Mark Wills' Don't Laugh at Me with Home Free (Reaction!)

[@amyperkins2008]

I got bullied in elementary school and middle school by the same girl, for being chubby too. I got stitches on my foot once and was on crutches. Walking down the hall at school, she kicked the crutches out from under me and made me chip a tooth. Fast forward 10 years and she and I became good friends. I got to hear what she went through as a kid, and she was dealing with something WAY worse than the bullying she put me through. Two years after that, she passed away from a drug overdose. Now, 25 years later, and I'm an addiction counselor. I wish I would've known enough then to ask her... "what happened to you?". We always ask what's wrong with you...why are you being a bully. But a lot of times the bully is going through some stuff too that is causing that aggression. Just a thought. But you are right Sebs. Love will conquer all!

[@tammywooley2635]

Bullies are not always going through anything some are just mean spirited.

[@zanypsychout9141]

@@tammywooley2635 not every bully is going through something but when you are talking about children it is usually learned behavior either because they are being bullied (sometimes outright abused) at home or they watch their parents/people they respect or what to impress bully others and therefore believe that the behavior is acceptable (humans beings are amazing at imitation). explanations are not excuses and it doesn't make it okay for them for them to bully others, but if you want to have a chance to teach a child other ways of interacting with people sometimes you have to know a little bit about them so that you can help them learn coping skills that aren't taking their negative emotions out on their peers. obviously not every person's behavior can be changed but helping the bully overcome their problems can also save them from bullying more people in the future so that there doesn't have to be a next victim that they bully in turn.

[@marciaramirez3791]

Always cry at this no matter how many times I watch it. If you cry at this video it means your heart is in the right place. Nat, the young man in the video, is the founder of "21 Pineapples", a non profit to combat bullying. Have purchased two of his "funky shirts" and love them. Your reaction was beautifully touching. God Bless.

[@momD612]

I bought my son the t-shirt for this song and the pack of stickers for his laptop from 21 pineapples 🍍 ❤❤

[@c_huskerfan1814]

Challenge excepted on the crying at this video… I don’t cry but for listening to that a tear came down my cheek. I raised my 13 year old who’s on the football team to speak for those who afraid to speak for themselves, and protect those who can’t protect themselves. I.e first and foremost from bullying. He has proven but not condoned had to protect his friends from bullying

[@tinasmallwood9546]

This was Mark's song he released in the late 90's. Mark has some beautiful songs and obvious great vocals. The girl who joins them in singing is Mark's daughter. Home Free adds so much depth with their harmonies. I love this rendition of the song. Great reaction! I'm not crying.. you're crying.. I'm not crying!

[@janhoadley3110]

In My Arms is another mark Wills you might like.

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

Pop a wheelie: Thanks for suggesting this to Seba. The words in this song are so important for people to hear! If it brings a tear to your eye, it means you felt it in your heart.

[@anitamoody-73]

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[@mrsd1095]

This song makes me cry every single time.

[@LadyGator1983]

Seb, What an awesome message to start my day! I’ve been bullied most of my life. It started when I was in elementary school. I am now 58 years old and still experience some bullying and/or discrimination. When I was in rehab for my alcoholism, I wrote 3 poems…prior to writing those 3 poems, I’d NEVER written a poem or anything it like it. Why? Laughing, playing and running around. So many friends and so much fun. Then, one day it happens… Fatty, fatty two by four. Couldn't fit through the bathroom door. Why? What did I do to you? Then, one day it happens… Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Why? What did I do to you? Then, one day it happens… I'm pushed off my bike. I'm kicked and punched. Why? What did I do to you? I thought you were my friend. I liked you, we shared good times. We laughed and played together. Why? What did I do to you? I was your friend!!! Tina Johnston

[@garyzink1927]

I really liked your poem alot. I'm sorry for the hurt you've felt and wish I could wave a wand to make it go away, but I can't. But I can thank you for the chance to see your pain through your beautiful words in your poem. Bless you. Peace from Northern Michigan.

[@LadyGator1983]

@@garyzink1927 Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m grateful for people like you!!!

