I’m naturally a softy and used to think boisterous aggressive people were stronger. But maturing and therapy has allowed me to see strength in different forms. Once I stopped comparing myself to others stories and focused on my own pages it was an epiphany ✨
As an older person who watches you guys I find it interesting that you feel empathy, quietness, softness are not signs of strength. I follow you on your true crime channel because you bring a uniqueness to the story. These traits are your strengths. I'm glad you are starting to see this and are becoming more comfortable with you. In any situation we are many things. Give yourself permission to be who you are and appreciate that even in tears we have strength. God made you who you are and has given you the ability to communicate on RUclips. You are strong and I'm happy to see you see this.
Exactly Brooke!! A strong girl can absolutely cry. Being vulnerable is brave and courageous 💖 You don’t ever have to pick sides. You are uniquely you. You can be soft, kind,sweet and assertive & strong! Life is not easy and we all have our own journey. I’ll be 40 in March and I’ve experienced things I never imagined I would. One thing that has helped me through tough times is trying to change my perspective on things. If I’m really going through it and everything seems to be going wrong. I stop and I say to myself. It could always be worse. I remind myself to be thankful for having a home, food, family etc. I also try to shift my focus onto the things I actually do have within my control. It helps to distract me and allows me to figure out a healthy and more productive way of dealing with the challenges that lie before me. You seem like such a beautiful kind human being and I’m sorry for your pain. I hope you are able to continue with your self reflection. Have no shame in your true self and always remain authentic. People come and they go but you will always remain. If you continue to work on your strengths & weaknesses that will be the best gift you can ever give to yourself. Your life will have more meaning, more balance and happiness. Your relationships will be more fulfilling because you know what you want and what you need. You won’t settle for anything less than you deserve. I really hope you read this. I can relate to a lot of what you said and I hope my words encourage you to never give up on yourself because you are truly a Genuine 💎 Gem 💖 Jess XoXo
Oh Jessica, your advice is not going to be taken for granted. I apologize for the things you've had to go through to be so wise. Thank you for allowing me to know a little about you and what you do to cope. I am listening with open ears and heart
Oh hun, I empathise with the "soft and strong" thing. I used to be that person others saw as strong. I was outspoken, confident in social settings, quick witted, assertive and the "weird one" but didn't care about other people's opinions, I dressed in fun and expressive ways etc.... then in 2011 I was in a car accident that left me with PTSD. I couldn't concentrate. My memory was reduced. I couldn't handle small talk, loud crowded places, meeting new people. I was too anxious, and no longer living in the moment. I had lost the ability to stand up for myself and people would walk all over me. I was devastated and when I didn't get better it felt like I had lost a lifetime of acquired strengths in one impact. It's taken me years to realise that being soft IS a strength! I am more patient, a better listener, give everyone the benefit of the doubt, always. I have leaned into this new person I've become and figured out how to live in ways that work for me. So, whether you're assertive or passive, it doesn't affect how strong you are. I am still strong. And so are you. Happy 2022 beautiful xo
I love, "To be honest, I have been doing good... it's not something I take for granted." This is amazingly real, raw, brave and a fantastic step toward healing and falling in love with yourself! I've always watched your true crime, I've only recently stumbled upon these real you videos and I love, love, love them! I'm a registered mental health counselor in Florida, not practicing for serious personal and health reasons, but I've recently started a channel as well. Some people will assume that your life is perfect, that you have it all, just as some assume as a counselor, I'm always happy. I love this platform for both of us! Thank you for being real, being you and allowing us on your journey!
Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing is so gentle as real strength. I just read this in a devotional book and it was perfect to share with you. Take care🖤💕
People cannot be categorised or pigeonholed. Just continue being you because you are beautiful and awesome. I so admire you, be proud that people look up to you and admire you and your values xx
Brooke, YOU BE YOU! You are enough. I went through the same and had to work through it. Please know, you are loved. You have no reason to change! Compassion, empathy, kindness are strengths. You are not broken.
Being strong and soft can be one and the same thing. Often they are hand in hand. There doesn't have to be a difference between the two. Crying is often part of the healing process, and it helps relieve stress in your body. Over the past 1.5 years I've had to learn how to live differently after i was diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease which causes inflammation on my brain. This diagnosis turned my life around. I couldn't drive for 10 months. I still can't work. My medication has caused quite a few changes in my body. I've been through flares and have had stays in hospital. I've had to learn how to live this new life and, like you, I've learned that a person can be strong and soft all at once. And it is ok! I've learned that, for me at least, crying is a form of strength. Because it shows you're acknowledging how you feel, and that is ok. And it's OK not to be ok. And it's OK not to feel strong all the time, or soft. It sounds like you've come to a pretty good place within yourself, and that's awesome! Keep your chin up, Brooke! And keep being who you are. The kind, caring, loving honest person that shines through your videos. Take care Love from NZ xo
Brooke, you're amazing, and I understand that feeling of being soft and vulnerable after being hurt while still sticking to your own boundaries and looking out for yourself as number one. You're not regressing, you're all about growth, pulling back the layers of the onion and letting loose and free the hurt and pain, sending love.
