4:23. “I know that they love and appreciate mom as the artist, but for me: it’s like because she was the artist that’s why she died” hearing that- gave me chills. I never thought about it from that perspective and it truly broke my heart to view it that way.
So proud of all of you but especially proud of Johnny!! Everyone thought he would be this fragile boy but he was the one who started asking questions regarding his mom’s empire!!! Now they are in charge ofJenni’s brand !!! He’s very smart and down to earth, he shut so many up!! He’s an amazing young man❤ Jenicka, love how she acknowledges Johnny’s hurt and apologizes she’s a very good sister❤
Just this podcast itself proves how strong and how beautiful you guys grew up to be. Your mom was always so proud and strong on defending her kids, and now i see why because all of you 5 are amazing kids
I had just gotten into your mom’s music and found your reality show right before she passed away. I remember crying hard for days as if I too had lost my mom. I cried because I wanted to hug all of you. I wanted to be there for you guys. I was hurt at the fact that you guys didn’t deserve to lose your mom and your mom didn’t deserve to lose her life. My mom lost both of her parents at a very young age and she raised us in a way where we appreciated having both parents alive and present. I’ve worried so much about you guys over the last 10 years. Fuck the money and fame.. I have deeply wished healing and happiness for all of you as the normal people that you are. No money in the world can fix a broken heart. Only love can.. and as a person that loves to love and care for others before myself, I want you to know you are LOVED by me. Thank you all for being so strong cause lord knows I could not get through what you guys have experienced at such young ages. I see so much growth in you guys just from what I see on social media. You’re all doing great things on this earth 🤍 RIP to your momma and everyone else that was in that plane. I did get the opportunity to meet and give love to some of you in Woodland (my hometown) when you guys came to do the car wash. I couldn’t believe you guys chose such a small town to do it in, but I was grateful to have been able to hug you all so tight. I’ll never forget that day.
I hope you interview all your siblings before anyone else 🥰 I love when you guys open up because you guys are so sincere and just human, y’all don’t try to act like your life’s are perfect. May God Always bless your family
18 years since i lost my grandma who raised me and even though life DOES go by fast and we are busy i still have her picture in my head daily her last words her last smile it brings a tear to me i take a deep breath smile and thank god for the time i had her. Then find something to do. You guys are strong and have so much love and support from jenny fans like me!
Johnny has touched sooo many points. Just to hear you both talk about such a vulnerable topic makes you guys that much more amazing and strong! The part when Johnny said that he was not born in poverty and then he lost both his parents..it's like it life was giving him a balance cause if not it would have been too good to be true...wow!! That touched my heart..keep these vulnerable topics going. They are therapeutic for me and you guys remind me that life is precious and that I need to stop worrying and stressing about the Littles things..I'm such a stresser. Love you guys!!
Amazing job Jenicka, this is def your calling. I’m a grown 40 yr old wife and mommy and have found so much peace and joy in listening to your podcasts. It’s became very therapeutic for me. Thank you for following this call and may God bless you abundantly ❤
I'm blessed enough to have both my parents with me, but thank you guys for talking about many things we've been conditioned to sweep under the rug as Latinos. We need to have these conversations and communicate no matter how hard it is to do so. I know your mom is so proud of all of her kids, you're all very smart and intuitive. Wishing you a happy new year with so much healing ❤️
"Finding the Balance" the feeling of having everything but feeling empty.. at the same time,being blessed and also feeling like life cheated you, because you ran out of time -Love you Dad 🎸🎶🤍
Jenicka and Johnny i am so proud of how mature you are and the relationship you have, Jenni will aways be your Guardian Angel and protect you all and i thank you for sharing you story of grief, you are great human beings, and i feel like your mom prepared you for something like this your whole lives, maybe she had a feeling, no matter what you all turned out to be amazing kids.
I understand what Johnny was saying. I lost my Dad at 15 and my Mom I was 42 and it was much harder for me loosing my Mom as an adult. My heart and prayers goes out to you all. ❤️
This episode hit close to home, I lost my mom a yr after y’all lost your mom. I think the hardest part for me is my children not knowing grandma. I just had a good cry. It’s been 9yrs but the holidays are definitely a hard time for us.
God only gives you what you can handle. He knew that you guys were strong enough to handle losing both your parents when you did. Now, you are here as God’s soldiers teaching his people just like your Mama taught us. She handed down the torch to her “Children of the Corn” Thank you, for them Jenni! God bless you! Great podcast, Mija! Your Mama is so proud of you!
I was the same, I don’t like people to say sorry because what do you reply to that ‘it’s okay’ no you can’t, but I then realized “Sorry” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s their fault, sorry in those times mean ‘ they are sorry you have to go through the that loss, that pain, that experience. But I agree the best thing to do is just say ‘I am here for you’ or a simple hug makes a big difference.
