This quote from Ren I always find comfort in "once you have lived with darkness, you become quite capable of wielding the light" much love, my friend ✌️
Hey guy. I love you too. You, like Ren, have inspired me so much. I am painfully introverted. I've got no way to afford therapy but here with the renegades and authentic people like you I have found my own therapy. So, thank you for being real, sharing your struggles.
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you're here. After Joe committed suicide Ren told his mom that he couldn't commit suicide. He couldn't put his loved ones through the hurt he felt from losing Joe.
Chops whatever it is that you are suffering from, you need to cry it out, and if you still feel the same come tomorrow, cry it out again until you have purged those emotions from your soul. Stay strong.
@@luisrivera3056 just doing this reaction video was very cathartic, I felt better after I did it and I feel even better now that everyone has been so supportive
Hey Chop, you are a special human. I’m so glad you have found your soul mate. You were brave to do this reaction when you were at such a low point. It is a song that people need to hear, and I’m so pleased that Ren was able to put his thoughts down so eloquently. He really is such a gift to the world. I hope the pendulum moves over to the light for you very soon. Please take care, hugs from the UK.
Ren's music kept me Alive, And I am sure many others .His Music and lyrics touch our very soul , who we are and It is a healing prosses started by a shared experience.
@@stacey37m I don't even know what to say about wren's music, it's just incredible the effect it has on people it's like he has started a movement and it's not like he's the first person to ever address these issues, but he does it so well
Survivors guilt is something fierce and not easy to get rid of (if ever). It nearly ended me. But like yourself something entered my life at the worse moment and pulled me away from that edge. Thankfully. A change can come quick when you least expect it. Keep at it. Life is worth struggling for!
@@TheViralInfekT Yes it is, but it's very hard to think that way when you're on that precipice. I'm so glad you're still here my friend, and I am so grateful for the community of people who have watched and commented on my videos like yourself. Thank you 🙏
You should watch it’s alright, love music 1, and meaning by Ren. Seems you could use a little inspiration in your life and Ren brings that to us as well. Much love man! Goin through some dark times myself, but watching reactions like yours and sharing experiences through REN’s music has helped me feel a little less alone.
@@choppedliver_reacts Before I got into reaction channels with Ren I thought watching someone experience something instead of experiencing it yourself was lunacy. My daughter was born with a heart defect and had lots of complications. Before she was 1, before we ever even got to bring her home the first time, we were told to spend what time we could with her cause she diddnt have long. She just turned 5, and keeping her safe and cared for has taken 100% of our time and energy and has become very isolating. Now as we are preparing to lose her, I’ve never felt so alone… I don’t have family, friends tend to evaporate when times get tough… Just me and my wife, although she has a vast support network. I found Ren, his music has been relatable, cathartic, it’s the only artist I’ve connected to in 20 years or more. It’s moved me so much, and having a whole reaction community to share these experiences with have made me feel a little less alone. I tell you all this not for pity or attention, it just sounded like you could use some encouragement. Don’t ever doubt what you’re doing! I know there are others out there like me that look forward to sharing those moments because they may be the only moments they share with anyone. You might be the friend they look forward to seeing each day. Keep it up, you are appreciated.
Bless you.. please stay strong, and just know that you’re not alone and just being here now makes this world a much brighter place💕 Sending you so much love (and hugs) from Scotland💙🏴
This song always destroys me... For Joe is a longer, live extension of the final part of this song, it's beautiful. Thanks for the react, I know it's not easy.
@@davidterry6155 Thank you David , I don't feel like I'm the greatest reactor, but I to try to let my true feelings and emotions show. It's very difficult sometimes, but it's when I'm being my most raw that people seem to appreciate it the most, and that keeps me going knowing that I am helping others and at the same time helping myself
Much love to you and I, too, hope you'll listen to "For Joe" which starts with the end of this song, and ends on a note of acceptance and hope. Ren is an inspiration, and so are you ❤
I'm thankful for the person who called you every day, and helped you be strong enough to choose to stay here every day, so we could meet you and have you be part of our world and the Renegade community. You, your perspective, your words and your experiences make a difference.
Thank you for such a raw and honest reaction. It's clear you're a beautiful soul and your partner is lucky to be so loved by you! Wishing you the best on this journey. Also, sorry to be superficial, but that is such a cool shirt.
@@greycoast 🤣 not superficial at all, that's the first time I've worn that shirt, I was at a thrift shop and my girlfriend saw it and said it was perfect for me, it matches my eyes and I love watermelons 🤣 I'm lucky to have her, Thank you for the funny and also heartwarming comment, and thank you for watching my friend. Have a wonderful day
Ren raised something like $25k for the organization that searched for Joe's body ❤ and there's a Cafe/restaurant at the foot of Menai bridge (where Joe jumped) called Freckled Angels after the Ren song of the same name ❤ Ren said once in a YT short commemorating Suicide prevention that he credits Joe for saving him. Because of Joe's sacrifice (I can't remember how Ren phrased it) he will not go out by suicide. He acknowledged that suicide would make the pain stop but it also guarantees that nothing will ever get better. This is paraphrasing his words. The shorts are on Ren's YT channel I think. And Ren has since had a #1 album. And 1.6 million YT subscribers etc. So he's made a strong point. ❤ Love ya 🤟🏼 Give your life a chance to show you the good in your future ❤
Put out more reviews, keep focussed on the family you have found, by doing so, you got lots to offer, be brave, be strong in your pursuit of internal peace, it's out there, you know it.
