I’m sharing a piece I wrote about my mom’s journey with domestic violence. It broke my heart over & over to write it (of course even more so to watch her live it), but if it helps even one person, then that’s all that matters now. I’m sending each of you so very much love. Tonight & always. Let’s try to take good care of each other. 💗❤️ *** “My mom died at the end of 2023, right after her 83rd birthday. Which doesn’t sound all that remarkable — until I mention that she had been a victim of domestic partner abuse up until the year before her death,” “Scandal”s’ Bellamy Young writes in a guest column for the L.A. Times. “Mom hadn’t exactly been lucky in love. She had already buried four husbands (cancer, heart attack, COPD, cancer) by the time she met This Guy, who doesn’t deserve to be named here. But Mom never wanted to be alone. It was her deepest fear. She would get the look I get when I talk about sharks. She powered through her lack of computer skills and met This Guy online about eight years ago. We would joke that she had to import him from Tennessee because there were no good men left in western North Carolina. It was a long-distance relationship at first: She would cook for him at the house I’d helped her buy outside of Asheville, and drive to Tennessee to go to church with him. Eventually, he brought his two cats and moved into Mom’s house. I’d watched her go through this phase with a new man a few times, bless her heart, but there seemed to be far less joy now. ‘At least he’s smart,’ she kept saying, as if to excuse his excessive drinking or unnerving silence. The life she made with This Guy got smaller and smaller. She dropped out of her book club and her service organization. They stopped going to church. They no longer made plans with friends. After experiencing the drinking and fighting firsthand — or just the tense silence — people stopped coming over. Mom closed the door to her own cage and chose This Guy. Over life, over fun, over safety.” Read the full guest column at the link in @latimes_entertainment’s bio. 🖊️ @bellamyyoung 📸 Najeebah Al-Ghadban/For The Times; Bellamy Young; Smallz & Raskind / Getty Images for The People’s Choice Awards
I’m sharing a piece I wrote about my mom’s journey with domestic violence. It broke my heart over & over to write it (of course even more so to watch her live it), but if it helps even one person, then that’s all that matters now. I’m sending each of you so very much love. Tonight & always. Let’s try to take good care of each other. 💗❤️ *** “My mom died at the end of 2023, right after her 83rd birthday. Which doesn’t sound all that remarkable — until I mention that she had been a victim of domestic partner abuse up until the year before her death,” “Scandal”s’ Bellamy Young writes in a guest column for the L.A. Times. “Mom hadn’t exactly been lucky in love. She had already buried four husbands (cancer, heart attack, COPD, cancer) by the time she met This Guy, who doesn’t deserve to be named here. But Mom never wanted to be alone. It was her deepest fear. She would get the look I get when I talk about sharks. She powered through her lack of computer skills and met This Guy online about eight years ago. We would joke that she had to import him from Tennessee because there were no good men left in western North Carolina. It was a long-distance relationship at first: She would cook for him at the house I’d helped her buy outside of Asheville, and drive to Tennessee to go to church with him. Eventually, he brought his two cats and moved into Mom’s house. I’d watched her go through this phase with a new man a few times, bless her heart, but there seemed to be far less joy now. ‘At least he’s smart,’ she kept saying, as if to excuse his excessive drinking or unnerving silence. The life she made with This Guy got smaller and smaller. She dropped out of her book club and her service organization. They stopped going to church. They no longer made plans with friends. After experiencing the drinking and fighting firsthand — or just the tense silence — people stopped coming over. Mom closed the door to her own cage and chose This Guy. Over life, over fun, over safety.” Read the full guest column at the link in @latimes_entertainment’s bio. 🖊️ @bellamyyoung 📸 Najeebah Al-Ghadban/For The Times; Bellamy Young; Smallz & Raskind / Getty Images for The People’s Choice Awards
I’m sharing a piece I wrote about my mom’s journey with domestic violence. It broke my heart over & over to write it (of course even more so to watch her live it), but if it helps even one person, then that’s all that matters now. I’m sending each of you so very much love. Tonight & always. Let’s try to take good care of each other. 💗❤️ *** “My mom died at the end of 2023, right after her 83rd birthday. Which doesn’t sound all that remarkable — until I mention that she had been a victim of domestic partner abuse up until the year before her death,” “Scandal”s’ Bellamy Young writes in a guest column for the L.A. Times. “Mom hadn’t exactly been lucky in love. She had already buried four husbands (cancer, heart attack, COPD, cancer) by the time she met This Guy, who doesn’t deserve to be named here. But Mom never wanted to be alone. It was her deepest fear. She would get the look I get when I talk about sharks. She powered through her lack of computer skills and met This Guy online about eight years ago. We would joke that she had to import him from Tennessee because there were no good men left in western North Carolina. It was a long-distance relationship at first: She would