Full TKV Podcast Ep 20: spoti.fi/3xGWNvV

@no_its_zainab

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Hi

@BLUE_BASS

Жыл бұрын

Hi I used yr podcast as an amazing example during my media studies

@sarahharris5898

Жыл бұрын

That just touched my heart 💖

@rochellec2882

Жыл бұрын

There was a similar situation with me but I had absolutely no clue what I was sad about, it was everything and nothing all at the same time, and I had no idea how to express myself properly and I'm totally terrible at explaining many things, especially describing my feelings, I had no clue what I was talking about and for a good while when I went to speak words weren't coming out, just incomprehensible sounds that even I couldn't understand... so when my Mum asked me how she could help, I asked her to buy me a office chair and I just felt so stupid because I didn't need a chair, but it's all that was going through my mind and to be honest I didn't think anything could help anyway and I didn't want to make my Mum feel useless because she couldn't help me so I had to tell her something. My Mum said she would get the chair for me only if I would come to the shop with her to buy it and help her put it together. I was 16 and that chair is still here now I'm 31. I now see that it was a way to get me out of the room I had hardly left on over 3 weeks, out of the house I was trapping myself in and get me to actually do something that will distract my brain. I also know now why I chose the chair and how my subconscious was expressing what I really needed, the seat represented comfort, the wheels represented movement, the swivel represented direction, the seat lift (don't know the real word) represented elevation, the colour represented power, the shape represented calm, putting the chair together represented care. The chair obviously didn't give me all those things but it did help me to take necessary steps to break through my depression, I used that chair to figure out what I was supposed to do next, having a physical representation helped me to seperate my other problems from my actual needs. I still don't know how to explain properly but I hope what I typed makes at least a little sense.

@roomisakhattak7327

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I'm not going to college for past few months without telling my family . they think I'm going . I have social anxiety ocd and symptoms of depression may be I just know my mental health is not good but I don't know how to tell them cause they only know mental illness is when someone goes insane . I'm scared if they found out what will I explain why I didn't went to college .

I truly adore how you present your parents as whole people. It feels so rare in these internet times. I remember calling my mom crying from college cause I was so depressed. And all she said was I wish I was there to hold you. It meant the world that she didn't offer advice, or shame, just comfort. Sometimes moms just get it.

@Fluffy-Fluffy

Жыл бұрын

I feel too many people immediately search for solutions or advice. I had an option to call mental healthcare after 5pm and almost everyone listened a bit and then asked me how I could distract myself. I never knew, it's why I called. Only 1 ever listened to how I was feeling, understood that if I called at all it was the real deal and repeatedly told me to call crisisintervention if needed . And asked me to call again the next day (it was a weekend). I was admitted to the ward that phone is connected to and the first thing I did when I saw that nurse was thank her for how she responded that day. And she told me she appreciated that I came especially to her ward to tell her. Well if you're the first that doesn't go into advice mode or "distract yourself" mode, you get a thank you from me. Most often I just want someone to listen . If I want advice I ask for it.

@Diona_at_McGenshins

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I wish I could feel this but if I'm in a situation like this I wouldn't even be able to look at my mom because my depression was indirectly my mom's fault.

@alionessprincess

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Why were you depressed in college??

@marzipanmango

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I was also depressed in college; it got to the point where I was considering suicide. For me it was because I was already prone to depression and anxiety, and then I moved to a town a few hours away from where I grew up, where I knew no one. My parents and friends were not good at keeping in touch, and I wasn't either. I became extremely lonely and even more closed off. I felt abandoned and I started doing poorly in school, didn't want to go outside, felt like a failure, etc. I wasn't thinking clearly at all. Anyways, I dropped out, came home, and admitted to my dad that my mental health was really bad. I still haven't told my mom, almost a decade later, because I think she'd feel really bad about it. I got into therapy and my dad was very supportive. He'd take me out a few times a week for coffee and would constantly check in on me. I was diagnosed with ADHD which was a big shock, and helped explain why school was so difficult for me and why I felt like such a dumb failure all the time. Also a generalized anxiety disorder and depression. But I'm happy to say that ever since coming back home I haven't thought about suicide, and I haven't been depressed for years! Therapy, meds and being around my loved ones has been very helpful. I even live on my own now, and I'm doing fine; I'm much better at reaching out to friends and family and I have plenty of coping strategies. The anxiety/ADHD combo still sucks lol but in general I'm doing pretty well. I still feel bad though when I think about college because it was my dream; it's the top school for illustration in my country. But I'm just happy to be alive and not depressed. Sorry for rambling!

