Appalachian Woman interview-Shonda

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Shonda, an Appalachian woman from Leslie County, Kentucky.
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[@NickajackP]

The comment section for Soft White Underbelly is such an empathetic crowd. It is truly refreshing to see so many people from all walks of life just being fucking nice and showing a little heart towards others.

[@Kiki-dd8vd]

Yes!!! So much this. It has been the most refreshing thing.

[@walnutsandbeastiality866]

*_,,Hey. Be f****n' nice."_* (Nicky Santoro, Casino, 1995)

[@phyllisarrington7436]

You spoiled your kind comment with profanity

[@z777z99]

@@walnutsandbeastiality866 "Don't be fucking rude" -Kim Kardashian 2010

[@beachbum1110]

Yes!

[@Lcwtex]

I don’t know if anyone’s ever told you before but your Appalachian interviews are by far the best

[@SilvaPeric]

I've posted the same comment on several videos. I'm not in the USA, but if were to move there (i'm not planning on it) I would come here.

[@rororidley5829]

Seeing these video really lets you know that a huge part of who you become is based on pure luck. We don’t get to pick our parents, our race, our sex, the financial situation we’re born into, the location we born, or the trauma we will or will not endure as a child.

[@jbmaitre5758]

That is ever so true - I was very lucky after living 4 1/2 years of physical & moral abuse I was put up for adoption with my little sister and a couple chose my sister and me, I am grateful to have been giving a second chance in life...

[@melaniegrant3934]

how must she feel cnn talking bout white privilege

[@bobby_c07]

If anything these videos should show how little something like race plays into strife, misery and sadness.

[@rororidley5829]

@@bobby_c07 not really, more like add all that crap up and then multiply it by race. The more melanin in the skin the less humanity institutions and government systems have for your struggle. Race compounds the trauma because individuals will also experience racial trauma.

[@sarah.phillipa854]

@@rororidley5829 exactly

[@penelopeb1370]

"I want a white picket fence...and a husband that didn't cheat". Oh, honey, don't we all. I hope you get both. Neither is too much to ask.

[@Rain3z]

This made me smile! Yes ma’am, we’re all looking for that.

[@kittylove2975]

I love your comment and well wishes! ❤

[@Legaltype1963]

Shonda, you don't want a fence or a husband. Both cause too much work. lol

[@overland8081]

It’s not much to ask and there are good men out there.. as a man I can say that. I’d love to have a good woman.

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

Lord do they make them anymore I can't find a decent man either

[@abccoy]

These videos make me feel fortunate.

[@JslvGotcha]

Fortunately enough to have not been raised in middle America.

[@kelleykelkel3370]

I always say the same thing❤️

[@joolzg1936]

Amen to that statement.

[@barbarascotto3873]

Me too.

[@hollycourtney221]

I absolutely agree 🙏🏻

[@queingjwaywithwords]

So much pain. She's been struggling her whole life. And when she said, "I regret it all." My God. Baby girl, I hope it gets better. You deserve better.

[@tonyk2614]

You don't deserve any more pain, Shonda. You deserve peace and love.

[@jonathanyates5198]

She sold her daughter for drugs

[@Nowaynoway50]

@Opal Allen She definitely was involved one way or another . Obviously she isn’t going to admit to that. I don’t think she is a bad person , it’s just all she knows . It’s the same way she has been treated her whole life . It’s a very vicious circle that most of these women can’t escape sadly

[@knockharder3554]

Amen

[@knockharder3554]

@@jonathanyates5198 she still deserves forgiveness and peace in her life. We have all made horrible choices. God's love, mercy, and grace are for every one of His children including you, me, and Shonda.

[@coffeefish]

Doctor's are getting crazy rich writing those prescriptions.

[@RWayne-nu2fi]

"I regret all of it...." devastating confession. I'll be praying for this woman to catch a break.....

[@susan16k97]

That 1 line broke my heart.

[@Natalieeee365]

Key Words “We didn’t need much” ..in my eyes is the realization of truly being able to live a happy and peaceful life...

