I’ve been watching y’all since I was 11 years old and I’m now a 22 year old college graduate. I actually met you, Colette, in NYC in July 2012. I’ll never forget how kind you were to me. I owe a lot of my success to you and your family because I always strived to have a family like yours. Thank you for that.
Hi leslie Good morning I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this compliment. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹
I grew up watching you as a second mom, and I am now married and a mom to my own child today, and look up to you so much ❤️ thank you for coming back into my life !
Hi Sarah Good morning I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this compliment. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹
Your family made feel there is hope and good people in the world for over 10 years following you while I was living with my horrible family. What I saw in your videos still stayed with me till this day. I hope one day I can create my own family like yours.
It might be a year later however this still helps to watch. I'm in a moment this year due to Covid anxiety, fear, has taken over my life. self sabotage is a daily part of me now. And this helped to give me hope and reminded me of my strength. I appreciate that and thank you.
Also I have watched your videos since I was in 9th grade. I am now about to be 25 years old. I have seen your family through the screen and the hardship you guys faced was devastating. You've always been something I aspired to be or have in life when it came to kindness, strength, and power. Your family dynamic was beautiful with all the flaws. I hope you guys have found your way to the peace and love you deserve.
Even posting this comment is hard for me! I live in fear, self doubt, and self sabotage everyday. This makes me feel so normal and happy. I feel like we're two best friends just listening to each other talk. I love these videos Colette, thank you for making my day.
I've done the self-sabotage thing all of my life and it sucks. I've never conquered it no matter how many times I've tried. I completely relate to everything you've said, Colette. Even so, despite that, you're a true inspiration to me in so many ways and I LOVE watching your videos! x
Thank you Colette. I needed this. You, your plant, and the sh!t word. As a young adult who grew up watching you and Shay it feels so special to have this real unfiltered time about self doubt. We can rise through it together. 💕💕
I feel so at ease and like my mom is having a conversation with me every time I watch your videos. You truly are a ray of light and sunshine in this world
Honestly I so appreciate all of this. Genuine. Truthful. All over the place in a perfect way. I needed this, in all its chaotic beauty lol thank you Colette!!
I can relate to this soooo much. I have RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria)......I swear I'm not a crazy person. But it can cause me to live in fear of my reality while I prematurely size up expectations of society against my thoughts . But the cool part is the reality part...its evidence that I'm being honest with myself about who I am, even if I'm embarrassed. :)
Proud of you for sharing your truth. Self doubt creeps up on me all the time but today I am going to tell it to back off! Now if my kids see me talking to my hands I’m gonna blame you 🤣🤣
I also wanted to add that I am so glad I found you guys. I know Shaytards aren’t so much of a thing anymore in the way that they were but that is how I found you guys. I was in a mental slump. A bad one. So many life experiences were taking their toll on me. Then on Facebook a gal had mentioned you guys and how she found you and that led her to joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I thought wow, just wow. I am a long time member since 1985 now and technology has changed so much and especially since covid but I can remember the feeling I felt knowing that she connected because of your family. Then I started watching and it was the most amazing feeling. That feeling is unchanged. I have so much love and respect for your family and all of you as individuals and your journeys that keep me balanced and inspired. I am deeply humbled by everything you are, everything you put out there for the world on your own time is amazing. Thank you all so much for being you and for sharing yourselves. The world needs more of you. ❤️
First time hearing you swear and it’s amazing 🤣 you are so inspiring and I love everything you put out. You have been the biggest example to me. Thank you! Love you!! Thank you for sharing your heart with us ❤️
Gotta tell that voice (hand 😜) to take a hike! I’m the worst at this too. But you posting this unedited is the real inspiration...so thank you for being vulnerable and brave!
I am so thankful for the videos you keep posting and for showing your vulnerability. There is definitely more than one person that is thankful for what you said! I don't think that you having the need to share is selfish. I have been right there with you in everything you have said. Also, don't beat yourself up for rambling, when that happens I find that is something that is needed to be said. It usually comes from the spirit. Keep being the amazing, beautiful, and perfect you, you are!
Colette, just know that I CARE. I LOVE your goofy personality!!! Pretty much my whole life I have had pretty serious medical problems, and over the last year and a half they have been getting worse, probably due to stress and anxiety. Since you have started uploading videos again, they have really helped me look at my situation in a new way. I just wanted to say Thank You, and that I look forward to watching other videos that you make in the future!!
your videos have helped me get through a lot of dark times over the years...watching you and your family has brought so much laughter and joy ...you guys rock
No one else has lived your life and been in your shoes. People like to judge and say what they would do differently in any situation . However, it’s not for them to decide. You are keep being yourself and posting what you want. I love these videos. We will be here no matter what.
I strive, absolutely Strive to be a mom like you. I have my first little boy who is 15 months and just your kindness and love that comes off of you is impeccable! Such a fan of yours, hope you’re doing well. 🥰
I watched your family for 7-8 years growing up now I'm in my mid 20s. You guys made it feel like I had a family during my darkest days when I felt alone.
