Breaking Free: Drake Bell Talks Trauma and His Truth

Breaking Free: Drake Bell Talks Trauma and His Truth | The Man Enough Podcast

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse of a minor.
Renowned actor and musician Drake Bell opens up about his struggles with past abuse, the complex road to accountability, and the ongoing journey towards healing. The conversation is a powerful reflection of the strength found in vulnerability and the transformative power of speaking one’s truth.
Co-host Jamey Heath shares his own story of abuse as a child, opening the door for Drake to share more about the scars left by his abuse as a young actor on Nickelodeon, which he revealed on the MAX docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. As he battles with the shadows of his past, co-hosts Justin Baldoni, Liz Plank and Jamey discuss the need for Drake to take accountability for his own actions, delving into his truths and the personal resolve to mend the broken pieces.
In this episode:
How the abuse affected Drake’s relationship with his parents and his ex-wife
Confronting betrayal by those Drake admired and who were in positions of power
Taking accountability for his actions
The struggle to trust and love again
Finding hope on the other side of healing
Drake's vulnerability provides a roadmap for navigating through trauma with honesty and accountability, illuminating a path for others in search of healing and forgiveness.
This episode was recorded on March 30, 2024.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse, help is available. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or go to the NO MORE Global Directory at nomoredirectory.org to find support.
QUOTES:
“What happened to me doesn't have to define who I am.” - Drake Bell
“One of the byproducts of trauma that you've experienced (not an excuse) is boundary issues. 30% of all men who have been abused become abusers.” - Justin Baldoni
“Even in moments of weakness, you need to be able to discern and and recognize…you can't just blame a moment of weakness for why you got in your car when you were drunk and you crashed into somebody and hurt them.” - Drake Bell
“As a woman I feel safe when men are acknowledging their mistakes, not when they are minimizing.” - Liz Plank
“It’s important for people who have been through experiences like us to see... there's moments of happiness ahead.” - Drake Bell
ABOUT DRAKE BELL:
Drake Bell is a 37-year-old American actor and musician from Newport Beach, CA. He got his rise to fame as a child actor in the 1990s on the popular Nickelodeon shows “The Amanda Show,” which aired for three seasons starting in 1999, and “Drake & Josh,” which aired for four seasons starting in 2004. He has starred in films such as, “Yours, Mine & Ours,”(2005), “Drake & Josh Go Hollywood” (2006), “Superhero Movie” (2008), and more. Bell has over five albums released, and is best known for his songs “Found a Way," “I Know”, and his recently released single called “I Kinda Relate." Bell currently resides in Mexico City where he has a large fan base supporting his music.
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@WeAreManEnough 27 днів тому

TIMECODES: (00:00) Episode begins (04:13) When was the last time you didn't feel enough? (08:00) Background information on Drake's story and Jamey opens up about his assault (13:00) Letters of support for Brian Peck's during trial (17:36) Rehab and decided to share his story (34:23) How trauma affected Drake and things he could have done better (43:59) Allegations against Drake and holding him accountable (1:07:43) Men who have been abused can become abusers (1:14:19) Message to fans who are attacking his accuser online (1:19:57) Blurred lines in relationships (1:22:55) Drake on why shouldn't pressure people and public figures to speak out (1:26:39) Creating a safe space for himself & healing (1:37:20) What does it mean to you to be Man Enough?

@montserrat919 26 днів тому

43:59 I didn’t know you were law enforcers to hold someone accountable for something he already took responsibility for years ago. Funny, I don’t see the minute you all started attacking a sexual abuse survivor and condescendingly treating him.

@tyeishaleisure 26 днів тому

@@montserrat919 thank you. Honestly, all these UKpostsrs need to just stop talking about the case. There’s only one person on UKposts that covered the case correctly. Everybody else has been taking the side of the girl. And yeah, I would love to see them include the timestamp for where they start being extremely condescending to Drake and attacking him. they know that if they include the timestamp for that portion itwill make them look bad.

@montserrat919 26 днів тому

@@tyeishaleisure, many think they know as much as psychologists and psychiatrists and know what people should be saying and doing. I would love to see anybody being punished forever for one mistake they already paid for on top of being a survivor of sexual abuse. Love to see how they’d cope with that. No wonder Drake moved to Mexico, and he said it recently in other interviews. Mexico, the country from which many escape is an escape for others looking for peace and a supportive community. Weird that the most powerful country in the world is driving its own people insane.

@tyeishaleisure 26 днів тому

@@montserrat919 exactly. Honestly the other thing that really angers me is that they asked him if he’s telling his story now to gain support to start his career up here in the US again. Excuse me? Trauma isn’t fun to talk about at all. It’s called trauma for a reason it’s traumatic. One in the world? how Drake would they oldest take Home during that question purely amazing to me. That was gross. These guys crossed so many boundaries. They are not qualified to handle this kind of topic at all. Justin being in therapy for many years and writing a book doesn’t make him an expert. It doesn’t make him a psychologist or therapist. They definitely crossed some ethical lines here and I’m just not OK with this at all. Drake has a qualified trained therapist. Who knows how to appropriately handle these types of conversations. These guys especially Justin do not know how to have these conversations. They are not qualified. in the therapist won’t push boundaries.! The more I think about it the more I’m just finding it really difficult to ignore how wrong this is. I just feel for Drake. Sorry my thoughts are all over the place. I’m just really frustrated. I’ve taken mini psychology classes and we talk about ethics and this is just not it. This should’ve been an interview where Drake shared his story and it shouldn’t of been anything more than that. The majority of these conversations should be between him and his therapist not three podcast hosts who are not qualified. I fear that this did more harm than good.

@montserrat919 26 днів тому

@@tyeishaleisure, my thoughts exactly. It was not an interview, it was an inquisition. This is the second episode of Justin I watch, but the other was with his friends, some of them mentioned in his book, and the vibe, the openness, the respect, everything was so much different to this scenario. I read his book and really liked it, and I agree with him on so many things, but after watching this I think his empathy is limited to the people he knows who are in his life, because a person who is truly empathic, who is a good listener, and who cares about, particularly, men in this society and how they are treated would’ve never done what they all did to Drake. Pleading guilty is 100% evidence of Drake taking responsibility for his actions, so who are they to “hold him accountable”? So is he going to be judged and punished again? Isn’t that the job of law enforcers? The other guy even pushed him to say he was unfaithful in his marriage. What right does he have to push anybody to say that kind of thing? It’s so infuriating I can’t.

@nmutua11 28 днів тому

as a woman it's really nice to see men actually sharing their thoughts and feelings in a vulnerable way

@gypsywoman9140 28 днів тому

Agreed! I was really hoping the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard case would open up discussions on male victims/survivors of DA. As a woman, I am grateful for all the supports etc available to us, even women with children needing to escape bad situations. But there doesn't seem to be as much out there for men and people seem to forget that males can be victims, too. So many have had their lives ruined by a woman's lies and don't have Johnny Depp money to fight and clear their names. It's good to finally see important discussions opening up surrounding male survivors. Gender doesn't matter; anyone can be a victim, survivor, or ab user.

@Hinokami777 24 дні тому

We would more if woman didn’t use it against us or make us feel emasculated for doing so

@boxer12350 23 дні тому

Facts @@Hinokami777

@genesisavila6166 22 дні тому

@@Hinokami777I’ve never heard or seen a woman do that. It’s only men that call each other soft.

@HereForTheCupcakes 22 дні тому

@@genesisavila6166you haven’t been around enough women then. Men will say soft/gay/p*ssy as jabs. Women can, and will outright weaponize that man’s pain as leverage. There’s a difference.

@jenniferlegrand9472 28 днів тому

You can tell that Drake is in the very early stages of reconciling what has happened to him and what he has done. I hope that he will be invited back as he continues his journey of healing. I am rooting for him...

