Sean Strickland Gets Real About His Past Trauma

[@EsseQuamVideriSe7en]

This really shows how we think someone at the top looks like they have everything but inside they are still the small fearful little boy latching on to their mother's leg. Thank you for being so unbelievably vulnerable Sean. That was so insightful!

[@sammshall-dl6gp]

What? Clinging to his mothers leg?

[@-_Y0urFather-]

@@sammshall-dl6gpwatch the video man

[@EsseQuamVideriSe7en]

@@sammshall-dl6gp Listen to his story. You'll understand.

[@olliesanders4624]

@@sammshall-dl6gplisten to the video

[@DreamOnDamu]

@@sammshall-dl6gpdid u not watch the video?

[@TheFunnyRepublican]

Sean doesn’t realize how many guys he’s helping out by being so raw. I felt that brother.. I appreciate my parents for being so loving and supportive, but I feel for dudes who went through shit like this.

[@critical1388]

Well said my guy...👍👏

[@sagesarabia5053]

Don’t get emotional

[@bradleesartor2410]

Its very tough but if you can get through it, it means you're tougher strickland is a prime exapmle.

[@smokeyMT406]

He sounds like a dude that sucks cocks

[@rphxleonine]

Having a stable environment makes all the difference in the world, as obvious as that may seem.

[@hannibot]

"We don't have to talk man, I can just sit with you here for a minute." What a perfect way to make him feel comfortable,cared for and heard. I love Theo so much.

[@TayTayHey0]

Aight beta

[@brandongratta9040]

@@TayTayHey0 "AiGhT bEtA" enjoy being a depressed middle aged man because you can't cope with the fact you have feelings. It's WAY easier to just brush it off and pretend you don't care than it is to admit you're in pain.

[@patrickstar4132]

​@@TayTayHey0Only people I know irl that think about apha and beta look like mclovin

[@TayTayHey0]

@@brandongratta9040 you sound very feminine and beta. Im sure you use words like "insecure" and "fragile" as well dont you beta? Haha

[@TayTayHey0]

@@patrickstar4132 ok beta

[@Abdullah_D_Luffy]

A HUGE thing that sticks out for me is how he says it was first training at 14 that felt good, he didn’t join this sport to get famous, he joined it because it made him want to be alive.

[@alicekat11]

Most pro fighters have extremely traumatic pasts. This is not uncommon at all- they start fighting to deal with frustration or being forced to defend themselves- and decide to train to harness that anger and master their movement. Something clicks in their brain to make them actually enjoy the violence and I think it’s because they finally have a say in the participation of this “pain”. It’s therapeutic and freeing to them after they have the power to embrace the suck. This is quite typical tbh & I know because I’m dating someone that used to box/jui jitsu and got in a LOT of trouble in the past due to his strength.

[@Abdullah_D_Luffy]

@@alicekat11 generalizing things wayyyy too much

[@romanov7723]

@@Abdullah_D_Luffy but he isnt wrong though, this is what many fighters do

[@splice9503]

@@alicekat11sit down Alice!

[@Abdullah_D_Luffy]

@@romanov7723 you’re saying most fighters don’t want to make a career out of it? Because that’s what Sean was saying, Sean was saying that it wasn’t even about a career, he didn’t even know careers existed. He just felt that the actual sport itself abroad him for fulfillment without even having a future, set in mind towards it

[@michaelxanny4790]

“We don’t have to talk about it. We can just sit here for a minute.” What a guy. Theo has a heart of gold

[@T1Slam]

Dude, no! He should've MILKED him, made him cry MORE! Seeing a grown ass man cry is funniest sh-t, bro! No cap!!

[@troopsofd]

[phone]

[@tonyregular8839]

I know, I love that he said that.

[@chhama5]

he said "I can just sit with you here for a minute" which somehow sounds even better

[@stephencox8723]

after his failed piss joke attempt...

[@darthjames3712]

Theo handled this like a champ. I know he jokes around, but when he told him "It's okay man, I can just sit here with you", I gained so much respect for him. His capacity for empathy is off the charts

[@evantilley6192]

Your so right. A lot of people now would get awkward. He was just there and present. Impressive.

[@Seryma86]

Theo is great but it’s also sad as it highlights how many people lack god damn empathy this day in age

[@clarkecorvo2692]

@@Seryma86 was about to say.. sometimes i feel like a fell into a timewarp and got spat out decades later into this weird society we have these days..

[@Seryma86]

@@clarkecorvo2692I absolutely get it. The world is nuts, and honestly why I went through some dark times (not just bc of the state of things but medical issues, etc) and just kinda lost my way in terms of just fading into the background. But everyday even when feeling awful I would make it a point to be decent to others and be able to put myself in their shoes and understand everyone has struggles, and some people’s are truly debilitating to functioning normally aka healthily. It’s tough for people that really get effected by the horrible stuff that goes on, and just thinking why are these things happening? why are we allowing these things to happen with no major changes being made to maybe make a difference in areas. We’re living in a weird world and it’s only going to get crazier imo. I did figure out that what I really want to do in life is help others, in one way or another. Have tried different positions over the past couple years to try and find the right niche

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

That's the word I was looking for empathy empathy just man do you feel that connection because you know he's real and he he's been through a lot of the same shit some of us having you know and struggled and just you know lucky to make it out to the side I mean hell I'm 51 and I'm still struggling hard song but at least you know I found him I found Theo and Billy strings the last couple days and I've been watching the crap out of them guys and they both gave me hope man which is probably the biggest thing right if you don't have hope you mean what you got and I got love I love my two kids but but that's you know I still got to get my head through stuff but we're all trying God bless

[@jcs3663]

As a therapist, when Theo said, “We don’t have to talk, I can just sit here with you,” that was one of the most loving, empathic and helpful things someone can do for someone who has suffered trauma…really inspirational to see these two have this conversation and share it with the world.

[@shoobzy3431]

I swear Theo just has unconditional love for everybody doesn't matter who you are

[@Armendosmaciato]

As a therapist i agree

[@andrestrejo6971]

serious question, what you think about him involving the wife of a fighter, or their traditions or sexuallity? I mean I really get his trauma and I feel for him but at the same time I don't think it's okay to go around involving fighters personal life. because I get that his trauma is more low, but then don't provoke people you know what I mean? maybe just his defense mechanism to attack everyone but you can't just justify all the things that he says. again this is a serious question since you are a therapist. Thank you.

[@MarkDanger777]

​@@andrestrejo6971as a youtube comment specialist, I think everyone that has an open relationship shouldn't be binded with anyone. I still believe in monogamy

[@andrestrejo6971]

nothing to do with the point, that his personal choice, read my comment again it was a serious question to a therapist, not to a youtube comment specialist@@MarkDanger777

[@anthonyboynton9192]

This whole conversation is the definition of masculinity. Admitting faults. Opening up but processing it how you need to. And also acknowledging how proud of yourself you are in a way for not doing the same repeat mistakes. We need more of this shit in society today. Great support from theo too

[@vancouverpoy]

the long silence between them from that moment they were tearing up and just processing, that was so real and unexpected from every other podcast thats just non stop talking. It felt like I was in the room with them than watching 2 people talk.

[@alexcameron2352]

Stop virtue signaling. Each man can decide for himself how to handle his emotions

[@Chanel98baby]

As someone who has a four month old son I’m terrified of him having this type of rejection and heartbreak from society

[@NightsideOfParadise]

​@@alexcameron2352 yes you can. But we are humans. Emotions are to be processed and felt.

[@nicknewport5821]

Theo getting emotional when Sean did just proves how good of a guy he is

[@rabbychan]

Nah, he was thinking "can't let sean get all the attention, time to act!"

[@AllgdSuspexx27]

@@rabbychanautist located

[@AssToucher]

​@@rabbychanKeep your mouth shut if you're just gonna spew shit.

