Fake Smile || Spoken Word

[@JoshDHigham]

Hi everyone! Here's my brand new Spoken Word! It's about the ENVY that eats away at all of us and how we can actually fight it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5avpoGIrNaBeq8

[@andrewstone3391]

I don’t want to live anymore, my relationship with Christ has weakened. I used to be on fire but it’s not the same. Jesus is disappointed in me

[@JoshDHigham]

@@andrewstone3391 Read Luke 5:32 and be encouraged that the whole reason Jesus was born, lived, died and rose was to clothe us in His goodness because our own goodness could never be enough

[@sassyqueeninstaqueen4052]

@@JoshDHigham thx josh

[@KojoBig-Gyan]

That's very awesome

[@JoshDHigham]

@@KojoBig-Gyan Thanks so much!

[@touch_of_fear]

That moment when you know your in the right part of KZbin. That part of KZbin where everyone seems accepting and the videos actually tell the truth.

[@pamelaleavell2434]

true

[@thecatlover3603]

CryingFire god is always with us he loves us.

[@gigiwhite193]

CryingFire so true

[@callofchill6751]

CryingFire hi i just started my youtube Channel i hope you subscribe if you like my work. and cheer me up because no one is subscribing and feel so discouraged even though i put lots of effort to write édit and stuff 😢😳😵

[@erickbenjamin6699]

the cat lover 360 Dont take this the wrong way, im not telling you what to believe, but I'm hoping you can answer my question. How do you god even exist?

[@tinykitty4life848]

Even though there is sadness in your voice while you were reading this you have a heart of gold

[@JoshDHigham]

Thanks :)

[@summersmith7158]

:) thank you

[@yourbestie__youhate]

Thanks

[@anahicruz8505]

hi. thank you for saying this. i’m going through a hard time right now and i’m lost. i was about to start cutting myself again, but you helped me by just saying 6 words. i don’t know you but i love you so much for this.

[@doreenwangui6861]

I fell it too

[@Bojackthehorseman]

When you cry in front of people: "Crybaby." When you cry alone: "They're just doing it for attention" When you just stop crying: "Why are you always happy?"

[@villiandeku2757]

that is 1000000000000000000000000000000000000% true

[@Bojackthehorseman]

@@villiandeku2757 yup ✨

[@villiandeku2757]

@@alyaazkia3530 your not wrong... your not wrong...

[@Vanessa-zo3to]

You can call me what's Rev because tonight is the night I won't care I'll cut my wrists I'll cry along just looking for the thing that was keeping me here is now gone so I shall go too😭😭goodbye 😩😩😖😖😖im scared but I'll do it anyways because it needs to be done

[@Fuzti129]

@@Vanessa-zo3to please are you still here?

[@Sara-ob8nu]

This is perfect the thing is that I have actually put on a fake smile everyday for most of my life but this is just prefect

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Eva! I'm sorry to hear that most of your life has been like that... There's another video I really think that you'll love, it's about an incredible man called Nick Vujicic, and if you've never heard of him, you'll never be able to forget him! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmWum2Z4m62Eq6s And glad you like the video :)

[@angelafia8622]

Same

[@shantcheetah]

I have to put on a fake smile as well, especially when i go to work...

[@FlatlineVC]

Jeff the land shark

[@Sara-ob8nu]

@@FlatlineVC Yes, I'm glad that ya noticed!

[@beccabutterfly7317]

Every day I wear a smile..but feel so alone on the inside ♡

[@dragonflyzaeykee5774]

ow, no matter what I am with you, Don't feel lonely.

[@beccabutterfly7317]

AliceWillington_Zelda thank you sweetie ❤

[@wilneymanuel7166]

Becca Butterfly don't be, God loves u so much. You're His precious daughter. And He waiting for u to come in His arm and will never left u alone. 💕

[@Lilyyyyandrowyyyyy]

sooooo sad now you know you are not alone ok 66544111 my no ...

[@wilneymanuel7166]

Boop i lost my friend too but I realize that if we were asked to get back together like how we used to, my answer would be no and it's worth it. Because I learn to accept new people in my life. God allows that to happen for a reason. Have faith in Him because He plans the best for us 💕 so yeah, ever journey you'll met a lot of people, try to put that disappointment aside and discover the world, open for more option and you will be amaze by the people you met.

[@justanothernerd2326]

That feeling when you relate to every stanza, sentence and word spoken. It just makes you break down crying or numb inside and you can't say anything because you don't want others to worry. So an "I'm fine" is all you can say.

[@wioletalibront5547]

I admit it...that is true

[@donaldkeith139]

"you can't say anything because you don't want others to worry" I cried at that line...

[@TheSisters.]

It’s always that moment, when someone asks, “How are you?” Or “Are you okay?” And you have a mental debate about wether or not you want to tell them, “I’m fine.” Or wether you’re going to actually tell them the truth. About the pain you feel, the thoughts you have, and the scars that cover your skin.

[@cynthiamorgan9943]

Did anyone else just look up at the ceiling and just think "...wow."? Did anyone else feel like that somehow they were meant to click this? Did anyone else just need this? This was just an absolute masterpiece... And a guy who's dealt with depression for so long, but put smiles on everyone's face, that he said this? This was just a good reminder... And its beautiful.

[@JoshDHigham]

Thank you so much, that's so humbling to hear that :) I'm so glad you like it!

[@zizi33girlpanini87]

I know exactly how u feel

[@lucasdorman6283]

Every day, like an endless cycle, I put on a “smile.” When someone tells a joke, funny or not, I laugh. If I don’t, the person who told the joke looks at me like I’m a jerk. I told my friend about me cutting and she asked me “why, why did you do it? You seemed so happy.” I responded with,” fake smiles. There is a thing as putting on a mask of fake smiles and laughs. If I don’t, they ask if I’m ok and I want to say I am dying but it comes out as an I’m fine.” She then left me and never talked to me until a little bit ago when she told me she cut too. I then told her to show me her scars and asked “why did you do it?” She responded with the same thing I had said. Me and her a friends now.... she stoped cutting and started being her Normal self but I still cut and put on a fake smile.

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Megan :) I'm so so sorry to hear that.... here's a video I think you'll like, I think you'll really relate to it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ7Gimyod7-jpdk :)

[@laceygilmour2216]

Hey mate, I struggle with the same thing. Fake mask and self harm... but as soon as I turned to GOD my life got better! I turned to him and he has helped me see that I am Priceless, I AM beautiful You are Beautiful and you are Priceless and please don’t forget it

[@demonoftheunknown1257]

I can relate to you tony.. I'm only 12 to..