@kittenmimi5326

Жыл бұрын

@@alionessprincess dunno about op but me well, because of college

That’s exactly what a good mom should do, the only hard part is the “Tell me how I can help?” because we honestly don’t know.

@ginandromeda1618

Жыл бұрын

Wish my mom was like that, I just feel like she pities me instead of having compassion and consideration

@spongenoob4409

Жыл бұрын

couldn't have summed it up better

@audreym3908

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I think being there does help a bit

@StrandsofhairYeonjunplucked

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@@ginandromeda1618 wish I could even be open with my mum I once told her that I was being bullied and now she thinks that’s the only reason for why I’m not social or why I’m just the way I am like I need her to understand I let of my past she has to know that I’ve let it go and she needs to do the same I wish she just wouldn’t judge me and always give me a solution cuz honestly I’m more than capable of finding solution to my problems but I just need someone to listen to me and then not talk abt it

@Rat-tat-two-eee3614

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

My mom grew up in a Roman Catholic German household. Her dad left her at a young age and my grandma (her mom) always worked. She grew up strong, never crying, always a straight face unless something is truly funny. but always told me "Don't grow up to be like me". I have sever anxiety/panic almost causing me to go to the ER. She doesn't know how to help me. She once said while I was having this episode "Stop freaking out before I slap you across the face". That only made me shake more and back away. She finally took a breath and left me alone, went outside to smoke. When she came back in she sat down and said calmly this time "***(my name) teach me what you're going through. Talk to me". That was the first time she talked to me during this episode with such gentleness. We talked, she walked over to me and started stroking my hair like she did when I was little and we'd lay in bed together while my dad was deployed. I started to cry at this feeling that almost felt foreign. Finally my mom and me worked out a way to get through my anxiety attacks and my panic attacks. I love my mom even when she doesn't know how to handle a child with so much emotion. Sorry if this is "trauma dumping". I don't mean any harm to anyone. I will delete this story if I must. I just saw other people talking about their experience, so I thought this was a safe space to share mine.

@TheKoreanVegan

Жыл бұрын

This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.

@Gem-wi4lm

Жыл бұрын

@@TheKoreanVegan thank you for seeing it as beautiful. I really enjoy your cooking and stories. It makes me really think and helps me when I feel down. Please continue what you do.♥️

i watch a lot of your shorts and theyre realky touching and moving but this... this made me cry. im at a point where i'm at a job that i hate, hurting my body and draining myself mentally only to feel like its not enough and aside from that i took time off of school because it was draining me too. expectations can literally kill you and push you to the edge. it made me cry because all i want is for my mom to come and see my pain and ask how she can help

@TheKoreanVegan

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

i hope she writes a book one day because even the minute i hear her stories their amazing and it’s like she’s talking to you

@TheKoreanVegan

Жыл бұрын

@justAmood8

Жыл бұрын

She'd also have to do an audio version because it's not the same without her amazing voice, emotional tone, and spot-on delivery.

@bransen1235

Жыл бұрын

@@nemya16 wooosh

@dreamerdoes_is_love8986

Жыл бұрын

@@nemya16 we know, at least I do but I also support the idea of a book

@nemya16

Жыл бұрын

@@dreamerdoes_is_love8986 I never said I didn’t support the idea of a book, the person above my comment said they prefer to listen to her voice so I just said she had a podcast if they wanted to listen to her there. But yeah, I think if Joanne wrote a book it would be amazing.

