Too many of his friends have family who tossed them out and disowned them for being gay, so it's not too hard to believe Jonathan's story in the absence of evidence to the contrary. The only choice she had was to remove me from her family and deny any wrong doing. It is stories like yours coupled with the fact that my husband and I have a gay son we dearly love that I started this blog. "He was running at them as hard as anybody else," Richard III said. Both of us talked about our children a lot and obviously loved them very much. As of right now, I'm living with my partner (thankfully). I'm not wishing to be "anonymous," but I'm having trouble submitting this otherwise. NOT what you judge or expect them to be in life. But my problem with most of your comments is this. He's a big, big deal around here.". Not once did I ever change how I fell about them. That commitment, in the eyes of God, is lifelong, not with an eighteen year expiration date. Allen's parents divorced when he was in middle school, and he says his mother, Shana D. Garrett's "determination, grit, and intellect," as a single parent inspired him.
Jonathan Allen Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family My heart goes out to all the Jonathan Allens of the world, 'cause I know what could have happened, yet didn't. I just want everyone to be equal and everyone to have a purpose in life. However, he was soon diagnosed with arthritis in one of his shoulders. But I "am" straight. This year she just started med school and the other two are in successful relationships and jobs. This site does have its fair share of nasty visitors (or as we call them: trolls), but you seemed insistent, so I obliged. i mean it sounds like they are old school christians, just feed them all to the lions. "[Allen] really liked Tech and he took offense to that," Thompson said. His word teaches us to LOVE and TREAT everyone as He would treat us. ! Unfortunately for those innocent people wrongfully accused, you can never fully regain your reputation & lives.
Jonathan Allen Leads Meet & Greet With Children of Fallen Patriots We should people for who they are!! See we all have a choice to make everyday. Those who wish to converse without identifying themselves should not be believed under any circumstances, even if they later decide to reveal their identity.Just saying, Mark, your story is so tragic and all too common. But because it has been, I do believe we all need to step back, take a breath and see what comes out. But West also remembers how Allen reacted after Stone Bridge lost a game on a controversial finish and one of his teammates angrily tried to hunt down the referee. I'm sorry, but if ANYONE would try to kiss me if I don't want to, I don't care if it's a girl or a boy, I would push him/her too And don't tell me that it's so rare, how many times will you see gays being VERY (too much) insisting about a guy ? All I can say is this, I work with an organization called PFLAG as a support group facilitator and I have seen so many sad stories come walking through the doors. 2,069 Followers, 1,449 Following, 228 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jonathan Allen (@jonathanallenmusic) We all make mistakes everyday, and we all have to live with decisions we have made. And when challenged, zie merely deflects.Here's the thing, anon, Allen went on national television and said everything he said with his name attached to it. I spent my 17th birthday on the streets of the small town of Aiken South Carolina. I believe one thing i was born this way i have know since.the 5th grade.im.gay.and just came out at 21!! Washington coach Ron Rivera stated that it all stemmed from the frustration of the three-game losing streak and more. Allen married his wife Stephanie in 2005. I know it sounds intolerant. We should have won that game.". Hecurrently lives in Anniston, Alabama. Regardless he is one of lawrenceburgs own and we continue to support him. Only because I find it humorous that you use that as an excuse not to believe an individual. I am straight but i have many friends who are gay. This season, Allen showed even more diversity by being able to play inside and outside while holding the point of attack and rushing the passer. No one in their right mind would choose a life style that puts them in the path of so much hatred, spite, condemnation, and danger. 'Buzz' Allen. 1st Class Richard Allen Jr., won full custody of him and his brother in 2004. Following that, the two officially tied the knot in July of 2018. This mini-brawl can be considered frustrations boiling over after an inferior defensive series for the Washington team. As a mom of 3 children, I cannot even imagine how horrible losing one of them would be.I wavered a bit on publishing your comment with your private information in it. The 63 giant was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft itself by the Washington Redskin as the 17th overall pick. What matters is a military father, Richard Allen, who let the boys play football only if they got straight A's and pushed Jonathan hard to have the discipline and work ethic that makes him one of Nick Saban's favorite players ever. I wish I hadn't waited till I said things that I did out of anger, I wish that I had tried more options, earlier. He was named first-team All-SEC after recording 33 tackles and 5.5 sacks. Love for the greatest gift we will ever receive as parents should always be unconditional. Love your kids and know how truly blessed you are, if they love you back. "There he is," one of the students said, pointing to a framed picture of Allen that recognizes his high school accomplishments. After the