I'm in the c-PTSD club, too. One trigger I have removed from my life, but it still rears up sometimes. The bigger one is my relationship with my sister. that is constant. Finally, after maybe 50 years (I am 61), I am setting boundaries and calling her out soon her $$it. It has stunned her, and I am so proud of myself. And I totally get the lashing out anger....I did that for decades, too, trying to hurt before I got hurt, maybe. Big hearts and hugs.
Hey! It is so good to see you back, I am really proud of you for taking the time you needed to heal from your trauma. Sending you LOTS of love and hugs.
I'm not sure if you'll see this Lexi, but know you are one one of my biggest inspirations, I watched you for years pre-covid and you taught me so much about the service dog community I never knew, so thank you. But I also want to say I am so proud of you, I know we don't know each other, but just seeing how much you've gone through and the strength you had to protect yourself is inspiring. Also your wedding dress was amazing and you both looked incredible!
Found your channel back in 2016 and I've stuck around ever since you inspired me to work towards getting a service dog to help with my disability and while I haven’t quite reached my goal, I’m not gonna give up because you never gave up i’m so glad you’re back safe and happy. ❤
Welcome back! Im so glad you are at a safe place for you n the pups ❤️happy to see how far you’ve come and that you have a supportive partner. Is Maxie boy still working?
I am so proud of you. And I think I always will be. I know I am just a stranger from the Internet but you'll always be an inspiration for me 🤍 I have been here since 2018 as I have said before... You've made me wanna become a better person. You've accomplished so much throughout the past few years, I'm so proud of you for that 🫂💕 I hope you and Nate are doing good. Love you both and the pups so much !! 🤍 And don't worry about being "perfect". Nobody is and nobody ever will be. We're all learning, and growing everyday. 🤍
I have been watching your channel since 2018, and I want you to know just how proud I am of you. Not everyone is brave enough to process their trauma and break a generational cycle of abuse. Not everyone is strong enough to acknowledge the part they played in whatever hurt happened. You are giving a voice to those hurting, and that is not easy. I am proud of you. ❤
I’ve been watching you from day one and I have supported you through it all! I am so so happy you are safe and doing better! You deserve to be happy and to heal! Much love!! xoxo
As someone that has been through a lifetime of drama, abuse, and PTSD, I can sympathize and empathize with others. I am so proud of you for everything you've accomplished. Take one day at a time. Your on a road to success.
Your channel was one of the most helpful when I was needing a starting place for owner training my current service dog. I will always be grateful for that. She started out as a six week old baby rescued from an accidental litter situation & could have ended up anywhere. Now she’s a phenomenal service dog for PTSD & medical alert. Thank you Lexi ❤ I have been checking on your channel every now & then when you stepped away for your needs & was hoping the best for you. ❤ congratulations on your marriage & your SIDIT! ❤ Wishing the best always for you & your family, B & Darcy Athena.😊❤
I've been watching your channel for awhile, I related to a lot of things in this video and I'm currently training my own service dog (Who happens to be a Husky) and he's been such a massive help to me in my day to day life. I'm so happy to see that you never gave up! I'll never give up either! We can do this together 💪🩷
Sending you so much love and support. I'm so sorry you had to go through such a horrible thing when parents are susposed to protect thier children. You have overcome so much in such a short time. You are amazing. 💜
I’m so proud of you Lexie!! I found your channel back in 2017 and you helped me realize a service dog could help! I have my amazing girl Kiya that just turned 7 this year. This takes a lot of courage and healing to be able to speak up. You’ve got this!!
Let’s all give Lexie some love!!!!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕sit here in this emotion of love and safety she has created for all of us normalizing the hardships in our lives many of us can relate to please show her some love and sit in it as long as you need to!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Would just like to say I've been through a bit as well. Used to watch you back in 2016 . You've grown up so much. I hope you continue to heal.❤ Take care! Looking forward to see what content you put out next.
I’m pretty sure I literally just watched the Lexi Godown movie. I’m so grateful that you have gotten better too and I’m so proud of you. You come back and you are better than ever.
