Karl has spent 15 years searching for the woman who held his hand during the 7/7 bombings - BBC

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  • @pau5484
    @pau5484 3 года назад +3357

    This just proves that a simple gesture could hold a big part on our lives

    • @rezn5177
      @rezn5177 3 года назад

      @Nartarlyia Tremaynne ikr Australia not random at all

    • @sopharpro
      @sopharpro 3 года назад +3

      ♥ ♥ 👍 👍 👍!

    • @kimthoatran1716
      @kimthoatran1716 3 года назад

      Rggvbi

    • @rezn5177
      @rezn5177 3 года назад

      @@kimthoatran1716 ‎

    • @melanie1008
      @melanie1008 3 года назад +1

      @@rezn5177 The Tosser Has Spoken ...

  • @flowerpeace100
    @flowerpeace100 3 года назад +2898

    There was no reason for him to come clean about that. The fact that he cared more about fixing his mistake than protecting his image speaks volumes. These are the type of people I truly respect

    • @meghanheid2278
      @meghanheid2278 3 года назад +53

      I think he came out to find her, he made a comment about that near the beginning of the video; and I really hope she's still here and that he does

    • @ayselondon3754
      @ayselondon3754 3 года назад +39

      It is called concious! Sometimes. Does not let you sleep if you don't do the things right till doing right!

    • @Abby-yc7tt
      @Abby-yc7tt 3 года назад +84

      Every person remembers differently, especially in trama. He not only has a conscious, he actually didn't do it. She stated that she turned back for her phone. He never pushed her. Yet he felt guilty for 15 yrs. What a good human.

    • @jesussavedme6260
      @jesussavedme6260 3 года назад +18

      Jesus loves you all personally, He died for you, that you may love Him back. Jesus is coming back soon, please repent of your sins He is coming back sooner than we realise! Jesus loves you everybody, turn from your sin, sin separates us from Him and hurts us. therefore reject sin! Bless you everybody Jesus loves you have a nice day:) Jesus coming back soon!! I hope to see you all in heaven one day

    • @tm-tu6fn
      @tm-tu6fn 3 года назад +35

      They were both lucky to remain conscious and survive to tell their tales. This man has a good conscience or good moral principles.

  • @kennethjmcarthur2428
    @kennethjmcarthur2428 5 месяцев назад +585

    Admitting this is the sign of a mature man. I applaud his honesty & courage.

    • @davidwissman85
      @davidwissman85 Месяц назад +1

      Courage? Courage is not doing that.

    • @frydaybeats4021
      @frydaybeats4021 Месяц назад +3

      He pushed a woman out the way to save himself and now his councillor tells him he needs to do this so he can sleep better at night. The guys a pos and we real men denounce this behaviour.

    • @don__hector7845
      @don__hector7845 Месяц назад

      nobody knows how courageous they truly are until the moment comes,the meekest man could be braver than than the mbiggest strongest man,nobody knows until its time,that was his time,honest yes maybe but through guilt

    • @kiers8136
      @kiers8136 3 дня назад

      @@frydaybeats4021 oof the cringe

  • @SuperRocketdog1
    @SuperRocketdog1 3 года назад +1304

    My nephew was one of the police who went into the underground to search for more bombs and help people. He was traumatised very badly. He ended up leaving the police and his marriage ended. He is over it now but he needed a lot of therapy. Glad these two met up. An awful day for London.

    • @shawanairam8924
      @shawanairam8924 3 года назад +67

      Aww, sending your nephew lots of Love. We are proud of him. ❤️💕

    • @jessicadriscoll4948
      @jessicadriscoll4948 3 года назад +46

      Oh man.. Tell him thank you for his service during such a terrifying event

    • @LauraBidingCitizen
      @LauraBidingCitizen 3 года назад +14

      @Cian MacGana Ah bless. It’s a bank holiday Sunday & the most you can do with your life is sit on RUclips leaving toxic, childish comments lol. Bless kid. Difficult making friends when you have such an ugly personality eh?
      It’s alright, you’ve always got your precious Drake to listen to. Off you pop ;)

    • @Kim_Jong_Un_2023
      @Kim_Jong_Un_2023 3 года назад +3

      @@LauraBidingCitizen cops are meant to be tough and are trained for such . But am no way endorsing that man's comment

    • @angelaburrow8114
      @angelaburrow8114 3 года назад +16

      @Cian MacGana A human being is nothing if they do not have compassion & sympathy for others. I hope you're proud of being nothing when you made that comment. Fingers crossed you'll grow up soon. Btw, what exactly are you doing to help anybody? Are you in the police, the army, the NHS, a teacher, anyone who goes out of their way to make life better for or to protect others? I doubt it. You're far too selfish & immature.

  • @lizaaldridge6291
    @lizaaldridge6291 3 года назад +1166

    His relief at hearing her story is so palpable. His face changes - it totally relaxes. I think whether or not she's *actually* the one who held his hand or not, just hearing her story has eased his mind. Amazing.