[@dagmar.6954]

Thanks for your reaction! This song has a very powerful message to a very serious subject. Love that Home Free isn't afraid to tackle the issue of bullying. And I really appreciate that Home Free doesn't take the limelight away from the original artist & the message. Both of these young actors have Down Syndrome & they did an awesome job in their parts!

[@HuskerGram]

I had a bully when I was in jr. high all through high school. And yes, I went home & cried almost every day. My bully was very popular, so her lies were always believed. The pain lasted for decades. Than, at our 45th class reunion, she mentioned how another girl bullied her and how she went home crying every day. I told her she made me cry almost every day. She was shocked and honestly had no idea how badly her words hurt me. Then she hugged me and apologized profusely. I'm so happy that happened & my heart was healed. What a blessing. She passed away a few years later.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Beautiful reaction, I taught coached Special Olympics for many years, I swear those children (and adults) taught me far more than I taught them.

[@danielcrow4247]

Enjoyed your heart felt and sincere reaction and sharing your experience. I'm 59 and I was bullied in school for being extremely poor from 5th grade until I dropped out of school beginning of 10th grade. I never fought back and everyone, friends included thought I was a coward. They didn't know the reason I didn't fight back was because my parents were elderly and it poor health so I didn't want to get into trouble for fighting and worry them. Like you I thought about thanking a former bully for telling me in front of the class that I'd never go anywhere or do anything. I've seen half of the U.S. and been to six other countries proving him wrong. Spent my life working law enforcement in the army, then as a civilian I worked security and then as a corrections officer in jails and prisons proving I'm no coward. God bless brother.

[@wolfe6220]

I'm sorry you were bullied. I was too and we are the same age. . Your life sounds pretty darn amazing. Takes guts to be a CO. Take care❤

[@websurfin9575]

Mr. Daniel is not only a survivor..... he's an inspiration.

[@LadyGator1983]

One of three boys who bullied my when I was younger actually asked me to forgive him. I worked at a grocery store while in high school. After graduation, I was working, and this guy who bullied me walked in, and I rang up his purchases, and he went on his way. He shortly there after came back and asked me if he could talk to me. He said that I had never done anything to him that would warrant what he had done to me. He then very sincerely Asked me to forgive him. I looked at him, and I said yes. I was 17 years old then and I’m now 58 years old. I’ve run into Minnie, Minnie times, and have been very nice. In addition, we graduated together and in September we just celebrated our 40th class reunion. Everything was awesome between us.

[@toukie]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mark Wills when I went to his concert a long, long time ago. He was so nice. And his songs are amazing.

[@ShyAnny]

Brother Sebs, I just love how honest you are with your emotions. Thank you for sharing your reactions with us.

[@mellissagolemon7310]

For 12yrs I took care of a guy with Down’s Syndrome and I always said that there was a special place in heaven for him. He passed away a year and a half ago and I miss him more every day. He was an angel on earth. I was devastated when he passed. I was at work when his niece texted me and told me. I fell on the floor and just cried. I couldn’t imagine a world without him in it. These kids hold a special place in my heart.💔💔💔😢

[@JCourts2k23]

Mark has so many great songs, he has such a great voice, and I would say he is highly underrated

[@LuisRodriguez-71]

Dang it you got me!!! My younger brother(49) is Downs Syndrome. One of the most powerful videos with a Downs person is " Standing outside the Fire " by Garth Brooks.

[@momD612]

I loved this song when it came out years ago. I had no idea I'd wind up the mom of a disabled/special needs son. He's 22 now & he's so incredibly funny & smart & calls himself "Mr. Handsome".... 😂❤❤❤ I am soooo happy Home Free brought new life to this important song & message. 🥰🥰

[@r.d.stratford106]

This was powerful, man, it made me cry too. Great request @Popawheelie

[@jacd751]

My cousin's favorite group was Peter, Paul & Mary. She was born with Aicardi Syndrome & was the light of our lives. When she was deemed terminal in her early 20s she wished to sing her favorite song Don't Laugh At Me with her favorite person Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary. Through family outreach she got her wish. She was always an awesome performer & that night did not disappoint. The video used to be here on KZbin but I can't find it now which breaks my heart. Thanks for your reaction.

