I just looked this place up. It’s called “second nature”. Crazy how the website makes it look like a sweet outdoor adventure club. Then in reality it’s what you just described. Love that you’re sharing these things man. Holding all this in will destroy you in many ways, letting it out, being vulnerable and letting it go will ultimately bring you peace and growth. Much love my dude.
I went to second nature. These places are awful and rife with abuse. Not only do they brainwash kids who are there for a whole spectrum of reasons from being gay to drug abuse to bad grades in school to depression but from there they convince many parents to send their children to therapeutic boarding schools which are ultimately prison camps that aren’t even accredited institutions so that after a kid is abuse there for multiple years they don’t even end up with a high school graduate certificate. So many of these places have been shut down because kids die and all they ultimately do is pray on parents who are worried for their children but who are usually absentee parents with the means to have other people try and solve their problems with their children and they wonder why their kids miss behave and resent them lol
Cause he’s cool. You know how many super star children turn out to be bums or worse dead. His father isn’t just famous … he could be one of the most recognized people on the planet … none of us or very few of us can relate to that. It must be incredibly hard to be the son of Tom Hanks. It’s pretty incredible he’s self aware
As someone who also got sent to a place in Utah I think it’s very interesting to hear your perspective. I was only 14 when I got sent and it was because I had bad grades in school and ended up self harming once. There was also another kid there because he was gay. These are places are a scam designed to take advantage of parents who are worried about their kids by promising to change their behaviors by forking over tens of thousands of dollars. The group who runs these places is actually a small group of Mormon business men who have set up an entire economic ecosystem based on no therapeutic scientific data amounting to an evil system and rife with abuse. Ultimately they do more harm than good imo. And this is just the wilderness programs not to even get started on the “schools” they send kids after.
@@OliverOliver933 yes all the kids sent to these places are abused. wtf is wrong with you. this place is a well known troubled teen industry scam - it's not a fun summer camp.. listen to what Chet is saying..
@@OliverOliver933 no I'm 35 and I remember when he went it was very hush hush because they did t want to tarnish his dad's image Chester was born in 1990 he's barley 32 what is funny is all the flack that came about Mr tom hanks and you see his sons behavior it makes you wonder what was really going on?
@@OliverOliver933 You clearly have no idea what you’re talking about dawg. Idk why you have some weird hang up on how Chet is living his life which is whatever but it’s causing you to talk out of your ass about things you clearly have zero understanding of. There is no way that you knew parents who sent their kids to wilderness programs who were able to check on them every day to make sure they weren’t being abused. These places lied to the parents to trick them into signing over custody of their children under the guise that they would be getting the mental health treatment they desperately needed as troubled teens. Unfortunately this amounted to the staff abusing kids both psychologically and physically (yes BOTH happened to me) not to mentions instances of sexual abuse (luckily I avoided that). If a child complained about being abused in the written correspondence between them and the parent the staff would just say the kid was lying in order to try and get out of the program. Furthermore if you knew anything at all about what you claim you would know that second nature itself was the highest and premier place so you could send your troubled teen so all you did was further illustrate your lack of basic knowledge and understanding about how this stuff worked. I still have most of the letters I wrote to my parents from that time and when you read them it is blatantly clear how brainwashed I was in a very short time period. The only way places like these were able to achieve seemingly quick if only temporary results is because of the system they had set up which is essentially kidnap adolescence and abuse them with no end in sight until you force a behavioral change. The reason why there are thousands of people like Chet who have had the same experience and are still unable to come to terms with it 100% has a lot to do with these experiences all happened during appoint in puberty which is highly impactful on how you form the rest of your life. Not to mention the level of abuse in relation to the amount of hopelessness you feel when you are kidnapped and put in a prison specifically where the guards psychological abuse you as part of the treatment. I guess I should say I’m glad that you had such a normal adolescent you never had to worry about something like this. But to go and discount other people‘s actual real lived experiences about something you can barely comprehend then speculate on makes you a total clown and ultimately you’re probably just butt hurt your last name isn’t Hanks or Hilton lmao
@@OliverOliver933 You don't sound like you have a clue how the Troubled Teen Industry works. How dare you try to minimize or invalidate anyone's experience! I worked at 2 RTC's thinking I was going to be helping improve the lives of adolescents. Most, if not all these places care about is getting $$. Most are also run with very similar dynamics. Some teens will have a positive experience, but it's few and far between. The programs aren't staffed or trained appropriately to be truly therapeutic. It's not a matter of convenience or for attention that they are spreaking out. Patients/ students/ Survivors and even staff have tried speaking out for years. These companies have a lot of money and good lawyers. Some have been successfully sued (like Provo Canyon School) but are still in practice. If you were to do some research outside of what you're hearing from "celebrities" you'd realize this has been an ongoing problem for many, many years. Until Paris spoke out about it, everyone else was largely unheard.
@@OliverOliver933 I'm glad "your people" had a better experience than others. You must not have an understanding of the manipulation that goes on within many of the Troubled Teen programs. Phone access is heavily restricted or monitored. It hasn't been unheard of for even mail to monitored. Parents are often told their child is trying to manipulate them in order to get pulled from the program if they say anything bad about it. I'd like to know what placements "your people" were sent to? Many of these places are also referred to the parents via other sources that get their own incentives or kickbacks. The programs often paint the best picture possible (ex: Provo Canyon School having equine therapy when they didn't is just ONE). After Dr. Phil got negative media attention for referring kids on his show to Provo Canyon School years ago he suddenly stopped referring there. Coincidence?! Of course not!
You're a natural storyteller, Chet. In some ways, your experience reminded me of how they break you down in Army Basic Training. The problem is, they are supposed to build you up again after that and I'm guessing this place did not do that.
"It's not designed to be therapeutic, it's designed to be punitive" is the best description of what's wrong with that industry. I work in behavioral health. I am always appalled when I hear about these facilities.
I worked at Provo Canyon School (after Paris was there) and that's exactly what it is. It destroyed me to the point where it still comes up in my therapy sessions because it was my dream to help improve the lives of kids that came from dysfunction and had struggles in their lives like myself only to realize how corrupt the industry is. 💔
was it such a bad place? He found his "God" out there and he doesn't regret it. Sure living situation may have sucked especially after sleeping on 10,000 thread count sheets and feather top mattresses and the food may not have been filet mignon for breakfast but it worked. I wish that when he found "God" that he would have also realized why he found this god. Had he been born into a Muslim family and went to a troubled teen getaway in Afghanistan, then he would have found Allah. Religion, although good for it's purpose, is a giant pyramid scheme cause religion shouldn't be based on what country you are born into. Anyways.
Dude that’s fucking insanity. I got Gooned. At 15 years old. Two big ex cops showed up to my crib. Locked me in the car, took me to Utah. Second nature.
Makes sense that law enforcement would be perfect for such a job. They’re already comfortable witnessing & inflicting violent abuse on helpless people.
