The Dark Side of Gay Escorting

[@lalakuma9]

People who are abused and gaslit by their parents are so conditioned to accept sh*t from others, that's why they're "not angry" at their parents. It's a coping mechanism, because the idea that his parents are evil human garbage is more painful.

[@jeffkoons001]

yep

[@SupremeKingLucifer]

Cody's story is heartbreaking; he seems to have so much compassion for other beings. I hope light finds him, wherever life takes him.

[@johnsmith-ik8il]

I bet he has zero compassion towards political opponents.

[@srijabhattacharya9077]

He is HIMSELF THE MOST BRIGHT RAY OF HOPE....this is a true case of a victim who decided to become a survivor

[@danielolley5949]

GOD SAVE HIM!

[@joannemckerrow5253]

​@@johnsmith-ik8il ⁹

[@nicoledemari2154]

My heart breaks

[@masterofwit339]

He holds in so much sadness. I’m so sorry, Cody. You are a beautiful human. You are worth it. I hope you smile knowing you’re a strong genuine soul 💙

[@DustinCastanedaHays]

The problem is they don't connect their sadness and despair to their actions and thoughts.

[@zzizahacallar]

@@DustinCastanedaHayshe's on survival mode. Otherwise he couldn't cope.

[@donna4047]

Poor kid. The pain in his eyes makes me want to cry before he says a word. I hope he's okay

[@zzizahacallar]

Yes as a mother it brings me pain to see him like this.

[@portcityminis]

I had a hard life growing up my dad is a narssist and I ended up being a prostitute. I got out of that life and I have a good man in my life and a daughter. You deserve better. You are a beautiful person.

[@Pugetwitch]

❤❤❤

[@Kim19391]

Wow Matt, this was such a dark and intense story. My heart breaks for Cody. He’s had the worst start in life from the people that were supposed to protect him. I truly hope he finds peace and happiness.

[@violavz730]

Cody looks ...Lost. He speaks fast, doesn't accept compliments.. The ones who were supposed to protect him made him like that. I wish I could hug him and I hope he learns to understands the concept of taking care of himself. Loving himself. Be strong, Cody♥️

[@aphelion4616]

The fact this young man still talks to either of his parents (and I hesitate to call them that) is astounding to me. I don't think I could ever have that in me after going through something like that.

[@ddl4374]

That's a Good thing. It's not any kind of virtue to perpetuate contact with toxic evil. Just a rightsnda choice

[@Pugetwitch]

Stockholm syndrome. or it might just be the only way that he can cope with it through acceptance and forgiveness, otherwise it might be too painful for them to continue on.

[@fiercemakeup31]

I still do. We want love like everyone else. I've always been great with my parents, even though they screwed me over, bad. Why? Because I NOW can choose to walk away, I know of my power now. Small doses. Day at a time.

[@DavidHall-ge6nn]

Matt, I do not know how you keep your composure during an interview like this. What an absolutely horrifying life for a soul so gentle he saved a turtle from its fated dinner plate.

[@welcometoamerica690]

I was sexually assaulted by a family friend when I was 13. I still remember how I felt when he took me to his bedroom and asked me to take my clothes off. He had these two giant pitbulls in his house right outside his room and I was so scared to open the door and run outside. I feel like that incident changed me as a person and I was never that sweet innocent boy again. That night I couldn't eat or sleep and I had this cramping pain in my stomach and i never told my family about it as i knew it would destroy my parents and my dad would probably kill him. I'm 27 now and the guy that abused me died in March 2023. The only regret I have is that I didn't tell anyone about it and some other kid was abused by him the same way he did to me.

[@bod9193]

Don’t blame yourself for telling no-one. This wasn’t on you, the victim and survivor who had their childhood stolen. This was entirely on the evil man who inflicted such an atrocity on you. It’s very hard for survivors like you and me to even speak about our experiences of rape and abuse - often it takes years to open up and to begin to process the shame and bewilderment we felt. I’m sure you have gone through life with plenty of compassion for others as a result of your experiences. Don’t take the blame for others’ actions. None of this was your doing and absolutely none of it was your fault.

