Yes! The Enemy. Satan is the author of lies. The Liar! God’s Word is the Voice of Truth! Oh, how God loves! We are worthy and enough and he adores us. Satan seeks to kill and destroy.
"the lie that the disease told her was so convincing" is probably the best way I've heard this described. I feel for them so much. Losing a loved on this way feels like you never really stop grieving. I hate that they are forced to publicly address this before they're ready to or even that they have to publicly address it at all.
She said it perfectly. My guess, it's because she too suffers from Depression. I too suffer from treatment Resistant Depression, PTSD, CPTSD etc. I get it. I understand it, however my heart goes out to all of them and anyone else that struggles with mental health
Ashley has taken upon herself one of the most difficult tasks in the celebrity world. The family obviously realizes what a nasty world this can be … especially social media. My heart goes out to her and to them all. What a brave daughter she is. We who suffer from mental diagnoses are helped by the openness of her admission. It reminds us that we are not alone just as our Lord has told us repeatedly. The way Ashley expressed that her mother was “walked home” speaks to our minds and hearts.
Yes they can! I pray for this world! I pray we all wake up with love in our heart each day and that we say how much we love one another often… Every day is an opportunity to beat depression by shining the light on the good to show the darkness isn’t as powerful as it seems!
Ashley you spoke so beautifully today. You are strong like your momma and she would be so proud of your courage to tackle this difficult task. Let your memories of her wrap around you now and bring you comfort. Prayers going up for you and all the family today and always .
Repent to Jesus Christ ““Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” Matthew 6:25 NIV
I can not imagine under any circumstances her mother asking her to stay with her and for her to come back into the room to find her mother dead like that. It’s one thing to have to cope with your mother passing away by suicide it’s another thing to be the one that finds her minutes after seeing her alive. That is so unbelievably heartbreaking and gut wrenching.
The fact that this family had to go thru this because society doesn't know when you simply let people be is so heartbreaking. No one should ever have to go on national TV and explain what happened and how simply to get ahead of people just looking to make a dollar off of a story. We have truly lost respect and empathy and it's disgusting. My heartbreaks for them and I pray for them, depression, anxiety and all other mental health conditions are no joke and just because people may seem strong may just be a mask to get thru it another day
The anecdote about her mother knowing all the staff at The Cheesecake Factory in town, and recommending the Walgreens staff member get a dog, and tipping janitorial employees wherever she went truly speaks to her heart and her legacy. Naomi made everyone feel loved and special. We all love her for it.
Repent to Jesus Christ “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” John 15:2 NIV
With true, I mean really true depression, the most difficult thing is to feel the love from others. It's like a wetsuit on a diver. You can swim through the beautiful waters but you can't feel anything. It's the heart and soul that doesn't feel, not just the mind. How wonderful that Ashley absorbed what her mom could give. She should know that it's probably what made her mom hang on as long as she could. Peace...comfort.. God.
Highest rate of suicide is by Psychiatrists so I have heard. My family doctor killed himself a few years ago and he was such a great man, he went above and beyond to help his patients and no one seen it coming. He died by his car in his garage.
My heart aches for these daughters who are mourning the loss of their mother. They weren't expecting her to come this way and will have to recover. The Judd family is in Off Cam Celebs' thoughts and prayers..
My heart hurts for Ashley, Wynonna, Pop and the rest of the family. Having lost my brother to suicide, I identify with their grief. I will never understand why 15 years later my brother chose to end his life. Someone told me after he died, "You're not supposed to understand, it only made sense to him. You can armchair quarterback all day long and think you know, and you may never make heads or tails of anything." I feel for her and the entire family. I don't understand their grief and I am not attempting to. I identify with them. Rest in Peace, Naomi. Sending deepest love and respects to her family.
My heart breaks for Ashley and Wynonna. I can't imagine Ashley discovering her mother. I'll just be praying for them and their family. Mental illness is real. It is not just someone having a bad day.
This was such a precious way to share this information with all of her fans. Ashley did a wonderful job and it shows just how much her mother was loved. I pray for solace and strength for the family.
I am proud of Ashley for being able to talk about it while dealing with her grief. Naomi should be remembered for being kind towards others and the legacy of her music. If anyone is going through the same thing she dealt with just know there is help and even though I don’t know you I am proud of you for getting up every damn day and that you are still here. Never give up
Ashley speaks so eloquently on such a tremendously difficult, personal and heartbreaking situation. My heart breaks for her. I pray the public is respectful and allows them their privacy. The Judd's deserve our admiration and respect. Naomi Judd was truly amazing, talented and generous. I did not know until Ashley shared it in this interview that her mother would routinely and quietly give $100 bills to those in need. A star not just on stage but in her humanity. Rest in peace.
Valerie i was just coming here to say something along those lines. my friend was singing in front of Macy's in Union Square. it was Naomi who got out and handed my friend a hundred dollars. this family was/are just good people.
I know she had me in tears, You can tell she is in a lot of pain and hurt she had me saying to myself that this young lady was to going through all this stuff with her mother and then deal with it in silence with this sister and the father that must be so hurtful
@GringoFilet it sounds as if you are having your own troubles to say something like this. i hope you have loving people around you to help in your case.
I'm glad the sisters have each other, especially going through the storms and challenges we all face in life. Wynonna and Ashley will need each other, like never before. Also, I pray for Ashley, being the one who found her mom, that she moves on and can put behind the thoughts & visions of that tragic day. Ashley has always reminded me of her mom. They are soft spoken and have that natural beauty coming from the heart and pours out, making them such beautiful people. Naomi passed on beautiful parts of herself, to her daughters, especially her kind heart & beauty. May they find peace, especially in the coming days. I pray for Pop as well. He has great memories of the time he & Naomi spent together as a couple. God Bless your family.
Repent to Jesus Christ “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” John 15:2 NIV h
This is such a special family. In the midst of their grief they shared this personal tragedy in hopes of helping others. My prayers are for all of them as they move forward in this painful time
I can't not stop crying, my heart goes out to this family. I'm so proud that Ashley and the rest of her family made the decision to get in front of how their beloved mom passed away and told what they wanted to share, before the media hounds got a hold of this. Now let this beautiful family mourn is peace.
Ashley is a pillar of strength to give this interview at such a difficult time (and attend the HoF awards the day after witnessing what happened to her mom). As someone who has suffered from depression & traumas, I don't think it's necessarily that Naomi felt unloved or unworthy (maybe a bit of the latter from abusive experiences when she was younger). Perhaps, it was the constant aching numbness & sadness that goes along with chemical depression? I heard Naomi comment in interviews, the depression began after her Hep C diagnosis and having to quit touring, which gave her such joy! I wonder if it's possible that Hep C altered her body chemistry, even though she survived it? She fought so hard for so long! Rest peacefully, dear Naomi. 🙏😢
My heart goes out to Ashley and Wynonna. Losing your mom is so hard. Not something you ever get over. And losing her like that has to be even more difficult than how I lost mine. Rest in Peace Naomi.
