Mandy Bass: The Woman Who Forgave The Intruder Who Brutally Beat Her | Megyn Kelly TODAY

Two years ago, Mandy Bass was home alone in Florida when an intruder on LSD broke in and beat her, injuring her severely. Now she joins Megyn Kelly TODAY along with the man who attacked her, who shares his own story. “All the divides between us just disappeared” when they met after his trial, Mandy tells Megyn.
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Mandy Bass: The Woman Who Forgave The Intruder Who Brutally Beat Her | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[@mashmatlalepoo7083]

She forgave him after all that....and here i am still angry at the kid that stole my pen at school.

[@nataliekarawusa5679]

Forgive so you can be free !! God wants to heal us fully and we need to accept Christ and let him help us forgive others!!

[@DeeCee1878]

you are so funny! Forgive the pen incident. It's good practice for when you get older, lol.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Lol. Maybe I should forgive a few people..

[@AdamFrancisco]

19:49 of pure inspiration.

[@brett8460]

12 years later and I'm still mad at the boy who stole my dollar and moved to Boston.

[@flowerpink33]

This lady has a mansion in heaven for sure. She’s a better person than me. It makes me want to evaluate what I get mad about. God bless this lady 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@victoriaofthevictoriavicto7270]

💕

[@MDMamba]

A mansion? Humans are disgusting smh. Still thinking about materialistic things even when talking about “our maker”

[@tammysalazar3939]

flowerpink33 Amen 🙏

[@tiffanyhoward9935]

M.D. Mamba Mansions are mentioned in the Bible, “In my father’s house are many mansions, John 14:1-2 (it’s not a physical mansion).

[@Mr.Gundam7]

I understand what you saying but remember only because your good doesn't mean you'll enter heaven you need god to forgive your sins first and seek him to enter heaven and have mansions and everything in heaven.

[@yyg4632]

She protected his identity and he chose to come forward and own up to what he did. Very powerful

[@janettamcgee8124]

That says a lot about his true character. Hers, too.

[@cartermcafee1142]

I wet myself over this story cuzZ

[@user-pb5fe7vu6b]

“It will be that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” - Acts 2:21❤️ I hope you have an amazing blessed day!! 😚🤍

[@TalyaSan]

By forgiving him, she saved that young man and she saved his family. She is showing us the power of forgiveness and compassion. Mandy you are an amazing person and your soul is shining.

[@J_a_s_o_n]

She also saved herself.

[@faizam523]

Sure she is amazing lady! God bless her.

[@trashcan7380]

How did she “save” him?

[@miriamchalmovianska863]

@@faizam523 by getting in touch with him and giving him the chance to tell his side of the story

[@Emma88178]

She would have every right to not forgive him either.

[@DanceswithHyenas]

Forgiveness is the most powerful substance on earth. She quite literally "saved" this young man ..... both of them look incredible!

[@Seramics]

Those punks taking lsd n cocaine is missing the good stuff. The real strong substance is love n forgiveness. They thought they are being cool but they are missing out big time.

[@claudiabarber4779]

AMEN! AMEN ! AMEN ! In Jesus we pray to God the Father. Truly beautiful. God way working to overcome evil.

[@emre_love]

Amen

[@HTSS8]

Your "think tank" must be incredibly tiny, because this comment shows incredible naivety and wickedness.

[@dwking-pt8hg]

@Crystal Chambers you messed her whole message.......sad

[@casey-capri2914]

I am a grown man crying at my desk. This is an amazing story. This woman deserves so much in her life

[@shoaibzama8561]

Marry her, she is alone

[@Mrscarricom]

This is so commendable , instead of letting the hurt manifest as anger she chose love, however we can't all do this, he got a second chance I hope he uses it wisely.

[@MiaMia-rx9dw]

Well its so nice to hear a man can admit he cried! I love this!

[@talktruth9180]

Just c it am.crying too So sad and end up.so satisfying

[@user-pb5fe7vu6b]

“It will be that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” - Acts 2:21❤️ I hope you have an amazing blessed day!! 😚🤍

[@Themas2]

Never seen someone so genuinely feeling sorry for their mistake. No wonder why he is forgiven. Good for both of them!

[@user-pb5fe7vu6b]

“Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’”-John 13:7❤️Hope you have the best day ever!! 😽💞

[@user-pb5fe7vu6b]

“It will be that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” - Acts 2:21❤️😚🤍

[@D1ZAZTR]

That woman posses extreme power! Dont mistake her kindness as weakness ♥️

[@J_a_s_o_n]

Heartfelt FORGIVENESS is true POWER!

[@johnwelsh4750]

Forgiveness is WEAKNESS, WHICH BREEDS EVIL 😈

[@earnestinecole4030]

"Unforgiveness is WEAKNESS, forgiveness is STRONGNESS. I feel so sorry for you, my heart breaks for you. You need Jesus and GOD, Lord have mercy. " OFFICIAL IM BLACK jesus TRINITY/IM MICHAEL JACKSON

[@loualbino5536]

@@johnwelsh4750 Facts

[@lbar2458]

@@johnwelsh4750 i agree with you 100 percent.