Love/Hug from a stranger in AZ!! and in Ren's own words - "Stand strong my friend and don't let the darkness consume you, because once you know the dark and become intimate with it; you become very capable of wielding the light.. There's nothing humble about shrinking or doubting yourself because you are large, you can be ferocious and you can be magnificent!"
We all need support, whether it be a spouse, a sibling, a group like the Renegades, or a stranger with a good heart. I am a 50 year old introvert, married for 16 years and separated for the past 4, and not children. My (ex)wife is still my best friend and she is very supportive. She helps me keep my chin above the murky waters of my fears and gestures towards the land of destination and safety. She treads her own murky waters and I do my best to help her overcome past traumas as she does for me.
I am a person who has multiple different types of depression and I've lived with suicidal and intrusive thoughts since I was 12. I failed to end it when I was 13 and since then I've fought with everything in me to stay alive. I treat my depression like a demon on my shoulder as it helps me to recognize it for what it is - a part of me but one I can choose to ignore or disregard. About 15 years ago I was visiting my stepmother in a mental health facility and in big letters on the wall it said "acknowledge the good and be thankful for it". I understood it as a sort of Quest for myself and every day since then I've sat on the edge of my bed every night and said out loud at least one good or beautiful thing I noticed that day. It is one of the hardest things I've ever done because my brain doesn't want to work that way - it wants to revel in the bad. But every day is a bit brighter because I force my brain to acknowledge that there is good in my life, and saying it out loud every night reinforces that. It's a "small" thing that has carried me through hell in my life. I'm in my mid 40's and still fighting to live.
@@audivawalsh2983 I try to keep an attitude of gratitude. I even have signs posted around my house, and like you, my brain wants to go the other way. It's a constant struggle, and some days I feel much better than others but I guess that's the dance we dance
❤❤❤ this song hits me hard because I lost a friend a couple years ago in the same way. And I cry everytime. After this it makes sense to remember " the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope"
Thank you for sharing a small part of your story with us. It takes a lot of courage to bare your soul and show us such vulnerability and honesty. Ren’ s music and message has allowed me to change so much. My partner stayed through some rough times for me. I don’t know why. I guess he saw something that I couldn’t. 40+ years later, I’m in the best place I have been in years and I like who I am. And yes, he’s still with me. There is light to be found, just keep looking. I wish you well 💕🇦🇺
One foot in front of the other my friend. It is a day at a time or an hour at a time if that is all you can manage. We are all here for you. Ren's community is the greatest on the whole of the internet!
Damn😢 I cried with you❤ send you the biggest hug I can find🫂 Ren said once:" S eliminates the possibility that things could ever get worse but it also eliminates the possibility that things could ever get better". Love to you🫶
@@elevown I did the thing that I needed to do but didn't want to do, and I felt better afterwards. Thank you for watching and commenting my friend. Have a great day
Finding anything or anyone REAL is such a gift - Thank you for sharing your struggles with us. It definitely makes me feel like I'm not alone. Ren is a huge part of why I'm still here, working through the physical & emotional pain of being sick for over 10 years. I remember what Ren said - our struggles separate us from angels, demons & gods. We are human & we need to forgive ourselves - need to give ourselves grace. You are not alone! Thank you so much for putting yourself out there for others - you're so freaking brave! I dont comment much, but i needed you to know that I really needed to hear what you were saying today. Thank you ❤❤❤
Don't worry about the tears, Ren made everyone cry with this ending..... i have been fighting my depression for almost a decade and i feel so much numbness in everyday life but i have watched so many reactions since i discovered Ren this year but his songs break me to tears every single time -- especially this one and Hi Ren. In a way it was a good thing to experience -- it made me remember what it was like to have strong emotions which the depression coupled with anti-depressants put you in this weird emotional limbo. Stay strong. Keep going
@@robertproctor9747 You're probably right, I probably don't. I struggle with low self-esteem my entire life. So when I hear comments like this, it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you
Thank you for your honesty in sharing your struggles. I've lived with alcoholism all my life , depression, etc. I KNOW! I GET IT.. and you're right. Get up, get going, help others. You are so right on
Tears are how our heart speaks when your lips cannot describe how much you’ve been hurt. I’ve been there at 20. I’m here now and I’m finding tranquility in other things.
@@sejbomb That's a great way of putting it, I like to say that tears are pain leaving the body. I'm glad you're able to find some peace. Thank you for watching and commenting
Thank you so much for being so open. You are so honest and blunt about it. Words cannot express how much you are appreciated. Thank you. We all love you.
