Hey guys! A few questions regarding looking for a job so I thought I'd say if you work in video editing (for Instagram or RUclips using Premiere Pro), photo editing/graphics design (Photoshop) please email Chris business@rachhloves.co (not .com). :) Thank you all for your heartwarming comments, I want you to know I have read every single one of them and I really appreciate them and you so much
You have the best personality. Thank you fo opening up like you did. You made me open up my eyes since I do the same and just put my emotions aside and take care of everything for my family. I am also an over achiever and worked so hard for 20 years at a bank until my lungs collapsed and my health declined very quickly. I am currently disabled and I can’t go anywhere since I am high risk. The past few weeks my husband got covid and I’ve been taking care of him until he had to be sent to the hospital. Thank God he is back home but I keep taking care of him while I struggle to walk with so much pain and restrictive lung disease. I am so blessed that I tested negative for covid. God took care of me while I took care of my husband while I still took all the precautions to prevent getting the virus. I have faith that things will eventually get better and I will pray for your family and all the families that are going through these difficult times. Love you and take care of yourself.
Ended up crying with you. I think we’re all struggling a bit. Its been so hard lately for so many reasons and having someone being so vulnerable with you is amazing. Thanks Rach for being so open today. Its ok to not be ok. Love you
I just saw that Rach liked this comment just a few minutes after having a major cry. This is why it’s so important to acknowledge mental health. Thanks Rach for everything:)
Fun idea: if you feel overwhelmed and want to take a break without losing your algorithm, I would love to see just some devoted Chris episodes (specifically on Rachel’s life) if he wants to do that or if he has time. Love watching you and your channels so much! Hopefully things will get better soon❤️
No advice from me, just a sincere thank you for sharing these vulnerable moments. I know I definitely feel the same way and I truly feel like a friend and I want to give you a hug!
I feel like this is the most personal video I’ve seen of yours. It brought tears to my eyes because I can relate so much!! (And I feel so many others can as well!) So thank you for sharing your truth. It means a lot to so many!
love your positivity one of the reasons I love watching all your videos!! I try to be positive and bubbly like you and so I feel like im really able to connect with you through the screen that way. also you made me cry a little bit during this video but it was a good cry!! im very empathic as well so that helps me connect. Let us know how the surgery goes and hope you do prioritize mental health because it is SO important!!
7:06. I do not have kids, so I can’t imagine what you’re feeling, but from a complete outside perspective, it might be good to sit down with your kids and let them know you’re struggling sometimes too. You’re honesty in this may help them work through their emotions as well and figure things out as a family unit. My parents were not emotionally available to me in a vulnerable way like this, and I still, even at 31, don’t feel like I can go to them when I have trouble. I go to friends and coworkers before family. You’re kids can see you being open and honest saying, “hey, i have a hard time too, but we can get through this together,” and start to learn that emotions and feeling overwhelmed are ok and learn how to process them in a healthy way.
Rachel: How are the midterms going? Me: (eyes welling up with tears) They're not going great and I feel like a failure but your videos make me happy and now I feel loved and not so alone...
@@plumbranch2493 I'm in sweden, so some of my stuff is still in person, but it's the schedule changes when we reach corona capacity for a room that are making things so much harder...
I work retail, and I've worked since the pandemic started. And I've learned a LOT about people, good, bad and indifferent lol. I watch ALL your videos and I like each one, and I also support you by buying your palette a year or so ago. You are loved by all of us who watch and laugh with you. Just remember, YOU are #1. You have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others. Much love Rachh.
I needed this video more than you'll ever know. I'm back in classes this semester and I am so overwhelmed. My university is wrapping up by American Thanksgiving which is in three weeks and I am not close to being done with my workload. I always go above and beyond, total type A, but this semester has gotten away from me. I'm extremely burned out and that isn't like me. But thank you for sharing how you are doing with us. It has helped me realize that I need to give myself a break because we're all struggling right now. As always, I'm praying for you and your beautiful family.
I 100% feel you when its hard to prioritize myself and my self care during seasons of high stress and craziness. Something that helps me is MAKING the simplest things in my day my selfcare. Could be brushing my teeth, making my bed, wearing a favorite pair of earrings, drinking a cup of tea or even a class of water ect. Telling myself "this is for you and only you." Can be very uplifting. And just telling myself that the reason I'm doing it is for me starts a mind shift that can be helpful when I'm not able to focus on myself as much as I need to.
I can’t describe how this video has hit a soft spot for me. I am a high performer as well and being a teacher right now has been so so hard on my mental health. It’s such a daily struggle to get up and do my job. Thank you for this video.
Same! Teachers everywhere have it really rough right now... Do you have a supporting work environment? If you need someone to talk to, hit me up. Both of you :)
As a Mom, I want do say a sincere THANK YOU!! to you and all of the teachers for all of your hard work and support this year. I know it’s been tough and not all parents appreciate the additional time and effort you all have done, but from those who do get it and appreciate it you all are heroes in my book. 🤗
I dont think you realize how good it feels to have someone who is considered an "influencer" to be so open and honest about their mental health and then on top of that, I relate to so much of what you say and that's why I have always watched you. And you made me cry today but in the best way. I feel so accepted and loved after this video ❤
1000% my favorite RUclipsr! Love how honest you are. Happy to hear you are getting help, but not losing sassy editing Schell because she’s the best! 👏🏻👏🏻😉 Much love and prayers as you slowly open the suitcase! We are here for you too! Xoxo
I think we’re all feeling stuck a little. I’ve definitely been struggling more than usual, and you sharing your experience makes me feel less alone. Thank you Rach 💕
We all love you Rachel! Honestly you have helped me in so many ways the last few months. I have watched you for years but the last few months have been super, super hard for me and I light up every time you have a new video. I love watching you on here and Rachhloves life. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
I just had my first therapy session today. Its been a very rough few years for me and I’m having to accept the loss of unhealthy relationships. Thanks for being my friend on the internet to help me through this.