I’ve been following you for such a long time now and I just wanted to say ; A) well done and thank you for being so brave and strong throughout all this and B) Congrats on the Marriage We all love you Lexi
We love you Lexie! And I’m so happy you are doing better and becoming the best you can truly be! You have inspired me and thought me things that I am forever grateful for and I can’t wait to hear the rest of your story. And Thank you for sharing it with us ❤
I am so proud of you! As a person who also has C-PTSD from childhood trauma... I can say I am so proud of how far you have come. ❤ you got this hun! You have many people who love and support you!
I've been a subscriber from the get go and I've seen the ups and downs. But I am so proud of everything you accomplished and will accomplish. You have an amazing husband by your side. We are all here for you.
I'm so sorry you went through all of that and it's left you with alot of emotional scars I'm so glad your doing better and have found someone that understands and loves you. You were my hole reason for getting and training my assistance dog your videos helped me so much when I was going through a hard time I'm now on my 2nd pup she's a 11 months lab and is doing amazing I'd love to see more training videos when your ready to do them and I love seeing your pups they're so gorgeous
you were one of the people that made me feel comfortable with myself and my journey with disabilities. I will always be a supporter and am so glad you are back! you are so strong and im glad things are getting better for you
You're an awesome person, and because of you, I'm slowly getting to understand things for my disability I'm sad you were giving a bad hand, but I'm glad you got a good caring partner . You have grown into an amazing person .
love you lexie your amazing and keep going im going through rough times with my dad currently ive been watching you for years keep going sister sooo proud of you
Am so sorry you went through all of that but u are coming back stronger and better I am so proud of you !!! And thank you for inspiring me !!! I now my husky service dog in training because of you !!! ❤I will always watch you and be next to you watching you do better and bigger things in life ❤❤❤
Woww 🥺 this was emotional this reminds me of my childhood and every thing. I’m almost 20 now and I’ve been watching you ever since you started TH-cam Lexie and I just want to say I’m so proud of you for being so strong even when it felt impossible it’s definitely not easy and it feels like you’re being suffocated. I love you so much Lexie
I've been watching you for years and I just want you to know this video is so inspiring and so so so helpful for me right now and has given me confidence that things in my life will get better eventually, I'm insanely proud of you for sharing your story and I cant wait to know and love the new you!
I am so happy I'm crying. I found you between 5-7 years when I started my own service dog journey. I love you and I am happy you are doing better! I hope and pray for the growth to keep happening
Lexie has always been my favorite on TH-cam. She has showed me that it is okay to fight for what is right. I have watched her since the beginning and even have a sibesquad sweatshirt. Thank you Lexie for the all the motivation and showing me that it is okay to be yourself.
Lexie, you are so inspirational! I remember when I found you back in 2019 when I was trying to service train my dog. Your stories helped me learn to accept my CPTSD and embrace who I am. You are one of the biggest reasons I've come so far in my life! Thank you for being so brave and telling your story. Myself and all of your other followers love you! Edit: the ass slap to your husband was so relatable
I hope your brother gets the help he needs, he seems like he’s suffering, he reminds me of me when I was in a very bad place mentally, I will keep him in my prayers, 😢🙏 also, as a fellow sd handler and Christian, who has gone through similar things throughout my life so far, I have to say, this walk isn’t easy but it’s so worth it, and it takes time to learn that certain things weren’t healthy or normal, you’ve got this, and keep letting Christ shine through you, ❤
Holy shit Lexie. I’m so so so so SO sorry you had to deal with this. You’re so strong. I’ve been watching since 2019, and have admired you ever since, and loved your content! I’m in a similar situation, and I now believe it will get better. I love you, Nate and the dogs
I am so glad to hear that you are fighting through this Lexie. You are very strong. Congrats on marriage!!! I unfortunately am going through a similar situation but I’m fighting through it.
