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Thanks mate . ..
Really appreciate being given a safe and dedicated space to talk about my incident. Big thanks to everyone who watched, big thanks to Anthony, and the highest of respect for Cash and RJ for what they went through. - Gavin
I'm sorry you, Meg, and your cats had to go through that Gavin. I can't imagine what that was like, but I'm glad that you're still here, you're strong enough to, as Monty would say, "Keep moving forwards", and that you're here speaking about this to help uplift other victims. Y'all are incredibly strong, and y'all are loved. Thank you for your coming on to share your story. Just remember, there's always the loyal fans of Rooster Teeth, AH, along with regulation listeners and comment leavers of the F**KFace Podcast, along with all the friends and family you've made who are/were co-workers at RT/AH who all care about you. Please, stay awesome, stay safe, and never forget that you have plenty of people who support you and would understand if you took time to yourself and Meg so y'all can get help over this. 💕
You are amazing for sharing such an intense story. It’s great you were able to get courage to talk about such a thing, and it’s crazy it can happen to literally anyone. Keep being great, and best of luck to you
I had no idea that this went down. Thank you for your explanation and detail. May we all be safer and wiser, even when we're dealing with batshit crazy.
Thank you for sharing your story Gavin, I'm glad you are at the point that you feel comfortable sharing some of your incident with others and I hope you and Meg have been able to find some peace with what happened. ❤ much love to you both
Sending love to all of you guys and your families. I hope you find peace, been a fan for a decade now
I honestly love how Anthony is so calm and doesn't rush these people.
He’s always so engaged as well, I really appreciate the way he can take sensitive and hard to talk about subjects and make them into a conducive and educational video for viewers. I’m sure his guests do too!
He really is an amazing interviewer. He asks the hitting questions but doesn’t pressure the people and doesn’t sensationalize the story.
I saw the nigg word sometimes
@@khayze3298 wdym
he has the best interviewer shirt for a reason Jokes aside, he stands out among other interviewers for his ability to create a safe environment for the guest. He deserves the success he gets
For those who dont know Meg is still very traumatised by this event and can't take hearing anything that sounds gun related, she had to leave the set even during extra life once because seeing Gavin in any danger was making her nervous. Please be reminded that even years after an event people still can feel far from what happened so please be respectful of them and what they been through. The love of her life almost got shot to death because the killer taught she was too beautiful for him, even if it was not her fault you can see how traumatic that must've been for her.
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who's meg
Gavin's wife
@@crazytacolady8910 Gavin is from the SlowMoGuys, got in with RoosterTeeth and became one of the original AchievementHunters. At RoosterTeeth he would met Megan who originally came from somewhere else I can't remember and she did hosting for another channel and would host for things at RoosterTeeth.
@@noahpuglia1257 They’re not married, but have been together since 2013
As an army vet with ptsd I just want everyone to know. Never feel ashamed by what happened to you that caused your ptsd. You are a warrior
This is really sweet. I had people tell me my PTSD from being sexually assaulted wasnt real, that PTSD is reserved for people in combat. Thank you for breaking that mentality
@@boohbee7849 I agree, the clue is in the name - the type of trauma it is, is irrelevant. It still effects you and your mental health. Stay safe and don't be afraid to talk to people you can trust when you need to.
18-years-old & have suffered from the affects of PTSD for 6 years of my young life. There are no words that are able to describe the complexity of the trauma and how much it has taken away from me. I’ve spent every day begging heaven above to make the pain end. I don’t want to spend my life like this.
@@ashtonyukio8761 you should reach out to someone who can help you professionally, they can spend time with you and work with you to help you manage the condition. they can't change or erase the past, but they can help you get back control of your life and deal with the situation it has left you in.
An incredible amount of respect to RJ - choosing to show mercy after such a traumatic event is not something everyone can do
He truly is a better person than most. I wouldn't be able to be so forgiving.
Yeah, I wouldn't have been able to do that, personally. Glad to see there are people in this world like that.
He's a stronger person then I. I would want want to fry.
@@skin4013 I don't think this is a scenario where there is a right and wrong thing to do. This man killed four of his family members and tried to kill him. RJ would have been just as right to be angry and want him to die. He did what was right for him. It isn't the right thing for everyone.
I wouldn't be able to do that at all
RJ’s story.. wow.. How could anybody do that? And not only did he shoot two children, but he went back and cut one’s throat?? What a monster. My heart hurts even imagining what they went through.
NO! NO! NO! Many people say I am sick in the head. NOOOO!!!! I don't believe them. But there are so many people commenting this stuff on my videos, that I have 1% doubt. So I have to ask you right now: Do you think I am sick in the head? Thanks for helping, my dear m
@@AxxLAfriku Yeah, I’d say someone is definitely sick to make a bot to reply to comments about a child having his throat slit and being shot with their own self promotion. Channels that are actually good channels don’t need that shit.
And the fact that RJ could forgive the murderer and get the sentence downgraded to life in prison. RJ just seems like a beautiful soul.
@@emclovin6962 these bots r the worst :/
i rlly wiah i could have just given him the biggest hug poor thing
I’m impressed with Cash. The level of guts you need to just go for the gun is incredible. It shows how much he cared about the people around him as well. He pretty much risked his life to protect them and stop the intruder. It’s impressive The other stories show strength too, don’t get me wrong. But I just think Cash isn’t getting enough credit for what he did
Better to be shot fighting back than cowering.
Well… in that situation, the likely thought of… it’s either only he dies, or they all would die… why not make the sacrifice?
his girl just dipped
@@reivax6368 what could she have done though. its probably what he wouldve wanted either way
@@fnutek3720 double team the guy? duh...