@georgefloresvillalba9099 28 днів тому

Same he’s on his redemption arc

@heathertapper-gq6pk 28 днів тому

The girl lied

@cartergomez5390 28 днів тому

Can't believe I never heard of him 😂

@chrismeadows4216 28 днів тому

@@cartergomez5390, I highly recommend watching Drake & Josh and listening to his albums, beginning with his early ones. He's one of the best stars of Nickelodeon, and an extraordinary singer-songwriter.

@Boomhauersdad 27 днів тому

@@SD-wn3cm she lied.

@amandagroome75 29 днів тому

Exactly the type of interview that Drake Bell needed. Open, honest and learning to be accountable for one's own actions towards others.

@woopoganntnt7379 28 днів тому

holy shit you guys are actually insane people

@peterk3556 28 днів тому

The Thing is If people around me are so serious around me i get depressed

@aycaiix 28 днів тому

@@foxyybflylet's not lose our own sanity. these are just people hopping on the hype train. they never cared for Drake and never genuinely will in the long term. They just read headlines and think it must be true. They probably didn't know the whole sentencing happened years ago and isn't a recent event anyway. They don't know nor care that Drake's always taken accountability. They can't fathom and stomach the fact that he isn't a monster or an actual predator in a traditional sense. Dude made an incredibly stupid mistake texting/sexting a minor, without his knowledge or care to know if she was a minor. That's all there is to this entire case but of course outsiders try to make it way bigger than it is. I'm genuinely fed up, can't imagine how Drake feels, not only reliving his own SA trauma but the whole name-calling and misinformation regarding the case years ago, all at the same time. Dude needs a break, and he was right all along going to Mexico many many years ago. The west just doesn't possess the same empathy.

@tatiannabaker3943 28 днів тому

@@aycaiix if you’re an adult you should care to know if someone’s a minor.. you’re an adult and you should be help responsible for your actions! It feels like you’re making excuses cause he’s drake bell

@aycaiix 28 днів тому

@@tatiannabaker3943 Aside from the fact that he has taken accountability plenty of times and basically said, yes, I should have been more careful, I'm not making any excuses nor is he. Maybe stop beating a dead horse. And secondly, he doesn't have to verify age in every single conversation he has. That's some idealistic thinking you have to impose on him and basically everyone else. You don't even have any details or explicit screenshot of the chat to know how all of this went down and why it got to the way it did. He said he didn't know she was a minor. The bigger red flag here is why a 15 year old is willingly and knowingly engaging in a conversation with someone who's obviously an adult. After all she was the one who started the conversations and it got inappropriate along the way. If I saw someone starting this with me I'd automatically assume they're of legal age. That's how it is in most cases anyway.

@OliverGByrne 29 днів тому

That was one of the best interview with Drake I have seen. You asked all the right questions while not loosing empathy towards the child he was and how horrific the things that where done to him. I hope a lot of people watch this episode !

@woopoganntnt7379 28 днів тому

you guys are actually awful for defending Drake lmao

@tvtvtfan3767 28 днів тому

@@woopoganntnt7379I most people don’t know the whole story. His story doesn’t take away the legal issues he is involved but I don’t believe his trauma is taking away from the troubles he has legality whatever. It was necessary for Brian Peck to be called out. I also don’t think Drake is defending his actions.

@woopoganntnt7379 28 днів тому

@@tvtvtfan3767 sure fuck Brian but y’all are giving this dude more attention then he deserves, and a lot of yall are genuinely like feeling bad for this creep, and a good chunk of yall are actually forgiving him lmao

@siracastori01 28 днів тому

@@woopoganntnt7379 First interview I heard where they actually challenged him.

@heathertapper-gq6pk 28 днів тому

That girl lied about draie

@joecarter9198 28 днів тому

When I was 12, I was groomed and molested by two adult men. This is an epidemic in our society that people have refused to talk about I didn't tell anyone in until I was at least in my mid-40s and I'm almost 60 now God bless Drake. He is doing more good for victims than he will ever know

@efrainpalma3855 28 днів тому

Sometimes it’s a lifetime before u say anything about it ! I hope u are ok ! 🤗

@WeAreManEnough 27 днів тому

Thank you for sharing your story. We are sending you love 🧡

@amandahugginkiss61 27 днів тому

God bless you. 🙏🏼

@TrueCrime_With_Sheila 26 днів тому

Prayers to you 🫶

@stephaniekayholbrook1545 25 днів тому

Sending you all my love❤ I’ve been abused too and just now am unearthing deep issues

@catchthesefans 29 днів тому

I came for drake and left with new lessons. Saying "I" while discussing ones experiences is so important. I will try to incorporate the same for my own healing journey. This was great, thank you for this.

@yolkcoaching 28 днів тому

I'm glad that he has people who hold him accountable now. He really seems like he is holding himself accountable and has remorse but is also dealing with holding space for his own trauma. Respect to him for speaking up. These are the kind of conversations the world needs to hear.

@britnizta 28 днів тому

Yes, completely agree 👏🏽

@jay-hy7ez 15 днів тому

Accountability? Where. He didn’t mention a single thing he was accused of in the past except messaging a minor. As a 30 year old speaking to a 12 year old!!! There’s no fucking way he didn’t know she was underage. The least he could do was admit that he knew. And that he was sick. He was also accused of verbally and physically abusing multiple of his ex girlfriends. But didn’t mention that also, so to me this was a whole lot of nothing from someone who is heavily media trained.

@LaceFX 24 дні тому

Drake might be the only celeb that understands accountability. Im glad the majority see he’s being real here

@meganp340 29 днів тому

I met Drake years ago at the airport in Mexico and he was so so kind. We were in the security line and he had his guitar with him and offered to take a picture before I even asked. its so heart breaking to hear about what he has gone through. I'm currently midway through my doctorate program to be a clinical psychologist and amidst the Quiet on Set show i am able to look at everything with that knowledge in mind, and it will forever continue to grow as we learn more and more about trauma. I also grew up on all of these shows when I was a kid and it really does change my childhood. I wish someone would have protected Drake and others more and held the abusers accountable earlier on.

@Oceaniac 27 днів тому

I am a prospective student looking to switch over to Psychology, and eventually undergo a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Watching the documentary, hearing Drake’s story, and seeing how the hosts here are so empathetic and supportive whilst helping Drake come to terms with all that he’s feeling, so that he can face the world with his inner strength is truly beautiful to witness. A very close friend of mine had recently told me about his own experiences in being sa’d as a child by an older male relative. Nobody in his family knows and that disgusting abuser has since died. My heart shattered when he told me. He’s such a strong guy and is able to live normally, but hearing Drake and (forgive me for I am not sure of his name) the host on the left speak about how so many boys get abused and bottle it in and only face it in adulthood makes me worry about my friend. He only just hit his 20s a couple of days ago. It hurts to know that perhaps some day he’ll have to face this. I just hope he won’t feel alone and can turn to me or anyone else he feels comfortable with. I hope that by that time I am in a position where I can provide good service for him as a trained psychologist. I wish you good luck on your journey on becoming a psychologist. I hope we can help those who have suffered from abuse like this.

@meganp340 27 днів тому

@@Oceaniac that is so unfortunate he went through that experience. but with his life he will have support and you can be able to direct him to mental health services. thank you so much and thank for commenting, i wish you the best of luck in your clinical career. my best advice so far would to take care of yourself!!! it will be a lot of work but very worth it. best of luck

@meganp340 27 днів тому

with you in his life*

@heatherwiley2215 28 днів тому

I was sexually assaulted by my dad and his friends. I'm 35 and just now realizing that was what happened. Thank you for coming forward and helping me realize that was happening and taking the steps to heal and grow and to stop immediately and get the help that is needed. 😊

@andriam254 28 днів тому

That’s terrible, so sorry u had to go through that, Dad’s are supposed to love u, not hurt u. Hope u are finding in peace in ur Journey, wherever that may take you.

