Before the shooting, she gave Cruz the same benefit of the doubt that woke zombies give violent black criminals. "They're not actually bad people, it's racism!" Rubbish.
She is crazy and want all the attention!! Fake wife ! Your Americans are crazy . Even after this horrible incident she gonna act in court room. And wanting all the attention. 🤢🤮your Americans make the world sick
Shes such a beautiful soul. Im always reminded by god that there is beauty even in the darkness. I may get banned for this, but that was probably the most profound example of something beautiful to be found in the darkness. I understand the parents rage. Believe me, i get it. But the way she demonstrated empathy and compassion for the person responsible for her grief is something we all can learn from. Her soul is in tact.
That hits me right in the soul.. Obviously, it doesn't justify what *he* did, NOTHING could justify that! Not any one thing! But, it reminds us that we're dealing with a seriously sick *human being* here, a person who started out, like you, or me. He was born a boy, into this world of ours, this Nickolas Cruz.. And I doubt he was always a monster, this boy Nickolas. Long before he decided to go *FAR* off into the wrong path, leading him to shoot and kill other students, he had developed into a broken, horribly troubled and misguided young man because of his horrible upbringing at home, that he just couldn't handle. He really should've gotten help, and it angers me so much, that it got to this point, and that he did what he did, became a monster. It angers me, that his actions, what *HE* did, has claimed so many innocent lives! It really does strike me! It angers me most of all, that if his father would've secured that weapon from his son's reach, Nikolas would not have been able to commit such atrocities! God be with the victims families! Praying for y'all! 🙏
@@dgsdgsdfdsfsdThat’s her point though. She wishes he would’ve received that very same love you want.And she would probably want the same for you as well, if you knew her
In my 29 years, I’ve never witnessed a court statement that’s hit me like this. Wow. The most painful thing for him should be having to live with those words for the rest of his life.
"Softness"? I heard only resentment and angst in her speech, offering the illusion of empathy when she really has none, for either her bf or the killer. This is just her fifteen minutes of fame.
The fact that her boyfriend wore that shirt the day before he died is just gut wrenching. Her wearing that shirt in his honor in this moment shows how strong she truly is.
@@KolchaksGhost lol, you justify abuse and then get mad when an abused person snaps? YOU'RE the animal. So all the abuse he endured was totally fine and can't see a possible connection? So you're essentially supporting mass shootings AND child abuse and then attack others and try to abuse them as well for pointing it out? People like YOU are the reason mass shootings happen. Not guns.
She honored her boyfriend so well. Her strength is admirable. I hope she gets the therapy she needs to work on friendships/relationships. She deserves to be loved like that again
Therapy?get a grip.did you not just hear this girl speak.she doesnt need therapy.she is strong enough to not need it.i would encourage her to avoid therapy.
@@joshgarbemusic I think that is the point. Smiles no longer work for her the way they work for you and I. This thing has completely messed up her head.
this is the one nikolas cruz is going to think about for the rest of his life. all the angry ones, insults, whatever will be nothing compared to this. it's so powerful, her explaining love and how she still saw him as a human being. forgiveness is such a violent act, he won't forget this. this is the statement that will kill him.
Very true Love is stronger then hate isnt just a cliche saying i think her statement and your comment are the BEST examples of that saying it makes you really understand that phrase... it made me understand it more
I completely agree - I feel like hearing all of this anger from the other statements, it probably goes in one ear and out the other, because it’s all the same (not that I don’t understand it or disagree) but… being so much more insightful. Recognizing that he IS a human being, that he probably was suffering many years before he decided to do this, he was lonely, he was hurt - but none of that takes away the fact he decided to impost that hurt onto others. That is so much more intriguing to listen to. I feel like when you believe someone doesn’t understand you, you won’t listen to anything they have to say, cuz they don’t get it. But it sounds like she understood more, and that’s what may have turned his ear (hopefully)
What did she mean by “you may have taken my body”? I really didn’t get that. Could someone explain the meaning “you may have taken my body”? I mean she survived right?….. And “you will never take my love.” That is true, very well spoken. Love cannot be killed ever even if you murdered people.
I do not know this girl, but this girl is a person worth knowing. Whoever has this girl in their life be it friends family or whatever is living a better life because of it. I am impressed with this young lady beyond words. This is probably the most powerful speech I have ever heard. Her grace has no equal.
"I do not know this girl, but this girl is a person worth knowing." I love how all the comments in these videos are pure virtue signaling and contradict themselves.
@@DarkProto05 so is there anything I can do to deter you from sh00ting up a school? Why would I need to hear the speech if you're the one who's planning on sh00ting up a school in the future?
“I would have wished that for you because that’s who I am but I CAN’T!!!” 😢 “but I choose love so I win.” This speech. Whoever she gets to love in the future is very blessed.
For the short time he was with her, her boyfriend was the luckiest male human on Earth. I don't believe I have met any woman in my 63 years who loved with with 1/10 of the intensity she loved him.
How is trolling this comment section with the same lame comment in every thread the best use of your time right now? Do you really have nothing better to do Chris? That’s sad
not really. she watched a kid suffer until he finally snapped and did something horrible . she could see he was going through something, but simply didnt care until it impacted her. Shes almost as weak as the kid who did the deed.
I'm a HS English teacher. This student/young lady is a perfect representation of the best in society. It is a fallacy that students are shallow, I have heard incredible depth and nuance of understanding from HS students. I wish this young lady gets the best life can offer going forward. Hero.
@@ActuallySamD Lol yeah it blows my mind how people still don't know the difference between the words or even know about there being two variations with different meanings.
@@LeSwexy It has nothing to do with understanding the word. It is a typographical error. Being a good speller and being a good typer are two different things. I typed the word "at" wrong the other day while texting someone. I wrote "af". I know how to spell the word. Add in autocorrect and things get spelled wrong. Yet people like you insist on belittling others for it. It's almost as if you didn't learn anything from the video.
people finally are starting to realize that GUNS aren't the problem. It's PEOPLE. Theres a ted talk on this guy who almost ended up like cruz, and the many other takers of lives. Suggest you also watch the music video for darkness for eminem. The victims aren't just the victims, the victims also include the shooter. The world is wrong.
@@fatfag2290 Stop trying to change the main reasoning. Guns are the reason, people as well. Two main factors of shootings is mental health and guns. The US mental health crisis is about the same as most countries, leaving guns as the next option. The US has so many guns with so little restrictions.
@@Etrius10 say your significant other got killed brutally in a school shooting, you say your experience and what happened look in a TH-cam videos comments and see that’s someone called you “narcissistic self interest.”
I hope this girl has found her way back to the light. She has clearly been through so much and I hope that she's doing better now. She didn't explode on him, but instead used her emotions to get to him. Victoria deserves the world.
Buford Highwater, most underrated comment in this thread. If our cultural as a collective cultural had her tenderness those committing these crimes would be few and far between. I align 100% with your comment.
@@davidchapman3663 exactly.... this was wised of all. She treated him as human, and gave the biggest impact. Else all parents were just not mature enough....... replying hate with hate, wishing ill, and death. She was full of humanity and love
@@Songs-lr4wt Let's see how "mature and full of love" you are if God forbid someone cold bloodedly murders your baby. Those parents were and always will be well within their right to be angry.
She gave him love and he never even knew it. Then he took everything from her. It's so unfair, so, so wrong. She saw him as human and when he killed Joaquin, he killed all three of their futures. I hope she never gives up, her love will always be stronger than all the hate in the person who hurt her. Rest in peace Joaquin.
@Randy Marsh Maybe don't speak hypothetically when someone is struggling with a loss. Why play the "what if" card when the outcome is already as it is? I knew the internet was a disgusting place but damn.... try living in a person's shoes before you make unnecessary comments that could potentially end another life. Don't put ideas in that girl's mind and other's that she could've done something to prevent it. Rot in hell dude.
"He would've loved you". That brought tears to my eyes. This young woman is a deeply emotionally beautiful person. She has a gift that will change lives, bet on it.
The way she didn't wish agony and death on him shows just how wise beyond her years she is. It's tragic to hear a young woman say she cannot let herself be loved.
😭😭😭😭 She is so smart and she will do great things no doubt. She definitely brought tears to my eyes. Everyone else told this kid how he was a monster and not human but evil, and I don't blame them. But this young girl sees the whole picture and not just the part she wants to see or the part she feels.
She and the other people that read statements to him are just giving him exactly what he wants. He is a killer and a murderer, people like him dont think like normal people, they don't have moral and a sense of guilt like everyone else. Those people think they are sticking it to him by standing up and feigning bravery. You don't think he didn't love seeing her wear her dead boyfriends shirt, getting to see more of he's work. Stop giving him attention that's what he wants, he wants the victim's family to confront him to talk to him and just affirms his beliefs that he is now the center of their world.
@@LanaRioss When did I say anything about you, I said the families are giving him the attention he wants. But more over than that these kind of trials should never get any kind of publicity because again it what the murderers wants and just encourages copycats.
I lost my best friend to suicide when I was 18. I know how I felt in my own way, I couldn’t talk to anyone for months. I can’t imagine the pain she has gone through, but losing someone you love more than anyone at such a young age is so awful. I really applaud this woman for her courageous words. I hope that she finds love again. I know she will. My heart goes out to all of the victims.
I lost my best friend to a drunk driver at 23. Eerily, I was with another friend and drove past his accident. Seeing the destroyed car but not knowing it was him at the time, I remarked to my passenger "oh man, whoever was in that is almost certainly dead'. I'm 51 now and still think about him regularly. The pain of loss does fade somewhat over time, but it never really goes away completely. This woman is such an inspiration and her strength is humbling, I was humbled and moved by her words.
By far one of the most powerful victim impact testimonies I’ve ever heard in a court of law. You can even tell the judge is awed by how this young girl carries herself and the way she speaks. My heart breaks for her and the others affected by this tragedy.
Empathy and love like hers is one in a billion. This is the most powerful statement I've ever heard. To go through something like that and not lose your capacity for grace and still be able to see the humanity in the person who murdered her boyfriend takes a stronger soul than most possess. I've always considered myself empathetic, but she's on another level. I hope she never loses her spirit and that she's able to find peace, the world needs more people like her.
I was also impressed with her grace and composure. I hope she finds her way into a healing profession - she’s got a lot of wonderful qualities and wisdom to share.
This brought me to tears, too. I listened to all of the family statements, but this young lady really delivered the message of the pain...and enduring love.
