Naomi Judd Interview at 2021 Song Suffragettes Summit

Song Suffragettes is a female singer/songwriter round every Monday night at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, TN. During the 2021 Song Suffragettes Summit, open only to Song Suffragettes, Naomi Judd came in for an interview and shared advice, wisdom & laughs.
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[@darqueyes]

This video is heartbreaking in itself. In hindsight, it was so obvious Naomi was struggling to maintain a continuous thought, where she had always been such a wonderful communicator in both interviews and songwriting. I am sad beyond belief that this beautiful woman had to suffer so much with her depression and failed treatments. My only consolation at this tremendous loss are the words of a song that comes to mind “…the only scars in Heaven, are on the hands that hold you now.” 🙏🏻 RIP beautiful Naomi.

[@Pjbuck55]

I absolutely agree with you, this was heartbreaking to watch. What a miracle that she could hang on this long with some many side effects from all the drugs and treatments. Thank the Lord that she is now healed and whole🙏🙏❤️

[@melindathomas21]

Well said ,,,,

[@selenahadlow9700]

Amen

[@toomylight2311]

Omg that’s a beautiful quote, I’m going to keep that ! ❤️

[@detawright5683]

The way she’s talking sounds like the effect of some of her meds she had to take. I’m sure she was on some pretty strong stuff. I did read somewhere too tho that she had had some strokes, which could also affect her speech. Either way it is very sad to watch ☹️

[@janeyb1536]

You were so Loved Naomi many hearts are broken today. Rest in peace 🙏

[@BA-ic9uh]

This interview completely rips my heart out. Such sadness to see such a strong woman fail like this. She’s no longer struggling nor in pain, she is now brighter rays of sunshine shinning down on her family and all of us . We have lost a complete gem

[@claudiajames891]

God bless Naomi!🌹😍

[@toomylight2311]

Poor lady. She’s at peace now. Too gentle and real for this world .🙏🙏

[@kathrynking9788]

She was tough as nails! She was a force to be reckoned with if need be! I think sometimes it gets to be too much and just too hard. She outlived what dr said she would! She’s not sick anymore and she’s, in my heart, at peace with JESUS 👑🙏🙌💔

[@donspringstead1649]

@@kathrynking9788 she beat Hepatitis C !!!

[@kimfoster305]

AW poor Naomi, it looks like her health was declining, but she had a heart ❤️ of gold. She loved her family foremost , and music that brought Wyonna and her together. She was so honest about her struggles, and was so incredibly inspiring about mental health. I think her strength, wisdom, knowledge, and her warm personality will never be forgotten. May she rest 🙏 in peace!

[@claudetteobrien1086]

She suffered enough

[@sandraconnally6483]

She was very courageous I loved her

[@emh8861]

She was married and her daughters were her neighbors. Yet she was scared and lonely. How very very sad 😭.

[@brandonmontoya2155]

Today is her birthday. She's a national treasure. God bless Naomi and grant her many more years.

[@cathyharris-gilliam5164]

I have felt this way most of my life. I'm 64. I truly know what this son lived with...u think your not capabA blue of anything

[@mariagilligan7133]

If you have not experience depression god bless you . She can't smile because hurting so bad inside. Her pain is so real there. What a beautiful soul I am so glad she is out of her pain singing with the angels. Most people never would make it to 76 with all the horrific things she had to deal with in her life.

[@manuelavila2223]

So TRUE.

[@pattipajestka9679]

Naomi Judd was a National Treasure! So heartbroken 😭 over her loss! I will love ❤️ you Naomi Judd till the day I die!! And after I die I will get to meet this sweet gorgeous woman in Heaven!! So sorry for Wynonna Ashley and Larry. May God give you Peace!!!

[@s.louisemcquaid3204]

Her authenticity shines through. People often have trouble with truth, grief and rawness. Empathic people carry truths deeply. She is a gifted and talented genius who holds the stories and emotions of so many truths she experienced. What I’m witnessing is someone who is her own. ❤️💕🌿

[@Mrbgma]

So sad she's not with us anymore. RIP Naomi

[@kathrynking9788]

@@Mrbgma but will always be in our hearts and our minds.♥️

[@sweetgrannybuns2774]

Always loved you Naomi Judd. You did exceptionally well for your family considering the cards you were dealt at such a young age. RIP! Sweet lady.

