Choppedliver - Veteran Reacts to Hi Ren
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- This is my very first reaction video! As a veteran and someone who has struggled with mental health issues, I found Ren's video inspiring. In fact it was a large part of why I decided to stop procrastinating and do something I have been wanting to do for years, which is start a RUclips channel.
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• Ren - Hi Ren (Official...
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Opening up and showing "weakness" is the very antithesis of weakness. As a fellow introvert with decades of mental health problems, I know how difficult it had to have been to turn on that camera and record this. Your self-doubt was unfounded, you did everything right, and I hope this new endeavor brings you closer to your goals. Well wishes from Sweden.
This is a great point. Never really thought about it that way, and yes, it was extremely difficult. I have been ruminating about it for 2 months since I watched it the first time. My gf was about to give up on me, and I finally just did it. Thank you for your kind words and support.
@@choppedliver_reactsHell …gonna fake it till I make it❤REN. Subbed
@@margaretkichenama6022 damn right ❤️
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Every weaknes your woman will use it against you. Be warned.
I’m 55, a suicide survivor and father, partner of an amazing woman and massive fan of Ren. He has helped me through deepest depression. I’m disabled and having surgery after surgery and Ren, chinchilla etc have been my constant companions. Keep this up brother, you will find people from all over the world. I’m from New Zealand.
My deepest depression happened well before Ren. I wish I had Ren to help me through at that time. I can only imagine how powerful it would have been. So sorry to hear about the things you have been through. You live in an amazingly beautiful country. I want to travel the world with my soul mate and that's one reason I'm stepping out of my comfort zone, I hope this will help me achieve my goals, and New Zealand is one of my top destination goals
You did fantastic. Your audio is solid, your video setup is great. Most importantly though, you let us, the viewer SEE YOU, really see your emotions and how the music impacts you.
Congratulations on your first video, my friend! 48 year old Renegade and suburban mom here. Love your honesty and vulnerability. Ignore the haters. ❤
The renegades have double my follower count overnight. I am so deeply moved by all the comments. I haven't had a dry eye all morning. Thank you. 🙏
Subbed for REN. I also have struggled with my ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorder. Ren is truly in my eyes a modern day prophet. And I don't care who thinks I'm crazy for that.
You must be my twin. I don't want to list all my acronyms... ugh. He's amazing for sure. He will go down in history. I'm certain of it
We're all crazy, just in different ways. And yes, he is a modern day prophet. He is a leader without even trying.
@@choppedliver_reacts You will find thousands more humans from around the entire world that are your twins also. lol my acronyms go on for days I always growing up have felt alone like I was just defected for some reason compared to my interpretation to the people around me. After I found Ren it seriously changed my life in a way nothing ever has and it was just so simple I don't feel alone. I don't feel defected. I feel like a human and I see the number of humans like me around the world and reality hits my whole life I thought there is something wrong with me but now I see there is something wrong with the world specifically the people who have the most money and power. The people who keep us divided.
@@Lift_Eachother_Up This hits hard. I've always felt like an alien. I've always felt like this world is a big lie. Hard to explain. I constantly feel out of place. Thank you friend for that beautiful comment 🙏❤️
I am a 68 year woman from sweden,i cried the first hundred times i saw Hi Ren,it helped me trough the hardest time of My depression ,i think you did a great job,i know how it feels,it is not a weeknes to cry,it is healthy in this world,and stop to beat your self up Love Elisabeth❤
Hei Elisabeth fra Sverige. Godt å se andre her i Norden som vet om Ren. 👍 Jeg er 10 år yngre enn deg, og heter også Elisabeth 😊 hyggelig med en navnesøster. 👍 🇳🇴
Agreed!
Hugs from another Swede :)
Eller, STOR Kram!! :)
Thank you!
Welcome to RUclips. Ren has taught people, especially men, that it is ok to show emotion. It is ok to talk about your fears and be open. I’m 72 and my whole life, I would lie to people and say “I’m just fine” and give them a big Kathy smile. No one knew how I hated myself and had suicidal thoughts every day. I never thought I could do anything right. I resonate to so many REN songs and found out that I was not alone which has helped me. It is ok to cry and I appreciate your honesty.
happy smile?
Don't be scared! Some assholes here but most of us are awesome!! Welcome and great react! #RENegade
Honestly, I think that's what we need is more people showing their supposed weakness and sharing their burdens.I think the world would become a much better place with a lot less fighting if we did that.
I agree. Imagine if everyone showed strangers love like the people in these comments have shown me
Let the healing begin, Brother. Big love to you & yours. P.S. change the name, you are not Copped liver.
You did a great job for your first video.And please don't take our suggestions as criticism.We're just trying to help you. But no , you did not suck on your first video❤
Be proud you broke the ice big fella, and the rawness is perfect, the polishing up will come in time. Seeing your emotions speaks volumes my friend. Keep at it, look forward to you next video.
Well, it was definitely raw I wish I could have said more about how I was feeling, but in the moment, it's hard to put how you feel into words. Thank you the encouragement!
@@choppedliver_reacts Feelings can't always be verbalised. I still felt it Brother.
Honestly? I don't care about lighting or sound perfection. I find the IMperfection refreshing, actually. Everything is so overworked it loses its realness.
I love Ren. He believes in raising people up. I'm here for you.
🙏🙏 Thank you Lys. I'm at work right now hiding from coworkers because my eyes are red from all the tears, the comments have been so supportive and overwhelming in the greatest way possible
I found Ren when Hi Ren hit my RUclips feed, and I fell deep. Such an intelligent, well-read master of lyrics and delivery, so musically talented, so raw and vulnerable. So moving.
You're right, about why we relate to Hi Ren .. it's the insight Ren brings to human vulnerability, to mental health, to hope. So insightful, and profoundly moving.
