Ashley Judd Says She Discovered Mom Naomi After Death
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- Naomi Judd's cause of death has been confirmed. Her daughter, Ashley Judd, reveals in an emotional pre-taped interview with Diane Sawyer on 'Good Morning America,' the country music legend died at age 76 from a self-inflicted firearm wound.
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Ashley shared that info with such grace, can’t even begin to imagine the strength that must have taken 🥺❤️
She is so strong and dignified, but it hurt seeing her there alone. She is the one that is probably the most traumatized.
@@MsMollah she is a very strong lady but unfortunately Ashley was diagnosed with the same depression that Naomi had, but for some reason Ashley seems to have a better handle on it than Naomi did may God heal Larry,Wynonna and Ashley's aching heart
Ashley is an incredibly eloquent & gracious speaker. She spoke with the same grace surrounding her situation with Harvey Weinstein. God bless & comfort her! 💞🙏🏼
@@MsMollah exactly! I don't care personally that Naomi wasn't there. But she could've at least nee there for support on the set or maybe siting off screen even ? Ashley has to love with that trauma.
Very graceful
"She had a lot of trouble getting off the sofa" I can truly relate. Depression is not a joke. Just to get up everyday is a task. You literally have to pep talk yourself into it and then explain to yourself why you are doing it. The feeling is like a million bricks sitting on your brain and telling you "You'll never make it through the day"😔 It takes little steps at a time.
I totally concur
You stated this feeling very well. I have trouble too and now that I am retired it makes it worse. All you want to do is sleep more.
I agree. 😢
You got me with the "pep talk" part. Yes, that, exactly. I have to visualize doing a thing to convince myself it will be "easy".
Goddamn depression.
Yet, she could get up off the couch to go to Cheesecake Factory every single day. We should never use mental illness as an excuse to run from our own choices.
My heart breaks for this family. No daughter should ever have to see what she saw. I hope Ashley gets help for her trauma and grief. I wish they were able to keep private any of this that they didn't want to share. She is so brave to step forward to talk about this publicly. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful momma. Their is no doubt that she is in Heaven singing for Jesus now. RIP Naomi. You were such a beautiful gift to the world.
Beautifully said.
It is brave. I could not have done this interview. Ever.
@@robinwagner3293 I was just thinking the same.
Yes super sad she saw this I still can’t believe it! You can not imagine doing this to the person you love ! That’s definitely mental illness! At least now all the pain is over.
It’s deceiving , you see some one happy, laughing, smiling appear to be on top of the world like Robin Williams as well then this occurs.
My sister in law lost her mom to suicide as well, such a sad tragedy !
I wish they had been able to keep her manner of death private as well, but they all knew if they didn't make it public, someone else would...the whole thing is just heartbreaking...i pray that somehow Ashley can find peace of mind after finding her mother that way
This is so hard to watch. I’m so sorry her and her family has to share such a terrible experience. Mental health is so important, please check in with your loved ones 😣💛
When I was in 8th grade a classmate came home from school and found her mom had shot herself.
She was never the same after that.
The fact that she knew her daughter would find her dead speaks on how far gone she was mentally. This is beyond comprehension 😢 🙏🏻
Yes, and those two seemed to be closer than Wynonna was.
She had to be in such incredible pain, knowing that her daughter would find her, to chose to end her life anyway. So very sad, my heart really goes out to them.
I was so surprised that she used a fire arm, that’s such a violent way to kill yourself I just can’t imagine the last few seconds of your life when you know you’re going to shoot yourself, hang yourself, I’ve known people that have shot them selves, hung themselves.. In scars loved ones forever you don’t come back for something like like that, Especially if you walk into a room and see them hanging or laying we’re ever with a shot wound, I suffer from severe depression myself I’m on three different medications, it is a struggle but I cannot do to my loved ones what I’ve seen done to other people‘s loved ones.. but I am having some health issues and I hope I have them, that takes the pressure off
Mental illness is very sad they need help but can’t ask for it.
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When Wynonna was on stage saying "I'm going to make this fast cause my heart is broken". I broke down. I remember the Judds when I was a kid. I liked their music a lot. It hurts knowing that Naomi is gone. I hurt so much for Ashley since she was the one that walked in after her mom killed herself. Nobody can understand the pain that someone is in before they commit suicide. R.I.P. Naomi. Wynonna & Ashley, my heart and prayers are with you 2.
You said “Nobody Can understand the pain someone feels before committing suicide”.
The only thing I can tell you about that is: just imagine the desperation these people go through to think that there’s is absolutely no end to their pain.
You know where to point at when you have a headache, when your hip hurts, when your back hurts, or when you have a toothache. But depression is a sordid pain that you don’t know the location of.
It’s the pure pain of existing.
This lady, Naomi Judd did an amazing thing by going as far as she could carrying that cronic pain
She did everything she could.
I went through a very dark face of depression myself. I believe it was circumstantial. But I remember thinking nothing I do; if I succeed, if I accomplish a career, if I lose weight, nothing will give me the ultimate reward of “the excitement of living”. There was the constant question of “what about after?” What will happen when I reach my goals and I still feel this void.
