Psychotherapist Reacts To Ren - The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Trilogy)

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Join me, Jim Morris, a licensed psychotherapist, as I react to Ren's song "Jenny and Screech." This includes all three installments of this tragic tale. I'll break down the psychological meaning of the songs and explain the symbolism used throughout. I'll also share some strategies on how to reduce abuse and promote healing.
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[@billycockroach4823]

"Do you think I want to do this, Violet?" Typical behaviour from abusers. Blame the victim. "Look what you made me do". I get frustrated and angry every time I hear that line. Because it’s so common. Thanks for the reaction.

[@kennethriddle433]

It's so common it's even got a name. It's called gaslighting.

[@swere1240]

just a characteristic of manipulators in general even if its not in a violent way. can just be by guilt tripping.

[@shirazzza]

My first real kinda living out of home boyfriend was when I had just turned 19. Had life gone to plan I would have never met him. Anyhow I did. And he was horrible. Took me so long to leave, thank all things that we never had kids, but he used to come in at all hours & lift up my eyelids. Like he controlled my sleep, if he wanted to talk to me when I was in the shower or on the toilet he would just follow me everywhere. It's just hit 15 years free of him but I'll never be ok. I had to go into hiding basically cos he was terrifying & knew people who could track me down etc. He grew up in a very violent & multigenerational dysfunctional family but that doesn't give him permission to be a violent jerk. "Why do you like to make me angry" while being dragged through the house by my hair at 2am vibes.

[@dehro]

sirens sound like banshees in the night... the banshee, according to folklore, announces the imminent death of a family member of those who can hear her scream.

[@patrickquinlan3056]

This has become my favourite reaction to this trilogy. No one has connected the descent of the stairs in Screech with his fall at the end. Well spotted.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Very nice to hear! Shine on!

[@lanapeterzon9055]

"Violet was a silent girl, grew up with violent starts......" Ren already added the N. Great reaction and thanks for not being long winded during your pauses. Cheers.

[@Dr.Brummel]

Damn it, I've never realized that. Thanks for that. 👍❤ He even added a T, which makes it even better (can't find a right word for it): "grew up with violeNt starTs...".

[@MusicHealsYT]

Sure thing. Thanks for not leaving a long winded comment.

[@yolandescheepers7262]

This is the BEST breakdown of this song that I've seen....and I've seen a loooottttt ....❤❤❤

[@MusicHealsYT]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 🙏

[@coxfire]

When you realise at the end that Jenny was only 14 walking the streets in high heel shoes, with rosy on her cheeks....the tale becomes deeper and deeper as you go, and yes, it's probably one of the best portrayal of intergenerational abuse. And thank you for your words and recommendations

[@synp9ynir]

That's why she wanted to explain. Can't blame her.

[@Kennyancat]

Also Patrick being absent in the middle of the night and Screeches girlfriend being "busy" at the same time.

[@TonyVeijalainen]

...wanted to escape.

[@wayne3093]

@@Kennyancat there is a side story of Ren playing screech and Patrick is always with screech's girl and she is always sticking up for him.

[@spruce381]

The reactions of violet and Jenny are the same, as is the behaviour of Screech and Steve. The insight in the line - why do you make me do this - abusers blame victims. Love your reaction.

[@Item_I_ate_them_pac-man]

I’m constantly in survival mode. I know my traumatic childhood has prevented me from so many good things. I have broken the cycle but I still struggle to remove the walls I’ve built and to show affection among other things. I’ve recently requested my social services records (CPS) and I visited a foster family I was with when I was younger to thank them. I’m trying to heal but I am low income and no support network. I’m going it to be better for my children. It’s so hard. But Ren is amazing and I really connect with his music. Thank you for your insight, it’s great hearing from a professional and from someone who respects and appreciates Ren.

[@ordinaryvalley]

❤

[@kellyt5341]

💖.... very well done breaking that for your children. I did the same from an abusive mother but I found and met a sweet and caring man to help me break it. Married 35 yrs come Aug. and grandmother...two twin baby girls and a little boy. 😊

[@Item_I_ate_them_pac-man]

@@kellyt5341 wow 35 years, congratulations. Unfortunately I am in a loveless marriage I fear. We’re more like roommates than anything. He doesn’t get why I am like I am, what with coming from a very stable and loving/financially stable home. I’m sure I have had a part to play in it, what with struggling to show affection. But alas I have no true friends in a deep level, a husband I will just agree with because I hate confrontation and don’t want to leave to cause a broken home like I had. My kids are my world though.