@@davemick7216 I think I needed to in this video. I felt better after I did it and especially after reading all the supportive comments. Thank you for watching and for commenting
@@WelshAmethystGirl087 Ren is amazing, and I'm so glad that I was able to help You relieve some of that pain leaving your body in the form of tears. 😭🙏
I understand the feelings of depression, you are not alone, try not to beat yourself up unfortunately depression leaves lack of motivation, like you said about lying in bed and cant do anything, it probably doesnt help but you are not alone in that 💔. I hope you feel better soon . 💕
sending lots of love & digital hugs.... there is something about Ren that helps us heal. when I first discovered him I was at a point where I wanted to kill hope. as far as I was concerned hope could fxxk off because it only caused me to hurt. over and over and over. I was getting suicidal. I was homeless. I had no one to turn to. then I found Ren. a few months before hi ren. but once that masterpiece hit I was floored. he somehow reconciled my situation with hope. I did not believe that was possible. but he did it. I have cried laughed and danced with this young man I have never met so many times. I had thought I had lost my tears, thought I couldn't cry anymore. but Ren proved that to be wrong as well. the past two years have been the worst of my 54 years on this planet. Ren got me through it. saved my life. at the end of last month I am back in a house. it is hard to be able to trust that it won't get torn out from under my feet in the most cruel of ways. I am afraid to let my guard down, relax or just exhale. but I know I will get there. as Ren said, life is uncertain, it won't last forever, weather it is resolution or my acceptance of the situation....and I can be large and I can be ferocious. I would rather just be kind and happy and not be taken advantage of or treated cruel. you are a very good man. anyone who takes the time to find the most amazing fragrant flowering plants for his lady is awesome. I used to work at a nursery....I laughed when guys would bring me cut flowers. those don't last....but the plants do! plus chocolate was my favorite, I worked with plants all the time..... showing vulnerability is a noble thing. it should be respected and accepted. otherwise how are you supposed to ask for help? those who lack empathy deserve a one way ticket out of your life. life is short spend it with those you enjoy... you have a beautiful heart. you cared enough for people you have yet to meet to make this vid and steer them away from that finality. you are a very good man. don't let anyone, including yourself, tell you anything different. unless they tell you you are a great man! thank you, for sharing tears, they mean more than you know.
@@annfarmer9704 Thank you for sharing your story with me Ann. I read every word of that, and it made my eyes leak .. Because men don't cry right lol.. well we're not supposed to because we're supposed to be tough and invulnerable which is all complete bullshit . I really like what you said about hope, I used to feel the same way. So much hope for the future and always getting disappointed, I remember my favorite movie of all time the Shawshank redemption, Morgan Freeman said hope is a dangerous thing. There's no room for hope in here which was prison. And Andy dufresne said hope is a good thing maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. I have that poster on my wall. Thank you for taking the time to watch my reaction, and to type that beautiful comment. I'm glad you're here and I'm glad you have found hope and things are turning around for you
Oh dude I really do feel for you and what you're going through 😔. You should feel proud at doing this video. Anything you can get up and do is a victory. It doesn't matter how small. Even getting dressed. Any self-care - like having a shower or brushing your teeth or just eating. Anything is something to be proud of when you're feeling this low. Well done for talking with us and making this video. You have a lot of people who love your channel and care about you.
@@Goth237 Thank you my friend, it was hard to do the thing that I needed to do that I didn't want to do, but I did it and that is victory. And I felt better afterwards, and now I feel better because of all the beautiful comments here that have let me know that I have helped them . And you are so right about self-care, at my lowest point, it was so hard for me to do any of those things..
Mate I don’t know you, I’m from the uk but I just want to say, you should be so proud of yourself!! I work in the mental health sector and suffer with mental health problems myself and it’s hard to get up and get dressed and carry on with life is difficult but REN is the most amazing artist. His song seven sins is like he is talking about my life, he’s special. But well done for doing something positive ❤
Indeed, Ren's music helps me heal. He's the voice of those without. I lost my soulmate and father of my two boys in 2006. I can relate to this dong so much....I never recovered and feel the pzin. Stay strong my friend ❤
😢 You, my good sir, are a gem among men. Your vulnerability with us is a rarity and I, for one, cherish it. I truly hope that doing so is healing for you in many beautiful ways. 💟
@@staceysmith4868 You know what is Amazing is how cathartic doing that video reaction was, and then taking the time to read all these comments, and knowing that I'm helping others just Because I pulled myself up and did the thing that I knew I needed to do but didn't want to do 🙏
Thank you for reacting to this one, I find it hard to listen to cos my best friend unalived himself 7 years ago and if I was an hour earlier I may have saved him. I think about it all the time. I miss him every day. But I loved your words you spoke through this reaction. Just wanna say love u man 😢 thank u
Great song, heart wrenching and perfect. I'm sorry you're struggling. Know there are people here that stand beside you. Your vulnerability shows others its ok to tell your truths to others. We love you too. Stay strong, you got this, you're a Renegade.
Thank you for being so open & so honest... I think when we are in dark spaces and have been for a while we forget what the light of hope looks or feels like... As someone who had an NDE due to overdose, I observed my body fitting as i was dieing, there was a naked bulb in the room & i was pulled to it looking on, warmer, quieter, serene. I knew i had to will back, because that was proof of the light for me. I dont fear death, i only fear not being with those i love, and if i die, i know how they'll feel. When going through hell, it's best to keep going - Check out Alanis Morissette "Rest" love you man!
I have watched hundreds and hundreds of Ren Reactions and this is by far the best. For so many reasons. Ren is all about vulnerability and supporting others, and that is exactly what you just done. I smiled with you and cried with you. What an amazing reaction and strong human being you are! You mention that you are risking exposing yourself to criticising making this video, but i cannot imagine who wouod want to critizise you for being so incredible vulnerable, strong and empathetic. The world needs more people like you (and Ren). Keep going with your work
@@AnneBiebrich Thank you Annie, yes I have had some wonderful times since my deepest darkest moments, I have more good days than bad days these days, because I have a beautiful woman who loves me and I love her. Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch my videos
Sending hugs, friend. It took me a couple of days to get here to this reaction. I didn’t really have the bandwidth for this amazing song. But I knew you had done it and I have been thinking about you, hoping you are well. I’m here for it now! Much peace and love to you. ☮️♥️
I truly appreciate you sharing some of your struggles. We're in this together. You are not alone. You have purpose. I'm sending you positive energy. ✨️ ✨️✨️ This song is a very hard one to hear. Take care. Be well. 💛💛💛 P.s. You should be very proud of yourself for accomplishing what you have done with this channel. 👏👏👏
Hey I'm so sorry you're struggling. It will pass - you'll move to a lighter time. I have been to the depths and I still go back there but there are good/great times too. This down period will pass. Sending you strength.
