MY EXPERIENCE /CONQUERING MY MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS/THE MONTH OF MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS MONTH
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The month of may is mental health awareness month: I just wanted to take a few minutes to share my life experiences of how i …
THANK YOU, JUST THANK YOU π
Thank you so very much for sharing your story. You are an amazing person for doing this. I'm sure you're helping so many people by opening up about your story.
Thank for being the awesome cook you are. We love youβ€β€β€
Chef! I thoroughly enjoyed your video. You are a true WARRIOR! You are highly deserved of all the honor and praise that you receive! I'm sure you have helped someone by sharing your story with us. It took a true warrior to do that! Only because you use the right weapons — Prayer! Always remember What God Has For You, It Is For You! Thank you and may God continue to bless and keep you! You are one of the greatest Chefs I know!β€οΈβ€οΈ
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God bless you Chef Jeffery π
Chef Jeffrey, I'm glad you are sharing your story. My brother had a panic attack Sunday morning. My husband had to calm him down. Because his heart was racing so fast. But I am not sure what cause it, because it could be stress because we lost our mom on the 28th of April.
I'm keeping him in prayers and myself also because God is awesome. Your cooking is a inspiration and recipes reminds me of my favorite southern cooks.
Yes Chef Jeff π£ speak on it. Everybody has something going on. π―
Donβt cry u are a great person
I APPRECIATE YOUR SHARING! Have a great week. Be happy, on purpose.
I do believe I was led to your channel; you would be greatly alarmed to know what was going on in my head over this last week. I cried with you, my friend…as I was saved from certain destruction. God bless you…
Thank you for posting this video.
I love your honesty!!! You are a great chef and person. Thank ya!!
You are so right, mental health has been frown upon for so long particularly in the black β« community. God made us body, soul, and spirit. Just like you see π a medical doctor for your physical health (body) we need to also seek help for our emotional and psychological being. (Soul) mind, will, emotions. The father desires that we be whole and complete in him.
What an AMAZING AWESOME JEWELL you are…..Thank you,thank you thank you. I just subscribed to your channel yesterday and I'm so glad I did. KEEP ON KEEPING ON CHEF!
May 25, 2022
Mr. Williams, you sharing your life experiences really showed your humbleness. You had to go through these things so that you can have compassion for others, realize that God had a purpose for your life and allow you to take nothing for granted. You are the man that God designed you to be and only those that are sincere will love, respect and accept you for the true man that you are. These things made you grow closer to God in tears, prayers and faith. Your eyes are the way God created them to be, His vision was BIG for a man that needed to see the big picture! Many have eyes that canβt see, feet that canβt walk, you brother have them all. You are perfect for the man you are! You are still here, whilst many that picked at you are dead, in prison, on drugs and donβt know God. You were misused by fools that God allowed to not be worthy of a Man of Standard, HE ALLOWED DOORS TO BE OPENED FOR THOSE WHO DIDNβT DESERVE YOU TO WALK OUT AND CLOSED DOORS FOR THEM TO NOT ENTER! This is REAL LOVE! Please count your blessings because you are blessed!
Sincerely,
North Carolina
Chef Jeffery thank you so much for being so transparent abt mental health issues, the black community shy away from this topic but it is the number 1 illness that is overlooked by parents and teachers. They think it's behavioral issues, just want attention. Children need to be seen by a behavioral therapist to see what the problem really is. I hope and pray that your message opens someone's eyes.
Chef thank you for sharing your heart! I have a son who has struggled since he was a child with the same issues you mentioned. He has turned to drugs and alcohol because he has no self asteem, filled with anger, anxiety and depressed. He too has been used by friends who took advantage of his generosity and turned on him and betrayed him. He has been divorced for about 9 years and has no children. He feels so alone in the world. I just do not know how reach him. He says he does not have any mental problems so how are you suppose to help someone who chooses to not see what others can see. He has alienated his brother and my x husband does nothing but belittle him for bad decisions he has made in his life . His father is the major contributor to his trauma growing up and most of my son's adult life. He was the worst possible role model that a child could have for a father. I guess like you, my son will just have to decide if he wants to continue to live with this pain in his life or seek help and turn his life around. He has so much potential and God given talents.
Again thank you and God bless!
Am new to your channel, your channel showed up and I tuned in. Thank you for sharing your story. I too was bullied at a young age into my later years.
Listening to you makes me sad for myself, but at the same time proud of many accomplishment s I achieved. Also, my pass has no power over me now.
