Surviving Chaos and Trauma-Gabrielle

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Gabrielle, a survivor of childhood trauma in Central Texas.
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[@SuperMir00]

I've been fortunate enough to find Gabrielle when I moved to Texas when looking for a yoga studio. The energy of the studio is a direct reflection of her. Some people who have experienced trauma let it consume them like its a part of who they are. Others, like Gabrielle, use it as something to learn from and become healers of trauma. Such a peaceful studio! Highly recommend

[@jessicadh8170]

im in texas too. i have been stalked by a stranger and raped and trying to stay positive and still love others like Gabrielle. it doesnt just happen in childhood it can happen as an adult too. adults failed me too in my graduate program when i needed healthy people. healthy people to guide me, healthy people can help others but sometimes chose not to and that in itself is harm too.

[@LeskoBrandon2x]

How tall is she?

[@glendathompson19]

She's still very much in her head. I hope she can really find the peace that she plays like she has. She needs someone to listen..I think that's why she talks so fast because she is afraid of not being heard..she seams like a sweet woman and just needs to find her own way. I hope she does❤

[@Emscom]

@@glendathompson19you see much

[@juliedascoli2850]

@@jessicadh8170 .a..a. . ...a..m

[@andreacaughey6761]

The way she said she’s always been intuitive is a beautiful gift being a traumatised child gives you because you’re always having to read people and read situations so that you can behave in a way that keeps you safe 😢

[@lifemusic1980]

You got it

[@gabriellemaes4078]

Omg! What weird parallels! My name us Gabrielle and my mother died when I was young. I also was a part if a yoga cult when I was doing my certification..God bless you sweet Gabrielle! ❤❤❤

[@andreacaughey6761]

@@commonsense2680 same! My intuition has saved me so many times and ppl I love too x

[@maryisagpg]

Yeah I’ve always been intuitive from a traumatic childhood and being in and out of foster care and more, but I’ll be honest with you. I don’t really like that part of me because it constantly has me on high alert. I’m always super vigilant. It’s tiring feeling other peoples energy and having to read the room in order to stay safe. It’s not a great gift. I would much rather not be intuitive. I would rather not know things right away just from looking at somebody. It’s a burden not a blessing.

[@kimberlywilke466]

Exactly! That’s called hyper vigilance

[@jenniferboonemathis757]

Gabby, I remember you being such a sweet beautiful girl. I had no idea of the life you we're living during your time at Huckabay. God has protected you and brought you through, to be a shining light in this world that you are. Brazes's mom

[@kamijenkins4202]

@jenniferboonemathis757 This is such a wonderful comment that you left for her and for the world to see. I love to watch the @Soft White Underbelly channel and I have never seen a comment from someone who knows the past life of someone being interviewed. Thanks so much for your comment and saying good things about this person. God bless you and the interviewed person and @softwhiteunderbelly. There is ALWAYS healing to be done.

[@L8-4A-D8]

Wow, she is very intuitive and self-aware for a 25 year old who suffered so much childhood trauma. I think she will have a very good future ahead of her. It took me 50 years to come to some of the realizations she has already figured out. She would make an excellent therapist. The best thing that ever happened to me was meeting my husband, who is a very calming presence in my life. It sounds like her partner is similar. After failed marriages and relationships I learned that if you lived a childhood of chaos and abuse the best thing for you is a partner who had a stable, happy childhood. Children born of chaos need to avoid an adulthood of chaos if they are to heal.

[@mariakelly990]

Gabrielle, what a beautiful soul you are. I hope you go on living a life of joy & happiness. You've turned out brilliantly despite the traumas you've faced.

[@brunolima7402]

Gabrielle seems to be a very nice person with a beautiful soul.. i hope she finds happiness and a way to deal with all her past traumas.

[@czarina7786]

Therapy for years. Would help. I know.

[@pinkythechihuahua3156]

She seems very nervous and I'm not following her stories😢

[@joshuafulfs8084]

Wow I can Relate almost 100%. Found mom when I was 16. Still don't think I've learned how to deal with it

[@avadventuregear]

“Tornatic” best description. She’s wonderful. I hope her life is filled with joy. ❤

[@stacycrombie]

Yes! Great descriptive word "tornadic"

[@i.m.hidden2788]

To Gabrielle and whomever is reading this who is recovering from this kind of childhood trauma: I want you to know that you ARE a GOOD PERSON. And you know what? It’s your time on earth as much as anyone else’s.