@cake But, she wasn't speaking for them collectively. She even stated many of them wouldn't agree or like what she said. She was speaking for herself &, more so at the end, her BF. Saying they connected with this girls words/stmt more than the others doesn't lessen or take away from the others. I'm sure someone could say the same about one of the others. How about we just let people have their own feelings & opinions.✌️
@cake I wasn’t ‘comparing’, and I certainly don’t want to take away from anyone else’s grief, or the way they may have expressed it. No one should have to ever go through what they’ve endured - ever 😞
How old is this girl??? She has the mind of a 700 year old wise monk. So much goodness and empathy and care! I'm a young girl myself, I admit i'm a whole MESS. I could never have such a wonderful soul like this girl has!! Her speech made me actually shed tears.... I wish her good life
I think she’d make a great therapist. Down to earth, wise, and transparent in a way that you know what she’s saying is coming from the heart. I also believe that while Joaquin can’t be replaced, she’ll meet someone who emulates the same qualities. I wish her the best going forward.
@@shawnmendrek3544 Like anything in life, there are extreme cases. In my case, it took 8 years without any treatment. I also did not self-medicate with alcohol, marijuana, drugs, etc. I'm not the kind of person to run to alcohol and drugs, anytime, though so that's not surprising.
Don’t you find it kind of odd how she claimed she was rooting for him to get better when they were in class together yet she never actually reached out? Instead she wished Joaquin could have been the one to do so. Typical female to always want a man to do her hard work.
@@jonathandevereaux298 It's true.. my dad was a dirtbag to everyone and there were people at his funeral saying how great a man he was, im standing there like wtf... and to my brother, "dont let this happen for me If i go before you. the christian ceremony, the lies, none of it" "me neither" he says.
@@jonathandevereaux298 Harsh, but its the truth. However, I prefer believing Joaquin was a good guy then bad. Believing everyone is bad is unhealthy mentally and emotionally.
This is the most compelling and emotionally moral thing I've ever heard. Through her heartache, she still extends her honesty and grace somehow. This girl is going to make a difference in this world. I'm glad I was able to hear this, but so sorry for the whole situation, those who were killed, and their families who now suffer. God bless her for staying humble and being intellectually mature. What a brave girl.
@@JudeMalachi we are not all interconnected. Those who reach for "oneness" will find theirself as one cell in a scattered body of billions that suffer spiritually from a tyrannical head. How very pessimistic to see her story with such dark lenses upon the bridge of your stubby nose. Typical for your kind to misdirect consideration towards a negative scenario of cause and effect. You are not I. Existing on the same plain DOES NOT grant us equality in the terms of underlying conditions. Your snooty comment will be noted for future reference. 🥵🔥
@@WS_00 right? I agree! Who spells God with a lowercase G. That is crap! Good call on honoring the soveirgnty of his being by calling out the failure to capitalize the big G :). That's why he loves you because in your attempt to commit blasphemy against him, you failed to properly construct a proper reason as to why his blessings were crap. Such ignorance in structure allows for one to build their own narrative and almost definitely turn you words against you, literally. Just like that, logic mofo! Don't come stomping on His Holy Essence just because you stumble around in darkness, blinded by your own refusal to accept salvation.
@@WS_00 what a sad spot to be in where not even your own brotheren care to even consider pulling you from the fire. It'd be better to let you burn alone lest they get pulled into the fire with you when they try to extend a hand to help. All you have to do is OPEN THOU EYES and see the 3s and 7s of creation. You better be hasty with your final decision because there will come a moment where your choice will be unchangeable. You I have hope in, the other screw bag that left the odd comment is already too lost and even I myself cannot wonder that far into the darkness to try and save a lost soul. Take my words as wisdom and Truth or you can see me as another annoying Christian thst for some reason is trying to pass a positive message on to you
Probably not i can tell she loved Hakeem i.see in her soul she was going to marry that guy I just feel it but after all that I don't see her loving another guy like she loved Hakeem
She has the emotional maturity and introspective skills of someone much older than her. It wasn't just her words that were impressive but her conviction in them. That sort of assuredness comes from putting a tremendous amount of thought into what you're speaking about and having no doubt you're correct. She had no hesitation or outward appearance of fear. She was so vulnerable too. Her life will never be the same but I think she'll be an amazing mother one day, if she so chooses, and wife to some lucky person. Even if she doesn't get married or has children I think she'll enrich the lives of those around her in general.
@@Sabrina-ym9yb I don't think women mature faster Especiay intellectually. However , girls have a very different experience of the world than boys so they have to act a certain way to protect themselves. The kind of world we live in, destroys the child in girls at a young age
This world needs empathy more than ever. I have been bullied and as a result have bullied others because of the pain I was carrying. The cycle needs to break and the only way to do that is by accepting human beings as individuals and not as soilders of society. People have unique traits and characteristics and it’s alright to have opinions, but as long as the opinion is helpful and beneficial towards the Individual. Opinions are alright. Cruz was just abandoned and that’s what caused him to warp his mind in a negative direction. We’re humans after all, there is no one else in the universe that is going to give us compassion like humans do. I think we need to be repsonsible with how we treat others and ourselves, that way we move in the right direction as a society
My first opinion after hearing her say she thought about how this guy was feeling as a loner & crossed her fingers under her desk in class for him - she's called an Empath. They take on the feelings of others and are always considerate of others & what they're going through plus are usually introverts themselves. I'm also one so I recognized it quickly.
"My softness has been my protection"...that is truly profound and beautiful. It breaks my heart for her that someone so real and so kind has to suffer such pain.
@@Chrism-fl9qq Ahhhh...I get it now. You're on every post that has something to do with this young lady. You were definitely the murderer's butt buddy for sure. Time for you to move on now. Find another butt buddy pal... your's is serving LIFE! HAHA.
Raise your hand if this made you cry 🙋🏼♀️ She’s so strong. He took so much from her. What was gut-wrenching for me is the fact that she hoped he would succeed before all of this happened.
The fact she’s literally showing love to the kid who ruined her entire world. That shows a lot about her as a person. She and all the other victims deserve better
I agree. It blew my mind when i realized she was looking at this killer with love, like theyre best friends, like after the case they were going to go catch a movie or go to a game at school.!
She is incredible. Getting angry only results in more pain so she is healing with empathy. I wish her everything good in this world as she so deserves it.
She’s one of the strongest young women I’ve ever seen. She’s showed compassion for him but still let him know and let it sink in that he is fully responsible for shattering the lives of so many. I definitely cried. She’s inspiring as hell & what she said is something I feel I need to implement with dealing with loss. She’s incredibly wise.
she doesn't sugarcoat it, she doesn't do it to butter him up, she doesn't say these things to seem like a better person. she is simply speaking with humanity. that to me is the biggest green flag a human can have. there is a limit to human empathy but no limit to human suffering. even the most empathetic human may not be able to forgive because that is how much pain a human can hold. i hope this girl can be a storywriter because she speaks with so much thoughtfulness. I especially like when she said that this is "real life" because it just further shows how grounded she is in believing in humanity over all. As someone who studies society and human social psychology, I am almost in love with her worldview.
People like you are destroying society, claiming to be knowledgeable but being so near-sighted. You contradict yourself multiple times in your own comment.
Her speech was simply amazing, I was in tears by the end. So honest, so heartfelt and while she didn't let him off the hook, she showed him what REAL humanity is. It was the first time watching him that I saw any reaction at all, and my read on his body language is that he was clearly uncomfortable and I'd guess her saying the man he killed would have reached a hand out to him in friendship really hit home.
I didn’t know people like her existed. So kind, strong, smart, intuitive, wise beyond her years. She’s impacted the world with her words and message. A random youtube video I came across after searching for a Parkland update has made me think & feel more than I have in a long time. The world lost someone important when her bf was killed. True young love. Not only is it a rarity, but it’s the stuff fairy tales are made of. A cynical older person like me often gets caught up in my stupid problems, and they are stupid in comparison to the loss she’s been thru, and she just smacked me in the face with her wise words. She experienced a lifetime of love in the time she spent with Mr. Joaquin. I hope she finds it again in whatever form will help her heal the most. She’s a helper, like Fred Rogers told us to look for when things go wrong. Those are the people who will leave the most important mark on the world. Maybe they won’t leave a gigantic mark known world-wide, but to those closest to them them they will leave the important mark
The fact she kept her composure and didn't raise her voice or get emotional shows just how strong she is. I pray she loves again the world needs more of it.
@@lilmsmunchkin84 No that's not like saying that you're being sensitive which is fine but don't try and make it like that's what I'm saying because I clearly didn't!
" I'm sorry you never saw the love of what this world is capable of giving" Even in her suffering she chose Love , Compassion, Empathy when she has every right to chose Anger & Hate. What a beautiful statement ! I pray sweet girl that one day you will let someone love you again, you deserve it. You are the definition of Humanity. He didn't deserve those words but you gave them to him anyways.
@@gone9677 no it’s not… I literally tear up when she said those things to him… cuz yes he felt alone in this world and he needed to hear someone say they cared for him but nobody cares bec of what he did
Who is this woman? I relate so much to her. What an incredible human being she is. I understand what it feels to be betrayed so badly that you can no longer trust anyone around you. The isolation and fear is excruciating. I wish this beautiful human all the love and peace in the world.
Almost 2 years ago, my boyfriend was shot by a 15 year old kid for his car. He lived for 3 weeks and a day. The kid got 10 years. I don't think I could EVER be this calm and collective and have such kind words if I had a chance to speak to that kid. He made his choice and we have to live with it. RIP Travis.
This girl deserves every ounce of healing that’s coming to her her strength is so astounding I can’t even out it in words… whoever falls in love with this beautiful soul protect her protect her heart…… she’s a treasure and I wish there were a lot more ppl in the world with the heart she has…
Her displayed empathy towards him probably got through to him more than when the others spoke. Not that he deserves the empathy, but you can tell she truly wants to make sure these tragedies do not keep happening. It was such a powerful and moving speech.
@@Elsagwene He definitely does go look up at the video where his brother spoke to him immediately after the shooting while detained. Nic Cruz definitely deserves the needle but don't be part of a society that creates another.
Everyone deserves empathy. It’s how you understand that, the monster exists inside all of us. Some of us, are maybe more inclined towards it than others. He also deserves punishment. And retribution. But he also deserves empathy.
I agree. Wise, courageous, and full of love. I hope she is able to trust in love again. I can't imagine the pain of having someone taken from you in such an unjust way. May she find a safe and equally compassionate community.
She is an old soul, so beyond her years. I can see what Joaquin loved about her. My prayer is that she finds her way through this tragedy and can allow others to love her again. It takes an incredible amount of strength to not lash out in hate towards those who have caused so much suffering and pain.
