It will NEVER be too late to start counseling. Yes it’s better the sooner you start, but never feel like it’s too late or enough time has passed so you don’t need it. Go when you’re ready. Nobody’s grief timeline is the same.

@Louisiana666

5 жыл бұрын

Breeyawna Edwards well said!

I died laughing when I saw that Max won the pie eating contest on your Snapchat. Very on brand. Love you Gretchen

@GretchenGeraghty7

5 жыл бұрын

Wait until you see the vlog :)

losing a family member that you don't physically see in person every day is so so hard. it hits you the hardest when you go see the rest of your family and a really important person is missing. talking always helps and you're so strong and positive to begin with. you got this.

I like the low bun, i do it all the time for work. I think it makes you look more sophisticated

You are so strong Gretchen!!! I know you're helping so many people with your honesty in your videos, remember that! You are not alone. Thinking of you and your family always

i love that you're obsessed with aritzia!! its canadian and i can't believe it took so long to make it to the US

@AbbyStevenson

5 жыл бұрын

natalie she’s making me want to try it out so badly!!

I struggle with depression and anxiety and grief is the one topic that I don’t deal or handle well with and has triggered a lot of other issues. But therapy has really really really helped me push through and I can’t recommend it enough. Yes keep in mind that the first therapist might not be the right fit and it’s trial and error. I feel like that gets over looked but mental health is important and we are all here to support you!!♥️

my mom passed away in March of 2012 and her birthday was July 3rd as well:)) so surprising to hear you say both of those dates! grief if overwhelming - counseling helped me as well!

ur hair looks so cute in that low bun I love!!!

Both my mom and dad have passed away and I can tell you from my experience that those waves of grief will wash over you and you just have to roll with it, make no apologies. It is therapeutic to cry. As time passes, the sharp edges of grief smooth out a bit, but it's still there and I think we carry the scars to our own graves. I'm sure you'll remember your mom, who is still living in the house that she shared with your dad. Reminders are everywhere and she needs the support of her family. If you decide to see a therapist, try to find one who's gone through the same thing. It's not an easy task to find a competetent one with whom you can connect. My heartfelt sympathy and best wishes!

you and your mans are so cute im gonna cry

I did the same after my mom passed, i stayed hours away at college and using school as a distraction from my grief. When I moved back home after graduation that year, I realized how much grieving I still had to do. Take your time to find a healthy way to deal with the loss of your dad. I learned three years later ignoring it didn't actually help me cope like I thought it did. That also doesn't mean you have to change and be sad all of the time! Hold onto the joy and positivity you continue to see in life. It's a blessing our loved ones love to see looking down on us

Gretchen I lost my mom on April 5th and going through this terrible period of loss “with” you has been so helpful. I feel like I have you as a friend to relate to during all these tough times. I’m so grateful for you and your videos- love you❤️❤️❤️

Therapy helped me a lot when I lost my mom unexpectedly last year. It's not too late to go talk to someone. Thank you for talking openly about grief. It's okay to express your emotions openly. I cry openly at times and I don't apologize for it.

After a marathon, what happens? The runner collapses into her friends' arms. They wrap her up in a foil sheet. They feed her bananas. They might carry her off the road to a recovery place. She gets a massage. She takes time to rest and heal. The foil, bananas, carrying... they're not signs of weakness. They don't negate the badass thing she just did. They're just what her body needs to recover from the stress and physical trauma of a marathon. In a similar way, this is what therapy does for us (and I know- I avoided therapy for YEARS, thinking that I wasn't "bad-off enough to 'need' a therapist" or that going to therapy was somehow admitting that I was weak and not equipped enough to manage my emotions. But none of that is true. And when my therapist explained the marathon-foil-banana thing, it all made sense. You've been through a LOT- with your dad, your ACL, finishing college, the crazy stuff you endured while rowing. All of that stacks up. You need tin foil and bananas. That's okay. You're still a badass. Just let someone help carry you off the street for a minute. Call a therapist