I loved listening to your reaction. As someone who has experienced a loved one end their lives, and who struggles with mental health, this song speaks to me deeply. ❤
I called a suicide hotline a while back... and it was an automated system. I hung up and felt hopeless, I actually just started laughing at how ridiculous and awful the whole situation was... the suicide hotline saved my life by being a complete joke.
I sit here in tears. I can feel you through the screen. I remember many times driving in the canyon near my home and looking at the 300 foot drop on either side of the road with no guardrail to keep me from going off of the edge. It would look like an accident, I thought. This way, my friends and family wouldn't have to know. They would be spared. The only thing that stopped me was my four children. The idea that they would potentially wind up in the system because my ex-husband was a bipolar, addict who bounced in and out of prison like some people change their underwear. If it wasn't for them, I'm pretty sure I would have... Thank you for sharing. Thank you for being vulnerable. Most of all, thank you for staying! 🫶🖤🫶
First, I'm glad you're here with us, and I hope you continue to choose to stick around for a little while longer. I'm sorry you're going through it right now. I hope things continue to improve. This song is a rough one... I sob every damn time. I didn't see Ready For You in your list of Ren reactions. It might be a good one for you to hear next. Thank you for being real and showing a vulnerable side. Thank you for sharing your reaction with us. 💚💙💜
@@kimella995 everybody has someone in their life who loves them. I don't know you and I love you. Loving other humans should be the default, not the thing that you only do when you know somebody.
Loved what you said about the Veterans service and how they helped. Its so good for people who give themselves to helping like that to hear how valuable they have been❤
This quote from Ren I always find comfort in "once you have lived with darkness, you become quite capable of wielding the light" much love, my friend ✌️
@@farfromheaven29 I love that quote, thank you very much friend 🙏
Hey guy. I love you too. You, like Ren, have inspired me so much. I am painfully introverted. I've got no way to afford therapy but here with the renegades and authentic people like you I have found my own therapy. So, thank you for being real, sharing your struggles.
You're welcome and thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you're here.
After Joe committed suicide Ren told his mom that he couldn't commit suicide. He couldn't put his loved ones through the hurt he felt from losing Joe.
Thank you my friend
Love you too. You, sir are a beautiful soul
@@steviehinton9403 Thank you so much Stevie
11:01 A voice for the voiceless
Chops whatever it is that you are suffering from, you need to cry it out, and if you still feel the same come tomorrow, cry it out again until you have purged those emotions from your soul. Stay strong.
@@luisrivera3056 just doing this reaction video was very cathartic, I felt better after I did it and I feel even better now that everyone has been so supportive
Agree totally on Ren being a master with words to express feelings!
Love from the Netherlands ❤️🙏
lots of hugs......I'm glad that you are still with us...🥲🥲
Hey Chop, you are a special human. I’m so glad you have found your soul mate.
You were brave to do this reaction when you were at such a low point. It is a song that people need to hear, and I’m so pleased that Ren was able to put his thoughts down so eloquently. He really is such a gift to the world.
I hope the pendulum moves over to the light for you very soon.
Please take care, hugs from the UK.
@@vickyknight4461 Hi Vicky, thank you so much for the very kind words. These comments mean so much to me 🙏
Ren's music kept me Alive, And I am sure many others .His Music and lyrics touch our very soul , who we are and It is a healing prosses started by a shared experience.
@@stacey37m I don't even know what to say about wren's music, it's just incredible the effect it has on people it's like he has started a movement and it's not like he's the first person to ever address these issues, but he does it so well
Survivors guilt is something fierce and not easy to get rid of (if ever). It nearly ended me. But like yourself something entered my life at the worse moment and pulled me away from that edge. Thankfully.
A change can come quick when you least expect it. Keep at it. Life is worth struggling for!
@@TheViralInfekT Yes it is, but it's very hard to think that way when you're on that precipice. I'm so glad you're still here my friend, and I am so grateful for the community of people who have watched and commented on my videos like yourself. Thank you 🙏
You bare your soul in your reactions, you are genuine and it comes across to us in every reaction you do. Thank you x
@@ceciliablackburn2827 Thank you Cecilia 🙏❤️
You should watch it’s alright, love music 1, and meaning by Ren. Seems you could use a little inspiration in your life and Ren brings that to us as well. Much love man! Goin through some dark times myself, but watching reactions like yours and sharing experiences through REN’s music has helped me feel a little less alone.
@@michaelwalsh7359 I'm so glad that I was able to help in whatever small way that I could thank you 🙏
@@choppedliver_reacts Before I got into reaction channels with Ren I thought watching someone experience something instead of experiencing it yourself was lunacy. My daughter was born with a heart defect and had lots of complications. Before she was 1, before we ever even got to bring her home the first time, we were told to spend what time we could with her cause she diddnt have long. She just turned 5, and keeping her safe and cared for has taken 100% of our time and energy and has become very isolating. Now as we are preparing to lose her, I’ve never felt so alone… I don’t have family, friends tend to evaporate when times get tough… Just me and my wife, although she has a vast support network. I found Ren, his music has been relatable, cathartic, it’s the only artist I’ve connected to in 20 years or more. It’s moved me so much, and having a whole reaction community to share these experiences with have made me feel a little less alone. I tell you all this not for pity or attention, it just sounded like you could use some encouragement. Don’t ever doubt what you’re doing! I know there are others out there like me that look forward to sharing those moments because they may be the only moments they share with anyone. You might be the friend they look forward to seeing each day. Keep it up, you are appreciated.
