Miracle in Cleveland: Kidnapping survivor Gina DeJesus gives update on her life

[@Tricybear21]

Gina is so shy. But she gives interviews to let people know she is okay. I know it can’t be easy talking about hard topics. She’s so brave.

[@victoriaarcturus203]

She’s suffering from post to Matic stress disorder

[@adzgee7]

@@victoriaarcturus203 Traumatic not Tomatic

[@victoriaarcturus203]

@@adzgee7 It’s the voice to text but well done you can spell

[@adzgee7]

@@victoriaarcturus203 stop being lazy and use your thumb to type. Bitch!

[@kelli_with_an_I]

@@adzgee7 lmfao 🤣 agreed.

[@emilyvee4922]

She is wounded, man. She doesn’t open up at all. She’s looking over her shoulder throughout. She still can’t speak about her traumatic ordeal without ptsd. Gina is struggling. He REALLY stole her ability to connect. When she talks about roller skating, she’s a young girl again- another trauma sign. She needs an opportunity to be free and childlike. That would be more healing than surrounding her with missing and exploited children. Id lose all trust in people doing that job.

[@firstpower100]

And she was recently the victim of a carjacking in her hometown of Cleveland. Very sad but she is a very strong woman who will persevere through all of this.

[@ishtlutz1261]

You’re very observant. I really like this comment - more than the nature of most.

[@solomongetty9553]

Completely agree

[@liveandletlive9333]

It may help her to move on now and not work with people going through what she did. Hard to know but she's so childlike here. She does appear to have some happiness though.

[@ang_ro]

I have a lot of childhood trauma in my past and I act almost the same as she does. Agree she likely has ptsd and a lot of trauma symptoms. But she still pushes through and tries to overcome. Very brave.

[@anjanettedelgadowriter]

I remember interviewing her mom in 2007. She told me she knew her daughter was alive. And how she kept walking the route from school to the house because she knew she would find Gina. This family has suffered enough for several lifetimes. I wish every matter of goodness visited on them.

[@deneedalton4151]

Miracle

[@RoddyBezerra]

Theres a big connection between mother and their sons.

[@negamistica2253]

She was the youngest one. She is probably the most traumatised. At 14 you are still a innocent child, discovering the world.

[@rosie4748]

Ehh they all had it bad, having your rapists child that you love & have to look at the rest of your life is like a punishment and a gift and being beaten all the time is awful too. Michelle was so tiny, Gina had it horrible too being a child and seems stuck there a bit. When you look at Michelle you can see her trauma before even speaking to her. Amanda covers her trauma well and that's because of forced maturity. Gina safe spot is probably being her 14 yr old self and goes there when she feels anxious.

[@fmsstudio6316]

Honestly looking at the comments its sad everyone feels the need to psychoanalyze every aspect of an interview and chime in on how normal or not normal... This woman has endured unspeakable suffering she wont fit into a made up c9ntrived box od what nornal should look like. Shes displaying empathy abd caring and putting herself 9ut there to help 9thers more thenj most so xallwe n9rmak ppl. Kudos to her for being brave to help others. We have world class athletes and performers mentally bre as king down from all the noise oyt there just say a kind wird abd keep it moving

[@miasmom4601]

she’s more than just shy. I feel like the trauma she endured for all those years left her cognitively impaired.

[@BriaBarrows]

I agree

[@areg3750]

No disrespect intended at all, but I believe she was already a little impaired which was one of the reasons he was able to trick her into going with him. Of course her time in captivity didn't help. She wasn't able to go to school or socialize normally.

[@katiestar5245]

Agree

[@darrylbrown6144]

That's Very True.

[@ImperfectBeauty]

@@areg3750 yepppp you said it best

[@ksetloltetyxxx3537]

I can tell Gina doesn’t like talking about the abuse she suffered like Michelle or Amanda which I totally understand. She is so sweet xx

[@NF40375]

Yeah….she was the youngest too Ages 14-23 stolen and time frozen forever These girls will need extensive therapy for life and will live with the ptsd for life

[@kimwarner1681]

I wouldn't even bring it up, let the counselor she has to see ask those types of questions, not some reporter that doesn't really give a damn.