    • @abutalebmolla4609
      @abutalebmolla4609 3 года назад +20

      Please raise your voice for Palestinians 😢

    • @abutalebmolla4609
      @abutalebmolla4609 3 года назад +8

      @Cian MacGana Israel and America bomb on innocent people's & killed little childrens just for occupying their property or for catching some people's they are also terrorist 😠 😠😠you also knew it raise your voice for innocent people's 👍👍👍

    • @abutalebmolla4609
      @abutalebmolla4609 3 года назад

      @Cian MacGana Israel and America bomb on innocent people's & killed little childrens just for occupying their property or for catching some people's they are also terrorist 😠 😠😠you also knew it raise your voice for innocent people's 👍👍👍

    • @abutalebmolla4609
      @abutalebmolla4609 3 года назад

      @Cian MacGana Israel and America bomb on innocent people's & killed little childrens just for occupying their property or for catching some people's they are also terrorist 😠 😠😠you also knew it raise your voice for innocent people's 👍👍👍

    • @abutalebmolla4609
      @abutalebmolla4609 3 года назад +8

      @Cian MacGana if you have humanity then support them don't be silent

  • @mogznwaz
    @mogznwaz 3 года назад +1757

    He wanted to live. That instinct overrides everything. The fact that he feels so guilty shows he's not a sociopath

    • @fishmut
      @fishmut 3 года назад +8

      For you to even mention the word , there is something wrong with you .

    • @mogznwaz
      @mogznwaz 3 года назад +80

      @@fishmut For you to make such a wild connection to a very
      straightforward comment shows there's something wrong with YOU. Get some therapy.

    • @msmilano7091
      @msmilano7091 3 года назад +33

      Exactly, the mind blanks out in a state of panic and all that is there is the instinct for survival.
      The minute they were given the opportunity to get off the train, pretty much everyone will have been thinking about only that. That’s probably why this woman, or whoever the lady is most likely didn’t even notice.
      He said it was pitch dark, there may have been a lot of stumbling around.

    • @oldishandwoke-ish1181
      @oldishandwoke-ish1181 3 года назад

      ??????

    • @oldishandwoke-ish1181
      @oldishandwoke-ish1181 3 года назад +1

      Why would he be a sociopath?

  • @marybowesobrien7185
    @marybowesobrien7185 3 года назад +472

    He still living the memories .. PTSD is a real possibility in his case . So lovely of the lady to meet with him and help on his journey of healing 💕

    • @ellencook1658
      @ellencook1658 3 года назад +14

      They were there for one another. You never know if those around them heard them talk and received courage from their conversation. Two good people in the dark.

  • @minyoung823
    @minyoung823 3 года назад +845

    For you, sir, to struggle about that "selfish" act of getting ahead of her is enough to show us that you are one good person, to feel remorseful being ungrateful after all these years, and in those circumstances, so I hope you forgive yourself now.

    • @jesussavedme6260
      @jesussavedme6260 3 года назад +12

      Jesus loves you all personally, He died for you, that you may love Him back. Jesus is coming back soon, please repent of your sins He is coming back sooner than we realise! Jesus loves you everybody, turn from your sin, sin separates us from Him and hurts us. therefore reject sin! Bless you everybody Jesus loves you have a nice day:) Jesus coming back soon!! I hope to see you all in heaven one day

    • @SoraCyn
      @SoraCyn 3 года назад +14

      You commented just what I was thinking! Hope you’re having a lovely day (and we all deserve better reactions than a lone Jesus-bot commenting under every comment).

    • @minyoung823
      @minyoung823 3 года назад +7

      @@SoraCyn 😁😁, I do, thank you. I just feel for him as I myself have lots of regrets in my life as well. As we grow older we make a lot of bad decisions and we dont get to ask for forgiveness or explain ourselves always or sometimes we feel remorse but our pride gets in the way of saying sorry until the opportunity is gone. The self reproach eats you up day by day. I find people who are able to ask for forgiveness BRAVE as it takes effort and total abandonment of one's self to accept fault. Wish I was taught like that. So I really admire this man.
      Have a good one! 😁😁

  • @SpiceySpinster
    @SpiceySpinster 3 года назад +526

    He was obviously very young when this happened, terribly frightened and in shock. To carry guilt over an understandable reaction for so many years is tragic in itself. I hope he makes peace with himself.

    • @helendancelot
      @helendancelot 5 месяцев назад +8

      Good point I wonder how old he actually was shame they didn't say

    • @stormangelus6638
      @stormangelus6638 2 месяца назад +1

      PTSD is a monster.

  • @katiejaffray1381
    @katiejaffray1381 3 года назад +372

    Awww I find this sweet that a lady held his hand 🥺 but 15 years to find her!!

    • @fishmut
      @fishmut 3 года назад +4

      Katie, it ment the world to him , I guess you wouldn’t know, when you don’t know who that person is or where to find them ,yes 15 years so what, what is your issue. ?

    • @katiejaffray1381
      @katiejaffray1381 3 года назад +7

      @@fishmut I’m not saying anything bad about it, I’m just shocked it took that long..also am I not allowed to be shocked at that? I guess not

    • @Miller14100
      @Miller14100 3 года назад +12

      @@fishmut Why are you being negative for no reason? Katie said nothing wrong….just go away.