I lost my dad a few years ago and every time you talk about your dad and dealing with loss in your vlogs candidly it makes me feel so much better. Grief comes in waves and hits you at the strangest times. Thank you for showing those raw moments and explaining why you feel that you do, bc speaking from experience i can definitely say it takes so long to wrap your mind around it being real bc it doesnt feel real. Love the vlogs, always one of the best parts of my day😇

“Sometimes you just need a cinnamon bun” 💛✨ Stay strong lovely! You’r attitude is inspiring.

i totally would try therapy for grief, but it won’t be good unless u have one you truly feel connected to. when my dad died when i was 11 i found one right away and the loss was hard still, but it helped so much for me because i definitely tend to keep in all my feelings and try to be positive and strong for my whole family. love you girl, we’re always here for you❤️❤️

your vlogs make me so happy ahhh ily girly and the anxiety of getting yourself to a therapist is pale in comparison to the amazing outcome of talking to someone, take care of yourself and it's okay to be struggling!!

I recently started therapy and it has been the best decision I’ve made in awhile. Now I love going and love my therapist! Don’t feel bad if it takes you a little longer to start going, everything comes with time and you will know when you are truly ready to start 💙

Girl for you the hardest part is getting there and the first couple times !! You got this !🙌🏼🙌🏼 it’s never easy. Your not alone 💕 I’ve gone through different trauma but therapy has legit saved my life. There’s never a wrong time to go 💕

As a Canadian I have LOVED Aritzia (orginates from Canada) for years, so glad you have Aritzia in the US! Aritzia stuff is such amazing quaility, and worth it especially during the sale! Dying of laughter with the pie eating contest Max won, watched the video on your IG story multiple times! haha Get that ribbon framed! There better be a vlog with the pie eating contest!

My mom passed away last August. I know how hard it is to miss a parent. Her birthday is also July 3rd. I almost cried. What helped me this year was celebrating her birthday, I cried too but it felt good to celebrate too. Keep your head up!! ❤❤❤

i know that this isn’t even close to what you’re going through with your dad, but my grandmother just died and i was in shock for a good 4 days. when i was flying home from california on a plane i just started crying and you’re so right grief does hit you at any point and any time. i’ve rewatched all of your videos talking about that to help me, thank you & hope you’re doing well❤️❤️❤️

Cape Cod looks like a beautiful beach town. The sage bikini is beautiful. The ice cream look delicious and those are two of my favorite flavors.

I actually had no idea how bad I needed this vlog. just you talking about everything like getting your amazing robe to seeing how great your hair looks to mental health being a priority and so on was just perfect for me right now. I’ve never related more to just going to pt and starting to cry. Idk but sophomore year was just rough mentally physically emotionally and just in general and I broke my hand then got a concussion and was basically told by my teacher that I was to dumb to be at my school and so much family stuff happening with two of my uncles passing and just so much stuff and I just couldn’t handle it all so whenever I went to pt I just got so sad and couldn’t deal and would randomly start crying. Without even knowing it, you helped me through sooo much and honestly idk what I would have done without you. I don’t think you’ll even get to seeing this but thank you so much and I love you so much. Also all your clothes were so cute and I love them all even the color things look beautiful on you (and Lucy’s tank of course!)

@GretchenGeraghty7

5 жыл бұрын

Emily I love you Emily💓 you’re so strong!!

@emily845

5 жыл бұрын

Gretchen Geraghty I love you so much and thank you so much! You are the best and I wish there was some way I could give back to you for all that you have given to me ❤️❤️

My dad lost his father when he was 16, his dad was an extremely flawed man who had issues with alcoholism for a long time, but he was still my dad's dad, and he loved him with all his heart. He also tragically lost 3 of his siblings the year before his dad passed. It was hard, he had a hard time for a good five years, and sometimes it still weighs heavily on him decades later. But he smiles more now when he talks about them, the sadness isn't overwhelming his ability to think of good memories anymore, and so more often than not the stories he shares are happy and I think the ache has dulled. I know you will carry your dad's loss forever, but may the weight you carry become lighter with time.

I love how gretchen gets excited over the simplest things

Good people are born on July 3! You are strong even when you feel you aren’t - you bring light to so many of my days - keep it up! You are so loved!