@cinthiac30 27 днів тому

I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I hope you get the help needed.

@terminator2girl 26 днів тому

Please tell me how you came to realise it was abuse. Thank you

@julie.66 26 днів тому

oh God...i'm so sorry. a sick sick bas...d

@CowichanSoulCreations 25 днів тому

As someone who was also molested twice, my heart is with you❤

@jackieb4608 28 днів тому

Yes! Let's normalize more men talking about healing their traumas. Men need to know it's OK and healthy to heal

@ashleythompson8243 29 днів тому

Drake, I am really proud of you and I’m so happy you’re still with us. You’re helping so many young men and SA survivors, myself included, by being this open about your story, ups and downs and all.

@JustineSalisbury 29 днів тому

The best interview Drake has ever done!! I hope people will see his big heart and gain a new perspective about him after watching this. He's learning to heal and wanting to change for the better.

@WeAreManEnough 27 днів тому

Thank you for watching 🧡

@arielchoate332 28 днів тому

I’m so angry FOR drake. I’m also so unbelievably proud of him, for who he is and how he has owned his actions. Damn, he’s brave. God, I hope he has solid support in his life.

@Mariah6260 28 днів тому

I think they should've let Drake talk a little more. And just a reminder to EVERYONE, Drake has ALWAYS taken responsibility for the text messages and always owned up to that! He just doesn't appreciate all the false accusations & misinformation that's been going around.

@montserrat919 28 днів тому

They didn’t let him talk, they guided the conversation to what they wanted him to say.

@Mariah6260 28 днів тому

@montserrat919 I'm just glad they didn't trick him into saying something he didn't mean. I mean there's plenty of footage out there of his explanation, but still.

@montserrat919 28 днів тому

@@Mariah6260, yes, but he seemed like he was having a hard time dealing with their questions. He’s just opening up about being a sexual abuse survivor and these people seemed to care more about that incident through text than his story and his pain.

@tyeishaleisure 28 днів тому

@@montserrat919 just wanted to hug him at so many points. This interview left a bad taste in my mouth but not because of Drake. These 3 did not create a safe space. At many points it felt more like an uncomfortable interrogation. It broke my heart seeing how uncomfortable Drake was.

@montserrat919 28 днів тому

@@tyeishaleisure, I felt the same way. Nobody should be treated like this. I was honestly surprised this happened in this show. I do not follow it nor watch it, but I am acquainted with Justin’s work, his book, and his philosophy. After watching this, I am not really sure he has understood his own ideas on men hurting and creating safe spaces for male victims.

@amandahugginkiss61 27 днів тому

He feels honest here. Not rehearsed and not acting. My opinion. I’m praying for his recovery and reconciliation.

@amberess8695 28 днів тому

Im glad they didnt censor the trigger words because it holds more gravity to the severity of the trauma and the crime. It's horrific. Whoever has suffered this type of abuse, know you are worthy of getting help and sticking around.

@ashleythompson8243 28 днів тому

I’ve noticed that and it’s been heartbreaking to see that he is still unable to verbalize “I was r@ped.”

@surprisinglyawake1 28 днів тому

@@ashleythompson8243 yes, I've noticed from all his interviews he can't bring himself to say that word. : (

@ashleyc7145 26 днів тому

@@surprisinglyawake1 same and he would keep “when you” instead of “i” sugarcoating the situation im glad these 3 picked up on that

@surprisinglyawake1 26 днів тому

@@ashleyc7145 the word R@pe is what he can't bring himself to say .

@jessienelson1932 28 днів тому

Drake seems like a guy with the right heart and the right intentions. He has made mistakes, but he seems very genuine.

@amandahugginkiss61 27 днів тому

I agree. It’s actually the first time I’ve found him likable and I’m realizing that maybe the falseness that I found off-putting was his self-protection.

@ashleyc7145 26 днів тому

@@amandahugginkiss61ive thought this since the stood up for josh 😭

@peyton7110 23 дні тому

Even if Drake wasn’t quite ready for an interview like this at this stage in his process, I’m glad he did it. He’s truly inspiring. Would love to see a follow up interview a few years down the road. 💛

@Oceaniac 27 днів тому

I’m reading through the comments seeing just how many people have been abused. This needs to stop. Everyone here is incredibly strong. Stronger than they think.

@jaelynarndt4852 27 днів тому

“You never had a chance to play with legos” made me start sobbing

@CLINTONJOHNSONIII 11 днів тому

"It doesn't leave, but it doesn't have to control me anymore." Real wisdom right there 💯💯💯

@mentallygrowing247 28 днів тому

Can we get every celebrity to do interviews with you 3? The way you also listened to his story, but still held him accountable was EXTREMELY refreshing to see. To many podcasts and interviews won't be honest and straight forward. Seeing this made my heart so happy. Thank you for this. ❤

@montserrat919 28 днів тому

They are not the authority to held people accountable. They didn’t listen, they pushed their own agenda onto him. Can’t you see he’s visibly uncomfortable? Also, only a therapist should tell us how to express ourselves and why we choose certain words instead of others. I really feel for Drake. He deserves so much better than this.

@user-cv1jw4vs3z 24 дні тому

I appreciate Drake, I find it very hard to believe his parents allowed that adult which is a stranger to have anything to do with him

@montserrat919 24 дні тому

@@user-cv1jw4vs3z, are you saying you don’t believe his story?

@user-cv1jw4vs3z 24 дні тому

@@montserrat919 no

@montserrat919 24 дні тому

@@user-cv1jw4vs3z, sorry, I didn’t understand your comment then.

@mmhr7731 28 днів тому

Ah Drake. You are brave as hell. As a woman, a survivor, an addict and a performer, you are such a light. We learn in AA to keep our egos out of things and hold ourselves accountable. I can see that he’s working it. This was beautiful to watch. All my love to everyone in this interview. Thank you for going there. This is going to help so many people. ❤️

@DawnGrimm 28 днів тому

36:26 My God when he was talking about cherishing love instead of worrying about it being gone, I felt that so deep. I sobbed instantaneously. My mother verbally, emotionally and mentally abused me my entire childhood and a good chunk of my adulthood. My first husband didn't necessarily verbally and mentally abuse me. He did step out on me every chance he had and I wasn't strong enough to stand up for myself because of the things my mother said to me as a child and adult. I finally did get the courage to leave. I am remarried now but my poor husband pays for the sins of my mother and my first husband. He is an extremely patient man who understands my past and thankfully don't hold some of my faults against me. One of my biggest ones is a constant belief that he doesn't really love me. We have been married for 23 years. I'm pretty sure if he didn't he probably would have walked away a long time ago, especially with my crazy issues.

@emilywisby1975 28 днів тому

I felt this too! ❤

@berniceconklin5058 24 дні тому

My mother did the same thing to me mentally and verbally abused me She did it when I was in my teenage years when I was rebellious I'm 55 My mother had mental illness She was not a well person She passed away in 2018 when my daughter was 10 She is 32 I became a heroin addict I was an addict for 12 years I'm coming up on 10 years clean June 2nd I've been with my husband for 21 years I married the same man twice we separated for a year and got divorced I had 8 months clean and we got back together we remarried November 21st of 2021 he's the only man of ever been married too

@COURTSamaziing 27 днів тому

I get that you guys are trying to help Drake, but it can become a bit patronizing when you tell him how to phrase things. There's a way in bringing up something you notice him doing-- like saying "you" instead of "I", but you aren't his therapist so there's a way of calling attention to it that isn't so abrasive and demanding. He's there to tell his story, and respectfully, he has a therapist of his own who is qualified to help him in these ways. Be careful not to over therapize people in conversations. Sometimes we unknowingly weaponize things we learn in therapy

@onefourthhuman 26 днів тому

Yes, it was bothering me the amount they would cut him off and ask him to speak or answer a certain way. It’s a podcast! Lol

@adamrichard7311 24 дні тому

I thought the same thing initially but as I read comments and even drake said himself it really helped it and others so maybe it was beneficial for them to do that

@onefourthhuman 23 дні тому

@@adamrichard7311 he said it helped him because they told him it would

@sherapower908 22 дні тому

Yeah that was weird lol

@crystalrainnwalton 21 день тому

‘sometimes we unknowingly weaponize things we learn in therapy’. well said. this was hard to watch.