Those were dark ages that I try as hard as I can to not go back to.
They were very close because of all the time they spent together, and they had their rifts. But Ashley, being the one who found her is so traumatic, I don't know how she we was able to give that interview. God Bless and heal her heart and soul from that! ❤️. God bless and heal all the family and loved ones 🙏❤️
@@horaciocapanelli-soto4710 I am so glad to hear that you are not in that anymore ❤️ I pray you stay in the better places, and never question your beauty, value, or worth again.
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My deepest and sincerest condolences to the Ashley, Wynonna and to Naomi's husband.
Daughter is so strong. I'm so impressed with how she is handling this
The suffering is done now , she. Is resting so in a sense it’s a relief
Strong in big part because of the mother she had. 3 brilliant and dynamic women.
Ashley have been in recovery for a long time God bless the grieving process . ♥️
When you're deeply grieving and in shock you sometimes can function for a brief time and appear to " be strong" . Her heart is 💔. It's a long process
@@msprecious3498 it not a relief for Ashley. She’s just witnessed her mothers head blown off her shoulders
Thank you Ashley for being so honest, brave, and strong.😔🙏💔sending you love, hugs and prayers.
My dad did the same after two strokes. I empathize and share this pain. My love is extended to the family.
I cried hearing this. I suffer from mental illness and even though I struggle with it everyday I think about my son and he keeps me going. I pray Ashley and Wynona find healing. Sending love and prayers to them
Please keep going on! Please please!
Praying for you as well. May God continue to give you strength!
I'm right there with you. My son is the only reason I'm still here today. He's almost 24, and can take care of himself now, but I just pray I never get so low in my depression that I do something like this. Praying for both of us to stay strong!
@@karekorn78 prayers up for you and your son.
@@janicewashington4318 Thank you!
The moment I heard Ashley say: “My mother used a firearm”, my heart just fell apart. I felt and I am still feeling the woman’s and her sister’s (Wynonna) pain. May God strengthen them both in this immense painful loss of their mom.
Shocked to hear! Very saddened that she couldn't hang on. She was very well loved to her public but she didn't feel that herself😢
She never should have had access to a firearm. Yet she would have found another way but why was she able to have access to one?
That’s my question. Why did someone suffering from depression have access to a loaded gun?
@@crystalspriggs2199 she wasn't a small child, she was a grown woman with the means to get a gun.
@@royharper2003 true
Having a firearm is a rather dangerous thing to have in the house of a severely depressed person! Very sad! 😭
Yet the right/republicans dont want to ban guns. I'm guessing the Judds are Republicans...
We can’t judge because we don’t know the demons that she was battling with on a daily basis.
@@airodriguez2007 I still think it isn't a good idea to have a firearm anywhere near a depressed person! The temptation would be too great for many depressed people !
I thought same; then I realized that she probably purchased it on her own. The family may have not even realized she had it.
Psychiatrists are suppose to make sure that the home is secured especially because her depression was so severe. Her family failed her and lied about this gun.
I am so saddened by the news of the passing of Naomi Judd. This truly is a tragedy and my heart goes out to Wynonna and Ashley. May your Mom RIP 🙏
I can't think of anything more devastating than finding your mother in that condition. My God! Praying for Ashley's strength and sanity 🙏🏽 😪
Because you haven't experienced it - you're only imagining it - I have experienced it and I can imagine many things more devastating than this - it is a lie that it's the worst thing anyone can possibly experience and it perpetuates the stigma of suicide loss on survivors - we are not damaged beyond repair - there is hope and healing for any type of loss - I found my mother's body after her suicide, and I did heal and recover and it was not the most difficult thing I've ever experienced in life
Rest in Peace to Naomi and Prayers for her Daughters
My heart goes out to the daughters please stay close the loss of a mother is a horrible and sad thing please remember all of your happy times together
She was such a beautiful spirit. You just never know others struggles. My heat aches for her daughters. I can not fathom that heartache of losing your mom in that manner 😢
I feel so bad for Ashley. My mom found her father after he shot himself when she was a teenager. She never got over it. Ashley seems strong but I can't imagine how she is hurting. Wynonna n her need each other more then ever. A lot of people think that mental illness isn't really an illness. It an illness that messes with the most important part of your body, the brain. So so sorry.
Yes, many judge mental health issues. So the person suffering has to suffer AND convince others they're not "faking". It's a double burden.
It was wrong for Naomi to commit suicide knowing Ashley would find her body. Ashley will never recover
@@kristincure6018 I agree. It was calculated and a well thought out act - especially since she waited till the guest was with Ashley, knowing they together would find her.
Now Ashley will never be able to erase that nightmare from her mind.
My heart aches for her - I also speak from experience 💔 😢
@@kristincure6018 There isn't a right or wrong. You should consider doing research so you can gain understanding about severe depression and suicide.
