My Turning Point
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Ever since I opened up about the struggles I went through years ago, the question I get asked the most is: What was your turning point? Here's the event that led to me finally crawling out of my rut and finding my worth and joy again.
Crying with you. 4 years ago I left my abusive ex-husband. Walked out when my son was 2 weeks old, also had a 1 year old, and Autistic 3 year old. We stayed in a friends Motor home, was living off of state aid, and finally got a low income apartment. Found a job I loved, meet the man of my dreams, got married, had a beautiful daughter and just celebrated our 3 year anniversary. I'm glad you made/posted this video. My husband found your channel awhile back and I've been watching you ever since. You matter, ALL women matter! Don't give up even when times are really rough. Thank you for making us Mothers not feel alone.
Summer Widmer Your an Amazing young lady.
Awesome: I long for someone special in my life, I left Mr.x-2 2yrs ago & have been divorced for 1 yr.
I am crying ugly tears now. Thank you for reminding me that I can make a difference in someone's life, even when I feel like a failure.
"...Letting me feed them." This is why I love and respect you, Kristina. You inspire me. Thank you!
I LOVE your raw honesty!! As a Christian, I firmly believe that inviting God into the midst of our struggles is key but then getting ourselves out of the way and serving others is our part of the equation! I shared your video on FB! Love how you love people!
As a Christian, I agree with you Elizabeth Jones.
And Kristina, thank you for your great videos, inspirational and often very funny. I follow you from Switzerland.
AMEN!!
AMEN!!!
you inspire me so much. im a recovering addict who doesn't really get to be in his sons life and me and my wife are expecting and I lost my job that had benefits. but I have been slowly making an instagram to inspire other addicts get sober and stay sober. you are proof its possible thank you!!
Žena iz Hrvatske...najsretnije kada nahranimo ljude oko sebe 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This helped me through the darkest time of my life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Your videos are some of the best things on the internet. Thank you for the hope you give.
You are amazing! You should take these stories and publish them.
Been there. Lost my home. (Let's just say that my ex didn't know we were in a same sex relationship when we married. Yes, you can ask.) Lost my professional job. Lost access to my kids because I couldn't afford to go see them. Was couch-surfing homeless for a long 2 years. I have eaten out of a garbage can.
That was 2011 to 2013.
Now, I write. I am an activist. Ran for office. Going back to school - again. The director of my own nonprofit working to help my People. Best of all, I have a fantastic mother/son relationship!
There is a light at the end of the darkness. We just have to find it. I am sno glad that you, and the other women here, have found that light!
Beautiful story. You are an inspirational person.
Beautiful story....light at the end of the tunnel
This is the story of my life. Thank you for sharing yours... You give me hope ❤️
Thank you, your story brought me into tears...Not tears of sadness, but of gratitude... that no matter how difficult things we experience in Life, there is always hope... And that actually, these things move us to a better place and to a better person... You are awesome
As once stated there's always something to be thankful for...... 🔼⬆⏫
This is my absolute favorite video of yours I have watched. Thank you
This makes me respect you even more than I did before, Kristina. It made me reflect on how at times I take so much for granted but most of all, it made me remember for the umpteenth time how truly wonderful people can be. You're at the top of my list in that category.
This was really powerful. Thanks for sharing.
Kristina, my today is very dark, thank you for being a light😘
Glad to see that being content with what u have, is enough. Too bad our society has taught us to play catch up with the Joneses and the result is most people aren't happy. Christian or not, God has always said He would meet our needs and His grace is sufficient.
I'm sentimental and a lot of videos make me cry but not to the point where I have to leave the room so my kids don't see what a total mess I've become. Your story is just so touching, the way you cared for strangers and healed yourself. This is what I want humanity to be like.....so nice to know it exists.
I'm a realist. I'm a guy. I don't buy into pointless optimism. What I love about these videos is that they are not pointless... and they are real. These videos make me feel real optimism. This was a beautiful story. You are always bigger than you feel. You can always be more than the weak voice in your head keeps telling you. Keep searching for what it takes to prove it to yourself. Keep searching and keep doing things, because just thinking about things gets you nowhere. Thanks for sharing this, and all your videos, Kristina. You're awesome!
I'm crying 😭 you are such an inspiration
Thank you Kristina for not giving up! You never fail at giving me the inspiration I need, the hard words I needed to hear, or just a good laugh! #strongmommas
I came here do watch this video again. It meant so much to me. Probably the deepest one you've ever recorded. ❤
Thank you. ❤️
Who could even give a thumbs down to this?? This is beyond amazing. I cried with you! I’m so proud of you!!❤️
Cooking on a budget videos?
i always love your videos coz they r so authentic. u inspire us.
Thank you for sharing this!! I balled, but in a good way. I was once in a similar position with 2 small ones and later found the man I was meant to be with. It reminded me of how far I've come and to appreciate the little things in my life. Thank you again!
