YWCA WHYWHISPER GALA - Naomi Judd Keynote Speech

[@KristineMarieTxSPI]

In this speech, she was full of life, animated and upbeat. The last year or so of her life she seemed as if the fire was going out. Rest in peace beautiful Naomi. ♥️

[@marissar.359]

Ironically, if you read her memoir River of Time, 2013 (the year she gave this talk) was one of the worst years of her life regarding her mental health. She had extensive stays in the hospital, rehab, a psych ward, etc. She was dealing with severe treatment resistant depression, panic attacks, and PTSD. It's scary how normal she could make herself look in public.

[@ally7deto192]

You were beautiful inside and out Naomi. You were brave, and had a love for people. Rest In Heaven ❤️🙏

[@independentthoughtsnotthot9030]

Which wasn't even her birth name,but her assigned alter ego

[@gailweston1431]

I love the metaphors she uses to explain her thoughts they are so wonderful in letting you see exactly what she wants you to understand. I love Naomi . We lost a treasure when her depression convinced her she had had enough.

[@cr3062]

What a great speaker she was! I never knew. What a thinker and giver.

[@barbaracastelli9695]

I agree

[@1besieged]

Naomi's kindness, work ethic, stick to it-ness, is what made her famous, here she is one of the gals, sharing her stories , teaching other women to be better, she has given all of herself fully , shared in music, learned experiences, she is in her heavenly mansion now, God rest your soul beautiful , sweet lady Naomi.

[@alicesuestuart9073]

In some things you have to be brave. And her story is going to help others. She is and was the greatest lady .

[@ThatgirlnamedJodie]

She's a lot braver than she realises. I love her.

[@janice5528]

Sad she is gone... I dont understand it if she knew all this and had so much to live for a whole lot more than I or some of us do... She had a husband who loved her. friends, fame, she had Jesus, her faith even humor and much more to look forward to... So I dont understand why she lost her battle why she took her life... I have so much that depressed me and so much grief and loss... How am I supposed to go on Lord when she could not? She knew so much and had so much love so much help and even hope... She did not feel hopeless like some of us she got help from supposedly the best of the best professionals... So what happened... I want to know

[@independentthoughtsnotthot9030]

@@janice5528 mind control meltdown

[@butterfliesandstars9286]

Naomi was and is a very special person. She brought so much love, happiness, and humor to the world during the 76 years she was here on Earth. Naomi will continue to do all of that in memory through the words she said on film, in the books she wrote, and in song ❤

[@marlenegarcia2203]

This lady was beautiful inside and out. It's so sad she couldn't overcome her demons. She was strong courageous inspiring eloquent lovely. She was so much more than she thought she was. A legend a beautiful piece of country history. She was and had so much yet failed to believe she made a difference. So many admired not only for her beauty and talent but her kind and gentle soul, and wisdom to help others. A beautiful flower that blossomed, but yet withered away when she had so much power. R.I.P beautiful lady. Gone but not forgotten.

[@kathleenreed122]

She could overcame the demons if she stuck stay true to Jesus her Lord! Because at one time she was a Christian she overcame depression and all that she went through years past when she was younger.

[@kitkattbar176]

she is very down to earth.I took my 17 yr old daughter to meet and greet and she talked with her and hugged her too.

[@buddyboy6824]

What a great moment.

[@johnhuber354]

Lucky Her. Naomi Had The Face & Voice of an Angel.

[@buddyboy6824]

VERY special and VERY GENUINE...

[@tishkerrville8942]

💜💕💜

[@carmenvalenzuela5658]

Such a caring lady.She wanted to help people.

[@skyangelthefan]

Nurse Naomi you have been relieved of your earthly duties. Soar high and continue on with your work for fighting for those suffering in pain and your music will continue to make us happy on earth. You helped bring awareness to the pain of fighting mental illness and you will not be forgotten. You were a FIGHTER!

[@kellyraebeatlchic886]

Acting in LOVE... this woman is a BRIDGE builder........ (Love you Naomi)

[@upendasana7857]

Naomi Judd was one hell of a woman..so strong and overcame so much,I don't know how she managed to do everything she did but she is truely remarkable and sad that she continued to suffer so much with depression even with all her success and love around her...she had been through so much though

[@teridamron2810]

May she Rest In Peace! Naomi was a Legend!

[@mj6962]

So sad that the therapy and (possibly medications or whatever treatment she may have received) just wasn’t quite enough for her. What an extraordinary talent and beautiful woman. Im just sharing my heart, so don’t be offended, but I feel like someone can never really find true, lasting peace and joy in life unless they ask Jesus into their heart and life. He is a true best friend and loves us more than we have the capacity to even fathom. He’s free. And He’s alive. God bless you. And Rest In Peace, Naomi. We will always love you!

[@beckyknight1219]

She claimed to be a Christian.