[@ajuslucky5432]

@@rabbychan sometimes you hate somebody for any reason but them

[@yeahah3617]

@@rabbychan🤦

[@abcdefghij1234567327]

Theo was tearing up before Sean even got emotional. That man's heart is gigantic.

[@unoriginal_guy6021]

This guy is the same guy that called men who cry pussies

[@zhidoripteloit2494]

Я 17-летний русский парень, который прошел через то же самое, что и Шоном. Некоторые вещи могут даже шокировать вас. Но я верю, что ИИСУС, БОГ, ММА, ДЕВУШКА помогут мне........ Сейчас мой рост 194 см, а вес 105 кг. В фунтах это 6,4 (220) rough translation I'm a 17-year-old Russian guy who went through the same things you and Sean did. Some things may even shock you. But I believe that JESUS, GOD, MMA, GIRL will help me........ Right now my height is 194 cm and my weight is 105 kg. In pounds, that's 6.4 (220)

[@boi3987]

@@zhidoripteloit2494 Stay strong brother. Keep it up 💪

[@Chris-hw4zq]

⁠@yuhhuhuhhe is seventeen years old, leave it bro. Ur not gonna get a profound statement from him. If ur not from EU, you wouldnt understand anyway.

[@MetalizedButt]

It was probably him tearing up that triggered Sean to just break. And I feel Sean needed that cry for a long time.

[@SoteloJ93]

The empathy Theo has is amazing, He’s a genuine soul.

[@ModestestRUST]

He has feelings. He’s aware others do too… well people like us do,

[@chrisivan_yt]

Awe sean crying? He needs to man up. And he opens with “he was almost a white supremacist” what a great guy 😂😂

[@mayne7937]

@@chrisivan_ytright like what 😂 but at the same time i do kinda feel bad

[@clairem6173]

@@chrisivan_ytthat’s how men like his father are created, telling someone to just “man up” and push their emotions aside just leads to explosive anger and drug abuse

[@aw5832]

​@chrisivan_yt it's called indoctrination. Realize how intelligent a person must be to think through being taught all that B.S. as a child but still not think that way. Imagine if all of Palastine or ww2 erra Germans could have done the same. Guess what, if you grew up in nazi Germany you would be murdering people cause you ain't intelligent enough to reject that indoctrination.

[@Markus19758]

Wow I can’t believe I cried with Sean Strickland…respect to this stud.

[@susangsijapati5097]

Sean is just this perfect reflection of life. The good, the bad, the ugly. He is shocking and at times repulsive and then you see a flicker of something beautiful that came out of a terrible circumstance - the hurt child inside designed a man that could protect him.

[@michaelhamm4047]

What a fantastic and insightful comment, sincerely.

[@Rekam_01]

I love everything about this comment

[@ayoisthataspiderbiteonyopp9381]

Could not have possibly worded this better.

[@fatherlymotives8863]

Sum good people do bad things and sometimes bad people do good things..I wonder which one he is

[@bennybenz.]

Your exactly right..💯

[@cspl6134]

Theo has been sent by God to make it acceptable for men to have tough conversations. You guys are both doing a lot of good.

[@OVOXO__0]

well said man

[@JPLAviation]

Prophet

[@Kriptickhaos]

God did not send this POS. 😂 hes literally a braindead lunatic that lucked out he can fight. Hes worthless in character. And anyone praising him needs to do a deeeep self reflection.....

[@AncientEvilSaiyan]

no @@JPLAviation

[@kalynn17]

❤ so necessary

[@greensky9530]

Two tough ass men having an emotional and vulnerable discussion about the messed up stuff that happened to them. It doesn't get much more real than that

[@tracyhatch4575]

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[@Justinicus24]

How is Theo tough? Lol dudes soft as hell

[@AlRivera-v2t]

​@@Justinicus24 yeah keep telling yourself that buddy

[@Justinicus24]

@@AlRivera-v2t sorry I made fun of your boyfriend. You two pee sitting down

[@Thegoldenchild415]

You think tough just means fighting? I'm no fighter, but I assure you the trauma ice experienced would break the BEST of fighters. ​@@Justinicus24

[@Xxxx009]

I've been struggling a lot lately and holding my emotions in, watching a UFC champion cry like that made me cry like a baby and not feel less of a man.

[@kole0429]

let it out!!! holding it in is poison to your mind, body, & soul. you are not alone ❤

[@nateluce6940]

Not a lot of guys would have the balls to post this, but a lot of guys needed to hear it. Sean is showing himself to be fearless in and out of the cage. Respect.

[@dp4441]

Shut up

[@francescolapietra930]

Was ruthlessly mocking Rountree for crying and opening up about his trauma just some months ago. Still its hard not to feel compassion for him. He had a horrible life. Thats probably why he has to be so cruel and hating sometimes

[@bonifiedeagle6128]

@@francescolapietra930When all you know from birth is hatred and cruelty then in moments of discomfort that’s what you’ll turn to, because it’s what’s familiar

[@nateluce6940]

@@francescolapietra930 As the old saying goes, "hurt people hurt people" (as in people who have been hurt tend to in turn hurt people). Sean seems to be an example of someone who probably doesn't genetically have anything wrong with him in terms of his mental health, but his experiences in life have given him a burden of almost uncontrollable rage and probably a diminished capacity for empathy. He's not evil, but he's haunted.

[@robertomugabe11]

Sean "I am an alpha male and everyone else are betas. men who cries are betas. my dad used to beat me when i was a child and i am still having trauma to this day huhuhu sorry for crying in every interviews" Strickland

[@camdavis38]

It takes a real man to be vulnerable. Much respect to Sean and to Theo for being a compassionate host.

[@bluesoul7163]

Who noticed that Sean's voice cracked when he mentioned the fact that all the abuse he suffered made him stop believing in God? I'm happy that he found God and his spirituality. 🙏

[@ranranpoopants]

You respect him for being racist!? Wow you must be racist too

[@weltschmerz333]

@@bluesoul7163 man that hit me like a ton of bricks, that is some really really heavy dark stuff to see someone bring up and deal with on camera like this

[@Alexander_Grant]

@@bluesoul7163 A belief in a higher power helps those who can't come to terms with tragedy in their lives. A corrupt church and seeing how so many Christians act made me lose faith in middle school (30 now and never looked back though Buddhism has helped more than Christianity ever did for me), but one of my aunts lost her husband and both children and believes more than ever and I think that's helpful for her. I always encourage her in whatever she finds helps. It is good now with the internet that people can find spirituality in other ways than the corrupt and evil modern Christianity, hopefully with more people not believing we'll see the next generation find meaning in better spiritual ways than the judgmental and horrible modern Christian ways.

[@Jake-t9s]

‘I’m sorry buddy’ - so much kindness and empathy in Theo’s voice.

[@Anonymous71892]

Most Lesbians are very kind and empathetic. It just shows how short-sighted and inwardly bigoted you really are.

[@JoeDiaz1872]

Never seen a better moment where one bro holds space for another in my life. That's brotherhood

[@janettemccann1347]

Shows how important a good dad is !!! My heart is with you!!!!

[@philodox7599]

After being alive long enough you realize how important it is to see a powerful man cry over something worth crying over.

[@Seryma86]

Dudes need to get over that shit for real. If something traumatic or bad enough happens to the point you feel you’re about to break “go insane”, letting that shit out can do wonders to regrouping.

[@ilse_22]

@@Seryma86step a foot into his life man, stop talking and start understanding

[@troygerencer1620]

Yes something real , unlike those of whom cry and hissy fit over being misgendered. Pathetic, they would not know a hard upbringing if it but them on the ass. This right here with Sean is worthy of acknowledgement. This right here is worthy of our attention .

[@Myhaay]

@@ilse_22 he has no idea what it's like so he spews shit to make himself feel better and seem smart and "helpful".

