I'm glad you pointed this out. We are not our depression. For example sometimes I just want to hide away. That's the depression controlling me. Some people may call me antisocial but in reality I love being with and around people.
@@Yellow-Rose Yes. This is very hard -- really impossible -- for most to understand. It is not in their experience, but they *think* it is, so it gets minimized. I would ask only that people understand that they do not understand, know that they cannot know, and respect what is unknowable to them.
@@maplecosy9429 I want to agree for the most part but mental illness is also passed on to generation after generation in the same families and God made humanity.
@@maplecosy9429 agreed. I don't recognize that i am depressed, but I plan my own death often. I have been forced to hold off a few times, but I know that I will end up taking my own life. It gives me peace to know that I can end this nonsense whenever I get too tired of it all. I don't want anyone to eventually misunderstand my motives....I am content.
My heart breaks for all of you. I've lost my sister, age 38, my dad, age 83, and my son, 23 to suicide. My sister and dad never talked about it. They just did it. My son talked about it since age 15 and also took his own life. I am totally devastated but also have a deep passion to live. Mental illness is very prevalent in my family. Unfortunately, we don't know who is going to suffer with it until sometimes we are shocked to our core by something like this. I pray every day that we all honor and acknowledge how important our mental health is and take steps to protect it. My life is sad but I'm choosing to live it anyway with the help of an antidepressant, medicine for anxiety, and a good counselor every other week. I pray we can drop the stigma and treat mental illness as it should be treated, like any other illness.
I lost a very close aunt to suicide. She was only 9 years older than me and very much like a cooler older sister. Many of my family members suffer from depression and anxiety. My aunt was bi-polar. I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety since I was 14 and I’m 51 now. It really hit me hard in my 20’s after a car accident left me with 24 hour, 7 days a week chronic pain. The combination is something I can’t describe. I also can no longer find an antidepressant that works anymore. It does not come and go. For at least the last decade it’s everyday.I’m thankful I have a doctor who treated my pain as serious as it is. I would be dead years ago if not for my pain medication. Yes it’s oxyneo and it’s medicine. Just the stigma of that has been a huge battle. But it gave me ability again to do SOME normal life things again. The depression has taken that away. Even self care is ….like I’ve missed family events because I can’t get in the shower for two r even 3 months. I used to be so put together. I have lost interest in absolutely everything. I’ve been in therapy the majority of my life. I’ve tried everything. This disease is just like cancer or any other deadly disease. I can only say living like this is not living. I’ve talked to family members…this will sound shocking…. that I don’t know how much longer I can suffer and that I am thinking of ending my life. It’s the hardest conversation to have but they love me enough to understand. I don’t have children. We put our pets down to end their suffering. This is cancer of my mind. I’m 51 not in my teens or 30’s. I understand why my aunt took her life. I miss her so deeply, but her pain of living was so hard to watch. She over came some huge battles in her life. I won’t leave this earth in a gory way. I’ll save my loved ones that. Sometimes the cancer spreads all over the body. My depression will not go away. I’ve had 3 great therapists over my life. I also found out I have advanced cerebral atrophy for my age. I don’t have Alzheimer’s but my cognitive abilities are declining. And Yup, I’ve prayed. I hope maybe I can help you understand it a bit more? Because yes, it is a disease and depression can get worse over time. Much stronger. I feel like if I put this as a stand alone comment I’d be called selfish and that Satan has me and jesus can cure me. Satan is a fairy tale. Relinquishing responsibility is all that is. I do have faith. Thanks for listening. I wish you a beautiful life and your depression goes in remission.
I commend you for choosing to seek help for many do not chose that journey. Stigmatization presents for many reasons but one of them is identifying the correct terminology for a presentation such as there is mental illness (requires medication, a course of treatment specifically designed for the patient’s needs and a medical team), mental disorder (psychological, many times maladaptive behaviors) and mental health (how stressors or situations affect the social, psychological, and emotional well being) but the terminology is mingled together when there is a vast difference among them.
In her grief, Ashley was so composed and well spoken. I feel the love from her and Her sister even if it was through written form. My heart feels for their family.
@@berighteous not everyone can be in the public attention that way. I remember Ashley just a few yrs ago ranting about bloody tampons and women's rights that was sickening. Careful how and who you judge. Some people do things for attention. Only God knows
"She drank me in", she said of when her mother would see and hold her. Now that is how I want my babies to describe how I looked at them when I'm old. Beautiful.
My God, the pain in her voice is heartbreaking. I cannot imagine having to share on camera something so private. Good for her for trying to reach out to help others at such a painful time.
@@livinginmid-michigan respectfully, a gentle reminder, she felt she had to, to get in front of the gossip mill, in a way, simply a daughter shielding her mother's dignity. I would've done the same ... I don't envy celebrities at all in these matters, my heart goes out to the sisters.
My mom just committed suicide on Monday July 25th 2022 by a self inflicted gun shot at the age of 75 and I had distanced myself for my mental and health safety! I blame myself for her suicide but I realized yesterday that it hit me so hard I could hardly breathe!! I’m devastated!! Please pray for our family as we also walk this horrible road .. Thank you 🙏🏻
Mental illness is nothing to joke about. I don't think people realise how devastating it is. I'm so, so sorry. My heart felt condolences to the Judd family.
exactly alot of people don't get it. when I was growing up. I use to listen to the judds alot. when I found out that Naomi passed. it broke my heart. she is in a better place nomore pain and suffering.
I’m bipolar and attempted suicide once. I feel like people relate more to depression and anxiety, which I understand. But I hope this tragedy raises all boats, so to speak. My siblings we give to charity in lieu of gifts and this year I donated to my favorite hospital I’d been a patient at. It wasn’t fancier healthcare/babysitting with better doctors. It was just dignified. Not more dignified, just dignified (shout out to Bon Secours).
Even as her heart breaks and the trauma sets in, Ashley still finds a way to be so strong, brave, intelligent, a powerful speaker, and so incredibly eloquent. I see why her family wanted her to speak on their behalf. I'm so sorry for this family's great loss. My heart goes out to them all.
YOU are the ones bringing this to the limelight!! LEAVE HER ALONE!!! She chose this because she WANTED to. This is HER decision. Get off the internet and the public display! LEAVE HER ALONE!!! Let her spirit rest in pease and go to a higher level! ENOUGH!!!!
Ashley,you described,how your mom felt,and you are so right to share her story,with such love and respect.Forget the public now.Take time out now,and May your family find peace,and cherish the happy memories,you shared with each other.Your mom would certainly be proud of you,and your words.Think that there is beautiful singing in Heaven each night.
is evident that mother and daughter love each other inmensely which is a blessing on its own, sadly some of us can just imagine that kind love, you were blessed !!
@@wendyb6446 nobody is keeping her from resting in peace, we don't effect what she is doing in the afterlife. The daughter is representing her mother and the disease with dignity. Calm down.
My mother also took her life in a harsh way, something unusual for a woman to do they say. For me it explains how deep the pain. My mother suffered for years with depression. All I can say to the family is cry, support one another, remember the good times, don't torture yourself with the how's or why's. Time will heal you....nothing but time. Trust me, it will get better. You can't see that now from where you are standing....but it will. Get counseling to help with your healing. I had a dream after my mom passed where she was across a street on a hill. My mom slid her hands up and down her arms to show there were no longer any wounds (referring to emotional wounds), she smiled at me and was gone. This dream let me know my mom was in a good place. Your mom is in a good place too.
I'm so sorry for you both losing your mom. That is very heartbreaking to hear! God bless you both & sorry you both had to experience that & I'm sorry your mother's felt like their was no hope.
@Emma Hawke as I mentioned in the comment below. I just wanted to say I'm so sorry you lost your mom , that is heartbreaking to hear. I'm sorry you went through that and I'm sorry she felt their was no hope. God bless you!
The elderly are the forgotten demographic when it comes to this disease. My grandfather had a very similar story. No matter how much life you’ve lived, leaving even a day before you’re meant to is too soon.
The trauma Ashley is going through from finding her, is something beyond the loss that is a whole other level of devastation. May god bless you and keep you…. 💕
How awful is it that we live in a world where someone has to actually explain all this. This is absolutely heart breaking. God rest her soul and may this family have some peace.
I also thought that exact same thing. Just because they are famous, Ashley had to do this. Just another depth of their pain. She spoke with such a quiet grace. I pray they find some measures of comfort and peace. But the fact that Ashley found her is even more heartbreaking. I know a few people who were the first to find their loved one, and they have never been the same. One has since passed after making 7 attempts. So much pain and torment.
Oh Ashley. As a daughter who also found her mother, my heart aches for you and your family. I am convinced that she is healed, and happy, watching over you all. I pray peace overcomes your grief. 💗
I experienced the death of my mother as well. I was right there and watched her take her very last breath. What I saw was death swallowed up in beauty. I have never seen a more beautiful sweet quiet death in my life. When my mother died, I felt a release. My mother has been gone for 20 yrs.
I am so so very sorry Ashley and Wynona for the loss of your dear mother. I know what a terrible disease that depression is as my son and I also suffer with it and I can attest to the fact that the pain in your brain is tremendous. This disease makes you feel that you just don't want to live anymore. Only someone who suffers from this disease knows what it feels like. Please therefore people don't judge. Dear Ashley I am sending you a very big hug.
Being someone who grew up with alcoholism in my family, depression was for me part of my youth. Anxiety, fear, emptiness, and emotional sadness at times consumes you. Mental illness is nothing for anyone to judge. The pain is REAL, the fear and misery is real and for that person who suffers, that pain is so hard to break away from. I lost a sweet and wonderful friend. Her pain was hidden. She was always upbeat around me, then one day she didn't come to work. Another day went by, still nothing. When I heard she was gone it crushed me. Never ever judge. HELP, BE THERE, CARE FOR THEM. THESE PEOPLE NEED OUR HELP. I PRAY TO GOD THAT THEY CAN BET HELP. This is so tragic. Words can't express the sadness and pain. Please let's help each other!
@@EdsterIII Yes we certainly need to. Depression is just like any physical disease and people who suffer from it should not have to feel like they can't talk about it. We need to treat them with love. I thank God that I have the support of my family.
So encouraging to read these comments. Depression/Anxiety/Panic Attacks have been a battle my entire life and it is as real and the most difficult thing to try to overcome. You fear Doctors and others you want to ask for help will think you're crazy or just trying to get "drugs." God bless everyone and thank you all for sharing. God bless this family for bringing this to the public, truly pray it brings more awareness and help for all those suffering.