Kristina, your stories are truly inspirational. Thanks. :)
Thanks for sharing! This was very inspirational ❤️ You are amazing!
I freakin' adore you, Kristina! 😍😍😍
I laugh or cry right with you in when I watch your vids, and share them with so many people, including my daughter who is a mom, too.
I had a very traumatic life, and am a complete disaster. I have a plethora of severe psychological and physical health issues. I've always struggled, but about 12 years ago my life really fell apart. I lost everything that mattered over the course of a few months (my daughter (she had to go live with her dad), job, apartment, car, cats, best friend, etc), and sunk to a really low place. Plus my physical health issues started to get worse and worse. I almost completely cut myself off from the world, and rarely got out of bed. I am working on pulling myself out of that hole now, but it is a struggle. What keeps me going on the darkest days, when I literally can't find any reason everyone, including me wouldn't be better off if I just ended it, is helping in some way. I talk candidly about my struggles, I listen when people need to vent, I find resources for people. Whatever works during that moment, but I just try to focus on others, and what I can do to help. When I get thanked for helping someone or being real it is the best feeling EVER! Once I am more stable I plan on doing more.
Kristina, I'm so happy that you found something to help you crawl out of your rut. I'll be honest, I'm not a mother and I don't plan to become one (at least anytime soon) because I know it's hard, but I respect anyone who IS a parent and able to do all of that. And I have a HELLA lotta respect for you. You are an inspiration to me, not just for being able to do what you do, but because you are true to yourself and encourage others to do the same. And if (or when) the time comes for me to be a parent, I hope to be a mom like you. :)
sobbing with you. beautiful. thank you for this.
I just sobbed while watching this! Oh how badly I needed to hear this today! You are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this!
I saw this video some time ago. And I came back again to day because I needed my spirit lifted. You give hope when I feel hopeless! Thank you!
I walk along in my own skin, doing my thing, not telling anyone my story because no one would understand... People might look at me and say "who does that??" and again I would be the fool. Then I watch your videos, and WOW... but then I read the comments! And I realize! I'm not the only one! I'm not alone! Who gets in these crazy situations? Who stays in an abusive relationship? Who gets so low that they go on food stamps and still needs help? ME! Serious looser right here. For years I went to counseling and finally realized that I AM worth the effort of getting up, taking a shower, taking steps to move forward. Now I have the most amazing man who actually loves me for who I really am, 3 step kids who think I'm crazy and wouldn't have me any other way because they actually love me, and I was blessed with a crazy baby 5 years ago... I learned that life is a series of curve balls. For almost 40 years I let them pound me into a pile of goo. Now I hit them out of the park! No, not all of them, but I try... Kristina, I thank God for you, your humor, your love, your nerve to share, your hair, your kids... thank you! XOXO
Kristina dear, i haven been bedridden for 4 years and your videos make me feel like I’m still normal. I have systemic lupus and more. I would love to do closed captioning for some of your videos in Spanish and/English if you are interested. This is the only thing I can do from bed. I’m raising my little son with Sever chronic illnesses and your videos again make my days. Thank you 🙏🏼
5yrs ago I was playing single mom to 3 children (my husband was in Europe and refusing to support us)
Living with my parents and barely making it.
In one week I had a car accident (that would take the last of my money), my father kicked me out of the house and I lost my job.
One thing I've learned in life is that when everything comes crashing in, that's when you get excited because a miracle is about to happen.
I met an angel, my manager's mother who took me into her home with 3 small children even though she didn't know us. My 12 siblings got together and offered me a monthly "allowance" for 6 months! Until the winds of life started changing. I can't express how valuable that time of my life is. I learned so much and was blessed so abundantly I still marvel at the beauty of it all 💖
There is definitely something about you Kristina that I so love.... You're quite a genuine person and without a doubt I can say people like you are asset to humanity....or else this world is anyway full of wastes.... Kudos ma'am!
I'm so inspired thank you. Wow 😔. I do need this encouragement
God is incredible. He made you. Thanks for loving others as he loves you and your family.
Hey Kristina, do you know that I love you even I dodnt know you?I love your weakness and your honesty.You arehuman.You are real.Thank you for that.
Kristina, you are a blessing. Thank you for this lesson. I truly understand completely what you experienced. I was broken too, still am, and have experienced the first glimpses of hope. It is life changing and your message brings me peace because it confirms that I am in the right path.
I was just about to go to bed and have a power cry in my bedroom all by myself, because life right now is a little overwhelming... but then I decided to watch some videos of you. Best choice! ♥️ I cried when you welled up about people actually coming to your place and you could feed them. This shows how thankful you were about helping others. Watching this motivated me to write down goals I wanna reach and positive traits about myself which might help me reach said goals. ♥️ Thank God for you and your videos, books and honesty in all of it!
You're such an inspirational woman! I wish there were more people like you. This world really needs people like you. God bless you.
Divna si Kristina! I uvek me ili rasplačeš ili nasmeješ do suza ❤
That is love...you are incredibly human!
