"That might be their culture, but not mine."

@sharpnail8806

5 жыл бұрын

@@engr.enciso wtf are you talking about

@liehash

5 жыл бұрын

I felt that

@kaleomariz1000

5 жыл бұрын

Skintel N.Keychain That's right! Screw this 'cultural diversity' Bullcrap! There is a universal right and wrong that every culture must bow down to: God's laws!

@1956soulmate

5 жыл бұрын

Just because it's culture doesn't make it right.

@borzix1997

5 жыл бұрын

Culture?! My foot! A habit system that allows selling children to forced marriages is no culture. It is barbarism.

What a sick man to want relations with an unwilling child.

@candicemoore7535

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Demon!

@easytoslip

5 жыл бұрын

tons of sick things happening in society..it's a world of dominant men who shaped things solely for their benefit. Many are sociopaths incapable of recognizing what the women they harm may be feeling.

@vegieveganic7963

5 жыл бұрын

All sick men are believer to a kind of cult which it comes from a religion. This sounds like Islam to me. Islam aloud all sociopaths have power over women and children.

@mikibrav5285

5 жыл бұрын

Vegie Veganic Hate to tell you this, but historically Christianity also took part in child marriage. The Bible was also used to justify many things that are now unacceptable in modern society.

@SasukeUchiwa104

5 жыл бұрын

It isn't men it's everyone that allows things like that to happen. It isn't helping anyone if you blame all men for terrible things that happen. The women in those cultures aren't much better, they enable things like that to happen and sometimes they agree with them. It is person's actions, not a specific gender or racial group you are part of, that determines whether or not you are a good person.

she named her son Jonathan.....I'm also grateful of that man

@Akhhmorn

5 жыл бұрын

It's so great;u;

"Deep down, I knew I had accepted NOTHING" LOVE HER FIERCENESS!

I am of South Sudanese nationality but raised in the US and have always despised this culture of child marriage, this remarkable woman brought tears to my eyes; her resilience is astonishing and I am so proud she can be a voice for the many daughters suffering from this foul culture. I Can't wait to share this with my community and beyond!

@Andrewjc222

5 жыл бұрын

As a member of the male gender, I’m so ashamed I come from a gender where certain members see themselves as superior. Feminism is so important and I’m a strong believer in it

@purity7073

5 жыл бұрын

You are so pretty!! & agreed

@KushQueen9

5 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm also Sudanese. Yes we all need to rise up against it and support our girls. Our girls deserve to live a great life and to be educated.

@halfvolley11

5 жыл бұрын

She is a Christian. Her family is Christian, not a Muslim. A Christian family forcing child marriage. I wanna hear Islamaphobes now. CHRISTIAN... Tell me what is in the Bible. Yeah,, not a single argument about religion here for obvious reason.

@lennyhardi3760

5 жыл бұрын

@@halfvolley11 because in bible there is no written about Jesus married a 6 years old my darling...don't be jealous with others religion...if in your religion it is mentioned that your prophet marrage to a 6 years old than there is no choice you have to accept it, because it is a fact writen in the quran..nobody try to insult your religion, yes you right...truth is hurt.

More people should watch this! This is so inspiring, she is such a strong and badass woman.

@wonhoptoo

5 жыл бұрын

She has had to be strong due to all the abuse. she has to be 'badass' that's how she survived abuse

Not to be dramatic or anything, but I would die for this woman.

@JJ-yu6og

4 жыл бұрын

You are a Creep!!!! Rather than speak empty words-- donate ALL your money to women's organizations!!!!!

@alexandracloete

4 жыл бұрын

Very on brand for the women respecter Kirishima

@ohheyfullmetal

4 жыл бұрын

Jojo Jo 👁👄👁 bro- I’m fourteen what money

@ohheyfullmetal

4 жыл бұрын

Alexandra Cloete Aww, thanks! All of our women deserve the best!! (•̀ᴗ•́)و

@Adama.1

4 жыл бұрын

You would die for her because you find her attractive or because you respect her or both?

I am so happy for you. Keep fighting for women's and girl's rights. You are a very strong woman. God bless you.