Ugh well, I just cried with you there. I'm also an overachiever and I've been unemployed due to what's going on, and it affected EVERYTHING, my physical and mental health, my relationships, everything. When an overachiever can't achieve anything and feels stuck and helpless, that's also the worst - just like being overwhelmed and having too much on your shoulders which you've been going through. Stay strong Rachel and everyone else, too ❤️
The hardest thing for me through all of this has been work. I’m a nurse at a nursing home and it’s been so hard watching what the quarantine is doing to the residents. They haven’t been able to see or hug or anything with their families since March. All they get is a short visit through a window. It’s literally been killing them. We’ve lost so so many of them, ones that were perfectly fine just went into a deep depression and it’s like they just gave up and they died. We’ve not had one case of the virus in our facility but as a result of the measures we’ve had to take to prevent that they’re dying anyway and it’s heartbreaking. My life outside of work has been relatively normal, I live in a small town in the southern US and we’ve had very small numbers of the virus and we’ve not had many restrictions and were never on lockdown. My son started back to school in August which was a relief. We had the option of remote learning but he’s 15 and if he’s home he’s just not going to do his work without a fight so it was an easy decision to send him back to school. I’m so happy to hear the baby is doing well and you’re a wonderful mother. You should be so proud of yourself. I was lucky in that both my babies were sleeping through the night at a month old and my son would take 2 naps during the day, both 2 hours long. My daughter was more the 20 minute nap baby lol. I wish I had some tips for you with how I got them to sleep through the night but I don’t, they just did it on their own. My granddaughter was the same way and was sleeping through the night at a month old and when I would keep her she would nap for hours on my couch. I told my daughter she’s extremely lucky to have such a good baby because most babies don’t sleep that well at such a young age. I’m sorry you’ve been struggling but I think you’re doing everything right and I hope you’ll start feeling better soon. Know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending you love for all you're doing for your residents. I've felt terrible about them being in lockdown, knowing a couple of people I wanted to visit more and wasn't allowed. Plus recognizing how hard it is for you in the healthcare field. ❤️
I'm a CNA and my poor residents have Covid right now a few in ICU on a vent and 1 so far who passed only 2 kitchen staff who has stayed no maintenance they quit only 5 nurses for all shifts and only 4 CNAS who are not sick or quit we have 80 residents
Wow. Thank you for continuing to work so hard. Your heart is incredible to do the job that you're doing and I have such a high respect for the heroes in healthcare. Thank you for posting this to remind those of us in other fields to slow down and appreciate what you and others across the world quietly do every day in such a dark time. Know that in my heart, I stand and tearfully applaud you... I know that's not why you posted, but your faithfulness brings me to tears. What you're doing can't be easy and I pray you are incredibly blessed in thanks for loving on others in this time.
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me. You’re right it’s not easy but I love what I do and I wouldn’t do anything else. I hope you have a wonderful day 😊❤️
i can so heavily relate to pushing off dealing with my own stuff to stay strong for my loved ones, and i can only imagine how much more difficult it is with children. just remind yourself that taking the step back to take care of yourself will make it so much easier to take care of others. i’ve found that (even well spaced out) therapy is massively helpful if you’re not already doing that. i personally write out how i’m feeling and what’s going on and it helps massively to put your feelings into words. sending you and your family so much love ❤️
I have a “successful” friend who owns his own business and has a lot on his plate. He told me one day when I was stressed to just wipe everything off your desk and whatever comes back to it deal with it as it comes. If it doesn’t show back up it wasn’t important. I put successful in quotations makes because a lot of people compare success to how much money they make. I have a different opinion when it comes to that.
Husband gave me the go ahead 3 weeks ago to start decorating for Christmas, its my absolute favorite holiday. So I have dived deep into christmas diys & decorating. It has been amazing & seeing the decorations build up just instantly puts me in a great mood in the morning.
I love this video. I can relate so much to your feeling overwhelmed and meltdown-y with quarantine. I’m 1 month into counselling for anxiety and really focusing on mental heath aspect of self care for the first time...ever. 💜
I've been feeling really bad lately, and i have (finally) gotten help, but my depression has been getting really bad and as such nothing seems to be working as i want it to anymore. Both with uni, with work and with everyday life. I definitely have been pushing a lot of stuff down to be 'dealt with later', and watching this just made me burst out into tears. Thank you for always creating a comforting and happy environment for all of us while still talking about all of these things. I really needed this today.
I'm only halfway in and I'm already crying... I'm really struggling at the moment, too. Trying to do my best at work, constantly feeling kind of chased. I'm working in a job that's profiting from the pandemic but I have departments in my company that don't. So I kinda feel I have to carry the others through this crisis. There's just so much pressure. Crying and letting it all out really is important. I need to do this more often. I'm glad I was able to share this moment with you. I'm just happy you're not forced to put up some kind of facade. Sending lots of love and strength to you and your family! 💜
Wow what an emotional youtube day for me... I just got done watching another one of my favorite youtubers and their little baby girl had heart surgery and then I came to watch my Rach! And she just talks to my heart!! I had such a big knot in my throat the entire time and kept fighting back the tears to not ruin my already done makeup.I love you Rach💕
This is why I love your videos Rachel - your honesty and openness with all of us makes me remember how important how vulnerable we really are. Though the glamour and glitter of RUclips / Tik Tok make it look like sometimes things are all okay, you remind us that everyone is human and everyone struggles. This community and what you bring to us reminds us just that... and most of all, that we're not alone. Thank you for all that you do.
Thanks for being so real and vulnerable. I've been feeling a little stuck myself. I've been learning more about myself and my bad habit of caretaking/rescuing when I shouldn't. It's been eye opening and really hard to deal with those emotions. Like you said though, it's really important to feel those emotions and not stuff them down.
I love this video so much. It’s such a relief when other people feel what I’m feeling, like I’m not crazy haha. When you said gotta let your emotions out sometime, I bawled. My brother was diagnosed with cancer three months and I have yet to cry, I’ve been trying to stay strong. But man I let that loose haha. But remember that you gotta give yourself some care before you can give it to others. ❤️ love this and thank you for your videos ❤️
Thank you for sharing this video. It really helps to hear someone being honest about how the stresses and emotions of quarantine, virtue school, working from home and clutter are impacting them and know you are not alone. I cried along with you and have been feeling these same things. My family realized a short time ago we were all nearing our breaking point so my husband and decided to plan a family vacation in November even it meant taking kids out of school. I can honestly say it has made a huge difference. Just knowing that all of us will be getting a break soon and having some relaxing time together and having that to look forward has truly made those stressful days a little easier to take. All of us need to take time out and take time time for self care and today that was watching your video. Thank you again.
I understand not wanting to deal with all the emotions. On Monday I found that I lost my baby and I am really struggling with dealing with all my emotions at the moment. Praying for you during this stressful time that you would find peace.
I'm sorry if you find this really random/ strange but reading this comment made cry. I'm so sorry about your baby. I don't have much to say, and I don't know what to say but I'm sending all the love, power and strength there is in the world♥️ Stay strong♥️♥️
So sorry you’re dealing with the anxiety. I deal with the no sleep bc my brain won’t stop going. I have found it very helpful during those moments of no sleep to get up and just journal what you’re thinking. And you are sooo not alone in this.♥️♥️
“We don’t have to go through this alone” opened the suitcase for me.. I always tell my friends that but why is it so hard to listen to myself? I just don’t wanna bother anyone and most of the times I don’t even think about my emotions anymore...
Aww Rach!!! I just want to give you a big hug. I'm pretty sure most people feel the same way and operate in the same manner. I struggle with it too. I'm constantly on the move, cleaning, cooking, working, doing everything for everyone. It's always hard to let go and give up some of it to another person. But everyone deserves to put themselves first sometimes. You deserve that. We love you ❤❤❤
Your videos are honestly one of the few things that make me happy at this point. You are wonderful and I think that you are correct. We are probably all struggling. It is nice to know that we are not alone and to have a “happy space” to visit frequently. Thank you for all you do❤️❤️❤️
My grandma, who took care of 5 children, a spouse in an era of far less egalitarianism, and an elderly mother who was completely disabled from a stroke--told me when I was waaaay too young to understand, to remember to always take care of yourself *first*, or you're no good to anyone. I get it now, and I want you to feel like you have permission to unpack that suitcase, Rach. You're either going to unpack it, or it'll burst--whatever's in there is coming out one way or another. ❤️
Oh Rach!! I've been watching you for years now and the degree to which you care about and are so protective of your community has always impressed and comforted me to such an insane degree. Thank you for your incredible honesty, for showing the realities of the ups and downs, and for sharing your insights. Sending you and your family so so so much love
i love when you do these like im just watching it while painting my nails and i feel like im less lonely and catching up with a friend ❤️ lifes been rought the past few weeks with stuff going on at home and i feel so separated because im at college a few hours away and i keep dissociating. ive been watching you for like six years so these therapy session type updates are nice. i hope everything with connor goes well ily
Exactly what I needed but didn’t know it! Using a break between studying for coursework deadlines 😭 uni during a pandemic is so stressful. Thank you for uploading this ❤️
Oh my gosh! Your comment about clutter and how your environment looks like how your brain feels. That’s exactly how I feel! And the trying to find the motivation to clean it all is so hard when my brain is in chaos. Love you Rachel! You are amazing! 💕
*hugs* You're doing great. As a fellow emotional baggage over-stuffer, I can tell you that it is very important to take some time to confront and process your emotions as often as possible. It's better for you and your family. It's okay to have feelings and acknowledge when they start to be overwhelming.