Mental illness is so hard because the rest of the world can't see the wound and pain, only the person living it can. To everyone going through this, please know there is help, you don't have to go through this alone. You are brave and precious, don't give up the fight! ❤️
In the midst of her grief, she is so well spoken. This was heart wrenching to watch. Mother-loss is one of the hardest, let alone to lose one’s mom via suicide & be the one to find her. Prayers that God keeps a loving hand on the whole family.
Oh, my heart! Ashley is most eloquent when speaking of her mother. She and Wynonna will no doubt honor Naomi’s legacy by continuing to destigmatize and bring awareness to the disease of mental illness. May this family stand strong in their faith and in their love for one another.
Thank you for sharing this. As someone who suffers from severe mental illness and suicidal thinking this needs to be shared so people understand that they are not alone. The struggle is real.
I hate how mentall illness is swept under the rug. Ppl think its us not knowing how to get a grip on our emotions, or always thinking negative, but that is sometimes what makes dealing with this illness harder, not being validated
I lost my wife of ten years toward the end of 2019 after a long struggle with depression and substance abuse. It was a very similar situation. Though she was struggling at the start of our relationship, we found happiness and stability for a while and most of our time together she worked as a peer support worker who helped others with those same issues, touching countless lives, shining a light through the darkness of despair and hopelessness. I ask myself why I'm still here, why I carry on, knowing everything she did to help others, yet in the end ultimately being unable to help her escape her own despair. I suppose the life and love we shared is just another verse in this beautiful song of hope that will keep playing on forever. As utterly painful and difficult as it was to lose her, I'll always remember the beauty she brought to life.
I hope Dwayne at Walgreens gets a dog. This was such a beautiful interview and I admire Ashley and her family for taking control of the narrative. Ashley is absolutely right that the 'gossip economy' would have relentlessly pursued this information with no regard for Naomi's dignity. As I watched this I kept hearing in my mind, 'Honor they mother.'
@4estdwellerinmyheart I wished we'd all get a little more revulsed at the idea of this kind of stuff. Maybe then that industry would die. It only lives because people keep feeding into it by buying what they're selling.
I can’t even begin to imagine. I am so sorry for Naomi’s pain and each and every person living with that pain right now and the people who love them. This was so sad to listen to but so beautifully said by her daughters.
Living with depression is like walking with a 50lb bag of rice on your back everyday. It's a dark rain cloud that follows you around while the sun shines on everyone else. I deal with it everyday and listening to Ashley describe what her mother has lived with hits home. The bully that depression is will have you thinking tat you're worst than gum on the bottom of someone's shoe. I'm hoping that the family can come to peace with this and know that they did everything they could. More research needs to go into studying mental illness as it cuts across all racial, socioeconomic and culture lines. It is actively breaking apart families and it is not being taken seriously. It is so hard with insurance to even find a qualified therapist and if you're one of the millions, not insured....... This was a great interview and i'm glad she was able to set the record straight in her own words.
I've been dealing with depression also for over 30 years and your description of it is spot on. I too am having try finding a good therapist. More research definitely needs to be done, there has to be something close to a cure, it just needs to be found! Thank God I have had a husband who has been there for me, but some days NOTHING is enough to take away the pain and fear. I know some of mine is hereditary because my grandmother killed herself and both my parents lived with but the other part of mine are the GABA's in my brain. I hurt for her children!
Excellently stated. I also know the pain of depression and it's with me everyday, my thorn in my side. I've come close to the edge and never jumped over, God brought me back. Here's to better days....
I'm literally breaking out into tears on the truth.😭 My heart goes out to Ashley and the trauma she's going through in discovering her mom taking her life with a gun. I admire her courage and faith in getting the help she needed after seeing her mom dead on the floor that day. May she know God is with her and Wynonna and the rest of the family at this time and He knew this would happen to Naomi but only because this would help bring her family,friends,aquaintances,and fans closer together and realize their need for help in the mental illness world.
I'm so sorry about your loss. Your mom was a beautiful person, inside and out! The songs she wrote and sang were so heart lifting. Naomi had a,great sense of humour and a kind heart! As a person who also has a mental illness, I understand how she was feeling and can't even imagine what you all are going through. I love you, Judds! Stay strong and keep on smiling. Naomi is watching over you!
Very sad! Absolutely breaks my heart. My heartfelt condolences to the Judd family who helped shape my love of country music! Naomi was a beautiful kind soul!🕊
My sister hung herself at 60 years of age. I never understood the depression it takes to do that. I pray this story helps someone to stop and get help. Keep telling your story. She was loved.
So very sorry for your loss. I, too lost a sister who as it turns out was severely depressed and we really didn’t know it because she hid it so well … until the day last July when she drank herself to death. Prayers for peace and understanding for you 🙏🏻
@T H E M R S. H O W E L L I felt a strong urge to reply to your comment. Please don't take this as a condemnation of you or your family but when someone is hiding their depression its usually because they don't think they will be comforted by a family member or friend if they share how bad it really is. As someone who lives with depression once I mustered the courage to share with a sibling how bad things were the response was, well that's to bad, try to get over it, you know there are so many people who have it worse than you. It was crushing I vowed never to share with anyone ever again how dark it gets. I hope you have found peace and know your loved one didn't want to cause you pain they just couldn't bear their pain one more day. God Bless
I can’t say I know any of her music, but as someone that has struggled with mental illness and suicidal thoughts my entire life, I love her and wish I could give her and her family a hug. What heartbreak you can feel in their words. I’d give a pound of flesh for them to have their mother back and for that to all be a bad dream. They’re so brave to share her whole story and to help others that might be struggling too. 😢💜
My heart is so broken over this. I can’t even imagine the pain she was going through but the only comfort through all of this is that Naomi can have peace now. She is not hurting anymore. RIP Naomi, You will always be loved. My heart goes out to the Judd Family.
To show such grace, during the most painful time of your life - my heart breaks for Ashley, for the entire family. I hope they are surrounded by loving people and allowed peace. 🙏💔
This is so sad, it’s a shame that a person ( family members) has to feel the need to come out to the public before a love ones autopsy report is Disclosed. She was in such pain. I feel for the family, I’ve always loved your family on stage, and I love you now, may she rest in peace the peace that she was searching for, for so long. And just know Ashlea that your mother really did love you.
Agreed her autopsy should be kept private, regardless of her fame. That's no one's business but her family's. Many prayers for comfort and strength for the family.
I totally agree. It's so sad and of course the media would say and do all kinds of malicious things. My heart aches for them but they are so strong. Continued prayers for them.
My heart is so heavy as I wipe away my tears...I wish I could put my arms around Ashley and comfort her...I hope everyone will honor and respect the family's wishes...😪
As a survivor of clinical depression my heart anguishes for Ashley's loss over the death of her mother. I can feel her pain and see her pain all over her body. It's unfortunate that this is a very public situation and that Ashley's family cannot be afforded the privacy that they need during this difficult time.
