Thank you for being intentional, vulnerable, raw, real, open, transparent, your true authentic self!! So appreciated. You are seen, valued, supported,and very much loved. You glow girl!!!❤
Never discredit your pain because others are going through worse. I had to stop doing that. We still deserve to feel how we feel. I love you girl! ❤️❤️
This episode evoke so much feelings for me being that young girl 12-14 wanting to be accepted so bad and loved by my parents and never felt like I was really seen. I was the smart child, not pretty one, not the soft one. My exterior was rough and I felt empty because I had no one rooting for me. I was only given praise when someone outside of my family domain initiated it. My mom called me attractive she would say people like you because of your hair. I had beautiful long full thick hair and that was my ideology. I hated it, I use to pull back my hair in the mirror and tear into myself your lips are too big nose too small but wide, face big and round, nothing pretty or special about me. I watched my big sister be called pretty, dainty, nice and quiet. I was sad a lot, lonely and unkind to myself so I would make bad decisions, my attitude suck and I hated my mom. I write this to say hearing you reflect on your childhood made me think about my hurt, my challenges and finding a way to love myself with God. I am healing and striving to be the best woman I could be for myself first then my beautiful daughter who I live through and for because God gave me everything I didn’t have in my home growing up through her. I went a different route raising her and I made sure love was my target goal. Loving her the way I was never loved by anyone. So thank you for sharing that we all have childhood traumas that we can get over with God in our lives.
Whew this episode blessed me so much i needed to hear this. I had to pause it the first 15 minutes into it.. thank God & Dinorah for helping Crystal get through this & because y’all helped her she is helping us .. i love you Crystal 🥰❤️🥰
This was so deep and emotional…. Talking about your past out loud really helps you heal…. Looking at you and seeing the hurt and pain that you have endured hurts a lot…. But I love how you took your pain and hurt and went harder in life. Because of how you grew up and everything that you’re parents instilled in you and the way that you carry yourself with so much humbleness, kindness and respect 🙌🏾 Look how far you’ve come and how much you have worked and sacrifice to live out your dreams…. I’m so proud of you and when she said the storm where you perfect your forgivenesses 🗣️🙌🏾 Ms. Crystal, you are a blessing and yes ma’am because you choose to live and tell your story and live your truth someone else is looking at this and have decided to do the same thing Live…… Keep inspiring, and showing us more of you…. We love it you just don’t know how much we all love and admire you….. Authentic, Beautiful, Talented, Inspiring ❤❤❤❤
This conversation was needed. I understand a lot about childhood trauma, but it’s so hard to talk about😔Great episode! Thank you Crystal for living and now we can!
Hearing you sing "greatest love of all" melted my heart. I lost my mother 10 months ago, and it's been really tough without her. She's missing big milestones of my life which we spoke about. But as The song says " if what you dream of finds you in a lonely place, count on love to strengthen you" And that's exactly what I shall do, hold on to the love she and I shared. Thank you so much Crystal ❤
0:18 I’m not able to get through the podcast - crying uncontrollably. You just saved someone’s life. I’m glad you stayed the course and understand your assignment.
I hate seeing Crystal cry Like that, but I’m so happy she shared❣️you’ll never know who’s going through a hard time and her sharing this helps a whole lot!.
Thank you so much for this, it is truly relatable in every way. That fear and love at the same time is a generational curse and one of the main reasons I don't think I want to be a parent. Everybody mentions healthy fear from a parent but to what extent. Also I am battling with being comfortable with my uncomfortableness because I know I can do way more; but this industry as a photographer/videographer can be almost depressing when you dream big.
Ms. Dinorah, you are greatly appreciated as well. Your genuine care, love and friendship is very evident in how tender and thoughtful you were throughout this special conversation. Thank you both for your strength, servanthood and bravery to walk in your calling. #KIPS
I recall you saying during the Change Her conference thank you was hesitant about going to therapy and not wanting people in your business ( I feel you ). So I appreciate your vulnerability and allowing us to get to know you on a deeper level in hopes of helping other women heal through your testimony. Thank you for creating this space. Love you!!
This episode was so therapeutic for me. It's so dope seeing the real and relatable parts of people you see on tv. For me, it's a testament that we all have mess we are trying to get through and grow through. It was such a blessing seeing just how amazing you are despite all you have been through. Definitely encourages me to be the same way. Lots of love and appreciation. You will ALWAYS have my support. 🥰🥰
I love this show because it resonates with me as a person. Ms Crystal I remember you saying in one of your other episodes you started to say that you were closed off and basically that you are a loner. That's me I'm not a socially inclined person. My children tell me. Watching your show helps me with life itself. You go Ms. Crystal. I love you to Life.❤❤❤😇
As if I didn't already think that you were dope...I now KNOW you are so dope! You are blessed and amazing and so humble and grateful. I absolutely love those qualities. Thanks for sharing your story and journey with us. When you came on Sistas as Fatima, you took the show to a different level and then Zatima...YES! You are so super talented and stay on God's path and you will surely continue to shine. God bless Queen!