[@jennyfurr]

My heart is so broken for this family. Naomi is now an angel. The struggle is over for her and my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. 💔♥️

[@pamelaperkins2507]

Sorry to disappoint, but people, when they die, do NOT become angels. Angels are beings created by God to serve and worship Him. This is made clear in The Bible. A person who dies will either enter into the presence of the Lord, is they have a personal relationship with God's Son Jesus Christ. Those who don't have that personal relationship will spend eternity in darkness/Hell with Satan. Hell was made by God for the devil and his angels/demons. Only those who reject Jesus (by their own choices) will enter into eternal damnation.

[@douglaswilcox1090]

Whether she's and angel or new creature in Christ point is she's crossed over! And I believe her family is grateful for any sincere thoughts and of sympathy!!! No need to knit pick such silliness

[@hallsjuju2400]

She is with the angels.

[@kathrynking9788]

@@douglaswilcox1090 amen.

[@OldSchool4U]

@@pamelaperkins2507 thanks for stating Biblical facts! I pray Naomi is in heaven. However, it’s disingenuous to say everyone who dies will make it through the pearly gates! Suggest people read the entire book of Romans to see what they need to do: 1. Confess sins 2. Believe in Christ as their Lord & Savior 3. Profess faith (outward display of inward change), 4. Receive Christ into your heart. God/Jesus/Holy Spirit wants a daily relationship with us. He will provide us a hedge of protection if we lean on him! Suicide is one of those mysteries. Mental illness intersecting with Thou shall not kill (even yourself) Commandment. God is compassionate & merciful. That brings great comfort to the friends & families who have a deceased loved one.

[@skyangelthefan]

Nurse Naomi you have been relieved of your earthly duties. Soar high and continue on with your work for fighting for those suffering in pain and your music will continue to make us happy on earth. You helped bring awareness to the pain of fighting mental illness and you will not be forgotten. You were a FIGHTER!

[@zanderhoffman5803]

This interview breaks my heart. Maybe it’s because we’re looking backward from a tragic situation and seeing that she was struggling even then. She seems to be having a difficult time following the conversation. God bless you Momma Judd…I hope you are finally at peace and resting in the arms of our creator. RIP

[@gregsmith7423]

Prayers for her and her girls. She’s the same age as my mom and we’ve struggled with depression so I’m heartbroken.

[@MedicRLY]

I lost my Mom to suicide. She was 49. She was a Christian & I truly believe she is with God now. I was 27 & a new Mom, when she chose to do this. My girls lost their only Grandma. I've spent a good portion of the last 34 years suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD and OCD. She paid with her life and I've suffered from that decision ever since.

[@bobbiemuegge5179]

Yo it too

[@Maltesebabes1]

She was such a rare beauty as well as a talented lady.

[@kathrynking9788]

A TREASURE ♥️

[@patriciametzler4719]

@@kathrynking9788 National Treasure for sure.

[@wantsomecoffee]

This is a tragic loss. Bless Naomi Judd’s heart. I hope the Lord opened his arms to her and welcomed her in.

[@jennyfurr]

Of course He will.

[@Tantejuju65]

I am in awe of the women in this family. God bless the girls and bring them comfort. Naomi is at peace and her voice, spirit, and strength live on her daughters

[@luvthistufft6285]

I’m so sad about what happened. I’ve always loved Naomi.

[@darqueyes]

This video is heartbreaking in itself. In hindsight, it was so obvious Naomi was struggling to maintain a continuous thought, where she had always been such a wonderful communicator in both interviews and songwriting. I am sad beyond belief that this beautiful woman had to suffer so much with her depression and failed treatments. My only consolation at this tremendous loss are the words of a song that comes to mind “…the only scars in Heaven, are on the hands that hold you now.” 🙏🏻 RIP beautiful Naomi.

[@stefaniemccoy7377]

She is speaking her truth. And I am here for it.

[@southseasprincess9485]

RIP Beautiful Naomi. Your story with your daughters touch the world and many many learn from it. Don't worry...she is alright. 💖🌺💌✨🙌❤️❣️

[@tammyh6735]

There's a lot of wisdom in what Ms Naomi is sharing. Stories connect us to one another. If you ever had a teacher or professor that knew their stuff, but added no personal stories or examples, chances are you aren't going to remember the information they are teaching. I was thinking how even Jesus shared Truth in His Parables. I believe she's 100% correct that we are wired for connecting to one another. Ms Naomi's wisdom, grace and sweet spirit will be missed 💕 She was a treasure 🌹

[@stefaniemccoy7377]

Beautifully spoken Tammy!