[@Jex134]

​@@Seryma86Good words, and I agree with the sentiment But then you've got men like me, whose mother would relentlessly beat him if he cried. I literally can't cry for myself - I can cry for others, for an emotional movie, story, etc - but I cannot cry for myself because my subconscious is convincing someone 2-3x my size will run in and beat me as hard they can

[@alphaofalphas8121]

You can tell Theo has a good heart. He felt Sean's pain, he's an true empath, which is so rare nowadays, nice to see.

[@mudcast]

Pisces.

[@tiagomota4734]

@@mudcastwhat??youre that beain washed?? Im sure people can convince you that santa exists even tho youre 50….the stupidty lvls are reaching new hights its unbeliveble

[@lebumjames1373]

@@mudcastHas nothing to do with your astrology bs lol grow up.

[@jesusislord7526]

Agreed

[@mudcast]

@@lebumjames1373 Each to their own.

[@ceemyk_sa]

Childhood trauma is one of the hardest things I had to overcome, I feel his pain.

[@thecelt4807]

stays with you for life , 57 now and more angry than ever

[@jomal7679]

Same here.

[@elizabethwilk9615]

63 it never goes away but you can mitigate the trauma with faith and creating your own family

[@pinxxpose]

it feels like i overcome it and succomb at times. its hard to not feel resentment knowing what it did to me.

[@nikigba]

How did you overcome it?

[@ysirtk6949]

Sean Strickland really is a different kind of animal. Probably the most honest fighter there is.

[@steverice7546]

Christ that guy is in pain for real. I cannot imagine having to fight somebody with that level of pain and trauma bottled up. Theo is a better person than he thinks.

[@thomasowen5785]

This is why Mike Tyson didn't want his kids to become fighters, he knows they aren't like him.

[@ruutjormun2262]

ig you gotta draw on the feelings you felt during trauma to feel like you'd rather die than lose again

[@ruutjormun2262]

@@Fatty918 id rather die than feel like i did at some points. fear of your own vulnerability is what drives a lotta people.

[@C_R_O_M________]

Sean is too!

[@C_R_O_M________]

@@ruutjormun2262 but you didn't and there's a reason we keep on going. Life is a gift and you, to a great degree, have its reins in your hands. Even in old age and with a terminal illness.

[@biggtobbzofficial3357]

Mad respect for Theo 🙏🏼 bro was there for Sean, wasn’t judgmental at all, he was there for him. We all need someone like that

[@dannyknightblade4592]

Yeah mad respect for Theo. Plenty of other Podcasters probably wouldn't have been so empathetic towards Sean Strickland.

[@danielmakea7244]

I can’t see anyone disrespect Sean or anyone when they touch a nerve like that Show me otherwise

[@ranranpoopants]

I could never be there for an open racist POS like that.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

You mean a FRIEND

[@ranranpoopants]

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 he means a pussy

[@ryanlyle9201]

Seeing Theo trying to lighten the mood while tearing up hit me right in the heart.

[@treynoldsman1981]

Theo is an angel, he sees the sickness in this world and doesnt understand it. The greed , the hate etc. He's like a lot of us but he has put in the work and has the honesty and intelligence and of course the humour to relate it to the world on a large scale and we can all hear it. Take care Sean.

[@TommyFamous]

Theo can make any grown man cry because his listening skills and relatability is off the charts.

[@watappp]

How did theo make u cry lmao

[@yumjoystyle2]

@@watappp that's a good question, because Sean getting emotional had about ZERO percent to do with Theo lol

[@SportsUniqueFootage]

It's a skill, to listen

[@ANTIStraussian]

​@@yumjoystyle2well he didn't cry with the nelk boys

[@kingofca1]

Dude he should be a therapist

[@dirtyoarcatfishing7927]

This level of vulnerability put Sean's star power to a whole other level... How do you not feel this guy's pain.. Truly is the peoples champ. He's one of us.

[@tracyhatch4575]

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[@darrenh5328]

Amen brother we need more men willing to show their pain and be able too smash your head inside out if you want too mock that. I just wondered at first if Theo was tearing up because he made Sean cry…. I would have thought this is my last podcast. You can’t be a Richard Simmons trying too be a leader in us showing our internal war as men. This man is the perfect one too show it’s ok. I’ve done time and struggled with anger as a result of a brain injury from a snowboarding accident when i 14 changed my behaviour growing up for the worst, but the most anger I kept pent up was from that feeling of being alone too battle it, I talked too friends and family and they don’t understand your internal fight which in turn makes it worse too fight. I’m a believer in not seeking out the answer it will be given to you when the time is right. I still haven’t found it but videos like this help a lot especially when you can relate but see that strength from Sean that most of us don’t want too let out in fear of being seen weak. This guys good role model a good inspiration, made mistakes in life as we all do, learned from it and uses his platform to give people the help he never had. He’s there in that seat for a reason he suffered for a reason and it’s too help men struggling too talk about what’s eating them inside. I love this guy because I’m Canadian and he bashed Trudeau good up here lol

[@BobbyxZx]

that's what ptsd looks like, bro. the entire fight world loves you, sean.

[@phildog75]

No, us folks from SPECWAR are not his fan anymore. He needs to learn some humility.

[@BobbyxZx]

@@phildog75 jon jones, brock lesnar, frank trig, luke rockhold, sean omalley, i could go on... all those guys have waaaaay more problems with "humility," and those are just off the top of my head. i think you just don't have any balls, so you can't relate with sean. he's a stand up guy who likes to fight. who'd he talk too much at? izzy? the dog groomer? if you brought him to your gym and he tuned up the whole room, you should thank him, not be butt hurt. your comment has a lot of estrogen in it, bro. oh, you're military? lol get in line for the tune up then. you guys can't hang in this world, you're going to get hurt. i've played in both playgrounds, vet in both worlds, and you guys don't stack up. talking about humility you're incapable of handing out... thinking you're anything but a btch. come on bro, have another drink at the enlisted club and ride the loose lady y'all pass around base and forget about the man dance. you just ain't got the stones. navy guy, talking about humility... half you guys go on deployment for the street drugs. tell me i'm lying. how bout them port calls in tailand? ya, you seal guys really have a lot of humility... you don't belong in this world, you can't hang in this world, and you're pretending if you think you could ever make it in this world. point blank. so suck it up, buttercup. there's a new level of toughest man in this world, and it ain't you guys. deal with it.

[@default_therat6923]

@@phildog75fuck you buddy! ptsd is ptsd go be butt hurt somewear else narcissistic cuck.

[@BobbyxZx]

@@phildog75 take his challenge and go teach it to him then. you're a worm for this comment, bro

[@troygerencer1620]

Yep , and I truly hope for this Guy he can learn to heal from it , other than just taking it out on a bag or in the ring. A lot of guts to put this one out and much respect. The hardcore demeanor now understood ! 👍

[@2ndround415]

I really think we all have more in common than differences. Pain, trauma, power and ignorance is what keeps us apart. This was powerful and helpful in understanding hate and hurt.

[@StopandThink369]

Sean is a real man, no fakeness, no modern bullsh*t that so many people have. He's just straight up. I love that about him 👍

[@nbanba7531]

bro how can you talk as much shit as Sean about everyone else's problems... then start crying and tell other not to talk about you and set limits,,,,,, hypocrite

[@StopandThink369]

@@nbanba7531 it's hard to say. You would need to give examples of the problems that Sean has talked about of other people? before comparing

[@gigachad6885]

​@@nbanba7531 that's called trauma you absolute donkey, he DOES joke about it and try to not take it seriously, but the trauma is STILL in there underneath, ready to break him at a moment of vulnerability

[@ranranpoopants]

Real men are racist to you? Wow

[@0P9ine]

@@StopandThink369oh you fanboys love to put your hands over your eyes and pretend to not see the hypocrisy.

