"If you really knew me..." (My own version)

[phatboyzbny3]

awe i am sorry and it takes a lot to share this and i would be your friend<3

[hayleydillon15]

you're beautiful inside and out!

[Dubstep3213304]

:) likee

[LAXBabe517]

I love this video so much.!

[CrazyBiotchification]

Thank you for sharing, it takes a lot of courage for someone to open up, especially to complete strangers, I respect you for that.

[mayla4778]

@CrazyBiotchification Thank you :)

[ShowNobodyWatches]

You did a freakin great job on this video!

[mayla4778]

@ShowNobodyWatches Thank you!!

[asianmanxDD]

awwwhhhhhhhh :( hey just do what you gotta do, and all those other obstacles are just there and you can pass em, your strong

[xAidaaa]

This vid was really beautiful. Awesome.

[FizzySherbet]

Be proud of who you are, be confident, because there are far more ugly people in the world, outside and in than you are. Go out and shine :)

[MCW26]

this is a great vid

[cabitch123]

its so hard for any one to know me i dont even know me kids life is harder when you grow up but i respect the girl

ok let me try if you really knew you would know that my dad passes away 6years ago till know i couldnt move on i still dream of him mad at me coz when i was a teen i use to get intio troubls so i feel he is still mad at me

[mayla4778]

@cabitch123 Thank you for sharing and Thank you for watching :)

[XknuffelkeX1]

waw!!

[CMoore988]

I would love to hear your story.

[DanielleS1994]

that was rele inspiring:)

[Bethhart46]

I really feel bad for you all, i have been there, felt it, still feel it when i think back.. But there is a better life and world out there! Hang in there, there are people you can trust and really love you out there. Respect for Mayla for putting this on youtube. Only strong people have the courage to be vulnerable!! Please remember that..

[katia92greek]

If you really knew you would know my step father hates me....If you really knew you would know i live with my uncle because he hit me....If you really knew you would know i cyt miself because i dont like my life anymore....If you really knew you would know my mother chouse my step father until me....If you really knew you would know i fell nobodys they dont love me,i fell so lonely....

[TheAwsomelyAwesome]

@katia92greek Awe I'm so sorry you will find a friend and you can be happy. look at things positively

[cutie100771]

we had this thang at school called challange day and it was really emothion

[98mileycyrusluver]

thats what is going on in my life. i have very little friends because i have ADHD and a short temper. i know how it feels.

[kenza606]

wow that cant any more touching i love it and im proud of you GREAAT job!! message me

[Liamizawesome]

IYRKM, you would know that im very self concious, i dont try as hard as i should in school, i hate being labeled the "class clown", I like to sing, i hate the way i look, im afraid of the dark,several years ago, i attemped suicide due to bullying. If you really knew me, you would care.

[TheABTC123]

this is really touching and im happy you made this. i thnik the same.

[megsportz105]

matt99881 My dad died when i was 7 so i know how it is not having him around:/

[jenm20101991]

your story is the same one as mine all my years through school i was alway judged and it was by people that didn't even know me and i have wanted to comite suicide a couple of time and then i herd god telling me not to do it

[matt99881]

If you really knew you would know my dad left me when I was 13, when I needed him the most. If you really knew me you would know I don't even get a card in the mail for my birthday. If you really knew me you would know I don't even know where my dad is. If you really knew me you would know I can't remember a memory spending time with my dad. If you really knew me you would know my dad was always too busy with his work. If you really knew me you would know I miss my dad, wherever he is.

[itsjustwillTV]

i made an if you really knew me video too

[SeeSamFly]

One of my favorite songs<3

[lexiliciousbee]

OMG UR SOOOOOOOOOOOOO PRETTY IN :14

[mayla4778]

@lexiliciousbeeThank you :)

[TheRetardBoyz]

u inspired me...im making my video now...its not as powerful as yours but...thank you

[mayla4778]

@TheRetardBoyz You are welcome! All that matters is people will see the real you! :)

[Ruletheworld3]

:) Your an amazing girl! Never give up

[mayla4778]

@Ruletheworld3 Thank you!! I won't :)

[byf1864]

Hey Mayla! Never give up! You are an inspiration! I hope I can be as you someday, you are an inspiration! Me I am just a menace, troublemaker, countless of other bad things.... But I want to help someone who thinks the situation is helpless... just as someone once helped me...

[mayla4778]

@byf1864 Thank you so much!!

[AllisonCayhill]

so insipiring! Thank you! :) I totally respect you, and what you did!