Naomi, like so many, battled her mental illness for decades and unfortunately lost her life to it. I hope this opens up a larger conversation about the impact mental illness has on not only the individuals who are cursed with it, but how it effects their loved ones. As someone who is a mother who has bipolar disorder, this is my greatest fear. I never want my little girl to feel the weight of what I struggle with, but I also want it to be talked about in a healthy way so she can understand that it is many people’s reality. So that she may have empathy and understanding for other’s experiences, and to know that if she ever finds herself in that dark hole that is depression she is never alone.
That is what I struggle with every day, how my mental health is hurting my family and I know it is.. Like her, I have gotten help over the last 30 years but I’m still broken and it hurts the people I love. I have struggled with thoughts of wanting to just stop that pain once and for all.
I think the conversation is already there. Mental illness wasnt a thing 20 years ago and now every person you meet no matter their age is dealing with some kind of anxiety , depression or some kind of bi polar issue. Everyone is aware of it. If you are an employer which I am hearing Im depressed, Im anxious, Im having a bad day is a daily conversation.
Ashley, I am heartbroken for you and your family. That must have been exquisitely painful. You seem to be such a pure, genuine soul. I pray 🙏 🤲 for your comfort and peace.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I’ve always had the greatest respect for Ashley. Sending prayers for her and her sister and all their family and friends.
RIP beautiful Naomi. So sorry you were in so much pain. The girls and Pop were very brave to share this to help others.Praying for their continued comfort and healing.
Bless her you can feel her pain. This was quite hard to watch for anyone who has lost someone. The entire family is in our hearts and prayers. Wish we could take some of that pain away but know that we can’t. Miss Naomi was so loved by so many as well as her girls. Prayers that each day will give them some sort of peace so they can get through this terrible time.
I've read many books in my life but I don't think I have ever been as moved nor identified as strongly as when I read Naomi's 'River of Time'. I saw myself in those pages and it was powerful and uplifting. It encouraged me to press on with my own fight. Mad respect for Ashley's courage to disclose the details she shared. My heart goes out to Ashley and Wynonna and the rest of the family and close friends. I hope everyone will respect their privacy. ((❤))
Kudos to Ashley for having the strength and courage to do this interview. Especially so soon after the fact. I hope the family can heal from this, and will somehow be able to move on.
powerful message ! My heart goes out to her and to them all. What a brave daughter she is. We who suffer from mental diagnoses are helped by the openness of her admission.Kudos to Ashley for having the strength and courage to do this interview. Especially so soon after the fact. I hope the family can heal from this.
So brave of Ashley to talk about something so personal. However bless her heart for thinking she had to share this, because she was scared someone outside the family would've! My love and prayers are with all of them. ❤
Ashley had spoke about her own story she has a backbone she delivers for women she talks across America. I have a Harvey Weinstein story she love to hear . 😁
May she rest in piece. She raised two beautiful strong daughters. I pray for them. I had the honour of being with both my parents when they passed. One of the most painful experiences in my life. My sincerest deepest condolences go out to the family.
This interview with Ashley Judd was really sad, heartbreaking and also beautiful. I'm so sorry that Naomi completed suicide. I hope that her children and husband can get the therapy that they will need after this very traumatic event. I wish all of them the best. Rest in Peace Naomi.
My heart goes out to both ladies. People often do not understand depression and how bad it makes one feel. it is difficult to live with and difficult to treat. I lost a classmate to the same thing and it was devastating. Please know that you girls are in my heart everyday and that your mother was very loved in spite of her difficulties. You two have her in your heart and she knows that you love her as so many of us do.
I’ve been on medication for depression for most of my life. It has helped me immensely. If anybody reading this is suffering from depression please know you’re not alone. You’re precious, loved, and I’m praying for you. Naomi’s family and friends are in my prayers. I’m so sorry for their loss.
I'm over here crying like she was my mom Ashley Judd was always 1 of my favorite actresses and my heart breaks for her. You're in my thoughts and heart Ashley.
Oh God! the way they're handling the situation it's just to admire. The way they felt they needed to talk and disclosure all the questions and things so many people had, but still keeping privacy and respect for Naomi's life, it's just incredible, I have to confess that when she just said that Naomi used a weapon, I felt something inside of me so deep, how much pain a human can feel, you can see it through Ashley eyes. So much love for this family right now.
Absolutely heartbreaking for them. There are just some things that should not be public unless the family chooses to do so. Doesn’t matter who the person was.
Unless you’ve been there or are going through it, it’s hard to wrap your head around. Good for them for honouring their mom and sharing before the cruel media takes hold.
I’ve never ever heard mental illness explained in a way that I really seemed to understand. Her words of description from savage to unpenetrable (sp?) made me think about others who suffer depression and I didn’t see it this way. I didn’t see it as a shell worn that good cannot penetrate. Mental illness has to be a focus. We need people to understand and see this isn’t just someone laying on the couch….I thank her for her bravery and eloquence in helping me and hopefully others actually see how debilitating this disease can be. May all who suffer know we hear you and there is help. Thank you Ms Judd. Thank you.
Very good description. It warps your perception of everything including yourself. Even your perception of time. A minute feels like an hour, an hour like a day & so on. Life becomes an excruciating nails-on-chalkboard battle where things that are supposed to give you a sense of reward become empty & hollow. That's probably the scariest feeling in the world.
I could not imagine the trauma of finding my mother in such a way! The pain in her voice and her eyes is evident. I hate the fact that she had to disclose Naomi's cause of death but unfortunately she had to before the tabloids said it and added more to it than probably wouldn't even be the truth. My heart goes out to the Judd family. 😔
My family has dealt with the same manner of suicide, it hurts deeply. I love this lady and her family and I wish I could hold them in my arms and tell them as much. God will see y'all through, think deeply about the memories. R.I.P. Naomi
This was the most eloquent way that someone has described someone taking their life. It's so beautiful that they honor her dignity and privacy. That she was seen during her struggles however they understand that life became too much
I respect the courage to share this story with all of us . I pray for strength moving through this difficult season of life. Honoring your Mother through sharing her story will help the healing. Peace and Love to you Ashley &Wynonna ❤️
Sending my deepest condolences to the Judd family. I have nothing but respect for Ashley what a strong brave woman. I'm praying for strength for the family
Thoughts and prayers are with the family we've had seen them in concerts together many times what a wonderful talented mother and daughter team they were
@Nichole Adams Ashley fell and broke her leg in the middle of the jungle in Africa, the Congo, I think. She had to be carried out of the jungle, and then it took another whole day to get her to a medical facility. Her leg nearly had to be amputated, so it is a wonder that she can walk on it today.