[@johnrparkerjr11]

‘We don’t have to talk man. I can just sit here with you for a minute.’ THAT’S what got me and what made me cry. Theo is an absolutely amazing person. The power and the value of just being there with someone so that they don’t have to feel that they’re alone! God bless you Theo. ❤️

[@adrienbancroft7895]

Theo is very empathetic. An attribute rare these days

[@frankamaya5796]

Strickland trying to divert the attention off the fact he called dricus the f word. Now he’s crying. I can see why people like him, homosexuals

[@EvertfromNederland]

Dude, same here man. Well, I mean I kept it dry, but barely. I'm at work so I can't be a sobbing mess. But I was close.

[@The_Comment_Dude]

If my only video gets 1000 likes, I'll do 1000 push ups and post it on KZbin😅😊

[@kole0429]

same .. when Theo said that I lost it 😭❤️

[@tshenton23nthat2]

The way Theo cries from Sean’s reaction to his trauma, shows how pure his heart is. Legend.

[@Blackwolf-l2z]

Early childhood trauma, that violence he's talking about I can fully relate to, and that fear that never really goes away, so many of us can relate to. I Love you brother and I felt you, being vulnerable and so honest helps more people than you could ever know, so thank you Sean. Mad respect brother 🖤 🐺

[@xoxo-yp1fc]

Every Child deserves a good parent

[@jemini7452]

2 of them and grandparents

[@celinepostic6772]

Every Children deserve love and sécurity

[@adupautex3086]

Tired of hearing about parental abuse cases. 21st century; we should have evolved past this by now smh

[@Yujiro945]

@@adupautex3086 well bro society is going to a fucking hole right now where everyone fucks the other

[@veryunusual126]

Exactly❤❤❤

[@tylermudge9118]

I don't know if Sean realizes how many of us can relate to his trauma. I grew up with my parents fighting all the time and my dad's substance abuse. A lot of us feel the way he does

[@SaadKhan-ko4nb]

Bruh same dw we will become inspirational one day ❤

[@DW2K00]

Fr… eats us all up. There’s so many times I act a certain way and realize I do this or that because of shit that happened when I was a kid…

[@chrisivan_yt]

Its not really an excuse to be a bigot 😂

[@louio]

Damn I'm glad I'm not alone

[@chrisivan_yt]

@@Kitsuragi556 I know you have zero worries when you’re retarded 😂

[@TheologicalDissident]

Amazing how much he endured as a child. Sean's tenderness toward his mom is truly endearing.

[@Aboston8042]

Didnt he call her a stupid bitch 😂

[@nbanba7531]

bro how can you talk as much shit as Sean about everyone else's problems... then start crying and tell other not to talk about you and set limits,,,,,, hypocrite

[@justspacing9031]

@@nbanba7531I guess to him others problesm are insignificant when he compares them to his. Anyways man has had a very tough life and is trying his best

[@em-nr3uw]

​@@nbanba7531talking shit about being gay or painting your nails or jerking off your dog isn't the same as talking shit about being abused as a kid, here it is I broke it down for you dummy.

[@geometerfpv2804]

​@@nbanba7531...you wanted him to be well-put together and logically consistent? The dude said it's a miracle he's not in jail. He was kicked out of school for racism. What exactly are you expecting here?

[@natalie1833]

Damn this dude deserves so much peace

[@Lighthouselinda]

As someone deeply deeply struggling with anger, this was so healing to watch 2 grown men cry and talk about the struggles of these heavy feelings.

[@curtismorris8243]

Real men cry.

[@LimoneneDaddy]

​@@curtismorris8243tf? Nobody asked haha

[@Indi.fightsIG]

Smoke weed, no anger frfr 🔥

[@devin1442]

Some of the most healthy and memorable moments I can remember were being a teenager and sneaking out to drink with my buddy in the summer. We'd sit by ourselves and just talk for hours about any and everything. That set a precedent for me early in my life, and I feel bad for men who feel they absolutely have to bottle it all up.

[@CRCfail]

@@curtismorris8243 Ever notice how that phrase, "real men (blank)" is always something men don't ever do? Stop saying it.

[@ericdorey14]

As someone who suffered a lot of childhood abuse and has never had a healthy father figure in my life, it means so much to me that a man like Sean has not only suffered through worse but has become a real champion. And has the intellect and maturity to open up about it. This makes me stronger and helps me deal with my own trauma and emotions. You are real ones Theo and Sean. Thank you so much.

[@rulsey23]

Bless you. ❤

[@Lockdown335]

As someone with the same description you wrote its ashame he finds it so easy to crap on others while using this as a crutch for his mental state and the things he says

[@bobgnarlyxl]

@@Lockdown335 The difference is, he craps on others for the decisions they make, he didn't chose to have an abusive childhood.

[@EpsteinsRope]

Do you have an example aside from the Ian Garry situation because he originally meant well with that until they threatened lawsuit? @@Lockdown335

[@EpsteinsRope]

THANK YOU! It's the fight business, of course he's going to talk shit, that's how they get paid, it's called promotion. These situations are clearly different, but some people have room temperature IQ and can't comprehend that. @@bobgnarlyxl

[@kayfun15]

Man, I don’t think Sean knows how much he’s helping people about trauma. Even a strong individual like him can relate to people who are vulnerable. I commend your strength.

[@robertace1703]

What was he traumatised about? I haven’t heard it yet other than him saying anxiety. He said God killed him? Or

[@LiteralMoron]

​@@robertace1703watch the video man

[@kayfun15]

his father traumatized him@@robertace1703

[@leeroyD80]

@@robertace1703did you not watch the video?

[@Yfzmarine]

Watch the Shawn Ryan show with Tyler grey. That's really good too

[@Evankayden-z7y]

I was having so much suicidal thoughts 10 years ago as a teenage, also suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder. I got diagnosed with bipolar, spent my whole life fighting bipolar. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.

[@Islasss-z8m]

I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.

[@MorrisBasar-jm9lc]

Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏

[@canerbakar-jv2si]

Yes sure of Pedroshrooms

[@CathieGomez-mp8sk]

I'm so very happy for you mate, Psilocybin is absolutely amazing, the way it shows you things, the way it teaches you things. I can not believe our world and our people shows less interest about it's helpfulness to humanity. It's love. The mushrooms heals people by showing the truth, it would be so beneficial for so many people, especially politicians and the rich who have lost their way and every other persons out there.

[@MichaelDavidson-qi7ts]

Where do I reach this dude? If possible can I find him on Google

[@ivanb4681]

It's important for males to see a man like Sean be emotional. Respect.

[@ete6667]

You hit all the lame keywords to get some likes 👍

[@ivanb4681]

@@ete6667 Who the fuck asked you?

[@PLAT94]

Emotional? IT S IMPORTANT TO REALIZE THAT, even if Strickland Wanted to cry his ass off forever he controls his emotions. That’s importante

[@ivanb4681]

@@PLAT94 I don't know what your point is.

[@PLAT94]

@@ivanb4681 my point is that your point is trash. No Men Should get emotional as you say

[@bencunningham8314]

Sean Strickland is a real one, I have so much respect for him being able to be vulnerable and share this glimpse of his past trauma. Nobody deserves the abuse he experienced as a child growing up the way he did.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

No child deserves abuse, but....all of that made him what he is today. Like myself, I've been through some shit, pretty similar to his story and then much more in my late teens.... I wouldn't want to change that, because I learned and grew from that.

[@OrangeHeadTM]

Weird.

[@IronArtists]

​@@OrangeHeadTMTough guy arnt you, you wouldn't say a word in person you absolute clown of a thing.

[@ShoaibKurdi]

what's wrong with that@@saltymember1062

[@KingoftheCountry90]

He a hypocrite though

[@Charlespercy14]

He started crying as soon as he said he stopped believing in God. powerful

[@romant7204]

To stop believing in what has been your only lifeline is incredibly painful.

