Comments on: Robin Williams and Childhood Emotional Neglect

By: Lee

Lee — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 01:36:27 +0000

Finally I see what I had suspected.It’s sad that there was not a therapist who could unlock his pain.His bipolar state was both a gift and result of years of quiet silence.I suspect there was a lot more to CEN on his parents side during time of slavery.It is possible Mr Williams was aware of the diagnosis of bipolar but mania enabled his gift to explode.He may not have wanted it treated.Treatment of his CEN would have allowed him to manage his bipolar without the drugs and alcohol.He was a great empathy was able to feel everyone around him except himself.Most mental illness has childhood/young adulthood trauma.If you have a mental illness you need to find a therapist who can help you.Prescription medication is also important but it treat the symptoms not the root cause.I am glad there are people doing the work.Keep seeking answers .

By: cyrena B

cyrena B — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:16:23 +0000

dr jonice thank you your work is invaluable.
i spent same childhood as robin,luckily found you recovery has been life changing

By: Joyce Howell

Joyce Howell — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:58:06 +0000

I have gained so much insight since reading your book Running on Empty. I idetify your observations, and see it in occurring in the lives of young people, the neglect that is, and for adults, including me, lonely feelings can grab you at any time. FEeling Alone, now I really get it. Love your work. Thank you.

By: Sally

Sally — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:46:11 +0000

Poor Robin, he made millions around the world laugh when he was crying inside. He was much loved by all his fans, family and friends but, did he love himself? It’s so incredibly sad to think that he was carrying so much pain. That’s the cruel legacy passed down from our parents. It’s like a lifetime jail sentence because we become our own prisoners. Jonice, once again I thank you for carrying the banner of enlightenment for all of us who are learning to understand what happened to us in childhood and giving us the resources to help us to heal. You are a guardian angel here on earth. Thank you!

By: Helen Evrard MD

Helen Evrard MD — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:22:00 +0000

At autopsy, it was discovered that Robin Williams also had Lewy body dementia. It’s important to remember that this condition likely played a role in his death. This does not discount the impact that childhood issues and other circumstances had on his brain health. A sad loss for us all. There is no doubt that he suffered much.