The self-sabotage detours remind us of the good path, like the darkness is used to remind us of starlight. And YES laughter. Not taking one too seriously. Agreed on putting good things out and feeling a part of something larger and feels like home. Being more oneself TOO. BE YOU
I love seeing you be real and unfiltered. I love having you talk about the bad AND the good so you don’t seem like you have some kind of unattainable flawless life to compare myself to. The obligation to always be “on” and happy seemed to be what sucked the joy out of making videos for all of you. Be you. Be real. There will always be some weird damaged person in the comments saying awful things regardless of what you post, so you might as well make videos that makes YOU happy.
This quote from Dolly Parton popped into my head after watching this. "Find out who you are and do it on purpose." I admire your journey & that you don't pretend. It's pretty inspirational. So keep it up!
I needed this video today. I have been experiencing extreme anxiety. I am so tired and I can’t sleep. I am trying to tel myself it’s all in my head and I still feel crappy. Errr.. shitty. Lol thanks again for posting!
I just randomly found myself here from watching a Tards Vlog (Specifically Gavins 19yr old bday vid.) Shay made a short section about how he was feeling the mental poops and how the vlogging made him happier and I felt the emotions, too. It was very feel good/sad, but warming and loving. I somehow stumbled through the comments and came to Colettes (Your) comment to a viewer just saying "Thank you" I clicked on your name and it brought me to this page and ultimately this is the video I made that click. I gotta say a year in the archives and this resonated with me hard and I'm so thankful I came across your little vulnerable, raw humility just now. Most of the doubts you're feeling and your digressions are things I kick myself over on a constant basis. Just like you guys as creators, I as a viewer was frequent back in the 09-11 days. I had become distant before y'alls break, but found myself reconnecting with your content within this last year or so as you guys have transitioned back into regular family daily diaries. I've re-fallen in love with y'alls faith, love, commitment, devotion and journey. The emotional, real challenges of y'alls journey and how you embrace your stories and your love and your awkward humilities. That video today helped identify an understanding with some feelings which lead me to this year old personal vlog of you trying to force something good into an otherwise sea of doubt flooded brain space. Which struck me in another chord of the same tune, in different sections of time. I'm thankful for your guys' abilities to do what you do and reach out with such an distance to touch a heart. For y'alls individualities and companionship. For you inspiring continued strength in faith and devotion to God and your families and God in your families. It's hard. and such a torment (putting your lives out there) But here is a small testimony from a 32yr old man, alone in a Missouri town who's heart you've touched, influenced, and inspired. You struggled through your doubt and shame and you kept this video up and in the future, it hit a heart still. So, anyway...Thank you for sharing and thank you for helping, Colette, for this personal you, for Shay on his time, and for the tards on the Shaytards time... every angle is a perspective and a clutching song being sung at once. ♥ with love,
Colette.....I've been watching you and your family for at least 7 years. I'm one of your viewers who is in the same age range as you and Shay, so I understand the timeframes of life experiences through the past 2 decades and trying to figure myself out as a person. We may not have the same exact life experiences but watching you (yes, you Colette), I've realized that I am not the only one who has insecurities about myself and that I am not the only one who thinks they are their own worst enemy at times. Through the years, I can tell you were going through the ups and downs of what we call life. I can also tell you have grown TREMENDOUSLY through the years (yes, we viewers can tell). You are a fighter and you don't give up. Even though we are the same age, I look up to you......you are truly an inspiration. The words you speak give courage. You have a wonderful personality that makes people feel like they really know you even though we have never met you. You are genuine and that's what makes people love you. You give it your all! I could keep going but really I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU COLETTE! Thank You for being you and sharing your life with us....You're a special kind of person who touches the heart of people and we all love you for it! Thank you for making a difference in people's life!
colette, thank you :( i’m 16, already went through very bad heartbreak. now it’s my second time being hurt from disloyalty. i know i’m young, i know it’s a bit silly to be so hopeful for love right now and it has been my dream. my insecurities and doubt and all things bad has been really beating me. i look up to you so badly, it feels so great to see you be strong and just amazing :( you look so ethereal, i hope to be as strong as you are.. thank you
I'm so glad I decided to look you all up again and realized you're making videos again! I was watching back in 2008 and looked forward to watching your videos every day! I needed to hear this message today. Gave me courage!
Thank you Colette, for beeing so real. I can relate to everything you said. It helps me so much when other people talk about how they’re really feeling and how they’re really doing. You are an amazing human beeing and you can be so proud of yourself for overcoming your self doubt and posting a video! Best regards from Germany 😊
When you explained that you loved uplifting people when you guys used to vlog, it took me back to when i was in 4th grade! I found you guys when i was in 4th grade!!! I am now in my second year of college and its crazy to think its been so long. But when you said that it really just hit me because I WAS ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE! I couldn't wait to get home from school and watch a shaytards vlog, it was like my escape from reality, you guys made me so happy through really tough times in my life. I enjoy watching your recent videos and I appreciate the direction you're going towards
You being real like this makes me want to watch your vlogs more. So be you all the time. Silly crazy caring loving and most of informational. I can relate You rock girl!!!