[@micheleedwards2493]

She was a virgin. He took her innocence away. This is traumatic and not pleasant to talk about even if it is necessary for healing

[@MikeDest]

It's so nice to see her growth. For the longest, she was letting her mom or even Amanda Berry speak for her. She's got this now.

[@irvinetustin]

I've been looking for an interview with just Gina. All the other interviews I've seen have Gina and someone else, and because Gina is so shy she allows the other people to speak and she stays quiet. Gina is woman of few words that has an almost unbelievable life story. I'm thankful that she lived to tell her important story.

[@ashlynrabea8549]

She’s literally so beautiful

[@lianalop]

Beautiful inside and out! God bless you Gina. Thank you for helping others!

[@IPOSTSHORTSSS]

This man clearly knew this girl was very vulnerable smh she's very soft spoken and shy

[@SportsBoss999]

Great to see Gina smile. What she went through in incomprehensible. The fact that Gina, Amanda, and Michelle are recovering in their own ways is encouraging. That monster took away 10 years of their lives. It's no wonder they are scarred in one way or another. We just hope they can somehow continue to get better from such a horrific ordeal and live a good life going forward. Let's keep supporting them and loving them - that's all we can do.

[@AdrianIsaacs]

Every time I watch one of Gina's interviews, it breaks my heart a little. She seems like such a kind, innocent person.

[@ediaz8047]

Thank you for doing this interview Gina!!! You never know who is watching and who needed to hear this ❤️

[@carsongrace9947]

Get out there and roller skate all over the place, Gina! ❤️ You’re amazing!

[@foofookachoo1136]

Gina was practically beaming when she was talking about roller skating!! Her eyes lit up!! I don’t really think she’s ready to be helping victims of abuse! I think she needs to do fun things like skating and maybe other sports to take her mind away from her past trauma!! Just do normal, fun things all young people or teens enjoy !! She really needs that because her some of her teen years were stolen from her!! MAYBE years down the road she might be able to help traumatized people, but she’s still trying to heel her own trauma!!!

[@Justmary2025]

Gina you are so strong & the work your doing is amazing. Thank you for always doing the interviews so we know your okay. I think about you every day.

[@scottcharney1091]

*you're

[@danniellemason8388]

they make realise how much i take my life and freedom for granted

[@eveo958]

She’s shy but she’s putting her story out there to help others know that they’re not alone, she started her foundation to help others, she is amazing.

[@NatRants]

exactly. it takes a level of strength and intelligence and emotional depth that she’s not being given credit for in these comments.

[@shannonelizabethkelley7822]

I'm glad she opened a place for people to go who are missing family members for support..she's a very brave woman

[@NCSWEETPEA910]

"Can you believe it's been 8 years???" Are you freaking kidding me? She asked such a question. This girl probably thinks of this torture all the time. I'm sick with this interview. Have some EMPATHY Ms. Interviewer. I'm sorry but it's like the lady giving the interview is just nonchalantly reading questions, like, "Hey, how was your day at school?" Stuff like that. Gina, you are amazing!!!! We love you and support your freedom every single day. You're out of that horrific place. Stay 💪 💪 💪 strong!!! These interviews can't be easy. Bless you 🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭

[@InternetWAPx]

I agree, it feels like the Interviewer struggles reading the room. It's very uncomortable to watch, like she's so nonchalant and cheerful asking these things, it's strange.

[@cordeliadaniels7737]

Dear Gina You are so brave ! Stay strong and know that most of the people of the world do not judge you ! Your are beautiful inside and out ! So strong you are ! God gave you then strength yo survive ! Peace to you in your future ! From a Canadian

[@differentwavelength6553]

Gina, if you ever happen to read this… I just want to say you are a very unique and remarkable human being. Most people cannot even begin to imagine what you have been through. But our creator has seen every thing. Our creator loves you Gina and you are loved by many people whose hearts you have touched with your story. We appreciate you for being so strong. You are a beautiful person and beautiful woman in every way. We love you and are very proud of you 🤗💛

[@tonibenedict5751]

Thsnk you for the update...I often think of the 3 young ladies , pray for them and love to see their progress....I wish them all the greatest happiness life can offer

