I Was Abducted Aged 10 & Forced To Fight In War | Minutes With

BEST QUOTE: "if we can afford to hate, I'm sure we can afford to love three times more 'cause hate carries a lot of weight. You really need to have a lot of... It lives in you and it is always bothering you, but love doesn't cost a thing." - Innocent Opwonya Words to live by

What a great man. Humanity can learn so much from him and his story.

A lad who was posted into my Squadron in the British Army was from Rwanda. Another tribe stormed his village and his parents were killed in front of him. He was 5 at the time and ran for miles until a charity picked him up. He was brought to the uk and was adopted by a family. He joined the British Army years later when he was 22. I couldn’t believe his life story when he was sat telling me. This reminded me of him. What an incredible interview from Lad Bible.

I am in awe of this man’s strength. Even after all he has been through, he is still a kind and respectful man. I know his family is proud of him 🫶🏼

Strongest man ive ever heard speak, articulate and rich in emotions. World needs men like this thank you opwanya

It’s an inspiration to see a man like this go through some of the worst trauma I’ve ever heard as a child and be such a smart, articulate well adjusted adult. Incredible man incredible life story

The most dangerous thing in the World is a child with a gun who has been brought up to kill - absolutely right. Without conscience & empathy we become killer robots. It's a terrible tragedy.

This dude has extreme levels of intelligence fair play to him

I read a book in high school about a child solider in Uganda. It was the saddest, most horrific book. The author was eventually rescued but described the rehabilitation centres for teenage boys and the affects of the war and killing was so destructive to their psyches 😢

Him looking back and turning it to a positive of what he went through shows how mentally tough and strong he is. All the power to you, Innocent!

He came from a good family and I think that that is what helped him. God Bless.

he uses so much distancing language around his dad dying he's like still avoiding trying to talk about it. He does say it, but his brain is like fighting against actually saying it out loud in one concise thought, meandering around the reality as long as possible and not directly facing it.

Hearing stories of survivors makes the world a better place. We become more knowledgeable on the experiences of others, more empathetic, more passionate and protective. Thank you for allowing us to spend time in your life. I will gladly (and tearfully) take your words and use them to not just help myself from my trauma, but help others do the same. You are exactly what I strive everyday to be. Someone who experienced horror and came out smiling and proud and full of love because the biggest defiance you could possibly display.

Those Kony documentaries that were viral in 2012 changed my life. These stories still change my life. What an inspiration this man is.

Impressive to see that he still has quite the positive vibe to him. I'm glad that he shared his story.

30:15 This statement, to the very last word he says before the video ends. Omg, no one could have said that any better. Ever. This man is an absolutely beautiful and strong person— I hope only the best for him and his family. Sir, thank you for being the change you wanted to see in this world— coming from someone with such hardships as you have had, it’s truly inspiring. Not everyone is capable of understanding what happened to you, but know there are people out there who forgave you for what you had to do before you even had to do it. It wasn’t your fault. ❤

Heartbreaking story but how he has turned his life around and now helping other children to change theirs... inspirational.

The absolute smile and joy I had hearing him talk about his daughter. What an inspiration

what a life, and a man he became.... I like him a lot.

When she says she’s sorry for his dad’s passing, he’s such a humble man for everything he’s been through. This channel is amazing. I pray this man finds peace