This is an excellent limited series. it proves that making a few bad decisions doesn't mean its the end, hope is always there if you would just push on.
The ending made me sob, I breathed a sigh of relief when she managed to get out of that trailer and out of that town. I know it’s a fictional character but her determination and love for her daughter is so inspiring to me
That bit made me feel a lot, it shows how you disappear and shrink inside yourself when in a toxic relationship. It’s a good analogy for depression too
As a single mom with a one year old, who will also be starting a graduate program in the fall, this show spoke directly to my soul. I live with my cousin and her husband; they just informed me that they will be moving out without me in less than 3 months. I've decided to move into student family housing. I've been on three different forms of government assistance programs thus far (that I've worked really hard to get off of). My parents are just like hers. Father with a new family who helps minimally and bipolar mother who is homeless. My car was nearly totaled a year ago after a hit and run with my newborn in the car. Just the simple hijinks of single motherhood that no one knows about were broadcasted to the general public. For once, I felt completely understood and heard. Thank you to whoever wrote this series. I don't feel so bad about my situation for once.
you are so amazing and it takes a very special person to do this. your child is so lucky to have an amazing parent like you. i wish you the best of luck on your graduate program!!
I left because of this show. My 13 and 15 yr old made me watch it, and we left the next day. We did work things out after almost two years apart and alot of changes, but I learned so much about myself in those two years.❤
My name is Alex. I was around two when I witnessed my father punch my mom square in the face, dropping her by the front door of our apartment. He told me to come with him. Instead, I gave my mom tissues and shook my head no of course. He left and never came back. My mom raised me by herself for the next 16 years, working as a maid, moving from town to town and struggled to even put spam and rice on the table. But she did it. I was raised with the love of two parents in one person. We just finished watching this show together before she leaves me to go back to her home country for good next month and this felt like a love letter to our lives together before we say goodbye.
oh wow that's so sad. Is her home country far away? Will you be able to visit? I hope she enjoys a life full of all the comforts and love that she was deprived of for so long.
I hope you can visit and stick with her, she will be missing you like nothing else in this world. Spend all the time you can with your parents, and hold them tight… we sadly never have as long as we’d like.
Absolutely love this show. I hope they keep it as this one season I love the idea that we may not know the rest of her life from here but at least it’s safe to say that she will have a great one from now on no matter what.
This is partially based on Stephanie Land's story and her book called Maid. In real life, Land did actually get to University of Montana. She published her book there, and it got a massive critical acclaim and they made a Netflix show out of it that you just watched. Right now, she is married and has 4 children. Although, neither the show or the book are supposed to be inspiring stories of how some bs determination and will or some dumb nonsense that ads love pushing can lift you over poverty. Stephanie was lucky to get out, and she still writes about how horrific poverty is and advocates for change. She was very frustrated by how horrible her experience was and that nobody should go through that.
I think this was the best show I’ve possibly ever seen 😭 I lost my mum nearly 6 months ago - and she was my entire world. She was a single parent and whilst she wasn’t a victim of DV, a lot of the struggles and sacrifices Alex made resonates with the sacrifices my mum would always make to ensure me and my brother had the best life. This show perfectly depicts the power and the deep love of motherhood. It was so well done, I truly felt every moment in this series. And that ending oh my goodness. What a JOURNEY she has been on, how well deserved and incredible must it feel to overcome such hurdles in life and be able to get to the top of that mountain
A completely new level of appreciation for Margaret Qualley as an actress. I only saw her in “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood”…where she made the most of a supporting role and was what I thought was a charming newcomer. I had no idea how good she actually is.
I was raised by my single mom who struggled a lot like Alex. In a way, I was the Maddy of the story. I watched this show and I sobbed because I could see the pain and frustration but also how she tried to shelter her from everything. I am lucky to have experimented that kind of unconditional love. I'll be always grateful of my mom for all her sacrifices
Huge big respect and love to all the single Mums/Mom's out their like your Mum for keeping their babies safe, fed, happy and loved. Love & light to you all - from the UK ❤
Me too I left 3 days ago never looking back even though I love him I can't take it anymore I don't know how I'm gunna cope but I know I'm not giving up
I think this is an excellent series and recommend that everyone watch it. I've heard that people didn't like the many bad decisions that she made. The only thing I have to say to those people are; Who on this planet hasn't done that? I can almost guarantee you that EVERYONE has made stupid mistakes, things we've done that we would rather forget. However, the constant falls she takes and the raw strength she had to continue and move forward in her life is the most realistic thing about this series, and the most beautiful. Nobody is perfect and things could fall apart in a blink of an eye, but if we can just KEEP GOING, we can also find a way out of the dark. Bravo, Netflix. I will be expecting more great things from you.