[@HighBarReviews]

Za Warudo!... Now that time is stopped I can add this to my cringe compilation

[@kaydenhagg6924]

@@JoshDHigham Their name appears to be lucas

[@sssaplings]

I cried because this is almost like me..I smile at home and school my parents and friends thinks it’s a real smile,but at night..I just cry myself to sleep..at school I act tough but I’m really not.My friends tell me to show my true self but they judge me...they judge me so hard I feel like I fell down the cliff..I hate this..nice video though..

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Itz Kookie :) here's a video I think you should see... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ7Gimyod7-jpdk :)

[@PauloSilva-cl4eu]

unknownBlythe me to and I’m a girl this is just my dad’s pic

[@PauloSilva-cl4eu]

Me to girl

[@shyanneballantyne3549]

It hurts so bad when your parent's and friend's can't tell the difference between your real or fake smile anymore...

[@broholmes2259]

@@JoshDHigham I feel that

[@craftofmadison]

This poem was just beautiful. The past 4 years of my life had been hell but my fake smile went away when god answered my prayers and taught me how to love myself. He showed me how to learn from the bad and find a reason to smile, a real beautiful smile even when it seemed my world was falling apart and for that I'm forever grateful.

[@TheMusicvideoVEVO]

aw, praise Jesus!!!! :D

[@808forever3]

i apologize but god cannot make you love yourself. God is a myth to keep society from going into chaos. But if you want something to believe in believe in the devil, the devil gave you the ability to love, and protected those who believed with goat blood. You can thank god if you like but think about if it was really some god with a big dusty book that says to kill anyone who is different or is not in the box of normal or good. I am bisexual, and Atheist I get so much hate i've started to hate myself i looked up at my ceiling and asked for help and everything just got even worse. i was tied to a bathroom stall railing and had a cross shoved in my face tell me is that god, if so I'm glad i don't believe in something fake something that just helps some people and sometimes makes people kill others because they claim GOD said so.

[@craftofmadison]

808 forever I don't think you have the right experience with God yet and that's ok. Please don't tell coming telling me that God can't make me love myself or that he is a myth and that Satan is real. I mean yes Satan is real but who do you think created Satan? You know even demons believe in God? Did you know there is scientific proof that God is real? I'm sorry you feel that God is a myth but I have felt his presence and his love and when you say things like that it doesn't make me doubt my belief in God it just makes me feel bad that you are rejecting his love. I'm gonna pray that one day you get to experience God in your life because he literally set me free. I hope one day you will get to feel the same way. I will also pray that God will protect you from the lies of Satan and corruption of what the world has come to.

[@808forever3]

Lmfao. I believe that a game of hide and seek shouldn't last this long. Another thing is gods love shown by drowning people, raping a girl, kidnapping, making people on the Ark have incest. I mean if you read the bible and actually think about what it says, sounds like some person that was insane wrote it. If you told someone who's never heard of god or jesus they'd think you were insane or that your mad. i chose not to believe in god for my own reasons you may believe what you want but I'm just saying god making you love yourself is kind of sad, should believe in your self instead of some dude no ones seen and honestly i think the world would be better if religion didn't cause issues

[@808forever3]

really i can't blame god. even though they were shouting that god told them to because i was an atheist and homosexual.

[@FirstNameLastName-qk1iv]

I wear a mask that smiles it looks so beutiful, but when I take it off you see me crying... I become a master of diguise no one notices i'm dying inside... I say i'm fine see my eyes they tell i'm dying inside..

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Zm_11 _jr :) here's another video I think you might like... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2TOeY2Gn99pa5Y

[@Tree0fRebirth]

Zm_11 _jr I understand you and I'm here if you need to talk

[@Astr0_Man]

Zm_11 _jr I felt/feel the same way... u need encouraging people in ur life that'll never leave u to rot, people that care enough to kno when ur hurt and when ur not... what u need is a true friend... and whether that friend becomes God or Christ or just someone who understand and knows u enough to help u, it'll be someone u can depend on and someone that wants the best for u

[@FirstNameLastName-qk1iv]

Josh Higham thx

[@FirstNameLastName-qk1iv]

rachel rippey thx

[@bloomingkitten968]

Honestly I’m crying this is so touching.. 😭 I can relate to most of this and my heart just feels so touched right now. This was amazing

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Blooming Kitten :) really glad you liked it!

[@jmiller297]

I wish I had someone to hug me right now... I'm bawling.

[@jaychris401]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpPOpYubiseigq8

[@samiachowdhury751]

This is gold.... I have read a lot of poems but this has proved to be one of the best even though i am not from the said religion Good work on this

[@JoshDHigham]

Thank you Samia, that really means a lot! :)

[@Astr0_Man]

Samia Chowdhury It doesn't matter if ur apart of a religion, all that matters is that u believe in God!

[@briii._.143]

God bless you! I'll pray for your happiness every day.😀😁

[@ohgodohnothebees]

Just A Nobody I wish I could believe.

[@hummingbird4932]

You can believe, because Christianity is not just a fantasy. Is based in fact. Jesus was a historical person who really died. And they really didn't produce his body, even when his disciples claimed he was risen and they wanted to silence him. I would recommend Mere Christianity by CS Lewis and The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel. When I was an atheist I thought that the idea of God was obviously stupid, but after reading more into it I decided to follow Jesus. He has helped me through my depression, but I still face issues with trust and self worth. You are not alone. You are loved and cared for. Not just by Jesus, everyone who follows him is called to love. Much love, From someone who's been there.

[@grimgxrl]

Damn, you gotta hit me with a Robin Williams quote right off the bat

[@vee-wg1gy]

[@hasenzarroug7586]

I am not a christian but this went deep into my heart, I have been ignoring religion hoping my pain will one day fade way. thank you for showing me the right path.

[@idkwhatimdoing8462]

Hasen Zarroug So you believe now?

[@scarlettnight3154]

Hasen Zarroug that's the problem with Atheism, it doesn't take away the pain, just the hope ♡

[@maricsacortez3537]

Hasen Zarroug god loves us all he can fill the emptiness we feel. There is a website called JW.org that's help me feel better when I was in a bad place

[@808forever3]

i apologize but god cannot make you love yourself. God is a myth to keep society from going into chaos. But if you want something to believe in believe in the devil, the devil gave you the ability to love, and protected those who believed with goat blood. You can thank god if you like but think about if it was really some god with a big dusty book that says to kill anyone who is different or is not in the box of normal or good. I am bisexual, and Atheist I get so much hate i've started to hate myself i looked up at my ceiling and asked for help and everything just got even worse. i was tied to a bathroom stall railing and had a cross shoved in my face tell me is that god, if so I'm glad i don't believe in something fake something that just helps some people and sometimes makes people kill others because they claim GOD said so. My hope is strong but i still have pain even without some god. i have scars from those who believe.

