The Journey of Grieving, Feeling and Healing | Dr. Edith Eva Eger | TEDxSanDiego

Dr Edith Eva Eger, best-selling author was just 16 years old when she experienced one of the worst evils the human race has ever known. She and her family were sent to Auschwitz, the heinous death camp. Now, Dr. Eger is a sought-after clinical psychologist and lecturer, helping individuals discard their limitations, discover their powers of self-renewal, and achieve things they previously thought unattainable. Join us for a talk and deep conversation, as she draws on her experiences during the holocaust to talk about how we respond, how to be a "survivor and never a victim of anything, anyone or any circumstance." Dr. Eger’s talk will be followed by a brief interview and a moderated interactive conversation with the audience. MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 from 5 - 6pm PST: A native of Hungary, Edith Eva Eger was just 16 years old in 1944
when she experienced one of the worst evils the human race has
ever known. As a Jew living in Nazi occupied Eastern Europe, she
and her family were sent to Auschwitz, the heinous death camp.
Now, Dr. Eger is a sought after clinical psychologist and lecturer,
helping individuals discard their limitations, discover their powers
of self renewal, and achieve things they previously thought
unattainable. Using her past as a powerful analogy, she inspires
people to tap their full potential and shape their very best destinies. Her book, The Gift, Twelve Lessons to Save your Life
will be released in September 2020. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @GentlRebel
    @GentlRebel3 жыл бұрын

    My son died 8 years ago at the age of 5. My sister, my only sibling and my best friend died the same week 4 years after my son. I can attest to what this lovely lady says. When you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, do not pretend you are not there. You are there. Feel it every step of the way. It will be pure suffering and sorrow. But keep walking. Keep walking because I promise you will slowly begin to see the rays of sunshine. They will be few and far between for a long time but keep going. One day you will realize that you are exiting the valley of the shadow of death. That is not to say you don’t miss and long for your loved ones. You do and you always will. But you will live again and you will be stronger than you could ever imagine. Bless all who are in the midst of deep grief. My heart goes out to you.

  • @aggiesart6

    @aggiesart6

    3 жыл бұрын

  • @dangermenatwork

    @dangermenatwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    this was beautiful. thank you. hope you're doing fine now

  • @Fegga1955

    @Fegga1955

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful thank you so much 🙏❤️

  • @lillydeege8394

    @lillydeege8394

    3 жыл бұрын

    😘💞🙏 Thank you. Wish You lots of Light, Love and comfort.

  • @sallystubbs7084

    @sallystubbs7084

    3 жыл бұрын

    so beautiful - truly beautiful....... you moved me to tears....... horribly wondrous..... bless you - thank you......

  • @projectfitamerica
    @projectfitamerica3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. The best 14 minutes we have spent on social media. " No one can take away from you what you put in your mind."

  • @miguelchippsinteligente6072

    @miguelchippsinteligente6072

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tesla referenced human energy 🌪👻jesus christ referenced living waters 🤍💎science described water memory 🌊👨‍🎓existence reflecting psychologically,psalms16:24 k,j 👻🤍💎👨‍🎓🗽🌪

  • @anevalverdeinteriorismo

    @anevalverdeinteriorismo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @Starstorm111
    @Starstorm1112 ай бұрын

    Thankyou. I lost my mother as a kid. She had squizofrenia and came from a poor family of alcoholics. She chose the dark path and had a horrible life. She was abusive and abandoned me, as she could not take care of no one. I asked for adoption at 11 and terrified of all I witnessed as a kid I did not understand the whole thing until now, 31 I’m starting to grieve properly. Not only my loss.. I lost my whole family.. but also her life.. grieving my mothers life.. and knowing every human is in a battle.. and we don’t know what is inside a humans soul , every action is a consequence of something deeper and isolated suffering in a persons soul. I wish I could do something to change the events of her life, my life, my sister life.. but I can not, and the pain is just pouring out through my eyes.. tears and tears.. I didn’t find yet a proper therapist with the required depth to support this level of pain. Everyone seems so scared of seeing another human crying in desolation.. but it’s the only way as you said. I guess only people who went through the darkest paths or witnessed the darkest in humans.. only those can understand… forgiveness, compassion.. I’m so sorry for anyone suffering. Myself included. I’m so thankful for your video and wisdom.. it really really helps.. thankyou so much 🤍

  • @simonamuntean3107
    @simonamuntean31073 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone that tells us that rage is good. Most tell us to be at peace, acceptance, flower power and move on.....finally someone validates that what I am going through is sane and not that I am a bad person for feeling it. Thank you

  • @blissfulbaboon

    @blissfulbaboon

    3 жыл бұрын

    So true.Anger and rage has been villainized, when anger is a necessary primal human emotion that must be felt in order to transcend.First feel the anger, just dint stay in it forever.Then you must learn to let it go with forgiveness so you can move on.

  • @user-sd9xi5gc8u

    @user-sd9xi5gc8u

    3 жыл бұрын

    I loved watching this and discovery her. I love that she is so validating of feelings.. I too get frustrated when people try and tell me to just move on, just look on the bright side.

  • @praetoriancorps

    @praetoriancorps

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think rage is often a sensation that is justified. However, I think it is important to be aware of this rage and find a proper outlet, rather than let it take over. It's really difficult tho.

