help!?!?!?

[@donovancane2422]

Brian's dad was so pure and loving and ahead of his time it's almost absurd. He knew exactly how to handle Brian and the love he had for his son shone through the camera. He handled Brian far better than any "professional psychologist" would today and Brian was truly happy to be with his dad

[@shepman2258]

This is the saddest documentary I have ever watched

[@saisha1512]

HeyThatsAlex TaZr which one? there are a lot

[@Lil-p5s]

I hope the parents who just dumped that poor guy at there have forever lived with unbearable guilt. What an inspirational guy and I hope he has done so well in life and put his parents to shame.

[@dylanmckinley2068]

Lily Saynor I would personally slaughter them and parade them by their entrails

[@justins8739]

There is nothing inspirational about that. Completely sick story. Parents should be put to death.

[@Bbronson]

Dylan McKinley Hey dude! Go fuck yourself. 🙂 Sincerely, Every sane person.

[@chaswickswhite5736]

@@dylanmckinley2068 When do you want to go after his parents? You bring the guns

[@MegaSuperCritic]

Lily Saynor They probably aren’t, unfortunately...

[@kvrma8893]

“My parents were ashamed to go out because of me” bro...my heart goes out for him

[@95acdcRocks]

I'm a caregiver for people who are mentally disabled. And we've come really far since this. In my country we had a case of a kid who always was tight to his bed in the '80s. Now he goes to work all alone without help. Im so happy we learned how to help and understand these people 🩷

[@Bebedollie]

What do u mean these people? They are human beings just like us . I've been a care giver as well to people with intellectual disabilities but I never think of them any different to me or you . We all have disabilities. Just some people can hide them and some can't.

[@Monkforilla]

@@Bebedolliehe never said they are not human beings. And beyond that , they are different. If you think they aren’t you are just ignorant. They are some of the most innocent , happy , strong humans you’ll meet

[@age_of_reason]

Brian's dad had a heart of gold.

[@wandelgartking5446]

"Some are born to sweet delight, Some are born to the endless night..."

[@michaelpineapples7030]

A little William Blake. Nice :)

[@philbrown6787]

That’s deep dood that’s deep

[@lily-joyheal9954]

To everyone saying Brian would do better with his father, please try to understand why his father had to place him there. He can't care for him full time. He is calmer with his dad for short periods but that is not a long lasting change. His dad is 70+ years old and disabled. He physically can't handle Brian if he were to become self injurious or violent

[@idorus]

yeah i didnt understand those comments. most of the time when someone is in a facility like that its for a reason most parents wouldn't want to put their kid in one and brians dad seems to love him so im assuming he had no choice and thought it would be better

[@40nights40daystv]

It’s crazy we don’t have better institutions to help these families. No one deserves to live in a prison type facility.

[@cassiethomas4045]

If we went by those standards every time though there would a lot of people in those asylums, Brian does better with his family as he’s more relaxed, in those facilities its difficult to not slip into the crazy that goes on around you

[@thaysdeoliveira4886]

People live in the world of romance. It's easy to talk when you don't live reality. At least Brian and his father have the support of a clinic. In most other countries elderly parents become ill having to look after their child and their own old age.

[@drewinhou]

I read where he passed away in 2016. He was 53 yrs old .

[@Thomasgeoffery]

The elan treatment centre is disgusting and cruel. The emotional abuse these kids endure does not, and never will, "prepare them for the real world" it is merely destroying their ability to feel any emotion at all. 'Punishment' does not help in any form. Its not as if they chose to act or feel the way they do. After the abuse they aren't going to go "hey i feel bad i will stop feeling this way now. Yay im cured!!!" it is absolutely horrible that people go through this

[@Shatamx]

More and more studies are showing how dangerous for your health stress is. And how bad yelling can damage your heart. Those kids endured all that and it made them worse. Physically and mentally. And they mostly likely will pass that abuse they received to their own family. Including future kids It made me puke.

[@ashs4074]

Brian's father is so precious. If only everyone could have such a loving, supportive father :') Also, Brian seems so much calmer and stable in his home environment with his dad and girlfriend.

[@chideramcenaney7173]

It broke my heart when he frowned when he found out he was at school ...

[@ashs4074]

Odious Ktenology was that comment really necessary? What's so offensive to you about me just making an observation that he is fortunate to have a great, loving father in his life?

