9:36 Don't say "sorry" for crying, Georgia Dow. You helped me cry a bit. My mother died 14 months ago (cancer... after months and months of treatments) and my life is still a mess for many reasons, including the grief. People *like you* help me to go beyond the comfort of entertainment, and to connect a bit more with my own real feelings and thoughts. Those video games and TV series take a big part of my life, so having someone using them to empower me is good. You're doing good. I hope some people with more money read my comment and contribute to your Patreon account.
I am sorry for losing your mom and i hope you are doing okay through this tough time. Its okay not to be okay. I am happy you are being more okay with not being okay. Cry share and keep yourself busy. Your sharing will help others who are struggling with loss as well.
Sorry for your loss sadly I know how you feel in this past year I lost my younger sister to cancer then my adoptive father to the same thing and finally my grandmother in December stay strong
Sam's narrative role is multifaceted. For one, his death resulting in Henry's suicide is what makes Joel so afraid to lose Ellie that he intends to abandon her. As actor Troy Baker says Joel is thinking; "She is going to die and I'm not gonna be anywhere near it when it happens." But as a narrative framing device, Sam is a picture of the trajectory Joel has to struggle with in relation to Ellie. Henry doesn't let Sam do much of anything because he hasn't equipped Sam to do so, and so his death becomes a result of him not knowing how to handle himself, but also he dies alone because Henry's protection has left him feeling so insecure about his own abilities that he has no confidence in himself. Brandon Scott, the actor who portrays Henry even had his own unofficial backstory for his character, that Sam is only his half brother, that Sam was the product of his mother being sexually assaulted, that Henry protects Sam so fiercely and restrictively out of a deep sense of guilt for hating Sam given the horrible thing he represented, almost abandoning Sam after their mother died, but then relenting after it really sets in how innocent he was, vowing to protect him. And this is important because Joel was just on that track with Ellie, he wasn't letting her do anything, he scolded her for even for saving his life, just like Henry he's terrified of the implications of giving her responsibilities and independence. He just took that step of trust with Ellie when he gave her a gun to use after he asked her to give him cover fire with a rifle and so that put him on the path, but what happens with Sam is a cautionary tale of what would eventually have become of Ellie if Joel hadn't treated her as an equal, as a partner. And that trust that they build that's framed through the tragedy of Henry and Sam is such an important part of Joel and Ellie's relationship moving forward in the games. The Last Of Us sends the message here that you can love someone more than life itself and do anything to protect them, yet still hurt them in the process.
This is one of the few games where you actually care about the characters. All the characters. Everyone has depth. They have personality. They're human. Then when they're lost, you feel the loss. That's rare. Few movies, shows or games get it this right.
I hadn't thought about people's reactions to death in relation to object permanence. Every one of these videos I watch, I get more insight into characters, yes, but also people, and it really makes things more understandable and bearable, so thank you. Ellie, in both part one and part two of this series, really helped me come to terms with a lot of awful things, and it's so nice to hear some insights about her I hadn't heard before.
They put so much detail in the game to even a theoretically possible cause for a contagion since cordycepts are real fungus, so the psychological behavior of the characters was very carefully written and acted out arguably better then any other video game or movie
Gosh, the moment you started crying I did too...(I still am😂) Grief has become such a huge part of my life. I’ve lost multiple people and pets over the past ten or so years. By the time I was 14 (Ellie’s age) I had lost tons of people and dealt with different types of traumatic experiences. That same year my grandpa died too. He lived with me, was my best friend and was like a second dad. Thankfully I got to tell him how much I love him the night before he died, even though I didn’t know that’d be my last time talking to him. I feel like God must’ve put it on my heart to have that last moment with him-because I specifically went out of my way late at night to have that time with him. I’m SO grateful I did. Ever since then I’ve had somewhat of a passion for grief (as weird as that sounds). I love when it’s told accurately in stories, cuz it’s so rarely portrayed well. And I love writing about it and helping others feel less alone through their journey with it. That’s also part of why I love this game so much. I relate to Ellie’s struggles, and love how they wrote her💙
they wrote this game so well it is more of a movie to me but one where you are an active participant. There is a reason it resonates with us all so deeply,. Thank you
@@GeorgiaDow That's when you know a game writer or filmmaker has done their job well...you know it isn't real but you empathize anyway. One Halloween I watched a short film called Cargo, and though it was a completely fictional setting (zombies not being real in our world...so far) I found myself full-on sobbing by the end (both in having to deal with the scenario and pleased by the happy ending). As humans we want to care about others even in situations that aren't real, and we have a wondrous ability to put ourselves in others' shoes.
Actually really appreciate you showing the emotion at the end there's nothing wrong with crying as I often tell my siblings. I'm more than convinced than ever that something's broken inside of me that just to me is a finality but it's something that I can't feel sad over because at least I know that there was an ending I think to me where I feel sadness is my people memory somewhere out there it really is hard for me to let go in that respect. I truly appreciate these videos
I was a teen when I first played the game so this scene just went past me like any other cutscene, but watching it today and having experienced grief very recently in my life made me realise the layers to this scene and understanding why Sam asked those questions.
Naughty Dog did an amazing job of reflecting the struggle of mortality, but not over simplifying it because this is a conversation between teens. This scene broke my heart, probably because the discussion between them seemed true to life.
I always thought I’d be quiet stoic when it came to dealing with death, it’s inevitable after all, sometimes you can see it coming, and you think you’re prepared for it. Truth is you never will be. I stayed with my dog while my family waited in the other room and the vet put him to sleep. Afterwards I was filled with so much regret, I felt like I could have given him such a better life but didn’t, and when he passed all of the things that irked me now seemed so stupidly trivial, I would have given anything to spend just one more week with him. I realised too late exactly how much I loved my boy and how much joy and colour he brought into mine and my families life. Death changes your perspective of everything, and it’s horrid you have to experience it to fully understand. To those who read this; don’t wait for a specific day of the year to tell someone how much they mean to you, and love with all your heart.
Thank you so much for making this video. It couldn't be any more perfectly timed for me personally. One of my daughters has Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and prognosis is typically only 2 years of life. She is 21, and while she can't move, or speak, or do anything for herself, she is still mentally acute and smiles just a little when we're together. We've had some very close calls over the years, but this past week she suddenly went into cardiac arrest, and her heart stopped. She was able to be resuscitated, and transferred from ER to ICU. The doctors and nurses genuinely didn't think she would make it through the night, and we gathered what family we could to be with her and say goodbye. Just over a week later and she is still alive, slowly coming around (she's a bit out of it from all the trauma), and has been transferred to another long term care hospital. My daughter is amazing, and continues to defy expectations and challenge what medical science says should happen. This young lady who can't do anything for herself can reach out and touch people's hearts, and shows incredible resilience in the face of dire odds. I've been told she would die by the time she was 2, and have had the "this could be the beginning of the end..." conversation 6 times over the course of her life now. It is heartbreaking, especially as her dad. A dad is supposed to fix it, and make it all better, but I can't fix this. I feel so helpless and useless standing by her bed. But what I *can* do is the most important thing: be there so she isn't alone, be her advocate and voice, tell her I love her, and yes even tell her that if she is tired and wants to go, it's ok. I'd be sad, but love her just the same. Thank you for your tears in this video, Georgia; no apologies needed. Your message and advice in this video is so true and important, and it's wonderful to have it delivered in such a very real, human way.