I'm just here to see how the media is going to twist this one. It was crazy watching the last video and seeing how sincere you were, how open and honest, and how completely humble and grounded you were, and then for the media to take it maliciously in the other direction. "Chet Hanks:'when I woke up I had blood all over me' blames parents for Wilderness camp" I can see it now. Don't let it get to you. Good luck bud.
Yeah I think Chet has a chance to become exponentially more popular so long as he keeps his mind right and stays respectful and on point. Media is chomping at the bit for his next words.
Thank you for using your voice and platform to expose the horrors of the TTI. I was shipped off to wilderness in 2017 then shipped off to an RTC in 2019. I was incarcerated for a total of 14 months. About a year after I got out I was diagnosed with C-PTSD.
It's sounded a lot like SERE school. What I commend you for is your honesty about yourself, balanced with what was wrong with the programs. It takes a strong person to state how it helped you despite the adversity. Our society has become soft- you took this- at a young age- like a man. And you've become a great person. I look forward to every video as I've been through similar things and what you may not realize, is that you are verbalizing a lot of what we feel. I appreciate getting straightened-out. Your humility balanced with your confidence is what character is totally about. Proud of you man.
Chet, so good. Wow, thanks so much for opening up and sharing this transformative experience. Really tough, but man. . . you will never, never forget it. Dude, I got centered just listening. Your mission is working. 👍🏻
I had a similar experience, I SEE YOU I HEAR YOU I FEEL YOU AND THANK YOU! The anxiety in my chest kept building as you talked minute by minute....I think it's more like PTSD to be honest....respect 🖤👀🖤
I'm a dad of two young adult men in their early 20s. I once was a young man, myself. I know the struggles of teenage life. When you first started, I was skeptical of your motives. Is this going to be all about unloading YOUR version of how you was raised, learning nothing, all the while, throwing his parents under the bus? I don't think so now. I'm trying to keep an open mind as I watch your videos. I think now I can see a real effort by you to tell your story because you believe it will help others, especially young people. I'm sure you know there are many teenagers in this country struggling to find their way. Their parents are heartbroken trying to help them and don't know what to do. I think you realize now drugs, sex, and alcohol will not help anyone find the answer. I'm glad you found God and it changed your life for the better. Chet, thank you for sharing. You have a charisma about you. Please continue to use it to help the young people of America find the right path in life.
Exactly my thoughts. To a tee! You can do lots of good here and clearly taking responsibility is key. You are blessed to have parents s that were scared enough to take extreme measures on your behalf. It’s funny in life how the good experience and the bad experience are both necessary to shape us into who God wants us to be I’m really enjoying watching your videos and I’m praying that it helps a lot of kids out there. Good luck with your venture.
Traumatic!!! My folks did something similar. They committed me to a Psychiatric Ward because I was in the teenage faze of talking back. I'm in my 50's and still have flashbacks of the terror suffered there. I forgave them for myself however, I never forgot. I never trusted my folks again! To this day my relationship with them is fractured.
Thank you so much for sharing this story. So many parents feel like they are doing the right thing because they do not know what to do. So many staff in these programs fail to care. More staff need to speak up and I hope that more former residents speak up as well. The abuse in these programs needs to stop.
As a former staff I've been speaking up. If you get a chance, read/look for some of my other comments. Many (good) staff also went unheard or were retaliated against. Thanks to Paris, both Survivors and staff are finally being heard.
It's well documented what these residential institutions do, the parents know well before they sent them. Rather than recognise their complete and utter failings as parents and address their own issues, they ship their kids off to these institutions knowing the kid will suffer. The parents need to be jailed.
Wow Chet incredible story. I can't believe you went through all that, that's so much trauma these places put kids through and they manipulate the parents too. Great video, thank you for sharing! I think this will help other survivors of these programs that are out there and still struggle with the trauma
Hey Chet . I ain't never heard a story like this one . I think that this story should be turned into a movie . I like how you tell this story , you have a very good memory and you are a very good story teller . You make your audience feel what you was going through . Your parents did what was best for you . Miss . Linda ❤❤❤
I went through the same stuff man. Except I grew up in the hood and was pretty much poor my whole life. I was in and out of jail, and juvenile institutions. I was in many of these juvenile places. Psychiatric facilities mostly. And there was abuse there too. Psychological and physical abuse. Almost every placement I went to had some sort of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. Most of them have since been shut down. I was in and out of these places from 11 to 17. I'm glad you made it out bro. PS: WHITEBOY SUMMER NEEDS A PART 2😂💪🏼
Man.. That was a great story. You are pretty good at being descriptive, which helped me imagine being there. Sorry you had to go through all of that, but what you really found out there no amount of money can buy, it is absolutely priceless. God, and yourself 👍
I was in the exact place as Chet, he nails it on the head. everything is 100% true that he said, brought back flashbacks. ill never forget yelling my name while pissing
Just make sure you state a primary emotion and not a secondary and after you pick someone to reflect your check in so you feel heard before you close the group
Your story about Charlie reminds me of Kevin, the former dean of Hyde School. He took pride in demoralizing kids, and would even pick fights with kids over their “bad attitudes” The piece of crap is still teaching in private schools; I believe he’s the head of some fancy day school down in Rhode Island now These are not the types of personalities that should be influencing our kids; I am really happy to see you using your voice to expose this crap 🙌
My stepson just returned. Sending him was NOT our choice. We have been and remain horrified at the program. A few small changes, but your experience echoed his experience of the CURRENT conditions at EVOKE Entrada (the "re-brand" of Second Nature). THANK YOU for speaking out Chet! Every parent should know everything about these places before any kid is committed to such horrific institutionalization.
Second nature wasn't that bad. Actually I kind of enjoyed it to be honest. What sucked was the boarding school/rehab for 7 months afterwards. Nothing was that bad at second nature I don't know why people talk such shit. There were some bratty ass kids there that caused problems for the group and tried to run but other than that the trip was pretty badass. Hiking and camping and badass scenery...couple nights sleeping under the stars on a hot spring night? Uh I wish I could do it again as an adult
@@bljonesx Honestly, I agree. The wilderness experience was fine. The boarding school afterwards was awful. However, I shouldn't have been placed there in the first place.
Thanks for sharing, Chet. I got sent away in to a couple of similar programs back when I was a teenager. Your stories brought me right back there, which was both unsettling but also validating to hear someone else tell my story. I can know what happened to me was real when I hear someone else telling it. It can't be gaslit away from me. Again, thanks.
You should totally do more podcasts/interviews. You tell stories so well. Or maybe get more into your channel. You’re awesome and a big inspiration. Never stop being you and going on your path of self improvement. I became more spiritual this year January and have become all about self improvement. You’re an amazing man. Don’t ever forget it!
