The Lila Rose Show E223: The Untold Truth Behind Read Choi’s Viral Faith Content w/Read Choi | Lila Rose Show
Jun 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Read Choi, a viral TikTok and Instagram content creator with over 10 million followers, shares his transformative journey from childhood abuse and homelessness to finding humor in faith. He recounts a pivotal moment when God prompted him to adopt a schizophrenic woman, despite the backlash. Read reflects on the complexities of faith, resilience, and humor, illustrating how his personal struggles enrich his comedic content and serve as a beacon of hope for others.
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Early Childhood Trauma
- Read Choi was kicked out of his home multiple times as early as age 5, once left alone in a park overnight.
- This traumatic experience shaped his childhood and challenged his perception of safety and family.
From Self-Blame to Forgiveness
- Read realized as a teen the abuse was not his fault but his parents' struggles.
- This shifted his perspective from blame to anger and slow healing through forgiveness.
Freedom in Solitude
- At senior year, Read lived in a small motel room alone, finally free from oppressive home pressure.
- This time allowed him to think independently and grow intellectually by voracious reading.