[@antonioocean6289]

Don't blame yourself it's a tough thing to deal with I was also molested and led to me having sex with allot of older men as a young teen and honestly that shit ate me up until I went to see a mental health professional now I'm a veteran and going to school to be a therapist myself you did nothing wrong and know if you are loved and you are believed ❤

[@welcometoamerica690]

@@bod9193 Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot to hear your words of compassion.

[@welcometoamerica690]

@@antonioocean6289 Thank you for the kind words sir.

[@joyjoy5689]

Hello. I'd like to talk to you more if you don't mind. Maybe become pen pals. I have a backstory also nd id love for us to help each other through ❤❤❤❤

[@noradaly1]

💔 His parents are disgusting human beings to allow their son to suffer like he has. I’m so sorry he was born to them. Such heartbreak. My children are my life. I just couldn’t imagine treating any child this way let alone my own. I hope he knows he’s worthy and his parents are the failures. Breaks my heart.

[@tereseday4060]

This young man has been through a lot. I hope he can find some peace.

[@StarryEyedTarot]

Beautiful Cody-- (I don't know if you'll even read this message): I just sent you some cash and said it was for food for your turtle...10 seconds later, I felt like a fool for saying that, because the real reason that I felt compelled to send you money was because you are a HERO, you are BEAUTIFUL, and you are LOVED. I also love your beautiful turtle and doggy, and how LOVING you are towards God's smaller creatures. I want you to love yourself just as much.

[@Hajapaiumdkdidjsjns]

You just gave a user cash, if he ods- keep patting yourself on the back!

[@sugarsore]

​@@Hajapaiumdkdidjsjns After reading your comment, I find it hilarious that you're subscribed to SBSK.

[@Hajapaiumdkdidjsjns]

@@sugarsore you're obsessed with me.

[@herelieskittythomas3726]

You two need to get married already ❤

[@angela799]

I completely agree. I am rooting for this wonderful man. I see a few hateful, judgmental comments, but I just ignore as Cody richly deserves respect and compassion.

[@mildredratchedrn6076]

“The only thing necessary to perpetuate evil is for good people to do nothing.” Cody, you’re a good person, you stopped evil right in its track. Thank you.

[@LLace]

❤❤

[@someoneout-there2165]

Yeah, they have a good guy where I work engage in some lame skits against me.. it's sad because you can tell he actually cares about his real job. He's going to be rewarded with a really nice gift soon. Good guys deserve it. ✌️👍

[@someoneout-there2165]

I'm thinking of laying in his perfect, manly arms right now. Hey bro you see this, you're the best 😛🎉

[@sheba1307]

I wish I could give him the most heart felt hugged and tell him he is loved unconditionally

[@LLace]

Same ❤

[@BilliePosters]

His Pomeranian has it covered guys

[@SabrinaDacosta]

Nobody is loved unconditionally

[@pri.sci.lla.]

I love that he rescued the turtle 🐢🥺

[@OurQueerLife]

Same ❤️

[@starryeyedtarot8876]

I’m just minutes into this interview, and all I’ll say is that kind of act of instinctive selflessness speaks volumes about a human’s character. What a gem of a guy. 🫶

[@jadedoe9966]

I came here to type exactly that haha ❤

[@jenniediaz2895]

So Sad😢,He's Such A Beautiful Person💝

[@ninadewaratanawanich9279]

I too, Miss Pricilla. So thankful for the turtle. Cody, please be careful and pease take good care of yourself.

[@AurianLunaLou]

The fact he is showing so much emotion for others that got murdered or abused and not showing emotion towards his own suffering… I can relate that’s what hit me the most. What a kind soul he deserves so much better in life ❤.

[@elizabethbetsy1]

This guy deserves peace and an abundant life. His story is heartbreaking. Thank you for giving him a platform. The best of everything to both of you.

[@gregap8282]

Rescuing that turtle and in a sense, forgiving, maybe overlooking what his parent did, says so much about his heart.

[@drnstjhn]

lol. he said he wasn't in his right mind. obviously not if you're "rescuing" an animal so it won't be eaten yet you also eat animals. it's not that deep. his forgiveness for his parents is amazing though. even though he knows his dad is still lying about it 🤯

[@gregap8282]

@@drnstjhn k

[@Hakshdksbs]

His voice is filled with so much pain and tears. I pray he finds healing. He should cry it out, and face this pain. 💔

[@ToneDeaf403]

This is why I love Matt, he allows a spotlight to beautiful souls.