@clarkloeffler801

3 жыл бұрын

Not to be dramatic or anything, but I would die for this woman.

@omarigeh658

3 жыл бұрын

@Mutual Islam . P

@jesabelfreak3

3 жыл бұрын

@Mutual Islam what? Why?

@labtoad1433

3 жыл бұрын

@Mutual Islam *yes

I'm so proud of Mercy and so happy she's achieved her dream. Keep doing wonderful things in the world.

Strong beautiful woman. Such a clear vision to lead others. Blessings on you and your goals.

@Andrewjc222

5 жыл бұрын

Julie Sloane I’m so ashamed that I come from a gender where certain members see themselves as superior. Feminism is so important and I’m a strong believer in it

@cheesecake7274

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew James Cairns no need to be ashamed of it... you didn’t choose that, all you can do is choose to support equality and to support women, that’s enough...

What an intelligent, gorgeous woman. She should run for office.

@juliarowland667

3 жыл бұрын

She's got my vote

@thatsthat2612

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, shes too good for that.

How can you not blame your parents, seriously I would. They sold you to a criminal, and did not support you at all once you escaped from your so-called uncle, instead - they even further denied their own actions and after all kinds of Hassels, they even further gave your areal position to the awful man. This is not the doing of the terrible culture, the parents of all the kids who are suffering under this, are the ones who breathe life into this tradition of abuse. They carry the responsibility as parents, to protect their child - no matter what.

@boybriar

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, although the Mother may not have been able to do something or it was just too much effort she is still an enabler,

@linejohnson638

5 жыл бұрын

You forget that the parents themselves were raised into that culture and believe what they do is right. What this woman went through is probably what her mother went through she probably thinks it's normal

@nobody12314

5 жыл бұрын

@@linejohnson638 well I also think that she might percieve this as normal, yet, especially because she went through the same or a similar procedure, which I don't believe she liked, she could understand what consequences on the mind and health this has, and choose not to do this to her daughter. I believe, even if she percieved this as normal, that it is no excuse to lead this tradition on

@linejohnson638

5 жыл бұрын

@@nobody12314 I understand what you say but still you have to admit, something that you find normal isn't usually something your frightened of or something you purposely avoid its usually something that just is and is... natural

@nobody12314

5 жыл бұрын

@@linejohnson638 yes I can understand that too. I think it is my anger which leads me to not wanting to understand that side of the coin, but in the end I am just glad that the brave women who gives the speech in the video breaks the devils circle of this "normality"

SHE NAMED HER SON JOHNATHAN I'M CRYING

@mindysharp6076

3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for you. Keep fighting for women's and girl's rights. You are a very strong woman. God bless you.

Men like her husband & Jonathan, the man who provided her shelter, those are real men. People like the woman at the salon who hid her for a month, the officer who kept her parents from taking her, that’s kindness. “Culture” & religion are not an excuse to harm & oppress women, certain men or children. It’s 2019 & in too many parts of the world they’re decades if not centuries behind the times. All in the name of culture and/or religion. Governments should be secular & completely separate from the influence & control of religion (and I’m a person of faith). A politician who cannot separate his/her religious beliefs from what is right for everyone, from every background in his country has no place running for office & that applies to every country no matter how wealthy or poor it may be.

@frusia123

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. I know she doesn't want to blame her parents, she has a generous heart and wants to see the good in her parents. But those people who helped her also lived in the same culture, and somehow they didn't lose their sense of what's right, and were willing to take risks to help a stranger. So the culture alone is not responsible for inhumane actions like that.

My mom was 12 years old in africa when a 50 year old man asked to marry her

Truly inspirational. I applaud this wonderful woman.

@Andrewjc222

5 жыл бұрын

As a guy I’m just ashamed if members of my gender. Feminism is so important and the rights of women are more important than my own personal rights

Omg this is still happening in sudan and south sudan, women starting with the age of 9 YEARS OLDD, i am truly disgusted and disappointed at our culture😔

@Andrewjc222

5 жыл бұрын

As a member of the male gender, I feel so ashamed that I belong to a gender who see themselves as superior. Feminism is so important and a woman’s rights no matter who they are are personally more important to me than my own.