Thank you so much for being vulnerable with us! The joy you have when filming definitely comes across in your videos, and as a viewer it's easy to think "oh man, she's totally got everything figured out! Why can't I be more like her?" So to see you open up and share your struggles I think is going to help reinforce for so many people that we are not alone, and we are all going through the shit that is 2020 together.
When you said "being my best self on camera for you guys, not including right now", it broke my heart. I think you getting emotional is a part of you being your best self for us and you. The idea of "being your best self" has been portrait as you are happy, smiling and living carefree, but I would disagree with this idea. Getting emotional is a part of being human and having feelings. You should be proud because even when life gets tough, you go on. You are incredible! xx your name buddy (I always like it when I get to know people who have the same name as me because it isn't as common where I live)
I feel you and your troubles are seen! I work full time from home and at the same time juggling the virtual school + just the general housekeeping, keeping up with the laundry, cooking, excetera. It's daunting. And that's not cool and you're not alone. And sometimes you just have to let it out and it's okay. Just know that we can empathize and we're there with you momma!
I love how you stalk your viewers lives and want to know how midterms, apartment hunting, and just every day activities are going. You're so fun and relatable to watch! And by the way, my life is going great, I'm just busy with work and living my best post grad life!
Rachel you literally feel like that favorite aunt. And this feels like when you both just need to vent and hang out. I love this and you so much 😭❤️ (and the midterms are going well, thank you)
omg if I could work for you, with you, whatever.. ugh that would be a dream! I'm jealous of your editor! But I am so very excited for you and this expansion!
I love that usually you are our therapy session and escape from the world and this time for once it felt like we were your therapy session. You do so much for us and give us a safe place to come to and I hope making this video and talking helped you even just a little bit ❤ we love you and I hope you're taking care of yourself you definitely deserve happiness 🥰
oh my God Rachel thank you for being so open honest. I been feeling overwhelmed lately with everything and meltdown myself. thank you for being real. sometimes we feel alone, feel like there no help no where.
I love this video so much. It’s really real. It’s so comforting to know that someone else is feeling the same way you are. It makes me feel not so alone. Thank you.
I had a midterm yesterday that I think went well. Im loving the new apartment! My roommates cat Sir Isaac Newton loves it too. Today I am meeting with a couple about a nanny position and I'm kinda nervous. Thats my life update lol
Thank you for this... I cried along with you and appreciate your vulnerability so much. I had a meltdown moment with my husband last weekend, and you're right. We need to pour out some of our overflowing baggage every once in a while before it becomes enough to drown us. Thank you for being such a light and an uplifting force in this community. The joy and passion you have for doing this "job" is the very reason I subscribed months ago. I love watching videos with Chris as well because you can see the love and solid foundation your family has together. One of the best things someone did for me during this quarantine was ask for me to mentor her, so we talk at 8:30 over the phone on Saturday mornings when the family needs are less demanding. She came to me asking to be mentored, but little did I know how refreshing it would be for my soul-how therapeutic guiding her through a new marriage and new baby would be in working through some of my own emotional luggage. Praying for Connor (Conner?) and for peace for Mama and Dadda with the upcoming surgery. Sorry this is so long, but I love the makeup look in this video! I need to catch up on your posts so I can figure out what fabulous mascara that is!
Wowzers you’re so inspiring and graceful in the way you shared your feelings with us. As a mother and an over achiever, you definitely hit my heart and had me in tears. Please know you’re doing an amazing job and even when we can’t be perfect in everything that we do, so there’s no shame asking for help. Stay strong and remember how fabulous you are each and every day. Sending lots of love 💗
Thank you, Rachel, for opening up with us and also for sharing your light with us each week. Much of what you said today resonates, not just with me but it looks like with many other viewers here as well. Love to you and the fam 💕
When you turn on RUclips so that you can have some background noise while trying to push through with your job and then one of your favorite youtubers starts reminding you that you are struggling and you have to turn off the video for the first time ever or you won't get your job done...
I appreciate the vulnerability and real ness in this video so much!! Thank you for being so open and honest, it feels good to know I’m not the only one who experiences these feelings and I will definitely be praying for you and sending you all the strength and good vibes! ❤️
I'm 3 months post partum, and I completely get the feelings you're experiencing. Its hard and is overwhelming, and you almost lose yourself in the process. Stay positive!
I was surprised that of all the things happening right now you got emotional about hiring an editor. It's a hard time for everyone Rachel, it's ok to ask for help!
Thank you for being so honest about how you're doing. I'm so glad Connor is doing so well and that you're taking such good care of your family, and I'm glad you're starting to turn some of that inward too. Things are rough everywhere, and honestly I have trouble talking about how I'm doing because I know in my heart how lucky I am, but this year is poop, and I feel poopy.
You’re so awesome to be so vulnerable and honest with your viewers and using your platform to help others feel safe in this crazy time. Living in the US I feel so unsettled and anxious about what the next few months and/or 4 years will look like. I know all I can do is a) vote and b) do my best to follow all the safety protocols and guidelines and I can’t control what others do, it’s just all so scary and overwhelming! Love your channel Rach! 💕
This is the realest thing I’ve seen all year, I think. Going into this year, I was just a healthcare worker, a wife, and a student, and I had no idea what weight any of those titles would hold by this point in the year. 2020 has been an obstacle, and we are all struggling to get past everything that’s been hurled at us this year, but humans were made to adapt and we will make it through this and appreciate this obstacle for how it strengthened us. If you’ve made it this far in my comment, know that you are valued and important and you’re going to make it through this storm. Extending love to each and every one of you out there.💗
Rachel, I so appreciate this video today. Let's just say my suitcase's zipper completely snapped last night, and it is so nice to hear from everyone in this community that I'm not alone struggling with mental health right now.