She is lucky to have you as you are to have her. I wish you str and peace through this. Thank you for sharing and allowing us in to a bit of your life. I am so sorry that you have to deal with such a difficult situation. Much care
@@GeorgiaDow Thank you - it is hard to know what my daughter is thinking and feeling about her situation, since she obviously can't talk about it, and share what I can do to help and support her. This video really spoke right to those questions I have been struggling with, and provided some good additional perspective. 😁👍
I'm so sorry to hear that, and I'm sending all the strength, support, and love to you, your daughter, and your loved ones. Thank you for sharing your story, and I hope that it's able to reach and touch others who may be struggling with grief. I've lost more loved ones during the past 2.5 years of Covid than I ever imagined (5 family members, including my father), so I understand how hard it can be to cope with loss and find the strength to move on. But human beings are beautiful creatures, and our capacity for perseverance in the face of struggle and heartache is powerful, and near limitless. Wishing you all the best.
my mom died in 2017 and I blamed myself for it. The worst part is when something very good or very bad happens to me and I can't go home and tell mom all about it. I wished she was here to see me a web developer and financial stable, be proud of me and make her happy. (sorry for my english, it's not my native language)
Such deep thoughts from a video game. Goes to show how important media is for sharing and revealing ideas. Sure no one is afraid of really becoming a zombie but the fear of death, afterlife, and losing yourself are concepts that can show through in dynamic ways through this story. Fully allowing to get past walls and gain new perspectives its amazing to me.
6:00 That's exactly how I feel about my depression I only told one person with the confidence they'd keep it secret, they ended up telling others and betrayed my trust now all that really taught me was to keep things like that to myself. And if I'm being honest I have gotten to the point to where death really isn't that scary it's a part of life that you can not control so why does it matter.
This game/story is 8 years old now, and I still find Henry and Sam to be very upsetting, so much so that I do still become emotional when I play it or see footage. Strange that after the initial shock, tragedies in other forms of entertainment do not bother me like Henry and Sam does?
8:57. This is really beautiful. And it made me feel emotional and super thankful for everything and everyone that I’ve loved and lost. Thank you for these words, I definitely will be thinking about them a lot
That moment in The Last of Us wasn't something I reacted to much other than being surprised at why Sam was behaving the way he was. It's only when Joel and Ellie were discussing on whether to discuss about what happened to Sam, that I got a knot in my stomach when I also remembered how close to death my little sister was the last time she had an asthma attack (thankfully, she hasn't had one for YEARS afterwards)... so I gave her about a 10 second hug and said "I'm glad you're here", and she gave me an awkward "thanks". That's fine with me.
I was not expecting her insight at all. 5 years ago the love of my life got taken away from right in front of me and his Family. It's been a struggle and ever since life hasn't been easy. Everything becomes harder and life doesn't seem as meaningful. I always wonder why it hurts so much, why it aches every time I have to thi k about it. When she said that feeling hurt because we loved them is a beautiful thing I felt that. I feel that every time I think of him and it hurts I remmeber why it hurts and im aware of the love that is still attached to his memory. This video was good, it really touched a sensitivity topic in a really humane way.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I am dearly sorry for your loss I can not even imagine. I hope you know they wouldn't want you to feel this pain and can live with their memory which is always with you. < 3
Death is a hard thing to deal/think of. I lost my grandma and aunt 2 months before my wedding to a train/car accident. I didn’t know my grandma had my dress done until I saw it on her guess bed. I hung on to that dress until I donated it to a place that make clothes for still born babies (I had a miscarriage). Also, my husband was diagnosed with brain cancer while I was pregnant with our son. We had to make plans for the just in cases. He is now almost 4 years cancer free.
I feel callous when I talk about death. It's part of life and even if it hurts, accepting that someone is gone isn't hard for me. I accept that my time is finite too, not sure when that is, but it's a fact I can't change. Live for yourself and be a light for those around you.
I never thought of Death in relation to object permanence, and you've completely flipped the script on how I see death, or at least, helped me articulate something that I only could guess at through a thick fog. Recently one of my favourite voice actors, Billy Kametz, died. I never got to meet him nor did I know him, but I cried so hard after the news of his passing after a battle with recently discovered cancer. I was distraught even though I never knew him and thought of all his loved ones who lost someone. Then one of his peers said "I can't believe the last time I saw you was the last time", and it struck me through the heart in sucha profound way. And every time I saw a video or picture of him singing and laughing, my brain could not compute the fact that he existed in these moments in time but is no longer with us. It felt almost cruel. And when I relate it to what you said about object permanence, I think so clearly about how I can look at videos ofhim thriving and being joyous, of him standing tall and vibrant, but also not being here. Thank you for another great lesson. I learn so much.
I love the empathy you use when approaching these difficult scenes and topics! This might be a long shot but any chance of a Heartstopper video? I'd love to know your thoughts on the characters in that show and the sensitive way they handle the themes therein.
When my grandmother passed away I felt a lot of guilt for not spending more time with her, doing more to help out and just "being more" for her. Thankfully I had someone talk me through it. I sincerely appreciate you for talking about such a difficult topic in such a earnestly. I feel both better about the past and hopeful for the future. Thank you :) Also I almost missed your eyebrow scar. Your dedication to the details is awesome!
This reminds me of having to face the sudden death of my dog just a few days after his cancer diagnosis and in those few days having to accept what was happening to him and then having that last walk with but then knowing that he was euthenized and died peacefully.
This video was extremely comforting and emotional for me, as someone who is terrified of the idea of death, both for my loved ones and for me, I couldn’t help but feel like things clicked into place when you said it’s our job to live our best lives and honor people’s memories because that’s what they would’ve wanted regardless of how your last moments with them were like. I think this ties into the idea that there’s never a moment that is too late for forgiveness, both in yourself and in others. I agree and hope to move forward with those ideas always in mind. Also, I cried so much when you started crying omg. I think it’s wonderful though that you allow yourself to feel what you need to feel and cry when you need to cry. It takes a lot of confidence and self esteem in a weird way to be able to cry when you need to! All in all, lovely video! Your analysis was spot on and I adore all of your stuff- I think this one is one of my favorites. Not only is it inspiring on just an appreciation for the media your commenting on but also it’s inspiring in the ways you help shift my perspective on the world into something a lot kinder- also, a lot of your videos help with my writing and give me inspiration there too. I hope you keep up the good work and keep living your best life!!
Very insightful video. I never would've related our inability/difficulty in coping with death to our sense of permanency, but it really makes a lot of sense to me. The first time I experienced death (as an adult, anyway) was with my grandmother 7 years ago, and then most recently with my uncle 7 months ago. At their wakes, seeing them lying in their coffin was odd because it was like they were *there* but not *there* at the same time. Thank you so much for this wonderful video.
