Choppedliver Reacts to Patience Acoustic by Ren

So many #renmakesmusic videos to #react to. UGH. I'm gonna have to make a playlist just for Ren. This was a much more uplifting video, so I was able to get through it without becoming a blubbering mess, so that's good. Man this kid got started young!
As always, I'm floored and touched by your support by everyone and especially the #renegades.
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*** Original Video **
• Patience | Ren Gill | M.E
#love #gratitude #peace #forgiveyourself #mentalhealth
At some point, I'm gonna have to learn how to do these fancy thumbnails I guess. Right now though, I'm just concentrated on doing these videos when I have the time, motivation, and energy.

[@MissMeKate]

His interview with Zach Sang is probably the most rounded, and he spoke very eloquently about the people whose struggles get forgotten. ❤

[@AnneBiebrich]

Ren is 34 yrs old

[@arielbussart1305]

Oh man, anxiety is a "female dog". You're not alone. Hold strong, you're just as much a gift as Ren is.

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Thank you so much

[@margaretkichenama6022]

Follow Your ⭐️ Star….looking up at the night sky….so much to choose from ❤. Subbed

[@RENfan1265]

This song is part of a documentary called Unrest, it's on KZbin. Ren has 8 chapters about what he has been through in detail on his channel RenMakesStuff. Thank you for a very nice reaction.

[@bodilfrausing7966]

Not a teenager, but about 25 in this one. ( before diagnosed properly) 👍❤️

[@sharis9095]

When Ren made this the misdiagnosis was myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). I feel guilty even suggesting it (I would never wish ill on anyone, let alone Ren) but his struggles have made him into an artist unlike any I remember (I'm 57) and given him a depth, and understanding you can only find through struggle. The Ren that might have been may have been an amazing artist but the Ren that is will (and has) changed lives.

[@EarthyBlendPOV]

Whatever mood you’re in, Ren has a song for it.

[@Dawn-nz3kq]

Love your reactions! Genuine 💕 Before he dropped Troubles, he released the chapters which explain his long battle for health. You could use a fun Ren song! Losing It Murderer Illest of our time What you want Back on 74 retake Also the money game trilogy is fantastic.

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Thank you. so much to learn about Ren and his struggles and his giant catalog lol.

[@nancymunroe3672]

In this song are STRONG words to use as DAILY AFFIRMATION!!! PLEEASE use them DAILY!!! WHAT YOU TELL YOURSELF is POWERFUL!!!

[@GabeHornne]

Living room poetry is a nice upbeat one

[@jeremyrhoades2535]

Yea. He’s also one of the kindest people that exists.

[@charleen2074]

Yes, Ren was in the depths during this. Ren has recently come out with a kind of autobiographical story he wrote and recites Chaoter 1-5! You will learn everything there

[@T_Witti]

But be sure to be in a good mental place, they are crushing

[@daphneparkin6869]

Isn't it 8 chapters, with a song attached to each, culminating in "Troubles".

[@HarleyQ14]

Watching the clips of Ren talking about his experiences while he was going through his sickness can be tough - it is so nice seeing how bright he shines today and we can only hope that his health journey continues to get better and better. You are right the strength Ren possesses is incredible and seeing him show the same talent and resolve from the beginning of his journey - its awe-inspiring. Also I believe he is 34/35 years old.

[@lisadavenport2390]

I have a similar struggle as Ren and he speaks the truth. Lyme disease is a never ending battle. He speaks 100000000 percent truth. He is amazing and we have to remind ourselves to keep hope. I’ve been sick most of my life but severely since my early 30s / Lyme, mental health, autoimmune disease is so so so very hard - keep striving sir. Thank you also for your service sir 🫡

[@arklilbro]

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a serious and often long-lasting illness that keeps people from doing their usual activities. It makes physical and mental exertion difficult. Symptoms include trouble thinking, severe tiredness and other symptoms. There is no known cause or cure

[@arklilbro]

From cdc

[@cas9065]

thank you.

