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

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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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@kzzinsky
@kzzinsky 8 лет назад
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.
@MyFairDiva
@MyFairDiva 8 лет назад
+kzzinsky Me too...
@gemmey13
@gemmey13 8 лет назад
+kzzinsky me too
@reginaleslie7864
@reginaleslie7864 8 лет назад
+kzzinsky Dude, yeah.
@time4disco
@time4disco 7 лет назад
Me too!
@mmclaughlin9715
@mmclaughlin9715 5 лет назад
Oh my goodness, me too!
@MsAlaskanGirl907
@MsAlaskanGirl907 8 лет назад
"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.
@suzigittens6707
@suzigittens6707 8 лет назад
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.
@Belihoney
@Belihoney 8 лет назад
This woman is a testimony to human resilience. I am so proud of you!
@americacastro1237
@americacastro1237 8 лет назад
Very, very true! She fought hard for herself and she came out on top! Such a beautiful and graceful soul ❤
@P05P05
@P05P05 8 лет назад
'i realised that life is much bigger and broader than me, and I have to take it outside of myself' golden words
@laurenm9232
@laurenm9232 8 лет назад
this channel makes you slowly fall in love with yourself, and it's so good
@mandisashabalala6466
@mandisashabalala6466 8 лет назад
+pink lemonade I totally agree with you.
@UKLeonie
@UKLeonie 8 лет назад
+pink lemonade Yes Yes Yes
@kslucki
@kslucki 7 лет назад
YES!! :)
@sarahjason9171
@sarahjason9171 7 лет назад
lauren faye absolutely!
@gillian3246
@gillian3246 6 лет назад
your eyes are such a stunningly gorgeous blue i'm obsessed😻
@lovedichoreo1529
@lovedichoreo1529 8 лет назад
"While my body was being brutalized, my soul remained vigilant"
@xxtammycuttiexx
@xxtammycuttiexx 8 лет назад
Raped at 2, damn people are disgusting!!
@dailyorganics3783
@dailyorganics3783 8 лет назад
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 лет назад
+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 лет назад
+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 лет назад
I cried too listening to your last words. You are my daily inspiration.
@misscleosol
@misscleosol 8 лет назад
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 лет назад
Your radiant strength is incredibly beautiful, thank you for sharing and being an incredible powerful woman.
@3toliczbapierwsza
@3toliczbapierwsza 8 лет назад
Wtf this woman is a superhero
@brodiebaccus7499
@brodiebaccus7499 8 лет назад
i love this womans way of talking, she sounds so nurturing and calm
@Mmm1222_
@Mmm1222_ 8 лет назад
What exactly makes a human being want to sexualy abuse a 2 year-old? I just can't..
@anne21bon
@anne21bon 8 лет назад
+HaxelPrime multiple humans! (presumably).. how
@mariellelarisse8794
@mariellelarisse8794 7 лет назад
you may find that those who may have done this, may have been children themselves
@lostinmyheadx3671
@lostinmyheadx3671 7 лет назад
etlrduce power. its healty to get a kick of power, but rapists seem to get such a kick out of power combined witg sex that they dont care for the amount of weight that person caries for years or possibly their entire life after such a horible thing. its discusting
@Lavender_Louis
@Lavender_Louis 8 лет назад
This series is nothing but real, pure life.
@AB-uu4xk
@AB-uu4xk 8 лет назад
"I love you and I won't hurt you" Wow, strikingly profound.
@sofiagk8024
@sofiagk8024 8 лет назад
"I'm so glad to give you a girl, because you deserve a daughter". Powerful phrase, I'll have to remember that. Thank you for the amazing interview.
@naturalforme
@naturalforme 8 лет назад
Who fucking jumped when she exhaled so LOUD *MY HEART*
@mandisashabalala6466
@mandisashabalala6466 8 лет назад
Lol! I did.
@naturalforme
@naturalforme 8 лет назад
Mandisa Mlangeni lol my poor ears.
@nevertoooldtolearn1928
@nevertoooldtolearn1928 8 лет назад
The epitome of inner strength.....
@loony10
@loony10 8 лет назад
such a strong yet calming force of woman.
@cathyvice7135
@cathyvice7135 8 лет назад
this woman is so together. i'll never get there. she's wonderful.
@dailyorganics3783
@dailyorganics3783 8 лет назад
+cathy vice YES you will, in your own way. Baby steps get you there too ya know!