  • @sophiakh9590

    @sophiakh9590

    3 жыл бұрын

    People often leave out that rage comes before forgiveness, and moving on.

  • @Anna-fb6hl

    @Anna-fb6hl

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes i have always been afraid of rage too and thought telling someone to express their rage and anger was completely nuts but hearing it from this woman has enabled me to process and view it from a different angle because she is calm and understanding so i trust her. i think i trust her very much so if she says that it is good then i will trust in her decision and that it isn't scary, it adds some understanding and compassion to it which i never got before.

  • @sharonkrueger3479
    @sharonkrueger34793 жыл бұрын

    “There’s no grieving without feeling. Give yourself time to feel the feelings.” Learning to feel.

  • @ChrisJohnson-lh9qb

    @ChrisJohnson-lh9qb

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry I know how it feels to be lonely without the person you loved, we've all lost our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, such is life I understand how you feel but life goes on because death is inevitable and we'll all have to face it someday, I lost my wife 3yrs ago to a cardiovascular disease, I felt deeply devastated with grief, but that's the past now, time is indeed the best healer. I'd love to talk to you more if you don't mind! it'd be nice if you just say hi, here is my number +17866678266 or rather you can send me your gmail address so I could reach out on you.

  • @richardmcguinn732

    @richardmcguinn732

    Жыл бұрын

    I came across your comment at the grief of love ones post here. ☹️That’s so touching and I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all loss our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, I truly understand how you feel cos I’ve felt same hard and terrible experiences before but death is just inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday, and every of our love ones we’ve loss will always want to see us happy again wherever they’re okay. I loss my oldest daughter Annabel February 24th 2020 in a crucial car accident, and she just turned 22 on her last birthday before she got knocked down by a moving vehicle 🚗 and so unlucky for me that horrible day the driver was drunk. That was the worst and most lamenting day of my whole life as a single Dad raising two kid's, my 17 years old son Clark and my 4 legged 🐶 families are my everything and the reason I still keep strong, and keep going! My late wife passed away three years ago from a shocking disease, I felt devastated with grief, and I was so heartbroken 💔 but God and time are indeed the best healers. I pray and hope you’ve found peace, comfort and happiness again!

  • @zuzanazahradnickova3616
    @zuzanazahradnickova36163 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I lost my mom at the beginning of april from Covid. She was 55 and I am 23. I am taking your advice to the heart.

  • @ROBLOCFUNNY

    @ROBLOCFUNNY

    2 жыл бұрын

    I lost my mom in August from Covid as well. She was 53 and I am 32. I understand how you feel. I’m praying for peace and joy for both of us

  • @JF-ce6uh

    @JF-ce6uh

    2 жыл бұрын

    I lost my father to Covid this month-- he was 84 and I am 35: my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  • @billwhitmire3159

    @billwhitmire3159

    2 жыл бұрын

    I lost my wife to COVID in January. I feel for all of you. My psyche is one long scream.

  • @karenmeneghini948

    @karenmeneghini948

    2 жыл бұрын

    I lost my mom when she was 55 and I was 25 but that was more than 30 years ago. I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a mother at any age is difficult. 💔

  • @claudiafegari5116
    @claudiafegari51162 жыл бұрын

    This woman is a gift to humanity.

  • @bastian6173
    @bastian61733 жыл бұрын

    Jesus Christ... The density of wisdom in this 15 minute speech is just too much. I am so glad I found this woman.

  • @EBridgeman
    @EBridgeman3 жыл бұрын

    I met Dr Elger today. And it was a great honor to shake her hand. As I looked into her eyes, I could see an immense power but with a deep compassion and a tenderness that was palpable. I am forever grateful for this opportunity. I'll remember today for the rest of my life.

  • @carebear8655
    @carebear86553 жыл бұрын

    “That little girl is never going to be the same. She’s going to be stronger.” Such hopeful words after losing my father unexpectedly yesterday and way before his time. Thank you so much for this video. I wish you health and happiness.

  • @Fouani313

    @Fouani313

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am so sorry for your loss, as an internet stranger all i can do is offer my condolences. May he rest in paradise, and may you and your family heal. Best of luck, and wishes.

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    @ownerdied677

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @carebear8655

    @carebear8655

    3 жыл бұрын

    MOF Thank you a million times, kind internet stranger. Every good wish and condolence warms my heart and reminds me how connected we all are in times of adversity. May he rest in heaven 🙏

  • @Fouani313

    @Fouani313

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seeing at how wonderful you are, i am sure he is ❤

  • @luckyleo88

    @luckyleo88

    3 жыл бұрын

    Deepest condolences to you and your family. From a stranger in Ireland.

  • @mandydurham3320
    @mandydurham33203 жыл бұрын

    “It’s okay to be angry. It’s okay to legitimize that anger. But be careful how long you hold onto it. You got to go through the anger and through the valley of the shadow of death, just don’t camp there or set up house there.”

  • @jeremywu1238
    @jeremywu12383 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing woman - the personification of strength and resilience. I can only wish to have half the perseverance this woman possesses. I will never the be same after my losses but I am and will be a survivor.