The fact that RJ didn't want the guy who took away his entire family and scarred him for life to get the death penalty because he has a son just really shows how much of a good person he is and how he doesn't just want vengeance but to give his kid a chance to still see his dad
It's amazing he can still have so much compassion. Shout out to his foster parents who helped him grow up into such a decent guy regardless of that horrific event in his most influential years!
That is literally what a strong person is in my opinion. Even if someone does something horrible you still have the compassion to not take vengeance back on said person. I know it's horrible and many people I'm sure would do it without hesitation condemning them to death or whatever that's going to happen to them.
the state shouldn’t have the right to kill anybody but i would sure as hell hope he got his head smashed by another inmate
If i knew that my father killed a family with kids I would never want to see that monster ever.
Absolutely, and I know it didn't mention it in the video but it was also revealed that the killer, Mark Duane Edward's, has a mental disability with an IQ under 75. I'm curious if this helped influence his decision at all or if it was solely based on the man being a father. Either way, he shows an incredible amount of compassion to not only be able to forgive him, but to argue for his salvation as well.
"I didn't want him to die either. He had a kid." I admire coming out of such a harrowing event with that kind of compassion intact.
It truly amazed me that he feel that way. What an genuine good person he is!
@@JMarta and only 12
Absolutely fuck that. That monster deserves absolutely nothing short of a public flaying. Children or not.
@@TheInfinitlyProlonged Agreed. That kid isn't going to turn out so good if his father stays around.
That kid would be better off without him tbh.
i dont think enough people are talking about cash's story, dude went straight in and took him down, what a champ
Incredible bravery
agreed, he's extremely brave
He went for that attacker like a cobra! Seriously fearless
Right!? That's crazy!
A self defense instructor I had said it will take that person more time to shoot let alone aim so if you can catch them off guard like he did, you take the upper hand. Not only was that very ballsy, but was definitely the right course of action especially with something as bulky and hard to control as that thing. Big heck yeah to him and also , the audacity of the intruder to demand his gun back like ????sir????
I’ve been watching Gavin/ RT/ Achievement Hunter for YEARS. And I remember hearing about this as it happened, and was completely stunned. Hearing about the details now, years later and how *unnerved* and *uncomfortable* Gav sounds.. I’ve never heard him sound so on edge. He’s such a private person, and I appreciate him so much for sharing the details of this horrifying story. This kind of terror is unimaginable. I hope him and Meg will someday find peace, and feel safe again.
I remember shortly after it happened and Meg went on her channel to announce she was pulling back from it and RT stopped announcing if Gavin was going to be at events.
I always remember how not long before that event, Meg talked about how she was having her dog stay with another family member because the dog was happier there; I’m glad the dog wasn’t a factor in that situation
It's sad because I remember times when some of AH would joke about how private of a person Gavin is, but then this happened and I'm sure they all not only understood but took steps towards being more private themselves.
What happened to RJ was absolutely horrible but he is an absolute Tank
His neighbors were probably like "How tf is this kid alive!?!?!?!?!"
tbh, i had no idea he was 12 until he said it near the end. in my mind it was a grown man dealing with this up until that point, dunno if i missed it or if that is the first time its said but crap, i have kid and i honestly couldnt imagine, i paused the video to come find a comment about him. and yeah what an absolute unit, no one deserves that let alone a kid.
I bawled my eyes out listening to RJ’s story. You always see that shit on tv but hearing an actual person that went through that talk about it made it really set in that that can actually happen. I’m so sorry to all of these people.
Same. I especially was moved his story and his compassion. His decision to get the person who stole his families lives off death row, can be so compassionate and healing. I’m so glad he was able to do that, and it worked out.
If you want to hear more, I survived is a great series that has similar and worse stories told by the people who went through them.
I felt sick when he showed the scars on his neck. At least we can take comfort in knowing there are people in this world who will save us, like those wonderful wonderful first responders.
I know! When you watch something like this in a show you can tell yourself it's just a show, they edited it; they faked it; it's not real. But this isn't a show. It's insane and terrifying.
That's sort of why one of my friends hates "think of the children" when people want more gun control. He was Security Forces in the Air Force, so he's thinking about the people it didn't work out for. The people that did just give up the money that can be easily replaced and were still executed. Situations like RJ's. You never know how far that criminal is actually willing to go.
People can be so ruthless to one another, these home invasion stories really make you think about your own safety because it could happen to literally anyone.
It honestly gives me the chills, like how can people just.. ____ other people..?
My dude be in EVERY comment section
@@APairOfOldSkoolVans RIGHT!?!?!
Jellal again, idk how many times I’ve replied to ur comments
@LA C But the thing is only Gavin has a KZhead channel tho. The rest of them didn't and one was 12
When RJ told his story, I felt my heart sink to the deepest pit of my stomach. I know that things can get messy when drug dealing and money are involved, but for somebody to to try and wipe out an entire family, just to make a point. It’s simply one of the most sickening things that I’ve ever heard. I cannot imagine the pain, betrayal and confusion he felt in those moments. It’s truly amazing that RJ survived and can continue to be a positive light in this world. It shows real character and has inspired me to be more forgiving.
I like how the break-in stories were told in order of most lighthearted to least. Cash’s story was pretty shocking and horrible but he kept in high spirits about it, no one was hurt and he even laughed at the suspect who wanted his gun back. Gavin story definitely had a more mellow tone to it as Gavin didn’t seem and cheery about it and even seems genuinely shaken up by it but thankfully no one was hurt in the process aswell. And RJ’s story… wow! That was something entirely different than what I was expecting.
I'd say the suspect shooting himself in the head and consequently being lit up by the cops counts as someone hurt in the process. lol But I'm assuming you meant no one innocent.
@@KartalaBreed I mean in all fairness he probably didn’t feel much.
@@freddymcshreddy6586 u rite
I remember when Gavin and Meg went quiet on social media for months after this had happened. It’s terrifying for social media influencers because of the fact they can get targeted like this.
