My Mom Opens Up About Her Childhood Trauma
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- My mom is living proof that we are not defined by our yesterdays. #MamaMai
⚠️ Please be aware that this episode contains descriptions of abuse, so if that is something you want to avoid hearing about, take care of yourself fam.
Anyone affected by child abuse, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can call the National Child Abuse Helpline 24/7 at 1-800-4-A-CHILD for support. They talk to people of all ages who have experienced parental abuse.
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Mamma mai left her family but gained an online family that’s bigger than she could ever imagine.
That loves her for who she is no matter what❤
You said that right! YES WE LOVE HER!!
Love this comment! ☺️❤️
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It is definitely many cultures that are abusive!!
“Have you ever met a strong person with an easy past”? - Jeannie Mai.
Melisa O that’s the realest line ever
BIG FACTS
With God everything is possible
That's a quote from someone else. Jeanie just repeated it
I feel for her big time because my father was it mentally emotionally and physically abusive men towards myself and my mother and my sister because he just simply has issues and my mom told me that a psychiatrist as well as a psychologist saw his behavior firsthand and diagnosed him as being a sociopath and a sociopath is someone who is always right and never wrong lashes out at you verbally mentally emotionally and physically and never apologizes for his actions or his words so I can really empathize with where my mama mai is coming from and I even try going with him to counseling just here myself my sister try going with just the two of them then work sometimes people are just who they are and you can’t change who they are and the matter how hard to try and because of who he is and the way he is I haven’t had anything to do with him in 19 years and I supposed to do with him and hasn’t probably longer than myself and he does not have a relationship with his three grandchildren nor does he have a relationship with his great grand daughter nor will he ever so I’m on my keep up the good faith be strong and you have your daughter to lean on always ❤️❤️😍😍😍🎈👍👍👍
Now it makes sense why Mama Mai was so hurt that Jeannie yelled at her in front of people. She has PTSD. Not excuse her behavior to her daughter but she needs to talk to someone professionally. This story breaks my hurt
I have that too
I understand her
Completely true. Mama Mai went through her whole life with physical and mental abuse so any situation that triggers that will make her go back to that point in time with her father. It’s so sad. I agree Mama Mai is going to need a lot more help and therapy to come to terms with it - at least the silver lining I see is that she’s trying and Jeannie is too. I think they really saved each other.
When did she yell at her on front of people?
That probably and a combination of the fact that Vietnamese culture is built highly on respect of your elders and obedience. Also very prideful people as well especially when it comes to admitting that you’re wrong to your children. So the fact that Jeannie “showcased” her disrespect of her mother in front of people is one of the worst things you can do. Vietnamese culture is also heavily based on saving face. You never air your grievances publicly for people to know
Generational curses are so real. We have to talk about these past hurts to overcome them. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾❤
They're so real, and people don't realize it. This world is crazy.
Yessss oh lord yess
Very true God help us in Jesus's christ name.
💯
The fact that she had this childhood and she is now the happiest, funniest, caring person is AMAZING.
Qiyas Denae' I know
She has forgiveness
There’s a saying that I love that goes something like you have to know sadness to completely know happiness. Not to stress the small stuff in life
Everyone needs a Mama Mai in their life. Full of fun n joyful.
Yes! We are more resilient than we are often made to believe
Mama Mai responded to Jeannie's abuse the same way her mother responded to hers. Jeannie broke the cycle and helped her mom in breaking it, too. Wow!!!! You two are amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Miss Raquel wow that’s a eye opener
*That's so true, literally.*
Wow, thats amazing.
I didn't know Jeannie was abused by Freddy. Where did I miss that? Where was that said by Jeannie?
@@ninabina259 Miss Raquel was referring to when Jeannie was abused by a family member in her childhood. She meant how Mama Mai's grandma didn't protect Mama Mai when she was abused by her father, and so when Jeannie told Mama Mai she was being abused, Mama Mai responded alike to how her own mother did when she herself was abused. However, Jeannie helped break the cycle by forgiving her mom
as I listen to her talk about how her father called her ugly, I laugh because when ever I see momma Mai I’m like “OMG SHE IS SO GORGEOUS”. don’t continue to let that lie live in your head. You are beautiful.
