She was called too dark and ugly but is now one of the most influential black women in Europe | LNN

Imagine growing up in a house where everyone thought you were the odd one out simply because of, "how dark and ugly" you were? Having your father doubt you were his child and sisters who constantly thought you would never make it.
Having your self-esteem so crashed you swore you would never be with a black man because you did not want to subject your kids to what you had been through. Bleaching your skin to fit in only for a white man to tell you how beautiful your natural self is restoring your whole self-esteem....
This is the story of Dr.Pauline Long. An AUGP Nobel Peace Prize recipient and the most celebrated African woman in Europe with 8 Lifetime Achievement Awards and 289 awards given to her for endless service to society. She is a strong advocate for human love committed to bringing communities together.
On this episode of Inspire Global, she walks Lynn Ngugi through her painful childhood journey full of rejection and hatred, her life in the UK and why no one will ever break her spirit again
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[@LynnNgugi]

Good morning team LNN , What is your take home from Dr.Pauline's story? You can connect with her here instagram.com/drpaulinelongofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= To share your story send a summary to [e-mail] for consideration Thank you so much for watching🙏

[@sylviakaraba140]

Inspirational!

[@naibeic7448]

Lynn ni conect niende kazi ya cleaner

[@vanessarahaka3185]

@@naibeic7448 uko sure 🤣

[@naibeic7448]

@@vanessarahaka3185 Yes

[@clairehongo115]

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[@carolines6195]

I think I was almost a victim of that. My light skin mother called me ugly only once, when she was mad at me around when I was 9yrs. I overheard my dark skin dad who I resemble say never call my child ugly again. She never did, I always thought I was beautiful. Parents empower your children, don’t kill them before they even begin😢

[@happeningske]

So sorry...hugs

[@merciechepchumba]

Have been through it

[@faithjuma8253]

Lots of love dear one. I am a light skin mother of six.Two of my beloved kids are light skin and the rest dark and beautiful and handsome kids like their Dad..Thank you our girl Lyn for this show....I am learning alot.I will always appreciate what God has given unto me.

[@esthertula9388]

Me too

[@gracedavid2650]

Hugs 🤗

[@carolineowiti7996]

We complain about racism and yet we face discriminations in our own families where we are expected to be loved and accepted. Dr Pauline Long, you are an inspiration. Kudos!!!!!!

[@christinejones6693]

She surely is. God is the only one who knows the plans that he has for you. Continue serving others so that they too can reach their goals

[@janicerichards8959]

Yes Dear, 💯💯💯 Facts starts in the Home/Family oh the hate and pain they cost.♥️♥️

[@sindiswasobantu7774]

@@janicerichards8959 ..Very sorry

[@elsastuckman6052]

So agree😊❤️

[@gracewairimu937]

I have come to realize those children who are not loved by siblings or parents have a big destiny and they flourish . God is amazing

[@joyewoma]

Totally agree 💯

[@zalwango73]

You can say that again, and again!

[@mofatnyingi9352]

Just like Joseph of the Bible.

[@flavianakanga1215]

Very true

[@angelflower4508]

Say it Louder …..we are the SEED thank you Lord

[@florenceobura3328]

Shame on any parents who discriminate their children for whatever reason.

[@Embracejustice]

As if the children wrote an application letter😂

[@ruthhillary9507]

this ironic to me cause for them being luos i thought that wont be an issue for the first time am hearing it from a luo

[@electinexo5979]

Exactly, parents/ guardians should be the first and only person to support their child...no discrimination among siblings no matter whether normal or special conditions,or height or colour of skin colour, etc...😔🧐 Everyone should be celebrated 👏🏾🎊🎉

[@faithmaingi4731]

She is our Kenyan Chimamanda Ngozi. She is so beautiful, articulate and intelligent.

[@mercynyamisa1958]

Very

[@teammichele5520]

I felt she really resemble her.

[@jennymayna5334]

Yeeeeesss

[@Love22320]

Yes Yes

[@marionmuturi5283]

My cousin's daughter is dark and the other siblings are light. She's still young 7 years and one day my cousin found her in the bathroom trying to scrab off the black color. I thank God for my cousin because she embraced her daughter and told her about me cz she really love me,like she told her " remember how you always say aunty Marion is beautiful?" You are as beautiful as aunty. From that day she embraced her skin color. Black is beautiful 😍

[@njerikamutip8554]

Ooooh... Pauline, Pauline, Pauline... That's the story of my life. Only difference is, my own mother called me ugly, black like a Luo, and many more. And she had a problem with my body type. She called me names for being a girl. My story is l so long. I had brothers and they were all lighter than me. Turned out to be the best in academics and career as well. Now working in my doctorate.... THIS USING ADVERSITY AND VULNERABILITY TO RISE TO GREATER HEIGHTS!!! PAULINE, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@babyboasty6033]

Since when is being dark an insult ? Please tell your mother to humble herself. And why is luos living rent free in her head?