@tacthom
@tacthom 8 лет назад
You are where you are and that's okay....and YES, you can and will get there. It's a journey. She certainly didn't get where she is overnight. And while I can't speak to the details of her life and her experiences, I would wager she got to where she is by having compassion for herself - being more accepting of herself in her journey rather than judgemental. Be compassionate towards yourself at every phase of growth. Keep telling yourself "I am where I am and that's okay. "
@honesttogoddess5027
@honesttogoddess5027 8 лет назад
She had the same thoughts about other people...and look where she ended up. Don't limit your potential
@iamcatcopo4401
@iamcatcopo4401 7 лет назад
Ur already there. The mirror that we use to judge ourselves is a liar. Keep going and growing but ur beautiful right now in, this very moment.
@sugainfires6943
@sugainfires6943 7 лет назад
I want you to know, I wrote down what you said on a sticky note and I now have it posted up in my office for a constant reminder. I thank you because I really needed that.
@Jasminennenna
@Jasminennenna 8 лет назад
I love you Renee Gunter. Your soul is pure.
@dailyorganics3783
@dailyorganics3783 8 лет назад
+jasmine nnenna Thank you sweet Angel.
@Ladywrip
@Ladywrip 8 лет назад
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 лет назад
uhmm...I wish this had been at least twice as long : ( such an inspiration.
@akamara4111
@akamara4111 8 лет назад
I wanted this to be longer. Didn't want it to end.
@dmpalirwa20
@dmpalirwa20 7 лет назад
I think of Maya Angelou's "And Still I Rise." You wear your strength and resilience so beautifully.
@syncopate.
@syncopate. 8 лет назад
I was not ready.
@dailyorganics3783
@dailyorganics3783 8 лет назад
+tyknos93 Yeah, it's deep..but real. The foundation that has made me into the woman I'm becoming. Life ain't for sissies when you're a woman of color.
@MsLotusBlooms
@MsLotusBlooms 7 лет назад
This woman has experienced some of the worst things ever. OMG. Her kindness and tenderness comes from so much pain. Bless her.
@EmmaLisaRoux
@EmmaLisaRoux 7 лет назад
Her strengh is incredible. She's beautiful in everything she is...
@deej5608
@deej5608 8 лет назад
MISS RENEE YOU TOOK MY BREATH AWAY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TESTIMONY. MAY GOD FURTHER HIS BLESSINGS UPON YOU
@rv7764
@rv7764 8 лет назад
4 minutes of watching this video and I'm already sobbing. Amazing woman.
@tinomak1332
@tinomak1332 8 лет назад
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
@ohflan
@ohflan 8 лет назад
The is a remarkable interview. I wish there were more people like her around to be role models.
@Sab_MJsMama
@Sab_MJsMama 7 лет назад
People like her are all over the place. You just never see them and the world for the most part doesn't want to see them or the world isn't ready to see them.
@RominaJones
@RominaJones 8 лет назад
This woman has had such an incredible life. She is an inspiration. I love this series!
@MiriamA766
@MiriamA766 3 года назад
I just want to give her a big, sincere hug. How much hardship can one human go through, and be so strong?
@vai82
@vai82 8 лет назад
this is the most amazing story of stylelikeu and that's saying a lot.
@MiillieMesh
@MiillieMesh 8 лет назад
All I can say is wow...thank goodness I had tissues near by.
@catherinejohnson5727
@catherinejohnson5727 8 лет назад
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 лет назад
this kind of people, like this strong and beautiful woman, makes me wanna live and love
@rocktrain101
@rocktrain101 8 лет назад
This makes reevaluate all your priorities in life, and just be grateful for the life you had and what you have now!
@gabimaza780
@gabimaza780 7 лет назад
"It's not your fault. I got you. I love you. "
@rmi9345
@rmi9345 8 лет назад
What an inspiration... I'm speechless.
@thandie67
@thandie67 8 лет назад
I love you Ms Renee Gunter. I am sure you do not need this now but I will say you anyway.
@dailyorganics3783
@dailyorganics3783 8 лет назад
+Thandi M Love is ALL there is...thank you!
@TheCommentBandit
@TheCommentBandit 8 лет назад
This woman is proof that beauty can thrive in the most fragile of places. Thank you so much for sharing, you are most definitely loved.
@Ilovemahmochi
@Ilovemahmochi 8 лет назад
I relate to her and her childhood trauma. I strive to be like her when I'm older!
@OrchestralOrg
@OrchestralOrg 8 лет назад
+CocoaCoffin Love the way she did it was by striving to be herself so the way for you to do it is to strive to be yourself. she knew her truth, she is a mother. what's yours?
@not_the_same_
@not_the_same_ 4 года назад
I am absolutely speechless!!! Hats off to this incredible human. I love how she answered that very last question!!
