The “i” In victim? | Rapheal Mitchell | TEDxMarionCorrectional

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. A courageous display of healing and being resilient after childhood trauma.
six.word.bio: Broken, but somehow put back together.
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  • @sallynjenga35
    @sallynjenga356 жыл бұрын

    Respect to you bro, so many painful moments yet you have overcome, you are no longer a victim, you are a surviver.

  • @blackrican8924
    @blackrican89243 жыл бұрын

    Watching this made me cry. I do hope someone comes into your life and shows you the love you truly deserve.

  • @flyingnorseman
    @flyingnorseman6 жыл бұрын

    No one deserves what you went through, especially at the hands of family. I hope you find peace. I hope God heals your pain.

  • @MaNdlovuMinini
    @MaNdlovuMinini9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story, and for proving that no matter how broken one is, no matter how much trauma you have faced- you can always be healed. Thank you so much for sharing, may God's peace stay with you.

  • @carole1878

    @carole1878

    3 жыл бұрын

    Heal and protect others.

  • @neldadanilevica719
    @neldadanilevica7196 жыл бұрын

    Last night I made decision to take my life back and be victim no more. This video encourages me a lot!!! Thanks!

  • @redfoxes5153
    @redfoxes51536 жыл бұрын

    What a horrible family, and a horrible life. Thank you for sharing.

  • @perceivedpal3888
    @perceivedpal38884 жыл бұрын

    I’m speechless at your will to WIN!! Wish I was your friend growing up I would have defended you, and lived with me.....you are such a bright light!! Sending motherly Love🙏🏽

  • @frenchietwerks1113
    @frenchietwerks11135 жыл бұрын

    Wow. It’s the grace of God that allows you to still stand and give your testimony. That is a lot to go through and endure.

  • @tchan2738
    @tchan27387 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being a shining light for all who have walked/or who are walking a similar journey. Thank you for inspiring us with your courage to love - loving yourself enough to say No, not anymore. Thank you for your strength to be vulnerable again. Thank you for letting us know we CAN heal, if we CHOOSE to walk the path of love. You've reflected depths of pain inherent in each of us; you've reflected the love that unites us. Thank you for being you...there is a light at the end of the tunnel, And you've shown us the way - it is the path to our own Heart.

  • @jackiebrown7077
    @jackiebrown70776 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for telling your story. Shame on the broken people who hurt you.

  • @betterhealthbetterlife4912
    @betterhealthbetterlife49126 жыл бұрын

    I am honored to hear you share your story. I'm not even through yet, but couldn't wait to comment. I'm so sorry for the pain you've endured. You are a remarkable, deep, self-aware, beautiful human being. Don't you dare ever forget that.Much peace & love to you. Thank you for your courage. XoXoX

  • @missmisteque1
    @missmisteque17 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story. Love and peace be with you.

  • @sarah23sbmg
    @sarah23sbmg Жыл бұрын

    Furious at his family. I want to see them held accountable. To defile a child is one of the most depraved things to do.

  • @sufipunkproducciones5173
    @sufipunkproducciones51736 жыл бұрын

    Wow. You radiate strength and light. May the rest of your life be peaceful brother.

  • @swashbur23
    @swashbur236 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Raphael for your courage to share your story. You are amazing.

  • @samar7151
    @samar71517 жыл бұрын

    Youre amazing! So glad he shared

  • @TaylorBoggis33
    @TaylorBoggis335 жыл бұрын

    You are a victor now !!!! Keep your head up and realize you helped a lot of people. I know a lot of women that need to see this. Thank you for sharing

  • @mahimabathla4831
    @mahimabathla48316 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for sharing our story with us. It gave me lot of courage to fight. "I felt safe" - that was beautiful 💜

  • @trendsetters06
    @trendsetters066 жыл бұрын

    That was so good. I'm so glad I clicked on this one. It flowed very well too!

  • @SOSM209
    @SOSM2095 жыл бұрын

    WOW!! I can relate in many ways.. my friend.. Healing, strength and vision.