I related to you all because I was 7 when my dad passed away and the only memory I have of him is when I was told of his passing. Thank you all for sharing this
This podcast came at a great time. I just lost my sister a few weeks ago and the heartache is one I can not put into words. I’m glad to know that all of these different emotions I am feeling are a normal part of the grieving process. I feel like our world has been torn apart.💔
I lost my mom a year and a half ago and my step dad a month ago which he was like my dad and I don’t see the end of a túnel … I appreciate what you guys talked about because it give me hope that one day this horrible feeling will be lighter . Thank you for opening this podcast
Such beautiful kids who have been through so many unimaginable painful situations and seem to be coming out on the other end. God bless them and protect them
Great video jenicka! You had me choking up and even self reflecting on some of the things you guys talked about! I love how open you are with this podcast and I’m looking forward to hearing more ! Thank you Linda and thanks Johnny for opening up and showing us that side🤍🤍
Johnny touched a good point, that I just realized I also did. I pushed people away that were close to me because I just couldn’t deal with their need to “Help”
grief is tough because it then makes you build a "tough" wall around you where you do not want anyones help or pity because you do not want them to see or know that deep down inside you really are in so much pain. That was me at first. Now Im ok with saying yes after 18 years without her i still hurt
Same when I lost my father the constant ambush of people trying to help or so it was just a lot in that moment. You know they mean well but in the moment I just wanted to take it all in alone.
I've been your mothers' follower since the beginning so i watched you guys grow ..i love all you guys believe me but i feel Mike and johnny so much more i don't know why but just want to say i admire the strength you guys have i cross my fingers 1 day i get to meet with you guys all my love and support always.
This is beautiful ❤️ johnny I am so proud of you dude. It's crazy what you went through at such a young age and yes just like anyone else, you've had your moments and dark times but look at how much you have overcome and are overcoming. You definitely are your momma's son. I can only imagine how proud she is of you. Jenicka same for you girl! Such a strong young lady with all you've been dealt. ❤️ You are your momma's twin and heart. I wish I could meet y'all one day! Seriously. I would give y'all the biggest hug! Whoever thinks you ALL are ungrateful then they definitely don't know Jenni! Jenni don't raise no fool. Your momma would've kicked y'all's 🍑 if you were ungrateful. True fans know that!
The complexity of being human is intense, but like y’all said…we have to find ways to keep pushing forward. Therapy, religion, talking things out, and meditation. Always remember, you guys are imperfect, live life as any human, and make mistakes. I admire yalls vulnerability. You guys are pushing me to continue to work on me for my happiness. Admire yalls mistakes, imperfection, and drive to continue to work on yourself!
you guys are so strong ! we love you guys!! you guys maybe don’t realize how much support you guys have from the public. jenni did good raising her kids ! you guys are good hearted
I lost my husband in 2012 , months before your mom passed away. My daughter had it very hard like me. I went to therapy on my own and with her. Later , I remarried, and it became a DV relationship, I put myself and my family in danger. I feel a strong connection with your family. I have been through many episodes like your mother, which I always admire her for. ❤️ stay strong Riveras , and may God bless you all.
Love you guys! My dad died when I was 7 years old. And i said this a few days ago “ if my dad would of died now at 32 I would of not been able to handle it” and when they pass away young you get to deal with it a bit better
I just love how down to earth and normal they are. They are so humble, always have been unlike others in the public eye.. Seeing Jenicka with her blanket and stripped socks made me feel like I was right there with them in the sala lol …Absolutely love your podcast. Thank you Johnny and Jenicka for being so vulnerable with us. God bless and protect you all always. ❤
Johnny brought up something important about a child in grief. As an adult, we want to rescue/shield children from pain and rush to therapy (if ppl can afford it/have access). It’s a lot more healing allowing the child to grieve without pushing therapy right away. There’s a lot that is happening around them that adding one more thing (therapy) can be overwhelming, and they may not be ready to open up to a stranger. Loving this podcast. And Jenicka is wise and mature beyond her years ❤
When Johnny said that about pushing people away, I felt that. I pushed very important people away during the difficult time when I lost my mom. And now I regret it, 6 yrs later.
I was 40 years old when I lost my dad and 47 when I lost my mom. My dad passed 17 years and my mom 11 years. I just can't imagine loosing them at that young age. God bless you and your siblings.
❤️ Thank you guys for sharing this topic with us. My mom and I watched you all grow up on TV. I always wondered how you guys were doing after your beautiful mom passed on. NOW I know and feel your pain as myself and my 4 siblings lost our MOM 🕊️ February of this year in a car collision caused by a DUI driver on his 3 offense!!! Our whole world turned upside down in a blink of an eye. This grieving stage is a rollercoaster everyday. I'm forever grateful for my siblings though we are there for each other now more than ever and we all have our own healing mechanisms. My father survived and 13 year old sister as well but they both had to undergo surgery. I've thought about what Johnny said "We were built for this" there's a purpose greater than us. God Bless You Guys Always 🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ #Forever49 #PatriciaVargas #NANAof4
I love this. I lost my dad in 2010 and to this day it still hurts. As i get older and achieve dreams theres always someone missing, but i love the little reminders and scents thst come my way to show they are still with us just not physically. ❤ thanks for opening your hearts and sharing.
I love this episode . My mom past away September 9th 2012 and she was also a big Jenni Rivera fan . Single mother . And this episode helped me and also made me cry 🦋🤍👼🏼
How beautiful, your parents would be so proud of how much you both have grown up , momma prepared you ♥️. Thank you for sharing , your strength and grows shows ! Happy New Year to you all , you deserve some peace love n happiness after all you have gone thru ♥️
I was young when your mom passed. I never listened to her music. never followed her show. id know of her from Gordo y la Flaca with all the drama. but when she passed I cried. I felt for you guys. I felt for her. I felt for her relationship with your sister. it hit me that death can get anyone. no one is untouchable. prayers to you guys.