[@judyfeeney9117]

I agree. Ms Naomi built bridges! From her Wishbone to her Funnybone to her Backbone, she allowed herself to open-up & trust others, with her truth & feelings. The more stories she told, the more she was loved! It was a privilege & honour to listen to her life experiences & stories 🇨🇦

[@kathrynking9788]

Yes Ma’am 💔👑🙏🙌❤️

[@bethprather9241]

Also who are we? God can use her death of suicide for us to all learn and research more.. I didnt know she had really tried. Wow.. I do now. So please save more lives Lord and help us learn from her wisdom but totally from You alone

[@KristineMarieTxSPI]

@@bethprather9241 That is wonderful advice. 💙

[@janl2835]

Raw and real...She was something special..RIP Mama Judd

[@lb1798]

She truly was .....something special.❤️💔💔💔❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@littlekentucky2294]

He is asking career questions and she is telling life lessons, all the Judd women seem so strong to me. Rest In Peace beautiful soul.

[@mistyjames5233]

Rip sweet lady if only You knew how much we loved you

[@barbarasullivan908]

Naomi, I take this with me, "Emotions and Stories, keepin' a pad of paper and pen, and two types of friends"! I always have loved you and your girls. You all have sacrificed and given so much to the WORLD! Dam, we miss you, "Rest in Peace, dearest Naomi!"

[@vanessaj2551]

Prayers for her family. I love the Judds. Fellow nurse here, it also is sad to me as the Head ICU nurse in the 70’s she wasn’t making enough to support her girls. 😥

[@karenwade6713]

I was just thinking the same. I'm also an ICU nurse, PICU for 35 years. May she be at rest and peace.🙏❤

[@amiewil7484]

It's always been sad what they pay nurses

[@sl4983]

@@karenwade6713 Do you have any advice for patients/the public?

[@kathrynking9788]

But, yes, it’s TRUE.

[@kathrynking9788]

@@sl4983 not without knowledge of the PERSON. That’s not wise at all! Each case is different as is the PERSON. Remember that before giving or taking advice.

[@brianrayle9930]

This makes me so sad seeing her thoughts fleeing and not like all the other interactions with other interviews. RIP beautiful songstress ❤

[@cjsmith675]

So much suffering & struggle in her life but that is what gave her strenght to keep on going. Im so sad she couldn't or did not want to hang on. Tells of the depth of the pain she endured. God Bless her.🌹🕊

[@dawnrex3712]

Naomi Judd was the most beautiful and precious Lady in the world. I loved everything about her. Her smile, laughter, her gift of gab, how funny she was, her caring heart. I could go on and on. She was a few years older then Me, but she always looked like a teenager. She had to take on so much in her life starting when she was a tiny girl. I can relate to all of what she's talking about. I lived in an old stone house with no insulation when I was a kid. Doing laundry with a wringer washing machine. Heating water on a woodstove. In this video I could plainly see something was very wrong. He little hands were shaking so much, It was hard for her to remember things. It was like she was in a thick fog and struggling to find her way out, and she looked scared. It was like she was over medicated. I wish I could have been there, put my arm around her, and tell her don't be afraid, I'll help you. I sort of laughed when she said they should video her from the other side, that was her bad side. That sweet lady never had a bad side whatsoever. Rest well sweetheart. No more pain, no more being scared, and no more struggling. You fought all you could, your soul was too tired to stay strong anymore. Let God and Jesus hold you and carry you in their arms. You sing with the angels from now on.

[@jimrebr]

She is rambling, I know how that feels. Rest now in Jesus’s Arms. Rest In Power, sweet Naomi ❣️

[@doriemckay6935]

Her pretty little hands are trembling.. rip sweetie 😢

[@josieherndon2810]

RIP Naomi “Sing with the Angels, lovely “

[@debbiedean3165]

Prayers for Wynonna, Ashley, and Larry.