[@idkwhatimdoing8462]

Why don't you all start believing in yourselves instead of something there's no proof of?

[@kaminaridenki3581]

In such a dark world, I do find it hard to believe, that there's people who realize the little things like this! To lift a spirits hope, in such a way! Thank you all who do these things!

[@keylagonzalez3011]

I Just came to KZbin to find peace with a song. and instead what I found it was all gold. So maybe i'm crying to the beauty of this. But my wish of peace has been fullfilled. :) thank you for bringing a little of happines to the world.

[@JoshDHigham]

So glad you liked it Keyla, and you're welcome! :)

[@TheOfficialRemiMoore]

This is a great piece. I personally don't think you have to be the same faith to agree this is well written and creative. Keep up the good work!

[@JoshDHigham]

LYRICS: There's a girl in the corner, just turned 18 Ever since she was little it was always her dream To marry a man who would treat her just right With loving best friends for the rest of her life But as she grew up, her friends all grew cold So she twisted her life just to fit in their mould Now her biggest fear is that she'll be rejected She'll try anything to feel loved and accepted She posts photos on Instagram, hoping that now Her body attracts what her heart can't somehow Slowly turning herself into something she's not Desperate for anyone to think that she's hot But the love that she craves has never come through And the dreams she once held just haven't come true If you ask how she is, she'll say that she's fine She disguises it well but she's dying inside She tried parties and drinking, just a little to start Anything to fill that big hole in her heart Now she's sleeping around, hoping love will be found But her heart lies empty from the sorrows she's drowned 'Cause deep down she knows that she is not bold She puts on her fake smile while she bleeds On the outside she'll build so her life will seem filled But on the inside she's never complete There's a boy on the streets, acting all rough Bullying others just to make him feel tough He puts on a show so his ego will grow Puts everyone down to try and raise himself up People assume that he's always been cold It seems like there's nothing that could tame his soul On the outside he's callous, with a heart made of steel But inside he's been broken by the pain that he feels He's the abuser at school, but at home he's abused With a dad always drunk and a mum always bruised He's lost count of the times that he's gone to bed crying He's never found peace and he's got tired of trying Now he's lost all his hope and his trust has worn thin So he hurts others first before they can hurt him He takes out his pain on the kids at his school While desperate for someone to think that he's cool He buries it deep so the world never sees All the heartache and heartbreak brings his heart straight to its knees He fights with his friends while he wrestles with doubt Feels he's been dealt bad hand, so he's dealing it out But down deep he knows that he is not bold He puts on his fake smile while he bleeds On the outside he'll build so his life will seem filled But on the inside he's never complete Though we try not to show it, and all try to fix it In our hearts we're all broken but no one admits it They say that it's what's on the inside that counts We all put on a brave face but on the inside we doubt We're all scared of the world, we don't know what we're facing We're longing for something but don't know what we're chasing Though we face the same things that burden and break us We all look to each other for some feeling of status We want people to view us, to follow and like To favourite our looks and subscribe to our life We treat retweets like morphine to cover the hurt Of our friendless existence when our phone doesn't work We're all grasping at glory and craving acclaim It's the fuel in our tank, it's the drug in our veins And soon as it's gone, our heart hits the floor And we run to self-pity 'til our egos find more Everyone out there keeps searching around Just to find the right pill to pick them up when they're down And we try our best, but we fail our own test We pretend that we're swimming while we drown Because deep down we all know that we are not bold We put on our fake smiles while we bleed On the outside we build so our lives will seem filled But on the inside we're never complete So what is the answer? What is the cure? What's the solution to being so insecure? Can sex, drugs and money fulfill all your dreams? Or a 7-step process restore self-esteem? Well if we're all here by chance, and there's no higher power Then live life to the full or just waste every hour If it makes you feel good, then do all the more And find satisfaction in what you adore Just eat, drink, sleep, party, have fun then die 'Cause what does it matter what you do to feel high? If you only live once, then do what you choose And we're all here by chance so you really can't lose But the problem with that: it's ignorant lies It's the best people offer but never satisfies It's like try'n to fill a bucket right up to the top While it's leaking out more than you ever could stop Whatever the world can produce as the answer Just eats us away like an emotional cancer There's nothing inside you to enlighten your soul You can't do a thing to make you feel whole So what if we've been looking in all the wrong places Trying to find gratification to fill our hearts' spaces? What if the real answer isn't something conceived? Isn't not dreamt up by people, but something received? See while everyone's try'n to find a method that's greater True help can only come from our Creator Whether you believe doesn't change what is true All I can do is present this to you: We try to show our good and cover our bad Just show the happy but never the sad But God isn't fooled; He sees under your mask He knows all your thoughts and your unending task That search for acceptance, to keep and preserve it But there's nothing good in us to ever deserve it But though I am sinful and stood as God's foe Because He is good, He stood up and said, "No" "I won't leave you alone, though you deserve Hell I'll love you and free you from your prison cell I'll come as a man and I'll die in your place Taking your sin and giving you grace" "But I won't stay dead, I'll rise from the grave I'll show I'm alive and I'm willing to save Now your time on earth may be still filled with strife But repent and believe, and I'll give you life" So though I am wretched and hopeless alone God chose to love me and and make me His own Now I'm alive when once I was dead So I'm simply a beggar showing where to find bread See the trouble we face has been true from the start The heart of our problem is the problem of our heart We're all full of flaws, full of sin, full of vice Our hearts need transforming and cleansing by Christ It's not superficial touch-ups, but supernatural change It gives new breath to my lungs, new life to my veins Now whatever I go through, I don't need a fake smile Because I'm forgiven, adopted, and loved as God's child It's not just my answer that suits me the best Not a just nice lifestyle, valid as all the rest No, it's the Way, and the Truth, and the Life The reason my smile isn't fake is Christ

[@alysanewell2361]

Wooow it was right here!! I wanted to share it with my friend to I paused the video and typed when the lyrics were right here!! XD I'm so dumb

[@JoshDHigham]

Haha sorry Luna... :P

[@alysanewell2361]

Its alright!!:) I really like the video

[@enevy3165]

"There's a girl in the corner, with tear stains on her eyes... from the places she's wandered... and the shame she can't hide~" can anyone guess the song?

[@lee-kd1ku]

-Fantasy is my Reality- You Are More C:

[@bunnylover8770]

I wear a mask it's a smile but if someone actually cared they would be able to see it's broken I had friends But they left me I had confidence But that crumbled to dust I had love But it wasn't meant to be Blades used to be for paper Now they're for skin Long sleeves were used to keep you warm Now there used to hide your scarrs I'm broken I'm lost I'm invisible, I'm no one

[@kayrobinson5651]

This is beautiful and relatable

[@SnoozecoopYT]

😘❣

[@lizgruenloh8467]

You’re beautiful just the way you are. Everyone here loves you. Please don’t hurt yourself, we want you to love yourself. You are strong and gorgeous, you are loved!

