I am 23 and feel like a failure | breakdowns on my birthday, wanting to quit & a recovery chat

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I’m so grateful to be 23 and to be able to share it with you 🫶 Celebrate yourself every single day my friends - your existence is so important. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/SUN and enjoy a special discount on your first month. GO EAT SOMETHING YUMMY AND SHOW YOURSELF SOME LOVE
places i ate!!
➯Baker’s Bench: 6 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089820
( i always get so much work done at this cafe. I love the vibes + the plugs + the sticky buns)
➯5 the moments: 73 Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore 088494
(get the buttermilk waffle, trust me. I really like their ice cream flavours. This is where i got my bday dessert hehe)
➯A9 noodles: 190 Middle Rd, #02-26 Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
(cheap quick noods & dumps. Honestly not my favourite, i felt like it lacked DEPTH and FLAVOUR but it’s always PACKED so people must like it HAHA)
➯Mother’s Dough: 3 Jln Kledek, Singapore 199259
(the biggest almond croissant you ever did see. I wish i tried their other pastries too they all look SOOOO yummy)
➯Common man coffee roasters (several locations)
(the avocado focaccia toast i had blew my mind. So did the price but they use good quality ingredients and nice ambiance and good service)
➯Genki Sushi (several locations)
(if you’re looking for the best quality sushi, don’t come here. But if you’re looking for a fun time then i recommend hehe)
➯Corner cove: 371 Beach Rd, #B1-48, Singapore 199597
(my favourite acai in Singapore. Unlimited toppings. Granola texture SLAYS. Owner is the sweetest human alive (hi michelle), and UNLIMITED TOPPINGSSSS)
➯Nalan restaurant: 13 Stamford Rd, #B2-54 Capitol Singapore
(i really liked the naan and everything i tried, not my favourite indian restaurant in Singapore but great option for vegetarians)
➯Tipo Pasta Bar: 28 Aliwal St, #01-07, Singapore 199918
(i like the build your own pasta concept but the portion size is SO SMALL it made me sad and i’ve had much much better pasta in my life, i sadly probably would not eat here again)
Music:
Music by AJ Abdullah - Sunshine, Nevermind - thmatc.co/?l=DA210CDE
Music by Lyle Kam - fine - thmatc.co/?l=DE6B11AC
Music by Mason Murphy & Jordan Jack - Sadie - thmatc.co/?l=C8A1D3D3
Music by MP3vius - back in the day - thmatc.co/?l=06D6063F
Music by Blue Sirens - Less Traveled - thmatc.co/?l=C9AAF1E0
Music by Narrowhaven - Songs I'll Never Write - thmatc.co/?l=825CEA76
Music by ystr - daydream - thmatc.co/?l=753DD9DA
Music by Kim Chi Sun, QQQ - don't say you love me - thmatc.co/?l=D94C5FD8
Music by Tuesday's Refuge - Crown - thmatc.co/?l=B3278759
Music by TossedOnion - It's A Good Day - thmatc.co/?l=78A98472
Music by Sam Celentano - Earl Gray Tea - thmatc.co/?l=DC33F7E9
Music by TossedOnion - Ukiyo Station - thmatc.co/?l=CA30A4D8
Music by Starbloom - What Comes Next - thmatc.co/?l=92CE5E80
Time stamps:
0:00 - big dreams
0:45 - reality check
2:37 - messy & smelly
4:14 - am I a failure
6:20 - what’s wrong with me
8:36 - bdays are bad days
10:40 - when i grow up
14:59 - less stuff more snacks
18:00 - you kept going
19:56 - thick socks & happiness
22:33 - you were right all along
*inspiration for part of the voice over was from a poem that I heard on instagram by @josiebalka - she is so good and gets me in the feels every frikin time

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  • @simoneoelias
    @simoneoelias20 күн бұрын

    Are you kidding? you have so so many people watching you heal and grow, and it helps them. In no way are you a failure. You help so many!

  • @aussieland1783

    @aussieland1783

    20 күн бұрын

    Very well said 💯

  • @ketlintokan939

    @ketlintokan939

    20 күн бұрын

    mkx liat sekali kali ke bawah, msih byk org yg hidupx lebih sulit, susah dr lu.

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    words of truth spoken 💯

  • @heaefrancineae

    @heaefrancineae

    19 күн бұрын

    yesyes this is so true and well said❤

  • @maineng18

    @maineng18

    19 күн бұрын

    Second this!

  • @imxixiwang
    @imxixiwang20 күн бұрын

    listening to your mom say those things to you healed a part of my inner child. i grew up speaking mandarin with my parents too but was always told to work harder, to never take a break, and was always compared to others around me. and i feel so similarly to you, i'm also 23, have no clue what i want to be doing, but this video reminded me that i'm definitely not alone and that i'm enough. thank you linda and happy birthday! and thank you mother sun!

  • @TheOscarfish1

    @TheOscarfish1

    20 күн бұрын

    THIS! I'm 30, and felt the same as both you and Linda when I was your age. I believe that you two will find a way to be happy.

