People talk a lot about what respect means when it comes to parent and child. This is what respect means ❤️ It must be such a gift to be seen and understand after so many hard years on this planet
I found out two days ago that my dads cancer is back and is inoperable, and untreatable. He has maybe 6-7 months if we’re lucky. Every second is precious, enjoy the time you have with people you love because one day the rug will be pulled out from under you. Love the story, and I love that you’re proud of your dad. 💜
That’s a great mindset to have! I lost my mom to stage IV cancer earlier in my life and I still regret not spending time with her every chance I got when she was in the hospice. I hope you get to create some amazing and long lasting memories with him!
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's illness. Sending you, your dad, and the family lots of love. The Holidays will be extra special for you all this year I'm sure. I will keep you and your dad in my thoughts and prayers
I like that you do soooo much to make your father’s words heard and I really do appreciate it. It does influence me to look at things twice before jumping in to conclusion about what my father does.
You've got the exact name of my colleague! Yeah this helps to reflect on what we'd always assumed on why they are the way they are and how we just instinctively react.
As an immigrant, I’ve lived apart from my parents for a long time and so has my husband. I have a very close relationship with my family. It’s been hard being in a different country. So much depends on status, money and other external factors. I’m really glad that I’m not alone in feeling like I’m not being a great daughter, even if everything doesn’t depend on me. 🥺 Thank you for all your videos! You’re such an inspiration… I just bought your cookbook, I’m so excited!!! 💜
In South Africa we have a version of these called koeksisters, which translates roughly to cake sisters. But we don't coat them in suger, they get marinated after frying them in like a sweet sugery syrup. I love them, their like a childhood snack dad would always get on the way home from work for us. It's beautiful the way you respect and cherish your dad while educating people on the food and other traditions from your culture, and I very much enjoy these videos and hearing about your dad and life. It reminds me to cherish what I have. Thank you for sharing with us.
By the time im 20, my dad will be almost 70 and my mum would be around 60 (im a late kid) and that honestly kinda hurts. My dad isnt the best person but i still love him. Knowing that by the time i might marry, theres a very good chance my parents could be gone. One of my biggest fears is losing someone i really love without having an incredibly special memory or saying ‘i love you’ to them one final time. I dont like to think about the future, but its still really sad and something i will have to think about soon.
Yeah. I'm also a late kid and by the time I'll be 20 my father will be in his late 50s to early 60s and my mother will be in her early to late 50s.. i also feel the same way that I won't be able to make much memories with them and will lose them soon
Yeah I feel you, I'm still in my 20s and my mom is 63, my dad is gone but would be late 60s, and 3 out of four of my grandparents hit 90+ before they passed 😅
I relate to this so much. I’m also a late child. I’m only 22, but my parents are already in their lates 60s, getting close to 70. My grandfather recently passed away at the age of 95, and it hit me again just how much I love my parents and want to soak up time with them. It’s hard to do that as a college student living away from home, but that’s why I always call and talk to them and go home every time there’s a break.
I'm also a late kid too! My dad is at his 50's so I try to spend much as time I could get with him, saying goodnights everynight, love yous and making foods for him😄
i love the way you talk about your dad. you articulate every single story so incredibly well its like we're there with you as its unfolding. i didnt get to grow up with a very good dad, but your videos do a pretty good job of showing what it might have been like if i did. i hope your dad knows how many people think he's awesome.
It's actually very inspiring to see you talk about your dad. I have so many regrets and one of them includes not appreciating everything my family does for me and most important of all, my parents. Thank you for sharing your stories with us, they never get old ❤️
Mmmmm this donut looks Devine. Joanne talk about anything on your heart and remember no explanation needed. We cherish our parents because when they are they for you they become a big part of you. God bless you and your family.
I’m turning 32 soon, I lost my father when I was 11. I would do anything to have those 11 years back, as many times as I could. Because of this, I love listening to all of your familial stories, but especially the ones involving your father.
I can relate to you 100%. I’m 36, and I lost my mom to cancer when I was 9. It’s so weird when I realize how many years have passed since her death- I’ve lived exactly 3/4 of my life without her. I miss her so much, and often feel so lost in life without her. So, as someone who’s also lost a parent WAY too soon, my heart goes out to you. 💜
Recognizing the abuse my parents grew up in truly gave me the ability to forgive them for their missteps and recognize the ways they worked to be better. Am I still living with trauma they are responsible for? Yeah. Can I ever really expect them to realize the impact of that trauma on me? Not sure. But I know they had to go right somewhere if I’m able to grow past where they were and be a gentler more patient person. I cherish them for what they’ve given me, and set boundaries and give myself space to keep myself safe. But forgiveness is not the only way to heal from trauma and no one should ever feel forced to forgive and stay close to those who have been abusive. Always, always do what is best for you and your heart.
Your understanding of your father’s past is inspiring. I am glad that you were able to learn about his upbringing, some of our parents refuse to talk about the subject much at all.
