This episode wouldn’t be possible without all the strangers who chose to participate. Thank you for your kindness in stopping to hear me out and your braveness in answering the question. I try to put as many answers as I can in the episode, however, not every answer goes on the page. Please know that if your answer is not in the episode, it does not take away from the importance of your story. There are many outside variables that determine the order and answers that go in the episode. Things like duration, flow, variety, overall feel of an episode and sometimes background noise, or other audio and visual problem. I love you all!! Thank you ❤️

I want people to know that despite the second guy smiling when he answers, smiling is a really common behavior for people to engage in when reliving traumatic and painful memories. It can be a way of subconsciously trying to tell ourself we’re ok or we seem ok to hold ourself together enough to share. Many of us smile when we’re angry or hear something incredibly disappointing- so the outward appearance of smiling doesn’t mean he’s happy or relaxed about it at all. When reliving my most painful childhood memories of abuse, I’ve always smiled through the pain too.

The second man is also a victim of war. You can tell this falls heavy on his heart, and he’s taking the first steps to deconstructing military brainwashing. I hope he’s okay.

Hey strangers, hope you’re doing okay

the reporter is such a good storyteller!! She really made me laugh

The second guy is brave as hell. His response to that trauma makes a lot of sense to have those feelings.

A smile can hide a lot of pain.

Another thing is that i hope the second guy continues to grow and heal through his experience. Thats some heavy shit to live with i would imagine.

As someone with a chronic illness, the last lady really got me. You don't realize how many things you take for granted as a healthy, mobile person. Once that changes, you change your outlook on life. You're grateful for the days you can get out of bed. For the movement your body allows. For fresh air. For love and sunlight. The simple things.

The grim reality of being a soldier. It's better he was willing to share, even if he wasn't comfortable sharing with his dad (that's harder than telling a stranger). They train you to be a killer, but they don't train you how to cope with the aftermath. I hope he can continues to talk about it rather than internalizing. Just doing this video will help others. Still a brave man.

The Bubble Booger is probably still part of Steve Martin's memory too. Maybe even part of his shows. Sometimes you just have to embrace the absurdity when the $hit happens to you.

The second guy really made me emotional.. the fact that he wants to get it off his chest so bad.. and that telling millions of people is way easier than to tell one person you know and love… very telling. I hope he heals❤️ he seems like a great guy

A princess and a bubble booger, and everything in between - I LOVE your videos!!!!!!

The woman who was once homeless has some of the most beautiful eyes I have EVER seen! I'm not sure I've ever seen that colour in eyes before! The snot bubble story was hilarious, good comic relief from the heavier stories. The 50 year old woman looks 30 and has such an amazing personality, wow. I hope everyone finds full healing and peace

That last woman was so beautiful and her with her husband were so cute together. I hope she lives a very happy life.

"That will stay with me past the dementia" - what a tragic but beautiful moment. Such acceptance.

The Nigerian princess has such a beautiful smile! 😊

First man: I BELIEVE YOU!!

The princess was so vibrant and beautiful, wow. She does have the air of a princess. She is truly stunning. And seems very knowledgeable. I wish everyone in this video the best!

The last woman was dropped dead gorgeous. It is really hard to believe that she's 50!

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.

The second guy, I had a similar reaction to getting beat up by my dad. When he was about to beat us up, including all my siblings, we would laugh nervously, which would piss him off more and he would beat us up even harder. We were scared, the only way to brace yourself for a beating as little kid was to laugh nervously like we did. I read the comments, and it made me think of those days and nights, laughing at the worst times, it is a coping mechanism. Thoraya, what you do is important, most can relate to someone. The lady with the gift of having the ability to walk, she sat one day and enjoyed the sun, what an amazing experience to share, thank you.

In 2018 i tried to kill myself. I was 17, deep in depression,broke , searched the whole house found some poisons , drank it and nobody knows. Im 23 now and i love my life no matter what im going to be there for myself.

The Palestinian lady has very kind eyes. The second gent I wish him every kind of healing and wellness and that he will make his peace. Everyone is not a soldier. The 1st gent has wonderful presence. The princess lady had no other choice with those awesome dimples! The reporter was so lovely and down to earth with her snot story 😂The 50 year old definitely doesn’t look it. She has grace and her attitude is infectious.

The lady with the knee replacements, 50 wow what's her secret, but she reminded me of when my late mother had her knee replaced. My two young nephews visited her in hospital and pulled several magnets from their pockets to see if they could stick them on her leg. Our NHS nurses were really amused but showed them both so much kindness allowing the boys take our blood pressures and explaining the equipment and what my mother had been through. Happy memories.

