bella actually gets her shield ability from her dad. edward says he can't read specific thoughts from charlie, just basic ideas and concepts.

@CrispyFriedPickles

8 ай бұрын

Oh yeah true, I forgot about that from the book! 😝

@_amr15

7 ай бұрын

i also remember edward mentioning how renee's thoughts were so LOUD. i wonder it it was a narcissist thing or if maybe that's where reneesme got it from.

@eimajunknown

7 ай бұрын

@@_amr15 i remember that about renee too, but i couldn't remember where i read that so i couldn't verify it lol

A Devil Wears Prada breakdown would be great!!! Also, cracking up at your “Bella has so much plot armor” statement. I mean Jasper had been a vampire for over 150 years and STILL couldn’t control himself BUT Bella was a vampire for a day and could?!! YEAH RIGHT!! 😂 Great video (and beautiful earrings!).

@PowerInYourCurl

8 ай бұрын

I second the devil wears Prada!

@fefegalore

8 ай бұрын

I also vote on Prada 😊

@lesinamartin6179

8 ай бұрын

Speaking of Jasper, remember when he was able to use mind control on Bella in the beginning of New Moon? I've always seen that as a flub because she's immune to vampire powers.

@rachelslack4421

8 ай бұрын

I could not stop watching those earrings!!

@PrettyXXEmpty

8 ай бұрын

He became a vegetarian recently though

Just called my “sensitive” shield friend to tell her I love her and to come over whenever so I can cook her breakfast and let her nap. Thank you for the reminder ❤

@Rashel.J

8 ай бұрын

Aww that’s so sweet. I’d love a friend to do this for me 💙

@JS-dv9ji

8 ай бұрын

That's so sweet 🥺

@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460

8 ай бұрын

*I'm a shield, and on behalf of your friend, THANK YOU!!!!!!!* 🤗🥰

As a shield, thank you. I just recently started setting boundaries, and it's really hard sometimes to remember that I can't help others if I don't help myself first

@FiddlebirdBlue

8 ай бұрын

I often remind myself that you can't pour from an empty cup, and you can't set yourself on fire to keep other people warm. I hope they work as mantras for you too!

@the_keeperofchaos

8 ай бұрын

@@FiddlebirdBlue you can't pour from an empty cup is my go to. It's what I use to remind myself

@emh3389

8 ай бұрын

I've also been a shield my whole life, but completely lost myself a couple of years ago because, before therapy, nobody told me I could say no to things or put myself first. Even when I started trying it first, people would act disappointed or like they wouldn't be okay without my help. Setting boundaries is so challenging when so many people rely on you because it feels selfish, and because it can change relationships with people who were shielded by you to something that they aren't necessarily comfortable with. But I'm hoping with these adjustments I've been working on, I will find ways to fill my cup again, and build up my shield so I can be there for others like I used to.

@the_keeperofchaos

8 ай бұрын

@@emh3389 the guilt when you first start setting boundaries is so hard! What I learned that helped me, is that when people react badly to a boundary, it reinforces the need for that boundary. Relationships are supposed to be reciprocal. The ones that drop off are the ones who were only taking, never giving. It's good when they drop off. It makes room for people to come in who will match your energy

@Tea_laBlue

3 ай бұрын

Boundaries are so tough

I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Hunger Games. There's a LOT to address in that series. The fact that both the books and films are great is almost miraculous.

@maggiemm8867

8 ай бұрын

Agreed! Please do Katniss. I would love to hear a real therapist break down her whole deal.

@mandipandi303

8 ай бұрын

@@maggiemm8867 Totally. I know people with PTSD, and they say what's described/shown is accurate, but I don't know if it's right from a clinical standpoint. Plus, Katniss' personality is so interesting! Peeta too. Like, boy has some really unhealthy traits, but I still love him with my whole heart.