I genuinely enjoy when she talks about her father (not the stories that involve her grandfather as much, it's sadly triggering) she's very mature about the subject and is able to put in words her emotions and any regrets or hopes she has not only for him but herself and her culture and the future of her family
It's amazing to see the difference being surrounded by good and loving people makes, even when one comes from an abusive or otherwise unfortunate situation. Be kind and generous to others because you never know what they've been through... you very may well be a positive influence that helps to change their perspective on life. -Emma
I had the greatest Father in the world & I knew it every moment of my life. He's been gone a little over 2 yrs & trust me when I say 100 lifetimes wouldn't be enough. I'm proud of you for treating your Father so wonderful. Enjoy every second. Your content is so lovely. Be well always. ♥️♥️
Those look a lot like a South African desert called Koeksisters! I always force my mother to make them for me since I haven't learned how to yet. The difference is that we braid it and put syrup as the topping :D
This is very heartwarming. My dad died when I was 19.. I am 26 now and sometimes I feel like wow I didn't really understand my dad when I was young and I miss him more than I ever thought I could. It's so nice to see people try and understand that their parents are just people who also are imperfect.
Donuts look delicious and I love the talks about your dad. My dad is gone, many years ago. I wished I was able to do these simple little things for him. Your talks are like little visits with my dad. I like to think I'd be making some of his favorite foods too❤
Don't ever worry about us thinking you talk about your dad too much!!! We love you for YOUR content, your brain, your heart, you could find a beautiful and poetic way of changing out your trash bags, and we'd more than likely still watch!!! Lots of love from Texas😚
These video makes me so happy because a bunch of years ago my mum introduced me to this and asked to make this with I of course said yes because I love to bake and eat so it just brought me back to a nice time
This is so beautiful 😭❤ it's funny how we get older and realize our parents are humans. Not just our parents. I hope one day my kids give me that grace too 🙏
Both of my parents were abusive, I as the oldest was the target almost always. Both of them were also victims my mother the absolute worst case. And my father developed a rare bone cancer when I was 15. This added to the already toxic behavior. Nevertheless I am able to see past my abuse and understand what caused it. They’re both gone now and no more suffering for them. I did not continue the tradition of abuse and realized before they left that I could hate their behavior but still love them. I love the stories about your dad. Most of my personality traits I do get from my dad, a strong work ethic, work smart not hard, and many more. I refuse to dwell on the horrible, I won’t give the abusers that time. Keep sharing and caring!
I love that you talk about your Dad! I lost my Dad when I was 9yo. My Mom did a wonderful job on her own raising us, and making sure we always learned more about him through her memories. I still miss him every single day (I'm 50) and wonder who I would have been with him here...
You talk about your daddy all you want to in your videos!!❤ My f!ther left us when I was 8 yrs old and your story bring back so many wonderful memories ♥
Beautiful as always Aunty, I am conflicted due to the relationship I have with my father. But I do feel this way about my mother and how she grew up, she has come a long way after starting her self development and I am so glad to have such one strong and amazing parent. I'm proud of her for doing it mostly on her own (she had some help here and there) when she had 3 kids to care for. So you keep talking about your dad as much as you want Aunty cause I could go on and on, I love to hear it and you shouldn't even have to explain why you want to talk about him. 🖤
Love you and your relationship with your dad so much. My dad was a widower with three young kids, and I was his youngest at 2 years old. I still remember the worry and despair he felt after my mom died, and he took such good care of us. He's my best friend. He also was born into a very abusive home in the 1950s in Egypt and worked hard to bring us to the US. When we came here he worked two jobs for ten years enduring injuries on the job. I love him so much, and I'm proud of him. I so love and appreciate what you're doing for your dad and sharing with us. Thank you ❤️.
Talking about yr dad will never ever get old. I lost mine 12 years ago and it hurts like the first day. You’re lucky to still have him & to be able to share so many wonderful stories about him.
I don't know my dad but this is my mom and I, we are both far from perfect, but she was raised in abuse, she didn't abuse me but we were very poor. I cry and have so much regret anytime I think about wasted time and how my anxiety and depression has made me short her. I've been doing everything I can to make her life better and help her . Your stories always hit so close to home.
I only just realised how amazing and funny and loving and protective my dad is when I was 20, after i moved back home because i failed university, he had no blame no attitude no criticism, just love because he was happy I was more happy! Then he died suddenly on 18th November 2019. It was one year after I learned to fully appreciate him. Still devastated 💔
Every time you talk about your dad I cry because your words express how i feel about my dad. As i get older i realize my dad has always been a real life super hero for his kids even if hes not the best at expressing himself he's my dad
I love you talking about your dad. It makes me miss my dad but appreciate him and the life he lead even more (he was 78 & and I was 32 when he passed of prostate cancer). He is my hero ALWAYS 💕
Awww, the donuts look scrumptious! Don’t ever feel like you wasted your life not being the best daughter you could’ve been. I’m sure he’s very proud of you and knows how much you love him. Just keep doing what you do with the time you have. No regrets. I understand how you feel because that’s how my sister feels now that our dad is gone; died at 57.
I love when you talk about your dad. I’ve lost my dad in 2017, and it was very sudden and it was devastating. Please don’t ever stop talking about how much you love your dad.
This short really touched me. My grandmother is a hard person to make a constatation with, she holds up emotions and fights with people, and it's probably because of her childhood, but she's 85. This video inspired me to talk to her more Thank you!
As a 19 year old whose parents are both terminally ill, this hits hard. Subscribed just cause it feels nice to be understood by someone going through something similar
Just sent this to my mom who is about your dads age. We get in fights but when it comes down to it I want us to enjoy the time we have left together and for us both to be seen and heard authentically by each other.
For someone who lost both parents by 25 This story was absolutely on point💖💖💖 bless you and your dad 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 bring yall many years of love&life together ahead.