Clearly she was not in her right mind, however it does seem rather cruel to do it when you know your daughter will be walking into it and also the day before your other daughter will be accepting such a public and prestigious award such as a lifetime achievement award in tandem. Very cruel to both daughters
Mental illness is a killer! Thank you & appreciate the transparency of Ashley Judd. Honesty, there's nothing like it. I pray for the eternal repose of her soul. May the good Lord bestow upon her family comfort & peace.
Sending thoughts & prayers Sorry for the loss of your mother,she brought such joy to so many with her beautiful voice
Naomi’s spirit was always full of love and grace despite fighting mental illness. Her existence defined living a full life;experiencing the highs & lows and maintaining an overwhelming love of family and humanity. I am so sad to hear of her passing but I know she is In a better place and will shine forever in eternity. Her soul is at peace and harmony.
My heart goes out to her, my husband took his life in 1979, and I too found him
My husband took his life 3 years ago at 29 I was 6 months pregnant my prayers are with you
So sorry for the loss of your husband too Angel. 🙏💜
@@kims9189 thank you
@@angelbasham6631, so sorry. Prayers for YOU.
RACHEL, so SORRY. PRAYERS FOR u.🙏🙏🙏
It’s so sad that they feel burdened to have to share such private things. 🥺
yes it's a shame but it comes with having fame. people love the famous as if they've known them their entire lives and feel like they are apart of their families. I appreciated the Judds for their music abilities and their experiences in their song's. but it is a sorry state when a family can't grieve the loss of their mother without people coming against her daughter's because they didn't say the word suicide 💔 but you're so right they shouldn't have had too share such a private thing. I'm sad that this beautiful lady felt she couldn't go on with her pain. I've lived with depression my entire life and I only have felt a tiny degree of that kind of pain Naomi felt. I pray for her daughter's and husband that God would reach down and comfort them the way that only he can
In another interview she said they would tell the story before it got leaked out sad
@@edwardwebster8123 Ashley chose to come forward with what caused her mom's death. Nobody force her to do so.
I appreciate her honesty and transparency. We need to talk about mental illness more. 💚
and what good will that do ? It certainly isn’t going to alleviate the kind of depression that Naomi had.
Lily Bond there is stigma and shame with mental illness so many delay or refuse treatment to help find coping, medication, healing, and treatment. By opening communication and removing stigma we can help people before they kill themselves.
@Heather: No amount of talking, medication, therapy, individual therapy, group therapy etc is going to stop this treatment resistant misery unstoppable speeding railroad car from crashing. It’s just how much longer am I going to live feeling tortured like this ? There comes a time when what little feeling of hope one has for relief turns to “enough is enough. I’ve lived my hell on Earth long enough”. A woman using a gun is more rare. Most women do not want to be found like that. I suspect that there was a tremendous amount of anger/rage that pulled that trigger. Just my personal opinion.
My heart breaks for Ashley that she found her mother and that is the last memory she has of her mom. The person who finds a love one who committed suicide lives with guilt of not getting there in time and carries that last moment with them forever.
My struggle is, was leaving her alone when she asked me to,
If she was far or close to the end, i should have just stayed
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My daughter was 38;
A horrible battle with CPS, bullcrap, they are more
than responsible for her
Brokenness, they stuck the knife in and turned it; $$$$$
They pushed for case to end however they could, it was long hard 5 years; the father had suicide on my daughters Bday the year before. Then CPS made such ridiculous evil moves, they set her up. Broke her heart, 5 sons...THEY do it alot, not wanting the children to be in welfare. Her Boys wanted their mom and CPS crushed us all.
@@alive2107 that's heartbreaking especially for a mother but you didn't know and thats the saddest part, we don'treally know how close to the edge our love ones are standing. Pray that you find peace and healing one day.
My heart goes out to her. I found my mum dead too and it is something you can never truly heal from. Time just makes it easier to breathe and finally see their face without the pain you know they had at the end ❤️
Oh God, I'm so sorry to hear this.
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I’m so sorry dear. Prayers for you.
I found my older sister dead in her house five years ago. So I know how hard it is to find someone like that. Ever since then my mom’s health went downhill. I became her full time caregiver and tried my best to take care of her up until she had a massive stroke last year that then led to the discovery of terminal cancer. She died less than six months later this February. She died almost five years after my sister. And, ever since, I have been dealing with my own dark thoughts. I am not surprised at Ashley and Wynonna keeping a brave face during the induction ceremony. I found myself doing the same thing after my sister died and after my mom died. On the outside you look like you’re doing well and holding up. But on the inside you are completely destroyed.
When I was a little girl i went to their concert with Mama. My mama has since passed so this is an amazing memory for me. Anyway i was like 6 or 7. I was so into it, i kept walking up to the stage. Security told me to go back and sit down. Naomi motioned to them to let me walk up and Wynonna gave me her guitar pick. It was so amazing, i still have it to this day. 30 something years later. I have pictures of them both from that day.
❤❤❤❤wow!!!!!! That's amazing
What a wonderful memory!
Prayers for family. Mental illness is serious and it breaks my heart to hear this.