@latoniarucker1211

8 ай бұрын

Vampire Diaries ❤

@mandipandi303

8 ай бұрын

@latoniarucker1211 I actually haven't read the books, and I stopped watching the show shortly after Elena left. Are the books any good? Did the show get better? It was not good when I stopped watching. I heard the show massively screwed over Bonnie in the end, and she was my favorite character. That would make me really angry.

@latoniarucker1211

8 ай бұрын

@@mandipandi303 I never read the books. Season 7 was ok without Elena… I didn’t like season 8 at all. They definitely did screw over Bonnie.

The other frustrating thing about how having a new baby was depicted is that Rosalie or Jacob were always on stand by to care for the baby, and Bella and Edward could run around whenever they saw fit. I think it frustrates me because sometimes young parents who need babysitters assume that another person, who happens to be free, is also readily available. Free time does not equal availability.

@LeslieStinson

8 ай бұрын

That's part of the fantasy for me! 🎉

The only reason that Irina and her sisters were spared was because none of them had any idea about their mom’s immortal child. Simply knowing about one and not immediately reporting it was a death sentence with the Voltori. If she didn’t report the Cullens then her entire family would be threatened by it because they are “cousins.” The voltori wanted proof that Bella was turned so they were going to cross paths within the year and there was a strong likelihood that renessme would be discovered. She would not be able to hide knowing about the child from Aro who would be able to hear all of her thoughts or possibly be tortured for information by Jane. In her eyes the Cullens already sentenced themselves to death but it was a matter of saving her family in Alaska from their fate by being the ones to turn the Cullens in or almost certainly dying with them. It also takes her a few days of internal battle before she finally makes up her mind to turn them in. It’s also why she’s so quick to defend them at the end and accept death for her mistake so the rest of her family may survive. Also Benjamin’s maker being terrified of him being discovered partially has to do with survival because one of the cousins of the Cullens mentions how when Aro discovers someone with an ability he wants soon after the clan is guilty of a crime and the gifted individual is pardoned and “offered” a position while the rest of the clan is executed.

@sg-cg6lr

8 ай бұрын

Great comment

@tealhiid

8 ай бұрын

I'll add to that, that Amun already lost Demetri to the Volturi so he didn't want to also lose Benjamin to them.

@tasmiatahia_write_dream_change

8 ай бұрын

The more I discover the lore of twilight, the more I wish Stephanie Meyer would write different stories about the volturi and the other characters and just Edward and Bella to their happily ever after. Instead of twilight from Edward's eyes, let us see Twilight from the eyes of the Volturi or the other vamps, or better still, just more stories in the extended universe.

@tealhiid

8 ай бұрын

@tasmiatahia_write_dream_change she was gonna (that's why no one died at the end of the series), but then someone from her entourage leaked her work so she felt discouraged/disgusted because of that. Then, when she wanted to come back to it, fifty shades came out, then fifty shades from Grey's point of vue. That's why we got the Edward version 10 years later.

@tasmiatahia_write_dream_change

8 ай бұрын

@@tealhiid I feel really sorry for Stephanie Meyer. She's had so much hate for writing something people enjoyed and then to have her trust desecrated like this is heartbreaking. I really hope she gets back to writing more stories in this universe though.

I was in a toxic relationship with an insecure partner for 5 years. The loss of control was so slow but by the time I noticed it felt too late. Everything that makes me unique became a problem.

@milesimagination.4525

8 ай бұрын

The loss of control is so slow you don't notice until you begin to feel trapped. I'm sorry you were made to feel your attributes and qualities were a problem. Being unique is something someone who truly loves should cherish. I hope you have learnt to love yourself and being moving away from what they have said you should be.

@fefegalore

8 ай бұрын

Wow, what you said really hit home...I actually really understand that. Wish I didn't but I do. I hope things are better for you now.