Yeah she's a good looking woman. He was just trying to make her feel just as awful as he does on the inside.
Yeah she is definitely above average looks wise
She's beautiful!
😮😢
My mom (Vietnamese) had a monster father too. Unfortunately she ended up with Schizophrenia. She too had an anger problem and progressed. She is in her 70’s and is still plagued by her horrifying childhood. One thing I can tell her, is she is so accomplished and loved. She has a legacy of 3 children, 8 grand children, and 9 great grand children whom love her so much... I love how brave you are for telling your story Momma Mai! Thank you...
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
That sounds like my family. Im doing my best to get along with my father but we barely get along. culture is so important to know though to heal from past trauma😊
"I'm not talking bad about my father. I'm talking about the truth." Powerful. No one goes out of their way to bad talk one's parent. But if your child calls you a monster because of the way you treated him/her then you failed, not only as a father, but as a human being.
I like that her mother is vulnerable , shows her authentic self. It not fun opening that door. It makes it easier now to lock the door and throw away the key. He had issues as she said and severely abused her. I like that the mother appears to be starting a new chapter in her life and it's time to write her story..our lives are how we write them. Cool ladies! Mauh!!
whatcha howsya Very true 👍👍💚💚
Good Ole Glory Smack Down so Jesus Christ Can Deal With Him. Have My Spiritual Grandma Clarice Fluitt Glory Smack Him Down. Yeshua Please Do So Amen!
Don't you think he was probably raised in an abusive home? Unfortunately he was probably doing what he was taught was normal.
Not everyone was brought up in the America we now know. Not everyone has or had access to CPS and other services. We have access to police,cps yet abuse in america runs rampant. Imagine if it weren't available.
Perfectly said🤍
At least she knows anger is a generational curse, and Jesus delivers.
Hallelujah. Amen!
Amen
AMEN! When i heard her say that i thought thank God they have the victory!
Yes so glad she has that revelation
🙏🏽 amen
I love how Jeanie is supporting her mom physically hugging her and rubbing her back and legs there growth and love is beautiful
Yes, because she knows the feeling. Mama Mai’s mother was too scared to protect her from the dad’s abuse so she did nothing.
Just like how Mama Mai didn’t believe Jeannie when she needed her to.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Childhood abuse is awful. I come from an Italian family and that was considered normal. Fortunately my generation has stopped the abuse to our children! Your story hit home for me. I have forgiven and that's the first step in finding peace and healing. Thank you for putting your story out there. You may never know how many people you are helping. ❤
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
*Jeannie we need a video with your DAD. He sounds like an ICON.*
I agree! We want poppa mai! ❤️
yeahhh
Yes!!!!
Yeesssss
Yes he is good person we need to know about you dad
why would someone hit their own child with a HAMMER? that’s pure evil.
Extreme Physical abuse is common in Vietnam unfortunately
I've had it done to me. I was way young.
Right but Anger
Lisa Haynes I’m sorry you went through that ❤️
A lot of cultures and race, hitting your children as discipline and control is common
There’s nothing Jesus can’t heal and I am so happy you guys shared this, just realised that I got so much to share hey
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
The older generation in most cultures, mine included, (Caribbean-American) are like this; speaking from experience. They love to keep secrets that hurt the family, and cause PTSDs for everyone involved. They are living in denial and when someone questions the family status quo, they are Narcissistic in thinking and actions. Breaking the generational curse is the only way to absolve these problems. Seeking therapy is the only way to go, and getting away from toxic individuals. Self-preservation is important for a positive way of life. Thank you for sharing this video!
100%, my healing journey started 3 years ago this Dec ... I have eliminated so many ppl from my life - cut off or lost relationships of 33 years - and I am healthier and better off for it. The process is painful but necessary & so worth it. I hope you are healing & gaining a sense of self you may have been missing for a while - at least that is what i’ve experienced - that this journey is a road back to myself. I hope you have found your way back to you as well!
Also concerning generational curses, you can break them through prayers and deliverance. These things are deep.
Yessss!!
Yep! I’m born and raised in the USVI, and this literally describes my family
Mama Mai grew being told she was ugly- becomes an iconic fashionista & recognized around the world for her beauty & style. You better slaaaay Mama Mai! Love you xoxo
"Either you get rid of the baby and come home, or never come back."