[@kathrynking9788]

Yes Ma’am. Many will be needed. Remember everyone, her grandkids and son n laws and the rest of family too. She touched so many lives. People who worked for/with her/them, the neighbors, they LOVED her too. Like the ripples in water, each one will always keep her Mama Judd Wisdom’s and her smiling face tucked safely in their hearts and minds💔♥️🥰

[@betty3804]

When the Judds first became popular it was hard for me to tell which one was the mom and which one was the daughter.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

I learned so much listening to her! She didn't have pockets. She also said that Joe Cocker sang one of her songs well. There is a program called The Pocket Project to help people with trauma. Just thought I would mention that in case it helps anyone.

[@catherinerapisaldo1671]

My heart is breaking 💔 so much to see this beautiful precious lady ❤️ trying to speak so sad 💔 Naomi you went through so much in your life and you shared those times with all of us. I thank you so much Naomi for sharing about your depression and anxiety which I have had as so many for years mental illness. I have embraced this to so many to help others that may have this to. My heart goes out to Wyonna and Ashley and Larry. God rest your soul Naomi. ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😪😔😪

[@sharongerard2690]

Thank you for posting this. It’s absolutely mesmerizing.

[@sl4983]

I like that she continued to tell HER story.

[@teresarn1965]

I was shocked how she said Tammy's husband killed her. I believe he did!

[@michelinelalonde2217]

She even said it in interview at Tammy’s funeral and wrote of it in her book.

[@JenJean1234]

Wynonna, a musical genius in her own right, will continue without her mom. It will be hard but she will be strong and successful. Naomi will be her angel always. She was so fragile in this interview. God rest your beautiful soul Naomi. Thank you for the life you shared. ❤

[@4Runneradventures]

So beyond intelligent and deeply hurting. No one will ever know what's going on in someone else's head, despite how well you think you know them

[@doramccanna3507]

I hope she has found peace🌹♥️the judds

[@cherryrussell2996]

Love and Peace, Sweet Angel '! You finally at Peace No more Tears ,no more worry,With GOD all things are Possible. You will be missed ! 🎚🍒🍒😪

[@123melarat]

Would have been so much better if they had of used wireless mikes. Her shaking would have been one less thing for her to worry about.

[@southseasprincess9485]

And I like this show host. Just a nice man overall.

[@mistyvioletconservative.3889]

Yes indeed!

[@bundy3331]

there are things that don't seem right. The energy or enthusiasm is missing, It can be the drugs she is taking for depression which tends to drag one down.

[@sarahrose4126]

I agree. She sounds drugged.

[@helenpietrzyk9690]

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[@helenpietrzyk9690]

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[@helenpietrzyk9690]

May Our Lord and Saviour welcome her into his kingdom. Sad but honestly it is something we must as human beings be more out there for the people fighting this illness. Extend your love but also your hand to those who need help. Im feeling so low now that she was not able to fight harder or this was not a red flag that she needed more. In spite of all her inner suffering...she is thinking of someone who is in the same shoes she was in. May God help her family and her soul rest in peace.

[@donspringstead1649]

Yes, I noticed that too. Something is off.

[@grandmanancy4719]

Her hand is shaking and her speech is slurred in this video. I don't think she would have been up to the concerts scheduled before her death. I always wondered how poor they were while she was working as a head ICU nurse and Larry was living with her and he had a good-paying job too.

[@luvthistufft6285]

It sort of doesn’t add up, the poverty she always talks about. Plus, she probably received a little child support back then too. Either way, I still love her and I’m heartbroken that she’s gone.

[@LyndyLive]

@@luvthistufft6285 I agree. I love her but those are tall tales. 😉

[@luvthistufft6285]

@@LyndyLive I agree with the tall tales. Some of those tales I’ve heard her say many times before too!

[@01racegirl]

@@luvthistufft6285 I think this is a classic case of mind control finally at it's end. The names she mentions are related to the MK ULTRA world. Why did the interviewer say she was already in the HOF? Maybe she was for something else. Also, she started talking about Tammy.

[@luvthistufft6285]

@@01racegirl This is a very good point. I’m not sure what HOF is though. Can you explain?

[@amorl4520]

Such beautiful soul...She loved her girls to the core ❤

[@threeblessings575]

Bless her heart, her health seemed to have gone so far downhill in the last 8 yrs

[@rulistening7777]

Age *76* Health going down hill. Duh ?

[@grandmanancy4719]

@@rulistening7777 How rude!

[@TheTuesday11]

@@rulistening7777 she sounds like she’s way over medicated in this video. I don’t know why they let her go on!

