Thank You, Hollie! As I sat in a cafe next to an elderly couple, very much like those in your video, that glanced over their shoulders and whispered. I felt scorn and shame, as I breastfed my 2 month old baby. When they got up to leave, I hurried to move my stroller, they stopped me and said "don't disturb the baby, we can get out, she's really enjoying the feed, isn't she?". I felt embarrassed that they had not been talking of my shameful behaviour at all! I was proud to be seen to feed my baby in this cafe! I have been helped in buses as I fed my baby, I have been shown a seat in a department store in order to feed my baby. We Are Changing! WE ARE PROUD TO FEED
I read this poem years ago before I fell pregnant and felt moved by it. Watching it now, a mum of a 22 month old still on the boob, I'm sobbing. I don't really know why. It resonates now I guess. Very powerful. Thanks Hollie x
I ball my eyes out every time I listen to this. Never fails to make me feel all the rage and fear and love and tenderness. Bless your heart Hollie Mcnish.
This brought me to tears. Still nursing my 1.5 year old and "embarrassed" is the perfect word to describe how I feel when he asks to nurse in public... when really, our society should be embarrassed for creating a stigma surrounding the most natural and healthy thing a mother can do. I'll never forget when my son was just a small baby and I breastfed him on a bench in the mall right outside Victoria's Secret -- for some reason, I was getting awful, judgemental stares but all of those people were completely comfortable with the VS advertisement just feet away from me.
People tend to forget that to feed a child is the original purpose of the breast... not to feed lust of grown men. To breastfeed is a natural process and I am glad for every mom who breastfeeds her child! Your poem is so true. And it encourages many women, to go their way.
I'm from Chicago in the USA. watching this made me cry. I still breastfeed my daughter & she's 2. I still get comments & questions about my choice to breastfeed & why for so long.
The lovely poem! When I was nursing, I never had problems in public. In fact, one day, I was at the mall. I don't know why I was at the mall, but my husband had gone off to shop for something and I was sitting on a bench waiting for him and it was time to feed my baby. And the bench was long enough to hold three people, but you know only two people are going to sit at it. So I was on one end, and the teenage boy was on the other end, and I nursed my son... The boy never knew what was going on. Cracked me up!
Thank you Hollie McNish! Another brilliant poem. This happens to women in the US, too, as I'm sure you know. The health benefits of breast-feeding to both the baby and mother are extraordinary. Thank you for being proactive on so many issues of social justice, your writing is superb!
I saw this right after it aired on TV. So beautifully put together, Hollie! As if it wasn't powerful enough with just you speaking! This really strikes a huge chord and I thank you so much for it!
I'm seeing alot of butt hurt men in the comments; I thought the person who started his comment with 'try being a straight white man...' was starting a joke but it turns out there are so many people who, when is comes to empathy and understanding, are very poor indeed. If I had raised a boy who turned into a man like that I would be very ashamed of both him and I.
Uh, no. Because men shouldn't be raised to lack empathy and understanding, yet thrive on anger and aggression. Society runs on misogyny and the patriarchy. The world is built to benefit (straight, white) males. And when females stand up and speak up regarding oppressive issues, men suddenly become entitled, tantrum-throwing children who think that they are suddenly being oppressed. That is no way to raise a son. Yes, I would be ashamed.
Holly so pleased to see the finished result of the new video. Every time I hear you speak its like hearing the voices of so thousands and thousands of women across the world. #powerful #celebratebreastfeeding #spokenword. Much love. X
@@003SOKcompared to the millions of investment put into formula advertising. Hardly anything is invested into breastfeeding and I would know as a breastfeeding mother and peer supporter.
Breastfeeding over a year here. This spoke me sooooo much. Absolutely wonderful, the best spoken word I have EVER heard. Simply so relatable. Will be sure to share. Incredible
whoever said this is a lame problem / women making a big fuss clearly dont see how this is the result of a patriarchal society with internalised sexism and this is why making a change about the public breastfeeding stigma is important no matter how small a problem you see it as
Good on you Hollie, speaking out for everyone. Brilliant poetry. I breastfed my children in public nearly 40 years ago. Astonishingly nothing has changed in all that time!! It makes you want to cry for the sheer ignorant stupidity of it. And as you say, so much has to do with making money. Good luck darling, the world needs people like you so so badly.