[@Ki-l7s]

I celebrate you 💝

[@alicehappiness509]

Wow Njeri,proud of you,hope you've embraced your beauty and forgiven your mum.

[@gracedavid2650]

Hugs love❤️😘 keep winning 💕🤗

[@josephineoldendo1544]

You beautiful

[@Keshichege]

I have been so scared to watch this ,I grew up being body shamed.Her story brought tears to my eyes and also lots of joy to see what she has achieved in life.

[@Kangostone]

I can relate to the body shaming

[@kandisphere8828]

I don't know why the beginning of this story made me shed tears. She's a Victor

[@WanjiruMuya]

Black never crack and our melanin is magical 😍it's time to teach our girls how precious & beautiful they are💕

[@annewanjiru8047]

Well said

[@werqzeleke2815]

Nonsense thing to say , you better look after your skin otherwise it's going to crack badly, don't you see black woman with bad skin?

[@twinomugishajacklean]

It is always who they consider black sheep in the family that outshines every one.

[@vveronicamakori2297]

The lady is so, so beautiful I don't even see the darkness she is saying and God love her so much. Thank you Lynn for such inspiring words and stories

[@childofGodsKingdom]

Gas lighting her all these years. They are hateful people with wickedness in their hearts and wanted am underdog. Look at her now...

[@frankcorrea8691]

What a great personality, you would be a great life coach! The world needs humans like you, your skin tone looks so natural and beautiful, also I think you would be a great actress in any role you would choose, what a remarkable human!

[@lynnetaleima6198]

My daughter is dark and I always tell her she's beautiful and she should never bleach herself my Lupita black beauty

[@shikohmwangi1217]

What a story, she is a real woman and whatever she went did not limit her

[@wamsy]

Mine was totally the exact opposite.Isolated and abused as a step child .It was so obvious I was different because I was lightskinned and totally different from my half sister and my step sister.It was a traumatic childhood..one day I will have the courage to share my story.

[@rosahacketts1668]

I'm glad you told us this because there is a notion that only dark skinned people are disrespected because of their skin tone. I have always known and heard when I was younger negative talk about light-skinned people and some families won't accept a lighter skinned person as a family member.

[@MayMay-el4wg]

This is what occurred with actress Eartha Kitt.

[@leilahabdi7669]

I cried when she said "maybe i should have been born in a different family" That's deep😭

[@madamwakesho]

Hi Leilah

[@leilahabdi7669]

Hi

[@farmlobby2074]

I'm dark skinned, darker than most people around my community but I have never felt ugly. Infact, I like my looks. Growing up there were few instances of kids trying to put me down based on my colour. I also heard people equating beauty to a light skin. I can't specifically tell why I am very okay with my skin colour regardless, may be the total acceptance and love my parents gave us and we got from each other as siblings is key. None of us has ever been bothered about our dark skin. I find my siblings beautiful and handsome too.

[@janebeardsley7035]

Black is beautiful! I am black and there's is even a time when i was young and someone tried selling me a bleaching cream she saw my colour and saw a customer 🤣🤣🤣, but am glad I didn't fall for it and the Sudanese super model was my role model her colour always made me proud of my colour

[@Hlulizinyanga]

Black is beautiful really. Not just a slogan

[@martharinebiseko1457]

Welcome siso. Very dark skin too

[@Flourish_today]

It all starts at home. Every human being you see walking on the streets, their behavior is groomed from childhood. Their environment and culture influences their thought process.

[@pamelarobinson5907]

@@janebeardsley7035 4

[@clarak.mallah4137]

When you are attacked by family is even more painful! How on Earth can siblings be so cruel and unpleasant to their sister? So sickening!

[@Kangostone]

They learned from the parents

[@safiamunir2137]

This story is just awesome and a good lesson. So inspiring and Dr Pauline is soo beautiful...at first i thought she was Whoopi Goldberg...her achievements too...wow am so awed. Congrats and keep it up..

[@Ubhntu3789]

Lynn is growing BIGGER beyond her wildest dreams. The guest caught me with her quick wit, articulation and her sure Valentino outfit.