Exactly. It’s sad that so many people will be “brutally” honest, when just being actually honest yet still compassionate is much more effective. Being brutal about anything is really unhealthy and I think the meaning of the word is something people need to understand. Rigorous honesty rather than brutal is healthier. When someone disregards another because they are being “honest” it’s usually because they are uncomfortable being honest. Being brutal is selfish. I have had to be honest with people about things I know they will not like, and I was able to do it while still having compassion and caring about how I conveyed it to them. Without tip toeing. When I am being honest about something that I know is going to be difficult I do it because I care and it’s worth it and it can be a benefit. Is it true, is it necessary, is it kind? It’s a good way to start. Letting someone know something may be showing yourself kindness as well, and STILL it can be done with compassion. We can stand firmly and still be who we are☺️💕☺️
I'm a very gentle person but I have a lot of anger but I am also a very strong person so I just choose to be who I am a let people like me or not. I have good cry sessions and then I go back to being tough! Love you and your videos! It's OK to be both!
I only started watching your true crime channel maybe a month ago. But you seem so genuinely sweet. I love that you say at the end “your voice matters.” I’m happy you came to this realization. I’m still trying to. I deal with anxiety and depression. I wish nothing but the best for you this year!
You have certainly come to some beautiful realizations! I would call you “resilient” instead of “strong”. Please know that wherever and whomever you are today in your journey is exactly where and whom you need to be in order to handle tomorrow. 💕 And it’s gonna be ok ❤️
I've never heard anyone else really talk about something like this but very much relate to it. I'm constantly trying to figure out & check in with myself to make sure I'm not letting people & circumstances change who I am at my core, to not let life make me butter & different from who I am at my core. If I give in and become the people or things who've hurt me or broken me in no better & they've won.
Your video helped a lot of us that needed to see that it's ok to say no to not worry about hurting anyone if you want to say I can't or I wish I could. But even when people take advantage of your kindness you still want to be loving and kind and finding a reason to justify saying yes when you want to say no
Brooke, He gives His hardest battles to His strongest warriors. You got this. I have lived through childhood molestation. Two rapes. An abusive relationship. Being held hostage by him. Assaulted at work. Single parenthood and still look forward not behind and give positive feedback to anyone else who is going through similar. Everything you do makes you stronger. You got this girl. I’m 55 and still going.
God Bless you Pam!!!! You are sooooo right!!! You are such a HERO IN MY BOOK!!!!! I’m so glad that you did not blame God…. He did not create us to be HURT!!!! But…. Evil entity loves us hurting. KEEP THE FAITH!!!!!!!
I understand and went through a lot of this myself. You are allowed to take space, have feelings and express them. You can tell your whole truth with honesty and it is nowhere near as "brutal" as it feels you are. You can be soft and tough. Humans are beautiful multifaceted creatures and it's okay to have many sides to yourself. Crying ≠ weakness, it means your body is letting out what it needs to allow you to process and grow ❤
Oh sweet girl of course you can be both. I still struggle with that. You are a beautiful woman with a very warm and caring haert. Depression will make you cry for no damn reason. Its trying to be what you think people expect. To hell with their expectations you are the best you that you can be. You are human and tears are the body healing. Keep smiling and be whoever you want to be you are beautiful inside and out
We love you!!! I’ve worked so hard to be strong! I’ve been timid most of my life. That’s also what people Expected of me. My strength grow slow and Steady. I grew and my heart is still so filled with love and life! Thank you for your love! You just reminded me of a wonderful friend I had you told me one time ( would you take to a friend the way you talk to yourself in your head 😳 No of course not!! I started being more gentle with myself I love me!!!
I think your softness is one of your strengths. I think you are doing wonderfully, you have achieved so much already and you are still so young! Onward and upwards xx
Brooke, “ I contradict myself? Well than I contradict myself! I am large , I contain multitudes “ I believe that’s Walt Whitman. You do you! You are so amazing, and loved , and such a GENUINE gem! You can have balance, you can embrace it all. To grow . :) you are such a bright light in a dark time
Never change Brooke, I watch your videos to cheer me up, You are amazing your parents must be so proud of you, I wish there were more people were like you the world would be a better place. I work away from home a lot, I do pipeline engineering, it can be lonely but Im lucky I can make friends wherever I go, neve run my life have I worried about what people think about me, please stop doing that Brooke you are perfect x
Ah Brooke, this is so relatable and it really helps me to hear your story to get my own mind a bit more clear. ❤ I'm also healing from things and since i got better i feel like i have to be always busy, live my best life and be strong and never let anyone walk over me. But overcompensating is not healthy and i try to accept that i'm also sometimes insecure, vulnurable and scared. So hard! But you are a beautiful rolemodel for me cause when i see a video from you i wish i could be like you or have a friend like you. So genuin, authentic, honest and good at reflecting on urself! Such strong words so really really thank u!❤❤🥰🥰
In my opinion, a strong person is one that works through any good or bad thing and keeps reaching for the things they want for their life and the lives of those they love, in both defeat and times of success. What matters most is taking it all in, appreciating the journeys you are in and learning from them, and to always value yourself, even amidst times of change, stress, or defeat. There is no box or mould tho. You should make your life, your journeys, your own and strive to be what you want to be while still trying to respect the journeys of others you come across.