Recently Amouranth was talking on the H3 podcast about her fear of her (someday/future) child being snatched/targeted because she’s an influencer.. i can’t imagine having that added fear that extends from yourself to your child’s safety once you have one just because a lot of people follow you on social media :(
It's part of the package, fame comes at a price
@@Yojack872 You are insane if you think fearing for your life daily is "part of the package" of making entertaining videos on the internet and is a worthy price for that lifestyle
@@emclovin6962 yeah well it's not suprising considering the type of content she makes
@@brandynamite3022 no one should feel as if their life is in danger or their child is going to be taken or harmed. It doesn't matter what kind of content they make.
Rj is honestly so brave, not wanting death upon someone who caused to much pain in his life is just wow
The state should not make the decision to end someone's life.
@@beyondtheradio mhm I agree cus sometimes after the traumatic event and having a loved one killed its like you don’t have the same fate to happen kills someone else’s loved one
That’s not being brave.
@@DemonGabe777 would you like to have family killed by someone you know then burn your house down slash you in the throat while only being 12 then decide that you don’t want to give then death because they had a child? Being able to go through that is brave was it self
@@Emmalini is not being brave, that’s bein weak. If someone did that to my family trust me I would end their life myself.
Cash is an actual hero. He saved his fiancée’s life. Amazing man.
so Chad 🥵🥵😫
His opponent on the other hand… hes stupid
RJ straight up made me bawl. What an incredible human.
All three of these guys are incredibly strong (as well as the women who were with them) I’m so impressed by the strength they used to survive these situations and I’m so glad they did!
I personally would like to hear the spouses perspective as well
The first one ran away and didn't help him at all, that was infuriating to watch.
@@chrisjackson6149 She'd just had a gun pointed at her head and was likely distancing herself 1. In case the gun went off during the struggle 2. So she could go call the police
@@chrisjackson6149 I'm assuming she went to call the police. Pretty important to do that as well.
@@chrisjackson6149 it's called "fight or flight" for a reason. You have no idea what you are gonna do until you are in that situation.
Cash is honestly so brave for going after the home invader. Just imagine yourself in these people’s positions… especially RJ’s… wow.. this is just so terrifying..
the stress
Agreed! Seeing the video footage was insane! What a courageous man!
Man took a loaded shotgun from a home invader
He was spot on about needing to be proficient in hand-to-hand combat. His reaction - to go for the shotgun - was a dangerous move but paid off because no one expects someone to walk towards a gun. His strength and ability saved their lives.
Exactly
I've actually heard these stories my entire life because my mom was about ten and someone with a knife invaded her home and she couldn't call 911 because corded phones, so she hid in a closet for over an hour, both covering her face and holding a pair of scissors in a deathgrip. Obviously, she survived, but we live 15 minutes from actual civilization and we still lock every door at night.
I'm so sorry!! I hope she's better now.
I would have never thought that someone would do that to Gavin. Nothing he's ever done has been controversial, and each video he makes he is teaching us with the power of his technology. I can't even call that man who tried to do that bad because of his illness. I really hope Gavin can somehow find peace after going through that terror.
If I remember correctly, it was a stalker fan of his girlfriend, and he was targeted for being the boyfriend
@@RiverM8rix ya because of his mental illness he thought Gavin was abusing Meg and that Meg was in videos she was in and streams secretly telling him she was. He wanted to kill Gavin and kidnap Meg it’s fucked up.
@@RiverM8rix they didn't mention this for a reason...
@@sarahwithstars oh yea? What reason.
I don’t think there’s a difference between being evil and being mentally sick . Not that all mentally I’ll people are evil but all evil people are mentally sick .
RJ is such an incredible person. To stop a man who did all of that from being put to death shows how giant his heart is. That is not something most people would think to do. I'm glad such a wonderful person survived and continues to live in this world.
I absolutely agree. Though hopefully stories like his are spread much more. Stories of people who’ve forgiven the people who’ve taken everything from them, forgiving, is super powerful. The Norwegian justice system is much more compassionate, and has far less recidivism. It can be incredibly healing and far better for society. Such is the case of how victims and survivors of Anders Breivik have often dealt with him, and had more ability to heal and understand that some people are just horrible monsters but most aren’t. Most criminals commit crimes out of desperation, and poverty. That’s clear from RJs story.
@@daphnedherbert The Anders Breivik attacks made me admire Norway and Norwegians even more than I already did. I love your country & remember feeling helpless as news kept coming in. Your country was determined to recover and move on. Breivik will never be released and that is right. Families of those who died were unified in their determination to carry on. Survivors received great therapy. I've been back to visit and the country doesn't carry it's scars for all to see. I'm against the death penalty. There is no evidence that it solves or prevents crimes. In fact, there are some US studies that show criminals are more likely to murder victims to lessen the chance of being captured.
@@daphnedherbert I feel like we shouldn't expect them to forgive these people though. Forgiveness is more for you to move on and it's okay to never forgive. I can never imagine how it would be to go through all that trauma and I wouldn't expect someone after that to show compassion. It's sure great if they do and the perp shows change, but I wouldn't want to expect it.
It's insane he survived all those injuries he was so lucky
RJ’s story, wow. He went through absolute hell and still worked to save the person who caused it, for the sake of his child. What an incredible human being, I wish him all the best.
especially at the age of 12 which is an age were lots of kids are still learning to be understanding and empathetic
He refused to die he’s one tough stubborn mad lad.
HOW THE HELL DID RJ LIVE THROUGH THAT? That’s insane. He clearly had someone looking out for him. They’re all so strong
I was looking for this comment. It feels almost impossible that he got out of that house under his own steam with two stabs wounds and a gunshot to the head ffs. That is some incredible physical and mental strength- before you even get to the mental strength to move forward in life!