[@rosemariediamond5948]

Thank you for this reaction. I worked as a teaching assistant with special needs children for 25 years. They have my heart. The words of this song address so many other situations as well that are important. You should check out the original Mark well’s video. Thank you for your honest caring emotional reaction

[@garyzink1927]

Wow, what an inspiring way to start my day. Prayers to all those who have special needs. Thanks Home Free! Peace from Northern Michigan.

[@janetkirkland4117]

Wow. 😢yes I'm crying. At 8 I was diagnosed with pediatric asthma. 60 years ago the accepted treatment was steroids. I gained 50 pounds. I was so bullied that by the time I reached junior high I developed bulimia and suffered with that most if my life. If I had EVER seen or heard of my son or grandkids doing that crap there would have been hell to pay. One day when my son was in fifth grade I was called by the school about my son for fighting. He had been in a fight with an eighth grader and had blacked this kids eye. The reason, the guy hadbeen making fun of a younger kid that had a birth defect that caused him to have braces on both legs and crutches. I know violence is not the answer but when this wise ass's dad asked me what I thought about it I calmly replied, I've never been more proud of him and took him for ice cream!

[@54raceman]

I held my best friend by his throat again the wall at school for joking that he told his little brother to beat my little brother up and have smashed a kids head against the window on the school bus for picking on my little brother. He had problems with a joint in his hip that caused him to start school a year late because at the time he was supposed to start school he had both legs in casts with a bar between them

[@kemarieblack3730]

Love conquers all! I always taught my children to be loving and kind and to absolutely NEVER treat anyone in an unkind way especially those with disabilities. Now I'm the grandmother of a beautiful 4 year old Autistic Granddaughter. I believe God created her special for our family because He knew we could handle it and love her unconditionally. Feeling very blessed!

[@DanielFrazho]

Thank you PopAWheelie The song itself is beautiful but with this video It's Fantastic!

[@KittCrescendo]

This song always gets me. The only time I was bullied, ironically enough, was when I went into private church school my Freshman and sophomore years of high school after my brother died. It was also the only time I was ever powerless to defend myself because I couldn’t defend myself the way I normally would…for my mom’s sake. She didn’t need to worry about me on top of her grief, so I held back and took it for her. Needless to say, it made an already difficult time even harder…and somehow I found mercy for them through my faith in God and self. Something I later came to recognize as something they struggled with and were jealous of me for. Thanks for playing this song. Can’t wait until you get to Martina McBride’s Love’s the Only House.

[@davewermers9505]

I love this song. It has a great message. Even though my school years were over 50 years ago, I still feel the pain of being bullied. Some things are hard to forget. This song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[@gloriaroshto1408]

Crying, I requested this months ago when I found your channel, I’m so happy it came around . I’m a big fan of home free and I have a disabled daughter . It’s beautiful and Mark is great also.That is Marks daughter at the end in blue dress

[@justinpayne2854]

One of the most emotional songs there ever has been sung. If this don’t make your eyes sweat…y’all need a heart!!

[@marshac7738]

As a neurodivergent parent of a neurodivergent child, I've not seen the problem of bullying improve a bit in an entire generation 😢 but I wholeheartedly appreciate Mark Wills and Home Free for spotlighting the issue. This topic--and song--always make me cry...my heart hurts for our kids 💔

[@cavamom]

Excellent heartfelt reaction. Love how Home Free makes us think about being better people.

[@karenmcquerry2813]

My son has Downs Syndrome. This video breaks my heart, but then gives me hope. He requires teacher supervision at all times, so he is in 6th grade and has not met a bully yet. You are right, they are heaven sent angels.

[@jonathancope1239]

little late to the party on this one, but thank you for doing this version of this song specifically! I literally cried the whole video. I was bullied my entire childhood because i was big and awkward, and this song gave me strength then. Now I'm a dad to two special needs kids, my smallest with down syndrome and it hits just as hard now, but in a very different way. you're 100% right when you said they're angels sent to earth. they will show you a love you never imagined possible.