@Bruce Wayne lol u sound like you never had a crush on someone or dated anyone in your teens. its a process retard. you don't just look at someone and say he be my boyfriend/girlfriend stupid moron.
Lol How? She would be one of the first to be killed in a war. Her softness is her downfall. What is the "you're a human being" talk anyway? This is ridiculous.
@@blueblur6447 when she said I was rooting for you even tho I didn’t know you I cared you could see him shift and it kinda looks like that got to him. I’ve never seen him react to anything.
@@raegenarmer2351 It got to him. These people who go on rampages are people who have never been loved, or who have never been emotionally taken care of. They feel so isolated and alone that they will do anything to attract emotional attention, even if it's hate and anger. They've been so numb and so neglected for so long that even that is preferable to them than their loneliness. We have built a society in which it's really easy for people to end up like this. Emotional connection is slowly disappearing. We do everything online, we "mind our own business" and we're experiencing loneliness at a scale never before reached in history. When people are in such a hole, they have two options, either they end themselves or they go on a rampage. He chose the latter, but he's a symptom. We should address the root cause of this symptom, instead of demonizing him as an individual. We all are contributing to the creation of people like him with our everyday choices.
@@Chrism-fl9qq Who the hell are YOU to tell anyone how to heal, how to proceed? Did YOU NOT hear her describe how her bf died?? You'd probably tell a Holocaust survivor the same. I can't believe you think you have the right to tell someone how to live after a tragedy.
She is older beyond her years, an old soul. The world needs more people like her. Her intelligence and compassion for life and her boyfriend shines through. She is so full of grace.
I agree, we need people like her, with all her love and grace. But we also need human garbage collectors, to protect those who are full of love and grace. thats where people like me come in, to rid society of scum like Cruz. there is no day without night. you wont realize what light truly is if you havent seen the dark. He deserves one thing and forgiveness aint it.
@@stonestar3128 I’m really happy that we lose people like Joaquin every day while people like you continue existing. Thank you so much for proving my point, you’re a really great person. I’m so thrilled we have you instead of Joaquin, humanity really lucked out.
thats crazy. dont know how I proved your point, all I said society turns you into someone like that if you let it. people like that need to be held accountable because its not just the world’s fault, its theirs too. I never brought Joaquin into this.. you did
Of all the victim impact statements I heard, this one is the one that brought me to tears. She held him accountable but acknowledged his humanity and expressed her anger and loss with compassion. Cruz even seemed to moved. Victoria is a wise and beautiful soul
Most of the statements were from parents and siblings and their feelings are perfectly understandable. She lost her soulmate. She has wisdom beyond her years and anyone who knows this lady is both fortunate and privileged.
I think you are right all of the others were calling things hes probably been called before, and since hes used to the belittling and negative comments, he didnt feel the pain. I think when she said she was sorry he never had the love he needed, I saw some emotion from him. Of course he had the mask on, but I think he was emotional because somebody finally noticed. Too late but, still she noticed. Not saying what he did is not wrong, but how many young men are out there like this, still waiting to be acknowledged, before they explode like a time bomb? How many are being bullied, and put down on a regular basis, at home and at school? Look around at the sorry excuses some have for parents, that should tell you something.
Strength and wisdom? Lol She would be one of the first to be killed in a war. Her softness is her downfall. What is the "you're a human being" talk anyway? This is ridiculous.
@@vladimirchylik6754 do you know how much courage it takes to stand in front of a person who MURDERED someone you love and speak directly to them? You lack wisdom.
That emotional intelligence hasn't translated to actual intelligence though. Very little of what she said made sense, the contradictions made it impossible to discern her point.
@@vladimirchylik6754 Dude her bf was murdered, she's addressing his murderer, CHILL, not your moment. I wonder if the people you know in real life would be surprised by your writing here; It's a few steps away from cruel.
Wow. I’m only 3 minutes in, she hasn’t even opened her book with the official statement, and this young lady has moved me already. So calm, collected, intelligent, charismatic, etc. god bless her and her family and I’m so sorry she has to go through this. Such a strong character
I was gonna say something too about that I wasn’t really watching but she didn’t look down much and wasn’t reading it. Everything she was saying definitely was real and just puts another context with these kinda massacres. I’ve kinda grown up with these things happening since I was in 7th grade myself when the first of these evil tragedies happened at Columbine
@@synthgirlfriend897 Yes, someone who believes in mental asylums. I have mental issues myself, I would never dream of harming an animal let alone a human. There are some people who are beyond saving.
@@synthgirlfriend897 Where did I say that was OK as well? We can avoid giving people weapons of war while also locking people up for their/society's own good as well at the same time.
This was one of the most powerful statements I’ve ever watched. I am so sorry for this girl and those who suffered so much from this. I hope they find peace one day
What the hell? She would be one of the first to be killed in a war. Her softness is her downfall. What is the "you're a human being" talk anyway? This is ridiculous.
@@vladimirchylik6754 I'm sorry you feel that way. You must live on edge every second of your life with that attitude, and that's Hell I'm sure. I'm blessed to live comfortable enough to be able to agree with 100 percent of what she stated. I can only wish the same for you, and everyone else, friend.
We always think of the parents who lost their child but this is a reminder that EVERYONE in the victim’s life has been shattered. What a lovely young woman. Joaquin was lucky to have her heart in his hand.
Her softness and empathy are definitely strengths. She deserves all the love and friendship in the world and I hope she can heal to the point where she's able to trust and receive as much love as she's capable of giving.
Shamus she was the only one to have some sort of compassion all the others were vengeful the worst was a women who joked about Toyboy in prison and that everyone in the court room shot be able to shoot you i bet this lady who had more Compassion would refuse to shoot if she could i bet she does not wish prison murder on him i bet she has read Echart Tolle The Power of now and A new Earth as she said there is so much pain in your body Pain Body i bet all the outher people that gave there angry statements diclued her from there silly little group i bet she loves alcohol the others coffee she may have even been on MDMA
This young girl speaks like she's lived her whole life. This is the most impactful victim statement I've ever heard. Hearing her explain how her bf died is the most gut wrenching thing I've ever heard. She's a rarity in this world and I'm so very sorry for what she, her bf and every other student and teacher went thru that day as well as for the victims and their loved ones. RIP.
@@hakimbandaru1915 are you kidding me? You need to learn to have compassion for PEOPLE, PERIOD! Had you been paying attention during her statenent you would've known she was hispanic by her describing the t- shirt she was wearing and what it meant to her, But in your small mind you were only worried about what race she is to know if she's brave !? I can't understand that type of thinking at all! Her boyfriend and best friend on this earth was MURDERED by going to school and she along with all of those CHILDREN were terrorized by a gunman. So what " color" she is is irrelevant!
Man, they all hit hard, but this one hit harder. Wow....when she took that first deep breath to ground herself in what she needed to say, I don't know how she did it. I hope she can heal from this.
How incredibly composed she is. The wisdom she has is rare. I hope she recovers from this tragedy and lives the life of greatness she obviously is destined for
the way she carries, embodies & articulates her feelings and words… is an inspiration for all of us to experience. incredibly heartbreaking that the world has to see her go through this journey as a teenager and yet stand there so boldly and hold her words to power of each and every sentence she spoke. she has a heart of gold. sending you love, victoria gonzales, joaquin oliver, family and friends of the victims. ❤️
The shivers went down my spine when she said that her bestfriends head was only held together by the skin of his scalp. Rest in piece to all those who died🕊🍃
This woman is amazing. She has an unbelievable amount of empathy. I am so sorry for her loss. If more people were like her the world would be a better place.
wise? the only thing of significance that she said was her literally admitting to doing nothing instead of doing something like, i don't know, talk to the guy claiming to "root for him all along11" despite admittingly never actually interacting with the shooter screams blatant dishonesty and a cheap hindsight speech to emotionally manipulate the courtroom you all can act like she has emotional intelligence but clearly she never actually applied it outside of her head, he is a human being that can be talked to and she's supposedly infinitely wise according to reactionaries here so maybe doing so might have prevented manifesting a cruel individual to shoot her boyfriend victim blaming? certainly not nobody is perfect slight criticism of an individual being overglorified? the way i see it
@@WILL-rp3tz Nicholas Cruz could also have asked for help, reach out to someone, and I believe this young girl would have reached out to him if he wanted someone. It’s clear Nicholas Cruz had a lot of anger issues, perhaps built up from bullying and a tumultuous family life, but he chose to be a killer. What this young girl has demonstrated is empathy. Nicholas Cruz was a made sociopath and he had the mens rea and actus reus to commit his crimes. Regardless of his upbringing, he made a choice and now he has to live with it in prison.
THIS is the most beautiful AND powerful statement ever. Her approach is the only way forward. You can tell by her delivery that every single word is coming straight from the heart. I wish her all the best. So brave. Her boyfriend would have been proud of her. May he rest in peace. With all the hatred out there, her kind is what we need!
Lol How? She would be one of the first to be killed in a war. Her softness is her downfall. What is the "you're a human being" talk anyway? This is ridiculous. I'm ashamed to be part of humanity because of people like you and this woman.
What a powerful, incredible speech and such a brave soul giving it. She has every reason to hate the world for the pain it has caused her but she continues to show up with love and empathy. Chills.
Powerful? Lol She would be one of the first to be killed in a war. Her softness is her downfall. What is the "you're a human being" talk anyway? This is ridiculous.
This is one of the most powerful victim’s statements I’ve heard. I’m so proud of her for being so strong. My heart goes out to all of the friends and families of all of the victims ❤
I couldn’t overlook that deep breath he took around the 2:05 mark. What she was saying clearly had an effect on him. This young woman’s heart seems as pure as they come. She has an understanding that of a 90 year old soul would have. Wise beyond her years. She’s a special young lady. I’m so sorry for the pain her and all of these families has and will continue to endure for the rest of their lives. What an absolute tragedy.
I don't think so, he just seems annoyed and exasperated. People need to realize what a monster of a human being he is. If anything it's probably also an act. If you gave him a gun, there is no doubt in my mind that he would shoot her and everyone in that court room.
This young lady is so well spoken and her statement was poignant. Her speech was so meaningful,loving yet innocent. I played this for my middle school children to understand compassion and empathy. Always try to love. This animal needed love, unfortunately, 17 families paid for it. As a parent, I cried though all the parents' speeches but Miss Gonzalez's speech gave me hope! I'm so sorry for all your pain...