Collette, I heard you and I felt your message. Only love and admiration for you. Mom of a young adult here...I get it. Stay strong girl! You do give inspiration and glad you didn't edit! Lol. Shit
I'm so depressed. I live in Idaho Falls and I want to enjoy the fact that this winter has been so mild and I literally can't get out of bed. I'm happy that you made a video today because it brought me joy. It also reminded me of the article I read last week about how depressed people should have plants in the house. I'm going to hobby lobby now lol Well maybe ill go tomorrow. Maybe........
Please don’t be scared to reach out to a professional. I went through major depressive disorder a few years ago. I know exactly how you feel. I could barely get out of bed an entire summer.. I was sooo tired. Please get help - ideally from a professional. It will get better, I promise!
Your laugh is just so funny, love it! Ive been watching you and your family for around 7 years now and watching you guys grow has been amazing! Colette you are such an amazing, inspiring person. Keep being you and do what YOU want to do.
Collette, I want to say thank you for being such a strong female role model in my life. I started following your channel when I was 11, during the most awkward and self conscious of times, but you were always "there" for me with some sort content like the skits, how you do your makeup, tmv covering topics about everything but specifically the ones that health class doesn't teach you, and that its more fun to just be yourself and love who that is. Im so enjoying the recent videos for the same reason that I started watching you in the first place, you are so genuine and lovely ❤❤
Just want to say you are the mom that I always wanted but never had! I can’t imagine what it must feel like to have somebody like you as a mom, I’ve only ever known dysfunction and abuse from my parents. I guess I’m writing this just to let you know that although we don’t know each other and I am sure will never meet your videos are inspiring and they touch a spot in my heart that really longs for a relationship but I never had with my parents. I’m sure you’ve heard it a lot but you feel like my Internet mom and watching your videos makes me cry, I normally can’t cry at things part of my trauma and I just feel like I can connect with you on a deeper level and your videos are very healing I hope you decide to make more and don’t let the fear n self doubt win I know it’s really hard sometimes I battle with it daily. And just so you know I love the unedited videos, when we can be our true selves even when it feels uncomfortable I think that’s when we can offer the most inspiration and healing for others. I wish so bad that you were my mom or my aunt or somebody that I could just call and talk to and have long conversations with I think you’re a pretty amazing woman! I am a mommy too of an 18-month-old little boy and I am on a huge healing journey and just trying to find myself and become the best version of myself for me and for my family!
There are a lot of people here that DO care about you! Be kind to yourself. Yes reach for your goals but don't be so hard on yourself. That crap came out? It needs to get out. It's like a burp, better or than in. You are very enough and very loved ❤️ I admire the way you see and hear the innervoices, but shush them and keep going. I should learn how to do that. It resonated with me. Stay in the light 😘
Felt like I was talking to a friend. I have been watching since I was very young. Over a decade. Now 23 and have lost both of my parents. Needed this.💛
Thank you, Colette! This is me sending my besties a 9 minute voice message on WhatsApp - driven by a need to be vulnerable and connect and attacked by self doubt every now and again which makes me almost delete it several times! It's brave to send it and leave it there. It's so important we can reach out and talk to people when we are struggling. It sets an example for our friends to show they can reach out to us the same way when they need someone. That's how I feel anyway. I hope everyone reading this is well and if you aren't, make like Colette and be perfectly imperfect!
Collette, you have no idea how much I needed to hear this. I’m right there with you. Your videos have been real & raw, I love seeing this side of you. Your authenticity & strength is so inspiring. I’ve watched Shaytards since 09 & just fell in love your family. You still uplift me & your videos now are so much more meaningful to me. Love you! & Thank you for all your light & love always💖
Geez.. You are the cutest :D Watching this i was thinking about all the times i've watched well-meaning good people struggle to put a video out, and thought "why not wait 'til you have "something" you don't have to struggle with?". ..and then i thought of me last summer. It was hot as balls, i had a bit of a health scare, and very over-weight just decided to start walking. I struggled with the walks in the heat, just like you're struggling here. It wasn't pretty, and no one would have thought i was cute i can assure you, but i did it. ..and i kept doing it until it got a lot easier, and eventually winter came and made it even easier. Perhaps this is you walking eventhough it's hard. Well, good for you. Keep walking
I love how you are trying to fight against anxiety, you are doing great! You help me with mine, you are an amazing person. Lets try everyday and always respect our emotions.
You and your family helped me for many years. You were always the bright spot in my day. You gave me something to look forward to when I needed it and I honestly can’t thank you enough for that. For all those years, everyday. Thank you for making these videos too, I always come away from them calmer and wiser. Thank you :)
You are there, Colette, and you do a great job! Don't be so hard on yourself. I believe in you even if you miss a vlog or two. No one is perfect, right? Just do your best. For those of us that care, we want you to be okay and we want you to succeed regardless of the cussing. The same goes to Shay of course. I feel like he's a brother and I want him to be okay as well. :-)
I love this new Colette who curses lol! I'm glad you're holding yourself accountable and sticking to your goals. Don't forget to be kind to yourself in the process though.