Moving. I hiked the “M” the same year the author did with her daughter. I have a 3 year old daughter now, and also a maid, working my way through a medical certification. My daughter even has that same mermaid. I have crawled out of a few emotionally abusive relationships myself. Cried every episode. The metaphor of how hard the climb will be, but how it will all be worth it, because it’s all for her 😭 😭 Never related more to a series.
Same just left my violent husband with 3 kids one of them 6 months old.i just got a cleaning job and a bar job I will get myself out of this hole I'm in for my daughter and sons
What year did she climb it? I climbed it with my dad, well tried to climb it. I remember we stopped at Outback Steakhouse for dinner and I drank 4 beer pint glasses full of iced tea, we laughed, we got a little way up and I’ve never had to pee so bad in my life. we found a bathroom on campus that I was scared to use bc I thought I had to be a student lol. I’m 26 now and realized nobody gave a shit lol. I miss my dad so much. Seeing that M and seeing where she was headed as my dad had a house in the middle of nowhere Nye, MT it was our getaway cabin. I miss it, I miss him.‘I wish I got to hug him one last time, have one last conversation. He was kidnapped by my half brother when I was a kid (my dad had a severe stroke and he didn’t even know his name and complete paralysis on the entire right side of his body) he never recovered. My half brother put him on a plane and had him sign his life over. Despite my dad knowing something like this would’ve happened he went to his attorney in 2004, drafted up paperwork naming my half brother by name and saying DO NOT let my half brother touch his money or his estate. The courts didn’t care and they took everything. Including my father. I wish I could talk to him one more time and do our special handshake we always did after his stroke bc he couldn’t talk. I miss him so much. The courts failed me and Colorado violated our rights beyond belief. Fuck that place. I want to disappear in Montana too
I got teary-eyed watching this, I'm not ashamed to say. It was a most amazing tv show, totally unexpected. The first episode is so depressing, it is beyond words, but I'm so glad I stuck with it. An absolutely incredible series.
I watched this months ago. But it still stays with me. And the fact that this is a true story makes it have that much more weight. What a masterpiece of a series on Netflix. But also, what a masterpiece of triumph for Stephanie Land and all those that have a similar story to hers ❤.
Finally she s there, with her daughter, open road and opportunities. I have lots of compassion for those women around, especially at a maternity point. I had better luck but I got to know what gashl8ghting and emotional abuse means. Although got rid of it bf things get really serious
Seeing her and maddy finally finding a peacefull and long term living situation was so satisfying. Im a man and ive never really been abused in a relationship, but i know what its like to not feel peace at home, like in the scene where she lived in the trailer for like a month without a car. Seeing things finally take a good turn towards the end felt really good.
I just moved to Canada, life in my country had become rather unlivable. Before leaving I watched this show, got me in tears. Next I watched it in flight, and now often I watch this specific scene in troubling times. What a relief 💜
Omg just finished this series and I was a blubbering sobbing mess at the end so much strength so relatable and raw. Many scenes I couldn’t watch because it was so triggering to my own past experiences but this ending this sealed it all for me.
I weeped watching this closing scene 🥺 this series is like a love letter to survivors, that it is possible…it may be hard, and it may take everything in you, *but it is possible* - to leave an abuser and find hope & freedom - I want to get there 👩🏿
Wanna be the cookie A new season would mean America is already a third world country and will soon have an inflation, a loaf of bread would cost 95 dollars.
If there was another season it would definitely have to be a new story and setting because it feels like the stories for all these characters have wrapped and should stay where they are.
This show made me learn something and it’s not just that even at our lowest we know that we’re stronger than this we learn from mistakes and we all make them this show was perfect and the “m stand for Maddy” made me burst into happy tears this really is the perfect show to watch and I mean it.
For me and my wife, this was a wonderful programme. It tugged at our heart strings. Love is a sacred blessing that should not be tempered with. I still find it hard to believe that men (and women) can treat each badly. When in the position of the Mother, society should have more love and compassion for them, instead of judging them. More help should be given to those who are in need, not to condem them. LOVE IS THE WAY
Such an incredible show. I watched it before I had my daughter and after i had her. And it was moving before she arrived but after becoming mom, it truly does hit even harder😭😭😭😭 Just like the show, i would do anything to make sure she has the best possible life.
as a single mom myself who had 2 girls by a man like that, this series really touched my heart! it wraps life as a single mom up perfectly! i love the details included! very realistic! i love it! :')
Best series I've seen in awhile. Actually the only series I've seen that showcases domestic abuse. A shout out to all the amazing actors. Thank you Stefanie Lang for your inspiration. Margaret Qualley - special. Andie MacDowell - special. Soundtrack- just amazing.