    • @yellowblob405
      @yellowblob405 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@fishmutthey said nothing that indicated they had an issue.

    • @stormangelus6638
      @stormangelus6638 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@fishmutdude, she's just surprised. Maybe this is nothing to you, but it's something to her. Chill, homie.

  • @livvybeth2k187
    @livvybeth2k187 3 года назад +185

    Have we finally remembered about the 7/7 bombings? Blimey. Enough victims have said they feel forgotten so it’s nice to see someone’s story. Bless him and what a lovely woman

    • @RevealedFilms
      @RevealedFilms 5 месяцев назад +4

      Life goes on

    • @Scampi95
      @Scampi95 Месяц назад

      They like to pretend it didn't happen. My Mother was at the station when it happened.

  • @athena_the_hun1097
    @athena_the_hun1097 3 года назад +70

    This guy has so much courageous to tell his story and admit his feeling of shame and guilt. 😱 that’s incredible! None of us are perfect.

  • @streamx2
    @streamx2 3 года назад +1648

    An an Afghan we go through attacks like this almost everyday. No one understands the pain of the families of the victims like the Afghan people do. I remember reading about one of the victims of the 7/7 bombings that was an Afghan refugee. During the day he would attend college and at night work at a Pizza shop to support his sister in Afghanistan as they had lost both their parents to war.

    • @chriski5455
      @chriski5455 3 года назад +145

      I am so sorry, you are auch brave people, I cannot imagine how I could survive under those cruel circumstances over a long period as you brave people have to.
      Thousands of HEART-blessings may reach you, your brothers and sisters.
      I wish I could do anything to help.
      Lots of love ❤️ .. may strength be with you & peace very soon, my friend. ✌️❤️🙏

    • @RayaanWani
      @RayaanWani 3 года назад +90

      People like you dont get enough recognition.

    • @roslinrao3963
      @roslinrao3963 3 года назад +38

      I believe there are millions out there with such small or may be very unimaginable circumstances or incidents that shook them to different track of mental status and life struggle......but what amazes is you are dealing with and not giving up...that is what is great about you and everyone out there.
      The story was said out and was viewed is not because is special...but cos we relate to it....and somewhere was comforting.
      :) fight on and stay hopeful.

    • @cswong6102
      @cswong6102 3 года назад +20

      Oh no, d poor man died ? May he rest in peace & his sister have a better life 🙏

    • @Beth81818
      @Beth81818 3 года назад +17

      Heartbreaking 💔

  • @bensmithy4279
    @bensmithy4279 Месяц назад +8

    What a man! Very emotionally intelligent...most people won't even remember their behaviour when faced with life threatening situations!

  • @Aritul
    @Aritul 5 месяцев назад +33

    I really like this man. Bless the woman who comforted him, and bless him for recognizing his failing and trying to rectify it.

  • @susanvanderbilt2089
    @susanvanderbilt2089 3 года назад +562

    He feels guilty but, NO ONE knows how’d they react! It’s fight or flight mode.. at the end of the day.. they did survive.. so good luck to those who did..

    • @davidottley2739
      @davidottley2739 3 года назад +22

      Exactly. 👏 The body just takes over. Our adrenaline removes the higher decision making process because the time it would take to weigh our choices just might make the difference between life or death in the situation.

    • @azellemyrah9180
      @azellemyrah9180 3 года назад +11

      @Cian MacGana he's brave for coming out about what he did without fearing social judgment from people like you. A man who's insecure about their socially constructed notions of masculinity or a "real man" according to your definition of masculinity would hardly or never have the spine to come out clean like this

    • @Pk-wu9tl
      @Pk-wu9tl 3 года назад +5

      @Cian MacGana oh shut up

    • @ifyousayso1466
      @ifyousayso1466 3 года назад +2

      I was in the last IRA bombing on London. I was 12 and lead people back to marble arch from the back of Oxford Street. At 12,i was a leader. Pretty cool, I guess

    • @M_SC
      @M_SC 3 года назад

      Nonsense. You can and do prepare for such moments with your everyday decisions and practices

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 3 года назад +263

    This was so honest. What a lovely story of human connection. You never know when you might be the hand in the darkness for another. And you never know how much a simple kindness means to someone else. 😊🐝❤

  • @munawarhusain7844
    @munawarhusain7844 3 года назад +175

    Dear Karl I am possibly your dad's age and a retired university Professor , while listennig to you I thought ; what would I do if I was in your place ? Probably the same . Not bcoz I am selfish but bcoz that was a situation where one unknowingly stops being himself and the moment gets the better of you . Time passes
    and one returns to his normal self again . Don't blame yourself , blame the situation , you are a pure soul . There would be a reason to feel bad if that lady had not survived but thankfully she did and it all came to a happy end . So be happy for her and yourself , put in a word for her in your prayer . Take care of yourself son , you are precious .
    Love to you from Pakistan 💚

    • @bornvillagevlog4566
      @bornvillagevlog4566 3 года назад +12

      You are amazing and wonderful Human,may Allah blessings be with you munawar

    • @ImpermanentSoul
      @ImpermanentSoul 3 года назад +4

      You speak eloquently from a purest heart Sir, May Allah blesses you more than what you deserve and have longed for..