  • @luren3987

    @luren3987

    20 күн бұрын

    Hi Linda , I speak mandarin and listening to your mom, how supportive she was , was healing to me and my childhood. Thanks Linda and mama Sun for the advice and for making me feel ok ❤

  • @emalinel

    @emalinel

    20 күн бұрын

    Ditto, mama sun is erasing all the pressure I and my family put on myself when I was Linda's age ❤

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    reminder that you are enough simply because u exist and u don't need to prove it to anyone like I often say in my own KZread videos the only thing in life that is constant is change so we have to change things around to slowly unfold who we want to be I just enter my 20s and im just realising thing like this and that is why I want to continue doing KZread to share my growing journey with others to realise sooner how wonderful they are

  • @___MR___HITLER___

    @___MR___HITLER___

    2 күн бұрын

    *will you be my friend i'm single❤❤❤❤*

  • @charlene1413
    @charlene141320 күн бұрын

    your mum's words made me cry.It was like a warm embrace i needed.

  • @isagoldfield7393

    @isagoldfield7393

    10 күн бұрын

    ♥️♥️♥️

  • @juuuww

    @juuuww

    10 күн бұрын

    same here!!!

  • @madisonsylura825

    @madisonsylura825

    7 күн бұрын

    Same my mom says stuff like that all the time and i felt just like linda

  • @helloy11
    @helloy1118 күн бұрын

    I'm 32 and still have no idea what I want to do or where I'm going but you live day by day, do what makes you happy and be more present. The rest will fall into place.

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    17 күн бұрын

    fr

  • @sylvielafleur

    @sylvielafleur

    13 күн бұрын

    31 and still trying to figure it all out. I think everyone feels a but lost and confused no matter the age. Were all trying to our bests.

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    13 күн бұрын

    @@sylvielafleur exactly it's like I said on my latest KZread video we all have our journey to go through and that is unique to us

  • @bkhaang3193

    @bkhaang3193

    11 күн бұрын

    I am turning 27 and feel the same! Just recently quit my toxic job and have no clue what I want to do or what I’m doing but I’m giving myself grace and allowing myself this time to truly rest. Wishing everyone the best of luck on their journey.

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    11 күн бұрын

    @@bkhaang3193 girl I am so happy u quit a job that was not. for u I hope u find something that resonates better with u

  • @anotheramfan2273
    @anotheramfan227320 күн бұрын

    "why is my brain like this?" this is the thing that struck out the most in this video. you have no idea how many times i felt that i am broken, my thoughts are broken, i will never succeed because i don't even know what i want to succeed in. everyone has goals, everyone has found their passion and i don't have a single thing that i would want to continue doing in the future. you're not the only one who's lost linda, you're strong, you're compassionate and you are enough. you make people like me feel like we're not alone and i want to thank you.

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    literally how I feel almost 24/7 like there is always wrong with my brain and that might be bc of my adhd but recently I've realised that as long as I am me there is nothing wrong with me and like you said about passion everyone has different passions and one is not superior to another I actually made a KZread video about it recently would love for u to check it out and let me know what u think

  • @Moose185

    @Moose185

    11 күн бұрын

    Not everyone finds their passion, sometimes you’re just surviving but you have to do things which make you happy in life. Does this girl have Bi-polar? As she says she’s super happy or super sad.

  • @isagoldfield7393

    @isagoldfield7393

    10 күн бұрын

    🫰🫰🫰

  • @xerilaun

    @xerilaun

    4 күн бұрын

  • @___MR___HITLER___

    @___MR___HITLER___

    2 күн бұрын

    *will you be my friend i'm single❤❤❤❤*

  • @kowalawala
    @kowalawala19 күн бұрын

    “when i was 13, i thought i’d be in love by 23, and i guess … she was right” this had me CRYIN, it struck such a chord! SHEESH 😭😭😭

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    19 күн бұрын

    the best kind of love that we often forget that we can have is the one we have towards ourselves that is what I am coming to realise the more I go through my healing journey and the more I want to share this message with people on my KZread channel

  • @xa1706

    @xa1706

    3 күн бұрын

    that was so beautiful honestly

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    3 күн бұрын

    @@xa1706 agreed

  • @abblauren
    @abblauren19 күн бұрын

    Your chat with your mom is so healing and she is right you are more admired than you know!!

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    19 күн бұрын

    and this is true for all of us we often think we are less than we are but like I've realised on my last KZread video that I uploaded we are so unique and amazing and I hope one day I can spread this message to a lot more ppl

  • @coleo1356
    @coleo135620 күн бұрын

    I just wanted to say…I’m 37 and the way you’re feeling is totally normal. You’re not a failure or weird. You are a driven woman and have high expectations for yourself. People NOT having these feelings in their early twenties may wake up later in life and realize they were keeping their heads down and carrying on with what they were “supposed” to do…then it’s even heavier because it starts to feel too late to adjust. I would be grateful you’re having the feelings now…you’re so emotionally intelligent and in touch! We love you!

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    that a very nice reminder we often feel pressure to continue with the first thing we choose but like I've recently discovered that I shared on my latest KZread vlog is that we can change and often it is exactly this change that makes us discover a new part of ourselves

  • @soojn0072

    @soojn0072

    3 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this comment 🥺🙌

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    2 күн бұрын

    @@soojn0072

  • @chikari123
    @chikari12320 күн бұрын

    When I turned 23 I blasted “what’s my age again” while day drinking to prep myself for the host shift at chilis, in central Florida between two sundown towns and was the only black woman/black person within a 30 mile radius. My (ex) boyfriend was cheating on me and I knew it but I had no home to return to. I’m turning 29 this year and soon will finally be able to kiss my 20s goodbye; don’t believe the hype it’s the worst years of your life but it lays the foundation to build a sense of self. You’ll figure it out!