This video, made me cry this saturday, because I can relate to so many things you mentioned. And more specially, how your emotions just came through at the end. Thank you sooo so much for sharing this moment with us, and the brilliant explanation, and atention to all the little details you always have :) Obrigado!
The best part of these videos is your crying, I appreciate that you allow yourself to be vulnerable like this. You could just edit the video or do another take but you don't and I really respect that. It makes you more relatable.
My Aunt was one of my best friends. She was like another Mom to me and we lost her to COVID a year ago today. What you said toward the end was something that I needed to hear more than anything today. Thank you for making videos like this.
What you said about grief and continuing to live for those we lost was something I really needed to hear right now. Tldr, my aunt who helped raise me was diagnosed with cancer and its been really hard to deal with because of the circumstances and I just haven't really had the chance to process it all. I've been doing it in chucks and I guess this video helped me do that so thank you. Great video and thank you again
First, I just want to say that I love how vulnerable you allow yourself to be seen in your videos. You might edit out full-on breakdowns, but you show your sadness, your grief, and your other emotional reactions to the things you watch or discuss, and that is a show of vulnerability that I truly respect. As for death, this is my personal view, and I've had a significant number of people I know gain joy or relief from my words... I only hope it helps you, or others who read these comments. "When you think of someone you love who left this Earth, who are no longer contained in a fleshy body, no matter your beliefs, and you feel that familiar ache in your temples, and your eyes grow more damp as tears form along the edge of your eyelids, know this... that sadness, that feeling of grief for those who are no longer physically with you, that is a GOOD thing. The only way someone is truly dead is if they are forgotten... if no one remembers that they even existed. That pain, that sorrow that dwells within you, that is them being remembered... that pain is the sacrifice we must make to grant our loved ones immortality. For with no pain, there is no memory, and it is at that point that they are gone forever."
I had planned to go see my granddad at some point in June near the beginning of covid but during the night before he passed peacefully in his sleep and I hadn't visited him for months because of covid and I was scared of my last memories of him being while he was so sickly. Hearing what you said about people feeling guilty once someone has passed away made me realise that while I will always feel this guilt, I can be kinder to myself about it, thank you ❤
Thank very much for this video. Especially for the last 2 minutes, when you spoke about the things we wish we would have said. I lost my father two years ago and, to this day, I remember the last time I spoke to him before he died. For a long time I wanted to make that moment different and to stay for a little longer, to give him a bigger hug. Now I would settle with only relive the moment and to be able just to see him again. But, as you said, it´s never enough and awfully hard to say goodbye. I miss him, I will always miss him, but now I look to the good times and smile. All my love to you!
Beautifully said. It is so hard to say bye and thank you for sharing your moments with us. I am sorry for your loss it is such a hard thing, I am happy you look at the good times and smile it is what he would want
As someone going through Chemotherapy and facing death in a way I've never really ever considered, I just want to say thank you for this. You have really helped me put at least one thing in perspective
I just saw this today after your video about the HBO show and… been trying to deal with feelings of grief and being able to take the best of it with me You definitely put it in a very good way, and I cried along with you 😂 hurts a lot but as humans there’s a hope that the hurt gets better Thank you so much for the content you put out and hope you had a wonderful day
I was crying during the entire video, and then, at the end, you broke crying too. I love how this two games are so well written that we can feel how other characters feel, we can analyze the moments and they all make sense. For me Part II is a masterpiece, it shows human complexity so well, but of course you need to play the first one to fully understand it. Also love your videos. ;)
Aaaaaw, cry your heart out if you want, it's this wonderful sensibility that makes us come back and back to your channel. And all the insights, obviously. (Alright, and the cosplay). You analyse from a place of empathy and care and I admire that, since I'm more of a thinker than a feeler. Virtual hug! Also: "what is grief if not love persevering" ^^
Idk my brother died like …. 4 years ago and I still couldn’t get my mind over it like he just got deleted from my life and that’s the end of it I didn’t even cried ad his funeral just starred on his caskets this lifeless body that looked like my brother and every now and then I’ll just get these random flashbacks of what our relationship used to be and all the things we did together I mean I should be sad and I know it but it’s feels mundane
I still am always fascinated by this part of the game with Sam and Henry. There’s just so much you can unpack in such little time with them and it’s amazing. I think the biggest part is watching Joel’s reactions to everything going on. It’s such a devastating thing to everyone and I haven’t found many games or entertainment that replicate this feeling of loss.
I just discovered this channel via the castlevania anime related episodes (fantastic work on those). I have a psychology BA and I never thought to apply any of the field to story narratives. This is super fascinating stuff!!
hmmm... georgia your making me all choked up 😭... it's funny im laying here thinking about this subject and am at a loss for words because deaths is such an alien concept for our minds to comprehend. but that's a bit esoteric so I will bring it back to the video and say as sad as it is for Sam and the unfair nature of it but I can help but see the silver lining in that he could see his end coming... most don't get that chance to say goodbye most of the time not saying goodbye is people's biggest regret. for me if I'm to go out I would like it to be when I'm a shrivelled old person complaining about bad hospital food with my friends and family but if I can have that then I would settle with helping or saving someone to leave the world better than I found it. this one is deep georgia safe travels and can't wait for the next one :)
Beautiful video, i've played this game five times and i don't really get to feel anything but i usually look for people that react to this scene cause those are the only times that I get to feel what others do, and well, i thank you for that. I would just like to add that Sam is still so shocked about knowing that he's dying that he don't even looks to have pain in the whole scene with Ellie.
Thank you for this video and for sharing your insight on this difficult toppic with all of us. And thank you for getting so vulnerable in the end. It's touching and honestly also quite beautiful.
I love your videos, Georgia. The raw , honest emotion that comes through touches me in my soul. Thank you for your insight and your words. And your tears, as well. It's very poignant and healing. We need more of that in this broken world.
the shows I suggested aren’t suggested a lot because they are underrated and deserve more appreciation Georgia Also you would love ultra violet and the black scorpion
Thank you for sharing your raw emotion in this video, Georgia. I'm so grateful that you didn't reshoot or edit out the emotional side, it adds so much gravity to the analysis ❤️
When I played this part of the game, I legitimately felt scared when he jumped at Ellie and then sad. I have played both last of us games and both of them made me feel strong emotions. Another game that conveys strong emotions is life is strange, at least the first two and the prequel and that’s why I played all these games only once. I cried when my grandpa, my mom’s dad and when my grandmother died. I remember she went to the hospital and died of a completely different thing, a bacteria she got in the hospital. But what I remember is when she got in the hospital on the stretcher she smiled at me and it was rare because she almost never did smile, it was a good memory for me. This is my first time watching your videos, keep doing a great job!!