@Andrewjc222

5 жыл бұрын

Zimmit's Fabulous Wonder Hoagies that's so kind of you to say that and means a lot.

@nicolenewsome4863

5 жыл бұрын

@@Andrewjc222 yes i like you already. You are an awesome and good person. Keep up the good work. :)

@Andrewjc222

5 жыл бұрын

Nicole Newsome that means a lot, thank you very much

@nicolenewsome4863

5 жыл бұрын

@@Andrewjc222 no problem. 🏆 you deserve this trophy

Hard to call them family, they haven’t earned a drop of that title

@brendanjames2540

5 жыл бұрын

In the beginning, she said she didn't blame them

@wonhoptoo

5 жыл бұрын

born into family biological. it's not a title you earn it's a title you born into... people give it waY too much value siggggh

@dpcisunbreakable

5 жыл бұрын

@@wonhoptoo it's given value because it's unfortunately the means to which you leave the birth canal: family.

@--LOVE-U-ff1cu

4 жыл бұрын

@@wonhoptoo my bio mom doesn't deserve to be called my family.

@lovaloz

3 жыл бұрын

While family's given definition is a group of people who are related by bloodline I'd rather think that blood isn't what makes a family, family. "The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb."

This woman is so strong

Be sure to check out Mercy's music on her album: Kakuma to the World with fellow artist Scoobylincos - available on iTunes.

Mercy is such an incredible inspiration. She is so brave and she never gave up. I hope she keeps singing and mentoring for many many more years.

I went to school with mercy.. Am aproud friend,we used to sing together at school. I need to meet her. Diana Apolot st Denis sebugwawo.

i would literally sell my soul to satan if it meant she'd get to live the rest of her life with nothing more than complete and genuine happiness

@thelightiscomingback9726

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't sell my soul to Satan if I were you. I would be careful about what you wish for because it may become true

@emiliagarcia5759

5 жыл бұрын

TheLight IsComingBack sis its just an expression it aint that deep, also to actually sell your soul to satan you’d have to believe in god, which i dont

@thelightiscomingback9726

5 жыл бұрын

@@emiliagarcia5759 Oh alrighty then. Well God bless you very dearly and have a nice day.

@KrayzeeLife

5 жыл бұрын

Emilia Garcia that’s so sweet. Bless you

@ragnarlothbrok4827

5 жыл бұрын

no u wouldnt

I'm glad she managed to make it out of that horrible situation. I hope her sister does not have to endure the same fate...

Some folks just don't deserve to be parents. The level of greed is beyond me.

@vkrgfan

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it sounds like her mother and father had absolutely no remorse to give her away like that to abusive uncle, without any regard.

why is no one talking about the policeman who refused to hand her back to her parents that man brings pride to the uniform and to humanity - justice at service!

I find it weird that the parents would bother sending her to school if they weren't going to let her finish her education and they didn't tell her what was expected of her earlier on. I guess her family was just hoping for the best and skipping the indoctrination part.

@maximusprime1318

6 жыл бұрын

EdwardThimbleHands They might still send girls to school because they still need to learn writing, math and about the world when they become a house wife.

@EdwardThimbleHands

5 жыл бұрын

@@twilight4ever516 what I meant is it doesn't make any sense for you to state something that goes against simple logic without evidence. Please post a link to some sort of reference or personal account that clearly states that more educated women are worth more in such exchanges.

@EdwardThimbleHands

5 жыл бұрын

@@twilight4ever516 you specifically said in your first reply that educated women make more money in this situation then changed your argument. Please get your facts straight and provide evidence, then feel free to comment again because at the moment it just seems like you are saying what you think and not things that are time tested or evidentiary. Anyway, I hope you either educate yourself better before starting these conversations or learn to form arguments that you can stick with instead of randomly inventing contrived reasons for inane actions. Good luck and have a nice day.