It’s only been 2 episodes dropped so far and they both have been very much needed. It has been helping me reflect and think on my past and future plans and goals in life 💯
So I’m rewatching Sistas from season one and just noticed that Fatima mentioned it. When Andi wanted to go for a photoshoot and Fatima was like “I was a stylist and once worked for congress” 😮 GIRL!!!!!🎉❤
I had to go back to this first episode after tuning in all summer after asking "who the hell is this amazing being I've come across by accident"?? I too lost my Mom from an aneurysm when I was 6. At 47, I'm just now getting therapy and have been questioning the same. Thank you sooo much, Crystal for sharing and helping others such as myself by being the light you are.
You really just saved someone’s life thank you so much for sharing with us Crystal. We thank you for your bravery, being so authentic, being patient with yourself, nothing sugarcoated. You are truly an inspiration! Can’t wait for the next episode! Love you girl!
I was touched by this interview and just love everything about this woman after seeing this episode, it has only reinforced that! Crystal is such a beautiful soul!
Crystal this is going to bless someone, especially me because I watched last week and I am truly inspired by you constantly.. I wish I had the amount of courage that you have. I am older than you but I feel like you are like my little big sister at the things that you constantly do and say .. So I can't wait to see this episode.... KIPS
I am literally In tears just watching this podcast because it's an inspiration to me I am 19 years old and I needed this because I am going through a lot in not knowing my father I just love u and thank u for an amazing podcast 💖💖💖 my father abounded me when I was a baby and ever since my mother tired her best in raising me 🙏
Thank you for this episode Crystal! I also would like to thank you for allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable throughout this episode. I truly love you for opening up! This episode hit home a little and knowing that you went through what you went through and kept pushing, it inspired me to keep pushing.
Thank you! This is so beautiful! Thank you 🙏🏾 for being authentic and so vulnerable and transparent. This touched me so deeply. My prayer is that we all reach the point of stepping into the truth of who we are and accepting of our journey as unique as they are. I am owning my truth as well and this just gives me more confidence and freedom to do it unapologetically. You are a blessing and a wonderful addition to the world of entertainment. May God continue to bless you in ways unimaginable. 🤗
This episode was so inspiring and motivating. When you were first introduced as Fatima in Sistas, I became a fan. Your character is bold, fierce and powerful. What was even more interesting is that your character and Crystal have so many things in common. Thank you for being authentic and vulnerable even when it was easier not to. Both you and Dinorah did an amazing job with this episode. Crystal, you are blessed and highly favored. Continue to walk in your light and live out your purpose!
Love love love this! Sooo moving, so real, so raw, so authentic and relatable. No matter how much worse you may think someone's else concerns are, you are human and your pain matters too! Thank you for being vulnerable with us and allowing us to get to know you! And thank you for NEVER GIVING UP! Wishing you nothing but the best and can't wait to see you work in other projects! ❤❤😍👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you Facing parental trauma is the worst The shame silences you The material stuff masks the truth The abandonment cripples your perceptions Your parents' lack of accountability causes your pain to trick you
I love how you are so open in this episode!! This truly blessed me! I know that it wasn’t by coincidence that the positive outcomes question was about getting into the entertainment industry. I really needed to hear that! Thanks much love ❤️ I also love that you were able to be vulnerable in front of the camera and not care what people think or have to say about you❤️‼️‼️
Crystal, you should have a group talk with your other ladies from their experience in different age group from the 20s to the 60s and you see the difference. when they were raised. This is the most powerful episode I ever seen have you seen. I’ve talk to my sisters we have these conversations because sometimes they don’t talk about it and I made them talk about and they cried and I told Lina, my sister it’s OK mommy didn’t know better. And I know you’re healing. There’s a lot of healing to do, and it’s not too late. Love you, princess.
Can’t wait I can see that each week will get better and better which keeps it’s exciting. We love you for sharing YOU Crystal we appreciate you and I’m proud of you fave. Thanks sweetie❤
Thank you so much for sharing the real, the raw, the authentic YOU with us! So beautiful and extremely talented! WOW, your voice though! AMAAAAZING!! It was the "My living is in my giving" for me! You are truly an inspiration!
Hey Crystal I heard this episode on podcast and wow. I thought the first episode could not be topped but you did . Thank you for being so vulnerable and candid with us . Love you even more. 💜
Thank you for sharing your story and being so open with us. I can relate to your story and its beautiful to see how true you remained to yourself and purpose. Blessings to you on your many successes coming to you. 🥰
Wow.. This podcast has really unlocked some things for me.. a lot of things I tried to sweep under the rug to protect my parents feelings but I felt wholeheartedly.. and I really really feel every word… Thank you for using your platform to fulfill your purpose because when you show up you give others that hope to keep going! You are truly working with Gods gift I love you and I’ll always support you! #KIPS
I come from a Borough that is 12 blocks long with like 1500 hundred people. My family was the largest family there. They were also some of the Greatest Athletes from there. We also had a NBA Star from there. We lived with what they call Privileged White People and we didn't care. I'm the youngest of 7 children, with only our Mom. She was our SHERO. She worked it out for all of us. She was a Great Mother who was Saved, Sactivied, and filled with the Percious Holy Spirit. We were in church all the time too. We lived in the smallest place in the Tri-state Area. We had a Great and Blessed time and life growing up, but don't cross Mommy, LOL 😂. We never felt like Crystal and I feel for her and I'm happy that she decided to show us her real self. I really respect people who are True and not afraid to tell others about their lives. She's a very Beautiful Person inside and out. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS 🙏. THANK YOU FOR YOUR STORY, THIS WILL HELP A LOT OF PEOPLE. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. HERE'S TO YOU 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏿, AND MUCH LOVE ALWAYS ❤. PEACE ✌, LOVE ❤AND BLESSINGS ALWAYS 🙏🙏.