My heart is broken for this family... depression is such a formidable evil. I pray for them, their loss, their memories, and ultimately their peace. God bless them
I survived taking my own life, I know the darkness of depression. I know the toll it took on my family afterwards. But it's amazing the place we are in now and I couldn't have done that without the wonderful help of my medical team and therapy team. After two years of a lot of in depth deep hard core work I'm able to hold down a job and have a roof over my head. This work will never end for me or it for my family. That is something that people don't realize things will trigger you and you have to be open to know your trigger. Thank you judd family for sharing your story.
I deal with depression every day of my life. People say to talk with someone or share with family. Many of us become so isolated and withdrawn, there is no one to talk to or share with. That's sometimes a big part of the problem.
In my case I have people I could talk to I just can't find the words. Sometimes you just can't explain it. Your own mind doesn't know what is wrong. All I know is sometimes it's just so damn hard to hang on
Naomi had people around her that truly loved her. They understood what was going on. Bless the ones who are walking the path of suicide and depression alone. The ones who have no one that cares. It's a very lonely path. Peace to all! Bless this beautiful family.
The ones who are walking this path alone, PLEASE focus on the LIGHT. I truly love you. Yup, even though I do not know you personally, I love you with the love of God. You matter.
@@DGsKattKatt I was led to tell you whenever you are in a dark space call out the name of Jesus! Simply say Jesus, Jesus, Jesus and watch how he work. God bless you.
*I lost my Mother when I was six, I am sixty-six now. Listening to this precious daughter of course caused a flood of memories, but most of all I give my heart to all in the Judd family, specifically her two daughters. A heart filled with that kind of trauma does deserve ALL the privacy and kindness from every person, everywhere. Mental health is already a destroying illness, so give kindnesses to the survivors, or just walk away. There is no place more sacred than the hearts left behind*
My Brother committed suicide 7 years ago. He was the last person you would have thought would do this. How I wish I knew he was struggling. It's not the same when you lose someone to suicide than an accident or disease. It's traumatising. My heart goes out to these two ladies.
I'm so very sorry to read your story. I lost my dad seven years ago suddenly. Not to suicide but it was still the biggest shock. I did however know someone who took their own life. Grief is so difficult. My heart goes out to you and your family.
No one knows the depth of mental illness unless you’ve walked the road. Mental illness touches Everyone no matter your status in this world. Thank you Ashley & Winona for your unconditional love towards your dear Momma. She was a beautiful spirit full of light & love. She was seen. I absolutely love your family. I remember during a very difficult time in my life when I was angry about not having my father, cousins and grandparents in my life because of the actions of my biological Dad. It was 1982 when I turned on the radio and heard your song “Grandpa, tell me ‘bout the good old days” 🎶 I decided right then and there to be a present Mother & Grandmother. To be available with my children and future grandchildren. I am now blessed with 13 grandkids. My prayers to you and your family for peace, strength & comfort during this very difficult time 💝
It sounds like you have the family you’ve always wanted now and it’s such a good feeling to know that they are your own people. I feel this way too when I’m with my kids and their partners and my grandkids, they are what makes life worth living. I’m happy you have that wonderful family now.
Ashley spoke so beautifully and eloquently. May her Mother rest in peace ♥️🙏🏽. Mental health is no joke and I’m glad that this interview can hopefully help others🤗
This hit straight to the heart. Our younger brother took his life 17 years ago and there will never be a day I dont think of him and miss him DEARLY. He would be 50 this year and never go to meet my grandchildren. Ashley has so much love and dignity in her heart which is a great testament to her mother. May God continue to bless them all
Ashley is having to be incredibly strong...she's the one who found her mom and now she has to be the point person with the media. My condolences to the whole family, but I especially hope Ashley has a strong support network.
I couldn’t agree more I hope she doesn’t carry guilt of leaving her mom for that moment to run downstairs to let the friend in she will be traumatized for life bc of what she experienced and saw she needs a lot of prayers herself!
@@katiemichelle9983 Even when death is from natural causes, there seems to always be some regret, some remorse that stubbornly sticks to our minds, even down to the tiniest, most insignificant things that, transversely, can feel tragically huge in the "if only" moments that we wish we could go back in time and change. Ashley will carry this distinctive pain with her for the rest of her life, but God is always there to strengthen her. God's grace is sufficient!
@@katiemichelle9983 I agree. I feel like she always knew this outcome could be an option. Doesn’t make it easier. Hope she gets all the help she needs. My father took his life when I was 13. It taught me to carefully monitor my own mental health. Therapy is for everyone.
Heartbreaking that this lady has to go on national television to share the details of her mother's suicide because she wanted the TRUTH out there before the media digs up the details. Terrible terrible, especially the fact she found her.
This is the dark side of fame. This poor close family is truly, deeply devastated. And yet “forced” to go on national television ahead of the “Media” to explain her passing.They need to be with their family and close friends, not dealing with public scrutiny at this time. She was a national treasure and loving mother she will be truly missed. May she rest in peace now. 💜🙏
@@swolfe9668 Lol. Ashley didn’t “chose” to do this. She was Forced to. To beat the Medias false narrative to her own mom‘s death. I guess reality isn’t your strong suit. Keep living in your little bubble. 🙄
Depression is terrible to live with. My heart goes out to Wynonna and Ashley. Your Mom was an incredible woman. May she rest peacefully now. Naomi will always be a star in my heart and eyes.
No one ever understands until it's too late. Mental illness is NO JOKE 😢Appreciate the time you have with your loved ones and don't judge what you don't understand. 🙏 RIP Naomi, you're free now! 💔💔💔
“No one understands until it is too late” this is false ! Many people understand mental illness and seek help and encourage their loved ones to get help. Yet they still lose their battle just like someone fighting cancer . When someone does from cancer do you say cancer is misunderstood ???
@@none2951 What I meant is, in my opinion,no one could truly understand a person's suffering because it's an invisible illness. It isn't something that can be seen by the naked eye or even shows up in a blood test. Also, the word depression has been used so loosely that even when someone does express it, others couldn't fathom the pain. Unfortunately it's only once the final symptom has reared it's ugly head that hindsight brings enlightenment. Not judging or blaming... just hits too close to home 💔
My husband died in June 2023 and this is Dec and I can’t even talk without breaking down, so I ask God to bless this child for having to give this interview so soon after her moms death.
She represented her mother well, she would be proud of her daughter. It's so sad to hear of the torment she went through even though she was dearly loved.
I feel sorry for Ashley for her loss, as I do anyone and everyone who deals with the death of a parent, that being said, she is a nut job and my sympathy for her grief doesn't change the fact that she has been a Lefty mouthpiece for decades, nor does THAT fact take away her acting talent, which I used to enjoy until I could no longer watch the characters she portrayed without seeing Ashley Judd, the radical fruit cake in every roll, in every character. Actors, for this very reason, should stick to acting and let the activism to the activists...stop alienating half (or more, in reality) to appease the crazies...they will never be appeased. Just a business pointer.
@@allhopeabandon7831 Wow you really have alot of hostility, don't you. Might want to get medical help for that. Last I checked, citizens' right to free speech doesn't exclude those who work in show business. I wouldn't call anyone nuts and crazy if I were you.
@@allhopeabandon7831 So you speak for “more than half” of the US? Do tell 🙄I’m sure you feel the same way about Trump, right? After all, he was an entertainer too.
@@kamwickw933 I wouldn't have cared who wants to secure our southern border, bolster the economy, create jobs, achieve oil independence, retain domestic business, bring off shore money home, make peace with our enemies and start NO WARS. The fact that it was Donald Trump meant little to me, save for the fact that he was too abrasive for people who vote with their feefees and not their brains. Biden is what we get when (voter fraud issue aside) more than half our country becomes this stupid.
Tears fill my eyes as I listen to your interview. I lost my husband 10 years ago May 10th in the same manner, struggling with mental illness. You are not alone in your grief….prayers are with you and your family & loved ones. 💐🙏🌷🙏🌹
The fact that this is the first I'd heard that it was suicide tells me the family was absolutely right to tell this on their own terms, desensationalizing it.
I’m so sorry, to hear about your mom. She was such a beautiful person. I lost my daughter when she was only 37 to depression and diabetes. She decided to no longer take dialysis. It’s so hard to understand that there is nothing you can do to make it better, for them. My thoughts are with you, in this very painful time.
Oh bless your heart. You are such a strong woman to talk about this. Depression runs in my family - my grandmother had a frontal lobotomy. My prayers are with you!
@@yamisomad3486 i lady in one of my groups did that. i personally felt she was never the same..work with a doctor on your depression ..you will find what is right for you..God Bless ♥️
@@yamisomad3486 My grandmother was the only one who survived it from the doctor who did it. He was banned from practicing. No, it did not help. She still sobbed all day, every day. I am sorry you even consider it. I hope you are okay. I'm here if you need anything!
This is heartbreaking in a personal way. In 2004, my brain tried to kill me. It hit home when Ashley said her mother's brain hurt. That's what it felt like. I felt aches and pains all over my body. It took about three years to lift. Naomi didn't want to die. She just couldn't live with that pain anymore.
Yes. The physical pain is thee most gawd awful pain!!!!! People that have never experienced it simply do not understand the depths and that includes doctors. Unfortunately Naomi was resistant to the meds and treatments. So sad. God Bless her!
@@salgaldenco I am almost 45 and feel constant nerve pain and sometimes it gets to this point. Only thing keeping me going are my kids. I feel y’all’s pain. ❤️
That hit me too. "Her brain hurt." I felt that. My brain hurts too. The pain is just unbearable. No one can see it on the outside. It hides in my insides.
@@rupertperiwinkle4477 It's a silent agony that words can't capture. People would have to experience it to know what we're talking about, and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy, as I'm sure you feel likewise.
I can’t imagine the difficult time they must be going through. It made me cry just listening to Ashley. I loved the Judds and wish them all the best and strength going forward. Rest In Peace Naomi, you were loved and were enough.
The poise and eloquence of these ladies is a testament to the woman, the mother, the mentor, who created the life of a family for her girls. Hard times cause hard mental battles that one must constantly "flip the script" away from to keep afloat. Naomi must have been tired with no fight left. Bless her and give her a beautiful rest. Praying for all who loved her!
I was only 15 when I found my father, he had taken 136 various prescription drugs. They were all entirely dissolved in his stomach. He survived without any damage. It was a miracle. It’s never the person it’s the disease. My father since has had severe mental illness. I am with him he has the moderate dementia now. There are times he forgets he depressed he laughs without that limitation of sadness, he is able to be happy snd I am grateful for that . To everyone that is suffering from depression or knows someone that is my heart goes out to you don’t give up! Please be patient with your loved ones it is a very debilitating disease.
Did he leave a letter for you explaining why? Or what he took and how much? Did he take 136 pills or 136 different types. Was it all prescribed to him? There is such a disconnect between many in the general population about suicide and those with suicidal tendencies. Some view it as selfish, when in reality, the suicidal person thinks they are doing what is best for their children, partner, or simply society.