[@Joshualuv13]

Thankyou.

[@brookegoslin]

♥️🙏🏼💫✨

[@cahleyv]

❤

[@murraystockman134]

Cheers

[@victorgallucci1730]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I would imagine getting your story out in such a short period of time chronologically was very difficult. I'm honored to hear your story.

[@isabellaarellano4161]

I really appreciated your interview Gabrielle. I loved your approach to not only being real on the pain, but sharing your journey into healing trauma. We think in pretty similar ways, I wish you all the best and all success!!

[@MoAnn81]

She has a good head on her shoulders, she’s articulate, smart and very pretty. I wish her nothing but the VERY BEST! 💕

[@kamijenkins4202]

She reminds me of Charlize Theron with a touch of Amanda Bynes!! She has a beautiful personality and very pretty.

[@behindDoorsOfHomes]

What a beautiful person. Such self awareness. Thank you for sharing your story

[@jordanwood183]

When the woman told her that her sexual abuse was karma coming back to her from somehow being an abuser in a past life, what would have been BEAUTIFUL would be if Gabrielle had responded by saying “interesting.. well, do you remember ever knocking someone’s teeth out in a past life?” ..give her a couple seconds to think about it, & then: 🤜🏼 💥 Victim blaming comes in many different forms, whether it’s southern Baptist or a hippie yoga cult. Most people lack critical thinking skills and choose to have their ideas/beliefs issued to them.

[@stonemanson4884]

Lol

[@krsmedley]

This is an awesome response.

[@samdabro]

What a beautiful, intelligent, self-aware, authentic soul. Sometimes I think if people who go through trauma and are able to heal and come out of it produces the light workers of the world and Gabrielle is one of them. Thank you for sharing your story I so deeply resonated with.

[@thatpart]

Growing up in the chaos of having no adults that you could trust, the notion of control becomes a mechanism for survival. Trauma helps to double down on this notion. As we become adults, it is incredibly hard to define that control, and even harder to put any of it to the side for someone else. Great interview. Thanks for this.

[@cerinabenson8753]

I hope you get a chance to read this, Gabrielle. I can relate, hear, and see you. I just turned 26 a couple weeks ago and the feeling you described after you turned 20 is exactly how I explain it to others. The way you look at life is refreshing to hear and gives me hope that there are more people like us. People who knows it'll work out. Even if it feels like the worst thing ever, it will work out. Allow yourself the grace to forgive and learn. Thank you again, I really needed the reminder. ❤

[@bambineal1956]

Move through life seeking and being in peace. At 67, I have learned when I am not feeling at peace, it is not where I should be. Spend time in the creation of nature. Keep sharing as well. You will go through many changes in your life, some good, some bad, it is that way with everything, and how we grow. ❤

[@reallycoooool]

I've had a vasectomy to protect my unborne children from my parenting. More people should be responcible, and know the limits of their sanity.

[@thematriarchy2075]

Half of the world don't even have a choice.

[@carlitasway2477]

I commend your honesty and insight

[@katnikkerkayla]

@@thematriarchy2075soooo… are you saying he shouldn’t have a choice to not have kids because there are other people who can’t?

[@thematriarchy2075]

@@katnikkerkayla No, i am saying, that it is wonderful to have a choice to not have children.

[@Bonnatella]

​@@thematriarchy2075would you elaborate on this statement? Who doesn't have the choice?

[@tjrizzo1619]

She reminds me of someone I knew a long time ago. One of the kindest people Ive ever known.

[@CroiaCallahan]

Gabrielle, I have a saying I’d like to share with you: “A child will grow up to be who they are either BECAUSE of how they were raised….or IN SPITE OF.” You are an amazing young lady. I’m proud of you.