This episode was heavy!! Though I've never been suicidal, dealing with not being good enough most of my life is something that I'm still having to unlearn as an adult! Thanks for sharing your story and being so open and vulnerable ❤
Two episodes down and it's filling I extremely love this episodes because I can relate to it. Thank you so much crystal for the transparency the openes giving hope to someone out there🎉🎉🎉 get your flowers much love from Kenya❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for being raw and transparent with us. From the first episode to the second, I am so in tune with wanting to learn and grow more through you, and your experiences and stories will definitely help others seek their dreams. I am absolutely a BIG FAN of you, Crystal! I'm so ready for next week's episode. I'm here for it all ❤
You touched on a lot of things that hit home, I see you, I hear you & I understand you!! Thank you for being the vessel we all needed! Keep soaring, Crys!❤️❤️🥹
I enjoyed to see your vulnerability. This was such a good session...And let's not forget to give your commentator, a kudos...She asked some really great questions that gave us who are supporting you a direct insight of who Crystal Rene is...Blessings Blessings Blessings 🙌🏾 🙏🏿❤️
Crystal I really enjoyed this episode. Thank you for sharing your story. I can relate to a-lot of what you shared. This episode really blessed me. I’m so proud for you of how far you’ve come and I pray it only gets even better for you and the curse is broken. You’re not just loved cause of a character you play, you’re loved for the real, authentic, caring and beautiful soul you are. Keep shining Crystal!!❤️
Crystal I just want to give you a hug. I lost my dad at 7 years old and I lost my mom 5 years ago so I know how you are feeling 100%. I commend you for being so vulnerable and honest and I know this wasn’t easy. I respect you more now then ever!!! Your voice, your beauty, your strength. #Fatima #Sistas #Zatima
I definitely was one of the people who began to like your character on Sistas, and you personally and watching this definitely solidified that because I can relate to some of the things you said. Thank you for being vulnerable because you didn't have to tell us anything personal about your life. I appreciate you. I'm excited to see more of what God has for you. ❤
Tbh knowing that this episode is about to be good is an understatement!!! I love the Stories of how people worked to get where they are now.. Tyler Is an amazing person and I know for sure that when he see something in someone he makes an effort to change their lives… he changed mine and it wasn’t even in person never met him but when I was 4 my dad passed away right before I was turning 5 eight days before. My mom brought home this tape with a play on it and when I watched that play it made me into the man I am today. Everyday I would watch a play to get me over depression, closer to God, everything I needed was in the plays. I would come home from school run off of the bus and get right in front of the tv screen to watch a play. That man inspired me to write and I’ve been writing ever since… he changed my life because I could have went a different route in life but I chose to do right because I was so into Tyler perry. Yeah my mom was tired of me watching his shows but she was happy it kept me out of the streets ❤️❤️❤️
Generational curses and the demons we fight in silence huh!! 😭😭Wonderful singing voice crystalina👌I relate with the fear and can't stop 😭😭😭thank you for being vulnerable and authentic. I hope to walk the healing journey someday
Oh Crystal, Fatima, Zatima thank you for your transparency and just being you. Can we have this twice a week please? Loving this so much. Determination, Desire and Drive for greatness is what you've shown. Can't wait for the next one
This episode was a half glazed mirror of my childhood tragedy morphing into a destined blessing… I’m still in the waiting room season, thank you for your transparency dear heart💛💚🙏🏽🎶
This episode hit home for me!! My parents didnt know how to parent I was abused but they parented me the way they were brought up. As a kid i was extremely sensitive all u had to do was yell at me and I would crumble. When I had my son I made a vow to raise him differently!! Thanks for being so open ❤❤
Thanks for sharing and being relatable this has blessed me and I’m looking forward to more. Thank you for being you and sharing yourself with the world I’m sure it’s not easy. Thanks for using your platform to help others, being selfless and always keeping God at the forefront. ❤
This was amazing hun. I can’t even begin to express how proud I am of you. This was such an inspiring and relatable testimony. Thank you for your transparency. I pray that God continues to bless you and others through you!❤️
Ok I went on an emotional rollercoaster with this one Crys. I wish I had a therapist to talk to but where I'm from that is not readily available. There is so much to unpack from this episode, I personally related to so many areas especially from childhood. I am at work seriously trying to hold it together, I will be taking a restroom break shortly 😁. Thank you for sharing You with us, we appreciate it, we appreciate you and just continue to be You. God's got you and we do. Nuff love from Negril, Jamaica ❤❤❤💝
