Laura, as much as I love your typical vlogmas, I truly appreciate your authenticity here. I struggle with many of the same things you do, and although I have curated myself quite the little community, it can actually be quite difficult to find people online who are so open and honest about what really goes in their lives. So I just wanted to say thank you for sharing so openly, that takes guts. Sending you and yours the biggest love and warmest hugs

Thank you for sharing, Laura. I call my meltdown days "down days," and I just do the minimal I can and wait for it to pass. I'm so impressed with your increasing level of metacognition--viewing your own actions and reactions and proactively working to find solutions that work for you. Also, when you share the dark times, it lets all of us who can suffer from the Facebook Effect of thinking that "everyone else has a better, happier, more fulfilled, glamorous, exciting life than me" stay aware that we can tend to fall down the rabbit hole of the image of the perfect life that a camera can show us, real and not-so-real. Not to say that I enjoy hearing that others suffer, far from it, but it helps me keep real in the online world. You are very loved and appreciated, Laura, for your many gifts that you share with us. Honestly, your cinematography is amazing and I love the details you put in.Your knitting is amazing and you inspire me. Feel better and enjoy Wales with your lovely family!

Oh, Laura, I so relate with your struggles. I can easily be overwhelmed with social anxiety and body image issues. I think that's why I cling to my knitting and crafting so much, as they are things I can do on my own. In 2019 I began to struggle with just leaving my house, even to visit family where I am always loved and accepted. When 2020 rolled around and the world shut down I wasn't bothered in the least - You mean I'm forced to stay home 😬 Thankfully, my husband is as wonderful and understanding as yours seems to be, and mine is a Behavioral Health RN so that's an added bonus. Sometimes I need to push through and sometimes I need to be allowed to hid away a bit. The work never ends and each day presents its own challenges. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us.

Opening, closing, music, content, outdoor photography…WOW. I feel so fortunate to be with you for vlogmas 2022. The first anniversary of my eldest son’s death approaches in 4 days. Trying to keep it together. The 18th is also my daughter’s favorite day of the year, her birthday ( she has Down syndrome and plans and talks about her birthday, #35) almost every day. Sorrow and joy is my seasonal drink. Your postings are real and taking care of yourself is setting an example for others to follow.

I think this time of year we all have our 'moments'. Thank you for helping to normalize the fact that it is normal to have bad days and self doubt. I almost always come home from a social gathering and second guess everything I said. I don't have anxiety going in but always have doubts when I get home. By being so open about your own struggles you have created a safe space for the rest of us. It is always helpful to know we are not alone in our doubts and insecurities. Thank you.

take care of yourself, laura ❤️ I hope you have some great days coming up and that your trip is wonderful. you're clearly working hard on building and expanding your mental health toolbox; good on you! it's never-ending work but it's so important. this is my 12th (non-consecutive) year in therapy and I'm still learning new things about myself and what works for me. remember to remind yourself of your progress and all the victories you've achieved, even the really small ones. it's so easy to forget how much one actually has changed and to recognise what things have improved, especially if one's having a rough patch and old thoughts and issues are resurfacing.

OMG how lovely is the „All I want for Christmas is … YARN“ Christmas tree with snow on all your gorgeous Christmas ornaments 😍😍😍 now I also want to knit Christmas decoration 😂 can‘t wait for October/November 😊 it‘s so great that you were taking breaks when you needed them!

I am so happy that you share yourself with us. Whenever that happens it is a blessing. I appreciate your honesty because we are you.

I have suffered with a anxiety all my life and I have learned that you have to have time to do what you want and be kind to yourself. 😘

I am so very grateful for your authenticity and transparency. I really identify with a lot of your feelings about social situations and struggle with my body and fashion sense after children. I love your quirky spirit and feel an even deeper freedom to be myself when I see you being yourself. Thank you ❤

Love your vlogmasses Laura. This is my first year watching. Love all that you discuss and show. You are seen, and you are understood.

Continue being you that's why we watch. Keep doing what you enjoy and if you arent enjoying don't put the pressure on 🙂

A tip for you :-) I find that good headphones and brown noice och brown/white noice makes my brain stop going in circles. It keeps it quiet and gives me time to relax and recouperate

I really love your vlogmas, it's real and authentic. Thank you for all the work you are putting into it 💗🎄

Hope you continue to get better and better. What a beautiful shawl, I can see why your Mother loved it. I'm thinking of giving it a try and make myself one. love,hugs,prayers.

I agree with everyone else who says your vlogmas should be whatever works for you, real life is what it is :) I had to share, my big boy came in to give me a hug while I was watching you, and I went back to show him the toothpaste scene with Penny, and as he walked away he said “I love that she’s clearing the ice off her windshield with a spatula!” and I have to say I didn’t see that, I thought it was an ice scraper like we would use here in frozen Canada! I had to go back and check and he was right! I smiled when I saw it, and he said “no one is adaptable like a mom!” ❤️

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Haha yes I was not equipped for the snow but the spatula worked perfectly 🤣🤣🤣

I had to go to my Husbands work dinner last week. His old job never did dinners, so I haven't been to one in over 20 years. I'd never met anyone either. It took me forever to find something to wear, most of my nicer tops made me look like I had spud sacks hanging from my chest. I eventually found something, and the dinner wasn't totally awful. Anxiety sucks.

Sorry you felt that way about going out to the Christmas party. I deal with anxiety at those sorts of situations as well. It is sad to feel stressed before and after situations that should be fun. It's brave to talk about it and it's good you still went.

Your opening footage was stunning! Your photographer grandfather's genes are showing. Take care of yourself so that you are able to enjoy the season.♥️

@_laurapenrose_

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Thank you ☺️

Hi, Laura. I loved the opening of your vlog. Take care, Laura… be good to you❤️🎄

I’m so glad you’re feeling better Laura ❤ Always take whatever time you need away from vlogmas or from the camera in general.

Aw, don’t push yourself too hard. ❤ It’s a lot to take on a project like this during what can already be a stressful time of year. P.S. Your nails are so pretty!

Lotsoflove to you and your lovely family Laura xx

Love that you are scratching ice from your car with a kitchen utensil...? LOL! (or did I see that wrong 🤣) Take care of yourself Laura. The reason that i am here is because you are so honest and you just show life as it is. The good and the bad times. Hang in there and try to relax! Thanks again for vlogging!😘

@_laurapenrose_

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Yes, it was a spatula 🤣🤣🤣

@eveliengrannyg945

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@@_laurapenrose_ you are so creative! 👌😆

Have a wonderful evening Laura! ❤ also I haven’t said it yet but I love your advent kit- all the colors are amazing and I can’t wait to see the socks you knit up. Take care, Kate

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Aw Penny is so cute! I’m a bit jealous of your snow- we’ve not had any yet here in West Yorkshire. I saw a great tip for de-icing your car the other day- fill up a sandwich/ plastic bag with hot water from the tap and just rub the bag over your windscreen- works a treat and warmer for the hands!

@_laurapenrose_

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That’s such a good idea!!! I found my spatula pretty effective at keeping my hands out of the snow too 🤣

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I’m really enjoying your Vlogs! Sending you Holiday Season hugs 🤗 🎄🤗

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Really feeling this. 💕 Have a lovely evening