@kahristah 26 днів тому

My fiancé noticed I was saying “you” instead of “I” when practicing for job interviews and I’m very glad it was pointed out to me because it’s helped a lot.

@AngelTortured 28 днів тому

Somethings I need to say. 1. Unfortunately "I kinda relate" too Drake. I myself am a male SA survivor in the industry. 2. I had to deal with my own set of letters for the support of my abuser. 3. Nothing was done, it was treated as a joke and I was fired from the project. Her fans proceeded to stalk to a point I had to move and change my name. Ruined my relationship with my gf. I had kept secret of the abuse for months. I didn't even realize SA was involved until therapy. 4. I had spoken out about her on a few podcasts, I received a lawsuit for breaking the NDA. Cause the SA happened on a filmset, and that was seen as probable cause of character deframing her and the TV show. 5. I had recently come forward about it once again a couple weeks before knowing of the doc. I had been on the fence about as it was so horrible last time I did. Listening to Drake, it stung for a few reasons. A. I'm extremely guilty of believing sloan, my abuser was a massive Bell fan. Listening to circles and in the end while being SA'd, subconsciously become- well if my abuser likes you, then you must be bad too. (They were also friends with onison). B. It hurts being so alone, but also not being alone. Hard to not use "you" either. It hurts being alone in all those, people I trusted left letters of support or claiming I must've wanted the attention. It hurts not being alone that someone dealt with similar abuse, and that abuser glided by in life while you suffered. I'm going forward with what happened to me. I don't think I could've without hearing Drake. Anyone who thinks someone coming forward is to be relevant deserves to be curb stomped. Pressure to speak up, when we do it's seen as a spectacle. Someone wanting every detail of your abuse, as if. Please get your porn somewhere else, my trauma and pain isn't your kinky fantasy. I was abused by my boss who was a woman, and I was abused by men as a kid. Trust I have is zero for anyone. I've made new connections and friends, it hurts when I have to tell them I'll never tell you my stuff. That someone says they love me, I'm their close friend. I don't have close friends. I haven't spoken about it, only until recently only with other survivors. I'm asked to bring evidence, but how? When I reported it the first time, nothing happened. I was laughed at, then was posted online before I could tell anyone publicly. She publicly said I was crazy and jealous she had let me go for creative differences. I didn't know R*ping someone was considered creative difference. I tried talking about it on eat predators reddit, but that was a nightmare. I'm glad this podcast came up. I'm definitely a guy who needed this as I was regretting coming out recently. Cause no one in my inner circle has been through this, yet I'm not alone.

@efrainpalma3855 28 днів тому

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@JojoSimms 27 днів тому

thank you for sharing, and I am so sorry for your pain. What happened when you tried to talk on eat predators? I thought Alexa would've been sensitive out of everyone.

@Oceaniac 27 днів тому

I’m so incredibly sorry for what happened to you. You’re such a strong person despite all of the injustices you faced. This is completely up to you, whether you want to share or not, but you should name your abuser, especially if they are still free and haven’t been brought to justice yet.

@aprilwilson9511 27 днів тому

I'm so very sorry, this happened to you! I hope that one day you are able to find inner peace, learn to trust & know you are not alone. Sending you virtual healing thoughts, empathy, compassion and kindness. You are enough, you are worthy and you are heard!!!

@JenniferPoole.33272 22 дні тому

I’m very sorry for what you’ve been through, sir. And for everyone else. My heart goes out to you guys. And those idiots who laughed were wrong to think that. Rap* is no joke. Rap* is a crime. It’s evil. So is CSA.

@user-cc1fn6rq8m 27 днів тому

Enjoyed the interview, but I don’t appreciate the way the hosts kept saying that Drake “repeated the cycle” or was a “perpetrator.” He didn’t know her actual age, so he was not a perpetrator. There’s a way to ask Drake about his past and hold him accountable for his actions without twisting things to make it sound like he intended to bring harm to the underage girl.

@mariahconklin4150 23 дні тому

Yeah you’re absolutely right and I didn’t catch what they were saying. He didn’t know and people better not sit here and be like “we’ll come on it’s obvious.” No sometimes people look older or younger then they really are.

@mariahconklin4150 23 дні тому

He didn’t repeat the cycle he just didn’t realize. And whomever this teenager was how come her mom wasn’t watching her?

@msalvarez74 23 дні тому

I believe they clarified that sexting a minor is illegal regardless of whether he knew she was underaged or not. This is why he was convicted for endangering a minor. I think it was good that he got the opportunity to clarify his side of things in a bit more detail. I saw no malice intent from the group. Instead, I saw grace and compassion.

@abugsmom7623 23 дні тому

Exactly! I've known people that I could never have guessed correctly what their age was. Drake admitted he made mistakes and shouldn't have had the conversation he had, not just because she was under aged, but, because he wasn't in a relationship with her. So, there's no reason to keep bringing this up. Had he been just the average guy telling the exact same story, he would have been applauded for being brave. No one (or few) would bat an eye at some texting with a person that liked about her age. Why was a girl at 12 (when I began, I believe) drinking and smoking with what Drake thought were other adults. Why was she allowed to be with anyone in that environment? Where were her parents being all this was going on? Why was she not being monitored? Imo, the parents are at less partly to blame. Had they been monitoring her online and known what was going on when she was with friends, it wouldn't have happened.

@Erin_Coke 13 днів тому

He also has physical abuse allegations from a couple ex-girlfriends, so referring to him a perpetrator was also meant for those instances as well. He admitted he has taken his pain out on past relationships, so they were just giving him an opportunity to own up to those mistakes, too.

@taylahacker 28 днів тому

As a victim of sexual abuse from my older sister I 100% resonate with Drake bell and have so much respect for him owning both sides of his story. Many people can relate to that more than you know.

@Celly_G 28 днів тому

Holy shit, older sister?

@ALIKIN12345 28 днів тому

Sad ASF smh. So much sexual subliminal messages everywhere that boosts these types of things it's sick

@saramilena. 28 днів тому

same but was my stepbrother, and i think it has affected me a bit on the sexual thing or preferences that if u wouldn't be abused u wouldn't have it i think 🤷🏻‍♀️ ugh how sad

@briallt 28 днів тому

I also experienced something similar with my older brother so you're not alone

@andriam254 28 днів тому

This breaks my heart reading “older sister..” I’m so sorry u had to go through that, I too know ur pain as I was molested by my older half brother for years. Older siblings are supposed to be “Our Protectors,” so it’s really sad when their the one’s who actually cause us this kind of hurt😕

@ladyc1562 28 днів тому

Just looking at all the previously sealed support letters written by well-known people in the industry, it makes sense why Hollywood and their lovely journalists wanted to silence Drake so badly. Knowing all this, it makes Drake an even braver person for speaking up.

@sunsetjuliette 12 днів тому

Long story short: I was groomed as a child by an older man and experienced a lot of SA and severe trauma. Drake, thank you SO much for putting yourself out there like this because I cannot even imagine discussing the details of my own traumas to the entire world. Those who haven't experienced SA cannot fathom the amount of courage this takes. I have never received proper therapy. I just try to survive each day. I wish I could message you because you described my feelings and I feel so alone. Thank you.