Bless you.. please stay strong, and just know that you’re not alone and just being here now makes this world a much brighter place💕 Sending you so much love (and hugs) from Scotland💙🏴
@@caroline_scotland 🙏🤗 Thank you Caroline!
He made the Internet cry the night this dropped 🇬🇧😊
@@garysherwin3316 I can only imagine how many people were affected by this beautiful song
This song always destroys me... For Joe is a longer, live extension of the final part of this song, it's beautiful. Thanks for the react, I know it's not easy.
@@Mabus_Incarnate Thank you Mabus ❤️
Much love.
Stay strong my friend ❤❤💪💪We love you too ❤
I watch your videos because you don’t filter your emotions and that’s why I continue to come back to you. May you have a good week
@@davidterry6155 Thank you David , I don't feel like I'm the greatest reactor, but I to try to let my true feelings and emotions show. It's very difficult sometimes, but it's when I'm being my most raw that people seem to appreciate it the most, and that keeps me going knowing that I am helping others and at the same time helping myself
Thanks for putting it all out there and alchemising your pain into something that helps others - every survival story is precious
Yes!! Well said ❤
@@pointlesslab4179 ugh. Beautifully said. Thank you
Much love to you and I, too, hope you'll listen to "For Joe" which starts with the end of this song, and ends on a note of acceptance and hope. Ren is an inspiration, and so are you ❤
I'm thankful for the person who called you every day, and helped you be strong enough to choose to stay here every day, so we could meet you and have you be part of our world and the Renegade community. You, your perspective, your words and your experiences make a difference.
@@Melly01 Thank you so much, the renegades have been so great, I will never forget you guys.
A warm hug for the soul. Love that!
I listen to Ren everyday ❤️💔❤️
Our hearts go out to you too x
@@ceciliablackburn2827 Thank you so much Cecilia
Thank you for such a raw and honest reaction. It's clear you're a beautiful soul and your partner is lucky to be so loved by you! Wishing you the best on this journey. Also, sorry to be superficial, but that is such a cool shirt.
@@greycoast 🤣 not superficial at all, that's the first time I've worn that shirt, I was at a thrift shop and my girlfriend saw it and said it was perfect for me, it matches my eyes and I love watermelons 🤣 I'm lucky to have her, Thank you for the funny and also heartwarming comment, and thank you for watching my friend. Have a wonderful day
Think you need to listen to RENs one million subscribers video Defining Sucess. Those words are always my go to when I’m flailing.
@@debthecpn Yes I have seen that and it was beautiful and I did a reaction video for it
Ren raised something like $25k for the organization that searched for Joe's body ❤ and there's a Cafe/restaurant at the foot of Menai bridge (where Joe jumped) called Freckled Angels after the Ren song of the same name ❤
Ren said once in a YT short commemorating Suicide prevention that he credits Joe for saving him. Because of Joe's sacrifice (I can't remember how Ren phrased it) he will not go out by suicide. He acknowledged that suicide would make the pain stop but it also guarantees that nothing will ever get better. This is paraphrasing his words. The shorts are on Ren's YT channel I think. And Ren has since had a #1 album. And 1.6 million YT subscribers etc. So he's made a strong point. ❤ Love ya 🤟🏼 Give your life a chance to show you the good in your future ❤
@@robingayle68 Thank you for that comment my friend.
Put out more reviews, keep focussed on the family you have found, by doing so, you got lots to offer, be brave, be strong in your pursuit of internal peace, it's out there, you know it.
We love you brother. Thank you for everything
@@GabeHornne Thank you so much Gabe
Love/Hug from a stranger in AZ!! and in Ren's own words - "Stand strong my friend and don't let the darkness consume you, because once you know the dark and become intimate with it; you become very capable of wielding the light.. There's nothing humble about shrinking or doubting yourself because you are large, you can be ferocious and you can be magnificent!"
@@JoelMyaer Thank you Joel 🙏
@choppedliver_reacts Please listen to 'Get Up' by Shinedown ever if only on your own, I find it uplifting ✨️
I love you too ❤❤❤. I needed this today. Sending you hugs and love from Hungary. I subbed.
We all need support, whether it be a spouse, a sibling, a group like the Renegades, or a stranger with a good heart. I am a 50 year old introvert, married for 16 years and separated for the past 4, and not children. My (ex)wife is still my best friend and she is very supportive. She helps me keep my chin above the murky waters of my fears and gestures towards the land of destination and safety. She treads her own murky waters and I do my best to help her overcome past traumas as she does for me.
@@Moctipotili1 we all need someone, don't we
I am a person who has multiple different types of depression and I've lived with suicidal and intrusive thoughts since I was 12. I failed to end it when I was 13 and since then I've fought with everything in me to stay alive. I treat my depression like a demon on my shoulder as it helps me to recognize it for what it is - a part of me but one I can choose to ignore or disregard.
About 15 years ago I was visiting my stepmother in a mental health facility and in big letters on the wall it said "acknowledge the good and be thankful for it". I understood it as a sort of Quest for myself and every day since then I've sat on the edge of my bed every night and said out loud at least one good or beautiful thing I noticed that day. It is one of the hardest things I've ever done because my brain doesn't want to work that way - it wants to revel in the bad. But every day is a bit brighter because I force my brain to acknowledge that there is good in my life, and saying it out loud every night reinforces that. It's a "small" thing that has carried me through hell in my life. I'm in my mid 40's and still fighting to live.
