Martina McBride - Concrete Angel (PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THIS ONE) 

Thanks!

A lot of reactionists watching this video miss the fact that the little boy that was at her side the whole time was her angel waiting to take her home to a Father that would love her for all eternity.

A couple of years ago there was a little boy who lived in the apartment behind where my grandchildren live. He was their friend. I noticed behavior in him that just screamed abused child but I had no proof. I asked him if everything was okay at home. He wouldn't say anything. So, I told him that if he ever needed to call the police for help he could come over there and use my phone and no one would ever know that he was the one who called. Then I prayed for him a lot. About 3 weeks later he showed up and asked to use my phone. He called the police. His ears were bleeding where he had been pulled around by the ears. The police asked him who's phone he was calling from. He put me on the phone with them. I told them he had fingernail scratches behind both ears that were bleeding and it looked like someone had pulled him around by his ears and there was a big red spot on his little back. He was scared so he said he had to go back home. The police went to his house and found his step dad drunk and his mother on meth. They were beating up on him because he had run out of the house earlier. He was removed from the home and they both went to jail. Now he lives with his Aunt and he is happy and treated good. Last year at the end of the school year I was at my grandchildren school. He was there and he ran up to me and hugged me. He said he was with someone who loved him now and he wasn't being hurt anymore. I broke down crying and thanking God for answering my prayers. I had been praying for him to speak up and let someone know if there was abuse going on. Never ever look the other way when you see the signs. If you do not know the signs there are lots of RU-vid videos that will teach you the common signs in a child's personality that might point to abuse.

Threre is no excuse for harming a child. No amount of anger or frustration or anything else justifies it. If times are bad or hard, find a way to cope. When things look bleak turn to your children, but hug them don't hit them.

I don't have other social media, so I'll leave thia here, you should do jason Michael Carroll "alyssa lies" next. ❤❤❤

Symbolically, the little boy in the video is an angel who has come to make her transition from the living to the afterlife a smoother and less painful one. I hope there is an angel there for me when it's my time to go. Your reaction is honest and heartfelt, so good job.

There’s a special kind of hell for someone that harms a child.

This is a very tough one to watch and listen to. Child abuse is evil. Anyone who abuses a child should be locked up Bless you Maddy for such a heartfelt, emotional reaction.

Maddy, I was hardenedmilitary, wearing Air Force Blue for 33 years. After retirement, I taught in a high school. I thought my heart was securely hidden until I heard this song. I cried like a baby. and unashamed to admit it.

Martina is a superstar singer and person. Check out her song "Broken Wing" and actually ANY of her songs. She hits a home run evert time she sings! And I love your tender heart.💞

Another toughie Well done Maddy Yes child abuse is real The only way to deal with it is to deal with it Don’t be a silent perpetrator Kudus to you Maddy Some reaction tubers Don’t go where you’ve gone Your a Unicorn ❤

This is based on the true story of her niece who was abused by her mother (McBride’s sister) and killed at the young age of 7.

I seriously dont understand why I do this to myself. This song came out when I was 11 and had just started watching cmt. This video made me cry at 11 years old and every time I watch it to this day (I'm a 30 year old man), I cry. And everytime I see a react video to this video, I always have to watch it and inevitably cry again. This is the third that popped up in the last two days, including two back to back just now and I cried the first time...then calmed down, clicked this one and now I'm crying again smh. I have several nieces and nephews and I swear, I would go to prison for life if I found out anyone was abusing them. Idc if its their own parents, I would absolutely blank!!

I'm a guy in my mid-sixties, and this song makes me tear up every time I hear it. You'd need a heart of stone not to be moved by this song.

It gets all of us too, Maddy. It gets all of us.

Song with a powerful message! thank you for playing this song. There is a song from group Soul Asylum called" Run away Train" the song is played on many reaction channels . If you play it Maddy bring tissues. Thanks again!

Check out Broken Wing by Martina.

I have seen Martina in concert 5 times and she sung this 3 times of those shows and from the first note its a crowd favorite the crowd goes wild before she starts singing!

Bright Angel Maddy - Kindness in giving creates love, and you show it with compassion to us all the time. Some of us are homebound. Some of us are elderly and in poor health. Your beautiful smile and hard work bringing us music and lovely commentary bring light into so many dark places. Thank you for all you do, you are greatly appreciated.

Unfortunately, I was a victim of SA. I know, how it feels! Incredible song, it’s not easy. I was SA’d by my primary school teacher, just shows you we need to protect our children ❤

The little boy was her guardian angel. He knew she was going to cross over and he was there to guide her.

Another great story song with emotion and power is Matt Kennon. THE CALL. Will reaffirm your belief in the true love and power of people

Great heartfelt reaction." Alyssa Lies " by Jason Michael Carroll is about the same thing. In 1984 my 7 year old nephew was kidnapped in a small Texas town and killed. I think of him when I watch these two videos and my heart breaks.

When I left comments a month I didn’t have my wife of 43 yrs on day 18 of ICU. 3 surgeries in five days and is on a ventilator most of this time. I have had hurt in my life but this is a special kind of hurt. We lost our son last October. God promises not to allow more than we can handle. This is a challenge. I ask for prayers. Thanks.