The day my mom passed, I couldn't bring myself to be there in the hospital room with her. She wasn't alone. My dad was there, all 8 of my other siblings were there, her grandkids, extended families, old friends, so she was surrounded by love. I just couldn't do it. I was there the 3 days before she passed when she was still comprehensive and verbally responsive and I was there the day before when she was in and induced coma but the day it was gonna happen, I just couldn't do it. I knew it was hurt too much to see her take her final breath so I just told my dad that I love him, I loved mom but I just can't be there and my dad was understanding. I still don't regret the decision, infact I still know I would've lost it if I was in the same room. But I do miss my mom and the oddest thing is that, I cried like a baby in Avengers Endgame when Thor went back in time and had that conversation with his mom. That moment when he brokedown and admitted that he was from the future. Such a little scene in the grand scheme of the movie, but it hit me differently.
Love the chracters in last of us so well done. One of my favorite moments was Joel telling Ellie that he had been on both sides. Really paints a picture without having to show you a flashback. the death of Sam and Henry always hits hard.
Hi Georgia! Thank you so much for doing a deep dive into The Last of Us. I find your channel so unique and inspiring. I've never seen anyone critique the emotions of game characters. I think you tapped into a whole new niche of gamers within youtube. I truly feel your emotions come through on your videos. It is a great reminder why most of us love video games. We come for the story, character building, and relatability. I look forward to your next list of videos. This is an amazing game :D
Recently lost my father, and I have been struggling with the grieving process. Trying to reconcile my anger towards the side of him that was so infuriating, and the part of him that was my father and the person I will ultimately miss. I am glad that he had that impact in my life where I do find myself missing him. Thank you
I am sorry for your loss. Grieve how you see fit, remember not to feel guilty if you have a good day or laugh. He would want you to be. And it is fully okay to love someone and still be angry at them as well,. My thoughts are with you
I love the idea of someone having to face their own death and your analysis is grate. But I love Ashley Johnson's voice a during those clips that had it xD Also, having an animation of the "source" tag thing is a bit distracting if you're swicting very fast between clips and your self
This had me in tears. I'm in a relationship with someone with cystic fibrosis she's had a double lung transplant. Her time is limited, I hate myself so much when we fight. Thank you for putting a few things in perspective.
One of the most heartbreaking scenes in all of gaming. It's so sad to think that Sam probably never told Henry about his bite because he didn't want to "be a burden again." And Henry has this guilt on him because he knows he was too hard on Sam, never let him just be a child. Such a great use of side characters to expand the world Ellie and Joel live in, and to mirror the mistakes they could make going down the line.
I don't really have a lot of experience losing family members, thankfully, but losing my dog has by far been the worst I've ever felt. He was rather sick and all that stuff that comes with age (made it to 16 and a half, I'm 23 for reference) and the last thing I had done was get angry at him for "making a mess" on the carpet one night. While I've certainly moved on, I still haven't really gotten over how our last interaction went but I just try to think of all the happy and better moments we shared instead.
I watched this video for the fst time (23rd of July) morning, I thought it was beautiful how she got emotional and her words. Later this same day I got the sad news that my best friend died on a motorbike accident, life is full of ironies and I hope he knew that even far away from him I was always there for him and I cared for him. RIP my friend until I see you again🖤
In regards to death and continuing on without those you started with, it helps knowing I still have a long journey ahead and that I probably meet new people along the way (future best friends, lovers, family, etc). Much the sameway we naturally lose connections because of fights, distance or time. The big difference though is death is permanent and there's no going back to rekindling that connection.
I've lost a lot of people. Served overseas and lost some good people. My father who was abusive physically and mentally died while I was in college, my brother committed suicide a week after. I lost my mother to COVID as well as one of my child hood friends and several others to COVID as well. I've felt the death of my marriage when I decided to divorce and it hurts every single day. I've become a high functioning alcoholic due to it all and sometimes I push people away instead of letting them help. Sometimes it all becomes too much that my head feels like it's going to split even with anti-depressants. I guess what keeps me going through it all is just trying to make the world or someones day just a little bit better than when I woke up that morning. If I drink, I do it alone so I'm not a problem. I don't reach out due to being too much for people. I'm getting better but every day is hard, namely when thinking about those I've lost.
I am happy that you make a point of making others days brighter it can be the difference for people. I hope you have people around you who do the same for you . Thank you for sharing your journey
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So your a therapist, cosplayer, and a gamer. Very good qualities.
True to all three =) why thank you
Last of Us is one of my favorite video game franchises. I’m so happy that you’re going over it. Thanks Georgia!
happy you are enjoying it. Hopefully others do also
@@GeorgiaDow Yes, please do more of these. I'd especially be interested in your take on Joel's and Tess's relationship.
Please do the fat guy
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@@JPSM8691 HELL YES. What a game, I found it more impactful than the first game
9:36 Don't say "sorry" for crying, Georgia Dow. You helped me cry a bit. My mother died 14 months ago (cancer... after months and months of treatments) and my life is still a mess for many reasons, including the grief. People *like you* help me to go beyond the comfort of entertainment, and to connect a bit more with my own real feelings and thoughts.
Those video games and TV series take a big part of my life, so having someone using them to empower me is good. You're doing good. I hope some people with more money read my comment and contribute to your Patreon account.
I am sorry for losing your mom and i hope you are doing okay through this tough time. Its okay not to be okay. I am happy you are being more okay with not being okay. Cry share and keep yourself busy. Your sharing will help others who are struggling with loss as well.
Sorry for your loss sadly I know how you feel in this past year I lost my younger sister to cancer then my adoptive father to the same thing and finally my grandmother in December stay strong
Sam's narrative role is multifaceted.
For one, his death resulting in Henry's suicide is what makes Joel so afraid to lose Ellie that he intends to abandon her. As actor Troy Baker says Joel is thinking; "She is going to die and I'm not gonna be anywhere near it when it happens."
But as a narrative framing device, Sam is a picture of the trajectory Joel has to struggle with in relation to Ellie. Henry doesn't let Sam do much of anything because he hasn't equipped Sam to do so, and so his death becomes a result of him not knowing how to handle himself, but also he dies alone because Henry's protection has left him feeling so insecure about his own abilities that he has no confidence in himself. Brandon Scott, the actor who portrays Henry even had his own unofficial backstory for his character, that Sam is only his half brother, that Sam was the product of his mother being sexually assaulted, that Henry protects Sam so fiercely and restrictively out of a deep sense of guilt for hating Sam given the horrible thing he represented, almost abandoning Sam after their mother died, but then relenting after it really sets in how innocent he was, vowing to protect him.
And this is important because Joel was just on that track with Ellie, he wasn't letting her do anything, he scolded her for even for saving his life, just like Henry he's terrified of the implications of giving her responsibilities and independence. He just took that step of trust with Ellie when he gave her a gun to use after he asked her to give him cover fire with a rifle and so that put him on the path, but what happens with Sam is a cautionary tale of what would eventually have become of Ellie if Joel hadn't treated her as an equal, as a partner. And that trust that they build that's framed through the tragedy of Henry and Sam is such an important part of Joel and Ellie's relationship moving forward in the games. The Last Of Us sends the message here that you can love someone more than life itself and do anything to protect them, yet still hurt them in the process.