@@OliverOliver933 It's Non-Fiction! Man, you are just all over here full of negative vibes on here! Two Questions....Were you there with Chet? More like NO, you weren't. So dude, you don't know anything about it. So why spread such negativity about something serious you know nothing about... bc DUDE, YOU WEREN'T THERE...
@@OliverOliver933 You know I will never understand such negative people, like yourself, going around slamming others, and trying to falsely discredit others while basically just talking out of their "A". But in regards to you all I can do is SMH at you, and 🤣at you! Well, may you find✌with yourself, dude! (Edited added in "FALSELY")
This sounds absolutely horrific, don't know how you don't blame your parents. You can't force or abuse people including kids into doing what you want them to do, they have to get there themselves, you have to bring them on the journey. What happened to you was abuse, no question. These residential institutions need to be shut down and the perpetrators, schools and parents need to be prosecuted. It is the only way it will change. Kids are a reflection of their parents, the kids behaviour is all on them. If parents made more of an effort to prioritise their kids and their wellbeing the world would be a much prettier place.
@@Baker19911 no because no matter what country you live in, if you get kidnapped from your home and put in the middle of nowhere, and you can’t contact your family, it would be traumatasing for every kid
Wow man had no idea you were on TH-cam putting out videos like this. You really seem to keep it real and think independently. Great story and I think there are lessons we can all learn and relate to from your experience
Chet- Thanks for sharing your story. I worked at 2 different RTC's (in Utah) for a number of years, including Provo Canyon School (after Paris had been there). As much as I tried to make positive & healthier changes to the program while I was there, it was to no avail. Most, if not all, of the Troubled Teen programs are broken beyond repair. It's difficult to know where the problems begin because there are so many layers. Many of the staff are not heard when we/ they try to voice their concerns or we're even met with retaliation or nothing being done. It's frustrating and disheartening to say the least. I was initially excited when I began working at PCS because I thought I could help improve the lives of young people that grew up in dysfunction and with struggles like myself. Since I made the choice to leave over 10 years ago, it is still a topic that comes up in my therapy sessions. It really wore me down and I carry so much guilt over my inability to create a better environment than I was able to. I've been in touch with someone who is working with Paris (I won't give her name in case she wants to remain private). I'm hoping I can be as strong as you and others have been to speak out publicly against these places. The scary part for me is that these companies have loads of money and good lawyers. I spoke up for Bhad Bhabie when others doubted her credibility. I had no idea who you were until I saw a title of another one of your videos- it doesn't make me believe you any more or less. Your experience sounded valid to me from the get-go because I know how these programs generally work. Even if I didn't believe you, your experience would still be valid because it's yours and no one can take that from you. Again, thanks for sharing your story and speaking out against the Troubled Teen Industry. #BreakingCodeSilence. For anyone interested, check out the podcast Trapped In Treatment. It discusses the TTI from a variety of perspectives. I'm glad Paris was able to give a voice to both patients/ students/ SURVIVORS and staff that have gone unheard for years and years. If it wasn't for her "celebrity" I don't think as much progress would have been made. Chet, you're someone else who can help make a positive impact. 🕊🤍
@@JustJ-Me im from all over the states but ive resided in california for more than a decade. an yea the places i went too have been closed down due to a series of allegations . i read at pineridge a staff got caught doing lude sexual acts with patients whats even more fuxked up is said patient had become pregnant. also fucked up pineridge pled out to lesser offense. im pretty sure there operating under a new name. it would be my lifes mission to see these places shut down. tbh tho some of the best ppl i met were there an even thou i never seen them again those relationships were impactful. this is a public service announcement parent love your kids no
Thank you for sharing this. I had a very similar experience, but with a 6 month boot camp in WI. For years after, I defended the abusive staff and the methods, consumed with gratitude for the life changing experience. Now, I let myself feel the memories of anger and fear separately from the outcome. I sincerely hope, (and a quick prayer) you can abandon resentment and value yourself and your relationships. God bless.
Good shit this really takes me back. We are the same age and I was going through a lot at that time also in rehab in OC. I would hear threatening stories about going to long term places in Utah where you were locked down and they could keep you after you turned 18
My mom couldn't send me to a camp. She did her best. Thank God I found the military. Good for you for making through your program. We all need special attention that we can respond to and learn from.
There are so many parallels between this experience and my own at the Hyde School. Thankfully it wasn't quite so horrible as what Chet describes, but the manipulation and emotional abuse is very triggering to hear someone else describe in much the same ways I experienced at a "prep school" version of whatever place Chet went to I feel you brother; thanks so much for sharing your story! Very powerful.
Thanks for sharing that. I’m actually a therapist and it sucks that there are people in the field like Charlie who are power hungry and are basically high on their sense of authority. It sucks. I’ve met people in the field who I think are complete a-holes. Yet, they seem to keep working and even thriving because they are such Alpha’s. They often need to get caught doing something unethical to be stopped. I was fortunate enough to stop one guy who was super toxic and would’ve gone on to harm a lot of people. Anyway, thanks for sharing the story. Hopefully more parents watch this before choosing to send their kids to these programs.
...yes thank you for sharing your past. I'm sure it isn't easy telling us everything but I'm glad that you have become a better and good person...love the honesty 💜...stay strong 💪💪👊🏼👊🏼
Man Chet, when i hear your testimony it really really changed my life on deeper perspective. It made me look at myself and that your story really touch me that I wanted a change. Chet God really got a hold of your life and it shows...you are a real truly awesom example...you found love in God and I see God in you...Much love as well, By the way, I saw the Surreal Life and people really love you and your totally a real person....Also, since you stopped all the wild life and drugs and surrounded yourself to real and positive people you can really see it on your face that you found happiness and joy in Christ and you look so healthy...keep up the good work
You say you don't regret going to this place but look what it did to you mentally and emotionally. It led you to a life of drug abuse trying to recover from the pain and trauma you endured. Thank you for sharing your story. Ive been there too. God bless you and please give your life to Jesus Christ.
Dude the "Chet!!! Chet!!!" part had me rolling. Such a morbid experience that you almost have to laugh to even stomach what you endured. I honestly don't think I'd wish what you went through on my enemies.
I've been thinking about trying out for SERE school, so listening to this was like listening to a taste of things to come. That psychological part is real shit.
Damn thought I’d only listen to a minute ended up watching the whole thing crazy story - good story telling. Keep puttin content out man. The people like to hear from you
I got sent to second nature Bend Oregon. Our solos were called ninja training. Usually happened half way through the program. We actually got our own food which we had to ration, and we got a book to read. Really grinded through “the four agreements.” I actually managed to get to water phase my last day there. Other than having the rocking chair you could actually eat from the staff food which was an amazing privilege, and you could wake people up which was fun. The craziest part is that there was an air phase which was second nature “god tier.” I think in airphase you could actually order food from town, and you had some other incredible privileges.