[@OurQueerLife]

Thank you Max ❤️

[@green1880]

Beautiful souls?! 🤮🤣🤣 More like “troubled souls”

[@ToneDeaf403]

@@green1880 a soul can't be both?

[@mykedva4real]

He’s high he can’t even look you in the eye when he talks

[@ToneDeaf403]

@@mykedva4real that can also indicate a traumatic response.

[@ToneDeaf403]

I know people comment that he's tweaking but honestly, he's coherent for a tweaker. I see trauma in his eyes. I hope he finds peace and safe haven.

[@ec9833]

Who’s focusing nastiness on that? And absolutely. He has trauma through his entire body & being. Idunno who, in their right mind, in their truly human, humane mind could ever judge anyone, let alone this man, for simply attempting to stay alive, body & mind. So sick of ignorance. It’s the thing that puts every needle in every arm, every time.

[@ToneDeaf403]

@@ec9833 I hope you don't take that I'm judging. I just felt It necessary to remind people of trauma having a huge effect on people's being and that was my observation here. I felt it wasn't fair to say he's tweaking when there is clear and evident signs of trauma first and foremost.

[@ToneDeaf403]

I dont want people to discredit his story because they read an ignorant comment.

[@lisalep]

I've not seen one person mention that hes tweaking only you. The poor guy is bringing up being abused as a kid and that's what you bring up seriously? I'm an ex heroin addict and crack addict and he looks straight af

[@AngelaPaulina1989]

Is he high on meth, yes, can we blame him, no! The. An has been through hell. He deserved so much more. I hope one day he sees the light and seeks happiness 🥹

[@Bee2o13]

Didn’t expect to cry this evening but Matt once again you showing the parts of society that regular media try to hide. Much love to all involved in this video. 💜

[@alucardxxz]

This story is way too common among the gay community and dealing with the fact that ACTUAL pedophiles prey on LGBT youth that then turn and demonize those youths for trying to survive in a world built around them is hurtful, insane and plain EVIL. Thank you for interviewing him and telling his story. People need to know and understand that being gay sometimes means YOU ARE a victim of a society that will use you and then blame you for the evil actions others do/did to you. That kind of abuse needs to end and need to also have a spotlight on it.

[@violetasettle4419]

This man’s life is so real, the average SW starts work at the age of 14. That’s why John’s are implicit in the trauma.

[@HRH-THO-II]

Wow. This was a hard one Matt. What an amazing human being.

[@samrousculp4306]

I can barely watch this because I want to hug him so much. I had a trauma past and it just breaks my heart. I am sending him a big hug.

[@MomMom4Cubs]

I'm a woman, but i spent my 20s in adult entertainment. The guys that did the gay calls had a real uphill battle! Men didn't wanna pay the full agency fee, and they got tipped quite a bit less, in both dollar figure and frequency. Sometimes the clientele was classy, however I'm given to understand that the closet cases could be dangerous or creepy with/towards the male escort. Not for for the faint of heart!

[@batcheeba]

The sorrow in his beautiful eyes....

[@sharonhunter704]

My heart breaks for Cody he has so much trauma but is so strong your voice matters he needs so much love 💕 I wish I could hug him and hold him in a motherly way

[@deerheart87]

Wow his father !!! He knew what he was doing to his own child !!

[@Ther3rg]

Sadly there are parents that pimp out their children for less . It’s so heartbreaking 💔 . 😢

[@KS-op5hb]

@@Ther3rg There are! I'll never forget working w/ this one woman for a legal clinic whose mother did this at the age of 6 months onward until age 10 when she was found out. I'll never forget that. it is awful

[@Ther3rg]

@@KS-op5hb , it’s sickening to even think about it. Hope she was locked up for it .

[@pinkpugginz]

his own dad was trafficking him

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Straight up damaged his child

[@troylapersonerie]

Wow can’t believe I haven’t heard about this case before!