[@arderasempre1]

I love a LOT of REN’s music, but this song in particular, holds a special place in my heart. I discovered it several months ago, and played it quite frequently, while I was questioning my decision, to leave everything I loved, and move to Washington state. I was feeling very defeated at the time (I had lost my job, and couldn’t find a new one for over 5 months, and was in a relationship that wasn’t healthy). This song reminded me that I too “have the strength of a mountain, and the courage of a deep blue sea, and the heart of a lion”). You do as well. In spite of your anxiety, you are facing it head on, putting yourself out there, and doing a wonderful job! You are inspirational, and have a lot to offer too. And just remember (although I know it can be hard sometimes) that YOU have the strength of a mountain, you have the courage of a deep blue sea, and you have the heart of a lion too! ❤

[@MissMeKate]

Lovely to share this Ren journey with you. Thank you for being brave enough to let us join you. ❤

[@VelouriaLaRue]

"Alot of times the anxiety of doing something is actually worse than the doing" So true! Keep going my brother. I appreciate you! ❤

[@sorenm.lairdsorries7547]

Thank you 🙏❤ Chris ❤ for your 🐷 Ren - Patience reaction! #ren #patience

[@krikat3485]

Ren also mixes his own recordings. He’s an accomplished sound engineer. He is more likely about 24 or 25 here, sadly severely underweight and unhealthy looking. He’s a youthful looking 34 now.

[@traceybarger2628]

I can already see a drastic change in you! 😊 There is so much more confidence in your voice and posture, I love it! I’m here for it!

[@ChrisLawton66]

It is uplifting, for sure. Still makes me tear up every time I hear it.

[@ezrasace]

Great reaction. Ren was around 24 when this video was made. When he was 19 he wrote A Poem on the Trick The Fox KZbin channel. It is his view of the meaning of life at the age of 19. Holds true for any age. What You Want is a great fun song. A relief from Ren's heavier, emotional song. Keep going. You are doing great my friend.

[@jeremyrhoades2535]

I truly believe that he faked it till he made it. I think he decided that he was going to stand in place and laugh in the face of pain and death and put that smile on his face and…… and it worked. He willed his life to be what he wanted. I admire him as well. I wouldn’t have survived what he went through. And the thing is, he’s such a humble gracious person as well. Not only is he a superstar and good looking but he’s actually a genuinely kind and giving person.

[@choppedliver_reacts]

He never gave up. And now look at him.

[@sejbomb]

I listen to this song when I’ve woken up yet again that morning with the first feeling being anxiety. I have to remind myself to be patient, it won’t be like this every day, as a survivor of taking my life, if someone told me I’d be here now fighting on but ok, I’d never have believed them.

[@user-ji8yt4tv8e]

Truly shining I agree Thanks fir your great reactions

[@MsCheesemonster13]

With you on the anxiety. It makes my life a living hell worrying about things that invariably either don’t happen or aren’t nearly as bad as envisioned. Not my fault, so I try not to blame myself, but it helps just to accept that I am like this - trying to fight it makes it one-hundred-times worse. Have you reacted to Ren’s “Ready for You” yet? If not, I really recommend it. I really relate to the lyrics and I find it so encouraging, especially when I’m feeling low.

[@serendipitish]

Seconding "Ready For You"! My go-to anti-depression song, lyrically and musically brilliant!

[@FabiolaPlasticBones]

Great reaction, I think he wouldn't be the talented Ren we know without what he's been through. To quote an old Italian artist "nothing grows from diamonds, flowers grows from shit" and i agree. Also quoting Ren himself "living with depression is a blessing in disguise, never second guessing intuition's getting wise" (you should react to this song "Illest of our time") btw he is 34 now

[@iamsquatty]

This one always makes me misty eyed and want to give him the biggest hug 🥹💜

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Hugs to you :)

[@deborahhalbert3372]

You’re doing great. Keep going! Ren’s courage and artistry inspire me daily ❤

[@T_Witti]

I love this song, thanks to whoever suggested it!

[@pwitherspoon100]

❤❤❤

[@heatherburrell]

Religious or not, having faced serious health struggles, mental or physical, this is too relatable. Ren went through psychosis, and I can strongly relate to that, especially throughout my teens. I enjoy your very realistic look into this, with such positivity, with love, kindness and empathy. I can see that you relate to this, too. Thankyou for being so completely honest, I've subscribed. You are extremely brave to do this, it's admirable ❤️‍🔥

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Thank you for your very kind and supportive comments my friend.