:( I was 14 when I found your channel, you helped me growing up your videos send comfort, but damn to find out what you went through all I can do is send virtual hugs through a screen. I'm 19 now and I can somewhat relate to having to say sorry to an abuser over and over... it gets tiring but just know you aren't alone Lexie.. I send you so much support. !!!!!
I unfortunately can’t remember when I started watching your channel but will let you know that I was always looking forward to watching your videos. I also suffer from ptsd, depression, and anxiety from losing a loved one that I was close with at the age of 15. Your videos inspired me not make the same mistake and come up with news ideas with my current Sd in training.
I feel like I owe you so much. You inspired me. I found your channel in like 2017 before I even had my own dog. I was about 11 and undiagnosed with autism - my mental and physical health was getting worse and worse. I found immediate comfort in your videos. In 2018, I got my dog for general support and no purpose for service work, but a few years later I decided to train him more in becoming a service dog as I hit rock bottom and was ill. I watched your videos for inspiration. Now in 2024, I'm diagnosed with autism (seeking a possible POTS diagnosis too) and 17 (turning 18 late October), my dog is 6 and he's just my entire world. I've never stopped watching your videos. I love your content and I'm so thankful, I'm so happy your okay and doing better. x
Like you, I needed time away from all the drama. Which turned out to be the best choice I ever made. That's the only way to start the healing process and to finally be able to move forward in a positive direction. Never feel bad for taking time for yourself. Sometimes we need time alone to process everything.
As someone who when first finding this channel wasn’t aware that I would end up having a service dog in the long run. I appreciate this video. I had no clue I would need a dog until much later in life and thanks to your videos I was educated on the subject, and I knew what was expected when going in. So thank you.
All the love and appreciation to you ♥♥glad you are here and glad you NEVER gave up. No matter how tough things got, no matter how knocked down you were, no matter how...... No matter how terrified you probably felt. ♥♥ Proud of you.
I remember when I first found your account and how much your videos helped me in my service dog journey and more. I have always hoped youd return one day, You are So strong Lexi, and you helped me accept my C-PTSD for what it was.
Lexie, you are so gorgeous and strong its amazing. I cant believe how much you have been through, good and bad. We are all here for you and you are doing amazing girly
I’ve been here since the beginning of your channel and honestly it has felt like we have grown up together and gone through hardship and I’m happy to see you back ❤
When I had found your videos around 2017 seeing Kodi and my personal health issues. I decided to get a dog to owner train. He was washed as he refused to task train. Kept watching even though I no longer had a SDIT still watched so that the day i’m able to get another dog I can train him as a service dog. My current dog is still a great dog and is very attenative to me even though he doesn’t task he is still my dog and I would never give him up. Sorry you had a rough time in your earlier life but sometimes talking helps and removing the toxins in your life will most def help. Glad your coming back but take your time no rush to see a weekly or daily video.
You’ve grown soooo much already, I forget how young you are because we usually don’t come to some of the conclusions you’ve already come to until well into our 30s!!! Love your family but don’t forget their unhealthy dynamics and don’t forget to protect yourself while loving them. Can’t wait to see the new pup and YOU in new videos whenever your ready to make them. Love ya 🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾
I learned the same thing. Sweeping things under the rug is is not the answer. You can only sweep so much under the carpet before it blows up. Talking about things may be hard, but after you do, it's the first part of healing. Being able to process everything and being able to work on each situation, one at a time.
I been through so much drama in my life due to my family and my dad, and step dad. The abuse was on a regular basis, that I thought it was normal life for a family. But it's never okay to be abused (whether physically, emotionally, or mentally).
I will be the first to admit, men have a harder time admitting abuse. I felt it is not the manly thing to admit. And that's why my relationships were centered around abuse and drama. It's like the energy only attracted that. But once I took time for myself, I realized what I needed to do. And I couldn't be happier. I met the most amazing woman and have been blessed with the most amazing daughter.
So happy for you 🫶 Thank you for commenting, I hope someone else can read your story and see that it can and will get better in time! Best of wishes to you.