@@audivawalsh2983 I try to keep an attitude of gratitude. I even have signs posted around my house, and like you, my brain wants to go the other way. It's a constant struggle, and some days I feel much better than others but I guess that's the dance we dance
Thank you for this reaction from another who struggles in the dark. Your bravery gives me hope. 🥔💜
Thank you so much for sharing your life, yourself with all of us! I love you! Sending love and peace and hugs your way! Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤
@@ChristaEnrietta Thank you so much Christa ❤️
Thanks for being so open. Ren's music has helped me through a lot... still does every day. Sending much love and many hugs!
@@PattiValentine86 Thank you Patti, sending you a hug right back
❤❤❤ this song hits me hard because I lost a friend a couple years ago in the same way. And I cry everytime. After this it makes sense to remember " the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope"
@@supergiangibar that line is truly genius
Thank you for sharing a small part of your story with us. It takes a lot of courage to bare your soul and show us such vulnerability and honesty. Ren’ s music and message has allowed me to change so much. My partner stayed through some rough times for me. I don’t know why. I guess he saw something that I couldn’t. 40+ years later, I’m in the best place I have been in years and I like who I am. And yes, he’s still with me. There is light to be found, just keep looking. I wish you well 💕🇦🇺
@@Deeb390 he saw something that you didn't see in yourself, I'm glad you're here and I'm glad you're happy. Thank you for watching and commenting
Sending you a hug Brother, hope things get better ❤
One foot in front of the other my friend. It is a day at a time or an hour at a time if that is all you can manage. We are all here for you. Ren's community is the greatest on the whole of the internet!
@@littlechicks3520 Thank you my friend and I agree, it's truly amazing
Damn😢 I cried with you❤ send you the biggest hug I can find🫂 Ren said once:" S eliminates the possibility that things could ever get worse but it also eliminates the possibility that things could ever get better". Love to you🫶
@@Die_Nessie beautifully put. Thank you
Thanks for an amazing and brave reaction man. Like Ren You faced down the pain and darkness and came out stronger.
@@elevown I did the thing that I needed to do but didn't want to do, and I felt better afterwards. Thank you for watching and commenting my friend. Have a great day
Why do we listen to sad music when we are sad. I do this all the time. I know it doesn’t help. But I can’t help it.
@@brandonphillips106 I don't know, perhaps because it makes you feel that you're not alone
You got this brotha you will be youtube gold soon trust me your raw and perfect for true reactions
@@nicksnow8437 I only have 9 97,000 more to go lol . Thank you for the vote of confidence Nick 🙏
Sending you love my man - Ren has taught us all how to love again.
@@darkmatter6714 he sure has. Thank you my friend
Finding anything or anyone REAL is such a gift - Thank you for sharing your struggles with us. It definitely makes me feel like I'm not alone. Ren is a huge part of why I'm still here, working through the physical & emotional pain of being sick for over 10 years. I remember what Ren said - our struggles separate us from angels, demons & gods. We are human & we need to forgive ourselves - need to give ourselves grace. You are not alone! Thank you so much for putting yourself out there for others - you're so freaking brave! I dont comment much, but i needed you to know that I really needed to hear what you were saying today. Thank you ❤❤❤
Keep your head up! Bless you!
Ren❤❤❤
Sending love & hugs 🫂🖤
Currently going through same issues, the mental torture is hard to deal with 🩷
@@Lou-xq9br hang in there Lou, if I can do it you can too
❤ @@choppedliver_reacts
This song is so rough, and also so cathartic.
@@salishseamermaid absolutely agree, I felt better after I finished
Thank you for your vulnerability!! It is so very brave. And helpful!! ❤❤❤
You did such a great job doing this beautiful reaction ❤thank you so much for showing up, beautiful man.
@@ninawen1 Thank you for your encouraging and beautiful words Nina!
Don't worry about the tears, Ren made everyone cry with this ending..... i have been fighting my depression for almost a decade and i feel so much numbness in everyday life but i have watched so many reactions since i discovered Ren this year but his songs break me to tears every single time -- especially this one and Hi Ren.
In a way it was a good thing to experience -- it made me remember what it was like to have strong emotions which the depression coupled with anti-depressants put you in this weird emotional limbo.
Stay strong. Keep going
I don't think you know how much you are loved, my man. I look forward to seeing your reactions. They make my life better. So, thank you.
@@robertproctor9747 You're probably right, I probably don't. I struggle with low self-esteem my entire life. So when I hear comments like this, it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you
Thank you for your honesty in sharing your struggles. I've lived with alcoholism all my life , depression, etc. I KNOW! I GET IT.. and you're right. Get up, get going, help others. You are so right on
Tears are how our heart speaks when your lips cannot describe how much you’ve been hurt.
I’ve been there at 20. I’m here now and I’m finding tranquility in other things.
@@sejbomb That's a great way of putting it, I like to say that tears are pain leaving the body. I'm glad you're able to find some peace. Thank you for watching and commenting
@@choppedliver_reacts that’s a lovely twist too 😊 you’re welcome, take care
Thank you so much for being so open. You are so honest and blunt about it. Words cannot express how much you are appreciated. Thank you. We all love you.
@@philipangel8298 ugh. Thank you Philip 🙏😭❤️
You can react to Hold on, Make my way or Ready for you they make me feel my power they may help u find yours too.💛
Appreciate your reaction, man. You are not alone in your feelings. Vent if you feel the need to, it's necessary. Cheers!