[@helenjarvis7755]

This song is so encouraging 💕

[@Sassybethey]

💖💖💖

[@choppedliver_reacts]

💖💖💖 Back at you Sassy

[@NanaM1984]

Love this!

[@John-92]

Love your reactions for sure. Job interview tomorrow and I’m always anxious. But I’m going to try and keep my chin up and stay strong. Your reactions and Ren’s music helps so much! ❤🎉 thank you! 🙏

[@choppedliver_reacts]

@@John-92 You're going to tear that shit up tomorrow. You fugking got this!

[@John-92]

@@choppedliver_reacts thank you so much brother! You rock!

[@hummingbirdstones]

Ren has always hit me as an old soul. His wisdom and insight is way beyond his years. Try Love Music #3 for just some great fun. I'm enjoying your reactions! You will get more comfortable in your own skin the more you do. Just picture us out here as your girlfriend and talk to her. You'll be fine. Much love.

[@choppedliver_reacts]

I'd agree with that ( old soul). Comfort will come with practice I'm sure. I wish I could express to you guys HOW MUCH this is weird for me. I've never been able to escape the fear of criticism and rejection instilled in me from traumas incurred in my developmental years, and then just being a natural introvert. It's very alien for me when I'm "extroverting".

[@hummingbirdstones]

@@choppedliver_reacts I understand that totally. I have similar issues, but have gotten over a lot of it by just making myself do it. You will never escape criticism in life. All you can do is ignore the haters the best you can and move on. 😊

[@choppedliver_reacts]

@@hummingbirdstones so true

[@rw9019]

Get you Ren Playlist set up. 😊 Will go on the journey with ya

[@gcarap]

Ren is currently 34, he was 24 or 25 here.

[@arielbussart1305]

If you truly want to know his story, he has an 8 part series on @RenMakesStuff that tells his main story from start to finish. I will say it isn't the easiest to listen to, as someone with anxiety and an empath.... but the ending is pretty epic.

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Well we both have that in common then. I'll get to it eventually. So much I want to do, so little time!

[@FabiolaPlasticBones]

Hey, i wanted to tell you that after 15 years of abuse of a benzodiazepin, today is my first day clean! I thought of you, here in Italy it is almost 12am and i used to take it around this time of the day. All of it because of anxiety, i started at 23 to try not to suffer anymore and i used to take a bottle a day. Now with my mom's help we started counting the drops of that med, and after a year i no longer need it! My psichiatrist is super happy because usually the only treatment is cold turkey with I.V.s of anti convulsants, in a structure. But i did it alone!!! I just take two pills of Lexapro now every day alongside two pills of Lamictal for my ADHD! And they will stay forever but rn i am so happy! I swear there is a wonderful light at the end of the tunnel, there are still horrible days but there are also good days! I just wanted to share the news with you bc i know you'll understand me! And hold on to the ones you love!

[@choppedliver_reacts]

I've gone through benzo withdrawl. Pure hell. Really proud of you for kicking it. I've been on dozens of different meds over the years and have kicked most of them. I recently got off my ADHD meds. I honestly think I am better off without them. You can do it.

[@FabiolaPlasticBones]

@@choppedliver_reacts Thank you! Really, from the bottom of my heart! You are my favourite KZbinr ever!! Such an amazing and empathetic person! ♥

[@choppedliver_reacts]

@@FabiolaPlasticBones Thank you so much!!! I APPRECIATE YOUR WORDS AND SUPPORT

[@christelsegbars1630]

Hi beautiful human, @Fabiola , good for you, I'm proud of you, thanks for being so brave to post your truth and please now there is a warm hug for you from a stranger from the Netherlands (who has gone true addiction medication and now has to use fentanyl padges so I can handle the pain of several broken bones... sadly the padges don't work) please take care and be proud of yourself❤❤❤

[@cas9065]

that is awesome! Respect.

[@vickihammond5576]

New Sub for the REN ride…I see a lot of improvement in your comfort level from Hi REN…I think you will only get better and better✌🏽

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Thank you Vicki. I am trying!