Ren has been making music, composing songs for many years. Since I found him, I've watched and listened to everything he has done. So much to discover and appreciate, so many moods and messages, and even (sometimes delightfully crass) playfulness.
One of my favourite early Ren songs is so sweet and encouraging and optimistic .. It's Alright..
ruclips.net/video/hCsQDY8A6og/видео.htmlsi=9dfHgjz2sFvUc26g 20:10
Well, here you are a day later and you've got yourself a few subscriber already - myself included. There are thousands of "Ren-egades" out there, and they'll be flocking towards you - so you're far from alone in your struggles buddy. He makes me weep too - he hits the nail so perfectly on the head. He exposes our "shameful" fragility to the light - and we find it's actually okay. I think my tears are a mixture of sadness that we carry this burden - and joy, in understanding that we don't have to carry it alone - we are NOT alone.
One of the things Ren has given the World is to help us realise that it's okay to let others know that we're plagued with self-doubt, negativity, and psychological fragility - simply because we all are. Like Ren says in the epilogue, soften, relax, and that dance gets easier. You don't need too beat yourself up in solitude, it's the human condition - we're all in the same boat. I can't see you, or speak to you face to face, but be assured that there is love and compassion for you floating across the ether in your direction - it is there. Sincere best wishes to you, and for your new venture. You done great mate.
What a great first reaction! Thank you for being honest and raw. Looking forward to more ❤
Thank you Patti, every comment I've received has been so full of love and positivity. I can't thank everyone enough. 🙏
From one introvert to another, I applaud your strength in putting out this reaction video. I am 63 years old and have also struggled with severe depression and anxiety. My internal voice got to the point where I had to take some time off from work and reach out for help. I told my therapist yesterday that I felt guilty because so many people have much worse problems than I do. I also told him that I felt ashamed to be weak and not strong enough to continue struggling to get by each day at a time. He stopped me in my tracks and pointed out that I am stronger than most people because no matter how much I suffer, I bravely continue to make life better for me and those who are close to me. Please believe me when I say that posting this reaction video makes you a hero in my eyes and I proudly shared your tears rolling down my face. Thank you for showing your vulnerability and putting it out ther for the world to see.
I've felt the same " Others have it so much worse/ feeling guilty". I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me, truly. It's hard to believe just being me on video is helping others, but here we are, and the community helps me. So it's a win win. Thanks again
Respect, It ain't easy being real....keep the faith man. and remember what Lynrd Skynrd said, be a simple man....Keep it simple, and remember that the little thing's matter.....One day at a time....✌
Dude, you got this! Great job!
Thank you Milton! LOL
Welcome to the Renegades! This rabbit is is deep and VERY vast! No 2 songs sound the same. There is NOTHING he can not do. He can sing, act, rap, make beats, beatbox, and play many instruments to name just a few things.
I am going to have my hands full deep diving on Ren's collection. Thank you for commenting!
You picked a great artist to review and you did great. If this video doesn’t make you cry, then you’re probably not human.
100% agree
As a lot of people have been saying, every aspect of the video was done well.
If you continue to be this honest and genuine in future videos, you'll find a following - or they'll find you.
Hi beautiful human, welcome to the reactionworld, honousty is appriciated. Thank you for your reaction, I gladly subscribe.
Please accept the biggest hug your heart can handle from a stranger from the Netherlands ❤
Hug received. I'm so grateful 🙏❤️
You are brave for doing this. Please do not think you are being "pathetic" as you said. It takes courage and from what I saw in your 20 minute video I can see that. Keep strong. Perhaps listen to more of Ren's music. If you want to talk then you are more than welcome to get in touch. Big virtual hug. Life as you are well aware is not easy. "We must not forget that we are Human Beings"
I'm pretty emotionally wiped right now from all the outpouring of support and comments. But I'll definitely listen to more. Thank you for taking the time to comment and I truly appreciate every comment and show of support I've received. It's pretty overwhelming
@@choppedliver_reacts I can imagine you are overwhelmed. Remember, there are still lovely people on this mud ball. Peace.
First off, thank you for your service. Second, great job on the reaction. You make people think/feel. That’s a gift; don’t hide behind any fears or doubts. Let is shine brother! Cheers!! Keep on!
Thank you Tom 🙏 Reading all these positive comments has been an amazing experience. Thank so much.
Big hugs. The Renegades have you. You're one of ours, and you're never alone.
The idea of "burden" is onenof many things society uses to divide us. To create "greater" and "lesser", and to create shame. You are not a burden, though. You prove it here, in this video, and I'm sure, in other ways in your life. You have shown more courage here than some of us gain our whole lives.
You've got this.
I woke up this morning and my followers went from 23 or something to over 50. Your comments have touched my soul, and I have not been able to keep my eyes dry all morning. I'm at work right now typing this and trying to hide from everyone because my eyes are read. Thank you my friends. The renegades have my eternal gratitude for encouraging me and making me feel something hopeful for a change
@@choppedliver_reactsThat’s what it means to be a Renegade…
As someone with a girlfriend who struggles with suicidal thought my heart goes out to you man. There isn't enough compassion for people struggling within the system we've constructed. It's an 18 month wait for government funded DBT where I live, that's after a hospital stay for her. Absolutely ridiculous, it's struggle after struggle for you guys and I commend the effort.
Thank you so much for your support and comments. Hugs for you and your girlfriend.
Yes please, we want more of your reaction videos! Thanks for sharing your feelings, and never apologize for sobbing, I listened to this song a hundred times and I sob everytime again.