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    glad u got out of that relationship

  • @xerilaun

    @xerilaun

    4 күн бұрын

  • @bridgettaylor2467
    @bridgettaylor246712 күн бұрын

    Hey !! I’m 25 and turn 26 soon, I’ve taken so many career turns and changes, moved so many times in my life, failed relationships and more I’ve had to start my life from stratch over and over again, but also that was hard doing alone I wouldn’t change it for anything, life isn’t about being perfect or knowing what your doing 24/7. It’s about enjoying your life with people you love and you’ll find you’ll natural change and grow around the right people. Do I know 100% what I wanna be? No! And I trust it because I know if I continue doing what I love everyday my life will continue to grow in the way it should, 23 is so young, man 25 is so young, don’t beat yourself up you’re doing amazing sweetie x

  • @Mookei
    @Mookei20 күн бұрын

    Maybe this is weird but as someone with autism that constantly feels lost and like a failure I try to think of it like flowers. Each flower grows at their own pace, requires different needs more water less sun etc. each flower can only truly bloom in certain seasons. You can’t rush it or change it! Maybe sometimes they have a few dead branches every now and again but they always keep on growing. Please never feel like a failure you are doing so much you have grown so much you still are growing so much. You are incredible Linda you help so many and I hope one day you can help yourself just as much. You deserve it!

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    I love your way of seeing it with flowers I normally explain it on my KZread channel with dogs like we cannot expect a poodle to do and be the same and need the same as a golden retriever so why do we think we need to have the same as others I hope that I can also help as many as Linda has

  • @debbystragier2154

    @debbystragier2154

    17 күн бұрын

    Yeah i’m autistic too and still live at home at 25 years old with barely any social relationships except for my family. Sometimes it makes me feel like a failure but I also know I have improved a lot in recent years.

  • @elyseirwin2587

    @elyseirwin2587

    17 күн бұрын

    I’m 37 and just now finding what I want to do and what I truly enjoy. Believe me, you do not need to know who you are and what you want yet. You have all the time in the world. Just take it day by day and you’ll make it through. I absolutely love all your videos and the voiceovers are so over. They are all so insightful. Sending you lots of support and love

  • @Mookei

    @Mookei

    17 күн бұрын

    @@oxanadc ohh looking at it as dogs is such a good example too!

  • @Mookei

    @Mookei

    17 күн бұрын

    @@debbystragier2154 same here I can't even leave the house on my own. I've tried my best all these years so even if other people see me as a failure I'm doing the best I can and that's what keeps me going.

  • @selmario
    @selmario20 күн бұрын

    Don't mind me I'm just here to drop a few quotes of the oxherd boy webcomic cause why not🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️ "Have you ever noticed," asked the boy "that nature never rushes and yet all thing are accomplished?" "How do you know which path to take?" the rabbit asked. "Maybe there is no path" replied the boy. "Maybe the path is simply made by walking" "Sometimes, it feels like I have no idea what I'm doing" the ox admitted. "Maybe that's OK," said the rabbit. "Maybe that just means that you are alive."

  • @Sanjana_green

    @Sanjana_green

    20 күн бұрын

    Wow, that's incredible. Thank you for sharing.

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    I needed this

  • @pix1e05

    @pix1e05

    19 күн бұрын

    I LOVE THESE OMG

  • @i4.44h
    @i4.44h20 күн бұрын

    listening to you on that call with mom sun honestly made me cry so hard because i'm currently experiencing what you're also going through and listening to her comfort you was so healing. it's hard to explain how hard it feels everyday to really think what you're doing is useless since you have no idea where you'll end up, what your plans are, what the point of all this is. it's been like this for the past year and half bc of uni and i really want to quit but i also feel like i failed, i'm failing. i really want to do stuff when everyone around me is so successful but i know i never try hard enough. i'm sorry for venting but i think i really needed this video, or actually your videos are always so therapeutic and everytime i'm feeling down i always come back here where i feel safe and validated. thank you linda

  • @justinehelene4831
    @justinehelene483120 күн бұрын

    From the agesof 23 to 30 I beat myself up for being a "failure" I've turned 34 now and no, I don't feel like a success but I know now that berating myself through my 20s was so sad. You're so young and you have so much time even though it doesn't FEEL like it. You do!

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    thx for this reminder, I needed this I am currently in a rut, but what has helped me a lot is doing my KZread vlogs which I hope one day can help others heal as much as it helps me

  • @aiyadatantiphong7745

    @aiyadatantiphong7745

    14 күн бұрын

    🤍

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    14 күн бұрын

    @@aiyadatantiphong7745

  • @friend7031
    @friend703116 күн бұрын

    I am old enough to be your mother and YOU inspire me!!!! PLEASE do NOT be so hard on yourself!!! Listen to your mother who is such a wonderful mom, encouraging you and reminding you that YOU are ENOUGH!!!! I would love to have a mom support me as much as your mother supports you!!! Please look at the blessings you have in your life-breaks my heart to see such a beautiful young woman with so much wisdom doubt herself!!! You have so much to be proud of and this community appreciates you!!!❤

  • @julliii2615
    @julliii261512 күн бұрын

    Im 20 years old. Im struggling with my dad's cancer and my grandsma's alzheimer at the same time. I work and study online, at the same time. And still, theres people who don't even care and think that Im doing nothing. People will always talk, they always are going to find a way to make you feel less special. But Linda you are special, even if you dont know yet what to do, you're still trying to know. And not everybody trys. Love you!