My heart goes out to both you sisters! I cannot understand why people think they need to know everything about a private family tragedy. I have PTSD from finding a loved one that died not from suicide, but from a horrific farm accident on our rural property. Only a few days after their death, people I barely knew or didnt know at all...but who recognized my name on a personal check at a grocery store, or recognized me from my public job, or who overheard condolences being offered...would BOLDLY ask me for "the gruesome details" of my loved one's awful death. WHY WOULD THEY DO THAT?! It was like reliving each moment, all the visions, sounds, smells, fearsome realizations! I went thru PTSD counseling and decided some folks are just dumb, others creepy...but I have learned to respond to their nosy, horrid questions with...the "weapon of silence." I ignore them, turn my back...walk away. God bless you all, feel the genuine prayers of peace and courage coming your way from other "family survivors"...and walk in Grace.
Words can not sooth the anguish that the family feels but millions feel for her family. May your grief be as long as you need it to be and know that there are millions praying for your family.
Hits so deep, this is such an overlooked normalized disease, I relate personally and my mother is dealing with the same, I guess that’s why it hit home so hard, it’s what I worry about for her but I know better so I try my best. You are not alone, we are in this together. Naomi, I feel you and I understand, you went on for so long, such strength will echo, I didn’t know much about you but I won’t forget you. This is important.
My heart breaks for Ashley. I found my Mom a few times in younger years after trying to overdose on pills and alcohol. Can't even imagine finding her sweet Mom this way. May God bless all of you and give you strength through this. Sending love.
I want to thank the Judds for sharing what happened at a time we should allow them to grief the loss of their mother. Also want to say thank you for openly expressing that you want to help others by reminding them they can get help
Having lost 2 family members to suicide...my heart aches for the "Judd" family. There's no answer to the question..."WHY". May God wrap all of you in his arms. 💔🙏 May the world now give this family the privacy they need & the time to grieve.
What a brave thing for Ashley to do. She shows us what love truly is - even when it is clear her heart is broken. Being there, finding her mom, I just want to take her in my arms and tell the family this. As much as people think suicide is selfish, it is not. Imagine being in a burning building with no way out except to jump to your death below. The pain is psychological and physical, intolerant with seemingly no end in sight. You don’t want to live because it’s so painful, and you don’t want to die because you don’t want to hurt your family. But the pain gets so bad when you aren’t getting better, that you just feel a constant burden on those around you. That hurts enough to push you out the window because depression really manipulates your brain into believing that they are so much better off without you. The ultimate act is one of selflessness, giving your loved ones the freedom from their worry and concern over you. I hope Winona, Ashley, and Naomi’s family find the peace that they deserve. She sounded like a lovely human being. Love and healing to you all.
You said it perfectly. My brother killed himself and I thought for years it was a selfish act but it wasn’t. There are other depressed people in my family who have said those words, “You will be better off without me, I’m just a burden.” It’s terrifying to hear but speaks volumes about what’s going on in their mind.
My goodness… as difficult as this was to listen to I can’t imagine how difficult this was for Ashley to speak about, to keep her composure and speak so beautifully and carefully. I have always loved her as an actor and adored her a person. She is an incredibly strong and humble human being. Much love to her, Sister and Pop! ❤️❤️❤️
Her daughters are sooo dang brave in how they honored their mama so quickly after the tragic event. As Ashley said, how her mama died should be the focus, but rather open discussions about how people suffer with mental illness & how we can help our loved ones.
What a gracious lady Ashley is. May God heal the hearts of her and her sister Wynonna. May God hold Naomi's spirit in comfort. May they all reunite in joy without pain one day.
Thanks to this family for sharing such a personal, painful story. As someone who suffers severely also, I can say that it will be a great day when we can collectively say someone died of depression, or bipolar, or other mental illness; not by the means by which their body stopped living. No judgment - period. When someone dies of diabetes, we don't say: she died of sepsis from a gangrenous limb. There is often hope, I am here as a result of my support system only sometimes. But I also know the absolute agony a person can be in, particularly if they have treatment resistant depression or other factors. Unless you are the same, you do not know what it's like. I have told my family that if they knew the horror of it, they would understand and accept when the disease wins.
Thank you Ashley for opening up and for sharing just a little more of what made your beloved and iconic mom Naomi so special. You are not alone in your grief and sorrow, and I'm glad that you have the Lord, Wynonna, Pop, and your extended family, friends, and fans for comfort and strength. We love you and are praying for you and your family.🙏🕊💖
Heartbreaking. I love the way Ashley explains depression as the liar that wouldn’t allow her to believe all the good things. So true.
Those were demons..
Agree but now she suffers no more from those demons and is singing with the angels. RIP
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Yes that was sad.
Yes! The Enemy. Satan is the author of lies. The Liar!
God’s Word is the Voice of Truth!
Oh, how God loves! We are worthy and enough and he adores us. Satan seeks to kill and destroy.
"the lie that the disease told her was so convincing" is probably the best way I've heard this described. I feel for them so much. Losing a loved on this way feels like you never really stop grieving. I hate that they are forced to publicly address this before they're ready to or even that they have to publicly address it at all.
She said it perfectly. My guess, it's because she too suffers from Depression. I too suffer from treatment Resistant Depression, PTSD, CPTSD etc. I get it. I understand it, however my heart goes out to all of them and anyone else that struggles with mental health
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I agree with you “the lie that the disease told her was so convincing” really made my heart feel pain. Whole interview was painful
Ashley is an amazing brave woman. Our hearts go out to the entire family. Everyone has someone in their family who suffers from depression.
Ashley has taken upon herself one of the most difficult tasks in the celebrity world. The family obviously realizes what a nasty world this can be … especially social media. My heart goes out to her and to them all. What a brave daughter she is. We who suffer from mental diagnoses are helped by the openness of her admission. It reminds us that we are not alone just as our Lord has told us repeatedly. The way Ashley expressed that her mother was “walked home” speaks to our minds and hearts.
Yes they can! I pray for this world! I pray we all wake up with love in our heart each day and that we say how much we love one another often… Every day is an opportunity to beat depression by shining the light on the good to show the darkness isn’t as powerful as it seems!
Ashley you spoke so beautifully today. You are strong like your momma and she would be so proud of your courage to tackle this difficult task. Let your memories of her wrap around you now and bring you comfort. Prayers going up for you and all the family today and always .
Repent to Jesus Christ
““Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”
Matthew 6:25 NIV
I can not imagine under any circumstances her mother asking her to stay with her and for her to come back into the room to find her mother dead like that. It’s one thing to have to cope with your mother passing away by suicide it’s another thing to be the one that finds her minutes after seeing her alive. That is so unbelievably heartbreaking and gut wrenching.
The fact that this family had to go thru this because society doesn't know when you simply let people be is so heartbreaking. No one should ever have to go on national TV and explain what happened and how simply to get ahead of people just looking to make a dollar off of a story. We have truly lost respect and empathy and it's disgusting. My heartbreaks for them and I pray for them, depression, anxiety and all other mental health conditions are no joke and just because people may seem strong may just be a mask to get thru it another day
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The anecdote about her mother knowing all the staff at The Cheesecake Factory in town, and recommending the Walgreens staff member get a dog, and tipping janitorial employees wherever she went truly speaks to her heart and her legacy. Naomi made everyone feel loved and special. We all love her for it.