[@catherineakoth7949]

I relate to part of her story but now for me is that my voice was strangely big and was labelled "ugly " by my siblings cause of my unusually big eyes. They always insulted me, beat me ocassionally and told me that I didn’t belong in their family. There was a time they cooked and denied me food. They spoke Ill of me to our neighbors and their friends saying I was a bad person none of their friends liked me.And unlike her, my dad was my protector & my encouragement . He always showered me with praises and taught me to be bold. I became my own hero after he died when I was a little girl.Dad spoke many blessings upon my life. His manifestations over my life to be the one who will be most educated of my siblings and a future journalist came to pass. Am doing better than all of my siblings. See God!

[@Cc-io5xm]

AMEN ,you are star and they knew it , that's why they wre jealous of you. You are beautiful, those eyes are beautiful as well . Keep winning and shame the devils

[@emilywanyonyi1519]

God is so real! Remember He's Mighty but despises no one. Job 36:5

[@childofGodsKingdom]

Wow! So sad to hear that. Glad you came our more educated. That's how that works.

[@rosahacketts1668]

God does not sleep is the saying.

[@misselle1430]

Omg. It's like a movie hearing these things. I mean why are kids doing the most like this ?? Doesn't make sense.

[@sophiesimon4868]

If there is something that pisses me off is people who laugh at others because of the way they were born. No one requested God to create them the way they are,we found ourselves the way we are. If someone was born without legs, why laugh at him or her? It's pathetic. Dr Pauline, love your skin colour because it's not a wound ie It's not painful.

[@sophiemclarke6556]

Look at the lady beautiful inside and outside. Abundance of blessings to her.

[@favouriteuhuru465]

Wow! Lynn, it's like the episodes these past few days are all meant for me. First was the other lady called Tett Olet and now Dr. Pauline. I have cried my lungs out. I have had a similar childhood like Dr where I hated and wished I was born to a different family that where I was born. Mine were two different major dynamics. First I was told my dad and his family denied being responsible for the pregnancy because my mum was uneducated and she had already had 3children with different men before I was born and my dad had just joined the famous Makerere University and therefore there was no way a university student like him would end up with an uneducated woman like my mum worst still with children from previous relationships. So growing up till the age of 10years, I was told I never had a father and I was not allowed to ask anything about it. Worst still around the age of 5years old, my mother came out publicly about her HIV status(which was my biggest nightmare) being her youngest child by that time she thought I had the virus too since she didn't remember exactly when she contracted it. So when she came out she kept saying her and her daughter(me) were living positively with HIV. Oh my goodness the kind of stigma I experienced, people didn't want me near their homes, their children. Despite the stigma my mum kept giving her HIV testimony to anyone and everyone in churches, radio stations and almost everyone in my home town knew our story and everytime people found out I was my mum's daughter, they would start isolating me something that was so painful. I didn't want my mum to continue sharing the story because it was affecting me more than it was affecting. I hated being referred to as my mum's daughter. Worst still I was this tiny bodied person, no flesh at all and it just confirmed to people that I actually had HIV since back then in the 90s people associated HIV with being slim bodied. I remember wishing I was not my mother's child, I didn't want to be seen anywhere near her. I looked for all opportunities to try to escape to be as far from my maternal family as possible but where could I go. At 10years old I finally got to Meet my father for the first something I wish didn't happen. A man who is the most loving person I have had of but I have never experienced that love at all, I thought maybe because I am not beautiful enough or good enough because he is the most loving uncle to his nephews and nieces. Until 2019 when I was told that the reason my father has never embraced me like his own child is because there's still a question about my paternity. He is not sure if I am his child, which kind of makes sense to now because I did everything from the age of 10years when I met to try to get close to him upto 2019 when I was 29years but still failed to be a part of his and I kept asking myself why and no one answered me. But I remember those statements popping up in anger when I would ask for support like school fees and other things and I kind of never gave it a thought though it always kept bothering me why my own father would not treat me like how he treats his other children including his nephews and nieces, why he would not invite me to his home.....etc. It all made sense to me when my mum finally opened up to in 2019 and told me the entire story of how it all happened and then I confronted my dad in 2020 and he told me his side of the story which even hurt me more but as for me and for my closure, I am hoping to do a DNA test to proof if my dad is my dad or not and will move from there though unfortunately I'm in Canada everyone is in Uganda but I'm looking forward to that DNA to close that chapter of my life. As for the beauty, no one ever said to me I was beautiful until when I came to U.S in 2016 and people would want to take pictures with me saying how beautiful I am, first time ever to hear that I am beautiful. And now I hear that almost everyday that I have a beautiful smile something now I have learnt to accept that actually I am beautiful. I never had a photo of me my entire childhood not even school photos. I made sure not to appear in any group photos of friends because I felt I would make their photo not look nice because of me. My very first ever was when I was in the university but I still never felt comfortable infront of the camera. But now I feel so comfortable infront of the camera I can even now stand infront of the mirror something I used not to do because I didn't like the person I see in the mirror. For me I do not put on makeup because I feel like if I put on a makeup I am deceiving people. I am even now confident enough to record myself on camera(that's how I started a KZbin just to have a moment to store video of myself that I can watch anytime All in all thanks so much Lynn for the inspirational stories you have shared. I'm so inspired and humbled..🙏🙏🙏