[@ChiTwnLink]

Gina we love you!!!!! I’m so glad to hear you are happy and doing well. Keep living it up everyday baby girl ❤️❤️

[@michellesar7036]

I feel like she was captive so young, where she didn’t get to grow up normally. And she’s not used to verbally talking. She’s trapped. I hope she’s truly happy and coping

[@kellyhurst3822]

OMG it's great to see you right now. I'm so happy that you were talking about this horrible horrible experience. I can't even imagine however, I want to hear the success stories

[@itsabeautifulanimism3704]

When Gina first went missing, her mother said “She’s 14 but has the social skills and mindset of a small kid”. It’s not just “shy”, she’s pretty much mentally handicapped. Especially since 9 years of her young life was held in captivity with no education or anything, it hasn’t been fixed.

[@karinalemus2305]

Exacly! She grew up bigger and “older” but in the inside she is still 14

[@soniarican6275]

It was 10 years but yes her mentality is still that of a Child , even her voice , i thought like damn I wonder if anyone thinks what I’m thinking because I’ve read so many comments and Not one person mentioned this about her …. I kept thinking like poor girl Never got a chance to fully develop as an adult

[@krystalgonzalez3794]

@@soniarican6275 it was 9 for Gina, 10 for Amanda and 11 for Michelle.

[@user-dz7dm1tv1z]

She’s forever 14. It’s sad, she’s so childlike

[@pauleenantoniettemorales8025]

I mean she was only 14 when she was kidnapped and deprived from having a teenage life so it was no wonder why she still acts like or still sees the world of a teenage girl

[@CassandraMarable]

That’s what I said. I wonder if her growth has been stunted? she couldn’t have completed high school obviously unless she got her GED.

[@carnival3429]

I am so proud of this woman and amanda for the work they have done to help missing people and their family.

[@gazellebleue684]

The interviewer is so respecfull of his shyness and helped her to be confortable...

[@stanmarshlover1]

Can't help but to disagree. She asked multiple stupid questions that she could have worded better, or not asked in general.

[@marikiemarie7622]

@@stanmarshlover1 basically its because she has lost her early education

[@dhsegyhr]

I see some people saying , she still looks like a 14 years old. I suffered from social phobia when I was 17 years old and just lived in my bedroom,I would not go out ,I didn't made friends,boyfriends ,I didn't get a job and thing like this. It lasted some years . So after,I started felling better and Decided to live what I didn't live . And it was very difficult for me, I couldn't find jobs because I was to shy , I tried to do a lot to many things and I had a lot of difficult. Today I'm 27 years and I still feel like I am 17 years old . I'm very immature for my age. One part of me wants to be a very mature 27 years old woman,but another part wants to live the life doing everything that I didn't . It is hard. I don't want to compare my life with the trauma of gina, but is just a example how being isolated can damage your life.

[@BEINGOOD77]

Thank you for sharing. Your life will get better.🙏🎵🎵❤️

[@janethdemartel8830]

You can see her innocence, you could tell she’s scared to open up or express yourself. 🥺

[@tomblankenship8838]

Admiration and respect to this brave beautiful lady

[@gyrodriguez1985]

She is one of the strongest and amazing woman In this world . She still keeps a smile on her face and her voice is so serene and calm . I hope she find love every where she goes .

[@libby31]

Such a sweet woman ❤️

[@Godisfirst21]

I can't even imagine. Bless you.

[@ashleyreyes6245]

I think Gina hasn't been able to fully heal from this :(

[@arivukosa8138]

to be fair it’s only been eight years. that’s really not a whole lot of time. it’s not even as long as she was held captive for. she has a lot of time left to continue her healing process

[@sandigrace2271]

Sometimes she seemed very sad very sad. But she's moving forward in her own quiet way. She's smiling more now. God bless her!!!

[@Pumpkins.4U]

I hope time slows down for you Gina. You deserve the world and more, may God bless you as you make this earth a better place.

[@conishkee]

7/25/22: OMG!! She's not only painfully shy, but she seems to have a hard time expressing herself. Man, that Castro really did a number on her. I just wish her the best with God's blessings in her life.