It's not Being soft, you have dealt with things and you are Strong but Soft and Kind. You are allowed to be the Kind Loving Soul that you always were. I understand Completely. WE ARE WARRIOR. BLESSED BE XXX 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🍀 🗺️
Sending so much love and so many hugs your way.💕 And to anyone who might need it. Thank you for posting this video. I know it was not easy. But I also know you are helping so many people just by being honest. Listening to your word’s just sparked something in me. Everything you said felt exactly like you were describing me. And I know I am not the only one. Please don’t ever feel like you have to change for anybody. You are such a beautiful soul, inside and out.
Walked the same path, so know what you mean. I too thought is my kind heart being replaced with an attitude problem. And also feeling so broken didnt believe I was strong. But I am, i am still here after years of hell. There is strength even in broken. Sometimes its only when you are truly broken you find your greatest strength. Compassion is a beautiful thing, I still very much have it. And hell teaches you even more so, that a compassionate heart is your strength even if to other that makes you a target
You’re trying to figure out who you are and your future at the right age, some don’t do it till they’re in their 30’s and they literally lose their poor minds,it’s ever so important to do exactly what you’re doing at this right moment, FYI you are so strong your TC channel is something I could have never gotten into myself, I prefer to watch,even then I have to brace myself for some of the topics because I know I’m going to be sad after, now that’s an understatement, So continue your beautiful genuine gemness $ we’ll b here✌🏻💕
A brilliant soul once said, “You’re voice IS powerful enough”❣️ U have impacted my life for the better. I 🙏🏼 for u to have ❤️, health, safety, happiness & success. I feel you’ve made such an impact, this is a great community, we are owed nothing… & yet U share, so easily & w/such true ♥️.
This was beautiful Brooke! It took both strength and vulnerability to make a video like this! Thank you for sharing these thoughts and ideas with us! You are a blessing 😘
These are the videos I enjoy the most! Real, true heartfelt feelings, worries... I'm glad you feel comfortable to talk to us about your troubles.. You're a strong soul, Brooke, I'm 32 years old and still look to you for things. Like a role model. Sounds funny after I type it out, but the message still stays the same. I love you Girly.. I'm proud of you, and Im happy to be a part of your journey😏🤟🏼💋
you don't know how much your kind words mean. You have brought tears to my tears. Stephanie, the word needs people like you. The ones who encourage, the ones who uplift. Just make sure you're giving that love to yourself as well
@@BrookeMakennaVlogs I've learned over the last few years, that self love, is what we need most, in order to truly love and appreciate others. I pray that you find happiness in the smallest things, and when you feel like crying or maybe you feel like a "bad/not so nice" person, your feelings are valid, and you have the power to pull yourself up out if that hole you've dug over the years, with your heart & beautiful soul, I know you can do it!! And I know for a fact that you bring happiness to many more people than you think😏
Brooke those who are strong are the ones who endure. True strength is knowing who you are and have the guts to face it and be able live with yourself. To quote GRR Martin or paraphrase we are living in time of Winter we are Sweet Summer Children. The lesson I learned I can be never person my mother wanted me to be. I realize that I needed to be me
I came for the true crime but stayed because of you personality! Honestly I'm trying to work on very similar things with myself. I have always been one of those people that say "sorry" way too much and run into those people that tell me I shouldn't and it really bothers me. I get it, but at the same time "weakness" or not I think communicating how I feel is far more important than someone telling me how to feel. Not sure if that made sense, but I do enjoy your videos and am thankful to follow your journey!
I am new to your channels so I am still getting to know you and this sit down was wonderful.I think you are strong to talk about this .I hope the new year is a good new for you.
we love you brooke! you have such a beautiful soul and you are SO strong 💖💖💖 an important part of healing is letting yourself feel the things you were scared to feel before without judgement. we love you so much brooke and we are so proud of you
Your soul seems happy and that is a wonderful thing!! Also, you have the most beautiful hair!! Hope this year is everything you hope for! Sending you so much love from Texas! 💕🧡💕🧡💕🧡💕
I totally relate. I just ended 2021 feeling angry and knew I didn’t want to begin 2022 on that note cause I saw me being angry as a bad thing. Then I got angry again and the year just started and I felt disappointed in myself. I’m glad u gave ur perspective cause your right. We are allowed to feel both. I think putting a label on things is what makes us feel guilty when both are just human emotions. Being angry teaches us about the things we don’t like. I can be both hard and soft and both are okay.