@UltimateGenosyko
@UltimateGenosyko 8 лет назад
So sad, so inspiring. Best video I've ever seen on youtube.
@lauriebaeder4568
@lauriebaeder4568 8 лет назад
An absolutely remarkable woman. A very uplifting and hopeful interview. Thank you for this.
@dailyorganics3783
@dailyorganics3783 8 лет назад
+Laurie Baeder It is my honor to at least share that there is ALWAYS a way.
@Noemitowers23
@Noemitowers23 8 лет назад
Gosh, just so so beautiful. She's so courageous and amazing. A true inspiration
@juliahamoudi2202
@juliahamoudi2202 8 лет назад
WAW such a inspirational person, this woman is beautiful beyond everything. Charismatic, courageous, kind, intelligent, indépendant, true, beautiful, she's everything!!!!!! i'm admirative :O
@dailyorganics3783
@dailyorganics3783 8 лет назад
+Julia Hamoudi Thank you for your kind words and affirmations! Let's STAND together, make a joyful noise!
@dovestone_
@dovestone_ 8 лет назад
It's such a cliche to say someone is an inspiration, but NEVER has it been more apt!
@daisyinthebluebox
@daisyinthebluebox 8 лет назад
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
@manisham.b5483
@manisham.b5483 8 лет назад
Her face is absolutely beautiful! Those edges tell a beautiful story.
@MedieTC
@MedieTC 8 лет назад
OH MY GOODNESS, this is powerful.
@Daniela83
@Daniela83 8 лет назад
I can feel my eyes watering, amazing woman!
@bayyinahel-amin363
@bayyinahel-amin363 8 лет назад
The Courageous Queen Mother Model Landscaper Home owner Community builder Organic Market Owner is profoundly magnificent!!! Her life is an epic tale of triumph over tragedy!!! Melanin 👑moves mountains ❤️💛💚
@mariabarcelo6509
@mariabarcelo6509 8 лет назад
Absolutely amazing, inspirational, joyous and heartbreaking. The end was perfect.
@Whispersatdusk
@Whispersatdusk 8 лет назад
One of my favourites so far. she has such a beautiful presence
@TheKiimboBaggiins
@TheKiimboBaggiins 7 лет назад
my heart is breaking and healing all at once listening​ to her. I hope I have her strength one day. these interviews bring up parts of me I want to forget, I feel like I'm in therapy watching this. i wish I had this woman in my life when I needed it most. I hope I have her strength in the future. thank you​ for making these videos. x
@atthismoment3006
@atthismoment3006 8 лет назад
omg this was so depress ing. I hope you are a light in your world today
@bluebeanbaby
@bluebeanbaby 8 лет назад
when I see the thumbs down on any of these videos in this particular series I'm shocked and heartbroken every time. it has little to do with the pouring out of narrative, told so beautifully and tragic here, but all the stories. these are people who are offering the only thing we keep, which are our story, unique to us alone and offer themselves, scarred, naked, torn, freed, renewed, fashioned, and more and thumbs down, really?
@dailyorganics3783
@dailyorganics3783 8 лет назад
Thank you...poignant and articulately shared.
@DrBitchcraft.
@DrBitchcraft. 8 лет назад
I need to remember not to do my makeup while watching these because I keep crying ;__;;; btw she's sooo beautiful, I wish I was as lovely as she is when I'm older.
@buenavidaestates-livingthe6333
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!
@threeonine3510
@threeonine3510 8 лет назад
she's so inspiring, i love her.
@iamcatcopo4401
@iamcatcopo4401 7 лет назад
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.
@PaperMonocles
@PaperMonocles 8 лет назад
It's incredible how at peace she seems to be with her story.
@XwomanWonder
@XwomanWonder 8 лет назад
After watching this, I'd like to say that I love you Renee
@lydiarowe491
@lydiarowe491 3 года назад
Bringing herself to a place of well being took a lot of guts and pain.. Thank you for being who you are..inspiring others to hold on..not to let go of their future..⭐
@hazisimone
@hazisimone 8 лет назад
Goosebumps and tears. Wooo! Love Love Love and gratitude to you Renee for sharing your story and being brave enough to live it! Thank you.
@paolabueso
@paolabueso 5 лет назад
What an incredibly beautiful and resilient human being! This was a very important episode. Thank you so much for sharing it.
@oliviapink2214
@oliviapink2214 8 лет назад
She is simply amazing, so incredibly strong. Her strength awe struck me, and I cried for her 6 year old self. Thank you so much for sharing these amazing stories!