Imagine the pain this woman was in to not even consider who would find her. Painful for all who loved her. Sad for Ashley. I hope she gets help for the trauma.
I cannot imagine somebody doing this knowing who might find her. And, especially a daughter. It's especially sad.
I feel so bad for them. Ashley especially, for having to find her mother that way. I have suffered from mental illness and have fought everyday, sometimes, just to make it through the day. The thought that one of my kids would find me dead from suicide kept me from attempting it. I hope the sisters can heal from this.
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I found my ex and that was literally all I saw for months. Every time I closed my eyes. I pray that she does not have that experience. Would not wish that on anyone
Absolutely relate to this - there are days when the 1 thing - the only thing - that could keep me going is the thought that I just couldn't do that to my family. But everyone has different pain and different thresholds and one person may be able to bear, another isn't. I feel absolutely heartbroken for Wynonna and Ashley. Such amazing strength they are finding to carry on.
I completely understand what you are saying. I have suffered from severe depression for years. I used to be a clean freak with my house and now I don't care. I quit all my special hobbies making 1" scale dollhouses, food, furniture, scrapbooking and sewing because I just don't care anymore. Blessings to you for the will to survive.
I have been wanting to go for so long. Not onlyental illness but cancer with a multitude of other major health issues the last 15 years. It is hard to hang on every single day. My husband's cousin was killed in a car accident. He always said how hard it was for his dad to have to be the one who identify her. I just can't let my husband, son or any other family have to do that. I just had my first biological grandchild almost a year ago. I have an 8 year-old grandaughter who has been mine since she was 6. I am the only adult in her life other than her teachers who will show her love and take care of her every need. That is what keeps me hanging on. The thought of her losing the one person who will always be there. I have really hard days, but when they are with me I don't even think of it. God bless all who have this feeling. It is sad, but it is real.
My hearts goes out to them ,and anyone who have lost someone to suicide🙏🏽💔.
When someone has tried everything and still it hurts to live - we must allow them to leave with dignity and no pain. How is this a humane society?
Omg…I am so sorry for this family. I would have never thought she would take her own life. She was truly an inspiration to all. RIP Naomi. You will be truly missed.
Exactly.
@@debshiff56 I'm so sorry. And I relate in a very personal way. That's why Naomi's story touched me so much. I was not aware she struggled with this. Perhaps we can be friends Debbie. And show encouragement to each other during troubling times of despair? :)
@@debshiff56 YEAH IM SCARED OF GOING TO HELL THATS THE MAIN REASON I HAVENT TOOK THE LEAO OF FAITH LIKE NAOMI DONT KNOW WWHATS WAITING FOR ME ON THE OTHER SIDE
@@ielijahmccoy Sorry i deleted my original comment. But it's terrible to go through each day. I see a Dr & have tried every drug on the market, but nothing helps. As i stated in my post, people who commit suicide don't want to die, they just want the pain & sadness to go away!
@@yellowbone5751 I think God knows our pain & struggles. If you believe in him and Jesus, i believe he would forgive you.
My heart breaks to know that she suffered for so long. So beautiful, generous, kind and talented.
Thank you for your words about your mothers depression and your understanding. Living will depression is very hard. I am so sorry for loss
I feel as though I lost a member of my family. I have loved them as long as I can remember. My love and prayers are sent and felt for them as well. May she Naomi finally found peace. RIH.
My grandfather did the same in 1996. It haunts me to this day. Love to this family.
Prayers for the Judd family and for Naomi's husband Mr Strickland 🙏 I remember when you first appeared in country music ( Naomi & Wynonna) and seeing Ashley in the movies.... and then seeing all of you together. You could just see the love and connection you shared ❤️ So sorry that your Mom had to struggle with all she did!! So sorry for your loss !!!!
My heart is broken listening to Ashley! I am sooo sorry!!
So sorry for your loss.❤️❤️❤️ You and your mom and sister are an inspiration.
My heart is broken for the family. And for Naomi.. she was such a blessing to life. Not just to her family but many people. All the glory to God she's in Heaven and at peace. Praying for her family.
Sooo sorry... HEARTBREAKING.😭. Mental health it's VERY' painful..can relate. 😭.
my prayers go out to the family😢🙏🏽
I'm so sorry my condolences goes out to this beautiful family and my prayers ❤️🙏🙏🌹
Oh Ashley Judd, my heart breaks for you and your family. A very close family member of mine committed suicide. I know how awful, shocked, and sorrowful it is to discover a family member afterwards. You and your family have my deepest condolences and prayers. May God watch over the Judd family as they grieve. 🙏🏻💐
So incredibly sad. I pray for the family during this difficult time.
I remember my friends dad went in the same manor... What people don't realize is the aftermath that takes a toll on the people left behind.
People DO realize this, and Naomi did also. She talked about her depression and even wrote a book about it. But, it was HER life and she was the one who had to try to live with hepatitis for decades and clinical depression. No one else could take on those burdens. She lived with them for many years until she couldn't any longer.