Well written.
Where do you know the background story of Henry und Sam and that these two are half Brothers? 😳
@@JarumaruKnox this is from Brandon Scott’s guest appearance on “The Definitive Playthrough” series on RUclips with Troy Baker and Nolan North.
Never thought about joels wanting to drop ellie off with tommy being in direct relation with seeing henry and sam die. Thanks for adding
Ellie: "I'm scared of ending up alone."
TLOU2: Ellie ends up alone.
Life is cruel and unfair. That’s what I love about both games
Foreshadowing at its finest.
Even though she ended up alone I really do believe that she wasn’t really alone because she had their memories
She even lost her connection to Joel through geetar. Hopefully they open the next game with her having learned to Jimi Hendrix that stuff
@@supersexy1208second game is a mess
This is one of the few games where you actually care about the characters. All the characters. Everyone has depth. They have personality. They're human. Then when they're lost, you feel the loss. That's rare. Few movies, shows or games get it this right.
I hadn't thought about people's reactions to death in relation to object permanence. Every one of these videos I watch, I get more insight into characters, yes, but also people, and it really makes things more understandable and bearable, so thank you. Ellie, in both part one and part two of this series, really helped me come to terms with a lot of awful things, and it's so nice to hear some insights about her I hadn't heard before.
This scene in the game hurt me to my core, I can't even imagine how I'd react if we end up in a reality like this
Same here I have lost one of my little brothers and this scene always breaks my heart
They put so much detail in the game to even a theoretically possible cause for a contagion since cordycepts are real fungus, so the psychological behavior of the characters was very carefully written and acted out arguably better then any other video game or movie
It's funny because this game is actually possible.
Gosh, the moment you started crying I did too...(I still am😂)
Grief has become such a huge part of my life. I’ve lost multiple people and pets over the past ten or so years. By the time I was 14 (Ellie’s age) I had lost tons of people and dealt with different types of traumatic experiences. That same year my grandpa died too. He lived with me, was my best friend and was like a second dad. Thankfully I got to tell him how much I love him the night before he died, even though I didn’t know that’d be my last time talking to him. I feel like God must’ve put it on my heart to have that last moment with him-because I specifically went out of my way late at night to have that time with him. I’m SO grateful I did. Ever since then I’ve had somewhat of a passion for grief (as weird as that sounds). I love when it’s told accurately in stories, cuz it’s so rarely portrayed well. And I love writing about it and helping others feel less alone through their journey with it.
That’s also part of why I love this game so much. I relate to Ellie’s struggles, and love how they wrote her💙
they wrote this game so well it is more of a movie to me but one where you are an active participant. There is a reason it resonates with us all so deeply,. Thank you
@@GeorgiaDow That's when you know a game writer or filmmaker has done their job well...you know it isn't real but you empathize anyway. One Halloween I watched a short film called Cargo, and though it was a completely fictional setting (zombies not being real in our world...so far) I found myself full-on sobbing by the end (both in having to deal with the scenario and pleased by the happy ending). As humans we want to care about others even in situations that aren't real, and we have a wondrous ability to put ourselves in others' shoes.
Actually really appreciate you showing the emotion at the end there's nothing wrong with crying as I often tell my siblings.
I'm more than convinced than ever that something's broken inside of me that just to me is a finality but it's something that I can't feel sad over because at least I know that there was an ending I think to me where I feel sadness is my people memory somewhere out there it really is hard for me to let go in that respect.
I truly appreciate these videos
I was a teen when I first played the game so this scene just went past me like any other cutscene, but watching it today and having experienced grief very recently in my life made me realise the layers to this scene and understanding why Sam asked those questions.
Every video you make gives me more insight on people and help with ideas when I write my characters for my comic
thrilled to hear that ! thanks
Naughty Dog did an amazing job of reflecting the struggle of mortality, but not over simplifying it because this is a conversation between teens. This scene broke my heart, probably because the discussion between them seemed true to life.
I always thought I’d be quiet stoic when it came to dealing with death, it’s inevitable after all, sometimes you can see it coming, and you think you’re prepared for it. Truth is you never will be. I stayed with my dog while my family waited in the other room and the vet put him to sleep. Afterwards I was filled with so much regret, I felt like I could have given him such a better life but didn’t, and when he passed all of the things that irked me now seemed so stupidly trivial, I would have given anything to spend just one more week with him. I realised too late exactly how much I loved my boy and how much joy and colour he brought into mine and my families life.
Death changes your perspective of everything, and it’s horrid you have to experience it to fully understand. To those who read this; don’t wait for a specific day of the year to tell someone how much they mean to you, and love with all your heart.
Such an amazing video!
aww rene
Thank you so much for making this video. It couldn't be any more perfectly timed for me personally.
One of my daughters has Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and prognosis is typically only 2 years of life. She is 21, and while she can't move, or speak, or do anything for herself, she is still mentally acute and smiles just a little when we're together. We've had some very close calls over the years, but this past week she suddenly went into cardiac arrest, and her heart stopped.
She was able to be resuscitated, and transferred from ER to ICU. The doctors and nurses genuinely didn't think she would make it through the night, and we gathered what family we could to be with her and say goodbye. Just over a week later and she is still alive, slowly coming around (she's a bit out of it from all the trauma), and has been transferred to another long term care hospital. My daughter is amazing, and continues to defy expectations and challenge what medical science says should happen. This young lady who can't do anything for herself can reach out and touch people's hearts, and shows incredible resilience in the face of dire odds. I've been told she would die by the time she was 2, and have had the "this could be the beginning of the end..." conversation 6 times over the course of her life now. It is heartbreaking, especially as her dad.
A dad is supposed to fix it, and make it all better, but I can't fix this. I feel so helpless and useless standing by her bed. But what I *can* do is the most important thing: be there so she isn't alone, be her advocate and voice, tell her I love her, and yes even tell her that if she is tired and wants to go, it's ok. I'd be sad, but love her just the same.
Thank you for your tears in this video, Georgia; no apologies needed. Your message and advice in this video is so true and important, and it's wonderful to have it delivered in such a very real, human way.
She is lucky to have you as you are to have her. I wish you str and peace through this. Thank you for sharing and allowing us in to a bit of your life. I am so sorry that you have to deal with such a difficult situation. Much care
@@GeorgiaDow Thank you - it is hard to know what my daughter is thinking and feeling about her situation, since she obviously can't talk about it, and share what I can do to help and support her. This video really spoke right to those questions I have been struggling with, and provided some good additional perspective. 😁👍
I'm so sorry to hear that, and I'm sending all the strength, support, and love to you, your daughter, and your loved ones. Thank you for sharing your story, and I hope that it's able to reach and touch others who may be struggling with grief. I've lost more loved ones during the past 2.5 years of Covid than I ever imagined (5 family members, including my father), so I understand how hard it can be to cope with loss and find the strength to move on. But human beings are beautiful creatures, and our capacity for perseverance in the face of struggle and heartache is powerful, and near limitless. Wishing you all the best.