  • @pumpkin6511
    @pumpkin65113 жыл бұрын

    I cry everyday for my son.. I beat myself up that I didn’t say I LOVE YOU. it’s going be one year since his death. February 29 2020 . Someday I will see you again son🥲

  • @ChrisJohnson-lh9qb

    @ChrisJohnson-lh9qb

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry I know how it feels to be lonely without the person you loved, we've all lost our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, such is life I understand how you feel but life goes on because death is inevitable and we'll all have to face it someday, I lost my wife 3yrs ago to a cardiovascular disease, I felt deeply devastated with grief, but that's the past now, time is indeed the best healer. I'd love to talk to you more if you don't mind! it'd be nice if you just say hi, here is my number +17866678266 or rather you can send me your gmail address so I could reach out on you.

  • @emilierogan3136

    @emilierogan3136

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb Please remember what Edith says....love is what you do; not what you say.

  • @ChrisJohnson-lh9qb

    @ChrisJohnson-lh9qb

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@emilierogan3136 I don't really get that, are you trying to say words aren't important ?

  • @sthot8520

    @sthot8520

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @Prettymapleleaf

    @Prettymapleleaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Say I love you out loud to him now, he hears you, he knows. You will meet again.

  • @linbonn4749
    @linbonn47493 жыл бұрын

    what comes OUT of your body doesnt hurt...what you keep in does. This WILL BE ON MY SAVED LIST❤💔💔💔💔❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Not why me...what now❤ 9:00🙋👍👏👏💪💪💪

  • @sallystubbs7084

    @sallystubbs7084

    3 жыл бұрын

    sooooooooo beautifully said..... xx

  • @elizabethzsoldos511
    @elizabethzsoldos5113 жыл бұрын

    You are the candle in the dark, Éva! Much-much Love from Hungary!

  • @evavegvari1355

    @evavegvari1355

    2 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree with you, amazing Lady. After so many pain, She is so pure and wise. God Bless Her 🙏😍🌹

  • @crystalk8364
    @crystalk836411 ай бұрын

    Lost my mom Nov 22’…double cancer…grieving, hurting and feeling orphaned. I’ve actually lost 5 people in force years, including both parents…😢 Love to all those who are experiencing any kind of pain or grief. ❤

  • @evab6089

    @evab6089

    8 ай бұрын

    Sending you love, and strength. I lost my mom 6 months ago, a couple of years ago my dad walked out on us - I know how painful it is. You are not alone ♥

  • @chillycheeks5318
    @chillycheeks53189 күн бұрын

    This lady is quite unique! She is amazing and I have drawn so much from her experience. Dr Eger’s book “The Choice” is one of the most valuable books that I have read. It’s her biography. If it was made into a film, no one would believe it! Rock on Dr Eger, you are precious!

  • @geigercourtier
    @geigercourtier3 жыл бұрын

    Social media, cancel culture, cyber bullies, school shootings, police brutality, racial oppression, global pandemic, to this cannot and should not ever compare to the depths of horror this woman and millions and millions endured within a single generation. Her words will never adequately sum the human beings who went through such a thing...there aren’t words I know that ever truly describe the wretchedness of what happened. I am so sorry to everyone who must survive this world, but I am thankful and blessed to have you with us.

  • @luckyleo88

    @luckyleo88

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Never Forget the heroes of the 1915s to the 1940s" I am ever so blessed and grateful for the many men and women who sacrificed their lives for this present day. As such, I live my life full of gratitude, awareness, clarity and compassion. God bless Dr Edith Eger =) Much love and blessings

  • @michaelmcgee2026

    @michaelmcgee2026

    3 жыл бұрын

    She says in her book the choice that the pain people experience isnt any less than hers and not to diminish what we experience or what we feel.

  • @namedrop721

    @namedrop721

    3 жыл бұрын

    If she, a true survivor understands the necessity of not grading the inhumanity a human being suffers-why don’t you?

  • @BobSmith-mv4wu

    @BobSmith-mv4wu

    3 жыл бұрын

    What an insensitive comment. Families of police brutality victims and coronavirus victims have every right to be angry at their government and to grieve

  • @rebeccasantos8790
    @rebeccasantos87903 жыл бұрын

    I listened to her like she's my grandmother. Thank you. Thank you so much. You don't know how much i needed to hear that today. Thank you Ted talks.

  • @ChrisJohnson-lh9qb

    @ChrisJohnson-lh9qb

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry I know how it feels to be lonely without the person you loved, we've all lost our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, such is life I understand how you feel but life goes on because death is inevitable and we'll all have to face it someday, I lost my wife 3yrs ago to a cardiovascular disease, I felt deeply devastated with grief, but that's the past now, time is indeed the best healer. I'd love to talk to you more if you don't mind! it'd be nice if you just say hi, here is my number +17866678266 or rather you can send me your gmail address so I could reach out on you.

  • @richardbradshaw7830

    @richardbradshaw7830

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all lost our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, such is life I understand how you feel but life must move on because death is inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday..