[@nobodytheogoftheyoungguncr6350]

Sadly he passed on

[@killaky112]

for an illiterate person you're a douche

[@Th4tssoraven]

@@chideramcenaney7173 i really don't blame him

[@paulomiranda9775]

Brian's dad show us what is a parent's love

[@ThePaddyPower]

Brian is the sweetest soul ever. Brian and his Dad will be in heaven now where Sunday happens everyday.

[@justthefacts5504]

Brian died? what happened to him after this documentary? The caretakers in this film seem disturbed mentally themselves. why are there not cameras installed in institutions like these and elder care facilities. I think I know the answer.

[@buffaloben15golf88]

Hooray for Sunday

[@ferryn6877]

This documentary is 40 years old. It’s likely that most of these kids are dead now, adult care facilities are not known for luxury.

[@LandingBully]

@@ferryn6877 how uk it’s 40 years old

[@ferryn6877]

@@LandingBully It’s from 1983.

[@Marxist-Leninist_BellaLabDog]

I have high functioning Aspergers and my life has in no way been an easy ride, but I have really realized that I am so fortunate to have never had to live like this.

[@germanoslav46]

Fuck the alliance for the code!!

[@notsafeforwork6389]

This truly is so disgusting and archaic...I'm waiting for them to pull out the torture devices

[@pvdLIVE]

rich perrotta F U YOUR SO MEAN! THIS IS SO SAD! YOUR JUST JEALOUS THAT THEY STILL HAVE A BRAIN

[@l--lllllll-POISON-lllllll--l]

Benjamin Burdige im an aspie too

[@scubachick8754]

Im have High functioning Aspergers too. I still struggle at times with it and as you said it isnt easy. I used to have really bad social skills but it is better now that Im older. I have anxiety and depression at times with it too. My anxiety was way worse when I was a child but I am better. I have graduated college 2 times with multiple honours. I have a job. I pay my bills. I do my own grocery shopping. I have my G2 drivers license and get to places by myself. Im 26 and still live with my parents ONLY because of money but one day I will be living on my own when I have enough money. Im engaged and my fiance and I are getting married this Sept. woot woot!! Im very independant... and stubborn lol. Everyone's has a different level of Autism or Aspergers. Ben, Im glad that you and I have never had to go through anything like in the video.

[@oivanu]

These places make you go even more crazy

[@hanz2904]

Not really.

[@xxxxxx-kk7mh]

@@hanz2904 yes really

[@codyedwards4777]

Hanz They really do, man. It’s scary when you’re put in a unit with a bunch of kids you don’t know and you’re not allowed to talk about why you’re there so you basically walk around in fear because you don’t know what one of the most innocent looking of patients could. Sometimes they don’t do anything; we’re just sick :(

[@Didek9702]

Ikr

[@nathancostello3990]

Neither true nor false. When I was a patient, I quite enjoyed it because I needed it.

[@B_SIDES]

Hearing Brian say "I love you dad" broke my heart

[@B_SIDES]

Also, holy fuck when they brought up shock therapy my heart broke for the second time

[@yourworstnightmarepeanut2589]

Ben Coleman mine was when the boy told the camera that his parents just left them there and then his parents don't love him no more makes you question life

[@mangomariel]

Same, I want to be his best friend now. How can his parents just leave him.... Brian's dad was so good tho, and those two boys seemed kind of similar. How unlucky someone can get.

[@alexwilliamson2156]

same

[@shair00]

My son is away at college and he says I love you dad everytime we talk, so I really really know how you feel.

[@willparrot528]

When the name Elan was first mentioned my jaw quite literally flew open. I've learnt so much about the troubled teen industry through the internet and the amount of verbal and physical abuse they go through is heart shattering...

[@islandgirl9479]

Where are all the Fathers like Brian's father is????? His father may have lost a leg....but he has A WHOLE HEART TO LOVE BRIAN.🤗❤❤❤❤❤❤ EVERYONE NEEDS LOVE.

[@lexiev1250]

He's in Heaven

[@abbybartosch708]

i feel bad he’s gone cuz he treated brian so good

[@James-cs2dz]

@@lexiev1250 we dont know that

[@intunelioness4908]

Just an FYI Brian died in summer of 2016 he was in his early 50's

[@pipespeeps5349]

Source?