Tracy, despite your struggles with first hand mental illness, you still find it in your heart to share your experiences and encourage others. Thank you for being so selfless.
@@jlmann8109 No he did not leave a note. He was prescribed several medications overtime to figure out what worked he had like most people saved the ones he stopped taking. There were several different pills he ingested.
I am crying…..I know that deep depression…thanks to Naomi I just made an appointment with a therapist. My heart was so touched by her death. I understood it!
@@kellythomas5596 I am doing okay! Thanks for asking….much appreciated! Happy I made an appointment to see my therapist this week. I realized that sometimes we just need extra help when overwhelmed. You are so kind to care! ❤️
@@kellythomas5596 I am from Indianapolis, Indiana! I was raised down the street from the Indianapolis 500…we would stand in our yard to listen to the cars! I now live about three miles from the track, so stayed in the same area! Married going on 57 years to the love of my life! God sent him to me during the darkest days of depression! I was born with it. Use to watch other children having fun, and laughing and I wondered what it felt like to be that happy. God walks with me, and because of Him, and my family I never wanted to harm myself, but sure understand why some are hit with those feelings. I know God took Naomi home with Him…He understood her pain! Thanks for writing!
Poise, tenderness, wisdom, vulnerability. Ashley is precious and did a beautiful job with this interview and represented her family beautifully. May they find eventual comfort and rest. And I hope others find help in hope should they seem lost in depression.
I want to express my condolences for the loss of your loving mother. I know your pain only to well. I was 20 years old when my mother lost her life to mental illness. I am 73 years young now and still have a large hole in my heart because she is gone. Be gentle with each other. Stay strong🙏
Accepted the love that my mother was capable of giving. This is a beautiful statement. Ashley we appreciate your honoring your mom , praying for you and your family.
I can't imagine the level of pain the family has to deal with after such a tragic event. I'm glad that Ashley went public. Hopefully it will help someone else out there who is suffering alone. RIP 🌺
As a daughter of a suicide victim, also done in the same matter, I know the pain you both as children are faced with. It is great, it is painful , and it takes time . A lot of time . It sad and my heart breaks for you both. My thoughts & prayers are with you
I understand your pain as my mother also committed suicide as well on May 17th 1993. She dealt with bipolar illness for many years before that date. What came out of that is that I have so much gratitude for the "small" wonderful things in my life. And I am so empathetic to those who need an ear and lack of judgement.
You don’t owe an explanation to anyone Ashley anyone who knows your family just loves you all and we’re keeping you in our prayers. My condolences to the family and friends. Naomi will forever be in our hearts ♥️
And what about those of us who have heard of the family but are not ardent fans? I have been wondering about the manner in which she died. Some with mental illness OD on meds, Robin Williams hung himself. Knowing that Naomi shot herself is truth that needs to be known, rather than folks (like me) making presumptions.
@@joadams9074 Jo thank you, so many people suffer and get told you’re going to be fine yet the question is when will this happen. 100 thumbs up to you my friend and wishing you health and happiness.
Being a survivor of losing a sister to suicide, my heart bleeds for the Judd girls and Pop. Unless you have experienced it, you don’t know the incredible pain they leave with the living. It takes guts to do such a tragic thing and I will always love the beautiful music and concerts I heard and saw. I wish you all peace and she is in a much happier place. God Bless you all🙏🙏
It’s heartbreaking that she just went through a devastating loss, but she has to address the media at such a vulnerable time in order to protect her mother’s memory. My sincerest condolences go out to Ashley, Wynona, Pop, their family, and close friends.🥺❤️
She didn't have to address the media. In fact I wished she wouldn't have. Constantly giving into the media, and their violence, and yes the media is a violent entity, and again they use violence to manipulate people into telling their business. It's really disgusting that she has to tell the media anything.
@@janellejulianajoy So many were speculating so I completely understand. Nashville is a small community and the family would rather get ahead of leaks and the rumor mill. Well done, Ashley.
As someone who has suffered from depression and sudicial ideation. I feel the anguish Naomi's family is feeling and understand how Naomi felt as though she couldn't get out of the hole she felt herself in. It has taken years for me to get on the other side of the storm. Hold tight to each other, love each other everyday. Take the time you need to heal, don't be afraid to ask for help. There is no shame in needing help. God bless you and your family during this incredibly tough time.
I grew up listening to their music and I cried when she started reading the letter from Wynona, it's so hard to lose a family member but especially to suicide bc the family are left with more questions than answers and they're left with more grief and more trauma from the experience of finding your family member dead from a self inflicted injury, my prayers for the family
Ashley is so well spoken and pensive in her manner and everyone reading this understands her completely. What a horrible time for this family. You just never know what day will be the last and when that last hug will happen.
I’m very sorry for your loss, Ashley and Wynonna. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I, too lost my mother recently. My mother died from brain cancer on 04/22/2022. I feel your pain, I’m here to let you know that we are here for you all, as fans and supporters. You all are some strong women, you all get that from your mother. ❤️
I want to thank Ashley for the encouraging message she sent, I made an appointment to talk to a therapist because her moms death shook me to the core. Naomi reminds me of my own mom who struggles with mental health and I do check in with her regularly.
Naomi was like a mom to me she was so up lifting to me. She has helped me a lot in my own struggles , I know what it's like to keep silent. I love this. Family .
Having lost a loved one 30 years ago in a similar manner, I so appreciate the family statement saying she died from mental illness. It certainly helped me with my pain all these years later. My deepest condolences, love and respect for Ms. Judd’s family.
Always remember that the devil is a liar. He will tell you are unworthy of love, that you are useless and that your loved ones will be better off. Never believe the lies.
No words can be said at this time to express everyone sadness for the Judd family. Your mother was inspiring to watch and listen to. She will be missed.
This is the reason I hang on, because I don’t want to leave my children in pain and remembering how I died. Mental illness is a struggle, you have to literally fight your own self and sometimes the sadness is so strong that your can’t help fight that feeling you just want to end it. This illness is so hard, I’ve been fighting it for over 30 years. I don’t blame anyone for how I feel, I don’t even understand myself at those moments. I tell myself, you have everything, everything is fine. Your kids are healthy and thriving the bills are paid what’s your problem. The problems is the mind trying to fight you. It’s hard💔I also noticed that as we age it becomes even worse
I have a mother in law that has had problems with mental illness for 30 years . She got off all her medicine 💊 and started exercising/walking every day and she's doing great ❗Wish it was that easy for everyone ❗
"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." - Jesus -
Maria... You can always walk in to any hospital in America and ask for help. Please do this for those who love you. Suicide creates so many problems for your loved ones. Guilt, depression and grief beyond belief like the Judd girls are experiencing right now. I see this every day in my work. You are worth so much!!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your daughter was fighting a really large battle. I hope you can find someone to talk to or a support group. I can’t imagine losing your beautiful child. Love to you and your baby girl. We lost our dad in 2017 and thought how are we going to get past this. Ashley was smart to get ahead of this before anyone else could put their spin on it or mar the legacy they worked hard to build.
Suffering from anxiety and depression myself...I understand...and Suffering the great loss of my mother just 8mnths ago... I understand.. my heart goes out to the Judd family ❤❤
Ashley you're an incredibly courageous woman for sharing your mother's story with us. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Much love to your entire family. RIP NAOMI 🙏 🕊 🌹 I hope you're at peace now lovely lady.
It’s beyond sadness and heartache that they had to do this before the Enquirer and other gossip papers rush to get all the details out. Ashley’s pain reached right out of the screen, I felt it. I had a brother who suffered from mental illness and numbed himself with drugs. He didn’t like the meds he was prescribed , said things seemed to real. He had enough of it He had just turned 60..( he would be 64) I hadn’t seen him in so many years, the regret I have is deep, I tried , my mom and siblings did too, but he chose when & who could see him, usually Mom.. but not towards the end, he was alone..I hope he knew at the end he was loved. I fear he didn’t. that’s hard to live with.
I'm so sorry. I talk to my dead all the time and sometimes I feel they hear me. Other times I think I'm nutty, but either way it makes me feel better 🙂 you did the best you could.
So true , otherwise they would have blown things out of proportion. All those magazines, are trashy they always talk nonsense. For them it’s all about making lots of money 💰 !! Disregarding peoples feelings or private life. !!
@@rattaxi9645 No it’s ok 👍 to talk to our loved ones , that are no longer with us ! I do it too , so no you’re NOT nutty. And I feel they do hear us . and for me it gives me comfort .
This is a sobering reality of how mental illness has on the victims and their families. Mental illness affects people from all walks of life, it is difficult to explain unless you’ve been through this or you know someone that has gone through a major crisis. If you or anyone that you know that are going through a mental health crisis ,before you do something drastic try and reach out to a crisis line, it’s is not only the victims of this disease that are affected but also their love . ( you are not alone, there is help and assistance) .
Thank You 🙏🏿, just beautiful what you said ! And for reminding people, to reach out for help . That they’re not alone , because you can save a life !!!
What if its chronic pain. And this country refuses to allow enough opioids to treat it. That will make you committ suicide too. It's the biggest crime happening right now. The abuse of patients in pain.
There is no help if your in agonizing pain and your refused the only medicine that does manage it. Hard to tell how many suicides. How many people losing it is over unjust rules controlling opioids when people do need it for pain. How can this not be a war crime to refuse medicine to be used for it's medical purpose.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I understand how the loss affects you. I lost my Mom January 6,2021. No matter how old we are we are never ready to lose our Moma. I pray God bring you and your family peace and comfort.
Ashley, my heart breaks for you hearing of the way you found your mom the way you did! It’s so sad that she couldn’t overcome this, but then, none of us know what she was really feeling and how much pain she was in. May she finally be at peace. Sending prayers for strength, comfort and healing for you and your family at the very difficult time. 🙏🏻❤️
My heart truly breaks for this precious family as they mourn the loss of their mother and wife.. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes as I ponder the sadness and trauma that dear Naomi must have suffered daily. Various member of my family have suffered from anxiety and depression, a form of mental illness, and it is very difficult and painful to deal with. I, myself, suffered for years with it., but, I was so blessed one night at about age 23, as I was about to go into another debilitating anxiety attack. I was raised in a family that believed in God and I was a believer too, but I had never really "called" on Him for help. Something just inspired me that night to beg God to help me as I didn't want to end up in the hospital again. I reached out with my hands and begged God to help me. All of a sudden I felt His presence. I felt the anxiety being lifted from me, starting at my feet, going up my body, up into my arms and out of my outstretched hands and into the hands of the Holy Spirit. A peace came over my body and my soul like nothing I had ever experienced before. I became completely relaxed, and oh, so grateful for what I had just experienced!! I'm now 78, and have not had another full blown anxiety attack since that night. I take NO medicine for depression as I once did. Sure I have stress and fight depression, but I'm so thankful that I learned that night, that all I have to do is call on God, and He takes my hand and leads me out of my depression and anxiety, and gives me that peace that passes all understanding!!! How very blessed and grateful I am to know Him and His gentle Love!! He IS my medicine!!! I pray that others can learn to reach out to Him too. I truly learned that night how much he loves His children and wants to help us!
