Oklahoma State Football countdown to kickoff: 14 days
This was one of the greatest plays in OSU history. Josh Fields hit Rashaun Woods for a 14 yard TD to win the 2001 Bedlam game. The final score was 16-13 #GoPokes
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My son called me yesterday
He’s 29 and ready to buy a house but is struggling to save for a down payment
Asked if I would lend him $80,000
So I did what any dad would do
Told him to no freakin way and took that $80,000 and bought a new Corvette
Why is the younger generation like this?
For nearly eight years, Michael Douglas made every visit he could to see his son behind prison walls. Whether they spoke through a glass partition or sat face-to-face in a visitation room, he never let Cameron forget that he was loved. In those moments, the Hollywood star wasn't an actor—he was a father standing by his child through the hardest chapter of his life.
Cameron Douglas's battle with drug addiction eventually led to his arrest during a federal narcotics investigation in 2009. While his son was serving time, Michael was confronted with a life-threatening challenge of his own: stage-four throat cancer. Despite grueling treatments and physical exhaustion, he remained committed to supporting Cameron and rarely missed an opportunity to see him.
Being the son of Michael Douglas and the grandson of legendary actor Kirk Douglas came with enormous expectations. Struggling to define himself outside of his family's shadow, Cameron turned to drugs during his teenage years. What began as experimentation gradually spiraled into addiction. Following his conviction, he received a five-year prison sentence, but additional infractions while incarcerated led to more time behind bars, including nearly two years in solitary confinement.
Throughout the public scrutiny, personal heartbreak, and health struggles, Michael never abandoned his son. He continued offering encouragement and support when Cameron needed it most. Cameron has since acknowledged that his family remained firmly in his corner throughout his recovery journey, helping him believe a different future was possible.
The isolation of prison ultimately became a turning point. Determined to change his life, Cameron dedicated himself to reading, writing, exercising, and confronting his addiction. Little by little, he began rebuilding himself. Each visit gave Michael a chance to witness that progress firsthand, strengthening his belief that his son could overcome his past.
After serving nearly eight years, Cameron was released in 2016. Freedom was only the beginning; restoring trust required patience, accountability, and consistency. Over time, father and son repaired their relationship through commitment and mutual effort, gradually rebuilding what had been damaged.
Today, Cameron has transformed his life. He is a published author, an advocate for addiction recovery, and a devoted father. Michael successfully overcame cancer and now looks at his son with pride rather than worry. Their journey stands as a powerful reminder that redemption is possible, recovery can happen, and the support of family can help carry someone through even the darkest moments.
Together, they proved that perseverance, forgiveness, and unconditional love can overcome extraordinary challenges and create a future far brighter than the past.