Love it, love it, love it the emotion the reflection, the rawness the realness. This hit my heart ❤️ some people grow up with the teaching of each one, teach one but not knowing that the teaching is NOT always the effective approach regarding parenting. Although being a parent is not easy also being a child is just as rough. Protecting , receiving love and care from your parents is a necessity in our child’s growth Being a kid facing life uncertainty plays a crucial part in a child’s struggles of viewing his or her life in this messed up world. I too lost my mom and I held her hand until her last breath, I remember the day, the hour, the moment I went numb it had changed me drastically and dramatically I no longer looked at people, life and this world the same. As a Libra, whom believes in love/balance/ Peace and tranquility I began to view life differently. I questioned GOD which I was taught to never do but only to trust in his word and believe so I questioned GOD why my mom and I received WHY NOT, if that’s the case why my son I had to go on spiritual journey with GOD to reflect, restructure, reorganize and reshape my life to understand, to make better and do better in my journey and I’m so grateful I did because if I didn’t I would’ve not survived I felt myself heading in a wrong path but with lots healing which I’m continuing to do Each day with Prayer and Meditation. iGod bless. Keep on prospering
Thank you for sharing this with us, we love you so much! And it’s easier said than done to stop feeling a certain way, growing up in a strict Christian home I know the growing up with fear on different levels. I lost my father and my brother 7 months apart from each other in 2020, I was old enough to know them, I was 19 and to this day even though it got better than it was back then, it’s not easy. I kept wondering why God took them from us, but I came to the realization that I’d they were still here then I wouldn’t get to the place in life that God wants me to go and be. Keep shining Crys. If you didn’t know before, I’m always rocking with you. ❤❤
This one right here!! It really hit home for me on so many levels. Thank you for being you and having the courage to let us in. I am going to rewatch this with my daughter after school. Thank you again, can’t wait for next week!! I love this and you🥰❤️❤️
Good morning Beautiful thank you for being you this hit home I was always told that I will never be nothing I'm the black sheep of the family I'm 59 yrs old I have 3 Daughters and 7 grand children I didn't Raise my Daughter's the way my Mom raised me. I was called a Bitch soo much I refused to call my daughter that. I still holding on to the past 😢it hurts I'm still trying to be better.. Crystal you are a God sent you give me hope I love you and keep me in you prayers❤🙏🏽😢
Omg Crystal I just love you hunni!! Thanks for sharing your story very powerful and touching!! I saw that spark in you the 1st episode of Sisters and you deserve it all!! We can all relate to you!! And hunni you hit that Toni B ♎️so you a keeper!! Fan for life ❤ well wishes on your journey GO GET IT ALL ITS ALL YOURS!!
Love this! Literally have so much in common except you made it! I'm so proud and happy for you! Keep on climbing that ladder of success and happiness! 💜
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Thank you for being intentional, vulnerable, raw, real, open, transparent, your true authentic self!! So appreciated. You are seen, valued, supported,and very much loved. You glow girl!!!❤
Ditto x 10 = 💯💝
My sentiments exactly🎉
Yes...and you both are sweet
Her vulnerability is refreshing. We don't realize we grieve so many things in life and how it affects us.
Could u date a regular dude. With regular job. $80-$100k
Never discredit your pain because others are going through worse. I had to stop doing that. We still deserve to feel how we feel. I love you girl! ❤️❤️
“ I wanna make sure I’m hitting my mark in every part of my life” Soooo relatable Crystal
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Yesss ma’am “ I know the plans I have for you says the Lord” Jeremiah 29:11 is my favorite scripture !!
Waw that's my favorite too i really love that scripture ❤❤❤
Mine, too!
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MINE TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!
This episode evoke so much feelings for me being that young girl 12-14 wanting to be accepted so bad and loved by my parents and never felt like I was really seen. I was the smart child, not pretty one, not the soft one. My exterior was rough and I felt empty because I had no one rooting for me. I was only given praise when someone outside of my family domain initiated it. My mom called me attractive she would say people like you because of your hair. I had beautiful long full thick hair and that was my ideology. I hated it, I use to pull back my hair in the mirror and tear into myself your lips are too big nose too small but wide, face big and round, nothing pretty or special about me. I watched my big sister be called pretty, dainty, nice and quiet. I was sad a lot, lonely and unkind to myself so I would make bad decisions, my attitude suck and I hated my mom. I write this to say hearing you reflect on your childhood made me think about my hurt, my challenges and finding a way to love myself with God. I am healing and striving to be the best woman I could be for myself first then my beautiful daughter who I live through and for because God gave me everything I didn’t have in my home growing up through her. I went a different route raising her and I made sure love was my target goal. Loving her the way I was never loved by anyone. So thank you for sharing that we all have childhood traumas that we can get over with God in our lives.
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18 minutes was the moment that I felt every emotion you felt! You are seen crystal and we value you.