[@MusicHealsYT]

You are a resilient warrior! Keep going! Thanks for being here!

[@two-sense]

You broke the cycle. That is removing a huge wall. Congratulate yourself for that as you continue your journey!

[@rudyb.]

Ren is one of the most important music artist of our time. His performance here is Epic. Great reaction!

[@boggyb11]

Wow, this was not only a reaction video, it was 37 min of therapy that could help a lot of us. Please share more of your knowledge. ...wish i had a parent like you...

[@MusicHealsYT]

So glad it helped! Shine on!

[@dannythedoodle]

Yeah, I knew I needed to subscribe when we got to Violet.

[@andrewf3746]

Amazing isn't he. REN is pure genius.

[@32a34a]

One thing to note is the police officer is also a victim and a survivor to a large extent. Not a main part of the story but his story in a lot of ways is just as important.

[@malgreenley-lakedistrictvi5230]

I've lost count of how many reactions I've watched of this masterpiece . This is the best yet.

[@AnneBiebrich]

Agreed !

[@kadathsmith]

I grew up on council estates (Projects) in North London in the 80's. I knew boys like Screech, Just consumed with anger and desperation, colloquially know as a wrong 'un. This work of art really holds such a deep place in my heart. It Transends music. No one, I'll say that again, No one, is making art like REN. He is a once in a lifetime talent. Great reaction and analysis. Thanks.

[@joeuncoolio]

Tale of Screech was written and performed first after Ren saw a news article about a police officer shot and killed a young boy. The officer was quoted as saying "it's such a shame." Several months later he wrote and performed the Tale of Jenny. Lastly, many months later he wrote Violet's Tale. I think it was nearly 3 years to write and perform all of them. He is a pure artist. He is good at absolutely everything music related.

[@debbiehardisty3452]

Love your breakdown on this x I was a ‘ violet ‘ and have never had help or therapy … it’s affected my whole life and I wish I and others could have met the person I should have become x

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for being part of this awesome community!

[@DavidLindes]

I hope you'll get to meet the person you still will become -- and I'm guessing the person you have become is pretty cool, too.

[@williamparrish9954]

Ren got the idea for Jenny tale from a news paper he read about a 14 year old boy that kill a streetwalker with a Knife

[@karakreer6344]

Yes, and in the news article the cop who shot screech was quoted as saying "...it's such a shame..."

[@hjr6139]

The cycle of violence cannot be described better; I agree 100x100. I have seen several reactions to this trilogy and for me, yours is undoubtedly the most intelligent. To contribute something to what was said; the similarity in character of Jenny and Violet... and of Screech with Stevie. The life of the twins beginning and ending side by side...Ren suggests the configuration of the characters with very precise brushstrokes. It also takes advantage of the echoes of the rooms and all the tools at its disposal to support the narrative. He is undoubtedly a genius. A pleasure, as always, to hear your opinions with a lot of weight, undoubtedly the result of your knowledge and experience. Thank you!

[@MusicHealsYT]

I really appreciate your kind words! Thank you! 🙏 😎🤟🎵

[@davidmarcus5833]

In the top 3 of reactions of the 100+ I have watched, for the deep insight into the inter-generational abuse, actually probably top spot.

[@MatthewC137]

Violet is also phonetically not far from violate, perhaps especially to our subconscious mind.

[@thecheekychipmunk9682]

I’m always amazed at the realization that they were born together on the same night and they died together on the same night.

[@arielbussart1305]

The throwing of the headphones and the "no signal" sent me! We all knew it was coming, but your reaction was priceless. THAT SAID... I love that Ren isn't scared to talk about the hard things. His ability to spread awareness and start the "gross" conversations is epic. Thank you for this break down and conversation.

[@BiancaS1991]

Where I live, if you ask for Dr. Violet at a hospital, it's a coded wording for "I'm being abused, I need help"

[@shannonstradford6518]

Wow. That's really interesting. I must find out if our hospital has a similar Dr code word. Peace

[@bunnyshredderrl8689]

What an intelligent reaction to this trilogy by Ren. I think you nailed this one on all levels.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Appreciate you!

[@beverlywest7627]

Ren is such a talent, such an ability to tell a story thru music. He makes us think.