  • @Shamarie0328
    @Shamarie03283 жыл бұрын

    What an extraordinary woman! My doctor recommended that I read your book 📖 to help alleviate my depression. Thank you! 💜

  • @valent579

    @valent579

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's an amazing book! Hope you're doing better each day! ❤️

  • @englishguy1985

    @englishguy1985

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is the title of the book? Please and thank you 😊

  • @lucymcaleney9944

    @lucymcaleney9944

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@englishguy1985 the choice is dr egers memoir of her time in auschwitz and the gift is her other book 😊

  • @Shamarie0328

    @Shamarie0328

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@englishguy1985 Hi, there and thanks. It’s titled ‘The Gift’. She also has another book 📖 called ‘The Choice’. They are both sold on the Amazon Kindle Bookstore site. 😊🙏🏾💜

  • @dhanush_metpally_009_

    @dhanush_metpally_009_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ya I finished it The Choice

  • @kdani11307982
    @kdani113079822 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Edith Eva Eger I am battling having OCD and a part of my OCD has to do with germs and diseases. I have chronic insomnia and because I have to work off and drive when I know it’s not safe to drive because I’ve had no sleep. As I listen to you I think somehow I will survive all of us too, because my situation is so much less than you went through.

  • @joannamccray2607
    @joannamccray26072 жыл бұрын

    Listening to Dr. Edger today has left me! I lost two brothers 3months apart. Awesome speech!

  • @babyboy1971
    @babyboy1971 Жыл бұрын

    My mother died a few days after I turned 29, and my dad disappeared without a trace before I was 30. I was very close with them. I’ve been stuck and lost for 22 years. You are helping me. I’m listening to your book, at the advice of a friend. Thank you. Thank you, you are a treasure.

  • @mundomagico7787

    @mundomagico7787

    9 ай бұрын

  • @emilymedina9242

    @emilymedina9242

    8 ай бұрын

    Hope you are healing ❤

  • @karenoneill4661
    @karenoneill46613 жыл бұрын

    I needed to hear this wisdom after losing my son suddenly and unexpectedly. Such inspiration. Thank you ♥️🙏

  • @user-pi5td4gq5n

    @user-pi5td4gq5n

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too and this has been so helpful. ❤️

  • @Oxana-rm1ux
    @Oxana-rm1ux3 жыл бұрын

    This woman is a pure wisdom. Thank you Edith Eva!

  • @ElCaminoHaciaunDueloConsciente
    @ElCaminoHaciaunDueloConsciente2 ай бұрын

    The Journey of Grieving is a personal path.

  • @Bluelotuslily9
    @Bluelotuslily95 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this powerful talk. It covers your history and the present in a way I didn't think possible.

  • @robinfrances8409
    @robinfrances84093 ай бұрын

    I just do not think that as I go through year 6 of grief, I’m getting better or getting stronger. But I want to get better and stronger. It’s just a long arduous journey that really wears you down.

  • @sanb9459
    @sanb94593 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr Eger, you are such an inspiration. What a journey and the work that you are still doing, helping so many. I am a psychotherapist and currently reading your book the Choice ... it's amazing... I'm learning so much from you.... again, thank you! 🙏

  • @robinm8013
    @robinm8013 Жыл бұрын

    I came across Edith's book by chance, the same day my doctor sent me on sick leave for exhaustion. Within one year I lost my father, and almost two other family members. Both very close calls. I crashed. I've been bad reader most of my life. At the age of 33 I can barely recall reading a single book from start to end in the past 10 years. By chance I entered a book store and was drawn to the cover of Edith's book. It spoke to me, pulled me in, until I just read the last page. I think I cried every time I picked this book up. Though filled with tragedy it gave me hope, and often gave me the feeling of a warm embrace. I'm immensity thankful to Edith and everyone who made this book possible, and go Edith who keeps inspiring the world to embrace the process of grief, and to choose life.

  • @Cosmicladybug
    @Cosmicladybug3 жыл бұрын

    I am left speechless by this woman's words. I am moved.

  • @Lena-yj4il

    @Lena-yj4il

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me 2.

  • @sunsetoverflowing
    @sunsetoverflowing3 жыл бұрын

    Edith, reading The Choice has helped me tremendously. I’m walking through life now knowing if you could move through such atrocities, I can move through whatever feels hard or unjust in that moment. I’ll never forget you or your story. Thank you.

  • @amandaadamson2254
    @amandaadamson22543 жыл бұрын

    I struggle with the rage. What I could do and what I couldn't when it came to my son. He was severely disabled and I fought for him every minute until the end. I hope to forgive myself someday!

  • @Handlegrip

    @Handlegrip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for your loss Amanda. Most people know how it is to take care of another person that can't take care of themselves. You can suffer through Caretaker fatigue, Negative emotions. Through the struggle you develop such a intimate relationship with the person you care for. You know them so well.. It really sucks to lose them. They are you life. Everything changes when you lose them. They are your world then you are left with nothing. You wonder if you made the right decisions for them. It hurts to see a decision you made cause someone you love so much pain. Making medical decisions for yourself is one thing but for a child you can hurt more then them. I want Thank you for the sacrifice you made in your life. It shows how much you loved your child. It was not easy but you did your best.

  • @amandaadamson2254

    @amandaadamson2254

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Handlegrip Thank you so much for your reply, few people understand what I went through. I only hope I will forgive myself someday.

