09/24 Two Years of Dr. Phil: A Look Back
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Posted by: kick153
Posted on: 2004-09-19 11:29:06
Dr. Phil is going to give us an update on the person I think most often of....Brandon. God, I pray, that this follow-up is positive.
Brandon, if you are out there, I think of you each day as I watch Dr. Phil. There are people everywhere who love you and who are rooting for you. I know first hand what you and your parents have gone through. It is the toughest road of anyone's life. I hope you and your family have found that light at the end of the tunnel.
Posted by: kick153
Posted on: 2004-09-19 11:29:06
Dr. Phil is going to give us an update on the person I think most often of....Brandon. God, I pray, that this follow-up is positive.
Brandon, if you are out there, I think of you each day as I watch Dr. Phil. There are people everywhere who love you and who are rooting for you. I know first hand what you and your parents have gone through. It is the toughest road of anyone's life. I hope you and your family have found that light at the end of the tunnel.
Posted by: jettav
Posted on: 2004-09-20 16:18:35
This will be an interesting show. to pick a favorite guest may be a little hard but I think one of my favorites is the boy who was in foster care (I forget his name) and the lady on diagnosis murder(My mind went completely blake on her name) was there talking with him. They did so much for him that day which I believe was a life changing experience for him, I as a child who grew up in the system did not have good role models growing up and life was not the greatest but because of a few good people in my life and my change of attitude with life, I became and still am a very happy and good productive adult. I hope this guy has been very successful in knowing that he is special and can do anything that he puts his mind to. How is he doing, Dr. Phil????????
BRANDON
Posted by: kathylaval
Posted on: 2004-09-24 18:06:43
Hey Brandon,
My name is Kathy and I'm from small town north of Lubbock called Alpine. I just wanted to say, I am so proud of you. I watched the first show you were on and my heart went out to you. When I saw you were coming back on the show I was so excited. I was really relieved to see that you were doing so well. I want you to be strong and don't be influenced by the bad things. You are not alone out there. Take Care!!! If your ever in Alpine look us up, its a small town. Kathy
Posted by: kathylaval
Posted on: 2004-09-24 18:06:43
Hey Brandon,
My name is Kathy and I'm from small town north of Lubbock called Alpine. I just wanted to say, I am so proud of you. I watched the first show you were on and my heart went out to you. When I saw you were coming back on the show I was so excited. I was really relieved to see that you were doing so well. I want you to be strong and don't be influenced by the bad things. You are not alone out there. Take Care!!! If your ever in Alpine look us up, its a small town. Kathy
keep your chin up
Posted by: interaddic
Posted on: 2004-09-27 08:51:56
Brandon I watched the show the day you were on it and you reminded me so much of my son who is 40 years old. I watched how are destroying your family and thates what our son is doing to us. And with the help from Dr. Phil you are turning your life around. I just got done writting a letter to him myself reguarding my son and my daughter asking for his help. I would like to say I hope you stay with this and become the person that was meant to be. We are all rooting for you. Take care
Posted by: interaddic
Posted on: 2004-09-27 08:51:56
Brandon I watched the show the day you were on it and you reminded me so much of my son who is 40 years old. I watched how are destroying your family and thates what our son is doing to us. And with the help from Dr. Phil you are turning your life around. I just got done writting a letter to him myself reguarding my son and my daughter asking for his help. I would like to say I hope you stay with this and become the person that was meant to be. We are all rooting for you. Take care
GOD BLESS YOU kick153!!
Posted by: fasttracr
Posted on: 2004-11-28 16:12:42
Thank you for your heartfelt comments. I can tell you're touched by the Holy Spirit. This is BRANDON'S MOM, Debbie!! I hope that one day you'll read this and know how thankful I am for your prayers.
Because you have been touched by the disease of addiction, you understand that Brandon's recovery is "one day at a time".