[@salishseamermaid]

Ren is 34 now. He's got such high IQ and EQ. ❤

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Thanks for the info!

[@aroma101524]

love this song so beautiful. i have subscribed to your channel loving your reactions

[@choppedliver_reacts]

It's a masterpiece. Thank you for your support

[@StephenDamroth]

Wow, this is an early one from Ren! His energy was so muted in comparison to his later performances. This must be during when he was really struggling just to live! I believe that Ren is now 34 but when he filmed this one, he didn't believe that he would live to see 30. At this point, I think it was still a mystery about what was making him sick so he was definitely not aware of what his future would hold or even if he would have one. His uncertainty about the future was pretty all-encompassing back then

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Yeah, I heard something about that. Will do!

[@C0c0puffs01]

Hello Chris. If you'd like an uplifting song, react to Power by Ren. This one will put you right in the good mood pocket.

[@TheNordicharps]

I would suggest that as well, or one of the busking videos. It isn't all doom and gloom and you need a break, man! Hugs from Sweden xx

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Done! Just not uploaded yet

[@snakecharm13]

It will get easier and you're doing a great job! If love to see you try one that's not so heavy... Maybe see him with his band The Big Push doing covers of I Shot the sheriff /Road to Zion /Hip Hop

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Thank you, I will check it out

[@augusttexan4657]

Sir, you want up lifting you have to listen to the Love Music series, 1 to 4. The song "Power". When he was a part of the 'Big Push" they have a lot of fun stuff together. I believe the main reason they broke up was because Ren had to go to Canada for medical treatment that wound up taking a little over a year. He also has his first album "Freckled Angels".

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Thanks August, I will get around to it all eventually! Thanks for the comments and suggestions

[@charleen2074]

Have you done sick boi?

[@choppedliver_reacts]

It's on my list! My list is huge lol.

[@sonjavanderwalt5417]

🪽🤍🪽

[@sandie9382]

While you can't go wrong with ren you should react to jelly roll I am not okay

[@andytyler1484]

Man, please check out uninvited, take a load off!

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Suggestion added to my list :) Thank you

[@sorenm.lairdsorries7547]

34

[@montanawife4851]

Hi choppedliver😊 I have been thinking about you the last couple of days,wondering what you could react to that we could all share a conversation about. That is actually a hard one, I would think anything goes, except for politics and religion, of course 😊 Movies, shows you like,you mentioned animals,hobbies,anyplace you would like to travel to,earliest memories. What would you like to talk about? I'm sure most of us would go wherever you lead, metaphorically, of course 😊

[@choppedliver_reacts]

Yeah, politics and religion are a hard no. LOL. I definitely plan on opening up to some different topics. So many ideas floating through my head, and also the Evil Ren saying "nahh, that will suck, they won't like that, you would be good at that", but I will prevail!

[@charleen2074]

Maybe try to raise your camera so you aren’t looking down into it if you know what I mean!

[@choppedliver_reacts]

When I'm watching the video, the camera is above my screen, I've tried putting it above my screen, below my screen, to the side, etc, there is no perfect positioning. Making these videos is much more difficult logistically than you would think. I try to look at the camera when I'm talking to the audience, versus looking at the video, but I'm still working the bugs out :)

[@charleen2074]

@@choppedliver_reacts thanks for trying!! Keep going! I’m enjoying!

[@choppedliver_reacts]

@@charleen2074 Thank you! This is my first week. I posted my first ever video just a few days ago to Hi Ren. Took me two months of procrastinating to work up the nerve

[@abbymathews5088]

Ren will always have to manage his health. He went miss diagnosed for so long. The Lyme disease wreaked havoc on his brain and body. He just spent over 1.5 years in Calgary undergoing intensive treatments 5 days a week. The treatments improved things quite a lot. He’s still limited on what he can safely consume. The constant pain has been dulled. His head feels a bit clearer and the blurred vision has improved. He’s back in Brighton for a few months. Then he’s moving to California to be closer to his doctor in Calgary. Great reaction!😉💙🇺🇸💙✌️

[@wayne3093]

Change your name bro, please.

[@choppedliver_reacts]

lol. Well, it's self deprecating humor. I guess at some point I decided to laugh at myself and view it as a positive instead of a negative