[@hellosweetheart3350]

Great thought 👍! I'm a simple person myself and I don't have much of anything except my dream car (ford edge) I just bought, a twin size bed in my mother's living room, my fishing tackle and rods, and paint brushes and paints. One shouldn't need a boatload of thing's, family and friends are the most important. And bragging about things people own seem to be the new thing in this country, hopefully people will start to donate all their useless clutter so others can enjoy soon. Why pile up things that get dusty right? One man's junk is another man's treasure 😉

[@donovanhowardmusic]

The secret to life. Be happy with what you have and don’t try to keep up with every other fool who’s in debt over there head.

[@lamarwilson8608]

It might not apply here, but it seems like those that have the least, are often the happiest. Struggle has a way of making you appreciate the little things.

[@ante.z.3660]

Nat Rob you know your ish... That is the difference between reality and what people call success

[@derrickduke3433]

Facts!

[@bobo-kj6od]

I find the Appalachian people really interesting. Their mentality, the way they live, the way they talk and dress. I admire their openness to talk with you on camera. Really appreciate your work, Mark.

[@coffeefish]

Maybe Mark is promising them pills and booze. Then they get real talkative...

[@listrahtes]

@@coffeefish come on you consume free high quality content and thats all you have to say about it? Mark makes no secret out of it that he pays for the interviews but interesting enough he mentioned that in the Apalachians was the only place were people rejected the money alltogether. But Mark is not a professional interviewer and also always mentions that the pictures are what is the most important aspect for him and were his competence lies. Still he does a tremendous job.

[@coffeefish]

@@listrahtes that's a big load of BS.

[@user-ls4vb6dq7z]

My heart broke for her when she spoke of her mother. God bless her.

[@sherrycallaway6578]

Thank you Mark for keeping all these Appalachian interviews coming our way. So interesting and they are a favorite! Wishing this nice kind lady the Best!

[@LeesaMarion]

Aww, her dad sounds like my dad.. he has cancer but still doing his own yard work, working on vehicles, tries to be a grandfather. Awesome interview!!

[@hellosweetheart3350]

I can picture your dad working on vehicles ☺️ my dad did too. We have great father's! Hard workers and lots of love and protection. Appreciate everything he does for you 💕

[@AdamMWise]

Thank you once again Mark for continuing to share your work and love of people with us. Being from Kentucky I feel I owe you something for being so great to us in KY, and the US for that matter but all I can afford is my gratitude, respect, and a huge THANK YOU SIR!

[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

Yes, I love Appalachia. I’ll be back many times. Thank you.

[@lisafrederick8870]

Mark,what draws you to that area? Do you have family there? Or are you just attracted to the beauty? Thank you so much for all you do,and all the help you give people. Keep up the great work. My husband and I watch you every morning while we have our coffee,its reminds us of how lucky we are💕

[@truckchuck5601]

You still driving red Kia? Bro

[@MrsTonySoprano]

She’s only 48. She can still live her dreams. She loves her family. I’m sure they love her too. I hope everything starts looking up for her.

[@DougCanney1]

I think stress, anxiety and drama age people prematurely. She clearly looks old than 48. I too hope she fares better soon.

[@HandbagDiva]

Could you live your dreams in America on less than $10k a year?

[@DougCanney1]

pinkyt67 I’m a professional comedian, that’s good money! All jokes aside, I don’t think many people could.

[@GeorgeGlass298]

Wait she is 48?! Wow. I hope she gets her white picket fence.

[@spread4me75]

@@DougCanney1 that's meth that has aged her

[@coolalcoolal4165]

Wouldn't mind seeing an interview with an Amish person. There seems to be many in Ohio.

[@JenniV1Alaska]

The only ones who would talk would be the shunned ones. The Amish are not forthcoming about their lifestyle or religion. They don’t want their pictures taken much less sitting down with some rich heathen from LA to be interrogated lol

[@Dhardy316]

@@JenniV1Alaska I learned that visiting Amish County last month, funny they got phones and shop in stores though (the younger ones at least)

[@JenniV1Alaska]

Dhardy The younger ones would probably WANT to talk but because of their strict code of keeping the heathen ( I say that because that is how they see us) world from contaminating their world, they wouldn’t dare! They can be excommunicated for talking to outsiders about their inner circles. I would love to hear an interview as well but the only ones I have seen have been from shunned Amish and they STILL don’t tell anything that we don’t already know.