[@pault6639]

I love the way Ren poetically bookends Screech's tale with "Our story it starts right at the end" (presumably the 'end' being the death of Jenny) and "Our story it ends right at the start" (with the death of Screech). Masterful lyricism.

[@glyngasson8450]

Jenny is silent, like her mother and Screech is violent, like his father

[@thecheekychipmunk9682]

I’m always amazed at the realization that they were born together on the same night and they died together on the same night. 💔

[@elevown]

Thanks for doing more Ren :) 2 more you WILL be highly requested to do are Su!cide and For Joe- so a heads up- For Joe is a reworking of Su!icide with some extra stuff - and came out a month or 2 after it. Listening to it first will to a degree spoil the impact of Su!cide since it starts with the most impactful verses of it, but told in a less raw more song like manner - so I HIGHLY recommend that even if 'For Joe' gets more requests, you save it for for AFTER the origional version - su!cide. Ren added an hopeful tone to for joe which i think is the impression he wanted to leave you with after seeing both, but dosnt make sense seeing first.

[@arklilbro]

I would add freckled angel to the list which is the real beginning.

[@matthewschreiber2421]

I've probably seen at least 50-75 reactors react to this. And your response to the end was one of the best. Also a great message after.

[@MusicHealsYT]

I really appreciate you. Thanks for being here!

[@OleelO]

I didnt know this either before watching 1000 reactions to this trilogy and reading comments, but apparently the mames James and Jenny are used in the UK like Jane and John Doe would be in the US.

[@robgolding-photographer3485]

This isn't true. They would be designated 'Unknown Male' &' Unknown Female'

[@two-sense]

@@robgolding-photographer3485 Unless they identified as something else.

[@Dstinii]

If you want a great insight to Screech and his life, please see Ren's depiction of it in 'Screech's Tale Instagram Stories' on his youtube. To promote the song/video being released he acted out Screech's life over a few days, showing how he is with friends, his home life, what drives him to what led to that night and meeting Jenny. Screech is desperate for love and attention but struggles desperately. Ren has done a fantastic job portraying this. We need him making films.

[@Punatik]

This has been the best reaction of the Tale’s that I’ve seen. You pointed out something I missed, the actual physical descending of Screech. I also appreciated your genuine anger at Violet’s father, mother, and Stevie. That part of the story deserves more than the little wince that it most often gets.

[@pointlesslab4179]

Felt sick first time I watched and took me a second try to get through it. Too close to home

[@Punatik]

Yeah. No matter how many times I watch, I tear up for Violet every time.

[@MusicHealsYT]

I really appreciate you. Shine on!

[@davfive]

Well that was an inspired nugget: "we have things on our life that are instruments that we can use in ways we haven't discovered yet"

[@katiecoleman3205]

love seeing the addition of Ren's LP on your wall

[@laurentyvangurewitch3940]

Enormously satisfying breakdown of a masterpiece. Concise, insightful, you did this song justice!

[@MusicHealsYT]

❤️🤟🎵🙏

[@walkerig1]

And then you realise that Jenny was out on the streets at 14 as well and that she had been street walking already for years...

[@sanoraray]

Well, I was going to go to sleep. I always have to hear the psychological side of this story. Thank you. Im obsessed with why humans do what we do. Im at Violets Tale with you. I can tell you will be like me and wake up for the next few days still wanting to find Stevie and have a "chat". Ugh, the way Ren paints a picture is a blessing and a curse.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@two-sense]

Having a chat just brings you down to their level.

[@DMB088]

"It's such a shame.". When I first heard this trilogy, I read that Ren added that because it's what people always say when they read about tragedies in the paper. "what a shame" as they go on about their lives. It's the equivalent of giving a sad face on Facebook and scrolling on down.

[@two-sense]

And politicians always say, "Out thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims."

[@jeffwilson3205]

“So how do we stop intergenerational abuse”? Brilliant ending to your video. I hope Ren sees this…your response, I believe, is what Ren was hoping to inspire with this awful trilogy. It’s why Ren wrote these songs. To dig into the ugly and inspire change. To me the most profound moment is at the beginning of Violet’s tale, after he finishes the intro and gathers himself…put’s on his Minstrel’s mask. This whole thing is hard truth, meant to make it hard to look away.