  • @brianabull2288

    @brianabull2288

    5 күн бұрын

    actually i don't know what to say. Cause i'm not in your position meaning i don't know how you're feeling. But you are doing great. You can be strong but there's nothing wrong with beeing weak at the same time. one thing i know your life is only yours to live. the worst thing you can do is compares yourlesf to others. you can do it but like in from a healthy criticism. best of luck

  • @viannedemirel
    @viannedemirel20 күн бұрын

    Your mom‘s words are so soothing

  • @sycamoreleaves74
    @sycamoreleaves7420 күн бұрын

    First, I love your videos. Second of all, I am turning 50 at Christmas this year and I still struggle with these things. We have these expectations and whatever else, and life doesn't work out the way you want it to. Be an achiever while others are just left in the dust. We live in a very agist world where we throw away anything and everything that we're done with. You are never too old to set a new goal, dream a new dream, or achieve. Just because there are people out there who tell you that you should be ashamed of certain things are negative and hate themselves and put down your self esteem because it makes them feel good about themselves. Live the dreams. Be who you want to be and don't let others who failed let you feel bad. You CAN.

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    omg I needed this reminder I had an awful week but I editing for my next KZread vlog has helped me calm me down as i love it so much, I hope to share exactly this through them that we can always improve and set new goals and that age should never stop us

  • @hereiam587
    @hereiam58713 күн бұрын

    'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.' - Matthew 11:28

  • @afrofaeries

    @afrofaeries

    Күн бұрын

    Amen 🙏🏾 ❤ As a 19 year old college student, I grew up in a emotionally abusive environment and I never knew Jesus besides church hurt and religion. Now, I permanently left that place in my life and adulthood is more doable knowing that God is in my life first and foremost ❤🎉✝️

  • @Violet-xoxo
    @Violet-xoxo20 күн бұрын

    Your videos are so cinematic and calming to watch. I appreciate how much you put on the internet for the people who need u. Stay gorgeous, we love u Lin ❤❤❤

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

  • @paula_m_
    @paula_m_20 күн бұрын

    your moms words really touched me

  • @AK-rt4yl
    @AK-rt4yl20 күн бұрын

    girl, just want let you know that you are not alone! But we will handle this! Because we strong! ❤❤

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    exactly we are stronger than we think

  • @jainysanghavi7936
    @jainysanghavi793620 күн бұрын

    my 16 year old version wanted to heal, love and feel good about my body and that version of me started watching your youtube videos, i feel like there are so many videos where people talk about life and makes video on it but yours is just truly relatable, so amazing i'm 19 rn and i feel good about my choices. you are just amazing.

  • @jessicaredman-27
    @jessicaredman-2720 күн бұрын

    Two seconds in commenting based on the title alone so far. I'll be 28 next month, and I still feel like a failure in life because by now, I thought I'd have a degree, good job, house, and kids, etc. Instead, I live with my parents, dropped out of school, and to top it off, I don't drive.. 😬 So if you think you're a failure Linda, you're not girl! It's all a matter of perspective. You've got your while life ahead of you girl 🤗

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    that is so true, ppl forget often that it is often all about mindset, this is what I've realised as soon as I've started to do my own KZread vlogs about motivation and inspirational tips where I want to help other through the healing journey

  • @marinaluna2799

    @marinaluna2799

    13 күн бұрын

    And neither are you. You’re so young and can turn your life around tomorrow! You got this

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    13 күн бұрын

    @@marinaluna2799

  • @deep981
    @deep98120 күн бұрын

    Your mom is a legend she is amazing and you are so lucky to have

  • @anyssareads
    @anyssareads20 күн бұрын

    starting crying while listening to that conversation you had with your mom about feeling like a failure, because it reminded me so much of the conversations I had with my mom the entire time I was in college. for some reason I never believed her, but sitting here listening to you talk about how you're feeling the exact same things, and hearing her say the same things to you that my mom says to me heals my heart in a way, and I hope that you be kind to yourself while you deal with these difficult feelings. you deserve grace, Linda, and I hope that you give it to yourself because it is oh so deserved.

  • @Julianna-xg8rs
    @Julianna-xg8rs20 күн бұрын

    you are the last person i would call a failure. i’ve actually been bingeee watching your vids for so long. they are so wholesome and bring me joy every time. they really have been helping me since i’ve been having a hard time with having a good relationship with what i eat and my body image. i just want to thank you so much for the support you’ve given me. ❤

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

  • @mmschwartz84
    @mmschwartz8420 күн бұрын

    I heard this on a podcast and thought it was one of the best pieces of advice: TRUST THE TIMING OF YOUR LIFE. We all have these ideas in our minds of where we want to be, who we want to be, what we want to be and when. None of it is based in reality. Most of it is instilled in us by well-meaning adults as we grow up. The pressure to "know" what we want to be is absolutely absurd. It is like asking a newborn what their favorite food is. When you have yet to experience so much of life and are still figuring out who you are, trying to choose one path to one future life is just... insane! Sometimes I wish I could go back in time knowing what I know now and do it all again. You have an amazing mother who is telling you everything I wish someone had told me when I was 23. She is wise, and so are you. Trust yourself and don't take this one precious life too seriously ❤

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    I agree with what I shared in my last KZread video about passion ppl expect to have one passion in life and just go for it but in reality life is constantly changing and so can our passions

  • @shellytng8
    @shellytng820 күн бұрын

    Linda, please try not to be so hard on yourself. From watching your videos, you have made so many accomplishments than most people at 23 years old. I am 32 and if I could do it again at 23 knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to appreciate what’s in front of me right now. I, like you, had put so much pressure to become a certain person, to do things at a specific time point like getting married by 28 and buying a house by 30. I did all of that - but it’s only temporary satisfaction. I gave away my 20s to school and working at a company until I burnt out and became mentally exhausted. I ended up switching careers doing something different at 30! At 32, I still feel lost but with therapy, I recognize that I don’t always have to have things figured out. I stopped craving to DO more, to BE more than I need to. I like to think that my 30s is my new 20s, except with back pain :) Also, I loved the snippet of your conversation with you and your Mom. Like someone mentioned in the comments, it was healing to my inner child because I crave to have that kind of a relationship with my Mom and just being able to communicate without a language barrier. Thank you for sharing your life and struggles with us. Sending you lots of love and please remember to take care of yourself.