[@Sidnfjdkdndfbd]

RIP

[@testfortester7131]

RIP hero

[@sophiebufton9505]

This is true but he was 18

[@montanathreehunna]

RIP 🙏 I'm glad he was able to show people what it was like living with his disease and I hope people see him and choose to be kinder to their fellow man, as you dont know whats going on in their mind, or what has happened to them. Amen.

[@lordnarwhal]

4:00 - literally the saddest thing I've ever listened to "My parents were ashamed to go out because of me. They were ashamed to take me anywhere. It's like I was the black sheep of the family (?) When my mom brought me here, I seen her, and I ain't seen her since that day. Since that day she brought me in here, I have not seen her. And three days after, they took off for Las Vegas, and just left, and left me here. And I didn't know for six months, cause I was trying to call them at home and got somebody else moved into our house. And six months later they wrote me a letter saying they were at Las Vegas, and they enclosed it with a check for 20 dollars. I guess it's about time I accepted the fact that they don't want me no more, and they never will, and that it's time for me to get out of here and make a life for myself, which I plan to do when I leave."

[@thephenomenalone8638]

lord narwhal I haven't got my family the only being I have is Allah That's all I have

[@firepro6743]

i know super fucken sad some people all they need is love and respect not fucken drugs

[@SexyLilSeaOtter]

Hearing that kid say that almost brought a tear to my eye, that's so terrible of his parents.

[@nacho74]

FIRE PRO ppfftt, I can only say many people either are or at least behave like a**holes towards others.

[@sai9058]

honestly as bad as his parents are i feel so inspirated by him? he has had really shit parents and he's ill but he still has ambitions and seems like an overall brightminded guy who delivers his thoughts really well even though he has trouble speaking... i hope he is doing well today

[@kbig2377]

My grandpa, God rest his soul, used to be a special needs teacher at Socastee High School in the early 2000s. Used to bring lil 7 or 8yo me to class with him all the time and they loved me. Played Super Mario on the super nintendo in the corner of the classroom. We called them Grandpa's Kids. They're all beautiful, wonderful and incredibly strong people and just need some special care and help. Also in all seriousness, I am almost certain that Brian is who Sketch based his 'character' off of. The mannerisms, facial expressions, even down to his vocal inflections and how his voice sounds.

[@ятупой-ж3у]

all brian wants to do is swim

[@FuzzyThePunkCat]

This comment made me laugh so hard I cried.

[@ятупой-ж3у]

I wasn't trying to be rude. SteveEve

[@nupsu1100]

Toastiepawz but the sun hit him in the head...

[@ятупой-ж3у]

***** OMG NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY THE ANIME IS CALLED FREE!

[@cascadiacedar6326]

+SteveEve Well now, that wasn't nice

[@sugar-free-2centz]

Its so sad because Brian clearly does quite well when he's at home with his father. Being in the institution makes him regress and you know as soon as his dad died he was just left in a room somewhere and became a gradual vegetable.

[@Shahab161Ebr]

How u doing

[@zymeerwhitman8761]

That’s fucked up 😔 I feel so sorry for Brian I hop God Heals Brian ima share this on Facebook

[@petadagamerl9075]

He actually moved back home and got to live with his family, he sadly died at 53

[@sega62s]

@@petadagamerl9075 how do you know these infos?

[@petadagamerl9075]

@@sega62s look up his name online

[@michelletrimmer6750]

Brian’s dad is amazing. “He won’t want but he will want love and affection. Where is he going to get it from?” That’s a man who loves his son. He behaves so well with his Dad. These kids, my heart breaks for them.

[@Jon92254]

It's hard for his dad especially because he lost his leg and had two strokes

[@anghusmorgenholz1060]

I am in awe of the people working with these children. I could not do it. The compassion and desire to help them shines in them.

[@IaMoDiNaRy]

The kid, Jerry, at 4:00 .. the ONLY reason his parents felt ashamed of him is because they allowed the opinions of freaking asshole strangers to matter MORE than the happiness of their own son! They cared MORE about uneducated, soulless strangers than they did about their own flesh & blood. Some people should never have been allowed to have children... EDITED TO ADD - In MOST cases, Muscular Distrophy is INHERITED so it was HIS PARENTS FAULT he had it in the first place! Which makes it even more shameful that they abandoned him.... SHAMEFUL!!!!!

[@livieegee]

I feel so bad for him. He doesn't even have a mental disability which makes it even sadder because he's completely aware

[@IaMoDiNaRy]

I KNOW! Bless his heart! I know this video was made a long time ago but I so hope he went on to have a good life. He seems like a really sweet guy....