I went to Trinity teen solutions. So similar I was also 17 and had issues but what happens in those places behind closed doors is not OK for anybody to endure. It’s literally like getting treated like a war criminal
❤🙏Years ago God put on my heart to start praying for you! Since than I honestly have been. Now I understand why. Perhaps God, put it on many of our hearts, so you had a bunch of people sending you the powerful energy of prayer, while you you were going through this. I love your testimony. It's helping me I have only watched 2 of the videos and learned from each one so far. Some of the lessons you learned, I needed to hear. Keep doing what your doing until your decernment leads you down another path. I will continue to pray for you! Your energy is full of light now. I'm so very happy for you!!
There's even worse places that are out of the country like Tranquility Bay in Jamaica, parents literally have their kids kidnapped and sent out of the country to be tortured where they have no rights.. a friend of mine got sent there at 14 and it messed him up bad
Chet I was fully a crazy 17 year old haha. I never had to be at one of these retreats but my mom sent me to live w my Dad which was 3 months of Hell but it taught me a bit of discipline. I didnt know you were a rapper, im not into Rap but you are puttin good energy out. Keep it up🙏🏻🇺🇸 More people could learn to be themselves like you are. God bless brother
It's true Chet. You're a natural storyteller. You should start writing columns or short stories. Even scripts. Also, take writing workshops to become great at editing your own work. You could be published one day.
chet is such an interesting character. on the outside he looks like hed beat you up for looking in his direction but he seems like a very introspective, kind dude. Must be crazy growing up with a father like Tom Hanks
You must have felt like a real cast away. I mean everyone in their life is in a league of their own, and your life ain’t no toy story. As a young man you are on the road to perdition, a soul figuring out life’s da vinci code. I’m glad you didn’t get stuck in life’s terminal or end up in a street in the middle of Philadelphia. You have a Big soul, and please don’t feel bad nobody can catch you if you can. You are the captain now, and life is nothing more than a box of chocolates Love you Chet
No stuttering. Great storytelling. Nice edit, too. Kept me watching the entire time. Good for you for having an open mind about your parents, the experience and for finding God. Now let's find Charlie!
Ayo Chet, I don’t know you but your vulnerability and honesty are dope af brother, from one man to another in recovery I give you props. Keep up the great work!
We need a netflix movie about these places. And Thanks you for sharing your story Chet. Keep express yourself. You are a very good story teller. Love you.
These unregulated places that prey on desperate parents and vulnerable children should all be closed and everyone running them incarcerated, they ruin so many kids with lifetime trauma
You are pretty bad ass living your life. I thank you for straitening yourself, i thank your parents for making a tough choice not knowing what to do. GOD BLESS
Be you Chet. My favorite thing about you is that you don’t support social justice warriors or cancel culture. Celebrities shouldn’t be trying to force the nation into sheeple behaviors thus leading into full on socialism / communism. We want to continue to be free!!!🙏🇺🇸
I hope you're writing a screenplay and/or novel about this. I would definitely buy a ticket to that movie and/or a copy of your book. Think about it. You could even donate part to charity if you want. Something good already did come of your experience because your life was healed and changed forever. That something good could go exponential if you use some to give to charity. So happy for you, Chet!
HOW can he not have millions of subs?!? Love this kid he's f'n hilarious & wise beyond his years😊 And while that desert Hell prob DID help in long run I CANT imagine going thru that at 17 when everything seems like the end of the world!!!✌️
I was in fucked up group homes my whole life most of them and places like the ones he's talking about are now getting closed down due to the way they treated us just like animals if not worse
This was a good story. He's starting to grow into himself. It's real about having rich parents at a time when being tough was cool. Plus dads all extra famous so u never have real friends after middle school. After that everyone who talks to u wants something from u. Just bein mad and tryin to find where he fits in. Money is such a crazy thing. Rich people will pay 30k a month to sleep outside and eat beans and rice every day.
Im not even through with the video, and I have to say, I'm very impressed with how well you explain your experience. I don't even know you, and I can just feel how far you've come as an individual. Very commendable. Very very commendable.
I just read the comments, this is something that can’t be made up! It’s real to the bone. Nobody will understand ever what you went through and what you are still going through. Stay strong.
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I just looked this place up. It’s called “second nature”. Crazy how the website makes it look like a sweet outdoor adventure club. Then in reality it’s what you just described. Love that you’re sharing these things man. Holding all this in will destroy you in many ways, letting it out, being vulnerable and letting it go will ultimately bring you peace and growth. Much love my dude.
I went to second nature. These places are awful and rife with abuse. Not only do they brainwash kids who are there for a whole spectrum of reasons from being gay to drug abuse to bad grades in school to depression but from there they convince many parents to send their children to therapeutic boarding schools which are ultimately prison camps that aren’t even accredited institutions so that after a kid is abuse there for multiple years they don’t even end up with a high school graduate certificate. So many of these places have been shut down because kids die and all they ultimately do is pray on parents who are worried for their children but who are usually absentee parents with the means to have other people try and solve their problems with their children and they wonder why their kids miss behave and resent them lol
@@VMK1212 you had me until you lol'ed.
@@AndresSalazararthub He went to this place. So he has the right to LOL. Probably just coping from the PTSD
Hope they rot in hell, man. There's discipline and then there's just this shit that's unnatural.
This is so messed up!
I don't know why this guy gets so much hate. I kind of like the guy.
Cause he’s cool. You know how many super star children turn out to be bums or worse dead. His father isn’t just famous … he could be one of the most recognized people on the planet … none of us or very few of us can relate to that. It must be incredibly hard to be the son of Tom Hanks. It’s pretty incredible he’s self aware
He’s a good man
bc he keeps it real, lot of people hate that.
People change over time. Maybe he was an ass in the past
people hate cos of one simple fact, they see something in him that they dont have. pure jealousy
You have a gift man. Keep telling these stories. You’re really good at it. Thank you. Cheers
When this man speaks I believe every word. You just know deep down he’s as genuine as it gets.
As someone who also got sent to a place in Utah I think it’s very interesting to hear your perspective. I was only 14 when I got sent and it was because I had bad grades in school and ended up self harming once. There was also another kid there because he was gay. These are places are a scam designed to take advantage of parents who are worried about their kids by promising to change their behaviors by forking over tens of thousands of dollars. The group who runs these places is actually a small group of Mormon business men who have set up an entire economic ecosystem based on no therapeutic scientific data amounting to an evil system and rife with abuse. Ultimately they do more harm than good imo. And this is just the wilderness programs not to even get started on the “schools” they send kids after.
@@OliverOliver933 yes all the kids sent to these places are abused. wtf is wrong with you. this place is a well known troubled teen industry scam - it's not a fun summer camp.. listen to what Chet is saying..
@@OliverOliver933 no I'm 35 and I remember when he went it was very hush hush because they did t want to tarnish his dad's image Chester was born in 1990 he's barley 32 what is funny is all the flack that came about Mr tom hanks and you see his sons behavior it makes you wonder what was really going on?