I think your missing the point of what Gonzales was trying to get across. If everyone- including children- prioritized love the world WOULD be a better place. As an educator, I think the commenter wanted to make a difference in her classroom so that her class could be a safe space for her students and the world would be just a little bit better. And unfortunately, middle schoolers already have to learn about school shootings and be prepared for them so it isn’t an inappropriate subject. It’s their reality.
This was one of the most powerful victim impact statements I have ever seen. Bless this young woman and her life moving forward.
Before the shooting, she gave Cruz the same benefit of the doubt that woke zombies give violent black criminals. "They're not actually bad people, it's racism!" Rubbish.
shes truly leveling with him. no one does that and thats life changing and probably one of the only statements he actually woudn't block out.
She is crazy and want all the attention!! Fake wife ! Your Americans are crazy . Even after this horrible incident she gonna act in court room. And wanting all the attention. 🤢🤮your Americans make the world sick
@@stupidsloth8386gay
Shes such a beautiful soul. Im always reminded by god that there is beauty even in the darkness. I may get banned for this, but that was probably the most profound example of something beautiful to be found in the darkness. I understand the parents rage. Believe me, i get it. But the way she demonstrated empathy and compassion for the person responsible for her grief is something we all can learn from. Her soul is in tact.
"I'm sorry you never saw the love the world is capable of giving."
She's a blessing.
Her speech was pure spirit 🙏🏼
That hits me right in the soul.. Obviously, it doesn't justify what *he* did, NOTHING could justify that! Not any one thing!
But, it reminds us that we're dealing with a seriously sick *human being* here, a person who started out, like you, or me. He was born a boy, into this world of ours, this Nickolas Cruz..
And I doubt he was always a monster, this boy Nickolas. Long before he decided to go *FAR* off into the wrong path, leading him to shoot and kill other students, he had developed into a broken, horribly troubled and misguided young man because of his horrible upbringing at home, that he just couldn't handle. He really should've gotten help, and it angers me so much, that it got to this point, and that he did what he did, became a monster. It angers me, that his actions, what *HE* did, has claimed so many innocent lives! It really does strike me! It angers me most of all, that if his father would've secured that weapon from his son's reach, Nikolas would not have been able to commit such atrocities!
God be with the victims families! Praying for y'all! 🙏
I saw this comment as soon as she said this wow, talk about perfect timing
except many of us will never see that love and people like her don't get it
@@dgsdgsdfdsfsdThat’s her point though. She wishes he would’ve received that very same love you want.And she would probably want the same for you as well, if you knew her
“My justice does not lie in knowing whether you live, or if you die. My justice lives in knowing that I loved.” That was so powerful.
Love is the only justice we can receive for being born
This is comical though. Who asked for her to even talk about her justice. Movie tier lines for real
@@joys8634 what do you think sentencing by a court is supposed to be?
🤡🤡
@@joys8634 who even are you? Like she’s just showing off how she feels after that atleast a little respect?
In my 29 years, I’ve never witnessed a court statement that’s hit me like this. Wow. The most painful thing for him should be having to live with those words for the rest of his life.
your statement sounds good but u had to type it knowing it's not true...... I doubt that's the most painful for him.......
if he even takes it in
He doesn't care
I doubt he even remembers her saying them.
Someone behaving in ways marketed as giving a court statement?
"My softness has been my protection" Those words are just beautiful. I truly hope she finds peace, happiness, and love one day.
She has already found love, and she will continue to keep on loving. He will always be there for her in her heart I’m sure of that
"Softness"? I heard only resentment and angst in her speech, offering the illusion of empathy when she really has none, for either her bf or the killer. This is just her fifteen minutes of fame.
@@samuellandos785she'll be on to another man in her inevitable double digit bodycount within weeks
@@Etrius10you need therapy
@@Etrius10watchlist, hopefully you never get your own 15 minutes, because it will be for something horrible.
The fact that her boyfriend wore that shirt the day before he died is just gut wrenching. Her wearing that shirt in his honor in this moment shows how strong she truly is.
@@domingofungwhat do you mean?
Im already crying
Thank you for summarizing this youtube video for us! I don't know where we'd be without helpful people like you!
its pretty ironic really, those balls didnt save him from the bullets.
Was it not her brother? Not a boyfriend? Could be wrong but I thought she was speaking for her brother
This is a terrifyingly powerful person. Yet she presents nothing to fear. She will do great things in her life.
Well said! I thought the same thing!
Love casts all fear
@@caitlink9374 you're insurmountably shallow if that's what you took away from this.
@@nothingtoseehere66 shut up and take a joke
@@idontcare-sb7zs what's the joke? she's literally just insulting her.
"I wish you met Joaquin, because he would be your friend..." This sentence chills me out!
😂😂😂
What a brilliant young woman. She speaks so, so eloquently and so simply. It hits hard. I feel an ounce of her pain.
@@toby7582you can’t justify someone sh00ting up a school.
@@toby7582 being bullied and abused doesn’t justify a mass shooting you animal
@@KolchaksGhost lol, you justify abuse and then get mad when an abused person snaps?
YOU'RE the animal.
So all the abuse he endured was totally fine and can't see a possible connection?
So you're essentially supporting mass shootings AND child abuse and then attack others and try to abuse them as well for pointing it out?
People like YOU are the reason mass shootings happen.
Not guns.
@@trishapaytaskitchenfloor tell me why you support child abuse AND school shootings...
lol, I wonder what happened to all the comments...
She honored her boyfriend so well. Her strength is admirable. I hope she gets the therapy she needs to work on friendships/relationships. She deserves to be loved like that again
best friend
I hope - pray - and believe she will be - God bless her
@Necrofelineosexual333 its the F word censored
She honours humanity. What a beautiful person.
Therapy?get a grip.did you not just hear this girl speak.she doesnt need therapy.she is strong enough to not need it.i would encourage her to avoid therapy.
Unbelievable how long this sentencing has dragged on.
Definitely. Why did he even have a trial???? Stupz
@@ayannaafiya599 because it’s his right regardless of how cruel and evil person is.
So his time hasn’t even started
@@joshgarbemusic dude if u think that was a smile of happiness, u can't read humans.
@@joshgarbemusic I think that is the point. Smiles no longer work for her the way they work for you and I. This thing has completely messed up her head.
This girl is everything we need right now. I’m 50 and she inspired me to just be a better human. I am so sorry for all the victims
This really made me tear up.
U 50 getting inspired by a 15 year old ? 😂😂😂
@@TannerGoatedshe talks way better are is way more mature then most 50 year olds.
@@TannerGoated Isn't it crazy how you can learn from anyone at any age?
@@TannerGoatedwell.. yes! exactly! you can read
this is the one nikolas cruz is going to think about for the rest of his life. all the angry ones, insults, whatever will be nothing compared to this. it's so powerful, her explaining love and how she still saw him as a human being. forgiveness is such a violent act, he won't forget this. this is the statement that will kill him.
So very true.
Forgiveness isn’t violent at all.
Very true Love is stronger then hate isnt just a cliche saying i think her statement and your comment are the BEST examples of that saying it makes you really understand that phrase... it made me understand it more
@@shawnmendrek3544 yes I saw him breathe heavy
I completely agree - I feel like hearing all of this anger from the other statements, it probably goes in one ear and out the other, because it’s all the same (not that I don’t understand it or disagree) but… being so much more insightful. Recognizing that he IS a human being, that he probably was suffering many years before he decided to do this, he was lonely, he was hurt - but none of that takes away the fact he decided to impost that hurt onto others. That is so much more intriguing to listen to. I feel like when you believe someone doesn’t understand you, you won’t listen to anything they have to say, cuz they don’t get it. But it sounds like she understood more, and that’s what may have turned his ear (hopefully)
“You may have taken my body and for that F-you. But you will never take my love.”
I’m in tears.
Me too I am wiping my eyes too!!!
What did she mean by “you may have taken my body”? I really didn’t get that. Could someone explain the meaning “you may have taken my body”?
I mean she survived right?…..
And “you will never take my love.” That is true, very well spoken. Love cannot be killed ever even if you murdered people.
@@jessicaphilips6550 boyfriend
@@jeanbriones1190 correct
@@TimW_666 she says "on behalf of Joaquin" so she is speaking as Joaquin, not herself.
I do not know this girl, but this girl is a person worth knowing. Whoever has this girl in their life be it friends family or whatever is living a better life because of it. I am impressed with this young lady beyond words. This is probably the most powerful speech I have ever heard. Her grace has no equal.
🙄🤡
@@byunniq9060 Useless pos.
"I do not know this girl, but this girl is a person worth knowing."
I love how all the comments in these videos are pure virtue signaling and contradict themselves.
@@toby7582 future shooter right here. You’re exactly the kind of person who needs to hear her speech.
@@DarkProto05 so is there anything I can do to deter you from sh00ting up a school?
Why would I need to hear the speech if you're the one who's planning on sh00ting up a school in the future?
“I would have wished that for you because that’s who I am but I CAN’T!!!” 😢 “but I choose love so I win.”
This speech. Whoever she gets to love in the future is very blessed.
For the short time he was with her, her boyfriend was the luckiest male human on Earth. I don't believe I have met any woman in my 63 years who loved with with 1/10 of the intensity she loved him.
He needs to hear those words to truly feel bad for what he did. She has balls
Exactly! Hurt people hurt people and she killed him with kindness!
@@PeaceIsAlwaysBeautiful92 PERFECT words!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@PeaceIsAlwaysBeautiful92 not always true
@@Laniya.I never said it was and In a lot of cases it is and this was one of them🤷🏾♀️
Because she's a man.
"you with bullets I with balls" damn that shirt says everything
Shows the type of immature attitude that led to the shooters abuse as a child.
lol, that the person who made it can't speak english, is vulgur and most likely not very intelligent?
what’s that supposed to mean tho 😭
@@milaliah It's sort of a joking metaphor. if someone has a gun and is threatening him he has the bravery and willpower to not be scared (sort of-ish)
@@mozzasmella ohhh so like having the balls to greet death with a handshake
This woman is a rare gem. Her capacity for love, empathy, and humanity is exquisite. Breathtaking.
She needs to move on with her life let go of the past she should date nik and fall in love with him that would be best for her mental health ❤
How is trolling this comment section with the same lame comment in every thread the best use of your time right now? Do you really have nothing better to do Chris? That’s sad
@@mg-fx5dn why you mad ?
This isn’t the video to act like a troll. People died and it’s sad
not really. she watched a kid suffer until he finally snapped and did something horrible . she could see he was going through something, but simply didnt care until it impacted her. Shes almost as weak as the kid who did the deed.