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    thank you for this reminder I needed this cause I have felt like a failure this week I haven't been able to finish the vlog for youtbe I wanted to upload I feel like im not studying enough for my exams and just overall so alone but doing KZread really helps me as well as cooking I hope to help others realise that they are amazing bc it took me too much time to realise I t

  • @LmanBylrova
    @LmanBylrova20 күн бұрын

    Dear Linda. I am your big fan. I am Azerbaijani. You are a very strong girl. Everyone has problems. There is no problem-free person. Nothing in life comes easy. Every bright end has a thorny path. Just remember this, there's nothing we humans can't do. You need to work hard and not lose heart. I would love to have a friend like you.❤

  • @mehrineyarally5653
    @mehrineyarally56535 күн бұрын

    I had my birthday 2 days ago and I had a major breakdown. All the goals I've set was nothing like I expected I would be today. I feel like I am not doing anything in my life. Everyone is progressing and growing their career and I'm just here. I went to my mom but she was like ' you are overthinking this whole thing.' What I truly needed was finally heard by your mom. I didn't know how much I needed this. Thank you so much for your videos.

  • @hi-ro4ku
    @hi-ro4ku12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this! It makes everyone feel better about what we are feeling. Last weekend I cried and cried and cried while talking with my mom because I felt like I just couldn’t do it anymore. It didn’t help that most of my classmates and friends always think I have it all together while I do a lot of other stuff, but it rly isn’t that easy as it may seem to them. I have bad anxiety, stress, and my mom always says I’m too hard on myself, but it’s hard to unlearn what I’ve been doing my whole life. I know I will struggle in the future, but I also know I will get better. Your videos are so much help! Thank you so much!

  • @Ahwwrestling596
    @Ahwwrestling59620 күн бұрын

    Lin we all love you your not a failure your one of the most amazing KZreadrs ever pls don’t let negativity ruin your life we all love you Lin ❤

  • @niathomas4371
    @niathomas437120 күн бұрын

    Happy birthday Linda !! You’re not a failure your videos literally give me life !!!

  • @fearlessfelines7535
    @fearlessfelines753520 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! I love your videos! You have changed my life! I love you! Thank you will never express how grateful I am for you!

  • @Sushi14
    @Sushi1415 күн бұрын

    You literally made me CRY, darling!😢 I'm also in the same phase of my life. Sometimes, I feel like quitting everything and disappear for forever but I again make myself realize that there are so many people out there who are going through soooo muchhhhh, whose condition is much more worse than mine but they still are going strong. If they can do it so can I. If I can do it so can you. No matter how hard you think your everyday life is, remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. And yes there are so many people who seems to be very happy and living a luxurious life and working three or four or five jobs. Seeing them, it feels like they have such a beautiful and wonderful lifestyle. It instantly makes us feel like a LOSER. We start to comparing ourselves with them. They might be hanging out with huge circle of friends, partying everyday, going on an expensive vacations..............but who knows what's going on inside!?! That's why, know your worth and keep going. Everything has it's own time. You deserve everything in the world. It might takes some time, but I know you'll be there one day. LOVE YOU❤ KEEP TRYING AND KEEP SMILING😊

  • @rrrrreaderrrrr9609
    @rrrrreaderrrrr960920 күн бұрын

    I needed this video at this exact moment!! (Seriously crying right now)

  • @user-ng5kn2ms6f
    @user-ng5kn2ms6f20 күн бұрын

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA!!🎉❤

  • @bre23bree
    @bre23bree19 күн бұрын

    I found your channel this year, when I really needed to be reminded that I can "do the things" and I want to share that I turned 30 just this past November, and I am STILL figuring out all the things. It's comforting to see someone else navigating this life in the ways you are and being able to see myself in those moments and it inspires me to do more and be more, to share more and to give back to everything more. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and your journey. We are all on different paths but I am so glad to have found your channel this year. I watch as many videos as I see in my notifications and I appreciate "knowing" your path and being able to share some of these versions in different ways of yourself.

  • @Itsstrait
    @Itsstrait20 күн бұрын

    happy belated birthday 💕 i just want to say thank you for being vulnerable with us.

  • @babygirl81069
    @babygirl8106920 күн бұрын

    Happy birthday, Linda! Let's celebrate another year of your wonderful existence.