Found you on FB and share the Mathematics video. A friend of mine sent me the Transformer's video and after that I hoped that when I searched through your page I wouldn't be disappointment with what I heard after. This is my third taste of you and girl - I'm hooked. You're my new addiction and I want to share you with everyone. You must be spread like wildfire! The world needs to hear you. Be well - your new fan! =)
You're amazing! Thank you for this masterpiece. My Daughter is 29 months old, still on my milk and I feed Her everywhere, 'cause I love Her and I'm proud that I have the power of feeding my child!
Omg, fantastic! ❤ I will feed my Son anywhere, any time, no F’s given. But I remember the first time, my heart beating a faster than usual, sweaty palms! Never again since.. I will continue to feed my Son and to try and help other mamas know it’s ok! And not to be scared. He’s 5 months, exclusively breast fed and it’s wonderful ❤
Awesome video missus, you should be so proud, so nicely done and carries such a strong message that people need to hear. Acceptance is not an option, segregation is not an option - anyone who is embarrassed by a mother feeding her baby should be ashamed.
I have lost track of how many times I have watched this. It is such a beautiful and powerful video, and spoken with such inspiring passion. Thank you so much for advocating for breastfeeding rights.
Just got her first book to read and review cant wait. I know I'm late to it. I love writing and I love poetry I've been sharing on my youtube channel hope to see you there xx
Is that Hollie's video or these idiot misogynistic trolls who are perverted and depraved? If you can't cope with normal bodily functions, of far greater benefit to the baby than any market-driven bottle formula, you should go back to kindergarten and not reemerge until you're actually adult.
My comment was meant to be in reply to Alice Rabbit, who may or may not be ironic. She's clearly not a rabbit and may not be Alice. The idea that another woman can call breastfeeding perverted etc is deeply depressing.
what's really sad is that it's so true but there is also bottle feeding shame and mothers staying home because of the faff of taking it all with you and then sit there feeling ashamed with looks because you are giving them powdered milk and obviously don't love your kids enough to give them what's best. so there is feeding shame either way. both could leave mothers stuck indoors feeling more and more alone...
What I love about this poem is she didn't shame formula feeding, but pointed out that a woman who prefers breastfeeding shouldn't be so harshly judged and shamed to the point where she switches to bottled to avoid it. I also love that she pointed out the issue with formula feeding in areas where water is heavily polluted and kills people. I've definitely seen holier than thou mothers shame formula feeding mothers. One of my friends couldn't breast feed because her son was born with a tongue tie, and a mum in a message board was so rude and judgmental that my friend was crying and calling herself a horrible mother. Made me sick. I am glad there is another option for feeding our babies.
People can be so judgemental. People shouldn't judge but should accept others' choices. I tried so hard to breastfeed when my child was born for 3 months but I didn't have enough milk and trying to express it took an hour to get a small amount. In the end I gave up. But still I was judged sometimes by people who knew nothing about me. Live and let live!
Omg holly this production was amazing! I was wondering if you'd also do something for your other poems? My favourite one has always been "Mathematics" and I feel like it's more pertinent than ever.
Well said, as a 73 year old man I’m ashamed that breast feeding a baby in public is seen as anything but naturel, kids are a wonderful addition to our world and they need the best start that a mother can give them.
I love this. I never breastfed my daughters in public for fear I would offend people. They're 10 and 11 now- I wish I would've been more confident then..
Love love love this! Particularly timely to see it when there has recently been an incident where gendarmes in Paris refused (very aggressively) to let a woman breastfeed in the police station when she was queuing to organise a proxy for the election (there has since been an apology from on high - after a petition - and confirmation of the right to breastfeed in public) - those officers probably had something in common with some of the seriously disturbed people commenting on here! The disconnect between omnipresent soft porn and discomfort/outrage at women breastfeeding is terrible, bravo Hollie for highlighting it! I breastfed my boys till the ages of 4 and 2 and a half, and was lucky enough to be in a rural environment where negative reactions were minimal...
Brilliant video and writing. I'm lucky I never had any bad comments whilst put feeding and I had the confidence to do so, but as a breastfeeding peer supporter, I meet many women who feel so apprehensive about feeding in public. It's so sad.
As a midwife and mum, this is so powerful- this must be sent to the Womens inequalities commission if not already. AMEN @HollieMcNish and to all you breastfeeding mums
Thank You, Hollie! As I sat in a cafe next to an elderly couple, very much like those in your video, that glanced over their shoulders and whispered. I felt scorn and shame, as I breastfed my 2 month old baby. When they got up to leave, I hurried to move my stroller, they stopped me and said "don't disturb the baby, we can get out, she's really enjoying the feed, isn't she?". I felt embarrassed that they had not been talking of my shameful behaviour at all! I was proud to be seen to feed my baby in this cafe! I have been helped in buses as I fed my baby, I have been shown a seat in a department store in order to feed my baby. We Are Changing! WE ARE PROUD TO FEED
No matter how many times I hear these words, they still give me shivers.This is feminism, bold, strong and fierce.
