be kind to others, you don’t know their story #lovestory #weddingstory #storytime #love #christmas

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[lexilily__]

if you want to read the article, keep reading! okay y’all… when i originally made this video, i was given a free gift article link. the link has since expired because the NYT discontinued it (im assuming it’s because this video blew up and too many people were viewing the article for free). there are some parts of my story that are still very difficult for me to talk about, so i will not (at least not right now) be making a video to discuss my story, but… ✨i ordered a physical copy of the paper and posted a photo of the full article to my Community posts on my channel✨ because i want to continue sharing our story in hopes that it encourages people to seek professional help when they need to and to continue removing the stigma around discussing mental health (even though some of y’all are wild in these comments 🙄). don’t be rude in the comments—it’s not okay. and if you do feel the need to be rude in the comments, ask yourself “why” and know that you are exactly who im trying to encourage to seek help and heal your heart. i applaud and celebrate every single one of you who has sought help or plans to. my prayers are with you in your healing journey 🙏🏻🖤

[TheVintageBumbleBee]

My eight year old son walked me down the aisle 37 years ago. My husband, my son and I, lit a family unity candle. I was a single mother for those eight years. My husband adopted him months later. We walked down the aisle to "your my inspiration " by Chicago.
Its like it was yesterday. We have two grandsons now. Life is great.

[santbr]

I will also walk down the aisle on my own. No father, brother, grandfather, uncle, absolutely no male figure in my life, no one but God, so I'll walk with God holding my right hand and saying "...dont be afraid, for I help you." Isaiah 41:13

[amathans]

My mum walked me down the aisle. My “father” never made me feel like his - so how could he have given me away?
My mum was my all in life, my anchor, my mum and my dad. She always gave me love. I was hers to give away. Never my fathers.
My mum was the only person who I had there for me. She was always at my side through life, so it was only right that she was at my side when I walked down the aisle on my wedding day. It was perfect. We both shed some tears - my mum is still my world today. Still my anchor. She’s terminally ill now. She taught me many things in life, but living without her is something I’ll struggle to learn how to do 🥺

[jennieh]

I walked the aisle with my man. To show the world we chose each other. Walking together through life, and everything in it. Wouldn't have it any other way. ❤

[karbearmama]

My husband walked me down the aisle. I descended down a stiarcase first where only he could see me. I will never forget the private moment we exchanged when he smiled at me with tearful eyes and then took my arm and walked me down the aisle. My dad was abusive to me and i did not want him to walk me. I know this hurt my dad but it was a non negotiable for me. I have no regrets.

[linabina]

My mama walked me down the aisle. She was mother and father when my abusive father lost custody of me when I was a child. I didn’t see it as her owning me and giving me a way. I saw it as a walk triumph for us. After every obstacle that came our way, we did it.

[homesteadonmain]

I lost my dad unexpectedly a month before my wedding and walked myself down the aisle. No one could replace him.

[r.f.]

I cut ties with my mentally abusive father and stepmother. My birth mother did her best to help me as much as she could while dealing with the abuse my entire life until they kicked me out at 17 and she took me in. She helped me so much to heal and become my true self. I'm so grateful for her sacrifices and support that i want her to walk me down the aisle when i get married.

[denisek]

My daughter got Married Oct. 4th, 2023. She and her wonderful husband eloped. It wasn’t because our family is estranged, but because she knew it would be difficult for me, as I have MS and Thyroid Cancer. Right after the ceremony, she sent me every professional pic from her beautiful wedding in Charleston. I didn’t know it, but she wore my charished grandmother’s wedding ring, who died when I was 8. She had a beautiful dress, and her best friend helped her get ready for her wedding day. They both cherished their day without the stress of a big wedding.

[KH-pxlj]

I just got married in November and I walked myself down the aisle holding a picture of my father who passed in 2021. I paused once I got to the main part of the aisle to have a moment to talk to him before meeting my husband at the alter. Just to let him know that I knew he was there with me every single step of the way. The coordinator was worried about me walking so far by myself on cobblestone, but I was determined to do it my way. Let me tell you, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house when they saw me have my moment with my dad. But I was so in the moment I didn’t notice the guests, until they came up to me and said how touching it all was and how emotional it made them. It’s your moment, do what makes you happy and never forget how it made you feel that day ❤

[SamanthaSmith-uv]

“ Be kind to others cause you don’t know their story “ truly got to my heart. I dealt with a man, flirting only, that I knew nothing about. He flirted so much with me and never said nothing I decided to go up to him and asked for his name. When I did he told me but what he didn’t tell me was that he is a married man. I wanted to curse the hell out of him but one of my parent told me those same words “ … be kind … you don’t know what he is going through …” toughest shit I’ve ever had to deal with and not knowing cause I refuse a million times to know noting or anything about what he’s going through not to be evil but to just not get involved ( I’m not a therapist or priest to be that kind ). But I honestly do pray for his success and happiness with his partner although he knows nothing of what I do for him which is to humbly pray and continue in my
Life not giving him no hopes, I don’t talk to him anymore and I don’t even smile at him anymore. My parent says “… be kind!😡….” My parent says. I replied “…. I’m sorry I was kind before and was misunderstood. I am kind in other ways but I just won’t be too much human with him in terms of my words, conversation or my smiles cause I don’t want him to be confused now that I know and he knows that I know that he’s married and he did NOT tell me about her existence.” I’m thinking of moving 😊

[tineke]

If I ever choose to get married, my mom is walking me down the aisle 🥰. She’s the reason I’m the woman I am today

[lindaseymour]

You are soooo beautiful.... You have a kind and gentle soul. God's precious blessings to you and your best friend & husband. You are soooo PRECIOUS together.

[LJBSullivan]

It's good to see you've broken a cycle. Love and care for each other.

[seviregis]

This story makes me cry a little, because these two beautiful intelligent souls love each other, but being unique and sensitive, they were carrying hurts from life and almost missed this incredible moment, and the life to follow. This world is full of thorns, seems more now then ever since I’ve been around. God bless them now and forever.

[AnaGabyAdalid]

And now you can change your Story, and Start a New chapter, Of happiness and LOVE; be succesfull, trust and enjoy your marriage and your life, LOVE and kindness is tha answer!

[katetaplin]

My sister will walk me down the aisle as our dad left when we were little and our mum passed away so she will “give me away” and I can’t think of anyone I would want holding my hand in that moment more than her 😊

[bongekileximba]

That dress on you!!!🥹🔥🔥❤❤ wishing you guys the best!

[meydiaengka]

I will sadly wk down the aisle on my own 😢 my father was a good man, loving respectful all the things a daughter could ask for. Sadly he passed away 13 years ago when i was just 19. I agree with you we should not judge others for what we dont know. Be kind and respectful always