I loved Bella as a vampire. She had an amazing glow up, both physically and mentally. Physically I see that she became better looking, for example she rocked her new closet, she looked like a badass. Mentally, she also became a badass. She became so much more assertive, confident, happy and powerful while still being this caring shield. One of the best transformations.

@Moi_81

8 ай бұрын

Nah she was still fugly and ultra regular.

@made-line7627

8 ай бұрын

I just think Bella was a knockout as a human, and even though she was hot as a vampire, I think she was stunning as a human. Her eyes had a lot to do with it. Eclipse was her best look, even with the wig

So Amun created Benjamin especially to be a force against the Volturi. Something that is not in the books/movie, but that was explained in the guide, is that Amun also created Demetri (the one fighting Edward at the end), the tracker of the Volturi. Amun lost Demetri to the Volturi because of Chealsea, a vampire who can affect your relationships and loyalty. This is why Amun was so against Benjamin being out because he already lost his way of getting revenge on the Volturi for the decimation on his clan once.

One thing I love about the way the story ends is that in becoming a vampire, Bella becomes more confident and empowered which changes the dynamic of her relationship with Edward. It becomes more of a partnership although she starts hiding things to protect him. It's still less toxic. I think that happens in the real world as well. If a person is in therapy or just starting to realize their worth and what they deserve. It can end an existing relationship or make it stronger. I love that Christina Perry song! And thanks for reminding me of that ending when Bella shares her thoughts with Edward, it was perfect. Also have you read Midnight Sun? I enjoyed it.

I can understand why the Cullens gathered a bunch of people to meet with the Volturi. Long explanation below, if you care to read. Alice warned her family that the Volturi heads were coming personally, with a huge entourage, to “talk.” They all know they’re not actually coming to talk and give the Cullens a chance to explain. The Volturi (particularly Aro) are using this opportunity as an excuse to try to get Edward and Alice to join them, and kill most of the Cullens. Aro has always coveted Edward’s and Alice’s powers hoping to use them as an extension of his own; if he’s constantly in contact with their hands, he has access to thoughts of the present and events of the future rather than just the past. He hopes, once all the other Cullens are dead and Edward and Alice have “no reason” to stay in Forks, he can convince those two to join the Volturi as penance rather than be killed with the rest of them. Or he’s hopeful he can convince the two to join him if he only kills the maker of the immortal child and promises to spare the rest of their family in exchange. So…make no mistake, they were definitely coming to kill, and try to take Edward and Alice. NOT talk. HOWEVER, the Cullens knew assembling as many witnesses as they could would work as a fake-out. The Volturi said they are coming to talk and they hear the Cullens say the people around them are “witnesses” (which they are), but the Volturi interpret this as a lie just like theirs and see those witnesses as an army of decent size. This makes the Volturi wary of fighting outright because they may lose many of their forces even if they win; it’s even more true if you take the movie interpretation of Aro seeing Alice’s vision of what the Volturi lose if they continue to engage. In summary, it is only because the Cullens gathered so many witnesses to meet with the Volturi that the Volturi actually listen and give the Cullens a chance to explain. They wouldn’t have listened otherwise. The Cullens sending one of their family to the Volturi to explain would be a death trap or hostage situation. Even if they all went, their numbers were not significant enough to get the Volturi to listen. They would have all died except for Edward and Alice if Aro managed to convince them to join afterwards (unlikely).

@tealhiid

8 ай бұрын

The Volturi would have probably left Jasper and Bella alive just to entice Edward and Alice to go with them. This would be because Aro would be trying to avoid the situation with Marcus, where he is always trying to die because his mate was killed (by Aro in secret).

@made-line7627

8 ай бұрын

​@@tealhiidGood point. And Jasper and Bella's talents would be a nice bonus

I love Bella's transformation from insecure and self-deprecating girl who always needs protecting to the strong confident vampire who ends up protecting and saving everyone 😊

I’ve never waiting for a premiere video before. 🎉 this has been a fun series! I’ve reflected a lot on my love life 😅😅😅

@StephAnya

8 ай бұрын

I’m so glad they’ve been useful for your love life!