  • @thememorytravelerReset
    @thememorytravelerReset 3 года назад +116

    Both needed help and both gave it. We have both strength & weakness. Setting down our mistakes by facing them shows incredible character. Beautiful story over the ugliness of the situation.

  • @stereohype1
    @stereohype1 5 месяцев назад +24

    Karl you are still a beautiful soul. I wish you a future full of all the healing you deserve.

  • @pamelaseigneur9127
    @pamelaseigneur9127 3 года назад +43

    None of us know how we would react in an extreme emergency. We'd all like to think we'd be brave, but shock can make us do the unexpected.
    You are a BRAVE man. After the shock of the situation, you've been honest, and done the right thing. Your honesty has helped others.
    Bless you.

  • @Christinegreene1784
    @Christinegreene1784 3 года назад +7

    Karl you shouldn't deal with guilt,you both helped each other,thank god you noth survived,god bless you

  • @Catherine3296
    @Catherine3296 3 года назад +71

    Karl your a good soul and the lady is really nice too. I am glad you have met each other .

  • @trishmorrow3912
    @trishmorrow3912 3 года назад +44

    It’s great to see that there are people out there who still have a conscience

  • @MsPrettyPrettyPlease
    @MsPrettyPrettyPlease 3 года назад +12

    I can not imagine his guilt/pain. What a sweet guy!

  • @kellyscott6361
    @kellyscott6361 3 месяца назад +16

    This man was clearly in survival mode - also called a fight or flight situation. All of our instincts tell us to get away from the danger and everyone handles emergency situations differently. It’s heartbreaking that he has been living with such tremendous guilt. I hope he can leave that guilt in the past and move forward. Perhaps he can use his experience to help others in some way. ❤

  • @Bee-ly4gx
    @Bee-ly4gx 5 месяцев назад +14

    What a lovely man. A true gentleman.

  • @mellie4174
    @mellie4174 3 года назад +586

    Ok i just want to say to this man that he was in a panic and in fight out flight and that he wouldn't have pushed past her to be selfish but because his rational thinking was turned off. It's ok. As much as we want to be thinking individuals in these situations, that isn't always possible

    • @LindaC616
      @LindaC616 3 года назад +26

      And yet, she still had the most compassionate response!

    • @boredweegie553
      @boredweegie553 3 года назад +19

      I'm pretty sure he's aware of that now...at the time he was only a trainee psychologist,so I'm pretty sure he's a professional one now so yes...he will be aware.

    • @missccarr89
      @missccarr89 3 года назад +4

      Yep that's correct. My mom saw a woman jump out the 2nd story and all her thoughts were was the ambulance needs to get to her so I have to move my car.

  • @speakthetruth995
    @speakthetruth995 3 года назад +225

    Why isn't anyone talking about the fact that this wingless Angel was with him supporting him throughout his order when she herself was going through the same! God bless you both and hoping with this encounter both have truly healed. Amen.

    • @redblue2743
      @redblue2743 3 года назад +4

      When you say wingless angel, somehow that reminds me of what had been happened to me too. Different situation but I believe that the help of wingless angel do exists. Thanks to God

    • @jesussavedme6260
      @jesussavedme6260 3 года назад +6

      Jesus loves you all personally, He died for you, that you may love Him back. Jesus is coming back soon, please repent of your sins He is coming back sooner than we realise! Jesus loves you everybody, turn from your sin, sin separates us from Him and hurts us. therefore reject sin! Bless you everybody Jesus loves you have a nice day:) Jesus coming back soon!! I hope to see you all in heaven one day

    • @redblue2743
      @redblue2743 3 года назад +1

      @@jesussavedme6260 Yes truly I believe that. I was a sinner but I accepted, confessed with mouth that only Jesus Christ can save my soul. And wanted He used my life to be a blessing. During pandemic I kept working going out, even contracted the virus without knowing it. I pray, its ok oh Lord if I got the virus,but just give me good imun so i can continue my duty. Now after got tested positive for antibody but not even any single virus was detected. Amazing just amazing my prayer answered. I wish God bless you too..

    • @snnersant2451
      @snnersant2451 3 года назад

      Amen

    • @co-xv3lo
      @co-xv3lo 3 года назад +1

      @@jesussavedme6260 lol

  • @jaideeprai230
    @jaideeprai230 3 года назад +12

    Man, this Guy is something. God bless him. The world needs more such good souls like him. ✊✊✊✊✊👏

  • @janecraftswhen...8115
    @janecraftswhen...8115 3 года назад +54

    So interesting that it didn’t have a tidy resolution. Really impactful story.

  • @rosalindmartin4469
    @rosalindmartin4469 3 года назад +56

    The kindness of strangers... Tho in such a moment of Emergency we suddenly become ONE.