I was honestly looking for a man's opinion on this show lol. It seemed like every comment was from a woman. Considering the subject matter I couldn't help but notice.
I was hoping this series would continue. I honestly was hoping this could help single moms in really messed up situation. I grew up like Maddy seeing and dealing with adult problems at the age of 6.
The bloody cinematography is absolutely stunning. Beautiful mate! This series is overall phenomenal in every area & what this movie stands for makes it much more important especially these days! Much love from down under! 💖👍
"...and be scared of the life that's inside her. Getting stronger each day. Till it finally reminds her to fight just a little. To bring back the fire in her eyes"
I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this limited series. Andy and Margaret were amazing and I found myself guessing what would happen next throughout. Highly recommended!
This show is truly inspiring it’s not like some other crappy show this show has a meaning and a good story that so many people need to hear and to never give up because I swear if they replace this show for some crappy show I will be so mad 😠 cause this is honestly the best show I’ve ever seen
Quelle série magnifique, quelle leçon de vie ! Les acteurs et actrices y sont formidables, il y a tellement d'émotions, de rires et de larmes, formidable ! Bravo !
My mother did it with six children, no assistance, no child support. She left a big home and stability, however she gave us love not things and we are all very close. She made it❤️
@lauraoneil6408 oh I'm so sorry. That's the only country in the world without paid parental leave, plus such a dangerous place! She's brave for staying. Not that many countries want Americans, they're not the best
@@dylancobalt7807 we loved every minute of our lives. Best years of our life, even my mother who worked hard to raise 6 kids said she wouldn't change a thing. I'd go back to those days in a heartbeat. People were different we were grateful and worked hard. Most nowadays are selfish and self absorbed
Just finished, I was clapping by the end of the show cus how wonderfully the ending was done and the show was. Just a show, but really glad she could live a different, new life and give her daughter the same after all that shit she been through. Hope is a strong thing man, never give up
I love how every generation in the Langley family is getting better one at a time. Like Paula was in an abusive relationship, then Alex got sucked in the cycle by being in an abusive relationship too, but then this time Alex got out of it (whereas Paula didn’t). And How Alex and Sean’s moms used to treat them like garbage and speak to them with such cruelty, but Alex and Sean never talk to Maddy like that. And now Maddy is on top of a mountain with a whole new world ❤
As a housekeeper, I feel this...yes...we keep track of how many toilets, sinks, ect we clean ....because if we miss one or don't clean one good enough, we are grilled about it every time.
This whole series was so hard for me to watch. I've worked with domestic violence victims as a trauma therapist for about 25 years. Escaping is a nightmare. Based on a true story, her struggles are so like what I have heard every week for the last 25 years. There is so little support for women who are trying to find a safe place for themselves and their kids and even their pets. Inspiring story, and yes, I cried, too.
That's one of the best endings i have seen in any series!! ❤❤👏👏 Literally, i have no complaints for anything! Every plot and subplot was tied together in the end so perfectly! Hell, even Sean got a happy ending! 😂😂👏👏
This show made me feel like if she could do all that (like I know many real people could) I can do anything. I am a privilege person, had a kind of rough childhood (alcoholic parent and the other parent really codependent to them) but I consider myself extremely blessed and actually feel really supported by my family now, and friends. I know I am privileged (money isn't an issue and I have gotten an immense amount of opportunities) but I can't seem to let myself just be, to follow what I want and just do it. My brain does stupid shit that just sucks the life out of me, extrem self criticism, crippling insecurity of making a mistake, worrying about everything and anything that hasn't even happened, just not enjoying the present as a whole, feeling like everything I do is a failing... But people had it way rougher than you and made it through, people with external circumstances that made it seem impossible. Idk this thoughts seem to lose sense when I think people who had no money, no possibilities, no easy way out were able to find that, a way out. Why could I not find how to get myself out of the way when they moved mountains to get there? What I have to do to get there is way simpler than what they had to do.
I watched this with my wife 2 year ago when our own daughter was maddies age. I have never been in poverty, or even close, and I know that people can end up in bad situations because of things beyond their control, but this show really made me appreciate how lucky I have been. The thing that made me want to scream at the TV was the mother (brilliant performance by andie mc dowall), because while I know the boyfriend is an alcoholic and violent and useless, the mom seems to treat it all like a joke, and Alex has to spend so much of her time bailing HER out. One thing I've learned form this show is, one of the biggest obstacles to escaping poveryty isn't just not having a support network, its also being surrounded by destructive dysfunctional people who will, intenitonally or not, pull you down with them.