Whew this episode blessed me so much i needed to hear this. I had to pause it the first 15 minutes into it.. thank God & Dinorah for helping Crystal get through this & because y’all helped her she is helping us .. i love you Crystal 🥰❤️🥰
Wow she sounded so good singing ❤
This was so deep and emotional…. Talking about your past out loud really helps you heal…. Looking at you and seeing the hurt and pain that you have endured hurts a lot…. But I love how you took your pain and hurt and went harder in life. Because of how you grew up and everything that you’re parents instilled in you and the way that you carry yourself with so much humbleness, kindness and respect 🙌🏾 Look how far you’ve come and how much you have worked and sacrifice to live out your dreams…. I’m so proud of you and when she said the storm where you perfect your forgivenesses 🗣️🙌🏾 Ms. Crystal, you are a blessing and yes ma’am because you choose to live and tell your story and live your truth someone else is looking at this and have decided to do the same thing Live…… Keep inspiring, and showing us more of you…. We love it you just don’t know how much we all love and admire you….. Authentic, Beautiful, Talented, Inspiring ❤❤❤❤
This conversation was needed. I understand a lot about childhood trauma, but it’s so hard to talk about😔Great episode! Thank you Crystal for living and now we can!
Hearing you sing "greatest love of all" melted my heart.
I lost my mother 10 months ago, and it's been really tough without her.
She's missing big milestones of my life which we spoke about.
But as The song says " if what you dream of finds you in a lonely place, count on love to strengthen you"
And that's exactly what I shall do, hold on to the love she and I shared.
Thank you so much Crystal ❤
0:18 I’m not able to get through the podcast - crying uncontrollably. You just saved someone’s life. I’m glad you stayed the course and understand your assignment.
I hate seeing Crystal cry Like that, but I’m so happy she shared❣️you’ll never know who’s going through a hard time and her sharing this helps a whole lot!.
I’m so happy people are being open and honest with these type of conversations. Love it
Absolutely! So many People Keep these things Bottled up and End Up Hurting themselves or even others.
Thank you so much for this, it is truly relatable in every way. That fear and love at the same time is a generational curse and one of the main reasons I don't think I want to be a parent. Everybody mentions healthy fear from a parent but to what extent. Also I am battling with being comfortable with my uncomfortableness because I know I can do way more; but this industry as a photographer/videographer can be almost depressing when you dream big.
Ms. Dinorah, you are greatly appreciated as well. Your genuine care, love and friendship is very evident in how tender and thoughtful you were throughout this special conversation. Thank you both for your strength, servanthood and bravery to walk in your calling. #KIPS
I recall you saying during the Change Her conference thank you was hesitant about going to therapy and not wanting people in your business ( I feel you ). So I appreciate your vulnerability and allowing us to get to know you on a deeper level in hopes of helping other women heal through your testimony. Thank you for creating this space. Love you!!
This episode was so therapeutic for me. It's so dope seeing the real and relatable parts of people you see on tv. For me, it's a testament that we all have mess we are trying to get through and grow through. It was such a blessing seeing just how amazing you are despite all you have been through. Definitely encourages me to be the same way. Lots of love and appreciation. You will ALWAYS have my support. 🥰🥰
I love this show because it resonates with me as a person. Ms Crystal I remember you saying in one of your other episodes you started to say that you were closed off and basically that you are a loner. That's me I'm not a socially inclined person. My children tell me. Watching your show helps me with life itself. You go Ms. Crystal. I love you to Life.❤❤❤😇
As if I didn't already think that you were dope...I now KNOW you are so dope! You are blessed and amazing and so humble and grateful. I absolutely love those qualities. Thanks for sharing your story and journey with us. When you came on Sistas as Fatima, you took the show to a different level and then Zatima...YES! You are so super talented and stay on God's path and you will surely continue to shine. God bless Queen!
Crystal, your story is so inspiring. That Toni Braxton edition was epic.
It’s only been 2 episodes dropped so far and they both have been very much needed. It has been helping me reflect and think on my past and future plans and goals in life 💯
So I’m rewatching Sistas from season one and just noticed that Fatima mentioned it. When Andi wanted to go for a photoshoot and Fatima was like “I was a stylist and once worked for congress” 😮 GIRL!!!!!🎉❤
That part about the fear of messing up or disappointment or pleasing everybody is something I identify with HEAVY! Whew!
I had to go back to this first episode after tuning in all summer after asking "who the hell is this amazing being I've come across by accident"?? I too lost my Mom from an aneurysm when I was 6. At 47, I'm just now getting therapy and have been questioning the same. Thank you sooo much, Crystal for sharing and helping others such as myself by being the light you are.
You really just saved someone’s life thank you so much for sharing with us Crystal. We thank you for your bravery, being so authentic, being patient with yourself, nothing sugarcoated. You are truly an inspiration! Can’t wait for the next episode! Love you girl!
Such a beautiful young lady. I’m glad to know her story. It makes me respect her so much more!
I was touched by this interview and just love everything about this woman after seeing this episode, it has only reinforced that! Crystal is such a beautiful soul!
Been there. I'm 58 now and the experience of childhood shows up with pros and cons as an adult. I understand everything that Crystal Haslett spoke of.