[@Iamleahloti]

So very true

I feel so blessed to have been able to hear you share this Gabrielle 🙏 I cannot thank you enough. I wrote down some things you said that will guide me and stick with me forever. Someone else here recently said something like we can think of the ‘end’ of healing as being able to work through ‘things’ to the point where we are able to then help others going through the same things. You are loved and appreciated and yes, this good stuff will stick- you’ll still have some not as good days or even maybe extended periods but you now know it won’t last forever and you’ll live more in the ‘good’ days than the ‘bad’ 🙏 😊 Thank you again so much.

[@jubby89]

As a mom, turning into a mom will unveil past trauma of the parenting you received. I would say the best gift you can give your child is to do inner work. Children are also a catalyst for change I find. My son has made me a better person. But also the the most important job in the world. You are just a wonderful soul. ❤

[@lmla46]

@Jubby89, ehh, Not to be disagreeable, but I disagree about becoming a parent bringing out, or unveiling as you say, past trauma. Promise, the more time you put between yourself and whatever trauma you've experienced, by facing it, talking to a lover, husband , wife, trusted person, counselor, whatever, and finding that balance between accepting things happened that you had no control over and the future, then it really really does become ok. Definitely cam and does define who you are, but that's not a negative.

[@sleepingninjaquiettime]

Definitely awesome to see someone grow up in a traumatic family and have physical trauma and use emotional intelligence to calmy understand her trauma and upbringing. That sometimes can be rare, a lot of people continuously dwell on their problems.

[@SweetUniverse]

Same. One person in my family said, "Why do you keep thinking about the past?" I don't! Bad memories hit me at the damndest times & it's the oddest things I'll remember. My parents were alcoholics & I grew up in a domestic violence home.

[@xmondlos]

same here, I fully understand & it's similar for me as well, just hits you out of nowhere & then you can't shake it off easily.. takes time to feel better especially when the anxiety mixes up with the depression, it's like overall extremely overwhelming to experience & to explain to others, I'll just sit there while dissociating.

[@deborahjaffe]

Same here. Family members and some “friends” say move on, get over it. It makes me feel worse. They don’t understand trauma, C-PRSD or now they are saying Complex post traumatic stress injuries… because disorder just makes us feel worse about ourselves

[@sardonie]

They choose amnesia and dissociation, then they don't remember the past, they act and reenact it... Myself, I prefer "thinking" about the past, it obliges me to work on it.

[@donnalee8699]

I think ppl telling you to get over it is abusive. The insignificance and lack of empathy they are placing on your pain is re traumatizing - get away from them. They are not serving you in healing ❤

[@Dad-in-WA]

I appreciate Gabrielle sharing her story about her childhood. Seeing more of this will bring out awareness and it's ok to share and let out feelings that are bottled up. As a single father who raised my kids pretty much full time, priority was making sure my kids are doing great and communicating with them regularly. thanks for sharing.

[@goatskip]

What an amazing young woman. Her level of self-awareness is impressive. Gabrielle, I wish for you the best!

[@FreeQWinC]

What a gift of you sharing your story and writing a book. It is helping in healing others and a reminder that we are not alone. Thank you so very much 💖✨

[@paulinemarshall6554]

Gabrielle is clearly still trying to figure things out in her head. Can tell she has an old head on young shoulders. I’m 56yrs old and still struggle with negative thoughts anxiety and feelings of inadequacy on a daily basis due to past trauma. Being highly intuitive hyper sensitive and anxious to other people’s feelings and thoughts can sometimes hinder our growth. It can send us on a cycle of people pleasing and continually trying to seek validation from the wrong people to prove our worth. Shes a beautiful soul. ❤

[@lesliethurston2151]

What a beautiful person you are, Gabrielle. A true icon of strength, fortitude, grace, and beauty. Never stop radiating your goodness!

[@DING1o1]

She’s someone I’d want to be friends with! Very insightful person

[@sylwiakowalczyk3270]

She is so so beautiful and smart. Obviously she has done some work and is on hopefully on a good path.

[@beckymellon8135]

Sounds like she definitely had gastroperisis for sure, I’m so sorry she must have been so sick. I wonder about kids with sick moms mainly because I am a sick mom but I was well until they were teenagers thank god!!!! I love hearing these real stories it helps me be better and know I’m not so alone. What an incredible survivor she is 🌹❤️✌️

[@hlolypop]

Agreed, and gastroparesis is a symptom of EDS which can also cause heart issues, joint problems, so many systemic issues. Thankfully we know more now.