As I reflect back during this Thanksgiving Holiday, I think of where we were just one year ago, wondering if Brandon would make it through treatment. We are blessed everyday that he survives his disease.
For everyone and every prayer that has been said on the behalf of Brandon and our family, we are eternally grateful.
Make it a great day!! Blessings to you and those you touch,
Debbie
Posted by: fasttracr
Posted on: 2004-11-28 16:12:42
Thank you for your heartfelt comments. I can tell you're touched by the Holy Spirit. This is BRANDON'S MOM, Debbie!! I hope that one day you'll read this and know how thankful I am for your prayers.
Because you have been touched by the disease of addiction, you understand that Brandon's recovery is "one day at a time".
As I reflect back during this Thanksgiving Holiday, I think of where we were just one year ago, wondering if Brandon would make it through treatment. We are blessed everyday that he survives his disease.
For everyone and every prayer that has been said on the behalf of Brandon and our family, we are eternally grateful.
Make it a great day!! Blessings to you and those you touch,
Debbie
Donna
Posted by: juliebgg
Posted on: 2004-09-22 09:20:46
Can we get an update on Donna from relationship rescue?
Posted by: juliebgg
Posted on: 2004-09-22 09:20:46
Can we get an update on Donna from relationship rescue?
Brandon: If His Probation Is Violated
Posted by: drnegative
Posted on: 2004-09-23 15:43:57
I saw the "Intervention Show" which was some of the best television I HAVE EVERY SEEN! Then I saw the follow up show where Brandon was on to discuss his progress and he had done a "180" BUT he did have a relapse. Dr Phil made it crystal clear to him in the 1st show that if he violated his probation in anyway (as laid out by the courts) he was going to see to it that there were consequences for his actions (as laid out by the courts). Well, nothing was done by Dr Phil and just like the courts "gave him a pass" the other times he violated his probation, they did again. Not only that, for coming as far as he has (regarding rehab) Dr Phil set Brandon up with a walk-on role on a primetime show because Brandon had stated he wanted to try acting. How can we as loyal viewers of this show feel confidence or any trust in it when the host rewards someone who "relapes" (a violation of his probation)? How can we sit silent and watch Dr Phil reward Brandon with this walk-on role but he chides other guests for rewarding kids when they behave badly? I don't get it. Hispanics, African-Americans and Poor Whites have gone to jail for FAR LESS than the things Brandon has done. How much compassion needs to be shown to Brandon before he and the courts stop the games and make him pay for his actions? I will watch the 09/24 show and if he does something else to violate his probation, I'm gonna wander why nothing is being done about it when Dr Phil and the courts said things would happen to him if he did. The "breaks" Brandon is getting are unreal. I hope he gets it together and realize how fortune he is.
Posted by: drnegative
Posted on: 2004-09-23 15:43:57
I saw the "Intervention Show" which was some of the best television I HAVE EVERY SEEN! Then I saw the follow up show where Brandon was on to discuss his progress and he had done a "180" BUT he did have a relapse. Dr Phil made it crystal clear to him in the 1st show that if he violated his probation in anyway (as laid out by the courts) he was going to see to it that there were consequences for his actions (as laid out by the courts). Well, nothing was done by Dr Phil and just like the courts "gave him a pass" the other times he violated his probation, they did again. Not only that, for coming as far as he has (regarding rehab) Dr Phil set Brandon up with a walk-on role on a primetime show because Brandon had stated he wanted to try acting. How can we as loyal viewers of this show feel confidence or any trust in it when the host rewards someone who "relapes" (a violation of his probation)? How can we sit silent and watch Dr Phil reward Brandon with this walk-on role but he chides other guests for rewarding kids when they behave badly? I don't get it. Hispanics, African-Americans and Poor Whites have gone to jail for FAR LESS than the things Brandon has done. How much compassion needs to be shown to Brandon before he and the courts stop the games and make him pay for his actions? I will watch the 09/24 show and if he does something else to violate his probation, I'm gonna wander why nothing is being done about it when Dr Phil and the courts said things would happen to him if he did. The "breaks" Brandon is getting are unreal. I hope he gets it together and realize how fortune he is.