I'm a HS English teacher. This student/young lady is a perfect representation of the best in society. It is a fallacy that students are shallow, I have heard incredible depth and nuance of understanding from HS students. I wish this young lady gets the best life can offer going forward. Hero.
Your a teacher yet you laughed about a Chinese lady getting attacked…. I guess im the ceo of rockstar games
@@OP-rooster *You're. [And I haven't laughed at any such misfortune].
@river907 Fake news.
@@ActuallySamD Lol yeah it blows my mind how people still don't know the difference between the words or even know about there being two variations with different meanings.
@@LeSwexy It has nothing to do with understanding the word. It is a typographical error. Being a good speller and being a good typer are two different things. I typed the word "at" wrong the other day while texting someone. I wrote "af". I know how to spell the word. Add in autocorrect and things get spelled wrong. Yet people like you insist on belittling others for it. It's almost as if you didn't learn anything from the video.
“I’m sorry that you never saw the love that the world is capable of giving!” 😢😢😢 This young woman and the depth of her empathy is beyond.
people finally are starting to realize that GUNS aren't the problem. It's PEOPLE. Theres a ted talk on this guy who almost ended up like cruz, and the many other takers of lives. Suggest you also watch the music video for darkness for eminem. The victims aren't just the victims, the victims also include the shooter. The world is wrong.
The world is fine. It's the guns, look at civilized countries, they don't have a mass shooting/gun problem.
@@fatfag2290 guns aren't the problem alone but how easily we are willing to give these guns to people definitely starts to be a problem.
@@fatfag2290 But if these "people" didn't have a gun in their hand these families wouldn't have these sad stories..
@@fatfag2290 Stop trying to change the main reasoning. Guns are the reason, people as well. Two main factors of shootings is mental health and guns. The US mental health crisis is about the same as most countries, leaving guns as the next option. The US has so many guns with so little restrictions.
The strength this girl possesses is beyond words, and her heart knows compassion unlike anyone I've known who's endured as she.
"Compassion" that's funny, I didn't hear anything but narcissistic self interest.
@@Etrius10 calling a victim of a school shooter talking about her experience during the victim statement is wild and gross
@@Etrius10says the person who doesn't know what compassion is 😢
@@Etrius10 say your significant other got killed brutally in a school shooting, you say your experience and what happened look in a TH-cam videos comments and see that’s someone called you “narcissistic self interest.”
@@Etrius10are you okay?
I hope this girl has found her way back to the light. She has clearly been through so much and I hope that she's doing better now. She didn't explode on him, but instead used her emotions to get to him. Victoria deserves the world.
find her way back? She IS the light.
@@PepperTheDeadly Find her way back to the world and love, free from her pain.
@@PepperTheDeadlyas cute as this sounds she is not lol
Women lie about sexual assault and ruin lives.
@@dahyunssmile3972 yes she is. She only radiates love and compassion. That is what I look for in my light.
She and her bf sound like such great people. This is so sad. I can't imagine how it would break me if my husband died
♥️
This is arguably the most powerful testimony of all time
@Ricky Smith you’re having a laugh right
breeder arguments are convincing
but i know she is just sad she lost joachim d
@Ricky Smith We don't need to hear the criminal OJ
@Jon how dare you say she didn’t really love the victim , the parents and girlfriends , boyfriends , all did. You’re nasty
😳
This girl is an example of the best of humanity. I wish I could be just half as strong and half as full of love.
Buford Highwater, most underrated comment in this thread. If our cultural as a collective cultural had her tenderness those committing these crimes would be few and far between. I align 100% with your comment.
@@davidchapman3663 exactly.... this was wised of all. She treated him as human, and gave the biggest impact. Else all parents were just not mature enough....... replying hate with hate, wishing ill, and death. She was full of humanity and love
Lol aww
@@Songs-lr4wt are you seriously blaming the parents of murdered children for not sympathizing with the person who murdered them?
@@Songs-lr4wt Let's see how "mature and full of love" you are if God forbid someone cold bloodedly murders your baby. Those parents were and always will be well within their right to be angry.
I can’t even begin to explain how much love I have for this girl. I have never in my life heard someone so well spoken. The world needs more of her.
Jesus christ another NPC boomer
No.
yes
calm down Casanova
Amen
Judge was like "don't cry dont cry dont cry" 😢😢😢
😂😂
She gave him love and he never even knew it. Then he took everything from her. It's so unfair, so, so wrong. She saw him as human and when he killed
Joaquin, he killed all three of their futures.
I hope she never gives up, her love will always be stronger than all the hate in the person who hurt her. Rest in peace Joaquin.
Maybe if she actually did it instead of saying it might've prevented this mass shooting.(not blaming her just speaking hypothetically)
@@randymarsh9488 There's a million maybe situations, but they can't ever come true. But even if she didn't say it out loud, her love meant something.
@Randy Marsh Maybe don't speak hypothetically when someone is struggling with a loss. Why play the "what if" card when the outcome is already as it is? I knew the internet was a disgusting place but damn.... try living in a person's shoes before you make unnecessary comments that could potentially end another life. Don't put ideas in that girl's mind and other's that she could've done something to prevent it. Rot in hell dude.
@@woxx435 Exactly
@@randymarsh9488 maybe..
This is so sad. “He would have been your friend” my heart😭
That part ❤😢
😔
"He would've loved you". That brought tears to my eyes. This young woman is a deeply emotionally beautiful person. She has a gift that will change lives, bet on it.
but he didn't
But he didn't, he was probably one of the ones that stood by while he got picked on..
The way she didn't wish agony and death on him shows just how wise beyond her years she is. It's tragic to hear a young woman say she cannot let herself be loved.
😭😭😭😭 She is so smart and she will do great things no doubt. She definitely brought tears to my eyes. Everyone else told this kid how he was a monster and not human but evil, and I don't blame them. But this young girl sees the whole picture and not just the part she wants to see or the part she feels.
@@Justme0288 spot on
I don't think I could of been as classy as her shes truly wonderful
She and the other people that read statements to him are just giving him exactly what he wants.
He is a killer and a murderer, people like him dont think like normal people, they don't have moral and a sense of guilt like everyone else.
Those people think they are sticking it to him by standing up and feigning bravery. You don't think he didn't love seeing her wear her dead boyfriends shirt, getting to see more of he's work.
Stop giving him attention that's what he wants, he wants the victim's family to confront him to talk to him and just affirms his beliefs that he is now the center of their world.
@@LanaRioss When did I say anything about you, I said the families are giving him the attention he wants.
But more over than that these kind of trials should never get any kind of publicity because again it what the murderers wants and just encourages copycats.
I lost my best friend to suicide when I was 18. I know how I felt in my own way, I couldn’t talk to anyone for months. I can’t imagine the pain she has gone through, but losing someone you love more than anyone at such a young age is so awful. I really applaud this woman for her courageous words. I hope that she finds love again. I know she will. My heart goes out to all of the victims.
Everything will be alright!
:)
I lost my best friend to a drunk driver at 23. Eerily, I was with another friend and drove past his accident. Seeing the destroyed car but not knowing it was him at the time, I remarked to my passenger "oh man, whoever was in that is almost certainly dead'.
I'm 51 now and still think about him regularly. The pain of loss does fade somewhat over time, but it never really goes away completely. This woman is such an inspiration and her strength is humbling, I was humbled and moved by her words.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you ❤
By far one of the most powerful victim impact testimonies I’ve ever heard in a court of law. You can even tell the judge is awed by how this young girl carries herself and the way she speaks.
My heart breaks for her and the others affected by this tragedy.
💯
Totally agree
Corny🤭
😉my thoughts exactly 👌
Maybe the judge was in awe. The judge also has to be careful she doesn't say anything that could damage the trial
Empathy and love like hers is one in a billion. This is the most powerful statement I've ever heard. To go through something like that and not lose your capacity for grace and still be able to see the humanity in the person who murdered her boyfriend takes a stronger soul than most possess. I've always considered myself empathetic, but she's on another level. I hope she never loses her spirit and that she's able to find peace, the world needs more people like her.
None of us could imagine her pain. Yet she is graceful and forgiving.
I was also impressed with her grace and composure. I hope she finds her way into a healing profession - she’s got a lot of wonderful qualities and wisdom to share.
Of ALL the victim statements given, THIS one brought me to tears. No one has surmised this tragedy better than this young woman.
She did so great. I’m proud of her and I don’t even know her. ❤
This brought me to tears, too. I listened to all of the family statements, but this young lady really delivered the message of the pain...and enduring love.
Me too!
@cake But, she wasn't speaking for them collectively. She even stated many of them wouldn't agree or like what she said. She was speaking for herself &, more so at the end, her BF.
Saying they connected with this girls words/stmt more than the others doesn't lessen or take away from the others. I'm sure someone could say the same about one of the others. How about we just let people have their own feelings & opinions.✌️
@cake I wasn’t ‘comparing’, and I certainly don’t want to take away from anyone else’s grief, or the way they may have expressed it. No one should have to ever go through what they’ve endured - ever 😞
How old is this girl??? She has the mind of a 700 year old wise monk. So much goodness and empathy and care!
I'm a young girl myself, I admit i'm a whole MESS. I could never have such a wonderful soul like this girl has!!
Her speech made me actually shed tears....
I wish her good life
Bro figuring out that humans are smart 😂
@@captain425 the person you are refering to as "bro" is of the opposite gender
@@patri0tic let me guess you just found out that two genders are smart
in the modern day anyone chill can be ur bro@@patri0tic
bro realises "bro" can be used as a generic term these days@@patri0tic
I think she’d make a great therapist. Down to earth, wise, and transparent in a way that you know what she’s saying is coming from the heart. I also believe that while Joaquin can’t be replaced, she’ll meet someone who emulates the same qualities. I wish her the best going forward.
yeah she seems would be a great therapist
Great Minister.
"down to earth" she's very fake you can tell when you've been around someone like her.
Yes! I’m a psych major and she could help so many young people
@@orphscookie8047 If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it
I hope this young woman can heal and recover from the hypervigilance of PTSD, as it takes years for the brain to recover from it fully.
According to my psychology 101 class PTSD is permanent but can be treated.
@@boutiquebitcoin809 It took me 8 years to recover completely, but I had no treatment either.
@@shawnmendrek3544 Like anything in life, there are extreme cases. In my case, it took 8 years without any treatment.
I also did not self-medicate with alcohol, marijuana, drugs, etc. I'm not the kind of person to run to alcohol and drugs, anytime, though so that's not surprising.
Probs get OF
Not sure what you mean by "recover." She will never again be the person she was the day before the shooting.