Love you johnny and jecnika it's hard to forget I lost my dad the dec 2012 my brother on dec 2021 there's no words to comfort it's hard.i understand the way you all feel love you.5 .
This subject hit home so hard ❤️😭 I lost my Dad due to COVID 2yrs ago and same year 2 months after my little Brother in a bike accident.💔 It was the worst year I went through and I had a hard time grieving. To the point I want to give Up! It was so hard to continue living life and HATED everything and everyone specially when they said Sorry. But thank to my faith is God it all slowly became better. Thank God I had my Husband now Bf back then to go through it all and make everything better. And even now this day I do not feel that I am completely done grieving and I don’t think I would ever be, but I understood how to live with it. I will continue to have bad days but also good days to look forwards too.❤
Thank you for posting this! I lost my stepdad, the only dad I’ve known 5 mo ago and feel absolutely miserable to some extent every day. And feel I’m going insane… but it’s good to know some place down the road I will be able to handle this pain better. Because not falling into a deep depression is hard for me currently. I feel like I’m drowning. So thank you for this, helps more than you know❤️I don’t even know how this vid came on my TH-cam feed. Maybe it’s god
I think u guys are very strong kids especially Johnny being so small when everything happened. I know I don’t know him but I did see a big change in him & I’m glad he found God I truly agree with Jenicka having God in your life truly halps. IDK what Id do without him. I see so many really lost people because they don’t have God in their lives 😞
Love your new show... we get to hear from you and the authenticity of who you really are. I lost my mom 21 yrs ago and Miss her always. Lots of milestones she's missed but I know she's watching from above. Always lean on God and although it gets tough know your mom is always there and your siblings. I'd be lost without mine!💞🙏😊
you guys are so strong ! i lost my cousin almost 14 years ago and i still can’t seem to talk or think about her without crying , she was the shoulder i could always lean on and i sometimes feel alone even though i have my husband and my kids ! & don’t get my wrong i know i could count on him for anything but she was my best friend my sister my rock and now i have nobody like her
Wow TH-cam recommended your channel to me and I needed this❤ it will 8 months on the first of January since I lost my mother also unexpectedly I’m still so lost. I’m 24 years old and I no longer have the most important person in my life. she will never see me get married or have children I’m glad to know I’m not alone though.
I lost my dad in 2019 from Alzheimers & i miss him so much, when he passed I feel part of me died with him, im 49 & theres times I break down im just thankful that God gave me a great dad, i myself push people away & rather be alone I do have 4 kids 3 are adults 1 is 10 & 2 grand kids they keep me going & of course God, I just feel like a child when it comes down to losing my dad even though I was 46 when he passed I felt safe knowing he was here now that hes gone I feel lost & scared at times I don't know its just the way I feel & talking about him still makes me cry, I know im old but its how I feel, it doesn't get easier we just learn to cope with it & continue living with it.
God says that your truth will set you free. Jenicka, you sharing your truth also set free your Dad from all those misconceptions. God bless Juan Lopez and the man he was. Sending a big hug to you both ❤
I literally got emotional watching this knots in my throat but I felt so relaxed watching you! I love you for this💖🫶🏼 I really love how open you guys are and I love it more it’s coming from the source it’s self can’t wait for Thursday! #BigestFan 🤞🏼
I lost my mom in 2006 she was sick for long time but was getting better so we thought. She past away month after her 43 birthday. I was 25 and had my first son. So it it wasn't for him I would never be able to get through it. I had two siblings from her one was 18 and the other one was 14 at the time. We all grieved so differently. I can relate to you finding out about your biological dad. That also happen to me I found out when I was 15 . It was bad way to find out. She was alive so I got answers but I remember being so anger and alone. Thank you for being brave and telling your story.
So beautiful to see you guys matured and grown. I was a fan of the show before I became a fan of Jenni and let me tell you. Without a doubt I believe that’s why I fell in love with the woman she was. To see this famous artist be a mom, and not just a regular mom but she really did live for all her kids. She inspired me to be not just a mom but to have a unique relationship with each of my children. She loved all of you and had a bond with all of you! I love that! And I can see all of you blooming and still caring a lot of the person she stand for! Her show definitely let us in. I love jenni
I hope you continue having this talk of grief. Because PROMISE you you’re helping so many people and jus like you said “you never become at peace with it” that saying is scary to me bc it’s only been a year and a few months for me but I’m thankful to hear someone to talk about it. 💓💓💓💓 I wish you guys were my bestie so I can call anytime 🥹🫶 bless you Guys and know your mom loves u always
I was 17 when my father passed away, I knew I was strong when I also went to sing at church and acted like nothing happened. And everyone told me I had to be strong for my mom so I couldn’t cry
I completely understand. I was 65yrs old when I found out my dad was not my biological father.... It was hurtful I wished my mother would have taken it to her grave.... my mom passed and had no information about him... my dad was my hero and I respected and appreciated him more, he loved me and never wanted me to know... long story short it makes you feel lost and alone because you want to know who you are...