cook for him at the house I’d helped her buy outside of Asheville, and drive to Tennessee to go to church with him. Eventually, he brought his two cats and moved into Mom’s house. I’d watched her go through this phase with a new man a few times, bless her heart, but there seemed to be far less joy now. ‘At least he’s smart,’ she kept saying, as if to excuse his excessive drinking or unnerving silence. The life she made with This Guy got smaller and smaller. She dropped out of her book club and her service organization. They stopped going to church. They no longer made plans with friends. After experiencing the drinking and fighting firsthand — or just the tense silence — people stopped coming over. Mom closed the door to her own cage and chose This Guy. Over life, over fun, over safety.” Read the full guest column at the link in @latimes_entertainment’s bio. 🖊️ @bellamyyoung 📸 Najeebah Al-Ghadban/For The Times; Bellamy Young; Smallz & Raskind / Getty Images for The People’s Choice Awards
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Such a FUN NIGHT in NYC celebrating @scottkfoley ‘s new movie LA DOLCE VILLA ! 🥰🥂🎬🔥🎉 It’s OUT TODAY on @netflix so snuggle up & get ready to be whisked away to Italy on a delightful, romantic adventure- just in time for Valentine’s Day! 🇮🇹🥰 Sending everybody so much love! ❤️💗❤️
What a NIGHT! TY @hellskitchenbway for filling our hearts UP with your enormous talent- cast, crew, direction, designers, &, my STARS, the MUSIC & beautiful storytelling of @aliciakeys !🤩🔥👑 @tonygoldwyn @pedrosegundoofficial & I went to catch the ever-amazing @brandonvdixon before he leaves the show- & came away devoted fans of the whole INCREDIBLE company too! 🥰 If you get to NYC, go deep with a hometown story: Hell’s Kitchen will lift you up to the heavens & shake your soul clean again. It’s so BEAUTIFUL, y’all! Sending everyone so much love! Hope each of you is having a great night! 💗❤️💗❤️💗
What a NIGHT! TY @hellskitchenbway for filling our hearts UP with your enormous talent- cast, crew, direction, designers, &, my STARS, the MUSIC & beautiful storytelling of @aliciakeys !🤩🔥👑 @tonygoldwyn @pedrosegundoofficial & I went to catch the ever-amazing @brandonvdixon before he leaves the show- & came away devoted fans of the whole INCREDIBLE company too! 🥰 If you get to NYC, go deep with a hometown story: Hell’s Kitchen will lift you up to the heavens & shake your soul clean again. It’s so BEAUTIFUL, y’all! Sending everyone so much love! Hope each of you is having a great night! 💗❤️💗❤️💗
What a NIGHT! TY @hellskitchenbway for filling our hearts UP with your enormous talent- cast, crew, direction, designers, &, my STARS, the MUSIC & beautiful storytelling of @aliciakeys !🤩🔥👑 @tonygoldwyn @pedrosegundoofficial & I went to catch the ever-amazing @brandonvdixon before he leaves the show- & came away devoted fans of the whole INCREDIBLE company too! 🥰 If you get to NYC, go deep with a hometown story: Hell’s Kitchen will lift you up to the heavens & shake your soul clean again. It’s so BEAUTIFUL, y’all! Sending everyone so much love! Hope each of you is having a great night! 💗❤️💗❤️💗
Hope everyone is having a beautiful holiday! I’m sending each of you so very much snowy love! ❄️🥰❤️
What a NIGHT- & what a cause for celebration! This year, the @vineyardtheatre honored the LEGEND himself @joethemorton 🤩👑🔥 And lemme tell you, the LOVE in the room was equaled only by the JOY & the AWE. 🥰 Joe has already given us decades of industry-defining work on stage & screen- & he also continues to be a cherished friend & tireless advocate to & for so many. This world is so much better because you are in it, Joe!! Thank you for every damn moment that you’ve already blessed us with- & here’s to all that’s still ahead. 🥂 And thank you also to the Vineyard Theater for the beautiful work you foster & share: it was great fun to get to celebrate you too. 🥰 There are still ways to support the Vineyard online via @charitybuzz (many cool auction items), if you are so inclined! And let’s all just take a moment as we head into the weekend to have a private smile at our favorite- SO FAR- Joe Morton acting moment. Or hug. 🤓 TOUGH TO CHOOSE!!! Sending everyone much love. May the weekend be gentle on us all. 💗❤️💗❤️💗❤️💗 📸: @bruglikas @broadwaybruce_ @gettyentertainment @hopinoel (& the bad ones are mine😄) 🥰
We decided to road trip down to have a quick day in Asheville. 🥰 It just wouldn’t have been a holiday without getting to hug some folks at home- & without getting to see AVL, if only for a minute. Hope you’re getting to be with the ones you love too this holiday season. I’m sending each of you so very much love. And if you’re visiting Asheville, don’t miss the pop rocks truffles at @asheville.chocolate ! 🤩🥰💪🎄❤️🎉
Please watch full video for Important Safety Information. XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) is indicated for the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE) recurrence in adults. See full Prescribing Information: @xifaxan_rifaximin or at www.xifaxan.com/ohe/pi. #ad Caregivers can have such an important role in recognizing symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis and in management of a loved one’s #overthepaticencephalopathy. Growing up, my dad’s liver disease led to OHE, and there is so much I wish we would have known. Now I’m thankful for the opportunity to connect with other OHE caregivers like Betsy Villiotti, Vice President of NASH kNOWledge, who shared heartfelt stories of her husband’s OHE diagnosis and journey. We are grateful to share our experiences and hope it inspires other caregivers. For more resources or to learn about Xifaxan, visit the Caregiver Corner of xifaxan.com. For U.S. audiences only. Xifaxan is the first and only medicine approved for reducing the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy recurrence in adults. Do not use Xifaxan if you are allergic to Xifaxan or any of its components, or to other rifamycin antibiotics. See full Important Safety Information included in the video. Prescription Only