There was NEVER anything wrong with you. You are made of many facets of your personality, tough, soft and everything in between. You are you and that's enough. 🌹🌹🌹
Thank you #brookemakenna for being so honest and true and being such an inspiration. You are such an amazing person. When I’m down I love to watch you because you always pick me up. You are always thoughtful, kind, caring and so considerate. I really respect you. I am so grateful for every video you do. Thank you so much for being true to you ❤️💜💙🧡
Well my thing is to get rid of something every day be it a bad thought or a piece of rubbish for recycling, give something away every day be it time, food, an item, gifted to a charity, or a message to someone. I used to do this anyway but I kinda slipped. ALL GOOD WISHES 🙏🏼 ❤️
First we need to understand that there's no difference between being strong & soft which means that we 've gotta be neutral..more importantly stay smiling uhappy n have a calm heart… so these 3 things keep you going in any situation… 🌸🌸🌸LOVELY VIDEO 🌸🌸🌸 Thank you 🙏🏼
I'm not sure I have words of comfort for you, but l hope this platform helps you heal. I hope it grows by leaps and bounds. I must say that after following you for months I have never seen you more beautiful then now. Good luck, from Jerusalem, Israel
Don’t sell yourself short, there are multiple different types of strength, from stoicism to empathy, from hardness to gentility. Just because you feel emotions doesn’t mean you’re weak. Some people feel stronger expressing emotion while others enjoy not sharing anything. Either way don’t discount yourself.
I just got to hear this and wanted to say that you're such a sweetheart. You have the most love radiating off of you. Have a wonderful night, sweet dreams. Btw, never seen you anything other than strong.
Isn't it empowering once you finally realize this about yourself?!?! BTW, whatever you did to your hair is FIRE! Quite literally at that! Sometimes you just gotta cry...yell...laugh...sing...or just be still. Sometimes, also, the soul needs cookies for breakfast ;-) Not too often though otherwise you'll have to buy new pants LOL
I could see and feel your heart and your healing power all the way through this video. I hated being called a survivor but I am. I genuinely kind and caring for everyone else in my life. To everyone but me, 2022 i am going to try to care for me. Ps you look so beautiful today. A Hero cares therefore they cry.
oh that means so much, thank you for saying that. I truly hope you care for yourself because you deserve it!! I love that!! "A hero cares therefore they cry" So beautiful
give your energy to only ppl who deserve it! It's great to have an open-heart, but there are energy vampires in this world, and some truly evil forces and ppl out there...try to remember that your intuition is your guardian angel...also, TRUST ME...as you get older you will care less and less what ppl say and think...you'll live for YOU, in the best way possible -)
I think as we go on with our lives and moving a big hurdle like when you get into your own place it's going now you have to be out in the world and pay for your own car insurance gas food apartment rent and utilities
Great video !!! You should definitely post more videos like this. *I recommend to anyone who does not have a lot of patience (like me) to set the video to *1.5x* ❤️
Is there a video that you have posted explaining your past? I feel like our emotions are very similar and I may have been through some of the same things. No disrespect intended.
I’m naturally a softy and used to think boisterous aggressive people were stronger. But maturing and therapy has allowed me to see strength in different forms. Once I stopped comparing myself to others stories and focused on my own pages it was an epiphany ✨
We love you to absolute peices
As an older person who watches you guys I find it interesting that you feel empathy, quietness, softness are not signs of strength. I follow you on your true crime channel because you bring a uniqueness to the story. These traits are your strengths. I'm glad you are starting to see this and are becoming more comfortable with you. In any situation we are many things. Give yourself permission to be who you are and appreciate that even in tears we have strength. God made you who you are and has given you the ability to communicate on RUclips. You are strong and I'm happy to see you see this.
Exactly Brooke!! A strong girl can absolutely cry. Being vulnerable is brave and courageous 💖 You don’t ever have to pick sides. You are uniquely you. You can be soft, kind,sweet and assertive & strong! Life is not easy and we all have our own journey. I’ll be 40 in March and I’ve experienced things I never imagined I would. One thing that has helped me through tough times is trying to change my perspective on things. If I’m really going through it and everything seems to be going wrong. I stop and I say to myself. It could always be worse. I remind myself to be thankful for having a home, food, family etc. I also try to shift my focus onto the things I actually do have within my control. It helps to distract me and allows me to figure out a healthy and more productive way of dealing with the challenges that lie before me. You seem like such a beautiful kind human being and I’m sorry for your pain. I hope you are able to continue with your self reflection. Have no shame in your true self and always remain authentic. People come and they go but you will always remain. If you continue to work on your strengths & weaknesses that will be the best gift you can ever give to yourself. Your life will have more meaning, more balance and happiness. Your relationships will be more fulfilling because you know what you want and what you need. You won’t settle for anything less than you deserve. I really hope you read this. I can relate to a lot of what you said and I hope my words encourage you to never give up on yourself because you are truly a Genuine 💎 Gem 💖 Jess XoXo
Oh Jessica, your advice is not going to be taken for granted. I apologize for the things you've had to go through to be so wise. Thank you for allowing me to know a little about you and what you do to cope. I am listening with open ears and heart
Oh hun, I empathise with the "soft and strong" thing. I used to be that person others saw as strong. I was outspoken, confident in social settings, quick witted, assertive and the "weird one" but didn't care about other people's opinions, I dressed in fun and expressive ways etc.... then in 2011 I was in a car accident that left me with PTSD. I couldn't concentrate. My memory was reduced. I couldn't handle small talk, loud crowded places, meeting new people. I was too anxious, and no longer living in the moment. I had lost the ability to stand up for myself and people would walk all over me. I was devastated and when I didn't get better it felt like I had lost a lifetime of acquired strengths in one impact. It's taken me years to realise that being soft IS a strength! I am more patient, a better listener, give everyone the benefit of the doubt, always. I have leaned into this new person I've become and figured out how to live in ways that work for me. So, whether you're assertive or passive, it doesn't affect how strong you are. I am still strong. And so are you. Happy 2022 beautiful xo
I love, "To be honest, I have been doing good... it's not something I take for granted." This is amazingly real, raw, brave and a fantastic step toward healing and falling in love with yourself! I've always watched your true crime, I've only recently stumbled upon these real you videos and I love, love, love them! I'm a registered mental health counselor in Florida, not practicing for serious personal and health reasons, but I've recently started a channel as well. Some people will assume that your life is perfect, that you have it all, just as some assume as a counselor, I'm always happy. I love this platform for both of us! Thank you for being real, being you and allowing us on your journey!
Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing is so gentle as real strength. I just read this in a devotional book and it was perfect to share with you. Take care🖤💕
People cannot be categorised or pigeonholed. Just continue being you because you are beautiful and awesome. I so admire you, be proud that people look up to you and admire you and your values xx
Exactly. XXXX
Thank you so much!! You are wonderful
Brooke, YOU BE YOU! You are enough.
I went through the same and had to work through it.
Please know, you are loved. You have no reason to change!
Compassion, empathy, kindness are strengths. You are not broken.
you are too kind!!!
Being strong and soft can be one and the same thing. Often they are hand in hand. There doesn't have to be a difference between the two. Crying is often part of the healing process, and it helps relieve stress in your body.
Over the past 1.5 years I've had to learn how to live differently after i was diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease which causes inflammation on my brain. This diagnosis turned my life around. I couldn't drive for 10 months. I still can't work. My medication has caused quite a few changes in my body. I've been through flares and have had stays in hospital. I've had to learn how to live this new life and, like you, I've learned that a person can be strong and soft all at once. And it is ok! I've learned that, for me at least, crying is a form of strength. Because it shows you're acknowledging how you feel, and that is ok. And it's OK not to be ok. And it's OK not to feel strong all the time, or soft. It sounds like you've come to a pretty good place within yourself, and that's awesome! Keep your chin up, Brooke! And keep being who you are. The kind, caring, loving honest person that shines through your videos.
Take care
Love from NZ xo
Brooke, you're amazing, and I understand that feeling of being soft and vulnerable after being hurt while still sticking to your own boundaries and looking out for yourself as number one. You're not regressing, you're all about growth, pulling back the layers of the onion and letting loose and free the hurt and pain, sending love.
I really needed to hear that part about "You're not regressing." That is so important to remember
Exactly. It’s sad that so many people will be “brutally” honest, when just being actually honest yet still compassionate is much more effective. Being brutal about anything is really unhealthy and I think the meaning of the word is something people need to understand. Rigorous honesty rather than brutal is healthier. When someone disregards another because they are being “honest” it’s usually because they are uncomfortable being honest. Being brutal is selfish. I have had to be honest with people about things I know they will not like, and I was able to do it while still having compassion and caring about how I conveyed it to them. Without tip toeing. When I am being honest about something that I know is going to be difficult I do it because I care and it’s worth it and it can be a benefit. Is it true, is it necessary, is it kind? It’s a good way to start. Letting someone know something may be showing yourself kindness as well, and STILL it can be done with compassion. We can stand firmly and still be who we are☺️💕☺️
I'm a very gentle person but I have a lot of anger but I am also a very strong person so I just choose to be who I am a let people like me or not. I have good cry sessions and then I go back to being tough! Love you and your videos! It's OK to be both!
love that!! It is okay to be both
I only started watching your true crime channel maybe a month ago. But you seem so genuinely sweet. I love that you say at the end “your voice matters.” I’m happy you came to this realization. I’m still trying to. I deal with anxiety and depression. I wish nothing but the best for you this year!
You have certainly come to some beautiful realizations! I would call you “resilient” instead of “strong”. Please know that wherever and whomever you are today in your journey is exactly where and whom you need to be in order to handle tomorrow. 💕
And it’s gonna be ok ❤️
thank you so much Kelly. I appreciate you
I've never heard anyone else really talk about something like this but very much relate to it. I'm constantly trying to figure out & check in with myself to make sure I'm not letting people & circumstances change who I am at my core, to not let life make me butter & different from who I am at my core. If I give in and become the people or things who've hurt me or broken me in no better & they've won.
Your video helped a lot of us that needed to see that it's ok to say no to not worry about hurting anyone if you want to say I can't or I wish I could. But even when people take advantage of your kindness you still want to be loving and kind and finding a reason to justify saying yes when you want to say no
Brooke, He gives His hardest battles to His strongest warriors. You got this. I have lived through childhood molestation. Two rapes. An abusive relationship. Being held hostage by him. Assaulted at work. Single parenthood and still look forward not behind and give positive feedback to anyone else who is going through similar. Everything you do makes you stronger. You got this girl. I’m 55 and still going.
im so sorry you have dealt with so much pain but thank you for sharing your life and advice. You are so wise and I appreciate you
God Bless you Pam!!!! You are sooooo right!!! You are such a HERO IN MY BOOK!!!!! I’m so glad that you did not blame God…. He did not create us to be HURT!!!! But…. Evil entity loves us hurting. KEEP THE FAITH!!!!!!!
