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Tough My Journey to True Power

Terry Crews

From Terry Crews spent decades cultivating his bodybuilder physique and bravado. On the outside, he seemed invincible: he escaped his abusive father, went pro in the NFL, and broke into the glamorous world of Hollywood. But his fixation with appearing outwardly tough eventually turned into an exhau...

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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Terry Crews details his emotional journey, discussing his difficult childhood and the evolution of his understanding of masculinity and anger. He also reflects on the backlash he faced on Twitter following comments about Black Lives Matter.

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I had to redefine what tough was in my life.

— Episode: Terry Crews - "Tough: My Journey to True...

Episode: Terry Crews - "Tough: My Journey to True Power"

Terry Crews details his emotional journey, discussing his difficult childhood and the evolution of his understanding of masculinity and anger. He also reflects on the backlash he faced on Twitter following comments about Black Lives Matter.

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I had to redefine what tough was in my life.

I was filled with rage. I mean, I used to snap on people.

I knew I needed to get strong because one day I would have to kill my father.

I beat him from downstairs all the way up to his room. He's bleeding. He's screaming. And I all I could think about is this is revenge.

I don't want white supremacy the same way I don't want black supremacy. I want us to all be equal as people.

Episode: Dr. Fauci Declares Pandemic Phase Over | Terry Cre...

Terry Crews' memoir, "Tough," details his journey to self-discovery and overcoming personal challenges, including anger management, addiction, and the need for approval. It discusses his experiences with his abusive father, his marriage, and his public confrontation of a Hollywood executive who assaulted him.

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I had to redefine what tough was in my life.

As a kid, first of all, I was filled with rage.

And at five years old, I grew up watching my father knock my mother out on the regular.

I was filled with rage. And I mean, I used to snap on people.

First of all, it was 2017 and I'd already been through seven years of therapy. My wife left me in 2010. First of all, I had an addiction to pornography. I had anger. I had all kinds of stuff.

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