I cried after my husband sent me a photo of my 2 year old today, just because she was beautiful and I missed her. Then clicked on this video and cried some more. It was a good release and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thankfully for now I'm back at work but I had a really hard time being quarantined for a month and a half. Thank you for being so candid, genuine and amazing! This type of video needed to be made I'm so glad you shared your healing with us 🤗💗
Rachel, I want you to know that your videos always cheer me up. I'm struggling too, I think we all are, thank you so much for sharing how you feel. I have 2 daughters so as a Mom my heart goes out to you. I'm sending big hugs your way. You are so fun, your style is amazing. Never forget how strong you are, so cliche but so true. Always share your feelings, get it off your chest, we're all there for you and for each other. A friend gave me some great words. When you're feeling down, let it surface, feel it, process it then heal. 💞
I have to say, I found you at rachhloveslife before I started watching this channel and with the other videos you always come across as this amazing genuinly happy and bubbly personality, always smiling and so enthusiastic, so it really is amazing that you show the other side too, that you show the human and emotional side of you, your family and your brand. I’m really glad I found these channels because besides getting fun videos this seems like a very open, honest and supportive community!
Thank you for sharing this with us. I, myself have just gone through a lot of changes: lost both my jobs from covid, then my relationship ended (not badly, but still), and I have just moved to the other side of the country! This year has been a rollercoaster for everyone, in some similar ways, but also very different ways, but rollercoaster-y nonetheless. I'm finding that for me things are starting to settle down a bit (got a new job, settling into my new house, sleeping better) which I am very grateful for. I am also incredibly grateful for YOU! I've just moved into my new house a week ago (living alone for the first time!! Loving it) and I've been playing your videos while I'm unpacking and sorting out my things and you have been an incredible support for me during this crazy time, as I know you have for many others like me too. I know you know this, but we're also here for you too! You are one of my favourite humans and I thank you for sharing your life with us. I'm with you, always. Love you Rach xx
I have my own analogy for your box/suitcase pushing emotional things down. I call it the soda bottle effect you keep adding and adding soda to your bottle (pushing and pushing your emotions down for whatever reason) until unfortunately and inevitably something comes along to shake it all up (whether good or bad) and then you just explode into a flood of emotion..... still trying to master not pushing them down and making the flood of emotions happen farther and wider apart! 💜 Sending love and socially distanced hugs to anyone who needs it in this crazy quarantine time! 🥰
Honestly, I really needed this video. I also like to pack stressful or unhappy thoughts and emotions into a suitcase, zip it up, and throw it down the metaphorical stairs. I lost my mom 2 years ago and today I talked about it for the first time in forever. My boss also lost her mom a year ago this week so we were talking about grief and expectations and how to function through things and it was so refreshing. When you said we need to talk about things, even to a camera or a journal, I felt like I needed that. Bc I bottle stuff up and pretend it's not there. So thank you, Rachel. I love your channel and videos and tho you probably wont see this, I do feel like Im talking to you and replying to you in your videos. From what I've seen, your kids have loving, compassionate parents who take such good care of them ❤
Sending so much love. I have watched the Rachhloveslife channel for ages but the RUclips algorithm finally recommended my first RachhLoves video. You are so genuine and that's what I've always loved about watching your videos. I hope the surgery has all went well and you're finding more time for self care. Stay awesome!
Your energy is what attracted me to these channels. Don't apologize for how you feeling in this situation. No living soul have the answer or experience to be the expert to guide us. We are all in it and sharing is how we will manage in this time of confusion and learning. Love always 💖
Its comforting to see you get raw with us...I think we need to see more people (like you) show us that you struggle, too. This has been the longest 7 months and we’re all struggling right now. We love you 😘💙
The dynamic between you and Chris during the cooking videos is so apparent that you make such a great team and you are truly partners in everything you do. I too am a bit of a control freak. I've started having to actually let go and let my family do things. Letting my kids grow up (assigning the kids chores that I would normally do), letting my husband do some of the cooking and teaching our daughter to help. And then sometimes, I feel like I do everything (even though I don't) and that I have to do it all myself or it will be done wrong. It's a viscous circle but we are all going to make it through this. Smile everyone!
Thank you for not only validating your emotions but also how all of us are feeling right now. I'm over here crying right along with you. Thank you for your videos you never fail to help me through the roughest if day by just making me laugh.
I've always felt that it comes out one way or another. Either emotionally or physically. Nothing wrong with letting it out. This year has blown. It's hard for everyone. Crying is cathartic and healing. Love to everyone❤️
You truly are my favorite person to watch and I feel like your a friend sitting there telling me about your day! Thank you for always being so true! Lots of prayers for the upcoming surgery.
I loved this video. It really has been hard this year. Things feel really heavy and sometimes it seems like there's no relief. Your videos are a valuable source of lightness and fun. Love you!!
Sending you and your family a big hug! 💓 You're doing a perfect job, even if sometimes you may think it doesn't seem so. And it's also good to delegate sometimes, ask for help and vent/talk to someone to let everything out. This was a nice chat and I'm glad you shared it with us! ❣️
I’ve had a rough day mentally. My job is stressing me out more than any job I’ve ever had- it keeps me from seeing the people I love more than anything, it keeps my husband from being able to have a good job due to my hours. COVID keeps me from having a good babysitter for my 16 month old and my 8 year old, so my husband has to be home to watch them so we’re struggling financially. I can’t see my family since my mom is immune compromised, and today I just couldn’t close my “emotional suitcase” anymore. I know I am so blessed beyond measure, I know that my troubles are small compared to other things in the world, but today it just hit me. I was sitting watching your video tonight crying because even though I was watching on my phone, I literally felt like we were sitting and you were talking directly to me. Thank you so much for being honest about how you feel, and for all the love and time you show with these videos. They have helped me immensely. Sending lots of love and prayers from Texas ❤️
Hey guys! A few questions regarding looking for a job so I thought I'd say if you work in video editing (for Instagram or RUclips using Premiere Pro), photo editing/graphics design (Photoshop) please email Chris business@rachhloves.co (not .com). :)
Thank you all for your heartwarming comments, I want you to know I have read every single one of them and I really appreciate them and you so much
Big hugs
I hope you find some one ! Love your personality!
.co? Not .ca?
I love your channel. You make me smile. I finally got power back on from the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta ...Shout out to MS Gulf Coast...
You have the best personality. Thank you fo opening up like you did. You made me open up my eyes since I do the same and just put my emotions aside and take care of everything for my family. I am also an over achiever and worked so hard for 20 years at a bank until my lungs collapsed and my health declined very quickly. I am currently disabled and I can’t go anywhere since I am high risk. The past few weeks my husband got covid and I’ve been taking care of him until he had to be sent to the hospital. Thank God he is back home but I keep taking care of him while I struggle to walk with so much pain and restrictive lung disease. I am so blessed that I tested negative for covid. God took care of me while I took care of my husband while I still took all the precautions to prevent getting the virus. I have faith that things will eventually get better and I will pray for your family and all the families that are going through these difficult times. Love you and take care of yourself.
Ended up crying with you. I think we’re all struggling a bit. Its been so hard lately for so many reasons and having someone being so vulnerable with you is amazing. Thanks Rach for being so open today. Its ok to not be ok. Love you
Same here! 😭
Uff I haven’t seen the whole thing but I think we’re all kinda meltdown-y and I’m all here for you acknowledging it
Sort of... comforting? to see that it's not just me struggling
I'm not the only one who is melt-down-y!!