@EdwardThimbleHands

5 жыл бұрын

@@twilight4ever516 I'm going to assume you meant correlations instead of constellations, and you still need data for a correlation to be evident. I'm asking you for one source of data, just one thing that you can link to or give a name of that made you think what you believe is correct so I can verify it. That isn't being closed minded, that just isn't taking someone else's word on faith alone. It is no different than you not taking my word that religions do a much better job at indoctrination (I'm making an assumption here, but most people who are religious don't see it and most people who aren't religious would have no problem providing evidence), but I have experienced it first hand and it is well documented. I'd be happy to provide links if you like, and I'm only asking the same of you. I don't care how well educated you are because as far as I can tell, based on what I've looked up after starting this conversation, I'm seeing no study or editorial to confirm what you've said so far. Opinions aren't the same as evidence you can corroborate, so please give me ANYTHING that agrees with what you've said...pretty please?

@Andreamom001

5 жыл бұрын

It's possible that some men want an educated bride. Maybe bragging about their smart wife makes them feel big. Maybe her "uncle" wanted her to have some education. Maybe her family wanted to give her all they could before she "had" to get married. It's not my culture, so it's not something I really understand.

I am from Uganda. It's so sad to see that this is still happening in this time abd age.

What a beautiful woman. So inspiring I cannot even imagine what that is like. I am so happy for you, thank you so much for sharing your story. I just want to give you a hug and ask what I can do? That's all I know what to do or how to react. I'm so proud of you, girl you are so inspiring and strong

@Andrewjc222

5 жыл бұрын

As a member of the male gender, I feel so ashamed that I belong to a gender who see themselves as superior. Feminism is so important and a woman’s rights no matter who they are are personally more important to me than my own.

@thumbprint7150

5 жыл бұрын

@@Andrewjc222- Andrew, we KNOW by now because you have posted this comment many timesThe above poster asked what she could do to support Mercy's work. What are you actually DOING to support women's causes?

she speaks so beautifully and she is an amazing story teller. she deserves all of the love and happiness in the world and she's such an inspiration to every young girl out there. the future is female 👏🏼💓🦋🕊💓

I'm crying for this woman and so greatful she is here to help form the future

She is so incredibly strong and brave. Her story of self impowerment is so inspiring.

@Andrewjc222

5 жыл бұрын

As a member of the male gender, I feel so ashamed that I belong to a gender who see themselves as superior. Feminism is so important and a woman’s rights no matter who they are are personally more important to me than my own.

What a strong woman,she went through so much. She is really remarkable

A powerful rallying cry for women experiencing oppression everywhere "I 👏 HAVE👏 ACCEPTED👏 NOTHING!" ✊❤️

It breaks my heart that we could be so callous to our own. Our daughters are the gatekeeper of our future. Our sons should be their protectors not their abusers. We have to learn that the path to greatness lies not in tradition but how we treat our own.

What a strong beautiful woman. I am so glad she found people who were willing to protect and hide her. So good that she was and is so brave.

She is very beautiful and intelligent! I love her spunk and energy despite her traumatic background. She makes me want to do big and amazing things! Truly motivational!

This is so strong and her accent makes it even better. This strong accent completes perfectly the strong story. Dear, you're one of the powerest woman I've ever heard talking. Thank you very much for doing everything you're doing and fighting how you are. You're not fighting just for you anymore, you're fighting for all that women who passed or are passing through it. Thank you very much for you're collaboration for our society, you're changing the world!

Thank you Mercy for taking a stand against child marriages. May God protect you and your immediate family from a culture that promotes degradation of young girls and women. Such cultures comprise of cowardly, insecure men and mentally crippled women who stifle their country's viable potential, its women. Positive, progressive women like yourself are a country's hidden valuable resource. May your endeavours energize both brave and visionary men and women to raise their country out of the dark ages and into an enlightened world.

@redsloane879

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly said!

She’s honestly amazing.

Awe! I love when her man stands up, and Jonathan too. They are proud of her and they should be

A beautiful, strong and inspiring woman. Her story made me genuinely cry. I am sorry for all the horrors she had to endure, but I am so very glad that she has managed to escape and find people who truly love her. She made her terrible past and suffering into her strength and determination and using it to help other people. What an incredible woman.