Who was looking out for him? His whole family got murdered and he almost got killed. People act as if that was an act of god, an act of god would've been if he didn't get his whole family killed in the first place
He’s the main character
"clearly had someone looking out for him" If god saved this guy then doesn't that mean god also let his family die? Where was their divine intervention?
@Queef_Storm seriously this “someone looking out for him” just allowed his entire family to be murdered, him to be practically tortured to the brink of death, and his house to be burnt down Kinda strange this “someone” allowed all that to happen but draws the line at him dying. Like the multiple homicides, child murder, torture, and arson are all fine but killing a second child is when it becomes too much.
RJ must have wondered for a long time why he survived that night. My heart goes out to him, must have been a very long road to get to here.
I remember reading about Gavin's home invasion, being a huge fan of Rooster Teeth I constantly check everyone's socials and when I started reading them Tweeting about Gavin's home being invaded I was like "Holy fuck is Gavin ok? Is Meg ok? Are their cats ok?". Tis the sad duality of Internet fame, there are both people that love and hate you and either side can take their feelings too far.
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Honestly same here. I've watched Rooster Teeth since 2003. When I saw about what happened to Gavin, I freaked out and tried to make sure he was okay, Meg was okay, and their cats were too. When I saw they had hid and were okay, I about cried tears of joy because I was so thankful. I really hate that he went through this, but I'm glad that not only it didn't stop him, but he's out here speaking about it to help uplift other victims. He's truly incredibly strong.
I was scared we were gonna have another Christina Grimmie situation when I first saw the headline. Thankfully, he and Meg were okay and the only person the attacker hurt was himself. But the scariest part to me was just how dedicated the attacker was. He wrote 1,000 notes worth of stuff about Gavin and Meg. Then he drove 11 hours to do this plan. It's insane. It almost doesn't sound real.
I think his story is a little different than "well it's just because he's internet famous" obviously it puts more attention on him whether in good or bad ways, seeing that his attacker had everything planned and written out to the point he drove across multiple states just to track and kill him for no other reason than just wanting to cause harm really shows that anyone can be a victim at anytime. There are so many cold blooded murder cases out there that have no motive what so ever, people are just fucking insane sometimes.
Did anyone else find it a bit odd that he didn’t bring Meg up in the whole episode?
"I broke into your home and threatened both you and your fiancee with a gun but if you don't give me the gun back I am calling the POLICE!" Imagine thinking that you were in the right there. Like sure, call them, idiot, you broke into someone's house and they disarmed you before you could kill them. The audacity.
You'd be surprised how frequently this happens. I had a situation recently where I needed an individual that was watching houses on my street to leave. It was the first time I've called the cops in my life, and because the individual knew I was calling the cops, they called the cops on me. I know quite a few people that have had the same thing happen, they call the police and when the police show up, it's because the person called the police on them.
Like how fucked up do people gotta be to be that entitled???
I remember when Gavin and Meg tweeted about what happened and then reading articles. I was so relieved they were okay but also so terrified that happened to them and worried about how it affected them. I’m sad that it still affects them but really respect Gavin’s outlook and I’m glad he and Meg have been able to heal somewhat from it, even though they still battle with the trauma.
how rj survived all of that and go through all of that trauma and still have the biggest heart in the world is unbelievable to me. he’s truly an angel- huge inspiration
Great job Anthony & team! The episode came out wonderful. RJ's story is so touching! He is a big man for doing what he did to keep his offender from a death sentence. I'm glad Gavin & Meg are okay. People in this world can be crazy!
thank you for telling me your story, Cash! do many can learn from your experience so thank you again for being so vulnerable 🖤
Thank you Cash for sharing your story. Much love and light to you, RJ, and Gavin (and all of your families)
Somehow my main channel got shadowbanned from commenting on this video right after I commented this. Maybe because I tagged Anthony? Possibly YT didn't like that. I did reply! Anthony Padilla You made it a pleasure. Your platform is wonderful. You give so many people who need to be heard a safe space to do so. (I have been catching up on past interviews since we filmed our's) Keep doing what you're doing & making the world a brighter place!!! & Thank you Shannon Celeste I hope the same to you!
@@AnthonyPadilla have you heard of "that guy with the glasses" if so could you make a video where you spend a day with youtubers from TGWTG
bruh mad respect to you... taking on an armed person like that 🏆 PS only sorry you didn't get to drop kick his a$$ the audacity of that dude to ask for his gun back wtf
RJ is a king for surviving all that, I mean he was shot, his throat was slit, and he got stabbed multiple times? Absolutely Crazy...
And the emotional/psychological trauma that was left behind as well
@@karisdietrich1964 That too, probably worse than the physical pain, because it sticks.... forever.
Not to mention escaping a burning house with those wounds.
And he was only 12??? It takes so much resilience
Man's never going to die
rj’s story is insane. i can never understand what triggers others to do such sinister things..
money. greed i feel is one of the worst sins. mostly because greed leads to anger, resentment, and everything evil in a person.
Exactly. What other kind of despicable, vile person do you have to be to shoot a boy in the head, proceed to murder his whole family, slit his throat, kick him, and set his house on fire with him inside?
Lot of people have messed up minds because of messed up lives, due to other messed up people around them, or messed up living conditions, or maybe it's self caused, or a combination of everything.
Thank you so much for making Gavin feel safe enough to talk about this situation. As a long time Achievement Hunter fan and avid watcher of their content, this was horrifying. And it seemed like, at the time, everything got quickly glossed over. Gavin was back in work in a very short time making videos as usual, and though the incident was mentioned, it was never discussed in detail. I'm not implying that these private matters need absolute openness and discussion - Gavin has every right to utmost privacy - but it felt strange seeing things return to normal so quickly. All the people in this video are so brave.