[@cherrycase143]

"Everybody makes mistakes but before mistakes there are decisions" this is someone who knows what he did wrong and is genuinely sorry...

[@bridgetgamble3224]

A mistake that almost cost a life.

[@biglee3780]

this ant rite if he was white and she was black they would be calling for his life and every one is letting him off he is lieing

[@cherrycase143]

@@biglee3780 its not anyone's place to attack him or let him of, this woman was the one who was attacked and she is the only one who decides his fate

[@demetriusmiddleton1246]

@@biglee3780 why can't we just talk about the incidents that we are addressing, specifically this incident. Why does there always have to be some negative person that comes in saying if this or if that? That completely disrespect everyone involved in this situation, specifically Mandy, the woman who was brutally attacked! I know you see everything in the world through your negative colored lenses, but that's essentially psychosis when you don't see reality for what it is, when you see everything through your specific lenses. You're out of touch with reality.

[@kristentownsend2332]

Wow.

[@Marie-wd3hp]

This lady is a “winner” because she took a bad situation and rose above it. She was able to forgive in the process of going through.

[@cherylann1962]

I agree, not everyone woman makes it out alive to be able to forgive.

[@libbymills4432]

Look at God! He touches so many hearts, if we're willing...Unconditional Love. He's So Faithful!

[@boyandcatmum]

We have a woman like her in Australia her name is Rosie Batty. We can learn so much from these situations. I truly believe he is sorry as well you could see that LSD is really crappy and dangerous so glad he realised that and she forgave him.

[@karmanowable]

Yes! We need a woman/person like her by billions in this planet to make us a universal family. Both are a good soul. I am feel happy to see by accident this video(I was looking for when I can start to work? hahaha)

[@nikkienova9440]

he will do it again mark my words

[@tianakilifi189]

This makes me cry and what a beautiful ending. There’s power in forgiveness. Your an amazing woman, Mandy. God bless you and the young man

[@brandyramos9372]

I truly thank her forgiving him. Im also thankful she alive. She's powerful in her faith and forgiveness. Her message is powerful.

[@bprathe3205]

I’m a 59 year old veteran, former drug addict. This left me speechless and in tears. Thank you

[@kesalawheeler]

Wow

[@ilovenoodles7483]

@B Prathe Thank you for serving and defending. 🇺🇸The answer is Jesus. Please read the book of John and then the book of Acts to get started. Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, which is a absolutely amazing!!! You too then, will also be able to forgive and you will be forgiven.

[@Bdhdudnbdjd]

Thank you for participating killing innocent children in the middle East. Thank you for serving sir 🇺🇸

[@ilovenoodles7483]

@@Bdhdudnbdjd Your ignorant

[@Bdhdudnbdjd]

@@ilovenoodles7483 YOU are the one who is supporting the killing of million people and YOU calling me ignorant? K bye

[@donttouchmabeans4750]

Mandy: 😃😃😊😊😇 Audience: ☹️☹️🤭🤕

[@aminakithei2187]

@Doodle Bug ikr

[@Woodruffwife]

Exactly. I noticed that too.

[@itsjustmeflo8684]

The way she looks at him with that smile. God is so good! If I didn't know the back story of them and randomly see them together in person. I would've thought that she raised that young man.

[@smushie75]

Yeah it's hard to tell he almost murdered her! Crazy!

[@MaddiesDaddy27]

Inspirational story. He was a remarkable man prior to that incident, he deserved Mandy's compassion. Good for him coming forward to share his part of the story and shedding some light on the dangers of drug use. Also, thank God it was Mandy's home he entered due to her strength and ability to forgive and to love. Bless them both.

[@evaschroeder266]

God spoke to her telling her to help him

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Two beautiful souls. What a wonderful story of the power of forgiveness.

[@Horselover61223]

Molly Burke it was amazing. And you’re a beautiful soul Molly

[@Bella-oz8sz]

I know there are, also I love you Molly

[@TheEllakes]

Molly🖤

[@fadhihassan4085]

Molly Burke aaggggghhhh I luv u molly ur my inspiration

[@aprllest78]

Understand forgiveness is 4 ur own soul

[@asianassassin5082]

That's a real Christian right there. Forgiving those who trespass.

[@ilovenoodles7483]

Exactly! Remember Jesus never said it would be easy, he did say that it is possible though and only with God, all things are possible.

[@robgarcia007]

Matthew 6:14-15

[@ch4366]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@lameshahale2990]

Amen my brother in Christ!!!! Amen 😢😢😢😢😢

[@startrek9637]

dont want to hear nothing about jesus kmt whites ppl kmt too

[@danisetherley2582]

She talks about the anger and that one pivotal moment where there was room for surrender, love and forgiveness. Beautiful story with a happy ending.

[@yyg4632]

The fact that the first time she saw him she hugged him. She had to see nothing but him crying. What a loving woman. She didn't deserve to get assaulted like that, but she really made the best out of it.