Thank you Cristy! I am so deeply touched by the support I've received. 🙏🙏🙏 Trust me I was holding back a flood of tears, I've watched it many times sobbing as well
You did gteat! Thank you for being brave. You show the way too. I think the most impactful lines for me were " I'll inspire the meek to be stong". He is brave and clear and strong and cries all tbe time!😂 He has inspired so many people to be brave and try these things out of our comfort zone. Love listening to him talk about creativity and how we shoukd just do and not judge ourselves. So i applaud you. I subbed for more Ren!
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Thank you Frances for your kind words. It means more than you know. The support I've received in less than 24 hours has me in tears :( Ren is amazing. We shouldn't judge ourselves, but we do, and I'm definitely my worst critic! I will do more Ren when I have the strength. Any recommendations?
@@choppedliver_reacts Yes! Do Power please.
This was done right after he left his management. He was so so fed up with the greed abd control, he and his friend and videographer taped 2 cell phones to the dashboard of the car and just did this abd released it without trying to control anything like hype or timing. Everybody loves this banger! And no crying at all, though it is still Ren being totally transparent .
@@francesdoll4039 I will check it out!
Sound, lighting, etc. all good. As good as anyone's. I appreciate your honesty and your thoughts. Hi Ren hits me every time. I hope you'll react to more Ren videos. It doesn't mean that you have to like them all or say he is the greatest artist...just be yourself. You'll find that his fans are very supportive. Anyways, I'll subscribe (I don't follow more than a few reactors) and I encourage you to stick with it. All the best.
Thank you so much... Might seem small to some, but having my first comment, my first subscriber, is a huge milestone for me. Thank you so much for your kind words and support. Much love. ❤
I agree! Liked and subscribed. I admire anyone who can put themselves out there like this.
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song.
Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me-much the same as this song resonates.
As a person who’s never been able to escape negative self-talk and imposter syndrome, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that already resides within me-was sooo important.
It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it.
*Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison.
You are *stronger* than that voice.
You are stronger than you can *possibly* know…
until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
Thanks for the real reaction - you have a long and inspirational rabbit hole waiting for you - REN!
Can't wait! 🙏
I think of Ren as the cousin we’re all rooting for. Welcome to RUclips!
I'm a survivor of childhood torture and human trafficking and REN has given my scarred throat a voice even though I am terrified to speak.
REN's music has helped me find the strength to no longer feel ashamed of the over 500.scars that mar my body.
Pain is the ultimate equalizer, as it corsses every known barrier.
I'm so sorry to hear about the horrors you have endured, and happy that you have been able to find some relief through music
@@choppedliver_reacts Thank you for your kind words.
I like your channel it's been a helpful and a comfort knowing that so many of us share the same pains and traumas.
No need for any apology.
Your reaction is honest and pure.
Just like Ren's video.
Ren truly has a way with words like no other artist i've heard in many years.
This particular piece and style is generally not something i like, but this video and the lyrics just hit me right in the very soul.
As someone who has lived with severe depression for 40 years now, it struck a a real chord with me.
Ren has an unparalleled ability to convey emotion with words.
I can't call it song really, coz to me it's more than that, it goes way beyond just a song to me.
I have said to other people who react to Hi Ren that i think it's one of the most accurately told and illustrated pieces of art that depict the eternal conflict of the human condition.
The battle between the so called "Heaven" and "Hell" and the setting of the eternal conflicts battlefield is the human psyche.
Just know that when it feels like you are in the darkest of places, no matter how dark it may seem and feel, know that your are not alone.
I know that if you are in that dark place right now, this wont help at all, i know that very well because we don't think with a rational mind when we are at our lowest.
All i can say as someone who still walks this earth despite many times being close to call it a day is this:
Learn to see the signs of when you are about to fall down, learn about yourself, know yourself and try to come to terms with and accept that maybe, just maybe, this is as good as it ever gets.
That way the struggle probably will turn a little bit easier.
As Ren put it: It's not a battle for us to "win", it's an Eternal Dance.
If we aim to get rid of it completely, we seek to become more than human.
We all have our own struggles, to some it may seem less or worse.
But all of us carry our very own personal hell and some of us have lost our touch with our heaven.
And in order to find a resemblance of heaven again, we need to find ourselves first, Who We Are.
I am not a religious person but there is no doubt that the religious ideas makes for a very good concept based way of describing things.
There is after all a reason why one of the most captivating stories of all time are those of religious texts.
Because who doesn't love a good story? :)
And so with these words I hope your days become just a little bit brighter Sir!
Godspeed and much love from Sweden!
Thank you so much 🙏
Ren is also very much an introvert ( Lost All Faith) and it is through his music that he delivers his own struggles, battles, in the rawest and most authentic way possible. With this video and song ( it’s really so so much more than just a song) he has cracked open the armor of men , many of whom are or have been in the military. It’s one thing to love Ren for his musical genius, prowess , and all around talent but it is the people such as yourself ( and myself) and countless others who cried, bawled, and were left speechless because FINALLY, THEY FELT SEEN, AND HEARD, AND UNDERSTOOD WITHOUT HAVING TO SAY ANYTHING OR EXPLAIN ANYTHING. ❤ A fellow Renegade and student
So true. Thank you for your comment!
Congrats on your first reaction video! You picked a banger to start with! Thanks for being vulnerable. Best to you.
Thank you so much
Keep reacting, keep connecting, and take your eyes off the shadows. Many times we forget to look up, we forget to be grateful, and we forget that our healing is one praise away...
I'm going to give it my best. Yes, gratitude is essential. Unfortunately I know a lot more about what I should be doing than I do about actually doing. Growing is hard
@@choppedliver_reacts You got this! Complete the mission!