This analysis on Bella being the sheild read me up and down Lmaoooo I needed to hear! Thank you💗💗🙏🏾🙏🏾

@StephAnya

8 ай бұрын

So glad! I almost edited that part out

@andreyamatthew2035

8 ай бұрын

@@StephAnya Oh wow! I'm so glad you didn't 🙌🏾🙌🏾

You deserve your followers sis 💐😭‼️ this series had my eyes and ears so hooked! was too amazing 😻 thank you

@sophia-O

8 ай бұрын

She absolutely does 🩷

I would love for you to do a breakdown on the Divergent series by Veronica Roth. Tris and Four are both such great characters and I think you’d love them as a therapist. They have a lot of great things to dig into.

Loved this series🥺🩷 This was such a good analysis of the movies , story, and characters. Really appreciate your content.

@StephAnya

8 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you for watching it 🫶🏽

Kinda sad to see the end of this series too 💔 It’s like the end of the movies all over again. I too was shaken up by the fake-out ending in theatres. The whole audience lost it lol. I love Bella as a Vampire. It really does seem like she was born to become one. Her strange ability to be immune to so many magical vampire powers, especially the ones that could harm her, set the tone of her manifesting her powers as being a “shield” later on. Such a cool concept. Thank you for sharing your insights into love & relationships. It gives much to consider about our own love lives 💙💙

Please do the Hunger Games films 🙏🏾 I know this was a labor of love for you, but I'd be sooo invested if you continued this type of review for the Hunger Games too ❤❤❤

i would highly recommend Daisy Jones and the six, it’s a really short series, but the relationship dynamics/ character developments/ childhood neglect/ substance-abuse, there’s just so much to talk about, and I would absolutely love your insight on it!! ❤

Seeing this video up is bittersweet because on one hand I’m excited to hear what you say but on the other, I’m bummed it’s over.

@StephAnya

8 ай бұрын

It’s bittersweet for me too 🥺

Just an interesting thought when thinking about Edward, vampires in the twilight universe stop developing at the age that they were turned. That is why child vampires were such a problem. So, Edward’s behavior and decisions could be looked at through the lens of a 17 year old’s development where he would not have developed his prefrontal cortex as that is the age that he became a vampire

Loved this series!! Thank you. What about Harry Potter and how he’s affected by his various relationships?

You should do a series on the characters one Issa Rae’s Insecure. I love how complex everyone is on that show!

I honestly believe that Irina told the Vultori for a very simple reason. Lingering resentment about the murder of her lover added to a reminder of one of the most traumatic events in her life. Her reaction was, "If I had to loose my mother for this crime. You must suffer, too. You don't get to walk away from all of these crimes unscathed and unbothered while I'm left to suffer in silence. Forced to play nice with you. Nope. I'm snitching. I'm not getting hurt again for you and your terrible decisions." It WAS a means to protect herself. But it was also spiteful. She did want them to suffer. At least when she made the decision to snitch. She very quickly questioned the morality of it. She quickly felt remorse and regret for her betrayal. Even before she knew the truth. Even before she knew she was wrong. Didn't change the fact that she DID betray the Cullens. She betrayed them out of petty spite. She has work to do to repair that relationship and her volatile response to her trauma.

Practical Magic could be a cool movie to analyze (not to mention it is perfect for the spooky season)☺️

@alleyj826

8 ай бұрын

Ooo good one!

I CANNOT WAIT for you to get into the Gail/Katness/Pita dynamic.