For someone who hasn't experienced it themselves you summed it up pretty well, I grew up in poverty experienced homelessness and some pretty violent and scary situations through my childhood and teens, I am not rich I don't know if I'll ever own my own home and I still live pay check to pay check but everything I do have I've worked really really hard for literally started from the bottom and to some people my life might seem small but my children are safe happy and healthy I'm able to provide everything they need and they will never have to experience the things I did. Getting out of those situations is extremely difficult especially when you are trying to break generational trauma I'm going to keep slugging on and hopefully go back to school when my children are in school ( sort of impossible right now I have triplets and for reasons stated above no support system) I'm doing this for my kids it may sound corny but tv shows like this give me hope that a different life is possible as long as you keep going.
no se imaginan cuanto lloré con esta serie... he pasado por cosas peores con mi hijita y sin embargo he logrado salir de millón de inconvenientes! Me sentí tan identificada con ella, al final la vida te pone en el camino personas amables, buenas que te dan una manito para salir del agujero negro y dios las bendiga cada día de su vida!!!
My mother is a immigrant from Vietnam she brought me here by herself she was a seamstress and worked downtown at the garment district I just remember being sooo poor but she worked hard and give us a life it’s was traumatic due to her up bringing I will forever be in counseling but I will forever take care of her
lost it at “the M stands for Maddy”😭😭 this show was so well done
Me too.
Yes. And the beautiful reference of how the hike will be hard just like their lives have been. Zig zaggy… 😭 but all worth it, for her. 😭 😭
Hope that one day i can say d same ...
loved this show
i love this show
This is an excellent limited series. it proves that making a few bad decisions doesn't mean its the end, hope is always there if you would just push on.
Amen
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Yeah with 7 types of government assistance she can be a self made woman
@@michaelryan2416 you gotta do what’s needed to survive and feed your kids while also escaping abuse
@@fatimamagana2686 who made the bad choices ? Who is breeding irresponsibly? Who’s paying the bills?
Mothers are a wonderful thing. Mine picked daffodils in the rain to be able to feed her four kids. Lucky to still have her at 92.
Aww! U made me cry. May God bless u both
The ending made me sob, I breathed a sigh of relief when she managed to get out of that trailer and out of that town. I know it’s a fictional character but her determination and love for her daughter is so inspiring to me
It's not a fictional character. This is based on the real life of Stephanie land
You should read her book called Maid. it's such a good read. I'm excited for her new one that just came out. It's called Class.
Totally agree. The scenes when she was depleting and shrinking under his control were unbearable to watch.
@@DoctorMeatDic yess and when she shut down and it was depicted through her slipping into the sofa cracks :(
That bit made me feel a lot, it shows how you disappear and shrink inside yourself when in a toxic relationship. It’s a good analogy for depression too
As a single mom with a one year old, who will also be starting a graduate program in the fall, this show spoke directly to my soul. I live with my cousin and her husband; they just informed me that they will be moving out without me in less than 3 months. I've decided to move into student family housing. I've been on three different forms of government assistance programs thus far (that I've worked really hard to get off of). My parents are just like hers. Father with a new family who helps minimally and bipolar mother who is homeless. My car was nearly totaled a year ago after a hit and run with my newborn in the car. Just the simple hijinks of single motherhood that no one knows about were broadcasted to the general public. For once, I felt completely understood and heard. Thank you to whoever wrote this series. I don't feel so bad about my situation for once.
you are so amazing and it takes a very special person to do this. your child is so lucky to have an amazing parent like you. i wish you the best of luck on your graduate program!!
You are a gem. You are special and one of a kind. You are going to do this! For you and your child. All the best.
Don’t give up ❤️ you are not alone, Ashley.
Keep going and hike that trail with zeal, courage and confidence. Keep coming back to this thread to let us know how you are doing btw
Ashley don't give up...keep going it's not easy but durable. I have been there my children are now grown....keep faith and hope 🙏❤️
I left because of this show. My 13 and 15 yr old made me watch it, and we left the next day. We did work things out after almost two years apart and alot of changes, but I learned so much about myself in those two years.❤
My name is Alex. I was around two when I witnessed my father punch my mom square in the face, dropping her by the front door of our apartment. He told me to come with him. Instead, I gave my mom tissues and shook my head no of course. He left and never came back. My mom raised me by herself for the next 16 years, working as a maid, moving from town to town and struggled to even put spam and rice on the table. But she did it. I was raised with the love of two parents in one person. We just finished watching this show together before she leaves me to go back to her home country for good next month and this felt like a love letter to our lives together before we say goodbye.
oh wow that's so sad. Is her home country far away? Will you be able to visit? I hope she enjoys a life full of all the comforts and love that she was deprived of for so long.