The benefits of meditation!!! Love love love the first guy!❤🙏🏽 and the realness of the Second Gentleman.

Bubble booger woman made me laugh so hard 😂🤣

So much wisdom in the first man. He is speaking in one of the laws of the universe when saying I have to relax and not care if I really want it !

Staying off social media helps alot too.

Hi Thoraya. The young soldier's horrific experience is awful. I hope he can receive guidance to help him. The beautiful 50 year old lady is spot on regarding what many take for granted on a daily basis. Absolutely one of your most touching episodes. Thank you for your wonderful work. Remember to take care of yourself. Sharon G., C🇨🇦 ❤

Well dang, I was both laughing and crying through this episode. So many emotions. You have a gift Thoraya for getting people to open up to you and telling such interesting stories. Well done as usual. 🌸✨

With so many serious stories, we definitely needed the comic relief of Steve Martin witnessing the massive snot bubble! 😹

There's something so warm and comforting about the last lady. Love her!!

I think the second guy is very brave for sharing his experience. So often we know that soldiers come back traumatized by what they had to do and can’t bare to share the details from either not wanting to feel like they are there again or from fear of what others may think of them for what they had to do. I get that wet to some degree need a military but it’s meant for protection not to keep constantly invading and killing people just to collect resources and land. It sucks that because of the needs we have of wanting to secure an education or income that we fall into the cycle of still signing up for it

Being chronically ill is so incredibly draining, it shreds your life of happiness from all the simple things :c

I love how eloquently the reporter expresses herself. She's a good storyteller!

The second guy deserves healing he is a good person ❤

so good to hear someone mention Gaza, constant prayers everyday

Talk about saving the best for last. That sweet lady so beautifully put into perspective the things we should all be grateful for.

you make people think, a lot of people brush off a lot of their life and they forget a lot of it, thank you for making me think about the life i live.

Thank you second dude for bring so honest. You are loved.

That bubble booger one was great! 🤣

The blodne woman is a fantastic storyteller

Can't express how much I appreciate these recordings.

the young lady with the 4 knee replacements is not only beautiful on the outside,but she has the most beautiful soul. Yes it is the little things that is so beautiful I always thank God every morning I can walk to the bathroom, for many years I had difficulty walking vacations were ruined so many things I feel like I have a new life . She summed up everything I pray her life is a beautiful knew beginning . Thank you for what you do for your channel to connect us all . Have a lovely day !

3:15 I admire his courage, even or especially in the face of having done something like that, even accidentally of course. Conscience shows.

This episode made me break down and cry a lot for these strangers. I hate that people have to suffer so much in this world.

Wow ... I beleieve this is the best video yet?! Love these stories. The simplicity, the vulnerability, the feeling of empathy

That last one was touching in a way I didn't think it would be! Thank you so much for making this video! It's amazing being able to hear all these people's experiences!

the way you draw emotions out of people is so beautiful!!

So much depth comes out of these interviews, this is so precious

I love these videos. I connect with these people, I really do. I want to say thank you to everyone that participates and opens up in these videos. You make it work! You show that we’re not all that different. We’re all of the human race, with the same needs and comforts. I just really appreciate being able to watch these, and get insight into strangers lives. It’s human connection! 🌎 🔄♾️💚

Snot bubble 😂😂😂

Your videos make me cry and I’m grateful for that. It’s really difficult for me to allow myself to cry when I feel like I should, but these videos just bring it out of me in such a beautiful way. Thank you for making these 💜

I’ve only watched 7 minutes and I love and pray for all these individuals ❤️🙏🏽 such strong and brave souls

Your channel is helping me cope with my own traumatic experiences more than you would believe. Thank you so much for your wonderful work and the incredible people so vividly and bravely sharing their experiences.

I always look forward to these videos. There’s something about being up close and personal in front of another human being who is talking about their life and what they have experienced/are experiencing. Being able to see their emotions, it’s like you could feel it through the screen and you feel grateful being able to experience those emotions with them! Thank you Thoraya! ❤

Havent seen you in a while. Love that you are out there doing your thing and being genuinely you. To whomever. And you.

thank you so much Thoraya for your work ! I think watching your videos made me more empathetic by realizing that you really never know what's going on under the surface, we all face different challenge.. you offer here a kind of deep connection that we rarely see in our day to day life, this is so precious

These kind of videos give me so much hope and comfort, it’s so beautiful.

The last lady was a joy to behold! She has a compelling presence and the most beautiful eyes that convey inner peace and love.