[@jenniferanderson5228]

My son had a learning disability and a speech impediment, he was bullied and made fun of a lot at school. This song came out when he was small and he was sing it all the time. He is 28 now with 2 girls of his own. He still sings this song to them today.

[@tammyree6200]

Mark Wills is one of my all time favorite country singers. Him collaborating with Home Free brought another life to this incredible song. I hope you check out more of his stuff. I recommend 1980Something and Wish You Were Here! Thank you for this! 🩷

[@planojag595]

Mark is another hit maker from 90s Country and you'd love his songs. My favorites of his are The Last Memory, Wish You Were Here, Places I've Never Been, I Do (Cherish You), and of course Don't Laugh At Me.

[@blakemcelrath54]

As someone who was mercilessly bullied for most of my childhood it still hurts when you remember people telling you that you might as well unalive yourself because you weren't popular or had money.

[@barbarakennedy2667]

The thing about bullies, they look for something to mock, whether it's looks, weight, clothes, disability, or something else. Everyone can be a target. No one is safe. Your smile or kind word may be the highlight of someone's day. It could save a life. Be kind, include the shy ones, the 'odd' ones, the excluded for whatever reason.

[@JohnLorenz-p6b]

When my daughter (in a wheelchair, non-verbal" was in high-school a teacher overheard a student making fun of her. Turns out, nearly her ENTIRE next period was the football team. She didn't have to do anything, she just told them what happened. It never happened again. I don't know what those boys did to him, but he got the message along with the other students. "We don't do that here"

[@extendedfastingformorbidob2010]

Momma raised 11 children on her own after daddy died. My brother Johnny contracted polio shortly after dads death. He had polio in both arms and legs. When he started school, the bullying was horrible. While inmyclassroom, the windows looked out into the play ground, I witnessed my brother being pushed off the bleachers by 5 older boys. I ran out of my classroom and was yelling at those boys to stop kicking at him, and they took away his crutches, making it nearly impossible to get off the ground. was done by the teachers or principle. This type of thing was not the first time it had happened to my brother Johnny. We told our momma,Johnny, never said a word to her about what had happened, asking my sister and me to please not tell her,but we did. Momma paid a surprise visit to the school, and whenever seen first hand, she called for a meeting, demanding that the parents of the bullies and the bullies themselves be there as well. My Momma stood before those parents and the school board, her words went something like this: You boys that have been bullying my son better listen to me, if your parents do not take a strap to your backside, then I will, and I will do it in front of the entire school. You parents had better make sure your children STOP this .I hold you responsible, and to the board and teachers, if it ever happens again, I will personally and legally hold you and these parents responsible. The bullying stopped that day!

[@WilliamRoop-xt6rp]

Hearing the song brings the tears... Seeing the video heals your soul... Such a beautiful production. I remember back when Mark released it himself years ago. In my opinion, you aren't a man UNLESS this brings tears to you eyes. It connects to EVERYONE... Every knows someone who went through this, or went through it themselves.

[@rllangevin3841]

Loved your heartfelt reaction to this beautiful song with an important message! Love how Home Free always makes sure to let the featured artist(s)/guests truly shine!!

[@traciemack6168]

Thank you for doing this song. I was bullied all thru school. It led me to some dark and dangerous places. I'm 61 and still get bullied some to this day. As I type thru tears, thank you again Sebs.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

This is the best song ever & I wish they played it at schools for the kids. Mark released this in 1998 & flew up the charts. I love this remake. And I like that new generations, like you, are hearing it. God bless you & Popawheelie. Sadly most of us have gone thru bullying, at least while in school. Such a waste of time, for what? SMH.

[@traceyayre8924]

I’ve never heard this song before but absolutely loved it (sobbing). My sister has DS and she’s the most precious gift to us all

[@Luckyduck82180]

I was a teenager when this came out. No matter how many times I hear it I always cry, and all these years later having a kid with special needs it really hits different

[@michellewest4796]

This song was one of my favorites when I was little. I love this new version, and will always watch someone react to either one.

[@WaterBug46]

Through the tears of sadness and joy just want to say thanks. Tall, skinny, glasses and red hair was my childhood. And such a beautiful interpretive dance. Gorgeous.