I never question why you talk about your dad so much. You have a beautiful relationship that brings tears to my eyes, and I get excited because I know if you are going to talk about your dad you are going to tell an amazing heart wrenching story.
Cherish that time because once he’s gone it’s forever. I lost my dad when I was 8 so I very much encourage others to nurture their daddy daughter relationship XoxoX
Cherish every moment with your mom, dad, spouse. It's not the words "I love you" that have meaning, it's every little actions you do for them that mean everything. My husband died 4 1/2 years ago from Esophageal Cancer. We were married for 35 years. My dad, who is 84 years old, has cancer. We don't know how much longer we will have with him. My mom has weak blood vessels and a bad heart, we don't know how much longer we have with her. I go see them almost every day. I help around the house, do errands for them. I even take their dogs to the vets and groomers. Appreciate the ones you love. Blessings.
Listen, I love your stories about your dad. Many people don’t understand why I talk about my dad too. My dad also has past trauma that influences (and influenced) much of the decisions he makes (or has made). In listening to my dad, I’ve learned so much about myself.
I never once wondered why you talk about your dad so much! It was kind of self explanatory from watching your videos and if it weren’t, no big deal! I think it’s super sweet that the two of you seem to be creating such a bond now and you can tell how much it means to him! Just keep doing what you’re doing…donuts look super yummy!
My dad died at the beginning of this year at 56. I thought I woukd have tons of time left with him. I always assumed I could see him "tomorrow". You don't have to explain yourself, you love your daddy and cherish that man and the time you have with him. My world was shook when my dad died. I miss him so much and ill never ever be the same. I wish for nothing more than to go back and see him one more time. To hug him and smell the smell of his hair and feel his scruffy beard on my cheek. His wrinkly, calloused hands from working hard his whole life. Cherish your parents
I am just so in love with your videos!!! I learn so much about life and food and i feel like im just hanging out with you while you make these yummy dishes!!!! You're wonderful thank you bunches for all the love and positivity you spread 💕💕❤❤❤
Thank you so much for all of your videos and recipes. As someone with an egg allergy who is also trying to commit to becoming vegan, finding baking recipes that suit my diet are kind of hard. Not only does this provide allergy free recipes, you also let me learn about different cultures
Don’t ever explain to ANYONE why you speak of your father so often! That’s beautiful and they don’t have to watch!! I wish my dad was still here so I could talk to him and speak of him ❤️🙏🏼 #fukthem 💯
I love this video it really hit home for me! My dad died from lung cancer several years ago and how I wish I could go back to all the silly fights and enjoy my time but I can’t! So love on him and make lots of memories!! Xo
Honestly I don't count how often you talk about your dad. I don't think it's our business to judge how much. He is your dad and you're going to talk about him. I love hearing about him, your family and your relationships and what you've learned. I think we could all learn from each other in our experiences in that regard. So keep doing you Joanne. I think some will say the same of me. My dad is in his 70s and since 2015 his health has deteriorated. Over the years my mom and I have been is sole care givers. My brothers both married haven't physically been as present as they wish they could have been. In 2017 my one brother to whom I was closest took his life and where he'd help out where he could before it was squarely now my mom and I who had to take care of him. Earlier this year my mom injured her back so now it's me, a spastic diaplegic myself, who needs to care for them. It's not easy and some days I get frustrated and we become frustrated with each other. Since the pandemic it's been harder still. My parents both in risk categories, my dad suffers from parkinsons disease so he struggles physically, needing loads of help with simple things we take for granted. So even more pressure and responsibility has been put on my shoulders in short while. It's on the worst days, when my folks hate seeing me struggle helping them that I remind them why I do it. My frustration is with my own incapabilities and my desire to care for them and do the best for them. All my life they stood at my bedside and cared for me in my disability but now it's my turn to give back. I know it's hard now but I'm glad, I feel lucky to the point of tears that by God's grace I am able to do this now. Not just for them but for my brother who is no longer with us and my eldest brother who can't be here. And I'm thankful to my support system. Our neighbour's have been awesome to us through all of this. All this, my long winded story to say. I wish more of us appreciated how little time we have and appreciated and did as much to understand our loved ones and family, especially our parents like you have done. It's an example we could take. It would improve the quality of our world too. Thanks Joanne for sharing with us, not just these scrumptious scrumptious recipes but life tales and lessons. An appreciative subscriber 💛💛💛
I love hearing you share things about your Dad 💙 My mom passed when I was 19 and I get that time isn't promised so it's really important to show our parents the love that we have for them while we have them with us. I wish I would have known then what I have learned along the last 21 years not having my mom in my life... She was such a beautiful woman & mother.. I wish I could have done many things differently regarding our relationship... But I cant obviously. What I can do is make sure to guide by my actions & hope it teaches my children just how special our parents are in our lives so they dont feel the pain so many of us unfortunately know.. Grief is love with no where to go.
I lost both of my parents in 2018. They were murdered, please keep talking about your Dad. I miss mine so much and I understand you and your content because you talk about your parents. Nothing but love.
I cried a lot hearing this. My dad died last year at age 49. We used to argue a lot, and he wasn’t bad but he used to not be so perfect either (pretty sure I know exactly what you mean when you say your dad wasn’t perfect). My dad also had a lot of trauma inflicted on him as kid and teen, and a lot of it came out a year before the cancer diagnosis and he kept working on fixing his relationship with us during the 2 years he fought the cancer.