[@kiwigirljacks]

You are so right about how he paints a visual… when he’s playing Stevie yelling at Violet after he has beaten her… it’s like you can almost see her huddling on the ground, silent, cowering…it’s so visceral!

[@kennethriddle433]

People that stay in abusive relations keep hearing that voice in their head that says "If I'm just good, they'll stop". They blame themselves for their situation. They also think it will get better. I say this from experience...It will not get better. If they know they can get away with abusing you, they will never stop. Life is too short to go through it terrified. Get out. It will be painful, but not as painful as a broken bone.

[@Punatik]

I’m writing this at the end of Jenny’s tale. Even at this point your reaction and your thinking is so clear and SO line with Ren’s it’s amazing. Hearing you say “manifestation of darkness” when talking about James/Screech and knowing how Ren says he “melted into the black night”…You are good!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😎🎵🙏

[@joshuacraig6447]

This is perhaps the most impressive reaction I have watched to this song. You caught so many nuances I would never have thought about (Ren descending the stairs; Violet vs Violent). Your raw reaction shows your heart's sincerity. You just won a subscriber.

[@MusicHealsYT]

I appreciate your kind words! Glad you’re here. 🙏

[@chrissi5777]

Ren is a great artist who helps us and makes us more bearable in the form of I'm not alone! I hope this art is not forgotten

[@davepowell6835]

Have a little empathy for Violets mother. Yes, she didn't say anything , so she is culpable, but I am sure her husband was abusive to her long before he started on his daughter. She took refuge in alcohol and probably had the same character as her daughter and grand-daughter ie silent to abuse. The twins would have been taken into the care system which failed them, and alongside their genetics was a lethal combination. Speech thought Jenny was a lady, not a fourteen year old girl, because she had makeup ( rosy cheeks) and high heels etc. At 14 she had walked the floor 1000 times dressed like that so it is probable but not stated, that she was involved in prostitution from a very young age, which is very commonly the fate of girls in care in the UK. Such a sad story ,but so realistic. Thanks for a great reaction

[@Seelieness]

Exactly, and probably part of this family's story for generations past.

[@gember1382]

Same for the father. The chance he was also abused as a child is likely (given the statistics)

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I’m glad you brought this up. It’s certainly a multifaceted issue, and it’s important to differentiate between empathy and endorsement. Empathy: yes. Endorsement: no. Thanks for spreading the healing power of music!

[@petttybettty]

​@gember1382 I will not empathize with angove committing SA because they, too, experienced it. Never. Specially a parent.

[@valkyrie1066]

The old way of dealing with female trauma was tranquilizers. So we stayed. LONG long after we should have left. It didn't help, it kept us in relationships we should have been traumatized enough to LEAVE. THERAPY helped. Guided self exploration. Six months of therapy helped more than any pill. Do the WORK. I froze. I was trained to. You immediately submit to male anger. "Anything you do will make it worse....." my mother cautioned. "All men are like this..." No, Nope. It is NOT NORMAL. The WORST advice ever, but it was all she had. Mom taught me my father's behavior was "normal" so I had no greater expectations. Well, I found them, of course....now divorced. NO. There has to be accountability. Men are NOT all huge, violent, temperamental toddlers. They do not all look at a woman as their accessory or possession, which they can keep, or discard, or break on a whim. It's sociological; it's been tolerated for far too long. Let's get our perspective out of the middle ages. Thanks for doing this reaction. Ren Gill was ESSENTIAL for my seeking help.

[@goaty1964]

From someone who runs men's behavioural change programs, thank you for your insight. It's not all men, but it is all men who don't challenge a friend/co worker when they make a joke or put women down - we need a change in male culture and it's hard for men. They now need to think about whet they say and have adult feelings and be accountable.. (yes, I'm a bloke and I don't hate men, just the stupid culture that allows this to happen)

[@gracesprocket7340]

The publicity 'short' for the first of these "Instagram Stories: Screech" is available on Ren's YT channel, and is very worth a watch - giving context for the fictional Screech. The story is based on a real police involved shooting and the murder during a failed mugging of a prostitute by a 14 year old boy... The police spokesman relating the events kept repeating 'It's such a shame'... and that inspired this project from its insufficiency.

[@Holcroft1969]

Great reaction mate. I'm mid 50's now and I must've watched this video a million times and I still cry every time without fail. He's such a clever lad.