Millions and millions of people have watched this video… and have been so emotionally affected by the message delivered from this incredible artist. You are one of the few who has been brave enough to share the raw emotion that so many of us have felt. If you continue sharing genuine first reactions like this,your channel will grow rapidly… my first view of this masterpiece had a profound impact on me. After years of poorly managed depression and anxiety, which led to substance abuse, I found myself at a crossroad. On August 21st of last year,not knowing how I ended up here,I opened my eyes with my family surrounding me in a hospital bed. I was intubated, on life support, with an unclear prognosis of whether or not life or death was ahead of me. While on life support my family never left my side and although we could not orally communicate, our raw emotion was deafening. My sister asked me to watch “Hi Ren” while I lay strapped to the hospital bed with a machine that was breathing for me. She was insistent that I watch it and I wrote down on a piece of paper “ I don’t have much of a choice, do I?” We chuckled in that moment and then she pressed play. I watched the entire video and with tears streaming down my face, I slid another note to her that said “ play it again”… I must have watched it 4 or 5 times consecutively. Two days later I was able to breathe on my own. I wasn’t sure if I wanted or deserved another chance at life but I was given one. Not to downplay the significance of the ventilator but I found a much more effective form of life support. I feel silly admitting that after watching and dissecting “Hi Ren” dozens of times, I discovered what “reaction videos” were,as my RUclips feed was full of suggestions for these “reactions”. I don’t remember which reactor I watched first, but I was hooked. I probably watched every single reaction video for Hi Ren and that is not an exaggeration. I spent about two months, non stop, watching reactors and the connection and community that I felt,simply watching the similar raw emotion of other humans, was life changing. During this period, I made a full recovery physically. However, it was, still is, and will always be my commitment to my mental health and proper treatment that is required for me to earn the title of a survivor. Although I am unable to spend my days in a rabbit hole of “Hi Ren” reactions, there are times when I feel that my pendulum gets stuck in the darkness and when that happens, I find a new reactor to “Hi Ren” and I instantly feel rejuvenate and grounded again. I don’t feel so alone anymore. I chose your reaction today and I would like to thank you for the support and connection that you’ve provided to me. In closing, I need to admit that,as a 38 year old woman who doesn’t like change, I was convinced that the advancements in technology, the internet specifically,would ultimately isolate and desensitize humans of their primitive need for social interaction and connection. Well, once again, I was wrong. I consider you, your fellow reactors and all the impacted viewers to be my family, related to one another in through the power of music and all art that evokes feelings. Thanks for the positive push that I needed today. And sorry for the headache you must have from reading this entire comment 🤟🏼
Wonderful reaction. Everything was perfect. Rens music will touch parts of your soul you thought were lost, and brings emotions up for release. In the release you are free, being weak in your strength is courageous and brave . I can only speak for myself but I am sure the comment section will agree we are here for you . Love from the UK.
I so agree with this. I couldn't have put it better. Thank you kind human I have never met, for showing compassion for a complete stranger. The world needs more of that.
Thank you for sharing a part of you that many will not. We all fight this internal battle on many varied levels. In my view, we're all cracked eggs and we have the free will to sit around and spoil or turn us into the best souflet we can. Thanks my brother! James
So true James! That's one reason I have a hard time with social media. Everyone seems perfect on the surface. I'm like... what's wrong with me? If Ren can talk about his stuff, I can talk about mine.
Great reaction, brother. Much respect for having the courage to open up. I am a 58 y/o, totally and permanently disabled veteran who has been suffering from Chronic Multisymptom Illness (Gulf War Illness) for over 30 years. I have been dealing with mental health issues (Major Clinical Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Unspecified Mood Disorder) in addition to various chronic physical issues. My mental health cost me a successful military career, a marriage, and friendships to the point that I have become a total recluse for the past 10 years. My condition was brought on by prolonged exposure to low-dose sarin nerve gas and experimental vaccines and meds during the Gulf War. A few years later, the now black-boxed use of the anti-malarial drug "Mefloquine" pushed me over the edge, and I experienced a psychotic episode.
For over 15 years, I was in therapy and prescribed a cocktail of max doses of psychotropics until I decided to carefully wean myself off all medications in 2014. The side effects of the drugs were too many and too severe, left me an emotional zombie and the benefits were negligible. I still struggle with my mental health, as well as physical symptoms, daily, but I rather feel pain than nothing at all. Ren has been able to express through his songs what I have been unsuccessfully trying to communicate to others regarding my mental, emotional, and physical struggles. Each new day, I wholly rely on God for my strength and remind myself that I am doing better than I deserve; without Him, I would have "checked out" a long time ago.
Hello friend. So sorry for the late response. I try to respond to as many as possible but it's overwhelming. I read yours just now and it touched me. First of all, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Veterans have a soft spot in my heart, especially those who have put their lives on the line and came back broken mentally and/or physically. I have had to deal with my own issues that though they were completely different, they also tried my soul and maid me a zombie because of the meds. Pain pills, antidepressants, adhd meds, sleep meds, nerve pain drugs, muscle relaxers, etc. I almost "checked out" a couple of times. I wish I had Ren at the time, but interestingly, I did find some benefit from youtube. I watched a lot of guided meditation and guided hypnosis videos, saw a therapist, worked on nutrition, stopped drinking, practiced guided meditation and positive thinking, and a few other things that over a number of years slowly allowed me to regain some of my former self. Obviously from my reactions, I'm not completely healed. Perhaps I won't ever but I do think Ren's music has helped, and this community of people who have rallied around me on this channel have helped a lot as well. I'm certainly glad you have found some bit of relief. It's a hard journey, but you are tough. You went to war. You can do this. You have the power to overcome and achieve. Hope is a powerful thing. I think that for people like us with mental challenges, life is like a greased pole. You can't climb a greased pole unless you can put a peg in the bottom. That peg is just something positive in your life. Any little thing. Any sign of hope, any little bit of improvement, that little something you can stand on that allows you to stand and pound the next peg into the pole, and eventually you climb that f*cking pole and you pull yourself out of that pit. You can do this my friend and I'm proud of you for still fighting, still moving forward.