Looking back, you could tell that he was pretty shook up for a while. I remember that RT/AH stopped saying whether or not he was going to be at public events. For example, he wasn't announced for panels at that years RTX or any AH Live events for a good while. I remember Meg also announced on her KZhead channel that she would be posting rarely if at all.
wierd comment to make about them just wanting things to go back to normal while they process what happened to them.
@@chironaimes There was a man with a firearm in their house that ended his life in their driveway after he couldn't find them. You would expect someone to take time off for recovery and therapy after that, but Gavin was back at work the next day. It was concerning, forgive me if my concern is "weird"
RJ is legitimately one of the best human beings I have ever seen, choosing empathy, kindness, mercy, and all that over for completely justified anger. And- even after all the shit he went through? What a fucking angel on earth.
I cannot imagine forgiving that person, I would probably go to my grave hating him for what he did. He is a much better person than a lot of people
@@TheHeadlessHorseman yea you and me both brother, and literally everyone else lmao, rj is a fucking saint for being able to go through that and on top of it all forgiving the dude and saving him from death.
@@TheHeadlessHorseman I really have been thinking about this and I honestly think that I would try to forgive for the sake of my family and myself. I have a feeling that if my family was to pass, they would not want me to be angry or hold onto it. Otherwise, I would not be living my life or honoring them.
He's a Godly man with honor
My biggest fear as a kid was of a home invasion. My dad would always tell me it was irrational, and that I just had anxiety over everything. But heading these stories, it is comforting to know that I wasn’t crazy because it can happen out of nowhere. People are the scariest.
Tbf your dad wasn’t wrong, bc there’s not much point getting super anxious over things that have 0.00001% of happening. You may as well live in constant fear of being struck by lightning too, yknow? So yes, of course be aware of potential dangers, but don’t let fear of freak tragedies rule your life.
The best way to deal with those types of anxieties is to be prepared. That might be the best thing to teach children, so they won't be so worried. (Like teaching them what to do if there's an earthquake, flood, break-in, etc)
Yes it can happen out of nowhere but that's why you equip yourself with ways to defend yourself take classes and learn to fight back. Dont live in fear and anxiety live prepared for the worst but living for the best
Almost every crime that occurs the victim knows the offender. While random thing might happen, it’s very low
April 30 I was a victim of home invasion and sexual assault. Watching this gave me hope for things to eventually become easier. Thank you for sharing your stories. Thank you for showing me that life does get better even if better is different then what my life was before.
holy 💩!
Omg that was so recent! I hope ur doing well :( no one deserves anything like that!
Anthony is so empathetic and wonderful as a host. They are all insanely brave too…letting these stories be told, it really promotes healing and processing trauma
I heard about Gavin’s situation when the story came out. I felt so bad for Meg and Gavin because I watched Meg since SourceFed. It sucks that they’re still suffering, but at least they’re pushing through.
RJ's story really spoke to me. Mine isn't nearly as tragic, but I had a similar situation happen when I was a young teen. Decades later, I still struggle with trust issues because of what happened and I cannot EVEN imagine how this man is making it. All 3 of these guys are excellent examples of the resiliency of the human spirit.
Sorry to hear that mate
i’m sorry i hope your okay :)
@@nonimous2253 thank you. I was 13 & 14 during that time. I'm 45 now. Lots of therapy! I'd say I'm doing a lot better.
It doesn't matter if it was less tragic. You're trauma is still valid :) I hope you're doing better now
Holy crap. I remember seeing Cash's raw video uploaded on KZhead a while back, and most of the comments were convinced that his fiance was in on the attack. Good to hear directly from him on the situation
Why do people immediately jump to the conclusion that his fiance was at fault??? wtf
@@Jeremy-se1kp mostly her lack of reaction. That's what I've read.
@@jordancox559 fight flight or freeze
I'm so glad Gav and Meg are okay. I remember being absolutely sick to my stomach when they were able to talk about what had happened. Love and respect both of them so much for being able to talk about their story and the aftermath and toll it took on their mental health.
You can see and hear just how shaken Gavin still is.
I don't know how i could ever deal with the fact somebody hunted me down and drove across the states just to kill me for no real reason at all, especially that he wrote it all down and planned this out. Like we really live in the same world as people like that and it's terrifying.
@@Xx_YoLoSwAgMoNeYhOnEy_xX Definitely, I'd heard some of his story before but not the part about the guy looking for him all day. I think that in addition makes it even more rattling
I've been a fan of Meg since Sourcefed many many years ago and I still watch her streams when I can and every once in a while she'll mention how therapy is going or about being triggered and still having bad days and you can tell it's affecting them both greatly still. Like, how do you get past the fact that someone wanted to and tried to kill you just because you existed and did what you loved to do?
@@evalynn1863 it is so heartbreaking. during a recent extra life, i remember meg made a tweet about how she was logging off for a while and taking a break from conversation surrounding the stream because of the paintballs. people were joking about how michael and gavin were getting obliterated/killed by the paintballs and, while it was all in good fun in a greater context, she was talking about how basically any commentary surrounding gavin dying, being killed, being shot (even with paint) was becoming increasingly triggering for her PTSD and as the bit kept going for stream, it was getting too overwhelming. i can’t imagine how hard it is for either of them to be in a situation where they logically know that they are safe, that it’s a gag for a silly charity stream they are a part of, and to still be so triggered into fight or flight mode due to the trauma. ik that i’ll likely never know them personally nor will they know me, but i think about them a lot bcs of this and hope that they’re doing okay.
@@theyganona absolutely. I know our stories and journeys are completely different but I feel like I have a sliver of insight into how horrible it can get. I was almost killed by a medical professional that gave me a high dose of a medication I'm allergic to and then held me down when I tried to get up to get help. Completely different situation but my heart stopped and I almost didn't survive it. And then ironically a few months ago Meg talked about having Chiari malformation, which I also have, and I know how debilitating the anxiety was for me from my PTSD before I had surgery to relieve some of the pressure. Like, I couldn't leave my house for years kind of bad. Complete different context but if she's going through even a fraction of what I did, it's an absolute nightmare some days. I wish nothing but the best for both of them, the seem like genuinely decent people who did not deserve this.