So happy to see you brooke! I love your sit down talking videos. You’re a breath of fresh air and have a way with words 💕
WOW Thank you so much!!
I understand and went through a lot of this myself. You are allowed to take space, have feelings and express them. You can tell your whole truth with honesty and it is nowhere near as "brutal" as it feels you are. You can be soft and tough. Humans are beautiful multifaceted creatures and it's okay to have many sides to yourself. Crying ≠ weakness, it means your body is letting out what it needs to allow you to process and grow ❤
Oh sweet girl of course you can be both. I still struggle with that. You are a beautiful woman with a very warm and caring haert. Depression will make you cry for no damn reason. Its trying to be what you think people expect. To hell with their expectations you are the best you that you can be. You are human and tears are the body healing. Keep smiling and be whoever you want to be you are beautiful inside and out
thank you so much love! You are so strong and kind!!
We love you!!!
I’ve worked so hard to be strong! I’ve been timid most of my life. That’s also what people
Expected of me.
My strength grow slow and
Steady. I grew and my heart is still so filled with love and life!
Thank you for your love!
You just reminded me of a wonderful friend I had you told me one time ( would you take to a friend the way you talk to yourself in your head 😳
No of course not!! I started being more gentle with myself
I love me!!!
love that and you so much!!
I think your softness is one of your strengths. I think you are doing wonderfully, you have achieved so much already and you are still so young! Onward and upwards xx
Thank you so much! You are so kind!!
I am so much like this myself and at 43, I'm still learning this. You are so beautiful, amazing and strong and you can do anything☺️💚
you are a beautiful soul, inside and out brooke!! Thats why every one of your videos makes myself, and so many others smile.
Brooke, “ I contradict myself? Well than I contradict myself! I am large , I contain multitudes “ I believe that’s Walt Whitman.
You do you! You are so amazing, and loved , and such a GENUINE gem!
You can have balance, you can embrace it all. To grow .
:) you are such a bright light in a dark time
Never change Brooke, I watch your videos to cheer me up, You are amazing your parents must be so proud of you, I wish there were more people were like you the world would be a better place. I work away from home a lot, I do pipeline engineering, it can be lonely but Im lucky I can make friends wherever I go, neve run my life have I worried about what people think about me, please stop doing that Brooke you are perfect x
Ah Brooke, this is so relatable and it really helps me to hear your story to get my own mind a bit more clear. ❤ I'm also healing from things and since i got better i feel like i have to be always busy, live my best life and be strong and never let anyone walk over me. But overcompensating is not healthy and i try to accept that i'm also sometimes insecure, vulnurable and scared. So hard! But you are a beautiful rolemodel for me cause when i see a video from you i wish i could be like you or have a friend like you. So genuin, authentic, honest and good at reflecting on urself! Such strong words so really really thank u!❤❤🥰🥰
oh my goodness, i'm so happy we can relate. We can do this together. Having a friend like you would be an honor
In my opinion, a strong person is one that works through any good or bad thing and keeps reaching for the things they want for their life and the lives of those they love, in both defeat and times of success. What matters most is taking it all in, appreciating the journeys you are in and learning from them, and to always value yourself, even amidst times of change, stress, or defeat. There is no box or mould tho. You should make your life, your journeys, your own and strive to be what you want to be while still trying to respect the journeys of others you come across.
You can be ASSERTIVE and BE KIND!!!!!! Be TRUE TO YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL SOUL!!!!!
It's not Being soft, you have dealt with things and you are Strong but Soft and Kind. You are allowed to be the Kind Loving Soul that you always were.
I understand Completely.
WE ARE WARRIOR.
BLESSED BE XXX 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🍀 🗺️
thank you love
Sending so much love and so many hugs your way.💕 And to anyone who might need it. Thank you for posting this video. I know it was not easy. But I also know you are helping so many people just by being honest. Listening to your word’s just sparked something in me. Everything you said felt exactly like you were describing me. And I know I am not the only one. Please don’t ever feel like you have to change for anybody. You are such a beautiful soul, inside and out.
You truly are a beautiful soul Brooke, stand in your strength and embrace every part of you, Much love always xxxx
Thank you so much! Much love to you!!
Walked the same path, so know what you mean. I too thought is my kind heart being replaced with an attitude problem. And also feeling so broken didnt believe I was strong. But I am, i am still here after years of hell. There is strength even in broken. Sometimes its only when you are truly broken you find your greatest strength. Compassion is a beautiful thing, I still very much have it. And hell teaches you even more so, that a compassionate heart is your strength even if to other that makes you a target
You’re trying to figure out who you are and your future at the right age, some don’t do it till they’re in their 30’s and they literally lose their poor minds,it’s ever so important to do exactly what you’re doing at this right moment, FYI you are so strong your TC channel is something I could have never gotten into myself, I prefer to watch,even then I have to brace myself for some of the topics because I know I’m going to be sad after, now that’s an understatement, So continue your beautiful genuine gemness $ we’ll b here✌🏻💕
A brilliant soul once said, “You’re voice IS powerful enough”❣️ U have impacted my life for the better. I 🙏🏼 for u to have ❤️, health, safety, happiness & success.
