I'M BACK! WHY I LEFT YOU TUBE. WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO ME. DEPRESSION.
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- I AM BACK ON THE ROAD AND FILMING MY ADVENTURES. I CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE THEM WITH YOU, BUT FIRST... I know some people are uncomfortable with real talks, but I owe it to sooo many viewers that have sent me messages of concern over the past year. This video is for you!
After a long period of not making videos, I talk about what happened to me, why I had to leave RUclips and why I came back. Thank you to so many of you for sending me encouraging emails, messages and comments on my videos. In the past 6 months, South Florida has been hit with many tragedies (Hurricane Irma, Stoneman Douglas Hight School Shooting, FIU Bridge Collapse). All reminders that life is short and can be taken when we least expect it. I am so thankful to have such a loving, supportive community and can't wait to start sharing my life with YOU as I meet up with you on the road and in my videos. Thank you for watching and commenting. I love to interact with you so please leave a comment or question and I'll be happy to reply.
Thank you for your support. Watching, sharing and commenting helps me a great deal. I work so I don't rely solely on RUclips income, but use it to help the channel.
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I'm so happy to be back. Life is what you make it. I hope this video is the first of many to come. Please let me know how you've been. I've missed connecting with you. 2018 is going to be the BEST year! Thank you for sticking with the channel. I'M BACK! Let's go on an adventure!
CoolCat Carolena so glad you are back!
CoolCat Carolena you so amazingly beautiful
Good to see, Cat. I was concerned and glad you are not dead. 🧙♂️About Me, a part timer and I am well and good. I like your Van and certainly hope to see more of you and adventure.
Kindest Regards
Haywood
“KORITFW”
Mmmm
Nj
I wish you nothing but the best! Even though you may not be here on youtube making more videos, i firmly believe where ever you go you will be surrounded by those who truly love and care for you, i have a bullet lodge in my lower spinal cord, i can identify with the pain and not being able to move like we use to :/
Well take care and we thank you for all your videos and the videos to come.
Thank you Kaleb. I WILL be making videos! I just wanted to let everyone know why I had been gone for so long. But I'M BACK!!!
CoolCat Carolena
AWESOME!!! Glad to have you back and thanks for the good news 😉👍
Just a FYI they do have desk that you can raise so you can stand. Varidesk is one of them.
I’m sorry to hear your recovery has been hard. It’s very nice of you to explain it all to us.
We are happy you’re back.
I'm soooo happy to be back.
We love you and you make a difference! ✌❤😊
Thank you Brian.
We love you and pray for your health, well being and the "Best" that life has. Depression can affect anyone at anytime.
Yep, it can happen to anyone. The key is acknowledge it, face it and move on!
This van life has been so wonderful that if I were to die tomorrow it would be ok. I hope your van gives you the same sense of freedom and adventure. Thanks for updating us.
That's great Dan. It's EXACTLY how I feel. I have no regrets. I have made the most of every day of my life since I was like 5 lol I love my life and the amazing people that crossed my path along the way. Thank you for sharing.
Sorry to hear what happened to you, I didn't know what happened. I wondered what had happened to you, like a lot of others have just stopped you-tubing and i figured that it was due to the adpocolypse. I have been thru a bad accident and it takes forever to heal up, so I wish the best for you and your endevours in life. Take care.
Adpocalypse did affect my channel but I am pretty self sufficient so it doesn't affect my financial well being. I'm happy to be on the road and making videos again.
Wow you are such an inspiration. Wish there was some way we could help you out.
You are helping by being part of my community. Just watch my videos, comment, like them, share them with people who might enjoy them.
I totally understand, and I'm glad you are feeling better and doing what's best for you. Blessings to you 😀
I wondered what happened to you. You were very involved in the community and then vanished. I had no idea that you were in an accident. I think I even reached out to you a couple of times on a few videos asking where you were. I'm saddened to hear you had such a tough time, but I'm glad to hear you are doing better and healing your mind and body. I always enjoy reading your comments on everyone's videos. You're always a positive force, and this community needs you. All the best :-)
You're a sweetheart.
CoolCat Carolena
I came over here to write something positive to one of my favorite commenters. And guess what another one of my favorite commenters is here.No pro Go pronto! I second her comment. Sorry to piggy back on their comment . But they said it so very well that i second it!!
Carolina just take it easy day by day n heal best ur body will..Get better n just stay close to people u kno n just heal. But do injoy the freedom best u can. Stay safe n god bless u!💕💕🍃🍃
Yes! enjoying more each day. Freedom has been the best medicine.
Had no idea you were in a bad accident. Im so sorry. Glad you are getting better ❤ healing takes time.
I know. Thank you Omar. It was difficult to discuss and why it took me so long to reach out after Playlist, but I'm back on track and moving forward every day.