[@SeemsLogical]

At the age of 16 the Amish youth are sent out into the world to experience "Rumspringa." It's a 2 year period where they live apart from the Amish community and live a largely secular life. After the 2 years are up they must decide to rejoin the community or live in the secular world. Most choose to go back because to live in secular life would involve being shunned by your parents, siblings and everyone else in the community. These Rumspringa youths would be permitted to talk to Mark Laita but 2 years is a short time to experience everything the world has to offer so they may just want to do other things with their time.

[@JenniV1Alaska]

SeemsLogical It’s actually 18 to 21 now and it’s only a year, but it could have been expanded to two years since I last looked. Most times though, even AFTER Rumspringa, they choose to commit to the lifestyle and go home because all they have ever known was their community and the outside world, at first, is exciting because it’s new with no rules however, they generally tend to find out it is empty and not what they fantasized about so they go back to the warmth and comfort of what they have known their entire lives as choosing to live outside of that is a lonely prospect because it would mean being cut off from family and friends.

[@dopamine261]

I love these Appalachian interviews, thank you for representing my people who I rarely see in forms of media, we need it.

[@angelahall4402]

More people need to realize being happy is appreciating the little things.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

So true.

[@ms.sanchez3924]

@junekid629 what did it teach the other countries who have high infection rates? Why single out America ? I know America has it's problems but why single out one nation? I don't know where you're from but wonder if the infection rate is high where you live.

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

@junekid629 it should have taught people to open their eyes and realize governments lie to you, claiming they're providing "safety" in order to destroy you.

[@kareylandreneau7103]

junekid629 Not true, you cant paint with such a broad brush over everyone...it is very individual what the democratically Plan-demic has taught each person.

[@karenchandler4717]

🔥🔥🔥

[@smilinwolfette1978]

One thing I notice in these interviews is you can really tell how the hard life aged them a lot even at younger ages. Even the happy Appalachians who loved their life.

[@coffeefish]

They try to live the easy life of drugs and alcohol. It destroys them, and then they whine about how "hard" life was.

[@bugmeep]

I grew up not too far from Leslie County. Lots of people like this, the economy down here is terrible. Bless her ♥️

[@mickbowling4412]

I grew up in Leslie county, this is definitely the norm down there.

[@christinesagemoen740]

As a teacher and a human on the “other side of the ocean”, I find many of these films both interesting and touching. I live in Norway, and we know about the poor in the inferior parts of the US, but these interviews give them a face and a story. And I think it's important for the rest of us to know them.

[@steelmagnolia4934]

Poor is an individuals monitary situation, inferior is a label placed on others from those on a lofty perch. These people are not inferior dear, it's just your perception from that lofty purch.

[@dreamlover5569]

English probably isn't her first language. I don't think she meant it that way.

[@georgewashington3393]

Inferior parts? You're clueless👌

[@shirleyware2150]

My heart breaks for her to hear the sadness in her voice to which she tries to hide or cover up, my prayers are many for her!!!! 💚💚💚

[@bennylove9824]

This women deserves a vacation

[@shondagibson75]

What's that lol I never had one

[@shondagibson75]

She's not my daughter but I know this Ashlyn mother and she never once done her that way

[@Queenofdacastle]

@@shondagibson75 do you realize your other comments still show up saying that you are her mother and she is lying. Which is it? You do also realize that ppl don't really lie about things like sexual abuse? Please stop commenting cause these ppl on the internet will destroy you in ways you never thought was possible.

[@THESONRISESINTHEEAST]

@@shondagibson75 I would like you to get in contact with me.....Let's get you out of there

[@flirtingwithdisaster1969]

@@shondagibson75 Bless your heart better things are coming

[@raeray2235]

Here in Cincinnati we have SOUL... the soul of Appalachian and Black folk who migrated from the south and came up "north" to Ohio for better possibilities... I honestly think some of the hardest working, honest and decent people live here. Even with scars of classism and racism we integrate in communities that are more diverse now, yet have a long way to go!

