A Beaten Body Can’t Steal Your Soul: Renee Gunter

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • Our second LA heroine to share her truth is former haute couture model, current urban organic farmer, and indestructible force of unconditional love Renee Gunter.
    Renee’s a SURVIVOR (and the all caps are necessary) who was brutally abused starting at the age of two and then endured the loss of five of her babies as she fought her way to become a nurturing, supportive mom, not only to her two children, but to her hometown in South LA.
    To see how Renee’s vigilant spirit soared in the face of sexual assault, ​death, and racism, watch her video.
    Thank you to Daniela London, of the forthcoming clothing brand Choose Love, for providing us with the space to shoot all of our Los Angeles episodes.
    Renee's video was edited by Andrea Cruz
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 469

  • @P05P05
    @P05P05 8 років тому +105

    'i realised that life is much bigger and broader than me, and I have to take it outside of myself' golden words

  • @loony10
    @loony10 8 років тому +137

    such a strong yet calming force of woman.

  • @laurenm9232
    @laurenm9232 8 років тому +431

    this channel makes you slowly fall in love with yourself, and it's so good

    • @mandisashabalala6466
      @mandisashabalala6466 8 років тому +2

      +pink lemonade I totally agree with you.

    • @UKLeonie
      @UKLeonie 8 років тому

      +pink lemonade Yes Yes Yes

    • @kslucki
      @kslucki 7 років тому

      YES!! :)

    • @sarahjason9171
      @sarahjason9171 7 років тому

      lauren faye absolutely!

    • @gillian3246
      @gillian3246 7 років тому

      your eyes are such a stunningly gorgeous blue i'm obsessed😻

  • @xxtammycuttiexx
    @xxtammycuttiexx 8 років тому +119

    Raped at 2, damn people are disgusting!!

  • @Ladywrip
    @Ladywrip 8 років тому +97

    I wish I knew the right words to express how these videos make me feel, but I don't so you'll just have to settle for... "I am SO GRATEFUL to you for making these videos". Thank you!

  • @anniebells_xo
    @anniebells_xo 8 років тому +105

    uhmm...I wish this had been at least twice as long : (
    such an inspiration.

  • @tinomak1332
    @tinomak1332 8 років тому +12

    She is so powerful, in the way she, to this day, holds herself and is so unapologetic and brutally honest. Its so rare to see such a pure soul and her story is truly inspirational

  • @catherinejohnson5727
    @catherinejohnson5727 8 років тому +19

    Dang, I was good until the end. Now I'm crying again. Thank you for sharing, I really related to your yoga class story. I'm so glad you were finally blessed w/ children. May God continue to bless you & your endeavors.

  • @russianprincess0072
    @russianprincess0072 8 років тому +7

    this kind of people, like this strong and beautiful woman, makes me wanna live and love

  • @daisyinthebluebox
    @daisyinthebluebox 8 років тому +3

    Wow.. I'm speechless. She's such an amazing, admirable, strong, and kind woman. And I'm so glad that baby girl has such a loving mother to look after her. You're my role model Ms. Renee Gunter.. thank you for sharing a little of your strength with the entire world

  • @iamcatcopo4401
    @iamcatcopo4401 7 років тому +1

    I just want to hug her, not out of pity or sorry but to feel the energy that she radiates from deep within her soul. A divine spirit indeed.

  • @Daniela83
    @Daniela83 8 років тому +3

    I can feel my eyes watering, amazing woman!

  • @atthismoment3006
    @atthismoment3006 8 років тому +4

    omg this was so depress ing. I hope you are a light in your world today

  • @buenavidaestates-livingthe6333
    @buenavidaestates-livingthe6333 8 років тому +5

    What a beautiful, classy lady! I love that you are such a force, going back to your roots, healing & lifting everyone up with big doses of love and pure, good food! Thanks for sharing your amazing story!

  • @MsPennypie
    @MsPennypie 5 років тому +1

    This made me cry - so moving. What a beautiful, strong woman. X

  • @PaperMonocles
    @PaperMonocles 8 років тому +1

    It's incredible how at peace she seems to be with her story.

  • @Afrosukha
    @Afrosukha 8 років тому +1

    Thank you for speaking so openly about your life. It appears to me that you were born, then you were psychically born by your own efforts. Your beauty, kindness, and wholeness are unalterable.

  • @JC-sb3bp
    @JC-sb3bp 8 років тому

    This woman is amazing, I could listen to her for hours. Huge respect for this strong lady.