@sludgedisciple 29 днів тому

One of the things that people didn't mention a lot with Chester Bennington was that besides using drugs and alcohol he was an adult male survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I don't think you can separate those things.

@ashleythompson8243 29 днів тому

When people shame Chester for ending his life, it shows they don’t grasp the war that man was fighting with his own mind and self worth for over 30 years due to his abuse/trauma. Eventually, when you don’t properly address and heal from these things, not existing seems so much better than the daily turmoil your brain puts you through with every second of existence 💔

@sludgedisciple 29 днів тому

@@ashleythompson8243 Anyone who listened to the things he said in his lyrics or the pain he had in his voice when he screamed, could tell it was on the level. What Mr. Bell is doing takes a tremendous amount of courage and strength. and what Jamie said is true, someone out there hasn't dealt with this and might just because of what he is talking about. It's important.

@Mitchthemysteryman 28 днів тому

Wow! Geez, I wasn’t aware of that.

@coolitsnatalie 28 днів тому

this reminded me of linkin park song lyrics that hits close to home for me and get stuck in my head sometimes… “Crawling in my skin These wounds, they will not heal”

@ll2323 28 днів тому

When I listen to live in texas, I truly hear his pain. It’s like he was trying to tell us the entire time.

@AphrosAnimation 28 днів тому

The girl was a child who got hurt and Drake was an adult who acted recklessly and didn't do his due diligence. He takes responsibility for this. Let's also remember that these dynamics, including the invention of social media, is brand new and we are all navigating it for the first time. As somebody who was groomed, this doesn't sound like it at all. Grooming is calculated. This sounds like a mistake.

@Oceaniac 27 днів тому

I hope more people can recognise that this is a mistake from Drake’s side. I could be wrong, but perhaps a part of him is afraid to admit that? Because it’s easy to point and say “how can an adult make such a stupid mistake!” Adults make stupid mistakes all the time. And Drake did not even once excuse any of his behaviour even though his intentions weren’t malicious. It also seems like Drake doesn’t necessarily want to talk about her anyway because the situation caused him pain because of some of the stories she claims to be true, but it also hurt a minor and that makes him feel uncomfortable as he is directly responsible for that, despite not intending to hurt anyone. The guilt he has is not the same type of guilt a typical p*do would have. P*dos excuse their behaviour and justify it, but also try to hide and as you said, they are calculating since they need to groom their victims. Drake was careless in who he was messaging. But honestly his story is kinda cliche in the sense that, people who are hurt turn to the internet for validation and speak to people to make themselves feel better. If a regular person were to message someone and learn that we shouldn’t be speaking to them, it’s easy for us to block them, delete out presence from the site/internet and move on. The problem is that he has a celebrity status, and people can use that against him to get some money or take revenge for being rejected.

@ladyc1562 27 днів тому

Yes, he repeatedly said how stupid and reckless his actions were in several interviews and I wish more people would realize that he has never tried to minimize what he actually did, but rather tried to defend himself from the misinformation about his case that was spread on the internet by UKpostsrs and news outlets like NY Times for example. Btw, NY Times has recently retracted the misinformation where they falsely claimed he had to register as a sex offender.

@surprisinglyawake1 27 днів тому

@@ladyc1562there's a new UKposts video once again calling him a predator and it already has 35k views. : (

@tyeishaleisure 27 днів тому

@@Oceaniac this. I don’t think people are wanting to understand the complexity. He should have verified the girls age if it was possible to do so before finding out that she lied, but that’s really the only mistake he made. Drake has stated under interviews that being labeled and abuser and predator is extremely hurtful and triggering for him. People were ready to jump on that bandwagon before knowing what actually happened and before all the information came out.

@telisaluther6602 14 днів тому

So many people think men don't face the same threats of sexual abuse like women do but that is entirely not true. Just like men being physically abuse by their partner (by women or men). We need to destigmatize that men can't be vulnerable to the point of it happening. Same with mental health, we need to see that men and women are equally vulnerable to the power exchange that can lead to the abuse. Thank you Drake for so openly sharing this situation of abuse that you went through. I pray that you find healing, going on to lead a more happier life.

@daylestevens50 18 днів тому

I feel like you can see the wheels turning in his head and him really digging deep to answer questions. ❤ You can tell he is still early in this journey and he is being authentic. I hope the best for him as he heals. 🙏

@morganwright4663 27 днів тому

When he started to cry it made me so angry and upset and sad all at the same time no one should have to go through this as a kid, stay strong Drake! We all love and support you! ❤️

@isendathinks7588 28 днів тому

I wish they let him talk more, too many interruptions, it felt almost condescending at times, you could sense his discomfort. But I liked the clarity they sought and there were many powerful moments. I also wish they knew more about the child endangerment issue beforehand, he handled it really well

@sandrabo7734 28 днів тому

Agree! A little pushy. But drake did well!

@efrainpalma3855 28 днів тому

Agreed

@cheesyDELISH48 27 днів тому

I think Drake needed a little hand holding, which is what they were doing. I get the impression Drake was struggling because he's never been this candid or authentic on a public platform and especially with his CSA trauma

@forevertimber 27 днів тому

@@cheesyDELISH48i agree! you can tell he's still choosing his words carefully, so as not to offend anyone, rather than totally owning his experience without fear of what others think.

@cheesyDELISH48 27 днів тому

@forevertimber yeah even before Justin mentioned he was using "you" in place of "I" a lot, I could tell he was trying to generalize. He's like that whenever he talks about anything remotely personal. He's clearly lived most of his life feeling disconnected from himself which is why he struggles saying "I"

@Nathalie922_ 26 днів тому

He is definitely still processing everything, it's great he is taking accountability for his actions not many celebrities are willing to be this transparent

@jadesiapno 28 днів тому

This was an excellent example of empathy and accountability being shown together. I hope that Drake continues to heal from this trauma and can show up as the person he wants to be.

@betsybabf748 28 днів тому

Adults need to be careful who they speak with online, and like Drake said, no adult should be inappropriate with any complete stranger online. At the same time, we as parents have to responsible for what our kids do online. Our kids should not be online, openly smoking and drinking, portraying themselves as over age 21 to others. That is 100% on us as the parents.

@sanaburton9229 29 днів тому

Well, that's the second time I've cried over Drake Bell this week. I'm so proud of him, and have so much love and respect and support for him, and I hope he realises how important he is to so many people. Also, this is SUCH a good interview. Like, this is how you have empathy and compassion for someone while also holding them accountable, and its such a hard thing to do, as is holding YOURSELF accountable, but its also so so so important because that's the only way these cycles ever get broken. Also as a slight tangent, that thing about saying I rather than you... was not expecting this podcast to call ME out like that. Its a very good point though.

@Feemailgamer 26 днів тому

He's not using it as a come back... He's coming back and bringing with him his truth ❤

@patriciaedward6842 27 днів тому

This was incredibly generous of Drake to do. I can’t help but think this can feel re traumatizing and trapping.

@tyeishaleisure 26 днів тому

I agree. They pushed him into conversations he clearly isn’t ready to have.

@kikirae8048 27 днів тому

When he put his hand on drakes shoulder, offering that connection, and said “I’m on that same journey” Wow that was powerful. I love seeing men bridging that “toxic masculinity” and allowing contact for connection and sharing feelings and healing. This was so incredible thank you for the episode and sharing

@bethscarberry6845 24 дні тому

So, so proud of him. To talk about his mistakes, owning them and even telling people to leave the person alone. Showing remorse for her that shes getting hate, you can tell that its raw emotion from him. He is showing remorse for his actions in that situation and noticing why he was doing it. That is alot. Keep up the work Drake. Its a long road but you will feel better every mile you go down.