I read this poem years ago before I fell pregnant and felt moved by it. Watching it now, a mum of a 22 month old still on the boob, I'm sobbing. I don't really know why. It resonates now I guess. Very powerful. Thanks Hollie x
I ball my eyes out every time I listen to this. Never fails to make me feel all the rage and fear and love and tenderness. Bless your heart Hollie Mcnish.
I have always loved your poetry. Thanks for this one. Will share it with my family.
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This brought me to tears. Still nursing my 1.5 year old and "embarrassed" is the perfect word to describe how I feel when he asks to nurse in public... when really, our society should be embarrassed for creating a stigma surrounding the most natural and healthy thing a mother can do.
I'll never forget when my son was just a small baby and I breastfed him on a bench in the mall right outside Victoria's Secret -- for some reason, I was getting awful, judgemental stares but all of those people were completely comfortable with the VS advertisement just feet away from me.
People tend to forget that to feed a child is the original purpose of the breast... not to feed lust of grown men. To breastfeed is a natural process and I am glad for every mom who breastfeeds her child! Your poem is so true. And it encourages many women, to go their way.
I'm from Chicago in the USA. watching this made me cry. I still breastfeed my daughter & she's 2. I still get comments & questions about my choice to breastfeed & why for so long.
priscilla lopez well done on breastfeeding for so long. How lovely for your daughter :)
priscilla lopez because you can! ❤️😘
This poem, was the basis for my dissertation. Your poems are fab!
The lovely poem! When I was nursing, I never had problems in public. In fact, one day, I was at the mall. I don't know why I was at the mall, but my husband had gone off to shop for something and I was sitting on a bench waiting for him and it was time to feed my baby. And the bench was long enough to hold three people, but you know only two people are going to sit at it. So I was on one end, and the teenage boy was on the other end, and I nursed my son... The boy never knew what was going on. Cracked me up!
Thank you Hollie McNish! Another brilliant poem. This happens to women in the US, too, as I'm sure you know. The health benefits of breast-feeding to both the baby and mother are extraordinary. Thank you for being proactive on so many issues of social justice, your writing is superb!
I saw this right after it aired on TV. So beautifully put together, Hollie! As if it wasn't powerful enough with just you speaking! This really strikes a huge chord and I thank you so much for it!
Well I just cried big hot tears. Beautifully written, spoken and produced. Well done.
My wife and I teach natural childbirth. I shared this for the dad's in the group! Thanks for putting so much into this video!
I'm seeing alot of butt hurt men in the comments; I thought the person who started his comment with 'try being a straight white man...' was starting a joke but it turns out there are so many people who, when is comes to empathy and understanding, are very poor indeed. If I had raised a boy who turned into a man like that I would be very ashamed of both him and I.
Uh, no. Because men shouldn't be raised to lack empathy and understanding, yet thrive on anger and aggression. Society runs on misogyny and the patriarchy. The world is built to benefit (straight, white) males. And when females stand up and speak up regarding oppressive issues, men suddenly become entitled, tantrum-throwing children who think that they are suddenly being oppressed. That is no way to raise a son. Yes, I would be ashamed.
I never, never get tired of this. Such incredible poetry, and so passionately spoken. Absolutely inspiring.
Holly so pleased to see the finished result of the new video. Every time I hear you speak its like hearing the voices of so thousands and thousands of women across the world. #powerful #celebratebreastfeeding #spokenword. Much love. X
Thanks Hollie. You are inspiring and shine such a clear light on our society's hypocrisy.
I've watched this a million times over. This is so important. THANK YOU.
No, it only has 13.000 views.
He's right you know.
so important compared to what?
@@003SOKcompared to the millions of investment put into formula advertising. Hardly anything is invested into breastfeeding and I would know as a breastfeeding mother and peer supporter.
A fantastic new video for a still exceptionally poignant and powerful poem.