Repent to Jesus Christ
“He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”
John 15:2 NIV
She made everyone else feel loved and special but never felt that way, herself. Really heartbreaking.
I agree...
With true, I mean really true depression, the most difficult thing is to feel the love from others. It's like a wetsuit on a diver. You can swim through the beautiful waters but you can't feel anything. It's the heart and soul that doesn't feel, not just the mind.
How wonderful that Ashley absorbed what her mom could give. She should know that it's probably what made her mom hang on as long as she could.
Peace...comfort.. God.
Highest rate of suicide is by Psychiatrists so I have heard. My family doctor killed himself a few years ago and he was such a great man, he went above and beyond to help his patients and no one seen it coming. He died by his car in his garage.
My heart aches for these daughters who are mourning the loss of their mother. They weren't expecting her to come this way and will have to recover. The Judd family is in Off Cam Celebs' thoughts and prayers..
I agree with you...
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Yes, you are right. Really sad for these daughters. Feel very sad for them
My heart hurts for Ashley, Wynonna, Pop and the rest of the family. Having lost my brother to suicide, I identify with their grief. I will never understand why 15 years later my brother chose to end his life. Someone told me after he died, "You're not supposed to understand, it only made sense to him. You can armchair quarterback all day long and think you know, and you may never make heads or tails of anything." I feel for her and the entire family. I don't understand their grief and I am not attempting to. I identify with them. Rest in Peace, Naomi. Sending deepest love and respects to her family.
May your brother Rest In Peace
Beautiful message.
Well said.
My brother too. I understand your grief and the questions you will never have answers to.
@Nofo Tuvalu Thank you.
My heart breaks for Ashley and Wynonna. I can't imagine Ashley discovering her mother. I'll just be praying for them and their family. Mental illness is real. It is not just someone having a bad day.
Totally agree
This was such a precious way to share this information with all of her fans. Ashley did a wonderful job and it shows just how much her mother was loved. I pray for solace and strength for the family.
Hello Tracy how are you doing today.
I am proud of Ashley for being able to talk about it while dealing with her grief. Naomi should be remembered for being kind towards others and the legacy of her music. If anyone is going through the same thing she dealt with just know there is help and even though I don’t know you I am proud of you for getting up every damn day and that you are still here. Never give up
Hello Lori how are you doing today.
@Jarry Pason forest I hope you and everyone here is having the most amazing day ever. For those that needs to hear this you are worthy. #nevergiveup
@Lori D Yeah,am from Arizona Tucson, And you?
Ashley speaks so eloquently on such a tremendously difficult, personal and heartbreaking situation. My heart breaks for her. I pray the public is respectful and allows them their privacy. The Judd's deserve our admiration and respect. Naomi Judd was truly amazing, talented and generous. I did not know until Ashley shared it in this interview that her mother would routinely and quietly give $100 bills to those in need. A star not just on stage but in her humanity. Rest in peace.
“ A star not just on stage but in her humanity”…beautiful words.
Very beautiful and well said.
Valerie i was just coming here to say something along those lines.
my friend was singing in front of Macy's in Union Square.
it was Naomi who got out and handed my friend a hundred dollars.
this family was/are just good people.
I know she had me in tears, You can tell she is in a lot of pain and hurt she had me saying to myself that this young lady was to going through all this stuff with her mother and then deal with it in silence with this sister and the father that must be so hurtful
@GringoFilet it sounds as if you are having your own troubles to say something like this.
i hope you have loving people around you to help in your case.
She's unbelievably articulate while in extreme emotional trauma. God bless the family.
Hello Auntie how are you doing today.
I'm glad the sisters have each other, especially going through the storms and challenges we all face in life. Wynonna and Ashley will need each other, like never before. Also, I pray for Ashley, being the one who found her mom, that she moves on and can put behind the thoughts & visions of that tragic day. Ashley has always reminded me of her mom. They are soft spoken and have that natural beauty coming from the heart and pours out, making them such beautiful people. Naomi passed on beautiful parts of herself, to her daughters, especially her kind heart & beauty. May they find peace, especially in the coming days. I pray for Pop as well. He has great memories of the time he & Naomi spent together as a couple. God Bless your family.
Hello Michelle how are you doing today.
She was seen, she was heard, and she was walked home...powerful message !
walked home meaning heaven?
Repent to Jesus Christ
“He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”
John 15:2 NIV
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@Mellissa Mercado Yes, I believe she was referring to Heaven. ❤️
Romans 8:38-39
So sorry
This is such a special family. In the midst of their grief they shared this personal tragedy in hopes of helping others. My prayers are for all of them as they move forward in this painful time
I can't not stop crying, my heart goes out to this family. I'm so proud that Ashley and the rest of her family made the decision to get in front of how their beloved mom passed away and told what they wanted to share, before the media hounds got a hold of this. Now let this beautiful family mourn is peace.
Ashley is a pillar of strength to give this interview at such a difficult time (and attend the HoF awards the day after witnessing what happened to her mom). As someone who has suffered from depression & traumas, I don't think it's necessarily that Naomi felt unloved or unworthy (maybe a bit of the latter from abusive experiences when she was younger). Perhaps, it was the constant aching numbness & sadness that goes along with chemical depression? I heard Naomi comment in interviews, the depression began after her Hep C diagnosis and having to quit touring, which gave her such joy! I wonder if it's possible that Hep C altered her body chemistry, even though she survived it? She fought so hard for so long! Rest peacefully, dear Naomi. 🙏😢
My heart goes out to Ashley and Wynonna. Losing your mom is so hard. Not something you ever get over. And losing her like that has to be even more difficult than how I lost mine. Rest in Peace Naomi.
Mental illness is so hard because the rest of the world can't see the wound and pain, only the person living it can. To everyone going through this, please know there is help, you don't have to go through this alone. You are brave and precious, don't give up the fight! ❤️
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to get the help..
True...not even the doctors sometimes.can help.
@Nobody the mind is very difficult science, but it is worth trying
@Florecita Rockera i am mentally ill so I am speaking from my point of view.I even booked a ticket to see doctors overseas to see if they can fix me.
@Nobody I understand, I didn't meant to be condescending. I commend you for looking for help, I wish you success in your path ❤️
In the midst of her grief, she is so well spoken. This was heart wrenching to watch. Mother-loss is one of the hardest, let alone to lose one’s mom via suicide & be the one to find her. Prayers that God keeps a loving hand on the whole family.
Oh, my heart! Ashley is most eloquent when speaking of her mother. She and Wynonna will no doubt honor Naomi’s legacy by continuing to destigmatize and bring awareness to the disease of mental illness. May this family stand strong in their faith and in their love for one another.
Thank you for sharing this. As someone who suffers from severe mental illness and suicidal thinking this needs to be shared so people understand that they are not alone. The struggle is real.
I hate how mentall illness is swept under the rug. Ppl think its us not knowing how to get a grip on our emotions, or always thinking negative, but that is sometimes what makes dealing with this illness harder, not being validated
Hello Cindy how are you doing today.