Thanks for sharing your story ππ½
Chef Jeffrey, thank you for sharing your story, with such naked honesty ( you had me tearing up- Iβm sending you hugs). Iβm glad you found someone to talk to, that gave you some different perspective. Iβm glad you found your passion and share with us all. Be happy, healthy, joyful and grateful. β€οΈ
Love you, Chef Jeffrey.β₯οΈ
Great video Chef Jeff. Sometimes we feel this world is not fair, but I am so glad you sought help when you felt the need. Thereβs so many people suffering from mental illness of all kinds and you hit it right on the nail when you said that a lot of them just need a listening ear and somebody to talk to. Youβre a good person with a good heart and I know you owe it all to our heavenly father. Much blessings to you and everything you have going on in your life. Dillon is a lucky young man to be under your wings. Keep shining.ππΎπππΎπππΎπ
Hello Jeff Chef. You have touched base on what Iβve been experiencing over 27 years as a Counselor in assisting others with Mental Issues. I Thank you for sharing. And Look at God. Cancer Free; Teaching us how to Prepare Meals, Uplifting us,: Sending Love From Connecticut (North). Stay Encouraged SirπͺπΎπͺπΎππΎππΎππ½ππ½
Chef Jeffrey, much more respect for you for sharing your story. That is a blessing that you ran across someone who recommended counseling. You are a blessed man, and God gave you this platform for more than just cooking. Todayβs message will help so many! So true in advising to be careful who we talk to. Kids and social media scare me! We do have to address these issues! Whew, you delivered a message today. Much love Fam
I thank you π
I just subscribed, sir. Thank you for sharing – means you care enough about others to put you self out there. ππ½
You are a Blessing!! Be well!!
Thanks for sharing. I had low self esteem since Kindergarten. Thinks it's from the verbal and physical abuse in my home. I found my tribe in the 7th grade. We were all honor students and had a creative side interest. Some of were writers, some of us were artists, and some of us were musicians. One is a published author. She has written a book series and some short stories. Two regularly play instruments around local venues. Well one mostly plays in local businesses and the other in local churches. I didn't really get truly happy until I moved away from toxic family. I'm the happiest when I'm with Lee and our son Daniel. Doesn't matter where we go. What matters is that were together. Also I require alone time. I'm an introvert so need that time to recharge my energy. Everyone except for my sister drains my energy.
Thank you so much for sharing this! Please know that you are not alone!
Thanks for your talking video! I can relate to your childhood. I feel and underatand your painful memories. Please take care of yourself.
Hello Chef Jeffrey, hope your having a Bless day. I so appreciate you speaking on mental health. Some of us may shy away from the topic, but so many of us need to hear everything that you spoke of. So I want to thank you, & may God continue to Bless you & keep you.ππ½ππ½"Amazing Grace" It's alright Chef Jeffrey, continue prayers going up!!
Thanks so much for sharing this, it takes a lot of courage to pour out your heart β€οΈ!! Iβm sure you will have a positive impact on someone π.
Continue to Be BlessedππΎπ₯°.
I am so sorry for your hurt and pain. I have been in counseling since my mom died in 1986. Thank God I realized I needed help, Iβm a better person as you are due to counseling.
Chef, thank you for sharing your story. I too went thru some things growing up that no child should ever have had too go thru. I had both hard working parents in my life who raised me the right way as well. In the Army was also things that happened and it still have me in some kind of way. God has put you on this channel to minister thru your food to us who watch you and we appreciate you and love giving from the heart the gifts you get. Thank you for always putting a good word in our hearts and to me that is food for my mind, so appreciate you and just seeing your mom make my heart so happy bc i don't have mind anymore, and her words and laugh keeps me smiling. Thank you Chef.
CHEF WE ARE ALL GODS CHILDREN π HE MADE US ALL! YES HE DID! And HE LOVES US ALL THE SAME!!! HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US OR FORSAKE US!!! And let me tell YOUπ WE LOVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU AREπ WE ALL HAVE SOME TYPE OF SOMETHING π NOW YOU KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE DONT WANT TO ADMIT IT BUT WE DOπ (singing) WE ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOUUUπ BE BLESSED AND STAYSAFEππ½ππ½π and we UNDERSTAND!!! π€© WHAT A WONDERFUL TESTIMONY!!!
Chef, as stated before I believe that talking about your experience will help a LOT of people. However, I do NOT believe that Mass Murders are ONLY a matter of Mental Illness. I do believe that easy and LEGAL access to ASSAULT Weapons are also a major factor in stopping Mass Killings: (1) ALL of the Mass Killings that we know about have been done with ASSAULT Rifles/Weapons (Not Knives, Hand Guns or Hunting Rifles); (2) When Bill Clinton forced a Ban on Assault Weapons during his Administration, Mass Killings virtually disappeared; (3) More Restrictive Regulations of ASSAULT Weapons will NOT effect ANY 2nd Amendment Rights. As such, there is a CLEAR relationship with Mass Killings and ASSAULT Weapons. Be Well
This is a word that is very needed. Thank you for sharing your story and testimony. You are worthy and God will continue to bless you because you are.