[@beckymellon8135]

@@hlolypop for sure

[@caveman7024]

You are so beautiful….. I lost my dad when I was 15. We were on vacation and on the last day at the beach he went out on a kayak and got trapped by a rip current and my brother and I helplessly watched from shore as he drowned. the current was so bad that we would of been dead too if we went out and try to get him. I sometimes feel guilt that I could of done more to save him. That incident significantly. Changed the trajectory of my life. I sometimes wonder how things would of been if he didn’t go out on the water that day. It messed me up for many years after. Luckily there was a light at the end of the tunnel. things are good now. Every now and then I think of that day. I surly miss my dad. I know he is watching over my family. Thank you for your story Gabrielle.

[@Th3Think3r]

Thank you for sharing your story Gabrielle. I am glad you found a supportive partner. I wish you the best.

[@GeminiGuy22]

She definitely was on point when she said “ I’m an old soul.” ❤ Beautiful person I wish her the best !

[@Tylerdurling54]

She’s beautiful

[@Exodus_Gaming7]

Fr man

[@christopherback2103]

These chicks are so f****** damaged and they've been looked at that way for so long that it's really pathetic to even say that. That's a human being. Stop looking at the skin and the hair and the eyes and the makeup and the tattoos because that's all that's ever been done and it's weak

[@lizdicaprio906]

Gabrielle- I CAN RELATE so much to you, similair to my story & I've been thru. I am recovering from Post childhood Trauma. This is one brave and strong women, as I. Bless you. I also have found Yoga, thou disabled physically from my abuse.....I knew always, that you "modify" WHAT I didn't know is the other benefits felt immediately in Yoga, which I learn daily and it's benefits. YOU ARE SO STRONG. Sometimes, it takes narrow-minded people who've never gone thru it..when it happens to them...then they finally get it and understand. Until then, these people remain ignorant to other's suffering. You are a SURVIVOR

[@debbielittle9592]

May you have all the love and peace your heart can hold Gabrielle

[@seedsman02]

Hi there. It’s easy to see her intellect shining through, she speaks well and is easy to listen to. The human journey is the test for what’s to come. Be nice to people.

[@jackinthebox6143]

What a sensitive sweetheart! I think she would be a great mum. She could could then have the family and share the love she missed as a child.

[@michelesavino1928]

What a gorgeous young woman. So articulate…I love that she “tries to do better each day.” Very positive attitude.

[@SPK-op4rr]

Really well spoken! Complete authenticity! Excellent ability to analyze and process all of it. Thank you for sharing! You’re truly an amazing and inspiring human!

[@ivaloowilson3524]

I've been doing yoga for over 45 years. I keeps your mind & body clear. Everyone can do it. & grounding out in nature 💚 Sending love & light ❤️✨️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️✨️❤️

[@SweetUniverse]

"You've been wanting to do better your whole life." I ❤❤❤ that. Yes! To me that's what's important- just being a better person every day. ✌✌

[@undividedlight]

It sounds as if Gabrielle had an NDE (Near Death Experience) from her brain injury accident. Such a beautiful soul , thank you for sharing your story. ❤

[@ellenfisher3792]

I agree! Out of body experience, the vacuum experience of being sucked back in

[@johnfreund4456]

I've learned not to compare trauma - trauma is trauma is trauma... and to the person going through it, it's bad and can destroy them. I resonate with her willingness to iterate her life. She was actually very lucky to have the wiring and energy to navigate what life threw at her, and had some key people in her life and used that. She was even able to look at the people who put her through the trauma and see them as human... pulling stones out of the mud and building a foundation. Most importantly, she has met herself where she was/is - over and over again. Very inspirational.

[@williamrenfroe546]

Two of the greatest things she said that I wish could be taught to every person on earth. Everyone has trauma. Break the cycle.

[@itsmelili326]

Like a Lotus flower. Your preserverance is admirable. One who can recognize that pain patterns are passed on, has the power to change their path. I wish you continued peace and healing in your upcoming journeys. ✨️

[@tylersrevenge]

Wow, she is absolutely gorgeous. Seems so genuine too

[@michelleruss9877]

My life parallels her in so many ways. The relief you felt when your mom died and the guilt that came with that relief. Me too. ❤

[@liketearsintherain832]

This is a beautiful young lady. I hope she understands how beautiful and strong she really is. This interview really hit me hard.... Thank you for this channel. I personally think it is one of the best on KZbin..