  • @JWJCmo
    @JWJCmo20 күн бұрын

    Your moms words are so healing, thank you for sharing that ❤️

  • @aspennord9144
    @aspennord914419 күн бұрын

    i feel so seen with every video i watch from you. i always need to hear exactly what you are reflecting on. and i also love you seeing you happy and smiling especially after you show raw moments of sadness because it makes me happy to know you've had good moments

  • @victoriavishnina
    @victoriavishnina20 күн бұрын

    You're so amazing and brave for sharing this! Trust me you're definitely not alone who feel this way, be easy on yourself and enjoy every moment of your youth :) You got this girl!! ❤

  • @samihabintarahmat
    @samihabintarahmat20 күн бұрын

    Girl you are my inspiration. Don't be so hard on yourself. Seeing you struggle breaks my heart

  • @zephaniedalafu
    @zephaniedalafu20 күн бұрын

    You're so blessed having Mother Sun. Such full of wisdom. What a warmth and moral support. ❤❤❤

  • @AngelxNiwa
    @AngelxNiwa19 күн бұрын

    I always feel so uplifted and so heard when I watch your videos! I turned 31 this year and have all the same questions and thoughts in my head that you have but only recently have I accepted that everyone else does too! We're all just figuring it out as we go along :)

  • @courtneyseale4194
    @courtneyseale419416 күн бұрын

    Your channel and videos are so refreshing. I love how you put yourself out there understanding that everyone struggles and showing relatability helps others in the struggles they think they’re going through. We all feel so along because we’ve gotten so isolated and lost those community structures that we really need. Thank you for providing that community

  • @EverydayAves
    @EverydayAves20 күн бұрын

    Linda, you've accomplished so so much!! You're not a failure, you've helped and inspired so many, including me. You're such an idol and please know that. All of us here support you, and we all know that you're such a great person who's achieved so much and will continue to achieve more. ❤ Happy Belated Birthday!! 🎂

  • @Louiuiuis
    @Louiuiuis17 күн бұрын

    I have tears in my eyes, this literally means so much to me. Thank you Linda

  • @camiilacs
    @camiilacs20 күн бұрын

    your videos always make me tear up a little, i love your videos linda, i hope you're feeling happy, sending u love

  • @Sofia-gr1jk
    @Sofia-gr1jk19 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Linda for all the compassion and comfort you spread on your channel. I saw myself in many of the things you were saying and it's so comforting to know that we're not alone. It's so easy on social media to think that you are the only person with these problems, but your videos truly are life-changing. I'm a few years younger than you but you're really a role model and so happy I found your channel

  • @stelladeferaudy6426
    @stelladeferaudy642620 күн бұрын

    This video had me in tears in the best way! Go Linda! 😊

  • @asraazeem1023
    @asraazeem102320 күн бұрын

    thankyou linda. i didn't know i needed this

  • @sandyhuangng
    @sandyhuangng20 күн бұрын

    i resonate with this so much as a 22yrold med student. im not working, i still have so many yrs ahead of me and its inevitable to look at myself from the lenses of others. i feel so behind sometimes bc i see people around me already graduating and working their way to life. but then i remember that it doesnt rlly matter. my timeline is entirely different than theirs, therefore, what i accomplish and will accomplish will happen at the right time and in the right moment. i hope you find relief knowing that youre never alone in this and that you have so many people around you that understand and care for you. i came upon you once covid hit and since then, youve helped me sm with my self-esteem and self-love. so thank you for everything, i hope you keep finding yourself thru life and never give up whatever makes you happy and in peace. ill be cheering up for u on the side 🫀✨

  • @renee8302
    @renee830214 күн бұрын

    linda!!! i love it everytime you post - it's so rewarding to see you grow as a person, and also hear your reflections about what you've learnt during the past weeks, months, and years even. it really makes me think about how much i've grown as a person myself, and to not discredit all the little achievements i've made along the way. so, thank you for believing in us and yourself!!!

  • @user-pi9bf8cu4b
    @user-pi9bf8cu4b20 күн бұрын

    Hey Linda 👋 You probably won't see this comment but YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE I think you improved my relationship with food last year and you definitely inspired my internal glow up e.g introducing me to yoga and baked oats which I now live by I love your videos and I hope you love making them as much ❤ I remember watching your last video and couldn't help but think about how great it would be to be your friend irl 😊 I wish you a blessed and happy life in which you continue inspiring people

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    omg obsessed with anything with oats, and yoghurt bowls like I might be yoghurt by now, I literally had to take my obsession to yoghurt bowls from my KZread channel to TikTok where I have now a whole series dedicated to finding different yoghurt bowl toppings

  • @mirchen01
    @mirchen0120 күн бұрын

    The best to you ❤

  • @chineseinitaly
    @chineseinitaly12 күн бұрын

    you're spreading so much good joy, that's precious

  • @cindyc2004
    @cindyc200419 күн бұрын

    What you said during the outro is seriously amazing and so true. Thank you for the helpful reminders as always ❤

  • @yaranammour1620
    @yaranammour162020 күн бұрын

    I really love you❤ you give me alot of good energy, thank you❤❤

  • @alexandrarubinstein1523
    @alexandrarubinstein152318 күн бұрын

    Thank you for what you create 💜

  • @alobiennicky7407
    @alobiennicky740719 күн бұрын

    I just love how vulnerable you are, it helps me a lot to allow myself to cry whenever I needed and understand that in life you need to be kinder to yourself on the rough days so may face. I will be 27 in 26 days AND this video really inspired me to don't think about the things I haven't done but all the growth and self development I have achived in the past year.

  • @leesaw6
    @leesaw620 күн бұрын

    I love your conversations with your mom, she’s so supportive and you’re so lucky to have her💛. I wish I had somebody that supportive! Sending you both love and good vibes! You’re doing great!