You are so beautiful your heart shows through when you speak. I love watching your videos it makes my day better every time. You have a beautiful soul. Thank you
Just saying I personally ALWAYS get a smile when I see you post, no matter how infrequent or often it is and I always feel like I’m FaceTiming a friend when you make these videos💛
Thank you for making videos. I’ve been watching since I was 18 in college when your babies were babies. I now have my own marriage and babies and I resonate with going through really hard shit in your marriage and still choosing to dig through the trenches to make it work. Some times have been so hard and leaving my marriage sounded like heaven, but I knew it would be worth it to let God heal us both and save our marriage. I love listening to your story. I know that’s why God puts us through the things he does in life. That’s how we stay humble, relate and connect with each other. ❤️
I can't wait to eventually hear you sing again! Your voice is beautiful and I hope you have continued to sing even through your moments of struggle. ❤️
I was just talking to someone recently about how we self sabotage ourselves and we do it on the daily. I thought this video was pretty freaking amazing!!
Colette! I love you! I watched until the end! ☺️I know a thing or two about self sabotage. This video was a good reminder. I give all the craps about your videos! ♥️ Continue doing what you are doing. You are amazing. Virtual hugs from Canada!
You’re videos help me so much I’ve watched you for like 7 years now and o feel like a part of your family, nobody’s videos reach me the way your videos do you’re like my internet mom, I’ve been improving in my life every day just from the stuff I take from the videos, I love how real and vulnerable you are it helps me and many others I’m sure, be able connect and relate with with you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I really hope you see this.
Thank you Collette, it’s funny how this video was put up today at such perfect timing for me. I can 100% relate. I’ve been such in my head lately. You are strong! maybe we don’t have all the answers or conclusions but I can say I’m proud of you and you inspire me, and least make things a little bit better. My mental health has been at its worst, it’s such a BATTLE. I guess I’m just trying to say thanks, and say it’s gonna be okay to you too! I don’t knowwww, see I’m rambling on too, haha 🖤🖤🖤
You are so amazing. Thank you for being so real and honest and rambling and digressing and the shit word..😂 I love it all! Self Doubt is so real- but know that you are helping so many people by just being you. ❤️ You inspire me so much!
You’re a sweetheart you I love you just the way you are! People that judge are unhappy people and happy people wouldn’t want to judge because they wouldn’t want to be unkind and hurtful. It just is the way it is! Don’t forget that!
Colette, you’re amazing! You always have been & always will be. You’re super loved, as you are. Good for you for practicing positive self-talk, and thanks for being such a great example. We all go through this! But not everyone is as brave to share as you are. You are perfectly wonderful as you are!
I love your true self/corky goofy self. I’m glad you share your goals with us. It makes me feel motivated to set goals too. Thanks Mommytard, your the best. P.S you look beautiful ❤️
And a side note, you really do have people who care. Don't listen to anything that makes you forget you. And you're own thoughts or feelings. It's your life that you're sharing. DO NOT LET OTHER PEOPLES OPINIONS EFFECT YOUR OWN. It's your life. Feel and do you.
These authentic and unfiltered videos honestly make me feel so normal
Thank you!
@@ColetteKati thank you for always being vulnerable with us ❤️ you actually got me into reading Brene Brown and you emulate so many of her teachings
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I’ve been watching y’all since I was 11 years old and I’m now a 22 year old college graduate. I actually met you, Colette, in NYC in July 2012. I’ll never forget how kind you were to me. I owe a lot of my success to you and your family because I always strived to have a family like yours. Thank you for that.
You owe no one anything. You did it, not them. Cut that weird shit
I just got a sense of calm and peace while watching this collette. I thank you!
I'm so glad :)
Hi leslie Good morning I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this compliment. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹
@@ColetteKati❤❤. HELLO.
She just doesn’t age
i adore this colette..i can relate more to this colette than i could ever when the shaytards were making videos..colette actually found her voice..
She always had her voice. An inspirational woman💕
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I grew up watching you as a second mom, and I am now married and a mom to my own child today, and look up to you so much ❤️ thank you for coming back into my life !
Hi Sarah Good morning I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this compliment. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹
Your family made feel there is hope and good people in the world for over 10 years following you while I was living with my horrible family. What I saw in your videos still stayed with me till this day. I hope one day I can create my own family like yours.
Colette is my favourite internet mum 😂💛💛
Yeah great mom exposing her whole family to Covid!
“I recommend getting a plant”
*looks at forest of plants in my room*😳
It might be a year later however this still helps to watch. I'm in a moment this year due to Covid anxiety, fear, has taken over my life. self sabotage is a daily part of me now. And this helped to give me hope and reminded me of my strength. I appreciate that and thank you.
Also I have watched your videos since I was in 9th grade. I am now about to be 25 years old. I have seen your family through the screen and the hardship you guys faced was devastating. You've always been something I aspired to be or have in life when it came to kindness, strength, and power. Your family dynamic was beautiful with all the flaws. I hope you guys have found your way to the peace and love you deserve.