[@JoanN63]

A beautiful collaboration. Mark Wills is a great singer. And then my favorite group Home Free in the background sounds fabulous. A beautiful song and video with a sad subject and important message. I know what bullying is. Not by children, but by the teachers. I never told my family and thought I could handle it all. Now I am almost 60 years old, and only 3 years ago did I find out what bullying has determined my life. It's so good that it's getting attention. Because bullying has to end. Think about what you're doing to someone like that.

[@warrenburlingame1172]

This song hits home with alot of people. I have a special place in my heart for the mentality and physically challenged

[@natangelmen]

This song kills me each and every time I hear it. I am a mess right now. I have tried to raise my children to be good people. We always acknowledge and speak with the homeless on the street. No one knows what they are going through. It costs nothing to be nice. Thank you for requesting this one Pop a Wheelie.

[@diannthomas5653]

Thanks for your reaction. I love this song. It always brings tears.

[@lmbrtshrry]

Pop-a-wheelie I love you! I also love this song.

[@TonyaPalmer-i4l]

Such a beautiful song and unfortunately too true....I too was bullied.... I think in some ways we are all.... thanks for sharing so we don't forget.... LOVE is the cure for all of our shortcomings...

[@patriciavernon9795]

I believe Mark Willis/Home Free won 6 Telly Awards for this collaboration because of the message. Respect to Mark and Home Free for doing this. Home Free has also done a collaboration with Billy Gilman, One Voice, for suicide prevention month. They are the only group I am aware of that does this kind of messaging and I love them for it! ❤

[@anitawright7169]

This makes me cry every time I watch it. The combination of Mark Willis and Home Free make this so very beautiful yet sad! Love your reaction!

[@karenm5681]

So good! Wow! I still have my Mark Wills CD with this same song on it that I bought when I was a teen, so I know it by heart. 💞 It always makes me feel so much compassion for people and what they’re going through whenever I heard it. Oh, my nostalgia! Seeing this video with Mark all these years later and the extraordinarily talented Home Free group and the whole anti bullying message portrayed through the arts here…it’s a masterpiece!✨Thank you for this. I will now go watch the original video and maybe discover more songs I like to give them some views and support by subbing. Sebs, I like the fact that you pause the video and give us your thoughts as you’re processing your emotions and experience with the song. It’s interesting. If I ever see a reaction video where the person lets the song play all the way through then at the end basically says “I liked it” in a roundabout way, I make a mental note to not listen to that reactor again. That is not why I watch reactions. I can go to the source if I want to watch all the way through uninterrupted. You don’t ever need to apologize for hitting pause and talking about what you’re thinking. Or maybe you weren’t apologizing…maybe you were just educating your audience so people know what to expect from you. In that case…carry on. You’re doing a good job.😊⭐️

[@JNJ1983]

I've never heard this version of the song, but it was beautiful. You should check out the original video...don't forget the tissues... I had whole cds made of songs like this because I loved them all so much. Thanks for your reaction and honesty.

[@candiewiegel1609]

Great song... I cried through it. I have an angle baby in my fam. Non verbal autistic with the most beautiful smile. And she's a warrior too.

[@scottmccullough3981]

Oh the greatest person I ever have known, my grandmother taught me many MANY things The first, she was a woman that grew up in the south, and lets say got arrested a few times for protests. That was an easy message, but as we grew up, encountered more people, it was made very clear. We will be judged by how we treat everyone, but with those precious souls here on Earth, you will be special judged. You treat everyone well, but especially God's special souls.

[@KarlaElaine100]

I have a younger sister that was born mentally and physically handicapped. I had to learn early in life about the stares and jokes. Fast forward…I had a son going to school. I taught him to NEVER make fun of anyone for how they looked or the way they dressed. His senior year in high school..the vice-principal calls me and says my son hit a boy in the cafeteria for repeatedly making fun of a new girl at school. The bully knocked her food tray to the floor before she could eat, etc. My son had tried talking to the bully but to no avail. So, I told the principal that I was proud of my son. Yes, he got a one day suspension; but no punishment at home. I’m not advocating violence…but sometimes the bully has to get a dose of their own medicine. Let’s teach our children to NOT be bullies. Bullying is not cool! If you have to make someone else feel small in order to make yourself feel bigger, YOU are the small one!