Im so happy to hear your letting us know. I also have been silently very worried about you. Ive been through most of that myself starting back in 2003, as a victim of a high speed auto crash. Silent depression for 13-14 years after loosing almost everything, and... including myself. Its took years to heal without surgery, and this last year I'm just finally coming back to the me i once was, and others still remember.
Stay Strong, Stay Positive. Its a long road to better. Life is totally up to us to make it what we want to with it.
It was important for me to share with everyone that has checked up on me. You are 100% correct, we are each responsible for our own happiness. Cheers!
If you ever make it up around the Allegany national Forrest in northwestern Pennsylvania, I'd be happy to show you some great camping spots.
Pennsylvania is one of my favorite outdoor states. I spent a lot of time there. Hiking, fishing, camping. That's beautiful country up there!
Hi Carolena, you were one of the first Van life RUclips vids I ever saw. I was so impressed by your polished and sophisticated style in your van. I've wondered what happened to you and would see your comments on other channels I've followed. Very happy to see you on a new video. Which vertebrae needed the laminectomy? Spinal pain is very depressing, especially after loosing your Mom n brother. Peace and Joy to you.
What a nice comment. Life is tough, and bad things happen, but I'm moving forward and so happy to have the opportunity to be sharing again with you.
Yar Nunya I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You're right, it doesn't matter when it happens. The loss leaves a gaping whole. I'm glad you shared.
It was only the other day i was looking through channels i follow and wondered how you were doing , blessings from uk , You simply had to do what you had to do , Keep shining Coolcat x
I did. So glad you stuck around. Can't wait to share my adventures.
Welcome back to youtube. You have been sorely missed. I truly hope your life will remain at a balance where you can get out of life what you find precious and life confirming.
I am glad to be back on RUclips AND on the road and have some exciting adventures in the pipeline!
Your so sweet and I hope all is getting better and you have such great person and just how you are! Your very awesome and I am so proud of you your so brave girl! I hope all gets better soon xoxo 💋 Nicole
Thank you sweet Nicole. xoxo
GLAD TO SEE YOU. YOU ARE SUCH A SWEETHEART. LOVE & HUGS TO YOU CAROLENA.
"OUR COOL CAT"!!
thanks Joe!
Please be well Carolina... missed your updates with the van. Wishing you a smooth recovery toward renewed health. Be greatful and do the right thing for you.
I do hope to meet up with ya'll...it might be sooner than you expect!
Cool Caaaat! Glad your back! Thanks for the mention. You are cared about! Make this experience whatever you want. Anything I can do, Holla! Come west!
Jamie! you're awesome! I've got huge adventures in the pipeline.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick released a video this morning on injury/depression connection.
We had no idea...so very sorry for what you’ve gone thru. We were in Miami area last month wish we could’ve met you to encourage you. God Bless you. You are such a sweet soul. May God surround you with His presence.
Our paths will cross xoxo
Welcome back Carolena Beautiful Lady I Love your smile your personality and your spirit I'd love to meet you one day thank you for being alive and Don't think that your Not making a difference because you are I'm For ever a Fan
Lovely message!
This is sad news. Pray to the L-rd our G-d Jesus, our supreme healer for your totall healing.
G-d bless you sister!
I am a believer in our Jewish Messiah Jesus/Yeshua, and you should be too! Read how this all ends - G-d says so in the Revelation. G-d bless you, I will be praying for you to go back to the L-rd our G-d who loves you!
Oh, and unless you didn't know or forgot the Jews are STILL G-D'S CHOSEN PEOPLE! Soo be very careful what you say, do or think about them. The L-rd will not like any nastiness against his people!
Pamela Prizant Amen
Don't be sad, look at me, like I said in the video, it could have been worse and I'm on my way to full recovery. Back on the road, doing the things I love and making videos again. Thanks for your kind words.
Qypsy Q Traveler aka Pamela Prizant-Brooks ..... just wondering why you aren't spelling those names out?
I can honestly say I’ve missed you! I can tell by the look on your face and the sound of your voice, that things are bothering you some! And that breaks
My heart! You have such a beautiful soul! I will pray for you always! ...Mike
Super to see you again. Thanks for being so personal and truthful. I'm sure that you've helped more folks than you realize.
We’ll always be here for you. 🖖🏻👍🏻☕️🚐
You and Lidia are awesome. Can't wait to see you both again. Hugs!
I am glad to see you back. I have been worried about you. Feel better soon. Love you.
I'm feeling better. I just wanted to give everyone an update. Thanks for your support.
U matter to us. Hope u are doing better u are not alone u have friends. Keep the faith and just do what u can
I am thankful for so many kind supporters. I hope you will enjoy the content I'm working on.
DebraJoy and Jaime both are very special.
Always happy when you leave comments on videos because they are always so warm and nice.