[@88omair]

She was brutally assaulted but the first thing she was worried about was her cats. What a woman

[@jeremyjtaylor83]

My thoughts exactly!

[@eileenboyce7789]

This woman who had really accepted the love of God, the great creator, and also the reason why Jesus christ suffered and was nailed to the cro cross. Also a lesson for all young people, to be aware of some friends, especially those who take drugs.

[@lisalbertsen1328]

I would think of my dog all the time. Affraid she would rum out the door

[@soup8193]

I would too

[@Monica-jq9oi]

TRUE at face value that's what anyone would TYPICALLY expect BUT....if you have the ability to THINK beyond the TYPICAL/IMMEDIATE and NOT to succumb to the basic answer, then you might realize that this woman perhaps prioritizes her cats because that was the closest interactions she has on a daily basis. They became her responsibilities and her "loved ones". DUH

[@BigHughJazz]

The way she can smile and talk about the horrible beating with a smile on her face

[@HeatherBDentureDiVa]

Right? I said the same

[@amoireekelly1533]

Must be coping

[@kiaralove4010]

No frfr

[@misspam4723]

Because people do things that sometimes we may not understand! Evil is real! So is god! (To me) & this woman is living proof of that. Believe it or not so is he. This could be your son, your dad, your nephew..you just don’t know until it’s you! What he did was terrible I know that! She knows that! He knows it! But was it him?? No. ( I don’t think) nor does she. Forgiveness is very very hard to do in a situation like this. Any really when you have been hurt by someone! It’s absolutely necessary for YOU. Love literally can heal all things! God says “ how can you love someone you have never seen before more than your bothers & sisters on earth” love them like you love him. It’s so true. When she said all she felt was love when she hugged this young man made me cry. I just knew! I knew the feeling she was feeling. It’s bigger than the act. The point of a “mistake” is to learn from it. He is absolutely blessed to have her. I’m sorry that happened but I’m happy of the outcome for them both. Have a blessed positive productive day everyone💖💖💖

[@v1nigra3]

Hmm wonder if she has a brain injury

[@cookingartguy2170]

When I was a couple minutes into this story, I was getting filled with anger and wishing that the cops had barged in and killed this kid. I've been the victim of an attack something like this, and had a lot of pain in my life like many do. But after hearing Mandy talk and then meeting the young man and hearing the story, it started to melt some of the ice around my heart and by the end of the story I was so glad it turned out the way it did. Seeing the relief and the gratefulness on his parents faces really got to me. Above all else, Mandy is an incredible human being and it's strictly because of her that he had a second chance at life. Amazing story.

[@wjohns911]

We know why you really wished the cops killed the kid but glad you a change of heart nice you heard the whole story

[@donotsupportterroristgroups]

That story didn't melt me at all, I would have wanted him taken down.

[@PraveenSriram]

@@donotsupportterroristgroups what on earth is wrong with you???

[@MsTeedyboo]

@@donotsupportterroristgroups bc you're a trash human. You want someone killed for circumstances beyond his control.. pretty sure you're white

[@marcusrougeau5347]

​​@@donotsupportterroristgroups of course you would. Did u not follow the story

[@kerribennett3013]

I’m at a loss for words. Never have I experienced such a beautiful act of forgiveness.

[@TiMalice2009]

He is a lucky kid. His life could have been OVER.

[@ryancm27299]

TiMalice2009 Exactly. A lot of people would not be that forgiving. Considering it's Florida, there are quite a few gun owners in Florida. He could have either been shot dead on the spot or he would be sitting in prison for many years for breaking/entering and assault. If he would have broken in to my house, he would have been shot.

[@alexocasio-gomez5267]

His next victim won't be so lucky.

[@knowledgepharr3887]

@@ghostlybird327 people like YOU are hateful people for no reasons at all. You need to really evaluate yourself. You have hate in your heart because your life isn't the way you want it to be and it will never be until you humble yourself. You better hope god have mercy on your soul when you come face to face with him

[@nataliamontserrat4519]

Ghostly Bird I agree with the first statement but the last one, god that was very unprofessional of you 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Coreficial]

Not lucky. The Most High was with him and gave him favor. He made a silly mistake and didn't deserve the fate that awaited him.

[@ibizablonde]

“I gained a 2nd mother” went straight to my heart.

[@alanfranklin318]

I know! In his phone, she’s programmed as “Mama Mandy”. 😭

[@Demitchii]

🥺😭

[@Silver-cl2bd]

I Bawled ..

[@johndoe9362]

Ibiza Blonde, He probably dates only white girls and calls black girls "ugly." Grow up, Ibiza.

[@faizam523]

A horifc situation turned into unexpectedly a loving moment!

[@iolanisjourney4828]

Wow, you can see in her spirit that Mandy has truely forgiven him, let go of her anger and is free. Inspiring story of forgiveness. 💜

[@mechoonara2786]

The victim has the most beautiful soul i have ever seen... God bless her... i wish the whole world could be like her...

