It will always stay with me when you said "some people have their mom's for longer but they don't get to have MY mom". This compilation is a great tribute to an amazing human ❤
i lost my dad when i was 11 and i feel the same way. i only had him for a short time, but a lot of my friends never had a good dad. i’m grateful for the 11 years, even with the trauma of loss. sending love to you Allison and the rest of Ruth’s loved ones ❤
I loved when Allison pointed out last week that even though she is very sick, Ruth is still Ruth. I am a music therapist that has worked with people nearing their end of life. I also lost my own mom at 18 to cancer. One of the most important lessons that I have learned through those experiences is that no matter how sick we become, we are still us right up until the moment we leave this earth. We can still learn, grow, change, love, share kindness, joke with our loved ones, as long as we are still here and breathing. Allison, no matter what the next few weeks or months bring, I hope and pray you enjoy the time with your mom and that you can recognize and appreciate all the little ways that she’ll tell you “I’m still here”. Because she’ll find ways to tell you that even when the words and memories escape her. And I hope that after she leaves this earth, the joy and peace of knowing you had each other right up until the end will carry you through the pain of her loss. Sending all my love and well wishes to you and your family ❤
I teared up at the last podcast clip, just like I did the first time I heard it. Hearing Ruth talk about raising a child with OCD and doing everything she could to help her and not making her feel guilty for how difficult it was for Ruth as a parent was always SO healing for me, as someone who struggled with debilitating OCD from my earliest memories, but my parents shamed and mocked me instead of trying to help. Learning through Ruth that it didn’t have to be like helped heal a lot of the guilt and shame I’ve felt my whole life 💜 I also love that this compilation included not just clips of Ruth, but also mentions of her in sketches and the couch show, it really shows how much she was always present even when she wasn’t there in person. Allison, thank you for sharing a piece of your mom with us, you’ve shared what I’m sure is such a small part of who she was, and yet she has left such an impression on a bunch of internet strangers that we all grieve with you. May her memory be a blessing💜
i was around for a lot of these moments because I've been around since the buzzfeed days. I've always admired Ruth's humor and intelligence and often found myself to be very jealous of Allison and Ruth's relationship, but now I am tearing up thinking about the loss the Raskin's are facing. I am wishing you all wellness in the absence of happiness and peace when it is the only available comfort. I am amazed even now at how Ruth could so firmly state that Allison was her first and only concern when it came to raising a child with mental health issues, as I myself know that often families are too wrapped up in what they feel they have lost to appreciate what their child may never have at all. Ruth, you have always been and will continue to be an amazing woman who has raised another amazing woman.
Everyone that has a good mom loves their mom, but not everybody grows up and gets to be friends with their mom, that is something truly special. May all your happy memories of her help you and your family through this time. Sending love. 💕
Growing up watching Allison speak about her mental health has fundamentally changed me for the better. So much of that is thanks to the goodness of her mother. Good people don’t go away when they pass, so much of them is left in all the people they’ve loved. They can’t ever really leave.
Your mom on the podcast was so helpful for me and many others to hear. Such a strong, inspiring, thoughtful woman. I have no doubt you’ll continue her legacy. Sending you love, Allison
Ruth's podcast episode was always one of my favorites, she has such a beautiful outlook on life and sense of humor and Allison takes after her so much ❤
This was beautiful Gabe. Ruth was a powerhouse, and the world was lucky to have had her in it, even if her time was cut short. Sending love and light to Allison and family, and to all those who were touched by Ruth.
My kid is disabled. When I start to feel like advocating is exhausting bc so many people don’t want to follow the law or do what they are supposed for her I honestly think of Ruth finding her baby laying down in the road and how she would do anything to figure out what was going on. It reminds me that there are parents who’ve been there before, this isn’t a new struggle. Then when I think of my kids future I think of Ruth supporting Allison into adulthood in whatever way is necessary and it reminds me that interdependence can look different ways but it’s just part of having an awesome kid. I don’t have a mom who would do those things for me, so having an example, even though it’s parasocial, has made a big difference in my life, and therefore my kids life.
❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing her with us and inviting us in to share the love during these unimaginably challenging weeks. May her memory be a blessing. I know it will to many many people
Thank you so much for letting us get a glimpse of how funny, witty and kind Ruth was. It was always a pleasure when she made an appearance on the show or the podcast 🧡
I lost both my parents . My mom in the 90s when I was a teen. My dad made a new family within the year never saw him after that . Lost him in 2019 in my 40s. I had not seen him for years before we lost him. I wish I had this much footage of them to look back on. I forgot my mom's voice. This is truly heartwarming. What a beautiful tribute . ❤
This was really beautiful to see. I never really had a mom but seeing stories of children being so close to their moms is really beautiful and brings me so much comfort and joy. I feel like I collect little bits of other people's moms to fill that role (even in adulthood- I am the exact same age as Gabe.) I am sure I am not the only one to feel this way but Ruth's loving and go-with-the-flow nature is something I know I will remember and carry with me for all of my days. Rest in peace, Ruth. I know you know this but we all loved you in life and continue to love you forever and ever
@@aeivivi aw- I’m happy it helped you to put your feelings into words, too! I know it’s a little parasocial but I always got the vibe that Ruth was the type to not mind being a motherly figure to people who need it. She reminded me of my friends’ moms who were warm and inviting but also genuine and honest. She is a legend 🩵
I had seen a couple of these clips but I was missing out. What an amazing woman. May her memory be a blessing. Also, her comedy chops were spectacular!
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother to such a cruel disease Allison. Your mother always came across as such a warm, caring and intelligent woman. Your relationship with your mother is much like the one I have with my mother. I have been awestruck by how you have dealt with your mother's illness and passing with such strength and generosity. I wish you and your family all the strength in the world. Your mother has left a wonderful legacy in you Allison.
I’ve fallen out of support for content creators but never with JBU since you guys started (I’ll never forget that music video you did together years ago) and it was nice rewatching these clips all over again with your mom. We love you Ruth!
We admired Allison's mom Ruth for her demeanor and awesome nature. Those video clips brought joy to our hearts. Also my mom and I offer our condolences in this time.
Rest well Ruth Raskin and thank you eternally for giving us Allison! You've been a light over the years. Going to cherish these JBU moments with you forever❤
I am not ok right now! this is awful but what a beautiful tribute to a lovely woman - truly enjoyed getting to watch her on this channel and hearing her stories
I've been a JBU fan since 2015 and I am so thankful to Allison for sharing her parents with us in these ways. Hearing about Ruth's approach to parenting, marriage, and life always instilled a deep sense of hope in me. Stories are powerful and the way that Ruth lived her life were really important examples to me as I navigated my 20's, especially in the midst of crafting a life that looked different than the ones from my own family. A heartfelt thank you to Ruth for sharing her stories with us, and for putting so much good out into this world. It all mattered (and continues to) in profound ways. I'm sending much love and light to Allison and her loved ones. And thank you, Gabe, for this tribute.
There are no words strong enough to say right now. I’m so so sorry for your loss and so happy you got to experience having such a wonderful mom in your life. My heart breaks for you and I’m so glad you have a supportive network and resilience to push througg
Ruth always had so much wisdom when talking about the big stuff and could be so funny at the same time. 4:43 broke me. We'll miss your mom too Allison. Thank you for sharing her with us.
This is such a lovely tribute to a person who has honestly given so many of us pearls of wisdom and hilarity. And it is alwasy so striking just how much of your mother is in you, Allison. Not just in how you look, but how you speak and your facial expressions. Its so beautiful! Rest easy, Ruth, we will remember you always
I feel so lucky that you let us in on your relationship with your mom and featured her so frequently on the channel. Please know she will live on in all of our collective consciousness’s. Her enduring legacy is one of kindness, humor, and immense joy ❤
I see so much of Ruth in Allison's sense of humour and timing in these older clips. I see so much of Ruth's emotional wisdom and resiliency in Allison now. What a mom 🥰
What a woman! You can only hope to lead such a meaningful life as Ruth has. My heart breaks for Allison❤️ i wish your family all the best during these times..