game, Allen said Alabama players need to better control their emotions. !Thank you Kim for caring AND this blog! On January 16, 1995, Allen was born in Anniston, Alabama (United States). I see a lot of self righteous, vain, pretentious & applause seeking comments by people who have no idea what the actual truth about this subject is. The children stayed with their mother in Pittsburgh. NBC News. And that is very sad.I've chosen anonymous because I prefer not to leave my email address. Jonathan Allen has been playing and performing music since he was in the third grade. "Jon grabbed the kid, pulled him aside and said, 'Shut up, get in line and shake the other team's hand,'" West said. Along with his professional career, the NFL star has also progressed much in his personal life. Hi Luis, I am publishing your comment even though you have said some things with which I vehemently disagree (and a few things with which I agree). "I will not promise to change my reaction to the use of these words when discussing gays - they have no legitimate place in the conversation other than to conflate being gay with something repulsive, evil or sick. Learn how your comment data is processed. [20] He later underwent surgery and was placed on injured reserve on October 19, 2017. Allen was born in Anniston, Alabama, and lived in Seattle, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Maryland before settling down in Ashburn, Virginia, where he attended Stone Bridge High School. Their 'Trash' has turned out to be our treasure we win, they lose. Jonathan Allen was born on 16 January, 1995 in Anniston, Alabama, United States, is an American football defensive tackle. He married Permelia Andrews about 1820, in Matinicus Island, Matinicus Isle Plantation, Knox, Maine, United States. dear seething mom, thank you for your blog. Jonathan Allen (born January 16, 1995) is an American football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).
Since the show wrapped, Jonathan has become a YouTube sensation, with over 7 million views and counting. Allen believed he had more to gain than lose by returning. I have listened to our extremely over-the-top religious right (here in the U.S.) and their extremely homophobic rhetoric for far too long. Sadly like Mark, your stories are all too common. we adopted my friend and raised him like a son, brother and friend.i guess my point is that the world we live in is heartless. He is my son, and I love him and am proud of him and will stand by his side proudly. And shouldnt churches be loving and supporting children not disowning them?That is WJWD. My oldest was never kicked out and at almost 20 decided she and her girlfriend wanted to live together. When you have kids, there is no manual to go by, or a step by step list to follow to make sure you do everything correctly. It truly breaks my heart that the only religious experience some in the LGBT community have had in their lives has been tainted. It's been a few months since I've been kicked out and I can honestly say, that I spend the majority of my time crying. Am I defined by the size of my penis or my wife defined by the size of her breasts?So this is where I suspect that we might be being manipulated. For me it doesn't make sense. But it's the one people keep in their mind. Christians must have Christ into their hearts, into their actions and not behave with the rules made up ny "fanatic Christians.Remember the Holy Inquisition and how proud we the Christians should be. Jonathan has a God given talent and kudos that his parents supported it! And that means I love unconditionally. They brought all of their children up in the Christian Faith. The suicide rate for young adults is on the rise. "I bristle at this statement. After Allens parents divorced, he stayed with his mother for about five years before moving in with his father. But who are you to judge your neighbor? Let me start by saying that i am a very proud Christian, and while I believe that homosexuality is a sin, it is not my place to judge anyone their sins as I have plenty of my own. Allen gained a reputation of flipping from mild-mannered Bruce Banner off the field into The Incredible Hulk on it. Johno's parents are horrible parents, even if it was his decision to leave they shouldnt have let him. I can be reached at joel@nciti.org. I thought to myself, indeed, please do spare me the wrath of this being I neither see nor hear. "It was what it was," he said. Richard III said he would take Jonathan to task for crying in the foster homes, reminding him they still had food, clothes and a house. Katy Kellner Bio: Early Life, Husband, Baby Who Are Sonny and Renu Bhatia? Love seething mom. Later, he underwent surgery and was placed on an injured reserve in October 2017. Washington, D.C. "Normal" straight and gay behavior does not. All Rights Reserved. There are many who respect and celebrate differences. Allen lives a luxurious life with expensive cars, a big bungalow and travels in exotic locations. As a mom with children the same age as yours, I could not agree with you more.Any parent who could kick their child to the street, even if he or she did something they should not have done (which 99.7% of children will do at some point in their life), should not be a parent. Bravo Jonathon and may your career take you to stardom and beyond! The type of check they do would not confirm Jonathan's story nor did it confirm another story about a contestant who also lied by the name of Timothy Poe who claimed he was injured in war, and was not.Before you start "seething" about this particular situation you may need to make sure you have FACTS, and not just one side of a story.