[@earnestinecole4030]

"They can if they want to, they don't want to!!! Jesus is GID, I love 💖💖💖💖 ya!!" OFFICIAL I'M BLACK jesus TRINITY/IM MICHAEL JACKSON

[@patiencemohammed211]

I love this woman. People like this woman are rare.

[@blessingbreakthrough4199]

So true,may GOD ALMIGHTY bless her more...Mandy Brass I love you

[@calliegilliland8327]

amen. thank God we have Jesus as the perfect example...and He counts for us, too. wow.

[@RedTitan5]

An anti Karen...is very rare nowadays.... She is a saint

[@XxxXxx-br7eq]

Too bad people like him aren't that rare

[@alexteun]

People like Mandy are what our world needs more of. I’m buying her book

[@erkicaplatz7212]

yes, lucky she's still here to tell the tale and not had a chair smash her head in

[@shairsko9360]

Praveen Sriram books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/taming-tokolosh-through-fear-into-healing-trauma-survivors/id1337956585

[@reneeropiha]

Same

[@Nuyorella]

The fact that she held his hand and said she loves him and he calls her mama Mandy had me in tears

[@erkicaplatz7212]

@aprildaonlyqueen123 no luck is independent from forgiveness

[@nidiagraham7444]

Whenever someone comes into your path, is either a blessing or a lesson.

[@QueensMom1]

No... it's usually both but most people misunderstand the lesson or underappreciate the blessing ot both!

[@ajtwn]

Yes. He learned that day.

[@ProvingJesus]

But lessons are blessings too.

[@lisaheubach9159]

God is SO good.. to hear him say he had a 2nd mom is incredible. Forgiveness is so precious and an amazing gift .

[@reginalda.bellsr.249]

"Before there is a mistake, there is a decision" Wow..... Young man, you just blessed my life with that one! God bless you both!!!😊😊😊

[@Allergictocatstoo]

I hope he gives back to youth, to children. Reaching out to yank others from the bottom, to encourage choices to be seen as options, that can also be empowering.

[@luciac9123]

I was sobbing the whole time. Amazing!

[@lorettamason2318]

This woman is definitely Gods child I mean I couldn’t have the world needs more of her 🤝🙌

[@x-missesyouz4029]

@Host of Posts he's a person that made a wrong choice you miss the whole point of her message when you call him like a animal

[@tatriceshipp9139]

Sad because if you don't forgive Jesus won't forgive you. Also being unforgiving is a miserable way to live.

[@x-missesyouz4029]

@@tatriceshipp9139 perfectly said 🙏🏽🤲

[@frombeyond4913]

Host of Posts You are not omniscient, you do not know what was going on in his head, or if he was under the influence or not so all you can do in this situation is accept the decision of the victim which in this case is Maddy and she forgave him, there’s nothing more to it.

[@garfieldthegreg8080]

if u didn’t know everyone is gods child 🙆‍♂️ 🙏

[@Yyyyyy5]

This guy is clearly not a problem to society and someone who can contribute. He made one bad decision not understanding what control the drug would take over him, he clearly had never tried it before. One bad decision…. But I believe this is a guy who is truly going to make the most of a second chance.

[@jameswright3972]

I do to

[@JackieBaisa]

What a story. Transcending anger and fostering healing. Sometimes there is more than just a silver lining for bad events, but a wholly positive outcome.

[@AbsR1980]

"Before the mistake there is a decision"... wow! What an insightful young man... great story... what a great kid who made a terrible decision.

[@SonyaHudson]

Abby Michelle that was absolutely...positive...

[@ahmadali-yp9sx]

great comment @abby michelle

[@greetingstotheuma5810]

Abby Michelle i love that sentence too

[@dineomokgosi411]

Abby Michelle Powerful!

[@JoMelv]

Amen!!! A powerful statement indeed.

[@francefrance3725]

She’s truly a BEAUTIFUL human being.

[@wkgames7516]

Wtf

[@francefrance3725]

WKGames ?

[@coffeedreamer4621]

More like crazy

[@th3.c4m.fa1ry]

I completely agree ✨

[@coffeedreamer4621]

Love is the Key Beautiful riiiiight. I’m miserable because I don’t hug psychopaths.

[@BiornBear]

It takes a lifetime to build a good name but only one decision to tear it all down.

[@tinagreen7502]

When I was a teen I started taking it to escape my life. He's 100% telling the truth. I had the most horrific episodes, & very dangerous situations. Even when I came down I thought the trip was life & everyone hsd been replaced by "them" & this world was real. I had flashbacks for a long time & couldn't be in a place with too many people.

[@hannahb7038]

LSD can be an amazing substance, there's a reason why so many people have been inspired by it. Almost nobody becomes violent on it, nor would you not realize when the trio ends. It's not for everybody, but I can't stand people spreading misinformation or scare tactics.

[@the4cqueen148]

Still a lame excuse to almost murder someone.