I hope you can visit and stick with her, she will be missing you like nothing else in this world. Spend all the time you can with your parents, and hold them tight… we sadly never have as long as we’d like.
Cried like a baby at this last scene 😓 Wasn’t so sure on the first episode if I’d like this but I’m so glad I kept going, fantastic story and acting.
Exactly this. So glad I watched this. Will stay with me for a very long time. 😢
This show is a perfect example of a show that leaves you reflecting on the ending but doesn’t need another season
exactly😭
Absolutely love this show. I hope they keep it as this one season I love the idea that we may not know the rest of her life from here but at least it’s safe to say that she will have a great one from now on no matter what.
This is partially based on Stephanie Land's story and her book called Maid. In real life, Land did actually get to University of Montana. She published her book there, and it got a massive critical acclaim and they made a Netflix show out of it that you just watched. Right now, she is married and has 4 children.
Although, neither the show or the book are supposed to be inspiring stories of how some bs determination and will or some dumb nonsense that ads love pushing can lift you over poverty. Stephanie was lucky to get out, and she still writes about how horrific poverty is and advocates for change. She was very frustrated by how horrible her experience was and that nobody should go through that.
Mr. Jodrok,
Agreed!
I think this was the best show I’ve possibly ever seen 😭 I lost my mum nearly 6 months ago - and she was my entire world. She was a single parent and whilst she wasn’t a victim of DV, a lot of the struggles and sacrifices Alex made resonates with the sacrifices my mum would always make to ensure me and my brother had the best life. This show perfectly depicts the power and the deep love of motherhood. It was so well done, I truly felt every moment in this series.
And that ending oh my goodness. What a JOURNEY she has been on, how well deserved and incredible must it feel to overcome such hurdles in life and be able to get to the top of that mountain
❤❤❤
A completely new level of appreciation for Margaret Qualley as an actress. I only saw her in “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood”…where she made the most of a supporting role and was what I thought was a charming newcomer. I had no idea how good she actually is.
I was raised by my single mom who struggled a lot like Alex. In a way, I was the Maddy of the story. I watched this show and I sobbed because I could see the pain and frustration but also how she tried to shelter her from everything. I am lucky to have experimented that kind of unconditional love. I'll be always grateful of my mom for all her sacrifices
Huge big respect and love to all the single Mums/Mom's out their like your Mum for keeping their babies safe, fed, happy and loved. Love & light to you all - from the UK ❤
This show changed me. No more abuse.
Me too I left 3 days ago never looking back even though I love him I can't take it anymore I don't know how I'm gunna cope but I know I'm not giving up
I think this is an excellent series and recommend that everyone watch it. I've heard that people didn't like the many bad decisions that she made. The only thing I have to say to those people are; Who on this planet hasn't done that? I can almost guarantee you that EVERYONE has made stupid mistakes, things we've done that we would rather forget. However, the constant falls she takes and the raw strength she had to continue and move forward in her life is the most realistic thing about this series, and the most beautiful. Nobody is perfect and things could fall apart in a blink of an eye, but if we can just KEEP GOING, we can also find a way out of the dark.
Bravo, Netflix. I will be expecting more great things from you.
Glitch -
Well said.
Moving. I hiked the “M” the same year the author did with her daughter. I have a 3 year old daughter now, and also a maid, working my way through a medical certification. My daughter even has that same mermaid. I have crawled out of a few emotionally abusive relationships myself. Cried every episode. The metaphor of how hard the climb will be, but how it will all be worth it, because it’s all for her 😭 😭
Never related more to a series.
Sending you love ❤️❤️❤️
@@mmichy you are sweet 💕
Not realistic, but a hollywood happy ending manufactured to make money...if hollywood made realistic no one would pay to watch...