  • @Anngoddamn
    @Anngoddamn3 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing this, it makes us survivors feel not so alone.

  • @peacefulpath222
    @peacefulpath2223 жыл бұрын

    Nobody should have to endure that I’m life 😪 what a brave man for now speaking out 🙏🏻

  • @karencastoldi1291
    @karencastoldi12913 жыл бұрын

    Amazing strength! He will help so many.

  • @rachelr-j96
    @rachelr-j964 жыл бұрын

    Why is this ted talk not so popular as the others? Watching this I can’t believe how good I’ve had it.. what a trooper.

  • @joanaffleck2455
    @joanaffleck24553 жыл бұрын

    The insight to realize the defaults of those responsible for us and be able to turn it around and become whole is worth more than gold.

  • @AW_7_7_7
    @AW_7_7_75 жыл бұрын

    God bless you brother. May you continue to shine for The Lord! 🙏

  • @denverwind
    @denverwind6 жыл бұрын

    WOW, You may never know how many lost souls you've helped but I guarantee you did.

  • @francesmuldoon9299
    @francesmuldoon92995 жыл бұрын

    That was amazing thank you so much you are an inspiration

  • @edeancozzens3833
    @edeancozzens38333 жыл бұрын

    You're also a stylish young man. Great glasses and color choices in your clothing. I'm praying for you to find your best life possible from here on. Kind of odd, but you are a stronger man not because you were a victim, but because you came out of it. Awesome. You're authentic confidence and quality presentation is impressive. You articulate well and it looks like many if not most of your scars are healing well or have healed. Good job!!! There are a lot of jobs that many would be glad to hire you to do.

  • @paulsuttonvocalist
    @paulsuttonvocalist4 жыл бұрын

    Respect to you and happiness

  • @mercyslater6219
    @mercyslater62196 жыл бұрын

    You have endured, we got to continue don't give up, I am going to continue also, what else is there, let's do what we can to turn darkness to light, what fun.

  • @MissUnderstoodasAlways
    @MissUnderstoodasAlways2 жыл бұрын

    Bravo i Salut you. Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @theurbanalchemist1963
    @theurbanalchemist19633 жыл бұрын

    Bless you xx

  • @edeancozzens3833
    @edeancozzens38333 жыл бұрын

    Awesome talk. You're a good man. Wish we were friends.

  • @markvojtko6407
    @markvojtko64073 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a remarkable human being.

  • @indiannotproudofbeingpunja217
    @indiannotproudofbeingpunja2175 жыл бұрын

    Thanku bro for sharing this this will help us a lot 👍

  • @elvinafernandes
    @elvinafernandes5 жыл бұрын

    You’re an Inspiration

  • @Rebecca-Mara
    @Rebecca-Mara4 жыл бұрын

    You are brave and beautiful!!

  • @strandedinanisland457
    @strandedinanisland4572 жыл бұрын

    No child should have to go through what you went through, people do so many wrong things in this world. There is no justice

  • @isshelov
    @isshelov5 жыл бұрын

    I am in tears!

  • @harmonylight1

    @harmonylight1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too!! Wow, so horrific! Sending out light and love to the dark corners of this world. Bless you Raphael.

  • @phoenixhoneybee
    @phoenixhoneybee3 жыл бұрын

  • @stuart1001
    @stuart10014 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to give him a hug after the jail story.

  • @victorokponganam
    @victorokponganam3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve decided to stop being a victim 😩 and take life by the horns 🐐. I started my KZread channel ▶️and in it I’m gonna share my journey of how I overcame a victim mindset and became a Content creator 🎞 , Software developer 👨🏿‍💻 and forex trader 📈

  • @lesleyhubble2976
    @lesleyhubble29763 жыл бұрын

    What a vile sick family he came from, thank god his healing himself

  • @jwilham
    @jwilham9 жыл бұрын

    so many bad, terrible, horrific things i could type here. but out of respect i will not.

  • @barrymichlowitz1071
    @barrymichlowitz10714 жыл бұрын

    There are 2 "i"'s in victim.