  • @ze_multistan_Jay
    @ze_multistan_Jay20 күн бұрын

    You literally are my therapist!❤

  • @estelle_makes_music
    @estelle_makes_music20 күн бұрын

    you are literally such a comfort person to me and it helps me so much knowing that I'm not alone with my struggles. I actually have similar feelings that you mentioned about my bday in a couple of days. It can be so hard and challenging to grow up and having this kind of feeling of not knowing what's next and not having anything figured out yet and this video was kind of a reminder that I'm not alone with them. Your and your moms adive also helped me so much and reminded me that there is no need to always let the pressure society puts on us control ourselves and that it's fine if you don't know what's next or just take a break and breathe. Life can get so overwhelming but your videos always ground me so much and bring me so much peace. Thank you so so much for sharing your life and journey with us! You are such an amazing soul and i appreciate your content so much!! 🩷

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    first of happy birthday second now what ur not alone I've recently also felt like that but like I share on one of my latest KZread videos life changes so what we feel passionate about will change and that is okay I think you will love the message from the videos and would love to know your thoughts

  • @charissasolik9129
    @charissasolik912919 күн бұрын

    I love this. Thank you for putting into words what we all go through.

  • @kellytokarski258
    @kellytokarski25819 күн бұрын

    Thank you for being so vulnerable Linda, I needed to hear a lot of the things you said!

  • @euiwism
    @euiwism20 күн бұрын

    I needed this, someone i kinda relate to? i needed the encouraging words from both you and your mom. but we all support and love you linda! stay strong!! happy b-day, u deserve the world!

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    sometimes all we need is someone to relay to and some reminders that we are stronger than we realise that is one of the main reason I love doing KZread vlogs where I hope to motivate others to work on their beautiful self

  • @stellakim5136
    @stellakim513619 күн бұрын

    Linda, you always have that strong powerful message at the end. After your last voice, i’m just wowwed in a pause. Such a moving and inspiring message 💕

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    19 күн бұрын

    so inspirational like I was feeling so down lately and like a failure bc I couldn't finish editing the next KZread video I had planned, but after this I just feel motivated to do it even more

  • @sssimonat
    @sssimonat18 күн бұрын

    you have such a beautiful soul 🩷 just keep going, you are perfect as you are 🌈✨

  • @bestbestest
    @bestbestest18 күн бұрын

    I wish we had a compilation of all your mom's saying and advices. She's so warm and understanding, just listening to her heals my inner child. May God protect her and all your family and keep them healthy and happy

  • @rosaleeforest8207
    @rosaleeforest820720 күн бұрын

    Aww I love your mum, the way she speaks to you and helps you is amazing. I don't often see people my age struggling with what I'm struggling with. Thank you for making this video. Your doing well and these videos help others too with the support and the acknowledgement that someone else feels the same. The reality of how ppl feel that's something we don't talk about as society's

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    I agree people often only show their ups but we all have lows that is why I love sharing my KZread channel to show the ups and lows bc both make up my day and my life they both teach me and from both of them I can learn so much

  • @mlovess3813
    @mlovess381319 күн бұрын

    I didn't realize how much I needed this video. Thank you for being you and sharing your struggles to help others ❤

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    19 күн бұрын

    they always seem to drop just when one needs them I really want to help others through their healing journey with my own KZread videos, and I hope I can continue to inspire as many as she has as I love it so much

  • @guusjevanbolhuis2747
    @guusjevanbolhuis274718 күн бұрын

    Your video really touched me! I think it is well thought, honest, authentic, and real. I love it! You have so much talent and you are such an amazing person, don’t doubt yourself.

  • @mai.berryy
    @mai.berryy3 күн бұрын

    I had this type of day so many times recently. I’ve just finished uni all my friends have grad jobs and I don’t. I didn’t think it would affect me this much, but it does. But my dad says the same thing your mum tells you. I just got this video recommended to me. Idk I just feel like I’ve gotten a hug, so many people including you feel the same way as me and have the same struggles. I will take each day as it comes. 💗💗

  • @Pswl875
    @Pswl87520 күн бұрын

    YOUR SO INSPIRATIONAL 💕

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    100% agree Idk what I would do this week without this cause I was having an awful one but this + editing for my next yt vlog + cooking has helped me

  • @Israa_ali95
    @Israa_ali9520 күн бұрын

    Your vulnerability is the only reason why I started therapy you just being brave gave me the courage to do so to so thank you for being you ❤ :)

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    that was the only reason why I started my own KZread channel, she also gave me the courage to put myself out there

  • @rddelorme7560
    @rddelorme756011 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this! I just recently turned 23 and I have been feeling lost. Your words are very comforting and you always deliver such a beautiful message.

  • @elisabeth4413
    @elisabeth441317 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this!! Especially the part where you are talking on the phone with your mom. I relate to like everything you said and your moms advice is so nice to hear. She's really wise. Thanks for sharing❤❤❤

  • @M_a5l7
    @M_a5l719 күн бұрын

    If you didn’t fail you’re not going to succeed. Don’t say that your a failure your videos and vlogs are amazing 😻

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    19 күн бұрын

    without failing no one ever succeeds that's literally what I've come to realise in my latest KZread video which I think was one of my best 😄

  • @voilesty1586
    @voilesty158620 күн бұрын

    I am 25. I still dont know what im doing with my life. I'll be done with my thesis in 5 days. I do not know what to do after this, but please know: it will alllll be okay in the end. You. Will. Be. Okay. We all will be.

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    good luck with your thesis currently in exam period and I feel so lost already and overwhelmed I feel like I need ot have everything figured out now

  • @voilesty1586

    @voilesty1586

    19 күн бұрын

    @@oxanadc You can do this! You will be okay!