Even posting this comment is hard for me! I live in fear, self doubt, and self sabotage everyday. This makes me feel so normal and happy. I feel like we're two best friends just listening to each other talk. I love these videos Colette, thank you for making my day.
Self sabotage is a REAL thing and I deal with it every single day. I like being not so alone in that :) so thank you for being vulnerable.
I've done the self-sabotage thing all of my life and it sucks. I've never conquered it no matter how many times I've tried. I completely relate to everything you've said, Colette. Even so, despite that, you're a true inspiration to me in so many ways and I LOVE watching your videos! x
Love your realness, vulnerability, strength and heart. I hope you keep sharing and keep uploading here! Had me smiling the whole way through.
Thank you Colette. I needed this. You, your plant, and the sh!t word. As a young adult who grew up watching you and Shay it feels so special to have this real unfiltered time about self doubt. We can rise through it together. 💕💕
Bless your heart..... I just want to give you a big hug....I hope we are helping you in some way... Be kind to yourself....🤗
I feel so at ease and like my mom is having a conversation with me every time I watch your videos. You truly are a ray of light and sunshine in this world
Honestly I so appreciate all of this. Genuine. Truthful. All over the place in a perfect way. I needed this, in all its chaotic beauty lol thank you Colette!!
I can relate to this soooo much. I have RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria)......I swear I'm not a crazy person. But it can cause me to live in fear of my reality while I prematurely size up expectations of society against my thoughts . But the cool part is the reality part...its evidence that I'm being honest with myself about who I am, even if I'm embarrassed. :)
Proud of you for sharing your truth. Self doubt creeps up on me all the time but today I am going to tell it to back off! Now if my kids see me talking to my hands I’m gonna blame you 🤣🤣
Congrats, dear. You are a human.
I also wanted to add that I am so glad I found you guys. I know Shaytards aren’t so much of a thing anymore in the way that they were but that is how I found you guys. I was in a mental slump. A bad one. So many life experiences were taking their toll on me. Then on Facebook a gal had mentioned you guys and how she found you and that led her to joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I thought wow, just wow. I am a long time member since 1985 now and technology has changed so much and especially since covid but I can remember the feeling I felt knowing that she connected because of your family. Then I started watching and it was the most amazing feeling. That feeling is unchanged. I have so much love and respect for your family and all of you as individuals and your journeys that keep me balanced and inspired. I am deeply humbled by everything you are, everything you put out there for the world on your own time is amazing. Thank you all so much for being you and for sharing yourselves. The world needs more of you. ❤️
First time hearing you swear and it’s amazing 🤣 you are so inspiring and I love everything you put out. You have been the biggest example to me. Thank you! Love you!! Thank you for sharing your heart with us ❤️
We love you Colette.☺️💛
Gotta tell that voice (hand 😜) to take a hike! I’m the worst at this too. But you posting this unedited is the real inspiration...so thank you for being vulnerable and brave!
I am so thankful for the videos you keep posting and for showing your vulnerability. There is definitely more than one person that is thankful for what you said! I don't think that you having the need to share is selfish. I have been right there with you in everything you have said. Also, don't beat yourself up for rambling, when that happens I find that is something that is needed to be said. It usually comes from the spirit. Keep being the amazing, beautiful, and perfect you, you are!
Colette, just know that I CARE. I LOVE your goofy personality!!! Pretty much my whole life I have had pretty serious medical problems, and over the last year and a half they have been getting worse, probably due to stress and anxiety. Since you have started uploading videos again, they have really helped me look at my situation in a new way. I just wanted to say Thank You, and that I look forward to watching other videos that you make in the future!!
your videos have helped me get through a lot of dark times over the years...watching you and your family has brought so much laughter and joy ...you guys rock
No one else has lived your life and been in your shoes. People like to judge and say what they would do differently in any situation . However, it’s not for them to decide. You are keep being yourself and posting what you want. I love these videos. We will be here no matter what.
I strive, absolutely Strive to be a mom like you. I have my first little boy who is 15 months and just your kindness and love that comes off of you is impeccable! Such a fan of yours, hope you’re doing well. 🥰
Thank you so much 🥲🙏🏻
I watched your family for 7-8 years growing up now I'm in my mid 20s. You guys made it feel like I had a family during my darkest days when I felt alone.
The self-sabotage detours remind us of the good path, like the darkness is used to remind us of starlight. And YES laughter. Not taking one too seriously. Agreed on putting good things out and feeling a part of something larger and feels like home. Being more oneself TOO. BE YOU
I love seeing you be real and unfiltered. I love having you talk about the bad AND the good so you don’t seem like you have some kind of unattainable flawless life to compare myself to. The obligation to always be “on” and happy seemed to be what sucked the joy out of making videos for all of you.
Be you. Be real. There will always be some weird damaged person in the comments saying awful things regardless of what you post, so you might as well make videos that makes YOU happy.
Good for you Collette for uploading today!! Self doubt and sabotage is definitely something I need to work on also. Proud of you girl!!