[@heidim1377]

OMG, I want to give Cody a hug. He is such a sweet soul who has been through so much.

[@Therapisity]

When bare feet and alligators are a better option than home. That's real pain.

[@MaxieTheMenace]

Matt, you’ve done it again. Bringing to light the stories that done get told. You are teaching me so much and I really appreciate that. Great video ❤️

[@OurQueerLife]

Thank you so much Tess ❤️ I learn so much from every person I get the honor to interview too. I feel so grateful to the show for opening up these doors for me and allowing me into peoples lives I may never have met beforehand.

[@ericshippie1563]

I feel very awkward giving this a thumbs up. But I think everybody understands we are with this man and his journey. Be safe friends

[@MrGert150]

If he would distance himself from his toxic family and leave the life behind he could thrive. This is what happens when you try to normalize sex work. This is the saddest betrayal of family i ever heard.

[@deerheart87]

I agree ❤

[@swiggydswirl330]

This is not what happens when you normalize sex work. Do you think sex work was normalized how ever many years ago when this happened to him? This is a recurring practice that's existed throughout human history but it certainly hasn't been seen in a positive light. Normalizing sex work, however, would destigmatize some ignorance surrounding it and help people become aware of what to look out for. That would lower the danger for this business while also acknowledging how it could be dangerous for someone not into it.

[@MyMaxigirl]

He must tell his family the things they did that hurt him, and he should go no contact. Forever.

[@MrGert150]

@@swiggydswirl330 try to justify it however you want. But this man as a child was forced into sex work.

[@sugarsore]

Prostitution is the oldest profession in the world.

[@tinafrancis4293]

My heart brakes for Cody, thanks Matt for being such a fantastic caring interviewer your the best ❤❤

[@DarkPrincessOfLight]

Thank you for sharing his story ! He seems to be a very gentle soul- you can see it especially with their love for animals. Wishing them the best !!

[@jusme8525]

He has such a beautiful and forgiving heart.i wish he didn't have to go through this n could have just been a kid.i pray he gets a wonderful life that he doesn't have to worry anymore n can be happy

[@ddl4374]

Right??! Me too!

[@acesmith1339]

I live my life one Matt Cullen interview at a time ❤️💯

[@OurQueerLife]

Thank you, Ace! ❤️

[@radubradu]

what an idiotic thing to say

[@Blackfoxxblackfox]

I can feel Cody's pain 😢 I really hope he has a good support system around him. If he doesn't, I will be here for you Cody! You are a light in this world and we NEEED YOU IN IT.

[@chana7141]

Thank you Matt for bringing more attention to stories like these, they are dark and ruthless but they are someone's stories like Cody. I hope Cody knows with the hell of a life he's been given that he really changed the course of many men's lives and their families and communities for the better! This just scares me to think how many more powerful men who have $$ or high ranking officials or whatever get away with torturing & or killing men/children just like this man😔. It's beyond sad and upsetting it is unjust.... rest in power Gemmel Moore and Timothy Dean and so many others.🙏🙏🙌

[@robwembley]

Wow! What a stunning interview. I hope this guy finds peace and fulfilment in his life.

[@justlookin3]

This is a meaningful story. You deal with the wounded souls and bring out their light. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@ensabahnur3104]

To see a Mom fight for her child even after death, moved Cody's Spirit to act.

[@darlababydoll1997]

He's a pure soul it's sad AF what he went through. Why do bad things happen to good people for no reason it's heartbreaking. God please keep this beautiful handsome human safe, happy and healthy.

[@crystalslattery1712]

Wow! What a beautiful fellow and you can see how he's sad and he so deserves more than what he's endured. I'd love to give him a big hug ❤

[@aprilbatzle7956]

Omg poor Cody 💔 I hope he can find someone who can give him the love and respect he deserves ❤

[@lacebelying4673]

CODY YOU ARE A HERO FOR YOUR STRENGTH!!!! MATT TY FOR YOUR CONTENT #MUCHLOVEPORTLAND

[@Jojo-o6o6w]

When i see people like cody I thank my lucky stars I cleaned up my life (mental health, no toxic people, education, quit drinking and smoking) worked like a dog and got a good job and made a nice comfy healthy life for myself. My life was the same as his from birth, if not worse.. and as a young adult i made the decision to not let my past ruin my life and i did something about it

[@lb8141]

Cody you are a beautiful person. I wish you peace and happiness. You deserve so much better.