All the love to you Allison! I have been an active listener of JBU since forever and it’s been a wonderful journey. I remember watching an episode of raising a kid with OCD, and it made me realise what a great person Ruth is, she will be terribly missed
Ohhh I forgot about that care package video, it always made me so happy to watch. Your mum was such a fantastic person and we can see so much of her brilliance in you.
What a touching compilation ❤❤ Ruth has shared so much wisdom over the years (and cracking jokes 😂) - what a woman! Sending you and your family all the best wishes right now and go gently with yourself please 💕
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an amazing person and we as listeners are so lucky to have heard and understood her wisdom, her sarcasm, her love. Those continue on through you. Uplifting you in my heart during this extremely difficult time. ❤❤❤
Sending you so much love. 🫶🏻 What an inspiring, caring, intelligent, loving person your Mum seemed to be and how lucky for all who knew her. And for those of us who have followed your career and get glimpses of your wonderful parents. I’m so sorry for your loss.
This is a beautiful tribute and a treasure. I am so, so sorry about Ruth's diagnosis. My mum died when I was 14, I can't describe how much it would mean to me to have a recording of her saying she was proud of me. Hold tight to all the good things as much as possible ❤
May Ruth’s memory be a blessing in the hardest of times and in the most warm of times. I wish you and your family lots of love at this extremely painful moment. I hope people come to the shiva with lots of good food to help you through this time
It will always stay with me when you said "some people have their mom's for longer but they don't get to have MY mom". This compilation is a great tribute to an amazing human ❤
i lost my dad when i was 11 and i feel the same way. i only had him for a short time, but a lot of my friends never had a good dad. i’m grateful for the 11 years, even with the trauma of loss. sending love to you Allison and the rest of Ruth’s loved ones ❤
I loved when Allison pointed out last week that even though she is very sick, Ruth is still Ruth. I am a music therapist that has worked with people nearing their end of life. I also lost my own mom at 18 to cancer. One of the most important lessons that I have learned through those experiences is that no matter how sick we become, we are still us right up until the moment we leave this earth. We can still learn, grow, change, love, share kindness, joke with our loved ones, as long as we are still here and breathing. Allison, no matter what the next few weeks or months bring, I hope and pray you enjoy the time with your mom and that you can recognize and appreciate all the little ways that she’ll tell you “I’m still here”. Because she’ll find ways to tell you that even when the words and memories escape her. And I hope that after she leaves this earth, the joy and peace of knowing you had each other right up until the end will carry you through the pain of her loss. Sending all my love and well wishes to you and your family ❤
May Ruth’s memory be a blessing. ❤️ it was an honor to know her and love her through you.
This is so sweet of Gabe to compile ❤ thank you both
I teared up at the last podcast clip, just like I did the first time I heard it. Hearing Ruth talk about raising a child with OCD and doing everything she could to help her and not making her feel guilty for how difficult it was for Ruth as a parent was always SO healing for me, as someone who struggled with debilitating OCD from my earliest memories, but my parents shamed and mocked me instead of trying to help.
Learning through Ruth that it didn’t have to be like helped heal a lot of the guilt and shame I’ve felt my whole life 💜
I also love that this compilation included not just clips of Ruth, but also mentions of her in sketches and the couch show, it really shows how much she was always present even when she wasn’t there in person.
Allison, thank you for sharing a piece of your mom with us, you’ve shared what I’m sure is such a small part of who she was, and yet she has left such an impression on a bunch of internet strangers that we all grieve with you. May her memory be a blessing💜
This is "Is It Heavy or Light" erasure! All the love to Allison and her whole family, all the love to Ruth Raskin.
Hahahah I should have included it
i was around for a lot of these moments because I've been around since the buzzfeed days. I've always admired Ruth's humor and intelligence and often found myself to be very jealous of Allison and Ruth's relationship, but now I am tearing up thinking about the loss the Raskin's are facing. I am wishing you all wellness in the absence of happiness and peace when it is the only available comfort. I am amazed even now at how Ruth could so firmly state that Allison was her first and only concern when it came to raising a child with mental health issues, as I myself know that often families are too wrapped up in what they feel they have lost to appreciate what their child may never have at all. Ruth, you have always been and will continue to be an amazing woman who has raised another amazing woman.