  • @ETHELLEX
    @ETHELLEX 7 років тому

    her strength is absolutely incredible. What a beautiful person.

  • @annawhite3585
    @annawhite3585 7 років тому

    I listened and cried and cried somemore..this is heartbreakingly beautiful...my god thank you

  • @ktaite.
    @ktaite. 8 років тому +5

    Such a strong women, her message & sharing her experiences. Thankyou for an incredibly powerful video.

  • @MedieTC
    @MedieTC 8 років тому +12

    OH MY GOODNESS, this is powerful.

  • @sarahccc1
    @sarahccc1 8 років тому +1

    wow wow wow what a fucking WOMAN. She transformed a neighbourhood and created a community, imagine how many people that has positively affected. We need more community in this society.

  • @MunthApollo
    @MunthApollo 8 років тому +1

    I feel so inspired by this woman. Her words, confidence her style, and her story just really speaks to me for some reason.

  • @HolidayMountainMusicOfficial
    @HolidayMountainMusicOfficial 8 років тому +4

    Incredible-thank you so much for your strength. Such a real inspiration.

  • @michelleviveiros5211
    @michelleviveiros5211 5 років тому

    Wow this made my heart hurt...I want to give this woman a hug so bad....she is amazing ....to be here today ...through all the hurt and disappointment....many blessings to her....so powerful to see this woman with her head held high...xoxo

  • @mairdior
    @mairdior 3 роки тому

    This beautiful woman is pure inspiration and class!

  • @thandie67
    @thandie67 8 років тому +19

    I love you Ms Renee Gunter. I am sure you do not need this now but I will say you anyway.

  • @1pixiegirl1
    @1pixiegirl1 8 років тому +2

    I'm so sorry for all the that you had to endure as a child. Children and animals ~ NO VOICE! Many hugs to you!

  • @aliceboss3134
    @aliceboss3134 7 років тому

    I am going through these videos like I'm hooked. Every one of them is so difficult but so rewarding to watch. This should reach more people, this should have millions of views. This should be on Netflix!

  • @colorfullightningtv
    @colorfullightningtv 8 років тому +2

    This was so raw and beautiful, thank you for sharing your story, so inspirational.

  • @toonomam
    @toonomam 8 років тому

    What a beautiful and strong woman, I've got so much respect, admiration, and love for her without even knowing her. Most inspiring person I've come across in a long time.

  • @terrigelbaum8066
    @terrigelbaum8066 3 роки тому

    I am so sorry your beginnings were so hard........I love you and I'm so proud of you. Blessing to you all your days.

  • @smilingatthesky
    @smilingatthesky 8 років тому +4

    What an incredible woman! So inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @labelle9921
    @labelle9921 6 років тому +1

    My goodness.....that she can sit there so self-possessed and tells this story is nothing short of miraculous. The human spirit somehow endures and thrives.

  • @user-gk8mf2ij4u
    @user-gk8mf2ij4u 7 років тому

    Heartbreaking. Such a strong and amazing woman.

  • @alycemlg
    @alycemlg 8 років тому +1

    What an inspiration woman!! Bless her heart and spirit

  • @TigerPrawn_
    @TigerPrawn_ 8 років тому

    That was one of the best of these videos. So moving and heart-warming, especially that bit about the unconditional love for her child. peace x

  • @NYCNITE85
    @NYCNITE85 8 років тому

    Incredible woman; peaceful and strong.

  • @LBellatrix
    @LBellatrix 8 років тому

    Wow. Just...wow. I really needed to see this today. Thank you so much for this. :)

  • @tedaman8652
    @tedaman8652 3 роки тому

    What an incredible lady. Resient and strong. What a hard and difficult past 😪

  • @aqua-mina
    @aqua-mina 7 років тому

    Everyone is so beautiful and deserves to be loved.

  • @nafissaplus4105
    @nafissaplus4105 8 років тому

    Renee we need to hear your voice more often!

  • @aquarius1986
    @aquarius1986 8 років тому

    Wow...what a strong soul, I'm seriously amazed by this woman. These videos make me so grateful for the life I've been given. How easy it is to take for granted how much we've been loved...

  • @Oshosheni
    @Oshosheni 8 років тому +1

    Wow this totally moved me.

  • @bernadettecoh3281
    @bernadettecoh3281 3 роки тому

    my god. she is beyond beautiful and so powerful.