[@ShakenPig]

​@@romant7204the only possible hope besides father time

[@Hellena_Handbasket]

​@@romant7204exactly that. Hopelessness that comes with knowing there is no saving or help. That no one is listening. That's an awful moment

[@rajackson50]

God is within us. God in him saved him and made him whole. He had to find it. And that journey is forever.

[@J.ROD_CLASSIFIED]

Because "god" fails so many innocent people. Fuck him

[@samplec]

Theo was so gentle and patient with Sean when showing vulnerability. Like a big brother.

[@getsumtrout6993]

“It is what it is” what a profound statement from a man who had to grow up way too fast and accept the circumstances he found himself in, knowing he couldn’t change them. I wish Sean nothing but peace and stability for the rest of his life.

[@albecerra5346]

Was a latchkey kid too and that was my go to when things got tough

[@DekkarJr]

That's what Max Holloway alwasy says too "Es lo que es - it is what it is."

[@DLoc-tu2yq]

Not profound. If you live that life, the only way to move on and understand it is that exactly " it is what is" so realize it. Learn from it and let it go.

[@whodis5444]

Bro Theo is so understanding. You can tell Sean needed this interaction. I honestly hope they do stuff like this more.

[@timothy790110]

He needs a big fucking hug from a man.

[@Justinicus24]

Theo gets pegged

[@BIanka0200]

@@Justinicus24cry

[@Justinicus24]

@@BIanka0200 you pee sitting down

[@BIanka0200]

@@Justinicus24 yo mama wont give me head if i dont listen and sit while peeing😔

[@connorwagstaff2348]

Coming from a very stable family I just simply can't fathom this type of upbringing. My absolute respect for Sean Strickland

[@judbaker5752]

@@ComommonlyCensoredit’s an honest and irrelevant question.

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@ComommonlyCensoredthis is a good question. I hope OP doesn’t get offended. It’s a legit question that needs to be asked. Those of us who struggle tend to be the ones who help others who are struggling. I have had very little help from “stable” families. Just judgement and pity, with no intent to actually help. Really the pity was to make them feel better, about themselves. Which is okay. They have no obligation to help us. But, the feigned caring can be frustrating.

[@jacobc7643]

@@ComommonlyCensored Do you?

[@jordanwilliams8040]

Yea people with trauma in childhood have such a hard time relating to people that lived a cush life. I remember watching the OC in high school thinking wow I wish my life was like this and all the petty drama seems so inconsequential in comparison

[@MikeySkywalker]

same@@jordanwilliams8040

[@AstroAstroKnot]

Sean breaking down when he said he stopped beliving in GOD is so relatable. I went from blindly beliving. To not believing. And now ive made a choice to believe in GOD. Lifes been better🙏🏼❤️

[@theweirdestmf]

there u go man, Always believe and be thankful to the highest! Stay strong my boy !! 💪🏽

[@seethemore6360]

“You couldn’t pay me to relive my life.” I’ve been saying this to myself for years it’s nice to hear someone else finally say it.

[@duhund6830]

Shut up

[@me19742]

What's sad is we just saw him relive it on camera at least those parts. The trauma unfortunately is us being forced to relive the moments a thousand times 😥

[@villain023]

Head up brother

[@Usmisnice]

You're not alone brother 😅

[@garrettcolas]

Look up Nietzsche's Idea of Eternal Recurrence. He had the same thought 100 years ago

[@entheogenocide]

It's so humbling seeing the most badass dude in the world cry about his childhood. Love that dude

[@shanghunter7697]

Exactly......a real man cries and is never afraid to grapple any negative emotions.

[@smashmusique]

it's interesting to me that the tears come out 2 times and that it starts exactly when he's speaking about not believing in god anymore

[@matt4380]

that dude is not the most badass dude in the world. lmfao. Thats just another soft ass bully.

[@shanghunter7697]

@@matt4380 You WOULDN'T say that to his face, get back to your video games 16 hrs a day and leave the commenting to the adults. You're just showing your ignorance and butchering of the English grammar. Wise up sparky. No need responding in anger, i won't see it nor respond kid. Best wishes with your negativity and sorry people HAVE failed you. Get well !!

[@utilisateur1993]

@@matt4380I mean.. say whatever you want but he still managed to be a ufc champion.

[@KadoMason11]

Theo cares deeply for anyone suffering. Sean needed someone to finally talk to about all that. These two men are two of my favorite people

[@daysgo5514]

sean always rips on other people calling them soft and weak, hes not someone you would like to be around. hes got so much baggage and trauma its unreal

[@weltschmerz333]

@@daysgo5514 he speaks the truth, truth hurts !

[@mattbynum3968]

Theo would be an amazing therapist. Such an empathic, genuine dude.

[@trudimcpherson55]

@@mattbynum3968 His empathy for a fellow person in pain choked me. Two good blokes👍

[@shawnmendrek3544]

The best.

[@trudimcpherson55]

@@shawnmendrek3544 Well I am old now but I have always firmly believed in what Elvis said "Don't criticise what you don't understand ... you never walked in that man's shoes". We should be kind when we talk with people, they are not us and we are not them but that takes effort to learn! Listen to their story, give them a break for goodness sake! We cannot choose the family we are born into (I definitely would not choose my trauma FFS)!! Most of all ITS NOT OUR FAULT. That is a hard one. Sending hope to everyone💐

[@shawnmendrek3544]

@@trudimcpherson55 This video messed me up for a while, as I have serious trauma as well. ty

[@trudimcpherson55]

@@shawnmendrek3544 Great to see hope in your words. It's a horrible place to be devoid of hope but then the world does turn and so do we along with it. Life does and can throw up happiness and miracles - who knows when well I don't know that anymore than anyone does! The point being keep going with the certain knowledge that you will help yourself when you understand little you as a child. I always say families who would have them and I say that with sorrow. The only way I know how to sort things out is talk - its logical and always works (normally)😀

[@vancitymountaineer7728]

This cuts deep. So many young men are going through this in silence. Support your brothers.

[@adotintheuniverse7174]

What about their sisters who are also going through it in silence. Men aren’t the only ones going through trauma you know?

[@bezbezzebbyson788]

Support to everyone going through stuff like this, but the intention is that men are not as expressive about these issues which makes it more toxic to oneself​@@adotintheuniverse7174

[@vancitymountaineer7728]

@@adotintheuniverse7174 Obviously, but men's trauma is largely ignored. Women are well taken care of and given attention by our society.

[@adotintheuniverse7174]

@@vancitymountaineer7728 who gets labelled “crazy” more? Women do. As soon as she reveals how not put together she is cause of trauma obviously, she is shunned by society and seen as weird and a psycho. Men being crazy has always been normalised.

[@eltrucc9091]

The silence grows loud over time. Some people can’t take it after awhile. It’s very devastating.

[@mahalleinir_WoT]

As someone who grew up in a very violent household wrecked by drugs and mental health issues, I know exactly what he went through in that moment. The breakdowns can happen seemingly out of the blue because, as adults, we not only realize what we went through, but we imagine what if our kids went through that? And that kills us inside. It's hard, but I'm so glad he was able to open up this way. It's so hard.

[@b.vancevancerefrigeration4761]

my prayers are with you friend.

[@aoikaze416]

man i hate people who use their childhoofd to come up with all these excuses for behavior or addiction. my childhood was way worse, and it only made me strong and realize i never want to be like my parents. and it didnt make me a drug addict either or drunk. even though my parents were.

[@ZohndYT]

@@aoikaze416 "my childhood was way worse"... brother, in what capacity can you measure how bad a stranger's was compared to your own? It's not a competition, but it is a horrible thing that happened to some of us. No reason to dick measure over trauma, that's what losers do.

[@aoikaze416]

@@ZohndYT I know and exactly that's my point. I'm pretty sure my childhood was way worse. But I never really bring it up or complain about it. I just use it as fuel to succeed.