@@haleycombs7299 🙋🏼♀️
I just saw that Rach liked this comment just a few minutes after having a major cry. This is why it’s so important to acknowledge mental health. Thanks Rach for everything:)
Fun idea: if you feel overwhelmed and want to take a break without losing your algorithm, I would love to see just some devoted Chris episodes (specifically on Rachel’s life) if he wants to do that or if he has time. Love watching you and your channels so much! Hopefully things will get better soon❤️
I’d definitely be down for some Chris loves life episodes, mainly food/cooking themed!
Oh totally second this! Some family content if you’re not opposed to the kiddos being on.
No advice from me, just a sincere thank you for sharing these vulnerable moments. I know I definitely feel the same way and I truly feel like a friend and I want to give you a hug!
I feel like this is the most personal video I’ve seen of yours. It brought tears to my eyes because I can relate so much!! (And I feel so many others can as well!) So thank you for sharing your truth. It means a lot to so many!
love your positivity one of the reasons I love watching all your videos!! I try to be positive and bubbly like you and so I feel like im really able to connect with you through the screen that way. also you made me cry a little bit during this video but it was a good cry!! im very empathic as well so that helps me connect. Let us know how the surgery goes and hope you do prioritize mental health because it is SO important!!
7:06. I do not have kids, so I can’t imagine what you’re feeling, but from a complete outside perspective, it might be good to sit down with your kids and let them know you’re struggling sometimes too. You’re honesty in this may help them work through their emotions as well and figure things out as a family unit. My parents were not emotionally available to me in a vulnerable way like this, and I still, even at 31, don’t feel like I can go to them when I have trouble. I go to friends and coworkers before family. You’re kids can see you being open and honest saying, “hey, i have a hard time too, but we can get through this together,” and start to learn that emotions and feeling overwhelmed are ok and learn how to process them in a healthy way.
Rachel: How are the midterms going?
Me: (eyes welling up with tears) They're not going great and I feel like a failure but your videos make me happy and now I feel loved and not so alone...
gigantic squishy hugs for you!!! You can do this!! ❤️
Sammmmme this virtual learning is horrible
@@RachhLoves
@@plumbranch2493 I'm in sweden, so some of my stuff is still in person, but it's the schedule changes when we reach corona capacity for a room that are making things so much harder...
Girl you got this! You are brave. You are strong. You will get through it. Keep trucking!
I work retail, and I've worked since the pandemic started. And I've learned a LOT about people, good, bad and indifferent lol. I watch ALL your videos and I like each one, and I also support you by buying your palette a year or so ago. You are loved by all of us who watch and laugh with you. Just remember, YOU are #1. You have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others. Much love Rachh.
It's nice to hear someone else is going through the same things. We are not alone. 💜
Same and it's so hard not to FEEL very alone right now!
“When I see all the clutter I feel that’s a representation of my brain” I felt that
It makes me really anxious and sometimes I shut down. I have no idea why this happens. It just feels overwhelming.
Rachel, really want to hug you right now. You are incredible, please take care of yourself. Thank you for support and honesty 😊
I needed this video more than you'll ever know. I'm back in classes this semester and I am so overwhelmed. My university is wrapping up by American Thanksgiving which is in three weeks and I am not close to being done with my workload. I always go above and beyond, total type A, but this semester has gotten away from me. I'm extremely burned out and that isn't like me. But thank you for sharing how you are doing with us. It has helped me realize that I need to give myself a break because we're all struggling right now. As always, I'm praying for you and your beautiful family.
I 100% feel you when its hard to prioritize myself and my self care during seasons of high stress and craziness.
Something that helps me is MAKING the simplest things in my day my selfcare. Could be brushing my teeth, making my bed, wearing a favorite pair of earrings, drinking a cup of tea or even a class of water ect. Telling myself "this is for you and only you." Can be very uplifting. And just telling myself that the reason I'm doing it is for me starts a mind shift that can be helpful when I'm not able to focus on myself as much as I need to.
I can’t describe how this video has hit a soft spot for me. I am a high performer as well and being a teacher right now has been so so hard on my mental health. It’s such a daily struggle to get up and do my job. Thank you for this video.
Completely understand! I am a first year teacher and I feel like I’m drowning!
Same! Teachers everywhere have it really rough right now... Do you have a supporting work environment? If you need someone to talk to, hit me up. Both of you :)
Iris Wilken I do! I have a great work team! We actually have two new teachers in our grade. Lol. We’re getting through it together!!❤️
As a Mom, I want do say a sincere THANK YOU!! to you and all of the teachers for all of your hard work and support this year. I know it’s been tough and not all parents appreciate the additional time and effort you all have done, but from those who do get it and appreciate it you all are heroes in my book. 🤗
❤️❤️❤️ thanks for being so vulnerable.
I dont think you realize how good it feels to have someone who is considered an "influencer" to be so open and honest about their mental health and then on top of that, I relate to so much of what you say and that's why I have always watched you. And you made me cry today but in the best way. I feel so accepted and loved after this video ❤
1000% my favorite RUclipsr! Love how honest you are. Happy to hear you are getting help, but not losing sassy editing Schell because she’s the best! 👏🏻👏🏻😉 Much love and prayers as you slowly open the suitcase! We are here for you too! Xoxo
I think we’re all feeling stuck a little. I’ve definitely been struggling more than usual, and you sharing your experience makes me feel less alone. Thank you Rach 💕
We all love you Rachel! Honestly you have helped me in so many ways the last few months. I have watched you for years but the last few months have been super, super hard for me and I light up every time you have a new video. I love watching you on here and Rachhloves life. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Thank you for being transparent and showing that it is ok to feel & share emotions, even the "negative" ones. You're so wonderful Rachel!
I just had my first therapy session today. Its been a very rough few years for me and I’m having to accept the loss of unhealthy relationships. Thanks for being my friend on the internet to help me through this.
Ugh well, I just cried with you there. I'm also an overachiever and I've been unemployed due to what's going on, and it affected EVERYTHING, my physical and mental health, my relationships, everything. When an overachiever can't achieve anything and feels stuck and helpless, that's also the worst - just like being overwhelmed and having too much on your shoulders which you've been going through. Stay strong Rachel and everyone else, too ❤️
The hardest thing for me through all of this has been work. I’m a nurse at a nursing home and it’s been so hard watching what the quarantine is doing to the residents. They haven’t been able to see or hug or anything with their families since March. All they get is a short visit through a window. It’s literally been killing them. We’ve lost so so many of them, ones that were perfectly fine just went into a deep depression and it’s like they just gave up and they died. We’ve not had one case of the virus in our facility but as a result of the measures we’ve had to take to prevent that they’re dying anyway and it’s heartbreaking. My life outside of work has been relatively normal, I live in a small town in the southern US and we’ve had very small numbers of the virus and we’ve not had many restrictions and were never on lockdown. My son started back to school in August which was a relief. We had the option of remote learning but he’s 15 and if he’s home he’s just not going to do his work without a fight so it was an easy decision to send him back to school. I’m so happy to hear the baby is doing well and you’re a wonderful mother. You should be so proud of yourself. I was lucky in that both my babies were sleeping through the night at a month old and my son would take 2 naps during the day, both 2 hours long. My daughter was more the 20 minute nap baby lol. I wish I had some tips for you with how I got them to sleep through the night but I don’t, they just did it on their own. My granddaughter was the same way and was sleeping through the night at a month old and when I would keep her she would nap for hours on my couch. I told my daughter she’s extremely lucky to have such a good baby because most babies don’t sleep that well at such a young age. I’m sorry you’ve been struggling but I think you’re doing everything right and I hope you’ll start feeling better soon. Know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending you love for all you're doing for your residents. I've felt terrible about them being in lockdown, knowing a couple of people I wanted to visit more and wasn't allowed. Plus recognizing how hard it is for you in the healthcare field. ❤️
Bless you
I'm a CNA and my poor residents have Covid right now a few in ICU on a vent and 1 so far who passed only 2 kitchen staff who has stayed no maintenance they quit only 5 nurses for all shifts and only 4 CNAS who are not sick or quit we have 80 residents
Wow. Thank you for continuing to work so hard. Your heart is incredible to do the job that you're doing and I have such a high respect for the heroes in healthcare. Thank you for posting this to remind those of us in other fields to slow down and appreciate what you and others across the world quietly do every day in such a dark time. Know that in my heart, I stand and tearfully applaud you... I know that's not why you posted, but your faithfulness brings me to tears. What you're doing can't be easy and I pray you are incredibly blessed in thanks for loving on others in this time.