[@JordanKing22]

Thank you Cody for sharing your story. ❤

[@kujjitafari8509]

Cory is an amazing human being! I had to watch this twice to make sure I heard his story! He is awesome! We need more people willing to put their neck out to protect people that are the most vulnerable! So inspiring a story, just wish his childhood could have been better! ❤

[@d3monsn0wkitty]

Wow…thanks to Cody for sharing about his life and for Matt for helping him do it in such a respectful and touching way.

[@nreynoldspaint2011]

What a powerful story, and the impact he made is incredible. As a mother I want to hug him, and hold him, and tell him he didn't deserve any of the treatment and disgusting acts against him. He is also a hero. A selfless human helping others, yes a true hero.

[@soniagalindo7589]

Ed Buck was a horrible man. The key for everyone is to love ourselves. I know, easier said then done. It takes so much work especially for those who grow up damaged. Put value on your life. And big hugs to the Cody who should have received many hugs and love as a child. And Happy Easter to all with hugs and love. 😘

[@powerfulpropertysolutionsw4384]

❤yes

[@thomasconnors6755]

Cody life is sad and interesting. I wish I could just give him a great big hug. Matt you find such interesting people I don’t know how you do it but every story is so amazing excellent job as always my beautiful Matt PS happy Easter my dear friend.

[@Hbk-gc7st]

What a beautiful man! I'm so sorry his family let him down and took advantage of him. His story is truly heartbreaking. I wish I could give him a big hug and tell him what a beautiful soul he is! I wish you all the best Cody!🙏🏽💝🤗

[@supersonicdevin3212]

Matt your so nice to everyone. I wish all people could be as accepting as you.

[@sw4499]

Cody, thank you for your story, you're a beautiful person. Matt, you are really able to bring to light people's stories. Thank you.

[@carlishatv9458]

I stumbled upon you and I am beyond moved that you took the time to tell the story Jemmel was my gay little brother and that was probably one of the hardest times to have to deal with losing someone in such a way so I think you for creating space giving this man a platform to share the story and you keeping my brothers name alive.

[@quanahedwards2778]

❤I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

We’ve all got a story like this. Sex trade workers need rights, and a safe and decriminalized work environment!

[@rockon8174]

Leave America!!!!

[@painauchocolat7634]

​@@pardonedrebel7well said

[@mykellmarie]

@@pardonedrebel7that part.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

No one should feel they have to trade their bodies for money. No one should ever have to get that low. Clearly sex trade isnt what its cut out to be thats why this young man was going to SCHOOL to change his life. If youre doing adult ACTING thats sexual in nature, I dont see a problem with it but if youre actually putting your body at risk there is no safety in that point blank period. Thats why he looks so dead inside

[@emcemcemc]

This man has a beautiful soul and has seen so much hardship, hate and neglect in his life, I really hope one day he is able to cut and burn those strings that are keeping his beautiful energy from shining. Please keep us updated with him! ✨️

[@cuteartsyguy]

This is what true journalism is. 💯👍🏼

[@abietich9399]

I love what you did for that mom. Thank you for speaking out.

[@Josco31]

Thank you Matt for sharing Cody's story. Cody, if you're reading, thank you as well for sharing it...Virtual hug of love and support to both of you!

[@LouLouJ2020J]

😭😭😓 I legit can’t stop crying. This precious young man didn’t choose his life. I will never judge anyone who is gay again . This has changed my whole attitude towards homosexuality. I pray this precious man finds peace and a safer job . He deserves a beautiful life 😔😭.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

His story is common in the LGBT community😢

[@spinrash6000]

@@THEDOORIZCLOSEDso true sad as hell. I was not aware we in Canada had a serial killing gay men over a decade. No family sound the alarm Because it’s not permitted in the Muslim religion

[@bulenttagc1272]

Thanks!

[@Vanessacurry84]

I get so disgusted with parents that are supposed to protect their children do such awful things to them!!!