This is a beautiful tribute to Ruth Raskin. Her presence on this channel over the years was a delight. Much love to Allison and her family. ❤️
Everyone that has a good mom loves their mom, but not everybody grows up and gets to be friends with their mom, that is something truly special. May all your happy memories of her help you and your family through this time. Sending love. 💕
I’ll always keep her birthday in my phone so it won’t be forgotten ❤ what a gem you were Ruth!
I love this - g
5/29 guys! It’s a national holiday 😂❤
Growing up watching Allison speak about her mental health has fundamentally changed me for the better. So much of that is thanks to the goodness of her mother. Good people don’t go away when they pass, so much of them is left in all the people they’ve loved. They can’t ever really leave.
How lucky are we? Thanks, Ruth, for being part of our lives! And thanks Allison and Gabe for sharing her with us ❤
Your mom on the podcast was so helpful for me and many others to hear. Such a strong, inspiring, thoughtful woman. I have no doubt you’ll continue her legacy. Sending you love, Allison
Ruth's podcast episode was always one of my favorites, she has such a beautiful outlook on life and sense of humor and Allison takes after her so much ❤
"I dunno! Good Luck!" words to live by xoxox
For us all -g
Such a good mom. Such a cool lady. I'm so sad for Allison, I hope that having this footage to look back on is comforting.
This was beautiful Gabe. Ruth was a powerhouse, and the world was lucky to have had her in it, even if her time was cut short. Sending love and light to Allison and family, and to all those who were touched by Ruth.
My kid is disabled. When I start to feel like advocating is exhausting bc so many people don’t want to follow the law or do what they are supposed for her I honestly think of Ruth finding her baby laying down in the road and how she would do anything to figure out what was going on. It reminds me that there are parents who’ve been there before, this isn’t a new struggle. Then when I think of my kids future I think of Ruth supporting Allison into adulthood in whatever way is necessary and it reminds me that interdependence can look different ways but it’s just part of having an awesome kid.
I don’t have a mom who would do those things for me, so having an example, even though it’s parasocial, has made a big difference in my life, and therefore my kids life.
Ruth always seemed so loving funny and kind. This is a beautiful tribute ❤
Rest in peace, Ruth!
It was always a treat when Allison's parents would come on. Ruth seemed like such a wonderful person, thank you for sharing her
❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing her with us and inviting us in to share the love during these unimaginably challenging weeks. May her memory be a blessing. I know it will to many many people
Ruth is so universally loved and will be greatly missed, thank you Allison for sharing her with us all these years🩵
Thank you so much for letting us get a glimpse of how funny, witty and kind Ruth was. It was always a pleasure when she made an appearance on the show or the podcast 🧡
Rest in peace, Ruth! And I'm so sorry for your loss, Allison.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss Allison- Rest in Peace Ruth ❤️
I lost both my parents . My mom in the 90s when I was a teen. My dad made a new family within the year never saw him after that . Lost him in 2019 in my 40s. I had not seen him for years before we lost him. I wish I had this much footage of them to look back on. I forgot my mom's voice. This is truly heartwarming. What a beautiful tribute . ❤
I remember watching every single clip for the first time. Unreal that this has happened. I’m so sorry.
May her memory be a blessing. Allison, Ken, and Jocelyn, we are always here for you.
This was so special. Thanks for sharing your mom with us Allison.
RIP Ruth ❤ forever in the JBU community's hearts 💕
She’s all our moms -g
This was really beautiful to see. I never really had a mom but seeing stories of children being so close to their moms is really beautiful and brings me so much comfort and joy. I feel like I collect little bits of other people's moms to fill that role (even in adulthood- I am the exact same age as Gabe.) I am sure I am not the only one to feel this way but Ruth's loving and go-with-the-flow nature is something I know I will remember and carry with me for all of my days. Rest in peace, Ruth. I know you know this but we all loved you in life and continue to love you forever and ever
I'm so glad you commented this because I couldn't put it into words but THIS. THIS EXACTY.