@@choppedliver_reacts Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment. God bless.
@@JensRandolff anytime my friend we are all in this together
For me the ending where he's talking about the pendulum and about how for as light as it gets is as dark as it gets It struck me as much better then battling good and evil.Because inside of us we don't have to be evil but we are going to sin.We're going to have dark times it's a balance that we have to learn to make the dance work correctly.
Makes you realize how profound the whole concept of in and yang really is. There's no joy without sadness, no hope without despair, no light without dark, no achievement without struggles
@@choppedliver_reacts You learn that sailing on the ocean. In big waves, I mean really big, you get to see for miles around when you are on top of one, and a few seconds later you are plunged into a deep trough that seems impossible to come out of. But you do rise out of the trough each time.
Your first video...tech-wise... was certainly better than most. Thanks for joining the ranks of sincere content providers...my true heroes these days!!! Looking forward to your future uploads and wishing you the best in achieving your life's goals... I'll save my hundreds of suggestions for another time...just wanted to applaud the reaction and let you know that your effort also encourages me and likely many others as well.... you are worthy and much appreciated.....Love and Peace for Us All!!!!!
Thank you thank you Chuck 🙏 I'm always open for suggestions! Ren is passing the encouragement forward. He helped me get off my ass. It's either do something now, accept my mediocre life and stop whining about it, get older, still did nothing, look back with a lifetime of regret.... or, get off my ass now and do something. Ren was my tipping point. I've been hating myself for the last two months for procrastinating doing this, and it was do or die time
@@choppedliver_reacts I'm 68. Every once in a while, I listen to Pink Floyds "Time" just to remind me to not put things off and to value what is our most important wealth.
Thank you for being so vulnerable! Throughout my lifetime I've struggled with various forms of mental health issues many not to my own doing. I had an accident 2 years ago that has left me homebound and losing family members. I just discovered reactions and you touch me and I'm an instant subscriber.. thank you for being so open and honest I wish I could have reached out and given you a hug at the same time I didn't feel so alone in the world. I found that this is also an outlet for people who I'm referring to as haters. I noticed they troll reactions and copy and paste the same negative comments. Please ignore them and know you will have loyal family subscribers. ❤ Ty as a previous comment stated if we give you some advice on reactions it's not negative from the ones who truly care 🤗
Ren touched me, I touched you, you touch others. It's a beautiful circle of paying it forward. Thank you for the warnings. I will try to disregard them. I've always been quick to disregard praise and take criticism to heart. But I'm trying.
@@choppedliver_reacts Let these words sink in: PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE. Notice, no criticism? Great job, brother.
No words needed, just breath❤
Appreciate you😊
Thank you Julita. I felt a flood of emotions, but I kinda suck at putting them into words. 🙏
@@choppedliver_reacts
You don't have to, I think most of us had the same reaction ❤️
44 subs after one day is a great start. Sound and lighting is as good as most and better than some. Be mentored by Ren - stay real and work hard at perfecting what you do - and your followers will come.
So glad you chose the iconic Hi Ren for your inaugural video - welcome to RUclips, we're always happy to meet a fellow Renegade!
Go for it man.... good job....I'm almost 40 and I just heard HI REN a month ago and literally changed my life
Love you brother! Appreciate you brother! You're not alone, and thank you for taking that plunge into the unknown. You may not realise but this vid has helped many people like yourself. And the Renegade family are the best family to come into when you need good people.
Bless you brother and may you find a little more happiness and love through this new platform you've dove into...
Thank you so much for your kind words. My cynical, angry view of people and humanity in general has gone through a paradigm shift since discovering Ren and the community of followers. There is hope for the world after all
#theRenEffect
I'm 42, working through my PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. Seeing people be open and expressive with their struggles and emotions helps me open up more myself. Thank you all.
Great reaction !! Congrats on taking that first step to do something outside of your comfort zone. As someone who is similar in age to yourself the first time I heard Hi Ren it broke me ( in a good way ) and made me realize it’s ok to show “weakness” . Hope you react to more Ren and I’d suggest anything live by Chris Stapleton. He has a strong reaction following and like Ren is just next level talent. I’ll be following your journey.
Thank you so much. Yeah, if this had been a first reaction, it would have been unwatchable lol. Completely broken. I will definitely keep your suggestion in mind. I've heard a little bit of Chris Stapleton, and I agree, Ren is next level. Thank you for following my journey. I'm very touched by the support I've already seen even with just 19 comments.
One of the first reactions I saw to Hi Ren was that from Rosalie, you might want to watch it to see it's totally ok (and somewhat normal) to be crushed during/after a Ren song
That was wonderful, very authentic. I loved it... Give yourself a massive pat on the back dude you deserve it... Great job
Ugh. It was so hard. But I'm so glad I did it. The support from all you guys has been amazing. The word gratitude seems such a weak description for what I'm feeling
Great artist to start with.Hopefully we can get the renegades over here.I will let you know.I do tend to comment as I go so if I say something that you say later in the video.That's why although usually I catch it and say you know.Look, sorry I didn't know you were gonna say that earlier.But I know the trick.The more comments you get the more you get pushed out into the algorithm.
Looks like they are showing up in force ! :)
Thank you for being here! I wish my little brother had heard "the words when you loosen the noose on the rope" cuz he didn't. And all I can say, is you ARE IMPORTANT!!! I don't know you, but I can promise you're important!