[@seanleo3464]

I’m listening to this reaction while I’m working, I’ve been a huge fan of rens since hi Ren came out but every time I hear the tales trilogy, God, I can’t wait to get home and hug my kids in the morning and let them know how much I love them.

[@DavidLindes]

That this affected you deeply enough to go "NO SIGNAL" speaks volumes -- on Ren's art, on the authenticity of your reaction, on the profound weight of the stories of these cycles. I dunno if you're only doing new stuff, but if not, I wouldn't mind hearing your reaction to Tracy Chapman's "Behind the Wall" or Pat Benetar's "Hell is for Children". Each different than this, but both on the general topic... and powerful in their own (different) ways.

[@AndrewJonesMcGuire]

I've been so looking forward to reacting to this one. You did not disappoint. You should know, you might actually be the only reactor I have seen who has ever noticed the similarities between Violet and Jenny, and Stevie and Screech - before discovering the twist at the end. Now while none of us know what Ren's intentions were when he was crafting these stories, so whether this is intentional or not - is unknown, but you should be aware that in the UK the only way Violet got a council house at 16, when we have such a massive shortage of social housing, would be if she was ALREADY pregnant when she left home. Which means she would have been pregnant when she met Stevie already. This of course would mean the most likely father of Jenny and Screech would be Violet's own father, rather than is being Stevie - which might perhaps explain why Stevie was calling Violet a "little liar". I'm not sure how I feel about about Violet's mother being silent, and ignoring the abuse going on under her roof - but as a victim of child abuse, I would hypothesise that Violet's mother (as you point out with Violet herself) - very likely also was abused as a child, which is why she is silent, just like Violet - and has likely developed the drinking problem, as a way to not deal with the world. I don't excuse Violet's parents behaviour - just like I don't excuse my own biological parents behaviour. I simply try to understand what led them to here. One thing Ren HAS been very vocal about however, which I feel many reactors do miss - is that Screech in this story, is just as much a victim, as Jenny is. Now that you know a bit more Jenny's backstory via Violets tale - you now realise how old Jenny is, and that she is walking the streets in high heeled shoes with rouge on her cheeks "I swear to god I'll slice the rosy off your cheeks" - so we can have a guess that Jenny who has "walked these streets a thousand times before" - is also not in a good place in her life. Both Jenny and Screech have clearly been badly let down by the social care system, they have likely fallen through the cracks, and have been forgotten about, left to fend for themselves in whatever way they can. If Screech at 14, is involved with essentially gangs, and drugs - it's a pretty good guess - that he also is no longer in a foster home. One of the things I like about this trilogy - is that it can teach of the viewer, to consider other viewpoints than the main narrative - which we should all be doing a lot more of. Take a nature documentary as an example. We are shown a lioness with her cubs, she needs to kill to feed her cubs, so we cheer as she chases the antelope, and kills it, because her cubs will eat today. But there is of course another side to the story, if the story was being told was that the antelope was out getting food for it's own offspring, and they would die if the lioness killed the antelope, then we would be cheering if the antelope escaped from the lioness, even though that would mean the lionesses' cubs would not eat. We need to be taught to observe all aspects of a situation, rather than just being fed a narrative and following that. Thank you for a very informative reaction. Have a great day.

[@cyclops60]

Well said @AndrewJonesMcGuire, it's easier said than done to break the cycle. We are all victims of victims to some extent or another. What's so great about Ren is that he is starting conversations about uncomfortable truths. He also makes the point repeatedly about holding the mirror up to ourselves rather than just blaming everyone else for society's ills.

[@jorice5528]

One of the very best reactions I’ve seen to the masterpiece that is the tales and both your comments are the very best I’ve read in response. I speak from my own childhood DV experiences & how it shaped my psychology. At 53, looking back on my (and my 2 older sisters & our mum’s) “life of survival”, although we escaped many years ago, I can see very clearly how our relationships & coping mechanisms were all solidly moulded by our developed fight/flight/freeze surviving methods. Understanding how, why & where these cycles of intergenerational trauma & violence “come from”, is a crucial step in breaking those cycles. Our Father was one of 11 siblings who grew up watching their own father abuse alcohol & their mother, of the 11, 6 were boys & they “all” grew up & repeated their Fathers cycle. Of the 5 girls, 2 broke the cycle & Married wonderful men, 2 fell victim to repeating the trauma like Violet and 1, true story, drove the get away car for a bank robbery committed by Chopper Read. 2 out of 11 managed to break the cycle 🥹

[@patp8526]

Thank you 🙏

[@MusicHealsYT]

You’re welcome 😊 Glad you’re here!