Hello Carolena, Kirsten Dirksen brought me here; you left a cool, happy comment on her Land Rover videoclip. Te deseo buena salud y felicidad en ti vida maravillosa! Blessings.
DanielinLaTuna thank you very much!
So happy to see you well and back on track!
Why am I the last to know? Lol.. are you on the road?
Howie Roll I am on the road but staying in warmer climates for a bit. I have a few adventures in progress.
Don't think of yourself as less than you were before. Your spirit and personality still shine through.
Glad to see you back. Sorry you had so many problems. I know what it's like to be depressed. I remember your Cuban, real coffee, I asked if it was like Russian Coffee, (With vodka in it ) !!! :-) Take care !!
I'm glad to be back as well. I'll have to try cuban coffee with vodka in it.
I became aware of your channel when Debrajoy gave you a 'great big shoutout'. You've been down a difficult road, but it appears you're coping pretty well considering. I just subscribed and look forward to future videos. I wish you continued improvement physically and pray you receive only the best in the future. I'm sure others are doing the same.
Thank you so much. I just love DebraJoy...Life is a series of ups and downs and its how we handle the "downs" that help us enjoy the ups. Welcome to my channel.
Seen your comments on Bob's live feed. Im in a similar situation so I subbed to your channel. You are absolutely adorable. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us. It inspires me. Stay strong and know you have support.
yay. What a sweet message. I love this community. I wish you all the best!
Glad that you're doing better. You are so right, life is short so we should make the most of every day. My son suffered a severe traumatic brain injury that not only forever changed the course of his life as well as changing the lives of our entire family. Hope you continue to feel better every day.
I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your son. I saw my mom suffer through the loss of my brother. Thank you for your kind words.
Debra Joy gave you a shout out, so I checked you out and subscribed. 😊 I hope you are feeling better real soon. Good luck cool cat.
Welcome! I am feeling better!
So glad your back!
Thank you Annie!!! I am so glad too! I have so many exciting things coming up! Big huh!
It's good to see you Carolena. I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles.
Thank you so much. It's all part of the journey. Safe travels friend.
Cool CoolCat Carolena. I just found out you are back. Very happy for you.
I'm happy for me too :)
Glad you are safe and back. Continued prayers for you.
Thank you...
Hi Carolena, Glad to see you're feeling better. I gather you're on a roadtrip now so absorb all the life you can. Hopefully you're getting out in the world, smelling the flowers, and walking with your toes in the grass or sand. Smooth sailing, and happy trails to you.
I know what you speak of. In 2001,a co-driver (18 wheeler) fell asleep behind the wheel in Utah as I slept in the bunk,and in the accident my neck was broken in 2 places. Not knowing it at the time (the doctors in Utah knew,and said nothing),I went back to work a couple weeks after. It was late 2008 that it started causing issues,and making havoc in my life,and I was "disabled" for 9 years (not because I couldn't work,but because "I couldn't work consistantly enough to keep a job"),but was able to work myself off of that (disability) and return to (non-driving) work February of last year :-) BUT (funny how there's always a but in there,eh? :-p ),between October and now,I've been through 3 different jobs,and have lost each due to working a while,then issues flare up causing me to miss work and the job is lost...seems like I'm feeling dejavu' LOL!
I only recently found and sub'd to yoru channel (and have enjoyed the ride so far :-D ),but I'm very glad to hear you're doing better :-) (as for me/us,no worries...my amazing Wife earns enough to pay the bills,it just doesn't leave lots left over after,and after our youngest,who is 16 come May,grows and moves out into his own life,we plan to go much smaller than our brick n mortar and live more nomadic :-) )
Stephen
CoolCat Carolena, 🌹 God bless you and yours with good health and happiness Today, Tomorrow, and Alway's. 🙏 So happy for you.👍
I am very happy to see you back on UTUBE! I am really bad about keeping up with folks, and for that I truly am sorry. I hope you get 💯 soon. You look wonderful!
Hi there, I am so glad to see that you are posting videos again. We've really missed you and can't wait to see what you find to do in your future. If you ever need to talk to someone who has dealt with depression, please don't hesitate to pm me anytime. Peace, Love & Friendship!
Very glad you're back to making videos, wish I could have seen you when I was in FL! Next time for sure, I got a bike now that I need to put some miles on. Hope you make it to 100% soon and get back on the road!
Hi Brian! No worries, I'm back on the road. I'm sure our paths will cross. btw, I finally got to use the mic you sent me. I've been filming and editing. Bike looks great. You still have your sail boat?
Good to hear! I hope that mic works out for you, can't wait to see your future videos! I'm getting rid of the sailboat, I never take it out anymore and it costs me to keep it at the marina. I'll get another one when I move closer to the coast.