Since I've been following you I feel so connected. If been thru a similar past ad you as well and you are related...keep on being strong and honoring your dad....that's beautiful🙏🏼❤️
Love this video style and your definitely right. We don’t know how much time. And there’s just so much we don’t understand or realize til we are older.
Feel you about spending time with your dad. When dad was sick before dying I spent as much time as I could with him. I would have loved more time with him.
thank you for this🧡 my mum wasn’t born into the best circumstances either, and sometimes I forget about that and lash out at her - which i regret later on. This reminded me to treat my mum with more love and patience. Thank you.
I wish more then anything I could have fixed things with my dad before he passed. Cherish your time with him. You never know when the last time you'll see someone is. I miss you dad.
Joanne's story about her dad are always my favourite,I know what it feels like to not be the best child to ur parents,my parents aren't perfect, they're a product of their time and all,but ur videos always make me feel good,thank you 💖
Wow, I truly thank you for this❤️! My Dad grew up the same exact way as your Dad and I bake my Dad cakes because he has a big sweet tooth!lol I appreciate how respectful and understanding you are. If you could and if your Dad would be ok with it, would you mind doing a video something along the lines of his experience with his Dad, your experience with your Dad, and other ways you support each other now? Almost like a journey of healing. I know that’s different from your usual videos on your channel. But I would love to see it for inspiration in my situation. If not, I completely understand and truly appreciate your transparency touching light on your Dad! This video made my day!
Omg these are my favorite doughnuts too!! I hope you have many many more years with your dad and that he gets to eat as many of these doughnuts as he wants lol
Love this, Dad's are wonderful and aren't perfect that's what makes us human. I tried this donut yesterday when I bought one in a Korean Bakery. Super yummy know I now it's name. 🍩 Greetings from 🗽🌇
Well.. you're right.. we don't know how much time we have with someone we love.. I also feel like I waste my life being horrible daughter to my parents, my dad already in heaven and I pray for him everyday and now my job is to make my mom happy and proud and cherish every moment with her... ❤️❤️
As a child my dad was pushed around by his own dad. I try to make him feel like he has a better life and that he is loved! Recently his dad passed away a couple months ago. Although he was devistated he was told that his dad didn't deserve that but that he treated my dad horrible. I hope you guys have a good day!
thanks for putting such beautiful and meaningful content into the world. i wish i could be a regular follower, but my difficult relationship with food and familial/cultural/immigrant trauma make that a no go for now. i hope to find healing and return to your relatable stories and your delicious food one day soon. thanks for the first gen representation. i have felt so alone for so long but im learning through people like you who share their stories that i am not. sending light.
You are so lucky and wise to take this time to really enjoy your relationship with your father. I lost my dad 17 years ago, we lived as a nuclear family after his stroke and I helped care for him, like helping him shave and even bathroom duties. I remember being in the hospice as Dad's time was running out - I was so glad I we had those final years together. It gives me a tremendous amount of comfort,even though I miss him.
I hear you my mom is unresponsive in the hospital for the past week now! I wish I would have called more I wish I could have spent more time with her!! Never know when it’s time to say good bye! Cherish the ones you love the most and hold them tight while there still here!❤️
Today my family's finally reunited again after my brother left for shooling in other state. And I made this. I am feeling emotional making with my sister and eating together with my complete family. Thank you so much for sharing this 🙏
My dad is 82 and grew up in a similar situation. He actually was the best loving dad to us. Very sensitive with us. I saw him cry, hug us, love us and respect us. Gave us all he couldn't have as a child. Im glad he broke the cycle and pray to God he stays with us many more years to come.
My mom and like my aunts and stuff would always make those donuts for happy occasion it didn’t necessarily have to be special but anytime something good would happen they would always send over a freshly baked batch of those donuts and it just made me feel so nostalgic. I didn’t know other people made donuts like that I thought it was just a west African thing… That’s so cool
People talk a lot about what respect means when it comes to parent and child. This is what respect means ❤️ It must be such a gift to be seen and understand after so many hard years on this planet
Not only parent to child, but child to parent
I found out two days ago that my dads cancer is back and is inoperable, and untreatable. He has maybe 6-7 months if we’re lucky. Every second is precious, enjoy the time you have with people you love because one day the rug will be pulled out from under you. Love the story, and I love that you’re proud of your dad. 💜
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Please give him a biggggg hug from me and tell him we love him
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That’s a great mindset to have! I lost my mom to stage IV cancer earlier in my life and I still regret not spending time with her every chance I got when she was in the hospice. I hope you get to create some amazing and long lasting memories with him!
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's illness. Sending you, your dad, and the family lots of love. The Holidays will be extra special for you all this year I'm sure. I will keep you and your dad in my thoughts and prayers
Joanne you can't talk about your dad's fave donuts and not show him eating them! My eyes are demanding tears! 😂 Love your storytelling! ❤️
I like that you do soooo much to make your father’s words heard and I really do appreciate it. It does influence me to look at things twice before jumping in to conclusion about what my father does.
You've got the exact name of my colleague! Yeah this helps to reflect on what we'd always assumed on why they are the way they are and how we just instinctively react.
As an immigrant, I’ve lived apart from my parents for a long time and so has my husband. I have a very close relationship with my family. It’s been hard being in a different country. So much depends on status, money and other external factors. I’m really glad that I’m not alone in feeling like I’m not being a great daughter, even if everything doesn’t depend on me. 🥺 Thank you for all your videos! You’re such an inspiration… I just bought your cookbook, I’m so excited!!! 💜
In South Africa we have a version of these called koeksisters, which translates roughly to cake sisters. But we don't coat them in suger, they get marinated after frying them in like a sweet sugery syrup. I love them, their like a childhood snack dad would always get on the way home from work for us.