@ArunaKhudan

5 жыл бұрын

me too, it was so sad, she is sooo strong

@ArunaKhudan

5 жыл бұрын

me too, it was so sad, she is sooo strong

@sjfam8291

3 жыл бұрын

A

I woulda been singing along when she started singin 😂😂. Nobody was hype, I woulda been the hypest one lol

@AnnAdeva1

5 жыл бұрын

Aaaayyyy

Binge watching all of these types of videos and they are so eye opening, this woman is so kind, strong and I hope she carries on fighting for women’s right.

I LOVE THIS...and that dress and that VOICE! Thank you for your strength.

I thought she was going to marry that boy at the dance

What a beautiful story!

Culture & traditions are nothing more than a bunch of practiced habits.. some of them may be good & some may be bad....! Future & present don't need to follow all that past's habbits of society.... We can & we have to break all those traditions which r harming our self humanic respect...!

@nicolenewsome4863

5 жыл бұрын

Yes most of it is harmful.

@rayhollander

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. This makes me think of the short stories The Lottery by Shirley Jackson and The Ones Who Walked Away From Omelas by Ursula Le Guin. Following traditions blindly is wrong. Things change, so does traditions. People need to keep up with the times.

@fedorkabondi2285

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of Mercy and so happy she's achieved her dream. Keep doing wonderful things in the world.

"Every person is born free and equal." Indeed. You overcame despite the odds. Well done and soar into your destiny!

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Namaste'

@Andrewjc222

5 жыл бұрын

As a member of the male gender, I feel so ashamed that I belong to a gender who see themselves as superior. Feminism is so important and a woman’s rights no matter who they are are personally more important to me than my own.

She named her son after her true father 😭😭

She’s so brave and powerful. So much respect.

Thank you for your wonderful message! There are some terrible practices still around, justified by the term 'culture', and it takes immense courage to break out of those. Bravo, you are an inspiration to the world!

what happened to her sister though i just couldnt stop thinking about that

I feel so bad for her ,her uncle should go to prison!

Beautiful Mercy, first you survived, now you thrive! Success is the best revenge!

What a piece of wickedness! Those are not family, those are demons!

She's so well spoken, motivated and smart. And her dress is also so pretty!!

Her voice is beautiful just like her!!

Kudos to the guy she met at the dance who sent her money! She’s an amazing speaker and great story teller! She’s so brave for telling her story!

Charming. I'm proud of her and hope God helps her on her journey. This is the real place feminism belongs.

@thumbprint7150

5 жыл бұрын

Feminism belongs everywhere there are women - it is about equal rights for both men and women across the universe. Sure, some places struggle more but even where women are more privileged , there is still inequality. See abortion rights in America being eroded. Poor women will have no options but to take matters into their own hands. Disaster.

What kind of parents are they!?!? Who would sell their child

@nicolenewsome4863

5 жыл бұрын

Ikr. 😡😡😡😡😡

@alizeica519

5 жыл бұрын

Sadly, a lot of people. Some do it for Religious purposes, some do because of their culture (as seen in the video), some do it for money for drugs and addictions, some do it because it was done to them, some people do it because their sole purpose is to have children then sell them for a bit of extra money. I'm disappointed in humanity.

@forgottencorpse69

3 жыл бұрын

The only other people I know are whattpad parents 🙁

SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL

What a wonderful, brave woman.

She is beautiful. I'm glad that she has become successful and escaped a culture of entrapment.

Strong woman. I hope little Johnathan learns from you how to treat woman and kids with respect and compassion. Thanks for big Johnathan God loves you

Her voice is so beautiful

Absolutely amazing and strong woman. Wonderful voice, and beautiful soul.

She is so inspirational. She can be the light to the other girls in their area and also worldwide.

kinda unrelated, but when I just graduated from middle school and was wearing a formal outfit and my dad took my out to eat (he was dressed in the usual shirt and shorts with a cap and shoes). when the waitress came to take our order she asked of *_if we were on a date._* my dad is 52 with a beard. i was 13 at the time (14 now) and i looked and still look and sound like a young child.