Such a great night with my whole life bestie @gbairdfender & her sweet fam seeing @lionking MUFASA 🎬🦁👑 @pedrosegundoofficial is a featured percussionist on the score, so that made it extra special. 🥰 It’s in theaters everywhere- so if you’re looking for something fun to do with the family this holiday, MUFASA is a beautiful, EPIC adventure! Happy Holidays, everyone! I’m sending you so very much love! 💗❤️💗❤️💗
I’m so excited to invite you along with me for my new podcast She Leads with CARE! We’ll travel the world to meet some incredible women who have made lasting, sustainable change for themselves & their communities with the support of @careorg 🧡 Article link is in my bio- & first ep drops March 11th. 🎉 I’m sending each of you so very much love. Sharing stories of hope like these is the best Valentines gift I could think of. Hope you can feel the love in every episode! 💗🎉❤️🎉💗
in case you need a giggle today 🤣🤣🤣 (this one is especially for all the folks out there with percussionists for partners🤪🥁😂) ・・・ TFW you’re really in the zone and forget your wife’s at home….🤣🤣🤣🤣
📢🎉CARE has teamed up with actor and storyteller @bellamyyoung to launch the She Leads with CARE podcast. 🎙️Join Bellamy and her guests showcase what it means to lead positive change.🧡 We invite you to tune in to our first episode next Tuesday, March 11, as we embark on this adventure with Bellamy and her incredible guests. Learn more: care.org/SheLeads
Reposting, with all my love 💔❤️ ・・・ Do what you can Give what you can Help who you can
Reposting, with all my love 💔❤️ ・・・ Do what you can Give what you can Help who you can
Reposting, with all my love 💔❤️ ・・・ Do what you can Give what you can Help who you can
Reposting, with all my love 💔❤️ ・・・ Do what you can Give what you can Help who you can
Reposting, with all my love 💔❤️ ・・・ Do what you can Give what you can Help who you can
Reposting, with all my love 💔❤️ ・・・ Do what you can Give what you can Help who you can
Please watch full video for Important Safety Information. See full Prescribing Information: @xifaxan_rifaximin or at www.xifaxan.com/ohe/pi. #ad XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) is indicated for the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE) recurrence in adults. “It’s so important that you don’t feel alone.” This really resonated when Betsy Villiotti, Vice President of NASH kNOWledge, and OHE caregiver said it during our discussion about caring for a loved one with #overthepaticencephalopathy. Watching my father’s OHE symptoms progress was extremely difficult, and at the time, my family felt a lot of shame about his diagnosis. Now there are so many great support communities and resources for caregivers, and there are medication options like Xifaxan. Back when my father was diagnosed, options were limited, and it was so encouraging to hear Betsy share her husband’s journey with OHE. Watch our discussion and then visit Xifaxan.com to learn more and to get resources from the Caregiver Corner. For U.S. audiences only. Xifaxan is the first and only medicine approved for reducing the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy recurrence in adults. Do not use Xifaxan if you are allergic to Xifaxan or any of its components, or to other rifamycin antibiotics. See full Important Safety Information included in the video. Prescription Only
See full Prescribing Information: @xifaxan_rifaximin or at www.xifaxan.com/ohe/pi. #ad On Random Acts of Kindness Day, one of the most meaningful acts we can do is to check in on the health and well-being of those we care about. A thoughtful conversation can make a world of difference. Sometimes, changes in the people closest to us can seem unnoticeable because we see them so often and just gradually get used to the little differences that an acquaintance might notice right away. Looking back, I wish I had known my dad’s liver disease might affect his brain by progressing to #OvertHepaticEncephalopathy (OHE). I was a teenager when we first found out he had liver disease, and I wish my family had been told what changes might be ahead and what we should look for as we cared for him. Symptoms like lack of energy, confusion, personality changes, worsening of handwriting, and loss of small hand movements can be symptoms of OHE. In my dad’s case, when I finally did notice that he was becoming increasingly forgetful – that he wasn’t really himself – he was already very far into his journey with OHE. But thankfully, now there are things that can help manage this disease. There is community, and there is knowledge, so there’s hope. Today, there is Xifaxan to help reduce the risk of OHE recurrence in adults. Learn more by speaking to a doctor and visiting Xifaxan.com. For U.S. audiences only. Xifaxan is the first and only medicine approved for reducing the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy recurrence in adults. Do not use Xifaxan if you are allergic to Xifaxan or any of its components, or to other rifamycin antibiotics. See full Important Safety Information included in the video. Prescription Only