[@AgnesPerditaX]

Incredible reaction. Thank you! 💙 (No need to repeat how great Ren and his work of art is, right? We just KNOW. In my opinion, he is a true multifaceted genius.)

[@blackberrystag]

The passion that is so clear in your voice, and in your face, speaks volumes. Thank you for helping fight these battles.

[@kevingood4644]

You’re my kind of person. Your empathy shines bright. 🙏 Your patients landed on their feet with you.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Very nice of you to say that. 🙏 Thank you for being here.

[@monykasaso]

The best reaction I've ever seen to the trilogy!! I knew Violet's Tale was going to be hard for you but thank you for doing them. This story sadly happens in the world and Ren is a genius to wave it in such a way that makes it relatable but does not romantize the abuse.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Very nice to hear that! Thanks for sharing your kind words! ❤️😎🎵🙏

[@kendrakirkham641]

Thank you so much for this reaction which was so mesmerising from the beginning when you immediately began to talk about how a child's background can leave them stuck etc...and particularly interesting to me was a new concept to me which was to look at our default reaction in order to change patterns. I can and will relate that to myself and change a n unhealthy pattern or two! Even though the trilogy is difficult to watch, I have watched it a dozen times and I was dying of anticipation waiting for your reaction to the last verse / line and you didn't disappoint. You are always enjoyable to watch reacting to Ren's work and it is an education also. Gratitude to you and as always to Ren

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for sharing your kind words and support! ❤️🎵🙏

[@yiayiashearttarot5563]

Thank you for this great and important reaction. Ren is truly gifted at conveying devastating stories in a way that allows people to LIVE them, rather than being told about them. The impact is so much deeper! I have seen so many reactors vilify Screech, Stevie, and Violet’s parents. Yes, their actions are horrific, but it is hard to imagine that they came to be this abusive and neglectful any other way than by living through it themselves. Thank you for bringing more awareness to the way that this type of trauma branches out and touches so much more than most people may realize.

[@davidmccain4133]

ive heard these songs so many times but i get chills every time at the ending

[@davidricks7128]

Ren tells the stories and the filming of the stories are all done so well i found myself looking for the bodies laying on the ground. The saddest thing about this is the fact each of these things are happening in every country at this very moment and the cycle continues

[@JIGreenOneNine]

Really enjoyed this mate. Thanks for the reaction.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lynette.]

Jennyys tale was prompted by a newspaper story and people saying its such a shame then a few months later came Screeches tale then it was nearly 2 years later he released Violets tale tying it all together. Masterpiece. To me the very final shock is the realisation that Jenny is 14 too and walking the streets in high heels and all that implies.

[@williamparrish9954]

at the start of Jenny tale Ren is beatboxing trumpet

[@Vmcf1968]

ty for giving good steps to take to break this ugly cycle. my father came from an abusive home. he broke the cycle with my sister and i. it was tough for him. i thank his memory everyday for giving me the tools to lead a productive life without abusing his authority as a father.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Awesome to hear about the progress! Thanks for sharing!

[@allybandy3047]

Excellent reaction!!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed

[@salishseamermaid]

Ren is one of the few artists I apply the term genius to, but I think it applies.

[@scottallmond968]

Ren should be required listening for all humans. Loved your reaction and your thoughts on the subject matter. Please continue to go down Rens Rabbit hole. There are things down there that will make you think, make you laugh, make you cry, and above all, make you see that Ren is one of the best artists of our lifetimes. Thank you for your amazing reaction sir.

[@im2yz4u17]

One of the absolute best reactions of the Tales.