This one hit hard. A young child forced to face death and what if anything comes next. That is terrifying to think about.
my mom died in 2017 and I blamed myself for it. The worst part is when something very good or very bad happens to me and I can't go home and tell mom all about it. I wished she was here to see me a web developer and financial stable, be proud of me and make her happy. (sorry for my english, it's not my native language)
“Test of a person's true value? Death. Facing it, staring it down.” -Johnny Silverhand (Cyberpunk 2077)
well said
Such deep thoughts from a video game. Goes to show how important media is for sharing and revealing ideas. Sure no one is afraid of really becoming a zombie but the fear of death, afterlife, and losing yourself are concepts that can show through in dynamic ways through this story. Fully allowing to get past walls and gain new perspectives its amazing to me.
happy that you enjoyed it
This very thing is why I love video games. I’ve ever seen it articulated so well before.
Oh man I need her to cover the second game. Her heart will break into pieces:(....
6:00 That's exactly how I feel about my depression I only told one person with the confidence they'd keep it secret, they ended up telling others and betrayed my trust now all that really taught me was to keep things like that to myself.
And if I'm being honest I have gotten to the point to where death really isn't that scary it's a part of life that you can not control so why does it matter.
You're such a precious person. Keep doing what you do
aww thanks
This game/story is 8 years old now, and I still find Henry and Sam to be very upsetting, so much so that I do still become emotional when I play it or see footage.
Strange that after the initial shock, tragedies in other forms of entertainment do not bother me like Henry and Sam does?
8:57. This is really beautiful. And it made me feel emotional and super thankful for everything and everyone that I’ve loved and lost. Thank you for these words, I definitely will be thinking about them a lot
That moment in The Last of Us wasn't something I reacted to much other than being surprised at why Sam was behaving the way he was. It's only when Joel and Ellie were discussing on whether to discuss about what happened to Sam, that I got a knot in my stomach when I also remembered how close to death my little sister was the last time she had an asthma attack (thankfully, she hasn't had one for YEARS afterwards)... so I gave her about a 10 second hug and said "I'm glad you're here", and she gave me an awkward "thanks". That's fine with me.
Give her another hug for us. I’m happy she’s okay
I was not expecting her insight at all. 5 years ago the love of my life got taken away from right in front of me and his Family. It's been a struggle and ever since life hasn't been easy. Everything becomes harder and life doesn't seem as meaningful. I always wonder why it hurts so much, why it aches every time I have to thi k about it. When she said that feeling hurt because we loved them is a beautiful thing I felt that. I feel that every time I think of him and it hurts I remmeber why it hurts and im aware of the love that is still attached to his memory. This video was good, it really touched a sensitivity topic in a really humane way.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I am dearly sorry for your loss I can not even imagine. I hope you know they wouldn't want you to feel this pain and can live with their memory which is always with you. < 3
Death is a hard thing to deal/think of. I lost my grandma and aunt 2 months before my wedding to a train/car accident. I didn’t know my grandma had my dress done until I saw it on her guess bed. I hung on to that dress until I donated it to a place that make clothes for still born babies (I had a miscarriage). Also, my husband was diagnosed with brain cancer while I was pregnant with our son. We had to make plans for the just in cases. He is now almost 4 years cancer free.
i am so happy that he is healthy and well. Wish you both many more years
Please continue doing these
if people seem to enjoy them and watch I sure will
I feel callous when I talk about death. It's part of life and even if it hurts, accepting that someone is gone isn't hard for me. I accept that my time is finite too, not sure when that is, but it's a fact I can't change. Live for yourself and be a light for those around you.
I never thought of Death in relation to object permanence, and you've completely flipped the script on how I see death, or at least, helped me articulate something that I only could guess at through a thick fog.
Recently one of my favourite voice actors, Billy Kametz, died. I never got to meet him nor did I know him, but I cried so hard after the news of his passing after a battle with recently discovered cancer. I was distraught even though I never knew him and thought of all his loved ones who lost someone.
Then one of his peers said "I can't believe the last time I saw you was the last time", and it struck me through the heart in sucha profound way. And every time I saw a video or picture of him singing and laughing, my brain could not compute the fact that he existed in these moments in time but is no longer with us. It felt almost cruel.
And when I relate it to what you said about object permanence, I think so clearly about how I can look at videos ofhim thriving and being joyous, of him standing tall and vibrant, but also not being here.
Thank you for another great lesson. I learn so much.
I commented on the idea of death and how much it’s been bothering me a while ago, hopefully this helps out a little.
it is a difficult subject
I love the empathy you use when approaching these difficult scenes and topics! This might be a long shot but any chance of a Heartstopper video? I'd love to know your thoughts on the characters in that show and the sensitive way they handle the themes therein.
When my grandmother passed away I felt a lot of guilt for not spending more time with her, doing more to help out and just "being more" for her. Thankfully I had someone talk me through it. I sincerely appreciate you for talking about such a difficult topic in such a earnestly. I feel both better about the past and hopeful for the future. Thank you :)
Also I almost missed your eyebrow scar. Your dedication to the details is awesome!
This reminds me of having to face the sudden death of my dog just a few days after his cancer diagnosis and in those few days having to accept what was happening to him and then having that last walk with but then knowing that he was euthenized and died peacefully.
This video was extremely comforting and emotional for me, as someone who is terrified of the idea of death, both for my loved ones and for me, I couldn’t help but feel like things clicked into place when you said it’s our job to live our best lives and honor people’s memories because that’s what they would’ve wanted regardless of how your last moments with them were like. I think this ties into the idea that there’s never a moment that is too late for forgiveness, both in yourself and in others. I agree and hope to move forward with those ideas always in mind.
Also, I cried so much when you started crying omg. I think it’s wonderful though that you allow yourself to feel what you need to feel and cry when you need to cry. It takes a lot of confidence and self esteem in a weird way to be able to cry when you need to!
All in all, lovely video! Your analysis was spot on and I adore all of your stuff- I think this one is one of my favorites. Not only is it inspiring on just an appreciation for the media your commenting on but also it’s inspiring in the ways you help shift my perspective on the world into something a lot kinder- also, a lot of your videos help with my writing and give me inspiration there too.
I hope you keep up the good work and keep living your best life!!
Thanks for covering this theme. I enjoyed your thoughts. Blessings on your day!
thank you Jeff as always
Very insightful video. I never would've related our inability/difficulty in coping with death to our sense of permanency, but it really makes a lot of sense to me. The first time I experienced death (as an adult, anyway) was with my grandmother 7 years ago, and then most recently with my uncle 7 months ago. At their wakes, seeing them lying in their coffin was odd because it was like they were *there* but not *there* at the same time.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video.
appreciate you and thank you for being a part of my community
This video, made me cry this saturday, because I can relate to so many things you mentioned.
And more specially, how your emotions just came through at the end. Thank you sooo so much for sharing this moment with us, and the brilliant explanation, and atention to all the little details you always have :)
Obrigado!
youre welcome and I didnt mean for it but I am happy you appreciated it
@@GeorgiaDow Was the eyebrow a reference to Ellie?
