Sean Strickland Gets Real About His Past Trauma

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[@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.

[@fatty828]

Aight beta

[@brandongratta9040]

@@fatty828 "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]

​@@fatty828Only people I know irl that think about apha and beta look like mclovin

[@fatty828]

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

[@fatty828]

@@patrickstar4132 ok beta

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ! 👍

[@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...

[@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

[@user-mt9gb5lz4m]

‘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.

[@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

[@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🤦

[@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

[@tshenton23nthat2]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 💪

[@yuhhuhuh]

@@zhidoripteloit2494I’m curious for your thoughts on the war?

[@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.

[@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

[@vquiros]

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 🇦🇺

[@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

[@user-xo8uv1nv8b]

​@@Justinicus24 yeah keep telling yourself that buddy

[@Justinicus24]

@@user-xo8uv1nv8b sorry I made fun of your boyfriend. You two pee sitting down

[@NeverGoFullRetard415]

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

[@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..💯

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@ses147]

I think we ALL have some type of traumas, but Sean's traumas are huge, that's how you become a strong man. wish him so much peace, I bet that's what he needs

[@Kinsaiblunt]

You can look strong on the outside but trauma will eat you from the inside, you become strong by overcoming challenges not by trauma.

[@tunabilgin1993]

Yeah, can we stop this bullshit around "what doesn't kill you make you stronger"?

[@Lock484]

"that's how you become a strong man" no, that's how you become a broken man 😢. Did you miss the part where he says he fantasizes about killing people just to make them feel his pain? 🙄 And he breaks down crying just remembering the situations, this is the kinda stuff that puts you in a lifelong therapy, a box of meds and you're still miserable as he is 😖, and many end it by their own hand. Go put your " makes strong men" garbage takes up your 🍑

[@troygerencer1620]

Can only hope Sean makes a bucket load of money , finds some inner piece , finds a good Women and nurtures some kids of his own . (In that order) I reckon he may just go out of his way bit to do it right , and there's no better distraction from life's hurdles than bringing up Kids , they become all that matters 😁 ✌️🇦🇺

[@petradamjanovic8623]

What does not kill you makes you work on your traumas all your life😢

[@youtubing7702]

we are all a little broken inside. It's your pain that makes you strong. Respect for showing feelings.

[@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

[@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

[@johnprowell5994]

I don't think they realize how much that conversation helps people. I can definitely relate

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@KBenny32]

Thank you Theo for being a safe place

[@Auds_1995]

I’m not going to lie. I think this is a beautiful moment between two very strong and inspirational men who have been through hell and bounced back. The beauty in Sean being able to say this out loud to the world is probably once of the most important things a person can hear. I assume it’s almost therapeutic for men to hear these two open up so deeply. I can’t speak to that personally because I am a woman, but I hear so many men struggling and holding it in, so this may just help them have feel heard. Theo saying “we can just take a moment and I’ll be silent with you,” was truly the kindest and probably the most important thing do in that moment. This clip will live in my head forever because it truly does just give a glimpse of what the reality of going through trauma. I hope Sean knows how many people, men and women, can relate. Same with Theo being in a constant state of fight or flight. This clip is a wonderful example of how badly trauma can destroy people, and yet those people can still go on to thrive in today’s fucked up society. Two wonderful men being vulnerable is truly going to give many so many men, women, and children that are hurting something to live for, and someone to look up to.

[@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

[@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

[@zeropointenergy1574]

Some of us had horrible, horrible childhoods with evil parents. God bless Sean.

[@Jefferyw54]

Theo the therapist

[@ramonmendoza7398]

A Theopist if you will. Practicing Theopy

[@Jefferyw54]

@@ramonmendoza7398 I would pay to discuss all my problems with him lmao

[@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.

[@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.

[@DARKOvibrations]

Gheyyyy

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

You mean a FRIEND

[@ronsimard340]

I can relate to Shawn , I lived in fear all my young life and as an adult, I still struggle with it 😢 I'm still trying today and working on it and I'm 45, going to be 46 next month. I chose today to follow Jesus today one day at a time. Man, I'm crying like a little guy. Thank you so much Shawn and Theo for having Shawn on your show. Much love man ❤

[@czoubek]

Proud of you. HE is the way

[@ryyy4312]

Two of the kindest most real people you'll ever see. So much respect for Strickland talking about this and the way Theo reacts is so genuine. Can't wait for Seans fight this weekend.