I loved this reaction series, Steph. As a writer, I found it very instructive and as a reader, it was fascinating to peel back the layers on this popular story. I would love to see you do this for more popular young adult media, especially books (or books to movie/TV adaptations). My top list would be: - The Hunger Games (esp. With new movie on its way) - Shadow and Bone / Six of Crows (The Crows are a goldmine, trust me) - The Kissing Booth - Never have I ever (not book to tv but it's worth it). Ps: I love the earring 😍😍😍

I honestly CANNOT WAIT for you to do LOVE IS BLIND S5 cuz girllllll, you'd have gotten your money's worth if this cast were your clients lol

@StephAnya

8 ай бұрын

I’m still trying to figure out how I’m going to organize it! It’s all over the place

I recommend A Court of thorns and roses ACOTAR Book 1 &2. In both books there’s so much potential for you to talk about from relationships to trauma

Hearing the way you talk about Bella’s shield is leading me to so many realizations about myself! I was like huh this sounds just like me- And then I recalled how much I loved those books as a kid. I read and reread them all the time, and I was especially interested in Bella’s ability and was always fantasizing about having the same power. Now that I hear you talk about it I’m thinking I did take on that power! Just not in the mystical magical vampire way

This was such a good series! I'm honestly sad to see it go but boy was it fun! I really hope you continue this movie analysis series, Hunger Games sounds like a great one to follow Twilight up with.

29:25 wow. You made me start crying right here. “They don’t have to earn your love, the love is already there.” That is exactly how it feels. We do feel as though we have to be giving and sacrificing and loving and go above and beyond and maybe, just maybe if we do enough someone will love us back. But it always feels like we’re not getting back what we’re putting in. And after therapy I’ve realized that’s a me problem of giving what isn’t being asked. But it’s hard when it feels like you’re just not getting enough love from anyone in your life. Ugh. I always thought I was a Kate ⚡️ but you made me realize I’m a Bella. 😭

I love love LOVE that you covered the Twilight saga ❤ Thank you! I enjoyed this so so much!!

I think the movie “A Star is Born” is a great example of the relationship of Amun and Benjamin.

you should do the series YOU

@StephAnya

8 ай бұрын

I actually did a video about season 3! We’re still watching this season lol. Super late I know

@gezellevalentine

8 ай бұрын

LOL that's kl still, how do you avoid spoilers though?@@StephAnya

@sg-cg6lr

8 ай бұрын

@@StephAnya I can't find the video you made about season 3. Which playlist is it in?

Love that insight about shields and the character arc! She literally has to take care of herself first before taking care of anyone else. Great point.

Cant wait for this. I loved the whole franchise as a teen! Now it screams toxic. Im sure you will be uploading a videos regarding LIB season 5. May I please request LIB Japan or Brazil? "Best Man" couples were my favorite . I would love to hear your thoughts. The cultural differences is evident

I think Irina's stance was multifaceted, she wanted to secure "protection" for herself and her family, she was hurt and not healed from the loss of Laurent, and her ego was still hurt from Edward's initial and final rejection of her

I would love to see you break down relationships in some of the most famous romantic movies! Like you said, it’s really hard to not compare real life to movie relationships, so talking about some of our favorites would be really helpful. Maybe The Notebook, Bridget Jones’ Diary, THE FAMILY STONE!! So many to choose from!

Honestly I think analyzing Sam and Ronnie from the Jersey shore would be great educationally

@rileyblanton7281

8 ай бұрын

Yes!

I'm definitely a shield but I also have shields so thank you for reminding us to check up on each other. Sometimes we get so caught up in life, you know?

The fact Bella had a power became obvious to me the moment we find out that vampires can have special abilities they enhance from their human lives, yet it took 4 books and another gifted vampire to explain it to them when they're supposed to be so much smarter than humans. Even Bella is descibed as super smart, she figures things out so fast yet she doesn't realize she's gifted and only thinks she's weird. Insecurities really warp your sense of self a lot

I have come to learn boundaries are really important. Could you please do shameless break down next?! I feel like you’ll have LOTS of material to go off of that show. It’s an amazing show with a lot of different personalities.