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    19 күн бұрын

    @@voilesty1586 thank you

  • @ellenli03
    @ellenli0318 күн бұрын

    kinda late, but happy birthday Linda, I wanna thank you a bunch for sharing this. I find myself in a similar situation of constantly comparing myself with others, overthinking about the future, and how much time it already has "passed" and not to achieve anything. The parts when you talk to your mom, reminded me a little how my mom just to speak to me when im feeling lost. I study abroad and don't got to see her as often as I would like, but hearing those words, its was like the was here talking to me. I cried, but felt relieved too. Thank you.

  • @croft4746
    @croft47467 күн бұрын

    Linda, you helped me through quarantine, inspired me to do work outs that make me happy, not just to look a certain way. And the effects of your videos to this day on me is significantly more self love, even if not always, you genuinely made a difference to mine and I’m guessing many more peoples lives. Remember that girlie ❤ But Linda stop with the betterhelp!

  • @taiiciirhd9938
    @taiiciirhd993820 күн бұрын

    my favorite girl 😍 i love your videos so much

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    samemememe

  • @isydoyle
    @isydoyle8 күн бұрын

    dang this vid made me cry A LOT 😭love that last sentence. Bless you💕

  • @victoriawt15
    @victoriawt1517 күн бұрын

    wow, the talk with your mom really helped me heal a bit more today, thank you for sharing the vulnerable aspects of life. I felt heard and seen, I feel how you are feeling sometimes, and it is good to know that I am not alone, we've got this Linda

  • @cherryblossom6125
    @cherryblossom612520 күн бұрын

    On tiiime 😭💔💔i was feeling the same wayyy

  • @oxanadc

    @oxanadc

    20 күн бұрын

    me too I had an awful day yesterday and this was just what I needed to get me through the week but I am excited to upload my new yt vlog soon

  • @youthslivingfaith5797

    @youthslivingfaith5797

    9 күн бұрын

    Call on Jesus Christ, we need a relationship with God. Without God we are unfulfilled ❤️

  • @viktoogood
    @viktoogood20 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @samyukthalakshmi7449
    @samyukthalakshmi744918 күн бұрын

    This video and comments feel like a warm group hug, It just makes me feel better to know that I'm also not alone in this journey of figuring out LIFE . Thanks Linda and belated b'day wishes.

  • @toutakim9710
    @toutakim971020 күн бұрын

    Your videos have an important effect on many of us Linda, you motivate us to life and to grow. We love you and we love your content, you make me feel energetic and happy. And I want to wish you a very happy birthday and a long life.

  • @vanyac1145
    @vanyac114512 күн бұрын

    Happiness comes from Jesus Christ, the Lord. ❤

  • @jillianwallace4387
    @jillianwallace438716 күн бұрын

    Your mom is so wise - her words made me cry. Exactly what I needed to hear

  • @coralil1
    @coralil120 күн бұрын

    I find it hard to believe that these people felt the need to google your age and magically found out it’s your birthday. Come on now

  • @emerycash4011
    @emerycash401110 күн бұрын

    Do you know Jesus??? He loves you, he wants to know you and carry your burdens. He can do it! Praying for you! Lay your cares on him. He can comfort all of our hurting.❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @eliislohoff
    @eliislohoff23 сағат бұрын

    Omg I love this, thank you so much. I am usually a silent watcher, but this time I had to express my gratitude and appreciation towards you and your videos. You have helped me so much. I can relate to so many things you‘re saying. Most of the times I feel lost, too, and like I don’t fit in, and that I cannot imagine my life in a few years. But your mother is right, we don’t have to know. We can just focus on the now and the day or the week ahead of us. That’s enough. Things will come together, and with time we’ll know 🫶🏼

  • @janvigaikwad9674
    @janvigaikwad967415 күн бұрын

    Thank you ❤ you have no idea how much your videos help others.

  • @destinyk.3525
    @destinyk.35256 күн бұрын

    Jesus is the one that makes us happy. He’s the missing piece you need Linda ❤️. Download the bible and pray, Jesus speak to me that I would know you are real. Cry out to him and he will show you the truth, what you are missing is him. ❤️

  • @Lily-lf4pt
    @Lily-lf4pt10 күн бұрын

    I wanted to leave a nice comment, but it seems unfair when you have a large following and still feel like a failure at 23. It's frustrating for those of us with zero following and maybe minimum wage jobs.

  • @avatarchannel8439

    @avatarchannel8439

    9 күн бұрын

    I think the true message is that no matter where you are at or who you are you are bound to have issues. You can have everything and it could give you comfort but you can still be miserable.

  • @L4_mp

    @L4_mp

    6 күн бұрын

    Um r u trying to say she doesn’t have a right to feel upset? She doesn’t feel good, its not ur place to tell people that there are worse things out in the world plus she isn’t even being ungrateful she just feels like she’s not enough so stfu and get a life

  • @yezi_o.04
    @yezi_o.048 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for this raw heartfelt message and for showing this side of lostness. I had a mental breakdown from the beginning of this month bc of also not “doing enough/anything” and with me possibly graduating soon, I don’t know if I should continue with school and I need a better stable part time job and it’s really hard right now, the world is unstable it’s hard to even get a job straight out of school and even then it’s hard to just live day to day with all other responsibilities and all these lil things but that talk with your mom was what brought me back, I also had that talk and my mom hugged me and supported me and understood me and that was all I need to hear and feel. I wasn’t alone. We are all human and it’s okay to not be okay. That’s life we will get somewhere and end up wherever who knows but as long as we are healthy and happy that should be enough ❤

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