HI JENICKA , LOVING YOUR VIDEOS 👍😃I TOTALLY GET THAT. RIGHT WHEN I TURNED 18 MY DAD WENT MISSING, IT'S GOING ON 23 YEARS IN MARCH 2023. HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND. THEN EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY MOM SHE WASN'T THERE LITERALLY. IT WAS HARD BECAUSE IT WAS LIKE BOTH PARENTS WERE GONE. TODAY SHE IS A DIFFERENT PERSON, SHE HAS BECOME A BEST FRIEND TO MEAN NOW EVEN THOUGH NO MATTER WHAT, NO ONE WILL EVER TAKE MY DAD'S SPOT. BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 😘🌸🌷🌹🌻🏵️🌷🌻🏵️🌼🏵️🌷🌻🌻🏵️🌷🌻🏵️🌼🌸🌷🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Grief is never ending but one thing not to forget to do is FEEL IT....go through all the different emotions you have to feel and please don't discount it! It's okay to feel sad, happy, angry, okay, dark and lite...every emotion has a purpose and a the right timing.
All on God's time. I think therapy is awesome as long as your willing to be there. You both are braver and stronger than you think. I'm impressed by how you guys ended up. You and your siblings are amazing!
I also lost my mom at a young age i was 11 and im the youngest of 6 siblings now im 26 , i feel you guys , and me and my brothers are also so united , and i understand alot of the points that you guys are speaking about because not many people talk about these points ! I can understand how hard it was for you guys knowing that your mom was such a big star ! I feel you guys ❤ i never cryd it was so hard for me to cry , but everything happens for a reason and now i can understand everything a little more
I love you guys so much you guys are my happy reason of life and the true is I love my mother for 30 year ago and now I’m here trying to embrace the time frame but it feel like it was yesterday for me All though you guys I wish you nothing then the best of all that god can bring you
Guy's I am so proud of you. JENICKA YOU ARE STRONGER SO FOR YOUR DREAMS. GOD BE ALWAYS ON YOUR SIDE.YOU MIGHT THINK HE IS NOT BUT YES HE IS WOTH YOU. JONY I UNDERSTAND IS HARD, LET PEOPLE THINK WHAT THEY WANT. BUT SET A GOAL. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOUR FATHER IS YOU ARE ALIVE AND HERE IN THIS WORLD AND YOU GUYS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OTHERS PEOPLE'S LIFE. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY👪
Thank you for being honest and sharing this. It is very mature of you guys to open up about your loss. You are both very brave and your parents are very happy you guys are sharing this. It’s definitely going to help us and it makes grief for kids who lost their loved ones. God bless you all!
I love yall so much Jenicka and all of your siblings and family.. Thank you 🙏🏼 for opening and being super transparent always.. I pray 🙏🏼 one day God blesses me with meeting you and your siblings! Pls give hugs to Pancho Marin he is ADORABLE!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼
Johnny is so well spoken like I want to hear more of his story obviously he went through alot with losing both his parents. But I also want to hear such when did he accepted himself because I know and I remember that he acknowledged that he was in a relationship with a guy his age.
I do have to say that it takes a real man to take someone else's children and to raise them as his own And your dad did a good job he loved you with his heart and soul no matter what and that's all that matters that is what a true dad is
You both are so tough although I can only imagine how difficult this has been for you. You both are tough just like your momma. Thank you again for sharing 🤍
4:23. “I know that they love and appreciate mom as the artist, but for me: it’s like because she was the artist that’s why she died” hearing that- gave me chills. I never thought about it from that perspective and it truly broke my heart to view it that way.
So proud of all of you but especially proud of Johnny!! Everyone thought he would be this fragile boy but he was the one who started asking questions regarding his mom’s empire!!! Now they are in charge ofJenni’s brand !!! He’s very smart and down to earth, he shut so many up!! He’s an amazing young man❤ Jenicka, love how she acknowledges Johnny’s hurt and apologizes she’s a very good sister❤
Grief never leaves, we learn how to live with it, but it always hurts😢
Just this podcast itself proves how strong and how beautiful you guys grew up to be. Your mom was always so proud and strong on defending her kids, and now i see why because all of you 5 are amazing kids
I loved how Johnny pointed out his father’s great heart❤ in raising his princess as if she was his own.
When jenica said "because she was the artist she died" that was deep 😔
Powerful when she spoke that.
I had just gotten into your mom’s music and found your reality show right before she passed away. I remember crying hard for days as if I too had lost my mom. I cried because I wanted to hug all of you. I wanted to be there for you guys. I was hurt at the fact that you guys didn’t deserve to lose your mom and your mom didn’t deserve to lose her life. My mom lost both of her parents at a very young age and she raised us in a way where we appreciated having both parents alive and present.
I’ve worried so much about you guys over the last 10 years. Fuck the money and fame.. I have deeply wished healing and happiness for all of you as the normal people that you are. No money in the world can fix a broken heart. Only love can.. and as a person that loves to love and care for others before myself, I want you to know you are LOVED by me.