I remember my mom walking away from me while I was having a horrific panic attack. It was so isolating.

@TheKoreanVegan

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think there's a tendency for some ppl (particularly earlier generations) to think that mental health issues are just things we need to "tough out." I've discovered in my own life that this approach is usually counterproductive. Sadly, that means we sometimes have to be our own caretakers, which is extremely hard if we haven't been taught how to do that.

@bobthebuilderday6leader

Жыл бұрын

Never had the support from my mum either. I’m glad you’re here.

@cospaws8810

Жыл бұрын

Same, or she just looks down her nose at me having been the one to cause it

@user-pi3hd2bt3f

Жыл бұрын

One time i dont know why but i started hurting myself in front of my mom, and she walked away. She came back and acted like this never happened but it still hurt worse than i expected

@nynx.

Жыл бұрын

My dad would trap me in the room with him while I was having the worst mental breakdown yet and constantly told me how I was weak and pathetic and he I should just shut up because he wanted to sleep. He pretends that never even happened now.

Podcast like this really make me want to be great for my future kids. Icl. In a lot of black families also, saying im depressed would receive an answer like "you have bills to pay? Rent? Kids to take care of?" But for anything else i know my dad got my back but telling them I'm depressed, they probably won't even know how to reply to it☠️

Man this made me tear up. At 12 my step dad found me in the guest room staring at the off TV (I'd been drinking there so as not to get caught) I told him I didn't really feel like I had any emotions left and I just felt hollow He mentioned it happened to my mom before and then said I should get more sunshine bc I stayed in my room too much 🙃

@thenexus7343

Жыл бұрын

Well yeah. Sunshibe REALLY improved your mood, comony from a shut in, when the weather got nice again after this winter. I just went outside. Like every part of my body wanted to go out. I didnt go anywhere tho, I just walked. And it felt nice.

@sugarcanecanela

Жыл бұрын

It might've sounded like he was brushing you off, but he wasn't wrong either. Going even out to the porch on a nice sunny day helped so much during those bouts of depression

@pn1831

Жыл бұрын

"Grounding "is good. The being in greenspace to absorb calm .

The stigma of depression is what leads people to suicide. Even in America there are still people who would tell you “snap out of it” or “buck up”. As if depression is a self indulgent act. It’s not. I had a counselor tell me that if you’d take medication for a hormonal imbalance, then consider taking meds for depression as a way to correct an imbalance in the brain’s chemistry. I’ve never looked at taking anti-depressants the same since. I didn’t need them long term but was very grateful to have had the help.

@TheKoreanVegan

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@halliewise8561

Жыл бұрын

A

I'm not crying you are 😭😭

@TheKoreanVegan

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@ac-jj1zz

Жыл бұрын

I AM

I used to have severe anxiety and depression, and because of my anxiety, it caused derealization. I’m happy now, but this reminds me of when 10 year old me was scared for my life because reality felt loose.

"tell me how I can help" and I started crying, for years I also struggled with clinical depression, to the point I was su1c1dal, I got the help I needed thank God, but those words really hit me, because I understand, I understand how you must have felt. Thank you for sharing

Oh God this one made me cry thanks for sharing needed to hear that

@bobthebuilderday6leader

Жыл бұрын

+1 crier

@marylinda

Жыл бұрын

+2 crier...whewww this hit me right at the core. Mental health cannot be a swear word.

@viridixx

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+3. her hardened mom went out of her comfort zone and let herself be vulnerable. that’s not an easy task. props to her for that

@bobthebuilderday6leader

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@@viridixx I’ll never have that but it’s beautiful to hear that she had that support when she needed it.