[mayla4778]

@AllisonCayhill Thank you! :)

[rebelfb25]

I LOVE THIS I WISH THIS KINDA STUFF WOULD GO VIREL THIS IS WHAT WE NWWD TO DO TO CHANG THE PPL THAT R HURTING AND NO THAT OTHERS CAN AND R WELLING TO HELP U DID A GRAT JOB I WISH I HADE THE STRENTH TO DO THID ALL I CAN SAY IS IM AMN THAT IS BROKEN AND MY WIFE TRYS HER HAREDS TO FIX ME AND I LET HER DOWN AND IT JUST HURTS ME MORE IM JUST GOING TO SAY THANK U U R A BRAEV PERSON AND IM NOT IF U NEW ME U NO I TRYED TO KILL MY SELF THATS ALL I CAN SAY...O SORRY FOR THE SPELLING IM NOT SMART

[castlegal123]

i would love to hear your story

[mayla4778]

@castlegal123 Message me if you would like :)

[11wakeup11]

you r courageous

[AnthonysAngelgirl]

I love the show and completely agree with your video and the whole philosophy! Long before I had ever seen or knew about If You Really Knew Me, my personal philosophy in life has been not to hastily judge someone. I've never believed in stereotypes and have always been understanding of everyone I know. :)

[TheRetardBoyz]

i know...how you feel i am going to make a video like this just like you...thanks for the inspiration

[mayla4778]

@TheRetardBoyz you are welcome :) Thanks so much for watching!

[jsweet83]

wow i was really touched got me crying

[mayla4778]

@jsweet83 glad to hear, Thanks so much for watching :)

[lovemyfriends96]

Great job. :)

I remember when I first saw that show I started crying....it's true, you're really NOT alone....

[ocsetts03]

Wonderful job hun(: That video was very touching. I thought your video was inspirational. I wish you the very best! Keep fighting, you seem to be a brave girl(:

[mayla4778]

@ocsetts03 Thanks so much! :)

[neverregretedit]

you remind me ofmandy moore in chasing liberty (an amazing movie) and katie holmes in the first daughter (also a good movie)

[mayla4778]

@neverregretedit Lol I've never seen it but I'll have to check it out. Thanks :)

[brianne1357]

i really respect you for this

[mayla4778]

@brianne1357 Thank you very much

[123456789colton]

this really was a great video! i really likeds it, i just saw this show and theres soo many people that go thru sooo many things and alot of it people dont know. one of the girls on there went thru the same stuff i went thru and when she started saying her if you really knew me thing she started crying and it made me cry too, also if you dont mind whats your disease? if you dont want to tell me its ok. im gonna add you and friend you :)

[mayla4778]

@123456789colton I actually have a disability called Cerebral Palsy. It has to deal with your muscles, legs, and bones. :)

[crazeeladie]

you look so familiar :)

[mayla4778]

@crazeeladie lol really...do I know you?

[crazeeladie]

@mayla4778 rofl i don't think so but that doesn't stop u from looking really familiar XD i guess you have that kinda familiar face :P

[sexybella86]

Thats really inspiring. Great video.

[GimmeSmootheTalkin]

I thought this was great. If everyone saw people for who they really were, their would soooo much less drama and complications for everyone.. Love you all.

[mayla4778]

@GimmeSmootheTalkin So true!

[xogrind1]

can you get a surgery to fix urself?

[mayla4778]

@xogrind1 I've had 6 of them, but no I was born with it and I will have it for the rest of my life.

[xogrind1]

@mayla4778 thats what sucks about life u just play with what u have, with no real choices, I mean people sometimes act as though everyone deserves what theyre treated with in life but what it comes down to is what a person is born with that will determine their quality of life be it good looks or intellegence or even personality, all of these are not the result of hard work but luck. I mean lifes a pointless game but if ur gonna play might as well win right?

[singerrock1213]

this is an amazing video!

i wish there was a campaign on youtube for videos like this. Kind of like a Day In A LIfe challenge were everyone gets together to open themselves up.

[mayla4778]

@singerrock1213 Thanks so much :)

[19RussianDragon92]

This was a good idea to do. Not only to get your word out but to also remind people of the reality of how the world is. Nice job. I have planned on making a blog or something somewhere to get my word out. I must say thats pretty brave of you to put something up like this. I hope everything gets better.

[mayla4778]

@19RussianDragon92 Thank you so much, that's exactly what I was shooting for :)

[icheerlikethat]

I loved this. You're incredible for posting this! I am going to make one of my own now! *HUGS*!

[mayla4778]

@icheerlikethat Thank you! I look forward to seeing yours :)

[CrazyCrew06]

I cant rlly open up to ppl. Wat can i d to change that? I'm going through a very difficult time rite now, but i cant talk to anybody about it..Can u help? PLEASE!  ~Sandy<3

[mayla4778]

@CrazyCrew06 Message me and I'll see what I can do :)

[thewaylaofthekayla]

that TV show made every one cry and tor me apart because this judgment and hate starts as young as middle school i am in middle school and i been through soo much discrimination that i hate going to school

[amberpetriece]

id never heard of this til today. that was beautiful

[ImaZombeh]

I loved this...

excellent job, and i'm going to make one too =)

ill post it as a vid response sometime soon.

[mayla4778]

@ImaZombeh Thanks! :) Can't wait to see yours!

[alumrof101]

I'm glad i came across this inspiring clip you made, I think treasures come from all places.

You have spirit, many blessings to you.

Peace always

[mayla4778]

@alumrof101 Thank you very much, and the same to you as well :)

[joeyactinginshafter]

I really like it. It reminded me off acting and shared our feelings and we all really got to know ppl...everything was said...