[@sareenawyld]

What a great story teller you are! You are wise beyond your years, and have a great head on your shoulders. A beautiful example of healing. ❤❤❤

[@kaylasprettynails2848]

She's one of the only other people than myself to have yoga completely alter your life and help heal trauma and help get through a very very traumatic situation. If it wasn't for yoga there's things in my life that I don't think I could have gotten through v

[@endtimeawakening5557]

Hope this beautiful young woman is living a wonderful life now! The Mind is so powerful, where the battles are truly fought. Building new memories that are beautiful is quite therapeutic. God bless her!!! ❤

[@ftffighter]

I've had 4 TBI's to the frontal lobe and am in a situation you wouldn't believe where every day I'm constantly traumatized that it might be my last. Gabrielle gives me strength that I am not alone and people are out there who are struggling like me. We have remarkably similar upbringings too. Thank you for this video SWU!

[@amynix7999]

What you said about the grey area. Man. I resonated so much with that. I literally have random poetry in my journal titled the grey area, and have written those exact thoughts. And how important balance is. And calm. I hope you continue to have all the peace you so deserve. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Dreaming-11]

I can see you have a really beautiful soul, you deserve to have a great life

[@ralphchapman2933]

Wishing all the best for Gabrielle!! You have such a light in your eyes. Your life story touches my soul. Thank you Mark.

[@tracyladams3601]

Incredible and inspirational interpretation of your life’s trauma. Listening to you, I thought you were much older. Wise beyond your years for sure. Many thanks to you for sharing your experience.

[@simontodd619]

What a lovely person you are Gabrielle and what a wonderful message you send out whether consciously or not. Keep going on this path and continue to be true and above all kind to yourself. Finally, I do hope that you are blessed with children as I think you'll be a wonderful mother, remember are not your parents so why should you become them just because you become one. Take care and thank you for sharing your story.

[@mangs9940]

helpful to put my own minor trauma in perspective. I want her to have a better life going forward.

[@judyhazen1201]

Thank you so very much for the stories you’ve given us. It’s shown me how small and big this world really is and we just don’t know the stories of the other souls we walk beside daily. 🙏♥️

[@baker1saautomatic]

You are an amazing person. Something knew I needed to watch your interview this morning. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. 💜

[@madonnamiller1]

Stunning portrait , Mark!!

[@loveblue2]

I could really relate to Gabrielle. I grew up in a very emotionally charged, violent home. My middle brother, 10 years older than I was, had serious emotional issues. Several times a month, for DECADES, he would go into these rages where he would be really angry, swearing, destroying furniture and household items, throwing butcher knives into doors, etc. He once threw a pet parakeet out the back door, cage and all. One night when I was 4 years old, he went into one of these rages and my mom decided that she, myself and another brother (5 years old than me) would just go to bed. So, I'm laying in bed and I can hear my brother still raging downstairs. At one point, he yelled, "...when you motherfuckers go to sleep, I'm going to stab you to death!!" Hearing that, I became even more terrified than I already was. My mother never checked my brother on his behavior, which, as a 4 year old, I interpreted that to mean she was afraid of him too, which terrified me even more. (Years later, I asked my mom why she never called my brother out on the carpet about his behavior. She said if she had said one word to him, she knew she would have killed him). The night my brother made the stab you to death comment, I became an avid people watcher. I was always afraid that one day my brother would get angry enough to make good on his threat, so I would try to gauge his anger level. The morning after the stab you to death comment, I woke up with a stomach ache and diarrhea. Now, 68 years later, certains kinds of stress will trigger an IBS attack. Over the decades, I've had every test known to man to try to treat the IBS. Every test comes back normal. Childhood trauma is so devastating. My only solution for trying to learn to live with it and not allow it to destroy me is to use it as a gauge of the kind of person I DIDN'T want to be as an adult. Thank you for what you do, Mark.