[@CARTER.J]

(The Chirp is in the video) Someone’s SMOKE ALARM BATTERY needs replaced..…. Omg, I started watching this and thought my smoke alarm in my bedroom was beeping, so I went and changed the battery in it, and started watching again, but it’s in the video.. … Anyone else hear it?? I know that is probably the least of Cody’s concerns, but I wanted to put this in the comments to let others know it’s the video not in your actual home…… Matt’s interviews and videos are great and this is still one of my favorite channels!!

[@archygirl1750]

Sending hugs to you, Cody, you beautiful soul. You deserve so much better. Matt, thank you for the work you do.

[@bdow3955]

Thank you Cody for stepping up and being that beacon of hope for the victims and their families. ❤ Rot in hell Ed Buck!!!

[@chrisitinabobinski3798]

Exactly he made sure a truly evil human being couldn’t keep doing that which sounds like he probably got away with a lot more and the fact that it was so cold and calculated is truly disgusting. He basically euthanized them. That guys super lucky he was lucky that doesn’t happen very often .Also sad authorities would care that simply needs to change.

[@collinmcdaniel5683]

I don't see how people can tolerate a smoke alarm's low battery chirp for any amount of time. That would drive me insane

[@angelaame6148]

How could you hear anything over Cody's tragedy?? How horrifying...

[@kitteekittee4010]

You get used to it 😂

[@mattikarosenthal3298]

I know, right? Chirp!😊

[@kristannablue]

Omg I changed my smoke detector battery thinking it was mine and was cursing that it wouldn’t stop chirping with a new battery 😫

[@Iamkortni__]

Practice makes perfect

[@SilentKME]

I just discovered this channel. A few things I want to say - I'm gay and use to live in ktown in LA when I was 21 so that's cool the interviewee lives there. Also, this was a great (and sad) interview. You're a WONDERFUL interviewer! You ask relevant questions but then allow your guest to actually answer as deeply as they want to uninterrupted. You've definitely earned my sub and I'm very curious where your career goes in the future. Absolutely wonderful.

[@bri5155]

My story could not be more different than Cody’s, but we both got our pet turtles under almost identical circumstances. Stuff like that is proof that regardless of what a human being has been through and what their life looks like, human beings really aren’t that different even if on paper your lives are complete opposites. This story broke my heart in a profound way… The way that Cody hasn’t let the trauma that he was forced to live through destroy all the good in him is a beautiful thing to watch. You have to be insainly strong to not fold under everything he’s been through, especially when so much of the trauma was inflicted by the people who were supposed to be protecting him. I have endless empathy for addicts. I know I’m likely to get attacked for this next statement, but addiction is a disease and it often takes over the addicts entire life and blinds them to reality. And due to the stigma that addicts face, as well as how our healthcare system works, it can be incredibly difficult to get help and its even more difficult to find a way to pay for that help. That being said, if you are an addict there is no excuse for abusing your child or allowing other people to abuse them. If you are so deep in your addiction that you can’t take care of your kids as well as protect them, then you need to sign away your rights so the professionals can find someone who can. It was beyond heartbreaking to watch Cody talk about forgiving his parents and not holding a grudge, because you could see that he’s desprately trying to believe the things that he’s saying, because it would lesson the pain that his parents caused him. This poor man didn’t even have a fighting chance with parents like that. Cody, I know that you’ll probably never see this comment, but in case you do I want you to know something. You are an intelligent, kind, and good man. You didn’t deserve everything that has happened to you, and I am truly so sorry for everything you’ve been through. Despite how it may feel sometimes, you are absolutely capable of living the life you want to live even if it feels out of reach. I know that you can build the life that you deserve full of success, love, happiness, and safety. You are clearly such a good person, and you deserve all the good things. Thank you for sharing your story. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone watches your story and it completely changes their life for the better. I’m praying for you, and I hope that you find success and happiness, whatever that looks like to you. God Bless.