@whospilledmybeans

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it was a joke but if it wasn’t that waiter is weird

I'm so happy that ;you have persevered...

More power to you ❤️👏 .. we need to end such uncivilised cultures..

She is incredible - and her voice is beautiful. Please keep spreading awareness.

This is so touching, I respect this woman for sharing such a inspiring, yet horrifying story.

@Andrewjc222

5 жыл бұрын

As a member of the male gender, I feel so ashamed that I belong to a gender who see themselves as superior. Feminism is so important and a woman’s rights no matter who they are are personally more important to me than my own.

Such a beautiful and wonderful woman. Never stop fighting for human rights

Love her dress❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

"I wanted to make peace with my family"🙏 She is beautiful and beyond 💫 Thankyou for being the voice of many ❤️ Thankyou for being so calm, strong, resilient and understanding.

That was awesome. She's so beautiful inside and out. I'm so happy she has a loving partner and her adoptive dad figure in her life :)

She is a brave soul! I’m glad to see her strength!

I’ve never loved a human woman so much. Bless her, protect her, support her.

a beautiful and strong woman. honestly touched my heart

Feminism has good parts such as this.

@sharpnail8806

5 жыл бұрын

@Olivia Weinreich What first-world countries have child marriage, we need to start a riot !!

@naimayusufmohammed9064

5 жыл бұрын

@@sharpnail8806 in some states people can get married at the age of 13 with consent of the parents.

@whospilledmybeans

3 жыл бұрын

What are the bad parts? Equal wages? Not getting beat? This is the very LEAST we could do for women.

@mossripalextechno6450

3 жыл бұрын

@@whospilledmybeans yes and also down with the TERFs!

You are so beautiful in every way. Thank you so much for sharing your story💗

All women need to fight for these beautiful souls!

Extraordinary story, beautifully told. Wonderful that you are actively working to wipe out these heinous, criminal behaviours and these ingrained social habits.

People like her are true inspirations. The people who pledge to leave the world in a much better place than we found it.

I Am Tired Of The Culture Being the Excuse To Abuse Women !!! These Cultures Need To Evolve Into This Century !!

Wow She has an amazing soul! more evolved than most of us!

Wow powerful! These are the cultural aspects in Africa that have kept it back for decades, we all need to join this fight!

@ArunaKhudan

5 жыл бұрын

India too, Pakistan, Middle East

@ArunaKhudan

5 жыл бұрын

India too, Pakistan, Middle East

Thank GOD you made it OUT! Keep strong and courageous.

Indeed! "We need to empower women" 💖

@theCosmicQueen

3 жыл бұрын

yeah well, in her case, TEEN GIRLS. let them have freedom of choice.

Her courage is so moving, so empowering. I was in tears♥

Thank you Mercy, for sharing your story. Now you are an inspiration to people around the world.

i feel bad for my grandmother, she had to get married at 13 and have kids before she was even 18. it wasnt even her own choice. shes a yemeni

Is no one talking about how beautiful her dress is and how much it suited her

It is shocking that child marriage is legal in many American states. 25 states have no minimum age for marriage.

Reduced me to tears. Mercys story is one of strength and courage. A remarkable and brave woman.

Amazing story! But Tedx y’all gotta fix these captions. Cause according to youtube the lyrics to her song are “yummy cheesy Conoco king”😂

@laobok

5 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't turn them on, especially if there's "(auto-generated)" next to it. It's not their fault.

@tinaamariee832

5 жыл бұрын

Adeldee i usually don’t but I was watching it in the Dr. office & that tickled my little soul

@skylerricketts7392

5 жыл бұрын

@@laobok Some people need them though, my parents for example. So its just not that simple for some people.

@skylerricketts7392

5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@theCosmicQueen

3 жыл бұрын

well she stopped at a gas station a nd went inside and had lunch!

More people need to see this video. It should have millions of views. Most people are still in denial about child marriage. Yes, it still happens in the 21st century and it needs to stop!

Thank you for your courage and strength and beautiful talk