@lexiegodbout I used to work in a psych unit for a while. But because of my condition (not work related) I had to quit. But I loved my job there. I had many jobs, and I truly loved to go to work every day. Call me crazy, but a lot of the time I did double shifts. 16 hours. Go to sleep in the parking lot and then go nursing school.
@lexiegodbout But people asked me why I loved that job, and of all places. Because when people need help the most, I can be there for them. And give them support and show them that I truly care. And I found that my past experiences really helped me to understand and be able to relate to others in similar situations.
@lexiegodbout I had patients request for me. I had 1 that used to stab themselves just so that they would be forced to be admitted and held for 72 hours. They did it just so they could talk with me because they said they we could communicate and they felt they could open up and talk freely and openly.
Lexie, you are so brave. I’m not sure if your heart is in Christ but mine is. And I want you to know, whenever you feel you have no one, you have the one person you need, God. I have been through difficult times as well and a wise person in my life once told me in a very dark time: “ you are only in this situation because god knows you can handle it and he know you are strong. Best of luck with your service dog prospect!you are doing awesome Lexie!!
Wow talk about connecting the dots, it can be so complex living with a toxic and dysfunctional family. It’s like spending everyday you can remember in the ocean, whether it’s rough or calm you constantly feel the push and pull effect from those around you. It’s only once you leave and get on the land you realise just how wobbly you are to compensate for everything you’ve been taught is normal. I’m so glad you’ve found your person and I can’t wait to see what you do with your freedom 🥰
Noticed in an older video you had an e-collar controller when in Wal***t. Paid for online SD training for my GSD after my trainer had to have surgery & she said I knew enough to work with him on my own, but I decided to get videos to assist. Anyway, when I mentioned I used an e-collar, I was put angrily down by phone rep, tone of voice was awful, said don’t you ever let us see you using that, no SD is EVER allowed to be in public with the e-collar, or prong collar, even soft rubber tipped. (I too have bad PTSD, long story & the abuse is ongoing behind my back even though I left, long ago.) The ☎️ rep’s helpful attitude changed. Was shocked. I ❤ the collar & have only had to use the vibrate & rarely. So is it against any laws for Service Dogs that says I can’t use an e-collar? (Maybe e-collar is banned in CA where they don’t seem to like it🤷🏼♀️) Trying their clicker method, but despise. Hope you can help with an answer. Wish you well😊 Thanks!
Thank you, you helped me so much through my life I just got diagnosed with ptsd and Ive watched your videos over and over again and they’ve helped me so much, I’m happy that you’ve came back🩷
I'm in the c-PTSD club, too. One trigger I have removed from my life, but it still rears up sometimes. The bigger one is my relationship with my sister. that is constant. Finally, after maybe 50 years (I am 61), I am setting boundaries and calling her out soon her $$it. It has stunned her, and I am so proud of myself. And I totally get the lashing out anger....I did that for decades, too, trying to hurt before I got hurt, maybe. Big hearts and hugs.
Hey! It is so good to see you back, I am really proud of you for taking the time you needed to heal from your trauma. Sending you LOTS of love and hugs.
I'm not sure if you'll see this Lexi, but know you are one one of my biggest inspirations, I watched you for years pre-covid and you taught me so much about the service dog community I never knew, so thank you. But I also want to say I am so proud of you, I know we don't know each other, but just seeing how much you've gone through and the strength you had to protect yourself is inspiring. Also your wedding dress was amazing and you both looked incredible!
Found your channel back in 2016 and I've stuck around ever since you inspired me to work towards getting a service dog to help with my disability and while I haven’t quite reached my goal, I’m not gonna give up because you never gave up i’m so glad you’re back safe and happy. ❤
same here!!!
Same here
Same here ❤
You’re so strong for opening about this ❤❤ you didn’t deserve that I’m so happy now you married to someone who treats you right ❤
I’m so happy you’re back ❤ I’m so proud of you ❤😊
Welcome back! Im so glad you are at a safe place for you n the pups ❤️happy to see how far you’ve come and that you have a supportive partner. Is Maxie boy still working?