  • @LauraBidingCitizen
    @LauraBidingCitizen 3 года назад +148

    I remember this day as if it was yesterday. My friend & I had organised to go shopping together in London, we were both 18/19 at the time. The evening before she phoned & said she’d been offered overtime, & i told her I had too.. so we rearranged. She picked me up & we went in to work together, & we heard about those bombings when we went upstairs for our break.. I ran to the bathroom & threw up. Our direct train gets in at London kings cross, & from there we used to get the Liverpool line - the exact train that was hit..& it was all around the time we would’ve got into London. Neither of us were directly affected, but the shock hit us quite badly at how close we came, we both went home early that day. I ended up meeting a guy a number of months later on a club night out in London who was on one of the trains that got bombed, his carriage, although damaged - stayed on the tracks & he & all the passengers inside survived with very minor cuts to no injuries, but I’ll never forget the glaze over his eyes when he spoke about getting out & stepping over bodies / severely injured people - that’s what people don’t tell you.. how harrowing it was even for those who escaped with little injuries, because of what they saw & heard that day.
    We sadly lost touch but I often wonder how he’s doing.
    My heart genuinely goes out to all those affected by the 7/7 - the victims, their families, first responders, paramedics, firemen, nurses, doctors, volunteers, everyone. Many of us won’t - & will never - forget 7/7.

    • @somidris8339
      @somidris8339 3 года назад +12

      @Cian MacGana You stop being nasty. Whats wrong that she wanted to tell her story too.

    • @margaretgarana911
      @margaretgarana911 3 года назад +7

      Thank you for sharing

    • @springwater9981
      @springwater9981 3 года назад +3

      I really appreciated her comment as it related to the video, I felt it wasn’t about her but about the topic at hand which I find a normal part of conversation flow

    • @elizabethburke5322
      @elizabethburke5322 5 месяцев назад +2

      Yes, you never forget such horrible experiences, and so many people are thankful to survive. I was visiting London with my 16 year old daughter around that time. We had flown over from my native Ireland, where I had witnessed enough troubles over the years. Although thankfully not involved, I wrote about the experience from a spiritual point of view in a Christian book of short stories, published in 2007.

    • @Angelchakra
      @Angelchakra 5 месяцев назад +1

      I was supposed to go into London that day too, to hand in coursework at university. The train I usually caught to uni was the one between London Paddington and Hammersmith and I would get off at Baker Street. That was one of the tubes that got hit. I had decided to go in later that day to give me more time to complete my coursework and I remember watching it on the lunchtime news, suddenly feeling sick to my stomach when I realised I could have been on that train at that exact time if I’d gone in as normal. It was such a heartbreaking day - luckily my husband had driven to work that day but he would have been on that line too. My heart goes out to everyone involved ❤

  • @ruthmitipelo3530
    @ruthmitipelo3530 3 года назад +31

    That sounds like a gift from humanity from one person to another🙏🏽
    To listen to Karl, and wanting to meet this woman who held his hand seems so profoundly humane during a traumatic life tragedy in the 7/7 train bombing💛🌻

  • @chriski5455
    @chriski5455 3 года назад +109

    That’s one of the reasons we are here on this beautiful planet. To stay close to each other in good and bad times.
    In the end it is always a “give and take”Position we make our life worthy with. . A touching story, thank you so much for sharing. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

    • @chriski5455
      @chriski5455 3 года назад

      @@inapia1985 Grüße zurück aus Augsburg 🤩🤩

  • @vil9386
    @vil9386 4 месяца назад +3

    A human with beautiful heart! Wish you healing and peace.

  • @helenliolea3241
    @helenliolea3241 3 года назад +14

    This world needs more people like this wonderful man

    • @jesussavedme6260
      @jesussavedme6260 3 года назад

      Jesus loves you all personally, He died for you, that you may love Him back. Jesus is coming back soon, please repent of your sins He is coming back sooner than we realise! Jesus loves you everybody, turn from your sin, sin separates us from Him and hurts us. therefore reject sin! Bless you everybody Jesus loves you have a nice day:) Jesus coming back soon!! I hope to see you all in heaven one day

  • @mizera_mykle
    @mizera_mykle 3 года назад +27

    Oh dear man, you're so young now which means you were astoundingly young at the time. I'm sorry you still hurt and hope you'll find a way to forgive your youthful panicked self. I believe the woman who helped you would quickly offer you forgiveness, not because she feel you owe it to her but because you need it to heal. Loving hugs 🤗💞

    • @cait812
      @cait812 3 года назад +2

      He looks like he's in his twenties. Was probably a teenager when it happened.

    • @m-e3103
      @m-e3103 3 года назад

      He’s pushing 40.

  • @koringomarsters7855
    @koringomarsters7855 3 года назад +6

    Wow! in a moment of shire chaos and darkness, these two comforted each other with the warmths of their hands, beautiful

  • @IvySnowFillyVideos
    @IvySnowFillyVideos 3 года назад +34

    One of the hardest lessons in life is self forgiveness.
    Brave man

  • @RR-kz4hq
    @RR-kz4hq 5 месяцев назад +4

    You are not bad for being afraid. She will understand. You are worthy.