Same just left my violent husband with 3 kids one of them 6 months old.i just got a cleaning job and a bar job I will get myself out of this hole I'm in for my daughter and sons
What year did she climb it? I climbed it with my dad, well tried to climb it. I remember we stopped at Outback Steakhouse for dinner and I drank 4 beer pint glasses full of iced tea, we laughed, we got a little way up and I’ve never had to pee so bad in my life. we found a bathroom on campus that I was scared to use bc I thought I had to be a student lol. I’m 26 now and realized nobody gave a shit lol. I miss my dad so much. Seeing that M and seeing where she was headed as my dad had a house in the middle of nowhere Nye, MT it was our getaway cabin. I miss it, I miss him.‘I wish I got to hug him one last time, have one last conversation. He was kidnapped by my half brother when I was a kid (my dad had a severe stroke and he didn’t even know his name and complete paralysis on the entire right side of his body) he never recovered. My half brother put him on a plane and had him sign his life over. Despite my dad knowing something like this would’ve happened he went to his attorney in 2004, drafted up paperwork naming my half brother by name and saying DO NOT let my half brother touch his money or his estate. The courts didn’t care and they took everything. Including my father. I wish I could talk to him one more time and do our special handshake we always did after his stroke bc he couldn’t talk. I miss him so much. The courts failed me and Colorado violated our rights beyond belief. Fuck that place. I want to disappear in Montana too
NGL this entire show but especially this scene made my eyes water I’ve been telling everyone to watch this show it’s such a gem
I got teary-eyed watching this, I'm not ashamed to say. It was a most amazing tv show, totally unexpected. The first episode is so depressing, it is beyond words, but I'm so glad I stuck with it. An absolutely incredible series.
I watched this months ago. But it still stays with me. And the fact that this is a true story makes it have that much more weight. What a masterpiece of a series on Netflix. But also, what a masterpiece of triumph for Stephanie Land and all those that have a similar story to hers ❤.
I binged watched this show and feel so empty after finishing it I didn’t want it to end.
Finally she s there, with her daughter, open road and opportunities. I have lots of compassion for those women around, especially at a maternity point. I had better luck but I got to know what gashl8ghting and emotional abuse means. Although got rid of it bf things get really serious
Good for you! I am so pleased you figured this out and left.
I was fine until "the M stands for Maddy". That's when the tears started. Thank you for this show. More shows like this please.
I cried and cried on last scene, but Maid gave me hope, thank you for showing this beautiful story❤️
Seeing her and maddy finally finding a peacefull and long term living situation was so satisfying. Im a man and ive never really been abused in a relationship, but i know what its like to not feel peace at home, like in the scene where she lived in the trailer for like a month without a car. Seeing things finally take a good turn towards the end felt really good.
This broke my heart! Such a good show!
I just moved to Canada, life in my country had become rather unlivable. Before leaving I watched this show, got me in tears. Next I watched it in flight, and now often I watch this specific scene in troubling times. What a relief 💜
The end made me cry. It was beautiful and inspiring, just seeing how Alex was finally free was touching
Omg just finished this series and I was a blubbering sobbing mess at the end so much strength so relatable and raw. Many scenes I couldn’t watch because it was so triggering to my own past experiences but this ending this sealed it all for me.
I cried about 85% of all screen time. This was amazing and my eyes are quality puffy
I weeped watching this closing scene 🥺 this series is like a love letter to survivors, that it is possible…it may be hard, and it may take everything in you, *but it is possible* - to leave an abuser and find hope & freedom - I want to get there 👩🏿
1:04 they don't know, what it took to get here.......crying watching it again and again.... everyone has a story to tell
Such a truly beautiful and quietly inspiring video. I adored the show and hope there is a season 2.
I actually do not. It had a pretty good closing ending just like The end of the f**ing world. It told a story, a pretty good one.
I think this is enough, and it’s a limited series, so there can’t be another season.
Wanna be the cookie A new season would mean America is already a third world country and will soon have an inflation, a loaf of bread would cost 95 dollars.
If there was another season it would definitely have to be a new story and setting because it feels like the stories for all these characters have wrapped and should stay where they are.
Booo! No 2nd season. This was perfect as is.
This show made me learn something and it’s not just that even at our lowest we know that we’re stronger than this we learn from mistakes and we all make them this show was perfect and the “m stand for Maddy” made me burst into happy tears this really is the perfect show to watch and I mean it.
The "M" stands for Maddy 🥺 this whole world is for her 💗
I hold my tears a whole series... but when i know M is for her daughter's name i couldnt hold my cries again
Good lord. Haven’t even watched this show and this made me cry
Every episode made me cry 😭🙀
The good thing is it’s a limited series so hopefully this was the end. Hopefully she stays happy and is stable in all aspects !
@@missbarbz7243 The rest of her real life story is pretty cool.
you want to cry? the universe will give you more reasons to cry. This show will just clutter mind with sorrowful thoughts.
Uplifted Life and sad emotions really bring more joy and good fortune?
For me and my wife, this was a wonderful programme. It tugged at our heart strings. Love is a sacred blessing that should not be tempered with. I still find it hard to believe that men (and women) can treat each badly. When in the position of the Mother, society should have more love and compassion for them, instead of judging them. More help should be given to those who are in need, not to condem them. LOVE IS THE WAY
Such an incredible show. I watched it before I had my daughter and after i had her. And it was moving before she arrived but after becoming mom, it truly does hit even harder😭😭😭😭 Just like the show, i would do anything to make sure she has the best possible life.