  • @Handlegrip

    @Handlegrip

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@amandaadamson2254 When you are ready it may help you to share to someone close to you that you can trust. All we can do is our best. It doesn't always go as planned. I hope you can find peace in your heart. I just lost my 93 year old father last week. I was his caretaker. His last days he was bedridden unable to talk. It was so difficult but rewarding at the same time. I think about what I should have done and shouldn't have done. I gave it my all. I need to forgive myself also.

  • @miggrodriguez9996
    @miggrodriguez99962 жыл бұрын

    I am reading Dr. Edith Eva Eger's book The Choice (I'm half-way through). I'd never heard of her before, and as I am recovering from COVID-19 and having lost my mother and two uncle to the same Coronavirus within two weeks I feel depressed. But reading Dr. Eger's words of wisdom and seeing her here for the first time, I feel like she's beaming the light at the end of the tunnel, for me and I'm sure for many others. Dr. Eger, you're the Angel Gabriel that Dr. Gabby was for you at the time you were recovering from Auschwitz, and after meeting the Angel of Death; J. Mengele. God Bless you Dr. Eger!

  • @paulinkawira6114
    @paulinkawira61142 жыл бұрын

    I lost my love and husband four months ago. I cry everyday. Am in this shadow of the valley of death, God help me.

  • @anghietalosig3428

    @anghietalosig3428

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here I just lost him last 23-- im buried with the waves of darkness

  • @richardmcguinn732

    @richardmcguinn732

    Жыл бұрын

    @@anghietalosig3428 I came across your comment at the grief of love ones post here. ☹️That’s so touching and I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all loss our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, I truly understand how you feel cos I’ve felt same hard and terrible experiences before but death is just inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday, and every of our love ones we’ve loss will always want to see us happy again wherever they’re okay. I loss my oldest daughter Annabel February 24th 2020 in a crucial car accident, and she just turned 22 on her last birthday before she got knocked down by a moving vehicle 🚗 and so unlucky for me that horrible day the driver was drunk. That was the worst and most lamenting day of my whole life as a single Dad raising two kid's, my 17 years old son Clark and my 4 legged 🐶 families are my everything and the reason I still keep strong, and keep going! My late wife passed away three years ago from a shocking disease, I felt devastated with grief, and I was so heartbroken 💔 but God and time are indeed the best healers. I pray and hope you’ve found peace, comfort and happiness again!

  • @richardmcguinn732

    @richardmcguinn732

    Жыл бұрын

    I came across your comment at the grief of love ones post here. ☹️That’s so touching and I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all loss our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, I truly understand how you feel cos I’ve felt same hard and terrible experiences before but death is just inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday, and every of our love ones we’ve loss will always want to see us happy again wherever they’re okay. I loss my oldest daughter Annabel February 24th 2020 in a crucial car accident, and she just turned 22 on her last birthday before she got knocked down by a moving vehicle 🚗 and so unlucky for me that horrible day the driver was drunk. That was the worst and most lamenting day of my whole life as a single Dad raising two kid's, my 17 years old son Clark and my 4 legged 🐶 families are my everything and the reason I still keep strong, and keep going! My late wife passed away three years ago from a shocking disease, I felt devastated with grief, and I was so heartbroken 💔 but God and time are indeed the best healers. I pray and hope you’ve found peace, comfort and happiness again!

  • @throughmyview8411
    @throughmyview84113 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, what a talk. It shakes your inner being and forces you to think "are my problems that big ?"

  • @JesseDCS1

    @JesseDCS1

    3 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing lady!!! What a testimony. To go through all of that, and still inspire people.... Wow!!! I'm still trying to find my way after my son's suicide, it will be five years on November 9 I am still broken and shattered.

  • @throughmyview8411

    @throughmyview8411

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JesseDCS1 It's easier said than done. No words will be enough to tell a parent how to overcome the grief which you must have felt every moment in the past five years. May your son's soul rest in peace.

  • @darkbuddha3307

    @darkbuddha3307

    3 жыл бұрын

    She would actually still empathize with you. You should read her memoir. Your experience is just as real to you and she’s also very open about her familial dysfunction, and loneliness, which all came before the war, and started in her own home with her family. Don’t compare your suffering to other’s. That’s not how to come out of it.

  • @janswimwild

    @janswimwild

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you feel them then yes they are. She tells us to validate our feelings, to dare to feel them without judgement. They get bigger and disproportionate only when we dismiss, minimise or invalidate them. Her compassion is boundless and amazing, so go cry, scream and laugh and dare to feel honestly, and heal and move on ❤️

  • @janswimwild

    @janswimwild

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JesseDCS1 I can only send you huge hugs. I can’t imagine how you must feel, but I hope that you can find your space to cry and rage for as long and as loud as you need, and that somewhere in that you can find your love and compassion for yourself, your son and your family. I am so very sorry. ❤️

  • @TITOFROG1
    @TITOFROG13 жыл бұрын

    She experienced as a young girl the worst that a human being can . . . seeing and knowing that your parents and friends are being led to their death (the gas chamber). This experience made her strong and a survivor but what a high price to pay. So sad. Love you and bless your heart.

  • @mariarojas4205
    @mariarojas42053 жыл бұрын

    I am so very sorry 4 what they put u thru. GOD BLESS U ALWAYS😀

  • @AlenaJolie
    @AlenaJolie2 жыл бұрын

    This woman is so brilliant. I haven't seen this video but saw her on Oprah. She truly turned her life around and it could have ended so differently. She has much to say and I honor her for her choosing to take something so horrific and choose a different path for herself.