I feel you’ve made such an impact, this is a great community, we are owed nothing… & yet U share, so easily & w/such true ♥️.
thank you for being so kind. You are my joy, my heart. I appreciate you endlessly.
@@BrookeMakennaVlogs YOU are above and beyond. The time u spend answering & acknowledging people that comment is special. 🕊
This was beautiful Brooke! It took both strength and vulnerability to make a video like this! Thank you for sharing these thoughts and ideas with us! You are a blessing 😘
These are the videos I enjoy the most! Real, true heartfelt feelings, worries... I'm glad you feel comfortable to talk to us about your troubles.. You're a strong soul, Brooke, I'm 32 years old and still look to you for things. Like a role model. Sounds funny after I type it out, but the message still stays the same. I love you Girly.. I'm proud of you, and Im happy to be a part of your journey😏🤟🏼💋
you don't know how much your kind words mean. You have brought tears to my tears. Stephanie, the word needs people like you. The ones who encourage, the ones who uplift. Just make sure you're giving that love to yourself as well
@@BrookeMakennaVlogs I've learned over the last few years, that self love, is what we need most, in order to truly love and appreciate others. I pray that you find happiness in the smallest things, and when you feel like crying or maybe you feel like a "bad/not so nice" person, your feelings are valid, and you have the power to pull yourself up out if that hole you've dug over the years, with your heart & beautiful soul, I know you can do it!! And I know for a fact that you bring happiness to many more people than you think😏
Brooke those who are strong are the ones who endure. True strength is knowing who you are and have the guts to face it and be able live with yourself. To quote GRR Martin or paraphrase we are living in time of Winter we are Sweet Summer Children. The lesson I learned I can be never person my mother wanted me to be. I realize that I needed to be me
im so proud of you
I came for the true crime but stayed because of you personality!
Honestly I'm trying to work on very similar things with myself. I have always been one of those people that say "sorry" way too much and run into those people that tell me I shouldn't and it really bothers me. I get it, but at the same time "weakness" or not I think communicating how I feel is far more important than someone telling me how to feel.
Not sure if that made sense, but I do enjoy your videos and am thankful to follow your journey!
it makes total sense! I truly appreciate you
i think strength comes from wisdom, so you will know when to stand up for your boundaries.
I am new to your channels so I am still getting to know you and this sit down was wonderful.I think you are strong to talk about this .I hope the new year is a good new for you.
Thank you so much!!!
we love you brooke! you have such a beautiful soul and you are SO strong 💖💖💖 an important part of healing is letting yourself feel the things you were scared to feel before without judgement. we love you so much brooke and we are so proud of you
love you so so so much!!!
You are a genuine gem !
you are!!
Your soul seems happy and that is a wonderful thing!! Also, you have the most beautiful hair!! Hope this year is everything you hope for! Sending you so much love from Texas! 💕🧡💕🧡💕🧡💕
I totally relate. I just ended 2021 feeling angry and knew I didn’t want to begin 2022 on that note cause I saw me being angry as a bad thing. Then I got angry again and the year just started and I felt disappointed in myself. I’m glad u gave ur perspective cause your right. We are allowed to feel both. I think putting a label on things is what makes us feel guilty when both are just human emotions. Being angry teaches us about the things we don’t like. I can be both hard and soft and both are okay.
There was NEVER anything wrong with you. You are made of many facets of your personality, tough, soft and everything in between. You are you and that's enough. 🌹🌹🌹
Wow, thank you
You have grown soooooo much!!!!!!! I’m proud of you!!!!!
Thank you #brookemakenna for being so honest and true and being such an inspiration. You are such an amazing person. When I’m down I love to watch you because you always pick me up. You are always thoughtful, kind, caring and so considerate. I really respect you. I am so grateful for every video you do. Thank you so much for being true to you ❤️💜💙🧡
Thank you so much for being YOU
Most women can relate. We can be all of the things Brooke. We are complicated and beautiful.
I love that so much Meredith!
Brooke you are a beautiful on the inside and out you have a smile 😃 that money couldn’t buy and you are a true genuine gem 💎😊 👍🏻
Thank you so much!!
Well my thing is to get rid of something every day be it a bad thought or a piece of rubbish for recycling, give something away every day be it time, food, an item, gifted to a charity, or a message to someone.
I used to do this anyway but I kinda slipped.
ALL GOOD WISHES 🙏🏼 ❤️
oh I adore that
A strong woman knows when to be soft, soft women know when to be strong. It’s in all of us we just have to go through what you described to get there.
love that!!