@lsch3841

Жыл бұрын

+4 :')

I cried. I have struggled with depression for almost 5 years. I love your work. You're such an inspiration, everything you do is art.

i’m 19 and have struggled with increasingly worse depression for the past 12 years. my mum has only just this year started to show support in helping me recover and respecting it for what it is. for once i don’t feel pressured to be ‘happy’. i can have my sadness and not be treated any differently for it. even though it’s taken so long due to other outside issues, i’m so glad she’s finally getting it and helping the rest of my family to as well. feels like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. ❤

This truly touched my heart. "How can I help?" Is such a simple yet powerful phrase.

It's so comforting having someone that try to understand you.......but from where I come everyone just invalidates my emotions,they don't understand anxiety or depression.......Your mom is a strong women Joanne

@TheKoreanVegan

Жыл бұрын

Ruchika, yes, my mom is a very strong woman, but it takes one to know one.

@jensbasement3862

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do not worry that some people don't take the time to understand your depression. they invalidate your emotions for the sole reason that they don't understand their own deep sorrow. they actually became comfortable operating on a false positivity front to compensate for deeper depression than you may realize. when people pretend to have it all together, it can in comparison make depressed people feel worse, but that is why your feelings cannot depend on the world around you. everyone has the capacity for depression. I was either angry or depressed my whole life until I found Jesus. he leveled me out and gave me hope to fearlessly embrace my triggers from which he pulled me out of every depressive pit, the deep sorrow. depression isn't a curse, it just means you are being planted to overcome the waves of life. I hope you understand you are closer to the truth than most people realize. God bless 🙌

@ruuchiikaa

Жыл бұрын

​@@jensbasement3862 ❤❤

This one really hit me, you're description is pretty close to what I'm feeling now. It's hard, and it may not seem tangibly worth it to keep going, but in the end it is worth it.

@TheKoreanVegan

Жыл бұрын

That’s right. 🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️

@cathithomas2888

Жыл бұрын

Honey, EVERYONE is going through some type of hysteria and depression of many levels. Our country is torn, we are violent people, we are no longer civil to each other (we’ve never been). We just went through 3 of the most horrible years seen in decades. It isn’t over, either… We’re in this together. Hope for a better tomorrow and be the person you want others to be. Blessings to you, fellow human.

This is probably one of my favorite shorts you’ve done. I love what your mom did, and I appreciate you bring this topic to light in a amazing way. Definitely will be listening to the full podcast!

aaand now i’m crying. parents emotionally supporting their kids has such a warm place in my heart ♥️

This is a kind of mom everyone deserves 🥺 but only some lucky people get 💜 Whenever I listen to your voice it feels like my guardian angel guiding me to just a right path 🥺 please never stop making these kind of motivational videos 💕

@josettpenrod6506

Жыл бұрын

I too find her voice soothing.

What a beautiful and loving way of reacting to your depression

I really freakin cried at the end. I didn’t even know I was sobbing until the tears started falling down my face. Omg. That really touched me !

Love that you had parental support just at the time you needed it! ❤ a rare thing…

I wish my mom would have helped me n tried to understand me like thatt but she always just made me feel like a failure

@meccalucas7822

Жыл бұрын

Damn I felt that, I’ve gone through something similar. This post just brought me to tears, I wish my mother was different in my darkest times I’ve been alone.

What a wonderful mother

This made me cry, I love your mom. I’m currently having a very difficult time with my own mom so this makes me feel a little better

This made me cry. You have an amazing mom.

These videos just always lead to tears

I remember crying to my mom that I was feeling really depressed. Yeah she didn’t offer much support lol. Glad I had a friend there at the time to give me that support I needed. She has depression as well. Glad to hear that your mother is supportive, it makes me so happy 💗

Tears in my eyes, parents don’t realise how important this is, your mum is the blueprint 👏🏽

The last line made me cry. I miss my friends so much- this was how thet were with me, except I never knew how they could help. But it mattered so much that I knew they were there. Thanks so much for this. ❤️

This made me cry. I am the first one in my family to have long-term therapy so it's fallen to me to pick up everyone off the floor because I seem to be the only one who understands what's going on

Oh god that is how every parent should react.. My dad simply got mad when I finally buckled under the pressure.