  • @marthawiedermann2634
    @marthawiedermann26343 жыл бұрын

    I heard this amazing woman at a church gathering many years ago, and her life story and how she dealt with the trials she went thru impressed me to the core.... never to let people or circumstances control you, as mostly we have no control over external circumstances or people’s actions, but the only thing we can control is our reaction to them. Dr Eddy is an inspiration and truly is a human being who has and is still making a difference in this world. God bless her!

  • @danar6745
    @danar67453 жыл бұрын

    Everyone should read The Choice! I couldn't get it out of my head every day while reading it and for weeks after finishing. I was so moved by her courage and unwillingness to be defeated that it led me on my own healing journey. Many thanks Dr. Eger for sharing your story and being an incredible inspiration for healing!

  • @michaelmcgee2026

    @michaelmcgee2026

    3 жыл бұрын

    And her next book the gift

  • @acunchevy54

    @acunchevy54

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have you guys read the dancer of auschwitz? Wow! Its amazing it shook my grounds for good.

  • @ElouiseHam-kv9lf

    @ElouiseHam-kv9lf

    10 ай бұрын

    Hello danar How are you doing today?

  • @otiliadonaire
    @otiliadonaire Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your beautiful words of wisdom. I do believe suffering brings you strength.

  • @candelariarubin
    @candelariarubin2 жыл бұрын

    My dearest Edith, always an inspiration for me an others. Thank you, lots of blessings your way. Lots of love❤️💝❤️💝

  • @dinahirmaz7422
    @dinahirmaz74223 жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday 93 years old

  • @taofoundation
    @taofoundation3 жыл бұрын

    You can walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Just don't camp there ! Thank you !

  • @colleendeane7888
    @colleendeane78883 жыл бұрын

    Thanku Eva

  • @frannie7583
    @frannie7583 Жыл бұрын

    Dr Edger thank u so much I listen to this over and over and it is helping me.. be strong and of good courage tu.

  • @Ceciliaester1
    @Ceciliaester13 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr.Eger. I`ve just finished reading your book and it touched me deeply. Greetings from Argentina.

  • @kymberlysaar7272
    @kymberlysaar72723 жыл бұрын

    I adore you Edith

  • @lizzy5437
    @lizzy54373 жыл бұрын

    What a sweet strong lady 😭

  • @magdalenadacunto888
    @magdalenadacunto8882 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We are all survivours.

  • @richardmcguinn732

    @richardmcguinn732

    Жыл бұрын

    I came across your comment at the grief of love ones post here. ☹️That’s so touching and I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all loss our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, I truly understand how you feel cos I’ve felt same hard and terrible experiences before but death is just inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday, and every of our love ones we’ve loss will always want to see us happy again wherever they’re okay. I loss my oldest daughter Annabel February 24th 2020 in a crucial car accident, and she just turned 22 on her last birthday before she got knocked down by a moving vehicle 🚗 and so unlucky for me that horrible day the driver was drunk. That was the worst and most lamenting day of my whole life as a single Dad raising two kid's, my 17 years old son Clark and my 4 legged 🐶 families are my everything and the reason I still keep strong, and keep going! My late wife passed away three years ago from a shocking disease, I felt devastated with grief, and I was so heartbroken 💔 but God and time are indeed the best healers. I pray and hope you’ve found peace, comfort and happiness again!

  • @georgethomas8904
    @georgethomas89043 жыл бұрын

    A brilliant, resilient lady ❤️ what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger 👍

  • @miastavri5508
    @miastavri55083 жыл бұрын

    You are an incredible inspiration so humbled to be able to sit and listen to your horrific story and how strong you've had to be to overcome adversity thank you for giving me and so many others strength today!!!

  • @richardbradshaw7830

    @richardbradshaw7830

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all lost our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, such is life I understand how you feel but life must move on because death is inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday..

  • @user-vg9rz8uq7o
    @user-vg9rz8uq7o Жыл бұрын

    I love you Dr.Edith you're an amazing person

  • @lisaguardia4132
    @lisaguardia41322 жыл бұрын

    Bless you woman.

  • @agiigisttv
    @agiigisttv2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this opportunity to hear from you

  • @dalilabanuelos9560
    @dalilabanuelos95603 жыл бұрын

    Thank you...

  • @scottjohnson9846
    @scottjohnson98463 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful strong smart lady. People go listen to her full talk on the Lewis howes (the school of life) amazing and inspiring talk, just go listen. 😊 Thankyou for sharing Dr sending you love and peace 😘🥰

  • @global001
    @global0013 жыл бұрын

    I love this woman. She is a life saver.

  • @books-and-cats
    @books-and-cats2 жыл бұрын

    God bless her. Best advice so far.

  • @Anna-fb6hl
    @Anna-fb6hl3 жыл бұрын

    Edith you fill me with AWE. I'm so inspired since I read your book with your teachings and your compassionate view of the world and people, I hope more people are touched by your message as I was because it was truly inspiring and somehow resonated with me so much, the style of your writing I suppose made me feel like you were talking to me as the reader. I hope to be as wise as you one day :)

  • @peternolan4107
    @peternolan41073 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Eger has brought so much learning and peace to my life!