So incredibly sorry and deeply moved by this loss of Naomi Judd. Thank you for the frank and honest discussion about mental health. Ashley, you've carried yourself with grace and dignity, especially for such a personal and traumatic family experience.
Heartbreaking. I can't imagine the grief the family is going through right now and my heart really goes out to Ashley having been the one to find her mama.
Agreed. She has to live with that horrific memory for the rest of her life. So not fair. Thank God at least the friend was there so she wasn't all alone. Just heartbreaking. 💔
My heart just goes out to this precious family. As a suicide survivor, I know the pain and guilt you can feel. Many prayers and love to the whole family. It’s a hard road to walk.
So much respect for Naomi. My mother moved to Georgia because of my dads work and only spoke Spanish and my mom sought solace in country music the Judds music, Reba, Wynonna made that transition easier. Because country music unites us regardless of any language. Sending love to Ashley and Wy. Your mother left a beautiful legacy and was a trailblazer for women in country music. Naomi would want to be remembered for her beautiful contributions and take solace in the fact she is resting and feels no more pain in her body or soul.
I've been there and unless you've gone through it, you don't fully understand. I was getting outpatient treatment this time 10 years ago and in August 2012, I almost lost my battle to mental illness. I felt ashamed, humiliated, embarrassed, beaten down, exhausted among other things and I couldn't take it anymore. I still feel the stigma today. It's not that I didn't want to live anymore, I just wanted the pain to end. It's a daily struggle. I don't like to tell people about my struggles because I fear judgment and that they will see me negatively- it's happened before. I try to keep that a secret until people get to know me and people have still walked away. I am the same person I was before people find out I have mental illnesses. Mental illness does NOT discriminate.
I suffer from the same thing, my depression started when my husband left me with 5 girls to support. He hurt me beyond belief. I bet the abuse she suffered is what caused it. I feel so so bad for them. I understand why she did it. I've come close a few times to want to end my life.
Please think of those girls and what they would go through, and you won't harm yourself ever. Trust God, the girls are a great gift from him, even if their father didn't value them as he should have.
I go through episodes of depression, and I can appreciate the way Ashley Judd articulated on the condition of mental illness. Most of all, I admire her honest, and open discussion regarding her mother, Naomi. My most heartfelt condolences, and prayers go out to the Judd family during this difficult time.
Absolutely heartbreaking! Naomi, along with her daughters, and family is loved. Depression is real. Even with all the help in the world, the disease does lie. You are all loved. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so sorry for the Judd family going through such pain and anguish. Especially Ashley, for the trauma of discovering her momma. God please ease the pain they're going through.
My heart goes goes out to Ashley, her sister and step father. I'm so sorry for their loss. May Naomi find the peace in the next life that she didn't have in this one.
My heart breaks for this family. 29 years ago, when I was 15, I lost my father the same way and he too used a firearm. Something that sticks with me to this day is that my Uncle and I sat down in a restaurant 2 days after my father died and 2 men I didn’t know were sitting at the next table….They were close and talking louder than they should, but they suddenly started “Gossiping” about the man who committed suicide and exchanging stories on what each had heard happened……I was already struggling and completely devastated and to hear them discussing it so callously killed something inside me…….So, I can’t even fathom what having to go on television and discussing it for the public in order to keep those who would continue to dig up details to find proof of the manor in which her Mother took her life just so they could break the news and no doubt profit off this family’s grief. I just can’t…..even after all these years I still feel that pain as if it were yesterday. I pray for them all to eventually find peace.
My heart goes out to the family. Historically, it was very unusual or unlikely for a woman to commit suicide with a firearm. My sister took her life that way too. I finally found peace with it being almost instantaneous. I felt that sister really wanted to leave this world. There was no question. My heart breaks for Ashley.
Suicide has become so rampant. I hurt everyday about my sister. I'm the youngest of 5, and I am the only one who hasn't tried. I believe in a way they saved me. I know what it does to the ones left to burn, to the ones left without a final goodbye. I could never do it. No matter how bad it gets, I just couldn't. I am diagnosed with MDD, PTSD, Bipolar.....you name it, thats what it does. Complete and utter destruction of a person's psyche. Having said that, now, after 11 years, I can somehow find enough peace to stick around. I thank you for your replies.
The love this family deserves is our respect for their privacy. May God bless this family and may we as fans give them our loving kindness and respect.
@@sonnyb5154 They shared their story because they didn't want false things said about their mother , so yes they still deserve their privacy just as you would if you were in this same situation.
@@mattbeall6484 yes , they ask for privacy! Then in returned told the world, that she took her life with a hand gun. Matt toss it around all you want, and you will still come up with the same thing. The judds love attention, good or bad.
God bless y’all. Mental illness is awful and most people don’t know what it’s like. They don’t know how blessed they are. Praying for you Ashley and Wynona. Your mother was beautiful.
Depression and anxiety are no joke. I have suffered form both my entire life. It's debilitating, it holds those with it prisoner in their mind. It's physically painful as the body suffers as much as the mind. Be kind to others because you don't know what someone else might be going through. My heartfelt condolences to Ashley, Wynona and Pop for the loss of their mother and life partner.
I was devastated by the hearing of Naomi’s passing. I grew up with The Judds and loved their music. As someone living with this, Ashley is absolutely correct. It lies to you. The stuff swarming inside ones head is absolutely overwhelming most of the time. The level of feeling powerless to stop it or “change your behavior” and asking all of the ‘why can’t I be this or that’ or ‘why can’t I just be happy’. My thoughts are with your family 💕
I cried most of the interview. I can't even imagine finding my mom in how Ashley found Ms. Naomi. My heart goes out to the family. Depression is a terrible disease. Her family and her community truly loved Ms. Naomi.🕊️🕊️🙏🏽
I'm so sorry for the loss the family is feeling. She was an amazing woman and a wonderful singer. God bless you all. I pray she's found peace and will find a way to let you know. Prayers.
My heart breaks for these women. To have lived with this all their lives, to be afraid for and always concerned about their Mom, only to ultimately have the worst happen has got to be the worst pain and grief. For Naomi to have lived with this is soul crushing. I wish the best for them going forward together.❤️
"To make the distinction between our loved one and the disease" SOME OF THE MOST PROFOUND WORDS EVER SPOKEN ON THE SUBJECT!!!!!
I'm glad you pointed this out. We are not our depression. For example sometimes I just want to hide away. That's the depression controlling me. Some people may call me antisocial but in reality I love being with and around people.
@Abby- very true!
The same is relative to any disease.
I found myself telling my family this when my Dad was going through dementia.
Amen, Abby.
@@Yellow-Rose Yes. This is very hard -- really impossible -- for most to understand. It is not in their experience, but they *think* it is, so it gets minimized. I would ask only that people understand that they do not understand, know that they cannot know, and respect what is unknowable to them.
@@nspector as someone who hasn't gone through it. It must be awful if someone would want to take their own life when they have so much to live for.
I love how Diane Sawyer didn't say a word, and just hugged Ashley. Beautiful. Prayers go out to the Judd family. 😥😥
As someone with anxiety and depression… the way Ashley describes mental illness is completely true. All love to Naomi and the Judd family ❤️
Depression is spiritual suffering. From my own experience. But caused by humanity, not God.
@@maplecosy9429 I want to agree for the most part but mental illness is also passed on to generation after generation in the same families and God made humanity.
I agree with you
@@maplecosy9429 agreed. I don't recognize that i am depressed, but I plan my own death often. I have been forced to hold off a few times, but I know that I will end up taking my own life. It gives me peace to know that I can end this nonsense whenever I get too tired of it all. I don't want anyone to eventually misunderstand my motives....I am content.
@@leanie5234 that's so hard to hear.... suicide is such a horrible way to die....I lost my best friend to it ....and there's no closure......
My heart breaks for all of you. I've lost my sister, age 38, my dad, age 83, and my son, 23 to suicide. My sister and dad never talked about it. They just did it. My son talked about it since age 15 and also took his own life. I am totally devastated but also have a deep passion to live. Mental illness is very prevalent in my family. Unfortunately, we don't know who is going to suffer with it until sometimes we are shocked to our core by something like this. I pray every day that we all honor and acknowledge how important our mental health is and take steps to protect it. My life is sad but I'm choosing to live it anyway with the help of an antidepressant, medicine for anxiety, and a good counselor every other week. I pray we can drop the stigma and treat mental illness as it should be treated, like any other illness.
I lost a very close aunt to suicide. She was only 9 years older than me and very much like a cooler older sister. Many of my family members suffer from depression and anxiety. My aunt was bi-polar. I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety since I was 14 and I’m 51 now. It really hit me hard in my 20’s after a car accident left me with 24 hour, 7 days a week chronic pain. The combination is something I can’t describe. I also can no longer find an antidepressant that works anymore. It does not come and go. For at least the last decade it’s everyday.I’m thankful I have a doctor who treated my pain as serious as it is. I would be dead years ago if not for my pain medication. Yes it’s oxyneo and it’s medicine. Just the stigma of that has been a huge battle. But it gave me ability again to do SOME normal life things again. The depression has taken that away. Even self care is ….like I’ve missed family events because I can’t get in the shower for two r even 3 months. I used to be so put together. I have lost interest in absolutely everything. I’ve been in therapy the majority of my life. I’ve tried everything. This disease is just like cancer or any other deadly disease. I can only say living like this is not living. I’ve talked to family members…this will sound shocking…. that I don’t know how much longer I can suffer and that I am thinking of ending my life. It’s the hardest conversation to have but they love me enough to understand. I don’t have children. We put our pets down to end their suffering. This is cancer of my mind. I’m 51 not in my teens or 30’s. I understand why my aunt took her life. I miss her so deeply, but her pain of living was so hard to watch. She over came some huge battles in her life. I won’t leave this earth in a gory way. I’ll save my loved ones that. Sometimes the cancer spreads all over the body. My depression will not go away. I’ve had 3 great therapists over my life. I also found out I have advanced cerebral atrophy for my age. I don’t have Alzheimer’s but my cognitive abilities are declining. And Yup, I’ve prayed. I hope maybe I can help you understand it a bit more? Because yes, it is a disease and depression can get worse over time. Much stronger. I feel like if I put this as a stand alone comment I’d be called selfish and that Satan has me and jesus can cure me. Satan is a fairy tale. Relinquishing responsibility is all that is. I do have faith. Thanks for listening. I wish you a beautiful life and your depression goes in remission.