[@mdh6977]

i shed a tear every time i watch this story, and ive watched it a fair number of times... ren is such a powerful story teller and this is such a powerful story to tell... i believe this is loosely based on a news article he read

[@Phoenix_flying]

Everything about this is genius. There are simply too many elements to comment on. Great analysis! Thank you.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elisabethstermo9396]

In Violet's tale Ren is actually sitting in Violet's bed. If you zoom in the foot end of the bed, there's a sign there with the name Violet. Violet died in that bed. Ren is a perfectionist. He want to have every little detail in his songs/stories. 👍 Best regards from Norway 🇳🇴

[@kerstinahlstrand1626]

Loved your reaction!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thank you!! 😁

[@dariajustdaria2292]

What a great informed and profound reaction, thank you 💜

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🎵❤️

[@d2ndborn]

Ren did an instragram story/video as Screech, very in lighting

[@belinda35]

I've watched countless reactions to The Tales, and this is by far my favorite. You have such great insight and your reactions were so genuine. Thank you.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thank you! 😊

[@janiceN4Nugs]

This is one of the best reactions I've seen to this trilogy. To break down the character stories just from the music and your interpretation ❤ but also the reaction to the end

[@MusicHealsYT]

Appreciate you. 🙏🤟🤟🎵

[@CeeQuin]

Someone commented elsewhere, that with the current housing shortage, the only way Violet would have likely secured housing at her age would be because she was already pregnant. This would reinforce why Stevie called her a liar and slut. If he knows that he isn't the father, he would assume she cheated on him, since Violet would have stayed silent about what her father did. 😰

[@sorenm.lairdsorries7547]

Thank you 🙏❤ Jim ❤ for your 🐷 Ren - ❎❎🎸🎺🏥🔪 The Tale of Jenny and Screech reaction! #ren #taleofjennyandscreech #violetstale

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it! Shine on! ❤️🤟😎🎵🙏👍

[@spomenkachekerevatz4848]

By far the best analysis of The Trilogy 👍

[@MusicHealsYT]

Very nice to hear that! Thanks! 🙏 ❤️🎵

[@sandracole2578]

Nature or nurture ? Jenny and Screech never new each other, also they never new their mother and most likely their father. Jenny was quiet like her mom, Screech was violent like his father. Ren is such a great story teller, he just blows me away.

[@DogDocKat]

This is one of the best reactions to this masterpiece that I have watched. Such a powerful story performed by an amazing storyteller. Tragic, touching and true. Really appreciated your analysis to this one. 💜💜

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️😎🎵🙏

[@ThaPietjah]

For me at the moment Ren is the best artist I know. I think you will love Ren - Domino's

[@lillia5333]

Another artist fitting for Heal with music is Aurora. She does heal with her music. Maybe start with Murder Song (54321) from Nobel Peace Prize or Through the Eyes of a Child from Nidarosdomen. Thanks for a great reaction to Ren❤

[@shirazzza]

This time 15 years ago to the day, after 11 years of abuse, I maxed out my credit card & fled across the country with a backpack & 4 cats to start my life again. Have hope, you gotta be careful as I'm sure I wouldn't still be here had he caught me leaving, it might take a while but when those stars align then it's time to run like hell. I'll never have my credit paid off but I call it my freedom tax. You can get away, you can make a new life & people generally do want to help.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for being here and staying strong!

[@MrAfrojoe89]

Thank you Doc, I appreciate and value your thoughts and time. Thank you sir, you deserve a lot more peeps peeping your channel !

[@MusicHealsYT]

I appreciate that! More to come!

[@ClearTheRubble7]

Excellent reaction to Therapist Ren! (I'm glad you said that he's a therapist, because the effect his music has had on me has been very therapeutic.) I grew up on the wrong side of the tracks in a Jenny-and-Screech household, with two alcoholic parents who both died young or fairly young. Even though I'm a guy, my personality is more passive--so I ended up on the "victim" and co-dependent side of things, like Jenny and Violet. My bottled-up anger was directed mostly at myself in the form of depression and self-harm, though I later realized that it was also hurting other people in more indirect, passive-aggressive ways. Fortunately I was able to get therapy for a while and then continue that process as self-therapy, which I do to this day. Discovering Ren and his music (and listening to reactors like you) is an extension of that. My sister became a therapist later in life, and uses music therapy as one of her modalities. I started sharing Ren songs with her, which she has shared with some of her clients, including a woman with Lyme disease. I've seen reactions to the Trilogy many times, but you're the first one to mention some of the more subtle elements, like Screech sitting in the shadows and then descending down the stairs. Likewise, I see the spiral staircase in Violet's Tale as the metaphor for violence "spiraling out of control." Thank you for your reaction and analysis! Subbed! 🤠

[@GJStone-tf7vl]

Jenny was a “working girl” of the night…😢

[@meggsy82]