[@anahicruz8505]

hello, i know that this was a year ago and i’m hoping that you’re better now. if you are i would like to ask how you did it.. and if you’re still going through this, i ask that if we can go through this together. i want to get out of these thoughts. i’m desperate

[@michellecrowder6374]

i understand this.

[@kimberlypowell9134]

Thank you for using your talent to bless the world. I saw this at just the right time. God bless you !

[@JoshDHigham]

No problem Kimberly!

[@quaqua5435]

That made me cry... That made my hope there could be happiness around again... Thank you for all those words... You're telling us.

[@JoshDHigham]

Thanks Klaudia, so humbled to hear that and so glad you liked it! :)

[@lizziefaith]

Am I enough? - Spoken Words Poem. Am I good enough? Am I pretty enough? Am I smart enough? Am I thin enough? Am I enough? Those are questions that I ask my self everyday because I wanna be good enough. Because I come to school and I see the groups of kids that hangout together, you have your jocks and your popular kids and the artistic kids or the musical kids, but what am I? Am I just another face in these hallways among the other rejects. Among the kids who feel like they don’t belong. Am I the only person in the entire school who feels like they have a massive weight upon their shoulders everyday? Am I the only who cakes their face with makeup to cover up their gross and disgusting natural beauty. Am I the only one who wear baggy clothes because I don’t have a thin waist and nobody wants to see that. Because based on popular opinion if a girl doesn’t wear size zero skinny jeans or have a perfectly straight smile or beautiful luscious hair then then she’s not beautiful. I wake up every morning and look in the mirror and think to myself “wow, I look gross.” I put on a pair of jeans, look in the mirror and say “wow. I’m incredibly fat.” I hate the way I look, I hate the way I talk. I hate the way I walk and breathe and act. I hate that I constantly compare myself to every girl at this school saying “I wish I was as skinny as her,” or “I wish I had that perfect smile,” or “I wish I had her beautiful hair.”. I wish I was good enough. I wish I was worth something. I wish I was beautiful. Am I good enough? Am I pretty enough? Am I smart enough? Am I thin enough? Am I enough? The answer, is yes. Yes you are good enough, Yes you are pretty enough. Yes you are smart enough. Yes your are enough. You are beautiful. No matter what anyone says, or thinks or acts. You can wear whatever you want, you can put on makeup or keep it off, your still beautiful. You can show off that messy frizzy hair and not care about what people say because it is beautiful and it is natural. You can walk into school with your head held high and talk to whoever you want because society shouldn’t effect how you live your live. You should be the one to choose who you wanna be, not the opinions of people around you. So for the last time. I am asking. Am I enough? Thank you.

[@monotoneroses]

Lizzie Elizabeth Venho Wow...

[@monotoneroses]

Well. Screw the question about if you’re enough. The real question is... DID YOU WRITE ENOUGH? The answer is: Yes, definitely! And I read all of it, clap for me! :) Now enough for the joking around, of course you are enough! You are who you’re meant to be. Live your life to the fullest.

[@merika5044]

To many words for meh tiny brain, but I bet the poem is amazing 😂👌🏽

[@hankiedave]

Lizzie Elizabeth Venho: Do i look good? Me: DE YU KNOW DE WAE

[@ruthchellepaulamaecabatana967]

Lizzie Elizabeth Venho you are good enough sweetie

[@shyanneballantyne3549]

What hurts the most isn't when your friends don't know if your smile is real or fake, its when your parent's can't tell the difference...

[@luzvimojica2335]

True

[@rosieellis4748]

No it’s when your parents never knew ! I’m too good at hiding it now 🥲

[@lmac_weebo7119]

My parents the other day were talking to me (they just found out that I cut) and they said "You're taking this very maturely" and I was like, Thanks! After we talked for like two minutes, I walked slowly to my room, closed my door, then cried for like an hour. I went back upstairs smiling and they didn't notice anything

[@evilervcowart6234]

And then one day you wake up and realize that nothing hurts anymore. Something you've prayed and wished and begged for is suddenly reality. You naively believed this would make things better, that it would heal your broken heart and spirit, only to discover the numbness offers none of the comfort it promised. And you become something you never wanted to be...an empty vessel, seeing the world through lifeless eyes that are as cold and emotionless as the lens of a camera; never again will they discern or even comprehend beauty...any and all feelings of attachment dissolve into apathetic contempt. But you no longer care about these things, you don't miss them. It's like they only ever existed as whispers of a dream from the distant past, fading farther from your memory's grasp with each passing moment.

[@xx_ninja7979]

Only GOD can turn fake smile into a real one.... God Bless to everyone To God Be The Glory

[@carriewong8468]

xx_ ninja ty

[@cassiedavies7181]

God isn't real don't you see that? If he was real then why are humans here we are the reason for the world's fucked up problems

[@Poopoopeepee12345]

@@cassiedavies7181 ikr

[@erika839]

@@cassiedavies7181 there's many answers for that

[@jacindabarbee5946]

One of the best poems I have honestly ever heard, extremely touching

[@JoshDHigham]

Thank you so much Jacinda :)

[@MajorWeedrow]

STFU

[@alexstep6901]

I’ve been in a rather depressing state lately. I feel like a loner at school. I’ve always been very tiny and skinny which makes people never take me seriously. Today I started watching Jon Jorgenson, and I began to fall asleep slowly... I woke up to this video playing and I felt like I could relate so much. Thank You, this video is amazing!

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Tiger Flips, you're welcome! Glad you liked it :)

[@dolly31898]

This is so true. Hurts so much everytime i hear it because of everything that has ever happened and still happens..

[@elizabethdunford2311]

that was beautiful. I'm crying ha. I always thought that god never answered me, and I believed it. this poem, made me realize, that god is real. I... I have never felt so, ALIVE. thank you so much. because of you, I now can see me, as someone who is loved. heh thank you so very much

[@JoshDHigham]

That's so amazing to hear, and humbling to hear! That's why I wrote it, so if I've been able to play a small part in helping you grow closer to God and cause your love for Him to grow then I'm overjoyed with that! I'll be praying for you :)

[@elizabethdunford2311]

Thank you! I will keep you in my prayers also! :)

[@laagan4366]

Josh Higham im asking your permission, can i use your piece? On our youth service?

[@JoshDHigham]

Yeah sure, no problem :)

[@elizabethdunford2311]

Josh Higham :)

[@tay3907]

When you find Christ, you find joy. This is so encouraging. There is more to life, and that is Christ. Thank you so much for seeing that and voicing that.