@@davemick7216 I think I needed to in this video. I felt better after I did it and especially after reading all the supportive comments. Thank you for watching and for commenting
Thankyou for showing emotion i cried right along with you ren is my jesus right now he sings my feelings
@@WelshAmethystGirl087 Ren is amazing, and I'm so glad that I was able to help You relieve some of that pain leaving your body in the form of tears. 😭🙏
Thanks! Hang in there!
Here in Scotland we call that ‘gein guid face’ ☮️ ❤️ 🏴
Hey man. Loved this heartfelt reaction. Stay strong. Love you too ❤
Thank you !
❤❤❤ I am so happy you are here. Thank you
I understand the feelings of depression, you are not alone, try not to beat yourself up unfortunately depression leaves lack of motivation, like you said about lying in bed and cant do anything, it probably doesnt help but you are not alone in that 💔. I hope you feel better soon . 💕
@@kimella995 it can definitely be difficult some days. I have more good days than bad days at this point, so I am grateful for that 🙏
sending lots of love & digital hugs....
there is something about Ren that helps us heal. when I first discovered him I was at a point where I wanted to kill hope. as far as I was concerned hope could fxxk off because it only caused me to hurt. over and over and over. I was getting suicidal. I was homeless. I had no one to turn to.
then I found Ren. a few months before hi ren. but once that masterpiece hit I was floored. he somehow reconciled my situation with hope. I did not believe that was possible. but he did it.
I have cried laughed and danced with this young man I have never met so many times.
I had thought I had lost my tears, thought I couldn't cry anymore. but Ren proved that to be wrong as well.
the past two years have been the worst of my 54 years on this planet. Ren got me through it. saved my life.
at the end of last month I am back in a house.
it is hard to be able to trust that it won't get torn out from under my feet in the most cruel of ways. I am afraid to let my guard down, relax or just exhale.
but I know I will get there.
as Ren said, life is uncertain, it won't last forever, weather it is resolution or my acceptance of the situation....and I can be large and I can be ferocious.
I would rather just be kind and happy and not be taken advantage of or treated cruel.
you are a very good man. anyone who takes the time to find the most amazing fragrant flowering plants for his lady is awesome.
I used to work at a nursery....I laughed when guys would bring me cut flowers. those don't last....but the plants do!
plus chocolate was my favorite, I worked with plants all the time.....
showing vulnerability is a noble thing. it should be respected and accepted. otherwise how are you supposed to ask for help? those who lack empathy deserve a one way ticket out of your life.
life is short spend it with those you enjoy...
you have a beautiful heart. you cared enough for people you have yet to meet to make this vid and steer them away from that finality.
you are a very good man. don't let anyone, including yourself, tell you anything different. unless they tell you you are a great man!
thank you, for sharing tears, they mean more than you know.
@@annfarmer9704 Thank you for sharing your story with me Ann. I read every word of that, and it made my eyes leak .. Because men don't cry right lol.. well we're not supposed to because we're supposed to be tough and invulnerable which is all complete bullshit . I really like what you said about hope, I used to feel the same way. So much hope for the future and always getting disappointed, I remember my favorite movie of all time the Shawshank redemption, Morgan Freeman said hope is a dangerous thing. There's no room for hope in here which was prison. And Andy dufresne said hope is a good thing maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. I have that poster on my wall. Thank you for taking the time to watch my reaction, and to type that beautiful comment. I'm glad you're here and I'm glad you have found hope and things are turning around for you
❤ Freckled Angel - Ren on renlovemusic channel is a beautiful tribute with pictures of Joe and friends
Much love you are not alone are here to support you not just subscribing to the channel for your well-being. You are not alone❤¹
Thank you
Oh dude I really do feel for you and what you're going through 😔. You should feel proud at doing this video. Anything you can get up and do is a victory. It doesn't matter how small. Even getting dressed. Any self-care - like having a shower or brushing your teeth or just eating. Anything is something to be proud of when you're feeling this low. Well done for talking with us and making this video. You have a lot of people who love your channel and care about you.
@@Goth237 Thank you my friend, it was hard to do the thing that I needed to do that I didn't want to do, but I did it and that is victory. And I felt better afterwards, and now I feel better because of all the beautiful comments here that have let me know that I have helped them . And you are so right about self-care, at my lowest point, it was so hard for me to do any of those things..
Mate I don’t know you, I’m from the uk but I just want to say, you should be so proud of yourself!! I work in the mental health sector and suffer with mental health problems myself and it’s hard to get up and get dressed and carry on with life is difficult but REN is the most amazing artist. His song seven sins is like he is talking about my life, he’s special. But well done for doing something positive ❤
@@laura-loudeedaa7511 Thank you Laura! 🤗
Indeed, Ren's music helps me heal. He's the voice of those without. I lost my soulmate and father of my two boys in 2006. I can relate to this dong so much....I never recovered and feel the pzin. Stay strong my friend ❤
Thanks for your reaction. Hang in there.
😢 You, my good sir, are a gem among men. Your vulnerability with us is a rarity and I, for one, cherish it. I truly hope that doing so is healing for you in many beautiful ways. 💟
@@staceysmith4868 You know what is Amazing is how cathartic doing that video reaction was, and then taking the time to read all these comments, and knowing that I'm helping others just Because I pulled myself up and did the thing that I knew I needed to do but didn't want to do 🙏
Much love to you my friend.
Love you too. I have been there a lot of us have. Now we can shine the light for others.