  • @friederikeboelke4184
    @friederikeboelke41842 жыл бұрын

    Dear Dr. Eder, when I read your book I was extremely touched by your words full of kindness, hope and peace. Thank you very much for it. I will never forget you. Your power and your kindness are helpful for me and my life.

  • @brendatrimble9528
    @brendatrimble95282 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry for what you and your loved ones went through. God bless you for sharing your strength.

  • @jwalker7888
    @jwalker78883 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This is very important during this time, when our freedom is being threatened. People need to learn from history. May we all heal and become free and never allow such a heartbreaking experience to happen again.

  • @Webbgurl2000

    @Webbgurl2000

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well Said

  • @carinabrancodias

    @carinabrancodias

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah real smart comparing this pandemic with Nazis. By the way both my beloved parents died from covid19 so I found her talk about death, loss and being a survivor really inspiring but not in the the same way that you did... Right now There's an hole in my heart, and I'm angry with people like you who diminishes the real danger of this virus and on doing so allow the spread of the vírus. Because of people like you my parents got sick and died and now I will never see my dear mom and dad again in my life. You disguss me. Really. But I have to absorb this lady life lessons and try to move forward. Not to move on. Because I will always miss my parents.

  • @acunchevy54
    @acunchevy543 жыл бұрын

    The dancer of auschwitz book needs to be read by everybody. Its amazin how much a person can endure.

  • @TheLucilleZ
    @TheLucilleZ2 жыл бұрын

    I wrote two books. The first was everything I learned while I was going through my journey to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. The second one focused on the topic of Post Traumatic Growth. I was so happy when a colleague recently recommended this book. I listened on Audible. It's one of the best books I've ever read. I understand why it has 15,000 five-star reviews. Thank you Dr. Eger, for allowing your pain and your journey to be a beacon the whole world. You are a resilient and incredible women. God bless you.

  • @ElouiseHam-kv9lf

    @ElouiseHam-kv9lf

    10 ай бұрын

    Hello luci How are you doing today??

  • @KemiAdekunbi
    @KemiAdekunbi Жыл бұрын

    God bless you Dr Eger, awesome wisdom you shared with us... ❤

  • @champkapilchhetri3836
    @champkapilchhetri38363 жыл бұрын

    Thank you grandma ❤ your words and message cost an arm a leg.

  • @miggrodriguez9996

    @miggrodriguez9996

    2 жыл бұрын

    What?

  • @starlingswallow
    @starlingswallow8 ай бұрын

    I'm reading her book, "The Choice" right now. I'm only in the foreword and introduction and I can't stop crying! 😭😭😭 ❤

  • @Aysa_J
    @Aysa_J3 жыл бұрын

    I read your book) Thanks a lot )! Very inspiring🙏🏻

  • @BREATHEwithKimberlyRose
    @BREATHEwithKimberlyRose2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much lovely.

  • @pr1240
    @pr12402 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @kelseyjowest9974
    @kelseyjowest99742 жыл бұрын

    God bless you

  • @debbieflannery150
    @debbieflannery1503 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Your amazing.. God lead me to you! I am working on going through the shadow. Bless you

  • @richardmcguinn732

    @richardmcguinn732

    Жыл бұрын

    I came across your comment at the grief of love ones post here. ☹️That’s so touching and I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all loss our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, I truly understand how you feel cos I’ve felt same hard and terrible experiences before but death is just inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday, and every of our love ones we’ve loss will always want to see us happy again wherever they’re okay. I loss my oldest daughter Annabel February 24th 2020 in a crucial car accident, and she just turned 22 on her last birthday before she got knocked down by a moving vehicle 🚗 and so unlucky for me that horrible day the driver was drunk. That was the worst and most lamenting day of my whole life as a single Dad raising two kid's, my 17 years old son Clark and my 4 legged 🐶 families are my everything and the reason I still keep strong, and keep going! My late wife passed away three years ago from a shocking disease, I felt devastated with grief, and I was so heartbroken 💔 but God and time are indeed the best healers. I pray and hope you’ve found peace, comfort and happiness again!

  • @larryulery3729
    @larryulery37292 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @frannie7583
    @frannie7583 Жыл бұрын

    Tu for helping me though my brothers sudden death after 4 months bone cancer

  • @richardmcguinn732

    @richardmcguinn732

    Жыл бұрын

    I came across your comment at the grief of love ones post here. ☹️That’s so touching and I know how it feels to be lonely without our love ones, we've all loss our love ones in death one way or the other, either a spouse, child, family members, or a true friend that meant the world to us, I truly understand how you feel cos I’ve felt same hard and terrible experiences before but death is just inevitable no matter how hard we try! And we'll all have to face it someday, and every of our love ones we’ve loss will always want to see us happy again wherever they’re okay. I loss my oldest daughter Annabel February 24th 2020 in a crucial car accident, and she just turned 22 on her last birthday before she got knocked down by a moving vehicle 🚗 and so unlucky for me that horrible day the driver was drunk. That was the worst and most lamenting day of my whole life as a single Dad raising two kid's, my 17 years old son Clark and my 4 legged 🐶 families are my everything and the reason I still keep strong, and keep going! My late wife passed away three years ago from a shocking disease, I felt devastated with grief, and I was so heartbroken 💔 but God and time are indeed the best healers. I pray and hope you’ve found peace, comfort and happiness again!