Knowing self defence is one of the best things in a situation like these. My mother had a break in when she was in her 20's by a serial r•pist. He confronted her in her bed and was armed. She knocked the dude in the nuts so hard she bought herself enough time to run away screaming to alert others. Dude dipped out a window and broke his leg. Thanks to her, he was caught and she along with about ten other ladies got justice on that creep who is still in prison to this day
Wow.. Your mama is amazing!! God bless you and your family 💗💗 much love.
Yeah people underestimate the power of a good shot to the balls. If you hit them hard enough, they will almost immediately collapse and unable to do anything. It depends on the situation though.
Tell your mother that she's a certified badass if you haven't already (heavily doubt you haven't but still)
People underestimate how effective a kick in the balls is for self defense and treat it more like a joke. As a guy, trust me it’ll do the job in a situation like that.
Your mom is a beast 💪
This video really spoke to me and opened my eyes. As someone who survived a home invasion at age 12 on a much lesser scale than these guys, it showed me that people who’ve had similar experiences are able to move on and survive, and if they can do it so can I. I’m 19 now and it still haunts me, some days are worse than others but there’s certain things that I’ll never be able to do or not be affected by again. This video made me feel so safe and heard so thank you Anthony, Gavin, Cash, and Rj so much for providing this platform and sharing your stories with us. Helped me more than anyone will ever know
i hope you’re doing well 💖
@@gargles5270 thank you so much I’m doing my best ❤️ sending good wishes your way too!!
@@callierice7809 i’m glad to hear it, and tysm i’m doing well 💖💖
To all the people who are saying Cash’s fiancé didn’t help. Would you have ran away? Yeah, probably. She most likely went to call the police or grab something to fight back.
nah, the intruder had his back turned to her for like 10 seconds while they were wrestling. it would have been super easy to help, but she literally just watched instead. she could have gotten them both killed if her boyfriend hadn't won the fight
@@xanniebeats8065 when people wrestle over a gun there is a high chance on a negligent discharge, 3 people even worse which could gotten someone killed
fight, flight, or FREEZE
@@talkidrew all the more reason to help her boyfriend unarm him as quickly as possible
@@xanniebeats8065there’s no reason to criticize her actions when you were not there. You don’t understand the shock and disbelief that people and helplessness in those moments. Just think about it for any moment. The entire thing happens on like less than a minute. And there was still a possibility of her losing her life getting involved.
I can’t believe people thought R.J was weird for getting help. He went through a lot of trauma and lost his family. My heart goes out to him.
The people who thought he was weird for getting help are dense asf and need to buy an intelligence
My fucking... just wtf Fuck. 12 years old. He lived. Just....
@@Johnnybam18 are u having an seizure
To be fair, he was in witness protection, so the people judging him just didn't know what he'd gone through. By which I'm of course not saying that judging someone for getting therapy is *ever* okay.
@@TheNotoriousDUDE I was going to say that. Of course people still shouldn't judge anyone going to a psychiatrist, but it's not like they were thinking "wow u lost your family and you are going to therapy? so weird" but, well... he did say he was in a car accident, so I think that is a good reason for someone going to therapy
Holy fuck RJ's incident was insanely brutal and grizzly. He was 12 too wtf. No one deserves to go through that. Hope he's doing well.
Poor RJ, I pray for him, if I went through that shit id be traumatized and the fact he never cried during the explanation is crazy
I didn't hear about the one with Gavin until about a year after it happened, and was completely shocked, but not surprised. Given that he has an attractive girlfriend who is an internet personality, we all know there are endless creeps who would stalk her, and people who would just be overall jealous of Gav. I'm just glad they were both okay, and I hope they've been able to find peace and security in their own homes again.
As someone who has been a fan of Gavin's since I was 13 years old, so 10 years, the events of 2018 was horrific. I deeply care about Gavin and Meg (his girlfriend), who was there, it broke my heart that this happened to them. Hearing Gavin's trauma response in the video made me cry. I cannot understand how anyone can do this to someone, famous or not. Same goes to RJ. The fight in him as a 12 year old is awe inspiring. His will to live and his compassion as an adult is also awe inspiring. Also, Cash is a badass. Took that fucker down without a second thought. Good on him. And good on everyone in this video for continuing to live and thrive despite these events. It is not your fault trauma happened to you.
Dude Cash is a savage. Hope yall have recovered from your experiences and we are here for you.
Yeah. I personally knew a man who tried the exact same thing during a home invasion. Well, he got shot dead infront of his family. Sad, but true.
@@PCLHH he died a hero 🙏🏾🥲
I remember hearing that Gavin had someone break into his house. I was genuinely scared because I’m a huge RT fan. But so many people went through so much bad stuff it was really heart wrenching. Especially RJ’a story.
I have been watching Rooster Teeth and Achievement Hunter since middle school. The fact that Gavin, someone who I admire, am inspired by, and get joy from watching, had to go through something so traumatic is devastating to me.
So Cash is a savage. Gavin is insane for being able to think clear during a robbery. And Rj is a massive tank. Emotionally and physically. Being able to talk about this and surviving that event on 12 year old. All the respect of the world to these guys
I wouldn’t necessarily call it an “accident” but I agree with everything else. They’re all very impressive and courageous people, especially RJ.
@@supahflames oh yeah maybe i could've formulated that better. So i did
@@ruurtben264 🙏
I hope that Cash is taking some MMA classes, son would be even more savage if he had some BJJ and Muy Thai, and maybe a little Ji Kun do as well.