I love Martina McBride and the song even though it is a sad video

This is hard for just about anyone. Makes me think about a little 7 year old named Nixmary Brown. Poor girl was singled out and severely beaten by her stepfather and her mother did nothing. RIP

Sometime when your eyes need a rinse the song/video Alyssa Lies covers the same subject, based on a true story,-would that such messages were not needed, but sadly they are, and badly. And no you were not alone.

Children are precious gifts from above. Adults who beat children are cowards, plain and simple.

You're human. You have a beautiful heart

You're right. You were not crying alone. This song really gets you. Not only is it heartbreaking, but it makes us wonder about all the times we might have seen anything a miss, maybe not something this serious, but we were just too busy or didn't want to get involved. Involved. It knows exactly where to target and touch us so that we are willing to be the person that makes the difference.

Whats worse is this is a true story. On the head stone is the name of martinas neice.McBride's niece was a victim of child abuse, so this song is a dedication to her. Her niece was abused by her mother, McBride's sister, after she divorced her husband. McBride's sister abused her daughter continuously until one day when McBride's precious niece was killed.

Alyssa lies by Jason Michael carol, the fighter by Keith urban is a song Keith wrote to Nicole Kidman after her divorce from Tom cruise., the little boy and the preacher man by Jessie Howard and the little girl by John Michael Montgomery

Martina has a beautiful voice.

There's a cemetery here in Oklahoma, part of it is called the garden of angels. It's all children and beautiful it might be.. it's still extremely sad to exist.

The foster system ruined my and my siblings lives. Stay safe beautiful lady. And keep your guns up..

I remember when this song was released. Even after all of these years and hearing it a thousand times I still cry every single time I hear it.

GOD bless you! I loved the human emotions! Reality hurts! peace

Child abuse is so hard to overcome. They are, like you said, the, the angels of this world. I cannot stand anyone who severely abuses a child or a man who beats a woman. Those are gutless people who prey on the innocent or weak. I was a Cop for ten years and saw a lot of both. It is one of the hardest calls that a police officer has to make. You reaction is honest, loving and caring. It also means that you have a heart and understand that it is wrong. Take care Maddy. Keep up the good work.

AS a survivor of childhood sa so feel this song.

At 44,u never forget at 5 that dramatic experience...Thank you Maddy💯

If this song doesn't break your heart, I don't know what type of person you are.

You are so beautiful...inside and out. Such a caring soul. I was crying right along with you. No matter how many times that I hear this song, it brings tears. Thank you for this genuine, heartfelt reaction.

I've watched so many reaction videos, but this one got me! I'll make this brief... IF YOU HARM A CHILD, YOU BETTER HOPE THE AUTHORITIES GET TO YOU BEFORE I DO!

There are so many amazing country artists that you can tap into. Darius Rucker, Jimmie Allen, Kane Brown, Florida Georgia Line, the collaborations with Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake, Brooks and Dunn, collaboration with Carrie Underwood and Ludacris, anything live with Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, and Teddy Swims. This is just a really short list to get you started.

I should know not to listen to that song rips my heart out every time i had to bury my 18 month old son because of his mom

Another beautiful reaction. Thanks Maddy

first time i saw this video i bawled

Great song by Jimmy Buffet & Martina Mcbride, please 7:45 react to "Trip Aound the Sun" ...

Children are the innocent angels , don't hurt them . My God .

Recall that every adult that harms a child. Was once a Child themselves...People are so very much like Computers....They put out what was put into them. Some "break the chain" but statistically, most do not...Typically, the victim, is victimized...by, a Victim....And the Cycle is .... Perpetuated, not just by 'people looking the other way' but also by how we react to the current victimization we witness and respoind to...Both the Victim and Perpetrator are HURT PEOPLE...Yes, The Perp must be held accountable for their actions. But....Coming after that person with Torches and Pitchforks, will not help the Child, or the Former Child involed. Could say alot more about this, as I have experience with this in my own life...on the being abused side. But I dont feel like writing a book right now...Many others have written on this. So if this really, Really, Touched your Heart...Do your own research...

Hey Maddy, ain't no shame in your game reacting to this video the way you did sweetie!! I may not have kids of my own, but I'll be damned if I hear about any situation of child abuse and nobody did anything to help!! The teacher in the video might as well have abused the girl too because she didn't do ANYTHING for that little girl!! I realize that it's only a video, but I'm just being real here!! XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO

Thank you for your loving and healing words. That means a lot...❤ .

"don't hurt them" made me cry. I'm an old arse captain of the airborne rangers, specifically recon. I uncovered mass graves with a stone face and this is what gets me? If someone understands my mind then explain it to me because I don't.