Breastfeeding over a year here. This spoke me sooooo much. Absolutely wonderful, the best spoken word I have EVER heard. Simply so relatable. Will be sure to share. Incredible
whoever said this is a lame problem / women making a big fuss clearly dont see how this is the result of a patriarchal society with internalised sexism
and this is why making a change about the public breastfeeding stigma is important no matter how small a problem you see it as
Good on you Hollie, speaking out for everyone. Brilliant poetry. I breastfed my children in public nearly 40 years ago. Astonishingly nothing has changed in all that time!! It makes you want to cry for the sheer ignorant stupidity of it. And as you say, so much has to do with making money. Good luck darling, the world needs people like you so so badly.
I don't know why, but I always break down and cry when I listen to this poem. Not just a little bit. It's like a faucet. I can't stop.
Found you on FB and share the Mathematics video.
A friend of mine sent me the Transformer's video and after that I hoped that when I searched through your page I wouldn't be disappointment with what I heard after. This is my third taste of you and girl - I'm hooked. You're my new addiction and I want to share you with everyone.
You must be spread like wildfire! The world needs to hear you.
Be well
- your new fan! =)
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Hollie, you are a wonderful poet! How can I say that you are extremely talented. You inspired me to write poems about social injustices and problems.
You're amazing! Thank you for this masterpiece. My Daughter is 29 months old, still on my milk and I feed Her everywhere, 'cause I love Her and I'm proud that I have the power of feeding my child!
Omg, fantastic! ❤ I will feed my Son anywhere, any time, no F’s given. But I remember the first time, my heart beating a faster than usual, sweaty palms! Never again since.. I will continue to feed my Son and to try and help other mamas know it’s ok! And not to be scared. He’s 5 months, exclusively breast fed and it’s wonderful ❤
Artistry that tells the truth. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you, Hollie.
Absolutely adore this Hollie! And a fantastic video as well so well done everyone involved!
Hollie, this is so haunting and beautifully made. The poetry, the performance and the production all left me with goosebumps
Wow, this is brilliant, well done Hollie, you're helping hugely to make the changes we all need
I've always loved Embarrassed, what a spot on production of it 👏👏👏
Brilliant, beautifully, important. Thank you
Never ever get bored of this poem. Been waiting for the vid to come out - love it!
Holly, I thought the original was fantastic but this is simply amazing. I was moved to tears. Thank you
Powerful and also very moving. I got a lump in my throat as I remembered the awesome bonding sensation of breastfeeding my two children. Thank you!
L♥️VE this. Thank you for bringing light to this 🙏🏼
Love!!! I’m a proud nursing mom!! 🤱🏻 I feed my baby whenever and wherever she needs!! I’m proud to breastfeed my baby girl ❤️😘🥰
You filled my eyes with tears! Thank you, sharing.
Awesome video missus, you should be so proud, so nicely done and carries such a strong message that people need to hear. Acceptance is not an option, segregation is not an option - anyone who is embarrassed by a mother feeding her baby should be ashamed.
I'm from NZ and thankfully have never experienced this, such a powerful poem though, brought tears to my eyes for those that go through it
yyyyeeeeesssssssss - moved by your words and how truthful
This is the most powerful thing I have seen in a long time. Thank you, so necessary!
Just heard your name from a young poet on the tele and found this wonderful, amazing, powerful truth.
I have lost track of how many times I have watched this. It is such a beautiful and powerful video, and spoken with such inspiring passion. Thank you so much for advocating for breastfeeding rights.
This was the first poem I heard of yours and to this day I still love it
An incredibly important film. Thank you Hollie for this masterpiece.
Simply wonderful Hollie - Thanks!
Fantastic! I love this so much. You are truly gifted.
This had me in tears. YES and thank you.
I couldn't love this more. So powerful.
Not really powerful at all, Just really pathetic.
The boldness comes from the truth. Hollie, your poem should be embraced by society.
I was prepared to listen to this and I knew I was going to relate.
what I didn't expect was to sob at the truth of it. Wow Holly just ficking wow!
Spot on and beautifully crafted xx
This is brilliant. Thank you.
You are amazing! Looking forward to read your book Nobody told me. Much love from Switzerland!
Love the new video. Great for this media fuelled and super visual day and age! Bravo 👏🏻
amazing poetry as ever and a beautiful video to go along with it. Keep up the amazing work!
Just got her first book to read and review cant wait. I know I'm late to it.
I love writing and I love poetry I've been sharing on my youtube channel hope to see you there xx
the video to this is brill now - i already loved the poem but the vid really aids with the message x
Embarrassment is the fear that others will (won't) recognize your truth ~ R. Neville Johnston, The Language Codes ⚘🎯⚘
How does this not have more views???