Beautiful and inspiring real life story 👌❤️
as a single mom myself who had 2 girls by a man like that, this series really touched my heart! it wraps life as a single mom up perfectly! i love the details included! very realistic! i love it! :')
Best series I've seen in awhile.
Actually the only series I've seen that showcases domestic abuse.
A shout out to all the amazing actors.
Thank you Stefanie Lang for your inspiration.
Margaret Qualley - special.
Andie MacDowell - special.
Soundtrack- just amazing.
the most excellent limited series i have eVer seen
Outstanding series, so well done!
I was honestly looking for a man's opinion on this show lol. It seemed like every comment was from a woman. Considering the subject matter I couldn't help but notice.
Give Emmy to Margaret.
I was hoping this series would continue. I honestly was hoping this could help single moms in really messed up situation. I grew up like Maddy seeing and dealing with adult problems at the age of 6.
This show was so heartbreaking and beautiful!
Such a good show!
this show was absolutely incredible.
Great show. Wish there were more episodes following her progress.
Ive been seeing so many clips of this show and needed the final resolution of the seires and this still got me happily crying
Honestly one of the BEST shows EVER!
I loved this show.
The bloody cinematography is absolutely stunning. Beautiful mate! This series is overall phenomenal in every area & what this movie stands for makes it much more important especially these days! Much love from down under! 💖👍
This was a fantastic and nuanced series. Loved it.
Loved every second of every minute of this show.
"...and be scared of the life that's inside her. Getting stronger each day. Till it finally reminds her to fight just a little. To bring back the fire in her eyes"
All I kept thinking when I saw this show was keep pushing forward and never ever give up
Such a phenomenal ending to an amazing show
I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this limited series. Andy and Margaret were amazing and I found myself guessing what would happen next throughout. Highly recommended!
I remember watching this show and I couldn’t think of my happiest day. I couldn’t allow myself to dream because I didn’t think I would ever get there
Amazing show. It also opened my eyes to how damaging subtle abuse can be
I want season 2... seriously this was the first tv series ever that made me sooo into Netflix
Such a good show. At some points was so frustrating but her character was to fall in love with.
This show is truly inspiring it’s not like some other crappy show this show has a meaning and a good story that so many people need to hear and to never give up because I swear if they replace this show for some crappy show I will be so mad 😠 cause this is honestly the best show I’ve ever seen
got me so emotional and cryin my eyes out during this part lol
i SOBBED like a baby watching this show. so so incredible.
Quelle série magnifique, quelle leçon de vie ! Les acteurs et actrices y sont formidables, il y a tellement d'émotions, de rires et de larmes, formidable ! Bravo !
One of best ending of any Netflix Show ❤❤
My mother did it with six children, no assistance, no child support. She left a big home and stability, however she gave us love not things and we are all very close. She made it❤️
I'm so sorry she had to grow in such a country. Where are you from? I'm glad you made it, do you have Healthcare over there?
@@dylancobalt7807 this was many years ago before the government got involved in peoples lives. We lived in the US
@lauraoneil6408 oh I'm so sorry. That's the only country in the world without paid parental leave, plus such a dangerous place! She's brave for staying. Not that many countries want Americans, they're not the best
@lauraoneil6408 that's awful, it's such a terrible nation. I'm so sorry you had to live there
@@dylancobalt7807 we loved every minute of our lives. Best years of our life, even my mother who worked hard to raise 6 kids said she wouldn't change a thing. I'd go back to those days in a heartbeat. People were different we were grateful and worked hard. Most nowadays are selfish and self absorbed
What an amazing series. It's so realistic.
this was nothing short of amazing i def cried at the end ughhhh so good a mothers love and fight to make it!
Just finished, I was clapping by the end of the show cus how wonderfully the ending was done and the show was. Just a show, but really glad she could live a different, new life and give her daughter the same after all that shit she been through. Hope is a strong thing man, never give up
I love how every generation in the Langley family is getting better one at a time. Like Paula was in an abusive relationship, then Alex got sucked in the cycle by being in an abusive relationship too, but then this time Alex got out of it (whereas Paula didn’t). And How Alex and Sean’s moms used to treat them like garbage and speak to them with such cruelty, but Alex and Sean never talk to Maddy like that. And now Maddy is on top of a mountain with a whole new world ❤
Just finished watching this for the first time and I am in tears! That final line got me hard 😭😭😭
As a housekeeper, I feel this...yes...we keep track of how many toilets, sinks, ect we clean
....because if we miss one or don't clean one good enough, we are grilled about it every time.