[@JoshDHigham]

My pleasure Taylor!

[@erickbenjamin6699]

Taylor Powell If you find joy when you find Christ, then why would Christ be hiding in the first place?

[@melmel1071]

Erick Benjamin thank you. Someone who sees it.

[@erickbenjamin6699]

Winter Wolf0986 Huh?? What did I do?

[@matteichelberger3464]

I agree

[@arianaportillo7270]

"she'll say that she's fine...she disguise it well but she's dying inside." 😞.

[@melz896]

Ariana Portillo that is me everyday

[@monotoneroses]

Yeah, same.

[@kayleekitchell9395]

Same

[@jazmo3447]

For real

[@jazmo3447]

“You can’t do a thing to make you feel whole” This is me I try and try yet nothing

[@chara_fallen4715]

As an atheist I disagree with the content of this video, but I am here to say thank you. Thank you, because you've given a message of comfort and solace for the many people here. The community here in these comments have given people the fact that they are not alone. I'm willing to put my beliefs to the side so I can thank you on behalf of the people here who have already thanked you numerous times, and you deserve it. I know that this was posted long ago but I felt it was important to put this here, even if no one sees it. Thank you.

[@archana994]

I read ur comment. I liked it. Because I could feel those words.

[@chara_fallen4715]

@@archana994 thank you.

[@archana994]

@@chara_fallen4715 your welcome 🙂

[@karinapyasetskiy9158]

Wow this hit me hard... It literally described my life in a couple sentences and made me realize how messed up society is how messed up i am... I always put on a fake smile and lie that I'm okay. When I'm not but I pray to God that one day that will no longer mater. This poem honestly is very inspirational and really touching

[@JoshDHigham]

That's amazing to hear Karina, may God bless you :)

[@moonstarwolf548]

Josh Higham this made m cry because this is me and I have depression nobody knows

[@failcity7917]

Karina Pyasetskiy *gives hug*

[@moonstarwolf548]

Fail City *hugs back* I'ma go with it

[@faithsy673]

I love this. This is making me cry. This is so beautiful. Thank you.

[@JoshDHigham]

Really glad you liked it :)

[@jaydah1998]

Accio Firebolt _You now have 69 likes_ Aye same. Well... it made me get pins and needles in my heart, and _almost_ made me cry...

[@sarahhan1867]

Wow. This was truly amazing. Thank you so much for making and sharing this video. I am Christian and was always a happy and faithful child howeve I have recently been feeling depressed and was feeling more down than usual, listening to depressing songs on KZbin. Sadness can become an addiction. You fall deeper and deeper into it until there's no way out. However I came across this video and the title "fake smile" related to me a lot and while I was watching it, the lyrics really seemed to relate to today's world and the main causes of depression amongst our favorite singers and actors. As I was scrolling down looking for the next video to watch... I heard the words "ignorant lies never satisfy" "what if the solution is not something dreamt up by people, but received?" And the second I heard "the only true help can come from our creator" I burst into tears. I have been dedicated to my faith for so long yet failed to understand how I fell into such a turmoil. My faith has been neglected as I continue to fall down this deep dark hole. But i think this video was my first step climbing out and I am now certain that with God's help, I can accomplish anything. I am going to put the quote "the reasoning smile isn't fake..is Jesus Christ!" Thank you so much for this video. God bless you all!

[@JoshDHigham]

Hi Sarah :) That's so incredible to hear!! I'm so humbled and honoured that God was able to use this video to help you - stories like yours make making videos worthwhile, so thank you and may God bless you Sarah! :)

[@ajray1214]

Psalm 119 verse 1-2 , says blessed which means happy. So happy are those who obey all the lord commands anytime we fill depressed is a sign we should draw closer to God. Become a disciple of christ.

[@rahnumaaroshi5639]

This poem is a beautiful masterpiece

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Rahnumaa, thank you so much, that's so kind! Really glad you like it :D

[@codiplays]

Isn't it sad when you get hurt so much, you can finally say,'' I'm used to it.''

[@codiplays]

''Blowing out someone's candle, doesn't make yours seem brighter.'' #BullyQuotes

[@valikathedragon3536]

"Now, whether you believe doesn't change what is true; and all I can do is present this to you: We try to show our good and cover our bad, just show the happy but never the sad, *But God isn't fooled; he sees under your mask,* *He knows all your thoughts, and your unending task,* *That search for acceptance, to keep and preserve it,* *But there's nothing good in us to ever deserve it.* *But though I am sinful, and stood as God's foe,* *Because he is good, he stood up and said **_NO._* *_I won't leave you alone, though you deserve hell_* *_I'll love you and free you from your prison cell._* *_I'll come as a man and die in your place,_* *_Taking your sin... And giving you grace._* *_But I won't stay dead. I'll rise from the grave_* *_I'll show I'm alive, I'm willing to save_* *_Now your time on Earth may still be filled with strife,_* *_But repent and believe, and I'll give you life._* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[@The-Listener]

if god was real why would he give me te live i have because i lost my dad to suicide when i was 5 and lost my grandparents last year my mother is an alcoholic and i have been praying every night to show me a sign that god is real but all i get is more disappointment

[@manius6587]

Gyon Niens I am so sorry for your intense, horrible and continuing hardship... it's horrible, I understand to an extent, of course, I can never know exactly how you feel. God has a path planned for everyone, a destiny... the last proposition in the description for this video hints at this too. From experience, the feeling of loneliness and when you feel as though God isn't there, it's horrible I know, doesn't mean He isn't. Perhaps you've heard of 'Footprints in the Sand.' It's a beautiful poem. It tells of how even though we feel like God isn't there and that it seems He left us alone in the hardest times, but really, He spent all that time carrying us, we just couldn't see it... In our lives, there are times where we must go through extremely hard times, some that it seems we will never escape from, but it will change, and with Jesus, you can change too. God doesn't sit there, waiting impatiently, tapping His foot, checking His watch, He will wait for as long as it takes. He watches over you, as your heart cries out to Him, He hasn't forsaken you. Some times we must trust his promise, have faith, and just survive. No expectations. Just always know that God loves you and cares for you, I care for you too. If you want to speak to someone or ask more questions about God, I'm here for you. God bless you, and I really hope things improve.

[@cabdiwaxidxasan3256]

@@The-Listener who created you? Why you're father death

[@cabdiwaxidxasan3256]

@@The-Listener There's creator of all world is Allah one God read the truth about God Muslims Holy Quran

[@The-Listener]

@@cabdiwaxidxasan3256 appreciate it but gonna pass on that. I stopped trying to believe in any kind of God and rather walk the path I so choose myself without relying on some higher form of being

[@CrowsFable]

Amen, this is an amazing poem. How true, the only answer is the Gospel and the love of Christ. Thank you for the reminder, I really needed that, praise be to God.