They do realise that .. but the pain is too great for them .. walk a mile in the shoes .. i pray you never have to
My heart breaks for them. I found my father when he did the same thing. It's an image that you'll never be able to unsee. Mental illness is so cruel at times. My heart goes out to their family!
I’m so broken fo4 you my mum suffers the same she has schizophrenia it’s so heartbreaking seeing mum tortured. I’m broken for you with love 😭
Always have been my favorite family, beautiful talented women … I’m so sorry this happened my cousin committed suicide the same way on the same day..Devastating ….
OMG, poor Ashley, it's hard enough to lose your mother, but to be the one to find her after a gunshot is so horrifying. How terrible to have grief and tragedy to get over all at once. God be with you all in the days ahead to get past this! R.I.P. Beautiful Naomi, the world loved you!
Hi Lucy how are you doing today
Thank you Ashley for visiting your mom everyday, that brought tears to me. She wasn't a lone besides her husband. She needed you Ashley. No one should walk the road alone. I struggle with depression, I walk it alone. It was important me to hear this. Thank you Ashley for sharing this with us. You and Wynonna and your father is in my prayers 🙏🏻
Hello Barbara how are you doing today?
Barbara I also walk alone in my depression. My family doesn’t understand why I don’t leave my house and why this is the only place I feel safe. I have PTSD from much trauma in my 63 years. Sometimes I can’t function much at all. 25 years of physical pain daily adds to my depression. I understand why people do what they do. Depression is a painful way to live.
@@carrie9758 I can totally relate.I have struggled with depression my whole life, at least I was full of life at one time. I love lost all of it and hope for a future. I have been living like this for my whole life besides going to work, now I'm not able to work, I think it's made it worse. I also have gone through heavy abuse mentally and sexually, my family has abandoned me for coming forward on the abuse in the family, I came forward for the next generation to stop all the abuse. They don't believe me or don't want to. It's to painful for them. In these rough times in the world, I really need them, they will never come back, I finally except it. It's been years since they have talked to me. I spent years crying over them, I now don't cry no longer and don't want them in my life no longer. I finally except there not coming back. I'm going through alot, lately. I barely can leave house also. I only go out for groceries. I fear that someone will be mean to me, it's to much for me. The phone is my world, my entertainment and my only interaction to people. It's a great distraction. It helps my mind , I also keep a distance from people in these groups. I don't trust anyone or believe anyone could possibly care about me. I envy people who are have a normal productive life. I live in fear. It doesn't help lately with all this white privilege, they hate the white man, it's horrible in California. There very mentally abusive to the white man in California. I want to move out of California as soon as possible, even though my life won't change at least I won't be abused. It's caused my issues worse, it's like reliving my past abuse. I need to be around christians for support, I don't even trust them either. I most likely will live the same lifestyle in my new state and I have excepted it. I just want peace and contentment at home. I also have physical pain and the doctors say it's all mental, there probably right. I'm in such bondage. We live in a cruel world. I would never take my life, I'm to afraid, I used to believe things would change, I know now it won't. I think I believe I deserve this. I can't wait for Jesus Christ return. I'm so sorry to hear your walking through this. Please don't give up. Thank you for sharing your story. Try to keep the faith that things can change. Stay close to God it helps. Satan is a liar . I will keep you in prayer. God bless you.
@@barbaracastelli9695 Thank you for responding. I’m sorry to hear of the trauma you have been through. Mine is so similar to things you’ve been through. The abuse you have endured is heartbreaking to hear but I truly understand so much of what you’ve have dealt with. I don’t see my family or talk to them much at all. My oldest sister has always had issues with me which have stemmed from jealousy for some strange reason. My mother was my best friend in this world but she passed in January 2020. My dad’s been gone for 20 years. I miss them both terribly. I can’t wait to leave this vicious world behind. I long to make heaven my home!
I always heard California is a rough place to live. I live here in Oklahoma and honestly I would never move away. It’s very true about the Southern hospitality and the friendliness of southern people. Don’t get me wrong it’s not always that way in the bigger cities but where I live most everyone is kind and helpful. Not all but I’d say the majority are. I’ve been here since I was born almost 64 years ago and have never had a desire to leave. I pray that wherever you may go you find kindness and caring people. Thank you for your prayers and I will pray for you also. God bless!
@@carrie9758 I can't believe how much your story is so similar to mine. I also can't wait to be with Jesus , it's going to be Wonderful. Thank you for responding and sharing.. I will be praying for you, thank you for your prayers also. God Bless
This is so sad. May her soul find everlasting peace and her family cherished memories and many happy times where the burden of grief is lessened.
Thank you Ashley, for explaining this anxiety and depression so well with Diane Sawyer! I’ve lived with this same illness all my life, it’s horrible and hard to keep a grip on day by day and sometimes hour by hour, minute by minute. No med can take it all away. It’s very debilitating at times and I hate having it! Bless you and your family thru this hard time, may your good memories warm your heart even tho it’s hurting inside. Know that only now can your mom feel at peace and normal in heaven!❤️🙏
I saw her in St Louis about 20 years ago and she was very beautiful, she looked like a little doll. I hope the family heals and may she rest in peace.