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me. You’re right it’s not easy but I love what I do and I wouldn’t do anything else. I hope you have a wonderful day 😊❤️
i can so heavily relate to pushing off dealing with my own stuff to stay strong for my loved ones, and i can only imagine how much more difficult it is with children. just remind yourself that taking the step back to take care of yourself will make it so much easier to take care of others. i’ve found that (even well spaced out) therapy is massively helpful if you’re not already doing that. i personally write out how i’m feeling and what’s going on and it helps massively to put your feelings into words. sending you and your family so much love ❤️
I have a “successful” friend who owns his own business and has a lot on his plate. He told me one day when I was stressed to just wipe everything off your desk and whatever comes back to it deal with it as it comes. If it doesn’t show back up it wasn’t important. I put successful in quotations makes because a lot of people compare success to how much money they make. I have a different opinion when it comes to that.
Husband gave me the go ahead 3 weeks ago to start decorating for Christmas, its my absolute favorite holiday. So I have dived deep into christmas diys & decorating. It has been amazing & seeing the decorations build up just instantly puts me in a great mood in the morning.
As someone who is falling apart at the seams, thank you for always being real and open about mental health with us.
FOR THE RECORD! The side of Rachel who opens up and shows vulnerability and has a bit of a meltdown IS your best self! This is why we love you!
I love this video. I can relate so much to your feeling overwhelmed and meltdown-y with quarantine. I’m 1 month into counselling for anxiety and really focusing on mental heath aspect of self care for the first time...ever. 💜
I've been feeling really bad lately, and i have (finally) gotten help, but my depression has been getting really bad and as such nothing seems to be working as i want it to anymore. Both with uni, with work and with everyday life. I definitely have been pushing a lot of stuff down to be 'dealt with later', and watching this just made me burst out into tears. Thank you for always creating a comforting and happy environment for all of us while still talking about all of these things. I really needed this today.
I'm only halfway in and I'm already crying... I'm really struggling at the moment, too. Trying to do my best at work, constantly feeling kind of chased. I'm working in a job that's profiting from the pandemic but I have departments in my company that don't. So I kinda feel I have to carry the others through this crisis. There's just so much pressure.
Crying and letting it all out really is important. I need to do this more often. I'm glad I was able to share this moment with you.
I'm just happy you're not forced to put up some kind of facade.
Sending lots of love and strength to you and your family! 💜
Wow what an emotional youtube day for me... I just got done watching another one of my favorite youtubers and their little baby girl had heart surgery and then I came to watch my Rach! And she just talks to my heart!! I had such a big knot in my throat the entire time and kept fighting back the tears to not ruin my already done makeup.I love you Rach💕
Huge hugs! I’ll be praying for sweet Connor. I’m a nurse and let me tell you he will be fine! 🙏🏼❤️ Sending love from Texas.
This is why I love your videos Rachel - your honesty and openness with all of us makes me remember how important how vulnerable we really are. Though the glamour and glitter of RUclips / Tik Tok make it look like sometimes things are all okay, you remind us that everyone is human and everyone struggles. This community and what you bring to us reminds us just that... and most of all, that we're not alone. Thank you for all that you do.
"What is a spontaneous decision without immediate regret?" 🤣
Omg yes hahaha
Thanks for being so real and vulnerable. I've been feeling a little stuck myself. I've been learning more about myself and my bad habit of caretaking/rescuing when I shouldn't. It's been eye opening and really hard to deal with those emotions. Like you said though, it's really important to feel those emotions and not stuff them down.
I love this video so much. It’s such a relief when other people feel what I’m feeling, like I’m not crazy haha.
When you said gotta let your emotions out sometime, I bawled. My brother was diagnosed with cancer three months and I have yet to cry, I’ve been trying to stay strong. But man I let that loose haha.
But remember that you gotta give yourself some care before you can give it to others. ❤️ love this and thank you for your videos ❤️
Thank you for sharing this video. It really helps to hear someone being honest about how the stresses and emotions of quarantine, virtue school, working from home and clutter are impacting them and know you are not alone. I cried along with you and have been feeling these same things.
My family realized a short time ago we were all nearing our breaking point so my husband and decided to plan a family vacation in November even it meant taking kids out of school. I can honestly say it has made a huge difference. Just knowing that all of us will be getting a break soon and having some relaxing time together and having that to look forward has truly made those stressful days a little easier to take.
All of us need to take time out and take time time for self care and today that was watching your video. Thank you again.
I understand not wanting to deal with all the emotions. On Monday I found that I lost my baby and I am really struggling with dealing with all my emotions at the moment. Praying for you during this stressful time that you would find peace.
I'm sorry if you find this really random/ strange but reading this comment made cry. I'm so sorry about your baby. I don't have much to say, and I don't know what to say but I'm sending all the love, power and strength there is in the world♥️
Stay strong♥️♥️
@@himadrisharma2299 thank you I appreciate it. There's not much that anyone can say that makes it better but I appreciate the love❤️
I'm so sorry that you're going through this and suffering. Internet hugs from a stranger. ❤
@@chrisbecker4412 thank you ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. I wouldn't wish losing a child on my worst enemy. Sending peace and comfort.
So sorry you’re dealing with the anxiety. I deal with the no sleep bc my brain won’t stop going. I have found it very helpful during those moments of no sleep to get up and just journal what you’re thinking. And you are sooo not alone in this.♥️♥️
“We don’t have to go through this alone” opened the suitcase for me.. I always tell my friends that but why is it so hard to listen to myself? I just don’t wanna bother anyone and most of the times I don’t even think about my emotions anymore...
Aww Rach!!! I just want to give you a big hug. I'm pretty sure most people feel the same way and operate in the same manner. I struggle with it too. I'm constantly on the move, cleaning, cooking, working, doing everything for everyone. It's always hard to let go and give up some of it to another person. But everyone deserves to put themselves first sometimes. You deserve that. We love you ❤❤❤
I have literally been watching you since you and Chris got engaged and you're still my fav ❤ take care of yourself mama! We love youuu!