[@kathrynking9788]

@@rulistening7777 don’t be this way! LEAVE HER ALONE!!

[@kathrynking9788]

@@TheTuesday11 it’s not all medications. I know first hand about mental illness and sometimes it’s hard to understand unless you’ve been there and yes, I do have mental illness.

[@samkr23]

Awww Naomi I hope you're resting in peace and singing with the angels❤

[@barbcosgrove64]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN TO PIECES ❤ 😍 🙏 🤲 RS..

[@wandalee5010]

I admired this woman so much! Tough as nails!

[@christineshepherd3836]

Miss Neomi shouldn’t felt bad that her family had a rough time keeping food on the table. She worked and she over came so much. She didn’t have to let anyone in her private life but she opened her heart to all that loves her.

[@dianehayse8157]

God love her heart!!!!

[@margaretetetens6685]

You just got to love Naomi she is so sweet

[@Mitzi1221]

I’m so glad hear Moma Judd chat. Darling woman.

[@robinredwine1417]

Head nurse in the ICU and no money for food?! Great person! 💜

[@emh8861]

That’s strange.

[@TheTuesday11]

She not in her right mind here. It’s so obvious she’s way over medicated here. Someone should have stooped her from doing this interview

[@amiewil7484]

Nurses have been payed poorly

[@Floatingaccidentallike]

@@amiewil7484 especially in a tiny town , with nothing and paying for school.

[@cmaylene1296]

She meant before becoming a nurse. She's confused here. Her memory is failing her. Was it medication, dementia, Alzheimer's...??

[@virginiaroettger4186]

The struggle is so real.

[@omarmendoza4044]

She lived life on her own terms and went out as she saw fit I know now her girls are hurting yes but all the memories she left are so many .I'm going threw so much and would consider exactly what she did in a heartbeat but I'm to chicken shit Naomi Judd you are my hero I suffer from bad bad depression help me someone.........God bless you Naomi again it was just to much I'm guessing and didn't want to suffer anymore..... I will miss you so much Larry Whyett Ashley God is watching so don't judge your mother for leaving before her time God needed her.....

[@sylviarodarte7726]

No

[@TheTuesday11]

I would hate to see you end your life. There is hope out there. Please go to the hospital and get help. Naomi probably didn’t want to die it was just a thought that was passing through her head, and she acted in it. Please call someone anyone or l call 911 and get help, you are worth it!

[@anna-mariewilson8368]

So sad to see her in this interview, she was truly struggling.

[@luvthistufft6285]

It almost seemed like she had a form of Parkinson’s. It was hard to watch.

[@ellenw391]

@@luvthistufft6285 She had said in a detailed and as always very honest interview she gave that the medication she was taking for her mental health issues caused her tremors, weight gain and other side effects. Ironically, in the Judds CMA performance a couple weeks ago, I thought she looked BY FAR the best (and I just don't mean physical looks....although that too) in years. And her interviews seemed better as well. I am literally SMH. So hard to understand

[@TheTuesday11]

Why did someone not stop her from doing this interview. So sad

[@carolejensen8120]

They have her so drugged up that she can barely talk 😢 shame on them 😢

[@anna-mariewilson8368]

@@carolejensen8120 I've seen first hand what these "medications" do to people, I'm sure the "medications" took her. So sad.

[@lb1798]

24:58 My Strongest Weakness.....what a beautiful description. Am I ever gonna............❤️💔💔💔💔💔❤️

[@Phantom-sb2ld]

RIP - it looks like her health was declining here....

[@barbaracastelli9695]

It sounds like the shock treatment didn't help. I'm against them. Talk show David Cavett had heavy depression, struggled his whole life. He had shock treatment and it saved his life, he was able to live a normal life after the treatment, plus medicine and a long life. I guess everyone is different. My girlfriend had shock treatment and it didn't help and she was always commiting suicide. When she was on medicine for her bipolar she was normal but she would not stay on it, it's part of the disease. I wonder today if she's a live. Most people with depression have great compassion. Love Naomi, I'm sure her daughters had a hard time watching her mother struggle. I know Ashley struggles with depression, Wynonna also did but her music and her happy marriage has helped her alot. I think Ashley struggles more. It's a horrible disease, I know I struggle also, everyday , I have to give it to God, helps me alot through it all. I'm so blessed I don't have the disease like Naomi had. She's at peace now.