Your voice seeps deep into my soul. Keep making these videos, Joanne. These are incredible.

This almost makes me want to cry. I’ve had plenty of people around me who haven’t understood just how debilitating depression and anxiety can be. It has made me feel worthless for not being able to accomplish things, to _perform_ as a human being. But my mom has always, ALWAYS been there for me.

This one hit me like a brick 😭

I wish people would take personality test before becoming a parent because THIS is the way a parent should react to a child expression depression!!! Your mom is amazing 🥰.

@gothgirl4evr881

Жыл бұрын

Most would probably cheat

Nah I legit started crying This is so sweet, I think everyone should have someone who cares about them like this, it would make life so much more bearable.

The time in my life when my depression was heaviest and I finally brought it up to my mom, she did what you were worried would happen, she packed up my bag and sent me off with a "maybe we'll talk about this later". We never did and it was crushing. It both makes me smile and breaks my heart a little that your mom, and other moms talked about in the comments, were as loving and supportive as i wish my mom had been

Yes! Sometimes asking "how can I help" is the most helpful thing 💕

this made me cry. i don’t have a relationship with my mother. she would mock me when i had an anxiety attack. it’s so nice to hear about other people getting the love they deserve.

i just love hearing stories about mothers taking their daughters’ mh seriously ❤️ it means so much, the words from my mother that have stuck with me the most to this point are “i just wish i could take it from you and make it go away”

This just made me cry 🥺 what a beautiful story of how your mom was there for you

This almost made me cry! Your mom is such a sweet lady and you are such a strong person, I hope to be like you one day. A successful independent smart woman

That’s so beautiful. I love when parents who grew up in a different generation realize the wrongs of how they dealt with certain things, so they could be better parents and help their children navigate those hardships.

That's relatable, i send you much love both to you and your mom ❤️

i love the beauty of all your stories and thank you for the trigger warnings you are like my aunt on youtube, you’re always so comforting

This made me emotional and welled up with tears, bless your wonderful mother for that ♥️

This is my momma. She is a beautifully strong woman I absolutely adore. I could not imagine my life without her support and love

That's all I've ever wanted from my parents. To be heard, not as my parent's property, but as their son

This is one of the most beautiful stories I’ve heard from you. I was just listening to the latest episode of your podcast and I cannot tell you enough how much it was needed today. I’m currently sobbing because I’m relating too well to everything you’ve said. Thank you.. I needed this.

"tell me how I can help" The best words ever

This made me cry. Your Mom is an incredible woman and I’m so glad she was there for you that day! 💜

You’re voice is so comforting. I enjoy listening to your stories so much, and this one I highly relate to. Thank you so much for the content you make ❤️

I see you as the most comforting aunt I never had, thank you for helping me keep going despite not knowing who I am

this made me cry 😭 my asian parents would be so confused but your mum showed you so much compassion💕

This is so beautiful and raw. You’re an amazing storyteller too

Another beautiful share. I'm proud of both of you. I wish to be more patient and loving as a mother. I will ask more often "tell me how I can help?"

Actually brought a tear to my eye- this is how parents should be. If they’ve had to suffer they have a choice, treat us the same way they were or totally counter it with giving us the comfort and support they needed. I wish my mum was like that when I needed the help I did but she didn’t and now I’ve got a personality disorder and trauma from an abusive relationship 🥹 but really though I’m so glad she helped you and supported you when you needed it 💕

I love this. Have suffered from mental illness since I was 5. My mum has been there every step of the way. She doesn't understand what I'm going through, but has been there to pick me up after I've had violent panic attacks which have caused injuries to myself, wiped my tears away when I'm crying for no reason in particular and held me close when I'm hysterical from an anxiety attack. Your mum, my mum and you are all very special ladies 😊

Someone to go through it with you is life changing

Every culture on earth, every people have similarities. In the christian south older women will sit around and talk bad about strangers for being promiscuous when their children and themselves were as well. I don't know the Korean culture, but based on this story I can promise you that your mom understood even if it was outside of the stigma of something they talk about.

this made me start sobbing because of how much it reminds me of my mom. ive always struggled heavily with my mental health and when i finally told her about it, she was so supportive. she is one of my greatest allies and closest friends. i appreciate everything she does for me even if we don’t get along all the time. i love you, momma ❤️

This honestly puts me in tears, the way I relate to this, I feel depressed almost all the time but telling my mum feels impossible. She’d most likely be angry, tell me to stop overreacting and drive me to school anyways.