RJ had such an incredible amount of compassion for his family’s killer that I can’t even begin to understand. Even as someone who believes strongly in forgiveness, it’s just beyond my scope of comprehension. I admire him greatly, I hope his surgery goes well and that he makes a steady recovery ♥️
The 2002 guy has some crazy strong morals to be able to take him not off of death row to suffer for life, but so that he could see his kid. Mad respect.
An eye for an eye, and the whole world is blind, after all. Besides, life in prison is still miserable...and worse, in the long run! Longterm suffering versus the easy way out.
I spent my early high school years watching the golden age of achievement hunter, and we all of course loved Gavin, but hearing him say “or find something to beat him to death with.” in such a deadpan serious way gives me chills. I’m glad he and Meg were unharmed. Much love.
This makes me both more empathetic to strangers bc you never know what someone’s dealing with and healing from. On the other hand makes me more terrified of strangers bc you never know what someone’s capable of or willing to do.
2 very powerful insights indeed.
Everyone shits on Gavin for how he acts in AH videos, but to hear that he recognizes this guy needed help instead of harsh emotions towards him. Makes me respect him much more to know he really does care for people. I'm sorry it happened to him, but I'm proud of how he reacted to it.
hes always been like that but with the jokey-ness of AH/RT that kind of thing didnt come up much. it was still really nice to hear that from him though. dude has been through some shit and i have serious respect for him still having compassion
Am I the only guy who knows Gavin more from slow Mo guys than AH
@@camblake2153 no thats what most people know him from
@@misaefre Lol I remember watching the lets play channel as a kid and during that period I also started getting slow mo guys recommendations. Surprisingly, during that time, it took me 3 months to figure it gavin is the same guy lol
But that person deserved to be hated though I wouldn’t care if the person needed help or not if they tried to kill me, bitch you’re not getting any sympathy from me
I'm a home invasion survivor and I've ptsd since then. I check my door lock every single evening of my days since. It's been years, but no one got hurt in my case, just some jewelry stolen. I was told to keep my head down on the bed. That was the scariest experience of my life so far. They left and I was able to look back up after I heard the door close. It was 3 men holding guns. I don't think they had intentions to hurt someone, just to steal and get out.
Thank you RJ, Gavin and Cash for sharing such personal accounts of trauma, and for being willing to go through it in detail with Anthony. You guys are so brave and strong!
"When someone breaks into your home, it shatters your last illusion of security. If you're not safe in your own home, you're not safe anywhere. A man's home is his castle, but it shouldn't have to be a fortress." -Calvin & Hobbes Much love to these 3 brave souls and their loved ones, as well as anyone else who has had to suffer these traumatic events ❤
@@jessestockwell4096 ah yes. Guns. the answer to every problem
@@jessicajames8725 They certainly shouldn't be the first answer, but they need to be AN answer. Sometimes, violence is the only thing that works when you're dealing with someone that won't care how eloquent or impassioned your words are.
@@jessicajames8725 the world would be a lot safer if guns were harder for criminals to legally obtain. more psychiatric examination to make sure the person youre giving the gun to isnt gonna use it for anything stupid.
Calvin and Hobbes comin in with the wisdom once again
@@lattefox33 I honestly consider myself so lucky I had those C&H collections growing up
i was a victim of a home invasion while home alone at the age of 14 and gavin’s words at 23:03 made me cry. it’s a harsh reality to have your bubble broken. it’s also hard trying to live life with those around you who haven’t experienced something like that. sending love to all of these people. thank you for this video anthony ❤️
Sending love to you and your family 🙏🏻
My house was broken into when I was home alone at 16 and yeah I still haven't recovered. I was the only one in my family to experience it and it's been over a year but they still leave me home alone every week. it's just panic all night.
I love how Anthony genuinely understands and shows that he understands these people especially the ones that go through traumatic events like this. 🙂
I hadn’t heard of any of these stories, and I’m most surprised I didn’t know anything about what Gavin went through. I have immense respect for all 3. I couldn’t imagine going through any of what they did. Thank you Gavin, Cash and RJ for sharing your stories.
I honestly just love how Anthony deals with such vulnerable topics like this. He ensures that the interviewee is comfortable with talking about the topic, and still doesn’t ask questions that are too invasive.
Crazy to think this is the dude from classic smosh
I was home alone about a month ago with my 2 children in a very insecure home because that's all we could afford when someone attempted to break in. It was the most terrifying experience of my life and thankfully they failed. But the police didn't believe me because I had a grocery order delivered right as they were arriving. It was horrifying and I've never been so scared in my life. I froze. I don't know what I would've done had they actually gotten inside. I can't fathom experiencing what all these people have.
I hope you and your children are all good now
Gavin those were your guardian angels keeping him from you.. all day he was trying to find you to kill you. He may have had success had he encountered you.
I had a home invasion more than once due to living in the sketchy side of town but thankfully nothing happened to me since I was away all of those times
I just wanted to say thank you for doing these interviews watching your videos all the time has made me feel more valid with sharing everything I've gone through as a kid and being open and sharing my life and my mental health journey. Mental health will never go away but you get to better understand and try to deal with it in better ways. I'm still growing and trying to get through my past but seeing you talk to all these people have really showed me there are safe places. Thank you 💚
Commenting to show appreciation for this channel, Padilla. What you do here is beyond awesome, super wholesome, and inspiring. Especially on a topic like, this, fearing for our loved one's safety will always be something we face. To hear the stories of these people brings that forward to our mind, but also arms us with the knowledge and experience to face it in a way that just might provide a desirable outcome, even if it's after a tragedy, and not before like we all hope!
Home invasions must be one of the most scary experiences. Your home Is meant to be your safe place, and that being violated would cause ptsd in your own home. If this ever happened to me, I'm not sure if i could get thew it.