[@lethalvenusian]

her hair is so cool lol. she looks vintage. even the background gives me late 80’s/early 90’s vibes. this whole video feels like a time capsule

[@erichodge567]

Exactly.

[@mariebernier3076]

She is all of the folks I grew up with in an Ozarks coal mining town.

[@IzzyBizzyBooBoo]

I agree. It's crazy how her hair is like that. I wonder if she styles it to be like that or it's natural?

[@marylougeorge9890]

I would love to have her as a friend and encourage her so she would see good things in herself.

[@shondagibson75]

Thank you very nice to meet you friend

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@shondagibson75 Aww, Shonda, good to hear from you. I been in abusive relationships so I understand a lot of what you've been through. I'm sorry, honey. No matter what the situation, you Did Not deserve even to be called any mean name. I know because I went through it too. There is No excuse for a man laying his hands on you. Only a Bully does that and bullies are weaklings who are jealous of the goodness in our hearts. They know they don't have what it takes to keep our love so they imprison us. You're Not Bad! No matter what's in your past. No one is perfect and beating us up with our past is another way abusers try to keep us in their control. You have No Idea of How Valuable you truely are. I'm real sorry you lost your mom. It's going to take some time before you're able to laugh when you recall the good times. Grieving is one of the Hardest things we're forced to do on our journey. You got to do it Your way and in Your time. Some people won't understand so there will be times you'll have to go off by yourself. You may feel like you'll cry forever but, I guarantee you, my friend, won't.❤

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@davebryant8050 Always have.

[@angelanoneofyourconcern7239]

Im from eastern Kentucky. The Appalachia hills will have a place in my heart. I miss home, but there isn't much in the ways of progress there. I had to move away in order to succeed which is sad. I want to go home and help improve it so much!

[@countrygirl366]

I'm from eastern KY as well

[@HarlemLightsMD]

Mark, I thought I had a reason to be depressed in life. After watching your videos, I have everything I need to be happy. I’d like to help. Dr L, Atlanta, GA 🇺🇸

[@annieseaside]

Go to his Go Fund me page!💗

[@Bivora]

She’s still heartbroken over losing her mom. God bless her, she seems like a sweet lady!

[@ms.e9393]

Wow 48 thought she was atleast 60 years old. Really enjoying these interviews good job folks.

[@dlesliejones]

“Right now, I don’t see nothin” A sad (but true) comment on the condition of our country these days. It’s about time we set aside our differences, and remember we’re all in this together.

[@hellosweetheart3350]

Whatever this other person is saying I'm not too clear about lol, but you are so correct. But things will get better I promise you. The most important thing is friends and family. Keep them close and toxic people as far away as possible. Don't get involved in gossip or hatred, avoid it as soon as you notice something isn't right. And keep your head up (& mask on) this will be over before you know it. Much love❤️

[@dlesliejones]

@@hellosweetheart3350 she was saying that our young are facing challenges far beyond the horizon of anything we've faced, for generations. It reminds me of the stories my parents told, of how they survived the great depression. We rediscovered our humanity, in the midst of struggle. Equality through adversity.

[@DonutIgnoramus]

That's the nature of what happens when the federal government gets too big and too powerful. State/Local politics continue to mean less and less, eroding freedoms of those communities to govern themselves as they see fit (within laws of constitution). How it is now, we have about 150 million people who think one way, and 150 million people who think another. When the federal government is so powerful, this will lead to pure tribalism & this is why democracy at a federal level is inherently flawed. We need to return to a true United States of America. Not a centralized state of America with de facto federal colonies.

[@darlenew323]

@@sean_heisler Trump supporters are the most diverse . Don’t fool yourself.

[@darlenew323]

@@sean_heisler because supporting Biden and corruption is stupid and people that voted for Biden deserve NO RESPECT. I said Trump supporters are the most diverse.