- MY grandfather too.
Thank God my mom had the good sense that Mama Mai also had.
When mama Mai said that all the times her dad hit her she doesn't haven't any physical scars, that makes her happy.
I got choked up.
As a Vietnamese American, it’s amazing to watch this video and to hear you openly discuss the abuse that can happen within our families/communities. As you mentioned, often times, in the Asian community, we are taught to only speak positively and be silent with our criticisms. Thank you for sharing your story (and for speaking Vietnamese for parts of it!). Representation truly matters. Powerful!
Yes. No excuse for Mama Mai not believing Jeannie when she needed her to. But you can understand why she made the mistakes she did as a mom. Mama Mai’s own mom didn’t protect her either.
😢❤ I love you girls! This was to close to home. You two remind me of my mom and I. Mexican mom, Mexican grampa SAME damn way😢😒 Healing is contagious ❤🙏🏼💓
Omg, when she started crying my heart broke :( I just wanted to hug her
“Decide if the people in your life are weights or wings”......
Deep
Yes
I love my mom .. and i cant leave my house cuz of her
But my soul knows my father and i dont love him
I cant relate to him .. he has his own problems but man he has made some terrible things to his family
To my siblings and me.. he beat me when i was 9 . Etc etc
I cany write all the things
But it hurts your soul so bad having monsters that close to you
Terrible
Some make babies and dony know hoe to raise them well and not torture them
I have mostly weights and people looking to distract me for their own selfish reasons right now. Ughhh frustrating
@@Halo-li8hg those who are "weights" are literally weighing you down. It may be hard at first but sooner or later you'll have to decide if you will continue to let them weigh you down or allow yourself to find those that will lift you up...
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My mom was like momma Mai’s father and I separated myself from her for a while. However, though my mom was mean to me she loved my children, at least my two oldest children. Before she died she apologized to me and said she was proud of me . That was a shocker but it was appreciated. Regret is sometimes hard to live with but opens our eyes to things.
Yes!!! Those are narcissistic traits !.. I'm sorry !..😢.. we will get thru this
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I'm only 21 and i can relate to this, this really reminded me of my childhood
“Distance yourself where you are not feeling safe,” preach.
Y’all two broke the cycle !!! No more abuse and more understanding!’
Romans 10:9
NIV
If you declare with your mouth,Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be save
No just Jeannie broke the cycle. Her mother failed her when she was a child, and if it wasn’t for Jeannie - there would’ve still been a cycle.
That is SOOOOO SAD!!! A grandfather that doesnt love his grandchildren...is inconceivable to me.
I watched the other video on Jeannie's abuse and I did judge Mamma Mai a little bit there but watching this video made me understand her more now. My heart broke for Mamma Mai - her abuse was horrendous. I understand there are parts of her that broke and the cracks are there and I'm glad you are both healing together. God bless you both.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Jeannie is such a wonderful daughter. She is such a strong and positive person despite everything she went through. The way she forgave her mom and is over pouring with love is such an amazing thing to see. What a beautiful person.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
The possibility of Jennie not being born gave me chills :(
My heart shattered when mama mai said “he don’t forgive me”. Mama Mai you are strong and beautiful and raised a strong beautiful daughter ❤️❤️
They both need to rewatch this, right now!! ♥️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This just broke my heart....I have even more respect and love for Mama Mai now❤️
I feel like the reason why mamma mai was so hurt when Jeannie ran away at sixteen was because it reminded her of her childhood. Mamma mai ran away because her father was a monster and she probably thought that Jeannie had felt that way too. And mamma mai did not want to be like her dad because he was the devil she said.
My Godd. ‼‼
ForChristOnly what?
@@elizabethRodriguez-vz5jf I'm agreeing with what you said. The analysis was on point and very true.
“I don’t have any scars”... I lost it! Very powerful statement. With all that she’s been through she came out with no scars. Literally and figuratively. 😭😭😭😭😭
MsDymples76 Me too!! 😭
Omg! And when she mentioned him hitting her with the hammer. 😭😭😭😭
Ashley Anderson I lost it when she said that too!! 😭 noone desereves to be treated that way!! My heart really broke for her!! I just wanted to give her hug!!