@@Cherisey1 ❤️🙏❤️ absolutely
Thank you for reacting to this one, I find it hard to listen to cos my best friend unalived himself 7 years ago and if I was an hour earlier I may have saved him. I think about it all the time. I miss him every day. But I loved your words you spoke through this reaction. Just wanna say love u man 😢 thank u
Great song, heart wrenching and perfect. I'm sorry you're struggling. Know there are people here that stand beside you. Your vulnerability shows others its ok to tell your truths to others. We love you too. Stay strong, you got this, you're a Renegade.
Thank you for your brave honesty
Thank you for being so open & so honest... I think when we are in dark spaces and have been for a while we forget what the light of hope looks or feels like... As someone who had an NDE due to overdose, I observed my body fitting as i was dieing, there was a naked bulb in the room & i was pulled to it looking on, warmer, quieter, serene. I knew i had to will back, because that was proof of the light for me. I dont fear death, i only fear not being with those i love, and if i die, i know how they'll feel. When going through hell, it's best to keep going - Check out Alanis Morissette "Rest" love you man!
Thank you for presenting this video and for sharing of yourself, your story, and your insights. Much respect to you.
Thank you friend
@@choppedliver_reacts Most welcome. I wish to you all the best.
I have watched hundreds and hundreds of Ren Reactions and this is by far the best. For so many reasons. Ren is all about vulnerability and supporting others, and that is exactly what you just done. I smiled with you and cried with you. What an amazing reaction and strong human being you are! You mention that you are risking exposing yourself to criticising making this video, but i cannot imagine who wouod want to critizise you for being so incredible vulnerable, strong and empathetic. The world needs more people like you (and Ren). Keep going with your work
Em! Thank you so much for that beautiful comment! 🙏❤
Beautiful reaction. ❤ You are not alone in this. You have the entirety of the Renegades. We are here if you need us.
I love you! So glad you are here! Keep fighting! Life can be beautiful!!!
@@AnneBiebrich Thank you Annie, yes I have had some wonderful times since my deepest darkest moments, I have more good days than bad days these days, because I have a beautiful woman who loves me and I love her. Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch my videos
Sending hugs, friend. It took me a couple of days to get here to this reaction. I didn’t really have the bandwidth for this amazing song. But I knew you had done it and I have been thinking about you, hoping you are well. I’m here for it now! Much peace and love to you. ☮️♥️
I’m so sorry you’re struggling I hope the next day is better sending so much love ❤️
I truly appreciate you sharing some of your struggles. We're in this together. You are not alone. You have purpose. I'm sending you positive energy. ✨️ ✨️✨️
This song is a very hard one to hear.
Take care. Be well. 💛💛💛
P.s. You should be very proud of yourself for accomplishing what you have done with this channel. 👏👏👏
Hey I'm so sorry you're struggling. It will pass - you'll move to a lighter time. I have been to the depths and I still go back there but there are good/great times too. This down period will pass. Sending you strength.
@@Goth237 You're absolutely right my friend, thank you for watching and commenting
I loved listening to your reaction. As someone who has experienced a loved one end their lives, and who struggles with mental health, this song speaks to me deeply. ❤
@@amosx7054 Thank you 🙏
I called a suicide hotline a while back... and it was an automated system. I hung up and felt hopeless, I actually just started laughing at how ridiculous and awful the whole situation was... the suicide hotline saved my life by being a complete joke.
@@davemick7216 somebody should be fired lol. Thanks for making me laugh and I'm glad you're still here ❤️
I love that you started this channel and posted. It's very brave. I pray this community brings you strength though knowing you're not alone.
Thank you so much Sue
I sit here in tears. I can feel you through the screen. I remember many times driving in the canyon near my home and looking at the 300 foot drop on either side of the road with no guardrail to keep me from going off of the edge. It would look like an accident, I thought. This way, my friends and family wouldn't have to know. They would be spared. The only thing that stopped me was my four children. The idea that they would potentially wind up in the system because my ex-husband was a bipolar, addict who bounced in and out of prison like some people change their underwear. If it wasn't for them, I'm pretty sure I would have... Thank you for sharing. Thank you for being vulnerable. Most of all, thank you for staying! 🫶🖤🫶
@@carinmiller9211 I'm so glad you're here. Thank you for taking the time to share your story with me
First, I'm glad you're here with us, and I hope you continue to choose to stick around for a little while longer. I'm sorry you're going through it right now. I hope things continue to improve.
This song is a rough one... I sob every damn time.
I didn't see Ready For You in your list of Ren reactions. It might be a good one for you to hear next.
Thank you for being real and showing a vulnerable side. Thank you for sharing your reaction with us.
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Thank you Molly, I'll check it out!
the tranquility line get me too
@@megoombah1 he has such a way with words
Its harder when no one loves you so you don't have anyone to say well if i do it, it will hurt them
@@kimella995 everybody has someone in their life who loves them. I don't know you and I love you. Loving other humans should be the default, not the thing that you only do when you know somebody.
Loved what you said about the Veterans service and how they helped. Its so good for people who give themselves to helping like that to hear how valuable they have been❤
@@helenjarvis7755 they are angels and I hope that somebody from the VA is watching this, or anyone else who helps with mental health
For joe is another beautiful tribute to his friend that is a continuation of the outro of this song
Im gonna check it out soon
Been there too. Kinda there now. Much love fella
@@philhallbrook7008 hang in there Phil, if I can get through it anybody can
I also believe that Ren got to the bridge, looked over the side, looked down and saw tranquility. He was late. It was tragic. Yet somehow tranquil.