Jonathan Allen Wiki, Age, Parents, Girlfriend, Ethnicity, Biography Jonathan Allen - amazon.com (Getty) Isaac's mother, Jackie Allen, was born in St. Kitts, an island in the . They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. Strong words? Living under German occupation for five years as a young child he never demonstrated anger. Or a rapist? The person that might've said this is Kinley Jones. [31] He was voted to the 2022 Pro Bowl, his first, following the season. Come on, it is not, you all know that. It is the issue, not his shenanigans. I have two children and could no imagine kicking my child out of my home for being gay, no more than I would kick him out for telling a lie, or cheating on his partner.
Seething Mom: Dear parents of Jonathan Allen, "We're waiting on the bus because Jonathan's signing autographs for fans of the other team," West said. That was the first sign to Allen's father how special his son might be. When asked about his personal commitment to LGBT civil rights, he stated: My personal commitment isn't so much to LGBT rights as much as everyone. Welcome Minx. Who cares if he fabricated the story or not! After reading all the pros and cons comments, I'm bewildered that so many people refuse to name themselves. Jonathan Allen's Biography. When they learned Allen needed shoulder surgery to fix a torn labrum, his grade changed to second or third round. He has an amazing voice; his parents gave it to him. Now going on live television and saying these things is fine by me. With a background in engineering and a love for all things active, Sanjib brings a unique perspective to the world of sports writing. It obviously worked, unfortunately. "I asked him once why he was even doing this. Kim, I support his parents. Hi Tom, thank you for stopping by and commenting. He was not gay, but If he was, it would not have mattered. "I just want to know what happened to her.". They aren't your average Christians, but they have much power and influence over the average Christians. at
Shaped by a tough childhood, Alabama's Jonathan Allen hopes to find his He achieved this during the Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021. I hope regardless of Jonathan's hidden background, you can open up your minds to see a defenceless kid who was shunned the opportunity at a parent's embrace. I have to wonder though if the fact that Jonathan is gay has anything to do with the level of judgment and disdain he is getting or with the harshness of his parents actions. How much does Jonathan Allen weigh? Your words really hit home for me and I am sure many others.I am so glad you found peace. Too bad not one word was said about how he stole from his parents, stole his dad's truck and wallet and took a minor for three days until cops found him, or all the money his parents put into all singing classes, or the fact that he chose to leave, not forced to. Thank you Elna. He just pushed him a bit, and there we are, the homophobic reputation was there.