@soulbunny100
@soulbunny100 8 лет назад
I almost don't even want to start, cuz once i do, in this rare gift of a mood, I can't stop writing, and end up with volumes of stuff that's better left saved for novels, but I'm compelled by this woman, who, to me, is ironically so different from most typical models, because it's not what defines her, given that she is so much more, yet naturally possesses the exact balance of unique grace, strength, wisdom, focus, confidence and humility that would make her a perfect, more intriguing role model. The closer you look, the more beauty and depth is revealed, as all expectations/ stereotypes melt away, as her inner light radiates through to all who bare witness. Despite her hardships, she is nobody's victim. She is the peaceful warrior who fights without fighting but with creativity and reeps results as she sows infinite blessings, as her very presence pierces like a shooting star through the darkest space, illuminating all in her path.
@tallgirl220
@tallgirl220 7 лет назад
This one, this interview was so incredibly moving
@swiftbanderilla
@swiftbanderilla 8 лет назад
I am so moved and so inspired by this amazing human! Thank you for sharing your story. You show me that so much is possible-especially community. XOXO
@godjortall7177
@godjortall7177 3 года назад
What a beautiful lady, with a lovely voice. I'm very inspired by how she's risen above the damaging things in her life.
@idiocraciaahora1967
@idiocraciaahora1967 8 лет назад
This one is wonderful.....thanks for doing these sessions....
@MsPennypie
@MsPennypie 5 лет назад
This made me cry - so moving. What a beautiful, strong woman. X
@Afrosukha
@Afrosukha 8 лет назад
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.
@thiacosmic8364
@thiacosmic8364 5 лет назад
I love these videos man... I just found myself watching a new one everyday :)
@benikka
@benikka 8 лет назад
Wow her strength and her drive
@ktaite.
@ktaite. 8 лет назад
Such a strong women, her message & sharing her experiences. Thankyou for an incredibly powerful video.
@marybenson1583
@marybenson1583 3 года назад
WOW! Thank you!!
@LBellatrix
@LBellatrix 8 лет назад
Wow. Just...wow. I really needed to see this today. Thank you so much for this. :)
@sarahccc1
@sarahccc1 8 лет назад
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.
@lalagawjuss
@lalagawjuss 8 лет назад
This is so hard for me. So emotional! Thank you for this
@niecithomas8130
@niecithomas8130 5 лет назад
This broke me. Then helped me. God bless her energy forever.
@gingera4316
@gingera4316 5 лет назад
Love this thank you for sharing. I can relate to some things. Blessings✌🏾🌻💕🙇🏽‍♀️
@KaseyGall
@KaseyGall 7 лет назад
This video has me balling... thanks for sharing your story
@lilarhixiel5505
@lilarhixiel5505 3 года назад
Profound 💖 thank you
@sandrasenergy
@sandrasenergy 8 лет назад
You are so amazing and a great inspiration. Thank you for sharing with us💜
@ros-sk3mo
@ros-sk3mo 8 лет назад
That was amazing.
@colorfullightningtv
@colorfullightningtv 8 лет назад
This was so raw and beautiful, thank you for sharing your story, so inspirational.
@XXXXX-df6tx
@XXXXX-df6tx 8 лет назад
this made my day
@deliclitessen5652
@deliclitessen5652 7 лет назад
Thank you so much for this. Amazing, amazing woman.
@alyssareach5287
@alyssareach5287 8 лет назад
Your story hits close to home for me. Thanks for sharing. You touched my soul.
@globalistscanner
@globalistscanner 8 лет назад
Wonderful! Thank you.
@OrchestralOrg
@OrchestralOrg 8 лет назад
i could feel her genuine nurturing nature, i felt like i wanted to hug her or be hugged by her. she's wonderful. she NEEDED to be a mom. that was the key for her to be whole and complete, and be who she is, and live the very best of herself. my favorite part is the block parties. WHAT a heroine. she couldn't have, wouldn't have done it if she wasn't Mom. not all Moms get to wear a Mother's Crown. she herself knows what it's like when mother is a bad word, a bad thing. that woman has a real Mother's Crown. today, i met love.
@neenah773
@neenah773 8 лет назад
This was so raw and beautiful 💜
@TigerPrawn_
@TigerPrawn_ 8 лет назад
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
@CristinaCalarascristina
@CristinaCalarascristina 8 лет назад
I cannot stop watching these videos! This is such an inspirational story!
@zo7804
@zo7804 8 лет назад
absolutely beautiful!!
@MR-tn5kv
@MR-tn5kv 3 года назад
Thank you.
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