[@Exploreyourappetite]

I hAd to go back to this interview after seeing her daughter interview whew it's tough

[@jessiesmothers9382]

When she talks about her Mama and the love her for Mama it just kills me. 🥺

[@TFQ161]

“Did you travel outside the country?” Is such an important question!! At least I think so...you’re just not the same after you realize that there are these entirely different cultures, perspectives, looks, mannerisms, societal expectations and learned behaviors. It can be something as simple as understanding that lots of people don’t smile at each other or make eye contact in other countries, as the norm, at least in my experience. Anyway...great question ;) !

[@CRCfail]

I've traveled to 18 different countries and quickly realized here in USA is better than most people would ever know. Did nothing but create more preduice tbh

[@chloerousseau]

My dad had a stroke and he doesn't do doctor's either, Shonda. Looks like you are doing good with speech and motor skills :-) Please take care and let the doctor's check on you every now and then. The road to recovery mentally (depression) and physically is longer than most realize.

[@shondahicks2682]

From one Shonda to another you got this momma. May God continue to bless you. Because you have major blessings coming to you.

[@mirandafarmer7417]

Leslie county ppl some nicest folk I've met,I live in Harlan,It's 15 mins away and had in-laws there.Love Leslie county

[@Dhardy316]

My wife deep roots in Pikeville, and I fell in love with the area first upon visiting. I never understood what "God's country" was until going to Kentucky, I do now!

[@jspychalski7286]

My mom was a Farmer and lived in Harlan too!

[@stephaniemontoya2521]

The appalachian interviews are my favorite

[@stephanienuce7711]

Boy this interview just broke my heart... tears rolling down my face.. Everyone deserves kindness and I pray this sweet lady has a good rest of her life..

[@jaqikennedy9990]

WOW.... there's ALOT of Cancer in the Appalachian 😲 Thank you for sharing your story with us...hope your feeling better now 😀

[@rbrb9404]

My childhood stomping grounds were in Newport/Campbell County. It has been so cool to watch these interviews from Appalachia and different parts of KY. It’s where my most recent ancestors are from, the hills and valleys of eastern KY. Thanks for these interviews, really cool.

[@awallbaby]

I’m from Cincinnati, and I know the old downtown was rough during the time she lived there. I wish her all best.

[@huntertommy9095]

Omg i love her PERFECT interview by far one of my FAVORITES

[@Mia-qt4th]

Shonda is a hardworking lady w a good heart, I like her. More Appalachian interviews.❤️

[@atxtrojans002]

I just wanted a man that didn't cheat.... wow... we suck.

[@soarhighyandow9109]

Sometimes. Not all the time.

[@Jellyclaws221]

We? Maybe you. Don't lump men together like that.

[@CRCfail]

He cheats because she doesn't keep his belly full nor his nuts empty. It's reeeeeal simple to keep men around.

[@glevando]

@@CRCfail Yeah and studies show that women cheat nearly as often as men but I'm sure the number is understated for women. They call it "healing myself" or "exploring" or something else. With social media, women are bombarded with opportunities and to think they aren't taking advantage of it is naive. Many have "emotional affairs" and in their minds that doesn't count as cheating. It's a joke. Men are always portrayed as the bad guy.

[@marianaflynn5557]

Oh, my. Clicked on this not knowing she was from Cincinnati. Knowing all the places and restaurants she was talking about. Makes the story hit just a little different. *hugs

[@Goparescum]

Me too, especially the white castle in covington

[@fynntasticmovienight]

She sounds so tired. Poor woman, been through so much.

[@Queenofdacastle]

What did she go through? Cause all I heard was her parents dying which is painful but also a part of life and they didn't die until she was an adult.

[@jonathanyates5198]

Plus she sold her daughter for drugs. Ashlyn is her name

[@blazefairchild465]

Wishing Shonda & her family the best. What a sweet lady, I am so sorry she lost her hearing. It's hard enough to survive poor, but living through domestic abuse & hearing loss do to your abusive husband is a terrible thing to go through. No one deserves to be kicked in the head by the one who is supposed to love & protect you.

