@Un Known hmm..okay, that's your interpretation and i respect that. But to me it means she decided to not let things determine/influence her life in a bad way her whole life..to keep suffer from it every day..she decides to put on a strong mindset..and it is hard to stay positive, because indeed, you can't brush it off like that..that is what i admire about her. And i don't think she means this term in the way you got it.
Polish Rainbow Ook?? And what are you trying say? She admits all the time she wasn’t the best person. She spent time in jail years ago, what does that have to with who she is now and this video??
Jeannie is such a deep person. I relate to her so much and her talks provides me immense satisfaction for life!!!!! It’s like she speaks my mind and has all the right things to say!
I love Jeannie! She’s so positive, outspoken and is looks at everything from a long term perspective! Jeannie is one of the few Asians or Asian females in TV reflect my cultural experience. Love you Jeannie!!!
I love jeannie’s character and how she carries herself, shes so well spoken and i love how when she is passionate about something she goes all in, and supports causes that mean a lot to her to the fullest extent, listening to her stories from her childhood really help me learn and grow as a person because of how open she is about her mistakes and flaws, it teaches us to be better or to do better, shes an all around amazing person. she inspired this fourteen year old girl to be confident & fearless no matter what judgmental people think🖤☁️
Dude no one’s ever related with me that hard on picking an ingrown hair!! :D Jeannie I love how genuine you are. I still hold onto the Vietnamese magazine you were on the cover of❤️
I always big fan of jeannie.. since idk I saw her hosting some fashion show series.. Edit: Thanks for the likes guys!! I didn’t know there’s so many people in common with me. Have a great day!
Even when she was addressing the situation about the sexual abuse to her mom, Mama Mai kept looking at the camera while talking to her. Smh. Reminds me of when I confronted my mom about something that cornered her, she talked to me while looking at the air conditioner hanging from the window. Lack of communication and lack of being able to share your feelings is a big problem in the Aian culture. I vow to stop that nonsense with my sons. I talk to them everyday about their feelings.
It's a hard and hurtful situation for both parties. I'm sure her mother carries a lot of guilt over the way she reacted to the news of her daughter being abused. I saw her tears, they looked real.
@anders damin I agree immensely. Its not the same. Jeannie forgives her bc she's been dying for acknowledgement of the situation for 20 years bc her mother never addressed it since, but not bc her mother truly apologized. If that was my daughter my heart would fall apart and I'd be breaking down crying for forgiveness for what I did to her by not listening to how she told me was getting raped by someone at 9 years old everyday of her life for years. Just typing that made me emotional. Yet her mother only said that she loved the man that raped her more than her and that's why she didn't believe her. Man....that's not only not an apology but its not even a good excuse.
Being Asian in Asia myself, I am kind of shocked to see she has so many fine lines around her eyes and the hyperpigmentation on her cheeks already (and she just turned 40 this year). Maybe she should use more sunscreen lotion, if she doesn't already
MsHonkie What hyperpigmentation? She has freckles. And I didn’t see even one fine line. Are we looking at the same video? lol. Just a little under eye puffiness. Maybe she’s tired? That’s all I saw🤷🏾♀️
My bf walks in saying hey isn't that girl from Zack and Cody? I'm like no... And he's like Yes it is what's her name... And I'm like No! Lmao everyone always thinks she's Brenda song hahaha
I told my mom the moment it happened and she did NOTHING!! I'm suffering now from the sexual abuse and from my mother not helping me. I can't let go the pain is so great
I am so sorry for the pain you are experiencing. I am also a victim of sexual abuse and know how painful and unbearable it can be. The only thing that keeps me going is asking God for strength and to give me the will and courage to continue facing life. I pray that God may strengthen you and guide you and fill your heart with peace, and overflow of love and peace❤️ and I pray that He may send people your way who will walk this journey of healing and finding freedom with you❤️
I've loved u before but now, I love u even more. Thank u for being such an inspiration. U r a breath of fresh air. Btw, I'm an expat in Vietnam. You are my favorite Vietnamese.