I loved this so much! I got teary eyed even seeing the ending credits on your video & the scene that Bella lets Edward see into her thoughts. I forgot how moving this story was/is

A Thousand Years is one of my favorite songs because of this movie. I will always be a Twilight fan despite the baggage. I balled my eyes out when I finished the books and movies.

Everyone in the theater was crying during the last fight scene. Then you hear the sound of relief when we found out it was a vision.

I felt like Irena told on the Collins because she wanted to get back at the Collins because she felt like it was their fault that Laurent died. I feel like she was in her own way getting justice for her man's death.

@destinythomas7047

8 ай бұрын

Mmmmmm yesss! Bringing that issue full circle!

@tealhiid

8 ай бұрын

That wasn't why, but it's understandable how people get there. The reason why is that knowing about an immortal child and not reporting it would result in the death of your whole clan. The only reason her and her sisters didn't die the first time was because their mother kept it a secret from them. Since the Volturi wanted proof that Bella was a vampire they would definitely come across the child. So to save her coven she ultimately decided to tell the Volturi after days of wrestling with the idea. That's why she was so quick to take the blame at the end, because she thought it would save her sister.

lovedddd this series thank you !!!

I always interpreted what Irena did as revenge because she was heartbroken over Laurent, but I think also the shock of seeing what she thought was an immortal child brought back that trauma in such a way that she probably just wanted to deal with it and get rid of the problem as swiftly and completely as she could

I really liked the analysis of Bella as a shield! This has been such a satisfying ride. Thank you for sharing our thoughts and perspective with us!

This series was great! You touched so many topics that I hadn't seen being discussed before and that were soo so important. I really enjoyed your perspective on these relationships and how it relates to us, as young people who were fans of the series. Can't wait to see more of your content, thank you so much for sharing! 🖤

Absolutely loved your series!!!

I loooooved watching your whole analysis of the twilight saga and all your insight but damn all your fits and jewelry have been poppin 👍🏼🙏🏼

I WAS LITERALLY WAITIJG FOR THIS VIDEO THANK UUU I LOVE UR VIDEOS

This was a great series Steph. Your insight is always nuanced and well-rounded, I learn so much from your videos. I can't wait to see what you put out next, whatever it is I'm excited. Thank you, sending love forom South Africa.

Part 2 is my absolute favorite of all the movies! Excited for the breakdown and your insight 😊

I just wanted to wait to finish the series before commenting. I learned so much through this, so thank you❤. I think how i see things, like my relationships and more just got better. I appreciate 🙏

This series has been so much fun! Thanks so much for sharing your insights, I have seen a lot of videos breaking down/reacting to Twilight - but to hear it from your perspective as a therapist is so different and refreshing. For other series ideas definitely the Hunger Games, Maze Runner, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, maybe Disney movies/stories?

First of all, you look stunning as always! I can't wait to hear your take on this movie 😊

Thank you sooo much for this series. I love listening to your perspective on the shows I’m currently watching or loved as a teen. I can’t wait for your season 5 love is blind videos. And I’ll look forward to the new series you’re going to start.. I was obsessed with the twilight saga, the hunger games and the divergent series. 1/3 ✅

Great video as always! I love that you talked about fantasizing real life. Absolutely, the best parts of life can also be really stressful.

Thanks for doing this series. ❤

This was quite unexpected. I really enjoyed this video and the series.

Thank you so much for this series and all of the breakdowns you do!! Every single one of them is so interesting and insightful, even if I haven’t watched all of the original media myself. I would love to see you do a breakdown of Insecure!

That’s what I thought about Irena too. It seemed like she was terrified of not following the rules and maybe even thought that the Volturi would somehow know if she didn’t tell what she saw.

these made me realize why we were all obsessed with twilight back in the day, there are so many relationship dynamics and common psychological responses portrayed that i think many of us experienced but didnt really talk about or see represented (even if it wasnt always well handled) thanks for shedding light on all this!