  • @kelly-anneesau3201
    @kelly-anneesau3201 3 года назад +32

    I would've been on that train, had we left later...Got back to our apartment, switched on the TV and saw the tunnel bombed we'd just come through. Will never forget that day 😢

    • @jesussavedme6260
      @jesussavedme6260 3 года назад +2

      Jesus loves you all personally, He died for you, that you may love Him back. Jesus is coming back soon, please repent of your sins He is coming back sooner than we realise! Jesus loves you everybody, turn from your sin, sin separates us from Him and hurts us. therefore reject sin! Bless you everybody Jesus loves you have a nice day:) Jesus coming back soon!! I hope to see you all in heaven one day

  • @loveishappiness7330
    @loveishappiness7330 3 года назад +51

    He was traumatised and he needs to have compassion for himself. 💛

    • @careliz
      @careliz 5 месяцев назад

      Si. Pobre pibe. Se dió con un caño. La gente en esas situaciones, por el shock, reacciona de diversas formas.

  • @etch.asketch2420
    @etch.asketch2420 3 года назад +7

    His guilt about being "selfish" reminds me of the guilt that I feel for being a selfish teen when my mum died. It's harsh. I really feel for this guy and I hope he has peace now.

  • @AnythingWithAbeat
    @AnythingWithAbeat 3 года назад +22

    It's fascinating how we respond in such situations. I once had a really bad panic attack and my family all gathered around me in distress and worry. I felt my entire body become stiff: I was unable to move or speak or even move my eyes. A terrifying moment. I'll always remember how my auntie gripped my hand in hers and held it. I didn't feel any pressure. To be honest I don't think I even felt her hand. I just felt the temperature of her skin against mine. Cool. Cold. It meant so much to me. In a moment where I couldn't feel anything except overwhelming panic and a dire need to breathe, to feel her holding my hand is something I'll never forget. I'm not particularly close to her but I'll always think fondly of her because of this one moment.

  • @creative2716
    @creative2716 3 года назад +5

    What a touching story. You fulfilled a need in each other. So lesson learned is: Don't be afraid to say "I'm terrified. Are you okay?" I am so glad you both survived.

  • @teresalegler2777
    @teresalegler2777 4 месяца назад +4

    Wow! Hopefully, both feel some comfort in knowing another person has similar memories. The simple touch of a hand or a few words of kindness can change someone ‘s life.

  • @xdreamworker
    @xdreamworker 3 года назад +28

    It’s not selfish… if you have gone through a major trauma and feel like you needed to get out.

    • @jesussavedme6260
      @jesussavedme6260 3 года назад

      Jesus loves you all personally, He died for you, that you may love Him back. Jesus is coming back soon, please repent of your sins He is coming back sooner than we realise! Jesus loves you everybody, turn from your sin, sin separates us from Him and hurts us. therefore reject sin! Bless you everybody Jesus loves you have a nice day:) Jesus coming back soon!! I hope to see you all in heaven one day

  • @narrativequestion
    @narrativequestion 3 года назад +49

    the '7/7 ripple effect' documentary is very revealing and shines light where the mainstream fall short. RIP to all the people murdered on that fateful day. it is an absolute disgrace that there was not a public enquiry.

    • @stephthestar90
      @stephthestar90 3 года назад +12

      There was a massive inquest into the whole incident and the response and everything, but not sure if it was public

    • @narrativequestion
      @narrativequestion 3 года назад +6

      @@stephthestar90 tony blair scoffed that an inquest would be 'a ludicrous diversion'

    • @thedragonsunicorn
      @thedragonsunicorn 3 года назад +4

      i ended up watching it bcus of this comment; truly an eye opening documentary. thanks for sharing!

  • @B.A.P1224
    @B.A.P1224 3 года назад +3

    They are both amazing. I can’t imagine how they felt in that moment but something as small as holding hands impacted both their lives.

  • @Oilofmercy
    @Oilofmercy 3 года назад +21

    I pray he feels released from guilt.

  • @Eurlanful
    @Eurlanful 3 месяца назад +5

    During one summer, I was taking a class at a university and was on my own. Most of the research I needed to do required individual work, so being alone was normal for me. One evening, as I was walking back to my apartment, I encountered a guy who appeared to be walking home as well. Almost passing him by, he asked if he could walk with me, and I agreed. We walked together in silence, occasionally exchanging smiles. It was then that I realized how alone I had been feeling, and how much it meant to me to have someone to walk with. When we reached my turn-off, I had to part ways with him. As we said our goodbyes, I felt a sense of gratitude and warmth from our brief interaction. The memory of that walk has always had a positive impact on me, and I sometimes find myself dreaming about it. It serves as a reminder of the influence we can have on others, and how we might be remembered.

  • @stephenbutler6819
    @stephenbutler6819 3 года назад +214

    He's more of a man than them terroists could ever be

    • @narrativequestion
      @narrativequestion 3 года назад +5

      covid has destroyed isis

    • @cheekykitten25
      @cheekykitten25 3 года назад

      @@narrativequestion how curious eh

    • @co-xv3lo
      @co-xv3lo 3 года назад +1

      The funny is isis created at America and I'm not surprised

    • @Aethelhadas
      @Aethelhadas 3 года назад

      @Cian MacGana Yes

  • @HopeNazir
    @HopeNazir 3 года назад +21

    I think we always want to reach out to our rescuers or those that helped us in dark times like that.
    I was rescued out of severe child abuse right after my 4th birthday. I will never know who made the call that sent the police and child services in to rescue us. But it will always be my desire to reach out that that person/people that literally saved my life to say "Thank you here is my life, this is what you gave me".
    I have been blessed to stay in touch with at least 1 of people who saved my life (my social worker), without them and my now adopted parents (only parents I claim) hard fight I would have gone back to that hell hole and died within months.