[@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

[@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 😂

[@squibbelsmcjohnson]

Who hasn't.. It's rare... And that's why humanity is what it is.. Trauma creating trauma creating trauma

[@louio]

Damn I'm glad I'm not alone

[@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

[@LuckyRob007]

Theo tears up at about 7:20 and Sean notices it, gestures to it while he's in mid-sentence. And I think that was the door that opened for his emotions, the permission for him to start to feel the words he was saying, that he has been saying for years on emotional autopilot. When you see Theo's role in creating this safe space for humour, but for healing ... he really is an exceptional person.

[@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😅😊

[@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.

[@Mikuzan]

This level of honesty is rare and will help a lot of people.

[@Loon_Mambo]

Sean sharing so openly like this is a testament to the type of man he is. Courageous, fearless, honest, human. He knows he is helping countless others but sometimes helping yourself is the most courageous thing you can do. Looking back and seeing that little boy who was going through that. He feels sorry for that little boy. That pain is horrible. Wishing him peace and happiness💯

[@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

[@ryanlyle9201]

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

[@brennanbrown3611]

It takes a real man to show emotion about things they’ve went through. Ultimate respect!!!

[@troygerencer1620]

Absolutely , I see this Man in a different light now.

[@kingkev6338]

You ever see your father cry? This gave me such a similar feeling, just seeing a warrior be vulnerable. It’s beautiful and heart breaking, but Theo is a beautiful soul for sitting with him and taking it in. We need more of this.

[@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.

[@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

[@ShameTheSluts]

@@Justinicus24cry

[@Justinicus24]

@@ShameTheSluts you pee sitting down

[@ShameTheSluts]

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

[@ms4f]

Theo gets the most important in a genuine and safe conversation and he does just that. Not overdoing it with extra sympathy, not trying fishing out big emotions - just grounded humble presence. Love it

[@troygerencer1620]

Yep , he didn't push , he gave Sean the safe space to bring out only what he was prepared to tell. To do this for the world to see took balls of steel , a Man's Man 👍 well done Lads . 🇦🇺

[@CRAZYSINNER49]

This is one of the realest interviews I’ve seen and I got respect for these guys being able to talk about it and show how you overcome things

[@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

[@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?

[@davidblank9035]

Sean, you’re the man. Your realness helps people. It helps me. U let people know it’s ok to talk about it. Thanks champ

[@scottchavez1688]

Theo, you handled that perfectly. You have a good soul. Sean, youre loved now bro. By millions.

[@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

[@marat.usm69]

You're not alone brother 😅

[@garrettcolas]

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

[@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.

[@Sam.Clements]

Sean has my respect. He's gained a new fan. Thanks for being real and bearing your soul Sean. Great interview Theo. Very empathetic and respectful.

[@derekfrayn3706]

Theo doesn’t even know he has that god given ability to have anyone he’s around feel comfy

[@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

[@davidrojas8061]

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

[@BossHOF]

@@davidrojas8061 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.

[@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?

[@squibbelsmcjohnson]

​@@robertace1703you're all over the place.. Just watch

[@Sweetdaddy415]

Man, it takes a lot of courage to open up like this, you don't know how much watching this help me with my demons. Thank you!🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪

[@MaseOTron]

Theo - what a Legend for the way you dealt with this situation. REAL compassion, real humanity. People need to see this - even a UFC champ is a human being who has struggles that they have had to overcome which haunt their very soul to this day. Appreciate this.

[@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

[@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

[@user-xs7dw8et6j]

​@@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.

[@wohnzimmerlampe2115]

This made me see and respect this guy on a whole different level. I am seriously impressed how reflected and courageus enough he is to show this side of him.

[@spidermovendi]

Being so raw makes it so real. Processing the pain/trauma makes us who we are and brings everything in perspective .

[@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

[@devingarcia2178]

He takes it out on all the fighters he goes against he does not handle it on his own lmfao

[@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.

[@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

[@bydanielgoodman]

The way in which Sean opens up with courage and then slides back to minimize his experience or says he’s all good and “it is what it is” models a perfect encapsulation of the fear men have in showing their hurt. Kudos to Theo for slowly encouraging him to stay with that and just being present in receiving him without judgement. Such a gentle display of brotherhood. Mad respect for both these men.