Brandon: What Next?
Posted by: drnegative
Posted on: 2004-09-24 15:39:04
UPDATE: I saw today's show and it appears Brandon did in fact relapse and ended up going to jail for 3 days. God only knows how many Hispanics, African-Americans and Poor Whites have done just as bad or less criminal/illegal things and got much much more time in jail or prison for doing the hard drugs he was doing. On today's show, Brandon says he realized jail is not where he wanted to be (VERY GOOD CONCLUSION). His parents are afraid that when he goes to college, he may mess up again (his parents are worried as well). Dr Phil tells him he needs to program himself for success (AGREED). To help him out in college, Dr Phil gave him a Apple IMAC Laptop Computer complete with a Dr Phil/Brandon Screen Saver. Well, I am glad Brandon seems to be on track and that when he did relapse he DID go to jail which gave him a "wake up call"; unfortunately, most people on the lower end of the social economic scale do get such light treatment by the courts but instead, the police and courts "throw the book at them". I still think being from a family of wealth and living in affluent suburbs has helped the viewers and the courts look at Brandon with a sympathetic eye. Having said all that, Brandon, you are very, very, very lucky! Good luck and don't mess up again. Your "old friends" (hopefully they are former friends) may think drugs are all that but I think you know that IS NOT TRUE!
Posted by: drnegative
Posted on: 2004-09-24 15:39:04
UPDATE: I saw today's show and it appears Brandon did in fact relapse and ended up going to jail for 3 days. God only knows how many Hispanics, African-Americans and Poor Whites have done just as bad or less criminal/illegal things and got much much more time in jail or prison for doing the hard drugs he was doing. On today's show, Brandon says he realized jail is not where he wanted to be (VERY GOOD CONCLUSION). His parents are afraid that when he goes to college, he may mess up again (his parents are worried as well). Dr Phil tells him he needs to program himself for success (AGREED). To help him out in college, Dr Phil gave him a Apple IMAC Laptop Computer complete with a Dr Phil/Brandon Screen Saver. Well, I am glad Brandon seems to be on track and that when he did relapse he DID go to jail which gave him a "wake up call"; unfortunately, most people on the lower end of the social economic scale do get such light treatment by the courts but instead, the police and courts "throw the book at them". I still think being from a family of wealth and living in affluent suburbs has helped the viewers and the courts look at Brandon with a sympathetic eye. Having said all that, Brandon, you are very, very, very lucky! Good luck and don't mess up again. Your "old friends" (hopefully they are former friends) may think drugs are all that but I think you know that IS NOT TRUE!
Life's not fair
Posted by: ashlyb27
Posted on: 2004-09-24 16:13:31
Maybe your right, maybe the more money you have the easier it is to get out of trouble. But isn't it more important that another young man has turned his life around. That another one of America's youth has started on the path to greatness, and that maybe this is a sign that the future of America doesn't lie in race or wealth but in the strength of our American youth, and when you heal one publicly you heal millions privately. I am an african american woman and I am proud of Brandon for his progress, his race and his family's wealth or lack thereof were completely out of his control. Drug addiction knows no color or price, Brandon has no control over the court system. If you have a complaint you should get into politics. While I do feel you have a valid argument, I also feel that singling Brandon out isn't going to solve the problem. Things have been this way since the beginning of time, maybe we should worry less about the courts and more about changing the life's of our african american,hispanic american, and poor whites. Teaching them to value their lives will keep them out of the courts so we can have more positive stories like Brandon's.