It's beautiful the way you respect and cherish your dad while educating people on the food and other traditions from your culture, and I very much enjoy these videos and hearing about your dad and life. It reminds me to cherish what I have. Thank you for sharing with us.
In Liberia my family makes it too
Bruuuuh I thought I was the only one who thought it looked *exactly* like koeksisters! :D
Im so glad that someone pointed it out so now i dont have to😭 Thank you!
They sound a lot like 'gulab jamun' from India, even they are soaked in a sugar syrup after frying ❤️
By the time im 20, my dad will be almost 70 and my mum would be around 60 (im a late kid) and that honestly kinda hurts. My dad isnt the best person but i still love him. Knowing that by the time i might marry, theres a very good chance my parents could be gone. One of my biggest fears is losing someone i really love without having an incredibly special memory or saying ‘i love you’ to them one final time. I dont like to think about the future, but its still really sad and something i will have to think about soon.
Yeah. I'm also a late kid and by the time I'll be 20 my father will be in his late 50s to early 60s and my mother will be in her early to late 50s.. i also feel the same way that I won't be able to make much memories with them and will lose them soon
Yeah I feel you, I'm still in my 20s and my mom is 63, my dad is gone but would be late 60s, and 3 out of four of my grandparents hit 90+ before they passed 😅
Im 17 and my dad is 74 lol..
I relate to this so much. I’m also a late child. I’m only 22, but my parents are already in their lates 60s, getting close to 70. My grandfather recently passed away at the age of 95, and it hit me again just how much I love my parents and want to soak up time with them. It’s hard to do that as a college student living away from home, but that’s why I always call and talk to them and go home every time there’s a break.
I'm also a late kid too! My dad is at his 50's so I try to spend much as time I could get with him, saying goodnights everynight, love yous and making foods for him😄
Just the reason I expected it to be...he will always be remembered.
i love the way you talk about your dad. you articulate every single story so incredibly well its like we're there with you as its unfolding. i didnt get to grow up with a very good dad, but your videos do a pretty good job of showing what it might have been like if i did. i hope your dad knows how many people think he's awesome.
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It's actually very inspiring to see you talk about your dad. I have so many regrets and one of them includes not appreciating everything my family does for me and most important of all, my parents. Thank you for sharing your stories with us, they never get old ❤️
Mmmmm this donut looks Devine. Joanne talk about anything on your heart and remember no explanation needed. We cherish our parents because when they are they for you they become a big part of you. God bless you and your family.
I’m turning 32 soon, I lost my father when I was 11. I would do anything to have those 11 years back, as many times as I could. Because of this, I love listening to all of your familial stories, but especially the ones involving your father.
I can relate to you 100%. I’m 36, and I lost my mom to cancer when I was 9. It’s so weird when I realize how many years have passed since her death- I’ve lived exactly 3/4 of my life without her. I miss her so much, and often feel so lost in life without her. So, as someone who’s also lost a parent WAY too soon, my heart goes out to you. 💜
Recognizing the abuse my parents grew up in truly gave me the ability to forgive them for their missteps and recognize the ways they worked to be better. Am I still living with trauma they are responsible for? Yeah. Can I ever really expect them to realize the impact of that trauma on me? Not sure.
But I know they had to go right somewhere if I’m able to grow past where they were and be a gentler more patient person. I cherish them for what they’ve given me, and set boundaries and give myself space to keep myself safe.
But forgiveness is not the only way to heal from trauma and no one should ever feel forced to forgive and stay close to those who have been abusive. Always, always do what is best for you and your heart.
Your videos are exactly what i need after a tiring day, thanks for everything you do
Your understanding of your father’s past is inspiring. I am glad that you were able to learn about his upbringing, some of our parents refuse to talk about the subject much at all.
I genuinely enjoy when she talks about her father (not the stories that involve her grandfather as much, it's sadly triggering) she's very mature about the subject and is able to put in words her emotions and any regrets or hopes she has not only for him but herself and her culture and the future of her family
It's amazing to see the difference being surrounded by good and loving people makes, even when one comes from an abusive or otherwise unfortunate situation. Be kind and generous to others because you never know what they've been through... you very may well be a positive influence that helps to change their perspective on life. -Emma
I had the greatest Father in the world & I knew it every moment of my life. He's been gone a little over 2 yrs & trust me when I say 100 lifetimes wouldn't be enough. I'm proud of you for treating your Father so wonderful. Enjoy every second. Your content is so lovely. Be well always. ♥️♥️
Those look a lot like a South African desert called Koeksisters! I always force my mother to make them for me since I haven't learned how to yet. The difference is that we braid it and put syrup as the topping :D
Yeah!! Oml❤
This is very heartwarming. My dad died when I was 19.. I am 26 now and sometimes I feel like wow I didn't really understand my dad when I was young and I miss him more than I ever thought I could. It's so nice to see people try and understand that their parents are just people who also are imperfect.