[@wolfe6220]

Great song, great message. Thank you.

[@Kathryne0816]

Love it. Thanks, Sebs and thanks Pop-a-Wheelie. Beautiful.

[@websurfin9575]

Recently found Mr. Sebs & his wife here on KZbin. Keep doing what you're doing my brother.... you're touching people's lives with joy, goodness & love. There's not enough of those things in the world right now. An oasis in life's (sometimes) desert is refreshing!

[@PatiAnn]

Amen PopAwheel .... Been there myself. I remember when this came out ... Beautiful song. I have my bully on FB ... He has no memory of how he did so I figured... Leave it in the past. I got literally trampled by this guy n a scare that ran down my arm to this day. I learned to rise above

[@margaretervin8895]

I was bullied off and on throughout 11yrs of school. It's hard I feel this and LOVE all of you.

[@guyturbide6348]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 😪😪 warning 😪😪 Another beautiful song is by "Travis Meadows" >Live acoustic performance < Song is 🎵 Sideways 🎵 Your gonna adore this song too Keep the good work my friend 👍🏻✌️👏

[@rodneynoble452]

I'm sending love out to, Papa Willie, because I too am disabled. People laugh at me, when I walk into Paul's, and stanctions. I'm blind in one Eye and don't have preferal in the other, so things come out of nowhere and bump into me.

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

Maybe the best reaction I've yet to witness. Many of us have some journey through life that is a struggle. Been there done that, experienced that. Again, great reaction. I'm so happy that I discovered your channel. I think you were actually new to having a channel. Y'all be safe. ( Some Texas slang for you there. )

[@sassysuzy4u]

This video is a really good refresh of his original from the 90s. It helped bring the visuals in line with the social media aspect of bullying as well.

[@kathleenwilson2708]

This song is beautiful and makes me cry every time I listen to it! Thanks to Pop a Wheelie for the recommendation!❤

[@davelang7541]

Great reaction to a beautiful and loving message. Keep checking to see you discover another side of bonnie Raitt. Her recent grammy winner Just Like that is another touching song like this one.

[@ForestParis]

I was born paralyzed from the waist down,so I can very much relate to this song

[@danniemcdonald7675]

Why do my "allergies" always act up when I watch videos like this? Great video with a great message. Thanks, PoppaWheelie, for the suggestion. ❤

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Home Free is not afraid of tough subjects. They use their celebrity to bring awareness to other subjects too.....teenage suicide i their video of Billy Gilman's classic song "One Voice" and even animal rescue in the Everly Brothers classic "When will I be loved"....both videos worth watching

[@issyhalecullen]

I always cry listening to this song. I have a disabled son and he went through bullying in elementary school so much so we had to pull him out. This song is amazing.

[@rickmclaughlin9710]

It's such a great song, with an important message. Another touching emotional song of his is "Wish you were here." And for a little lighter song, "19 Somethin" is a fun coming of age reflection song. I would highly recommend reacting to both of these.

[@karenm5681]

Oh, yes! “Wish you were Here” by Mark Wills. Sebs, l betcha can’t get through that one without tearing up!😢 Never heard of “19 Somethin” but will check it out…thanks!

[@anitaharris9095]

I have my dog with me almost everywhere I go. And while I seldom let people pet her I always make sure that if someone with a mental disability, no matter the age, will always be allowed to pet my dog. I even had one man, around 19 or so, give my dog a kiss on the head. These people are such loving people. I have a great neice with Prader- willy syndrome. Basically they never fill full and don't know when to stop eating. So as you can imagine they are usually very overweight. Without treatment they can even eat their selves to death. Thank God my Great niece Kiara is in a treatment house that helps with this. She has lost a considerable amount of weight. Great going Kiki.

[@brittanyschaler9107]

As a special education kindergarten teacher this song breaks me every time. The other kiddos are so nice to my babies now but I always worry it won’t always be like that as they get older. I wish I could always be there to protect them and advocate for them.