You are by far my favorite reactor in the mental health sector. Your insight is spot on and very appreciated. Can't wait to see you go further down the rabbit hole. I have so many I want to recommend. I would love to see your take on Dominoes. I think you'll have a lot to sink your teeth into. It's one of his most impactful song, in my opinion. You can't really go wrong with a Ren song though. For something on the more uplifting side, try Humble. I also think it's important to watch his 1 Million subscribers-defining success video to get a peak into his views outside of music.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Very kind of you! Thanks 🙏

[@poisonidea]

Been looking forward to this reaction for quite some time! Thank you ❤

[@MusicHealsYT]

My pleasure!! 😎🤟🎵

[@petebrown6356]

And you only realize it when the LAST WORD is said...then it all comes into focus. I don't see anyone else coming close to doing what Ren did here.

[@scottclark3761]

If this experience isn't heartwrenching to you, I don't want to know you. But the storytelling is next level. It's beautiful, and horrific, and tragic....it's Art.

[@Markus-uc5jq]

What a great reaction. And what brilliant storytelling, like (pain)ting pictures by Ren, which can inspire such a reaction. Celtic bard, combined with Shakespearean writing...

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JulieAiken]

My favorite thing you said was "I don't know if Ren did it intentionally or not..." Ren does not take a breath in a video that isn't intentional. He is meticulous. The play on words of "violet" and "violence" comes up in a later Ren rap battle with King Dotta, which is totally worth your watch as it once and for all settles the question of who Ren is and why he is on this earth. (Sorry for the hyperbole; Ren inspires that in his fans!) Anyway, welcome to Ren's world. It is so rich psychologically -- not only his music but his life story, which continues to this day as he is literally right now starting a new chapter. Enjoy the rabbit hole. (And watch your subscription count sky rocket, as I'm sure it already has.) Great video -- thank you! I've subscribed.

[@francesdoll4039]

Only going to add that the Trilogy is on Ren's personal top 5..and ad a former therapist myself, ti note that the progression of violence goes the other way as well . Imagine the growing up of Violet's parents and grandparents as well. All of the issues so entertained with culture and ownership of family members. Even without such blatant abuse, everyone is victim to the culture of violence. Great analysis!❤

[@barbarahatcher5942]

I've watched so many reactions to the Tales. This one is so insightful and enjoyable -- one of the very best! Thank you!!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Shacko14]

Great reaction... it's clear that you have a lot of passion about what you do, and it is great to see. Your analysis was excellent all through the video.

[@MusicHealsYT]

I appreciate that!

[@kalenaquinones7963]

Love your reaction and comments! Here for more. Thank you for your insightfulness.

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks! 🙏 More to come! 😎

[@ozzy7109]

This is the best reaction I've seen of this trilogy... Loved it

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for your kind words! 🤟🙏🎵

[@Phazetic99]

I love that you have the sick boi album cover next to those other great bands! In the first song you mentioned M Night Sham (can't spell it lol), and I thought that was funny because when I describe this song, I describe it as a kind of musical 6th Sense vibe, but not in the way you meant it at the begining. I meant it as the twist at the end. I love the twist, I love the reactions, I love when people are actively paying attention and have been playing this song like a movie in their head. They get so emotionally invested and tricked psychologically to feel this way and then to have the carpet ripped out under them, to see that a trick was played. But then to realize the FULL implications of the what happened. It is a truly magical song preformed as masterful as a David Copperfield special

[@MusicHealsYT]

Well said!

[@cherylwitter5038]

Ren is a genius and your reaction was great

[@MusicHealsYT]

🙏

[@cathrinewitty6749]

History repeats itself the beginning is the end and the end is the beginning. Unfortunately this pattern happens more often than we like, although Jenny and James didn’t grow up with their birth parents many times in the foster/care system things are similar. We as society must do better. Your breakdown of Jenny’s journey in life is absolutely spot on. I think it’s very clever how Ren gave us the image that Jenny was a lady of the night without ever having to say it. May I also point out that knife crime in the UK is huge especially among teens and young adults. I would assume it’s similar to gun crime in America if they were to be compared. Violet’s tale is a hard listen but all too common and I’m sure in your profession you see many victims of situations just like this one. I don’t think I’ve seen you struggle to get through a reaction as much as you did with violet’s tale. I hope you are okay 🙂

[@antiqueinsider]

And Ren generally avoids any of the words that KZbin idiocy will have problems with!

[@MusicHealsYT]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you’re here!