[@Ryan-ym2nj]

I'm glad to see a update go girl💪

[@timmonlee]

Gina is so brave for where she’s at. I feel so much for those girls. Especially Gina because she was so young & the picture of her right after being rescued she literally looked like she couldn’t see straight. Her eyes were in different distractions. I wish I could’ve been there to save her. The interviewer is so sweet & personable.

[@jimgrim2536]

What an amazing woman. She's Soo genuine and sweet when most people would be bitter considering what she went through. I can't fathom what she went through

[@pugfan6866]

Gina looks very uncomfortable with the interview

[@estrellaashleywilliams4061]

Well I don't blame her tho I would be too

[@pugfan6866]

I don't blame her either, I would have felt the same way

[@UnfilteredAmerica]

Gina, we love you! We are so happy you are here! I think of you ladies often❤ much love from Cincinnati

[@summerfields2792]

I wish people would quit trying to interview this girl. She clearly just wants to be left alone.

[@debrak8521]

Summer Fields If she wants to be left alone she should refuse to do interviews. She does have a choice yk.

[@oysterhunter276]

Then she should stop agreeing to do interviews?? Nobody is forcing her to do this…

[@GSHAPIROY]

Update: she was carjacked at gunpoint in Cleveland today, but is otherwise okay.

[@BlackPhoenx17]

It’s just awful that she has to suffer any more ... this world is twisted

[@mjmartinez3244]

That is insane, how much violence can one person handle?

[@BlackPhoenx17]

@@mjmartinez3244 yeah … it’s horrible

[@CJ-js1tk]

She needs to move out of that entire state! Start fresh and new somewhere else.

[@BIFC216]

I hope her Amanda and Michelle really develops that sisterhood

[@sookie2216]

They don't talk to michelle.

[@kimwarner1681]

@@sookie2216 I read he pitted them against one another, the mental abuse on top of everything else, I am surprised being around each other at all doesn't trigger ptsd for any of the girls.

[@TweenTime101]

@@kimwarner1681 That’s so sad omg

[@BIFC216]

@@kimwarner1681 they're strong enough to break what he did good will always overcome evil

[@veerodriguez1751]

god bless her. the people who have been through the most are the ones that try to help the most. because they know what it's like. thank you gina. I'm glad you're happy and healthy.

[@raregem84]

I just love Gina.She seems so shy and soft spoken. Just seems like a genuinely amazing woman.

[@wingspan7679]

Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, *Delimar Vera*, Jaycee Dugard, Steven Stayner, Carlina White, Kamiyah Mobley, many many others. Their stories fascinate & intrigues us all day long and seeing Gina so brave yet still a little vulnerable makes me want to say Thanks to our Eternal Father for bringing them home. *We must continue to protect our children*

[@brin5252]

I love to see her sweet and goofy personality she has aside from everything she has gone through.

[@DomaLlama]

Shes kind of not good with people you can tell. But I 100% can understand why.. poor girl.

[@debravowell8337]

Im not good with people and I've had nothing like Gina

[@teinaburns3599]

I pray for these girls to find peace ,

[@cryptogirliebtc3987]

I just saw the movie on lifetime I feel like hugging them and I hope Michelle reunites with her son soon

[@ilikegta6853]

Poor sweetheart I can’t believe something like that happened

[@daniellatimer1876]

These young women are such heroic, great human beings. God Bless them for the rest of their lives!

[@weepingwillows21]

It's good to see her smile. I still see that little girl in her clear as day.

[@teleraimundo6765]

I few so sorry for this girl. It looks like she is still a shy teenager girl.

[@estrellaashleywilliams4061]

I don't blame her tho Gina was only 14 when she was kidnapped, she had been robbed from her childhood and never got a chance to be a teen. So it's no wonder why she still acts and sees the world of a teenage girl.

[@CJ-js1tk]

She needs to stop being pushed into an adult role. She should be allowed to be young again. I’m sure her mind growth stopped at the age she was kidnapped. She lit up and really seemed more comfortable talking about skating.

[@estrellaashleywilliams4061]

She was only 14 when kidnapped so no wonder why she act and still see the world of a teenage girl

[@kimwarner1681]

Yes, exactly. whatever age you when trauma like this happens is the age your mind stays at until you get therapy to work through it and trauma such as this also reshapes your brain.