Yes one of the prettiest woman I've ever seen
How devastating this is for them. To find your mother who shot herself I cannot begin to imagine
Ashley, my heart goes out to you. I lost my husband to MS and a horrific suicide by a shotgun held between his legs on Valentine’s Day 2012. It’s a vision that never goes away. I went through the class called life after loss that first year and I was in such shock that I faked my way through that first year. Now 10 years later I am worse than I’ve ever been. My husband was not a suicidal person. Never in a million years would I imagine he’d do what he did. Jesus keeps carrying me because I fight depression and PTSD every day. I’m 74 and on the downhill side of life. I have given up & it’s a big struggle to get through each day. My PCP is setting me up with a mental health doctor. I pray each of you do the same because this is something you will carry with you the rest of your lives. God Bless your family and please get help I know I need to. Judi in Arkansas
Reading your comment touched my heart. Please know that even though I’m just a stranger from Texas, I’m asking Jesus to place His Healing hands upon your heart and soul, and may He bring you comfort in all of your days. God bless you ma’am.
@@Angela-zf8sn Amen friend from Alabama!
@@doctormandan8978 Well Helloooo! my Texas friend 🤗🌵. Just want to say your reply to Judith touched my heart as Judith's comment did yours so encouraging. Beautiful the way kindness to others works and can have trickle effects. ❤😊
@@Angela-zf8sn good morning my Alabama friend! Thank you for your beautiful words! I just hope Judith knows and sees that so many care for her!
Thanks to everyone of you. It’s an unexpected grief like no other. I knew he was sick with his MS which took his personality away from him. He used to be the jokester and funny guy. Was loved by everyone never saw him depressed and never expected this from him. I lean on Jesus. I do have my PTSD moments. I pray he’s at peace and out of pain. Love to all of you.
Rest in Peace Naomi. Thank you for giving all of us fans your beautiful talent and your courage of speaking out about mental illness and your love. Condolences to your beautiful daughters and your husband who stood by you until the end. We love you and will miss you 😘💘 God Bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
My heart is broken for these girls! My husband died at his own hands 14 years ago. That grief never ends because the "why" is never fully answered. The "if only" will rip you apart. My prayer for Wynonna and Ashley and the rest of the family and friends are for comfort and peace. Also for them to understand that their mom did not want them to suffer. She just wanted the pain to stop.
Oh Ashley, I am so sorry. My heart is broken.
I recognize the relief once she said it. I hope that she was able to feel that relief. I lost my Justin FE26 2/13/21. It is hard to think about how bold people would ask me how my son ended his life. Everyone wanted that one piece of info. I can not imagine the depth of their pain in that people don't give them the privacy and time to deliver news at their pace. God bless yall and heal those hearts.
I'm sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry, Penny. May Justin rest in peace. 🙏❤
Ashley did her mother justice in this interview, the love she showed in how careful she chose her words about her mothers pain.
Im truly sorry, my mom struggles w mental illness so I feel their pain and Im so sorry for their loss. People dont understand this affects everyone, rich or poor. More needs to be done. Prayers are with the family.
I wish she could have found relief from her pain in this life. Bless her family.
This literally made me cry. I thought she died of natural causes. I'm so sorry for you loss Judd family.
They said it was suicide from day one
@@janeoleary8454 I never followed up on the initial headline. I just assumed, since she was a bit older. Either way, RIP.
@@janeoleary8454 No, they said she died from mental illness from day one. Everybody seemed to know it was suicide so I thought that was a graceful way of saying it. Ashley didn't need to reveal a firearm was involved but, I have a feeling, she did it to help others.
@@ielijahmccoy Huh, how old was she. She was about to go on a huge tour with her daughter, not to mention show up at the Walk of Fame the next day. She didn't seem very old to me.
@@tourdedogue4952 She was 76. Not super old, but plenty of people die way before reaching their 70's of natural causes. It's a great loss regardless. RIP Naomi.
My heart hurts for you and Wynonna. I pray for peace and comfort for you both. No matter your status that was your momma. God bless.
My heart breaks for her daughters and family and friends 🙏 💔 😢
I don’t understand why she would have killed herself that way for her daughter to find her. That’s traumatic and that’s giving your daughters a horrific sight embedded in their mind for the rest of their lives
I like how this family announced their mother's death. I believe that it should be the standard!! Rest in peace We love you!!
My heart and prayers go out to Ashley and wynona and your loved ones, I have always admired your mother,and I always will, she was such a beautiful and strong woman, I will always look up to her and cherish her forever my heart bleeds for all of you
My heart breaks for the family. Mental illness can touch anyone life. Doesn't matter how much money, fame, race, or sex. It can be debilitating and destroy everyone in it's path. My prayers go out to the family.
Yep. Depression does not discriminate.
Depression and every mental illness is a dark force that steals the very life and joy from a person’s soul. Just horrible 😢
@@suni8891 I know i live it every day. I've tried every drug on the market. Nothing helps 😒
As a Christian I thought she would not has taken her own life. Jesus can heal. RIP.