So sorry for your loss 😥
Sending you a virtual hug buddy. I was a mess too the first time I heard this piece ; I'm not gonna lie, I've listened to it a few hundred times at this point and still have a lump in my throat. Wishing you the best. 👍
Thank you! Sending one back. I've heard it many times as well, and the first few times, I absolutely could not have recorded a video, it would have been 20 minutes of pausing and sobbing lol.
In addition to my previous comment. I was very pleased to see all the positivity you've received in the comments. I never usually send any. You should be proud of yourself to see all these positive remarks and know you've touched people. Stay true to yourself and that was real attract us subscribers who like genuine heartfelt reactions. I'm so pleased to meet you. And yes sir sound audio quality is excellent many haters complain about having to pause. It's necessary for copyrights and us good folks understand LOL I was having a tough night tonight and so glad I stumbled upon your reaction. You touched my soul.I hope you go to sleep one day after reading this and feel good about yourself. 💯💙
Ugh, everyone here has touched me, and knowing I've touched people just from sharing my experience is an amazing feeling. It's like this "pay it forward" chain started with Ren. My first day after doing and waking up and reading comments wiped me emotionally in a very good way. Thank you for taking the time to comment. It's amazing how much good a single comment can do
You are doing just fine mate. I love your reaction. Keep it coming, you are doing just fine.
Subscribed!
Thank you kind sir for your support!
Tip: RUclips’s captions for REN are always wrong. It’s best to turn it off. Keep up the genuine reactions!
I've noticed. Will do!
You did it! I look forward to more real authentic reactions from you. Remember to add a few lighter Ren songs into your journey too. Balance is everything.
It's Alright by Ren is a marvellous encouraging, optimistic song ❤
Also It's Alright by The Big Push :D
A great start to your reaction career, an honest and raw reaction, just what us RENegades are looking for. Liked & subscribed for more Ren
Thank you Mikey. The renegades have touched me deeply and I am grateful
I love your sincerity and openness, well done! Embrace the vulnerability, the community will love you for it.
I will do my best. Thank you!
I am very proud of you. It takes a lot to make the first step. Your ability to let yourself be raw and real is a true strength. I hope that each successive step allows you to feel more and more comfortable in your skin. BTW, the lighting and sound were great. Thank you for starting. Thank you for admitting the difficulty of taking that first step. Who knows, the strength you showed by starting may be just the inspiration someone needs to take their own first step toward something they have been avoiding. Well met, indeed, sir.
@@tommieev5589 that was an amazing comment, thank you so much Tommie
Great honest reaction💕
Much love to you from Scotland💙🏴
OMG. my ancestors are from Scotland and Wales. Clan McNeil from Island of Barra I believe. It's on my PLACES TO GO WITH MY BAE BEFORE I DIE list.. Thank you for your beautiful comment my friend
@@choppedliver_reacts
Awhh really.. Barra is absolutely stunning☺️ It’s so peaceful, and has the most gorgeous beaches ever.. You’d think you were in the Caribbean, but without the sweltering heat to go with it🥵😂haha
Yous will honestly love it there.. it’s truly magical, yous will never want to leave🙂
Best wishes to you and ur bae, from Edinburgh💙🏴
Brother, I'm right here with you. Been struggling my entire life with mental health problems. I'm also very introverted and have a hard time talking to anybody or even going outside. Ren is an incredible inspiration. Very happy to have found you, too, and I hope you find that inner strength. Sending you my love ❤
Thank you Monius, sending you love right back.
I think part of the reason that Ren's music touches people so much. Which I do appreciate you're sharing your feelings with us. That's something a lot of people won't do. They will get up and walk out before they show you their tears. But I noticed that the more ished you've gone through. The more ren's music tends to touch you. And I want you to know you're not alone. There's a lot of us that are in the same boat. Or similar boats as you, not all of us have been through the service like you, which I thank you for, but life isn't always easy for everybody, and Ren has had a hugely difficult life. So his ability to connect with those of us who have had difficult lives causes a wave of emotions.
Absolutely. It's hard. And I agree about going through a lot of sh8t. I've been through my share of it. It's so easy to compare myself to everyone in life I feel like has it better than me and wonder "why me". But also, there's so many people who have it worse off, which I also must remember. Like ren said though, there's victims and students. I try to pick myself up, learn, and move forward. But we are all human. We are going to feel things, we are going to take steps forward and steps backward. I've felt like giving up many times, but I've always managed to pick myself up and go forward again. I'm definitely my worst critic, but if I had to give myself credit, it would that I eventually bottom out and move forward again. Eventually.
It was a really good reaction, and I’m surprised that it’s your first. Sound and picture quality were excellent, and this video obviously means a lot to you, which is going to please all of us Ren fans. You are thoughtful, intelligent and articulate, and you have a pleasant voice, so you start off with quite a few advantages over a lot of the RUclipsrs that are already out there.
Oh, a lot of reactors get emotional over Ren’s videos, which is not surprising as he touches on some really difficult and uncomfortable issues that affect all of us in some way or another.
Thank you!
You sir are incredible brave! I could never do that, I could never get infront of a camera and present myself to the world. The lighting was good, the audio as well, the reaction was heartfelt even though you already watched it multiple times. You already seem to be a true Renegade if it still hits you so hard! There's no need to pause to say something profound. It's ok to only pause if you want to say something. You also can play the song in one go, if you have copyright issues, Rens team will sort it out for you, he supports reactors, he want's people to react to his stuff.
Not only are you brave, you're also pretty smart (or lucky), you definitely picked the perfect artist for your first go - we got you! A rising tide lifts all ships and your ship is about to fly high!
I don't know how deep you already dived into his catalogue and usually I'd request something else but for you it feels like Ren x Chinchilla - How To Be Me is perfect
The first time was utter emotional destruction. Thank you for the support, the suggestion, and the tips! I read every single comment!