[@tara4925]

a gentle, caring soul - wishing him the best ❤

[@MonsteraFairy]

What a life.. I find no words. I've been through a lot but far from what he has gone through, I don't know how he survives, such a strong human being, brings me to tears. 💙💔🩵 And people talking he's on drugs and stuff, sure, he's probably under the influence but I think going through a life like that, with such severe trauma from a very young age, I don't think anyone would survive without being addicted to some drug. Trauma is why people end up in addiction, not "bad life choices". And some people don't get chances in life, they're born into something they didn't choose and they're just trying to do what they can to survive. The human brain goes a long way when it comes to surviving. 💙 We all need to forget about all the why's and just accept, respect & show some love to one another.

[@Aimee1andOnly]

What a compelling and sad story! I pray protection over Cody and all the escorts! 💗

[@Mermaiden.]

I was not expecting such an important and touching story to be shared based on the video title. I like videos that make me question my own potential prejudices/judging a book by its cover.

[@DixieWrecked-yi1co]

wow his story could be made into a horror movie to think he lived it makes me just wanna give him a big hug I hope his life turns around and he is so strong and been thru so much

[@gardenspicemb8731]

you sir are a true hero,with sooo much compassion and love when no one was able to show or give it to you. I just hope you read the comments on your video and see that we all see you for who you are. a good human being.

[@torreyinnewyorkcity334]

I'm so glad he stood up and came forward❤

[@ddl4374]

Valiant!!!

[@pinkpugginz]

me too I'm over here crying!

[@Javiamir]

That was HEAVY had to take a break from this one… good stuff I love what you’re doing for our community ❤

[@MamaRobynR]

I’ve been in a similar state of mind as him. And I also was “okay” and felt it is what it is, this is the cards I was dealt. And also had a screwed up father and mother and they got me addicted to opiates at 11. I have 2 years sober rt now and I am in 2 very intense therapy programs. I’m so thankful I finally have the courage to get help. I pray for this man. I know about so many of the things he’s talking about. I’m so sorry my heart hurts for him.

[@MarlonAlvarez7]

Wow, what a story! Thank you Matt, I truly love your channel. You interview the best guest with incredible stories.

[@sheba1307]

The guest speaker has Venmo in the description if you were deeply moved by his story and truth. Please consider donating any amount

[@pandora-is-here]

This is so incredibly deep and touching. My heart breaks for those young men in my heart breaks for this man I feel so lonely in the world and I can identify no one loves me. No one saved me either, but I’m still here. xx

[@CoCo-yv3hl]

Cody is a gem… he can help a lot of ppl which will help him. He’s intelligent ❤. He’s petty & savage I love it 😂🥰

[@linda-louiseanthony1979]

Cody you are amazing. I’ve just found your channel Matt and I think it’s amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing. ❤ and light from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@melhen]

Omg cody's story really touched my heart, he holds so much pain and sadness inside, but is such an amazing person! I just wanna give him the biggest hug and tell him thst he is loved ❤ and that was so thoughtful of you to include the names of the 2 victims as well.

[@Killerbey]

I’m literally sitting here in my office crying like a baby. I just want to give Corey a hug. You just never know what people go through. Matt thank you for giving people in our community a voice.

[@isaacyo]

What a transparent interview. Much respect 🫡 for Cody and the interviewer.

[@xJxclyn]

Cody, we have had this same story with our dads. So similar. Than they act like they didn’t know it was going on. But you forgive them because it’s your dad. Not just because of that but I am sure you understand. Any outside people wouldn’t understand that forgiveness they never have for me anyhow. Also, your right, you can feel when someone’s energy is off… so scary about Ed… your heightened senses are on high alert always. Survival skills. You are a miracle.

[@georgioelnar2544]

I would like to watch the videos on this channel….but the sad music overlay 💀💀💀

[@carriecrain8463]

This man's ability to forgive is speaking to my spirit

[@magdalenamrowka4734]

One of the most heartbreaking stories I`ve watched. Cody has such a big heart, so much love to give. And he owns his place, that is so good for him. What a big person he is...

[@chantellegoliath6946]

The pain of this man is palpable 😢😢😢 I wish him peace, true joy, love and lightness in his being

[@jollyrogerable]

What a profound interview. Sending all the very best wishes to Cody for a bright future, you truly deserve to be safe, healthy and happy ❤

[@sheba1307]

Thank you for putting flowers!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ best ending ever