She basically didn’t a bunch of back handed insults but in the nicest way possible, while honoring her best friend. Her heart is pure gold.
Not only is her heart gold. She is also more mature then most Americans. Watch and learn.
She needs to move on with her life let go of the past she should date nik and fall in love with him that would be best for her mental health
@@karelklumpersnow she needs to have a baby with nik and move that would be best for her
Lol yeah she wanted to sound so nice and at the end blame him for everything 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Don’t you find it kind of odd how she claimed she was rooting for him to get better when they were in class together yet she never actually reached out? Instead she wished Joaquin could have been the one to do so. Typical female to always want a man to do her hard work.
This is the most powerful speech I have ever heard in my life. How clear she was able to explain what happened to her.
Hearing his father and girlfriend speak, I can’t even begin to imagine what an amazing person Joaquin was, I wish all the families peace and love
His mother and his sister, too.
Even terrible people have someone that will call them great
@@jonathandevereaux298 It's true.. my dad was a dirtbag to everyone and there were people at his funeral saying how great a man he was, im standing there like wtf... and to my brother, "dont let this happen for me If i go before you. the christian ceremony, the lies, none of it"
"me neither" he says.
@@jonathandevereaux298 yeah like your friends and family haha
@@jonathandevereaux298 Harsh, but its the truth. However, I prefer believing Joaquin was a good guy then bad. Believing everyone is bad is unhealthy mentally and emotionally.
This is the most compelling and emotionally moral thing I've ever heard. Through her heartache, she still extends her honesty and grace somehow. This girl is going to make a difference in this world. I'm glad I was able to hear this, but so sorry for the whole situation, those who were killed, and their families who now suffer. God bless her for staying humble and being intellectually mature. What a brave girl.
Totally agree with your comment. Except the ‘god bless’ crap.
@@JudeMalachi we are not all interconnected. Those who reach for "oneness" will find theirself as one cell in a scattered body of billions that suffer spiritually from a tyrannical head. How very pessimistic to see her story with such dark lenses upon the bridge of your stubby nose. Typical for your kind to misdirect consideration towards a negative scenario of cause and effect. You are not I. Existing on the same plain DOES NOT grant us equality in the terms of underlying conditions. Your snooty comment will be noted for future reference. 🥵🔥
@@WS_00 right? I agree! Who spells God with a lowercase G. That is crap! Good call on honoring the soveirgnty of his being by calling out the failure to capitalize the big G :). That's why he loves you because in your attempt to commit blasphemy against him, you failed to properly construct a proper reason as to why his blessings were crap. Such ignorance in structure allows for one to build their own narrative and almost definitely turn you words against you, literally. Just like that, logic mofo! Don't come stomping on His Holy Essence just because you stumble around in darkness, blinded by your own refusal to accept salvation.
Bless Her, her family, her boyfriends family and the other survivors. Rest In Peace to all of the victims.
@@WS_00 what a sad spot to be in where not even your own brotheren care to even consider pulling you from the fire. It'd be better to let you burn alone lest they get pulled into the fire with you when they try to extend a hand to help. All you have to do is OPEN THOU EYES and see the 3s and 7s of creation. You better be hasty with your final decision because there will come a moment where your choice will be unchangeable. You I have hope in, the other screw bag that left the odd comment is already too lost and even I myself cannot wonder that far into the darkness to try and save a lost soul. Take my words as wisdom and Truth or you can see me as another annoying Christian thst for some reason is trying to pass a positive message on to you
Holy crap that was inspirational beyond words. We all could learn something from her.
Oh you just said what I was sitting here thinking. Her statement is so moving.
What a beautiful woman. I wonder if Mr Cruz ever thinks about the ‘girlfriends’ he’ll have for the next 60 years.
Wow
GOD bless her.
Empathy
Yes, we could learn something from her! I feel sorry for all the families!
I hope this girl finds peace in her life and makes all the friends she can. She’s very well spoken, very calm and brave
Probably not i can tell she loved Hakeem i.see in her soul she was going to marry that guy I just feel it but after all that I don't see her loving another guy like she loved Hakeem
She has the emotional maturity and introspective skills of someone much older than her. It wasn't just her words that were impressive but her conviction in them. That sort of assuredness comes from putting a tremendous amount of thought into what you're speaking about and having no doubt you're correct. She had no hesitation or outward appearance of fear. She was so vulnerable too.
Her life will never be the same but I think she'll be an amazing mother one day, if she so chooses, and wife to some lucky person. Even if she doesn't get married or has children I think she'll enrich the lives of those around her in general.
She's emotionally mature because she went through so much... people who suffer learn the fastest.
@@jacobduffles-andrade8485 partially true
Such a lovely comment Edward God bless
Women mature faster than men also she's in her 20's, she's not a kid anymore.
@@Sabrina-ym9yb I don't think women mature faster Especiay intellectually. However , girls have a very different experience of the world than boys so they have to act a certain way to protect themselves. The kind of world we live in, destroys the child in girls at a young age
I applaud this young woman. She has an unbelievable empathy. I’d wish the best for her and I’m sorry for your loss.
This world needs empathy more than ever. I have been bullied and as a result have bullied others because of the pain I was carrying. The cycle needs to break and the only way to do that is by accepting human beings as individuals and not as soilders of society. People have unique traits and characteristics and it’s alright to have opinions, but as long as the opinion is helpful and beneficial towards the Individual. Opinions are alright. Cruz was just abandoned and that’s what caused him to warp his mind in a negative direction. We’re humans after all, there is no one else in the universe that is going to give us compassion like humans do. I think we need to be repsonsible with how we treat others and ourselves, that way we move in the right direction as a society
My first opinion after hearing her say she thought about how this guy was feeling as a loner & crossed her fingers under her desk in class for him - she's called an Empath. They take on the feelings of others and are always considerate of others & what they're going through plus are usually introverts themselves. I'm also one so I recognized it quickly.
that's so funny 🤣
she’ll get over it
Oh look, impersonators trying to make us look like 💩
"My softness has been my protection"...that is truly profound and beautiful. It breaks my heart for her that someone so real and so kind has to suffer such pain.
She needs to move on with her life let go of the past she should date nik and fall in love with him that would be best for her mental health ❤
Chris k has a tiny member
@@Chrism-fl9qq dude stop spamming this
@@EstherGrace2.0 😘
@@Chrism-fl9qq Ahhhh...I get it now. You're on every post that has something to do with this young lady. You were definitely the murderer's butt buddy for sure. Time for you to move on now. Find another butt buddy pal... your's is serving LIFE! HAHA.
Absolute chills. What an eloquent person, I hope she is able to heal
Raise your hand if this made you cry 🙋🏼♀️
She’s so strong. He took so much from her. What was gut-wrenching for me is the fact that she hoped he would succeed before all of this happened.
I hope she heals healthily and true love finds her again 😢 her words were so impactful and she has so much grace
🙋🏾♂️
@Hate! there’s always one
@Hate! yes I see that
Oh boohoo Karen!
"im sorry you never saw the love that the world is capable of giving"
Wow what a wise and compassionate young woman.. this left me speechless
3:12 6:40 name of this hot chick?
compassion is weakness
@@bigstanky2037 Being scared to give compassion, to open up is weakness.
no it didnt cause u spoke here >.
The fact she’s literally showing love to the kid who ruined her entire world. That shows a lot about her as a person. She and all the other victims deserve better
her entire world?
I agree. It blew my mind when i realized she was looking at this killer with love, like theyre best friends, like after the case they were going to go catch a movie or go to a game at school.!
And yet she’s right.
Let me guess, you want eye for an eye, plus interest
@@judegallagher2355 you are the same as him.
This girl brought tears to my eyes. I send my condolences to the people who lost their loved ones. 🙏
She is incredible. Getting angry only results in more pain so she is healing with empathy. I wish her everything good in this world as she so deserves it.
She’s one of the strongest young women I’ve ever seen. She’s showed compassion for him but still let him know and let it sink in that he is fully responsible for shattering the lives of so many. I definitely cried. She’s inspiring as hell & what she said is something I feel I need to implement with dealing with loss. She’s incredibly wise.
Repent and trust in Christ and you shall know the truth 🙌🙌
Whats strong about her? She’s wicked as the shooter. All three of you definitely need to repent.
Copium is a powerful drug
@@ShutUpCleanYourMonitor she’s an empty vessel
I pray for the people who are bullied and shunned through no fault of their own. Teach your kids we need less jokes and more acts of kindness.
she doesn't sugarcoat it, she doesn't do it to butter him up, she doesn't say these things to seem like a better person. she is simply speaking with humanity. that to me is the biggest green flag a human can have. there is a limit to human empathy but no limit to human suffering. even the most empathetic human may not be able to forgive because that is how much pain a human can hold. i hope this girl can be a storywriter because she speaks with so much thoughtfulness. I especially like when she said that this is "real life" because it just further shows how grounded she is in believing in humanity over all. As someone who studies society and human social psychology, I am almost in love with her worldview.
People like you are destroying society, claiming to be knowledgeable but being so near-sighted. You contradict yourself multiple times in your own comment.
Wholeheartedly agree! 💚
I couldn't have said it better.
Her speech was simply amazing, I was in tears by the end. So honest, so heartfelt and while she didn't let him off the hook, she showed him what REAL humanity is. It was the first time watching him that I saw any reaction at all, and my read on his body language is that he was clearly uncomfortable and I'd guess her saying the man he killed would have reached a hand out to him in friendship really hit home.
I didn’t know people like her existed. So kind, strong, smart, intuitive, wise beyond her years. She’s impacted the world with her words and message. A random youtube video I came across after searching for a Parkland update has made me think & feel more than I have in a long time. The world lost someone important when her bf was killed. True young love. Not only is it a rarity, but it’s the stuff fairy tales are made of. A cynical older person like me often gets caught up in my stupid problems, and they are stupid in comparison to the loss she’s been thru, and she just smacked me in the face with her wise words. She experienced a lifetime of love in the time she spent with Mr. Joaquin. I hope she finds it again in whatever form will help her heal the most. She’s a helper, like Fred Rogers told us to look for when things go wrong. Those are the people who will leave the most important mark on the world. Maybe they won’t leave a gigantic mark known world-wide, but to those closest to them them they will leave the important mark
That is one incredible woman. Bless her heart. May her boyfriend rest in peace.
The fact she kept her composure and didn't raise her voice or get emotional shows just how strong she is. I pray she loves again the world needs more of it.
@@felixflatterer6646 Paid?
@@jones9309 what a crappy thing to say! People lost loved ones here, troll
That’s like saying the ones who did weren’t strong. It’s important to remember emotions show in different way. It’s not about strength
come on dude word this better..