I lost my wife of ten years toward the end of 2019 after a long struggle with depression and substance abuse. It was a very similar situation. Though she was struggling at the start of our relationship, we found happiness and stability for a while and most of our time together she worked as a peer support worker who helped others with those same issues, touching countless lives, shining a light through the darkness of despair and hopelessness. I ask myself why I'm still here, why I carry on, knowing everything she did to help others, yet in the end ultimately being unable to help her escape her own despair. I suppose the life and love we shared is just another verse in this beautiful song of hope that will keep playing on forever. As utterly painful and difficult as it was to lose her, I'll always remember the beauty she brought to life.
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss 🧡
I hope Dwayne at Walgreens gets a dog. This was such a beautiful interview and I admire Ashley and her family for taking control of the narrative. Ashley is absolutely right that the 'gossip economy' would have relentlessly pursued this information with no regard for Naomi's dignity. As I watched this I kept hearing in my mind, 'Honor they mother.'
...a female puppy, and call it Naomi. :-)
@Dog Groomer Awwwww
I'm glad she called it "gossip economy." People literally make their living trading in gossip that causes pain to others. RIP Sweet Lady.
Gossip Economy. Drips with revulsion
@4estdwellerinmyheart I wished we'd all get a little more revulsed at the idea of this kind of stuff. Maybe then that industry would die. It only lives because people keep feeding into it by buying what they're selling.
I can’t even begin to imagine. I am so sorry for Naomi’s pain and each and every person living with that pain right now and the people who love them. This was so sad to listen to but so beautifully said by her daughters.
Living with depression is like walking with a 50lb bag of rice on your back everyday. It's a dark rain cloud that follows you around while the sun shines on everyone else. I deal with it everyday and listening to Ashley describe what her mother has lived with hits home. The bully that depression is will have you thinking tat you're worst than gum on the bottom of someone's shoe. I'm hoping that the family can come to peace with this and know that they did everything they could.
More research needs to go into studying mental illness as it cuts across all racial, socioeconomic and culture lines. It is actively breaking apart families and it is not being taken seriously. It is so hard with insurance to even find a qualified therapist and if you're one of the millions, not insured.......
This was a great interview and i'm glad she was able to set the record straight in her own words.
❤️ I agree and relate
I've been dealing with depression also for over 30 years and your description of it is spot on. I too am having try finding a good therapist. More research definitely needs to be done, there has to be something close to a cure, it just needs to be found! Thank God I have had a husband who has been there for me, but some days NOTHING is enough to take away the pain and fear. I know some of mine is hereditary because my grandmother killed herself and both my parents lived with but the other part of mine are the GABA's in my brain.
I hurt for her children!
Blessings to you.
Excellently stated. I also know the pain of depression and it's with me everyday, my thorn in my side. I've come close to the edge and never jumped over, God brought me back. Here's to better days....
She said her brain hurt. I have major anxiety and depression and a constant headache.
I'm literally breaking out into tears on the truth.😭 My heart goes out to Ashley and the trauma she's going through in discovering her mom taking her life with a gun. I admire her courage and faith in getting the help she needed after seeing her mom dead on the floor that day. May she know God is with her and Wynonna and the rest of the family at this time and He knew this would happen to Naomi but only because this would help bring her family,friends,aquaintances,and fans closer together and realize their need for help in the mental illness world.
I'm so sorry about your loss. Your mom was a beautiful person, inside and out! The songs she wrote and sang were so heart lifting. Naomi had a,great sense of humour and a kind heart! As a person who also has a mental illness, I understand how she was feeling and can't even imagine what you all are going through. I love you, Judds! Stay strong and keep on smiling. Naomi is watching over you!
Very sad! Absolutely breaks my heart. My heartfelt condolences to the Judd family who helped shape my love of country music! Naomi was a beautiful kind soul!🕊
My sister hung herself at 60 years of age. I never understood the depression it takes to do that. I pray this story helps someone to stop and get help. Keep telling your story. She was loved.
I'm sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for your loss. I, too lost a sister who as it turns out was severely depressed and we really didn’t know it because she hid it so well … until the day last July when she drank herself to death. Prayers for peace and understanding for you 🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss, Denise.
@T H E M R S. H O W E L L my brother did that. Sorry for your loss.
@T H E M R S. H O W E L L I felt a strong urge to reply to your comment. Please don't take this as a condemnation of you or your family but when someone is hiding their depression its usually because they don't think they will be comforted by a family member or friend if they share how bad it really is. As someone who lives with depression once I mustered the courage to share with a sibling how bad things were the response was, well that's to bad, try to get over it, you know there are so many people who have it worse than you. It was crushing I vowed never to share with anyone ever again how dark it gets. I hope you have found peace and know your loved one didn't want to cause you pain they just couldn't bear their pain one more day. God Bless
I can’t say I know any of her music, but as someone that has struggled with mental illness and suicidal thoughts my entire life, I love her and wish I could give her and her family a hug. What heartbreak you can feel in their words. I’d give a pound of flesh for them to have their mother back and for that to all be a bad dream. They’re so brave to share her whole story and to help others that might be struggling too. 😢💜
My heart is so broken over this. I can’t even imagine the pain she was going through but the only comfort through all of this is that Naomi can have peace now. She is not hurting anymore. RIP Naomi, You will always be loved. My heart goes out to the Judd Family.
To show such grace, during the most painful time of your life - my heart breaks for Ashley, for the entire family. I hope they are surrounded by loving people and allowed peace. 🙏💔
I’ve always had the greatest respect for Ashley. Sending prayers for her and her sister and all their family and friends.
I'm so relieved to hear the sisters have each other, it's horrible to go through something like this alone. Rest in peace beautiful soul. 💜
This is so sad, it’s a shame that a person ( family members) has to feel the need to come out to the public before a love ones autopsy report is Disclosed. She was in such pain. I feel for the family, I’ve always loved your family on stage, and I love you now, may she rest in peace the peace that she was searching for, for so long. And just know Ashlea that your mother really did love you.
I agree. ❤️
@Moni Rodriguez Beautifully said ❤
Definitely 💯
Agreed her autopsy should be kept private, regardless of her fame. That's no one's business but her family's. Many prayers for comfort and strength for the family.
I totally agree. It's so sad and of course the media would say and do all kinds of malicious things. My heart aches for them but they are so strong. Continued prayers for them.
My heart is so heavy as I wipe away my tears...I wish I could put my arms around Ashley and comfort her...I hope everyone will honor and respect the family's wishes...😪
This is so sad had me in tears. I can’t imagine finding my mom like this. Prayers to the family 😢🙏🏼
As a survivor of clinical depression my heart anguishes for Ashley's loss over the death of her mother. I can feel her pain and see her pain all over her body. It's unfortunate that this is a very public situation and that Ashley's family cannot be afforded the privacy that they need during this difficult time.
Please know how much your mom was loved. Such an amazing person who shared so much with the public that loved her. Praying for you and your family. 🙏
Naomi, like so many, battled her mental illness for decades and unfortunately lost her life to it.
