You are a treasure! I wish it were possible to know how many people you've helped tonight through your honesty and sharing your mental and physical health struggles. It made me so happy to see the joy in your eyes again when you talked about your knitting, and the snow outside. You're instrumental in relighting my candle this season. Sending all my love and best wishes for a continued recovery!!!!- Sabine
Being real in what oftentimes feels like a surreal world is hard work! Bless you for doing it. I hope this joy stays with you for a long, long time. It lights up your whole face, and you have a lovely smile. Enjoy the snow, and thank you for sharing💜
Dear Fran, your are so brave and generous to share your struggles this openly. As your light begins to glow more strongly, you are bringing light to others who are in need of a hopeful message. I pray that you will continue to feel better, but even on the darker days, hopefully reflecting back on these brighter days will comfort you and reassure you that the light will come again.Big hugs!
Thank you for chatting so openly about your experiences. I appreciate it in so many ways. And it is so lovely to see your joy in your knitting and the magical snowfall!
Dear Fran, I can't even describe how much I support you.I hear you. I suffer from depression, I have little girl and when I listen you I understand what you say about menaging doing simple things around your house, around dear people and yourself and feeling guilt. I send you my love from the bottom of my heart wishing you could always find little pieces of llight when you cannot see it;*
Fran you are one if my favorite podcasters, for many reasons, but if I had to pick one its how honest and real you are! My dad and his siblings, one of my cousins, my sister and my oldest daughter all have a form of Bi-Polar/PD and depression. I am so proud of your bravery for talking out loud about your suffering. There IS such a stigma concerning mental disease that more often than not people suffering dont talk about it. So thank you so much for being brave and bless you for getting help, for yourself and for your family ❤
I'm not as eloquent as the wonderful people who have already responded but wanted to add my "thank you for being brave and vulnerable in telling your story."
Thank you for sharing all this about your health Fran. It was moving what you said about finding light in the darkness. And I'm loving your hat progress! 😊
I'm very glad you're feeling better! And I'm glad I found you (via yarnchix). As I'm also neurodiverse (several diagnosises) I really appreciate your openness with your diagnosis and the destigmatization you're promoting with this brave move 💪🥰🤗
oh Fran, I just discovered your vlogmas a couple of days ago and have been gradually catching up. Thank you so much for sharing about how things have been for you since your last pregnancy. Bless you. I am having a very difficult year myself and am feeling lonely this festive season. Thank you for reaching out sending your kind wishes. Also to add, I am very glad for you that you are starting to feel joy again and the heavy cloud is lifting. Merry Solstice Fran xx
I have tears of joy for you. Thank you for sharing your story. I am at a different stage of life (my two children are young adults) but I can relate in many ways. To see your smile and to know ‘My candle has been lit again’ is wonderful and to be cherished. Best wishes to you and your little family from my own here in the UK
Dear Fran. What brave of you to tell the world about your problems but also the little bit of light that is now there ! That light will certainly grow ! Keep faith.
Dear dear Fran. Hope you felt my arms around you. There will be light at the end of the tunnel…..Many years ago I was faced with the news l would never have children, you can imagine what that did and still does. Also my husband died a month ago, after battling with Dementia for over 10 years we both did dementia includes everyone , I certainly know the feelings you are feeling, it will get better l promise….covid has not helped anyone…hope the better health continues for you and your family..lots of love xxx
It's 3 a.m and I cannot sleep. So, I find myself in the kitchen, baking " une tresse" whilst my sweet nephew is sleeping in the livingroom. I enjoy hearing him breathing and you dear Fran, are keeping me company while the dough is rising. Thank you for sharing your story, so honest and vulnerable, so pure. It makes me enjoying the simple things even more. Even if it's " just" going for a walk, knitting or baking in a sleepless night. Blessings to you and your family.
Thanks for this Fran. I’ve been having a hard time with my PTSD-usually do this time of year. And your words are like balm. Thanks for your openness and warmth and understanding 🩵🩵🩵
Oh my dear friend! I feel sad to learn this but to know that I might have helped a tiny bit makes me feel all warm and tingly. Holding you in my thoughts ✨
Precious Fran, you are beautiful and brave. The things you've shared here resonate with me deeply, thank you for sharing your open, warm, generous heart xx
Bless you for doing this video. We have recently gone through the same diagnosis and experience with a very close family member,so it means everything to me that you shared this with us. I pray for you and for my family that the darkness will stay away and the joy will be here for a very long time. Happy Advent.
Im so glad you are feeling you creative urges coming back! Thank you for sharing about what you have been going through the past years. It sounds like its been very difficult with alot of energy lack and surges. You share bipolar diagnosis with so many incredibly creative people as you probably know en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_with_bipolar_disorder and I remember your special talent for writing beautifully, I imagine you have alot of writing to do in the near future and periods of creating wonderful things. Yes, walks... walks in nature are astonishingly healing...and your Angel is always right behind you sending you good thoughts Fran
You are a treasure! I wish it were possible to know how many people you've helped tonight through your honesty and sharing your mental and physical health struggles. It made me so happy to see the joy in your eyes again when you talked about your knitting, and the snow outside. You're instrumental in relighting my candle this season. Sending all my love and best wishes for a continued recovery!!!!- Sabine
You are such a gentle soul Fran. I wish you and your small family much happiness.❤️
Thank you Fran for being so brave and generous with your thoughts. You truly have a gift.