@@aeivivi aw- I’m happy it helped you to put your feelings into words, too! I know it’s a little parasocial but I always got the vibe that Ruth was the type to not mind being a motherly figure to people who need it. She reminded me of my friends’ moms who were warm and inviting but also genuine and honest. She is a legend 🩵
I had seen a couple of these clips but I was missing out. What an amazing woman. May her memory be a blessing. Also, her comedy chops were spectacular!
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother to such a cruel disease Allison. Your mother always came across as such a warm, caring and intelligent woman. Your relationship with your mother is much like the one I have with my mother. I have been awestruck by how you have dealt with your mother's illness and passing with such strength and generosity. I wish you and your family all the strength in the world. Your mother has left a wonderful legacy in you Allison.
I’ve fallen out of support for content creators but never with JBU since you guys started (I’ll never forget that music video you did together years ago) and it was nice rewatching these clips all over again with your mom. We love you Ruth!
We admired Allison's mom Ruth for her demeanor and awesome nature. Those video clips brought joy to our hearts.
Also my mom and I offer our condolences in this time.
Rest well Ruth Raskin and thank you eternally for giving us Allison! You've been a light over the years. Going to cherish these JBU moments with you forever❤
Ruth was hip!!! ❤ So thankful we got to be part of the magic of her life.
I am not ok right now! this is awful but what a beautiful tribute to a lovely woman - truly enjoyed getting to watch her on this channel and hearing her stories
i was avoiding this since it came out knowing it would make me break down crying. and it did. rest in peace ruth 🤍
I've been a JBU fan since 2015 and I am so thankful to Allison for sharing her parents with us in these ways. Hearing about Ruth's approach to parenting, marriage, and life always instilled a deep sense of hope in me. Stories are powerful and the way that Ruth lived her life were really important examples to me as I navigated my 20's, especially in the midst of crafting a life that looked different than the ones from my own family. A heartfelt thank you to Ruth for sharing her stories with us, and for putting so much good out into this world. It all mattered (and continues to) in profound ways. I'm sending much love and light to Allison and her loved ones. And thank you, Gabe, for this tribute.
There are no words strong enough to say right now. I’m so so sorry for your loss and so happy you got to experience having such a wonderful mom in your life. My heart breaks for you and I’m so glad you have a supportive network and resilience to push througg
Ruth always had so much wisdom when talking about the big stuff and could be so funny at the same time. 4:43 broke me. We'll miss your mom too Allison. Thank you for sharing her with us.
What a queen ❤ we love you Ruth
This is such a lovely tribute to a person who has honestly given so many of us pearls of wisdom and hilarity. And it is alwasy so striking just how much of your mother is in you, Allison. Not just in how you look, but how you speak and your facial expressions. Its so beautiful! Rest easy, Ruth, we will remember you always
Ruth, you and I share that we don't like working so much. I'm going to relisten to her wonderful podcast episode again today.
We love you Allison and Ruth ❤️
Loved her on the podcast being open and honest about her life as a woman, wife, and mother
May her memory be a blessing. Sending condolences from Canada. ❤
I feel so lucky that you let us in on your relationship with your mom and featured her so frequently on the channel. Please know she will live on in all of our collective consciousness’s. Her enduring legacy is one of kindness, humor, and immense joy ❤
I see so much of Ruth in Allison's sense of humour and timing in these older clips. I see so much of Ruth's emotional wisdom and resiliency in Allison now. What a mom 🥰
What a woman! You can only hope to lead such a meaningful life as Ruth has. My heart breaks for Allison❤️ i wish your family all the best during these times..
All my love to Allison ❤ Thank you for letting us know your mum and how wonderful she is
Hooray! I'm here for more Ruth Raskin content.
Ruths legacy of kindness will live on with me and so many others. ❤ My heart breaks with yours, Allison.