I hope this opens up a larger conversation about the impact mental illness has on not only the individuals who are cursed with it, but how it effects their loved ones.
As someone who is a mother who has bipolar disorder, this is my greatest fear.
I never want my little girl to feel the weight of what I struggle with, but I also want it to be talked about in a healthy way so she can understand that it is many people’s reality.
So that she may have empathy and understanding for other’s experiences, and to know that if she ever finds herself in that dark hole that is depression she is never alone.
Same. 🤍
Sounds like she will have the right mommy by her side. God Bless
Same.
Also a mother.
Trying everything in my power to do it well.
That is what I struggle with every day, how my mental health is hurting my family and I know it is.. Like her, I have gotten help over the last 30 years but I’m still broken and it hurts the people I love. I have struggled with thoughts of wanting to just stop that pain once and for all.
I think the conversation is already there. Mental illness wasnt a thing 20 years ago and now every person you meet no matter their age is dealing with some kind of anxiety , depression or some kind of bi polar issue. Everyone is aware of it. If you are an employer which I am hearing Im depressed, Im anxious, Im having a bad day is a daily conversation.
Ashley, I am heartbroken for you and your family. That must have been exquisitely painful. You seem to be such a pure, genuine soul. I pray 🙏 🤲 for your comfort and peace.
My condolences to you and your family. So brave and courageous for Ashley to speak out and stay strong throughout this process. RIP Naomi.
I listened to Ashley with tears streaming down my face. My love to both Ashley and Wy … and “Pop.”
Thank you for sharing this with us. I’ve always had the greatest respect for Ashley. Sending prayers for her and her sister and all their family and friends.
RIP beautiful Naomi. So sorry you were in so much pain. The girls and Pop were very brave to share this to help others.Praying for their continued comfort and healing.
This broke my heart. God Bless the family, and I really hope they get the privacy they request. The privacy Ms. Naomi Judd DESERVES.
Ashley is a brave woman.Our hearts go out to the entire family. Everyone has someone in their family who suffers from.
I am profoundly touched by your mama’s life and how she lived it. I will forever remember her beauty, and the love she had for you and Wy.
Bless her you can feel her pain. This was quite hard to watch for anyone who has lost someone. The entire family is in our hearts and prayers. Wish we could take some of that pain away but know that we can’t. Miss Naomi was so loved by so many as well as her girls. Prayers that each day will give them some sort of peace so they can get through this terrible time.
I've read many books in my life but I don't think I have ever been as moved nor identified as strongly as when I read Naomi's 'River of Time'. I saw myself in those pages and it was powerful and uplifting. It encouraged me to press on with my own fight. Mad respect for Ashley's courage to disclose the details she shared. My heart goes out to Ashley and Wynonna and the rest of the family and close friends. I hope everyone will respect their privacy. ((❤))
These daughters, this family is really next level compassionate beings. My heart goes out to you all.
Kudos to Ashley for having the strength and courage to do this interview. Especially so soon after the fact. I hope the family can heal from this, and will somehow be able to move on.
Yeah this video is very interesting thank you.
powerful message ! My heart goes out to her and to them all. What a brave daughter she is. We who suffer from mental diagnoses are helped by the openness of her admission.Kudos to Ashley for having the strength and courage to do this interview. Especially so soon after the fact. I hope the family can heal from this.
This is so heartbreaking! I can’t imagine what they have gone through! Sending love and prayers to the family!
So brave of Ashley to talk about something so personal. However bless her heart for thinking she had to share this, because she was scared someone outside the family would've! My love and prayers are with all of them. ❤
Ashley is so empathetic and knowledgeable. Truly special.
Ashley had spoke about her own story she has a backbone she delivers for women she talks across America. I have a Harvey Weinstein story she love to hear . 😁
May she rest in piece. She raised two beautiful strong daughters. I pray for them. I had the honour of being with both my parents when they passed. One of the most painful experiences in my life. My sincerest deepest condolences go out to the family.
This interview with Ashley Judd was really sad, heartbreaking and also beautiful. I'm so sorry that Naomi completed suicide. I hope that her children and husband can get the therapy that they will need after this very traumatic event. I wish all of them the best. Rest in Peace Naomi.
My heart goes out to both ladies. People often do not understand depression and how bad it makes one feel. it is difficult to live with and difficult to treat. I lost a classmate to the same thing and it was devastating. Please know that you girls are in my heart everyday and that your mother was very loved in spite of her difficulties. You two have her in your heart and she knows that you love her as so many of us do.
How horrible to not only grieve the loss of your Mother, but also have the trauma of being the one to discover her.
I’ve been on medication for depression for most of my life. It has helped me immensely. If anybody reading this is suffering from depression please know you’re not alone. You’re precious, loved, and I’m praying for you. Naomi’s family and friends are in my prayers. I’m so sorry for their loss.
I'm over here crying like she was my mom Ashley Judd was always 1 of my favorite actresses and my heart breaks for her. You're in my thoughts and heart Ashley.
Oh God! the way they're handling the situation it's just to admire. The way they felt they needed to talk and disclosure all the questions and things so many people had, but still keeping privacy and respect for Naomi's life, it's just incredible, I have to confess that when she just said that Naomi used a weapon, I felt something inside of me so deep, how much pain a human can feel, you can see it through Ashley eyes. So much love for this family right now.
Absolutely heartbreaking for them. There are just some things that should not be public unless the family chooses to do so. Doesn’t matter who the person was.
Such an absolute lady. So eloquent. Her pain is palpable and my heart is with them. God bless everyone suffering tonight, you are enough 🙏♥️♥️♥️
Unless you’ve been there or are going through it, it’s hard to wrap your head around. Good for them for honouring their mom and sharing before the cruel media takes hold.
Hello Dana how are you doing today.
I’ve never ever heard mental illness explained in a way that I really seemed to understand. Her words of description from savage to unpenetrable (sp?) made me think about others who suffer depression and I didn’t see it this way. I didn’t see it as a shell worn that good cannot penetrate. Mental illness has to be a focus. We need people to understand and see this isn’t just someone laying on the couch….I thank her for her bravery and eloquence in helping me and hopefully others actually see how debilitating this disease can be. May all who suffer know we hear you and there is help. Thank you Ms Judd. Thank you.
Very good description. It warps your perception of everything including yourself. Even your perception of time. A minute feels like an hour, an hour like a day & so on. Life becomes an excruciating nails-on-chalkboard battle where things that are supposed to give you a sense of reward become empty & hollow. That's probably the scariest feeling in the world.
I'm so tired. Depression and Anxiety are heavy loads to carry.
@Renee Colbert praying for you. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds that God has plans for us.
I could not imagine the trauma of finding my mother in such a way! The pain in her voice and her eyes is evident. I hate the fact that she had to disclose Naomi's cause of death but unfortunately she had to before the tabloids said it and added more to it than probably wouldn't even be the truth. My heart goes out to the Judd family. 😔
Ashley is such a beautiful soul. I feel so bad for the pain and anguish the family is going through.
