Susan Boyle Needs 24-Hour Care: Brother

people.com:

Two of her brothers are now voicing concerns for her well-being and speaking out about her ability to handle the pressure of global stardom.

"The traveling and the whole [fame] thing is exhausting. She still has her anxieties and her loneliness," her brother Gerry tells PEOPLE in the latest cover story.

Read the whole story: people.com

Comments

[usamade]

10:47 PM on 02/26/2010

Her CD is my all time favorite. It's just a shame that she can't share her talent with us and still live a normal life.

I hate to see stars pictures during their private time by obvious paparazzi intruding in their lives.

[CheapTrick]

09:49 PM on 02/26/2010

Still the best album from last year.

[pottedferne]

07:04 PM on 02/26/2010

her brothers are terrified of losing the "golden egg"..........Susan will be fine........this article seems silly and I do not think that for one minute that Sony would let her go unprotected. Has she said anything about this? no I didn't think so..........

[Dhammi]

11:04 AM on 03/11/2010

Some 'caring' brothers are like that! They really don't care so much - it's that they smell pounds, dollars, rupees etc. I had first hand experience with my two brothers. Susan beware! Hire a reputable money manager.

She is a national treasure and must be protected.

[ResearchGuy]

02:07 PM on 04/09/2010

And an international treasure. All the best to her.

[boscobear]

02:58 PM on 02/26/2010

What her brother really means is that he would like to take care of her money.

[farmilyman]

09:32 PM on 02/25/2010

I have the cure.........stop and go back to your old life if you can't handle it.

[Sobeton]

02:11 AM on 02/26/2010

cretin advice..

[farmilyman]

07:51 AM on 02/26/2010

Ok, you're right...........it's better famous and sick with 24hr care, than to enjoy life and family. Sheeze. No one is forcing her to rich and famous. It's her choice............but there is a price to pay.

[noweknow]

08:12 PM on 02/25/2010

Better not jump into the cesspool AKA Hollywood in the first place.

[CheapTrick]

09:49 PM on 02/26/2010

Um... Hollywood is in America. She's from Scotland. She isn't in Hollywood.

[che guevara]

05:32 PM on 02/25/2010

maybe she just needs to get a dog & a cat or two

[lovemichaelforever]

04:39 PM on 02/25/2010

Does she not have anyone helping her? An assistant/manager? Who assigned this person or where were they found? I hope she's not expected to be responsible for all the other aspects other than performing. If it's too much for her, those responsible should slow the pace for her-stop touring-not push her for themselves nor announce it like she is breaking up as if she should be able to handle it but isn't.

[Amanda Des Roches]

02:10 PM on 02/25/2010

wow

[Catlion1]

01:27 PM on 02/25/2010

I have a son with Asperger's Syndrome and another with High Functioning Autism. I see a lot of similarities between Susan Boyle's anxieties, behaviors, loneliness and reactions to stress and that of my own children. I really wonder if she is on the PPD spectrum.
I love Susan Boyle and wish her all the fame and success in the world, but I do worry about her and really hope she has all the supports and securities in place that she needs or requires. Autism is just something some people have that compromises their social judgement, certainly not their talent! She's wonderful as far as I'm concerned!

[laughsatducks]

01:12 PM on 02/25/2010

Let's not forget that her "I Dreamed a Dream" audition on Britain's Got Talent was watched TENS OF MILLIONS more times than Barry's inauguration. We certainly can't have anyone more popular so any chance to dismiss her won't be lost.

[Crass Innuendo]

01:19 PM on 02/25/2010

Ask your doctor about Seroquel.

[Cakey4814]

01:21 PM on 02/25/2010

Wow..somehow you found a way to link this to President Obama and use his childhood name all at the same time. Perhaps you need to grow up instead of bitter..

[laughsatducks]

01:34 PM on 02/25/2010

No, I found another way to piss off a couple of liberals. Larry King was one of the first to announce this viral fact. http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/271305
Don't like it? Go talk to Larry.

[laughsatducks]

01:37 PM on 02/25/2010

When did conservative Democrats become tea baggers?

[spyboyz]

11:55 AM on 02/25/2010

And Huffpost is not being helpful by posting the most unflattering pictures of her over and over. She looks adorable on the People magazine cover.

[Louisknyc]

11:28 AM on 02/25/2010

If her siblings are loving brothers, they should be discussing these matters with Susan Boyle..privately! To air this in the press is irresponsible. Do they think this will help keep Boyle calm? Disgraceful behavior by obvious publicity hounds.

[TylerSutherland]

06:24 PM on 02/26/2010

Disgraceful behavior by such an ignorant kid. And you call yourself a New Yorker.

[cocolola]

11:25 AM on 02/25/2010

You have your sister's best interest at heart so you publicly embarrass her. And they're off... Well meaning relatives come out of the woodwork to milk the cash cow. But they must first make the successful silbling look mentally unstable so that they are rewarded control of her money. We've seen it all before.

Susan, if you're feeling overwhelmed please seek the help a quailified therapist.

[lizmckenzie55]

03:51 PM on 02/25/2010

That is exactly what I thought. However, if you read the entire article she does have a good friend that she spends time with when she is lonely. I agree that Susan does need to see a health care professional to help her deal with her sudden fame and fortune. It can be so overwhelming for anyone. Look at the substance abuse that seasoned stars are involved in.

[MissingAmerica]

10:10 AM on 02/25/2010

My heart goes out to this lovely and talented woman. She has done and seen more in one year than she did in her entire lifetime leading up to her stardom. She went from quiet anonymity with feline companionship to global attention and demands! That would be a difficult adjustment for the strongest of us! She has shared that talent and it is her turn to be happy. If that takes rest for awhile, so be it. If it means she step out of the spotlight and return to her original comfort zone, then that's what must happen. If we truly admire and love this woman as I believe we do, we must honor whichever choice she makes. Thank you for sharing your remarkable talent. Blessings, Susan, and just be happy.

[ontariogirl]

12:43 PM on 02/25/2010

That was a beautiful post. :)

[pottedferne]

06:58 PM on 02/26/2010

fanned..........by a Susafan........