The best part of these videos is your crying, I appreciate that you allow yourself to be vulnerable like this. You could just edit the video or do another take but you don't and I really respect that. It makes you more relatable.
Thank you for sharing this with us
My Aunt was one of my best friends. She was like another Mom to me and we lost her to COVID a year ago today. What you said toward the end was something that I needed to hear more than anything today. Thank you for making videos like this.
What you said about grief and continuing to live for those we lost was something I really needed to hear right now. Tldr, my aunt who helped raise me was diagnosed with cancer and its been really hard to deal with because of the circumstances and I just haven't really had the chance to process it all. I've been doing it in chucks and I guess this video helped me do that so thank you. Great video and thank you again
welcome I am happy that it helped
Whew. That was quite a journey. I was right there with you at the end. This is a devastating scene. Thanks!
First, I just want to say that I love how vulnerable you allow yourself to be seen in your videos. You might edit out full-on breakdowns, but you show your sadness, your grief, and your other emotional reactions to the things you watch or discuss, and that is a show of vulnerability that I truly respect.
As for death, this is my personal view, and I've had a significant number of people I know gain joy or relief from my words... I only hope it helps you, or others who read these comments. "When you think of someone you love who left this Earth, who are no longer contained in a fleshy body, no matter your beliefs, and you feel that familiar ache in your temples, and your eyes grow more damp as tears form along the edge of your eyelids, know this... that sadness, that feeling of grief for those who are no longer physically with you, that is a GOOD thing. The only way someone is truly dead is if they are forgotten... if no one remembers that they even existed. That pain, that sorrow that dwells within you, that is them being remembered... that pain is the sacrifice we must make to grant our loved ones immortality. For with no pain, there is no memory, and it is at that point that they are gone forever."
I had planned to go see my granddad at some point in June near the beginning of covid but during the night before he passed peacefully in his sleep and I hadn't visited him for months because of covid and I was scared of my last memories of him being while he was so sickly. Hearing what you said about people feeling guilty once someone has passed away made me realise that while I will always feel this guilt, I can be kinder to myself about it, thank you ❤
I am happy you have some peace of it. And know he doesn't want you to feel bad, he loves you
Was just torn up about some terrible things and you REALLY did help me... I was really struggling, I needed this. Thank you Miss Dow.
Appreciate that. It is what I have hoped for and I wish you the best. Be good to you
Thank very much for this video. Especially for the last 2 minutes, when you spoke about the things we wish we would have said. I lost my father two years ago and, to this day, I remember the last time I spoke to him before he died. For a long time I wanted to make that moment different and to stay for a little longer, to give him a bigger hug. Now I would settle with only relive the moment and to be able just to see him again. But, as you said, it´s never enough and awfully hard to say goodbye. I miss him, I will always miss him, but now I look to the good times and smile.
All my love to you!
Beautifully said. It is so hard to say bye and thank you for sharing your moments with us. I am sorry for your loss it is such a hard thing, I am happy you look at the good times and smile it is what he would want
You have a wonderful perspective about when someone passes on thank you for sharing your experience
I love that youre wearing the same thing as Ellie
I did =)) happy you noticed
As someone going through Chemotherapy and facing death in a way I've never really ever considered, I just want to say thank you for this. You have really helped me put at least one thing in perspective
Thank you Georgia, it was touching and beautiful
I just saw this today after your video about the HBO show and… been trying to deal with feelings of grief and being able to take the best of it with me
You definitely put it in a very good way, and I cried along with you 😂 hurts a lot but as humans there’s a hope that the hurt gets better
Thank you so much for the content you put out and hope you had a wonderful day
I was crying during the entire video, and then, at the end, you broke crying too. I love how this two games are so well written that we can feel how other characters feel, we can analyze the moments and they all make sense. For me Part II is a masterpiece, it shows human complexity so well, but of course you need to play the first one to fully understand it. Also love your videos. ;)
Aaaaaw, cry your heart out if you want, it's this wonderful sensibility that makes us come back and back to your channel. And all the insights, obviously. (Alright, and the cosplay). You analyse from a place of empathy and care and I admire that, since I'm more of a thinker than a feeler. Virtual hug!
Also: "what is grief if not love persevering" ^^
Always grieving, so this is always relevant, cried, thank you so much Miss Dow
youre welcome and thank you for being a part of my community
Idk my brother died like …. 4 years ago and I still couldn’t get my mind over it like he just got deleted from my life and that’s the end of it
I didn’t even cried ad his funeral just starred on his caskets this lifeless body that looked like my brother and every now and then I’ll just get these random flashbacks of what our relationship used to be and all the things we did together I mean I should be sad and I know it but it’s feels mundane
Just beautiful! I love what you're doing! Sensible, yet professional! All thumbs up! 😊
I still am always fascinated by this part of the game with Sam and Henry. There’s just so much you can unpack in such little time with them and it’s amazing. I think the biggest part is watching Joel’s reactions to everything going on. It’s such a devastating thing to everyone and I haven’t found many games or entertainment that replicate this feeling of loss.
I just discovered this channel via the castlevania anime related episodes (fantastic work on those). I have a psychology BA and I never thought to apply any of the field to story narratives. This is super fascinating stuff!!
Glad you like them! Thanks for sharing
You're a sweetheart, thank you for sharing your insights. :)
Oh thank you! = )
hmmm... georgia your making me all choked up 😭...
it's funny im laying here thinking about this subject and am at a loss for words because deaths is such an alien concept for our minds to comprehend.
but that's a bit esoteric so I will bring it back to the video and say as sad as it is for Sam and the unfair nature of it but I can help but see the silver lining in that he could see his end coming...
most don't get that chance to say goodbye most of the time not saying goodbye is people's biggest regret.
for me if I'm to go out I would like it to be when I'm a shrivelled old person complaining about bad hospital food with my friends and family but if I can have that then I would settle with helping or saving someone to leave the world better than I found it.
this one is deep georgia safe travels and can't wait for the next one :)
Thank you Grimm you words are touching.
@@GeorgiaDow :)
Beautiful video, i've played this game five times and i don't really get to feel anything but i usually look for people that react to this scene cause those are the only times that I get to feel what others do, and well, i thank you for that.
I would just like to add that Sam is still so shocked about knowing that he's dying that he don't even looks to have pain in the whole scene with Ellie.
This franchise means everything to me, it's a part of me. So thank you for doing this. It means a lot.
Thank you for this video and for sharing your insight on this difficult toppic with all of us. And thank you for getting so vulnerable in the end. It's touching and honestly also quite beautiful.
thanks =)
I love your videos, Georgia. The raw , honest emotion that comes through touches me in my soul. Thank you for your insight and your words. And your tears, as well. It's very poignant and healing. We need more of that in this broken world.
appreciate you thank you for that
Ma'am idk who you are or how this ended up in my feed but man. This was absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
Wow, thank you! quite the compliment =) I hope you stay and thanks heheh
the shows I suggested aren’t suggested a lot because they are underrated and deserve more appreciation Georgia
Also you would love ultra violet and the black scorpion
those are also good I did see ultra violet
@@GeorgiaDow 👍 awesome
i have never played this game but your analysis and vulnerability made me cry 🥺 it’s a must play now. thank you for your video
Virtual hug to you Georgia and those who need it. I hope it offers some support
thanks =)
Wow, you actually summarized the theme of the game as well. Lovely content♥
Thank you for sharing your raw emotion in this video, Georgia.