Honestly max and you are the same person! Hope your relationship is doing good since you have been going through a lot it sometimes sadly tests your relationship. But it seems like it even made sour relationship stronger. I know it it sometimes hard to judge relationship based on what you see online but I think you two are goals. Love your videos Gretchen ❤️ love from Germany 😊

gretchen & max are truly goals

Omg was binge watching and just finished your last vlog and got sad because there wasnt anymore. YAYY for the new vlog!

i wanna see more of cape cod!! it looks like such a nice area i want to try to visit this summer :)

Just a note about starting therapy, it doesn’t have to be all about losing your dad for every minute that you’re there. Maybe that’ll make it feel less overwhelming to get started. They can help in every area of your life but obviously a lot with your loss too.

Max has to be the best boyfriend, the way he looks at you during the haul

Even with the bright colors, everything still looked so good on you!

You are so strong love! ps; i never realized how much max looks like Ezra Fitz from Pretty Litte Liars.

your life is so entertaining to watch im glad your vlogs are so long so i can sit down with a bowl of ice cream and enjoyyyyyy lolol love you!!!!

my boyfriend sounds like that all the time when he plays fortnite 😂

i never comment on youtube, but this the first video I have watched by you. I couldn't believe the connections we have, despite the fact that some are not great. My mother also passed away this past March... I have been going through the exact same waves of grief, and I just recently decided I need to finally go see someone. I also live north of boston which is crazy. that being said I subscribed because you are super sweet! I find it comforting to know there is another girl my age going through a strangely similar situation!

thank you for being so open with us gretchen, you don't have to do that but i'm sure its helped so many people, you are so strong

max playing fortnite in the background has me cracking up lmfaoooo

let it flow and let it gooo... let the feelings go!!! so good!

my mom passed away in 2010 and dad in 2017, with dad i felt same as you say near 8 min because i moved out to different country and it was not so real, in some way I was still feeling like he lives there in different country. When I go there then it hit me more.

Thank you for sharing your life with us. It is such a HUGE blessing!!!!!

you and max are the cutest ever!!

Tip: go to a therapist you feel a connection with! You will understand what this means when you go, and don’t be afraid to change therapist! I wish you the best of luck Gretchen💕

Hope you guys had a great 4th!

I love the pink set together you should rock it!!

We love you Gretchen 💗

I never comment on anyones videos, but Ive also lost a parent, my mom at age 13, I feel compelled to comment because our pafents shafe a birthday! Im much older now, ive delt with the loss longer, so I just want to let you know, it gets easier. you'll never forget, you'll never not cry, but it will get easier. And your right dont block your emotions cry or do whatever will make you feel better when your sad. Peace and blessings !

I drove through Branstable today and almost stopped at Nirvana for a coffee :) Went to the movies at the Cape Cod Mall instead to kill some time and wait the storm out before driving home and the theater lost power haha! movie shut off and everything it was such a funny situation to be in.

For those who are wondering those lulu shorts are called On The Fly shorts

gretchen!! you need to watch nora mcireny’s ted talk called we don’t move on from grief she talks about losing her husband and although i’ve never lost anyone i somehow ended up watching the whole video and thought you would enjoy it:)

i love your hair this length!!

OMG i was just in the cape!! I think i was at the beachcomber a little before u lol. I've been watching your videos for years and you're really an inspiration :)

Gretchen is the only person of life who looks good with her hair tucked behind her ears

You need to try the Irwin bodysuit from aritzia!! Comfiest thing ever

So funny seeing all these Americans becoming obsessed with Aritiza. In elementary school I was OBSESSED with TNA sweaters/leggings and used to beg my mom to buy them for me (with that logo lmao). Any other Canadians relate?

Love the second bikini 🙌 and Max is so cute pushing back your hair so we can see the neon yellow bikini top 😂😭

Your daddy and mine have the same birthday ♥️ Happy late birthday to your dad in heaven.

the cutest ppl ever:)

you are so unbelievably strong!

Do a hair care routine!!