[@mahalleinir_WoT]

@aoikaze416 it's not excuses, it's just different styles of coping. I've never been an addict or violent either, even with my rough childhood, yet I still have my issues just like you do. Get more comfortable with your own emotions and others' won't be so scary to you.

[@timhammond7393]

This shit has made me a life long Theo & Strickland fan. I'm sitting here with tears rolling. As a father, a brother and an educator I see the responsibility men carry. Thank you, both of you, for being authentic people. Wow...just wow.

[@andrewjohnson5188]

Is an educator a woke way of saying school teacher

[@ProudNewDad2023]

Bit gay

[@DaveRedsky]

Really? Even when Sean was making fun ofnother guys for being emotional? Really?

[@BossHOF]

@@DaveRedsky pseudo macho man with fragile ego

[@dmitrijsmironovs7513]

dude just said he wants to kill people and hurt them to make him happy because his dad was an abusive asshole, that inspired you to cry? god damn it, no surprise our children are completely fucking dumb these days. only thing you should have taken away from this is that you should treat your children nicely, or they might become a world champ of ufc and still be a ticking bomb to hurt someone.

[@jamiecumbee4108]

I went thru that same stuff Strickland did as a kid. My dad was a raging alcoholic. I've saved my mom plenty of times. I even turned to alcohol till I had my kids. Just stopped when my wife was pregnant

[@veryunusual126]

I wish you the best in life👍✨👍✨👍🙂🙂🙂

[@EUGENKECK]

Brother you are a real one. A responsible, loving motherfucker. Wish you nothing but the best!

[@squatcurldeadlift7346]

You're a good man.

[@mattyctill]

All the best man, from the UK

[@cripticadventures]

Same bro. God bless all the lads out there having to deal with the fallout of bad parent/s. Keep striving, keep working on yourself. Don't give yourself a mad hard one when you feel like breaking down. Own that shit. 👊

[@lostwithasmile485]

When those feelings hit, even 20 -30 years later, it is as if you were right back there. Two good dudes right here.

[@frankamaya5796]

Strickland trying to divert the attention off the fact he called dricus the f word. Now he’s crying. I can see why people like him, homosexuals

[@DarkxSonxOfxDathomir]

@@frankamaya5796Crying doesn’t indicate anything about someone’s sexual orientation. Kissing the same sex on the mouth and grabbing each others junk does.

[@rexbanner7256]

This is the most tender moment on the internet. I love how Theo tried soooo hard to get him out of those feelings until they rushed in. Love you both.

[@iminyourhousebro]

Tried what he does best then realized he needs to be there and played the role perfect. Us guys need to help each other more like this

[@lastbestplace8112]

gross

[@yousif4785]

I grew up with 2 loving parents who had a healthy relationship my entire life. We never really struggled with money, and my childhood was really great for the most part. Hearing this makes me realize how blessed I am. When I was younger I would often judge the “bad kids”, but this gave me a whole new perspective.

[@EstoBreal]

I bet you treat your other relationships really well

[@35Colorado]

Thank you for that. I was one of those bad kids. I acted out terribly in school because my home life was hell. I acted out to teachers and the principle to get attention from adults. What I wanted was them to sit me down and say hey, what is going on with you. Some did and I am grateful. I wasn't a bad kid in deep inside though. I just didn't have the social skills needed to guide me nor the nourishment in my belly to keep my mind from finding focusing on school work impossible. I appreciate that you are reconsidering and I hope that maybe some of those I went to school with 40 years ago can do the same.

[@jacksonbennett84]

Theo wearing the ultimate therapy sweater and having this bad ass man break down is epic! If Sean or anyone that knows the man reads this : I'm a grown ass man pleading with you talk a Jordan Peterson type or the man himself to start processing this. Do Not give those fuckers the satisfaction of terrorizing you even when they are gone!

[@BeansMcGriddle]

Living in a shitty home life like that, only to go to school thinking you can escape for a little bit only to be shit on and ridiculed there too.

[@cm-yu6gu]

​​@@BeansMcGriddleyeah I saw this happen to one of my classmates. His home was truly hell yet he still had a soft heart, but he couldn't concentrate on any of his schoolwork or do his homework and missed alot of school too, his teachers gave him absolute hell for this and I used to think "if only you knew what he was going home to" They'd probably have shut the fuck up then and considered how to actually help him rather than adding to his misery and stress

[@Jeanmarie-i9x]

Theo is such an amazing human! We love you theo!

[@Justboatfishing]

Anyone who has been through trauma, this made me cry. Thank you for sharing Sean no one deserves that 🙏❤️Theo you are an amazing human being.

[@ceha9517]

now back to the kitchen! know your place!

[@patrickbaklava7297]

You are a girl that doesnt count You prolly cry all the time

[@mikelarry749]

He’s a coward he dishes it out but when someone’s says it back he cry’s he’s a xlwpn

[@briancannon3987]

It's not all about u

[@emanthep]

@@mikelarry749What are you talking about? He’s talking about his childhood dumbass 😂

[@kingklutch1373]

God bless these 2 men. It's inspiring to see real men be brave enough not to suffer in silence.

[@butcherbaker4258]

God bless you for being man enough and wise enough to speak the truth. 🇺🇲 There are so many men that have very similar stories and have faced drama and it consumed their life. We as men were taught that it was wrong and weak to ever show emotions. I am in my 40's and the older you are the worst it gets. I grew up in Dothan and it brought me right back to those moments that made me what I am today. God bless all of the good men who break the cycle. 🙏🏼

[@rufioswitch2132]

And yet Sean has spent months going at Ian Garry for being a man, marrying a woman, adopting her child and creating a loving family. Irony much??

[@Kenpachi69420]

​@@rufioswitch2132 newflash. People arent perfect

[@Dojo-v6m]

​@@rufioswitch2132When they get divorced you'll realize that Sean was right

[@Philip_Taylor]

Last thing I give a damn about is watching the champion of a division start blubbering on soft touch podcasts, taking precious little sips from his water inbetween sobs. And now you've got women talking about how brave you are for crying on camera dude haha. Talking to a comedian like he's your therapist.

[@Thelastphase82]

Hearing him bring back his traumatic moments, really hits hard.. most of us have felt trauma.. all different things happened. But yet we are still here.. we are surviving warriors.. it's sad but true.. I love you all..

[@IronMike_Tython]

When a sensitive human beign turns into an emotionless robot

[@Couldhavebeensomeone]

Just because someone isn't raw with you, doesn't mean they're not alive inside ​@Snow-zd8gd

[@IronMike_Tython]

@@Couldhavebeensomeone nah that's not the subject. More like how to turn someone into a zombie

[@williammcarthur1966]

​@Gaybo old mate is reflecting on how trauma turns people into zombies, such as how severe trauma literally detaches people from their authentic emotions and they create defensive mechanisms which make them akin to 'zombies' or 'robots'. He wasn't exactly clear in his delivery but it certainly didn't warrant your spiteful comment. Don't feed the wolf that motivates you to say vindictive shit to other people, to 'put them in their place', to get back at them, it's Karen shit

[@vukjovanovicofficial]

Love you too my brother!

[@nicholasloots4]

Mad respect for sean being able too share his story, and major probs too theo for being there for him, what an episode💪

[@jake-qn3tl]

No because Strickland is a jerk to other people

[@blakecraft4389]

Absolute respect towards both men here. Trauma is strange. When you're not expecting it to come out, it does. It's not often that a traumatized person walks away from telling their experiences to someone without feeling like they said too much in the wrong company. They both handled that moment well.

[@genghiskhan9200]

Beta male crybaby

[@Samaelx.]

🤡🤡🤡

[@robbieomahony2437]

That's interesting because I look back on the few times I opened up about my past trauma, as traumatic events themselves because I felt like I said too much. It's hard to talk.

[@justwatchin5743]

The more I hear Sean speak the more I appreciate him respect him. I’m sure he’s helping other folks. Thank you Sean and God Bless you Brother.