She has scars. She didn’t believe Jeannie when she was abused and didn’t know how to process it. They didn’t talk for 10 years. It’s ok to be affecting by traumatic things, it’s the healing that is key.
Mamma Mai needs to re-watch this..
As a Vietnamese i feel this in my bone. i was very lucky that my mom raised me in a different way, but i sympathize with you so much because both my grandma and mother went through the same thing as Mama Mai.
I feel like Jeannie is an embodiment of her mothers strength and courage, outspoken and fierce! The lemonade from a life of lemons.
tee rod it always makes me sad when she talks about not being the favorite child b mama Mai clearly loves her more than ANYTHING.
Thanks for being transparent!. Thay is the only way to heal❤
tee rod true
what a beautiful comment
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even at her age now mamma Mai still afraid that her dad will hit her is heartbreaking.
When you go through it over and over, you either avoid it or expect it.
WOW....just WOW...I am 52 and until this day I felt as if I am the only one that had this similar horrible childhood that still haunts me till this day. I did break the cycle though but still deal with the at least the mental abuse by my mother. I know for a fact your beautiful mom is so blessed because she is speaking out the truth and remained strong! The entire time she was telling her story, all I could see is how blessed she is and what an AMAZING daughter she has. What I would give to give you guys a long hug. I am just blown away right now. God bless you both. 😘
Hello Hunnay,
Just watching this episode made me break down into tears. That was utterly wrong what Mamma Mai endured with her father. Yes, generational curses are real and if you do not get rid of them, they will try to sneak in and take control of future generations. Why not recognize the problem early on, trust God that everything will work itself out, and believe that we all deserve the very best..even when that very best comes from being apart from the very person[s] that were supposed to love us and be there for us in the very beginning. Jeannie when you said that you and your mother got saved, I knew right then and there-there is definitely a reason why I am watching your videos..not for the sake of your celebrity status, but because you really are real..you and Mamma Mai. You are both your true authentic, funny, loving, kind-hearted self-less selves. And I thank God for you both sharing your stories and experiences with me. I will make it out stronger, wiser, and more loving, but more than that..blessed because of Jesus Christ and what He has not only done for me, but also for you gals and your family as well. You have really encouraged me greatly during this time and I pray that God continues to bless and keep you and encourage you-so that you can pass those blessings on down to me and I can pass those blessings on down to future generations. Love you so much-God bless you!!!
Priscilla
These videos are beautiful! I have watched all morning and I’m in tears with how open you ladies are. Thank you 🙏🏽
“He hit me, but I have no scars.”..amen to that
I’ve been abused also since 4 yrs old! I carry the scars still but my 2 beautiful daughters had a beautiful childhood! This was in America 🇺🇸
I’m a 35 year old Vietnamese man and this breaks my heart.
Mama Mai, Im hugging you through my phone. ❤️
FYI, I’ve been stuck on TH-cam the past couple days watching this channel... extremely entertaining 👍
Seriously I love you both so much! I just recently discovered your channel and especially your mom opening up about your childhood, makes me so sad and at the same time, I know exactly how she feels since I faced the same issues. God bless you guys ✨
My heart absolutely breaks for mamma Mai I was in tears the whole time big hugs I pray for her heart to heal❤
I love that this channel is not just “look at my handbag collection “ no shade! But wow this channel is REAL!!!
Here here💕
Am Kenya Muslim i love this family
Crying at work. This episode has made me question generational curses in my family. My anger...my dad's anger... I have a lot of work to do to make sure that I stop the cycle.
Sesethu, God promises to help. He loves you deeply. He doesn't want His children to be bound by curses. God will give you guidance and courage to heal. BE BRAVE. He's got you. ♡
@@BeccahJoy thank you💗
Sesethu Dodo I feel this. Sending you lots of love and good vibes.
It's great you two are working it out, In so many cultures image is the most import thing, and people endure constant pain to fill someones emotional space! Bless you two!