@@lilmsmunchkin84 No that's not like saying that you're being sensitive which is fine but don't try and make it like that's what I'm saying because I clearly didn't!
" I'm sorry you never saw the love of what this world is capable of giving" Even in her suffering she chose Love , Compassion, Empathy when she has every right to chose Anger & Hate. What a beautiful statement ! I pray sweet girl that one day you will let someone love you again, you deserve it. You are the definition of Humanity. He didn't deserve those words but you gave them to him anyways.
@@bekindistThat’s kind of a ridiculous thing to say
@@bekindist well said😊
@@bekindist That’s so stupid thing to say
"You're pretty high and far out. What kind of kick are you on, son?"
@@gone9677 no it’s not… I literally tear up when she said those things to him… cuz yes he felt alone in this world and he needed to hear someone say they cared for him but nobody cares bec of what he did
Who is this woman?
I relate so much to her. What an incredible human being she is.
I understand what it feels to be betrayed so badly that you can no longer trust anyone around you. The isolation and fear is excruciating.
I wish this beautiful human all the love and peace in the world.
Joaquin's girlfriend
Victoria Gonzales
Victoria Gonzales
"I was rooting for you"
Her entire statement was so powerful,
delivered with emotion and conviction.
The expression on the face of the Judge.
She needs to move on with her life let go of the past she should date nik and fall in love with him that would be best for her mental health ❤
@@Chrism-fl9qq …huh? Yikes.
@@Chrism-fl9qq Fool are you running a fever or some 5hit 😒
@@yvesana lol you why you mad karen?
@@yvesana the only yikes is that pfp of
You I almost threw up my food looking at that don’t cut yourself to deep lol
Almost 2 years ago, my boyfriend was shot by a 15 year old kid for his car. He lived for 3 weeks and a day. The kid got 10 years. I don't think I could EVER be this calm and collective and have such kind words if I had a chance to speak to that kid. He made his choice and we have to live with it. RIP Travis.
I am so sorry that’s absolutely heartbreaking
Take care, Sarah. X
That's absolutely terrible. 10 years is not nearly enough. I am so so sorry.
Hope within those 10 years he gets his karma
❤️
*HER PARENTS MUST BE AMAZING PEOPLE TO HAVE RAISED SUCH AN AMAZING PERSON*
She needs to move on with her life let go of the past she should date nik and fall in love with him that would be best for her mental health ❤
@@Chrism-fl9qq no way Nicolai cruz 2.0 almost you look like his actual brother maybe y’all long lost twins
@@insanecommander5948 you are so right.
Why are you yelling?
what's so amazing about a girl who probably would have had another boyfriend years after they graduate
This girl deserves every ounce of healing that’s coming to her her strength is so astounding I can’t even out it in words… whoever falls in love with this beautiful soul protect her protect her heart…… she’s a treasure and I wish there were a lot more ppl in the world with the heart she has…
Her displayed empathy towards him probably got through to him more than when the others spoke. Not that he deserves the empathy, but you can tell she truly wants to make sure these tragedies do not keep happening. It was such a powerful and moving speech.
Blah blah blah 🥱.
He feels nothing.
@@len8744 I agree, gurantee he doesn't care or feel anything for them.
@@Elsagwene He definitely does go look up at the video where his brother spoke to him immediately after the shooting while detained. Nic Cruz definitely deserves the needle but don't be part of a society that creates another.
Everyone deserves empathy. It’s how you understand that, the monster exists inside all of us. Some of us, are maybe more inclined towards it than others.
He also deserves punishment. And retribution. But he also deserves empathy.
She is the definition of "love will prevail"
Not always
she barely knew him, they were together a short time
I agree. Wise, courageous, and full of love. I hope she is able to trust in love again. I can't imagine the pain of having someone taken from you in such an unjust way. May she find a safe and equally compassionate community.
@@Brooke3005 no 🤓🖕
There’s a lot of bs in this speech.
That is a victim impact statement. She expressed her feelings in a way I wish I could. She is a beautiful soul and I wish there were more like her.
She is an old soul, so beyond her years. I can see what Joaquin loved about her. My prayer is that she finds her way through this tragedy and can allow others to love her again. It takes an incredible amount of strength to not lash out in hate towards those who have caused so much suffering and pain.
@Bruce Wayne lol u sound like you never had a crush on someone or dated anyone in your teens. its a process retard. you don't just look at someone and say he be my boyfriend/girlfriend stupid moron.
@Bruce Wayne they were working towards a relationship. They had been calling each other soulmate.
@Bruce Wayne Maybe you should re-read the comment from Honey Galvez.
@Bruce Wayne they became official that day but were "together" for awhile
Lol How? She would be one of the first to be killed in a war. Her softness is her downfall. What is the "you're a human being" talk anyway? This is ridiculous.
The anger the victim’s families felt was valid but this girl’s calm and clear kindness is also valid
This one will probably bring him the most torment.
If he has a heart
@@blueblur6447 yeah
@@blueblur6447 when she said I was rooting for you even tho I didn’t know you I cared you could see him shift and it kinda looks like that got to him. I’ve never seen him react to anything.
@@raegenarmer2351 It got to him. These people who go on rampages are people who have never been loved, or who have never been emotionally taken care of. They feel so isolated and alone that they will do anything to attract emotional attention, even if it's hate and anger. They've been so numb and so neglected for so long that even that is preferable to them than their loneliness. We have built a society in which it's really easy for people to end up like this. Emotional connection is slowly disappearing. We do everything online, we "mind our own business" and we're experiencing loneliness at a scale never before reached in history.
When people are in such a hole, they have two options, either they end themselves or they go on a rampage. He chose the latter, but he's a symptom. We should address the root cause of this symptom, instead of demonizing him as an individual. We all are contributing to the creation of people like him with our everyday choices.
What a powerful speech. I felt her pain to my bones. No wonder Joaquin loved you. I hope she finds peace and can feel safe again in time.
She needs to move on with her life let go of the past she should date nik and fall in love with him that would be best for her mental health ❤
@@Chrism-fl9qq she will but in her own time not anyone elses.
@@Chrism-fl9qq Who the hell are YOU to tell anyone how to heal, how to proceed? Did YOU NOT hear her describe how her bf died?? You'd probably tell a Holocaust survivor the same. I can't believe you think you have the right to tell someone how to live after a tragedy.
@@Chrism-fl9qq no it wouldn't. Church boys don't marry their pastors to move on, now do they?
@@Portal-ht3ub they will mKe a baby calling it now walllah
This is so incredibly eloquent and gracious considering all she has experienced at his hands. Amazing.
It struck a chord in him when she said she cared for him silently. You never truly know the people around you. Talking is so important.
No it didn't, this monster had no remorse.
You could see him breathing hard. She was probably the only one who got to his heart.
Lol idk why people think psychopaths actually care.
@@moongloom359 I agree, but I truly think this young lady got to his heart. I don't think he's ever heard the words she spoke before.
@@corasbloom because there’s no such thing as psychopaths genius
She is older beyond her years, an old soul. The world needs more people like her. Her intelligence and compassion for life and her boyfriend shines through. She is so full of grace.
I agree, we need people like her, with all her love and grace. But we also need human garbage collectors, to protect those who are full of love and grace. thats where people like me come in, to rid society of scum like Cruz. there is no day without night. you wont realize what light truly is if you havent seen the dark. He deserves one thing and forgiveness aint it.
The world turns people like her into the person she’s speaking to.
haha if you let it
@@stonestar3128 I’m really happy that we lose people like Joaquin every day while people like you continue existing. Thank you so much for proving my point, you’re a really great person. I’m so thrilled we have you instead of Joaquin, humanity really lucked out.
thats crazy. dont know how I proved your point, all I said society turns you into someone like that if you let it. people like that need to be held accountable because its not just the world’s fault, its theirs too. I never brought Joaquin into this.. you did
Of all the victim impact statements I heard, this one is the one that brought me to tears. She held him accountable but acknowledged his humanity and expressed her anger and loss with compassion. Cruz even seemed to moved. Victoria is a wise and beautiful soul
Most of the statements were from parents and siblings and their feelings are perfectly understandable. She lost her soulmate. She has wisdom beyond her years and anyone who knows this lady is both fortunate and privileged.
I think you are right all of the others were calling things hes probably been called before, and since hes used to the belittling and negative comments, he didnt feel the pain. I think when she said she was sorry he never had the love he needed, I saw some emotion from him. Of course he had the mask on, but I think he was emotional because somebody finally noticed. Too late but, still she noticed. Not saying what he did is not wrong, but how many young men are out there like this, still waiting to be acknowledged, before they explode like a time bomb? How many are being bullied, and put down on a regular basis, at home and at school? Look around at the sorry excuses some have for parents, that should tell you something.
@@lynnmicucci7086 yeah exactly!!! especially when he cried when his brother talked to him in the interrogation room.
This brought tears to my eyes. She really spoke from the heart and I HOPE that reached into his harden heart 😪
She’s a powerful soul. I hope she can heal and continue in life. I hope she finds love again and isn’t afraid to live her life. She’s strong.
sassyminty correct
It has been my experience in life that scars make one stronger but scars still hurt one way or another.
This woman has so much strength and wisdom and emotional inteligence it's surreal. So inspiring.
Strength and wisdom? Lol She would be one of the first to be killed in a war. Her softness is her downfall. What is the "you're a human being" talk anyway? This is ridiculous.
@@vladimirchylik6754 do you know how much courage it takes to stand in front of a person who MURDERED someone you love and speak directly to them? You lack wisdom.
@@vladimirchylik6754 Pretty ignorant comment man...won't waste anymore time on you.
That emotional intelligence hasn't translated to actual intelligence though.
Very little of what she said made sense, the contradictions made it impossible to discern her point.
@@vladimirchylik6754 Dude her bf was murdered, she's addressing his murderer, CHILL, not your moment. I wonder if the people you know in real life would be surprised by your writing here; It's a few steps away from cruel.
Wow. I’m only 3 minutes in, she hasn’t even opened her book with the official statement, and this young lady has moved me already. So calm, collected, intelligent, charismatic, etc. god bless her and her family and I’m so sorry she has to go through this. Such a strong character
She needs to move on with her life let go of the past she should date nik and fall in love with him that would be best for her mental health ❤
I was gonna say something too about that I wasn’t really watching but she didn’t look down much and wasn’t reading it. Everything she was saying definitely was real and just puts another context with these kinda massacres. I’ve kinda grown up with these things happening since I was in 7th grade myself when the first of these evil tragedies happened at Columbine
Hey you're supposed to be a dead adulterer?