@@saardfetner8620 Mental illnesses aren't like a lot of diseases. Mental illness can take complete control of every part of you. Mental illness affects the brain's chemistry & function. If it goes untreated, your brain & mind can become damaged permanently. This can cause someone to completely change who they are and how they would respond. Untreated anxiety & depression can actually shrink regions of the brain. This includes the Hippocampus, the region of the brain primarily responsible for long-term memory. The hippocampus also plays an important role in regulating emotional responses. A person's brain can become permanently damaged, and that person may have difficulties remembering & concentrating like they once did. She may have had a strong bond with God & her faith. She may even believed suicide was a sin and had no intention of ever doing anything like that. From everything we know of her and her family, suicide wasn't something she would ever consider if she was in her right mind. I don't know exactly how bad her case was. She might have been having hallucinations. She might have seen people, or heard, or felt things that weren't really. Science & scientists still have so much to learn not only about mental illness but how the brain works. If you've ever seen someone in a psychotic breakdown, you would know that they aren't in control of anything.
Mental illness can act like Alzheimer's in some situations.
Ashley & Wynonna....my heart breaks to hear about the passing of your mother, to know you are suffering, and experiencing this pain! You are in my heart & prayers forever. I love you 3 precious women always!!! I am sending all of my love and light. May God comfort, hold and carry you through giving you strength and a peace that surpasses understanding. I hope that you are surrounded by love, support, and everything you feel you most need right now. I pray that you feel the love of your family, your mama, and everyone who loves and adores your beautiful mother. I will always remember Naomi smiling, talking & laughing-uplifting, encouraging, comforting, inspiring others, sharing her huge heart, making everyone laugh & feel special, writing, singing & performing-bringing joy and happiness and hope to all those who love her...loving on her amazing baby girls so clearly proud of them beyond words. A woman with a smile, heart, personality, and love so kind, so pure, so generous. I am so very sorry for the unthinkable and profound loss of your beautiful, incredible & precious mama, Naomi. It is hard for me to watch this but I know I must...throughout my late teens, 20s, and into my mid-30s I struggled with major depression and anxiety. I didn't want to die but I didn't want to live anymore feeling the way that I did. The disease is so incredibly consuming and it really does tell you that cruelest of lies. Savage, convincing, and relentless. On a logical level, I guess I knew I was loved but that barrier around my heart wouldn't allow me to truly feel or believe it. Now at 38, I'm healing from the never-ending cycle of depressive episodes but still suffer from crippling anxiety and changing the way I perceive myself, my relationships, my life, the world, and my place & safety in it. It's one of those things that I still don't know how to verbalize. She was so brave in sharing her experience with mental illness- wanting others to know that they were not alone, that they are loved regardless of what they've been through or if they suffer from mental illness. Major depression is traumatic-what you feel, the thoughts you think, what the disease tells you is true about who you are & what healing and future are possible for you, and what it takes from you feels traumatic...How you see it affect the people you love feels traumatic. I'm sending love and praying for every hurting heart & soul who stumbles upon this comment. Bless you, I love you! I am with you! X
My heart goes out to this family. These are beautiful women that seemingly have it all. YOU NEVER KNOW what a person is going through. I am a fan of Ashley in the film. My heart goes out to their family!!! Mental illness coupled with Satan's goals is a deadly weapon itself. Get help readers and fans if this applies to you.
I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I cried, especially when Ashley stated what had happened. Ashley is a very brave woman for doing this. Seriously, depression is crippling. It is something that needs to be discussed and dealt with, not swept under the rug. Just my humble opinion. I can't imagine the strength it took Ashley to do this interview. We love love you Ashley and Wynonna and our thoughts are with you.
My heart goes out to the Judd Family, we can never know what is in the mind of another person. What they are feeling and how they choose to take care of it. Mental illness creates a doom that I think is very difficult to overcome for any person. Medication zonks you out and without them your mind is uncontrollable. RIP Naomi
So sorry for the girls. I know their pain as that is what my father did when I was 19. Didn’t get to know him as I grew into adulthood, felt robbed. Both parents were alcoholics and the alcohol and mental illness myself has been a long road, the struggle is real. 😞
My heart goes out to you my sister had mental illness and had been hospitalized several times she told me she heard voices that told her if she would kill herself it would be over they kept at it til they got her meds straight I still lost her the day after my birthday in 2019 from the covid
I MET NAOMI, SHE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON, TOO BAD SHE DIDNT GET THE RIGHT MEDICATION TO HELP...BLESSINGS ✝️🙏❤
Before you go saying stuff like this..research it..Naomi was treatment resistant..smfh
My mother had debilitating depression. I’ve struggled with it too. I’ve been upset and so sad. The dysfunction in the Judds’ family reminds me of my own and Naomi reminds me of my mother. She died alone last October. I believe she passively killed herself through malnutrition, pills, nicotine and hopelessness. It still breaks my heart. My oldest sister also died depressed. My aunt killed herself. What a horrible disease that people don’t want to discuss or acknowledge.