My parents replied "we get you whatever you ask, we do whatever you say then why are you depressed? Stop gaining attention"... Nobody knows how much im struggling rn...

@TheKoreanVegan

Жыл бұрын

I struggle with shame, too, surrounding my mental illness, wondering if it's all a ploy to "gain attention" as your parents say... I think sometimes it's easier to just think it's attention-seeking or self-victimization than taking responsibility for illness and doing the work to treat it. I'm sorry you're going through this, Jen. Just know that you deserve to be loved.

@manahilrafiq77

Жыл бұрын

It's difficult for parents to listen to our issues and not make them about themselves, I hope you get all the love and support you deserve ❤️❤️

@yobroitsjenling

Жыл бұрын

@@TheKoreanVegan yeah... the worst part is it made me even more sad and worried... cuz i expected them to be supportive and give me a tight hug saying that everything is gonna be fine... but the reply was unexpected and i ran to my room and lit had a breakdown... and also im a student and studies are also getting down bcoz of this issue... i just hope i stay strong and alive for a few years...

@yobroitsjenling

Жыл бұрын

@@manahilrafiq77 yeah 🤍

This hits. What a powerful story. 🙏🏼 Edit: P.S. those French toast bites looks amazing. If I didn’t have a lump on my throat over the story I’d be pretty hungry about now

This made me burst out crying because of how loving the situation was. I've tried to tell my mom about my depression one time but she just said I was tired and on my phone too much. I love how you share your stories with us because they truly made my day and in a way I feel comforted after watching them, thank you

I find myself going back to your page and rewatching a lot of your videos because I find a paradoxical beauty in each one. Some of Your stories have dark undertones with an unexplainable light that doesn't just make me think about what I'm hearing, but they make me feel as well. You're something special to this world.

What your mom did for you is amazing and what every depressed person needs ❤

So wholesome and beautiful 💖😭

As someone who has struggled deeply and without family support for my mental health all my life, your mom's kind and deeply compassionate reaction made me cry. Bless her and your channel.

What your mom did is the very definition of compassion. I wish the world had more of that

I need an audio book from Joanne

Say hi to your mom from my side. I hope she doing well. love you

When I was younger, I struggled a lot trying to communicate my depression and anxiety to my mom. I remember so many times when she would dismiss my issues or leave me feeling invalidated and isolated. I'm very thankful that over time, she has come to understand better and help me when I'm struggling. Her effort in understanding and validating the struggles that I deal with has been very impactful.

The last part almost made me cry. My mother didn’t take it seriously when I said I thought I was mentally numb, and she just said: “it’s just a phase.” Ah, to have a mother like yours.

❤❤❤

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I'm glad your mom did that. My mom would do the same. We all deserve great moms like that who will actually help us with these issues.

Man as someone who was in a really rough spot mentally as a child/teenager, and got shamed for how my depression was "making things tough on my mom so I should try to help her" this made me start to cry. Im ashamed to say I have again found myself stuck in this horrible pit and can't get out, and this hit my soul hard. Thank you for being here with your stories

That's absolutely incredible, not a lot of parents understand the concept of mental illnesses, they loon down on it and judge you for feeling sad, bad, afraid or anything negative. I truly respect parent who take the time to listen, understand and learn from their children. Not because like used to be so, doesn't mean it always has to be so, we can all learn to feel.