[@taraflynn1640]

My heart feels this..... My gosh. I'm so sorry. I, too, grew up with a very violent brother. I'm moving through so much processing and somatic care in my current life.

[@Joiously]

I understand your story, and journey. I have travelled a similar path. What is important to me is remembering that I live in an imperfect world full of imperfect people such as myself. (I am not perfect.) There is no such thing as a utopian society on the earth. God will wipe away all my tears in eternity. Evil people will be judged and there will be no more sorrow, sickness, or pain in the eternal presence of God. This journey is about our ability to love and forgive people for their transgressions against us. We all fall short of the glory of God daily.

[@laura4dsunshine]

Oh wow very resilient woman. I can relate. I think there are people who are born with a natural intuition about people and life. She has a very strong spirit. So beautiful, too. Sweetheart, I knew you were a Libra when I started listening to you. Know that we are the justice keepers in the world. You are a very sweet person who seems to try to remain happy, but know that you had a very unfair, cruel, brutal, bad childhood and upbringing. Most people are lost, Gabrielle, spiritually in this world, but they think they have it all figured out (your mother). I think you should try to acknowledge and accept the bad treatment and abuse you suffered and recognize it as bad. 🙏

[@chrisdeadmanwinston2813]

Mark. There are several fake channels stating to be you. i’m pretty new to your channel and a 100% fan. just wanted to say something while it was on my mind. thank you and God Bless everyone on your show and you too for awareness and understanding. wow!

[@MXRiderFiftyTwo]

Gabrielle has gratitude and empathy. She's been through a lot and still thinks she's had a good life. I think a bit of both. She remembers both the good and bad , but believes she's still fortunate. She will go onto have a rewarding life. I've had a similar life to her, a lot of emotional abuse. I'm spritual and believe we have to make the most of this life no matter what is dished out. I wish you all the best Gabrielle.

[@FawnhillFarmhouse]

What an amazing young lady!!!! Sending you Gabrielle lots of love!!!

[@patriciaque197]

Thank's for sharing. You're right, my brothers chose no children not wanting to react to their own offspring as our Father did. My sister and I each had a daughter and wouldn't change that decision for the world. Collectively we strive to break the cycle of abuse, mental and find peace in nature. I wish you the very best in your life's quest for contentment 😊👍

[@kaylasprettynails2848]

This is definitely one of the most interesting stories I've watched. She's a beautiful mess in all aspects. I hope her healing is going well!

[@KraftyKc]

Beautiful story. I know it wasn't always great, but it was your story, and it's the story that makes you who you are today and still going. You will look back and say I wouldn't change any part because every horrible part makes you a stronger person. You seem very strong now but not all yet, which you know because you're only 25. Still very young. Thanks for sharing your story 😊 🙏

[@i.m.hidden2788]

I think I get what you mean to say here, but "being made stronger" isn't really a compliment. It is actually kind of a crappy way to look at her abuse and almost tries to justify it. She was a child who had horrible things happen to her and she can ABSOLUTELY wish to have been able to change parts of her story! Because she deserved to grow up safe and loved. In fact, maybe she would benefit from re-parenting herself in a way that lets her change her story to the way she wished she had been treated. Your comment makes me think that maybe these are things you tell yourself to "be okay with" whatever may have happened to you. But you know, you deserve to mourn your own trauma, too, without having to try to find the good in or the reason behind it. ❤

[@AgeBond-yp3ed]

Beautiful😍 the tremble in her voice says a lot

[@murri96]

Gabrielle your story sound so similar to mine. Really hit close to home. What an amazing girl.. I really wish I could be your friend 😭 Much love from Norway❤️

[@Lizabethmoore-ow6mw]

This is a highly evolved young lady!!! Love her - she has such great energy and she's so beautiful. I hope for all the best for her always.

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

Wishing Gabrielle the absolute best!!!! I recognize so much in her story as well her pain and working through it. Chaos is such a good way to describe it. The impact that long lasting chaos has on the development of a child is underestimated. We're just like little copy machines, copying our previous experiences so when chaos is a big part of our childhood it's no small thing to find your way through that in adulthood. I'm so glad you found yoga!

[@pauld2913]

Gabrielle has such a sweet soul. Thanks for posting.