This quote from Dolly Parton popped into my head after watching this. "Find out who you are and do it on purpose." I admire your journey & that you don't pretend. It's pretty inspirational. So keep it up!
I needed this video today. I have been experiencing extreme anxiety. I am so tired and I can’t sleep. I am trying to tel myself it’s all in my head and I still feel crappy. Errr.. shitty. Lol thanks again for posting!
aw I love the authentic vulnerable honesty you bring, still remember finding you guys in like 2009 watching daily vlogs from LA, big internet family!
i hope you start making videos again , you helped me when i was feeling reel low , thank you so much .
I just randomly found myself here from watching a Tards Vlog (Specifically Gavins 19yr old bday vid.) Shay made a short section about how he was feeling the mental poops and how the vlogging made him happier and I felt the emotions, too. It was very feel good/sad, but warming and loving. I somehow stumbled through the comments and came to Colettes (Your) comment to a viewer just saying "Thank you" I clicked on your name and it brought me to this page and ultimately this is the video I made that click.
I gotta say a year in the archives and this resonated with me hard and I'm so thankful I came across your little vulnerable, raw humility just now. Most of the doubts you're feeling and your digressions are things I kick myself over on a constant basis. Just like you guys as creators, I as a viewer was frequent back in the 09-11 days. I had become distant before y'alls break, but found myself reconnecting with your content within this last year or so as you guys have transitioned back into regular family daily diaries. I've re-fallen in love with y'alls faith, love, commitment, devotion and journey. The emotional, real challenges of y'alls journey and how you embrace your stories and your love and your awkward humilities.
That video today helped identify an understanding with some feelings which lead me to this year old personal vlog of you trying to force something good into an otherwise sea of doubt flooded brain space. Which struck me in another chord of the same tune, in different sections of time.
I'm thankful for your guys' abilities to do what you do and reach out with such an distance to touch a heart. For y'alls individualities and companionship. For you inspiring continued strength in faith and devotion to God and your families and God in your families. It's hard. and such a torment (putting your lives out there) But here is a small testimony from a 32yr old man, alone in a Missouri town who's heart you've touched, influenced, and inspired.
You struggled through your doubt and shame and you kept this video up and in the future, it hit a heart still. So, anyway...Thank you for sharing and thank you for helping, Colette, for this personal you, for Shay on his time, and for the tards on the Shaytards time... every angle is a perspective and a clutching song being sung at once. ♥
with love,
Colette.....I've been watching you and your family for at least 7 years. I'm one of your viewers who is in the same age range as you and Shay, so I understand the timeframes of life experiences through the past 2 decades and trying to figure myself out as a person. We may not have the same exact life experiences but watching you (yes, you Colette), I've realized that I am not the only one who has insecurities about myself and that I am not the only one who thinks they are their own worst enemy at times. Through the years, I can tell you were going through the ups and downs of what we call life. I can also tell you have grown TREMENDOUSLY through the years (yes, we viewers can tell). You are a fighter and you don't give up. Even though we are the same age, I look up to you......you are truly an inspiration. The words you speak give courage. You have a wonderful personality that makes people feel like they really know you even though we have never met you. You are genuine and that's what makes people love you. You give it your all! I could keep going but really I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU COLETTE! Thank You for being you and sharing your life with us....You're a special kind of person who touches the heart of people and we all love you for it! Thank you for making a difference in people's life!
10 years!!! You are telling me I watched for more than 10 years! Wow.
Still here. Started as a teenager and now in my late 20s.
These talks are everything I need to hear even when I don’t know it... thanks Internet mom 🥺
colette, thank you :( i’m 16, already went through very bad heartbreak. now it’s my second time being hurt from disloyalty. i know i’m young, i know it’s a bit silly to be so hopeful for love right now and it has been my dream. my insecurities and doubt and all things bad has been really beating me. i look up to you so badly, it feels so great to see you be strong and just amazing :( you look so ethereal, i hope to be as strong as you are.. thank you
I'm so glad I decided to look you all up again and realized you're making videos again! I was watching back in 2008 and looked forward to watching your videos every day! I needed to hear this message today. Gave me courage!
Thank you Colette, for beeing so real. I can relate to everything you said. It helps me so much when other people talk about how they’re really feeling and how they’re really doing. You are an amazing human beeing and you can be so proud of yourself for overcoming your self doubt and posting a video! Best regards from Germany 😊
This made me giggle so much! Especially self sabotage hand 😂 ... totally resonate. Thanks for brightening my day 💜
You're such a loving and caring mom, I think everyone would want a mom like you😂❤
I love you!!!! Being vulnerable is so hard give yourself grace 🖤
When you explained that you loved uplifting people when you guys used to vlog, it took me back to when i was in 4th grade! I found you guys when i was in 4th grade!!! I am now in my second year of college and its crazy to think its been so long. But when you said that it really just hit me because I WAS ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE! I couldn't wait to get home from school and watch a shaytards vlog, it was like my escape from reality, you guys made me so happy through really tough times in my life. I enjoy watching your recent videos and I appreciate the direction you're going towards
omg yes! I am a senior in college and I found them in the 6th grade...so crazy!