[@bluerain1493]

Hugs my dear, you are very beautiful. You are precious amd loved by God as his very own, don't ever forget.

[@cera_suzzy]

🫂🫂🫂🫂❤️❤️

[@ivy29]

❤❤ hugs baby girls . I will follow your KZbin channel. Whats your youtube handle

[@favouriteuhuru465]

Thanks dears here for the positive kinds words. They mean alot to me.

[@josephinekadanya3435]

God is great, he's taken you through a lot of stigma!

[@brendauwamahoro3154]

She is gorgeous 🥰 when i was a kid in primary they used to that i look like charcoal because i was too dark skinned until now in my early 20s i realized how my skin colour is so rich and beautiful! Sending my love to my dark skinned girls reading this! You are beautiful

[@evalynwambui7348]

I grew up in a family where i was the first born and the only stepchild... I could notice my mum struggling to balance between me on one side and her husband, the only father i know and the other siblings..... I really got beatings for each and everything... None of my siblings ever received a beating equivalent to any beating that i got. I was constantly ridiculed by my mother of having a long nose...... The nose that my partner found beautiful when we first met..... honestly this validated me in a way..... I had already come into terms with my body though! Coincidentally, I used to top in class all through primary school. Went to high school but then i dreaded going home even for holiday. I have always been having heavy menses and i remember my mum questioning how come my pads are finished and my sister, who is almost 4 years younger than me retorted, "maybe she sells them."And what made me angry was the fact that my mum supported her. I keep telling myself maybe if i had gotten the right support, probably I'd have been very far, but I'm proud of my progress so far. Thank God. Rejection makes you seek validation in other ways as a child, leads to poor relationships and i suffered that. At the moment, i am in a happy place, away from family, loving from afar is good.

[@bluerain1493]

Hugs dear one🤗🤗

[@joycenyaribo3351]

Its so hurting for a parent/ family member to ever use negative words they're the first people that children build trust in. Never ever. You killa children's self esteem

[@Kangostone]

Very true. Sometimes we need to distance ourselves from hurtful n abusive family

[@blackrose8643]

I'm also Kenyan, dark skinned and the first time I've felt truly attractive was in the UK-in my forties. I too remember my own auntie telling me that I couldn't become a hotel receptionist because I 'wasn't pretty (light) enough". I'm now doing my Doctorate. It's a shame that we black people are still talking about colorism in the 21st century. You're such an inspiration Dr. Pauline.I am looking forward to campaign for you.

[@carolines6195]

Absolutely, she would be great as president?

[@gracenjenga7028]

Am dark skinned as well and I have faced the same discrimination too...kwanza one that I don't think I will ever heal is when I gave birth to my son and the father told me how disappointed he was because he was dark.. imagine he never held him.

[@rosahacketts1668]

What I don't get is this. To me Kenyans are dark skinned and of course there are various degrees of dark skin tones but why do some blacks believe lighter is better. I have known of light-skinned people being ridiculed by their family members for having a lighter skin tone as they see it as not being black enough.

[@Chings001]

I can only imagine how her family feels listening to this.

[@Kangostone]

They should be ashamed of themselves

[@malancy]

They would probably deny it.

[@daebak_hana]

I'm sure they don't care and still hold their same opinions

[@eddnamakori3591]

No matter how dark and ugly you are God created someone for you who will love and like you the way you're, you are beautiful

[@wendyalbright1846]

No one is ugly,

[@user-se8wv1xo4h]

All subjective, there is no "ugly" nor "too dark"

[@misselle1430]

Lol. Is this supposed to be funny lol. But got a love from channel

[@Jonahakankunda]

This is the episode I needed to listen to at my stage of life. Thank you Dr. Pauline. This Ugandan needed this advise. I relate so much and only me understands it

[@robertkenyanchef]

That's so sad to learn what she went thru from her siblings. My wife told me that her two elder sisters called her ugly when she was young, about 12, and that killed her self-esteem. She grew up knowing that she was ugly, and whenever she was told that she was beautiful, she would permanently deny it. It turned out to be that she became more successful in her family. She wonderfully, and her beauty was the one that caught my eye when I first saw her. So, those calling others ugly, remember God is watching you as you call His children ugly, and one day, you will be answerable to such.