[@marylougeorge9890]

It's heartbreaking. And she's such a sweetheart.

[@hellosweetheart3350]

I just called the law on my neighbor guy who kept beating his girlfriend's face in, he's in jail now and this was his 4th offense so he's looking at 11yrs. And I don't feel bad one bit. My neighbor lady's face is still black n blue and she can't even open one eye bcus it's swollen shut. And she has an adopted son that's 6, and he even jumped on the guys back to pull him off his mommy. I heard thumping real loud nextdoor and the curtain flailing and ran outside where he got in my face to call me names and I stood my ground as I was on the phone with 911 and they sent a police dog to find him when he ran and he was hiding on top of their shed. I'm not ashamed of being a snitch, I saved 2 lives that day.

[@blazefairchild465]

@@hellosweetheart3350 Thank you for doing the right thing.👏

[@michellehitt1976]

@@hellosweetheart3350 Woah that must have been really scary to see. Thank you for doing the right thing hun🤟

[@lin8148]

When you grow up tough like this woman you know a lot about life and hardship. A real honest person. She wants what every woman wants.

[@jackinthebox6143]

I think the questions are getting better I see people opening up more. Open ended questions invite more participation on the part of the subject. Seems like a nice lady.

[@valerielynch4014]

There is so much pain in her eyes. God bless you Shonda, I hope life gets better and better for you.

[@Dhardy316]

Upon visiting a rural area in Kentucky (pikeville county) I very quickly learned how rural: My Granddad shack he was born in we visited on side of a mountain, the new couple there have not been off the mountain in 7 years! And the husband says first truck he seen in 5 years drive up there! He was BUCK NAKED when we drove up...besides his shotgun in hand(not his natural gun either)

[@jonathanyates5198]

The town is Pikeville, not the county. The county is Pike County

[@baeblade3818]

i'm from downtown cincinnati as well . hearing this story gave me chills bc it's so close to home

[@deemora6598]

She’s wonderful my heart goes to her hope things move better for her she seems like a good person I like her a lot

[@sandife4nandes365]

I love Shonda's interview. She is so honest and open. Beautiful.

[@shondagibson1160]

Thank you

[@briannataylor7624]

Should definitely interview the Haliwa-Saponi or Lumbee people in North Carolina!

[@unknownkingdom]

Yeah man there's houses in nc where lumbeees have been selling coke since the 60s. Like 4 generations of the same family dealing.

[@Irodmel]

Those are biracial people mixed with white and black

[@mistysouders7823]

Poor lady. She’s truly know ones fool. If she’d been given half a chance she really could have gone places

[@alexmendez6576]

Most important lessons don't take from others, respect!!! Wow what a great answer!!!

[@lindaburleyson]

These are wonderful. I hope you get a tv documentary show with all of these maybe shorter clips. You are sharing respectful info

[@bobspringen9412]

Appreciate your videos,great work✌

[@spiritualseekeramor]

Thank you for these videos. My takeaway - people are people...we all want love and acceptance and to succeed. I try to remind myself everyone is struggling in some way. We should try to be kinder to one another and to ourselves.

[@gypseekayandGee]

You keep going! I can tell you have a kind heart! You are strong woman.

[@ThePriceIsRising]

“The truth is the truth”. You dont get that in mainstream media anymore. Thank God for channels like this.

[@judysteadman799]

Prayers precious Appalachian lady. Fantastic sence of humor. So many sad regrets and so many happy times with the children 🙏 🙏 prayers to you and family.

[@momdiddy623]

‘Didn’t need much’ .... let’s all take note. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ritajimmie3361]

Wishing you all the best Shonda. Sending you love and light 💕

[@heidishaunts847]

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio! I have been here all my life! Love it!

[@MyNijahDarling]

Its so surreal to hear someone's story that's from the same city I am.

[@Roxyoyeah]

Her mention of driving....not sure if you've spotted that trend already, but it's another issue plaguing appalachia. I know it's not really mentioned in previous videos but I'm sure if you were to ask, this would be a common theme. I'm right here in the heart of SW VA and I love what you're doing, even more so the Appalachian features. ❤️ Thank you for showing the world what really lies behind the stereotype.