Thank you all for being so strong cause lord knows I could not get through what you guys have experienced at such young ages. I see so much growth in you guys just from what I see on social media. You’re all doing great things on this earth 🤍 RIP to your momma and everyone else that was in that plane.
I did get the opportunity to meet and give love to some of you in Woodland (my hometown) when you guys came to do the car wash. I couldn’t believe you guys chose such a small town to do it in, but I was grateful to have been able to hug you all so tight. I’ll never forget that day.
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How cool I also went to the carwash in Woodland I was able to hug and take a pic with everyone❤️
I hope you interview all your siblings before anyone else 🥰 I love when you guys open up because you guys are so sincere and just human, y’all don’t try to act like your life’s are perfect. May God Always bless your family
This episode hit so hard, I just lost my mom 4 months ago and it’s been the hardest you both give me so much hope and faith everything will be okay
Stay strong girl, I lost My Mom this February worst heartache in this world 💔
18 years since i lost my grandma who raised me and even though life DOES go by fast and we are busy i still have her picture in my head daily her last words her last smile it brings a tear to me i take a deep breath smile and thank god for the time i had her. Then find something to do. You guys are strong and have so much love and support from jenny fans like me!
Johnny has touched sooo many points. Just to hear you both talk about such a vulnerable topic makes you guys that much more amazing and strong! The part when Johnny said that he was not born in poverty and then he lost both his parents..it's like it life was giving him a balance cause if not it would have been too good to be true...wow!! That touched my heart..keep these vulnerable topics going. They are therapeutic for me and you guys remind me that life is precious and that I need to stop worrying and stressing about the Littles things..I'm such a stresser. Love you guys!!
My mom passed away on Dec 9th 2005. I was only 6.. can’t wait to watch this 🥺🤍
Amazing job Jenicka, this is def your calling. I’m a grown 40 yr old wife and mommy and have found so much peace and joy in listening to your podcasts. It’s became very therapeutic for me. Thank you for following this call and may God bless you abundantly ❤
You can see the pain in there eyes and see them holding back tears.. and im over here crying my heart out
Jonny has an old soul to come to that realization about his life balancing out. He's stronger and wiser for his his age. God bless all the Rivera's
I'm blessed enough to have both my parents with me, but thank you guys for talking about many things we've been conditioned to sweep under the rug as Latinos. We need to have these conversations and communicate no matter how hard it is to do so. I know your mom is so proud of all of her kids, you're all very smart and intuitive. Wishing you a happy new year with so much healing ❤️
"Finding the Balance" the feeling of having everything but feeling empty.. at the same time,being blessed and also feeling like life cheated you, because you ran out of time -Love you Dad 🎸🎶🤍
Jenicka and Johnny i am so proud of how mature you are and the relationship you have, Jenni will aways be your Guardian Angel and protect you all and i thank you for sharing you story of grief, you are great human beings, and i feel like your mom prepared you for something like this your whole lives, maybe she had a feeling, no matter what you all turned out to be amazing kids.
I understand what Johnny was saying. I lost my Dad at 15 and my Mom I was 42 and it was much harder for me loosing my Mom as an adult. My heart and prayers goes out to you all. ❤️
This episode hit close to home, I lost my mom a yr after y’all lost your mom. I think the hardest part for me is my children not knowing grandma. I just had a good cry. It’s been 9yrs but the holidays are definitely a hard time for us.
God only gives you what you can handle. He knew that you guys were strong enough to handle losing both your parents when you did. Now, you are here as God’s soldiers teaching his people just like your Mama taught us. She handed down the torch to her “Children of the Corn” Thank you, for them Jenni! God bless you! Great podcast, Mija! Your Mama is so proud of you!
I was the same, I don’t like people to say sorry because what do you reply to that ‘it’s okay’ no you can’t, but I then realized “Sorry” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s their fault, sorry in those times mean ‘ they are sorry you have to go through the that loss, that pain, that experience. But I agree the best thing to do is just say ‘I am here for you’ or a simple hug makes a big difference.
I related to you all because I was 7 when my dad passed away and the only memory I have of him is when I was told of his passing. Thank you all for sharing this
Johnny is so mature. Y’all both articulate the feelings so well and are so gentle with each other. I love seeing a healthy sibling relationship.
Love seeing this adult side of you both. In your mom’s reality you both were kids. Love how mature and so humble you both are. Best wishes ❤
This podcast came at a great time. I just lost my sister a few weeks ago and the heartache is one I can not put into words. I’m glad to know that all of these different emotions I am feeling are a normal part of the grieving process. I feel like our world has been torn apart.💔
I lost my little sister in 2021, I know your pain 😔
I lost my mom a year and a half ago and my step dad a month ago which he was like my dad and I don’t see the end of a túnel … I appreciate what you guys talked about because it give me hope that one day this horrible feeling will be lighter . Thank you for opening this podcast
Love how real and vulnerable you and your siblings are with the world!! Keep being amazing 👏🏼👏🏼 you’re definitely helping a lot of ppl!