  • @frannie7583

    @frannie7583

    Жыл бұрын

    @@richardmcguinn732 i hope i answered this i think i did.. Im sorry for your losses and pray the comfort of the Lord to be upon you and yours .. Merry Christmas

  • @richardmcguinn732

    @richardmcguinn732

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frannie7583 And yes you did answered so thank you very much for your kind words and prayers, it means a lot. They’re so many unanswered questions about death which I don’t think anyone has the answer except the creator of the heaven and earth!

  • @richardmcguinn732

    @richardmcguinn732

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frannie7583 Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

  • @frannie7583

    @frannie7583

    Жыл бұрын

    @@richardmcguinn732 yes Only GOD.. He is the only way truth and life and Heaven is real because He doesnt lie.. been a rough Christmas but have to go through grief. tu for replying. Bless u

  • @rz3101
    @rz31013 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! You are truly inspiring! Total respect for you. God bless you!

  • @Hotoffthepress101
    @Hotoffthepress101 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you. I’m so sorry this happened to you.

  • @aurorasoulshine
    @aurorasoulshine3 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Edith Eva Eger, thank you so much for sharing!

  • @sagetheminds
    @sagetheminds Жыл бұрын

    This helps so much. I just lost another friend to gun violence and honestly idk how to handle all of this 😭I’m only 21 and I’m entering the next chapter of my life, and I’m trying to grieve properly. It’s super difficult

  • @gabbie921

    @gabbie921

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing ok.

  • @StartupFundingEventGlobal
    @StartupFundingEventGlobal3 жыл бұрын

    Such a terrible experience that built a strong character. Keep up the good work!

  • @bflyrenee
    @bflyrenee2 жыл бұрын

    Tears, I really needed this in this moment. ❤️

  • @ElouiseHam-kv9lf

    @ElouiseHam-kv9lf

    10 ай бұрын

    Hello flyrenee How are you doing today?

  • @michaeljoyce9732
    @michaeljoyce97323 жыл бұрын

    Truly wonderful and SO HELPFUL. May you be richly BLESSED....Carmel

  • @WorldPeaceandLove
    @WorldPeaceandLove3 жыл бұрын

    Dr Edith, Just want to let you know every word you said touched the right chords in my mind. Your efforts to do good at this age as well for me has made a lot of difference. I wish I could meet you. Hold your hands and tell you that you are an angel. Everytime I feel my life is getting difficult, I think about what you have gone through, and in that difficult moment too I feel grateful to God. I wish you a good and easy life ahead. Lots of love.

  • @secretsofthekitchen1439
    @secretsofthekitchen14393 жыл бұрын

    You are Super ! ! ! May your Life be Better and You will have Good Health and Longevity . God bless You and your Family . ❤️

  • @alisonaldrich648
    @alisonaldrich6482 жыл бұрын

    I love you, Dr. Eger! You are so inspiring! ❤️

  • @dorothykelly8924
    @dorothykelly89243 жыл бұрын

    Thank you wonderful lady

  • @MrBlaksteen
    @MrBlaksteen Жыл бұрын

    God bless You. Polish man from Ireland

  • @davelui3076
    @davelui30762 жыл бұрын

    oh my God, this was fantastic. Thank you for your insights.

  • @susanswartz2546
    @susanswartz25463 жыл бұрын

    Sad experience.... GOD BLESS you

  • @kerstinkuhl2765
    @kerstinkuhl27653 жыл бұрын

    Yes Mam. Thank you for your courage to talk about.

  • @yogawitholga4428
    @yogawitholga44283 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, dear Eva. You're a beautiful soul who is speaking at the right time and at the right place at the time as THIS! May God bless you always and keep you!

  • @rosemarydiamond6448
    @rosemarydiamond64483 жыл бұрын

    This lady is amazing and such a good role model. What a lovely lady. Thank you.

  • @melinda5777
    @melinda57772 жыл бұрын

    You, Ma'am, are a Genius! Thank You for your words! GOD BLESS!🙏❤🇺🇸

  • @avrileibeck2225
    @avrileibeck2225 Жыл бұрын

    "no one can take away from you what you put in your own mind" "it's not what happens it's what you do with it" "and now that I leave you, how are you going to look at life?" "i want you to know there's a lot of untapped potential in the shadow. And I want you to know you're never going to be same you're going to be better" "suffering gives you strength" "and never a victim- ever" "i wish you a wonderful journey in life that when you are in your death bed that you are really going to be truly satisfied to really truly live life to the fullest" "that you have joy. Passion. Love. And Purpose in life."

  • @agiigisttv
    @agiigisttv2 жыл бұрын

    As a widow it is painful

  • @mollyringwerm9224
    @mollyringwerm92242 жыл бұрын

    She’s right.

  • @mariarojas4205
    @mariarojas42053 жыл бұрын

    U were so pretty back then. Now, you're cute & young looking for your age. U r strong & kind too

  • @patriciagarcia9618
    @patriciagarcia96182 жыл бұрын

    I literally just finished reading the choice Such a sad sad story But thank you Dr Eger for sharing your story and strength❤️

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