[@nancyschaeffer9884]

Amen

[@crystalferguson7308]

We love you Naomi!!! Thank you for sharing your life’s story with us. And for being so wide opened. You a lot of us some very vital information to deal with our own pains. Again, we love you so much! Fly high with the Angels. One day we’ll see you again.

[@kellynichols3124]

She’s such a beautiful soul 💝

[@janlundquist6425]

Dang, I learned so much from her. I was at a similar speaking engagement. She made me realize so much about myself. She was a miracle worker.

[@2bethankful48]

Amen Naome you are truly blessed. Let just take off all of our MASK...GOD BLESS YOU ALL . 4 ME 2 BE WHO GOD HAS MADE ME TO BE.

[@taramoonshadow363]

She was such a FUN person. I wish I could have met her!

[@itsbritneybitch7631]

Naomi is one of a kind. Special gem

[@klmegm197682]

Naomi was an old-spirited soul with so much wisdom. She planted seeds for others to follow. 1 Corinthians 3:8.

[@pr.tobiastahvanainen9234]

So good to see and hear you wonderful woman!

[@irenekaufer9024]

Much love for Naomi may she 🙏rip with jesus

[@amygalvin1799]

I saw her speak years ago when going through a divorce. She really lifted my spirits.

[@laurielaurie8280]

Naomi had a beautiful soul. Life's tragedies make you humble and bruise your soul. I think Naomi had a lot of bruises on her soul. I hope she is in a wonderful place free from anymore pain and sadness.

[@michelinelalonde2217]

This was either the lighting guy’s first night, or his last. 🙃

[@alicesuestuart9073]

I live one day at a time. I try to be the best person I can. But I finally look at life in a better way than I have all my life. And I can tell stories about my life and hope it would help others.

[@heatherking8689]

💔Our sweet Naomi ❤️

[@valerievalerie9994]

You lived a strong life and taught us so much. Thank you. Rest in peace🤍

[@kristenlee6501]

She was so funny. She was so beautiful… R.I.P. Naomi

[@alicesuestuart9073]

At least she is trying to help others .

[@christycross7625]

Thank you

[@marystackpole118]

Loved her!!!!♥️♥️♥️!!!

[@NJtheamericantruthteller]

After the 19 minute mark to the end I just want to hug her. I miss her so 😞

[@Jess-kn8vl]

14:00 I think this is what caused her deep pain until the end. I can relate, both my mother and mother in law are unsafe people to tell troubles too because they will turn it around to be my fault somehow. At the same time, they used me as their sounding board.

[@joycekanadet481]

Such A Beautiful, Loving, Caring Person💜😢-I Never Met Her, But Can Tell Every Soul She Met , She Touched-May The Lord's Strength, Peace, Comfort & Understanding Be Upon HerFam & Friends🙏😢-Especially Wyonna Who Will Be Stepping Out Wthout Her Mom By Her Side😢

[@leeanncostlow2766]

Rip Naomi judd

[@sandrabutterflykisses9638]

Bless her heart ❤️

[@sherrymull1728]

I think along time ago people didn't show affection like they do now. I was gone from home for two years and when I came home I hugged ny Dad and I started crying, and he said why are you crying? I Loved my Dad and I got emotional. My Dads family didn't show emotion.But I knew he Loved me, but never used the word Love.

[@FaustusChajaBell]

@sherrymull1728 Many people have what's called frozen emotions.

[@stephaniemac7635]

I have nobody. It hurts my heart when folk talk about their best friends or support network

[@pr.tobiastahvanainen9234]

But the WONDERFUL personality that was there somewhere inside of here comes out here and there! She WAS a funny person when she has her better days! ❤

[@PARADISE7670]

First crisis that changed everything? Watching my step mum slice her wrist when I was 3 1/2 years old. She told me it was my fault. Of course at that age you do not have the mentality to think otherwise, you just believe it. Then you "man-up" quickly because there's no one there for you. But how much can you be there for yourself @ 3 1/2 years old? It is NOT my fault, IT IS HERS! But we never forget, no matter how many times we wring out that proverbial sponge, we never forget.

[@rhiannonrhiannon6285]

I'm so sorry you went through that.

[@rhiannonrhiannon6285]

RIP pretty lady. You are at peace now with God.

[@melindaedwards4474]

Beautiful Precious Soul !!!

[@PARADISE7670]

I also found out how my "step mum" was raised. She was raped @ 3 yrs. old by an uncle. But literally no reason to not get therapy and just take her crap out on me!

[@blessedbowmanmichelle]

the milestone in my life was my parents got divorced and my paternal grandmother died around the same time

[@aarontritt522]

I didn't know she passed. Sorry to hear that

[@calicraig8369]

This is one amazing woman. Hilarious.