[@deannalawley53]

I live in that part of VA and loved it I want to move back, but there were a lot of people that walked.

[@dannycarter8383]

I'm her in western VA , 5min from west Va on I64...And its true about the driver's license around here... Lot of people walking...

[@stephanieh.3302]

My dad is from Smyth county va. I grew up in ma with my mom but va is my second home.

[@marylougeorge9890]

In Michigan if you have a seizure you're prohibited from driving until you have 6 months without any episodes.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@edratliff Closed head injuries like being kicked in the head can lead to seizures. Also there is PNES seizures due to trauma.

[@linziRyan1965]

What a sweet lady. She’s adorable… talking about her momma made me cry. My daughter is my best friend…I can’t imagine losing my baby girl.

[@xsrclose3207]

Being heard is part of healing. Bless her heart being willing to put herself out there. I hear the dog in the background... so sad....

[@billieking8152]

Bless her

[@suekaiser4163]

God bless her. She really tried to work. Started at age 12.❤❤❤

[@louise-yo7kz]

Resilience

[@joaniemeow]

She seems like such a sweet soul. Wish her the best ❤️

[@dianeyoung8068]

People are important in our lives, if they are good and supportive it means all the difference. If we have one good person in our lives, it is a huge blessing.

[@jasminelanders6418]

Loving this Appalachian series❤️

[@jonaswilto8357]

Hey Mark great work I think you make a great difference and help alot of people. I would think you're a real busy individual, but if you so happen to have time. You should look into Ronnie Long's story from north Carolina. He was wrongfully convicted and did 44yrs in the penitentiary. He was just released, when with held evidence was brought to light. He is 65 now and needs more people to hear his story. He was the last interview on "other peoples lives" on Spotify. Like I said know your busy just thought it should be on your radar.

[@IntelligentDiscussion]

I hope they are given good money or help for this interview, I really love hearing the stories of real people around the U.S. These are the type of people we should all be wanting to help, the good people that had very difficult lives.

[@Prestonesfpv]

What a sweet woman, hope she makes it.... “the walking dead” damn, that was one deep comment!!

[@shondagibson75]

Oh yes I will after everything I've been thru trust me I'm going to make it

[@flirtingwithdisaster1969]

@@shondagibson75 I sent you a message on Facebook

[@shondagibson75]

@@flirtingwithdisaster1969 I never received your message I'm sorry

[@amrae9536]

Shonda seems like such a sweet endearing woman! I would ❤️ to talk to her and become friends. She seems amazing!

[@shondagibson75]

Thank you

[@maggieg60]

Keep your head up, girl. There are a lot of us in the same boat, and we must begin to lean on each other. ♥️

[@carmenmonoxide7459]

You know it's a damn shame that she was reluctant to say, "Me and my brother were the only white kids in school. I don't know if I can say that or not." The USA has gotten that bad. And no, it wasn't because of POTUS Trump. PEACE

[@TheMinot60]

It hasn't "gotten that bad" . It was that bad in the 60s 70s 80s 90s 2000, 2010s, and now. Trump made a whole lot of people comfortable, made them feel acceptable for spurting hate.

[@airpeewee]

@@TheMinot60 name one thing trump did to encourage racism or hate, thats just stupid. now joe on the other hand is straight a racist.

[@seanettles657]

@@TheMinot60 the "hate" that they have their own ethnic considerations - just like all peoples, including you, do? The "hate" that the country their forefathers and mothers built has been set up, by those policy makers who hate us, to encourage mass migration? This "hate"?

[@johnrutland5663]

His political records show it , before money buy a lot of forgiveness, and tolerance.

[@courtneypetit5084]

Awe what a sweet woman she seems so warm and kind...I hope she finds peace.

[@Kerrviii]

I'd love to show this to people who have types of resources, finances and support from a loving family and STILL don't think it is enough. I feel extremely lucky and sympathize for her. Shonda was handed a tough life all the way through. May she find her peace.