I watched your 1st video on where you opened up and I subscribed that day. Today, as I watch this video I cried. That climb back up is where I'm. Its where my family is at but I know we are going to make it.
Here I sit at 5 am waiting to go to work dreading the day . I came upon a story that knocks Me back to appreciate what I have and not focusing in what I don't
I had to search for this video but seeing it again helps me through my days right now. I left an extremely abusive relationship and moved back in with my folks. It works and my son if speaking and truly happy. I feel like i am rhe worst of the worst for the last day i qas running away from him i got a DUI. Just to get away. I never intended on driving that night but had to run. My lowest of lows and everyday i do my best to be more, to be something. I know this was shared years ago but i hope you see this and know that you still inspire people with something simple. Please and absolutely thank you beyond all i could say . You are 100% appreciated.
Praise God! I enjoy u and pray you know Christ. He loves you and you are doing His work....
What you say in your brave honesty has uplifted me. Thank-you
Your trying to get a pregnant lady too ugly cry. The call to hospitality is so powerful but so over looked, thanks for this amazing video
Balling my eyes out dear I just got sent home from a good job because I have a learning delay and I am 30 and have not provided for my sons without the aid of the state I even served in the military and still cannot provide for my broken family my oldest son is 13 and has yet to have a good stable life...still waiting for the light
thanks young lady.. very inspiring.. keep it up..
I never comment on videos, but I have to share how much this video means to me! I'm currently going through a divorce, I have a restraining order against my husband, and a 4 month old baby at home. I need positivity now and this video sheds light on how that is possible. #somuchlove
Your an Amazing Woman. I started watching you because I came across your funny videos on TH-cam and then I saw your video of your story with you in your car and you made me cry. Made me love you even more. God Bless You Sweetie.
I like this point you.mentioned Kristina.. that focus on stuff you are good at and do it and stop thinking about stuff that you can not do it .. God bless you .. you inspired me
Thank you for this video. It is extremely encouraging. I lost my health again, I am in a foreign country, stuck in between 4 walls with a baby whom I adore. I love him and I know that times will get better. My mom was in your former situation: with 2 kids of 6 and 7, out of which one was in a wheelchair (the drs. said, by the way that I will never walk and I do), but she made it through because of the faith in God. We got out of the Communism alive. The only thing that I need to get back is my health. I know it's just a test to get stronger for the next best thing that God will bring in my life. Thank you for sharing this. It encouraged me even more. May you and your family be blessed! :)
Been there and now my boys ended up leaving me to go and live with their abusive father omg this makes me cry I've done this omg tears
You are a wonderfull person! Wish you all the best in the world. A lot of love from Holland.
This made me cry uncontrollably. It really hit close to home.
thank you so much for sharing this I you have helped me so much, drago mi je da ste također iz Hrvatske! svaka Vam čast
Great video . Thanks from Brussels ; )
where is the love button? This is exactly why I bake!
Amazing turning point. I am exactly where you were and do not see hope of a way out.
I love you Kristina! Thank you for helping me to see that I don't need to feel useless as long as there is something I can do for another human being
Thank you for sharing your story. Very inspiring💕
You are such an amazing, beautiful woman, inside and out. Thank you for advocating for parents, for fathers, and for sharing who you are with the world.
God bless you, your family, your videos you post, and your future.
Awe sweet girl 😭 I’m bawling crying
As we lose ourselves in the interest of others we find our true selves and we love that person that we find.
im a mom of three im from algeria and i love u kristina i realllllly do thank you for every think ....
I would have gave up at that point where you were great inspiration you are
Thanks for making this video Kristina.
How can 5 people dislike this video?????
Love you so much! You make me feel less alone. Thank you.❤️
Nice story. Thank you!)
wow this was so emotional! thanks for sharing your story it's so sobering that life isn't perfectly perfect and you have to make the most of it. sending Lots of love
I'm pregnant with my first and every time I see a video of yours, I feel a little less overwhelmed and tend to climb out of my clinical depression. thank you for all you do and keep giving the truth
thank you is all I can think to say thru these tears.....
Soo inspirational, crying with you!
I wish I could hit the like button 10x.
You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Divorced? Mind if I ask why?
Your so amazing, and such an inspiration to many of us thank you for sharing. You give hope to all who need it and letting us see things in another perspective!
Thank you for sharing your story Kristina.
Love the video, love the comments even more...so many strong kind people
Thank you for being an inspiration
Powerful and inspiring!
Your clips are great. They make me smile. I hope they help others who may struggle.
Oh my crying!! You are amazing, such an inspiration! So proud of you! xx
You are amazing. Thank you!
You are an amazing person 😊😇🙂🙏
Thank you, your beautiful
You are an inspiration, a healer, a ray of hope
just awesome perspective !
Thank you for sharing this
Thank you Kristina!!!
you made me cry. u are amazing
you made me cry. u are amazing
you made me cry. u are amazing
You have a beautiful heart
you are so great Kristina