  • @Hey_Jamie
    @Hey_Jamie 3 года назад +16

    He’s got such huge, Disney/Pixar eyes. Beautiful.

  • @betsylindsay8480
    @betsylindsay8480 4 месяца назад +2

    This is the way to live a true and meaningful life. Inspiring.

  • @entityrocknrolla
    @entityrocknrolla 3 года назад +9

    It's courageous of him to admit that he might have been selfish in hindsight to an audience and be honest about the details. That in itself, makes him worthy. He has earned this.

  • @FreeSpirit47
    @FreeSpirit47 3 года назад +3

    A man with a conscience. A true unicorn. This is beautiful.

  • @jacquiventurini7877
    @jacquiventurini7877 3 года назад +6

    A very honest man. He shouldn't feel bad, panic and fear brings out things in us that we would usually rationalize.

  • @صلاةالفجروقراءةالقرآنالكريم

    There is a lovely people in the world, I've stacked in France and I will never forgot a Russian lady how helped me until I came to London. Love her for ever. 😍❤️

    • @crazydiamond1273
      @crazydiamond1273 27 дней назад

      In the end, it's never about a nationality, ethnicity or whatnot. It's about how much of a human you are. ❤

  • @neilbrie8972
    @neilbrie8972 3 года назад +5

    He so brave admitting is weakness. We are not representative about one action but of a lifespan.

  • @laerwen
    @laerwen 4 месяца назад +4

    Fight or flight is an intense and powerful response - it's almost impossible not to be in that place, reacting, despite our best intentions. One traumatized person to another: I am glad he found someone else to relate to who went through the same traumatic event and I hope now he can give himself peace. He deserves peace.

  • @marieslabbert6009
    @marieslabbert6009 3 года назад +31

    They are both politely and tentatively trying to find out but not commiting to being the other person. How many other people in that carraige during the bombing had that experience. It is obvious that they were the 2 people. She was kind then and is still kind towards him, giving him an out by saying that she did not feel bad about him pushing in front of her as she was searching for her phone.

  • @lmnosir
    @lmnosir 5 месяцев назад +4

    I am convinced this was the lady I treated in the RLH A&E/MAU ward when I’d only just qualified as a student Nurse & quite possibly him also as had a very young man with a burst eardrum that same morning! Would love to meet them again

  • @anonymousmiss
    @anonymousmiss 3 года назад +1

    Never underestimate your care or your kindness x A moment is worth a million smiles

  • @beakittelscherz5419
    @beakittelscherz5419 3 месяца назад +3

    I recently found out for myself that you can not predict how you will handle a situation when you are under pressure for maybe loosing your life! So I totally understand all his feelings of guilt and thankfulness mixed into this traumatic event.

  • @lindahenderson3819
    @lindahenderson3819 3 года назад +9

    Lovely story. Thank you!

  • @willienelsongonzalez4609
    @willienelsongonzalez4609 3 года назад +2

    Good luck Karl! You’re moving forward, one step at a time. This took a lot of courage, it’s obviously overwhelming but you are safe, you are well and you are loved.

  • @soniatriana9091
    @soniatriana9091 Месяц назад

    I’m so thankful that this young man & woman met! I hope they can stay connected & can share more of their lives that can help them to continue to honor their fears & move in a positive direction, as new friends!!

  • @naruhina6772
    @naruhina6772 3 года назад +16

    God bless them and to protect them further of their lives

  • @S_J_banana
    @S_J_banana 4 месяца назад +2

    Once when I was really young I nearly drowned at Skegness in one of the theme park rides. We never saw her again. Hope she's still alive somewhere

  • @tjsurferboi8565
    @tjsurferboi8565 3 года назад +12

    It’s not selfish if you are genuinely having a panic attack. Theres no shame in wanting to escape from terror

  • @anncarroll7354
    @anncarroll7354 3 года назад +1

    ❤️ human touch can make all the difference and offer so much peace. I hope his heart feels relieved now after talking to her.

  • @KR-gx4fp
    @KR-gx4fp 3 года назад +2

    This man has given me hope that people who genuinely care, genuinely want to impact the world in a positive way and genuinely learn from their mistakes (even if this guy didn't actually do it)..exist. It just shows that humans do have potential, some of us are truly trying and that is enough for me. I needed to be reminded, thanks man ❤️

  • @CatJuiceSays
    @CatJuiceSays 3 года назад +1

    This is beautiful story humanity restored by simple gesture

  • @vickiroberts7947
    @vickiroberts7947 3 года назад

    What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it at a time when stories like this are needed so badly. Bless you both.

  • @tomhill4003
    @tomhill4003 2 месяца назад

    this reinforces my belief that that there are still good people in the world who possess empathy and compassion.