[@JoshDHigham]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you liked it :)

[@michaeldowell4910]

Sad goodbye

[@Tei_022]

It’s true. If it wasn’t for Jesus, I wouldn’t be here right now

[@aikarepip6871]

I'm gonna be honest though. Even though I did cringe at this at first because I've heard it all before... this made be break down into tears the moment you started talking about "Cause what does it matter what you do to feel high" because sometimes I get so sick of the media and people that all I want to do is sleep so that I can pretend it was bad dream when I wake up and whoever deserves Hell will still be treated with love and protected. Sin to Grace. THAT is that God I knew and listening to this made me feel so ashamed that I let go of that belief and that I let myself feel so down and drained just because of how I felt about others and their BS. Thank you so much for making this video. I feel like I'm full of energy all of a sudden so thank you!

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Aika! :) You're welcome, I'm so glad that you found it helpful, that makes making it completely worthwhile!

[@mssaarahn]

Though I'm Muslim, so I don't completely have the same views you voice towards the end. But, this really is a wonderful video

[@mcbjdnes765]

Saarah N same

[@lollipopjuluso3152]

Same ...

[@fatimah3228]

same

[@fatimaelhd665]

Saarah N same

[@yes2542]

Saarah N God bless all y'all ✌

[@moiseemilia8766]

This really made me cry. ..i belive in God and he is the reason that i'm alive right now...Thank you for this beautifull poem ♡

[@JoshDHigham]

My pleasure Moise! :)

[@Astr0_Man]

Moise Emilia I feel the same way about this vid/poem! 😊😊😊

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

I'm not a believer myself, but I really related to the situation of both the girl and the boy. I went through a phase very similar to the boy during my senior year of highschool after a bad break up and losing some of my best freinds. It was a really rough and miserable period of my life that took me a long time to get over. It feels great to know someone understands what that's like (:

[@jessejameshurtadoiii9916]

Macabre Nightmares God Understands So He Sends You Those Who You Can Relate To Because if Not Him at Least Those Who Can Send You To Him. you Dont Have to Believe in Religion Because That Never Solved a Thing But The Truth Is That He Has Always Been Above You. We Will Not Fall Short Anymore and As One We Will See This Through and At The Gates He Awaits For Our Return as I Will Meet You There. Time Will Bring Us All Together One Way Or Another. If Not Our Creator Then At Least The Life Given at Birth. Do Right By Those Influenced By Your Presence. Stay Safe and Be Humble Or Seek Just That. Unconditional Love From Riverside California.

[@jessejameshurtadoiii9916]

Macabre Nightmares God Understands So He Sends You Those Who You Can Relate To Because if Not Him at Least Those Who Can Send You To Him. you Dont Have to Believe in Religion Because That Never Solved a Thing But The Truth Is That He Has Always Been Above You. We Will Not Fall Short Anymore and As One We Will See This Through and At The Gates He Awaits For Our Return as I Will Meet You There. Time Will Bring Us All Together One Way Or Another. If Not Our Creator Then At Least The Life Given at Birth. Do Right By Those Influenced By Your Presence. Stay Safe and Be Humble Or Seek Just That. Unconditional Love From Riverside California.

[@iamcalvary]

I just discovered this over a game of chess with my friends. Such a masterpiece! I must confess things are quite tough and it's hard to continue smiling Lord hear my cry! All I ask for is clarity 🙏🏾

[@JoshDHigham]

It's all about who Christ is and what He's done :) keep pressing on

[@iamcalvary]

@@JoshDHigham Thanks Josh... Appreciate you 👍🏾

[@sea_yuichi]

It's just so beautiful to listen, every thing said just hurts you from inside but gives a hope also that you're suffice! ❤️

[@voicememo8739]

Wow. Being new to KZbin trying to get into spoken word (eventually film) this is really inspiring . Just words. They reach so many , touch so many, relate to so many. Thank you !

[@christianna6767]

This is so beautiful. Thank you so much

[@JoshDHigham]

You're welcome :)

[@kayleebland8432]

Man I really needed this. I've been going through some friend problems and I found this. I'm so thankful for it.

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Kaylee :) you're welcome, so glad you like it :)

[@Amulya_thePriceless]

I'm in love with this poem. Can I make a video on this poem please? This poem has hit my heart straight & I want to film something on it.

[@JoshDHigham]

Glad you liked it Amulya! Yeah sure you can :)

[@christianyarbrough9149]

Josh Higham can I sign this in my asl class?

[@JoshDHigham]

Yeah of course!

[@taylorsmith2249]

This is so beautiful! i love this poem even though it kinda mad me feel sad. because i'm insecure about some stuff about myself like my body\stomach :(

[@shadow3616]

Amulya Singh i wanna see that video!

[@howlertheidiot9087]

Every 40 seconds someone commits Suicide and this has helped me and many others try to smile a real smile not a fake one this has saved a lot of people who have commented and just others around the world you are a life saver Thank you

[@JoshDHigham]

It's so humbling to hear that... thank you, and it's my pleasure!

[@randomimagine5079]

Josh Higham you have saved many lives including me a child. Thank you for opening my heart

[@kitwitt4420]

I don't think that I even got through half way of this video before I started crying. This poem is amazing and helped open up my eyes about some people. Thank you.

[@JoshDHigham]

You're welcome, so glad you like it :)

[@jennypham5369]

It's just amazing what a smile can hide, someone could appear to be happy but inside they are just the complete opposite.

[@neshahutchinson8458]

This is the most real thing I have ever heard brought me to tears and it’s crazy how much this explains, thank you that’s all I can say

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Nesha, I'm so glad you liked it! :)

[@neshahutchinson8458]

Josh Higham I didn’t even think you would read my comment let alone reply, but this means so much I checked out your Channel and you have some good stuff, don’t stop you’re good at what you do

[@JoshDHigham]

Thanks Nesha, that means a lot! :) I'm hopefully going to be making another spoken word but I've got no idea what to do it about... so if you have any suggestions let me know!

[@neshahutchinson8458]

Josh Higham loneliness/feeling empty or numb

[@Ari-ws7vl]

I’ve never had a poem hit me like this one did😭🖤 such great work and meaning🖤

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Arii.xox! You're welcome, so glad you like it :D

[@couzlabia5387]

I wish this spoken word could be longer and more it is really beautiful full of life and i adore :)...

[@JoshDHigham]

Thanks, glad you like it! :)

[@erindyess1804]

What a powerful message. I was that girl for 20 yrs I am grateful to have 25 months sober today only by the grace of God

[@JoshDHigham]

Wow amazing to hear!! :D and glad you like it!