[@princessm2893]

Based on this comment I have already subscribed to your channel she is indeed very beautiful. Black and beautiful.

[@robertkenyanchef]

@@princessm2893, thank you very much and be blessed.

[@rosahacketts1668]

Robert, ugly is a bad worse to use against a child but doesn't mean they were calling her ugly because she was darker skinned. My one sister is darker skinned and she is so beautiful - she gets so much attention and I have met so many beautiful darker skinned black women and men and I do envy their shade.

[@robertkenyanchef]

, my wife's sisters are also dark-skinned. She told me that they never liked her since she was young. I guess they were jealous of how she was brilliant and focused in life.

[@SS-br3px]

Exactly. Proverbs says that he who despises his neighbour discredits his maker Proverbs 14 : 21

[@millicentonyango7807]

I once was told that am beautiful but I have to add a little color but I didn't bleach my skin. Being outside Kenya makes me love my melanin skin. You will never know the beauty in it till you outside Africa

[@belishbernard8921]

I am light ,my kids are dark and they are beautiful, black is beautiful.

[@angulaaagula5926]

Bad dramatic fam, Terror, wrong indoctrinate,crimes in Africa Let's hope Africa be free

[@esthergithogori2930]

Me too. I saw light skin from church, primary school, high school😏 getting all the attention. I was always left behind. I remember this guy from local church telling me as a teenager that I cannnot be his flower gal coz they want light skinned ones😢

[@GgBrooke]

@Jessie Mnjeri How disingenuous. Here is a black woman who faced discrimination for being dark skinned from her family and in Africa at that. I live in the US and being a dark skinned woman, the most prejudice I've experienced in both Kenya and America was from other black people like you but you are proudly online calling a whole nation 🇺🇸 racist ... you don't see the irony in your words? Wow! Just wow!!

[@Flourish_today]

@@esthergithogori2930 That is such an African thing and it so backward.

[@vitiligoqueen3753]

I wish I was dark as she is. She's beautiful. I live with vitiligo and everyone calls me ugly. Infact another one asked me whether I'll get someone to marry me because of my two colors. I always have a dream of living in UK, Germany and Canada. I love how you love yourself and you also made me start loving my life. Thank you Soo much Dr.

[@kibetmitei4022]

We love you sister. God loves all human equally.

[@bluerain1493]

God is the author of your story and he's not done. You are precious and loved beyond measure 💖 cyber hugs🤗🤗

[@loco871]

God is glorified in all colours

[@frankcorrea8691]

You will meet someone, when you least expect it, someone is waiting for you and see, you will be there!

[@kobbimbimu9943]

My 4 year old niece is a gorgeous dark skin girl. I always shower her with compliments on her skin.😊

[@joycetallam8280]

Thank you, Lynn and Pauline. I am really touched by ' Step into the unknown, the light will be turned on by someone....' I am always afraid, saying I don't have the skills, but I will definitely take a step forward.

[@thegoodone9087]

That was a very inspirational interview with Pauline. I hope that the younger generation would watch this and learn from it.

[@God......4579]

Thank you so much Lynn and Dr Pauline for sharing such an inspiring and heartfelt story. You have moved me so much. I feel very inspired. You are blessed and a blessing to many

[@charitywanjohi884]

Discrimination Among Kids Is Not Good. Never Look Down On Your Sibling Or Rather Any Person Coz One Day, You Might Look Up To Them. Pauline You Are A Go Getter Girl. Inspiring n Motivating.

[@RLSWithClarah2808]

Dr Pauline... You are a strong woman and beautiful 😘❤️🥰... I can relate with your story.... Mine was similar to yours and on top of it I wasn't doing well in school this made me go through another tough phase but I thank God for the far He has brought me. I haven't made it yet in life but I can't complain.

[@Kasweetie_254]

Inspire global episodes is another new taste of LNN stories 🙏 wonderful 👍👍 we're learning new things each day in each episode.

[@keziahgitonga670]

Aww and Pauline has become such an icon for us here in the UK you are phenomenal. I remember when she pioneered so many things for Kenyans and black people. She's an overcomer

[@marthamathenge2638]

Our Kenyan Oprah has done it again...I now have a reason to appreciate my fam ..love reigns home ...and as a mum I have lesson learnt ...the way I love my dark self...