Such beautiful kids who have been through so many unimaginable painful situations and seem to be coming out on the other end. God bless them and protect them
Seeing these two together and how big they’ve gotten makes me so happy sad cause their mom should be here to see them grow 😢
Great video jenicka! You had me choking up and even self reflecting on some of the things you guys talked about! I love how open you are with this podcast and I’m looking forward to hearing more ! Thank you Linda and thanks Johnny for opening up and showing us that side🤍🤍
Johnny touched a good point, that I just realized I also did. I pushed people away that were close to me because I just couldn’t deal with their need to “Help”
I did the same when losing my grandfather that was like my father.
grief is tough because it then makes you build a "tough" wall around you where you do not want anyones help or pity because you do not want them to see or know that deep down inside you really are in so much pain. That was me at first. Now Im ok with saying yes after 18 years without her i still hurt
Same😔
Same when I lost my father the constant ambush of people trying to help or so it was just a lot in that moment. You know they mean well but in the moment I just wanted to take it all in alone.
I've been your mothers' follower since the beginning so i watched you guys grow ..i love all you guys believe me but i feel Mike and johnny so much more i don't know why but just want to say i admire the strength you guys have i cross my fingers 1 day i get to meet with you guys all my love and support always.
i remember being 9yrs old when ur mom passed. i think about u guys all the time since then. I love u guys so much
This is beautiful ❤️ johnny I am so proud of you dude. It's crazy what you went through at such a young age and yes just like anyone else, you've had your moments and dark times but look at how much you have overcome and are overcoming. You definitely are your momma's son. I can only imagine how proud she is of you. Jenicka same for you girl! Such a strong young lady with all you've been dealt. ❤️ You are your momma's twin and heart. I wish I could meet y'all one day! Seriously. I would give y'all the biggest hug! Whoever thinks you ALL are ungrateful then they definitely don't know Jenni! Jenni don't raise no fool. Your momma would've kicked y'all's 🍑 if you were ungrateful. True fans know that!
The complexity of being human is intense, but like y’all said…we have to find ways to keep pushing forward. Therapy, religion, talking things out, and meditation. Always remember, you guys are imperfect, live life as any human, and make mistakes. I admire yalls vulnerability. You guys are pushing me to continue to work on me for my happiness. Admire yalls mistakes, imperfection, and drive to continue to work on yourself!
Thank you both for being so vulnerable!
you guys are so strong ! we love you guys!! you guys maybe don’t realize how much support you guys have from the public. jenni did good raising her kids ! you guys are good hearted
I lost my husband in 2012 , months before your mom passed away. My daughter had it very hard like me. I went to therapy on my own and with her. Later , I remarried, and it became a DV relationship, I put myself and my family in danger. I feel a strong connection with your family. I have been through many episodes like your mother, which I always admire her for. ❤️ stay strong Riveras , and may God bless you all.
Love you guys!
My dad died when I was 7 years old. And i said this a few days ago “ if my dad would of died now at 32 I would of not been able to handle it” and when they pass away young you get to deal with it a bit better
I just love how down to earth and normal they are. They are so humble, always have been unlike others in the public eye.. Seeing Jenicka with her blanket and stripped socks made me feel like I was right there with them in the sala lol …Absolutely love your podcast. Thank you Johnny and Jenicka for being so vulnerable with us. God bless and protect you all always. ❤
Johnny brought up something important about a child in grief. As an adult, we want to rescue/shield children from pain and rush to therapy (if ppl can afford it/have access). It’s a lot more healing allowing the child to grieve without pushing therapy right away. There’s a lot that is happening around them that adding one more thing (therapy) can be overwhelming, and they may not be ready to open up to a stranger. Loving this podcast. And Jenicka is wise and mature beyond her years ❤
When Johnny said that about pushing people away, I felt that. I pushed very important people away during the difficult time when I lost my mom. And now I regret it, 6 yrs later.
I was 40 years old when I lost my dad and 47 when I lost my mom. My dad passed 17 years and my mom 11 years. I just can't imagine loosing them at that young age. God bless you and your siblings.
❤️ Thank you guys for sharing this topic with us. My mom and I watched you all grow up on TV. I always wondered how you guys were doing after your beautiful mom passed on. NOW I know and feel your pain as myself and my 4 siblings lost our MOM 🕊️ February of this year in a car collision caused by a DUI driver on his 3 offense!!! Our whole world turned upside down in a blink of an eye. This grieving stage is a rollercoaster everyday. I'm forever grateful for my siblings though we are there for each other now more than ever and we all have our own healing mechanisms. My father survived and 13 year old sister as well but they both had to undergo surgery. I've thought about what Johnny said "We were built for this" there's a purpose greater than us. God Bless You Guys Always 🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ #Forever49 #PatriciaVargas #NANAof4
I love this. I lost my dad in 2010 and to this day it still hurts. As i get older and achieve dreams theres always someone missing, but i love the little reminders and scents thst come my way to show they are still with us just not physically. ❤ thanks for opening your hearts and sharing.
I love this episode . My mom past away September 9th 2012 and she was also a big Jenni Rivera fan . Single mother . And this episode helped me and also made me cry 🦋🤍👼🏼
How beautiful, your parents would be so proud of how much you both have grown up , momma prepared you ♥️. Thank you for sharing , your strength and grows shows ! Happy New Year to you all , you deserve some peace love n happiness after all you have gone thru ♥️
I totally see how Johnny has matured!! He talks about a lot of interesting things we would like to here more about!! 🙏🏽 god bless y’all 💕
I never noticed how much Johnny looks like his dad until now. He looks so much like him in this video. Great video guys!