I understood her as well. I thought she was telling my life
Honestly, the ending notes of this vlog was better 💯 than even the beginning. The wisdom, the real and the vulnerability! It blessed me.
🥺😭🥺😭… I never knew I needed this ❤… thank you 🙏🏽
Crystal this is going to bless someone, especially me because I watched last week and I am truly inspired by you constantly.. I wish I had the amount of courage that you have. I am older than you but I feel like you are like my little big sister at the things that you constantly do and say .. So I can't wait to see this episode.... KIPS
I am literally In tears just watching this podcast because it's an inspiration to me I am 19 years old and I needed this because I am going through a lot in not knowing my father I just love u and thank u for an amazing podcast 💖💖💖 my father abounded me when I was a baby and ever since my mother tired her best in raising me 🙏
Thank you for this episode Crystal! I also would like to thank you for allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable throughout this episode. I truly love you for opening up! This episode hit home a little and knowing that you went through what you went through and kept pushing, it inspired me to keep pushing.
Love this ❤❤❤ you’ve opened your heart to everyone, thank you for being so candid and genuine :)
Thank you! This is so beautiful! Thank you 🙏🏾 for being authentic and so vulnerable and transparent. This touched me so deeply. My prayer is that we all reach the point of stepping into the truth of who we are and accepting of our journey as unique as they are. I am owning my truth as well and this just gives me more confidence and freedom to do it unapologetically. You are a blessing and a wonderful addition to the world of entertainment. May God continue to bless you in ways unimaginable. 🤗
This episode most definitely hit home for me 😭 Thank you for sharing your story with us we love you so much 🙏🏽🙌🏽🤍
This episode was so inspiring and motivating. When you were first introduced as Fatima in Sistas, I became a fan. Your character is bold, fierce and powerful. What was even more interesting is that your character and Crystal have so many things in common. Thank you for being authentic and vulnerable even when it was easier not to. Both you and Dinorah did an amazing job with this episode. Crystal, you are blessed and highly favored. Continue to walk in your light and live out your purpose!
Love love love this! Sooo moving, so real, so raw, so authentic and relatable. No matter how much worse you may think someone's else concerns are, you are human and your pain matters too! Thank you for being vulnerable with us and allowing us to get to know you! And thank you for NEVER GIVING UP! Wishing you nothing but the best and can't wait to see you work in other projects! ❤❤😍👏👏👏👏👏👏
I needed this today! Thank you for being open and honest. You inspire me!
This episode really blessed my whole entire soul. Thank you Crystal a million times 🥺🙏🏾❤️
Thank you
Facing parental trauma is the worst
The shame silences you
The material stuff masks the truth
The abandonment cripples your perceptions
Your parents' lack of accountability causes your pain to trick you
I love how you are so open in this episode!! This truly blessed me! I know that it wasn’t by coincidence that the positive outcomes question was about getting into the entertainment industry. I really needed to hear that! Thanks much love ❤️ I also love that you were able to be vulnerable in front of the camera and not care what people think or have to say about you❤️‼️‼️
You’re so talented! Thank you so much for sharing your story as it’s an inspiration for many of us watching you!
Crystal, you should have a group talk with your other ladies from their experience in different age group from the 20s to the 60s and you see the difference. when they were raised. This is the most powerful episode I ever seen have you seen. I’ve talk to my sisters we have these conversations because sometimes they don’t talk about it and I made them talk about and they cried and I told Lina, my sister it’s OK mommy didn’t know better. And I know you’re healing. There’s a lot of healing to do, and it’s not too late. Love you, princess.
Such a great episode!! Thank you for sharing your journey!! As a fellow Tennessee native I related to this episode on so many levels.
Definitely blessed me!! Thank you so much!! So proud of you! You Got this!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💜💜💜💜
Can’t wait I can see that each week will get better and better which keeps it’s exciting. We love you for sharing YOU Crystal we appreciate you and I’m proud of you fave. Thanks sweetie❤
I’m in love with her already!! I felt her spirit watching this!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for sharing the real, the raw, the authentic YOU with us! So beautiful and extremely talented! WOW, your voice though! AMAAAAZING!! It was the "My living is in my giving" for me! You are truly an inspiration!
This is amazing sis! Thank you for sharing and definitely for helping someone!
This is an amazing episode 👏🏾. We appreciate you sharing your ❤ with us. ❤😊
So emotional. Thank you crystal for opening up your vulnerabilities, its encouraging.