Is that Hollie's video or these idiot misogynistic trolls who are perverted and depraved? If you can't cope with normal bodily functions, of far greater benefit to the baby than any market-driven bottle formula, you should go back to kindergarten and not reemerge until you're actually adult.
My comment was meant to be in reply to Alice Rabbit, who may or may not be ironic. She's clearly not a rabbit and may not be Alice. The idea that another woman can call breastfeeding perverted etc is deeply depressing.
Hollie, just simply, well done!
Loved this!!
You should do a similar one for reverse!!
I haven' t any else word: THANKS YOU to do this video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow👏👏👏 this genuinely moved me. I love it. Its so strong. It's so strong that it's surprise you but also feels so good to listen to it.
what's really sad is that it's so true but there is also bottle feeding shame and mothers staying home because of the faff of taking it all with you and then sit there feeling ashamed with looks because you are giving them powdered milk and obviously don't love your kids enough to give them what's best.
so there is feeding shame either way. both could leave mothers stuck indoors feeling more and more alone...
What I love about this poem is she didn't shame formula feeding, but pointed out that a woman who prefers breastfeeding shouldn't be so harshly judged and shamed to the point where she switches to bottled to avoid it. I also love that she pointed out the issue with formula feeding in areas where water is heavily polluted and kills people.
I've definitely seen holier than thou mothers shame formula feeding mothers. One of my friends couldn't breast feed because her son was born with a tongue tie, and a mum in a message board was so rude and judgmental that my friend was crying and calling herself a horrible mother. Made me sick. I am glad there is another option for feeding our babies.
People can be so judgemental. People shouldn't judge but should accept others' choices. I tried so hard to breastfeed when my child was born for 3 months but I didn't have enough milk and trying to express it took an hour to get a small amount. In the end I gave up. But still I was judged sometimes by people who knew nothing about me. Live and let live!
Still gives me chills
Wow. You are incredible. Thank you for this.
I love this!! It speaks so much truth!
This is very very good, in every possible way!!
I bawled my eyes out and gathered my new-found courage. Breasts for all.
❤ This spoke to my SOUL!!!
Great video and great message.
Soooooo powerful!!!!!
Omg holly this production was amazing! I was wondering if you'd also do something for your other poems? My favourite one has always been "Mathematics" and I feel like it's more pertinent than ever.
Well said, as a 73 year old man I’m ashamed that breast feeding a baby in public is seen as anything but naturel, kids are a wonderful addition to our world and they need the best start that a mother can give them.
The subtitles are written: " In this country of billboards covered in kids "
(min 1:26)
Maybe there is a little mistake here ;)
This is THE best thing I've ever see regarding breastfeeding. All so true.
I am so glad that I found you!
THANK YOU! 🙌🏼❤
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🤱🤱
Hollie .... thank you!
This is just on point! 👌
I love this. I never breastfed my daughters in public for fear I would offend people. They're 10 and 11 now- I wish I would've been more confident then..
brilliant and well read
Dommage qu'il n'y ai pas de sous-titre en français , parce que le peu que je comprend est vraiment magnifique .
Brilliant!
just amazing
Love love love this! Particularly timely to see it when there has recently been an incident where gendarmes in Paris refused (very aggressively) to let a woman breastfeed in the police station when she was queuing to organise a proxy for the election (there has since been an apology from on high - after a petition - and confirmation of the right to breastfeed in public) - those officers probably had something in common with some of the seriously disturbed people commenting on here! The disconnect between omnipresent soft porn and discomfort/outrage at women breastfeeding is terrible, bravo Hollie for highlighting it! I breastfed my boys till the ages of 4 and 2 and a half, and was lucky enough to be in a rural environment where negative reactions were minimal...
Brilliant video and writing. I'm lucky I never had any bad comments whilst put feeding and I had the confidence to do so, but as a breastfeeding peer supporter, I meet many women who feel so apprehensive about feeding in public. It's so sad.
awesome video and poem! well-done all
Love this!!
an absolutlely brilliant poem, those disgusted looks, those filthy toilets, and that bottled milk are so WRONG. a retired midwife who really cares
Love love love 💜
I met you at dv8 in 2013 i think sucha nice and humble person❤
Aw well I hope you're doing well - that college was great, I remember it well xxx
@@holliemcnish all good thanks your poems keeping me sane through the lockdown💜
Yes yes yes a million times yes!!!!
As a midwife and mum, this is so powerful- this must be sent to the Womens inequalities commission if not already. AMEN @HollieMcNish and to all you breastfeeding mums
Love this.
Hola !!! Buenísimo!!! Por favor subtítulos en español!!!!