God bless. 🙏
I commend you for choosing to seek help for many do not chose that journey. Stigmatization presents for many reasons but one of them is identifying the correct terminology for a presentation such as there is mental illness (requires medication, a course of treatment specifically designed for the patient’s needs and a medical team), mental disorder (psychological, many times maladaptive behaviors) and mental health (how stressors or situations affect the social, psychological, and emotional well being) but the terminology is mingled together when there is a vast difference among them.
I’m so sorry 😞 💔
Blessed Be 😊😊😊
In her grief, Ashley was so composed and well spoken. I feel the love from her and Her sister even if it was through written form. My heart feels for their family.
and her sister left her to do the public work.
God bless the family
@@berighteous she couldn’t take it
Why do we give credit to grieving loved ones when they're "composed"? Does it really matter how they present at a time like this?
@@berighteous not everyone can be in the public attention that way. I remember Ashley just a few yrs ago ranting about bloody tampons and women's rights that was sickening. Careful how and who you judge. Some people do things for attention. Only God knows
"She drank me in", she said of when her mother would see and hold her. Now that is how I want my babies to describe how I looked at them when I'm old. Beautiful.
That part got me
@@lindzriddb Me too because it reminded me of my mom and how I miss that so much.
Aww 🥰 they will ❤️
They will,my dear,they will. @ almost 80,I now sit back & bask in the warmth of their love for me! It’s amazing!😊
@@bravom9 same for me but I miss my dad. No one hugged me like him.
My God, the pain in her voice is heartbreaking. I cannot imagine having to share on camera something so private. Good for her for trying to reach out to help others at such a painful time.
she didn’t HAVE TOO
@@livinginmid-michigan respectfully, a gentle reminder, she felt she had to, to get in front of the gossip mill, in a way, simply a daughter shielding her mother's dignity. I would've done the same ... I don't envy celebrities at all in these matters, my heart goes out to the sisters.
@@kellythomas5596 n n n n1
@@livinginmid-michigan Of course she did, and she explained why. The gossip machine would have told it "their way" had she not been proactive.
Shes the one that found her thats even more devastating
My mom just committed suicide on Monday July 25th 2022 by a self inflicted gun shot at the age of 75 and I had distanced myself for my mental and health safety! I blame myself for her suicide but I realized yesterday that it hit me so hard I could hardly breathe!! I’m devastated!! Please pray for our family as we also walk this horrible road .. Thank you 🙏🏻
Prayers and hugs blessings and love for you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Prayers and hugs blessings and love for you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Condolences on your loss.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
God bless all with peace, love, health, safety, prosperity and protection!
Mental illness is nothing to joke about. I don't think people realise how devastating it is. I'm so, so sorry. My heart felt condolences to the Judd family.
People needs to be educated about it
exactly alot of people don't get it. when I was growing up. I use to listen to the judds alot. when I found out that Naomi passed. it broke my heart. she is in a better place nomore pain and suffering.
Well, Ashley Judd has talked about shooting herself, so I think this is a generational thing. I hope not, but I remember this from things I've read.
I’m bipolar and attempted suicide once. I feel like people relate more to depression and anxiety, which I understand. But I hope this tragedy raises all boats, so to speak.
My siblings we give to charity in lieu of gifts and this year I donated to my favorite hospital I’d been a patient at. It wasn’t fancier healthcare/babysitting with better doctors. It was just dignified. Not more dignified, just dignified (shout out to Bon Secours).
Even as her heart breaks and the trauma sets in, Ashley still finds a way to be so strong, brave, intelligent, a powerful speaker, and so incredibly eloquent. I see why her family wanted her to speak on their behalf.
I'm so sorry for this family's great loss. My heart goes out to them all.
She did an amazing job speaking
@@whirlwind8825 there are a lot of missing pieces in this story but time may tell more or this interview will be the end.
Whirl Wind, you are an awful human being to say that.
t6
@@whirlwind8825 5 so 62
"My mother is entitled to her dignity and her privacy," waterworks held at bay until that moment. Sobbing for this woman and her pain.
😔😔💔
YOU are the ones bringing this to the limelight!! LEAVE HER ALONE!!! She chose this because she WANTED to. This is HER decision. Get off the internet and the public display! LEAVE HER ALONE!!! Let her spirit rest in pease and go to a higher level! ENOUGH!!!!
Ashley,you described,how your mom felt,and you are so right to share her story,with such love and respect.Forget the public now.Take time out now,and May your family find peace,and cherish the happy memories,you shared with each other.Your mom would certainly be proud of you,and your words.Think that there is beautiful singing in Heaven each night.
is evident that mother and daughter love each other inmensely which is a blessing on its own, sadly some of us can just imagine that kind love, you were blessed !!
@@wendyb6446 nobody is keeping her from resting in peace, we don't effect what she is doing in the afterlife. The daughter is representing her mother and the disease with dignity. Calm down.
My mother also took her life in a harsh way, something unusual for a woman to do they say. For me it explains how deep the pain. My mother suffered for years with depression. All I can say to the family is cry, support one another, remember the good times, don't torture yourself with the how's or why's. Time will heal you....nothing but time. Trust me, it will get better. You can't see that now from where you are standing....but it will. Get counseling to help with your healing. I had a dream after my mom passed where she was across a street on a hill. My mom slid her hands up and down her arms to show there were no longer any wounds (referring to emotional wounds), she smiled at me and was gone. This dream let me know my mom was in a good place. Your mom is in a good place too.
I'm so sorry for you both losing your mom. That is very heartbreaking to hear! God bless you both & sorry you both had to experience that & I'm sorry your mother's felt like their was no hope.
@Emma Hawke as I mentioned in the comment below. I just wanted to say I'm so sorry you lost your mom , that is heartbreaking to hear. I'm sorry you went through that and I'm sorry she felt their was no hope. God bless you!
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The elderly are the forgotten demographic when it comes to this disease. My grandfather had a very similar story. No matter how much life you’ve lived, leaving even a day before you’re meant to is too soon.
Well said, indeed. 💔
Too soon for who?
@@kathymontgomery1445 Those left behind.
Beautifully put.
So true ❤🙏
The trauma Ashley is going through from finding her, is something beyond the loss that is a whole other level of devastation. May god bless you and keep you…. 💕
How awful is it that we live in a world where someone has to actually explain all this. This is absolutely heart breaking. God rest her soul and may this family have some peace.
Sadly many people still dont believe mental health matters. There are also people that are pro help for others but they themselves refuse to get help.
God Rest Her Soul🙏🏼🙏🏼
God be with you girls always.
I also thought that exact same thing. Just because they are famous, Ashley had to do this. Just another depth of their pain. She spoke with such a quiet grace. I pray they find some measures of comfort and peace.
But the fact that Ashley found her is even more heartbreaking. I know a few people who were the first to find their loved one, and they have never been the same. One has since passed after making 7 attempts. So much pain and torment.
@@jerik214 well said
This family has no idea how many lives they're savings through their lost by speaking out. May God bless them always, please.
Oh Ashley. As a daughter who also found her mother, my heart aches for you and your family. I am convinced that she is healed, and happy, watching over you all. I pray peace overcomes your grief. 💗
As your mama is as well! At peace and no more pain❤️
I’m sorry you had to experience that. I can’t imagine how difficult that must have been.
I experienced the death of my mother as well.
I was right there and watched her take her very last breath.
What I saw was death swallowed up in beauty.
I have never seen a more beautiful sweet quiet death in my life.
When my mother died, I felt a release.
My mother has been gone for 20 yrs.
I found my ex’s body the same way as well. It aches me so much to watch this clip & I couldn’t stop crying. Hugs to all who have experienced this ❤️
The real "envy" shouldn't be the riches of this world but the envy of those resting in a peaceful afterlife.
I am so so very sorry Ashley and Wynona for the loss of your dear mother. I know what a terrible disease that depression is as my son and I also suffer with it and I can attest to the fact that the pain in your brain is tremendous. This disease makes you feel that you just don't want to live anymore. Only someone who suffers from this disease knows what it feels like. Please therefore people don't judge. Dear Ashley I am sending you a very big hug.
Being someone who grew up with alcoholism in my family, depression was for me part of my youth. Anxiety, fear, emptiness, and emotional sadness at times consumes you. Mental illness is nothing for anyone to judge. The pain is REAL, the fear and misery is real and for that person who suffers, that pain is so hard to break away from. I lost a sweet and wonderful friend. Her pain was hidden. She was always upbeat around me, then one day she didn't come to work. Another day went by, still nothing. When I heard she was gone it crushed me. Never ever judge. HELP, BE THERE, CARE FOR THEM. THESE PEOPLE NEED OUR HELP. I PRAY TO GOD THAT THEY CAN BET HELP.
This is so tragic. Words can't express the sadness and pain. Please let's help each other!
Best wishes to the Judd family, love them all
@@EdsterIII Yes we certainly need to. Depression is just like any physical disease and people who suffer from it should not have to feel like they can't talk about it. We need to treat them with love. I thank God that I have the support of my family.
Wynonna
So encouraging to read these comments. Depression/Anxiety/Panic Attacks have been a battle my entire life and it is as real and the most difficult thing to try to overcome. You fear Doctors and others you want to ask for help will think you're crazy or just trying to get "drugs." God bless everyone and thank you all for sharing. God bless this family for bringing this to the public, truly pray it brings more awareness and help for all those suffering.
My heart is broken for this family... depression is such a formidable evil. I pray for them, their loss, their memories, and ultimately their peace. God bless them
I survived taking my own life, I know the darkness of depression. I know the toll it took on my family afterwards. But it's amazing the place we are in now and I couldn't have done that without the wonderful help of my medical team and therapy team. After two years of a lot of in depth deep hard core work I'm able to hold down a job and have a roof over my head. This work will never end for me or it for my family. That is something that people don't realize things will trigger you and you have to be open to know your trigger.
Thank you judd family for sharing your story.
Exactly right. It's about changing wrongly learned thinking.
I deal with depression every day of my life.
People say to talk with someone or share with family. Many of us become so isolated and withdrawn, there is no one to talk to or share with. That's sometimes a big part of the problem.
Big facts
In my case I have people I could talk to I just can't find the words. Sometimes you just can't explain it. Your own mind doesn't know what is wrong. All I know is sometimes it's just so damn hard to hang on
Naomi had people around her that truly loved her. They understood what was going on. Bless the ones who are walking the path of suicide and depression alone. The ones who have no one that cares. It's a very lonely path. Peace to all! Bless this beautiful family.