Hey Crystal I heard this episode on podcast and wow. I thought the first episode could not be topped but you did . Thank you for being so vulnerable and candid with us . Love you even more. 💜
I love your story and your work ethic! Thank you for sharing 👏🏾✨
Thank you for sharing your story and being so open with us. I can relate to your story and its beautiful to see how true you remained to yourself and purpose. Blessings to you on your many successes coming to you. 🥰
I know for a fact this episode is going to really touch in me so places in my heart that I never thought I had. Lemme get my tissues ready 🙌🏾
Wow.. This podcast has really unlocked some things for me.. a lot of things I tried to sweep under the rug to protect my parents feelings but I felt wholeheartedly.. and I really really feel every word… Thank you for using your platform to fulfill your purpose because when you show up you give others that hope to keep going! You are truly working with Gods gift I love you and I’ll always support you! #KIPS
I come from a Borough that is 12 blocks long with like 1500 hundred people. My family was the largest family there. They were also some of the Greatest Athletes from there. We also had a NBA Star from there. We lived with what they call Privileged White People and we didn't care. I'm the youngest of 7 children, with only our Mom. She was our SHERO. She worked it out for all of us. She was a Great Mother who was Saved, Sactivied, and filled with the Percious Holy Spirit. We were in church all the time too. We lived in the smallest place in the Tri-state Area. We had a Great and Blessed time and life growing up, but don't cross Mommy, LOL 😂. We never felt like Crystal and I feel for her and I'm happy that she decided to show us her real self. I really respect people who are True and not afraid to tell others about their lives. She's a very Beautiful Person inside and out. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS 🙏. THANK YOU FOR YOUR STORY, THIS WILL HELP A LOT OF PEOPLE. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. HERE'S TO YOU 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏿, AND MUCH LOVE ALWAYS ❤. PEACE ✌, LOVE ❤AND BLESSINGS ALWAYS 🙏🙏.
i love this episode & transparency. you have so much grace speaking with a humble spirit. ❤
This episode was heavy!! Though I've never been suicidal, dealing with not being good enough most of my life is something that I'm still having to unlearn as an adult! Thanks for sharing your story and being so open and vulnerable ❤
Two episodes down and it's filling I extremely love this episodes because I can relate to it. Thank you so much crystal for the transparency the openes giving hope to someone out there🎉🎉🎉 get your flowers much love from Kenya❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ahhhh.❤❤❤ This was such a healing episode. Thank you for sharing your heart. I was touched and blessed.
Thank you for being raw and transparent with us. From the first episode to the second, I am so in tune with wanting to learn and grow more through you, and your experiences and stories will definitely help others seek their dreams. I am absolutely a BIG FAN of you, Crystal! I'm so ready for next week's episode. I'm here for it all ❤
You touched on a lot of things that hit home, I see you, I hear you & I understand you!! Thank you for being the vessel we all needed! Keep soaring, Crys!❤️❤️🥹
I enjoyed to see your vulnerability. This was such a good session...And let's not forget to give your commentator, a kudos...She asked some really great questions that gave us who are supporting you a direct insight of who Crystal Rene is...Blessings Blessings Blessings 🙌🏾 🙏🏿❤️
LUV'D that you shared ALL of this!!! You literally gave me the words to articulate what I am experiencing.
Crystal I really enjoyed this episode. Thank you for sharing your story. I can relate to a-lot of what you shared. This episode really blessed me. I’m so proud for you of how far you’ve come and I pray it only gets even better for you and the curse is broken. You’re not just loved cause of a character you play, you’re loved for the real, authentic, caring and beautiful soul you are. Keep shining Crystal!!❤️
Crystal I just want to give you a hug. I lost my dad at 7 years old and I lost my mom 5 years ago so I know how you are feeling 100%. I commend you for being so vulnerable and honest and I know this wasn’t easy. I respect you more now then ever!!! Your voice, your beauty, your strength. #Fatima #Sistas #Zatima
I definitely was one of the people who began to like your character on Sistas, and you personally and watching this definitely solidified that because I can relate to some of the things you said. Thank you for being vulnerable because you didn't have to tell us anything personal about your life. I appreciate you. I'm excited to see more of what God has for you. ❤
You sharing is giving others so much hope to get through things we go through in private at times.. thank you!
Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable ❤ such a blessing!
Tbh knowing that this episode is about to be good is an understatement!!! I love the Stories of how people worked to get where they are now.. Tyler Is an amazing person and I know for sure that when he see something in someone he makes an effort to change their lives… he changed mine and it wasn’t even in person never met him but when I was 4 my dad passed away right before I was turning 5 eight days before. My mom brought home this tape with a play on it and when I watched that play it made me into the man I am today. Everyday I would watch a play to get me over depression, closer to God, everything I needed was in the plays. I would come home from school run off of the bus and get right in front of the tv screen to watch a play. That man inspired me to write and I’ve been writing ever since… he changed my life because I could have went a different route in life but I chose to do right because I was so into Tyler perry. Yeah my mom was tired of me watching his shows but she was happy it kept me out of the streets ❤️❤️❤️
Generational curses and the demons we fight in silence huh!! 😭😭Wonderful singing voice crystalina👌I relate with the fear and can't stop 😭😭😭thank you for being vulnerable and authentic. I hope to walk the healing journey someday
Thank you for being so vulnerable Crystal ♥️♥️ Sending so much love 💕♥️
Can't wait so ready ..so appreciate you, Crystal, so much love for You❤❤
Oh Crystal, Fatima, Zatima thank you for your transparency and just being you. Can we have this twice a week please? Loving this so much. Determination, Desire and Drive for greatness is what you've shown. Can't wait for the next one
This episode was a half glazed mirror of my childhood tragedy morphing into a destined blessing… I’m still in the waiting room season, thank you for your transparency dear heart💛💚🙏🏽🎶
Thank you for this crystal it’s so helpful as someone figuring out life and as a person who went through a lot.