Your videos are honestly one of the few things that make me happy at this point. You are wonderful and I think that you are correct. We are probably all struggling. It is nice to know that we are not alone and to have a “happy space” to visit frequently. Thank you for all you do❤️❤️❤️
My grandma, who took care of 5 children, a spouse in an era of far less egalitarianism, and an elderly mother who was completely disabled from a stroke--told me when I was waaaay too young to understand, to remember to always take care of yourself *first*, or you're no good to anyone. I get it now, and I want you to feel like you have permission to unpack that suitcase, Rach. You're either going to unpack it, or it'll burst--whatever's in there is coming out one way or another. ❤️
Oh Rach!! I've been watching you for years now and the degree to which you care about and are so protective of your community has always impressed and comforted me to such an insane degree. Thank you for your incredible honesty, for showing the realities of the ups and downs, and for sharing your insights. Sending you and your family so so so much love
I want to spin too!!! And the new house is fantastic, I am in love. Thank you!
i love when you do these like im just watching it while painting my nails and i feel like im less lonely and catching up with a friend ❤️ lifes been rought the past few weeks with stuff going on at home and i feel so separated because im at college a few hours away and i keep dissociating. ive been watching you for like six years so these therapy session type updates are nice. i hope everything with connor goes well ily
Exactly what I needed but didn’t know it! Using a break between studying for coursework deadlines 😭 uni during a pandemic is so stressful. Thank you for uploading this ❤️
Oh my gosh! Your comment about clutter and how your environment looks like how your brain feels. That’s exactly how I feel! And the trying to find the motivation to clean it all is so hard when my brain is in chaos.
Love you Rachel! You are amazing! 💕
*hugs* You're doing great. As a fellow emotional baggage over-stuffer, I can tell you that it is very important to take some time to confront and process your emotions as often as possible. It's better for you and your family. It's okay to have feelings and acknowledge when they start to be overwhelming.
Thank you so much for being vulnerable with us! The joy you have when filming definitely comes across in your videos, and as a viewer it's easy to think "oh man, she's totally got everything figured out! Why can't I be more like her?" So to see you open up and share your struggles I think is going to help reinforce for so many people that we are not alone, and we are all going through the shit that is 2020 together.
When you said "being my best self on camera for you guys, not including right now", it broke my heart. I think you getting emotional is a part of you being your best self for us and you. The idea of "being your best self" has been portrait as you are happy, smiling and living carefree, but I would disagree with this idea. Getting emotional is a part of being human and having feelings. You should be proud because even when life gets tough, you go on. You are incredible! xx your name buddy (I always like it when I get to know people who have the same name as me because it isn't as common where I live)
I feel you and your troubles are seen! I work full time from home and at the same time juggling the virtual school + just the general housekeeping, keeping up with the laundry, cooking, excetera. It's daunting. And that's not cool and you're not alone. And sometimes you just have to let it out and it's okay. Just know that we can empathize and we're there with you momma!
Life’s pretty good! I just took my last PSAT ever and now I’m just chillin at home
I love how you stalk your viewers lives and want to know how midterms, apartment hunting, and just every day activities are going. You're so fun and relatable to watch!
And by the way, my life is going great, I'm just busy with work and living my best post grad life!
This is just what this miserable Thursday needed! Yay!
Love the hair, how is Connor 8 MONTHS already please? 😩
You can do this!! 💖 I also had a miserable Thursday at work 😫 but we can get through this!! 💪
Rachel you literally feel like that favorite aunt. And this feels like when you both just need to vent and hang out. I love this and you so much 😭❤️ (and the midterms are going well, thank you)
omg if I could work for you, with you, whatever.. ugh that would be a dream! I'm jealous of your editor! But I am so very excited for you and this expansion!
You edit videos?
I love that usually you are our therapy session and escape from the world and this time for once it felt like we were your therapy session. You do so much for us and give us a safe place to come to and I hope making this video and talking helped you even just a little bit ❤ we love you and I hope you're taking care of yourself you definitely deserve happiness 🥰
The title confused me so I had to check up with my girl, Rachel. I am legit doing my make up for work while watching this.
I feel kindred.
oh my God Rachel thank you for being so open honest. I been feeling overwhelmed lately with everything and meltdown myself. thank you for being real. sometimes we feel alone, feel like there no help no where.
Wish I could hug you through phone. I just wanna jump to the part when this quarantine is over. Sending love from England 💗
I love this video so much. It’s really real. It’s so comforting to know that someone else is feeling the same way you are. It makes me feel not so alone. Thank you.
I had a midterm yesterday that I think went well. Im loving the new apartment! My roommates cat Sir Isaac Newton loves it too. Today I am meeting with a couple about a nanny position and I'm kinda nervous. Thats my life update lol
Tell your roommate she missed a pun and she should rename him Sir Isaac Mewton 😂😂
Thank you for this... I cried along with you and appreciate your vulnerability so much. I had a meltdown moment with my husband last weekend, and you're right. We need to pour out some of our overflowing baggage every once in a while before it becomes enough to drown us.
Thank you for being such a light and an uplifting force in this community. The joy and passion you have for doing this "job" is the very reason I subscribed months ago. I love watching videos with Chris as well because you can see the love and solid foundation your family has together.
One of the best things someone did for me during this quarantine was ask for me to mentor her, so we talk at 8:30 over the phone on Saturday mornings when the family needs are less demanding. She came to me asking to be mentored, but little did I know how refreshing it would be for my soul-how therapeutic guiding her through a new marriage and new baby would be in working through some of my own emotional luggage.
Praying for Connor (Conner?) and for peace for Mama and Dadda with the upcoming surgery.
Sorry this is so long, but I love the makeup look in this video! I need to catch up on your posts so I can figure out what fabulous mascara that is!
i am very emotional right now and so I ended up sitting and crying with you!
Wowzers you’re so inspiring and graceful in the way you shared your feelings with us. As a mother and an over achiever, you definitely hit my heart and had me in tears. Please know you’re doing an amazing job and even when we can’t be perfect in everything that we do, so there’s no shame asking for help. Stay strong and remember how fabulous you are each and every day. Sending lots of love 💗
"How are the midterms going" oh god rach don't remind me :))))
Thank you, Rachel, for opening up with us and also for sharing your light with us each week. Much of what you said today resonates, not just with me but it looks like with many other viewers here as well. Love to you and the fam 💕
When you turn on RUclips so that you can have some background noise while trying to push through with your job and then one of your favorite youtubers starts reminding you that you are struggling and you have to turn off the video for the first time ever or you won't get your job done...
I appreciate the vulnerability and real ness in this video so much!! Thank you for being so open and honest, it feels good to know I’m not the only one who experiences these feelings and I will definitely be praying for you and sending you all the strength and good vibes! ❤️
"how are the midterms going" well i only have one left but it's a matter of whether I'll finish the midterm or the midterm will finish me 💀💀
Relatable
I'm 3 months post partum, and I completely get the feelings you're experiencing. Its hard and is overwhelming, and you almost lose yourself in the process. Stay positive!
I was surprised that of all the things happening right now you got emotional about hiring an editor. It's a hard time for everyone Rachel, it's ok to ask for help!
Thank you for being so honest about how you're doing. I'm so glad Connor is doing so well and that you're taking such good care of your family, and I'm glad you're starting to turn some of that inward too.
Things are rough everywhere, and honestly I have trouble talking about how I'm doing because I know in my heart how lucky I am, but this year is poop, and I feel poopy.