@@OliverOliver933 You clearly have no idea what you’re talking about dawg. Idk why you have some weird hang up on how Chet is living his life which is whatever but it’s causing you to talk out of your ass about things you clearly have zero understanding of. There is no way that you knew parents who sent their kids to wilderness programs who were able to check on them every day to make sure they weren’t being abused. These places lied to the parents to trick them into signing over custody of their children under the guise that they would be getting the mental health treatment they desperately needed as troubled teens. Unfortunately this amounted to the staff abusing kids both psychologically and physically (yes BOTH happened to me) not to mentions instances of sexual abuse (luckily I avoided that). If a child complained about being abused in the written correspondence between them and the parent the staff would just say the kid was lying in order to try and get out of the program. Furthermore if you knew anything at all about what you claim you would know that second nature itself was the highest and premier place so you could send your troubled teen so all you did was further illustrate your lack of basic knowledge and understanding about how this stuff worked. I still have most of the letters I wrote to my parents from that time and when you read them it is blatantly clear how brainwashed I was in a very short time period. The only way places like these were able to achieve seemingly quick if only temporary results is because of the system they had set up which is essentially kidnap adolescence and abuse them with no end in sight until you force a behavioral change. The reason why there are thousands of people like Chet who have had the same experience and are still unable to come to terms with it 100% has a lot to do with these experiences all happened during appoint in puberty which is highly impactful on how you form the rest of your life. Not to mention the level of abuse in relation to the amount of hopelessness you feel when you are kidnapped and put in a prison specifically where the guards psychological abuse you as part of the treatment. I guess I should say I’m glad that you had such a normal adolescent you never had to worry about something like this. But to go and discount other people‘s actual real lived experiences about something you can barely comprehend then speculate on makes you a total clown and ultimately you’re probably just butt hurt your last name isn’t Hanks or Hilton lmao
@@OliverOliver933 You don't sound like you have a clue how the Troubled Teen Industry works. How dare you try to minimize or invalidate anyone's experience! I worked at 2 RTC's thinking I was going to be helping improve the lives of adolescents. Most, if not all these places care about is getting $$. Most are also run with very similar dynamics. Some teens will have a positive experience, but it's few and far between. The programs aren't staffed or trained appropriately to be truly therapeutic. It's not a matter of convenience or for attention that they are spreaking out. Patients/ students/ Survivors and even staff have tried speaking out for years. These companies have a lot of money and good lawyers. Some have been successfully sued (like Provo Canyon School) but are still in practice. If you were to do some research outside of what you're hearing from "celebrities" you'd realize this has been an ongoing problem for many, many years. Until Paris spoke out about it, everyone else was largely unheard.
@@OliverOliver933 I'm glad "your people" had a better experience than others. You must not have an understanding of the manipulation that goes on within many of the Troubled Teen programs. Phone access is heavily restricted or monitored. It hasn't been unheard of for even mail to monitored. Parents are often told their child is trying to manipulate them in order to get pulled from the program if they say anything bad about it. I'd like to know what placements "your people" were sent to? Many of these places are also referred to the parents via other sources that get their own incentives or kickbacks. The programs often paint the best picture possible (ex: Provo Canyon School having equine therapy when they didn't is just ONE). After Dr. Phil got negative media attention for referring kids on his show to Provo Canyon School years ago he suddenly stopped referring there. Coincidence?! Of course not!
These videos are so good Chet! 💯👏
You're a natural storyteller, Chet. In some ways, your experience reminded me of how they break you down in Army Basic Training. The problem is, they are supposed to build you up again after that and I'm guessing this place did not do that.
I went to a very similar place and they did not build me back up. They told me to do that myself and I failed.
"It's not designed to be therapeutic, it's designed to be punitive" is the best description of what's wrong with that industry. I work in behavioral health. I am always appalled when I hear about these facilities.
I worked at Provo Canyon School (after Paris was there) and that's exactly what it is. It destroyed me to the point where it still comes up in my therapy sessions because it was my dream to help improve the lives of kids that came from dysfunction and had struggles in their lives like myself only to realize how corrupt the industry is. 💔
This is child abduction and illegal.
was it such a bad place? He found his "God" out there and he doesn't regret it. Sure living situation may have sucked especially after sleeping on 10,000 thread count sheets and feather top mattresses and the food may not have been filet mignon for breakfast but it worked. I wish that when he found "God" that he would have also realized why he found this god. Had he been born into a Muslim family and went to a troubled teen getaway in Afghanistan, then he would have found Allah. Religion, although good for it's purpose, is a giant pyramid scheme cause religion shouldn't be based on what country you are born into. Anyways.
@@Black_Swan_Rider
Not if the legal guardians give permission.
@@Black_Swan_Rider I wish it was. Unfortunately, it's not.
I went through a very similar wilderness program. Over 20 years and I still wake up crying in a cold sweat
Dude that’s fucking insanity. I got Gooned. At 15 years old. Two big ex cops showed up to my crib. Locked me in the car, took me to Utah. Second nature.
explain
@@detectif1061 my dad and mom said get ur bitch ass outta here. So they sent me to Utah.
Makes sense that law enforcement would be perfect for such a job. They’re already comfortable witnessing & inflicting violent abuse on helpless people.
I'm just here to see how the media is going to twist this one. It was crazy watching the last video and seeing how sincere you were, how open and honest, and how completely humble and grounded you were, and then for the media to take it maliciously in the other direction.
"Chet Hanks:'when I woke up I had blood all over me' blames parents for Wilderness camp" I can see it now.
Don't let it get to you.
Good luck bud.
I read the articles. The media made it sound like he was ungrateful.
Yeah I think Chet has a chance to become exponentially more popular so long as he keeps his mind right and stays respectful and on point. Media is chomping at the bit for his next words.
@@brianminsk8 All he has to do is be around people who are going to benefit him positively and continue to be close to his family
yea cause they are traitor liars and you know what happens to those people eventually
Thank you for using your voice and platform to expose the horrors of the TTI. I was shipped off to wilderness in 2017 then shipped off to an RTC in 2019. I was incarcerated for a total of 14 months. About a year after I got out I was diagnosed with C-PTSD.
It's sounded a lot like SERE school. What I commend you for is your honesty about yourself, balanced with what was wrong with the programs. It takes a strong person to state how it helped you despite the adversity. Our society has become soft- you took this- at a young age- like a man. And you've become a great person. I look forward to every video as I've been through similar things and what you may not realize, is that you are verbalizing a lot of what we feel. I appreciate getting straightened-out. Your humility balanced with your confidence is what character is totally about. Proud of you man.
Bro that story brought tears to my eyes and really touched me. I’m glad you found God. Good for you Chet. Great vid
Chet, so good. Wow, thanks so much for opening up and sharing this transformative experience. Really tough, but man. . . you will never, never forget it. Dude, I got centered just listening. Your mission is working. 👍🏻
I had a similar experience, I SEE YOU I HEAR YOU I FEEL YOU AND THANK YOU! The anxiety in my chest kept building as you talked minute by minute....I think it's more like PTSD to be honest....respect 🖤👀🖤
If you were ever put in a TTI program there’s a high chance you might have CPTSD.