[@alicesuestuart9073]

I honestly don't believe she took her own Life.

[@TheTuesday11]

@@alicesuestuart9073 I do…. Because no one cared enough to stop her from doing this interview. She’s way over medicated here, yet no one stopped her from going on. There’s money to be made. I hope you are not right.

[@alicesuestuart9073]

@@TheTuesday11 Doctors give you medicine and the side effects causes you to have seizures, and make you bloat , swelling, shaking , suicidal thoughts, I know. Some you walk around like a Zombie. I have had manager depression. But I stop taking medicine because of the facts I know what it causes. Some medicine doctors give you to take causes other diseases. There a medicine I use taken causes Diabetes, and all kinds of problems. If you taking medicine read up on them. Because a lot of things doctors doesn't tell you about them.

[@alicesuestuart9073]

@@TheTuesday11 I'm 67 years old and going on 68 years old. I want never take anti depression medicine again. Because a lot of them causes suicidal thoughts. And they can cause you liver damage, kidney failure and a lot of problems no one needs. Why do you think there is a lot of Pharmacy sued for things it cause them. Johnson and Johnson vaccine shot caused a lot of deaths from blood clots. Johnson and Johnson baby power cause women uterus Cancer, some medicine causes internal bleeding. I read and I study medicine.

[@mariagilligan7133]

This is so sad....... Her pain is gone. She is with Jesus. She was such a honest person .

[@leeanncostlow2766]

I been to wiiiamson KY hospital many times I wonder I was young if I've ever seen her there

[@gingerspain423]

This is quite difficult for me because I suffer from the same mental illnesses that Naomi had. And I know the pain and suffering that she was probably in when she took her life. It gets to me because she was 76. She had made it to 76 with this horrible disease. So I cried to my husband that she had died and he said I didn't know you were a big fan? I said well I was a fan but I never knew she suffered with mental illness. Sometimes I Wonder if I will make it to 76. There's an 80% chance that I won't. So the odds are already stacked against me. Wherever you are Naomi Fly high🕊🙏🏻😔 I pray that you found the Divine peace you were looking for. Stay strong Your loved more than you know. ❤🇨🇦✌

[@cindyslavik5391]

You CAN do this! You’re going to make it to 96. ❤️ from a fellow Canadian 🇨🇦

[@lindaeubanks5586]

Bless your heart prayers for the family... the Wolves were at their door but the keeper of the gate kept the Wolves Out rest in peace Naomi rest in peace

[@amorl4520]

Love Naomi!!❤❤❤

[@fifilafleur5555]

I’ve noticed Naomi doesn’t look or sound well in her latter interviews and appearances. I see it here as well. I’m wondering if she was having more health problems in recent years. I was so saddened to hear she took her own life. What a pretty lady she was. I have enjoyed the Judd’s music since I was thirteen years old.

[@savioursoul]

We don’t know if it was an intentional suicide. Mixing pharmaceuticals or making mistakes with them can be lethal.

[@bethprather9241]

Sadly we do now. Ashley told today... But still...Pray and learn

[@bookwoman7803]

@@sl4983 via gun, unfortunately.

[@sl4983]

@@bookwoman7803 How did she have access to one

[@bookwoman7803]

@@sl4983 don't know, they haven't said, that I'm aware of. Could be one kept in the family from years ago, or possibly her husband's?🤷🏼‍♀️ Ashley went briefly to get a person who helps her mother in time of emotional upheaval, and when she returned, she walked into this tragedy.

[@ellynjoy8735]

I wrote a song about her -- who would I get that to? I love her and the girls!

[@shetom6353]

Yesss. She was a precious soil So. heartbreaking for anyone take their life . In many of her speeches in my opinion she talks alot about her being a Mother trying to raise her children in poor conditions. But now she became very wealthy with show biss. I'm just wo during uf every millionaire that were dealing with depression.. if they were to help the poor with needs like food .. shelter .or health care . Like buy 3 homes for 3 homeless poor ppl . Would that help them feel more blessed ? Or maybe help them feel loved more.. I don't understand how or why anyone could harm themselfs or harm anyone eles. Their are so many suffering from not having enough food.

[@jimrebr]

You haven’t dealt with depression and anxiety and suicidal ideation, I have, you just don’t understand.

