The Whittakers' Grand Nephews-Brandon and Luis

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Brandon and Luis, Larry Whittaker's grandsons.

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[tammylewis]

Betty raising all of her siblings AND the younger generation. I’m not religious but this woman deserves a special place in heaven! If we came to learn to love, she passed the test with flying colors.

[robindick]

I'd love to see Luis get his GED. He seems so smart. It's never too late.

[sherievangelene]

Luis is the one, in this family, to support. With a bit of upward mobility I believe he could make something of his life.

[lynzstark]

I find Luis very likable. I hope he feels better enough about himself to realize he's likable and that he deserves whatever he wants in life.

[jenni_chu]

Here after BJ lied about Larry’s death

[natalia.who.what.where.when.]

His mother and grandfather stated that Brandon threatens Betty with burning down their house unless they give give him money. The authorities need to be made aware. Just because they're family doesnt mean you can extort with threats of violence with no repercussions. The people donating deserve to have their funds used for what they were told it would be used for. This is despicable.

[spicedog]

Hardees! My mom worked there as a kid in West Virginia. She DID end up becoming a doctor, so keep working Luis.

[secondone]

Betty is glue that held the entire family together. I hope life treats these boys kind

[Gurl-]

Poor Luis. Having an awareness of that situation would be so difficult. Run Luis. 🏃‍♂️ Never stop.

[CGriffinGo]

Back in the day, folks would drive by the Whittakers to harrass them, but now that Mark shined a bright light on them, they're embraced and loved by one and all.

[dantet]

"I dont got very many friends, i dont see myself as a likeable person"

Buddy, you are respectful, and young, and people would be lucky to be friends with you.

[strangersontheinternet]

There’s such a stark contrast between these two…

[mdogg]

"I don't have much friends, I don't see myself as a likeable person."
That hit hard...

[MadelineDavis-yh]

I broke my heart when he said he doesn't see himself as a likable person. He seems very likable.

[dawnmartinez]

The one said he doesn’t see himself as a likable person, but he’s so likable

[YummyGummy]

It's super sad to hear them talk about their mom and how they basically watched her slowly spiral into her addiction to the point that "she just quit caring" it's terribly heart breaking!!! I pray they have everything in life they want and need!!❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽

[bboudwort]

I hope these boys succeed in whatever they’re hoping to do.

[margyduke]

Good luck luis...stay straight and clean!

[SledgeHammers]

They seem to be a lot better kids than others raised in much better environments. I wish them the best for their future.

[shannonperez]

This was a great addition to the family's interviews. Loved seeing their younger generation speak and tell some stories. I wish them the best of luck! ❤