@NatalieMillikan 27 днів тому

Drake, I am so proud of you for being so vulnerable. You are making the world a better place by doing so. I look forward to what is in store for you as you embark on this journey of healing. Thank you, and just know that you are seen in your humanity. You are not alone in your suffering. Also, don't put too much pressure on yourself to be perfect or only have an upward healing trend. The path of healing is not linear, so be kind to yourself. I wish I could give you a prolonged hug.

@kaylalong2929 22 дні тому

I was groomed by my step brother from the time I was 4 untill I was grown. He molested me first when I was 7 and by the time I was 15 it turned so rape. He was 27 when he first molested me. I didn’t tell anyone for years he made me felt like what he was doing was love as sick as that sounds I thought I loved him. It didn’t stop untill I was 18 an got married when I realized how bad it was. My family hated me when I told them. He admitted to everything an went to prison. I was on drugs for a long time trying to cope but I’m 29 now and 7 years clean. still don’t talk to my mother I found out she was also sleeping with her step son who was raping me and she hated me for it she blamed me for it an for getting him in trouble and getting him sent him away. It’s a screwed up situation that u still dealing with with today but each day gets better I’m a mom of 3 I’ve been married 10 years I go to church I coach t ball. Life gets better drake everyone is super proud of you for speaking your truth! ❤

@bratty_31 28 днів тому

Drake and Aaron Carter always had my heart. I could see their pain 😢 I am so damn proud of him. I hope Aaron is smiling down 😭♥️♥️♥️

@tiffiniwalpole8956 28 днів тому

Literally exactly the same!! 😭😭😭

@reliza93 28 днів тому

Smiling down from where? Please!

@Photik 28 днів тому

Rip Aaron Carter 2022.. I didn't even know. @@reliza93

@JenniferPoole.33272 22 дні тому

@@reliza93 Heaven

@Nursejenni135 28 днів тому

Accepting love has been the hardest step in recovery to me. It takes time but you are worthy

@Nursejenni135 28 днів тому

It took me years to even realize and verbalize this, much less admit my disbelief in my self worth. And we act out accordingly

@Nursejenni135 28 днів тому

Sounds like a grown ass man response. ❤

@Nursejenni135 28 днів тому

Healthy sex and relationships are almost impossible until you deal with all this. Beautiful empathy

@michelleshade2598 28 днів тому

Drake, if you read this. First I’m sorry you were hurt, tortured by this monster. I too was abused, raped. I’m 50 and it affects me everyday.. Second thank you for being a voice for others, this monster has to be stopped, telling your story does make a difference. My heart hurts for the things you have been through.. I’m so proud of you for getting help. Praying for your continued recovery and healing

@Photik 28 днів тому

Hope you heal from your wounds. 🙏

@michelleshade2598 26 днів тому

@@Photikthank you I was 4,5,6 and 10 Trust is almost impossible Faith is equally so The words I love you never seem real, I don’t understand why.. but i have been healing..

@Photik 26 днів тому

@@michelleshade2598 everyone has trauma. Just know that you are not alone, my brother. I wish you well on your journey. Be what you needed when you were younger.

@I3loom 29 днів тому

Dude. This is one of the best episodes. A lot of mind-blowing points brought up by everyone. Thanks so much for making this happen. I hope I can have a conversation with these beautiful humans one day.

@Martha.rose2000 28 днів тому

Drake seems like one of the strongest guys I've ever seen. Just based on his story and hearing him tell about his car accident in the early 2000's. He seems to put others first and is so humble. :)

@aimeeysful 28 днів тому

Respect for Drake for being willing to sit through this and not run away. The interviewers, especially Justin, was a little too much with the interrupting. Appreciate Liz for saying things (even tough stuff) from the heart and not from a place of "I'm more wise than you," and with a little sprinkle of "I'm saying this because I'm also working on myself." In the end I think it was worth the conversation but in my humble opinion as a viewer, the way the interview was held, it did not make me watch more from this channel.

@lisahoningsaus 27 днів тому

Completely agree!! It was so hard to watch this! It felt like they all pushed him to say things that were just too much. I’d be incredibly uncomfortable sitting there with all of these people asking things not even thinking about some privacy. Not even talking about the “i know it all” attitude they had or the interrupting

@tyeishaleisure 27 днів тому

@@lisahoningsaus and when he struggled to express himself, they pushed harder. The beginning part when he struggled with explaining how he was feeling was sad and infuriating because they wouldn’t except his responses of it’s hard to put it into words. Have you ever felt like you’re enough was such a insensitive question to ask.

@aimeeysful 26 днів тому

@lisahoningsaus I listen to the "Bruh Meets World" podcast and they had a recent episode on Episode 5 of the documentary and I think they said it best that we need to be careful about exploiting trauma for content. This particular interview with Drake felt like that. Exploiting and sucking everything out of Drake for content and views.

@mskarabell01 25 днів тому

Just out of curiosity, have any of you 3 been abused? Because after reading your comments I would guess not … I Have … Justin interrupting Drake to give him a tip to say “I” instead of you, that tip is HUGE. Big part of healing. I don’t care who or where you are, or who you’re around. It’s Really Hard to talk about your trauma when you first start talking about it. It’s still hard for me sum 20+ years later. And I can’t imagine the pressure he felt just because of the judgement he’s already received being in the public eye. He needed the “push” to work through the struggle to find words. I totally felt his anxiety, they did the right thing to help him. And privacy … Really? I’m sure they explained to him what he signed up for when he AGREED to go on their podcast. He knew those topics were going to be brought up. “Have you ever felt like you’re enough”… They asked that question for a reason. As a victim of SA, I feel, especially at a young age we go through life Constantly feeling like we are never enough. Did you catch the comment at the end of the interview when they told Drake he was enough? It’s important that we hear that. If you truly feel this podcasts only purpose was to exploit Drake’s trauma for content and views … You are part of the problem.

@SizzlingVibe 23 дні тому

It did get a little preachy and it felt weird at certain points

@cindymuthike6516 11 днів тому

We often hear of people's stories and struggles when they have made it out to the other end, so what I loved most about this episode was that we are hearing from a person who is in the thick of it and actively working towards being in a better place...I think Drake is very brave for coming out and sharing because that is such a vulnerable place to be in ❤

@sallysweetman4854 28 днів тому

I am so glad that Drake could meet someone with the same experience who is doing so well and can support him so well😢

@letahamilton 28 днів тому

I hope Drake reads these comments & sees how much support there is for him here. It is no easy path & I think child stardom sucks & a bunch of bullshit

@tinkerbellgrad 28 днів тому

The road to healing from trauma is a lifelong journey, this is a great step in the right direction. Don’t give up, keep going!!

@DayanaAcosta-kv7kd 11 днів тому

My mom went through something like this… from age 8-12 or 15 years old. I still remember when she shared that story with me I was in tears. How someone could be so cruel and think it’s okay to take a child’s innocence is so disgusting. I cannot put into words how much I look up to people like you and my mother. You guys have a different type of strength within ❤ sending you all lots of LOVE and POSITIVITY!!

@seagurll 7 днів тому

I'm so sorry for what your mom was made to endure and I wish her the very best with her own healing. ❤❤

@AlekasAttic 29 днів тому

Drake is such a fuckin' G dude. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH SUPPORT FOR THIS MAN

@caliq5023 28 днів тому

People saying things like “finally he’s taking accountability” .. when did he not?

@aycaiix 28 днів тому

They're just jumping on the hype trend because it's on the news now basically. They aren't fans or any type of people that would care for real. Drake's always been an honest person and has admitted wrongdoings all the time.