[@steampunksouthernbelle2866]

Depression/Anxiety; it is a MEAN mental illness. People that do not experience this; they do not understand. I totally understand; when the depression/anxiety hits a person, it is overwhelming and scary. I have experienced it all my life. Mental illness; she wasn’t in her right mind when she took her life. She suffered from severe depression/anxiety; treatment resistant and as she got older...I believe there were a combination of health problems along with the mental illness and it killed her.

[@donspringstead1649]

Does anyone know when this was filmed?

[@valeriegriner5644]

This is so sad to watch. May she rest in peace.

[@margaretetetens6685]

Her note she wrote that was not at all Naomi,she loved her daughters! We all argue and had disagreements,that’s all part of life!

[@sl4983]

So this was just last year? How old was she? Thanks

[@gilliscolgan4356]

75

[@brvndxxxn]

She’s not a hillbilly, she’s a real woman!

[@sissy3549]

she is a real woman and was proud to be a hillbilly

[@tajmulhall]

My dad loved Reba we played Reba songs at my mother’s funeral my mom and dad have been married for 65 years and their go to song was butterflies I can’t remember the name of it but it was a Reba song and my dad’s little dog who is 11 years old is named fancy pants

[@tammicomeau3757]

That’s my dogs name is Fancy cause of the son

[@tammicomeau3757]

That’s my dogs name is Fancy from the Reba song Fancy

[@tajmulhall]

@@michelinelalonde2217 Listen to the interview on you’ll understand

[@sl4983]

Naomi was on a whole other level than this interviewer.

[@savioursoul]

The interviewer was very kind because he helped her through the interview every time she blanked out.

[@katiel1979]

She seems like something is wrong in this video it’s so sad 😭

[@emh8861]

What’s that bump between her eyes?

[@SS11660]

Seems to be rambling and she knows it. Trying to get back to the point. I thought it was just age at the time.

[@janicewardwell2048]

It sound to me she is over medicated 🙁

[@TheInnerYouCAS_K]

@@janicewardwell2048 ABSOLUTELY!

[@carolejensen8120]

@@janicewardwell2048 she definitely is very over medicated 😢

[@kristenlee6501]

She was so beautiful. It makes me sad too. Poor thing. She is an angel in heaven now. Singing in the choir. I think that she had dementia like Robin Williams

[@sarahrose4126]

Her hands shaking so bad is hard to watch. I wonder if they mis prescribed drugs that actually hurt Naomi more than they helped.

[@ptdiva1]

She was not herself back then

[@gaylegreene]

She’s was struggling here.

[@maureen669]

Poor woman...

[@melissaatchley841]

her eyes told

[@tinabrown4670]

The medications that they had this poor lady on is horrible! This breaks my heart! She can't keep on topic and is all over the place with her stories because of the medications they have her on! She didn't die from mental illness folks she died from the side effects of the medications which some of the side of effects of suicidal thoughts! So tragic! May You Rest In Eternal Peace Naomi!

[@vicki9400]

💔

[@pamelaperkins2507]

Naomi looks VERY different without all of the layers of make-up. As she talks, her speech seems a bit slurred. Might be the anti-depressants she is on. She's had a rough, challenging life. Wrote many hit songs, but personally had a rough life.

[@donspringstead1649]

Something is just off with her here. Not her usual self. Bless you Naomi.

[@sharon8761]

I loved this woman. But someone should have stopped her from doing this interview. I suffer also from depression and during a med. change or too much of it makes you feel you can do anything. She was such a proud woman I feel she would have wanted someone to stop it. My heart feels her struggle to keep on track in a sentence. God Bless her.

[@savioursoul]

Very sad to watch this. She is clearly on some sort of medication, drugs, or alcohol.

[@brookemaggard620]

Such a sad story 😞

[@LS-ek1fd]

I hope Ashley is not taking the same meds for depression.

[@carolejensen8120]

I do not understand why she is so over medicated 😢 such a horrific loss 😢 prayers for her daughters, husband, grandkids & family 🙏

[@ruthrodriguez7694]

is that what it is? it's quite unnerving.