[@melissawindle1857]

the most beautiful spoken word Poem I have ever heard well done x 😍

[@JoshDHigham]

Thanks Melissa!!

[@thefuturesname]

So much realness and feelings in 9 minutes that is all too familiar to us. We need more spoken word artists to express the reality of life that we are all experiencing but avoid discussing. I did attempted to this with the spoken word on my channel. Thank you for this.

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Everest Co. :) Thanks so much, that means a lot! Really glad you liked it!

[@Marie-dz9mu]

I am a strong believer of God. I don't have doctor diagnosed depression, it's self- diagnosed. Let's just say I've been through alot, I don't self harm I don't have strong suicidal thoughts. Deep down in my brain I always heard the voice saying, God is there for me. I guess I never really took it into deep consideration, although I've prayed about my depression I haven't felt, I don't know.. fixed. But this video showed me that yes I make sins and so do other people but that doesn't give me a reason to pretend to be happy. Because I can pray, because I have the hope of a new life after this one, because I have a loving family, who would be very supportive. I have a reason to smile. Look on the bright side, there always is one. You can always find hope in Christ, even if others bring you down. God is with you. Amen

[@JoshDHigham]

Well said Marie! :) here's another video I think you'll really relate to :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ7Gimyod7-jpdk

[@Marie-dz9mu]

Josh Higham Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for recognizing this!!💓😁

[@JoshDHigham]

You're welcome :)

[@kaydenhagg6924]

I hope you can find help and get yourself a proper diagnosis and surround yourself with good people

[@Izzyzem]

i’ve been holding everything in for sooo long and there’s a time where u just break and this is that time

[@VnfvitYGhozT]

Beautiful.

[@kenmuhh3580]

I relate to this so much,nobody realize how much we are in pain in the inside.

[@14Timea]

I'm at the first minute of the video and im in tears....every single word is true...

[@_hxnt]

I can’t explain this myself but I’m glad someone found a way to explain how people would feel and why they do the things they do so this was a great way to explain it thank you

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey hunt Bryan, thanks so much, glad you like it :)

[@sierrajoseph774]

I love this poem, even though I don't believe in a god. I also love how I haven't seen anyone be full on rude about it, I may have seen one or two go on the little unrespectful but the majority of it was very nice. Even if they didn't share the same beliefs

[@_mxonlight_5909]

Sierra Joseph ur running away from the truth the truth is God is real and you may not can see him he is real he is life wind you can't see the wind can you? But you can feel it when it blows against your skin just like God he does great things everyday even though you might not be able to see him he still here and alive. I'm a believer but I choose not to belive because I want to do what I want to do but I know now that it doesn't work like that. I love this poem this man is remarkable he is a true believer. Thank u so much dude you mad me wanna change. 😭 thank u

[@destinednightcore138]

cara tolbert Has there ever been any proof of God? None that is reliable so until it is proven it exists don't force your views on other people. I am not saying God definitely does or does not exist but everyone is free to have their own opinion so don't enforce yours. Sorry I rant alot 😂😂

[@_mxonlight_5909]

Destined Nightcore ok people come to me all the time and say how can u prove gods real but I tell them all the same thing and they can ever answer it I say. "wind is real but u can't see it". And none of them can ever say anything else after that but I'm not forcing anything on anyone I'm just telling u the truth and one day u soon shall find out. 😂😂😊

[@destinednightcore138]

cara tolbert I am not religious myself so when people say something definitely exists which hasn't been proven I get a bit triggered. But yeah one day we will find out who has been right all along. Sorry that you have been a victim to my ranting 😂😂

[@_mxonlight_5909]

Destined Nightcore it's OK don't worry I dont have a thing against u I just believe. Ur cool though u keep a good argument

[@Gumpyboi100]

Is it enough? Its been so long that I've asked myself that. When I was drowning in all that hate. For myself, others, and feeling that way. It walked me to the inner oceans of my heart. A calling, a passing, a start. Now, the shadows never watch me. The light is never hollow. I'm never alone, or scared, or afraid. And I have so many people to thank for that. I have so many people that care about me, I was just too blind to see it. Even if you don't know it, there's someone out there. Fighting for us, everyday. So listen. Listen to the battle cries of pain strung together by faint memory and warning. Listen to all the people calling your name. Warping and forming, yelling and screaming. The pain of being broken. The pain of watching the broken. I know the broken search for a cure to the pain. I've been there too, searching and scanning for something to end it all. Something swift and easy. Like the knife or the rope. But we must learn that we are sick, and no matter how hard we wish we weren't. We are. And knives and ropes won't help us. Instead take from the truth that things will get better. It will take so long to get there, but it'll be worth it. A new person who feels the sunshine, A new person who never has to lie about being happy. A new person that appreciates others so much more. A future like that exists. Don't you want to live it?

[@mlulekikhuzwayo5129]

beautiful message, I could relate to it. Most importantly u highlighted the solution to the problem which is Christ. Truth can b denied but not avoided. There's life in him... m a witness

[@bookloversaudiobooks]

I felt this deep in my core. I don't know how to describe what I am feeling and it is dark but this is really kind of healing... thank you for this

[@JoshDHigham]

These are my favourite kinds of comments 🙌 it's my pleasure

[@bethhollifield5347]

This is a poem I made its inspired by "Fake Smile" and if you happen to read Thankyou for your time hope you enjoy! "MASK OF GOLD" By Beth Hollifield A boy in a room who just turned 19 It was always his dream To help those in need Friends that he trusted Became someone new So he warped his world To fit in THEIR mold Now his worst fear is being rejected He’d try ANYTHING To feel loved and accepted He made a mask from gold to hide what he was And to become someone who was loved To smile and laugh the mask had given him that, but the pain was too deep The mask of gold would not break He tried and tried and yelled for help, But the help he craved He had never received And it was he who had been truly deceived All the dreams he's had Just haven't come true They faded like a memory, Like he knew he’d become one day If you ask how he is He’ll answer with pride And say he's fine He hides it well, Behind his mask of gold But see in his eyes See how truly broken he is inside His only friend became a bottle, A bottle of pills and a bottle of poison. It helped with the pain But the cuts never seemed to fade. He’d try anything To fill the big hole in his heart His heart was empty From the sorrows he's drowned But deep down He knows he’s not brave or bold But he’d lived the lie so he’ll continue Even though the truth is He’s scared of the world, And just wants to go home

[@arushiraj9683]

i guess .....it's really a realty for me

[@AritroBhattacharya]

hats off beautiful poem i have ever heard! just beautiful :)

[@JoshDHigham]

Thank you Aritro!!

[@AritroBhattacharya]

Josh Higham keep up the great uploads god bless you. this video is priceless.