Didnt realize i was a sheild until you actually described how they appear. At first i envisionsed someone who seemed strong snd always put together amd it was quite the opposite yet we are still somehow calm when we are needed

I loved this series! You are so much more thoughtful and wise than the author...love hearing your takes on it

A different metaphor I've heard with similar vibes as the oxygen mask one is "You can't pour from an empty pitcher," so you have to make sure you have enough for yourself before you think about others. 30:38

You're my new favorite channel!

I’ve never watched or read all of the twilight series. But I loved ur analysis it was so great to learn about so many different relationship dynamics.

Thank you so much for this series of videos😍😻 it's really great to explore all patterns of behavior and think of what is relevent to you !

@StephAnya

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! These were fun to do

I really enjoyed your analyses over these films/books! Again, it's so special seeing that from the perspective of someone who liked Twilight as a teenager!

Omg what a ride. As a once upon a time die hard fan on this series who have been watching people breaking down the psychology aspect of it for years now, I just love how your video series on it was this detailed and percise. Thank you for this, now I'm definitely a fan of your work❤ Also, it would be WONDERFUL if you chose to make videos on Hunger games. I still love that series and there's alot to talk about about that story, I mean it has everything in it and the charecter design is fantastic. Fingers crossed for that to happen!

Thanks for this great series😊😊

Loved your whole series on this! Spent the whole day watching! Bravo 🤩🤩

@StephAnya

2 ай бұрын

Aw thank you!!

I really loved the breakdown of people’s reality not matching what they see. I have been coming to terms with most people’s reality will never align with mines and I can’t allow that to effect my own because it’s a truth I have no control over

I have been waiting for this video for the longest time!! From what i can remember from the books, Irina brought up the Rennesmee/inmortal child conversation for pride and revenge: in her mind, the Cullens killed Laurent (her partner) and another conversation that was taking place on the vampire world was that the Cullen clan was growing exponentially, which could mean that they wanted to substitute the Volturi and take their power, which Carlisle explains that it was never the intention of approaching friends and family from other countries. Hope it helps! ❤

“You can’t pour from an empty cup” is another good metaphor

I've loved this series as I've loved all of your videos! This is my first time commenting. When you began naming the characteristics of a sensitive "shield" friend and urged people to check in, I began weeping. I don't think I fully realized before that that's exactly how I operate, and I never identified the similarities I have with Bella in that way until now. It was a very unexpected and emotional response to your words, I felt very seen in a way I rarely do. Thank you thank you thank you for your lovely videos and insights.

@StephAnya

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that with me. I almost deleted that entire section, so I especially appreciate it. And thank you for what you do as a shield for your loved ones. Don’t forget to take care of yourself 🫶🏽

You should really consider doing a video on Hunger Games when you get the chance. There are so many things that can be discussed from the books like PTSD, addiction, alcoholism, and even the symbolism behind Katniss's relationship with Peeta and Gale. The books also talk a lot about issues that reflect those found in our own society. Anyway I just love Hunger Games and would love if you would do a video covering it.

girl ur amazing! like;;;;;;; YOU R A QUEEN

i loved all of these

I am the person that ppl can count on and over the years I was almost selling myself short bc I was becoming a martyr for it. But now I'm 36 and learned who was deserving of me and learned boundaries for ppl. I love anyone as long as it is reciprocal

@EmpressMia5717

8 ай бұрын

I like u. Very informative and it's helping me learn more about relationships. I was in a very abusive relationship for 5 yrs and on and off a yr after. That relationship launched my into my spirituality and my life purpose by making me closer to God. Listening to ur videos made me think a lot about that relationship and how I overcame that with less battle wounds but ik I have issues bc of that but I'm working through those and God lead me to ur channel and is making me really look into myself more deeply than before since I've overcame that situation

I'd love to see a Hunger Games series. I'd also love to see you cover Sarah J. Maas's two big series, A Court of Thrones and Roses and Throne of Glass, but I understand if you want to wait for shows/movies to come out so that you have visuals to go with your discussion.