Jonathan Allen - Pro-Football-Reference.com I was shocked when she told me if her son "turned out gay," she would disown him. And yes, he did do everything the previous anon said he did. Richard III said he hopes his brother's new fame can help them find their mother. At no point in my life did I make the decision to be straight. I'm the mum of 4 kids, 2 straight & 2 gay. Texas A&M's running back tried to cut him on the game's first play, so Allen knew he would launch when the back went low. Our world is based on judgement, certainly not love and respect. Lori, my heart broke reading your comment. (Mine also) Being Gay is becoming less and less a problem, most of all because there is an important distinction between straight and gay behavior on the one hand, and pedophile behavior on the other. They need to be defended from the people who would curb their freedom.As form Paedophiles: i beleive they did not chose their form, and though they must be prevented from making victims, cannot be seen as deviants anymore than shoe fetishists or whatever.How we do this is via democratic decision, and a different subject. I cannot thank you enough for coming by and taking the time to comment. Yes I'm that wicked step mom BUT the older kids didn't want to live with their mom and I'd been with them from 9mths,2 &7 asked to live with their dad and I (at the ages of 6,7 &11). You are all in my prayers. The only one that stood at his bedside was my one brother who is a fundamentalist as well. Jonathan Allen - Football - University of Alabama Athletics 2016 Football Roster Kent Gidley Pause 93 Jonathan Allen Position DL Height 6-3 Weight 291 Class Senior Hometown Leesburg, Va. High School Stone Bridge Bio Related Stats Historical Moments Biography 2016 (Senior) These people are down right scarey. After the plethora of injuries, Jonathan Allen returned for the 2018 season and soon starred in all 16 games. Yes the evil wicked step monster everyone thinks immediately hearing you are a step mom! His parents don't have a voice in this story just yet, Seething Mom.It's been twelve days since this story broke. Why not from this day forward leave his past in the past and enjoy the talent his possesses. Listen to more interviews with LGBTQ leaders, allies, and celebrities at OUTTAKE VOICES. The present and future are bright for Allen. If you know something about this story that we don't, please do share it with us rather than getting personal and nasty. I seethe because there are groups who claim to be "advocates" for the family but who work to do great harm to any family that doesnt fit their narrow template for normal. Discover Jonathan Allen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Thats why i am on the way to law school because i am proud of me.and i will.fight for the right to.say it!! I spent the rest of my life coming to terms with the damage done by religious zealots and the parents that follow. It helped young Allen to furnish his skills in the game. At one point, child custody services in South Carolina intervened because Jonathan missed so much school that he later repeated the second grade, according to his brother.
Jonathan Allen - Wikipedia Breakout Star from AGT Season 8 Jonathan Allen | Los Angeles CA Coming out of Alabama, Allen was projected to be a top five pick by some NFL draft experts. You are deflecting from the story as to why his parents disowned him. My neighbor, who is a church going woman is very biased.
'He is the one person that always responds to our requests': For You never replace your mom, even though my stepmom, I love her to death. He just did it. And that ladies and gentleman is why God made his adoptive parents barren. If you know more info then continue reading this article. During Washingtons Sunday night loss to Dallas Cowboys, Allen took a full swing at his former Alabama teammate. Allen listened politely, but it became obvious he didn't care much what we thought (see above re: ambitious, curious, contrarian and headstrong). I state very clearly that this is a place where I seethe about things like parents throwing their kids to the street like garbage. The star defense, Jonathan Allen, has an estimated net worth of a whopping $5 million. I just cannot fathom how painful rejection by one's own family can be. When your children "act out", when they start "loosing the way" GET HELP FOR THEM and make it your life mission to understand and get to know your child. A Tennessee native, Jonathan has been singing for as long as he can remember. Allen had always played running back and cornerback. And it is also where you join the ignorant and uninformed. Haha, maybe, maybe not. It is an important point. 2015 Alabama Crimson Tide footballconsensus national champions, Southeastern Conference Football Player of the Year, Washington Commanders first-round draft picks, Washington Redskins / Football Team / Commanders, 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, "Why Nick Saban loves Jonathan Allen so much", "How my father prepared me for life and the NFL", "Allen's message to kids in foster care: 'Don't let this define you', "Stone Bridge's Jonathan Allen named the Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year", "Stone Bridge DL Jonathan Allen, a two-time All-Met, commits to Alabama over Florida", "Nation's top defensive end Jonathan Allen commits to Alabama", "Jonathan Allen significantly bigger, adding to Alabama's versatility along defensive line", "Alabama holds off Clemson 45-40 for national title", "Could shoulder concerns drop Alabama's Jonathan Allen to Redskins? Moreover, Hannah is also an athlete who has completed many half marathons, including the Hotlanta Half Marathon. If only the previous Popes had his vision!!