Posted by: ashlyb27
Posted on: 2004-09-24 16:13:31
Maybe your right, maybe the more money you have the easier it is to get out of trouble. But isn't it more important that another young man has turned his life around. That another one of America's youth has started on the path to greatness, and that maybe this is a sign that the future of America doesn't lie in race or wealth but in the strength of our American youth, and when you heal one publicly you heal millions privately. I am an african american woman and I am proud of Brandon for his progress, his race and his family's wealth or lack thereof were completely out of his control. Drug addiction knows no color or price, Brandon has no control over the court system. If you have a complaint you should get into politics. While I do feel you have a valid argument, I also feel that singling Brandon out isn't going to solve the problem. Things have been this way since the beginning of time, maybe we should worry less about the courts and more about changing the life's of our african american,hispanic american, and poor whites. Teaching them to value their lives will keep them out of the courts so we can have more positive stories like Brandon's.
Life's not fair
Posted by: ashlyb27
Posted on: 2004-09-24 16:13:31
Maybe your right, maybe the more money you have the easier it is to get out of trouble. But isn't it more important that another young man has turned his life around. That another one of America's youth has started on the path to greatness, and that maybe this is a sign that the future of America doesn't lie in race or wealth but in the strength of our American youth, and when you heal one publicly you heal millions privately. I am an african american woman and I am proud of Brandon for his progress, his race and his family's wealth or lack thereof were completely out of his control. Drug addiction knows no color or price, Brandon has no control over the court system. If you have a complaint you should get into politics. While I do feel you have a valid argument, I also feel that singling Brandon out isn't going to solve the problem. Things have been this way since the beginning of time, maybe we should worry less about the courts and more about changing the life's of our african american,hispanic american, and poor whites. Teaching them to value their lives will keep them out of the courts so we can have more positive stories like Brandon's.
Posted by: ashlyb27
Posted on: 2004-09-24 16:13:31
Maybe your right, maybe the more money you have the easier it is to get out of trouble. But isn't it more important that another young man has turned his life around. That another one of America's youth has started on the path to greatness, and that maybe this is a sign that the future of America doesn't lie in race or wealth but in the strength of our American youth, and when you heal one publicly you heal millions privately. I am an african american woman and I am proud of Brandon for his progress, his race and his family's wealth or lack thereof were completely out of his control. Drug addiction knows no color or price, Brandon has no control over the court system. If you have a complaint you should get into politics. While I do feel you have a valid argument, I also feel that singling Brandon out isn't going to solve the problem. Things have been this way since the beginning of time, maybe we should worry less about the courts and more about changing the life's of our african american,hispanic american, and poor whites. Teaching them to value their lives will keep them out of the courts so we can have more positive stories like Brandon's.
fairness
Posted by: sheri1950
Posted on: 2004-09-24 18:04:26
I have a difficult time watching Brandon & his family. My son with slurred speach, just like Brandon and a drug/drinking problem died two summers ago. I personally went from riches to rags when I divorced my X. Denial of reality was one of the issues in the divorce(although there was more) My point is that parents need to be on the same page with each other & that boundries need to be consistant. Kids can easily divide and couquer parents. When one parents rescues the problem child & the other parent sees the reality the kid with the drug issues plays on this. My X paid out of pocket close to $20,000 to repair the three of our four cars that were wrecked in a span of a week when our drug problem son was permitted to drive, get in trouble, drive again and then be rescued from the consquences. Also my brother who became an alcholic was considered by some family to NOT be an alcholic- but just someone with a little drinking problem. Some think our socio-ecomoic place makes us above it all. The week before my son died I let him pay the conquences of what he did and he ended up in jail for a couple of days. Had he had to face conquences when he was a new druggie perhaps he would be alive today. Sometimes I kick myself for letting the cop take him off to jail, but in reality I was letting him be an adult and paying for his poor choices. I also kick myself for keeping the incident a secret when my X said ....don't tell anyonoe. If I couldn't let go of blameing myself and not letting god I would be nuts by now. I would like to add that once someone is caught up in the drug thing, they care little whether they live or die. My main point is to NOT rescue and NOT be divided as parents. Also let go and let God. Thank you Dr. Phil for adressing such issues. Rich or poor our kids still use and they still die.