Donuts look delicious and I love the talks about your dad. My dad is gone, many years ago. I wished I was able to do these simple little things for him. Your talks are like little visits with my dad. I like to think I'd be making some of his favorite foods too❤
Don't ever worry about us thinking you talk about your dad too much!!! We love you for YOUR content, your brain, your heart, you could find a beautiful and poetic way of changing out your trash bags, and we'd more than likely still watch!!! Lots of love from Texas😚
These video makes me so happy because a bunch of years ago my mum introduced me to this and asked to make this with I of course said yes because I love to bake and eat so it just brought me back to a nice time
This is so beautiful 😭❤ it's funny how we get older and realize our parents are humans. Not just our parents. I hope one day my kids give me that grace too 🙏
Both of my parents were abusive, I as the oldest was the target almost always.
Both of them were also victims my mother the absolute worst case. And my father developed a rare bone cancer when I was 15. This added to the already toxic behavior.
Nevertheless I am able to see past my abuse and understand what caused it.
They’re both gone now and no more suffering for them. I did not continue the tradition of abuse and realized before they left that I could hate their behavior but still love them.
I love the stories about your dad. Most of my personality traits I do get from my dad, a strong work ethic, work smart not hard, and many more. I refuse to dwell on the horrible, I won’t give the abusers that time.
Keep sharing and caring!
You are a testament to yourself. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@TheKoreanVegan Wow, thank you. That really came at a perfect time.
You have such a kind heart ❤ I'm sorry your father had to experience that!
I love that you talk about your Dad! I lost my Dad when I was 9yo. My Mom did a wonderful job on her own raising us, and making sure we always learned more about him through her memories. I still miss him every single day (I'm 50) and wonder who I would have been with him here...
You talk about your daddy all you want to in your videos!!❤ My f!ther left us when I was 8 yrs old and your story bring back so many wonderful memories ♥
Thanks for sharing your Dad's story and
He must be very happy to have a daughter who deeply loves and cares for her father!❤❤❤
Beautiful as always Aunty, I am conflicted due to the relationship I have with my father. But I do feel this way about my mother and how she grew up, she has come a long way after starting her self development and I am so glad to have such one strong and amazing parent. I'm proud of her for doing it mostly on her own (she had some help here and there) when she had 3 kids to care for. So you keep talking about your dad as much as you want Aunty cause I could go on and on, I love to hear it and you shouldn't even have to explain why you want to talk about him. 🖤
Love you and your relationship with your dad so much. My dad was a widower with three young kids, and I was his youngest at 2 years old. I still remember the worry and despair he felt after my mom died, and he took such good care of us. He's my best friend. He also was born into a very abusive home in the 1950s in Egypt and worked hard to bring us to the US. When we came here he worked two jobs for ten years enduring injuries on the job. I love him so much, and I'm proud of him. I so love and appreciate what you're doing for your dad and sharing with us. Thank you ❤️.
Talking about yr dad will never ever get old. I lost mine 12 years ago and it hurts like the first day. You’re lucky to still have him & to be able to share so many wonderful stories about him.
I absolutely love that you speak about your dad so often! Your amazing Joanne! Thank you for sharing your life with us!
I don't know my dad but this is my mom and I, we are both far from perfect, but she was raised in abuse, she didn't abuse me but we were very poor. I cry and have so much regret anytime I think about wasted time and how my anxiety and depression has made me short her. I've been doing everything I can to make her life better and help her . Your stories always hit so close to home.
Cherish all the time you have with your parents. Cancer took my mom in just few months, now I do everything to be with my dad
The way you talk about connecting with your dad is beautiful. I hope you bring him a lot of peace and joy.
I only just realised how amazing and funny and loving and protective my dad is when I was 20, after i moved back home because i failed university, he had no blame no attitude no criticism, just love because he was happy I was more happy! Then he died suddenly on 18th November 2019. It was one year after I learned to fully appreciate him. Still devastated 💔
Every time you talk about your dad I cry because your words express how i feel about my dad. As i get older i realize my dad has always been a real life super hero for his kids even if hes not the best at expressing himself he's my dad
I love you talking about your dad. It makes me miss my dad but appreciate him and the life he lead even more (he was 78 & and I was 32 when he passed of prostate cancer). He is my hero ALWAYS 💕
Awww, the donuts look scrumptious! Don’t ever feel like you wasted your life not being the best daughter you could’ve been. I’m sure he’s very proud of you and knows how much you love him. Just keep doing what you do with the time you have. No regrets. I understand how you feel because that’s how my sister feels now that our dad is gone; died at 57.
I love when you talk about your dad. I’ve lost my dad in 2017, and it was very sudden and it was devastating. Please don’t ever stop talking about how much you love your dad.
This short really touched me. My grandmother is a hard person to make a constatation with, she holds up emotions and fights with people, and it's probably because of her childhood, but she's 85. This video inspired me to talk to her more
Thank you!
As a 19 year old whose parents are both terminally ill, this hits hard. Subscribed just cause it feels nice to be understood by someone going through something similar
They look delicious. And you talk about your dad all you want. I wish him good health and a long life to enjoy the company of his daughter and family.
Just sent this to my mom who is about your dads age. We get in fights but when it comes down to it I want us to enjoy the time we have left together and for us both to be seen and heard authentically by each other.
For someone who lost both parents by 25 This story was absolutely on point💖💖💖 bless you and your dad 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 bring yall many years of love&life together ahead.
I never question why you talk about your dad so much. You have a beautiful relationship that brings tears to my eyes, and I get excited because I know if you are going to talk about your dad you are going to tell an amazing heart wrenching story.