My family has dealt with the same manner of suicide, it hurts deeply. I love this lady and her family and I wish I could hold them in my arms and tell them as much. God will see y'all through, think deeply about the memories. R.I.P. Naomi
This was the most eloquent way that someone has described someone taking their life. It's so beautiful that they honor her dignity and privacy. That she was seen during her struggles however they understand that life became too much
This is so tragic..yes she's a celebrity..but..she's a person...the sadness and grief is so real 💔 ❤️ 😔
The ONLY CELEBRITY I know of is JESUS OF NAZARETH
I respect the courage to share this story with all of us . I pray for strength moving through this difficult season of life. Honoring your Mother through sharing her story will help the healing. Peace and Love to you Ashley &Wynonna ❤️
Sending my deepest condolences to the Judd family. I have nothing but respect for Ashley what a strong brave woman. I'm praying for strength for the family
Thoughts and prayers are with the family we've had seen them in concerts together many times what a wonderful talented mother and daughter team they were
Oh my goodness, I’m so sad to even hear that. I can’t imagine how traumatic that had to be for Ashley finding her Mother in that state.
It's only been a year since Ashley nearly died herself. My heart goes out to them, and to anyone else who is hurting right now.
I didn't even know she almost died? Bless the Judd family 🌹
Yeah poor Ashley she and wynonna have been through so much heartache and now this
@Nichole Adams you should look into the story. She had an accident in the jungle in Africa. Terrifying.
@Angela Holmes yes. Naomi was quite selfish.
@Nichole Adams Ashley fell and broke her leg in the middle of the jungle in Africa, the Congo, I think. She had to be carried out of the jungle, and then it took another whole day to get her to a medical facility. Her leg nearly had to be amputated, so it is a wonder that she can walk on it today.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending prayers for you all.
My heart goes out to both you sisters! I cannot understand why people think they need to know everything about a private family tragedy. I have PTSD from finding a loved one that died not from suicide, but from a horrific farm accident on our rural property. Only a few days after their death, people I barely knew or didnt know at all...but who recognized my name on a personal check at a grocery store, or recognized me from my public job, or who overheard condolences being offered...would BOLDLY ask me for "the gruesome details" of my loved one's awful death. WHY WOULD THEY DO THAT?! It was like reliving each moment, all the visions, sounds, smells, fearsome realizations! I went thru PTSD counseling and decided some folks are just dumb, others creepy...but I have learned to respond to their nosy, horrid questions with...the "weapon of silence." I ignore them, turn my back...walk away. God bless you all, feel the genuine prayers of peace and courage coming your way from other "family survivors"...and walk in Grace.
Words can not sooth the anguish that the family feels but millions feel for her family. May your grief be as long as you need it to be and know that there are millions praying for your family.
Hits so deep, this is such an overlooked normalized disease, I relate personally and my mother is dealing with the same, I guess that’s why it hit home so hard, it’s what I worry about for her but I know better so I try my best.
You are not alone, we are in this together.
Naomi, I feel you and I understand, you went on for so long, such strength will echo, I didn’t know much about you but I won’t forget you. This is important.
My heart breaks for Ashley. I found my Mom a few times in younger years after trying to overdose on pills and alcohol. Can't even imagine finding her sweet Mom this way. May God bless all of you and give you strength through this. Sending love.
I did too.
I want to thank the Judds for sharing what happened at a time we should allow them to grief the loss of their mother. Also want to say thank you for openly expressing that you want to help others by reminding them they can get help
Keeping her and her family in my prayers. This broke my heart .
Ive always loved your mom and it hit me hard hearing our loss. Ive always loved you and also as an actor. Be as strong as your mom.
I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for them. May their mom found the peace that she was looking for.
Having lost 2 family members to suicide...my heart aches for the "Judd" family. There's no answer to the question..."WHY". May God wrap all of you in his arms. 💔🙏
May the world now give this family the privacy they need & the time to grieve.
Hello Linda, how are you today?
What a brave thing for Ashley to do. She shows us what love truly is - even when it is clear her heart is broken. Being there, finding her mom, I just want to take her in my arms and tell the family this.
As much as people think suicide is selfish, it is not. Imagine being in a burning building with no way out except to jump to your death below. The pain is psychological and physical, intolerant with seemingly no end in sight. You don’t want to live because it’s so painful, and you don’t want to die because you don’t want to hurt your family. But the pain gets so bad when you aren’t getting better, that you just feel a constant burden on those around you. That hurts enough to push you out the window because depression really manipulates your brain into believing that they are so much better off without you. The ultimate act is one of selflessness, giving your loved ones the freedom from their worry and concern over you.
I hope Winona, Ashley, and Naomi’s family find the peace that they deserve. She sounded like a lovely human being. Love and healing to you all.
You said it perfectly. My brother killed himself and I thought for years it was a selfish act but it wasn’t. There are other depressed people in my family who have said those words, “You will be better off without me, I’m just a burden.” It’s terrifying to hear but speaks volumes about what’s going on in their mind.
@Belle M. So sorry for your loss.
Jesus can heal. It is the oppression from Evil Spirit. Trust in the Lord Jesus always.
My goodness… as difficult as this was to listen to I can’t imagine how difficult this was for Ashley to speak about, to keep her composure and speak so beautifully and carefully. I have always loved her as an actor and adored her a person. She is an incredibly strong and humble human being. Much love to her, Sister and Pop! ❤️❤️❤️
Her daughters are sooo dang brave in how they honored their mama so quickly after the tragic event. As Ashley said, how her mama died should be the focus, but rather open discussions about how people suffer with mental illness & how we can help our loved ones.
My heart truly goes out to this family! So very sorry for your loss🙏🏽❤️
I am so so sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family and may the world grant you the privacy that you deserve
this is so poignant. Words cannot express the Heartbreak this tragedy has brought to the family and friends
So courageous of Ashley. Such a beautiful soul. Naomi is at peace now.
What a gracious lady Ashley is. May God heal the hearts of her and her sister Wynonna. May God hold Naomi's spirit in comfort. May they all reunite in joy without pain one day.
Thanks to this family for sharing such a personal, painful story. As someone who suffers severely also, I can say that it will be a great day when we can collectively say someone died of depression, or bipolar, or other mental illness; not by the means by which their body stopped living. No judgment - period. When someone dies of diabetes, we don't say: she died of sepsis from a gangrenous limb.
There is often hope, I am here as a result of my support system only sometimes. But I also know the absolute agony a person can be in, particularly if they have treatment resistant depression or other factors. Unless you are the same, you do not know what it's like. I have told my family that if they knew the horror of it, they would understand and accept when the disease wins.
Thank you Ashley for opening up and for sharing just a little more of what made your beloved and iconic mom Naomi so special. You are not alone in your grief and sorrow, and I'm glad that you have the Lord, Wynonna, Pop, and your extended family, friends, and fans for comfort and strength. We love you and are praying for you and your family.🙏🕊💖