[@logsauce5315]

Even though he talks mad shit to people... Thats nothing compared to what he's gone through. Just remember that

[@tracyhatch4575]

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[@Seryma86]

@@logsauce5315for sure. He still needs therapy and help. He’s a pretty angry dude, like he doesn’t have a whole lotta restraint

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

​@@Seryma86yeah but they got through it and they're gone through it and you know they're on the upside man they're success stories, absolutely inspiring to be better to better ourselves and to help others I got mad respect for both of these guys even more so then I already did

[@CalebR-zd5ql]

@@Seryma86 Sean uses his trauma to justify treating others badly. He isn’t a good person

[@heyyyyitsjeff]

This just shows he’s a real person. He’s such a lovable dude. Anyone calling him weak doesn’t understand childhood trauma.

[@BrataN02]

They call it daddy or mommy issues. Very few people can truly understand what is like to grow up in a household with fucked up parents and grandparents. I can fully relate to Sean. I went to something very similiar.

[@MrShadowofthewind]

Saying it's weak to show emotion in itself is a stupid statement.

[@jessolson-p2w]

@@MrShadowofthewind The funny thing is no 1 would say that shit to his face when he's feeling that way.

[@Brandon-x8e]

You can't call someone that conquered that many demons to become the best fighter in the world weak. Call him a crybaby etc, but weak he is not. Watching him win the title and cry hits so much different when you understand how scared he was and is. You can only be brave if you're afraid.

[@Zoi18]

one of the best interviews I seen I cried soo much God bless you both

[@dormiovibes]

Its amazing seeing Sean go from such a rough childhood to a UFC Champion. Its a really incredible story.

[@jamesm001]

makes sense tbh a lot of fighters come from the bottom. hard times create tough men. i think its crazy when middle class guys with a loving family like chael sonnen become dominant fighters. not a lot of people are able to put themselves through the immense level of pain and suffering fighters go through, especially if you’re coming home to a nice cushy life.

[@dmitrijsmironovs7513]

trauma doesnt equal being a beast of a person, fucking 0 sense anyone can become the top of the crop, your background doesnt matter, it might influence it but thats all it is.@@jamesm001

[@oliver95.]

​@@jamesm001 If people come from a good faithful family who believes in god truly they can be good fighters/ people

[@antonycuff4512]

The Brazilians have it 100 times worse and they aren't crying about it like Sean !

[@oDazzleRazzle]

@@antonycuff4512 what a heartless and ignorant thing to say. We’d all prefer if you just didn’t say anything else.

[@N1ch0la5C00p3r]

What a great guy. Sean was so courageous to share. Theo is a such a good host.

[@chriscolditz]

Now I’m crying

[@mezarod8749]

People like you are the reason why we have so many problems in the world

[@AionDario]

Me too, but it's good. It helps to heal

[@vischetty7736]

Bro 🥲✊

[@frankamaya5796]

Sensitive Sean Strickland. Sign of a bully is a person who can dish but not take it. hypocrisy at its worst

[@tristenmcneely2984]

@@frankamaya5796I’m going to just assume your trolling, Sean doesn’t bully he says the truth, people like you can’t handle the truth so Sean is a “bully”

[@FiJiDool]

The man is a legend, major respect brother

[@littlescarfo]

i grew up with the exact opposite situation. my parents were saints, they stayed together and they will stay together until they die. im proud of that. this makes me so incredibly sad, i cant imagine what it's like to be raised that way. strickland deserves more than he'll ever get in this life. that's a real man.

[@ooosteve]

It's not that bad. You realize quick you are on your own for everything. You don't need others for anything. Learn to love yourself rather than hate the ones who don't love you.

[@Justinicus24]

Sounds like you get pegged

[@MarkSmith-qk2rl]

Those two have the worst end of the spectrum. Mine stayed but shouldn’t have. I had a strong ass MOM ! She took it for us kids !

[@WillieSurvive1]

I’ve seen dude on social media laugh this guy and call him a bitch for crying about this stuff. Fuck them.

[@alisa7525]

@@ooosteve From your comment I assume you went through similar situation, also how strong and wise you are despite the pain. I hope your life is good and you're happy you deserve that.

[@billybojangles4932]

Trauma as a child is the worst. Thanks for posting this, mad respect to both of you

[@frankamaya5796]

Wah Wah

[@TROUBLESOME2009]

​@@frankamaya5796absolute prick

[@Sumea_Saukko]

Nobody gives a fuck about my trauma's. Oh right, i'm not famous and crying in a podcast about them.

[@kyleconnor2759]

Well you haven’t done anything worth becoming famous over. That’s not Sean’s fault.

[@danielmclaughlin2145]

Putting this out there and still having self respect and confidence thats the best message you can send to young men. Especially young men with trauma. Transmuting that trauma into something productive and leaning into your emotions. Highest respect Sean. God damn you got me crying

[@rulsey23]

Good point 👏

[@adrienbancroft7895]

So well said. UFC kind of scares me yet Sean just garnered my full respect

[@istovall2624]

Theos podcast is the best on the internet. It's cathartic to hear this shit.

[@gsxrjsbb]

I grew up a lot like this. I'm 43 and once I got into my 40s, I found myself being hyper emotional at times. I mean hearing a song lyric or thinking about my daughter made me break down and I stopped myself from releasing it everytime. A couple weeks ago i actually sat in my truck and cried, I mean cried my eyes out for an hour straight and when it was over, I realized I have been needing that for 35 yrs.

[@danimace111]

💜💜💜💜

[@jasonk876]

Me too. I went through trauma as a kid and then became a police officer in a big city. There was death and suffering everywhere. I'm not sure about Sean's fixation on killing someone. I had to kill someone and it is a terrible thing, but it was kill or be killed. In my mid 40's I became emotional, like I had never been. I find myself talking openly about things from the past. I love my wife, so intently that it is painful, now. I have seen so much death that it permeates my life. I've become an emotional man and I reflect constantly on things I've experienced or done. I am terribly hard on myself, but I have been working on that and getting better. It seems like I used to rarely feel sadness. I went straight through and kept moving forward, but now I feel sadness from the past, present and future. This has been going on for about 4 years but it has slowly gotten a little better. I'm sorry that you are going through this but I'm glad you commented. It's hard for me to understand why I started reflecting so deeply in my 40's. It's been painful but I have grown. Treat yourself with kindness and maybe try to understand yourself. I hope that you can find some growth from this and move forward as a better person with a better life. I work on that everyday. If you have any thoughts for me, please respond. God bless, my friend.

[@jonwalters838]

@@jasonk876God bless you man, thank you for sharing

[@wabbit6653]

Put some goggins on. Too much built up estrogen

[@markus7166]

Bro you might wanna get your hormone levels checked.

[@horavariadarosada4027]

How much he hurts just shows how much of a good person he truly is on the inside.

[@ConorKhabibBrunson]

Christian cage would’ve saved Sean Strickland. What a dad Christian is

[@dream1430]

Bullshit lol Sean is not a good person.

[@bryanjwillis]

Sean’s genuine vulnerability here is the strongest thing I’ve ever seen him do (and he’s one seriously tough dude). Theo’s compassion and empathy was heartbreaking and inspiring. Two deeply talented individuals showing men how to be men; how to be human. Well done, fellas. Role models. Fan of you both for life!

[@Sharon-kr1ui]

beautiful comment, I wholeheartedly agree.

[@Floridaman2015]

Theo been through some shit too, his story, his loneliness, his sense of humor, and desire to help people show the hardships he’s been through. And I always relate to Sean, love the guy and hope the best for him. Get your belt back brother! ✊

[@Yaboipottphil420]

Theo has such a gift showing as much empathy as he does. He’s very aware of others feelings and allows himself to try and feel the pain others are feeling. What a kind soul

[@cristinagoulart4460]

That was powerful. Theo Von is a truly kind person.