You’re so awesome to be so vulnerable and honest with your viewers and using your platform to help others feel safe in this crazy time. Living in the US I feel so unsettled and anxious about what the next few months and/or 4 years will look like. I know all I can do is a) vote and b) do my best to follow all the safety protocols and guidelines and I can’t control what others do, it’s just all so scary and overwhelming! Love your channel Rach! 💕
This is the realest thing I’ve seen all year, I think. Going into this year, I was just a healthcare worker, a wife, and a student, and I had no idea what weight any of those titles would hold by this point in the year. 2020 has been an obstacle, and we are all struggling to get past everything that’s been hurled at us this year, but humans were made to adapt and we will make it through this and appreciate this obstacle for how it strengthened us. If you’ve made it this far in my comment, know that you are valued and important and you’re going to make it through this storm. Extending love to each and every one of you out there.💗
Rachel, I so appreciate this video today. Let's just say my suitcase's zipper completely snapped last night, and it is so nice to hear from everyone in this community that I'm not alone struggling with mental health right now.
I cried after my husband sent me a photo of my 2 year old today, just because she was beautiful and I missed her. Then clicked on this video and cried some more. It was a good release and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thankfully for now I'm back at work but I had a really hard time being quarantined for a month and a half. Thank you for being so candid, genuine and amazing! This type of video needed to be made I'm so glad you shared your healing with us 🤗💗
Rachel you‘re going to be okay 😊 you are an amazing person. You are enough, exacly as you are! Xoxo
Rachel, I want you to know that your videos always cheer me up. I'm struggling too, I think we all are, thank you so much for sharing how you feel. I have 2 daughters so as a Mom my heart goes out to you. I'm sending big hugs your way. You are so fun, your style is amazing. Never forget how strong you are, so cliche but so true. Always share your feelings, get it off your chest, we're all there for you and for each other. A friend gave me some great words. When you're feeling down, let it surface, feel it, process it then heal. 💞
Thank you Rac for sharing from your heart! Sending a virtual HUG from Atlanta.
Your raw emotions are how we are all feeling! You've got this! Yvonne
I have to say, I found you at rachhloveslife before I started watching this channel and with the other videos you always come across as this amazing genuinly happy and bubbly personality, always smiling and so enthusiastic, so it really is amazing that you show the other side too, that you show the human and emotional side of you, your family and your brand. I’m really glad I found these channels because besides getting fun videos this seems like a very open, honest and supportive community!
Thank you for sharing this with us. I, myself have just gone through a lot of changes: lost both my jobs from covid, then my relationship ended (not badly, but still), and I have just moved to the other side of the country! This year has been a rollercoaster for everyone, in some similar ways, but also very different ways, but rollercoaster-y nonetheless. I'm finding that for me things are starting to settle down a bit (got a new job, settling into my new house, sleeping better) which I am very grateful for. I am also incredibly grateful for YOU! I've just moved into my new house a week ago (living alone for the first time!! Loving it) and I've been playing your videos while I'm unpacking and sorting out my things and you have been an incredible support for me during this crazy time, as I know you have for many others like me too. I know you know this, but we're also here for you too! You are one of my favourite humans and I thank you for sharing your life with us. I'm with you, always. Love you Rach xx
I have my own analogy for your box/suitcase pushing emotional things down. I call it the soda bottle effect you keep adding and adding soda to your bottle (pushing and pushing your emotions down for whatever reason) until unfortunately and inevitably something comes along to shake it all up (whether good or bad) and then you just explode into a flood of emotion..... still trying to master not pushing them down and making the flood of emotions happen farther and wider apart! 💜 Sending love and socially distanced hugs to anyone who needs it in this crazy quarantine time! 🥰
Honestly, I really needed this video. I also like to pack stressful or unhappy thoughts and emotions into a suitcase, zip it up, and throw it down the metaphorical stairs. I lost my mom 2 years ago and today I talked about it for the first time in forever. My boss also lost her mom a year ago this week so we were talking about grief and expectations and how to function through things and it was so refreshing. When you said we need to talk about things, even to a camera or a journal, I felt like I needed that. Bc I bottle stuff up and pretend it's not there. So thank you, Rachel. I love your channel and videos and tho you probably wont see this, I do feel like Im talking to you and replying to you in your videos. From what I've seen, your kids have loving, compassionate parents who take such good care of them ❤
Sending so much love. I have watched the Rachhloveslife channel for ages but the RUclips algorithm finally recommended my first RachhLoves video. You are so genuine and that's what I've always loved about watching your videos. I hope the surgery has all went well and you're finding more time for self care. Stay awesome!
Your energy is what attracted me to these channels. Don't apologize for how you feeling in this situation. No living soul have the answer or experience to be the expert to guide us. We are all in it and sharing is how we will manage in this time of confusion and learning. Love always 💖
Its comforting to see you get raw with us...I think we need to see more people (like you) show us that you struggle, too. This has been the longest 7 months and we’re all struggling right now. We love you 😘💙
The dynamic between you and Chris during the cooking videos is so apparent that you make such a great team and you are truly partners in everything you do. I too am a bit of a control freak. I've started having to actually let go and let my family do things. Letting my kids grow up (assigning the kids chores that I would normally do), letting my husband do some of the cooking and teaching our daughter to help. And then sometimes, I feel like I do everything (even though I don't) and that I have to do it all myself or it will be done wrong. It's a viscous circle but we are all going to make it through this. Smile everyone!
Thank you for not only validating your emotions but also how all of us are feeling right now. I'm over here crying right along with you. Thank you for your videos you never fail to help me through the roughest if day by just making me laugh.
I've always felt that it comes out one way or another. Either emotionally or physically. Nothing wrong with letting it out. This year has blown. It's hard for everyone. Crying is cathartic and healing. Love to everyone❤️
You truly are my favorite person to watch and I feel like your a friend sitting there telling me about your day! Thank you for always being so true! Lots of prayers for the upcoming surgery.
I loved this video. It really has been hard this year. Things feel really heavy and sometimes it seems like there's no relief.
Your videos are a valuable source of lightness and fun. Love you!!
Sending you and your family a big hug! 💓 You're doing a perfect job, even if sometimes you may think it doesn't seem so. And it's also good to delegate sometimes, ask for help and vent/talk to someone to let everything out. This was a nice chat and I'm glad you shared it with us! ❣️
I’ve had a rough day mentally. My job is stressing me out more than any job I’ve ever had- it keeps me from seeing the people I love more than anything, it keeps my husband from being able to have a good job due to my hours. COVID keeps me from having a good babysitter for my 16 month old and my 8 year old, so my husband has to be home to watch them so we’re struggling financially. I can’t see my family since my mom is immune compromised, and today I just couldn’t close my “emotional suitcase” anymore. I know I am so blessed beyond measure, I know that my troubles are small compared to other things in the world, but today it just hit me. I was sitting watching your video tonight crying because even though I was watching on my phone, I literally felt like we were sitting and you were talking directly to me. Thank you so much for being honest about how you feel, and for all the love and time you show with these videos. They have helped me immensely. Sending lots of love and prayers from Texas ❤️
As a mental health therapist you had me in tears. Yes, what a year. Thank you for sharing. Sending all the ❤