NOOOO that's a sweet sail boat. I know someone that might want it. ill message you. hugs
So glad to see you back. I'm struggling to get on the road again and when things fall through it is so hard to keep inspired and not give up hope. I ve just stopped talking about it on here and try to enjoy everyone else doing the life I love. The time will reveal itself, it's hard not to be impatient! Don't expect too much of yourself. I lost 3 important people in 2 yrs, 2 in 2 days last yr, so I understand the knowledge of our short time on earth. Baby steps, be healthy first. Like DebraJoy is doing, small trips, just for fun at first. Your videos don't need to be perfect while you heal, just chat about your day. We miss you. ♥♡♥
I've committed to not talk about it after this video, but I felt it was important to let people know what was going on. Soooo many have reached out to me over the past year that I wanted to just address it once. Be kind and patient with yourself. Hugs!
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Well glad you r doing better and back keep your head up and live life to the fullest extent! Ready to get out and go do some camping and fishing! Take care!
God bless you Carolena, I hope you're doing well my friend.
I'll keep you in prayer always. :)
Thanks for letting us know why you left RUclips. I really enjoyed watching your videos. I totally understand what your going through because I had an accident too that is taking months to heal. It has been like watching life go by when you can't physically do things. Then also dealing with the pain on top of it. I also agree we have to feel lucky that we didn't have lifetime injuries. We will never be 100% but we will continue to get better. Thanks for doing this video and I know it must have been hard.
So true. Despite everything, I LOVE my life and would not trade it with anybody.
I liked your video but didnt like the music, my fault-sorry
Keep your head up beautiful!! Good luck!
I can relate to your story, I too can within a life changing event.
you can do it don,t give up just take it easy .take your time lol.
it,s very hard to adjust took me years to find my way again you tube is it .
Glad your back.I like your channel. I just started my own channel. Any advice?
advice? mmm...be authentic
Move forward, move on - live the life! I hope now, several months later that each day makes you stronger!
❤
I’ve missed you as well and wondered how you were doing. Wishing you good health.
Life is good!
I see your comments everywhere, especially on Jessa's channel! You are my "Where's Waldo?". I leave a like whenever I find your comment. I had no idea you were in an accident with a back injury. 🙁
hahaha. maybe someone can make an app game about me "Where's CoolCat"
I have too many projects already, really!
Come west it’s good for the bones ! Get well!
You know, I don't understand it yet, but I rely on the people that I subscribe to, I've been with them for a while and I know them, and when they stopping posting I feel something is missing. I started C.B. radio in 1972, and all the wonderful people that I met are still my friends today. RUclips Very much like CB radio, You get to know people and you bond. By all the posts on your channel it seems that a lot of people care about you. Keep your head up high CoolCat, your ok. :-)
What a sweet message! Yes, I feel the love too! I love my RUclips community.
OMG seriously? I had no idea. So glad you are here. Just commented on your other video about dumpster diving. VERY glad you are here.
I'm glad to be back as well!
Just found your channel today, and it’s interesting. Are you or have you made a video about the accident and was it related to a driving accident?
If the accident was on the road and had to deal with driving then I hope you share what happened so that it could possibly be avoided by your followers.
I’ll be new on the road, with a 24 foot trailer ( Airstream), so if you have any safety tips on towing... I’d appreciate it.
Glad you’re back!
It was not a driving accident. I fell. It was so unexpected, it really changed my life.
😀👍💕
Just found ya! Keep up the good work an stay on the healing energy. Having a physical an mentally limitation halter your life is the toughest challenge.
Thank you for this sweet message.
Glad to see you back!
You are sweet lady 🤗
Yayyy your back
*(Emilio) has also been gone for a long time, glad to see you're ok.
Who is Julio?
CoolCat Carolena
It's actually Emilio...
Channel's name is Emilio's Journeys.
You did a video of him and his RV...
Emilio! Yea! I ran into him boondocking in a parking lot. Nice of you to think of him.
CoolCat Carolena
He rode out last years hurricane in his RV!
Be thankful for getting a second chance in life. Drink kombucha while healing. Send you healing prayers..
I'm doing a lot of green juices too!
CoolCat Carolena do some acupuncture and yoga when you can. A good massage off and on. I am happy to see you overcoming many physical obstacles. You have an inspirational heart to spread the word.
🌻 Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for commenting! I just saw your van, its almost the same as mine (1994 Dodge Class B Here).
CoolCat Carolena My girl is a li'l older ☺️ 1985 Dodge campervan. Just love the look of Dodge's. 💗
I know what depression what is and how much can hurt. It's no joke . I'm just a old guy and a viet nom veteran
One of my most interesting classes at University was the History of The Vietnam War. Thank you so much for fighting for us and putting your life at risk.
CoolCat Carolena
I'll be here for you. I'm praying. for right now.
Coming out of lurk mode to say welcome back!! 😊
So nice of you!