53. How my MENTAL HEALTH convinced me PORTUGAL is HOME - Mandy’s Story -
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Having a history of ADHD and PTSD and recently being given a diagnosis of Autism, Mandy gave up everything she knew of ‘normal’ life for the sake of her sanity.
She knew she was not managing her traditional ‘9am - 5pm’ life, and then with the out break of Covid, she knew she could spiral down into a deeper, darker place. Mandy had to rely on herself and make changes for herself and that’s exactly what she did.
You may have reacted differently, but quietly and without realising, the universe had been calling out to Mandy. Giving gentle, subtle hints, directing her back to the only place she had ever been truly happy. Portugal.
Sometimes you have to give up everything, to find out what’s important. Giving up ‘stuff’ can be easy, but would you give up daily access to your family, to live as the best version of yourself?
Sometimes, in the giving up of things that’s when we find out what truly matters, where lifes real pleasures are, and what fills our mind with peace and calm.
After spending only a few hours with Mandy, I feel I had a glimpse into her way forward and into her plan for a much more fulfilled way of life.
Please keep an open mind and watch to the end, as we’ve all lived part of this story, whether we acknowledge it or not. Thank you and enjoy.
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Thank you so much for following our journey, love from Elaine and Darren.
Thank you everyone for your kind words. I am blown away by all of this. ❤
Morning Mandy, I knew you would get this excellent response, you were open and honest, articulate and proud of your achievements. Your inner strength shone through and has inspired many.
Hope you got a bit of the rain we've had over the last week since seeing you 🌦
It would be lovely to meet again, take care, Elaine 💕
@@PensionersinPortugal thank you Elaine x yes we have had some much needed rain 🌧️ look forward to seeing you again soon xx
Thank you for sharing, love your interviews, glad Mandy has found her good place, she is doing so well, good on her!!
Our pleasure!
Thanks for watching 🤗
Very interesting interview. Mandy is stronger than she thinks. Bless her. ❤
Oh my gosh, poor Mandy. What a traumatic experience she had! Stolen! Thank you for sharing this interview with her.
But what a positive and resourceful person, not a victim 👍
Mandy is an amazing and brave woman!
Definitely 🤗
What a lovely and touching video💙
Thank you so much Katarina 🥰
I very much enjoyed your visit with Mandy. I only recently started watching her vlogs, so it was nice to hear more of her backstory in this one sitting. It compliments the bits she shares on her different vlogs. Despite whatever challenges, Mandy keeps her forward momentum and is very resourceful, handy, and knowledgeable.
Darren, loofahs are edible when they're young and tender... before they get stringy and stringier then dry completely and can be harvested to use as the cleaning implements we know.
Well done, all 🤗.
Hi Ruth, thank you for watching, glad to hear you're subscribed to Mandy too 🤗
Bless you Mandy! Thanks for sharing your story and thank you Elaine for being a good interviewer!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for watching 🥰
Excellent video, very interesting lady, I can relate to so much of what she said ❤
Thank you so much Jane, glad you found something in it, I enjoyed talking to Mandy 🥰
Thanks Elaine. Mandy is a very brave woman.
She's a warrior!
Definitely, many would sit around and wait for help, Mandy just got on with it 👍
Lovely !!! Well done to Mandy for following the dreams !!!!
Definitely, thanks for watching Guys. I found Mandy most inspirational, getting on with things and figuring it out with minimal resources, but maximum resourcefulness 🥰
@@PensionersinPortugal we all can learn alot from her :) xxx
Nice work
I follow Mandy’s channel she’s such a lovely hardworking lady and so brave … loving these vlogs
Thank you Dave, glad you're enjoying them. Mandy was so open and welcoming 🤗
That was an excellent interview with Mandy. I don't think you could have improved it in any way. Well done to all three of you.
Oh Clementina, what a lovely message, thank you 🥰
Thanks for sharing this video about Mandy. Excellent idea with the videos about others who have made the move to Portugal…. I find it very intriguing.
So pleased for you that you found peace Mandy x
Thanks Guys, I'll it on 🥰
When people move to a more country area they often want the country with the city convene.... it happens everywhere.
It was very brave to pack up and move during covid.
great interview :D and some jobs aren't just job... it's tyranni by some people that think they are high on a horse... but in the end we are all just humans... so glad I no longer work...
still counting down for the move to Portugal :D can only go too slowly
I like how you split up the interview too so you each have your part :D works great
Thank you, glad you got something from it 🤗
She will stay busy with all her plans. Great that she found her happy place. Kathleen
Hi Kathleen, most definitely and doing it her way too 🤗
Absolutely Kathleen, and doing her way too 🤗
Thanks for showing this video and thanks to Mandy. All the best to her.
Thank you, I'll get her check all the comments too 🤗
Mandy is definitely a warrior it is certainly what I would want. I get when she says when you move to another country and another culture you have to embrace it, it is such a pity that immigrants who come to Britain don’t embrace our culture instead of expecting to bring there culture with them, such as killing our pond ducks and eating them that isn’t what we do.❤️❤️❤️
Wow! Maureen, I've never heard of that!!
But you're right that Mandy is a warrior, I think she is brave 👍
I just saw that in her brandnew video Mandy seems to be very desperate at the moment thinking of giving up everything. She has no water on her property, she has to move somewhere else because of that and obviously financial problems too.... So maybe among those who have seen this video here may be someone who can offer some help of any kind ?? I wish her all the best! ❤🙏🏻
A handful of good people rallied behind the scenes
What a story i bet she enjoying the more relaxed lifestyle
I think so, I know it agrees with us 🤗
Gran labor
The tender sponge gourd or loofah is used as a vegetable in many Southeast Asian cuisines. We call it Turai in India
Thanks for that and for watching 🤗
What a fascinating story . Her experiences are truly a test of human endurance. A big shout out to you Mandy for taking control of your life. 😍😍 Truly an inspiration for all of us. A great interview . Relaxed and informative. Sending much love to all. 🥰🥰 from Harriet, Jim Yuki. Richmond, Va.
Thank you so much!
Hope you Guys are well and enjoying summer in your garden 🥰
This was great! Thanks Mandy, Elaine and Darren 👍🏽
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great episode! Back from Ireland and have Pneumonia! Keep up the great work!
Thanks, hope you're well soon 💕
We can relate to this, so much. We are also planning to live in Portugal! For the same reason 👍
Best of luck!
Horses are gorgeous💖
They are! 🤗
Well seid Mandy 😊❤
Absolutely 👍
Does Mandy milk the goats?
Not sure, I think they're too young
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I live with autism and mental health issues, myself, and I am inspired by Mandy and her bravery! She's found a place to thrive, without the hustle and bustle of living in a built up area. Loved her story and well done Darren and Elaine for a great interview! I've subscribed to her channel x
Hey Lee, that's so good 🥰
Take care
Good on Elaine making these important decisions. Animals are the best for helping people recover and maintain good mental health. My husband and daughter are in the spectrum, animals help our daughter communicate. Lockdown was hard enough for everyone let alone those with challenges. Good on her.
Thanks Robyn, I think Mandy made a hard, but brave decision to move to Portugal. Her love of her land and animals is quite inspirational 🤗
Thank you for watching