Cherish that time because once he’s gone it’s forever. I lost my dad when I was 8 so I very much encourage others to nurture their daddy daughter relationship XoxoX
You can talk about your dad all day. I love hearing the stories. And I’m enjoying hearing how you’re learning more about him.
Cherish every moment with your mom, dad, spouse.
It's not the words "I love you" that have meaning, it's every little actions you do for them that mean everything.
My husband died 4 1/2 years ago from Esophageal Cancer. We were married for 35 years.
My dad, who is 84 years old, has cancer. We don't know how much longer we will have with him.
My mom has weak blood vessels and a bad heart, we don't know how much longer we have with her.
I go see them almost every day.
I help around the house, do errands for them. I even take their dogs to the vets and groomers.
Appreciate the ones you love.
Blessings.
Listen, I love your stories about your dad. Many people don’t understand why I talk about my dad too. My dad also has past trauma that influences (and influenced) much of the decisions he makes (or has made). In listening to my dad, I’ve learned so much about myself.
Nooooo, I REALLY enjoy when you talk about your family, please please continue to do so 😭😭😭
I never once wondered why you talk about your dad so much! It was kind of self explanatory from watching your videos and if it weren’t, no big deal! I think it’s super sweet that the two of you seem to be creating such a bond now and you can tell how much it means to him! Just keep doing what you’re doing…donuts look super yummy!
My dad died at the beginning of this year at 56. I thought I woukd have tons of time left with him. I always assumed I could see him "tomorrow". You don't have to explain yourself, you love your daddy and cherish that man and the time you have with him. My world was shook when my dad died. I miss him so much and ill never ever be the same. I wish for nothing more than to go back and see him one more time. To hug him and smell the smell of his hair and feel his scruffy beard on my cheek. His wrinkly, calloused hands from working hard his whole life.
Cherish your parents
I think your idea on learning to be more understanding of your dad and making him the things he likes to eat is so sweet.
I am just so in love with your videos!!! I learn so much about life and food and i feel like im just hanging out with you while you make these yummy dishes!!!! You're wonderful thank you bunches for all the love and positivity you spread 💕💕❤❤❤
I love making these they're extremely soft and not overly sweet
Your dad is an absolute UNIT 💪😤
Reminds me of Koeksister from South Africa
Your honoring your parents is the definition of spreading love 💖💖 Thank you for your beautiful videos.
This person has officially made my day
Thank you so much for all of your videos and recipes. As someone with an egg allergy who is also trying to commit to becoming vegan, finding baking recipes that suit my diet are kind of hard. Not only does this provide allergy free recipes, you also let me learn about different cultures
Don’t ever explain to ANYONE why you speak of your father so often! That’s beautiful and they don’t have to watch!! I wish my dad was still here so I could talk to him and speak of him ❤️🙏🏼 #fukthem 💯
I love this video it really hit home for me! My dad died from lung cancer several years ago and how I wish I could go back to all the silly fights and enjoy my time but I can’t! So love on him and make lots of memories!! Xo
Honestly I don't count how often you talk about your dad. I don't think it's our business to judge how much. He is your dad and you're going to talk about him. I love hearing about him, your family and your relationships and what you've learned. I think we could all learn from each other in our experiences in that regard. So keep doing you Joanne. I think some will say the same of me. My dad is in his 70s and since 2015 his health has deteriorated. Over the years my mom and I have been is sole care givers. My brothers both married haven't physically been as present as they wish they could have been. In 2017 my one brother to whom I was closest took his life and where he'd help out where he could before it was squarely now my mom and I who had to take care of him. Earlier this year my mom injured her back so now it's me, a spastic diaplegic myself, who needs to care for them. It's not easy and some days I get frustrated and we become frustrated with each other. Since the pandemic it's been harder still. My parents both in risk categories, my dad suffers from parkinsons disease so he struggles physically, needing loads of help with simple things we take for granted. So even more pressure and responsibility has been put on my shoulders in short while. It's on the worst days, when my folks hate seeing me struggle helping them that I remind them why I do it. My frustration is with my own incapabilities and my desire to care for them and do the best for them. All my life they stood at my bedside and cared for me in my disability but now it's my turn to give back. I know it's hard now but I'm glad, I feel lucky to the point of tears that by God's grace I am able to do this now. Not just for them but for my brother who is no longer with us and my eldest brother who can't be here. And I'm thankful to my support system. Our neighbour's have been awesome to us through all of this. All this, my long winded story to say. I wish more of us appreciated how little time we have and appreciated and did as much to understand our loved ones and family, especially our parents like you have done. It's an example we could take. It would improve the quality of our world too.
Thanks Joanne for sharing with us, not just these scrumptious scrumptious recipes but life tales and lessons.
An appreciative subscriber 💛💛💛
I love hearing you share things about your Dad 💙 My mom passed when I was 19 and I get that time isn't promised so it's really important to show our parents the love that we have for them while we have them with us. I wish I would have known then what I have learned along the last 21 years not having my mom in my life... She was such a beautiful woman & mother.. I wish I could have done many things differently regarding our relationship... But I cant obviously. What I can do is make sure to guide by my actions & hope it teaches my children just how special our parents are in our lives so they dont feel the pain so many of us unfortunately know..
Grief is love with no where to go.
I lost both of my parents in 2018. They were murdered, please keep talking about your Dad. I miss mine so much and I understand you and your content because you talk about your parents. Nothing but love.