  • @franceslynch8815
    @franceslynch8815 5 месяцев назад +1

    It's so important to hear from people who experience the worst of terrorist actions. We can learn and help more and understand the lifelong trauma that violence of the worst kind affects our friends, family, neighbours and those we read about. Sending warm and heartfelt wishes to this man and all who suffered on that despicable horrifying day.❤

  • @chrisoppong
    @chrisoppong 3 года назад +2

    I heard about Karl’s incredible 7/7 story only today. It has challenged me to reach out to “hold someone’s hand” to give them hope in a time of darkness and distress.

  • @emerg0n0see
    @emerg0n0see Месяц назад +2

    I was given a new born squirrel. I named him Sheldon. I had him for over a week before he died in my fingers. I had fed him every 2-3 hours and felt such love for him. I blamed myself and felt not only useless but a detriment to life. It was a struggle to talk myself down from this… I can not imagine the depths of his pains.

  • @IaneHowe
    @IaneHowe 4 месяца назад +2

    Im sure she's not hating on him as much as he's hating on himself. He never thought he was holding her hand instead.

  • @jennyferrios5298
    @jennyferrios5298 3 года назад +9

    No one knows how a tragedy impacts the life of a person. He held this guilt inside and it gave him hope to find that person who held his hand. He judged himself hard but I feel he was probably getting out and allowed others to move out too. No judgement here at all. His heart is good 🥰

  • @afropanamerican
    @afropanamerican 3 года назад +1

    Wow! Thank you for sharing this message of humanity.

  • @leannecanty8821
    @leannecanty8821 Месяц назад +1

    No one knows how they will react in an emergency, until they experience an emergency.

  • @YalisCommunity
    @YalisCommunity 3 года назад +1

    Such a small gesture and such a massive positive impact.

  • @susancocking2348
    @susancocking2348 3 года назад +1

    God bless you two and all that suffered on that sad day and the people who lost their lives 🙏

  • @sophiesmith8001
    @sophiesmith8001 3 года назад +8

    Such a beautiful humane story,, brave man and woman... xx

    • @jonbrothers10
      @jonbrothers10 3 года назад

      7/7 was done by our own government. Thats why no inquest.

    • @crazydiamond1273
      @crazydiamond1273 27 дней назад

      ​@@jonbrothers10make it make sense.

  • @suze6083
    @suze6083 3 года назад +1

    Oh my, this actually made me cry. I so felt for him and the guilt he felt. I hope he can let go of it now and appreciate the fact that he lived to tell the tale. He‘s a really good person, I feel…he deserves some peace of mind. Hope he found it now!

  • @gailsykes8000
    @gailsykes8000 3 года назад +1

    Survival is a basic instinct so don't feel bad Karl. Bless you and everyone involved.

  • @tonemarieantonsen1597
    @tonemarieantonsen1597 Месяц назад

    My sister lived in London at that time and she commuted with the underground to her job. Thank god she already was at work 🙏❤️

  • @ParArdua
    @ParArdua 3 года назад +2

    Very powerful.
    I hope the gentleman remembers the lesson he learnt about himself that day, and if there is a next time, he might be less selfish.
    But we are all human, and to be with someone as they die is a privilege, and to gain an insight into their true character.

  • @sarahm9813
    @sarahm9813 5 месяцев назад +3

    I got caught up in this when i was a teenager. I could not take the tube for ten years. I still cannot get in a lift. I can't have doors locked in case i need to escape. I couldn't use my phone for hours afterwards to call my parents. I don't know why i am commenting this but.

    • @nohandle508
      @nohandle508 Месяц назад

      That is a totally understandable response. The fact that you did take the tube speaks so much. I'm sorry if that's not what you need to hear, but I think you're more resilient than you believe. It takes so much time, strength, and support to have more and more control over our own fears. I hope you do have support. Wishing you all the best.

  • @bonnie3232
    @bonnie3232 3 года назад +3

    The depth of good and kindness amid such evil and cruelty. It is indeed spiritual warfare.

  • @rebeccabriggs2982
    @rebeccabriggs2982 4 месяца назад +2

    Everyone handles these kinds of situations differently. Some of us get panicky and claustrophobic. Forgive yourself buddy.

  • @Sara_Elsa
    @Sara_Elsa 3 года назад +1

    SO TOUCHING. I am weeping.

  • @mylife2022
    @mylife2022 3 года назад +1

    Bless you both and God rest the souls of those who died.

  • @sharoneastwood.1025
    @sharoneastwood.1025 3 года назад +1

    Bless her. Health, wealth and happiness to her.

  • @PolarRed
    @PolarRed 3 года назад +1

    I think that Karl is so open and truthful about his own feelings in those moments, that's let's face it most of us have never experienced and, hopefully never will. proves the worthiness of the man. good luck to you Karl, and Susan, you have nothing to be ashamed of or guilty about! good health and XXX

  • @dixiechicken2643
    @dixiechicken2643 3 года назад +1

    Much respect to him for his honesty.

  • @L0zzle
    @L0zzle 3 года назад +2

    Karl do not berate yourself for pushing someone out the way - you were in a life threatening situation and you were in shock and trauma. Recognise that you weren't yourself in that moment and u will heal from it.