This was relatable AF. You’ve always been one of my faves
You being real like this makes me want to watch your vlogs more. So be you all the time. Silly crazy caring loving and most of informational. I can relate
You rock girl!!!
Collette, I heard you and I felt your message. Only love and admiration for you. Mom of a young adult here...I get it. Stay strong girl! You do give inspiration and glad you didn't edit! Lol. Shit
Love these laid back videos
I'm so depressed. I live in Idaho Falls and I want to enjoy the fact that this winter has been so mild and I literally can't get out of bed. I'm happy that you made a video today because it brought me joy. It also reminded me of the article I read last week about how depressed people should have plants in the house. I'm going to hobby lobby now lol Well maybe ill go tomorrow. Maybe........
Please don’t be scared to reach out to a professional. I went through major depressive disorder a few years ago. I know exactly how you feel. I could barely get out of bed an entire summer.. I was sooo tired. Please get help - ideally from a professional. It will get better, I promise!
Your laugh is just so funny, love it! Ive been watching you and your family for around 7 years now and watching you guys grow has been amazing! Colette you are such an amazing, inspiring person. Keep being you and do what YOU want to do.
Keep this content coming, Colette! We are here for your healing and, in turn, it’s healing us 🙏🏼
I feel so comfortable and chilled watching your videos
You deserve so much happiness and peace. 💓
Collette, I want to say thank you for being such a strong female role model in my life. I started following your channel when I was 11, during the most awkward and self conscious of times, but you were always "there" for me with some sort content like the skits, how you do your makeup, tmv covering topics about everything but specifically the ones that health class doesn't teach you, and that its more fun to just be yourself and love who that is. Im so enjoying the recent videos for the same reason that I started watching you in the first place, you are so genuine and lovely ❤❤
Just want to say you are the mom that I always wanted but never had! I can’t imagine what it must feel like to have somebody like you as a mom, I’ve only ever known dysfunction and abuse from my parents. I guess I’m writing this just to let you know that although we don’t know each other and I am sure will never meet your videos are inspiring and they touch a spot in my heart that really longs for a relationship but I never had with my parents. I’m sure you’ve heard it a lot but you feel like my Internet mom and watching your videos makes me cry, I normally can’t cry at things part of my trauma and I just feel like I can connect with you on a deeper level and your videos are very healing I hope you decide to make more and don’t let the fear n self doubt win I know it’s really hard sometimes I battle with it daily. And just so you know I love the unedited videos, when we can be our true selves even when it feels uncomfortable I think that’s when we can offer the most inspiration and healing for others. I wish so bad that you were my mom or my aunt or somebody that I could just call and talk to and have long conversations with I think you’re a pretty amazing woman! I am a mommy too of an 18-month-old little boy and I am on a huge healing journey and just trying to find myself and become the best version of myself for me and for my family!
I love the raw you. My daughter and I can relate to you in many ways. We just need to stop thinking so much and just do things. Light + love😙
There are a lot of people here that DO care about you! Be kind to yourself. Yes reach for your goals but don't be so hard on yourself. That crap came out? It needs to get out. It's like a burp, better or than in. You are very enough and very loved ❤️ I admire the way you see and hear the innervoices, but shush them and keep going. I should learn how to do that. It resonated with me. Stay in the light 😘
you make me feel so normal and calm I love your video so much thank you🥰
You could just finally relax in life you done so much with your life your such wonderful person
self sabotage ughh so true!!! thank you Colette for this video!!
Felt like I was talking to a friend. I have been watching since I was very young. Over a decade. Now 23 and have lost both of my parents. Needed this.💛
Thank you, Colette! This is me sending my besties a 9 minute voice message on WhatsApp - driven by a need to be vulnerable and connect and attacked by self doubt every now and again which makes me almost delete it several times! It's brave to send it and leave it there. It's so important we can reach out and talk to people when we are struggling. It sets an example for our friends to show they can reach out to us the same way when they need someone. That's how I feel anyway. I hope everyone reading this is well and if you aren't, make like Colette and be perfectly imperfect!
Self doubt is awful! I love your videos. Even the ones you don’t like! Lol
Just make them, I promise we will watch them, and enjoy every second!! 🤗
Collette, you have no idea how much I needed to hear this. I’m right there with you. Your videos have been real & raw, I love seeing this side of you. Your authenticity & strength is so inspiring. I’ve watched Shaytards since 09 & just fell in love your family.
You still uplift me & your videos now are so much more meaningful to me.
Love you! & Thank you for all your light & love always💖
Geez.. You are the cutest :D Watching this i was thinking about all the times i've watched well-meaning good people struggle to put a video out, and thought "why not wait 'til you have "something" you don't have to struggle with?". ..and then i thought of me last summer. It was hot as balls, i had a bit of a health scare, and very over-weight just decided to start walking. I struggled with the walks in the heat, just like you're struggling here. It wasn't pretty, and no one would have thought i was cute i can assure you, but i did it. ..and i kept doing it until it got a lot easier, and eventually winter came and made it even easier. Perhaps this is you walking eventhough it's hard. Well, good for you. Keep walking
I love how you are trying to fight against anxiety, you are doing great! You help me with mine, you are an amazing person. Lets try everyday and always respect our emotions.