[@PurplePoppyAnimator]

I can honestly say I haven't cried so hard in a long fucking time when I heard him talking about his parents being so ashamed because of something he was born with. Jesus fucking Christ that is heartbreaking.

[@malla90]

he dont understand and it will leave him angry and its not good for retarts or regular people , he will try to stand up 4 him self but his anger will be his highest fall .

[@IaMoDiNaRy]

+Ohio Girl - In case you decide to delete this portion of your hateful comment later, I snipped it in here: SHAME, SHAME, SHAME!!! is the ONLY thing a human being should feel after speaking the way you have. OR maybe we hit a nerve? .... Is there a child in your past you DIDN'T love because they weren't perfect? Or a LONG list of abortions in your past that you're trying to convince yourself it was okay to have? I dearly hope that you NEVER, EVER have children. They'll eventually realize your "love" is conditional ....... if they aren't PERFECT in every way, you'll just dump the "burden" on someone else.... But I guess that would be better than growing up with you, am I right?

[@kaylathurston3828]

Are you telling me when they finally unshackled that boy his outburst nearly stopped and he showed incredible improvement???? Huh who would’ve guessed!!

[@avid8005]

Yeah, poor guy, the lobotomy part made me sick to my stomach

[@ceekay3143]

Some people with ASD can be self-harming during a meltdown, or have stims that can cause self harm (FatheringAutism discusses stimming and self-harming behaviour, including his daughter's gagging and what they did to try and prevent that stim). My guess is when they actually cared and tried to work out Billy's needs, suddenly he wasn't in constant meltdown. Therapy to try and curb the bad habits, as well as providing the sensory input or other additional needs Billy has, would've helped him soooo much. Meltdowns not only from things that us neurotypicals might not realise could cause problems (e.g. bright lighting, tired, clothing tag itches, too much/little noise), and the additional frustration of not being able to communicate what you want/need if you're non-verbal AND haven't been given another mode of communication like sign language/communicative pictures. Though yes, not being tied down every day would definitely help with moods and violence for anybody!

[@Steve48083]

Don’t worry Brian I hate when the sun hits me too

[@dalmatinka9084]

Are you a ginger?

[@MajinStrach]

Just the right amount of kek, played.

[@alia7750]

MemeBoyExtreme looks like you need to be locked up.

[@brooklynbeast8488]

@@alia7750 shut yo Coconut Head looking ass up

[@asparagoose7349]

What the fuck is your profile pic. Seriously, who in Australia circle in FUCKING GREEN THEIR NIPPLES!? But still same

[@licia3191]

Bless all those struggling with these Mental Illnesses and all those who truly care about them. ❤

[@deadfat4071]

Elan sounds and seems so emotionally and physically abusive. Those kids are hurt and need help. They don't need to be beaten, yelled at, publicly humiliated, and literally chained. They need therapy and support that they clearly have never gotten. These poor kids.. They're teenagers. And clearly none of it helped because over 70 got arrested and 1 committed murder. Its just traumatizing them further.

[@moreglutesmoredudes9974]

It was systematic mental and physical torture executed by sick sadists.

[@Willbo_Swaggins97]

It was a state sponsored Stanford prison experiment for kids. I'm under the theory that it was a test centre for the CIA. Here's something that pisses me off beyond belief. Gerald Davidson one of the main perpetrators of the elan school and one of its most critical founders is STILL the head of the psychology department at the University of Southern California. This man should be charged with child abuse and manslaughter but instead he heads an institution, wtf is going on there?

[@WDDudeofallDudes]

All the fault falls on the parents imo, how you could consider your child a mistake/failure cause they wanna smoke dope or don’t care about their generally useless classes is beyond me. Why tf do you need bio 10 if your gonna work in marketing lol

[@Amberstarrbanks]

👏 Yes, Thank you!!

[@emilhappy5696]

@@Willbo_Swaggins97 wtf? for real. reading that Gerald Davidson is still head of that , pissed me off a bit, tbh. There are some slimey Fu****s out there, living the good life, while having destroyed so many families and they are never getting what they really deserve.

[@Bladeval2324]

The KZbin algorithm truly is a strange thing, but this has been a truly interesting documentary.