I am so proud of you. And I think I always will be. I know I am just a stranger from the Internet but you'll always be an inspiration for me 🤍
I have been here since 2018 as I have said before... You've made me wanna become a better person.
You've accomplished so much throughout the past few years, I'm so proud of you for that 🫂💕 I hope you and Nate are doing good. Love you both and the pups so much !! 🤍
And don't worry about being "perfect". Nobody is and nobody ever will be. We're all learning, and growing everyday. 🤍
I’m so sorry you went through all that 😢 I hope you can move on , be happy enjoy life with your pups , have a brighter future 😊
I have been watching your channel since 2018, and I want you to know just how proud I am of you. Not everyone is brave enough to process their trauma and break a generational cycle of abuse. Not everyone is strong enough to acknowledge the part they played in whatever hurt happened. You are giving a voice to those hurting, and that is not easy. I am proud of you. ❤
I’ve been watching you from day one and I have supported you through it all! I am so so happy you are safe and doing better! You deserve to be happy and to heal! Much love!! xoxo
As someone that has been through a lifetime of drama, abuse, and PTSD, I can sympathize and empathize with others. I am so proud of you for everything you've accomplished. Take one day at a time. Your on a road to success.
Praying for you! You have come so far with so much to heal from!
Your channel was one of the most helpful when I was needing a starting place for owner training my current service dog. I will always be grateful for that. She started out as a six week old baby rescued from an accidental litter situation & could have ended up anywhere.
Now she’s a phenomenal service dog for PTSD & medical alert.
Thank you Lexi ❤
I have been checking on your channel every now & then when you stepped away for your needs & was hoping the best for you. ❤ congratulations on your marriage & your SIDIT! ❤
Wishing the best always for you & your family,
B & Darcy Athena.😊❤
I've been watching your channel for awhile, I related to a lot of things in this video and I'm currently training my own service dog (Who happens to be a Husky) and he's been such a massive help to me in my day to day life. I'm so happy to see that you never gave up! I'll never give up either! We can do this together 💪🩷
Sending you so much love and support. I'm so sorry you had to go through such a horrible thing when parents are susposed to protect thier children. You have overcome so much in such a short time. You are amazing. 💜
I’m so proud of you Lexie!! I found your channel back in 2017 and you helped me realize a service dog could help! I have my amazing girl Kiya that just turned 7 this year. This takes a lot of courage and healing to be able to speak up. You’ve got this!!
Let’s all give Lexie some love!!!!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕sit here in this emotion of love and safety she has created for all of us normalizing the hardships in our lives many of us can relate to please show her some love and sit in it as long as you need to!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Lexie, I am super proud of you. I am glad you never gave up. You are such a strong person and ILYSM💜💜 always here for you
Would just like to say I've been through a bit as well. Used to watch you back in 2016 . You've grown up so much. I hope you continue to heal.❤ Take care! Looking forward to see what content you put out next.
I’m pretty sure I literally just watched the Lexi Godown movie. I’m so grateful that you have gotten better too and I’m so proud of you. You come back and you are better than ever.
I have watched you from day one and im still here and always will be. You are amazing and i love your channel, keep going lexie❤
I’ve been following you for such a long time now and I just wanted to say ; A) well done and thank you for being so brave and strong throughout all this and B) Congrats on the Marriage
We all love you Lexi
We love you Lexie! And I’m so happy you are doing better and becoming the best you can truly be! You have inspired me and thought me things that I am forever grateful for and I can’t wait to hear the rest of your story. And Thank you for sharing it with us ❤
Welcome baackkk..!! We love u beautiful girl ❤🥺
I am so proud of you! As a person who also has C-PTSD from childhood trauma... I can say I am so proud of how far you have come. ❤ you got this hun! You have many people who love and support you!
I've been a subscriber from the get go and I've seen the ups and downs. But I am so proud of everything you accomplished and will accomplish. You have an amazing husband by your side. We are all here for you.
This is the first video of yours ive seen. Beautifully done, said and put together❤ So happy that you are on your healing journey.