[@Silenciobob]

This woman is a special woman and the world needs more people like her, especially in times like these. This kid is clearly not a bad guy but made one stupid mistake and nearly paid for it with his life and hers. So glad this has a happy ending.

[@yvonneaustin7966]

LOVE OF CHRIST IN HER HEART. SHE'S A BLESSING TO MANKIND AND THE MAN THAT ATTACKED HER. WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE. HER GENEROUS LOVE AND FORGIVENESS .

[@migyverman]

Kid should be feeding maggots underground.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

One very very very stupid mistake.

[@joman388]

@@skatingcanuck9837 One very stupid mistake urged by supposed friends who were actually wicked.thanks

[@jessicamarie8299]

He’s not a good guy period!

[@thangkima1817]

It’s all about the Lord’s Prayer. “.... forgive us as we forgive those who trespass against us...” Well done Mandy.

[@normathompson5743]

AMEN 🙏 🙏

[@mellow9847]

Amen

[@greenerytuin579]

I love that prayer ❤️

[@evelynbeadling591]

Well said🙏

[@johnwelsh4750]

STUPIDITY and WEAK = ETERNAL WORTHLESSNESS !

[@tracylynnbannon7738]

I’m so proud of both of them and the power of forgiveness.

[@yyg4632]

"before there are mistakes there are decisions". Truest thing said

[@TheAmerica4evr]

Mandy Bass, An angel who changed someone else's life. :)

[@Cristina661224]

Yes she's an engel for sure :)

[@whynot2047]

She did what I don't even people thought of doing

[@ingrowntownail1882]

Oh bless you for not sending this young man away.

[@greedygreedy4514]

Ingrown Townail he deserves to be sent away to be honest. Maundy is beyond a saint loool

[@lifeisgoodinthesouth210]

greedy greedy that’s what mercy is....deserving death but receiving forgiveness. It’s not that he deserves anything but being locked up....but he received mercy. That’s the power of forgiveness.

[@johngreystone]

E. Trano racist pos

[@loretta.o1806]

@@greedygreedy4514 that's the mercy and love of God. That though we deserved to be punished instead he chooses to forgive us and love us still inspite of our selfishness. And that is why Jesus came

[@nancygreen3705]

Mandy is a beautiful, forgiving soul! A rare human. God bless her & God bless Kevin! 💗

[@wakieakilo9978]

Forgiving your enemies is a healing medicine to your life. I Love this story and May God Bless her!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@triniandahalf]

She’s just beaming all the way through! Like a little girl! God bless her soul!

[@darleneachille491]

triniandahalf that's the truth!!!!

[@arrjee9474]

Her act of love has set her free.

[@noorinut3744]

Police was out there while inside the house she was getting attacked wtf

[@maryannedelaney]

Noori Nut yeah. This bothered me alot also. This is what happened at Parkland School, also in Florida. Why aren't the cops permitted to enter a building, knowing people are getting hurt inside?

[@tannersleighter7244]

the police saw a single man break into the window into the house. as said many times police always assume the worst is happening in a situation, such as a hostage situation taking place. they aren’t going to take the risk of the intruder killing a hostage, on top of them not knowing the number of the intruders nor where anybody is inside the house, or if there are weapons involved. it was for police and hostage safety.

[@samnikole1643]

Noori Nut that protocol. They are not robocop. They bleed just like the rest of is. A dead cop does no good to no one

[@tylonfrye7314]

Life in prison. Pedophile's get less time.. sickening

[@samnikole1643]

Tylon Frye Some make it out early, others never leave alive

[@isaisa8888]

I took acid back in high school and a few times after high school. I was sooooo fxcked up I literally didn't know what was going on. I thought I was driving one time when I wasn't and I thought I had shrunk to a mouse size and it was raining and flooding in my driveway and I thought there were sharks in the street and I thought the neighbors house was a pirate ship. Then I laid in the street to escape a monster (*another time) and when I was taken inside I tried to dig thru the wall to another dimension. So when this guy says he felt like he was going insane & have completely irrational thoughts, I fully believe it.

[@starstar4967]

That sounds lit. Im definitely trying acid now.

[@chrystalbrown2851]

Star Star if you die, that’s on you.

[@TheStoneyYoshi]

First rule to an acid trip is to have a tripping buddy to watch over you. Doing it alone with no experience or with people you cant trust is where things can go really bad.

[@ab7523]

how much did you take geez. lsd is a healing drug when used properly and responsibly...

[@cesar5478]

@@starstar4967 lol

[@capucinecolby7387]

Mandy… I felt the forgiveness in my heart… thank you for giving that young man another chance. Yes, you definitely his 2nd mom. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@TheFruitney]

The Power of forgiveness! Its a difficult power to attain but once you do its possibilities are limitless.

[@maevekeefe1583]

Abraham Hassan you are correct!

[@reebern6427]

AMEN! Powerful! Thank you Abe Hassan-Froman!