Posted by: sheri1950
Posted on: 2004-09-24 18:04:26
I have a difficult time watching Brandon & his family. My son with slurred speach, just like Brandon and a drug/drinking problem died two summers ago. I personally went from riches to rags when I divorced my X. Denial of reality was one of the issues in the divorce(although there was more) My point is that parents need to be on the same page with each other & that boundries need to be consistant. Kids can easily divide and couquer parents. When one parents rescues the problem child & the other parent sees the reality the kid with the drug issues plays on this. My X paid out of pocket close to $20,000 to repair the three of our four cars that were wrecked in a span of a week when our drug problem son was permitted to drive, get in trouble, drive again and then be rescued from the consquences. Also my brother who became an alcholic was considered by some family to NOT be an alcholic- but just someone with a little drinking problem. Some think our socio-ecomoic place makes us above it all. The week before my son died I let him pay the conquences of what he did and he ended up in jail for a couple of days. Had he had to face conquences when he was a new druggie perhaps he would be alive today. Sometimes I kick myself for letting the cop take him off to jail, but in reality I was letting him be an adult and paying for his poor choices. I also kick myself for keeping the incident a secret when my X said ....don't tell anyonoe. If I couldn't let go of blameing myself and not letting god I would be nuts by now. I would like to add that once someone is caught up in the drug thing, they care little whether they live or die. My main point is to NOT rescue and NOT be divided as parents. Also let go and let God. Thank you Dr. Phil for adressing such issues. Rich or poor our kids still use and they still die.
college
Posted by: amandamoor
Posted on: 2004-09-24 09:14:17
Brandon,
My name is amanda and I am a freshman at East Carolina University. ECU is known as a "party school" of North Carolina and my parents had plenty of concerns about me leaving home and being on my own with no curfew, no one to answer to, and no one to ask me what I had been doing that night. But I knew in my head and my heart that I wasn't going to college to party life away. I was going to get an education and meet new people.(and I was going to watch Dr. Phil in between classes!) So, before I went to college I made a commitment to myself that I was there to get and education. I have been here for over a month now and have yet to party hard. My point is, if you make yourself a commitment and go to school to learn and not look for parties...chances are, you wont find them. I just wanted to encourage you to stay on the path your on. You have come such a long way and I think that's awesome. Don't let anyone discourage you and when you go to school...find friends that want the same thing out of college that you do. Good Luck!
Posted by: amandamoor
Posted on: 2004-09-24 09:14:17
Brandon,
My name is amanda and I am a freshman at East Carolina University. ECU is known as a "party school" of North Carolina and my parents had plenty of concerns about me leaving home and being on my own with no curfew, no one to answer to, and no one to ask me what I had been doing that night. But I knew in my head and my heart that I wasn't going to college to party life away. I was going to get an education and meet new people.(and I was going to watch Dr. Phil in between classes!) So, before I went to college I made a commitment to myself that I was there to get and education. I have been here for over a month now and have yet to party hard. My point is, if you make yourself a commitment and go to school to learn and not look for parties...chances are, you wont find them. I just wanted to encourage you to stay on the path your on. You have come such a long way and I think that's awesome. Don't let anyone discourage you and when you go to school...find friends that want the same thing out of college that you do. Good Luck!
You can do it!!
Posted by: spentony
Posted on: 2004-09-25 23:38:07
Hi Brandon,
I absolutely agree that you have to surround yourself with the atmosphere that you want to be in!! If you want to be successful, than you're going to need to be around successful people and places! Sometimes that means alot of change needs to take place, and some of those changes may be hard, but you need to do what's the best for you!
I tape Dr. Phil's show all week and sit down to watch all the episodes at one time. When I knew you were coming back, I was so excited to see how you were doing. I believe in your desire to "be what you dream to be". You may have relapsed...but nobodys perfect, and sometimes a relapse is what wakes you up.