I’m Cambodian American and I thank you and Momma Mai for sharing this much needed to hear story as so many of us grapple with the same but unfortunately do not have an understanding Mother enough to ever voice this with!! It is a generational curse but although I do suffer from some of my upbringing I’m also better for not duplicating alot of it. I am looking for help to deal with the few things that linger and I want to get rid of but I need help I can’t do it alone! Please keep sharing your voices they have helped me greatly so I know it will help someone else! God continue to bless your entire family!!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
She turned her pain into smile and positivity,making so many people happy. Only strong people can do that. 🦋
Ena Rik Wity Christ all Things are Possible.♥️
And she is sooo colorful and BEAUTIFUL( at LEAST to ME)
Generational trauma is real. Jeannie’s mom ha had her own pain to deal with on top of being a mother. It all makes sense.
Thank you for opening up Mama Mai! It's so hard to talk about trauma and it's amazing that she was able to move past her father's abuse and become a beautiful person. Loved the advice Jeannie gave about seeing if the people in your life are weight or wings!
Mamma mai reminds me of myself leaving home getting kicked out & yet it turned out to for the best I’m glad they shared this . It’s inspirational 💕 much love for mamma mai
She wasnt lying when she said mama mai is REAL!
It’s so sad that mama is still affected by this 😭
Yes..heart breaking but i admire her strength💓abuse in any form seems to have a life long effect😢
I was thinking the same...
affected? or a human with a heart (emotions) and mind (memories) a smart one at that too.
Gdm. anders damin Yes & Amen 2 wat U said.👊
@Tinkerbell Yes
Thank you both for your honesty! These are real issues that deserve necessary conversations for healing.
I just started watching you guys and I have to say mama Mai is such a warrior she has overcame so much and made the important decision to leave that abuse. We are so proud of you 🥺🙏🏼💕
I actually like it when she speaks Vietnamese!
I do too!!
I agree! I wish she spoke the whole thing in Vietnamese because a lot of emotion gets lost in translation. If she was able to fully speak in a language she's comfortable in, I think it'd be even more powerful than it already is.
@@khanhmtv1 Omg, it'd be impossible to watch if it was in Vietnamese. I don't think I'd make it past the first few minutes.
@@plumbooks they would put subtitles so that you could read what she says.
Again, Wow, so honest. So brave. I lost my mother 2 yrs ago (on Xmas Eve), so this is a rough time of year. My Mom and I had a very similar relationship, fighting, screaming, generational old school/old country issues, but the crazy brutal honesty we shared truly heals all. I miss my mother so much, but I have so much peace in my heart because we faced all of our struggles with the same brutal, beautiful, honesty as you and Momma Mai. Stay blessed - you're both beautiful inside and out. Thank you for your witness!
I feel like the Mexican culture is the same! My whole childhood I lived in fear of my father hitting my mother. And she never did anything. I’m still traumatized.
I'm sorry you went through that 😔.My father was such an abusive alcoholic, I was always scared of him because anything set him off. I saw him hit my mom so many times and he'd take his frustrations out on my brothers and me too. I was so happy once my mom left him. I'm so glad I found a husband that's a complete 180 from what my dad was. I hope one day you can heal from that pain. 🙏
I hope you don’t repeat the same cycle. Always have financial and emotional independence. Always be independent and fight for it.
Yup. I'm Mexican as well and ny mom and dad grew up like that. They use to hit me as a kid but they changed their minds. Luckily they never hit each other or my siblings. It affected me for awhile.
Me too prayers to you they should have programs for children of abused childhood I watch my dad beat my mother I was so nervous scared Al the time it's so hard ...Prayers and love
Gdm. Sherry Harmon "But God" yur still here, U R still Standn. Alive 2 talk abt yur past n Hopefully n Prayerfully get healed up, while yur talk'n abt it/yur Past. By sharing with others on Utube as well. Please keep sharing. Bcuz U never know Who U can help on Utube, Social media: Fbk, Instagram, etc. Thank U. It helps me 2 know I'm n a lots of Others R not alone in the fight 2 get over, n heal from past Abuses as a Child, etc. Been there done that. Physically, sexually, mentally, emotioanally, Psychologically abused thru out childhood, as a Teen Raped, hit by 1st Luv/my boyfriend,as a now adult. Still goin thru,tryn 2 Totally get out of mentally, n emotionally Abusive marriage. Not liv'n with abuser tht is a war vet with PTSD,n a number of othr mental issues. "But God/Jesus, God's Holy Spirit & holy angels on assignment in my life. Has helped me 2 make it ths far. So I'm still stand'n with God/JeSuS, etc. Help, & also bcuz of JeSuS 24/7 🙏's, him Intercedn 2 our Father God, n my own 🙏's of Faith, along with friends, Fam., my Pastor/his wife's 🙏's. Have all help'd me 2 Survive, Overcome past abuse, etc. To God be All 👐 🙌 👏, Thanx,Glory & Honor. 💯👍 HalleluJah! 👊
I’m so happy you could share this! May God continue to heal you and your family!!