I love you Jenika you are an inspiration to many women. I admire the love you all have with each other as siblings.
I was young when your mom passed. I never listened to her music. never followed her show. id know of her from Gordo y la Flaca with all the drama. but when she passed I cried. I felt for you guys. I felt for her. I felt for her relationship with your sister. it hit me that death can get anyone. no one is untouchable. prayers to you guys.
More videos with Johnny he is so awesome I love his vibe.
Love you johnny and jecnika it's hard to forget I lost my dad the dec 2012 my brother on dec 2021 there's no words to comfort it's hard.i understand the way you all feel love you.5 .
This subject hit home so hard ❤️😭 I lost my Dad due to COVID 2yrs ago and same year 2 months after my little Brother in a bike accident.💔
It was the worst year I went through and I had a hard time grieving. To the point I want to give Up! It was so hard to continue living life and HATED everything and everyone specially when they said Sorry. But thank to my faith is God it all slowly became better. Thank God I had my Husband now Bf back then to go through it all and make everything better. And even now this day I do not feel that I am completely done grieving and I don’t think I would ever be, but I understood how to live with it. I will continue to have bad days but also good days to look forwards too.❤
Thank you for posting this! I lost my stepdad, the only dad I’ve known 5 mo ago and feel absolutely miserable to some extent every day. And feel I’m going insane… but it’s good to know some place down the road I will be able to handle this pain better. Because not falling into a deep depression is hard for me currently. I feel like I’m drowning. So thank you for this, helps more than you know❤️I don’t even know how this vid came on my TH-cam feed. Maybe it’s god
I think u guys are very strong kids especially Johnny being so small when everything happened. I know I don’t know him but I did see a big change in him & I’m glad he found God I truly agree with Jenicka having God in your life truly halps. IDK what Id do without him. I see so many really lost people because they don’t have God in their lives 😞
Never been more excited for someone to post a video ☺️❤️
Love your new show... we get to hear from you and the authenticity of who you really are. I lost my mom 21 yrs ago and Miss her always. Lots of milestones she's missed but I know she's watching from above. Always lean on God and although it gets tough know your mom is always there and your siblings. I'd be lost without mine!💞🙏😊
Jenikca your a natural. This was a great podcast, love the question and especially sincere answers.
you guys are so strong ! i lost my cousin almost 14 years ago and i still can’t seem to talk or think about her without crying , she was the shoulder i could always lean on and i sometimes feel alone even though i have my husband and my kids ! & don’t get my wrong i know i could count on him for anything but she was my best friend my sister my rock and now i have nobody like her
You both are so strong! Your mom is so proud
Wow TH-cam recommended your channel to me and I needed this❤ it will 8 months on the first of January since I lost my mother also unexpectedly I’m still so lost. I’m 24 years old and I no longer have the most important person in my life. she will never see me get married or have children I’m glad to know I’m not alone though.
It’s really great that you’ve opened up and let people see and hear you and where you come from.
I lost my dad in 2019 from Alzheimers & i miss him so much, when he passed I feel part of me died with him, im 49 & theres times I break down im just thankful that God gave me a great dad, i myself push people away & rather be alone I do have 4 kids 3 are adults 1 is 10 & 2 grand kids they keep me going & of course God, I just feel like a child when it comes down to losing my dad even though I was 46 when he passed I felt safe knowing he was here now that hes gone I feel lost & scared at times I don't know its just the way I feel & talking about him still makes me cry, I know im old but its how I feel, it doesn't get easier we just learn to cope with it & continue living with it.
God says that your truth will set you free. Jenicka, you sharing your truth also set free your Dad from all those misconceptions. God bless Juan Lopez and the man he was. Sending a big hug to you both ❤
I literally got emotional watching this knots in my throat but I felt so relaxed watching you! I love you for this💖🫶🏼 I really love how open you guys are and I love it more it’s coming from the source it’s self can’t wait for Thursday! #BigestFan 🤞🏼
I lost my mom in 2006 she was sick for long time but was getting better so we thought. She past away month after her 43 birthday. I was 25 and had my first son. So it it wasn't for him I would never be able to get through it. I had two siblings from her one was 18 and the other one was 14 at the time. We all grieved so differently. I can relate to you finding out about your biological dad. That also happen to me I found out when I was 15 . It was bad way to find out. She was alive so I got answers but I remember being so anger and alone. Thank you for being brave and telling your story.
So beautiful to see you guys matured and grown. I was a fan of the show before I became a fan of Jenni and let me tell you. Without a doubt I believe that’s why I fell in love with the woman she was. To see this famous artist be a mom, and not just a regular mom but she really did live for all her kids. She inspired me to be not just a mom but to have a unique relationship with each of my children. She loved all of you and had a bond with all of you! I love that! And I can see all of you blooming and still caring a lot of the person she stand for! Her show definitely let us in. I love jenni
Im loving it. And parts of it brings tears. Can't wait for the rest.