[@juliekimmett177]

She suffered suicidal depression ...treatment resistance .. it's lithium more than likely as it makes her shake and slow talking . I'm sure she would be on a high dose

[@juliekimmett177]

Treatment resistance depression . They were trying to keep her from killing herself most likely . Lithium , high dose will cause shaking and slow

[@carolejensen8120]

@@juliekimmett177 you're so right. I've know several people thru out my 74yrs that have died due to treatment resistant depression. Their shrinks said it was inevitable sadly 😥

[@carolejensen8120]

@@juliekimmett177 yes I'm sure she was as well. We need better meds for this type of depression. It seems that the research has stopped on this subject. Lithium has been around for centuries it seems. We need better meds for people that suffer from depression of all types 🙏🙏🙏

[@diankreczmer6595]

Niomi looks good hear . Her hair looks becoming to her age.😎

[@deborahsmith934]

She wore wigs. But, they look nice.

[@michelinelalonde2217]

Did you just watch the same video I did?? My goodness, she is a shell of herself here. I can hardly stand to see her that way. Bless her heart. 🤍

[@suzymartin6286]

Yes, she has a wig on here. Her medications for depression caused hair loss. I’m not trying to be negative about her, I’m a hairdresser and just made an observation.

[@TheTuesday11]

@@suzymartin6286 I believe she’s over medicated here. It’s heartbreaking

[@barbaraingram5147]

She's bragging about how Ashley was the perfect child ..... "and then there was Wynonna " Are you kidding me!!?? What a terrible thing to say about Wynonna. Wynonna is a HUGE reason you were successful. I've seen other interviews where she made passive aggressive comments regarding Wynonna. God bless Wynonna's love and dedication for Naomi. I'm very sorry Naomi died .

[@michelinelalonde2217]

Her comments are JOKES. Naomi and Wynonna were known for picking on one another. Have you ever heard Wy say, “If it’s not one thing, it’s your mother.” Or refer to her mama as Prissy Butt? They loved each other fiercely.

[@tonyaburroughs3349]

If you read Ashley's book you will understand Naomi made up this version of their lives that wasn't even close to the truth. Naomi was addicted to substances all the way up to the end of her life & was also dealing with Parkinson's as well as severe treatment resistant depression. She claims Ashley was a perfect child but abandoned her for the majority of her life. She was the epitome of an evil matriarch who manipulated her family to get her way. She used Wynona for fame & when Wy & Ashley went to inpatient treatment it shattered Naomi's world & her facade was no longer believable since both daughters were coming out in the open with their truth. They loved their mother despite all the trauma, abuse & neglect not to mention addiction issues she put them through. They loved her despite all that & she still selfishly stole precious time from them by going into her depressive episodes which was a common tactic she had used all their lives to get them to do exactly what she wanted them to do. She was no angel. She put an image out there & the masses fell for it but it cost her relationships with her family & eventually her life.

[@lindsaynicole1218]

Some medications actually make you worse. I was medicated for over twenty years with every antidepressant known to man and never truly felt better about anything. I either felt too much or nothing at all. I reached a point where I said NO MORE. I got off everything and it’s been a year and half. I take natural products like Gabatrol if I feel I need it and haven’t felt this well in twenty years. Sadly, this lady couldn’t find the right cocktail for her mental state.

[@dorothydove612]

Kirk

[@redaoneal5814]

So sad,I've always loved her,sure regret she couldn't get help.

[@sharonholt3118]

Sad 😢

[@suzanne1430]

She has the movements and voice of a 76 year old but the face of a 40 year old....she was pretty.

[@teridamron2810]

Margarita?!? And I thought that they was Christians?!? Christian’s don’t drink! Sorry! And she said Sh-t! That’s not very Christian Like! But RIP NAOMI! You was a Queen and a Legend! Love you!

[@cmaylene1296]

But you're the "perfect" Christian, right? LOL

[@teridamron2810]

@@cmaylene1296 yes lol! Because i am a untied baptist and we do not cuss and drink alcoholic beverages! sorry!

[@musicman6699]

@@teridamron2810 And you don't judge..... Or.... ya Do. Sounds like a great church

[@teridamron2810]

@@musicman6699 I’m sorry I didn’t mean to judge! And i hope you can accept my apology!

[@musicman6699]

@@teridamron2810 Absolutely 100 percent accept. God bless you.

[@Patricia-kb5qv]

Not a good interviewer. He asks compound questions and rambles on.

[@HunterKelly]

Sorry. I was trying to prompt Naomi on things and also communicate some of the lessons from their career to this room full of aspiring female singer/songwriters. So, the intent of this interview was to share the story of their career and lessons they'd learned about how to operate in the music industry.