I have a new level of respect for Jeannie & Mama Mai..so proud of you both and wishing/praying for nothing but healing and blessings xx
As a child my father used to get hit everyday by his mom. I understand my grandmother probably had a rough childhood too. Nevertheless, my father NEVER hit us and was the most loving, patience, and funny person in the world. I feel that among all his accomplishments the fact that he broke the violent cycle is his biggest achievement. He passed away three years ago and he is very missed. 😘
God rest his soul and praise God for helping him to still be loving and patient with his children in spite of what he'd been through. Amen❤
Wow bless your father and family! Sorry he had to go through that 😥 but he broke the cycle!
I'm so sorry for your lose, it's always the most compassionate, loving, caring, sweetest parents who pass too soon 💔
May he rip❤
This just made me realize that the people who looks happy are very hurting, their smile is covering a lot... Mama Mai sending love to you ❤️❤️❤️
Thuto Moshoeshoe Yes so true !! They have suffered a lot.
Wow! I’m at a loss for words.. what an incredible and beautiful and heart breaking story ... Thank y’all so much for sharing !! It’s very uplifting and powerful!
Thank you guys for being so open and honest about real issues most of us face but are afraid to talk about for a variety of reasons. You guys have given me ideas on how I can improve as a parent and a person in general🥰
As a mom, this broke me to my core. Having to hear about the abuse and not being able to feel excitement over her first child all due to the pressure from her “father” just makes me so sick and heartbroken. Mama Mai is such a beautiful person with such a beautiful soul. Many blessings to you both 💕
"what would you do without me mom?"
"that's why i feel happy now!"
i love it.
Thank you ladies so much for taking a stance and using your voice for all of those who are afraid to speak up! Change starts here!!
these talks make me reevaluate how I approach my own cultural/generational trauma and healing. love u both. thank u for ur vulnerability. it is changing peoples lives.
“Nobody warned you that the woman whose feet you cut from running would give birth to daughters with wings” -Ijeoma Umebinyuo
thank you for sharing, you are so beautiful, strong and full of life Mama Mai 💛
That's such a beautiful and powerful quote. Thanks for sharing!❤
Love this!!!
Lovely🌼👍
Stacey Jones 💛
Mama Mai said “ that’s why I feel happy now” OMG this is pure love♥️
Jeanie is such a blessing in so many ways to her mother. Her moms story is beautiful!!!!
I love the relationship you and your mother share, it remind me of the relationship my mother and I shared when she was alive. Watching your shows brings back great memories of the relationship my my mother and I had. 💜
The scars in our soul are much deeper than any physical scar that could’ve resulted but learning to embrace those horrible experiences as part of our growth is what makes us better humans
My heart just shattered,mama Mai is the most vibrant and enthusiastic.. seeing her cry like that just broke my heart
Natural Booth I know, and knowing all that I understand her personality even more. She lives her life with so much happines and freedom because she knows how it feels when you don't have that.. 🥺❤️
You all being so transparent has helped me today and has helped so many. There are a lot of hurting people in this world that need to heal. Thank you Jeannie and Momma Mai.
Thanks for sharing your story. I can’t stand the abuse. I was tearing when listening to you, Mama Mai. Love you all.
black families do this too. We have a saying "what goes on in this house stays in this house"
And we tend to take our anger out on the outside world
Girl yes i hate that. I’m telling everybody everything. That’s why we have hatred and PTSD. Because nobody speak out.
@@Rayland_DaMenace we tend to take our anger out on our childrens in the name of discipline. Bless us and our babies the community generational curse is beginning to break. We will not abuse our children anymore. It stops now.