People who do not struggle with depression cannot understand just how debilitating it really is. They just do not get it. I'm so very sorry for what you have endured. Please never give up, there are people who love you.
So sorrrrrrryyy 😢
I hate that but I relate😢
I can’t stop crying. I found my dads body covered in blood on my 12th birthday. I’ve never been the same. God bless these ladies 🤍
God bless you as well!
How selfish to leave your family like that, let alone to know they'd find you. 😰 praying for her girls
How selfish are u
Who allowed guns in the house with a mental case. It should be criminal negligence.
I understand wanting to end the pain but I don’t understand leaving such a scene for your daughter to endure 😓
I agree. I hope Ashley can endure.
Why did she have access to a gun?
@@barbaravyse660 and did anyone hear the gun shot?
@@barbaravyse660 Federal gun laws prohibit people with mental illness to even have a firearm in the house. Where was Naomi's husband, Larry Strickland?
So many unanswered questions...
Knowing all these years that Naomi was unstable, that she had contemplated suicide in the past; WHY WAS THERE A FIREARM IN THE HOUSE? That is soooooooo crazy.
My dearest and deepest condolences 🙏 to the family. I understand first hand what the daughters are feeling and going through. As I lost my mom 50 years ago to mental illness, and my mother took her life in the same exact way as their beautiful mother did, and its absolutely heartbreaking I know. I will keep you all in my prayers. Much love and respect to you all...
Thank you for sharing this. Heartbreaking...I am so sorry..😥
@@MayJunemom Thank you Linda for your message 🌻 It truly was/is heartbreaking. You know in 1972 when this happened in my family, no one ever talk about what my mom did. My mom suffered from mental illness/depression And families just didn't talk about it. There There is nothing to be ashamed of to talk about it. It must truly be such a battle within the person that struggles with it. My heart goes out to those that suffer this illness and their families. God bless you all 🙏
Omg sorry😢❤
@@KaliKali-hv9bt Thank you 🙏
I am in absolute awe of their beauty 🌷🌷🌷 inside & out … I’m so sorry & may God bless.
I came to love Naomi and Wynonna when Naomi announced her retirement from The Judds duo due to her being diagnosed with Hepatitis C. I watched the movie of their lives and was floored by what I saw and heard. As a singer myself I related to them and was able to love them, identify with them, longing to be with them, sing with them, sharing soul to soul with them. I'm 3 yrs older than Naomi but not nearly as gifted as both she and Wynonna. I'm looking forward to singing with them in heaven for eternity. Hmm...I wonder if Jesus sings...?
This is so so sad I'm hearing a lot about suicides this year and it's just devastating I deal with depression and anxiety and I know how the weight of that is the fact that her daughter had to find her mother like that I know that had to be traumatic she had to have been in a lot of pain mentally and physically for her to make that decision when her daughter left her room knowing that she was going to be right back prayers to her family and may she rest in peace in heaven
It is so important to separate the disease from the person. That says it all. Your mom is in peace, free from the lies of mental anguish. I pray you and Wynonna will find healing. I have loved your mom and Wy since I was very young. God blessed you all with incredible talent but mostly He blessed you with each other. May your memories bring healing comfort to you as you grieve.
If you’re gonna do it make sure your kids don’t find your body. 🤬 That really pisses me off. I know people who commit suicide aren’t thinking straight, but how could you do that to your child? 😢
Had to scroll a long time to find you, so I could agree. That is some selfish BS; I don't like to talk bad about the deceased or anyone with mental illness but she should have had the decency to go a different way about it. RIP, best of luck to her daughters and fans getting over this.
My deepest prayers and condolences to the Judd family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
My Family deals with mental illness on a daily basis in one manner or another. We Love This Entire Family and have from Day One through the years. Our Hearts & Prayers go to Ashley, Wy, "Pops", & Grandkids🎶💜💞💖🎶 Thank You for being open & keeping the conversation going about this Dis-Ease that effects so many!
So sad some appear to be so happy smiling. Kind funny and friendly , meanwhile suffering inside 😢👼
I'm so sorry for their loss I had a family member that suffered from severe depression and bipolar and she tried to take her life nine times over 17 years and eventually she got it done the same way it's very sad to see a family member suffer and there's nothing that you can do to help sending prayers God bless🙏🙏
Naomi May she rest in peace and lots of prayers to the family
So very sorry for their loss..I grew up listening to the Judds...their music was and still is a part of my life in so many ways.. 💖🌹
I pray for the day when we can all live with PEACE of mind, body and SOUL. Remember the good times if you have lost someone close and know that support is only one ASK away...♥️😊♥️
I know saying I’m sorry or any words as a matter of fact can help lighten the pain, but…please remember so many are praying for you and love you
I'm so sorry Ashley, God is with you honey I know you believe in him RIP Queen Naomi 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ God Bless You and your Family Family 💔😥
That was very cruel if Naomi to put her daughters through such a traumatic thing.
Yes because in her own mental anguish to the point of killing herself she still owes someone something ? STFU