@@hads404 I believe I do.
I'm a dad of two young adult men in their early 20s. I once was a young man, myself. I know the struggles of teenage life. When you first started, I was skeptical of your motives. Is this going to be all about unloading YOUR version of how you was raised, learning nothing, all the while, throwing his parents under the bus? I don't think so now. I'm trying to keep an open mind as I watch your videos. I think now I can see a real effort by you to tell your story because you believe it will help others, especially young people. I'm sure you know there are many teenagers in this country struggling to find their way. Their parents are heartbroken trying to help them and don't know what to do. I think you realize now drugs, sex, and alcohol will not help anyone find the answer. I'm glad you found God and it changed your life for the better.
Chet, thank you for sharing. You have a charisma about you. Please continue to use it to help the young people of America find the right path in life.
🙏🙏🙏
Exactly my thoughts. To a tee! You can do lots of good here and clearly taking responsibility is key. You are blessed to have parents s that were scared enough to take extreme measures on your behalf. It’s funny in life how the good experience and the bad experience are both necessary to shape us into who God wants us to be I’m really enjoying watching your videos and I’m praying that it helps a lot of kids out there. Good luck with your venture.
Traumatic!!! My folks did something similar. They committed me to a Psychiatric Ward because I was in the teenage faze of talking back. I'm in my 50's and still have flashbacks of the terror suffered there. I forgave them for myself however, I never forgot. I never trusted my folks again! To this day my relationship with them is fractured.
Thank you so much for sharing this story. So many parents feel like they are doing the right thing because they do not know what to do. So many staff in these programs fail to care. More staff need to speak up and I hope that more former residents speak up as well. The abuse in these programs needs to stop.
As a former staff I've been speaking up. If you get a chance, read/look for some of my other comments. Many (good) staff also went unheard or were retaliated against. Thanks to Paris, both Survivors and staff are finally being heard.
@@JustJ-Me Could not agree more.
It's well documented what these residential institutions do, the parents know well before they sent them. Rather than recognise their complete and utter failings as parents and address their own issues, they ship their kids off to these institutions knowing the kid will suffer. The parents need to be jailed.
Wow Chet incredible story. I can't believe you went through all that, that's so much trauma these places put kids through and they manipulate the parents too. Great video, thank you for sharing! I think this will help other survivors of these programs that are out there and still struggle with the trauma
Hey Chet . I ain't never heard a story like this one . I think that this story should be turned into a movie . I like how you tell this story , you have a very good memory and you are a very good story teller . You make your audience feel what you was going through . Your parents did what was best for you . Miss . Linda ❤❤❤
Linda, Chet is one of thousands who went. He's just the most famous. I'm working on coming out
I went through the same stuff man. Except I grew up in the hood and was pretty much poor my whole life. I was in and out of jail, and juvenile institutions. I was in many of these juvenile places. Psychiatric facilities mostly. And there was abuse there too. Psychological and physical abuse. Almost every placement I went to had some sort of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. Most of them have since been shut down. I was in and out of these places from 11 to 17.
I'm glad you made it out bro.
PS: WHITEBOY SUMMER NEEDS A PART 2😂💪🏼
Man.. That was a great story. You are pretty good at being descriptive, which helped me imagine being there. Sorry you had to go through all of that, but what you really found out there no amount of money can buy, it is absolutely priceless. God, and yourself 👍
Thanks for doing this Chet it really helps other people understand different perspectives and get help for themselves.
Is that real last name? Interestingly long. Respect.
Such an amazing guy🙌🏼 Completely self aware, conscious, and non apologetic for who you are 🙏🏻
I was in the exact place as Chet, he nails it on the head. everything is 100% true that he said, brought back flashbacks. ill never forget yelling my name while pissing
standing group
@@Sweetcoeurs I'm going to check in
Just make sure you state a primary emotion and not a secondary and after you pick someone to reflect your check in so you feel heard before you close the group
This is a spectacular story. You must be proud to have overcome all this. Kick Ass brother!
Chet, you one of us PEOPLE. You would be accepted on the streets of Tulsa for sure.
Your story about Charlie reminds me of Kevin, the former dean of Hyde School. He took pride in demoralizing kids, and would even pick fights with kids over their “bad attitudes”
The piece of crap is still teaching in private schools; I believe he’s the head of some fancy day school down in Rhode Island now
These are not the types of personalities that should be influencing our kids; I am really happy to see you using your voice to expose this crap 🙌
Thankyou for being so open and honest, it's really interesting to hear about your past and what a lot of people don't know about
My stepson just returned. Sending him was NOT our choice. We have been and remain horrified at the program. A few small changes, but your experience echoed his experience of the CURRENT conditions at EVOKE Entrada (the "re-brand" of Second Nature). THANK YOU for speaking out Chet! Every parent should know everything about these places before any kid is committed to such horrific institutionalization.
Second nature wasn't that bad. Actually I kind of enjoyed it to be honest. What sucked was the boarding school/rehab for 7 months afterwards. Nothing was that bad at second nature I don't know why people talk such shit. There were some bratty ass kids there that caused problems for the group and tried to run but other than that the trip was pretty badass. Hiking and camping and badass scenery...couple nights sleeping under the stars on a hot spring night? Uh I wish I could do it again as an adult
@@bljonesx Honestly, I agree. The wilderness experience was fine. The boarding school afterwards was awful. However, I shouldn't have been placed there in the first place.
One of my parents also disagreed with sending me to wilderness, yet I went for more than 2 months. This is why we need to speak out.
Thanks for sharing, Chet. I got sent away in to a couple of similar programs back when I was a teenager. Your stories brought me right back there, which was both unsettling but also validating to hear someone else tell my story. I can know what happened to me was real when I hear someone else telling it. It can't be gaslit away from me.
Again, thanks.
Oh it was very real. Many people went as well and we need to help more people know.
You should totally do more podcasts/interviews. You tell stories so well. Or maybe get more into your channel. You’re awesome and a big inspiration. Never stop being you and going on your path of self improvement. I became more spiritual this year January and have become all about self improvement. You’re an amazing man. Don’t ever forget it!
Dude! so good to hear from you. Hope things are going well.
As an adult with a job, mortgage, bills, etc., I would LOVE to go hiking in the wilderness for months, so cool.
I actually can't believe how the media spun your last video. I thought it was insightful and thoughtful.
Fascinating tale, and you are a good storyteller. Keep them coming.
@@OliverOliver933 It's Non-Fiction! Man, you are just all over here full of negative vibes on here! Two Questions....Were you there with Chet? More like NO, you weren't. So dude, you don't know anything about it. So why spread such negativity about something serious you know nothing about... bc DUDE, YOU WEREN'T THERE...