Excellent reaction my guy! You were open and honest most importantly. Your sound was excellent. Bad sound quality makes me peevish. I can’t wait for more Ren. I’m sure Renegades will show up in droves. I’ve subbed. I’m proud of you. 😉💙✌️
Thank you Abby! Pretty emotionally wipe right now from the amazing support. I will get to more Ren, I promise. In the meantime I'll probably be posting some more light hearted stuff. I never thought I'd have people on the internet who I've never met be proud of me. It's amazing
@@choppedliver_reacts I’m incredibly proud of you. It takes courage to open up the way you did. It takes courage to start a channel. Renegades will show up, and we will have your back. Ren believes in lifting others up and practices what he preaches. We do the same. Some fun Ren songs are “What You Want”, “Losing It”, “Loco”, and “Uninvited”. He has so much music between his solo stuff and band The Big Push. Take care. 😉💙💙🇺🇸💙💙✌️
Duuuuuude! Absolutely appreciate how you broke thru those nerves and shared this video. As a Renegade & fellow Introvert, I'm so proud of you! Rens music gives us hope. Great job!! 😁
Thank you Pam!!!! It wasn't easy! Glad I did it though, the reaction to my reaction was quite unexpected and completely amazing
Im 62 and this young man is quickly becoming the artist of my lifetime 🇬🇧😊
My friend, if you want to start a RUclips channel, you definitely chose the right song as your first reaction. You have subscribers now, that’s for sure! Thoroughly enjoyed this video and I will definitely be telling my friends. The “Renegades” are amazing, the best audience you could ask for. Looking forward to seeing your reactions in future, thank you for being an authentic human being ❤️
I'm quite stunned by the outcome. Doesn't seem real. I'm touched, overwhelmed, and amazed. Can't wait to do more! Thank you my friend
Very nice reaction friend. Like others I would like to acknowledge your courage and strength in putting this authentic reaction out there. I hope you can celebrate what you achieved and be proud that you had the bravery to overcome the barriers within yourself. Accepting that you have more courage than the internal and external critics helps to insulate from the negative voices, though it is in our nature to feel the impact of these disproportionately compared to the value we put upon supportive comments.
Thank you kind sir for the very insightful and truthful comment!
Great job man. 👍Subscribed!
I can so understand that and how it hits you. Much love and big hugs.❤🫂
You are in good hands with the RENegades. We all know the situation where a song totally messes us up and/or we tear up. But that's okay. We're here for each other. That's why I want to be part of this community.
When doing more reactions don't just do the heavy stuff, do some uplifting and funny stuff as well.😃
Sorry, but I think it was a bit funny when you started criticizing your own video at the end (19:00) before you've even published it. You sounded exactly like the bad side of Ren in the song. Stay on the light side: you did a great job.
One hint: I would turn off the subtitles as they are often erroneous. Ren normally has the lyrics in the description or in a comment below the video. Most lyrics of other songs can be found on the internet somewhere.
You are bang on. Didn't even realize it till you pointed it out... My inner bad Ren has been with me most of my life due to some rough circumstances. It's hard to dump that baggage, but I'm giving it a go. Thank you for the honest analysis and insight
@@choppedliver_reacts I know this inner critic only too well from my own experience. It is always easier to recognize these mechanisms in others than in ourselfs. But at least we have recognized it and we are working on becoming better and better dancers.
Great first reaction! Choosing "Hi Ren" for your first reaction was perfect for you I think. The Renegades will show up and support Ren and the creators who support him. We are a safe space on the internet and we love honest reactions.
You did a great job. You were open, vulnerable, you sat with the feelings emerging just like Ren intended with this song, and I absolutely love how you took your time with it as well. I am here for your Ren journey! xx
Strength not only comes from within, but also with community. When we share and are shared with, we can't help but hold up our fellow human. When you feel alone or different, remember that the person sitting next to you probably has some of the same issues. Hope, never forget to hope.
You're a hero! Sending love from a fellow mental health illness sufferer
Your honest and heartfelt reaction had me subscribe. The tears you shed were in commiseration and empathy for another. That is the epitome of strength. I checked out your reaction because I am a Renegade, and I remained to the end because of who you are. I am a survivor of childhood trauma who is well over 60 and still striving to deal with those voices. Thank you for taking this action on your own behalf for all of us. Old Musician From Seattle
Well I have a lot more tears to give. I have them reading these comments. I'm quite emotionally exhausted these last few days. Most of my trauma comes from childhood trauma as well. Hugs to you, from a friend you've never met.
@@choppedliver_reacts Hugs right back my friend. Remain resplendent in your divergence 🤗
I'm quite late to the party here but I really enjoyed your reaction! Vulnerability is our greatest strength... It takes brass balls to be vulnerable in the face of uncertainty and many simply cannot. You, however, are immediately admirable for yours and I think your first choice of song to react to was symbiotic in that process! I loved it and I hope you continue more reactions!
Seeing you love NIN perhaps you could react to Cash's cover of Hurt or the original!
Thank you for the reaction... You made my morning!
P.S. What made your reaction so potent was your authenticity... not being worried about what you're supposed to say or do. You were noticeably uncomfortable but you owned that moment and stayed in it. What a blessing to share with others 💪❤️🩹 Please continue! 🫶
@@saragates2255 that was an amazing compliment and comment. Thank you so much, these are the kind of comments that keep me going, and I cannot thank you enough. I've only been doing this a month so you're not that late lol.
This was one of the most honest and heartfelt reactions. Its perfect. There are no rules there is only you and the artist. Thanks for sharing. Your are awesome!
In hindsight, it was the right thing to do. I sure had my extreme doubts at the time. Thank you for your comment, you are awesome too
excellent reaction.
Thank you friend!