  • @AoiKyuuketsuki
    @AoiKyuuketsuki 8 років тому +3

    jesus, this is the kinda story that i've only heard in fiction before this. i don't know what to feel.

  • @daisyjo5358
    @daisyjo5358 8 років тому +5

    wow ...........................thank you.:)

  • @27Shanaynay
    @27Shanaynay 8 років тому +1

    what an amazing woman

  • @nonamenodame
    @nonamenodame 8 років тому

    inspiring. Soul is always first

  • @RachaelHendricksonLewis
    @RachaelHendricksonLewis 8 років тому

    What a powerful queen.

  • @mcdaisy2108
    @mcdaisy2108 8 років тому

    this is beautiful. she is beautiful.

  • @sszzsxvs
    @sszzsxvs 4 роки тому

    You are such a beautiful woman and a pure soul ❤️ Bless you to the moon and back. You’re story is an incredible and motivating one. It reminds me to be grateful and mindful and strong. I love what you said about taking your life outside of yourself. So inspiring. You are loved.

  • @GracieK419
    @GracieK419 8 років тому

    WOW. I don't know what else to say. Much love to this woman!

  • @veecaines6545
    @veecaines6545 3 роки тому

    Very strong n resilient thx for sharing

  • @alyssareach5287
    @alyssareach5287 8 років тому

    Your story hits close to home for me. Thanks for sharing. You touched my soul.

  • @sherules82
    @sherules82 8 років тому

    Simply wow!

  • @tylirux4356
    @tylirux4356 6 років тому

    This is healing

  • @time2livelife
    @time2livelife 8 років тому

    Wow Renee is so amazing!

  • @gracesmith6242
    @gracesmith6242 8 років тому +1

    So much love and respect for you renee

    • @gracesmith6242
      @gracesmith6242 8 років тому

      Human*

    • @dailyorganics3783
      @dailyorganics3783 8 років тому +5

      +Hannah Smith Thank you Hannah.I participated in this interview to share my story with the intention of inspiring
      those who feel there is no light at the end of the tunnel. If I can inspire one person, save one life, empower just one woman, then my life's experiences have not been in vain.When I stand, WE ALL STAND!

    • @gracesmith6242
      @gracesmith6242 8 років тому

      You are very welcome! I hope this video gets shared around more, it definitly needs the attention it should be getting! And yes i agree, us woman should stick together instead of against eachother xo

  • @KaseyGall
    @KaseyGall 7 років тому +2

    This video has me balling... thanks for sharing your story

  • @vivik972
    @vivik972 8 років тому

    be blessed sis.. you are loved.
    strong, positive, inspiring, beautiful and with no doubt a great purpose.
    by the way your diction is amazing i was captivated even before 00:20!

  • @thiacosmic8364
    @thiacosmic8364 5 років тому

    I love these videos man... I just found myself watching a new one everyday :)

  • @deborahducharmporter6131
    @deborahducharmporter6131 2 роки тому

    💕precious being, ty

  • @robertguerrero3318
    @robertguerrero3318 8 років тому +1

    Wow I'm speechless

  • @stephaniebabcock5757
    @stephaniebabcock5757 3 роки тому

    You are a beautiful strong person.

  • @MysseMatch
    @MysseMatch 8 років тому +1

    Just Wow!

  • @nanmiki7472
    @nanmiki7472 8 років тому

    This is beautiful

  • @zarasweetcookie
    @zarasweetcookie 8 років тому +1

    amazing

  • @shannonlee3671
    @shannonlee3671 5 років тому

    What a beautiful soul. Such an amazing women!

  • @laylashioguchi
    @laylashioguchi 8 років тому

    Beautiful.

  • @barrett6841
    @barrett6841 5 років тому

    Just. Wow.

  • @MermaidDolphinNYC
    @MermaidDolphinNYC 8 років тому +2

    WOW!

  • @tomfoolery1039
    @tomfoolery1039 8 років тому

    Crying so hard..

  • @YourEmpoweringGoddess
    @YourEmpoweringGoddess 6 років тому

    So beautiful.

  • @GiaTheSweetPotato
    @GiaTheSweetPotato 8 років тому

    i cried a bit at the end, damn.

  • @TheHilikus89
    @TheHilikus89 3 роки тому

    She’s gorgeous

  • @jolieInc.
    @jolieInc. 7 років тому +1

    Wow!