Exactly, I felt like that was one of my sisters speaking. Even though we're from Different borders we experienced alot of the same tramas.
Every race of people deals with it.
This was so hard to watch I couldn’t even imagine the struggle she went through. I don’t think that Mama Mai’s story makes Vietnamese people look bad, many people experience this abuse regardless of their cultural background. I applaud her strength in surviving that trauma and in telling her story. You both are truly amazing people.
So happy you both were able to talk about this and share your truth to the world.. thank you ladies this is very healing to the soul.
Thank you Mama Mai for sharing your pain. I understand the hurt being raised by an abusive parent. You bring so much happiness and laughter into lives now. Thank you.
Started crying the moment she said "Jesus saved them" because it's true. Of so many sins and pain, Jesus heals and restores all broken hearts.
Jenny Bermudez Yes...me too...I cried at that moment cause I realized WHY they could get back together at all and though I love their videos I didn’t know they were followers of Jesus and I am thrilled about it too...AND mother/daughter relationships are really toxic sometimes (my only kid, a daughter) hasn’t spoken to me for 10yrs (she got mad at me once..) and I still regularly reach out to her via email so I know...but no answer and...I am a follower of Yeshua also. Please pray for my prodigal daughter...an admitted witch and Satan worshipper...her name is Vanessa...Hey babygirl your momma loves and misses you much...call me...Louise
Why didn't Jesus save her mother prior to her running away then? And to all the innocents currently being abused (including all the Christians out there) and are scarred still, where's Jesus? This religious logic confounds me.
@Minty So this all-knowing, all-seeing being's will is to have his beloved children suffer and stand by not doing anything to prevent the suffering when you can do so? What's the point of believing in him then? Life is the same whether you believe in religion or not: you're born, you live, you die. Some are "luckier" than others. Silly believers.
Amen !
Doodah Gurl the facts are Christianity is a stolen religion. They don't even follow Jesus words. His name was actually Yeshua and he said to his followers not to worship him and yet they still do and he said do not worship in houses of stone and they still do. They don't even understand their own religion.
Yes, this crosses all cultures. Keep the conversation going.
I think it goes to show you that yes we should be proud of our heritage but it should not control us to think in a certain mentality that if certain members in the family don't follow that exact custom, they should be shunned --- if that makes sense. Just hearing Jeannie and her mom talk about how they were basically shunned from the grandfather and other people from their culture because what they chose to do ... smh
Same things happen in the islands
Thank you Jeannie and Co Mama Mai for your courage in bringing light and conversation to this. In recent years, I have had close family opened up about the abuses they've experienced. I am still in shock and trying to understand how these things can happen to people so close to me. Push-back from our Viet community is one thing, but push-back from our family members is even more shocking to me. I am a strong believer that our generation can rise up and be a part of the change to break the cycles of the past. This is my first youtube post. There was just so much I felt and relate that I had to comment. Much love.
omg I just finished video.. beyond amazing to be open and share. I swear stuff likes this happens everyday & ppl pretend it doesnt.. so much of these stories resonates so much.. I appreciate you guys so much! I wouldve never thought I would respond to a video like this. but you guys truly do make ppl not feel like only one that's gone thru thing.. I mean it BIG LOVES & THANK YOU 💖💖💖
When someone like Mama Mai cries you feel your stomach drop because she makes so many people laugh just by being herself every single day I purposely watch her IG stories to get a good laugh! Mama Mai we send you and your family love and light 🤗♥️
Mama mi 😢😢😢🙏👍👏
When you take the time to talk to your parents, you’d be surprised what they went threw. And how much pain they have held in. God bless you and your families. Take the time to talk to your parents. Might not be easy but worth it.
Grisel Vazquez even if you learn what they went through and they continue to be toxic, yes you’ll understand now why they are the way they are but if they refuse to heal and be better, there needs to be a boundary and love from a distant.
@@xboricuajennyx Exactly. If you don't cut toxic relationships off, even if its your parents, you will slowly turn into them and if you have kids you will pass it on to them. It takes one person to stop the cycle of abuse. You don't want to be in your 50s and still hurt from your childhood. You gotta eliminate the root cause of it. Else you will always long for it & get disappointed. This is NPD & it gets worse with age.
@@geek7227 Very True
G K very true! What is NPD?