@Goldensouloutlaw 29 днів тому

What a great interview. I love how you really dived down into this topic without feeling like it was just for gossip. You handled this topic really well.

@pepito2847 28 днів тому

Drake’s speech about there always being good things to come despite how bad situations are Is inspiring to all different kinds of people who have their own kind of suffering Drake has my respect ✊

@kendrickdinger 26 днів тому

Why are yall so worried about making Liz feel comfortable when you’re obviously making Drake uncomfortable by trying to pull the answers you want to hear out of him?

@tyeishaleisure 26 днів тому

This right here! Thank you. They care about making her comfortable but they don’t care about making Drake comfortable and it is so noticeable that he is just so uncomfortable. It’s in his body language and in the way he’s speaking. He’s done other interviews where he is at ease and opens up a lot more. When you do interviews, it’s more important that the guest is comfortable because the interview is about the guest, not about one of the hosts. This interview was sad to watch especially seeing how anxious Drake was. A little over 40 minutes in one of the guys I believe Justin touches Drake shoulder and Drake jumps. I would imagine physical touch is something that’s very difficult for him. That little part was so heartbreaking to watch.

@kendrickdinger 26 днів тому

@@tyeishaleisurea lot of the things the hosts were talking to him about I feel like Drake needs to talk about in therapy and not on a podcast with people who don’t have medical licensing

@tyeishaleisure 26 днів тому

@@kendrickdinger exactly. Ethically this interview is so wrong. This interview should’ve been him sharing his story and that’s it. Instead they dived into conversations that they are not qualified to have with him. they crossed boundaries and acted like a bunch of holier than thou know it alls.

@MyName-qh3pm 28 днів тому

I honestly do not like that some of them interrupt Drake in the middle of his story and tell him how to say things & go on and on about it. Like let the man speak how he feels comfortable speaking. Maybe give him that “I” tip in private and let him decide if he wants to take the tip. Jeez & doing this while Drake is talking about his trust issues does not help the trust issues in my opinion.

@Smosherx3 28 днів тому

This

@star_panic 28 днів тому

I don't think Drake was all bothered by it. He seemed to appreciate the 'i' suggestion.

@sitzpinkler1294 28 днів тому

If you want an interview in which Drake is not interrupted I suggest you the interview "Drake Bell, momento de la verdad" with Yordi Rosado. He is a mexican interviewer, but they speak in English.

@montserrat919 28 днів тому

I commented the same. They pushed their agenda and didn’t let him tell his story. It was a superiority- complex show about people who can tell their mistakes “fast” and can tell other how they should communicate their pain.

@tyeishaleisure 28 днів тому

@@montserrat919i have to agree. You could tell he was trying hard to express his ideas, but because they cut him off he didn’t have a chance or he would try to rush his response. They needed to let him say what he wanted even if it took him a bit. They also pushed him to places he clearly isn’t ready to go. He needs to adress things in his own time. Felt bad for him in that beginning part. He was clearly struggling to express how he was feeling but they just kept pushing

@delix787 28 днів тому

I’m so happy Drake is getting the healing attention that he desperately needed after 20 years. 😢

@StubbyBritishGirl 28 днів тому

This does feel a little like they were acting like they wanted him to speak his truth, but when he wasn't giving them what they wanted they were pressuring him to change his language. Maybe i'm mis-interpreting it... but the"open-ended" questions were quickly directed, and he was told what they wanted him to say. Then when he tried to give his answer he was cut off quite a lot.

@theisaacespino 28 днів тому

I was always afraid to become the fragmented human that did the same thing to me. Being neurodivergent and a survivor, I have always felt that my trauma was something that I needed to learn to "live" with as opposed to heal from it. It took me a long time to understand that I could get to the point where it doesn't have to control me anymore and I could move forward as opposed to having an eye always looking back. Man, this was such a blessing to hear. Thank you.

@Jackkjackk99 29 днів тому

What a fantastic interview, I love that there was Jamey there that Drake was able to connect with and feel even more comfortable sharing his story. I also love that you guys along this interview gave him some tips such as using “I” instead of you. Drake, you are a hero for so many victims going through this especially for young men. One day your son is going to know and see all this and know his dad is a hero. You are so strong, so brave and so compassionate in knowing what was done to you was horrific, but also to be aware of your mistakes and learn from them. We are all human and we can’t live life and grow as a person without making mistakes along the way.

@valentinacampos6543 28 днів тому

drake, I don’t know if you realize how strong you are. you are amazing

@cariram1265 28 днів тому

this interview had every emotion.. love that drake bell is healing his inner child with legos

@JenniferPoole.33272 22 дні тому

It does. I’m tearing up. And aww, me too. 🥹

@JenniferPoole.33272 22 дні тому

He needs healing.

@taylorchameleon 28 днів тому

i am so in awe of this conversation. you can see the growth in Drake; he is not excusing or sugarcoating any of his past mistakes, & you can actively see him learning how to cope & heal from his childhood. it's quite remarkable. really proud of him & I hope he can continue to grow & find peace 💗

@beanybabyrabie 23 дні тому

Yes he is. He’s dishonest and minimizing. Virtually all of us can identify someone is underage from photos and he even told her to hurry up aka become legal when he knew her age.

@keishaabreu393 17 днів тому

I hope everyone sees this interview, you can tell Drake is a good person because he's willing to hold himself accountable.

@GrantMeidal 29 днів тому

Waiting for the great eclipse to occur this afternoon, I happen upon this Man Enough episode, and the sun comes out for me. Thanks, guys. So much content that I relate to and need right now on my journey.

@WeAreManEnough 29 днів тому

🧡

@brendanrowan23 28 днів тому

They immediately made him feel uncomfortable with their questioning in the beginning. It’s already hard to watch.

@nicolegolya7845 28 днів тому

I feel he was uncomfortable because he was never asked theses hard questions, except maybe in therapy. It’s very difficult to dig deep inside yourself. But yes it was hard to watch at times.

@josemacias6207 26 днів тому

@@nicolegolya7845actually he has in mexico many times in podcasts and tv but I think it was difficult for him to do it in the states were people have hate him and judge him for the last 2 years

@__led 28 днів тому

I felt exhausted FOR Drake in this interview. Although it was a good conversation, I felt the interviewer Justin seemed excessively pushy and his questions were somewhat threatening but under the guise of leading a vulnerable conversation. Seemed a little too preachy, like he was trying to bestow his 'wisdom' on Drake.

@aimeeysful 28 днів тому

Agreed. 2 men pushing from both sides felt exhausting. May have been better to strategically balance out roles better as interviewers.

@MaryAX 28 днів тому

I peeped that too lol, you can tell he felt overwhelmed, a lot of times he directed his energy to the singular woman in the room or turned in her direction when she wasn't speaking.

@tyeishaleisure 28 днів тому

@@MaryAX the woman was a lot more gentle in her approach and in the way she spoke to him was non-threatening. She was calm. He could sense that she wasn’t out to interrogate him. She has a soothing voice that he probably found comforting. The two guys wer a lot even for me as a listener. Drake even jumps when one of the guys touches him.

@lisahoningsaus 27 днів тому

You put this so well!! Exactly what i was thinking! I held my breath the entire interview and i felt so uneasy

@tyeishaleisure 27 днів тому

@@lisahoningsaus it was such a hard watch. I feel for Drake. I could sense his anxiety and discomfort.