Yoo I deadass love this woman wth your such a great person !
This episode hit home for me!! My parents didnt know how to parent I was abused but they parented me the way they were brought up. As a kid i was extremely sensitive all u had to do was yell at me and I would crumble. When I had my son I made a vow to raise him differently!! Thanks for being so open ❤❤
17:20 Thank you for being so transparent I know it wasn’t easy 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 but your story is gonna resonate with so many people and help them.
Thanks for sharing and being relatable this has blessed me and I’m looking forward to more. Thank you for being you and sharing yourself with the world I’m sure it’s not easy. Thanks for using your platform to help others, being selfless and always keeping God at the forefront. ❤
This was amazing hun. I can’t even begin to express how proud I am of you. This was such an inspiring and relatable testimony. Thank you for your transparency. I pray that God continues to bless you and others through you!❤️
Ok I went on an emotional rollercoaster with this one Crys. I wish I had a therapist to talk to but where I'm from that is not readily available. There is so much to unpack from this episode, I personally related to so many areas especially from childhood. I am at work seriously trying to hold it together, I will be taking a restroom break shortly 😁. Thank you for sharing You with us, we appreciate it, we appreciate you and just continue to be You. God's got you and we do. Nuff love from Negril, Jamaica ❤❤❤💝
Loved her from Sistas, up to Zatima. She is so beautiful. This was soulful and healing ❤️
This was soo good!! Thank you for your authenticity and vulnerability. This gas truly blessed me! Love you Crystal ♥️♥️
Can't wait.....thanks for blessing me with last week episode. can't wait to see what in stored this week. God bless you
Love it, love it, love it the emotion the reflection, the rawness the realness. This hit my heart ❤️ some people grow up with the teaching of each one, teach one but not knowing that the teaching is NOT always the effective approach regarding parenting. Although being a parent is not easy also being a child is just as rough. Protecting , receiving love and care from your parents is a necessity in our child’s growth Being a kid facing life uncertainty plays a crucial part in a child’s struggles of viewing his or her life in this messed up world. I too lost my mom and I held her hand until her last breath, I remember the day, the hour, the moment I went numb it had changed me drastically and dramatically I no longer looked at people, life and this world the same. As a Libra, whom believes in love/balance/ Peace and tranquility I began to view life differently. I questioned GOD which I was taught to never do but only to trust in his word and believe so I questioned GOD why my mom and I received WHY NOT, if that’s the case why my son I had to go on spiritual journey with GOD to reflect, restructure, reorganize and reshape my life to understand, to make better and do better in my journey and I’m so grateful I did because if I didn’t I would’ve not survived I felt myself heading in a wrong path but with lots healing which I’m continuing to do Each day with Prayer and Meditation. iGod bless. Keep on prospering
Thank you for sharing this with us, we love you so much! And it’s easier said than done to stop feeling a certain way, growing up in a strict Christian home I know the growing up with fear on different levels. I lost my father and my brother 7 months apart from each other in 2020, I was old enough to know them, I was 19 and to this day even though it got better than it was back then, it’s not easy. I kept wondering why God took them from us, but I came to the realization that I’d they were still here then I wouldn’t get to the place in life that God wants me to go and be. Keep shining Crys. If you didn’t know before, I’m always rocking with you. ❤❤
This is such a great show. I am so happy for you and everything that you have accomplished. We love you girl ❤
I love all your work ..thank you ❤.. can’t wait to see everything else to come
This one right here!! It really hit home for me on so many levels. Thank you for being you and having the courage to let us in. I am going to rewatch this with my daughter after school. Thank you again, can’t wait for next week!! I love this and you🥰❤️❤️
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Good morning Beautiful thank you for being you this hit home I was always told that I will never be nothing I'm the black sheep of the family I'm 59 yrs old I have 3 Daughters and 7 grand children I didn't Raise my Daughter's the way my Mom raised me. I was called a Bitch soo much I refused to call my daughter that. I still holding on to the past 😢it hurts I'm still trying to be better.. Crystal you are a God sent you give me hope I love you and keep me in you prayers❤🙏🏽😢
I just love your story just keep it real God bless you every area of your life!❤️
I loved this & you! Thank you! 🙏🏾❤️
Thank you for your bravery and transparency! Crystal you’re doing a great job! ❤ Your voice is AMAZING!!
Relating so much with Crystal and it makes me feel like I can get through the pain as well
Omg Crystal I just love you hunni!! Thanks for sharing your story very powerful and touching!! I saw that spark in you the 1st episode of Sisters and you deserve it all!! We can all relate to you!! And hunni you hit that Toni B ♎️so you a keeper!! Fan for life ❤ well wishes on your journey GO GET IT ALL ITS ALL YOURS!!
Love this! Literally have so much in common except you made it! I'm so proud and happy for you! Keep on climbing that ladder of success and happiness! 💜