[@melliemel32]

Abe Hassan-Froman this is so true! Your statement is powerful. Jesus said we MUST forgive because He has forgiven us. Think about the things we've done as humans to offend Him. ~~Jesus is Lord~~

[@VioletJoy]

I'm not convinced this is an "act of forgiveness". This was an upstanding young man who made a big mistake (taking drugs) you which his body had a violent reaction. He is genuinely remorseful. She didn't hold it against him. It might have ended very differently if he didn't have remorse.

[@darielleelzie1825]

Forgiveness is Powerful 🙏. THAT is the power Jesus Gave to the People..."Forgive them FATHER..FOR THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY DO" ... ALL NIGHTY POWER

[@suninvision0]

This is the most beautiful story I’ve ever heard. I hope we all learn from the deep spiritual essence of this healing. Wow, incredible beings. Thank you!

[@uofm4life735]

Beautiful story are you f*****g serious. Why is he not in prison?

[@maxine2178]

Personally I don’t believe he deserves a a platform… but congratulations to her for being able to forgive her attacker and truly heal from the trauma experienced.

[@NS-ju7vz]

I’m sure if he was White your heart will feel differently. You can’t help it. Soulless creature.

[@CC-2020]

He deserves the platform so that other can be warned against doing drugs

[@amandakhanyile6967]

his dad looks sooo grateful, i just cried. during these times of racial unrest i truly needed to see this. i dnt think i would have forgiven him and we're both black... so this video truly its a miracle

[@TheHonestTruth]

Same

[@Mwah5800]

Honestly his life could have been over SO quickly... thank God for this woman honestly at absolute shining star she is!

[@manuke179]

That's the power of the Lord

[@deeward729]

OMG

[@deeward729]

OMG.

[@Estiallina]

Here’s a tip - don’t go toward danger. If you hear glass breaking, get out and call the police, don’t go investigate the sound!

[@Aeneiden]

What? Worst tip ever

[@Prxncesslinda]

Aeneiden how come

[@CandyxXCain89]

I thought that people only did that in movies, why do people go towards the danger 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@tamarawelch1171]

But she had cats so it could have just been the cat breaking something.

[@keltechkelz2425]

Lol glass break must be stone cold steve Austin

[@Vents-.]

Thank you, Mandy, for the awesome example of forgiveness and love that you gave that young man - so inspirational!!!

[@somethingtosee8842]

The police were just waiting outside ? Tf that confused me.

[@nicovargas7776]

Look up the Cheshire murders. That will absolutely enrage you.

[@diamondis4ever]

thank you for forgiving, mama mandy.

[@nanapearlpearl2696]

D B I know right!

[@darleneachille491]

D B for real!!!! Thankyou Mama Mandy!!!!

[@kingtyler8109]

He didn’t deserve forgiveness, are you kidding me

[@venicawood3894]

@@kingtyler8109 Why not?

[@kingtyler8109]

Venica Wood because this poor lady just minding her business at her own home as she should could have died all because he made a stupid decision to take drugs he had no business taking.🙄

[@casandramccoy-langley5873]

Well she is a woman of God! I'm glad she see him for what he is.

[@Barnabydemossienaux]

In Gods name, Amen.

[@claudiabarber4779]

AMEN! AMEN ! AMEN ! In Jesus we pray to God the Father. Truly beautiful. God way working to overcome evil.

[@alexarihani2902]

Yes… it’s obvious he’s genuinely sorry and takes responsibility for a very poor decision thy caused a lot of harm. People like that shouldn’t be punished for untold Amount of time. Drugs are not healthy and it’s very obvious he learned his lesson.

[@emmajones9445]

Mandy Bass is a remarkable and beautiful woman to change her heart and forgive this young man. This is a prime example on the dangers of drugs. The art of forgiveness is such a virtue. This is a win/win situation. May God continue to bless them and their families.

[@jaclynmormile4102]

This brought me to tears!,and it's true ,forgiveness and love heals.

[@williamswendylee4574]

Mandy saved a life that was about to destroy her. A heroic forgiveness! Amazing lady!

[@Rithy2105]

Still...

[@marythomy8716]

Lady, God has a crown waiting to place on your head I am in tears right now to God be the glory

[@joshrogan9981]

Mary Thorny You don't know that. It's not your place to know that.

[@marythomy8716]

Josh Rogan it's only God that can make this woman forgive this young man

[@joshrogan9981]

You're doing it again! You seem to more about God than God knows! Are you saying non-believers are unforgiving or what?

[@marythomy8716]

Josh Rogan never said all that

[@joshrogan9981]

Mary Thomy It's important to understand that it's the easiest thing in the world for a psychopath to appear perfectly normal, and to make ordinary decent people believe in them. It's not beyond the realms of possibility that this individual could do the exact same thing again, only next time with fatal consequences. It's happened before, it can happen again. Forgiveness is one thing, but to let a potential killer go free to satisfy one's own soul, is quite another.

[@Kartracer95]

This was a story straight from God himself. It takes a special person to put their faith in God to find the strength to forgive than to hate. ❤️

[@LilJohn2k11]

How does a policeman watch an intruder break into someone’s house and not do anything? 😳

[@caligirl2053]

Wow, he’s so blessed that she didn’t die. Things would have turned out very different for him for one mistake. This made me cry and I’m so glad Mandy showed him love.