@pawlover1986 28 днів тому

I’m speechless. I grew up watching drake, and I’ve listened to his music since day one. I’m so happy he had this interview with these amazing people. Truly eye opening for me and helps me see how trauma affects people differently. Had tears in my eyes the whole time. Big big hugs to you drake, I’m so proud of you. ❤

@linds7032 3 дні тому

Drake, you're a remarkable man. So self aware and intelligent. Thank you for your vulnerability while sharing your story! You're changing lives and many peoples perspectives and I applaud you. You are what I call a real man. Sending you love xx 🙏🏼✝

@iamjustathena 25 днів тому

Oh my goodness I started tearing up when he speaks up about the people thinking he’s bringing this up to become “popular” again, I couldn’t agree more. Thank you all for this. ❤

@myungwheeler7382 28 днів тому

As a survivor of sexual abuse, as a child and raped as a teenager , this interview hit home. When you asked have you ever felt enough, tears came because it is a truth that you don’t ever feel enough. I wish you peace and healing ❤️‍🩹

@mauimanda04 29 днів тому

I didn't know how I was going to feel about you all having him on due to allegations and I believe a court case that was against him concerning a young woman..... but I believe everyone deserves a chance and I had only heard one side of the story... I'm glad I allowed myself to listen and watch this episode. Everyone deserves the chance to speak . I'm so , so sorry for every child that's lost their innocence in the entertainment industry or at any point in their life. Children deserve the best, and for an adult to ruin their innocence and trust in those horrible ways is just incomprehensible to me.

@WeAreManEnough 29 днів тому

Thank you for watching. 🧡

@avamin0s 29 днів тому

Yeah, I feel the same way. I'm going to try to sit through the discomfort and give it a watch, though...

@angelarose6155 29 днів тому

@avamin0s it's worth watching

@avamin0s 29 днів тому

@@angelarose6155 I didn't really get too far in it. It feels icky (and triggering) to me, being a survivor myself, to watch this when there's a good chance this guy might be an abuser himself. I do have immense sympathy for what happened to him, but the elephant in the room is too big for me to ignore. So I'm sitting this one out.

@angelarose6155 29 днів тому

@avamin0s he's not please watch

@lindsey5365 28 днів тому

We love you, Drake, I’ve been a fan of Drake since the Amanda show and also Drake and Josh. Watching him and the headlines of what he’s done in the past really had me struggling to see what was going on just like Amanda Bynes my favorite actress. When things came into light and the more interviews I watched over and over and seeing him own up to What he’s done in his past, but also how he’s holding himself accountable shows courage, and he’s willing to make changes. His story is inspiring to other people who have also been in his situation. He deserves a new beginning he is forgiven and we know that moving forward he will continue make better decisions not only for himself, but for his family too.

@ryplay08 8 днів тому

What Drake went through is terrible but he’s done wrong too and I’m glad he’s taking accountability for his actions. I’m all for second chances and I think Drake is truly sorry for what he’s done

@branddrivenipad4772 28 днів тому

What a beautiful example of an intentional and constructive conversation. I wish that my ex-husband had a group of men that could help him navigate through his emotions and provide a compassionate mirror.

@esm1817 27 днів тому

Yes. My husband had one for a while. But no one came. It takes a very committed group of men, I guess.

@JenniferPoole.33272 21 день тому

It is. And I wish that too. And I wish my friend had a group of me that could and would help him. He never told anyone except me (I’m female) and our boss, who’s also female. My friend was rap*d by his stepdad when he was 10.

@janineliezl309 3 дні тому

Hi Drake, I've been a fan of yours since "The Amanda Bynes Show" aired on Nickelodeon. To be honest, you were my first crush and first love. Since then, I've always eagerly waited for you to appear in "The Amanda Bynes Show" and watched every episode of "Drake and Josh." When I watched the documentary "Quiet on the Set," it really broke my heart. I'm truly sorry that you had to experience that as a child, being exposed to the abuse by a child predator. I know I'm just a fan, but I hope that reading this will bring you some comfort and help you erase those painful memories. I really wish I could give you a hug. 😢😔 Always remember that you have so many fans who will support and love you, not matter what happens. Everything will be okay! God will always be by your side to protect and guide you every day, no matter where you are.

@Oceaniac 27 днів тому

Amazing interview. Drake has a good heart. Whenever he teared up, I teared up. I wish I could give him a big hug. The hosts of the podcast deserve a ton of praise as well. Phenomenal.

@ktmac176 11 днів тому

I was manipulated, groomed and SA by my childhood best friend repeatedly and we were the same age. It happened to me from age 10 to graduating high school. When I came out about it, my dad told me that I was lying and to stop making up stories. I’ve learned to accept what has happened to me in the past. My biggest struggle was learning how to forgive my abuser. I feel less anxiety knowing I have forgiven him (even though I have no idea where he is in the world now). I felt if I didn’t forgive him, then I would keep self-shaming and dwelling on the past forever. However, I’m still relearning how to have healthy relationships. I am turning 32 this year.

@abbiarguello4969 28 днів тому

YESSSS I WANTED HIM TO COME ON THIS PODCAST SO BAD!!! The exact ppl he needed to talk to!

@lola89467 28 днів тому

Definitely some direct questions & conversations, people need to remember that we’re all watching these podcasts/interviews because were following drakes story. You may not like or appreciate the interviewers techniques or methods but these are individual to their target audience or style. We know what happened to drake, I don’t think he is in a place to be more specific than he has been so looking at his experience from different conversations may help him to overcome the challenges going on in different aspects of his life that have/are being affected because of his trauma. Anyone who says he is speaking now for his career clearly as nothing better to do, to open up about what happened on such a public forum must have been so daunting and it’s a pandoras box that can’t be closed again. It must be so overwhelming and I think we need to remember that drakes still in the early stages of his recovery in dealing with everything and the more he talks about what happened (publicly and privately) he remembers more that he’d blocked out which he then needs to work through. Why don’t, if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything all!

@ldmassey 17 днів тому

I really liked this. I was raped as a kid and never really hid it but also didn't seek professional help processing it. Although I've done a ton of research to help myself, this is very helpful. Also, we are here for Drake. I know this was extremely difficult for him and you guys are aggressively trying to help him- I love this tough love, but I know it's hard for Drake, we can all see and feel it. He's doing great, I couldn't imagine being in his position and having all this move so quickly. Heal in your own way Drake and eventhough you've opened up this can of worms, you still don't owe anyone anything and don't need to share any more if you don't want to, but what you have put yourself through thus far takes a lot of strength.

@NikiLynn72882 23 дні тому

I relate to you so very much Drake Bell. You give me some kind of peace I never expected or thought possible

@loveandpeace7695 25 днів тому

Drake you are a blessing to all the victims who are silent out there. Men and boys tend to keep abuse quiet and rarely share their problems with anyone. Drake you are giving courage to the victims out there . Much love and Gods blessings to you!

@jamiescott6350 28 днів тому

What a brave guy. His story was so sad in the documentary. I hope he has more success like Josh Peck has had.

@jenniferruiz2723 28 днів тому

Drake is so strong he deserves the world 🩷

@abriggs621 19 днів тому

I love this interview, it normalizes talking about our experiences of the devastating effects of our sexual abuse. It is one thing to cognitively know it is not our fault, but another thing to believe in our heart it isn't our fault. Healing is a lifelong process of convincing ourselves that our hearts are good, which was distorted when we took on our abuser's shame. We now have the arduous job to hand that shame back to them and live in the truth. Thank you, Drake and The Man Enough Podcasters, for modeling this for us.

@itspaulasiqueira 26 днів тому

I really doubted for a while there, but Drake is really trying to be better and make amends for the bad things he's done while also healing from trauma. This was so powerful and beautiful to see. I really really hope Drake finds the healing he deserves.

@miadavis7887 28 днів тому

This is the first time I’ve heard this podcast and I just want to say that this was a perfect place for Drake to tell his story. Made me incredibly emotional, I loved the sincerity and compassion for speaking about topics that are incredibly hard to talk about. Great podcast, thank yall for what you do! I know that there are people out there who will benefit from listening to not only this episode but your podcast in general.