A Mother and Father Struggle to Forgive Their Oldest Son, Who Killed Their Two Youngest Children

She didn't lose 2 children she lost 3.

I'm glad they are still together. These types of incidents can break a marriage apart.

Mom is literally bent over in pain and grief. Heartbreaking.

Her voice as she described it… it rips your soul apart. She felt it in every cell in her body. She didn’t just describe it, she closed her eyes and saw it again. That poor woman. (Obviously the whole family as well)

The dad plays a equal role just like the mom. He may not be breaking down like her but he’s just as hurt as her. I pray for both of them!

As a mother of a murdered child, I feel their pain. A devastating and unfathomable loss

There’s no excuse. This is heartbreaking. He didn’t have to do what he did to those poor innocent unsuspecting children. My heart goes out to them. RIP. ❤

Dear Lord please heal and comfort this family 🙏

Nobody has the right to tell you to forgive. No matter what the lawyers, therapists, and clergy tell you, you are under no obligation to hear him out.

When you forgive someone, you’re not obligated to deal with them. It just means that you don’t hold a grudge against them. You are at peace within yourself.

Praying for this young man's salvation.

The interviewer does an excellent job. He asks the questions in a simple straightforward manner, yet very sympathetic and understanding, with a focus on the future by asking these brokenhearted parents about their hope and prayers for the future. May God embrace these parents with his compassion and love.

I ran away from home at 17 because my older brother kept trying to stab and strangle me. It's more common than some people think. Very sad. The parents just put a lock on my door and threatened that if I call the police he'll go to jail and it will be my fault. I'm 43 today and after many years of trying to heal with kindness, love and diplomacy nothing has changed so I've gone no contact again. Best and saddest decision I've ever had to make. ✌🏽

At 17 my brother broke my ribs, he punched me in the side so hard that he also partially collapsed my lung & moved my diaphragm. I wanted so badly to hold him accountable, but instead, my father blamed me for “trying to tear this family apart, a criminal record would ruin his life forever.” So I ran away from home, I’m 22 now and am still trying to teach myself how to survive in the world (I am also chronically ill and autistic so it’s really really hard to do alone.) I can’t even imagine experiencing emotional pain beyond what I went though, they must be so wounded. I can’t have children but at least understand that the bond between parents and their kids is very complicated and evolutionarily charged. Hopefully they’re resting peacefully and these parents can catch some shut eye when possible

Just awful!!! They lost 2 kids at the hands of their 3rd kid. So they actually lost 3. Lord give this family comfort & strength.🙏

The pain in this man eyes is so raw. This man was stabbed by his own son and lost his youngest children to the same son. The drive to protect can be so intense, when we can’t, we can self blame and self loathe for not doing something earlier for all the regrets. He to me looks like he had PTSD. I hope he lets his pain out some how… and find healing. I love how honest, real and upfront they are about the whole thing. I love how they lean into their faith, not dismiss it in times of heartache. Many dismiss their faith when it does not give, stop from happening or produce what they demand to happen in the earthly realm. This is the worst time to give up on your faith. This is when you need it. I wonder do they have other children? How are they coping? These two souls are truly remarkable. People like this who fight through their pain for themselves and for everyone, including their son are my heroes and heroines. This is what character is all about.

It's disgusting how society makes you feel as though forgiveness is a requirement for victims. It's not you can move on and not be burdened with hate in your heart and still choose to not forgive.

When the mother said “and I knew he was gone” referring to her young son made my spine chill 😭😭😭😭

My heart hurts for this mom. She appears absolutely broken and defeated but when she talks her voice is strong and convicted. The battle of losing three children in a moments time is unfathomable. I can’t imagine this nightmare unfolding inside the family home. My heart, thoughts, love and prayers go out to this mom and dad.

My sister(who raised me) recently had some mental health problems and imagined my ex boyfriend was in the house and we were plotting against her and would run around screaming. It scared me, she scared me but she woke me up at three in the morning and said "I would never forgive myself if I ever hurt you and it's the last thing I would ever want to do so I need to go to the hospital and get help because I'm scaring myself scaring you." She stayed there for about three weeks, got help and medication and a team around her. Now we are closer than ever and I thank god even more for my sister. I pray for this family with everything in me