[@frankamaya5796]

Sensitive Sean Strickland. Sign of a bully is a person who can dish but not take it. hypocrisy at its worst

[@garrettjones8017]

​@@frankamaya5796Have you told your parents you're gay yet?

[@AssToucher]

​@@garrettjones8017Don't waste your time with imbeciles.

[@deckfart1560]

​@@garrettjones8017😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LultriKondatbeat]

@@frankamaya5796you’re a weirdo😂if you went thru what that mf went thru ur pussy ass woulda prolly self deleted. Fuck outa here lame ass kid

[@CRLocations]

I am 51 and taking this in.... I am a father of two boys and I just want to thank Theo and Sean for sharing .... a lot of respect for both

[@troygerencer1620]

51 me too , 2 boys , me too ! It's what we do and how we act , that our little ones take into the future . Videos like this are a great reminder for us to push the boundaries even more with good parenting , a great watch. Cheers From 🇦🇺

[@bosshog150]

Welcome to your first meeting my man. Made me shed a tear

[@tribunation]

I am sitting here watching this with tears in my eyes as a 51 year old single father raising my children for the last 9 years on my own. I know trauma from my own childhood. My heart and prayers go out to you Sean. Cling to God brother. He IS the good father you never had. He is the great healer of heart, soul, and spirit. The perfect love you have never known. Grace and Peace to you my brother. Thank you for your transparency. We all love you bro.

[@cliffordlaport4322]

The only one that can get him through this is believing in himself. From personal experience!!!

[@tribunation]

@@cliffordlaport4322 The idea of "believing in ourselves" is wholely satanic. The first lie of the serpent ever told to humanity (to Eve) in the garden. Living without fear and having the will and determination to accomplish a goal is great, but when it comes life's entirety, believing in your own fallible self will leave you empty. 🙏🏻

[@zachsimmerock5257]

I'm not a single father man...My dad was tho & he got custody 9f me and my sister. He was a strict fundamentalist (nothing wrong with that), my mom left because of these strict rules.....But I was the oldest and beared,the brunt of my dad's frustration w/wife leaving & I was very mouthy.. I say all that to say, That in this day and age they would say I was abused. But I wouldn't have become the homeschooling father that I am now. I wasn't a teacher before Covid. But all the things I seen as over done punishments is what made me. Diamonds aren't made in a vacuum. Pressure is how we get these gems. The 80/90's were a different time. It's more strange for a man to strangle those emotions down then it is to sit and talk trauma out. I went on to ride bulls and suffered TBI's that led into epileptic seizures. But all of those things I misunderstood as abuse is what give me the spine to stand up and get up everyday. My mother di3d suddenly in 2019 and I used to say the best thing my mother ever did for us, Was that she left us... But now that she has passed on, I see why Mt dad was the way he was. Doesn't chamg3 history but I understand now and my teenage angst is gone. Very good clip Theo.

[@dposting2941]

With you. My experience was every category of abuse, bouts of couch surfing as a kid, sleeping in a business storage room, the bullying that goes along with poverty. Got therapy, which helped, but there was still that hole in my soul. I had an ephifany...free will is love, free will can be influenced, Satan and his legions influenced my hazers to get me to blame God (where Sean is stuck here, which I get, but hope he sees it the adversary who whispered into the mind of his dad)...and that God is who gave me, Sean, you, us the capacity to survive. We are men, now, and the choice of good or evil is ours, every moment of every day. Therapy was useful, but seeking Christ earnestly changed everything for me. I didn't know that type of love existed...had no concept of it...or how He would change me. That all that pain of past could be retroactively converted into usefulness..into purpose ..into a gift. He is the ANTIDOTE, which is why the wicked that has ruled the world has programmed us against ever reading his instruction and love directly for ourselves.

[@JN19153]

Sorry to say brother but I can’t stand you people that promote god by using someone’s trauma to lure them

[@francessavella7825]

I have to give it to Sean for being so honest and vulnerable. I can't say enough about the importance of getting "effective " therapy when you suffer from trauma.

[@Combatgoblin83]

I think honest open conversations, approached honestly and with an active listener like this is the most effective therapy, along with pushing yourself physically to achieve set goals

[@Xpay.x]

Theo is so aware and such a good dude. To say “we don’t have to talk about it, i can just sit here with you” takes so much pressure off Sean cause he probably felt like he had to share it but he just really needed a safe place to talk about the subject and get it off his chest.

[@nomansland120]

such a retarded comment. Anyone in that position would obviously give the other person peace.

[@kole0429]

Theo's tears and response show that he truly understands and knows how Sean feels & wants him to know he isn't alone without doing too much. What a beautiful human being ❤

[@ab3d594]

Kudos to these men for sharing their pain. Thats the bravest and manliest thing ive seen in a long time.

[@vebez5993]

The way Theo understands pain enough to not patronize him and to relate without making him feel weird about crying is beautiful.

[@ConorKhabibBrunson]

Imagine being ungrateful for the man that brought you to this earth. This guy can sure dish a whole lot, but can’t take it: soft.

[@ConorKhabibBrunson]

Sean needs Christian cage as a father figure

[@vebez5993]

@@ConorKhabibBrunson there’s no way your serious?

[@H.K.5]

@@ConorKhabibBrunson Being someone’s dad doesn’t give you the right to treat them like garbage. I can tell you were never abused growing up so you obviously can’t relate.

[@H.K.5]

@@vebez5993 He probably isn’t serious, I find it hard to believe anyone is this thick.

[@ddpwil35]

I can remember being a little boy and living with the evil that was my drunk Dad. The fear and sorrow that filled my life was immeasurable. I know how Sean feels/felt. The despair in his soul is apparent. Mad props for facing the evil and protecting your Mom. I've felt that pain when i felt powerless against him. To small to make a difference but too stubborn to hide away. Mad props to Sean and Theo for recognizing the situation.

[@whitegoodman7465]

Stay strong brotha!

[@4jooeeee]

“Too small to make a difference but too stubborn to hide away.” You hit the head on the nail with that one.

[@missme122]

I absolutely adore Theo. He is truly kind. There's nice and there's kind, they are different, and Theo is so very kind. This world really needs more courageous, strong, kind men. ❤

[@syx8op]

Seriously one of the best interviews, period. This raw, unedited version of what some men go through needs to be seen. Were told to be so tuff and keep this shit inside, and it turns amazing people into monsters. Big respect to both of you for speaking about such hard topics for the world to see.

[@richardg5.052]

It's more common then people some far worse than others. But it doesn't matter life shouldn't be this fucking hard for us man it sucks

[@rickysnow400]

You do need to be tough and keep it inside. You have to use it to fuel you to become someone inspirational so when you do talk about it one day, it actually means something because you made it

[@joshuakelly974]

​@@rickysnow400 nah. Having someone to talk to growing up would have definitely helped me instead of being told to just keep it to myself

[@rickysnow400]

@@joshuakelly974 you don’t need to talk. As a man you need to strive for success. Turn whatever you can into fuel to do that. You can talk later once you’ve made it but you dont have time for that as a young man

[@zk3212]

​@@rickysnow400🤓🤓🤓

[@Aroused_Pineapple]

I know Sean wasn't sure to put this out there. Thank you for doing so, it helps lots of people.

[@butcherbaker4258]

I honestly don't think he had a moment where he ever thought about not putting this out. Sean has a remarkable story. A story very similar to young and old men. Honestly the older you are the more you can probably side with Sean. Theo definitely would have edited this if Sean wanted him to, not out of fear but out of mutual respect and understanding. None of us are perfect and only cowards would have anything negative to say.

[@Dad-in-WA]

I appreciate how transparent Sean is. He lived a pretty terrible upbringing. Appreciate how professional Theo was handling the situation. I have a lot more respect for Sean.

[@dexmagpantay9849]

Thank you Sean & Theo, that’s as real as it gets