I'm so grateful that you didn't reshoot or edit out the emotional side, it adds so much gravity to the analysis ❤️
When I played this part of the game, I legitimately felt scared when he jumped at Ellie and then sad. I have played both last of us games and both of them made me feel strong emotions. Another game that conveys strong emotions is life is strange, at least the first two and the prequel and that’s why I played all these games only once. I cried when my grandpa, my mom’s dad and when my grandmother died. I remember she went to the hospital and died of a completely different thing, a bacteria she got in the hospital. But what I remember is when she got in the hospital on the stretcher she smiled at me and it was rare because she almost never did smile, it was a good memory for me.
This is my first time watching your videos, keep doing a great job!!
4:00 Hey I remember that from Intro to Psych class. it's just one of those small lessons that I never forget
it is an interesting part of developmental psychology
Thank you for this video. This game hit me hard. Just a beautiful story and a perfect example of how powerful a video game can be.
Thanks for doing this. The last of us is my favorite game I ever played. And you putting this sheen in perspective is great. 👍
I love your channel and these amazing insights you give to some of our favorite content.
The day my mom passed, I couldn't bring myself to be there in the hospital room with her. She wasn't alone. My dad was there, all 8 of my other siblings were there, her grandkids, extended families, old friends, so she was surrounded by love. I just couldn't do it. I was there the 3 days before she passed when she was still comprehensive and verbally responsive and I was there the day before when she was in and induced coma but the day it was gonna happen, I just couldn't do it. I knew it was hurt too much to see her take her final breath so I just told my dad that I love him, I loved mom but I just can't be there and my dad was understanding. I still don't regret the decision, infact I still know I would've lost it if I was in the same room. But I do miss my mom and the oddest thing is that, I cried like a baby in Avengers Endgame when Thor went back in time and had that conversation with his mom. That moment when he brokedown and admitted that he was from the future. Such a little scene in the grand scheme of the movie, but it hit me differently.
This was really beautiful, thanks for being so honest!
Nice to be appreciated
I don't know who you lost, but I really felt that when you got choked up. Sending virtual hugs. Dealing with loss is tough.
Virtual hugs
Love the chracters in last of us so well done. One of my favorite moments was Joel telling Ellie that he had been on both sides. Really paints a picture without having to show you a flashback. the death of Sam and Henry always hits hard.
Hi Georgia! Thank you so much for doing a deep dive into The Last of Us. I find your channel so unique and inspiring. I've never seen anyone critique the emotions of game characters. I think you tapped into a whole new niche of gamers within youtube. I truly feel your emotions come through on your videos. It is a great reminder why most of us love video games. We come for the story, character building, and relatability. I look forward to your next list of videos. This is an amazing game :D
thanks so much I hope you enjoy the other videos. I am happy you are a part of my community and took the time in your day to write it
i love the way you are ! you are a authentic personne who deserve love with out condition ! i love you
Recently lost my father, and I have been struggling with the grieving process. Trying to reconcile my anger towards the side of him that was so infuriating, and the part of him that was my father and the person I will ultimately miss. I am glad that he had that impact in my life where I do find myself missing him.
Thank you
I am sorry for your loss. Grieve how you see fit, remember not to feel guilty if you have a good day or laugh. He would want you to be. And it is fully okay to love someone and still be angry at them as well,. My thoughts are with you
I love the idea of someone having to face their own death and your analysis is grate.
But I love Ashley Johnson's voice a during those clips that had it xD
Also, having an animation of the "source" tag thing is a bit distracting if you're swicting very fast between clips and your self
thanks ill try to remember that
Empaths are very good in this field because empaths can feel your feeling and we know what to say at what time!
This had me in tears. I'm in a relationship with someone with cystic fibrosis she's had a double lung transplant. Her time is limited, I hate myself so much when we fight. Thank you for putting a few things in perspective.
One of the most heartbreaking scenes in all of gaming. It's so sad to think that Sam probably never told Henry about his bite because he didn't want to "be a burden again." And Henry has this guilt on him because he knows he was too hard on Sam, never let him just be a child. Such a great use of side characters to expand the world Ellie and Joel live in, and to mirror the mistakes they could make going down the line.
This is so Interesting to watch. Tysm ❤️
I don't really have a lot of experience losing family members, thankfully, but losing my dog has by far been the worst I've ever felt. He was rather sick and all that stuff that comes with age (made it to 16 and a half, I'm 23 for reference) and the last thing I had done was get angry at him for "making a mess" on the carpet one night. While I've certainly moved on, I still haven't really gotten over how our last interaction went but I just try to think of all the happy and better moments we shared instead.
Another great video Georgia!!!
Glad you liked it!! thx
This really got to me. I lost my dad on Christmas eve of 2020 its hard cause that day is forever stuck with me seeing him die in front of me
I watched this video for the fst time (23rd of July) morning, I thought it was beautiful how she got emotional and her words. Later this same day I got the sad news that my best friend died on a motorbike accident, life is full of ironies and I hope he knew that even far away from him I was always there for him and I cared for him. RIP my friend until I see you again🖤
I just binged tons of your videos and subscribed cause damn you deserve it
Also i really hope you make a Princess Azula analysis sometime
Please keep making these
will try hopefully others feel the same
In regards to death and continuing on without those you started with, it helps knowing I still have a long journey ahead and that I probably meet new people along the way (future best friends, lovers, family, etc). Much the sameway we naturally lose connections because of fights, distance or time. The big difference though is death is permanent and there's no going back to rekindling that connection.
Nice Ellie cosplay!!. You're giving me Faden from Control game with the red hair 🤍
It looks like a good game I havent played it
@@GeorgiaDow it's worth the try !
Hope you are doing okay. We are here for you too.
I've lost a lot of people. Served overseas and lost some good people. My father who was abusive physically and mentally died while I was in college, my brother committed suicide a week after. I lost my mother to COVID as well as one of my child hood friends and several others to COVID as well. I've felt the death of my marriage when I decided to divorce and it hurts every single day. I've become a high functioning alcoholic due to it all and sometimes I push people away instead of letting them help. Sometimes it all becomes too much that my head feels like it's going to split even with anti-depressants.
I guess what keeps me going through it all is just trying to make the world or someones day just a little bit better than when I woke up that morning. If I drink, I do it alone so I'm not a problem. I don't reach out due to being too much for people. I'm getting better but every day is hard, namely when thinking about those I've lost.
I am happy that you make a point of making others days brighter it can be the difference for people. I hope you have people around you who do the same for you . Thank you for sharing your journey
1st game is definitely one of my favorite games of all time, one that can be played over and over from time to time