[@ireneatenkeng9766]

Our African Oprah please...... Lynn is a daughter of Africa. I am yet to see any African that does not love this phenomenal lady.

[@linettejenkins8600]

Why Kenyan Oprah? She is herself in her own right.

[@thepanafricantv]

Woiye... I'm dark skinned as well but thankfully didn't go through such a struggle, tulijikubali tu and apart from a few mean boys in primary school (ikifika ni mchongoano, the dark skinneded would never be spared hehe!), we always saw our beauty. But I can imagine the struggle for a young woman.

[@mekdesassefa9136]

Thank you Lynn for highlighting such stories and raising awareness on colorism. Please please make a show on intentional parenting. We have a long way to go as a society and I feel blessed to be part of this movement you are creating. Much love

[@dianamuotokoma4577]

This woman is so beautiful. Am sure her family has learned a lot from this

[@fifi_mkenya]

I have been discriminated and disliked most of my life coz I am dark skin and it has been a source of so much pain in my life always made to feel less than and unwanted...I didn't want to have dark babies to save them from pain...now I am doing my PhD on racism related stress and mental health for black women...my wounds have turned to wisdom one day I will have kids and will love them despite their skin color...black is beautiful.

[@abbiemumbi]

Black is beautiful. Black don't crack. It is internalised Oppression steming from racism ideology that tends to portray Black as less beautiful. Putting people in categories according to their lightness is sick. Having said that no matter how light you are unless you are Caucasian and not mixed race you are classed as Black. I embrace and love my blackness. Melanin has serious benefits and its extreamly beautiful Let us empower people to be happy in their skin

[@christineochuchi7448]

Psalm 118:15-27 Jesus is 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone. ' Salvation is found in no one else.

[@frankcorrea8691]

I bet you are beautiful, inside and out, you are a credit to yourself, never forget that!

[@nails779]

Please don’t say “despite”…that perpetuates the situation

[@fifi_mkenya]

@@nails779 I agree

[@gari929]

Great inspiring story. We learn to never look down upon others on any basis.

[@phd-prospect7294]

The only KZbin channel I never regret after watching, and never get enough of it. Keep up yr good work, beautiful sist, Lynn. We love, and much love from Rwanda

[@hellenkirema7757]

Am so proud of Dr. She never let her youth take over her future. Am so inspired and encouraged. Been struggling with a personal stigma but this has changed many things. God bless the work of your hands. Lynne only God who will repay you for the sacrifice you are taking to make a world a better place 💐

[@nolayasopiato]

Black is beauty,,being one of the black beautiful girl and I will never turn my colour,,, am fearfully made love 😍 you our lady shine mama.

[@faithmacharia140]

Hi Lynn your stories are so special. Every time I watch your story. I learn something. May you never lack

[@erminacodjoe]

Very inspiring….amazing content!! Thank you Dr. Long….You are Blessed and you’re a Blessing. Madame Lynn, as always you are at the top of your game as an Interviewer….Thank you!! Continued Blessings!!

[@josiahnyaroo5111]

Lupita Nyong’o talks about colorism being the sister to racism

[@evangelistgrace5278]

Rejection is very painful at family level, my purported Father said I'm not his daughter from birth! Everyone else in the family hated me and look at me as if I'm not part of them. It was so bad and sidelined myself from that family. I understand you better!

[@linahapolinary5658]

Ììi98

[@suezyque2928]

G How shameful can parents be to instill this into a child's head just think if they had not been caught up in this dark and light complection thing I was lucky very dark with siblings all shades all got treated the same and reinforced how beautiful we are please stop trying to justify who you are we are all God children your colour of skin is just the beautiful package

[@belindakiptui8360]

This is inspiring.I can listen to it over and over again.Thank you Lynn for bringing us such amazing stories😘

[@LynnNgugi]

You are so welcome

[@aliceokemwa7218]

Your family can make you feel as an outcast, have lived a kinda separate life from my siblings and parents and siblings since I was in class 2, as a grown up in my 20s it became worse to real hatred, have accepted it and live like I was born alone. I don't know the reasons, but family can real hurt. This story makes me relate painfully

[@neophitalukiringi8260]

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[@brendaluchemo]

I'm so inspired by her story and she is so beautiful, confident & hillarious. Love her sense of humour & how she has unapologetically owned her success. Sadly at times the most toxic people in our lives are the ones who are supposed to love & shield us, family. Lord have mercy

[@schirhj3078]

Apparently you're right. Sad state of affairs

[@denamimms]