You and your family helped me for many years. You were always the bright spot in my day. You gave me something to look forward to when I needed it and I honestly can’t thank you enough for that. For all those years, everyday. Thank you for making these videos too, I always come away from them calmer and wiser. Thank you :)
You are there, Colette, and you do a great job! Don't be so hard on yourself. I believe in you even if you miss a vlog or two. No one is perfect, right? Just do your best. For those of us that care, we want you to be okay and we want you to succeed regardless of the cussing. The same goes to Shay of course. I feel like he's a brother and I want him to be okay as well. :-)
I love this new Colette who curses lol! I'm glad you're holding yourself accountable and sticking to your goals. Don't forget to be kind to yourself in the process though.
You are so beautiful your heart shows through when you speak.
I love watching your videos it makes my day better every time.
You have a beautiful soul.
Thank you
Honestly I love when you make videos and I look for your videos to watch on break at work!! Keep making them I care!! 🥰🥰😘😘🥰🥰
Your amazing Colette! I hope we see more of your talks and sharing experiences because it will help so many people including myself
I don’t know what to say other than thank you. Thank you for being you, thank you for coming back and sharing your life and thoughts.
Just saying I personally ALWAYS get a smile when I see you post, no matter how infrequent or often it is and I always feel like I’m FaceTiming a friend when you make these videos💛
I care!!! Always love seeing you and all that you share! Its always nice to know that people go through similar things in life!!
Hi Collette, I feel you, im going through the same emotions, you're definitely not alone on this one
Thank you for making videos. I’ve been watching since I was 18 in college when your babies were babies. I now have my own marriage and babies and I resonate with going through really hard shit in your marriage and still choosing to dig through the trenches to make it work. Some times have been so hard and leaving my marriage sounded like heaven, but I knew it would be worth it to let God heal us both and save our marriage. I love listening to your story. I know that’s why God puts us through the things he does in life. That’s how we stay humble, relate and connect with each other. ❤️
I can't wait to eventually hear you sing again! Your voice is beautiful and I hope you have continued to sing even through your moments of struggle. ❤️
I was just talking to someone recently about how we self sabotage ourselves and we do it on the daily. I thought this video was pretty freaking amazing!!
Colette! I love you! I watched until the end! ☺️I know a thing or two about self sabotage. This video was a good reminder. I give all the craps about your videos! ♥️ Continue doing what you are doing. You are amazing. Virtual hugs from Canada!
You’re videos help me so much I’ve watched you for like 7 years now and o feel like a part of your family, nobody’s videos reach me the way your videos do you’re like my internet mom, I’ve been improving in my life every day just from the stuff I take from the videos, I love how real and vulnerable you are it helps me and many others I’m sure, be able connect and relate with with you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I really hope you see this.
Yes, we care!!! Thank you for your transparency, beautiful! I’m so proud of you
Thank you Collette, it’s funny how this video was put up today at such perfect timing for me. I can 100% relate. I’ve been such in my head lately. You are strong! maybe we don’t have all the answers or conclusions but I can say I’m proud of you and you inspire me, and least make things a little bit better. My mental health has been at its worst, it’s such a BATTLE. I guess I’m just trying to say thanks, and say it’s gonna be okay to you too! I don’t knowwww, see I’m rambling on too, haha 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you for all your encouragement. You are amazing.
You are so amazing. Thank you for being so real and honest and rambling and digressing and the shit word..😂 I love it all! Self Doubt is so real- but know that you are helping so many people by just being you. ❤️ You inspire me so much!
You're the best. Never stop being you.
You’re a sweetheart you I love you just the way you are! People that judge are unhappy people and happy people wouldn’t want to judge because they wouldn’t want to be unkind and hurtful. It just is the way it is! Don’t forget that!
Colette, you’re amazing! You always have been & always will be. You’re super loved, as you are. Good for you for practicing positive self-talk, and thanks for being such a great example. We all go through this! But not everyone is as brave to share as you are. You are perfectly wonderful as you are!
Watching you and your family is hard to explain but it’s comforting and I enjoy watching you what ever the content 💗
I love your true self/corky goofy self. I’m glad you share your goals with us. It makes me feel motivated to set goals too. Thanks Mommytard, your the best. P.S you look beautiful ❤️
And a side note, you really do have people who care.
Don't listen to anything that makes you forget you. And you're own thoughts or feelings.
It's your life that you're sharing.
DO NOT LET OTHER PEOPLES OPINIONS EFFECT YOUR OWN.
It's your life. Feel and do you.
YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HAPPY I AM YES POST MOREEE
Collette, you’re amazing!!! Lol love your candid video :)
this seems like the most authentic you ive seen in the last 10+ years. 💓✨
Your laugh is healing to my soul! I just love hearing you speak 💛