[@aggness860]

Boo to the police! How can someone get beaten as you sit outside? Mama Mandy, you have a heart of gold! God bless you.

[@teamemesghena6384]

I can't stop crying. Still there is hope for this world

[@kria5m]

They were following Kevin. So no one told the location of Mandy house. They didnt know any information until after.

[@rockertightrandom]

dazle they watched him go in there. They could have done a “welfare check”

[@ruthbarnard6593]

Everything happens just the way it’s meant to. I’m crying over here because we all know what could have happened to this mans life. She needs him in her life and seeing the father cry just indicates the grace he feels from all of this.

[@BrolinsBBQ]

Black folks are sick of these craps that guy need to be in prison for 50 years

[@purplerain5129]

King oh king, and so should all those white folk who lynched and hung thousands of black men women and children. . And got away with it. Ohhhhh yes they got away with it. Mr. King understand me very well dammit they got away with premeditated cold blooded murder. And these white killers were sober . Sober Mr king in their right racist sick mind. Yup they got away with it

[@dp7887]

This made me cry! What a beautiful woman,, inside and out! We need this type of love so badly in this country right now. And I hope that young man checks on his mama Mandy periodically and make sure she's Allright. This Lady is showing me what being a true Christian really is. She is definitely a Woman of God. Such a Heart Warming story!

[@Cristina661224]

Gosh this make me cry. I love this beautififul lady, what an exemple!

[@kopec82]

Paula TG me too ufff

[@Sh4y1028]

I teared up too.

[@SunFlowur]

Those cops should be charged as accessories to a crime

[@momofschnauzers]

And then to take her back home and leave her there alone. Certainly not "Florida's finest" ...

[@shelbywebb262]

Yea he felt paranoid about being chased by the cops bc they were just following him apparently.. So they just adding fuel to the fire he wanted to get away from them

[@craftsandstuff3349]

@@momofschnauzers no, America's norm.

[@momofschnauzers]

@@craftsandstuff3349 ... not that it really matters, but it's not just in America, unfortunately.

[@jacobdrake1839]

What video were you watching are you on DRUGS

[@analisathirwell7071]

What a difference this video can make in so many peoples lives… I love her outlook and comment at the end about how the most important thing is your own state of mind and how you choose to overcome some of the worst things that can happen to you in life.

[@ajdavies4677]

What beautifully strong souls they both are ❤️ I love them both so much!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@amyrivers9792]

I live in New Zealand and I'm very impressed with this reporter. She reports the whole story but in a way that is very respectful of whoever she is interviewing. Xx

[@andrewg3768]

Are you saying our reporters in NZ wouldn't?

[@darleneachille491]

Amy Rivers great interviewer!!!

[@omadjourney]

Well she was fired, so 🤔.

[@justinmitchell8343]

@@omadjourney right lol

[@gilgamesh8860]

Why is she fired?

[@lethufulani9581]

The way shes smilling and everybody in the audience is like😶😟

[@missmannydxb]

Yeah I noticed that too 👀

[@manuke179]

Look at how she caresses his arm. Wow. That's God.

[@gerardquinn6637]

@@manuke179 It is, yes...

[@inn0v8tiv]

I tried lsd once and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. How anyone gets addicted to that drug just baffles me. It's sucks

[@niecyjohnson7849]

This woman has brought tears to my eyes man 😩 she’s an angel fr 🙌🏼💜

[@oliviabyrd2164]

This really taught me about the importance of forgiveness.

[@SuperSasha1969]

I hope she filed a law suit against that police department

[@aaronjaggan]

If she doesn't, does that mean she forgave them as well?

[@paigeb7002]

I would’ve. they could’ve killed her by not helping and there is 0 “protocol” that says let this person be attacked in their home. if you even feel someone is in imminent danger you have every right as a police officer to go inside.

[@fuckoffdemons108]

Okay

[@J-ZIM]

if the cops did come in the house, Kevin may have been shot

[@eosis3685]

Perhaps she forgave them to, although she blamed them in her words, instead of him.

[@menaj2954]

God bless Mama Mandy she forgave and gave this young man grace. I'm so grateful for her heart just wow.

[@joanna7350]

That woman has a heart of gold. To forgive takes a strong person.

[@thatpersonyoudidntknowexis149]

Megyn: Your dad is crying, you're crying... Me: I'm crying too 😢

[@blessedhighlyfavored2132]

She is a truly a Angel, Her appearance of joy and strength to overcome such a horrific event in her life. This makes you evaluate yourself and the power of Prayer and Forgiveness.

[@againbishop3076]

Am crying too

[@smartypantsgirl6845]

How can you not cry. Heartbreaking though beautiful 💔💞

[@rhomo]

Oh my heart is full after watching this. Forgiveness is POWERFUL.

[@wasilaify]

rhomo Mine too!