JEANNIE MAI MY DEAREST I UNDERSTAND THAT PAIN I WAS 10 AND I WAS WAY TOO SCARED TO TELL MOM SO WHEN I TURNED 32 MY MOM SAT ME DOWN TO TELL ME SOMETHING I WASN'T REALLY READY FOR SHE WAS TOUCHED ETC BY MY GRANDFATHER OMG I WAS OUTRAGED THE MAN THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO KEEP MY MOM SAFE WAS THE MONSTER WTH. HE HAD WELL BEEN PASSED BUT NO ONE HURTS MY MOM. SO I GOT THE COURAGE TO TELL HER WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. SHE CRIED FELT LIKE A FAILURE I SAID NOOOOO I WAS THE ONE WHO DIDN'T TELL HOW COULD SHE HELP IF SHE DIDN'T KNOW RIGHT. I HELPED HER ALONG TO FORGIVE AS WELL AS I DID. THE RELEASE IS WELL AS BEAUTIFUL THING. AMEN. PLEASE TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN EVERYONE TELL THEM IT'S OK TO TALK LET THEM KNOW THERE IN NO TROUBLE THAT'S THE ONLY WAY HEALING CAN BEGIN AND HOPEFULLY IT WILL STOP...
jeannie you are such an inspiration to me. i love your honesty, your positivity, and your drive to connect with and help others. thank you for sharing deeply personal things, and being an example of someone who has healed so much and continues to prioritize healing and face the world with strength and love. ❤️❤️❤️
@@ccMomOfJays I once wrote myself a letter to let go of all of the pain I have ever gone through... I couldn't even write the words to myself! The shame of what happened to me at such a young age cripples me! I keep taking baby steps hoping to one day be brave enough to say what actually happened to me. Just saying this much on the internet to you both helps as brings me to tears as we speak. But thank you for not judging me!!
I love you Jeanie Mai you are a positive spirit! I love how you have grown into an amazing women. You bring joy to my day! I love the relationship with your Mom. I hope my daughter feels the same way about me as she grows into a woman. nSelf healing and self awareness is so important and forgiveness is essential to a full and healthy life!
I NEED a cusin Jeannie in my life!🤪😍🤪😍 I've been through the sexual abuse as well and my mother and I do not have a relationship for similar reasons!! But she continues to reinjure me so distance is what's best for me right now! Your strength and and inner warrior.... WOW you inspire me! Keep being you! God made every imperfection, ever spot and blemish in us for a reason! A garment without flaws only proves that is synthetic... Or FAKE! Real leather takes on the blemish or spot and it becomes aparr of it's make up!! I love that you are so REAL...punn definitely intended🤪 Love and Prayers...to you and you FAM!,😘
I just love her life lesson stories and the fact that she is so positive after everything she's been through and how she still encourages women all over the world to love themselves learn and grow from the inside and accept that serious problems in life should be adressed and not neglected. I've only lived two decades of my life and I've also been through some very difficult moments. I always put a smile on my face,laugh it out bc I as well do not like talking about my problems bc I don't won't to sound pathetic and self-pitying. Now,after listening to this video I realised I don't have the right people whom I trust enough to confide in but I think eventually through time that part of my life will naturally fall into place. Jeannie is such a huge inspiration to me esp bc I can relate to her natural personality and bc I remember one guy in a group chat had a problem with me being "too bubbly and just all over the place". I have learnt to accept me for me and respect only the people who accept me in my worst bc they are the one's who I can call my "real people". I love looking at Jeannie's development, I admire her so much and I hope I can be like her when I get in that age. I love you Jeannie May,stay awesome and I hope one day I can meet this incredibly strong and powerful woman. Just hugging you would be a dream come true to me. Love you 💙
You have no idea how much I am going through in my life right now. I have been watching you from a far through several years and you have helped me through so much. I am so proud to be who I am as an asian woman because of you. I am going to law school right now and can only hope to influence and help people around me like you do. I dont know how else to explain the impact you have made in my life, but I thank you for your strength, your courage, and your guidance. I am so grateful to you.
