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Chad Frankie, during a live Twitch session, reflects on his strained relationship with his mother Ruby and their experiences on the family YouTube channel "Eight Passengers." He humorously revisits controversial incidents such as his wilderness camp stay and losing his bed due to their strict parenting. The family's association with the controversial group Connections, particularly Ruby's involvement with its leader Jodi Hildebrandt, is reviewed. This alliance led to Ruby and Jodi's arrest and sentencing, with Chad believing Ruby's expressions of remorse during sentencing were genuine, despite her claims of brainwashing. Chad discusses the family's aftermath following Ruby's arrest, noting his improved relationship with his father Kevin and sister Sherry, and his growth in understanding Ruby's detrimental influence. He candidly shares his struggles with trust issues in therapy and pokes fun at the jargon used by his mother and Connections. Furthermore, Chad speculates on the behavior of group members, suggesting deeper investigation into Pam Botcher, and highlights his perception of Ruby’s heartlessness by recounting how she gave away their dog. His Twitch audience appreciates his openness and he finds solace in sharing his story, while respecting the privacy of his younger siblings.
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In this segment, Chad Frankie discusses his feelings toward his mom, Ruby, during a live Twitch session. He recalls their time on the family YouTube channel ‘Eight Passengers,’ where his parents received backlash for strict parenting, including sending Chad to a wilderness camp and taking away his bed. Chad humorously refers to these incidents while gaming. Additionally, he touches on his parents’ involvement with a controversial group called Connections, which he blames for ruining their marriage and leading to Ruby’s imprisonment. Ruby and the group leader, Jodie, were arrested and sentenced, with Ruby alleging she was brainwashed. Chad comments on Ruby’s sentencing speech, believing it was sincere despite its odd presentation, asserting that her expressed remorse was genuine.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the aftermath of Ruby’s arrest, highlighting Kevin’s separation from Ruby and their children for about a year. Kevin claimed ignorance about Ruby and Jod’s actions during this period. Chad explains he was kicked out of the house at 17 for having girls over, which led him to move in with his dad. Chad mentions his ongoing close relationship with his dad and sister Sherry, while avoiding discussion about his younger siblings. He is currently living in the house featured in their vlogs but is planning to move out soon. Chad states that since Ruby’s arrest, his relationship with his dad has improved significantly. He also clarifies that his dad no longer supports Ruby, a sentiment that he and his siblings eventually came to share as they learned more details. Chad admits he was initially in denial and somewhat brainwashed about his mother’s actions.
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In this part of the video, the speaker, Chad, discusses his experience of being brainwashed by his mother and his recent realization of the truth after her arrest. He mentions his current therapy sessions, initially struggling to trust his new therapist due to past issues with his previous therapist, who is now in prison. Chad finds humor in the situation, even singing “Low” by Flo Rida, a song his mother once deemed inappropriate, causing her to cry in a viral video. He encourages his chat to comment “truth” and “distortion,” poking fun at the terms his mother and her accomplice frequently used. Chad and his friends joke about his situation, with Chad even asking a friend’s mom to be his stand-in mother.
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In this segment of the video, Chad discusses his personal belief that Jodi Hildebrandt might be a lesbian, based on her and his mother’s behavior, although she has never explicitly stated it. He also shares his opinion that Pam Botcher, a member of the “connections” group with Ruby and Jodi, should be investigated further. Chad is surprised that there has not been more scrutiny on Pam, who was the president of connections and now appears to be in hiding.
Additionally, Chad reveals that Ruby gave away the family dog when he and his dad were kicked out, highlighting what he perceives as her heartless behavior. Chad feels it is beneficial for him to stream and talk about his experiences, staying in touch with his extended family while acknowledging the privacy of his more reserved siblings. He appreciates the opportunity to share his side of the story and is open about his feelings, which has been well-received by viewers.