I'm so sorry you went through all of that and it's left you with alot of emotional scars I'm so glad your doing better and have found someone that understands and loves you. You were my hole reason for getting and training my assistance dog your videos helped me so much when I was going through a hard time I'm now on my 2nd pup she's a 11 months lab and is doing amazing I'd love to see more training videos when your ready to do them and I love seeing your pups they're so gorgeous
you were one of the people that made me feel comfortable with myself and my journey with disabilities. I will always be a supporter and am so glad you are back! you are so strong and im glad things are getting better for you
You're an awesome person, and because of you, I'm slowly getting to understand things for my disability I'm sad you were giving a bad hand, but I'm glad you got a good caring partner . You have grown into an amazing person .
love you lexie your amazing and keep going im going through rough times with my dad currently ive been watching you for years keep going sister sooo proud of you
Am so sorry you went through all of that but u are coming back stronger and better I am so proud of you !!! And thank you for inspiring me !!! I now my husky service dog in training because of you !!! ❤I will always watch you and be next to you watching you do better and bigger things in life ❤❤❤
Im so glad you back and doing better. You gave me the confidence to get a service dog and fight for myself.
Woww 🥺 this was emotional this reminds me of my childhood and every thing. I’m almost 20 now and I’ve been watching you ever since you started TH-cam Lexie and I just want to say I’m so proud of you for being so strong even when it felt impossible it’s definitely not easy and it feels like you’re being suffocated. I love you so much Lexie
I'm really proud of you for being able to find yourself and live with past traumas and learn to grow ❤ i wish you the most of luck with your journey ❤
Hey sorry for all the mistakes in my spelling lol i think I fixed it luv you❤
I've been watching you for years and I just want you to know this video is so inspiring and so so so helpful for me right now and has given me confidence that things in my life will get better eventually, I'm insanely proud of you for sharing your story and I cant wait to know and love the new you!
I am so happy I'm crying. I found you between 5-7 years when I started my own service dog journey. I love you and I am happy you are doing better! I hope and pray for the growth to keep happening
Lexie has always been my favorite on TH-cam. She has showed me that it is okay to fight for what is right. I have watched her since the beginning and even have a sibesquad sweatshirt. Thank you Lexie for the all the motivation and showing me that it is okay to be yourself.
I'm glad your back I've missed watching your videos, I just got me a gsd puppy who I'm hoping will be my service dog
Lexie, you are so inspirational! I remember when I found you back in 2019 when I was trying to service train my dog. Your stories helped me learn to accept my CPTSD and embrace who I am. You are one of the biggest reasons I've come so far in my life! Thank you for being so brave and telling your story. Myself and all of your other followers love you!
Edit: the ass slap to your husband was so relatable
I hope your brother gets the help he needs, he seems like he’s suffering, he reminds me of me when I was in a very bad place mentally, I will keep him in my prayers, 😢🙏 also, as a fellow sd handler and Christian, who has gone through similar things throughout my life so far, I have to say, this walk isn’t easy but it’s so worth it, and it takes time to learn that certain things weren’t healthy or normal, you’ve got this, and keep letting Christ shine through you, ❤
Holy shit Lexie. I’m so so so so SO sorry you had to deal with this.
You’re so strong. I’ve been watching since 2019, and have admired you ever since, and loved your content!
I’m in a similar situation, and I now believe it will get better.
I love you, Nate and the dogs
proud to call you my friend through most of not all of these changes and tribulations. i love ya lex🖤
I am so glad to hear that you are fighting through this Lexie. You are very strong. Congrats on marriage!!!
I unfortunately am going through a similar situation but I’m fighting through it.
Welcome Back!!!
We will always be here for you girl! I am glad you are safe and happy. Keep your head high, you've done great things!!
:( I was 14 when I found your channel, you helped me growing up your videos send comfort, but damn to find out what you went through all I can do is send virtual hugs through a screen. I'm 19 now and I can somewhat relate to having to say sorry to an abuser over and over... it gets tiring but just know you aren't alone Lexie.. I send you so much support. !!!!!