RJ’s story was so emotional. Its a miracle that he survived the invasion. Much support to him.
And to have empathy for the killer's kid? That's a Saint.
i remember ages ago watching Gavin on Slo Mo Guys, and to see his face and hear these stories was insane. truly hope everyone affected by break-ins are ok :(
As someone with PTSD from an arsonist incident from a complete stranger I struggle so heavily with the feeling of not being in control so Gavin's advice really hit me and reminded me that it is something I need to work on accepting. And God, RJ... what an incredible and strong human being. My heart broke listening to his story and I commend him for being able to forgive the man who hurt him so terribly. I commend his strength and the depths of his compassion, if everyone could be even a little more like him I think the world would be a much better place. Anthony, Thank you for giving these men a space to discuss such horrific and sensitive events, as a survivor I know how hard it can be to open up about the details of such an event in a serious way, you created a very delicate and understanding environment. I know it helps not only the guests on your show but those of us in your audience who need that kind of understanding in our lives.
I keep my doors locked constantly even during the day. A home invasion is one of my biggest fears. My heart goes out to everyone involved in these events.
Same. As a young lady living alone, I keep the deadbolt locked at all times when I’m home.
Wait people don't lock their doors all the way?
@@arthureaterofworlds5176 Nope. Especially out in the country side people leave there doors unlocked throughout the day. Even when they aren’t home.
Same! I just moved into my own home, even though my new neighbourhood is pretty safe and secure, I always keep the doors locked!
I got robbed last year and I still don’t have any sense of safety in my house.
These three men are freaking incredible, what a horrible thing to go through.... But man, RJ.. My dude, you are the ultimate fighter, so much respect for you
Thank you for thanking this community. That is lovely and really appreciated.
I have never seen this channel, until today. Thank you for promoting mental health and showcasing such deep hitting stories!
these people are super strong, they managed to survive a traumatic event :( they are admirable.
i love how anthony treats everyone, no matter who they are, with respect, care and patience. much kudos and respect to you, anthony
RJ’s story is so heartbreaking and just unspeakable evil. His parents and his sister would be so proud to see the man he has become and how he has managed to build a life after that traumatic experience. I wish all of these victims the best. ❤
This really helped me see into the scary reality of home invasions. In my early KZhead days I used to watch SlowMo guys a ton and stopped at some point and hearing this story now reminds me how much I used to love them and look to them for inspiration and joy. My heart goes out to Cash, RJ, Gavin and all who were brutally scarred because of home invasion, It truly takes a city's worth of soul to come as far as they have. Nothing but love.
im a survivor of 2 home invasions, and out of everything ive been through those 2 encounters have followed me and affected me the most out of everything. it feels awful never truly feeling safe at home. something as simple as taking a nap on your livingroom couch is something that took me 5 years to be able to do. For anyone going through this, i hope you can heal.
Yes. It is awful. I could not do anything that would hinder my hearing bc I needed to hear everything! I didn’t take a shower home alone for a lonnnngg time. Home invasion is one of the worst feelings
I’m so sorry I hope you two are better now
Shit, you mean people can sleep without being in a locked room?
Sending love 💓
I actually cried listening to RJ’s story. It’s just so sad how someone can do something so evil ☹️
Crazy crazy... Shows that we all nee a little training in our lives. Some combat, some strategy, and all mental. Thank you for sharing your stories. Much love and respect.
I love Gavin, it’s so hard to listen to him talking about what happened. He is such a good and sincere guy. Thank god neither of them were hurt and I hope him and Meg can recover from this one day
Jesus! I just can’t even believe RJ made it through that. Not just the actual event, but the lingering trauma he had to have experienced up until today. He’s a strong man!
RJ is truly a very pure hearted person. it takes a lot to forgive, let alone someone who committed all those atrocious crimes against you and took away your very family. Cash was admirable in his actions, it’s not easy to act that level-headed in such danger. Gavin was strong- so incredibly strong. mad respect to all of these guys. I hope they are able to make peace and live well.
hey man, your community is a great reflection of who you are and the content you put out. Be proud of it and keep it going !
I remember hearing about Gavin and meg's story through the news and me just sobbing for them. I couldn't get over how scary it must of been for them.. and being a huge fan of achievement hunter and RT.. and now that I heard the whole story from his point of view I just want to sob again.. way worse than I could ever imagined. Much love and positivity to those who have spoke about their horrible experiences.
I feel really bad for Gavin, going through all that and having it ruin his life but feeling like he doesn't deserve to have ptsd because it was a tame incident or whatever. I feel so bad. PTSD can happen to anyone
i know my story doesnt really compare, but when i was young (like 6 and younger) my house was broken into 3 times, its what started my paranoia, that still persists to this day. ironically enough my paranoia is about supernatural forces not humans tho
all stories are important, mostly if they had such a big impact on you! i hope you are doing okay!
After hearing RJ's story I am shocked that he survived and he was able to cope with it afterwards... absolute legend, my heart goes out to you.
I saw cash and his girlfriend on “I survived” awhile back and his story still shakes me. Every time i see the video im amazed. Gavin telling him and megs story though, that story is something ive thought about since it happened. Thank you for having them
I have a bunch of respect for Anthony because he is so patient and respectful. It makes my heart happy knowing there are a bunch of such kind and respectful/patient people in this world.
I have so much respect for rj, they have been through so much and is still able to forgive and give this man, a second chance to see his son. It’s so inspirational, thank you Anthony this was an amazing interview.
That's really powerful. How many would just let their attackers die and celebrate? "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind." RJ is a really good guy with tremendous character and incredible willingness to live. He values life. We can see that in his demeanor and hear it within his story. I hope life drops him a serious win because he deserves it.
Cash is so so brave for risking his life and charging at the attacker instead of risking both his fiancé and his life. Lots of respect for the people in this video.