The ones who are walking this path alone, PLEASE focus on the LIGHT. I truly love you. Yup, even though I do not know you personally, I love you with the love of God. You matter.
@@DGsKattKatt I was led to tell you whenever you are in a dark space call out the name of Jesus! Simply say Jesus, Jesus, Jesus and watch how he work. God bless you.
@@kellythomas5596 My day has been very mediocre. Thank you so much for asking. I hope you have had a beautiful day!
*I lost my Mother when I was six, I am sixty-six now. Listening to this precious daughter of course caused a flood of memories, but most of all I give my heart to all in the Judd family, specifically her two daughters. A heart filled with that kind of trauma does deserve ALL the privacy and kindness from every person, everywhere. Mental health is already a destroying illness, so give kindnesses to the survivors, or just walk away. There is no place more sacred than the hearts left behind*
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Beautiful.
My Brother committed suicide 7 years ago. He was the last person you would have thought would do this. How I wish I knew he was struggling. It's not the same when you lose someone to suicide than an accident or disease. It's traumatising. My heart goes out to these two ladies.
I’m sorry about your brother.
@@A_Hale Thank you
I'm so very sorry to read your story. I lost my dad seven years ago suddenly. Not to suicide but it was still the biggest shock. I did however know someone who took their own life. Grief is so difficult. My heart goes out to you and your family.
@@zoep4755 I am sorry for your loss as well.
So sorry about your brother. What an enormous loss
No one knows the depth of mental illness unless you’ve walked the road. Mental illness touches Everyone no matter your status in this world. Thank you Ashley & Winona for your unconditional love towards your dear Momma. She was a beautiful spirit full of light & love. She was seen. I absolutely love your family. I remember during a very difficult time in my life when I was angry about not having my father, cousins and grandparents in my life because of the actions of my biological Dad. It was 1982 when I turned on the radio and heard your song “Grandpa, tell me ‘bout the good old days” 🎶
I decided right then and there to be a present Mother & Grandmother. To be available with my children and future grandchildren. I am now blessed with 13 grandkids. My prayers to you and your family for peace, strength & comfort during this very difficult time 💝
It sounds like you have the family you’ve always wanted now and it’s such a good feeling to know that they are your own people. I feel this way too when I’m with my kids and their partners and my grandkids, they are what makes life worth living. I’m happy you have that wonderful family now.
Ashley spoke so beautifully and eloquently. May her Mother rest in peace ♥️🙏🏽. Mental health is no joke and I’m glad that this interview can hopefully help others🤗
This hit straight to the heart. Our younger brother took his life 17 years ago and there will never be a day I dont think of him and miss him DEARLY.
He would be 50 this year and never go to meet my grandchildren.
Ashley has so much love and dignity in her heart which is a great testament to her mother.
May God continue to bless them all
Ashley is having to be incredibly strong...she's the one who found her mom and now she has to be the point person with the media. My condolences to the whole family, but I especially hope Ashley has a strong support network.
I couldn’t agree more I hope she doesn’t carry guilt of leaving her mom for that moment to run downstairs to let the friend in she will be traumatized for life bc of what she experienced and saw she needs a lot of prayers herself!
@@katiemichelle9983 Even when death is from natural causes, there seems to always be some regret, some remorse that stubbornly sticks to our minds, even down to the tiniest, most insignificant things that, transversely, can feel tragically huge in the "if only" moments that we wish we could go back in time and change. Ashley will carry this distinctive pain with her for the rest of her life, but God is always there to strengthen her. God's grace is sufficient!
@@katiemichelle9983 😭😥
@@katiemichelle9983 I agree. I feel like she always knew this outcome could be an option. Doesn’t make it easier. Hope she gets all the help she needs. My father took his life when I was 13. It taught me to carefully monitor my own mental health. Therapy is for everyone.
Heartbreaking that this lady has to go on national television to share the details of her mother's suicide because she wanted the TRUTH out there before the media digs up the details. Terrible terrible, especially the fact she found her.
Sadly it won't stop the rapids from trying to dig in deeper and making stuff up
This is the dark side of fame. This poor close family is truly, deeply devastated. And yet “forced” to go on national television ahead of the “Media” to explain her passing.They need to be with their family and close friends, not dealing with public scrutiny at this time. She was a national treasure and loving mother she will be truly missed. May she rest in peace now. 💜🙏
she's chosen to go on air this quickly. any normal person would not be going on camera
@@swolfe9668 Lol. Ashley didn’t “chose” to do this. She was Forced to. To beat the Medias false narrative to her own mom‘s death. I guess reality isn’t your strong suit. Keep living in your little bubble. 🙄
@@momwithaplan1287 it's still a CHOICE
Depression is terrible to live with. My heart goes out to Wynonna and Ashley. Your Mom was an incredible woman. May she rest peacefully now. Naomi will always be a star in my heart and eyes.
No one ever understands until it's too late. Mental illness is NO JOKE 😢Appreciate the time you have with your loved ones and don't judge what you don't understand. 🙏 RIP Naomi, you're free now! 💔💔💔
The greatest words..."don't judge what you can't understand"...
exactly!
“No one understands until it is too late” this is false ! Many people understand mental illness and seek help and encourage their loved ones to get help. Yet they still lose their battle just like someone fighting cancer . When someone does from cancer do you say cancer is misunderstood ???
@@none2951 Cancer is misunderstood. Sloan Bella said it's like an entity of its own, like a parasite.
@@none2951 What I meant is, in my opinion,no one could truly understand a person's suffering because it's an invisible illness. It isn't something that can be seen by the naked eye or even shows up in a blood test. Also, the word depression has been used so loosely that even when someone does express it, others couldn't fathom the pain. Unfortunately it's only once the final symptom has reared it's ugly head that hindsight brings enlightenment. Not judging or blaming... just hits too close to home 💔
My husband died in June 2023 and this is Dec and I can’t even talk without breaking down, so I ask God to bless this child for having to give this interview so soon after her moms death.
Condolences on your loss.
God bless all with peace, love, health, safety, prosperity and protection!
She represented her mother well, she would be proud of her daughter. It's so sad to hear of the torment she went through even though she was dearly loved.
I feel sorry for Ashley for her loss, as I do anyone and everyone who deals with the death of a parent, that being said, she is a nut job and my sympathy for her grief doesn't change the fact that she has been a Lefty mouthpiece for decades, nor does THAT fact take away her acting talent, which I used to enjoy until I could no longer watch the characters she portrayed without seeing Ashley Judd, the radical fruit cake in every roll, in every character. Actors, for this very reason, should stick to acting and let the activism to the activists...stop alienating half (or more, in reality) to appease the crazies...they will never be appeased. Just a business pointer.
@@allhopeabandon7831 Wow you really have alot of hostility, don't you. Might want to get medical help for that. Last I checked, citizens' right to free speech doesn't exclude those who work in show business. I wouldn't call anyone nuts and crazy if I were you.
@@allhopeabandon7831 you're vile. Even on a piece that's showing respect to HER MOTHER you can't help but turn it political. How pathetic.
@@allhopeabandon7831 So you speak for “more than half” of the US? Do tell 🙄I’m sure you feel the same way about Trump, right? After all, he was an entertainer too.
@@kamwickw933 I wouldn't have cared who wants to secure our southern border, bolster the economy, create jobs, achieve oil independence, retain domestic business, bring off shore money home, make peace with our enemies and start NO WARS. The fact that it was Donald Trump meant little to me, save for the fact that he was too abrasive for people who vote with their feefees and not their brains. Biden is what we get when (voter fraud issue aside) more than half our country becomes this stupid.
Tears fill my eyes as I listen to your interview. I lost my husband 10 years ago May 10th in the same manner, struggling with mental illness. You are not alone in your grief….prayers are with you and your family & loved ones. 💐🙏🌷🙏🌹
The fact that this is the first I'd heard that it was suicide tells me the family was absolutely right to tell this on their own terms, desensationalizing it.
I’m so sorry, to hear about your mom. She was such a beautiful person. I lost my daughter when she was only 37 to depression and diabetes. She decided to no longer take dialysis. It’s so hard to understand that there is nothing you can do to make it better, for them. My thoughts are with you, in this very painful time.
So sorry for your loss
@@sexinochica5 …thank you, so much.
Oh bless your heart. You are such a strong woman to talk about this. Depression runs in my family - my grandmother had a frontal lobotomy. My prayers are with you!
I’m sorry for your loss. Did the frontal lobotomy work? I’ve been depressed since child hood.
@@yamisomad3486 i lady in one of my groups did that. i personally felt she was never the same..work with a doctor on your depression ..you will find what is right for you..God Bless ♥️
@@beckyhook8864 Thank you 😊
@@yamisomad3486 My grandmother was the only one who survived it from the doctor who did it. He was banned from practicing. No, it did not help. She still sobbed all day, every day. I am sorry you even consider it. I hope you are okay. I'm here if you need anything!
I'm so sorry for you and esp your grandma's pain🙏🏿🕊😥
This is heartbreaking in a personal way. In 2004, my brain tried to kill me. It hit home when Ashley said her mother's brain hurt. That's what it felt like. I felt aches and pains all over my body. It took about three years to lift. Naomi didn't want to die. She just couldn't live with that pain anymore.
Yes. Exactly.
I am glad you survived. Much love to you.
Yes. The physical pain is thee most gawd awful pain!!!!! People that have never
experienced it simply do not understand the depths and that includes doctors.
Unfortunately Naomi was resistant to the meds and treatments. So sad. God Bless her!
@@salgaldenco I am almost 45 and feel constant nerve pain and sometimes it gets to this point. Only thing keeping me going are my kids. I feel y’all’s pain. ❤️
That hit me too. "Her brain hurt." I felt that. My brain hurts too. The pain is just unbearable. No one can see it on the outside. It hides in my insides.
@@rupertperiwinkle4477 It's a silent agony that words can't capture. People would have to experience it to know what we're talking about, and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy, as I'm sure you feel likewise.
So sad, as someone who has lost 2 family members to suicide, this breaks my heart. My heart goes out to Ashley, Wynonna and Pops.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
I can’t imagine the difficult time they must be going through. It made me cry just listening to Ashley. I loved the Judds and wish them all the best and strength going forward. Rest In Peace Naomi, you were loved and were enough.
The poise and eloquence of these ladies is a testament to the woman, the mother, the mentor, who created the life of a family for her girls. Hard times cause hard mental battles that one must constantly "flip the script" away from to keep afloat. Naomi must have been tired with no fight left. Bless her and give her a beautiful rest. Praying for all who loved her!