[@tmc115]

As I started to listen and research ppl who escaped cults I strongly felt a similarity to my experiences and feelings to how I grew up but I wasn’t in a cult. However I believe both my mom and stepdad were narcissists and this is the first time I’ve heard that being in a narcissistic relationship is considered being in a cult. So you’ve made things make so much sense for me. Thank you ❤

[@Hubertt-tp1yq]

So self aware! Best wishes for a happy life, Gabrielle. It took me till my fifties to face my abuse issues and I truly wish it hadn't taken that long.

[@connor5469]

I really resonate with her journey. Have made a lot of the same mistakes and come from a very similar past. It’s beautiful and so inspiring to see how she’s grown. What a wise and beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your darkness. With darkness comes light. 🤍

[@divinefemininity7807]

I'm still tripN off the fact that she said her mom didn't have a bowel movement for 2 years, and the general practitioner just gave her pills for it.....😱 That is a horrible case of medical neglect, I can't imagine all of the other illnesses that spawned from that. Smfh. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@divinefemininity7807]

@@Rachael7062 I know, that was crazy. And the fact that she had to take care of her as well as be abused by her was really f***ed up. 💯

[@divinefemininity7807]

@@Rachael7062 I know right, the dad just passed the buck..... 🥴

[@timothyfirth4809]

She is wonderful and stronger than she gives herself credit for

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Great interview. So glad she's living a better life. Wishing her all the best. Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊

[@lj9524]

I totally understand her feelings if relief after her Mom died. I am so sorry for the trauma your dysfunctional parents inflicted on you. Her diabetes if not well controlled caused her gastroparesis, nerve problems in her gastro-intestinal system and cardiovascular disease. You can live a healthy life if you choose. Don’t let your past control your future dear young lady💕

[@shanaribbons5303]

You are beautiful, amazing, and brave. I am also a trauma survivor so I understand your pain. Thank you for sharing your story❤

[@MrUndersolo]

This hits home with me. I wish her the best and thank her for this... ❤

[@DanaK916]

That was amazing, Gabrielle. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@BurthRomanski-h8r]

I am Sorry for YOU ! All the best from the Netherlands !! Keep Strong.

[@beckieknight6184]

What a LOVELY lady. Sending blessings to her. 😊

[@elisendacampsoriol1932]

Yes, she IS.

[@MabelLopez-r6w]

Gabriella you are so brave for detailing with all this since you were kid 😢 I feel sorry for your traumatic childhood and wish you would have had a better childhood. You are very intelligent, I wish you the best of luck with your yoga studio. Your story is very interesting and the idea of no having children is phenomenal, you are breaking the cycle for sure. 🎉

[@mirandaflatbush7388]

Wow! Gabrielle thank you for sharing your story. Knowing you now and hearing this you would never know of how much you gone through.. This brought tears to my eyes. You are very strong Gabrielle. Thank you for the strength for sharing your story.

[@SweetUniverse]

That brought out some anger in me, "Why do you think you got raped?" Omg. Only to be topped by, "Well, you just have to be okay that you raped someone in a past life and that it's your karma." That's the worst counseling/ advice I've ever heard. 🤬🤬🤬

[@345quebec]

Wow ... I really admire Gabrielle she is just an amazing soul!

[@TaraLeigh_in_Canada]

Blessings to her and her journey

[@Edwin-van-der-Putten]

What a wisdom! Cheers Gabrielle, thanks for sharing your story!!!

[@katrishabird9406]

Gabrielle you will have peace 🕊and I so do appreciate your light and bright way of being. That is what got you through all the very difficult times you endured as a child up until now. You are a working progress that is all you can ever be. You are the one that got you where you are today. That's all you, Sending love ❤

[@Hannah-cg1jn]

I really enjoyed hearing her story!

[@raulmedina5446]

Gabrilelle, seems like a old soul, her healing will take the time that she needs, i am a Gestalt therapist in Mexico, i am shore that if she works therapeutically with her emotions, she will heal faster and more authentically, her anxeiety level is high, Gabrielle you are strong, a person with purpose, you deserve to threat your self with love, patience and compassion, my best wishes!!!

[@donnalee8699]

Best one liner ever - Q: What has helped You to grow A: Not taking advice from people I don’t want to be like