My mom was an alcoholic for 24 of my 26 years. For 2 years she has been sober with 1 relapse in the first 4 months. Let me tell you from a person on the other end (your mom, dad, sister/brother), it is the greatest feeling EVER to have her be a real person, and actually like being around her! I can not even begin to explain how differently our relationship has become!!
You can do it Brandon! Never give up and remember your dreams!!
Posted by: spentony
Posted on: 2004-09-25 23:38:07
Hi Brandon,
I absolutely agree that you have to surround yourself with the atmosphere that you want to be in!! If you want to be successful, than you're going to need to be around successful people and places! Sometimes that means alot of change needs to take place, and some of those changes may be hard, but you need to do what's the best for you!
I tape Dr. Phil's show all week and sit down to watch all the episodes at one time. When I knew you were coming back, I was so excited to see how you were doing. I believe in your desire to "be what you dream to be". You may have relapsed...but nobodys perfect, and sometimes a relapse is what wakes you up.
My mom was an alcoholic for 24 of my 26 years. For 2 years she has been sober with 1 relapse in the first 4 months. Let me tell you from a person on the other end (your mom, dad, sister/brother), it is the greatest feeling EVER to have her be a real person, and actually like being around her! I can not even begin to explain how differently our relationship has become!!
You can do it Brandon! Never give up and remember your dreams!!
brandon
Posted by: cspoldbrat
Posted on: 2004-09-24 10:06:33
I just got done watching Dr Phil today.......i'm soo glad that Brandon is doing much better.....i have been wondering how he was ever since i saw him on the show...I'm glad that hes going to school and staying busy......keep up the great work Brandon :)
christine
Posted by: cspoldbrat
Posted on: 2004-09-24 10:06:33
I just got done watching Dr Phil today.......i'm soo glad that Brandon is doing much better.....i have been wondering how he was ever since i saw him on the show...I'm glad that hes going to school and staying busy......keep up the great work Brandon :)
christine
Brandon
Posted by: taylora5
Posted on: 2004-09-24 13:01:04
I wish you the best of luck, keep your head held high and know people care.
Posted by: taylora5
Posted on: 2004-09-24 13:01:04
I wish you the best of luck, keep your head held high and know people care.
Thanks, Tex!
Posted by: ramair
Posted on: 2004-09-24 13:29:27
I thouroughly enjoyed today's show. It's wonderful to see how much everyone's lives have improved for having sought, and followed, Dr Phil's advice. My life, too has improved by following his weight loss advice. I've discovered a whole new, and delicious, way of eating. For the rest of my life. Thanks, Tex!
Posted by: ramair
Posted on: 2004-09-24 13:29:27
I thouroughly enjoyed today's show. It's wonderful to see how much everyone's lives have improved for having sought, and followed, Dr Phil's advice. My life, too has improved by following his weight loss advice. I've discovered a whole new, and delicious, way of eating. For the rest of my life. Thanks, Tex!
Thanks, Tex!
Posted by: ramair
Posted on: 2004-09-24 13:29:27
I thouroughly enjoyed today's show. It's wonderful to see how much everyone's lives have improved for having sought, and followed, Dr Phil's advice. My life, too has improved by following his weight loss advice. I've discovered a whole new, and delicious, way of eating. For the rest of my life. Thanks, Tex!
Posted by: ramair
Posted on: 2004-09-24 13:29:27
I thouroughly enjoyed today's show. It's wonderful to see how much everyone's lives have improved for having sought, and followed, Dr Phil's advice. My life, too has improved by following his weight loss advice. I've discovered a whole new, and delicious, way of eating. For the rest of my life. Thanks, Tex!