[@taht5467]

If her and her husband are not divorced and he has a pension, she may qualify to get his pension if he passes away.

[@lisafrederick8870]

Yes,she will be getting it,and I'm sure she knows

[@mailainathrone8241]

She would definitely qualify to get his benefits even tho they're separated

[@alexmendez6576]

Even if they divorce as long as they were married for 10 years she can still draw his ss, or at least in ky and it dont matter if you were married 3 or 5 times as long as you were married 10 years or are married at the time that your spouse dies!!!

[@LilStampBug]

There's gotta be something that can be done to help these people. I'm disabled myself... So there's not much I can do other than be kind and give emotional support. This just breaks my heart. It's like the country has just forgotten them. My 1st idea would be a company that can go in and train them to work from home online. But getting a company to do that is the hard part. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@shannonspoelman4139]

Her love of for her family is what strikes me...she is seems like such kindhearted person.

[@angelahenke9053]

What shonda dreams of, we ALL dream of... my heart hurts for her..

[@manamedia]

Such a decent lady. New Zealand loves you Shonda ❤️❤️

[@Julianne_Taylor]

Is Shonda Ashlyn’s mother? They kind of look alike, and it seems like their stories match. Someone pointed that out in the comment section of Ashlyn’s story

[@dana2502]

Yes, it does seem to match up. Especially, Ashlyn’s aunt being a yr younger, grandma died young...I think it’s her mom.

[@Blackcatsaregoodluck11]

Ages match up too. That’s her mom

[@Lostinmyhead23]

Yeah and a Shondra Gibson is the comments on Ashlyn’s video saying everything is a lie about her story

[@robertworkman1419]

It has to be her mom. No doubt

[@JenCombs]

@@Lostinmyhead23 Ashlyn is a huge liar!

[@shellyglass8924]

Shes a fighter god bless u sweetheart I love this channel shows the real life struggles

[@pokeweed10k15]

Sometimes I feel like I dont do enough as a husband and dad. But after seeing some of the videos I feel like im in the top 10% soley for not cheating and being abusive. I hope she gets the fence and a good husband.

[@bweb6]

Keep going, Shonda, Wish you the best!

[@amandajackson4148]

This lady seems so genuinely sweet. At times, she reminds me of Juliette Lewis.

[@linziRyan1965]

It’s her laugh I noticed that too 🥰 I love Juliette Lewis

[@momojett]

What a lovely lady Shonda is, wish her all the very best for the future.

[@abradavis3309]

Sweetie, I wanted that very same dream...the cute home, a white picket fence, a wrap around porch and just to be happy. Instead, I got the complete opposite.....

[@rachelgelman4142]

I’m sending you so much love. ❤️

[@headleygrange6205]

Didn't we all

[@MS-lq2oq]

Wait til you're 50 with little kids and all that crap is gone for good

[@FedorMachida]

Lovely woman. I hope her children will look after her and take care of her.

[@Queenofdacastle]

The daughter she sold for drugs?

[@ericae6903]

If the Appalachian interviews interest you, read Hillbilly Elegy. It is a great book that gives a first hand account of this way of living.

[@amyj4071]

Thanks for the recommendation. 😊👍

[@amychapman3573]

Great book!

[@lifesso]

tommorow as a movie on netflix

[@louise-yo7kz]

A Netflix film comes out soon. This week as a matter of facr

[@Julianne_Taylor]

That is a great read! I also just watched it on Netflix. It’s amazing how much Amy Adams and Glenn Close look like the mother and the grandmother

[@ibarrasinclair2]

I really appreciate how you are humanizing their experince. we are all a product of our upbringing and circumstances. we cant judge, we have all been through something, some have been through more.

[@krystalborgman]

My heart just cried when she mentioned the abuse she endured and now hard hearing as a result. 🙏🏽✝️. I feel for her. I sympathize with her loss of her mom. My mom was my best friend and sweetheart to. God bless you and I will be praying for you. I will be praying that you find that white picket fence and pretty house. 🙏🏽✝️🧡💕🌷💐🌷💐🌺🌹🏵🌸🧡