First we need to understand that there's no difference between being strong & soft which means that we 've gotta be neutral..more importantly stay smiling uhappy n have a calm heart… so these 3 things keep you going in any situation… 🌸🌸🌸LOVELY VIDEO 🌸🌸🌸
Thank you 🙏🏼
I'm not sure I have words of comfort for you, but l hope this platform helps you heal. I hope it grows by leaps and bounds. I must say that after following you for months I have never seen you more beautiful then now. Good luck, from Jerusalem, Israel
you are so kind, thank you!
People are dynamic and ever changing. You are a young goddess warrior gem in this world 💖💎☺
Much love too you brook!!!
much love back to you!!
Gentleness is strength under control. ❤️
LOVE THAT
That’s not cheesy at all! Love it!!! ❤️
thank you
Ty for that I personally needed to hear this tonight. Be well take care
happy i could speak to your soul!
Don’t sell yourself short, there are multiple different types of strength, from stoicism to empathy, from hardness to gentility. Just because you feel emotions doesn’t mean you’re weak. Some people feel stronger expressing emotion while others enjoy not sharing anything. Either way don’t discount yourself.
very true and a great reminder
@@BrookeMakennaVlogs
Happy to help. It’s some advice that’s gotten me through a lot of stuff over the past six months.
Luv U So Much💙Hope U have an Awesome year coming up🤘💙
that means so much! I hope the same for you! Love you!!
@@BrookeMakennaVlogs Awwwwwww! That's So Sweet😘Thanks So Much🤘💙
I just got to hear this and wanted to say that you're such a sweetheart. You have the most love radiating off of you. Have a wonderful night, sweet dreams. Btw, never seen you anything other than strong.
Thank you so much Jessica, you keep me smiling
I can relate so much to this. Thank you for sharing❤
Thanks for watching
Isn't it empowering once you finally realize this about yourself?!?! BTW, whatever you did to your hair is FIRE! Quite literally at that! Sometimes you just gotta cry...yell...laugh...sing...or just be still. Sometimes, also, the soul needs cookies for breakfast ;-) Not too often though otherwise you'll have to buy new pants LOL
SO SO EMPOWERING TONIA! Awe thank you, I gave myself a blowout :)
I could see and feel your heart and your healing power all the way through this video.
I hated being called a survivor but I am. I genuinely kind and caring for everyone else in my life. To everyone but me, 2022 i am going to try to care for me.
Ps you look so beautiful today. A Hero cares therefore they cry.
oh that means so much, thank you for saying that. I truly hope you care for yourself because you deserve it!! I love that!! "A hero cares therefore they cry" So beautiful
give your energy to only ppl who deserve it! It's great to have an open-heart, but there are energy vampires in this world, and some truly evil forces and ppl out there...try to remember that your intuition is your guardian angel...also, TRUST ME...as you get older you will care less and less what ppl say and think...you'll live for YOU, in the best way possible -)
i love that so much, thank you :)
@@BrookeMakennaVlogs yw, sis!
So happy for you. I want to get to that place.
Your hair color is absolutely gorgeous! You are absolutely gorgeous! 😎
Oh thank you
Miss Brooke, I have a question, And I am very serious in asking this. Does it hurt to be that Beautiful? Good God, You are truly GORGEOUS!
I think as we go on with our lives and moving a big hurdle like when you get into your own place it's going now you have to be out in the world and pay for your own car insurance gas food apartment rent and utilities
Brooke, my lovely Brooke! I guess you are saying what Shakespeare said a LONG time ago: "and this above all, to thine own self be true".
Well said, we are all heros in are own way. 2022 is the year for new chapter for healing. Thanks for sharing.👸🌌💙💛💜
yes exactly, you get it
An Elephant was not eaten in a day!!!!! What a great way to accomplish your goals.
♥️♥️♥️ you got this!!
thank you!!!
Happy new year 🥰❤️💙💜💛🎉🎊
2022 is a good year ❤️💙💜💛
yes it is :)
I know exactly where your are coming from ❤❤
Hey 👋 brooke 💛💙❤️💜🥰 and I’m so glad u too see u 🥰
Great video !!! You should definitely post more videos like this. *I recommend to anyone who does not have a lot of patience (like me) to set the video to *1.5x* ❤️
Thank you! Will do!
Hello beautiful miss!
It’s so nice to see you today!
so nice to see you :)
Hey, Brookey, hope you're doing well. xx 🌛☀️🌜 xx
You too sweet Andy :)
Is there a video that you have posted explaining your past? I feel like our emotions are very similar and I may have been through some of the same things. No disrespect intended.
Brooke you’re beautiful 😍❤️
I support u on both of your youtube channels ❤️💙💜💛 and u are a strong woman 👩
you mean the world to me
Here I thought I was the only one who felt like this. You mention happiness. Are you related to Benjamin Franklin or Toussaint Louverture?
100% feel you
hope this helped
It did indeed.
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Great video of yours 💛💙❤️💜
Thank you love🤗
@@BrookeMakennaVlogs u welcome 🥰
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Hello gorgeous!!! ❤️❤️
hi love
U is beautiful as always 🥰💛❤️💙💜
You are Lashay, inside and out
@@BrookeMakennaVlogs thank u so much 🥰
🥰 Hello
hiiii lovely
You are so beautiful
you are so kind