I hope you continue having this talk of grief. Because PROMISE you you’re helping so many people and jus like you said “you never become at peace with it” that saying is scary to me bc it’s only been a year and a few months for me but I’m thankful to hear someone to talk about it. 💓💓💓💓 I wish you guys were my bestie so I can call anytime 🥹🫶 bless you Guys and know your mom loves u always
I was sad for weeks when your mom pass i cried so much for her
I was 17 when my father passed away, I knew I was strong when I also went to sing at church and acted like nothing happened. And everyone told me I had to be strong for my mom so I couldn’t cry
Just came across your podcast and I LOVE it!!! Thankyou for showing your wisdom, beauty and vulnerability
I completely understand. I was 65yrs old when I found out my dad was not my biological father.... It was hurtful I wished my mother would have taken it to her grave.... my mom passed and had no information about him... my dad was my hero and I respected and appreciated him more, he loved me and never wanted me to know... long story short it makes you feel lost and alone because you want to know who you are...
Johnny is so sweet, I love it! ❤
HI JENICKA , LOVING YOUR VIDEOS 👍😃I TOTALLY GET THAT. RIGHT WHEN I TURNED 18 MY DAD WENT MISSING, IT'S GOING ON 23 YEARS IN MARCH 2023. HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND. THEN EVEN THOUGH I HAD MY MOM SHE WASN'T THERE LITERALLY. IT WAS HARD BECAUSE IT WAS LIKE BOTH PARENTS WERE GONE. TODAY SHE IS A DIFFERENT PERSON, SHE HAS BECOME A BEST FRIEND TO MEAN NOW EVEN THOUGH NO MATTER WHAT, NO ONE WILL EVER TAKE MY DAD'S SPOT. BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 😘🌸🌷🌹🌻🏵️🌷🌻🏵️🌼🏵️🌷🌻🌻🏵️🌷🌻🏵️🌼🌸🌷🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Raw and uncut! Appreciate the vulnerability!
Grief is never ending but one thing not to forget to do is FEEL IT....go through all the different emotions you have to feel and please don't discount it! It's okay to feel sad, happy, angry, okay, dark and lite...every emotion has a purpose and a the right timing.
All on God's time. I think therapy is awesome as long as your willing to be there. You both are braver and stronger than you think. I'm impressed by how you guys ended up. You and your siblings are amazing!
you made me cry! thank you for your story. God Bless you and your siblings.
Beauty of podcast ❤ I am so glad u are using this space to share about ur thoughts, feelings and life
I also lost my mom at a young age i was 11 and im the youngest of 6 siblings now im 26 , i feel you guys , and me and my brothers are also so united , and i understand alot of the points that you guys are speaking about because not many people talk about these points ! I can understand how hard it was for you guys knowing that your mom was such a big star ! I feel you guys ❤ i never cryd it was so hard for me to cry , but everything happens for a reason and now i can understand everything a little more
both podcast videos have been really good ! keep it going jenicka ❤️
A lot of “I feel like”❤️❤️❤️
This made me realize of what you said, that grief can also be of someone alive that you lose💛
I love you guys so much you guys are my happy reason of life and the true is I love my mother for 30 year ago and now I’m here trying to embrace the time frame but it feel like it was yesterday for me
All though you guys I wish you nothing then the best of all that god can bring you
You two are so amazing so proud of you both
Guy's I am so proud of you. JENICKA YOU ARE STRONGER SO FOR YOUR DREAMS. GOD BE ALWAYS ON YOUR SIDE.YOU MIGHT THINK HE IS NOT BUT YES HE IS WOTH YOU. JONY I UNDERSTAND IS HARD, LET PEOPLE THINK WHAT THEY WANT. BUT SET A GOAL. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOUR FATHER IS YOU ARE ALIVE AND HERE IN THIS WORLD AND YOU GUYS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OTHERS PEOPLE'S LIFE. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY👪
Thank you for being honest and sharing this. It is very mature of you guys to open up about your loss. You are both very brave and your parents are very happy you guys are sharing this. It’s definitely going to help us and it makes grief for kids who lost their loved ones. God bless you all!
I'M SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
I love yall so much Jenicka and all of your siblings and family.. Thank you 🙏🏼 for opening and being super transparent always.. I pray 🙏🏼 one day God blesses me with meeting you and your siblings! Pls give hugs to Pancho Marin he is ADORABLE!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼
Johnny is so well spoken like I want to hear more of his story obviously he went through alot with losing both his parents. But I also want to hear such when did he accepted himself because I know and I remember that he acknowledged that he was in a relationship with a guy his age.
You are by far my favorite podcaster!! Lol if that's a word .. love you and your family ❤️
You guys are amazing ! Johnny you a gentle soul. My love and respect to all of The Divas kids. All of you are amazing!
I love you guys so much!! Pls don’t ever stop. Y’all will top the Kards
Brave and humble kids.
I do have to say that it takes a real man to take someone else's children and to raise them as his own And your dad did a good job he loved you with his heart and soul no matter what and that's all that matters that is what a true dad is
I love y’all’s dark humor, 5 of us do the exact same. Hope you have more of Johnny and Mikey.
I admire your strength ❤️ your momma is proud for sure ❤️
You both are so tough although I can only imagine how difficult this has been for you. You both are tough just like your momma. Thank you again for sharing 🤍
Yes omg losing ppl in your life that are still alive is also grief