Thank you for this series. Bring it On would be interesting

This was a great series. I loved every part. You're really amazing! Also I've always been a twilight fan and I'll continue to be one forever.

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7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I’m definitely the shield for everyone. It gets exhausting going through other people’s things but always masking mine….

The "Witnesses" were not only there to testify that the child isn't immortal (bcuz they've witnessed her growing, learning and her heartbeat); their purpose was to give the Volturi time to pause, otherwise they definitely would've just slaughtered the Cullens w/o talking it through... Plus, most of the vampires the Cullens gathered WANTED to fight anyway. But what REALLY made them pause was the wolves. Aro had prior knowledge of their existence through Irena's memories, but he probably didn't expect that many of them - as more vampires gathered, the more the wolf packs grew... and I think one of the Volturi brothers is afraid of wolves. Aro* couldn't just start executing the Cullens AND their witnesses w/o experiencing casualties on their own side. So he chose to talk instead. Edited for typos.

I started watching your videos because this series came across my recs page. Therapy and psychology in general fascinate me, especially since I started taking my writing more seriously as an adult. I've learned so much through you. I'm a HUGE Twilight fan and I feel the same for about 99% of your takes. It's been fun and engaging listening to you and talking back to my computer even though you can't hear me lol. I'd LOVE if you did A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas! It's a series of five books and is another one of my favorites. You might enjoy it, you might not (it's usually a hit or miss for people because of one thing in particular (NO ONE SPOIL IT PLEASE)). There's a lot to talk about in the series and I'd love to hear it from you, plus it's super fun and adventurous with amazing world building.

I love this segment. I wish we had someone to break down the music of this age so people can see the influence we are following.

Yes, I was in a relationship with someone who put me down all the time. He'd belittle me and be demeaning about anything I suggested, talk to me with exasperation and condescension. I stopped sharing my thoughts or only did so when speaking softly and as if I was confused or unsure. I felt unvalued, small, and dumb. He'd either gaslight me about what he was doing or not even acknowledge it, and when I finally confronted him about it before we broke up, he admitted it's because he always felt inferior and like he was wrong. He also had other characteristics like isolating me from my friends and was very possessive of my time. I don't know if he realized it but he was very emotionally manipulative. Frankly, it doesn't matter if he knew it or not - he did it. I remember myself shocked in the last week of our relationship that I'd let it go on for so long. There are a lot of reasons, but the main reasons are that I dismissed it the first few times as maybe him just being irritable for some reason, and over time I convinced myself it was all in my head. It was only when I had separation from him that I was able to realize what was going on. It's easy for it to get bad when you're being isolated (and then begin to isolate yourself) and don't talk to friends and family about what's going on. All I can do now is recognize and learn from it, and know I won't let it happen in the future.

Loved goin g to Blockbuster and get the Twilight videos and snacks. We saw the last one in theaters…what a time.

I loved loved loved this video!!!

So sad it’s over!! Would love to see your thoughts on Hes Just Not Into You. It’s based on a book as well!

Stephhhhh!!!! GAAAAHD!!! HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE TH BEST THERAPIST IN THE WORLD!!!! OMGGGG!!!

Hi Steph, Thanks for another great video, I've really enjoyed these analyses you've done of the twilight series. I am a child development specialist/social worker now turned graduate student in conflict & religion studies, and I thought your inclusion of reaction formation was extremely interesting. I actually have a fellow student who is doing a lot of research into moral injury and it reminded me very much of this. Would you be able to do a video on moral injury from a psychologists perspective? Perhaps including the possible risks of reaction formation? (I don't know if these exist but that seems likely to me from what I do know) Keep going with the videos! Perhaps too serious for this channel, but my suggestion for a series analysis would be the series 'Dopesick'

I love the battle scene. Caroline dying was so shocking.