So cute watching max listen to you talking about your clothes and nodding along 😂

you were at the cape the same time as me I wish I ran into you!!

❤️❤️❤️ my birthday is July 3rd. Love you Gretchen!

The aritzia biker shirts stained my legs and sweatshirt!!!!!!

I love the pink leggings omgggg

@hannahalyssa4667

5 жыл бұрын

also the white leggings!!! ugh my bank account doesn’t tho 😭😭😭

Max loves pie 🥧

Love your videos

i think you should get a haircut!! the length of your front shorter pieces would look so good on the rest of your hair

@GretchenGeraghty7

5 жыл бұрын

ellie in I agree hahha it’s too long

Girl you SLAY that sage color bikini!!!

Never too late ❤️ I lost the girl I babysat a year ago. I’m thinking of therapy! Do whatever feels right.

anyone know of other youtubers similar to gretchen?? I'd like to watch more girls who are sweet, upbeat & stylish but aren't caught up in the typical "youtube scene" if you know what I mean? haha thx

@marywillshowman6898

5 жыл бұрын

I love Maggie but if you follow Gretchen you probably know about her, I also really like Danielle carolan and Margot Lee

@suzannebell9128

5 жыл бұрын

@@marywillshowman6898 thanks!!

@ashyracorpening6495

5 жыл бұрын

Brooke Miccio!

@frappajooza699

5 жыл бұрын

Maggie Macdonald

@frappajooza699

5 жыл бұрын

Emma Macdonald

skinny legend!!

Sorry if you’ve said this in a video, but is KZread your full time job? Or are you living in Boston for a different FT job

@valentinasilva4206

5 жыл бұрын

Madeline Teed it’s her full time job now

you should do a boyfriend rates my bikinis/outfits type video!!

lowkey disappointed that you didn't title the video "MY FLUFFY NEW ROBE"

where is your gold necklace from?? I’m obsessed it’s so pretty!

@loinanutshell

5 жыл бұрын

she got it in Italy :)

love ya!

Your father and I share the same birthday

You guys are so cute

where is your gold chain necklace from?

There's no right way to grieve. Grief looks different for different people. It's great to process it the way you feel is best. It is only something of concern if you're finding it disrupting your daily life in any way. You and the people in your life will be able to tell what the disruption is. But like I said before, there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Only ways that may hurt or help us. Good luck on your therapy search

Max where did you get your shirt from? I got to get one.

Where are the pink leggings from??

Where’s your phone case from

where is your phone case from?

Hey Gretchen! I love your striped lulu shorts that you wear all the time & I was wondering if you get them in a size 4 or 6? Please let me know & I love your videos!!

$100 is a bit ridiculous to spend on tiny pieces of fabric!

@starsworld6016

5 жыл бұрын

Hereismytwocents2011 it’s her money right?

Looks like you’re having such an amazing time!! 💕 I’ve just uploaded a BULGARIA TRAVEL VLOG 🇧🇬 ✈️ let me know what you think, I’d really appreciate it ☺️

Does anyone know where her gold necklace is from :)

@loinanutshell

5 жыл бұрын

she got it in Italy :)

NOTIFICATION SQUAD!!! Who else??? 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Ps small youtuber here 🥰

Has Gretchen ever put a link to the necklace/chain she always wears?

@Neptune723

5 жыл бұрын

Kristin Lepley it’s from Italy a small shop she couldn’t link it

do you have eyelash extentions

@valentinasilva4206

5 жыл бұрын

Kinsle Frank no she doesnt

notification squad wyaa?! ps small youtuber here :)

I love you

what happened to your belly button piercing??

you should use modern nature/MONAT leave in conditioner!!!! WAY BETTER and way more for your money. organic, vegan, chemical free, gluten free...etc.! you need to get it only from direct sales consultants :)

@madelinerose22

5 жыл бұрын

bingaling5 huh? why..? it's the #1 organic and vegan hair care company in the US.. lol

@laurahenry8376

5 жыл бұрын

bingaling5 never heard truer words. And especially don’t mess with Monat 😂