[ACHAI7]

wow this is really nice and even tho idk u, i respect u :)

[mayla4778]

@ACHAI7 Thank you very much :)

[HeartsnStuff66]

I really like this :)

U inspired me to make my own .. Thank you !

[mayla4778]

@HeartsnStuff66 You are welcome! I can't wait to see yours!

[danny702x]

can u tell me how u made ur video i really wanna make one with music in the background and words like urs is it hard?

[mayla4778]

@danny702x Nope, it's not hard at all. Just use a video program on your computer like windows movie maker and if you have questions feel free to send me a message :)

[HeubrockKristina]

I love this video... You are awesome!!

[mayla4778]

@HeubrockKristina Thank you!

[xoAmandaRaeox]

oh my gosh i almost cried at this. you are SOOOOO pretty

[mayla4778]

@xoAmandaRaeox Thank you :)

[everyday4christ]

Thanks for being brave enough to post this video. I am very inspired by your actions and your strength to tell the world your heart. God loves you sooooo much and He is there in all our dark times. I know from personal experience. Thanks for reminding me of his love, and of the importance of seeing people for what they really are-creations made to be loved beyond belief!

[mayla4778]

@everyday4christ Thank you so much, that means a lot! You're the reason I keep making videos like these. Thank you so much for watching. :)

[icypoop66]

If you really knew me, youd know that i think of suicide nearly every day. I smoke becuz it helps me feel like im dying slowly.

[fannyfreaks12]

if you really knew me you'd knoww that i cutt myselff when i have problems at home.if you really knew me you'd know that i lost a very specail friend in a car acceident a few months aqo.i qett called & emo,punk.stupidd just cause the way i dress.i feel that my family doesntt care about me & only caress aboutt my two brothers i hve..-Fanny.!

btw nicee video.!

[pgaglia]

If you really knew me, you'd know that I'm super impressed and proud of you for having the courage and creativity to make this video--this is why me and my fellow Challenge Day leaders do what we do--because we believe in you. Much love and luck, Sela

[mayla4778]

@pgaglia Thank you Sela! That means a lot!

[horseluvr182]

this was really cool :)

can i ask what song that iss??

[mayla4778]

@horseluvr182 Thanks! The song is "Hero" By Superchick

[PRRK4Lover]

If only others really knew ME

good video, it has a real point...

[mayla4778]

@PRRK4Lover Thanks!

[Vinnydes134]

If you really knew me, you would know that I have been in denial that I am gay. I worry about being rejected by my friends and family if I were to ever tell. I am not fully confident in myself and have a low self esteem. I have contemplated suicide and have had states of depression that I kept hidden. If you really knew me you would know that I am a very kind and accepting person. I don't judge people on how they look, act, or feel. Why cant the world be accepting?

[mayla4778]

@Vinnydes134 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It takes a lot of guts to post them on here. If I were to give you my thoughts, I would say that you are beautiful the way you are and it does not matter who you love, male or female. It's all what's inside your heart that counts. It's unfortunate that some people in the world can't be more accepting, but just remember that you only live once, so make the best of it the best that you can. Always believe in yourself!!

[sammysue807]

what's the song called? cool video!

[mayla4778]

@sammysue807 Thanks! It's "Hero" by Superchick :)

[MsticalGirl1031]

it doesnt matter wats on the outside but wats within one self dont be afraid to be make new friends in different places bcuz if they dont like you then its ther fucking loss!!!! always stay possitive nd be happy :)

[MsticalGirl1031]

it doesnt matter wats on the outside but wats within one self dont be afraid to be make new friends in different places bcuz if they dont like you then its ther fucking loss!!!! always stay possitive nd be happy :)

[mayla4778]

@MsticalGirl1031 Thank you! I always try to be positive in life :)

[DonovanProduction]

wow!!! this is really Amazing video thing make want to make me one now

[mayla4778]

@DonovanProduction Thank you!! :)

[ShaneeLovee]

Amazing! You a very beautiful person and this was soo brave to make!

Always remember your loved and beautiful! <3 lol i love superchick

[mayla4778]

@ShaneeLovee Thank you so much that means a lot!!

[kispenge]

loved it:) you must be an amazing person:) anyway whats the song?

[mayla4778]

@kispenge Thanks so much! :) The song is called "Hero" by Superchick :)

[Chacharooski]

This video is so amazing Jenna. You are so beautiful and deserve so much in life. I'm so glad that I get to spend life with you as your friend and that I met you. You have truly changed me for the better. I love you and as always your videos rock!!!!

[noncentz]

Mayla, This video was wonderful, powerful and so well done. We are so glad that our show inspired you to make it. Everyone here at the production office is very impressed. - Paul Coyne, Executive Producer, If You Really Knew Me

[mayla4778]

@noncentz Thank you so much, that really means so much to me and I'm glad all of you liked it!!

[elizluvsbethel08]

Jenna I am so proud of you for making this! You are a one of a kind girl and more people should get to know the real you because you're absolutely genuine and wonderful. I'm lucky to call you my close friend.