[@paperbagj2362]

Everyone: Sad Me: This could be a rap song

[@Silver-iix]

“The heart of our problem is the problem of our heart.” I love this

[@calirorrer6552]

This brought me closer to God!! I’m so thankful I found this video! Yes I’m saved!!! and I’m God’s child!! and I’m so so so proud to say that!!!!

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Cali! That's amazing to hear, so glad you like it :D

[@caoilinn2798]

This poem has helped me to open my eyes, to see what's going on in other people's minds ,this has given me knowledge which I have not known to help me understand and with emotion I've grown. Thanks this spoken word has given me inspiration and hope 🙂

[@JoshDHigham]

Amazing to hear that!!

[@failcity7917]

Flower Girl *gives hugs*

[@NiikiMusic]

Amen, Jesus offers genuine love, acceptance, peace, and joy. Trust me ik believing in God doesnt automatically cure all of our problems, but He is there waiting with grace and open arms to guide us and bless us. These are simply tests in our testimonies, valleys so we can rejoice in the hills. Ik this is so cliche, but whoever is reading this I pray you know that Jesus sincerly sincerly loves you

[@lizziescrazywonderland6878]

Every single time I relisten to this, I am left in tears!!!! 😭😭😭 we are all human who have flaws and that we are beautiful in our own ways!!!!

[@lolno7824]

Put on a fake smile every damn day even though inside I was dying inside still doing it today and still alone

[@pualo9263]

Your not alone.

[@hyperofthedark4429]

This is amazing. Thank you for putting this up.

[@joshlini3224]

I love this! It's so true! thanks for this! it has moved to tears!

[@JoshDHigham]

I'm glad you liked it :D

[@ImperfectLioness]

Four years later, this video is still so true and touching. It was what I needed to see today, indeed...so thank you for making it, sir.

[@visionette225]

Very heart felt I love this so much, one of the things that keeps me going The main thing Godbless

[@JoshDHigham]

You're welcome! :) so glad you liked it!

[@alyssa8222]

love it, should be thought of overtime we feel like we need to follow the crowd, and not live Gods way of life, the true way

[@amber536]

Loved this 💞💞 showed just how hurt someone could be despite the smile on their face 💔

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Amber, really glad you like it :D

[@jaychris401]

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[@reinettesteynberg8432]

This is so true ... A smile can hide sooo much ... This is so sad .... But again we see it every day...Damaged almost beyond repair ... Most of us are broken only the degree differs .Be productive do what you like .. Strive to be the best at what you do...

[@andrecox7157]

I listen to this everynight before I go to bed...thank you so much

[@JoshDHigham]

That's so humbling to hear Andre, I'm so glad you liked it!! May God bless you :)

[@weird_i_am_8871]

"If you ask how she is she'll say that she's fine, She disguises it well but she's dying inside" story of my life

[@Ch4bel4]

he hurts others first before they can hurt him

[@celestialphoenixqueen9258]

i am not 1 to conform to anyone or anything or say how i feel period. but this poem makes me realize that i have to love myself and lookout for me before letting others in and trusting them , i am so sorry younger me ... i should've put you first , loved you more & protected you from those who broke and lost your trust . now i know much better

[@mariana9884]

I was sobbing through the whole video it was really brilliant and inspiring.

[@graytail1234]

Mariana Cortinez same

[@hannahpou5716]

I saw this and it really explains me really thank you. I needed this I don't know why but this helped me. 🖤🙏🏼 God bless you bro

[@JoshDHigham]

Thanks :)

[@ConfettiHunter]

Nice job Josh. I hope you will tell us more soon, and show many people a path to take.

[@livingmybestlife2588]

I use to think hurting myself was a way to turn your mental pain into physical pain but it only numbed the pain till the scars healed. My mom died when i was two so i never felt i was a normal child i hid my pain but it didn't help. Finally i learned to accept myself for who i am a girl who grew from her pain who is happy now and is able to live with her self. i wish my best friend Naomi had heard this before she took her life but she got rid or her pain but in doing so she harmed a lot other. I hope others know harming yourself doesn't take your pain away it just gives it to others thank you @Josh Higham for writing this thank you a lot this really helped me a lot.

[@anderfoxie732]

When I was younger I had a friend who saw me. But we were young. I still stare at his back. He's cool now. I still cry in school, I can't stop it. But he doesn't notice anymore. Maybe im over thinking it... It's not that he's mean... Hes just busy.

[@wallacebridgesjr.2587]

bro i was really encouraged by your spoken word

[@plicool]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing the beauty that is Christ ❤️

[@JoshDHigham]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@thatonekid2198]

Amen. We all need this at some point in our lives. Thank you for this. I needed this

[@JoshDHigham]

You're welcome :)

[@Evangelistvaleriemiller]

Beautiful (tears tears)

[@nuggwife7162]

*Although we might wear a mask, deep down we hope that someone, anyone, will look us in our dull eyes, see through our disguise, and hear our silent cries* 💧 To anyone reading this who feels the uncontrollable, overwhelming, & soul crushing feeling of hopelessness, loneliness, & worthlessness or the painful numb feeling of not being able to feel at all, I don’t need to know you to tell you *You **_are_** a fighter. You **_are_** a survivor. You **_are_** important to me. You **_are_** loved & **_I love you_* ❤️

[@jeszajoaquin]

I'm sick and tired of wearing a fake smile everyday. I want to show what my true emotions truly are... It's just that I'm scared and I don't know how am I going to do that. A life with true smiles on my face, a true life without pretendings. Can you guide me? Cause I really don't know what to do anymore.

[@JoshDHigham]

Hey Jesza, hope you're doing okay! Here's my facebook if you wanna talk :) facebook.com/josh.higham1

[@jessicalouise9140]

You're not alone in the way you're feeling, the truth of it is you can fake a smile but the eyes say it all. True friends and caring and empathetic people can see straight through a fake smile but we live in a world where people don't want to talk in depth about their feelings. We don't want to burden others... So we smile and carry on - why? Is it that we don't think they care to know our struggles? Is it that we think deep down that maybe they don't even care? We as people are more a like than we care to show or acknowledge. It's okay to feel sad... show it (to those that love you). You see you can meet a complete stranger that has better intentions for you than someone you've known for years. Be authentic to yourself be your true self, your enough, you're unique. we give off this happy go lucky positive vibe to others by keeping our troubles in and smiling when we have every reason not to we feel a need to keep that up, people come to expect a smile we're all human we all hurt sometimes - confide in people that care don't keep your problems in address them and let them go and before you know it that smile will be real. I don't know you but I care. It's one thing fake smiling to the world but never fake smile to yourself in an attempt to convince yourself that everything is fine when it isn't. The more you keep negative thoughts and feelings in the more power those thoughts have over you. Accept and address your true feelings, I wish you all the best. X