@@veganbeth Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, this is amazing. I’m so glad that you both are happy! Hiding problems because of culture is very common in my family as well and Mama Mai’s story has given me strength to open up! Thank you again!
This was really powerful! Well done both of you for communicating so well and attempting to break a generational curse! And thank you for sharing ❤️✨✨
Most black family models are “What goes on in this house, stays in this house.”
Facts it's sickening
Healing happens in the light - with everything out in the open, discussion and processing the trauma and emotions. I now have a good relationship with my mom. We’ve talked through it and have both been in years of therapy separately too.
It's a cultural thing that happens across the world.woman are always mistreated and that trickles down to the kids
It's not okay though. Things ONLY change when people talk about it.
Yep. The start of the hiding of abuse and dysfunction
I wanna know about Jeanie’s “Come to Jesus Journey” !!!
baku so do i
I would love to hear that story💙
Yes! Please do!!
Yes please!!
Me too
your mom really is a super hero! such a strong brave woman.
I can totally relate to this. My mom’s family suffered from years of inter generational trauma. The abuse that mama Mai described with her father is that of my grandmother and my mother’s and over time has affected my relationship with my mother. Everything you have described from the gambling addiction to the hitting of all the children is my family to a T. I appreciate you bringing the issues of mental health and all forms of abuse to light. I feel that it is so important, across all communities, that we talk about it and discuss with open hearts of what we can do to change and create a generation of healthy familial relationships.
I'm crying tears when Jeannie talks about the culture of secrecy in the end. Momma Mai and Jeannie are so vulnerable and brave!
Gdm. Karen Grace Yes Jennie Mai is. She n her Mama Mai R Bless'd 2 be Alive & able 2 open up, E Real about & share their stories of Abuse, etc. Wow! THANK U Jennie/Mama Mai..May God con't 2 Keep U both Strong,in his hands/Arms & God con't 2 bless U both as well...I 🙏 In JeSuS "Excellent/Victorious/AweSme/Amaz'n" Name, Amén.💯👍👊💃✌
My mom has the Vietnamese hot temper. I was abused my whole life. She got it from my grandfather also. I now go to therapy every week and continue to grow. I made a promise a long time ago I will never hurt anyone the way I was hurt. Thank u for bringing light to this subject.
Both my mom and I went to therapy for years separately and it helped us process things and bring them out in the open to discuss. We are close now. 💜
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤 We are not passing it on
BTassie I’ve been trying to get my mom to go for years. Still hoping she will.
Been through a very similar childhood, totally understand what mama Mai went through! You did the right thing, freed yourself from all the bad energy...
I love you Mama Mai and Jeanni! There's so much healing in this one tape, thank you Mama Mai for your transparency, you have blessed me today, and millions who watch and view you both.
Please continue to keep it 1000,we need you in our lives.
We pray your life, and the rest of your life to be blessed beyond measure for helping our lives to talk about hurts and get help, it takes a strong person to do what you do, you are soo admired and you're quite inspiring, again thank you for blessing all of us.
I know this video was 2yrs ago, but look how it will continue to bless many throughout eternity, it blessed me today, I love you both bunches. 💯💞💞🤗🥰🙏🏽
I’m here cooking and literally stopped, took the food off the stove, to listen to this. Mamma Mai you have me sobbing so hard. The pain and hurt you faced...I too know it all too well. But GOD....oh my GOD! HE is a way maker, HE is a healer, HE is our mother and father, HE is the Alpha and HE is the Omega and I see HIS grace all around you. You know, when we are going through it we don’t see the end, but HE has done a good, good thing in you. I know this video is healing soooo many. I Love You both, and I pray God’s blessings continue to follow and guide you. 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
im sorry you know this pain as well. my heart goes out to you.
Thank you for posting your comment. It truly warmed my heart.
So many families have scars and don’t ever talk about it which makes it harder to break the cycle
Trust me! It’s so real and it just continues on into parenting.
@@BriaBarrows so true
I cried, this really moved my heart... in order to heal you have to confront the problem. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so blessed to have come across this video!
You guys are so blessed, you are the daughter that all moms would love to have, and mom mia is so sweet i have so much respect for her. I love ya'll and praying that God will keep you strong.