[@nicolefagala3270]

I believe he was in the military and started his career on talent search AGT. He has several great songs 80 something is my fav b/c I grew up in late 80's!

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Big love to you papa wheelie!❤❤❤

[@tammyzufall1298]

This seems like when they are older.. he was very young.. ❤this is a beautiful song!

[@celinelovell4725]

I was severely bullied as a child because of our circumstances I’m 57 and it still brings tears to my eyes. My kids and grandkids were taught how damaging it could be

[@stevephillips6667]

This song was written by Steve Seskin, from the Bronx, and Allen Shablin!! I met Steve when We were in High School;.

[@car17yn71]

I was bullied for years because I was extra chubby. The thing was ... I was an athlete. In middle school, we had to ride our main bus to the high school, and then ride another bus to the middle school. The first day, nobody would let me sit with them (we were sharing a bus with the kids who normally rode that bus and those of us from my bus had to sit with them because there were no empty seats when we got on) ... except 2 8th-grade guys. They were actually really nice to me. We had a conversation and bonded over football. One of the guys was the quarterback and the other was a wide receiver. I was a quarterback for a season on a peewee team, but we moved, so I couldn't play anymore. However, every pick-up game of football we played at my house, I was the quarterback. At lunch that day, the receiver was in my lunch. At recess, they were playing touch football. There were an odd number of boys, so the receiver hollered to me and asked me to play. Some of the guys weren't happy about it ... especially those 7th and 8th graders who didn't know me. The other 6th graders didn't have a problem with it because we had all gone to 5th grade together. Phill and another 8th grader picked teams. I was Phill's first pick. Our team won. :) After that, I never had a problem finding a seat on the shuttle bus (other bullying, yes ... but never around my friends).

[@chadvanderven144]

As a kid who was bullied - not in the "nice way" (I have scars, real ones, to this day) - and a "Girl Dad", this song kills me, every time.

[@victorcowboywest]

I had a bully in high school who attacked me because I am disabled. (One day, he apologized, he claims that he was scared of me being the first disabled that he ever knew.) Then I had a self-centered boss that when ever he got frustrated he take it out on me, and this was done daily because he knew that I really couldn't fight (physically) him back. Peter,Paul,and Mary did a cover of this song in their version they cover everybody.

[@mrsmissy2669]

Touching song. Thanks for the reaction.

[@meridius-]

Thanks for doing this one, much respect to you 👍 asked many times for people to do it

[@mlincoln1]

thank you for covering this beautiful reminder and lesson. going to share it all over, no doubt, while crying. found you thru dan vasc and have subscribed to follow your work. peace out

[@daneshivers2921]

this is truly brilliant...nuff said Dane

[@Alexzarraga-wd7lw]

I love this song it's so beautiful ❤

[@umarae27]

So touching, so sensitive. Beautiful.

[@emileebacon9422]

I have always loved this song and ot resonates so much for me. I was bullied pretty badly from 1st-6th grade (it stopped because we moved) Like crying on the way home almost daily. Being overweight and having undiagnosed ADHD and the last name Bacon i was a pretty easy target. Looking back i realize i disassociated in a way because I would look forward to going to school (I guess hoping it would be better) and I now remember very little from that time frame of my life.

[@taylorryan9127]

great reaction to an impactful song (it was when it came out, and is now with this re-release). one suggestion...when listening to any a capella, but especially Home Free, please wear headphones! You miss so much without them.

[@George-kv6gm]

Thanks so much! This is one of the great songs of all time! God bless you!

[@brucefrank5556]

Peter Paul And Mary recorded this in the early 2000's. It's on their final album before Mary passed. Both versions are touching.

[@srv451]

This was written by Steve Seskin. He is a great songwriter. Peter Paul and Mary sang this song.

[@savageman2194]

I didn't recognize the title. I forgot the message. Thank you for reacting to this.

[@katmit69]

Now you need to check out the original Mark Wills video for this song, back from the late 90's, it will tear you up! Great reaction! Really enjoy your channel! ❤

[@Armyaunt73]

Mark Willis also has a great song called Wish You Were Here.