That's why I've been following this young lady cuz I love her realness she always keep it 100 whatever she does or talk about and that's what I respect about her
Such a beautiful interview. Makes me kinda chuckle at how certain people on The Real tried to stage an intervention about her being "ON" all the time. They didn't realize that she was finding joy even after surviving such pain. How dare anyone try to make someone feel ashamed of that. Love you, Jeannie!
Ive always enjoyed the enjoyment and enthusiasm that Jeanie has when she speaks about her culture, growing up Asian, and her success story , her real life lessons for people of young age and her soulful inspiring advice etc . . She’s also has a 🔥🔥🔥 hair color 🔥🔥🔥
The USA in general does not think speaking two languages is beneficial. MANY in America get defensive if you are not speaking English, even if it is to your neighbor from your apt complex or at Walmart. I hope both Ms. Mai and you have kept your mother tongues too. There is no reason why one has to lose their mother tongue in order to learn English. If you do not mind me asking, what is your mother tongue? You do not have to say of course.
Don't know why I clicked on this... but damn glad I did. She brings forth such a beautiful spirit and CHOSE to confront her circumstances and not be victimized by them. Glad she and mama mai reached an understanding and forgiveness. I'm enriched. Thx for defying Asian tradition and sharing about overcoming and empowerment Jeannie and you tube site!!💪🏿
You have an amazing, loving mom. I'm glad that you're treasuring her cause you'll never know when she'll be gone. I lost my mother in 2008 and I miss her terribly
Momma Mai is highly over protective and that's sweet of her she'll always see u as her baby girl. Your story was indeed beautiful you're an amazing strong woman.
Hi Jeannie... I love the way you express yourself and explain things in a way that is understandable. I was also a victim of abuse when I was 9 and because I was afraid to tell my mom due to being threatened when I was younger that my mom died at 51 and I didn’t get closure. It’s a constant emotional battle where I tried taking my life when I was 11. I am now 52 and still going through this emotional rollercoaster. I feel at times that I am spiraling and don’t want to feel the emotional hurt anymore. Ty for sharing your story.
I love Jeannie and her spirit. And she is definitely a great Asian woman that I’ve always loved her and looked up to her ever since season one of The Real Day-Time. And I also love her because she isn’t afraid of talking about difficult issues that are happening anywhere or around the world. And I also love that she gives great advice on business and bullying.😘😘😍😀❤️❤️😀😍😘😘
Blessings from Toronto, Canada, Jeannie! I am a Registered Psychotherapist and believe me when I say that about 75% of the younger and older women that seek therapy for various reasons eventually share that they are experiencing or have experienced some form of sexual abuse. I love it when women speak up - You are helping many individuals and families. I, too, am sooo very fortunate and blessed support fellow women (in my role as therapist). Keep going strong Jeannie! [Would you kindly share a hug and smile with Loni for me? Thanks :)]
Why can’t I ever remember the show Jeannie Mai was on, but I remember her and most of the episodes. The one that sticks in my head had a bento box in it. And I remember my son,who was a toddler at the time, really had to have one after he saw Jeannie Mai with one. Loved her and her beautiful spirit ever since
Your so dope! I’ve lost hope in humanity but if we could all be more like you this world would be the best place. Thank you for being unapologetically yourself Bc it’s beautiful. #repthebayallday💕
That's an incredible story Jeannie. Your experience shows that all children need to be successful is love. As long as they have that they will grow up to be healthy productive adults. My mom always told us we were poor. I always felt rich because I never wanted for anything growing up. My parents (mom was very strict), dad worked two jobs sometimes three, but they loved us and were always there.