[@catherinerapisaldo1671]

Naomi I love you ❤ soo funny... You were such a precious blessing to All of us an awesome inspiration. As do many I have mental illness to. You have helped me so much as you have soo many others. Thank you. ❤️ so sorry and sad on your passing. There will never ever be a Naomi. Your beautiful precious daughters Wyonnna abd Ashley and your husband Larry are in my heart thoughts and prayers. God bless them. God rest your precious soul. I love you'all. Amen. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪

[@PARADISE7670]

I'm adopted.. but one positive thing I've learned from my "step mum," is HOW NOT TO BE!

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Such a beautiful lady so so sad that naomi had klled herelf over deppression she had a lovely voice she wll be loved and missed

[@christiancowgirl8282]

My Heart has been breaking since her passing, I've been in the very shoes she's has been made to walk in due to others irreversible decisions , and the life she's had to live with/& in due to her mother, so I TRULY FROM THE SOUL, GET THE DEPRESSION & SHE WAS A TRUE "" EARTH BOUND ANGEL "", CARRYNG GODS MESSAGES & THE MESSAGE THAT WE AS HUMAN BEINGS & CHILDREN OF GOD DON'T HAVE TO ALLOW OTHERS LIVES & THEIR DECISIONS, CONTROL OR DICTATE TO US OR OUR LIVES, WHOM WERE ARE, WHAT WE SHOULD BE,HOW WE SHOULD FEEL OR ACT OR ALLOW ANY OF IT TO CONTROL OUR LIVES, PERIOD & THAT WE ALL ARE CHILDREN OF GOD & HE LOVES US ALL & "" OUR INDIVIDUAL LIFE, TRULY MATTERS, WE MATTER & WE ALL HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER & OTHER'S LIVES FOR THE BETTER, JUST BY BEING & FOR BEING OURSELVES, STRAIGHT UP FACTS & TRUTH, PERIOD!!!!! And with that said,,, PLEASE FATHER GOD , WRAP YOUR LOVING & MERCIFUL ARMS AROUND THIS VERY PRECIOUS ANGEL & DAUGHTER OF YOURS , AND ALLOW HER, NOT JUST TO KNOW IT IN HER MIND, BUT KNOW & FEEL IT IN HER SPIRIT & LET HER SOUL FEEL & TRULY SEE W/HER EYES OF HER SOUL,,,SHE MATTERED & HER PHYSICAL LIFE MATTERED WHILE SHE WAS IN HER HUMAN BODY & BEING & IT STILL MATTERS NOW THAT SHE'S WITH YOU IN HER SPIRITUAL BEING, AMEN ""!!! REST IN PEACE, SWEET & SINCERE & HONEST & GOD LOVING DEAR LADY & KNOW GOD LOVES YOU DEARLY & SO DO WE ALL, AMEN

[@pr.tobiastahvanainen9234]

I love you Dolly!

[@juliepurvis256]

Why don’t they show the slides/pictures?

[@marilynjones5749]

She mentioned her daughter Ashley suffers from depression too. But sadly Ashley was the one that found her after she shot herself. The pain and shock of having to find her mother like that is just unimaginable to a daughter. Naomi should of thought about who would find her after she committed suicide and how that person will be traumatized (even more) for the rest of their lives.

[@butterfliesandstars9286]

Naomi had been dealing with depression for many years and had often spoke about ending her own life with a firearm. Ashley, Wynonna, and Larry should have thought about that before they let Naomi be left alone with a gun. Naomi was vulnerable and obviously not thinking clearly. She was the victim in this situation. People need to stop blaming Naomi.

[@PARADISE7670]

In order to save myself, I must destroy first the me I was told to be.

[@juju_daughteroftheKing]

Put God back

[@dalebellamy1405]

Who actually wrote "LOVE CAN BUILD A BRIDGE"?

[@tammyslaughter9587]

Naomi wrote it based on an experience she had with a homeless person in Medford Oregon.

[@barbaracastelli9695]

Naomi

[@elizabethpeardon9312]

Naomi also wrote the song "Love Can Build A Bridge" that she sung with her daughter in 1991

[@tammyslaughter9587]

@@elizabethpeardon9312 yes this question was already answered twice a month ago.

[@stephaniepallo1466]

She was a devil and a beautiful singer she is... missed

[@janice5528]

hmm I dont have a best friend... I dont have 5 to 7 interactions with community or people per week... Lonliness, isolation... Anxiety insomnia depression... All of it and even despair and no positive interactions...

[@carolmccabe4359]

I’m sorry Janice. Life can be hard 😢

[@janice5528]

@@carolmccabe4359 Thank you... just getting down lately... Sorry shouldn't vent... Too much going on with family and I am out of energy... Sometimes wonder if it is worth it to keep on trying...

[@janice5528]

@@carolmccabe4359 Yes it is and has been for so many people. Since my hubby passed it has become increasingly difficult and I cant help feeling how so much would be different or tragedies that would not have happened had he been here...

since YWCA is all about profiting off women who left abuse- does the Judd's now support profiting off abuse?