[@ericanderson4124]

Stuart Wolfe man I think the key to it is search bar lol it’s gotta be

[@fish_floyd]

@raye xo it's the pattern of things KZbin puts in your recommended.

[@fish_floyd]

@raye xo 😚

[@le_th_]

I believe the KZbin algorithm picked up on the fact that you must have empathy for others, and perhaps that is how this documentary was recommended for you? ...or maybe I'm just self-projecting??? lol Maybe a little of both? I'm glad I watched it, as well.

[@andreabreton8571]

Facts

[@BNOOutdoors]

Brian died July 28th 2016 in his dorm. He was 53.

[@suspiria_]

God bless him😔🙏🏻

[@Sagemaster00]

How did he go?

[@fluffypancakes8427]

How did he pass away?

[@EwanSkinner]

Rip

[@louiscrisp8498]

@@suspiria_ exact same

[@Journeyoflove13]

Awefull that a staff member said he could'nt see the patients as people and other horrible stuff. These people should go to jail and the institution should be shut down. I can only imagine how horrible these patients must have felt/feel. My heart goes out to them and the families that lost their loved one out there. ❤

[@Girtharmstrong69]

This is from the 80s

[@mirandamajewicz5263]

Brian has such a wonderful father, he is so lucky to have someone so loving and caring in his life. I work in a residential institution for troubled youths and I see horrible parents all the time who just give up on their kids and its heartbreaking. And these kids don't even have the mental challenges and difficulties Brian has. His father is just such a wonderful man.

[@martonfitness]

Miranda Majewicz yeah... he's sooo lucky. Basically like he won the lottery

[@sincerelykimberlyb9724]

I work for in a adult residential home and because they become adults they still want families and support. Fans still cry at holidays and thier birthdays

[@zachtaylor944]

Miranda Majewicz you are amazing for doing the kind of work you do. And I completely agree with you if only all of these kids had a dad like brians. When I have kids I can only hope that I can be half the man he is.

[@TheMadborn]

if you ain't got no do re mi, then you ain't got no do re mi

[@Forgetmenot953]

Miranda Majewicz i

[@PoipoleEntertainment1987]

Poor Brian’s Dad Rest In Peace you good man

[@PoipoleEntertainment1987]

Most Wanted what happened to him

[@PoipoleEntertainment1987]

Most Wanted where you found that?

[@jamesjordan395]

Most Wanted how did u find out?

[@davidm3maniac201]

@@jamesjordan395 someone left a link in the comments. Also you can google it

[@Hunter-zu9qs]

On the date of July 28, 2016, Brian McAnally passed away in the group home he was living in. At the time of death, Brian was found dead in his dorm at the group home he was living in at the time. It was due to conditions regarding his health that he passed away. His mania had taken a turn for the worst despite getting emotional healing through therapy. Brian attended meetings with a behavior therapist and counselor on a regular basis. Despite all that, Brian was thriving in his group home better than he did at Eastern State School. Brian McAnally was 53. He left several family members behind whom he hadn’t seen for years. (i found this on a website, its sad but its true)

[@idkimalwaysconfused]

that boy with muscular dystrophy is such a little sweet heart. he seems so sweet

[@allengainzmma]

I am 6 minutes into the video and Jerry’s story just broke my heart. Imagine loving and trusting people (the parents) that you literally rely on and they drop you off and you have to watch them leaving knowing they gave up and didn’t want you anymore. I remember years long relationships where my ex left out of nowhere and never said a word to me again and if you love someone that is the absolute worst feeling in the world knowing you aren’t just losing someone you love but you will never get closure and it hurts so much because all you want is one more moment with them that you’ll never get. I couldn’t imagine how this poor kid felt when his parents dropped him off and left while there is absolutely no way for this young man to find his parents no matter how desperate he is to talk to or see them again.

[@blackswan1983]

Elan sounds abusive af. That scream therapy is a joke and humiliating kids like that makes them angry.

[@lexiev1250]

I agree with you it is abuse

[@darkxlili5384]

I agree cause these people can’t help that they have all of these problems and it’s not fair that some of them can’t speak up for themselves...

[@DoomGuy.XIV.88]

You gotta break the person in order to change him. Saying it's alright doesn't always work.

[@missvoorhees7964]

@@DoomGuy.XIV.88 nope,it only leads to suicide attempts. Elan is so unethical its scary and you way of thinking is terrifying

[@frostedfelony]

Yes