I was only 15 when I found my father, he had taken 136 various prescription drugs. They were all entirely dissolved in his stomach. He survived without any damage. It was a miracle. It’s never the person it’s the disease. My father since has had severe mental illness. I am with him he has the moderate dementia now. There are times he forgets he depressed he laughs without that limitation of sadness, he is able to be happy snd I am grateful for that . To everyone that is suffering from depression or knows someone that is my heart goes out to you don’t give up! Please be patient with your loved ones it is a very debilitating disease.
You’re a very wonderful person to be caring for your father. Lots of love to you both.
Did he leave a letter for you explaining why? Or what he took and how much? Did he take 136 pills or 136 different types. Was it all prescribed to him? There is such a disconnect between many in the general population about suicide and those with suicidal tendencies. Some view it as selfish, when in reality, the suicidal person thinks they are doing what is best for their children, partner, or simply society.
Tracy, despite your struggles with first hand mental illness, you still find it in your heart to share your experiences and encourage others. Thank you for being so selfless.
@@jlmann8109 Disagree. Suicide is a way to turn the pain off. They want the internal pain to stop.
@@jlmann8109 No he did not leave a note. He was prescribed several medications overtime to figure out what worked he had like most people saved the ones he stopped taking. There were several different pills he ingested.
This breaks my heart. Depression is no joke. I am so sorry for their loss. My heart and prayers go out to them.
For real. I thought Naomi might have taken pills, but a firearm? I'm so upset and devestated.
I am crying…..I know that deep depression…thanks to Naomi I just made an appointment with a therapist. My heart was so touched by her death. I understood it!
@@kellythomas5596 I am doing okay! Thanks for asking….much appreciated! Happy I made an appointment to see my therapist this week. I realized that sometimes we just need extra help when overwhelmed. You are so kind to care! ❤️
@@kellythomas5596 I am from Indianapolis, Indiana! I was raised down the street from the Indianapolis 500…we would stand in our yard to listen to the cars! I now live about three miles from the track, so stayed in the same area! Married going on 57 years to the love of my life! God sent him to me during the darkest days of depression! I was born with it. Use to watch other children having fun, and laughing and I wondered what it felt like to be that happy. God walks with me, and because of Him, and my family I never wanted to harm myself, but sure understand why some are hit with those feelings. I know God took Naomi home with Him…He understood her pain! Thanks for writing!
Poise, tenderness, wisdom, vulnerability. Ashley is precious and did a beautiful job with this interview and represented her family beautifully. May they find eventual comfort and rest. And I hope others find help in hope should they seem lost in depression.
I want to express my condolences for the loss of your loving mother. I know your pain only to well. I was 20 years old when my mother lost her life to mental illness. I am 73 years young now and still have a large hole in my heart because she is gone. Be gentle with each other. Stay strong🙏
I'm sorry for your loss.
Accepted the love that my mother was capable of giving. This is a beautiful statement. Ashley we appreciate your honoring your mom , praying for you and your family.
I can't imagine the level of pain the family has to deal with after such a tragic event. I'm glad that Ashley went public. Hopefully it will help someone else out there who is suffering alone. RIP 🌺
As Larry Gatlin stated in an interview shortly after Naomi's passing, she had class.
As a daughter of a suicide victim, also done in the same matter, I know the pain you both as children are faced with. It is great, it is painful , and it takes time . A lot of time . It sad and my heart breaks for you both. My thoughts & prayers are with you
😔 my deepest condolences.
I understand your pain as my mother also committed suicide as well on May 17th 1993. She dealt with bipolar illness for many years before that date. What came out of that is that I have so much gratitude for the "small" wonderful things in my life. And I am so empathetic to those who need an ear and lack of judgement.
Stay strong. Thank you for commenting& sharing.
I am truly sorry that you had to lose a parent in that manner. God bless you. My condolences, prayers, and love.
Meus sinceros sentimentos Judd.
You don’t owe an explanation to anyone Ashley anyone who knows your family just loves you all and we’re keeping you in our prayers. My condolences to the family and friends. Naomi will forever be in our hearts ♥️
I wish I could put 27 like to your comment!
Very true.
And what about those of us who have heard of the family but are not ardent fans?
I have been wondering about the manner in which she died.
Some with mental illness OD on meds, Robin Williams hung himself.
Knowing that Naomi shot herself is truth that needs to be known, rather than folks (like me) making presumptions.
@@joadams9074 Jo thank you, so many people suffer and get told you’re going to be fine yet the question is when will this happen. 100 thumbs up to you my friend and wishing you health and happiness.
Being a survivor of losing a sister to suicide, my heart bleeds for the Judd girls and Pop. Unless you have experienced it, you don’t know the incredible pain they leave with the living. It takes guts to do such a tragic thing and I will always love the beautiful music and concerts I heard and saw. I wish you all peace and she is in a much happier place. God Bless you all🙏🙏
Thanks for
It’s heartbreaking that she just went through a devastating loss, but she has to address the media at such a vulnerable time in order to protect her mother’s memory. My sincerest condolences go out to Ashley, Wynona, Pop, their family, and close friends.🥺❤️
She didn't have to address the media. In fact I wished she wouldn't have. Constantly giving into the media, and their violence, and yes the media is a violent entity, and again they use violence to manipulate people into telling their business. It's really disgusting that she has to tell the media anything.
Yes....made me think again about the agonies of a public life.
True. But, that is the reality of choosing to be an entertainer as a career. Same with all celebrities who pass in an unexpected manner.
I'm shocked she's talking about it so soon
@@janellejulianajoy So many were speculating so I completely understand. Nashville is a small community and the family would rather get ahead of leaks and the rumor mill. Well done, Ashley.
As someone who has suffered from depression and sudicial ideation. I feel the anguish Naomi's family is feeling and understand how Naomi felt as though she couldn't get out of the hole she felt herself in. It has taken years for me to get on the other side of the storm. Hold tight to each other, love each other everyday. Take the time you need to heal, don't be afraid to ask for help. There is no shame in needing help. God bless you and your family during this incredibly tough time.
I grew up listening to their music and I cried when she started reading the letter from Wynona, it's so hard to lose a family member but especially to suicide bc the family are left with more questions than answers and they're left with more grief and more trauma from the experience of finding your family member dead from a self inflicted injury, my prayers for the family
Wow. Heartbreaking for them, but they handled this in the classiest way possible. I have tremendous respect for their courage, respect, and openness..
Ashley is so well spoken and pensive in her manner and everyone reading this understands her completely.
What a horrible time for this family. You just never know what day will be the last and when that last hug will happen.
So very true. I know this so well.
I’m very sorry for your loss, Ashley and Wynonna. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I, too lost my mother recently. My mother died from brain cancer on 04/22/2022. I feel your pain, I’m here to let you know that we are here for you all, as fans and supporters. You all are some strong women, you all get that from your mother. ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss.
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I’m sorry for your loss and may you be comforted by many shared memories with your Mom.
So sorry. May she have peace and eternal life in God’s Kingdom. ❤️
Soo sorry for your loss❣🌈🕊💋
I want to thank Ashley for the encouraging message she sent, I made an appointment to talk to a therapist because her moms death shook me to the core. Naomi reminds me of my own mom who struggles with mental health and I do check in with her regularly.
Naomi was like a mom to me she was so up lifting to me. She has helped me a lot in my own struggles , I know what it's like to keep silent. I love this. Family .
I'm crying with her. This is so sad. God bless her soul, and may God continue to comfort the family and give them peace.
I know, this is heartbroken 💔 God give them strength.
The Bible tells us to weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice.
Having lost a loved one 30 years ago in a similar manner, I so appreciate the family statement saying she died from mental illness. It certainly helped me with my pain all these years later. My deepest condolences, love and respect for Ms. Judd’s family.
What a beautiful, articulate and lovely daughter. My heart aches for her.
Always remember that the devil is a liar. He will tell you are unworthy of love, that you are useless and that your loved ones will be better off. Never believe the lies.
No words can be said at this time to express everyone sadness for the Judd family. Your mother was inspiring to watch and listen to. She will be missed.
This is the reason I hang on, because I don’t want to leave my children in pain and remembering how I died. Mental illness is a struggle, you have to literally fight your own self and sometimes the sadness is so strong that your can’t help fight that feeling you just want to end it. This illness is so hard, I’ve been fighting it for over 30 years. I don’t blame anyone for how I feel, I don’t even understand myself at those moments. I tell myself, you have everything, everything is fine. Your kids are healthy and thriving the bills are paid what’s your problem. The problems is the mind trying to fight you. It’s hard💔I also noticed that as we age it becomes even worse
I have a mother in law that has had problems with mental illness for 30 years . She got off all her medicine 💊 and started exercising/walking every day and she's doing great ❗Wish it was that easy for everyone ❗
Hang in there, it’s worth it.
"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
- Jesus -
Because you are not selfish
Maria... You can always walk in to any hospital in America and ask for help. Please do this for those who love you. Suicide creates so many problems for your loved ones. Guilt, depression and grief beyond belief like the Judd girls are experiencing right now. I see this every day in my work. You are worth so much!!
That was pure strength. My daughter took her own life in July and I can't imagine having to go through this Infront of the public.
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I’m so so sorry 😢
Condolences 💐 and prayers t
I’m sorry 😢
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your daughter was fighting a really large battle. I hope you can find someone to talk to or a support group. I can’t imagine losing your beautiful child. Love to you and your baby girl.
We lost our dad in 2017 and thought how are we going to get past this. Ashley was smart to get ahead of this before anyone else could put their spin on it or mar the legacy they worked hard to build.
Suffering from anxiety and depression myself...I understand...and Suffering the great loss of my mother just 8mnths ago... I understand.. my heart goes out to the Judd family ❤❤
Ashley you're an incredibly courageous woman for sharing your mother's story with us. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Much love to your entire family.
RIP NAOMI 🙏 🕊 🌹
I hope you're at peace now lovely lady.
It’s beyond sadness and heartache that they had to do this before the Enquirer and other gossip papers rush to get all the details out. Ashley’s pain reached right out of the screen, I felt it. I had a brother who suffered from mental illness and numbed himself with drugs. He didn’t like the meds he was prescribed , said things seemed to real. He had enough of it He had just turned 60..( he would be 64) I hadn’t seen him in so many years, the regret I have is deep, I tried , my mom and siblings did too, but he chose when & who could see him, usually Mom.. but not towards the end, he was alone..I hope he knew at the end he was loved. I fear he didn’t. that’s hard to live with.
I'm so sorry. I talk to my dead all the time and sometimes I feel they hear me. Other times I think I'm nutty, but either way it makes me feel better 🙂 you did the best you could.
Sad but true.
@@rattaxi9645 And know everyone as Ashley stated at the h of fame induction... Our best is good enough!!!!