[@loveylove337]

I know that Gina means well & wants to help as many people as she can but doing interviews or speaking with the public should be left for her mother or someone else from the center. I don’t know if she is shy, hates doing interviews or just doesn’t know how to function. I mean the poor child has been through things that we can’t even imagine. Sending her and her precious family much love from Maryland.

[@deneedalton4151]

You are amazing precious gina

[@kimwarner1681]

The questions these reporters ask. my God lady! Really?? Do you reflect on your time in the house? Who would even ask her that question?? You can see in her before pic on the missing poster, her eyes had a spark, her happiness was all over her face. Now, her eyes are so different, she is changed forever by that horrible nightmare, her spark is gone. She is very brave to give these interviews because you just know these reporters will ask the dumbest questions most of us would not dare ask. Focus on her future, her family, ask good feeling questions, don't even go there with the kidnapping questions, those awful memories will never go away for them, why bring it up. let the counselors deal with it with her, not some reporter . I just shook my head and got so pissed off when I heard the so called reporter ask her that stupid question. do you reflect on your time in the house...Jesus Christ, lady, use your brain!!

[@ang_ro]

Why do they have her sitting in an alley with cars going by. 🙄 Anyway, she did beautifully. Glad to see she is living life how she wants.

[@BriaBarrows]

Terrible place. Considering her trauma, I’m thinking cars might be triggering to her. Like seeing a car might make her mind think of being kidnapped.

[@SoniaKeeKee]

She is being interviewed in front of her mural on the wall

[@__Ess]

@@BriaBarrows even if it's a trigger she can't really avoid cars unless she stays in all the time which I'm guessing she does not do considering her time in captivity

[@ayeshakhan-kl7th]

Gina is such a good soul as she is now helping others to find their missing family members.

[@carmenlangland1393]

God Bless this lady she go true so much,prayers for her and the family.

[@danniellemason8388]

just the things i take for granted

[@codysmith9526]

I’m so happy to see her smile and tell her story she’s so beautiful Being 14 years old getting kidnapped messing for 10 years so sad 😭 She’s very strong for putting up with this for so long she’s a survivor all three of them

[@veemontana718]

thank you god for rescuing these young ladies

[@scottcharney1091]

I would thank Mr. Ramsey, Mr. Cordero, and of course Amanda!

[@50shadesofShay.]

She's still healing. My heart is worth her. Shes so brave and what shes done is so powerful Praying for you Gina. 🙏🏾❤️

[@melissalee2166]

I bet wearing a mask for her is hard after what she went through..People need to have compassion for victims of trauma and abuse.

[@multifandom_gallavich]

Being in lockdown would be harder then wearing a mask. Being shut away from people and not allowed to go anywhere is harder then wearing a piece of cloth

[@stephaniebisschop2499]

You can tell. It's like she is still 14. I'm glad she seems well. All the best continue💜

[@mluisah6524]

Gina may God bless you . May you able to forget. May your future be a wonderful one ..

[@TofuTeo]

What a wonderful thing she's doing with her life. She's so strong to be living AND working a job with all this trauma. It must be agonising, but she's carrying on somehow.

[@differentwavelength6553]

1:55 What a stupid question. Do you “like” to see what other families are going through? Oh yeah I bet she loves to see how other families are suffering as her family suffered. Honestly how do these reporters get their jobs, collecting crisp packets?

[@codysmith9526]

I would love to meet all three of them and just give them a big hug this story made me cry so many times I’m so happy they got out

[@rachaelinav]

All the beatings..head trauma.😢

[@speaktruth9631]

What a horrible interview. This "reporter" had a real opportunity and she blew it. I can't even watch the rest it so bad.

[@brucehollmig4738]

It’s so nice she seems happy. I’m glad she is helping people that need help

[@BriaBarrows]

I hope she’s in therapy. You can tell she’s very detached.