@@OliverOliver933 You know I will never understand such negative people, like yourself, going around slamming others, and trying to falsely discredit others while basically just talking out of their "A". But in regards to you all I can do is SMH at you, and 🤣at you! Well, may you find✌with yourself, dude!
(Edited added in "FALSELY")
Ur sick
You are a good story teller dude, that DID NOT feel like a full 35 minute story.
This sounds absolutely horrific, don't know how you don't blame your parents. You can't force or abuse people including kids into doing what you want them to do, they have to get there themselves, you have to bring them on the journey. What happened to you was abuse, no question. These residential institutions need to be shut down and the perpetrators, schools and parents need to be prosecuted. It is the only way it will change.
Kids are a reflection of their parents, the kids behaviour is all on them.
If parents made more of an effort to prioritise their kids and their wellbeing the world would be a much prettier place.
This doesn’t even sound all that bad. Kids in third world countries would see it as a vacation lol
@@Baker19911 no because no matter what country you live in, if you get kidnapped from your home and put in the middle of nowhere, and you can’t contact your family, it would be traumatasing for every kid
Am I the only one wondering what his parents response was after learning about all this? Appreciate the story and the detail though.
Seriously
You know they had to stick by there guns and say it was for the best
Wow man had no idea you were on TH-cam putting out videos like this. You really seem to keep it real and think independently. Great story and I think there are lessons we can all learn and relate to from your experience
Chet- Thanks for sharing your story. I worked at 2 different RTC's (in Utah) for a number of years, including Provo Canyon School (after Paris had been there). As much as I tried to make positive & healthier changes to the program while I was there, it was to no avail. Most, if not all, of the Troubled Teen programs are broken beyond repair. It's difficult to know where the problems begin because there are so many layers. Many of the staff are not heard when we/ they try to voice their concerns or we're even met with retaliation or nothing being done. It's frustrating and disheartening to say the least. I was initially excited when I began working at PCS because I thought I could help improve the lives of young people that grew up in dysfunction and with struggles like myself. Since I made the choice to leave over 10 years ago, it is still a topic that comes up in my therapy sessions. It really wore me down and I carry so much guilt over my inability to create a better environment than I was able to. I've been in touch with someone who is working with Paris (I won't give her name in case she wants to remain private). I'm hoping I can be as strong as you and others have been to speak out publicly against these places. The scary part for me is that these companies have loads of money and good lawyers. I spoke up for Bhad Bhabie when others doubted her credibility. I had no idea who you were until I saw a title of another one of your videos- it doesn't make me believe you any more or less. Your experience sounded valid to me from the get-go because I know how these programs generally work. Even if I didn't believe you, your experience would still be valid because it's yours and no one can take that from you. Again, thanks for sharing your story and speaking out against the Troubled Teen Industry. #BreakingCodeSilence. For anyone interested, check out the podcast Trapped In Treatment. It discusses the TTI from a variety of perspectives. I'm glad Paris was able to give a voice to both patients/ students/ SURVIVORS and staff that have gone unheard for years and years. If it wasn't for her "celebrity" I don't think as much progress would have been made. Chet, you're someone else who can help make a positive impact. 🕊🤍
i went to yci in draper utah then pine ridge. the stories i can give you on those places.
@@ericraymond5370 I don't think I've heard of either, but I wouldn't doubt you having stories. Are you from Utah or another state?
@@JustJ-Me im from all over the states but ive resided in california for more than a decade.
an yea the places i went too have been closed down due to a series of allegations . i read at pineridge a staff got caught doing lude sexual acts with patients whats even more fuxked up is said patient had become pregnant. also fucked up pineridge pled out to lesser offense. im pretty sure there operating under a new name. it would be my lifes mission to see these places shut down.
tbh tho some of the best ppl i met were there an even thou i never seen them again those relationships were impactful.
this is a public service announcement
parent love your kids
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Thank you for sharing this. I had a very similar experience, but with a 6 month boot camp in WI. For years after, I defended the abusive staff and the methods, consumed with gratitude for the life changing experience. Now, I let myself feel the memories of anger and fear separately from the outcome. I sincerely hope, (and a quick prayer) you can abandon resentment and value yourself and your relationships. God bless.
Good shit this really takes me back. We are the same age and I was going through a lot at that time also in rehab in OC. I would hear threatening stories about going to long term places in Utah where you were locked down and they could keep you after you turned 18
My mom couldn't send me to a camp. She did her best. Thank God I found the military. Good for you for making through your program. We all need special attention that we can respond to and learn from.
There are so many parallels between this experience and my own at the Hyde School. Thankfully it wasn't quite so horrible as what Chet describes, but the manipulation and emotional abuse is very triggering to hear someone else describe in much the same ways I experienced at a "prep school" version of whatever place Chet went to
I feel you brother; thanks so much for sharing your story! Very powerful.
LOVE YOU CHET! Thank you for sharing ❤
Happy you made it through. And kudos you found your true self. 👏🏿
Dude, how this doesn’t have millions of views is beyond me.
Was just getting out of prison for the 2nd time in 08...im glad you are doing well in life bro..you seem to have a good head on your shoulders..
you have something amazing about yourself, I can’t figure it out yet but you’re the real deal
Thanks for sharing that. I’m actually a therapist and it sucks that there are people in the field like Charlie who are power hungry and are basically high on their sense of authority. It sucks. I’ve met people in the field who I think are complete a-holes. Yet, they seem to keep working and even thriving because they are such Alpha’s. They often need to get caught doing something unethical to be stopped. I was fortunate enough to stop one guy who was super toxic and would’ve gone on to harm a lot of people. Anyway, thanks for sharing the story. Hopefully more parents watch this before choosing to send their kids to these programs.
...yes thank you for sharing your past. I'm sure it isn't easy telling us everything but I'm glad that you have become a better and good person...love the honesty 💜...stay strong 💪💪👊🏼👊🏼
Yeeeeah anyone else quickly becoming a Chet fan? This is some must see tv for me. Sharing
6:43 - "I asked them how long am I going to be here? They said, thats up to you. It was at that moment I knew I was fu**ed"😆😅🤣.
Man Chet, when i hear your testimony it really really changed my life on deeper perspective. It made me look at myself and that your story really touch me that I wanted a change. Chet God really got a hold of your life and it shows...you are a real truly awesom example...you found love in God and I see God in you...Much love as well, By the way, I saw the Surreal Life and people really love you and your totally a real person....Also, since you stopped all the wild life and drugs and surrounded yourself to real and positive people you can really see it on your face that you found happiness and joy in Christ and you look so healthy...keep up the good work
You say you don't regret going to this place but look what it did to you mentally and emotionally. It led you to a life of drug abuse trying to recover from the pain and trauma you endured. Thank you for sharing your story. Ive been there too. God bless you and please give your life to Jesus Christ.