So true , otherwise they would have blown things out of proportion. All those magazines, are trashy they always talk nonsense. For them it’s all about making lots of money 💰 !!
Disregarding peoples feelings or private life. !!
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No it’s ok 👍 to talk to our loved ones , that are no longer with us !
I do it too , so no you’re NOT nutty. And I feel they do hear us . and for me it gives me comfort .
This is a sobering reality of how mental illness has on the victims and their families. Mental illness affects people from all walks of life, it is difficult to explain unless you’ve been through this or you know someone that has gone through a major crisis. If you or anyone that you know that are going through a mental health crisis ,before you do something drastic try and reach out to a crisis line, it’s is not only the victims of this disease that are affected but also their love . ( you are not alone, there is help and assistance) .
Thank You 🙏🏿, just beautiful what you said !
And for reminding people, to reach out for help . That they’re not alone , because you can save a life !!!
What if its chronic pain. And this country refuses to allow enough opioids to treat it. That will make you committ suicide too. It's the biggest crime happening right now. The abuse of patients in pain.
There is no help if your in agonizing pain and your refused the only medicine that does manage it. Hard to tell how many suicides. How many people losing it is over unjust rules controlling opioids when people do need it for pain. How can this not be a war crime to refuse medicine to be used for it's medical purpose.
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Extremely well said!!!
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I understand how the loss affects you. I lost my Mom January 6,2021. No matter how old we are we are never ready to lose our Moma. I pray God bring you and your family peace and comfort.
I am SO sorry she found her Mama that way. Peace, comfort and healing to Miss Naomi's loved ones ❤️
Ashley, my heart breaks for you hearing of the way you found your mom the way you did! It’s so sad that she couldn’t overcome this, but then, none of us know what she was really feeling and how much pain she was in. May she finally be at peace. Sending prayers for strength, comfort and healing for you and your family at the very difficult time. 🙏🏻❤️
Completely heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.
when the pain out weighs the joy of living, one makes what seems like the most smart decision at the time, ending the pain.
My heart truly breaks for this precious family as they mourn the loss of their mother and wife.. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes as I ponder the sadness and trauma that dear Naomi must have suffered daily. Various member of my family have suffered from anxiety and depression, a form of mental illness, and it is very difficult and painful to deal with. I, myself, suffered for years with it., but, I was so blessed one night at about age 23, as I was about to go into another debilitating anxiety attack. I was raised in a family that believed in God and I was a believer too, but I had never really "called" on Him for help. Something just inspired me that night to beg God to help me as I didn't want to end up in the hospital again. I reached out with my hands and begged God to help me. All of a sudden I felt His presence. I felt the anxiety being lifted from me, starting at my feet, going up my body, up into my arms and out of my outstretched hands and into the hands of the Holy Spirit. A peace came over my body and my soul like nothing I had ever experienced before. I became completely relaxed, and oh, so grateful for what I had just experienced!! I'm now 78, and have not had another full blown anxiety attack since that night. I take NO medicine for depression as I once did. Sure I have stress and fight depression, but I'm so thankful that I learned that night, that all I have to do is call on God, and He takes my hand and leads me out of my depression and anxiety, and gives me that peace that passes all understanding!!! How very blessed and grateful I am to know Him and His gentle Love!! He IS my medicine!!! I pray that others can learn to reach out to Him too. I truly learned that night how much he loves His children and wants to help us!
So incredibly sorry and deeply moved by this loss of Naomi Judd. Thank you for the frank and honest discussion about mental health. Ashley, you've carried yourself with grace and dignity, especially for such a personal and traumatic family experience.
Heartbreaking. I can't imagine the grief the family is going through right now and my heart really goes out to Ashley having been the one to find her mama.
I can't either. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Agreed. She has to live with that horrific memory for the rest of her life. So not fair. Thank God at least the friend was there so she wasn't all alone. Just heartbreaking. 💔
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My heart just goes out to this precious family. As a suicide survivor, I know the pain and guilt you can feel. Many prayers and love to the whole family. It’s a hard road to walk.
So much respect for Naomi. My mother moved to Georgia because of my dads work and only spoke Spanish and my mom sought solace in country music the Judds music, Reba, Wynonna made that transition easier. Because country music unites us regardless of any language. Sending love to Ashley and Wy. Your mother left a beautiful legacy and was a trailblazer for women in country music.
Naomi would want to be remembered for her beautiful contributions and take solace in the fact she is resting and feels no more pain in her body or soul.
I've been there and unless you've gone through it, you don't fully understand. I was getting outpatient treatment this time 10 years ago and in August 2012, I almost lost my battle to mental illness. I felt ashamed, humiliated, embarrassed, beaten down, exhausted among other things and I couldn't take it anymore. I still feel the stigma today. It's not that I didn't want to live anymore, I just wanted the pain to end. It's a daily struggle. I don't like to tell people about my struggles because I fear judgment and that they will see me negatively- it's happened before. I try to keep that a secret until people get to know me and people have still walked away. I am the same person I was before people find out I have mental illnesses. Mental illness does NOT discriminate.
Take care of yourself....I found exercising... helps depression....
I suffer from the same thing, my depression started when my husband left me with 5 girls to support. He hurt me beyond belief. I bet the abuse she suffered is what caused it. I feel so so bad for them. I understand why she did it. I've come close a few times to want to end my life.
So your happiness depends on what another person will or will not do? He decides?
Please think of those girls and what they would go through, and you won't harm yourself ever. Trust God, the girls are a great gift from him, even if their father didn't value them as he should have.
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I do not appreciate your comment to someone who is going through a tough time .
Learn some compassion and empathy .
I go through episodes of depression, and I can appreciate the way Ashley Judd articulated on the condition of mental illness. Most of all, I admire her honest, and open discussion regarding her mother, Naomi. My most heartfelt condolences, and prayers go out to the Judd family during this difficult time.
Absolutely heartbreaking! Naomi, along with her daughters, and family is loved. Depression is real. Even with all the help in the world, the disease does lie. You are all loved. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so sorry for the Judd family going through such pain and anguish. Especially Ashley, for the trauma of discovering her momma. God please ease the pain they're going through.
When I heard about Naomi, it broke my heart. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. May she rest in peace.
My heart goes goes out to Ashley, her sister and step father. I'm so sorry for their loss. May Naomi find the peace in the next life that she didn't have in this one.
My heart breaks for this family. 29 years ago, when I was 15, I lost my father the same way and he too used a firearm. Something that sticks with me to this day is that my Uncle and I sat down in a restaurant 2 days after my father died and 2 men I didn’t know were sitting at the next table….They were close and talking louder than they should, but they suddenly started “Gossiping” about the man who committed suicide and exchanging stories on what each had heard happened……I was already struggling and completely devastated and to hear them discussing it so callously killed something inside me…….So, I can’t even fathom what having to go on television and discussing it for the public in order to keep those who would continue to dig up details to find proof of the manor in which her Mother took her life just so they could break the news and no doubt profit off this family’s grief. I just can’t…..even after all these years I still feel that pain as if it were yesterday. I pray for them all to eventually find peace.
What a beautiful text you've written Chrystal. May your heart heal as well. Blessings to you.
My heart goes out to the family.
Historically, it was very unusual or unlikely for a woman to commit suicide with a firearm. My sister took her life that way too. I finally found peace with it being almost instantaneous. I felt that sister really wanted to leave this world. There was no question. My heart breaks for Ashley.
An old friend committed suicide. I honestly felt comforted by knowing that it was what he wanted.
Oh honey, I am so sorry. My sweet 27 year old daughter did as well Her sisters hurt every day, and do her Dad and I.
Suicide has become so rampant. I hurt everyday about my sister. I'm the youngest of 5, and I am the only one who hasn't tried. I believe in a way they saved me. I know what it does to the ones left to burn, to the ones left without a final goodbye. I could never do it. No matter how bad it gets, I just couldn't. I am diagnosed with MDD, PTSD, Bipolar.....you name it, thats what it does. Complete and utter destruction of a person's psyche. Having said that, now, after 11 years, I can somehow find enough peace to stick around.
I thank you for your replies.
The love this family deserves is our respect for their privacy. May God bless this family and may we as fans give them our loving kindness and respect.
Respect for there privacy? After they tell the entire world.
@@sonnyb5154 They shared their story because they didn't want false things said about their mother , so yes they still deserve their privacy just as you would if you were in this same situation.
@@mattbeall6484 yes , they ask for privacy! Then in returned told the world, that she took her life with a hand gun. Matt toss it around all you want, and you will still come up with the same thing. The judds love attention, good or bad.
What ever nut case! Let me guess You have mental depression or an identity crisis.
God bless y’all. Mental illness is awful and most people don’t know what it’s like. They don’t know how blessed they are. Praying for you Ashley and Wynona. Your mother was beautiful.
Was and IS beautiful. Her memory and legacy will always be with us. ❤️
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So incredibly sad. Truly admire Ashley's courage speaking on behalf of her family during this heartfelt time.
Depression and anxiety are no joke. I have suffered form both my entire life. It's debilitating, it holds those with it prisoner in their mind. It's physically painful as the body suffers as much as the mind. Be kind to others because you don't know what someone else might be going through.
My heartfelt condolences to Ashley, Wynona and Pop for the loss of their mother and life partner.
I suffer with it,along with my children!! It’s like Monster whispering in your ear/ head!! It’s awful!! Praying 🙏 for the Beautiful family.
I was devastated by the hearing of Naomi’s passing. I grew up with The Judds and loved their music. As someone living with this, Ashley is absolutely correct. It lies to you. The stuff swarming inside ones head is absolutely overwhelming most of the time. The level of feeling powerless to stop it or “change your behavior” and asking all of the ‘why can’t I be this or that’ or ‘why can’t I just be happy’.
My thoughts are with your family 💕
Rest In Peace, Naomi. May God comfort the family. ❤️
I grew up listening to The Judds!!! My heart goes out to the family in this most difficult time!!!! Much love and so many prayers ❤️🙏
I cried most of the interview. I can't even imagine finding my mom in how Ashley found Ms. Naomi. My heart goes out to the family. Depression is a terrible disease. Her family and her community truly loved Ms. Naomi.🕊️🕊️🙏🏽
Somehow after seeing their mother, right after she killed herself, they went to accept the induction, the very next day.
I'm so sorry for the loss the family is feeling. She was an amazing woman and a wonderful singer. God bless you all. I pray she's found peace and will find a way to let you know. Prayers.
Hi Cindy how are you doing today
My heart breaks for these women. To have lived with this all their lives, to be afraid for and always concerned about their Mom, only to ultimately have the worst happen has got to be the worst pain and grief. For Naomi to have lived with this is soul crushing. I wish the best for them going forward together.❤️
Breaks my heart. RIP Naomi Judd.