I'm proud of you!!! This was amazing, don't doubt yourself!
Thank you for being yourself, you’re not weak, you’re brave. Many more of us struggle for many years before we can open up like you - and unfortunately, we lose so many on the way.
Bless you, I loved your introduction so much 😎❤️👍
Thank you so much James
You made me cry, subscribed and i'm here with you for this journey.
I'm so happy that I was able to touch someone. Ren has started something very special. ❤
YOU WAS GREAT ))) GOOD LUCK FURTHER !! 👋👋👋❤
Thank you so much!
Your first song!And straidaway Hi Ren.Cool!Stay strong bro i am with you!Go for it!❤❤❤
Thank you. It was Ren who pushed me out of my comfort zone. It had to be Ren!
Hey man, fellow Vet here. Thanks for your reaction, Ren helped me get the courage to start therapy and start facing down my demons. I appreciate your vulnerability, you’re not alone.
Hi Baker, glad to hear you are getting help. The people at the VA are my heroes. My traumas didn't come from service, but traumas are traumas and they help me at a time when I couldn't help myself, and it was free. Thank you for your service, and for your comments. Best wishes my friend!
@@choppedliver_reacts Hi! I understand, I’m working through childhood and religious traumas from before military service. It’s odd how our traumas inform how we handle day to day life. Childhood trauma made me a good soldier, but a terrible husband and father. It was that realization that really pushed me to get help. Best wishes to you as well my friend! I’m here for your journey, reach out if you need help, I got you!
Let's go, keep it up. I'll be back subbed 💙 Keep stepping forwards.
Thank you for the encouragement! I thought this was a train wreck of a first try, but it was a step forward. I'll keep stepping!
Thank you for your service, sir! You did great on your very first reaction. This song hits most people in some way and is so raw, it brings out emotions in most people who see it. I've seen this video hundreds of times now, and it still gets me. Keep on being you and honestly reacting to the music. No need to be ashamed of having feelings or sharing them. Renegades are very good at supporting other folks. I subbed to watch your journey. 😇
A heavy debut song.
Trust me, I have cried many many times to Rens songs.
Vulnerability is a strengh - don’t let anybody tell you otherwise ♥️
Keep it up, and Rens music will help you along.
Greetings and hugs from a 54 year old woman (and RENegade) from Denmark.
You were 🔥
WOW. I HAVE WATCHED THIS VIDEO MAYBE 300 TIMES BY DIFFERENT REACTORS. YOU ARE MY HERO. THE FIRST HONEST REVIEW I HAVE WATCHED. THANK YOU.
@@GlennBoothBrookeJasey Thank you so much Glenn. 😭🙏❤️
My husband served as a Marine for almost 10 years. He did 2 tours in Iraq when we first started dating. Each time he lost a bit of himself (we were both in our mid 20s). Today he works as a supervisor at a chemical plant and we have been married almost 15 years. He is the hardest working person i know but he always feels he could do more. My husband has nightmares and a small amount of ptsd. He isnt superman or batman but to me and our daughter he is our superhero. And one day when we leave this beautiful earth and meet at those pearly gates, i hope he feels he did more than most and is loved unconditionally. I loved your reaction. I am proud of you and you are a superhero to more people than you think. Lots of love
@@jengreer7781 that was beautiful, thank you so much 😭❤️🙏
You are wonderful❤ People are longing for real emotions! Thank you. Greetings from Germany 🎉
Thank you!!!
I found REN when I was 66 I cried my eyes out first time I heard this he is a unique genius. Great reaction you really did react.
@@ant1010 Thank you kindly sir 🙏
Do not put yourself down. This was a FANTASTIC reaction. You are a natural Renegade and, as the comments below already show, the Renegade community is going to love you.
I am an army veteran with an entire lifetime of mental disease behind me. Music helps. Letting myself feel the hurt and the ugly feelings is the best way I have found to begin pulling myself out of the sludge. Sometimes you have to dump out the entire bucket to sort our what filled it up in the first place. Ren and Sam Tompkins have saved so many people by putting them in a place where they can no longer avoid the things that consume them. I never thought the army teaching to "embrace the suck" would be such a powerful lesson.
Strength comes in many forms and showing feelings shows bravery and realness that many can't or won't.
Ren is a breath of fresh air in a industry that is as cut throat and unforgiving.
The fact that it makes people open up and talk makes it that much better.
I have worked as a chef, nurse, musician and currently as a firefighter and social support worker and I know that my past struggles make me a better, more empathetic person and I can relate with my clients who might be going through many of my past battles.
Realness and honesty has more power than we give it credit for.
Chase your dreams and try things, you will only regret the dreams that you don't put effort into.
Great reaction. Lighting is great. Audio is great. I’m sooooo here for your Ren journey and everything else you choose to react to. I’m here for it. Let’s gooooo! ☮️♥️
Thank you!!
I don’t know you but I’m proud of you!! Great RUclips reaction ! I’m a Renagade and definitely just subscribed and excited the journey !!! 🌻🌻🌻
Well done. I've watched a lot of Hi Ren reactions, because I think it's interesting to hear different people's takes on what I think is a great and important song. I think reactions like yours are no less important than those that have something "profound" to say. Welcome home.
Im less than 2 minutes in, and Sir, I want to hug you. Please dont call emotions, "weaknesses"and please dont apologize for having them. I dont know who decided for the rest of us that genuine people have to apologize, and fake people never feel the need. I can't wait to watch the whole thing, but I will tell you that right off the bat. This is great, I subbed for more and will be spreading the word. You are safe in this world. I promise. Will there be a few douch canoes along the way..maybe but that is not the RENagades, and they dont speak for us. Any suggestions are made to help. ❤❤
Just finished and as I though it was great.