[@keremjdb]

Trauma builds a man Sean. Trauma is what makes a man. I'm not saying it is a good thing but it really is necessary. Thank you for being a man and being so open with young man like us. True inspiration.

[@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.

[@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.

[@helvegen5]

Theo is such a treasure. He handled that moment beautifully. I love him

[@passedthemark]

this is one of the most unique pieces of content I have ever seen. Theo you are an amazing person. Sean your insight is what will save you. Keep learning about yourself.

[@yeserakkad1822]

It's takes a lot of courage for Sean to be vulnerable and cry

[@SandorSoptei]

for sure

[@e13kid]

Dricus is going to bring this out of him again

[@JuanGarcia-tb7ph]

@@e13kidSo edgy

[@murpht2012]

@@e13kid I feel sorry for him coz He’s already lost

[@grahamm4814]

He didnt chose to, it just comes out

[@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.

[@chrisscalzilli7749]

Incredible honesty! I’ve never heard my and I’m sure many others stories told so well and so candidly, Thank you both so much! Please continue sharing wherever possible as it literally helps people in this position feel seen and validated in the emotional space

[@jasonbyassee7541]

Good grief. I hope he’s able to deal after his career is over. Really really sad.

[@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

[@TheChrisFox]

Huge credit for sharing bro and to Theo for how he handled the situation

[@workgd3083]

This is real man right here brave enough to cry on camera. Proud of you Sean you are doing great. I hope the best for you. Love from Poland

[@weezy4497]

This is actual trauma. Not the overused trauma that people tend to use as an excuse. I didn't go through this with my parents but hearing that someone had to go through that hurts my heart. Theo is a real one for this though

[@Mike-es2yg]

"My parents expect me to go to school and work! That's ABUSE" 🙄

[@Eric-tj3tg]

Very accurate; Developmental Trauma, A.C.E.'s Trauma, Complex Trauma. He says, "If it weren't for UFC, I'd be in prison." Maybe so. The prisons are filled with those with the same, stored-in-the-body rage (Trauma), without a UFC, and acting out that anger in ways which harm themselves and/or others. Society is filled with so many who aren't even aware of the rage/anger within; as their respective defense systems, like Theo's, is more likely to freeze/fawn, and thus experience the symptoms of Trauma, bearing labels such as Depression and Anxiety. This is almost ubiquitous in America at this point. What we saw was him processing the story from intellectualized, "this happened to me", to emotional and bodily (he cries and looks at that left hand, which is where the anger seeks expression for him)..He then says, "I'm a man now", and is bringing himself back from the wounded child which re-experienced the memory. These early years are so important. I know this as a survivor myself, and your comment is also helpful, so thank you.

[@blacklightlifestyle9763]

@@Mike-es2yg🤣🤣🤣

[@user-lq1jc6wf5m]

Let's not diminish other people's trauma of which lives you know nothing just because there are some people who had it more rough than usual.

[@weezy4497]

Trauma is so overused now that you can't really believe every single person. Just because you had a rough day doesn't mean that day was traumatizing @@user-lq1jc6wf5m

[@Frussian40]

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

[@emana.9954]

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

[@Imhim2477]

Real man conversations man. We're so quick to judge others but no one knows what people have been through. Props to these man for having the gutz to open up

[@aldorodriguez7310]

9:47 Sometimes sitting in silence and giving the space is the best thing you can do.

[@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

[@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.

[@all4Hero]

I love that Theo, from what I’ve seen of him, has been a searcher, outside of himself and inside. It’s beautiful to see people grow. What a great heart. And the share from his guest- I don’t know this guy but I’m crying in a grocery store parking lot. It made me think of “bad kids” growing up and how they didn’t get the help they needed in school, that they weren’t truly seen beyond their actions.

[@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.

[@N1ch0la5C00p3r]

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

[@abdulmalik053]

Someone give these dudes a hug man... Life's tough... 😢🖤

[@wagwon1297]

Thank you for posting this Theo. Most importantly thank you Sean for being able to talk about this, I teared up with them because I remember what it’s like sitting in that classroom thinking my life is nothing like these kids they have never seen or had half the things done to me by 16 most of them will never experience it and that’s a good thing I just pray to god when the time comes if it does that I’m a good Father.

[@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.

[@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.