A lot of us can relate and thank you
Thank you so much, for sharing it meant a lot. Also being real.πππΌ Yes prayers are powerful and listening to others.
Chef..You say you had 6 people that were there for you and supported you. Well thats not totally true. I think you mean +++++142 thousand of us that have all subscribed for your channel. Keep teaching us out here how to cook those down home meals. We appreciate you greatly, I know I do. New subscriber here! Greetings from across the big pond. Take Care!
Yesssss Jeffrey if you needs help get help I have major depression and anxiety.Ill had mine every since I was 8 yrs old after I lost my father tragedy in a job related accident.I jus started taking meds for it in my late forties I'm 60 yrs old now and yes the black community is ashamed to talk about mental illness afraid of being shunned bullied teased but it's an illness like diabetes hypertension and β€οΈ heart disease.but thanks for. Talking about this subject.blessings too you
God bless you for sharing this I've been praying for someone who looks like me to open up! I honestly believe that when men see that other men have struggles they can take off their own masks. Sending love and light. πππ½ππ½ππ½
Nice video glad you shared
Chef Jeff thank you for this it touched my heart and was very moving it's something a lot of people need to hear to know that it exists and to know they're not alone. I felt you I understood you I've been there done that. I was a very shy child my dad was in the military so I moved and moved and moved many times. Having long time friends did not exist for me . I went to 25 different schools before I graduated my personality was not one that could deal with that kind of confusion. Like you Chef Jeff I also have big eyes my grandmother called them bedroom eyes I also had to wear glasses starting when I was three years old. Children can be cruel I got made fun of terribly because I was four eyes so I would lose those glasses I would purposely lose them not thinking about what my parents went through to make sure I had glasses so I could see and I would discard them . Depression is something I suffered through for many years as a child and through my teens and adult life and it was all very hard. I didn't let people enter my world I kept people away I had a few people in my little world like you do Chef Jeff my grandmother my mother's mother was the most wonderful woman in the world she was my rock she always made me feel special made me feel comfortable in life and let me know there wasn't anything I couldn't conquer. Then there was my husband my mother and my sister and my two best friends Then I became an adult left home and tried to begin my own path in life it was hard but I pushed forward I had always as a child. I went through that stage just like you I didn't want to be here why am I here I was suffering the pain was not worth it I wanted to be liked and I just couldn't get there. A friend of mine suggested I go to counseling it and it was the best thing I could have ever done I learned a lot about myself I learned about things I was holding onto and I need to understand them and let them go so I can be free of some of the pain some of the guilt some of the suffering and find me find out who I was and to love me for me. Chef Jeff my counseling and the medication I was put on help me continue in my life as a woman and a individual with a purpose. I am down 66 I have to say my world has fallen apart but I'm better able to handle it then I was before. My little group of people started passing away my grandmother my in my early thirties. The good Lord blessed me I needed to have her around I needed her strength and her help so she lived to be 89. Then life went on I married had children then I lost my husband to cancer I felt myself all alone again. I had my mother my stepfather I had two best friends because of all the moving and different schools friendships weren't that easy for me. I gained two very close friends when I became an adult. Then I had an accident that turned my world upside down. For five years I was in and out of hospitals I became disabled I had to learn to walk talk get around all over again I went through some rough times in that five years I lost all my people my friends my strength. My mother my stepfather my only sister and my two best friends passed and I felt like I was stranded on an island all alone. Because of my medical condition I was in the hospital each and every time I lost someone so I can get to go to funerals. I held my head up high can't myself in a positive condition and oh yes Chef Jeff I'd stayed away from drama didn't need that in my life. I have actually found myself doing better can't drive so I can't go anywhere and didn't have any family or friends that can help. I have two sons three grandsons they are my world I live with my youngest son can we take care of each other. My oldest son and grandchildren live across the street. I have people say I don't know how you keep going well Chef Jeff going through what I went through growing up and I'm sure you're the same way you find that you are a Survivor and you can survive. I do enjoy my own company because it's the only company I have and I keep myself busy. I will say I never thought in a million years when I retired that I would have nobody to enjoy the retirement with and that I am unable to go anywhere to enjoy anyting. I want to thank you Chef Jeff for yΓΊ r eeeewΓ22speak about this because mental illness is very close to my heart and something I hold onto. I am sure your message here will help another and keep them going cuz you know as well as I do wanting to leave this world and end our lives but we were saved. Chef Jeff thank you for letting us see this other side and being open about it. I felt your pains I felt your sadness when you cried I bursted out in tears. I enjoy your YouTube it's what keeps me going gives me something to look forward too. Now that I have wrote a book I will say again thank you appreciate you and still consider you to be my favorite YouTube.