@@drphot6050 lol i own you ahahhah
@@dannyc8167 yes and now she should have a baby with nik and live the good life you agree
Giving people guns is utterly crazy.
Giving mentally ill people freedom is utterly crazy.
@@airplanegodchoosing steel over a human being says who you are, and where your heart lies.
@@synthgirlfriend897 Yes, someone who believes in mental asylums. I have mental issues myself, I would never dream of harming an animal let alone a human. There are some people who are beyond saving.
@@airplanegod all this talk yet giving someone a weapon who can turn a human being into swiss cheese before they could blink is perfectly okay?
@@synthgirlfriend897 Where did I say that was OK as well? We can avoid giving people weapons of war while also locking people up for their/society's own good as well at the same time.
This was one of the most powerful statements I’ve ever watched. I am so sorry for this girl and those who suffered so much from this. I hope they find peace one day
She has a beautiful soul. We need more people in the world like this
people always say "we need more people like her" but no one ever says "I need to be like her"
What the hell? She would be one of the first to be killed in a war. Her softness is her downfall. What is the "you're a human being" talk anyway? This is ridiculous.
@@vladimirchylik6754 you talking about 2 different things my guy 😂😂😂
@@vladimirchylik6754 I'm sorry you feel that way. You must live on edge every second of your life with that attitude, and that's Hell I'm sure. I'm blessed to live comfortable enough to be able to agree with 100 percent of what she stated. I can only wish the same for you, and everyone else, friend.
@@vladimirchylik6754 her softness, kind soul and love for humanity is what sets her free….it’s a strength.
This video needs to go viral. The world needs to hear her voice.
No girls who shake their asses ONLINE whores go viral.
yea, it probably could've an impact on "would be" school shooters and make them change their minds
3:12 6:40 name of this hot chick?
From Panama, this is so hard to watch and hear 😔💔
@@hotwomanname5327 she needs different glasses
This is the most powerful statement I've ever heard in a courtroom. I wish her all the love and happiness ❤
We always think of the parents who lost their child but this is a reminder that EVERYONE in the victim’s life has been shattered. What a lovely young woman. Joaquin was lucky to have her heart in his hand.
In my 72 years of existence this young lady is 1 of the most well spoken & phenomenal human beings that I've ever listened to. May God bless her.
Hehehe faart
Super clean shirt
@@Hyperfoxeye 😅🤣😂🤣😅🤣😬
@Hyperfoxeye What are you, five?
great movie requires great cast.
Her softness and empathy are definitely strengths. She deserves all the love and friendship in the world and I hope she can heal to the point where she's able to trust and receive as much love as she's capable of giving.
Shamus she was the only one to have some sort of compassion all the others were vengeful the worst was a women who joked about Toyboy in prison and that everyone in the court room shot be able to shoot you i bet this lady who had more Compassion would refuse to shoot if she could i bet she does not wish prison murder on him i bet she has read Echart Tolle The Power of now and A new Earth as she said there is so much pain in your body Pain Body i bet all the outher people that gave there angry statements diclued her from there silly little group i bet she loves alcohol the others coffee she may have even been on MDMA
I have no words. My heart truly genuienly breaks for this girl and all of the victims of this violence.
This young girl speaks like she's lived her whole life. This is the most impactful victim statement I've ever heard. Hearing her explain how her bf died is the most gut wrenching thing I've ever heard. She's a rarity in this world and I'm so very sorry for what she, her bf and every other student and teacher went thru that day as well as for the victims and their loved ones. RIP.
Is she black or white? This will help me determine if this statement is in fact “brave” thank you 🙏🏻
@@hakimbandaru1915 shut up
@@hakimbandaru1915 are you kidding me? You need to learn to have compassion for PEOPLE, PERIOD! Had you been paying attention during her statenent you would've known she was hispanic by her describing the t- shirt she was wearing and what it meant to her, But in your small mind you were only worried about what race she is to know if she's brave !? I can't understand that type of thinking at all! Her boyfriend and best friend on this earth was MURDERED by going to school and she along with all of those CHILDREN were terrorized by a gunman. So what " color" she is is irrelevant!
Man, they all hit hard, but this one hit harder. Wow....when she took that first deep breath to ground herself in what she needed to say, I don't know how she did it. I hope she can heal from this.
@@hakimbandaru1915 she's hispanic
How incredibly composed she is. The wisdom she has is rare. I hope she recovers from this tragedy and lives the life of greatness she obviously is destined for
the way she carries, embodies & articulates her feelings and words… is an inspiration for all of us to experience. incredibly heartbreaking that the world has to see her go through this journey as a teenager and yet stand there so boldly and hold her words to power of each and every sentence she spoke. she has a heart of gold. sending you love, victoria gonzales, joaquin oliver, family and friends of the victims. ❤️
This girl is so wise beyond her years. She expresses everything so wonderfully and has such a beautiful perspective
The shivers went down my spine when she said that her bestfriends head was only held together by the skin of his scalp.
Rest in piece to all those who died🕊🍃
Matter affact i litteraly vomited everywhere!
RoseLikesRoses lol
@@jodielitterell2128 Jodielitterell do not be dirty
Lmao shut up
@@jodielitterell2128 she did really loved him hope she found love again,
This woman is amazing. She has an unbelievable amount of empathy. I am so sorry for her loss. If more people were like her the world would be a better place.
This girl is very smart and has incredible composure. This hit hard. I wish her well.
3:12 6:40 name of this hot chick?
Not really anyone can say that.
You are so so very wrong.
If there were less ppl like the murderer it would be a better place .
Just saying.
Amen
This young woman’s testimony is just beyond moving. She is a wise old soul. I’m just in awe of her wisdom for someone so young.
Starting to feel like the younger generation has more wisdom at the end of the day.
I wonder how she would feel if it was her child that was murdered.
wise? the only thing of significance that she said was her literally admitting to doing nothing instead of doing something like, i don't know, talk to the guy
claiming to "root for him all along11" despite admittingly never actually interacting with the shooter screams blatant dishonesty and a cheap hindsight speech to emotionally manipulate the courtroom
you all can act like she has emotional intelligence but clearly she never actually applied it outside of her head, he is a human being that can be talked to and she's supposedly infinitely wise according to reactionaries here so maybe doing so might have prevented manifesting a cruel individual to shoot her boyfriend
victim blaming? certainly not nobody is perfect
slight criticism of an individual being overglorified? the way i see it
@@WILL-rp3tz it's called empathy, which you clearly lack.
@@WILL-rp3tz Nicholas Cruz could also have asked for help, reach out to someone, and I believe this young girl would have reached out to him if he wanted someone. It’s clear Nicholas Cruz had a lot of anger issues, perhaps built up from bullying and a tumultuous family life, but he chose to be a killer. What this young girl has demonstrated is empathy. Nicholas Cruz was a made sociopath and he had the mens rea and actus reus to commit his crimes. Regardless of his upbringing, he made a choice and now he has to live with it in prison.
She is amazing, and brought tears to my eyes.
THIS is the most beautiful AND powerful statement ever. Her approach is the only way forward. You can tell by her delivery that every single word is coming straight from the heart. I wish her all the best. So brave. Her boyfriend would have been proud of her. May he rest in peace. With all the hatred out there, her kind is what we need!
I cannot stop crying so moving, May Sweet Jesus place His Healing Hands around this young lady and heal her broken heart 💔
Lol How? She would be one of the first to be killed in a war. Her softness is her downfall. What is the "you're a human being" talk anyway? This is ridiculous. I'm ashamed to be part of humanity because of people like you and this woman.
@@vladimirchylik6754 You are obviously a very simple minded person. Did you even understand what she said? I feel sorry for you.
Yes, absolutely. It’s the only way of moving forward. This is what we are taught to be, as humanity
@@lemat8558 I did. The simple-minded people ar the emotional people who talk about humanity without logic and reason.
What a powerful, incredible speech and such a brave soul giving it. She has every reason to hate the world for the pain it has caused her but she continues to show up with love and empathy. Chills.
Powerful? Lol She would be one of the first to be killed in a war. Her softness is her downfall. What is the "you're a human being" talk anyway? This is ridiculous.
Laura what’s ur ig?😊
She needs to move on with her life let go of the past she should date nik and fall in love with him that would be best for her mental health ❤
@@Chrism-fl9qq Too late now. Though it would be pretty badass if she went to visit him in prison regularly and developed a deep friendship that way.
@@honkhonk5181 could still happen he ain’t going anywhere
This is one of the most powerful victim’s statements I’ve heard. I’m so proud of her for being so strong. My heart goes out to all of the friends and families of all of the victims ❤
Fake and gay lmao
One of the most powerful statements I’ve ever heard… Extremely powerful.
I couldn’t overlook that deep breath he took around the 2:05 mark. What she was saying clearly had an effect on him. This young woman’s heart seems as pure as they come. She has an understanding that of a 90 year old soul would have. Wise beyond her years. She’s a special young lady. I’m so sorry for the pain her and all of these families has and will continue to endure for the rest of their lives. What an absolute tragedy.
I saw that too. She really is something special. She didnt deserve what he did.
I don't think so, he just seems annoyed and exasperated. People need to realize what a monster of a human being he is. If anything it's probably also an act. If you gave him a gun, there is no doubt in my mind that he would shoot her and everyone in that court room.
Probably bored he doesn't care.
I saw a reaction from him. I know he heard her.
I agree it definitely soaked in for him but being a narcissist- his likely reaction would’ve been, “You should’ve told me this sooner.”
This young lady is so well spoken and her statement was poignant. Her speech was so meaningful,loving yet innocent. I played this for my middle school children to understand compassion and empathy. Always try to love. This animal needed love, unfortunately, 17 families paid for it. As a parent, I cried though all the parents' speeches but Miss Gonzalez's speech gave me hope! I'm so sorry for all your pain...
Bold strategy cotton
Don't you think it's a little wacko to show a video about "empathy" for a school shooter to a class of school children..I'm sorry that's garbage.
@@KurthardtJr yeah cant say i agree with showing middle schoolers this video.... high schoolers yeah, but kidssss????????????
I think your missing the point of what Gonzales was trying to get across. If everyone- including children- prioritized love the world WOULD be a better place. As an educator, I think the commenter wanted to make a difference in her classroom so that her class could be a safe space for her students and the world would be just a little bit better. And unfortunately, middle schoolers already have to learn about school shootings and be prepared for them so it isn’t an inappropriate subject. It’s their reality.
@@popularpiggies4572 yeah and there’s reality