Washington Insider: Journalist Jonathan Allen, BA '98 My experience as a gay man is that I have seen the "hatred" by God fearing people firsthand. Yes, I probably was unfair when responding to Luis from Portugal. The below mentioned are Jonathan Allens career highlights, awards, and achievements. I now live on the other side of the country and my family is made up of friends. Total suprise they still act the exact same! Moreover, ESPN ranked him as the second-best defensive lineman, just behind Myles Garrett. This distinction is in my opinion why homosexuality should not be an issue, and why I feel sympathy and support for gays. Allen was born in Anniston, Alabama, and lived there less than a year when his father's military service took the family to Pittsburgh. My husband and I had to grapple with our son's new reality when he came out, but never in our wildest dreams would we have thrown him out to fend for himself. God Bless You. What they do or say is between them and God NOT US! And in the sense that gays make up a small percentage of the population, I will agree that their attraction to the same sex does deviate from that of the straight population. His dad gave him examples of the work ethic of elite athletes, such as how Ray Lewis played football with a controlled rage. But more important, for the only life we are absolutely sure of here on earth, Spare us the wrath of this God's followers.Frankly it amazes me that this conversation is necessary in 2013, but it does seem that recent events has brought this all to a head.I think it's definitely time we deal with reality and this never ending campaign against homosexuals.And only religion can do this, ultimately, because it is where it originated after all.I grew up having no voice, and I was an obedient child, who acted out in similar ways to this young man. I won't stop seething until more gay kids can say they have loving and accepting parents.Love Seething Mom, I must add my thoughts to this ongoing blog. I enjoy your thoughts and I hope that Jonathan finds happiness, which does not necessarily include acceptance from his former parents. As a junior, Allen recorded 12 sacks but was still in a rotation on Alabama's deep defensive line and only started 11 of 15 games. I wanted him to know at least he had a big brother and somebody who was on his side.". The "wow" plays Allen displayed in high school showed up in a big way during 2016, especially his "Superman" sack against Texas A&M. Allen signed a four-year contract extension on July 2021 for $72 million. Shortly after the . His siblings' names are not known. It took studying the history of religion as an adult, not just Christianity, to begin clearing my mind and body of it's teachings, and I still suffer it's side affects at the age of 64. Hi Anon aka Joel Johnson, welcome and thank you for coming by and commenting.First of all, please accept our condolences for the loss of your son. and the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation to meet with 15 students who have lost parents who served in the military. Later, in 2015, he helped his team win the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. It is child abuse, especially if one of those children turns out to be gay, which was not the case with my siblings or me, but it still ended up being hell. Regards me. Jonathan Allen Family. I get a lot of heat from trolls who come to this blog and take issue with my anger and disgust towards most organized religion. "Judge not lest ye be judged!" Because like it or not, he has only begun a very rewarding career. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. When a parent rejects and disowns their child for being gay they put their child in danger .How is this Biblical? Religion does affect people's viewpoints and prejudices.My adopted son once stole money from me and tried to blame the handyman. I highly doubt God came down and spoke exclusively with King James. Regardless of me being their son or not, I was kicked out of my house. According to the Washington Post, a judge ruled that Jonathan and Richard III couldn't return to their mother because "doing so would cause an unreasonable risk of harm to the children's life, physical health, safety and mental well-being." He's one win away from a second straight national championship. The 28 is, in fact, married to his beautiful wife, Hannah Franklin. On his questionnaire asking where he wanted to play his first season, Allen wrote down middle linebacker. I was thrown out by my father (divorced at that time) as I was, as my mother told me later in life, an accident. As expected, the fight took a nasty turn and soon caught the attention of many. I watched this is agt and i cried, it was so emotional then i did a bit of research and stumbled across this blog. your responses are great and you are an inspiration. Also remember judge not lest you be judged for you will be judged in the same manner that you judge another! Maybe some people need a cold shower, maybe it will help them get rid of their tunnel vision. Obviously, this wasn't my choice, but due to their belief system, they couldn't have me around. Apparently there are aliens out there to, but I don't think they'd want to reveal themselves yet to us humans, since we are still too shallow to accept gay/lesbian rights worldwide, since some whites still have issues with blacks and the other way around, not to cite all the hate still clashing between humans of different ethnic origins and since too many think Muslims are all crazy fanatics suicide bombers waiting for the right moment to press on the trigger, need I say more? And my gut tells me that Jonathan Allen's sexual orientation probably played a big role in his parents decision to throw him out. And the more I learn about them the more concerned I get.