Dude the "Chet!!! Chet!!!" part had me rolling. Such a morbid experience that you almost have to laugh to even stomach what you endured. I honestly don't think I'd wish what you went through on my enemies.
I've been thinking about trying out for SERE school, so listening to this was like listening to a taste of things to come. That psychological part is real shit.
don’t underestimate how people with power will treat other people.
@@detectif1061 difference is sere instructors actually give a shit about you
You gotta make this experience into a movie... Castaway 2!
Damn thought I’d only listen to a minute ended up watching the whole thing crazy story - good story telling. Keep puttin content out man. The people like to hear from you
AMAZING! You have a beautiful gift you are going to change many peoples lives. Love and Blessings.
You’re such a goodstoryteller well spoken! Thx for your genuine story chet!
I got sent to second nature Bend Oregon. Our solos were called ninja training. Usually happened half way through the program. We actually got our own food which we had to ration, and we got a book to read. Really grinded through “the four agreements.” I actually managed to get to water phase my last day there. Other than having the rocking chair you could actually eat from the staff food which was an amazing privilege, and you could wake people up which was fun. The craziest part is that there was an air phase which was second nature “god tier.” I think in airphase you could actually order food from town, and you had some other incredible privileges.
Crikey, dude. You have been through it, alright, that sounds terrifying. 😢
He's far from the only one. I did the samr
@@eliw.1197 I’m really sorry bro, I can’t imagine how awful it was for you. Are you ok? I would assume that stuff stays with you.
I went to a similar one in Georgia. It was military themed, but very similar.
I went to Trinity teen solutions. So similar I was also 17 and had issues but what happens in those places behind closed doors is not OK for anybody to endure. It’s literally like getting treated like a war criminal
❤🙏Years ago God put on my heart to start praying for you! Since than I honestly have been. Now I understand why. Perhaps God, put it on many of our hearts, so you had a bunch of people sending you the powerful energy of prayer, while you you were going through this. I love your testimony. It's helping me I have only watched 2 of the videos and learned from each one so far. Some of the lessons you learned, I needed to hear. Keep doing what your doing until your decernment leads you down another path. I will continue to pray for you! Your energy is full of light now. I'm so very happy for you!!
Wow, this is an interesting and detailed story. I always wondered what these places were like. Thanks for being so honest and raw.
I can not believe that these people have essentially full custody of a child right on American soil!
There's even worse places that are out of the country like Tranquility Bay in Jamaica, parents literally have their kids kidnapped and sent out of the country to be tortured where they have no rights.. a friend of mine got sent there at 14 and it messed him up bad
Chet I was fully a crazy 17 year old haha. I never had to be at one of these retreats but my mom sent me to live w my Dad which was 3 months of Hell but it taught me a bit of discipline. I didnt know you were a rapper, im not into Rap but you are puttin good energy out. Keep it up🙏🏻🇺🇸
More people could learn to be themselves like you are. God bless brother
Excellent Chet…Authentic, Powerful, Impactful…what an awesome contribution! Keep it up!!!
It's true Chet. You're a natural storyteller. You should start writing columns or short stories. Even scripts. Also, take writing workshops to become great at editing your own work. You could be published one day.
chet is such an interesting character. on the outside he looks like hed beat you up for looking in his direction but he seems like a very introspective, kind dude. Must be crazy growing up with a father like Tom Hanks
You must have felt like a real cast away. I mean everyone in their life is in a league of their own, and your life ain’t no toy story. As a young man you are on the road to perdition, a soul figuring out life’s da vinci code.
I’m glad you didn’t get stuck in life’s terminal or end up in a street in the middle of Philadelphia. You have a Big soul, and please don’t feel bad nobody can catch you if you can.
You are the captain now, and life is nothing more than a box of chocolates
Love you Chet
Lol great comment
@@scottieturner. lol thank you
No stuttering. Great storytelling. Nice edit, too. Kept me watching the entire time. Good for you for having an open mind about your parents, the experience and for finding God. Now let's find Charlie!
Ayo Chet, I don’t know you but your vulnerability and honesty are dope af brother, from one man to another in recovery I give you props. Keep up the great work!
This dude is legit. Mad respect Chet
Haha great vid, your a top storyteller, respect from Manchester UK!
We need a netflix movie about these places. And Thanks you for sharing your story Chet. Keep express yourself. You are a very good story teller. Love you.
There's a podcast called Trapped In Treatment if you're interested 😊
These unregulated places that prey on desperate parents and vulnerable children should all be closed and everyone running them incarcerated, they ruin so many kids with lifetime trauma
You are pretty bad ass living your life. I thank you for straitening yourself, i thank your parents for making a tough choice not knowing what to do. GOD BLESS
Have you ever wondered if God loves you? Are you bold enough to look up and ask Him? Then wait for Him to answer?
Dude this should be made into a movie.
Wow Chet was calling these programs out before Paris "exposed" Provo canyon school...
Be you Chet. My favorite thing about you is that you don’t support social justice warriors or cancel culture. Celebrities shouldn’t be trying to force the nation into sheeple behaviors thus leading into full on socialism / communism. We want to continue to be free!!!🙏🇺🇸
This brings back vivid memories. Crazy its been 14 years.
Damn. Amazing, crazy story. You tell it very well, I can imagine how insane it must have been. You rock
I hope you're writing a screenplay and/or novel about this. I would definitely buy a ticket to that movie and/or a copy of your book. Think about it. You could even donate part to charity if you want. Something good already did come of your experience because your life was healed and changed forever. That something good could go exponential if you use some to give to charity. So happy for you, Chet!
14:02 omg! i started thinking it as he was saying it! Realizing he was gonna be one of them soon
You went through all this and went to college. You are so strong!
HOW can he not have millions of subs?!? Love this kid he's f'n hilarious & wise beyond his years😊 And while that desert Hell prob DID help in long run I CANT imagine going thru that at 17 when everything seems like the end of the world!!!✌️
Stability and Strength of HANX
I was in fucked up group homes my whole life most of them and places like the ones he's talking about are now getting closed down due to the way they treated us just like animals if not worse
Second nature entrada is still going it's not closed down
they just renamed themselves to Evoke at Entrada.
You’re a natural TH-camR
This was a good story. He's starting to grow into himself. It's real about having rich parents at a time when being tough was cool. Plus dads all extra famous so u never have real friends after middle school. After that everyone who talks to u wants something from u. Just bein mad and tryin to find where he fits in. Money is such a crazy thing. Rich people will pay 30k a month to sleep outside and eat beans and rice every day.
Im not even through with the video, and I have to say, I'm very impressed with how well you explain your experience. I don't even know you, and I can just feel how far you've come as an individual. Very commendable. Very very commendable.
Righhttt…
I just read the comments, this is something that can’t be made up! It’s real to the bone. Nobody will understand ever what you went through and what you are still going through. Stay strong.
I listened to the whole thing. Great story telling