You are such an amazing, kind and loving human being. Thank you for sharing your many gifts and family stories. Your voice is a bridge connecting the listener to heart-centered healing of old wounds, and your song’s lyrics teach us to face our pain and to move toward feeling self love, forgiveness, empathy, and self-care. The songs you create are heartbreaking, joyful and resilient in emotional truth. Deep gratitude to you Brandie Carlile for sharing your family stories. In the 1960’s as the eldest of six siblings, that I took to Alonon to try to combat the damage of parental and ancestral alcoholism; the reality that I had to accept is: Each person’s journey is always a personal choice in taking that road to recovery. ❤️🩹I’m so glad you and your Dad fish together.💕💟☮️
That song has always struck a chord in me and I never knew the background. I’m not an addict, but my dad was (he died 16 years ago). There’s a lot of gaslighting in an alcoholic home & I was always the truth teller, and that made me the scapegoat, which means people got pissed at me a lot because I wouldn’t stop telling the truth. Hearing what sparked this beautiful song just struck me with a sense of understanding. Thank you for sharing.💗
This is my favorite song, it's why I fell in love with Brandi's music years ago. So many people, my family included struggled with addiction in one form or another. I'm sorry to hear you went through that, but glad this song could help you. Keep being a truth teller.
@@stephaniehickshomon it sounds like it helped you, too. Growing up around addiction is hard. But my dad was the sweetest, most compassionate person I ever knew. I think that’s how a lot of addicts are…they’re so sensitive and the world around them hurts, so they find a way to numb the pain. Have you seen her video for the song with Kris Kristofferson in it? It’s pretty powerful.
The experience of living in an alcoholic home is life altering. After years of Alanon, I am still struggling with the repercussions. Worst of all is the alcoholic still denies what his drinking put me and his kids through.
I understand my mother was an alcoholic, but sadly after she passed away, I found out what led her to become an alcoholic at the age of 7 to 14. She was brutally violently raped by her father. She was never the same. She became an alcoholic, then became an agoraphobic and I never knew until after she passed so I understand this song completely. 😢
Thank you for this song Brandi!! I’m an alcoholic. I try. Stayed sober for months at a time but keep falling back.i saw you with my daughter at Red Rocks last fall. You opened with Stay Gentle. I cried. Never before have I cried at a concert. Thank you for making me feel!!
I think it's great that your Dad doesn't feel bad about it -- he was sick. He didn't mean to hurt you -- he just couldn't have a relationship with people because his relationship was with the alcohol. He hurt himself and others were collateral damage. To dwell on it isn't helpful.
I don’t think she’s dwelling. I think she wrote the song and moved past it, but I think it’s really cool that she told us the story of how she felt. He was like a boy whistling in the wind.
Most Alcolholics Don't Have PANY RECALL OF IT, I grew up the same way, FORGIVENESS IS KEY, because hanging on to old shirt, can cause a number of Dis- eases inside you, by Not letting go
This song evokes such memories if growing up. It's a beautiful song and i love both Linda Ronstandt and Brandi Carlile ❤
This song……is kind of my version of Amazing Grace. It’s transcendent ❤
You are such an amazing, kind and loving human being. Thank you for sharing your many gifts and family stories. Your voice is a bridge connecting the listener to heart-centered healing of old wounds, and your song’s lyrics teach us to face our pain and to move toward feeling self love, forgiveness, empathy, and self-care. The songs you create are heartbreaking, joyful and resilient in emotional truth. Deep gratitude to you Brandie Carlile for sharing your family stories. In the 1960’s as the eldest of six siblings, that I took to Alonon to try to combat the damage of parental and ancestral alcoholism; the reality that I had to accept is: Each person’s journey is always a personal choice in taking that road to recovery. ❤️🩹I’m so glad you and your Dad fish together.💕💟☮️
My dad caused a lot of pain when he was drinking. But he also got sober before he died, and he made amends. We were at peace when he died.RIP dad. ❤
Beautiful, Brandi! The twins harmony is 🔥. Similar childhood here. Thanks for being you.