And most of all congrats on everything and for getting married. Bless the both of you. Take care.
I’m so glad to see you back ❤
I unfortunately can’t remember when I started watching your channel but will let you know that I was always looking forward to watching your videos. I also suffer from ptsd, depression, and anxiety from losing a loved one that I was close with at the age of 15. Your videos inspired me not make the same mistake and come up with news ideas with my current Sd in training.
Been here since 2017 or 2018, you are so strong
Glad that you were able to take time for you and begin a process of healing.
Lexi you are so brave for sharing your story thank you I wish you a life of happiness and recovery ❤️
I feel like I owe you so much. You inspired me. I found your channel in like 2017 before I even had my own dog. I was about 11 and undiagnosed with autism - my mental and physical health was getting worse and worse. I found immediate comfort in your videos. In 2018, I got my dog for general support and no purpose for service work, but a few years later I decided to train him more in becoming a service dog as I hit rock bottom and was ill. I watched your videos for inspiration. Now in 2024, I'm diagnosed with autism (seeking a possible POTS diagnosis too) and 17 (turning 18 late October), my dog is 6 and he's just my entire world. I've never stopped watching your videos. I love your content and I'm so thankful, I'm so happy your okay and doing better. x
You inspired me to change my life for the better lexie thank you girl
Thank you for sharing your journey and best of luck with your new human and canine partner.
Like you, I needed time away from all the drama. Which turned out to be the best choice I ever made. That's the only way to start the healing process and to finally be able to move forward in a positive direction. Never feel bad for taking time for yourself. Sometimes we need time alone to process everything.
I can't wait for the journey that's a head. And I'm so glad to hear that you and the pups are safe.
Amazing work Lexie. You are incredibly brave and amazing to share your story
You don't have to apologize you needed time and I'm sure most of us understand that
As someone who when first finding this channel wasn’t aware that I would end up having a service dog in the long run. I appreciate this video. I had no clue I would need a dog until much later in life and thanks to your videos I was educated on the subject, and I knew what was expected when going in. So thank you.
my brother is similar but I left before it go to that point , I'm proud of who you are now Lexie and you did the right thing!
All the love and appreciation to you ♥♥glad you are here and glad you NEVER gave up. No matter how tough things got, no matter how knocked down you were, no matter how...... No matter how terrified you probably felt. ♥♥ Proud of you.
I remember when I first found your account and how much your videos helped me in my service dog journey and more. I have always hoped youd return one day, You are So strong Lexi, and you helped me accept my C-PTSD for what it was.
I cant wait ❤
I am very proud of you too. It takes a very strong woman to do what you have just done.
We always love you i hope you and the dogs are doing good
Lexie, you are so gorgeous and strong its amazing. I cant believe how much you have been through, good and bad. We are all here for you and you are doing amazing girly
btw u are so inspiring and u have taught me so much lessons even if u dont notice it. In fact, you have taught all of us a lesson :)
I am so so so proud of you for putting yourself first
I’ve been here since the beginning of your channel and honestly it has felt like we have grown up together and gone through hardship and I’m happy to see you back ❤
Thank you for sharing your story.
This was very brave of you to tell this story. As always, I’m proud of you. You are stronger than I am, and I’m almost 40. 😊
When I had found your videos around 2017 seeing Kodi and my personal health issues. I decided to get a dog to owner train. He was washed as he refused to task train. Kept watching even though I no longer had a SDIT still watched so that the day i’m able to get another dog I can train him as a service dog. My current dog is still a great dog and is very attenative to me even though he doesn’t task he is still my dog and I would never give him up. Sorry you had a rough time in your earlier life but sometimes talking helps and removing the toxins in your life will most def help. Glad your coming back but take your time no rush to see a weekly or daily video.