Worldwide, it is estimated that one billion children between the ages of two and 17 are affected each year by physical, sexual or psychological violence - that's one in two children. Worldwide, 300 million children alone experience - three of four - between the ages of two and four years on a daily basis physically or mentally Violence by guardians. Violence often begins at a very early age. According to data from 30 countries, almost half of all Children between 12 and 23 months at home corporal punishments and a similar number experience verbal violence (e.g. yelling or insulting). The true global scale of violence against children is difficult to determine. Certain forms of violence are better documented than others - this often depends on the from a country's investment in data collection capacities. However, even when data is available, the quality and scope of information is often limited. The probability that a child died from domestic violence while you are watching this video is about 61%. It is everyone's duty to look out for and protect the most vulnerable in society.

This song could have been written about Judith Barsi.. a talented child actress in the 1980's. Her story deserves to be told. RIP real life concrete Angel

He was already an angel.

I don't care who you are this will make you cry like a baby. AMEN to That say something.

People say this isn't based on a true story as she didn't write it. It was written for her and dedicated ti her neice whi died of abuse. Apparently Even if it's not true, let the legend flourish. Seeing her sing it puts it right in your face and that can't be a bad thing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ CAN IT!

McBride has a beautiful voice and is a beautiful woman. If you don't shed a tear from this video, your not human

Would love to see your thoughts on Eva Cassidys version of Over The Rainbow, Her remix is in my opinion better then the orgional Judy Garlands version

In the video I don't know why the teacher didn't know that call CPS or the police because I work at a daycare as a teacher's aide and we will what they call mandated reporters and there were times where we did have to call police and cps cuz we thought something was going on with some of the kids

I wish so much that I believed in a god, that despite some of the horrible things that happen in this world, that there is eternal happiness at the end. But I don't believe, and I see videos like this, and I end up crying and feeling sick because in my mind, that was her life, and that was all she got, and it is just so cruel. Something magical isn't going to fix our problems, we have to. So yes, if you see signs a child or any adult, male or female is being abused, speak up, help, call the authorities because the only happy ending will be getting them out of that situation. Sorry, I'm not trying to shoot down other peoples beliefs, just speaking from my perspective.

Had to say it at one time I was that little girl. When I had my own children, I broke the chains of abuse, but I still battled in my head but it’s OK. I’m safe now.

You should try some Toby Keith songs. Many of them are really light hearted, some are hilarious

I'm a hardened man. I've seen a lot of horrible things that I can't mention here and I've learned to stand stoically through them. But with the meaning in this video and when you started to cry, I broke down. It was quite relieving to release that pain if for even a few moments - so I thank you for that. Much love Maddy.

Bless her Lord ❤

No need to be ashamed. Millions of people cry when they hear this song.

I read that this actually happened, Martina’s sister beat her daughter to death, the grave at the end of the video is the actual grave of Martina’s niece.

Lobo...I'd love you to want me. Please play

Painfully Honest unfortunately 💔💔😭😇💐😇💐😇💐😇💐🙏🙏🙏🙏✌️

90s videos somehow got away with showing violence (shadows) and weren't censored.

The boy was also an abuse victim. I think there are real occurrences around the world, that when a person is close to their time of death, they can see the souls of the dead. That is why the girl could see the boy, and the school scene showed that she was sitting by herself the whole time.

He was her concrete angel ❤ that came to help her cross over. Beautiful song but heart breaking 😢

Maddy, you are one of the most beautiful beings I have seen in my entire life. Thanks for existing. Until next time

Hell is for Children - Pat Benatar. Try it.

Me as a neighbor, I didn’t turn out the lights.

Another Martina McBride one to watch is Independence Day.

This song & "Monsters" are there most emotional songs. ❤

I don't know if you have ever done a reaction to Jason Michael Carrol's " Alyssa Lies", you really need to, but be prepared! 🙏🙏

This is a very, very hard music video. The word heartbreaking definitely applies. It’s one of the worst evils in the world, and I hope songs like this help fight it.

see something-say something is my motto, and that goes for anything that doesn't seem right.

Is so sad story about is little girl 😭

in a cemetery, in the kid section, you will see angels made from concrete on the stones..

I can tell you are a wonderful person the way this hit you! My parents were foster parents to over 30 children many of them from abusive families and we helped them and learned to see what signs of abuse were! I saw this happening one morning at my son's daycare when a male around 30 was slapping and shaking a 3-4-year-old little girl and I stepped in with day care workers put him on the ground, called police and it led to him a boyfriend being convicted and the child being returned to her daddy! I was a witness at the trial along with 3 daycare workers and we all know if you see something say something, get involved. silence is the real killer, this also applies to domestic and animal abuse!

You can see the wings on the little guy 😢

When morning comes it will be to late

No, you're not crying alone, as a father to a lovely son, this really got to me. I only wanted my son to smile and let him know how much I love him, even still, even though he's 20 now. We all need respect and love. God bless!

No you’re not this wold is sad

look up LUKA by VEGA

I love Martina McBride and the song even though it is sad

West Virginia, USA

My wife works at a daycare here in North carolina. She is required by law to report any suspected abuse or neglect

Bless you sweetie . I'm from Florida just an old grandpa

i have been through that.

She wrote this for her niece

It’s awful, sad and definitely hard to watch and you’re right people need to speak up

Another great one is Gods Will!

But how can you kill your on kids

🫂

Like how