I cried a lot hearing this. My dad died last year at age 49. We used to argue a lot, and he wasn’t bad but he used to not be so perfect either (pretty sure I know exactly what you mean when you say your dad wasn’t perfect). My dad also had a lot of trauma inflicted on him as kid and teen, and a lot of it came out a year before the cancer diagnosis and he kept working on fixing his relationship with us during the 2 years he fought the cancer.
I love when you talk about your dad probably my favorite thing to listen to
I love your stories. Tell your dad he’s precious.
Since I've been following you I feel so connected. If been thru a similar past ad you as well and you are related...keep on being strong and honoring your dad....that's beautiful🙏🏼❤️
Love this video style and your definitely right. We don’t know how much time. And there’s just so much we don’t understand or realize til we are older.
I love when you talk about your dad and that you've come so far in your relationship!
Feel you about spending time with your dad. When dad was sick before dying I spent as much time as I could with him. I would have loved more time with him.
thank you for this🧡
my mum wasn’t born into the best circumstances either, and sometimes I forget about that and lash out at her - which i regret later on. This reminded me to treat my mum with more love and patience. Thank you.
I love listen to your stories about you and your family. It's very nice 😊❤️
Your a very considerate loving daughter.. your relationship with your dad is very important. I’m sure you realize that. 🤗
I wish more then anything I could have fixed things with my dad before he passed. Cherish your time with him. You never know when the last time you'll see someone is. I miss you dad.
Joanne's story about her dad are always my favourite,I know what it feels like to not be the best child to ur parents,my parents aren't perfect, they're a product of their time and all,but ur videos always make me feel good,thank you 💖
My father passed away when I was 5 as such I never really got to know him so cherish every moment you have with your father!!
I love to see dad enjoy them!! Always beautiful when he is your videos!!🥰🥰🥰
Wow, I truly thank you for this❤️! My Dad grew up the same exact way as your Dad and I bake my Dad cakes because he has a big sweet tooth!lol I appreciate how respectful and understanding you are. If you could and if your Dad would be ok with it, would you mind doing a video something along the lines of his experience with his Dad, your experience with your Dad, and other ways you support each other now? Almost like a journey of healing. I know that’s different from your usual videos on your channel. But I would love to see it for inspiration in my situation. If not, I completely understand and truly appreciate your transparency touching light on your Dad! This video made my day!
I lost my Dad in January. His motto for life was "Make Memories." Cherish every moment .
Omg these are my favorite doughnuts too!! I hope you have many many more years with your dad and that he gets to eat as many of these doughnuts as he wants lol
Love this, Dad's are wonderful and aren't perfect that's what makes us human. I tried this donut yesterday when I bought one in a Korean Bakery. Super yummy know I now it's name. 🍩 Greetings from 🗽🌇
Well.. you're right.. we don't know how much time we have with someone we love.. I also feel like I waste my life being horrible daughter to my parents, my dad already in heaven and I pray for him everyday and now my job is to make my mom happy and proud and cherish every moment with her... ❤️❤️
You're so good to your dad. Understanding his past put things in perspective.
Thank you so much for choosing to be vulnerable 🖤
As a child my dad was pushed around by his own dad. I try to make him feel like he has a better life and that he is loved! Recently his dad passed away a couple months ago. Although he was devistated he was told that his dad didn't deserve that but that he treated my dad horrible. I hope you guys have a good day!
thanks for putting such beautiful and meaningful content into the world. i wish i could be a regular follower, but my difficult relationship with food and familial/cultural/immigrant trauma make that a no go for now. i hope to find healing and return to your relatable stories and your delicious food one day soon. thanks for the first gen representation. i have felt so alone for so long but im learning through people like you who share their stories that i am not. sending light.
I love your stories about your Dad! Well all your family stories are good. But I love my Dad too so I totally get it.
Your blessed to still have him. I still miss mine after 19 years, since he passed 😢
Girl I LOVE my Daddy too. A LOT!!! I brag too any chance I get!! Keep loving your daddy!!! 🤗♥️🌹🥰😘🙏🏼
You are so lucky and wise to take this time to really enjoy your relationship with your father. I lost my dad 17 years ago, we lived as a nuclear family after his stroke and I helped care for him, like helping him shave and even bathroom duties. I remember being in the hospice as Dad's time was running out - I was so glad I we had those final years together. It gives me a tremendous amount of comfort,even though I miss him.
I hear you my mom is unresponsive in the hospital for the past week now! I wish I would have called more I wish I could have spent more time with her!! Never know when it’s time to say good bye! Cherish the ones you love the most and hold them tight while there still here!❤️
I pray that your dad lives longer and healitier ♥️
Today my family's finally reunited again after my brother left for shooling in other state. And I made this. I am feeling emotional making with my sister and eating together with my complete family. Thank you so much for sharing this 🙏
My dad is 82 and grew up in a similar situation. He actually was the best loving dad to us. Very sensitive with us. I saw him cry, hug us, love us and respect us. Gave us all he couldn't have as a child. Im glad he broke the cycle and pray to God he stays with us many more years to come.
My mom and like my aunts and stuff would always make those donuts for happy occasion it didn’t necessarily have to be special but anytime something good would happen they would always send over a freshly baked batch of those donuts and it just made me feel so nostalgic. I didn’t know other people made donuts like that I thought it was just a west African thing… That’s so cool
You grab all the time you can! These times will sustain you when he's gone. I know my memories of my father do.