Here to celebrate the great Ruth Raskin 💖💖💖💖💖
All the love to you Allison!
I have been an active listener of JBU since forever and it’s been a wonderful journey.
I remember watching an episode of raising a kid with OCD, and it made me realise what a great person Ruth is, she will be terribly missed
Man what a treat to have been on earth at the same time as her ❤️🩹
may her memory be a blessing ❤
Thank you for sharing the magic of Ruth with us, sending your family all my love 🩷
sending you so much love Allison. thank you for making this Gabe
What a beautiful compilation. It is so nice getting to remember her together like this.
Even through a screen Ruth was an absolute joy, such a smart, classy and witty woman. This was a lovely tribute. Sending love❤️
I am so so so sorry for you, Alison.
I know there is this parasocial relationship, but please believe we all love your mum and are grieving with you.🫂
Thank you Ruth for all the wonderful stories and gracing us with your presence. May you rest in paradise
She’s everything I hope to be as a mom if I’m ever so lucky. The world has been blessed by her presence ❤
Ohhh I forgot about that care package video, it always made me so happy to watch. Your mum was such a fantastic person and we can see so much of her brilliance in you.
So much love. I'm crying. 💜💜
May her memory be a blessing Allison 💞
It’s so wonderful to have all of this audio and video of Ruth! ❤
What a touching compilation ❤❤ Ruth has shared so much wisdom over the years (and cracking jokes 😂) - what a woman! Sending you and your family all the best wishes right now and go gently with yourself please 💕
I am so sorry for your loss Allison
Heartbreaking, my condolences to you
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an amazing person and we as listeners are so lucky to have heard and understood her wisdom, her sarcasm, her love. Those continue on through you. Uplifting you in my heart during this extremely difficult time. ❤❤❤
Thanks for making this Gabe, it is lovely to watch this back! I’m very happy Allison and Ruth got to have such a wonderful relationship❤️
what a wonderful person and mother. ruth’s art and her relationship with allison has been an inspiration to me. ♥️
What a lovely woman
We are so lucky to have been able to have Ruth shared with us! Vale Ruth Raskin!!!! Sending all my love your way ❤
This is delightful and I’m sobbing and calling my mom. ❤
Thank you for sharing your mom with us all. Sending love
I'm so sorry for your loss Allison. And thank you Gabe for putting this video together. Much love to you all ❤️
This was so good!!! I LOL’d, I got emotional…what a great mom, what a great family, that includes you Gabe
Sending you so much love. 🫶🏻 What an inspiring, caring, intelligent, loving person your Mum seemed to be and how lucky for all who knew her. And for those of us who have followed your career and get glimpses of your wonderful parents. I’m so sorry for your loss.
What a legend ❤ her warmth and love is palpable. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️
May her memory be a blessing❤
i always loved seeing both of your parents online. thanks for sharing them with us allison💗
So great to see these beautiful moments of your mom ❤ thanks so much for putting them together and sharing with us again. Here for you ❤
Thank you for sharing your wonderful mom with us. Truly what a gem.
celebrating a life well lived together with everyone. thank you for sharing eerything
This is so lovely Allison.
Forever an icon. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Rest in Peace, Ruth. What a wonderful person you were - your loved ones were lucky to have you in their lives.
Sending your family all the love in the world ❤
What a lovely and genuinely funny person ❤
The love is so clear and present in your family. I’m so sorry this has happened. It is such a loss. Thank you for compiling and sharing this tribute.
May her memory be a blessing
This is a beautiful tribute and a treasure. I am so, so sorry about Ruth's diagnosis. My mum died when I was 14, I can't describe how much it would mean to me to have a recording of her saying she was proud of me. Hold tight to all the good things as much as possible ❤
May Ruth’s memory be a blessing in the hardest of times and in the most warm of times. I wish you and your family lots of love at this extremely painful moment. I hope people come to the shiva with lots of good food to help you through this time
Alison you're so lucky to have mom like her. Ruth is a wonderfull person ❤
so rare and oh so appreciated