Thorayaa, you are a gift to the humankind. I can not tell you enough how thankfull I am for seeing your videos for past couple of years. ❤❤❤

You need kind words too... I love you and what you do. I think you're helping to make humanity greater just by caring or thinking a little more. Stay safe 🖤

Thoraya, you have a magically way of making people comfortable enough to open up to you. I’m sure this is very therapeutic for many of them and their stories touch our hearts. Bless you.

I know the second man’s smile well. It’s how I smile too when I talk about the things that hurt and haunt me the most. Couldn’t wipe it off my face if I tried. It’s like a mix of misery and anger and you just want to laugh and cry and scream at how fucked up the world is but there’s no way you could explain that, so you just smile.

Well that was one rollercoaster of emotions! Going from emotional, to stirred, and sorry, to laughing my ass off with that bazooka bubble booger, to finally tearing up but also feeling hopeful and grateful.

Thank you for your channel and all the work and time you put into it. What you do it’s truly beautiful. Love from Italy 🤍

1:05 - sounds like he 'awakened' his intuition (or: made [his..] conscious)

I just love the smile on everyone with this interview. Hearing different people's perspective is appealing and nice to hear. Thank you !

Thoraya, my daughters and I have been watching your videos. It's not always easy to watch, we've all cried quite a few times. But what a gift you and your work are to us. Thank you so much.

I love how the people in these videos are always so articulate and have a way to really draw out the viewers’ empathy

Sending the 2nd guy love. He is so right about war and being sent to fight...

Wow! The lady at the end. Her smile. What she says...thank you!

HOW?? HOW did you get me to laugh for 5 minutes straight at the booger story, and then ugly cry for the knee and gratitude? i needed both tough, so thank you ❤

I was holding back tears while I watch this at work. I can’t imagine the pain to unalive a teenager. That’s so sad

That guy who was in the military just wrenched my insides all over and around and I feel so sad and sick

I love your videos! Thanks for doing everything you do, Thoraya!

Wonderful people with wonderful stories. I would've never guessed their stories by simply looking at them. Thank you!

I pray for the second guy to be healed and everyone to be safe and happy. 🙏

Always awesome how you pull the most beautiful (souls) to share parts of their lives ❤. Thank you Thoraya

I can so agree with women who sees alot of negative in this world yet trying to remain positive and be happy. Thoraya your awesome as always ty for what you do and I absolutely love my hoodie...❤

Watching these episodes is like a breath of fresh air, the kind of interaction that shows what humanity is all about. I am so sick of hearing about hate, war, money matters or any of such negative vibes...it's so good to watch people being themselfs and share something so deep and genuine

There’s something so emotional about all the tragic and heartwarming stories from such different people all around us.

Thank you, truly. Sending well wishes to all involved in this video.

what a beautiful episode, thank you thoraya ✨

thanks Thorayaa, those last 10 seconds were the best!

The bubble booger gave me so much anxiety, I was desperate to hear her say she ran out and went to the bathroom to WASH HER HANDS AND FACE!! and it didn't seem like that was a priority at all, seemingly her main concern was just leaving the venue entirely. It's like an itch I can't scratch to hear that story without getting to the part where she cleans up.

Thank you for another video Thoraya! It is always so interesting and enriching to see other peoples´ stories

I think this is one of the most beautiful strangers answer videos I’ve seen. ❤

Love your videos and the wonderful people in them. I feel for the man who went to war...I couldn't even imagine. ♡

The lady at the end made me cry. I can so relate .....im 36 and im sick all the time. Blood clots, diverticulitis, cyst on ovaries, nobody can really point me in one direction.....i apreciate life so much ....the little things ...time with my kids....watching the leaves fall ...every day i apreciate it so much .....❤

beautiful precious people

We should indeed appreciate the ability to walk and the little things. I was injured, had a stroke and hospitalized, and it took me a long time to be able to go up and down stairs, and walk for extended periods. I try to remember that perspective now that I have healed.

the last person's story was such an important reminder

Okay princess I would’ve believed that immediately you are YOU and you are KIND! 👑🥰

2:57 solo Bach in the background, that man is saying some really serious profound sad things, but the music is the first thing i heard

thank you for what you do for the world thoraya ❤

Omg.. the people that participated are beautiful.. it's so true, we don't know what's going on unless we aak, I'm sending love to each one of them.. May you have peace and happiness. ❤

"this is anonymous right" Literally the most HD his face will ever be captured

Omg I smiled and laughed and cried in few minutes of just listening to this wonderful human beings. Such an amazing stories and people!