That’s so beautiful 🥺 From what you’ve shared of your mothers life I expected her to not have a kind response to you, but to punish you or disregard. But she was kind! I just burst in to tears at that point… From my mothers childhood trauma she never found healing/change so far in her life and has hurt me deeply by continuing to be abusive. I’m 25 and stepping into leadership of my family and no one sees me. I pray healing for my family and the world. I pray whoever desires better, finds it

This one brought me to tears. I am a recent graduate and barred attorney and all of the issues I set on the back burner throughout law school(& before) have been creeping up in ways like anxiety and depression. Within the first month of my job, I would just start sobbing suddenly with no explanation, come home feeling empty and drained, so confused on where this sudden wave of sadness and anxiety came from. The crying has stopped, but the empty feeling is still here. I’m able to work, but I know it’s not my best work and the discouragement only makes me want to work even less. I wish I had someone like your mom

Oh my gosh I just started crying your mom is amazing. Thank God she knew exactly the right thing to do. Thank God you got the mental support that you needed and the love and care that you needed from your mother. I encourage everybody to share this story and to follow this wonderful lady's example 💕

This genuinely made me tear up and almost cry. There are so many parents that wouldn't do that for their child. I'm I'm happy you had such a great mother that would do that for you that is truly one of the best blessing you can have in a life

every time I watch your videos I get so overwhelmed by how wonderfully you express and tell your emotions and stories. You are amazing.

It’s been almost a year since my mom passed away. Listening to this video filled my heart with warmth as it reminded me of things my mom would do for me like that. Moms are warriors of the heart and mind, we are blessed to have them

You have an amazing and strong mother. Someone who's been thought so much yet doesn't gatekeep depression. Growing up my whole family told me I was weak, and it made me have a breaking point, even at that breaking point I was still alone and neglected as a child, with the only thing stopping me from killing myself was the fear of dying. I am still healing but I am happy for you

Omg I almost burst into tears at the end. That means so much that your mom saw that you needed her and was there for you. Beautiful

This brought tears in my eyes. When I was depressed my mom was angry at me and I heard her telling my sister that I was so depressing to be around. I will never forget the feeling of isolation that I felt that day.

You make me so verklempt! All your videos find me at just the right time. Your thoughts have a special place in my life. I appreciate you so much. You have the insight and wisdom a mother, older sister, and best friend, would have. In the LEAST creepiest way possible, thank you for existing and sharing yourself.

I work in a school as a therapist and this made me cry so much because what your mum said to you is something I've been trying to explain to parents of children suffering from anxiety and depression but they just wouldnt understand how they can be so invalidating to their children.

Your mother is such a caring person. My mother never would have done that. The Era I grew up in depression wasn't talked about and you certainly wouldn't call into work and take off. You are very fortunate and blessed. Thank you for sharing.

This made me tear up because this is what a good parent or person does action wise when you see someone you love struggling. You help them. 💙

Seeing your shorts is always so comforting, your voice is so soothing and the stories and wisdom you share is sometimes the exact thing I need to hear. Thank you for creating these videos, I hope you continue for a long time.

That is beautiful❤ as someone with a mother with NPD i can only wish I knew what motherly comfort feels like. I'm so happy u had that support. God bless ur mom❤

my tear dropped when you said, "Tell me, how I can help". when you are feeling down, but you can't tell anyone because you're too afraid to burden them or maybe you'll get the stigma that you're just too dramatic and it isn't a mental health issue at all, and may also get misunderstood, you long to hear those words from someone you can rely on, someone you trust and hope would understand you... You wish that they ask and say those words rather than just simply ask "how are you?". because sometimes the answer to "how are you?" is so hard to articulate, and explain when you knew what you need is a helping hand to get through it or just to be there when you're breaking down.

To everyone who had a parent who didn’t support or comfort them during their depression or hard times, you’re loved. You are beautiful, worthy. And how you feel and what you’re going through is valid. I now send you a virtual hug and wish you the best in life! ❤ *hugs*