[@mumstheword8851]

Yes wonderful!!

[@donnahilton471]

If they SEE someone breaking a window and entering a building they are obligated to detain that person.

[@pablopedro8598]

Isn’t it crazy some places you have to prove that you are in danger to own a gun, meanwhile police just seem to keep standing outside of doors while people are being brutally attacked.

[@Jasmin-ux5ho]

This is a little weird, he attacked her talking about the forgiveness of Jesus and that's exactly what she ended up doing

[@mcormick41]

Ikr!!! I really believe both of them had to go through that test . POWERFUL!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ilsaneumann3726]

I’m not sure if she did it for Jesus. I think she did it for herself. Because anger doesn’t hurt anyone but yourself. And then when you let that anger control and consume you it hurts the people around and closest to you. I’m not trying to offend you though. You are allowed to believe what you believe and want!

[@fromn.y.top.r.5889]

God never left him even drugged. This was a physical and spiritual battle. And God won. In the end, forgiveness is the very reason Jesus went to the cross for all the bad we have done.

[@manuke179]

@@ilsaneumann3726 she was able to do it because of Jesus. When Jesus was crucified He cried out "Father forgive them for they know not what they do." This lady understands and receives the forgiveness that comes from Jesus. In turn, she was able to also extend forgiveness to this dude.

[@ilsaneumann3726]

manuke179 I understand that. But what I am saying is that in a perfect world we should forgive. Regardless of our religion or other beliefs. That just because of your religion does not mean you should forgive. I have had some bad experiences and I forgave but I am not very religious. That is what I mean. Have a nice day!

[@JennRighter]

"Forgiveness is the scent that a violet sheds when you step on it."

[@millypoo7713]

He better not EVER forget about this woman for the rest of his life. She saved his life!

[@capucinecolby7387]

Molly Poo, I bet Mandy receives flowers, thank you cards, letters of gratitude & phone calls from him 😊

[@earnestinecole4030]

"No Mandy, our GOD saved His life. She was just a vessel, a little god to him, he owes her least it for surely." OFFICIAL IM BLACK jesus TRINITY/IM MICHAEL JACKSON

[@russellyoung1262]

I feel like she looked at a life that was so good in him because of the reason he did what he did being on the drug...she healed herself and thought about what would be basically the end of his real life....I really believe that I would have done the same thing....bless them both

[@neza6866]

Ooh Mandy you are ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. Your forgiveness gave this young man a second chance. I'm crying but happy gratitude tear😊

[@JJ-xm2km]

I cried..... forgiveness is healing

[@mandybass176]

Yes you are right and in more ways than people imagine. Love and Blessings to you

[@JJ-xm2km]

Mandy Bass 😘

[@milagrosjimenez267]

Mandy Bass, you are what America needs! God bless you! I'm profoundly impressed by your kindness and Kevin's maturity.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Part of me thinks this woman is crazy to keep smiling like that.

[@annikar4910]

I smile and laugh lots when i’m talking about trauma or very uncomfortable lol

[@user-pl1hz8pu1p]

Yea, sorry but how can you sit and smile sitting next to the monster that almost killed you?

[@shalomchild7414]

I just cried my eyes out. I’m grateful for this story being shared and what came of it.

[@c.t.2252]

Two things: LSD is a vicious drug, especially when tainted, and I hope this guy dumped his lousy friends.

[@danielleleon9404]

C. T. LSD is a wonderful drug. Except when it’s tainted, or you take too much to handle. That’s just people being irresponsible and not testing their stuff, or not getting it from a reputable source.

[@Barredeux]

Most likely it was PCP he was given, not LSD. Anyone familiar with acid would not consider it a vicious drug. its is not addictive and does not known to promote violent behavior. Everything he describes is indicative of PCP, a cheaper drug. Unless he was drug tested he wouldn't know the difference

[@sb1866]

C. T. Wonder if his friends were white/Caucasian? I'd like to know!! I don't know why peer pressure is so strong. What kind of human being forces another human being, to do such a thing?

[@omarducaysane4591]

Lol Danniele

[@MH-yj4qq]

Stephen Garcia I agree! Sounds like pcp

[@tomasiturralde4705]

I was so moved by her act of forgiveness. Mandy Bass is an extraordinary human being one in a million. God bless her!

[@LauraC-hq7sm]

Wow, what a beautiful and lovely woman. When she recovered from her injuries she truly blossomed into something beautiful. It's extremely difficult to forgive someone who has physically abused you. She realized that the young man was not in his right frame of mind. I hope that he will clean up his act and never take drugs again.

[@celiarichards1390]

Am watching this and crying you would think it's my son. Am very grateful for this lady, she has saved a young man's future. What he did would have destroyed his life. A blessing is coming for you lady.

[@vikingrolloishot1789]

She could have died, she's better than me, cuz I could not.

[@Tahmeenaful]

This is one brave woman. I can't imagine sitting next to someone that did to what he did to anyone not just me. He is also a brave young man, who admits his mistakes and asks forgiveness!!