Trying to think of something to write that doesn’t sound super corny, but I can’t. I just wanted to say how much this show inspired me.
It’s incredible scene 🌷💔🙏🏽
I absolutely lost it at this scene. What a great show.
Very unusual show. The characters are painted in shades of gray and you can't predict what they will do next. Just like life.
Of all the shows that Netflix give multiple season too. This one truly deserve it. Truly inspiring, her in that Dyson 🤣🤣
I'll miss this show when it's gone.
This scene is so beautiful 🥰😭
i cried almost in every single eps i watched lol it was so sad 😭
This series was soooo fantastic.
What a lovely series, still here in 7th month of 2023
Show hits home. Hopeing to make it to the other side too.
I wish at the end they had hinted something about Danielle’s situation. She was amazing and so supportive towards Alex
This whole series was so hard for me to watch. I've worked with domestic violence victims as a trauma therapist for about 25 years. Escaping is a nightmare. Based on a true story, her struggles are so like what I have heard every week for the last 25 years. There is so little support for women who are trying to find a safe place for themselves and their kids and even their pets. Inspiring story, and yes, I cried, too.
That's one of the best endings i have seen in any series!! ❤❤👏👏
Literally, i have no complaints for anything! Every plot and subplot was tied together in the end so perfectly!
Hell, even Sean got a happy ending! 😂😂👏👏
This show made me feel like if she could do all that (like I know many real people could) I can do anything. I am a privilege person, had a kind of rough childhood (alcoholic parent and the other parent really codependent to them) but I consider myself extremely blessed and actually feel really supported by my family now, and friends. I know I am privileged (money isn't an issue and I have gotten an immense amount of opportunities) but I can't seem to let myself just be, to follow what I want and just do it. My brain does stupid shit that just sucks the life out of me, extrem self criticism, crippling insecurity of making a mistake, worrying about everything and anything that hasn't even happened, just not enjoying the present as a whole, feeling like everything I do is a failing... But people had it way rougher than you and made it through, people with external circumstances that made it seem impossible. Idk this thoughts seem to lose sense when I think people who had no money, no possibilities, no easy way out were able to find that, a way out. Why could I not find how to get myself out of the way when they moved mountains to get there? What I have to do to get there is way simpler than what they had to do.
I watched this with my wife 2 year ago when our own daughter was maddies age. I have never been in poverty, or even close, and I know that people can end up in bad situations because of things beyond their control, but this show really made me appreciate how lucky I have been. The thing that made me want to scream at the TV was the mother (brilliant performance by andie mc dowall), because while I know the boyfriend is an alcoholic and violent and useless, the mom seems to treat it all like a joke, and Alex has to spend so much of her time bailing HER out.
One thing I've learned form this show is, one of the biggest obstacles to escaping poveryty isn't just not having a support network, its also being surrounded by destructive dysfunctional people who will, intenitonally or not, pull you down with them.
For someone who hasn't experienced it themselves you summed it up pretty well, I grew up in poverty experienced homelessness and some pretty violent and scary situations through my childhood and teens, I am not rich I don't know if I'll ever own my own home and I still live pay check to pay check but everything I do have I've worked really really hard for literally started from the bottom and to some people my life might seem small but my children are safe happy and healthy I'm able to provide everything they need and they will never have to experience the things I did. Getting out of those situations is extremely difficult especially when you are trying to break generational trauma I'm going to keep slugging on and hopefully go back to school when my children are in school ( sort of impossible right now I have triplets and for reasons stated above no support system) I'm doing this for my kids it may sound corny but tv shows like this give me hope that a different life is possible as long as you keep going.
“The hike will be hard but we’re gonna make it to the top” ughhh sobbing 😭😭😭
This show is so good. ❤
I love this series.
no se imaginan cuanto lloré con esta serie... he pasado por cosas peores con mi hijita y sin embargo he logrado salir de millón de inconvenientes! Me sentí tan identificada con ella, al final la vida te pone en el camino personas amables, buenas que te dan una manito para salir del agujero negro y dios las bendiga cada día de su vida!!!
My mother is a immigrant from Vietnam she brought me here by herself she was a seamstress and worked downtown at the garment district I just remember being sooo poor but she worked hard and give us a life it’s was traumatic due to her up bringing I will forever be in counseling but I will forever take care of her
one of the best series ever
not enough people talk about this show
i love this show and it inspired to to forge my own path. As a child who grew up in an Emotional DV home this show really helped me a lot
What an amazing show
Beautiful story of Courage and resilience ❤