[@BriaBarrows]

Emotionally

[@kimwarner1681]

@@BriaBarrows I would think they would have to be in therapy for quite awhile, this type of trauma keeps you mentally stuck at whatever age you were when it happened and it also reshapes your brain. YOu can tell her by her eyes, there is no more spark Her picture on her missing poster, totally different looking type of girl, happy, full of life. Now..no more spark, detached, he really stole so much from them, I can't even begin to imagine what they went through. it would take years and years for me to be able to trust again, if ever.

[@teresarichardson4621]

It's going to be hard being someone's voice when you haven't grasped a voice to have. 🙏🏽 Anxiety is REAL.

[@noelshriver7261]

Gina Looks Great.. It's Nice to See an Update!! ☺️

[@davidangela1]

I could just love on her so hard, she’s been through so much and her trauma is real. You can tell she is still healing but she’s thriving bless her heart…🙏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@carmenbanister4917]

Prayers that God continues to bless her and keep her safe and that she can get pass that ordeal

[@snapsbymeli]

I feel like she still has PTSD, I just want to hold her and say I GOT YOU. It is so sad I am looking for a missing mom I believe can still be alive, and I refuse to stop looking and Gina helps me keeps the hope.

[@deepk1414]

what a brave lady !

[@gabrielle3262]

Love her, but doesn’t seem like she’s the interview type lol

[@Providedbygeoo]

I feel like she’s SUPER shy but also just a super sweet girl. Soft spoken and all!

[@karahleanna8646]

she reminds me of me lol I’m shy but nice af lol ! Just super shy

[@MA-rn2xp]

She also still seems traumatized by her ordeal granted but she looks better and so happy

[@lianna4686]

It’s interesting how the media said Michelle was slow and incompetent. But it’s clear Gina is developmental delayed

[@BriaBarrows]

They were locked up for years. That wood traumatize anyone.

[@IrishCoven]

She lived one of the worst kinds of torturous hell that us lucky ppl can’t even begin to imagine

[@katiestar5245]

You can see the trauma that still remains in her.

[@samibrady9212]

Of course. It still is there it will probably always be there. If you've ever been in an abusive situation where you're not allowed to leave/ being held captive you would understand

[@curtisbiggs2996]

Man oh man, bless her sweet soul. We love you Gina. I cant fathom what you have gone thru and it must be absolutely terrible for her to do interviews. Love ya girl ❤

[@trick351]

5:51 “When we found you”?!?!? Amanda Berry bravely escaped and rescued herself and those girls!!!

[@icyblueasmr9545]

im more happy that she's become an author, and is doing something she enjoys

[@Gregwop]

god bless Gina, and all the work she does for others and herself! Such a bright light thats came out of a dark place. I am praying for her healing and happiness!!

[@michelle03.]

God Bless you Gina ❤️ And I hope you have a blast roller skating too 🤗

[@MC_Hammerpants]

9:54 that's a sad ending 😢

[@brettmitchell8014]

Such a sweetheart.

[@riveramedina8101]

Seems like she doesn't get out much. She seems a little regressed in this interview compared to other interviews that took place years ago. I think it has affected her the most. She does NOT want to talk about what took place in the house at all. She truly doesn't believe that she is safe anymore. I think she still feels like she's 14 years old, and doesn't want to think this all happened. But it did 🥺 I hope she keeps good people around her, and reaches out to Michelle. After what they went through its a shame they don't talk.

[@OutOfShape]

she is too pure for this world

[@pollyannaprinciple5860]

Gina really has come out of her shell since her interviews a few years ago. She needed a little push at the beginning of this interview, but once the news reporter made Gina feel comfortable, Gina opened up and provided more detailed personable responses. Great interview.

[@trapstart4983]

Gina is such a inspiration!!! And extremely loved by so many especially in the area she is from! Her family is wonderful! Gina we need your strength again for these car jackers!!! So many children have been victimized by shooting some unlucky and have been murdered by these car jackers ! Sadly your old home now houses a family who allows thier child /children to hide out car jackers they are the family members of a group !lilsam thinks it's cute to hollar free his brother who is in jail now for a list of robbery car jacking and shootings! I know you don't live there anymore but was hoping you could speak and help people understand how dangerous these car jackers are! You where lucky some have not been! Gosh your growing into a young woman !!but we will always see you as the kind little girl who walked the younger ones to rite shop because they where afraid of the dog on the corner!