Brandi is such a genuinely beautiful person...
That song has always struck a chord in me and I never knew the background. I’m not an addict, but my dad was (he died 16 years ago). There’s a lot of gaslighting in an alcoholic home & I was always the truth teller, and that made me the scapegoat, which means people got pissed at me a lot because I wouldn’t stop telling the truth. Hearing what sparked this beautiful song just struck me with a sense of understanding. Thank you for sharing.💗
This is my favorite song, it's why I fell in love with Brandi's music years ago. So many people, my family included struggled with addiction in one form or another. I'm sorry to hear you went through that, but glad this song could help you. Keep being a truth teller.
@@stephaniehickshomon it sounds like it helped you, too. Growing up around addiction is hard. But my dad was the sweetest, most compassionate person I ever knew. I think that’s how a lot of addicts are…they’re so sensitive and the world around them hurts, so they find a way to numb the pain. Have you seen her video for the song with Kris Kristofferson in it? It’s pretty powerful.
@@jenewingtxlpc Oh yes, I've seen that video many times. So powerful.
The experience of living in an alcoholic home is life altering. After years of Alanon, I am still struggling with the repercussions. Worst of all is the alcoholic still denies what his drinking put me and his kids through.
I hope you find the healing you deserve. Al-anon is a gift in my life and has been for many years. Prayers and hugs... One friggin' day at a time!
I understand this, 25 years experience. I still have nightmares, but thankfully, I'm safe and happy currently. Life is good 💯
That's called a Dry Drunk.
I understand my mother was an alcoholic, but sadly after she passed away, I found out what led her to become an alcoholic at the age of 7 to 14. She was brutally violently raped by her father. She was never the same. She became an alcoholic, then became an agoraphobic and I never knew until after she passed so I understand this song completely. 😢
That's very sad. :( Why it's important to resist judgement on those that suffer from alcoholism.
@@stephaniehickshomon absolutely agree!
The one that hurts you is not the one that heals you
100%
Those words resonated ♥️
So True
Only God can
Thank yo Brandi for the song and the story
Breathtakingly beautiful ♥
Thank you for this song Brandi!! I’m an alcoholic. I try. Stayed sober for months at a time but keep falling back.i saw you with my daughter at Red Rocks last fall. You opened with Stay Gentle. I cried. Never before have I cried at a concert. Thank you for making me feel!!
@@garyalbarelli1291 I hope you find your way to full sobriety some day. Bless you for continuing to try. 💗
Brandi popped up. Yes. What an artist.
Thank you for this video! Her intro had me rolling.
Awesome
I love this song so much!! Reminds me of my momma.
Canandaigua baby!! Was an amazing show. Thanks for the video!
Can SO Relate,..Thank You
She's such a wonderful channel of the divine....I freaking fill up inside when she open her mouth
Bramily for the WIN!!❤
I think it's great that your Dad doesn't feel bad about it -- he was sick. He didn't mean to hurt you -- he just couldn't have a relationship with people because his relationship was with the alcohol. He hurt himself and others were collateral damage. To dwell on it isn't helpful.
I don’t think she’s dwelling. I think she wrote the song and moved past it, but I think it’s really cool that she told us the story of how she felt. He was like a boy whistling in the wind.
Healing is a lifelong process. Al-anon and 12 step programs bring healing.
Most Alcolholics Don't Have PANY RECALL OF IT, I grew up the same way, FORGIVENESS IS KEY, because hanging on to old shirt, can cause a number of Dis- eases inside you, by Not letting go
To be accountable, and make amends is recovery.
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The Brothers harmony....is god
Lol.. my dad’s the same .. good one.
I enjoy her music but im sure shes figured out what stories to tell and music to write . I doubt shes really a buddy.
I'm not really understanding your comment. Explain.
Perfection,dear Celine🥰😍😘🧖♀️🌈🕊️🌷💋🙏🏻🕊️🪽🌊🩵🩵🌝🪽🪽🪽🪽
I think it’s her sick sense of humor that really solidified my love for her as a complete human. 🫶🏼😂
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