You’ve grown soooo much already, I forget how young you are because we usually don’t come to some of the conclusions you’ve already come to until well into our 30s!!! Love your family but don’t forget their unhealthy dynamics and don’t forget to protect yourself while loving them. Can’t wait to see the new pup and YOU in new videos whenever your ready to make them. Love ya 🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾
Its nearly 2 in the morning here and im waiting to watch it
Ily lexie ❤❤
I learned the same thing. Sweeping things under the rug is is not the answer. You can only sweep so much under the carpet before it blows up. Talking about things may be hard, but after you do, it's the first part of healing. Being able to process everything and being able to work on each situation, one at a time.
I been through so much drama in my life due to my family and my dad, and step dad. The abuse was on a regular basis, that I thought it was normal life for a family.
But it's never okay to be abused (whether physically, emotionally, or mentally).
Proud of you lexie
I'm sorry you had to go through all that, Lexie.
I will be the first to admit, men have a harder time admitting abuse. I felt it is not the manly thing to admit. And that's why my relationships were centered around abuse and drama. It's like the energy only attracted that. But once I took time for myself, I realized what I needed to do. And I couldn't be happier. I met the most amazing woman and have been blessed with the most amazing daughter.
So happy for you 🫶 Thank you for commenting, I hope someone else can read your story and see that it can and will get better in time! Best of wishes to you.
@@lexiegodbout Thank you very much. Same to you.
@lexiegodbout I used to work in a psych unit for a while. But because of my condition (not work related) I had to quit. But I loved my job there. I had many jobs, and I truly loved to go to work every day. Call me crazy, but a lot of the time I did double shifts. 16 hours. Go to sleep in the parking lot and then go nursing school.
@lexiegodbout But people asked me why I loved that job, and of all places. Because when people need help the most, I can be there for them. And give them support and show them that I truly care. And I found that my past experiences really helped me to understand and be able to relate to others in similar situations.
@lexiegodbout I had patients request for me. I had 1 that used to stab themselves just so that they would be forced to be admitted and held for 72 hours. They did it just so they could talk with me because they said they we could communicate and they felt they could open up and talk freely and openly.
I almost cried, watching your life story
Lexie, you are so brave. I’m not sure if your heart is in Christ but mine is. And I want you to know, whenever you feel you have no one, you have the one person you need, God. I have been through difficult times as well and a wise person in my life once told me in a very dark time: “ you are only in this situation because god knows you can handle it and he know you are strong. Best of luck with your service dog prospect!you are doing awesome Lexie!!
Wow talk about connecting the dots, it can be so complex living with a toxic and dysfunctional family. It’s like spending everyday you can remember in the ocean, whether it’s rough or calm you constantly feel the push and pull effect from those around you. It’s only once you leave and get on the land you realise just how wobbly you are to compensate for everything you’ve been taught is normal. I’m so glad you’ve found your person and I can’t wait to see what you do with your freedom 🥰
We missed u
Noticed in an older video you had an e-collar controller when in Wal***t. Paid for online SD training for my GSD after my trainer had to have surgery & she said I knew enough to work with him on my own, but I decided to get videos to assist. Anyway, when I mentioned I used an e-collar, I was put angrily down by phone rep, tone of voice was awful, said don’t you ever let us see you using that, no SD is EVER allowed to be in public with the e-collar, or prong collar, even soft rubber tipped. (I too have bad PTSD, long story & the abuse is ongoing behind my back even though I left, long ago.) The ☎️ rep’s helpful attitude changed. Was shocked. I ❤ the collar & have only had to use the vibrate & rarely. So is it against any laws for Service Dogs that says I can’t use an e-collar? (Maybe e-collar is banned in CA where they don’t seem to like it🤷🏼♀️) Trying their clicker method, but despise. Hope you can help with an answer. Wish you well😊 Thanks!
I have met you in 2023 an i love you but you help you are the best
Hey kiddo, I’m glad you are doing better . I hope that you start posting videos again, it helps to get it all out ❤
Love you Lexi🩷🩷
We missed you
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I have to power to boost your channel and reach this message out
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Thank you, you helped me so much through my life I just got diagnosed with ptsd and Ive watched your videos over and over again and they’ve helped me so much, I’m happy that you’ve came back🩷
Ily lexie ❤❤