  • @caitlynj0nes
    @caitlynj0nes 8 років тому

    This is intense

  • @emavrick
    @emavrick 7 років тому

    powerful

  • @mauhuff
    @mauhuff 8 років тому

    beautiful

  • @curtisajike
    @curtisajike 7 років тому +1

    This is like the strongest one.

  • @carolynstevenson7682
    @carolynstevenson7682 3 роки тому

    What girls and women have gone thru...

  • @chrisunitedmusic1539
    @chrisunitedmusic1539 8 років тому +1

    Yea Nice!

  • @susanshaw1237
    @susanshaw1237 3 роки тому

    What an extraordinary goddess ❤️

  • @estilomexico95
    @estilomexico95 6 років тому

    I LOVE YOU AND I'M SORRY. YOU ARE MY POWER 💗🎓🌍🏆💗🎓🌎👍💗🎓🌏👍

  • @evateal7271
    @evateal7271 7 років тому +1

    how the fuck could you give this a thumbs down?

  • @dani-dd2my
    @dani-dd2my 8 років тому +1

    omg wow

  • @cupcakegurls909
    @cupcakegurls909 5 років тому +3

    damn yoga ppl are judgy af its the 21st century

  • @roseribcage
    @roseribcage 8 років тому

    wow

  • @amarouge
    @amarouge 8 років тому

    I completely agree with @pinklemonade

  • @thelonewolf848
    @thelonewolf848 3 роки тому

    💯

  • @kzzinsky
    @kzzinsky 8 років тому +503

    OK, this broke me. I was doing fine until, "It's not your fault, you're OK, I got you, and I love you." I genuinely just burst into tears.

  • @brodiebaccus7499
    @brodiebaccus7499 8 років тому +249

    i love this womans way of talking, she sounds so nurturing and calm

  • @Belihoney
    @Belihoney 8 років тому +356

    This woman is a testimony to human resilience. I am so proud of you!

    • @americacastro1237
      @americacastro1237 8 років тому +13

      Very, very true! She fought hard for herself and she came out on top! Such a beautiful and graceful soul ❤

  • @dailyorganics3783
    @dailyorganics3783 8 років тому +505

    To All that have seen this small opening into my life experience, thank you for watching, thank you for your kind words, your love and inspiration. Thank you for being touched in a way that makes us all better Human Beings. The love and compassion of your words resonate between us..YOU ALL inspire me to stay on my path and for that I am humbled. When I stand, WE ALL stand! I'm certain that I am not alone in some of my experiences and therefor am the voice of the voiceless. If those of you that have seen this video could send it forward, we have an opportunity to touch so many more.Peace is possible in our lifetimes, let's make it happen!!! Love and Bounty to you and yours. Thank you to Style LikeU for this profound platform of empowerment! BRAVA!!!

    • @caitlynj0nes
      @caitlynj0nes 8 років тому +9

      +Daily Organics Your story hit me right in my heart, I can't stop thinking about you and the awful things that have endured. As a mother my heart aches for you. Yet you seem so as peace and full of Love. Thank you for sharing, you have made an impact on me

    • @rkgk1517
      @rkgk1517 8 років тому +13

      +Daily Organics I cried at the last thing you said, "It's not your fault, it's OK, I got you, and I love you." It is one of the most heartbreaking yet beautiful things I have ever heard.

    • @ijohannesen2694
      @ijohannesen2694 8 років тому +5

      I cried too listening to your last words. You are my daily inspiration.

    • @misscleosol
      @misscleosol 8 років тому +7

      You are amazing, powerful, strong yet so soft and open. You really are a pioneer, taking your life into your own hands and carving it out, thank you for your honestly u are an inspiration x

    • @time4disco
      @time4disco 7 років тому +6

      Your radiant strength is incredibly beautiful, thank you for sharing and being an incredible powerful woman.

  • @MsAlaskanGirl907
    @MsAlaskanGirl907 8 років тому +80

    "My body was being brutalized, but my soul remained vigilant."
    I've never heard such powerful words that have carried such weight and meaning in my entire life… wow. Renee Gunter, you're a tough cookie, m'dear.

  • @3toliczbapierwsza
    @3toliczbapierwsza 8 років тому +73

    Wtf this woman is a superhero

  • @suzigittens6707
    @suzigittens6707 8 років тому +36

    She reach a mental level in her mind were she don't give a fuck anymore. She realised that love start from within her, and not from someone outside. She did well.

  • @naturalforme
    @naturalforme 8 років тому +68

    Who fucking jumped when she exhaled so LOUD *MY HEART*