Great Job Brandon Keep it UP
Posted by: holly12345
Posted on: 2004-09-24 15:13:46
Brandon,
I am so proud of your success!!!! Keep up the good work!!! I recently had a drug issue with my son, all I could see in my mind was you and how hard you have worked to overcome your circumstances, I knew in my heart that no matter what it took I had to help him before the situation got any worse. I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your story with all of America, willingly or not at times. You are an inspiration to all of us. Your mother and father should also be commended for their strength thru all of this. Take care and I want you to know that the show today made me truly smile and be happy for you....
Holly
Posted by: holly12345
Posted on: 2004-09-24 15:13:46
Brandon,
I am so proud of your success!!!! Keep up the good work!!! I recently had a drug issue with my son, all I could see in my mind was you and how hard you have worked to overcome your circumstances, I knew in my heart that no matter what it took I had to help him before the situation got any worse. I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your story with all of America, willingly or not at times. You are an inspiration to all of us. Your mother and father should also be commended for their strength thru all of this. Take care and I want you to know that the show today made me truly smile and be happy for you....
Holly
Brandon et al
Posted by: idealw8
Posted on: 2004-09-24 15:13:46
I think criticizing Brandon for hitting the Phil Jackpot is pointless. The same can be said for all of Phil's guests.
People are meant to have "excessive" compassion for guests because they represent the addict/naked bandit/abusive mom in everyone's life. But in the end, none of them are given a ticket to "easy street." When it comes down to it, the only thing that can change Brandon, is Brandon. Not a new suit, or a haircut, or a silver-tongued lawyer, or appearances on a tv show.
It's true that minorities and the poor are unfairly treated by the legal system. I'd like to see a show addressing that issue. More needs to be done about that in real life.
Brandon has a long way to go before he realizes how fortunate he is. But that's a big part of anyone's addiction.
3 cheers for the other guests - I love update shows.
As for Meredith Brooks, I personally loathe this song as much as her "famous" one. But, it's good that Phil's new theme conveys a positive message to already positive (or neutral) people. Sadly, the former only seemed to give vapid, hurting women an excuse to inflict their emotional roller coaster rides on others.
Posted by: idealw8
Posted on: 2004-09-24 15:13:46
I think criticizing Brandon for hitting the Phil Jackpot is pointless. The same can be said for all of Phil's guests.
People are meant to have "excessive" compassion for guests because they represent the addict/naked bandit/abusive mom in everyone's life. But in the end, none of them are given a ticket to "easy street." When it comes down to it, the only thing that can change Brandon, is Brandon. Not a new suit, or a haircut, or a silver-tongued lawyer, or appearances on a tv show.
It's true that minorities and the poor are unfairly treated by the legal system. I'd like to see a show addressing that issue. More needs to be done about that in real life.
Brandon has a long way to go before he realizes how fortunate he is. But that's a big part of anyone's addiction.
3 cheers for the other guests - I love update shows.
As for Meredith Brooks, I personally loathe this song as much as her "famous" one. But, it's good that Phil's new theme conveys a positive message to already positive (or neutral) people. Sadly, the former only seemed to give vapid, hurting women an excuse to inflict their emotional roller coaster rides on others.
brandon
Posted by: untladybug
Posted on: 2004-09-24 15:41:37
brandon,
I watched your story on the show today, Sept. 24, and i wanted to tell you that what you have accomplished in the past year is very admirable. you are a very good looking guy and have a lot of things going for you. keep your head on straight. im in college right now and i understand the peer pressure to drink and stuff. if you ever wanna talk then post on here and i will make sure i check the board a couple times a week.
sarah
Posted by: untladybug
Posted on: 2004-09-24 15:41:37
brandon,
I watched your story on the show today, Sept. 24, and i wanted to tell you that what you have accomplished in the past year is very admirable. you are a very good looking guy and have a lot of things going for you. keep your head on straight. im in college right now and i understand the peer pressure to drink and stuff. if you ever wanna talk then post on here and i will make sure i check the board a couple times a week.
sarah