I will live to appreciate this girl.u are just a lady of purpose the way your emotional connects u with our guest it's just means alot n it doesn't make u less of a human it creates sth in our own hearts 💕

[@brigidmua2548]

Beautiful 😍 luo Girl....representing kenya 🇰🇪 in the 🇬🇧.....we love u

[@cathykirby6617]

She is amazing. She made me laugh so hard in her story. So many positive points she points out. I will watch her interview again. Thank you Lynn and you team for sharing ❤

[@ruthmathenge6333]

So inspiring story!thank you Pauline long ❤️ Lynn thank you for these awesome stories ❤️

[@damariskariuki1676]

This happened to me and my handsome boys because they are dark like me n my husband family despised us. Their own uncle even once said he is glad his daughters are not black of which they are but hey to each its own. But I have instilled in them that they are the most handsome and confident boys their skin colour does not define them but who they are inside. I love my boys with all my heart and soul and would never trade them for anything else i love myself and I am confident in my skin colour. Thank you Dr Pauline and Lynn some of us needed to hear this.

[@frankcorrea8691]

You have a great outlook in life, keep it up young lady and don't pay attention to toxic relatives, keep your distance from them, your boys Re your circle of life!

[@loado6787]

Speak life in your kids. Amen

[@mariepierre3754]

I have enjoyed every moment of that interview. Life lessons don't be discouraged in life. Work hard and think positive. I am froy Haiti and I used to think so low of myself. Great interview. Love it.

[@catherinemiriithi5187]

This is amazing Pauline, my girls are in the production industry and I should love them to meet with you as a global citizen to encourage them.very moving story Lynn Keep it up.

[@Jesusisloving]

This reminds me... But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” How fortunate we are that only God has the final say!!! Thank you Jesus! May God help us to assimilate his character, to love each other, for we are all made in his image. Team Jesus! Team Lynn!! 💕

[@athyjudy5682]

Someone in the family called me ugly so much so that I believed her until I was all grown up and married and I had to deal with the root cause of all the anxiety and depression episodes I was having. Parents, don't allow anyone to kill your children's esteem in the name of "disciplining" them

[@youloveyah2222]

Beautiful and inspiring, thank you for sharing

[@serahkimani8562]

Loved this ♥️ what a beautiful person and story !

[@mlriamgatoru3097]

It almost bought me to tears when Pauline said the first person to call her beautiful was white! And how much confidence and joy it brought to her! That was the parting shot babe!# Miriam Waddesdon 🇬🇧 Girl flaunt it! It's your time and times to come.

[@anthonammal7998]

What I witnessed is a soulful conversation of two best friends. Thank you Lynn for this wonderful piece.

[@lionofjudalionofjuda4692]

Dr Pauline, you a shining star that shines in the most darkest places. Continue shining and making Africa and the world proud. As for Lynn; you are born for this, your interview skills are at another level, remain blessed.

[@brendamaturu7669]

Wow! This was worthy watching...what a journey of grace and resilience.

[@tehirahbwalatum3754]

Lots of Africans don't think twice about the other person's feelings before they say anything...especially negative. Pure malicious ignorance at play.. Doc...thanks for sharing your journey.. Thank you Lynn and team for bringing us this useful conversation.

[@mollymuch1]

You are very right there, a tongue has no borns but yet very strong to break a heart

[@marywanjiru7742]

So true

[@emilymyllymaki8059]

Well said

[@laurentwambua184]

wow, the " I WENT BACK BOUNCING" is the real message and theme of this story, This lady is simply amazing and her oratory skills are amazing! shame to those who say others are ugly simply because of dark skin. Keep bringing stories of empowrmemnt to us in real time, This is a blockbuster!

[@perisnyamburagitau5703]

YyyyyyO y yy

[@tridabalira5992]

Black is beautiful and this lady is very beautiful.

[@berthaowiti876]

What an amazing encourager , she is beautiful and there are others even darker I just wondered why the fuss. She has a sweet soul. I'm glad she was resilient and focused on her life.Pauliine you are a personality to reckon with and I'm sure others seeing this interview will be so encouraged. Thank you Lynn for making this interview 🤗

[@werqzeleke2815]

@@berthaowiti876 soul

[@berthaowiti876]

@@werqzeleke2815 thank you...sorry for the typing error.

[@beckymaina8872]

Wow am so inspired oh my God,This is is the best story ever. I connect will it so much that there are places in my life that l must change. Thank you Dr Pauline. Thank you Lynn

[@sheilahendrich6995]

Oh,was inspired Story,thank you Lynn for bringing this amazing soul.Loved it.

[@linetkhavugwi209]

Av lived up to know people staring n calling me ugly , cause of my birthmarks n it sunk in my brain n my skin since ...am still struggling to accept my self...Lynn you are my hero continue inspiring us....and nobody is saying our guest today looks like whoopy goldburg 💃💃

[@knyangal]

I wish people, and especially those we look up to such as parents and teachers, were more careful with their words. It's amazing how some statements from our childhoods can shape our future. I love that Dr. Long has gotten to that point of self love and acceptance and is now soaring higher and higher. While the pain and trauma of our childhood has lasting negative impact, it also drives us to be resilient and successful. I am definitely feeling inspired and challenged to do better and be better. Thank you Lynn for bringing us this amazing story

[@vlindermadelief9487]

So teaching and mind blowing. You inspire us. Much love.

[@missdragonflies81]

Wow, Dr. Paulina is as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside. Lynn, thank you so much for another amazing interview. We need more amazing and transparent souls like you both.

[@muitolinkemsky]

Lynn, I will go straight to the point, the parents and siblings of this lady needs to sit down with her and allow her to say all these things and ask her for forgiveness, if she has to cry, scream in their presence let it be. I think this will bring healing to her. Even if she can go for counseling it will not help until she expose her family's hearts bare open and allow them to see their own ugliness, because they will also never forgive themselves until they ask her for forgiveness. And I wanna say to the lady, you look so beautiful in that skin. I love you 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@bridbrid5009]

Childhood trauma is very distructive more especially if such words are from a parent. I have never recovered from this and the bitterness has always made me hardened and aggressive.

[@Som-Hanoolaato]

Wonderful story Thanks for sharing

[@berthaowiti876]

Very inspiring ..."labels belong to clothes" you will go places Doc God bless you 💘🙏🏾

[@maryakinyi6685]

What an amazing story God bless you Lynn

[@sheilawilliamson7971]

Loved this, Pauline, you are such an inspiration❤ God bless🙏

[@agnesnjeri8402]

Better late than never 😊 am here taking notes, this is very inspiritional story..such a strong lady♥️ Lynn you're becoming great by the day.. you're going global..next time you might have those great people on the show in that place..it looks amazing 🥰

[@peaceandama4801]

Thank you for this. "Do not despise your small steps"...that there has given me more zeal for the journey am on. It's tough but stories like this empower me not to give up. Haki Lynn, one day I will sit on your plate form and tell my story. Lots of love from Uganda ❤️

[@carenesendi4623]

When I gave birth to my daughter she was black hadi waleo an i admire her skin smooth soft black is beuty

[@bennettahennings3563]

Thank you Lynn, this episode is soo inspiring. . Thank you miss Pauline with your beautiful self 💕

[@olgamartha5727]

Absolutely amazing! Always congratulations to you Professor Dr. Pauline Long!

[@geek.6743]

Great Lynn - most inspiring story - Thank you!!!🦓🌴🌲🪴🌹🍉🥭

[@bunmiakintola3825]

Thank you Pauline for your dreams & your experiences. You are telling the story of millions and millions of Africans or African American and dark-coloured Asians. We are all gonna make it. Thanks Pauline.

[@tombimashri8149]

So sad that Dr had to go thru this glad shis made it in her life. I also know afew black fam who had a mixed child ND the older siblings were black and these mixed hv been affected by nasty remarks, questions and put downs from some of their siblings, cousins always being compared ND disregarded by people ND fam members. It's sad I guess both Blacks ND mixed children face similar challenges. This life is full of challenges maybe this is why there are do many damaged people all over the world just look in the streets , light, dark white are on the streets. Lynn X for sharing am just glad this lady came out okay ND doing well. Hope her children don t hv to face challenges bc of their colour, hair etc.

[@allimonybaba4195]

I am listening and smiling from ear to ear at such an inspiring story also well done to the interviewer, great fun friendly feel-good vibes coming from both.

[@annem413]

Ooh Dr Pauline! This was not just for you telling your story but representing many of us and especially those of us who has not come out of our abuser/family. Represented on the right channel. I will search for you am in London. I cannot believe how your story is my story unbelievable.We will keep on winning girl because our God never fails, and indeed he wiped our tear!

[@Jane-ie7gx]

The lady is too beautiful, i don’t know what is ugly to them coz i can’t see it

[@forbesgrl5707]

Inspiring 🎉 thank you so much for this message 🎉 you are beautiful as you are and very strong ❤

[@perpetuaishika2574]

This made shed tears from the beginning to the end. Hugs from🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