Being real in what oftentimes feels like a surreal world is hard work! Bless you for doing it. I hope this joy stays with you for a long, long time. It lights up your whole face, and you have a lovely smile. Enjoy the snow, and thank you for sharing💜
Dear Fran, your are so brave and generous to share your struggles this openly. As your light begins to glow more strongly, you are bringing light to others who are in need of a hopeful message. I pray that you will continue to feel better, but even on the darker days, hopefully reflecting back on these brighter days will comfort you and reassure you that the light will come again.Big hugs!
Thank you for chatting so openly about your experiences. I appreciate it in so many ways. And it is so lovely to see your joy in your knitting and the magical snowfall!
Dear Fran, I can't even describe how much I support you.I hear you. I suffer from depression, I have little girl and when I listen you I understand what you say about menaging doing simple things around your house, around dear people and yourself and feeling guilt. I send you my love from the bottom of my heart wishing you could always find little pieces of llight when you cannot see it;*
Fran you are one if my favorite podcasters, for many reasons, but if I had to pick one its how honest and real you are! My dad and his siblings, one of my cousins, my sister and my oldest daughter all have a form of Bi-Polar/PD and depression. I am so proud of your bravery for talking out loud about your suffering. There IS such a stigma concerning mental disease that more often than not people suffering dont talk about it. So thank you so much for being brave and bless you for getting help, for yourself and for your family ❤
You are beautiful inside and out. Thank you for being so courageous for the rest of us! Wishing you the BEST!💕💕
Thank you for being so honest and open about what you are going through. It is important! We are here for you! ❤️
Belle, courageuse, éloquente. Thank you for putting your light into the world.
I'm not as eloquent as the wonderful people who have already responded but wanted to add my "thank you for being brave and vulnerable in telling your story."
Dear Fran. There is always light. Small and fragile, maybe, but there nonetheless. Thank you for sharing dear friend ❤️
Thank you for sharing all this about your health Fran. It was moving what you said about finding light in the darkness. And I'm loving your hat progress! 😊
You are a beautiful person who inspires other people... Keep on going Fran 🌹
Thank you for sharing..
Thank you for sharing this. I really needed to hear this. Sending hugs and love. There is definitely light in the darkness.
The things you say touch me deep in my heart. You are a special person 💫
I'm very glad you're feeling better! And I'm glad I found you (via yarnchix). As I'm also neurodiverse (several diagnosises) I really appreciate your openness with your diagnosis and the destigmatization you're promoting with this brave move 💪🥰🤗
Thank you for sharing your light and your story. I am in awe over your strengh.
oh Fran, I just discovered your vlogmas a couple of days ago and have been gradually catching up. Thank you so much for sharing about how things have been for you since your last pregnancy. Bless you. I am having a very difficult year myself and am feeling lonely this festive season. Thank you for reaching out sending your kind wishes.
Also to add, I am very glad for you that you are starting to feel joy again and the heavy cloud is lifting. Merry Solstice Fran xx
I have tears of joy for you. Thank you for sharing your story. I am at a different stage of life (my two children are young adults) but I can relate in many ways. To see your smile and to know ‘My candle has been lit again’ is wonderful and to be cherished. Best wishes to you and your little family from my own here in the UK
Beautiful color and I'm sure it will be a very nice hat, show us when finished😍🙌
Thank you for your words and your bravery dear Fran.
Ivana ❤️
Dear Fran. What brave of you to tell the world about your problems but also the little bit of light that is now there ! That light will certainly grow ! Keep faith.
Dear dear Fran. Hope you felt my arms around you. There will be light at the end of the tunnel…..Many years ago I was faced with the news l would never have children, you can imagine what that did and still does. Also my husband died a month ago, after battling with Dementia for over 10 years we both did dementia includes everyone , I certainly know the feelings you are feeling, it will get better l promise….covid has not helped anyone…hope the better health continues for you and your family..lots of love xxx
Thank you for sharing all this🙌
Thank you for sharing this Fran. You are so brave!
It's 3 a.m and I cannot sleep. So, I find myself in the kitchen, baking " une tresse" whilst my sweet nephew is sleeping in the livingroom. I enjoy hearing him breathing and you dear Fran, are keeping me company while the dough is rising. Thank you for sharing your story, so honest and vulnerable, so pure. It makes me enjoying the simple things even more. Even if it's " just" going for a walk, knitting or baking in a sleepless night. Blessings to you and your family.
Thanks for this Fran. I’ve been having a hard time with my PTSD-usually do this time of year. And your words are like balm. Thanks for your openness and warmth and understanding 🩵🩵🩵
Oh my dear friend! I feel sad to learn this but to know that I might have helped a tiny bit makes me feel all warm and tingly. Holding you in my thoughts ✨
Precious Fran, you are beautiful and brave. The things you've shared here resonate with me deeply, thank you for sharing your open, warm, generous heart xx
Bless you for doing this video. We have recently gone through the same diagnosis and experience with a very close family member,so it means everything to me that you shared this with us. I pray for you and for my family that the darkness will stay away and the joy will be here for a very long time. Happy Advent.
💚 Thank you.
Im so glad you are feeling you creative urges coming back! Thank you for sharing about what you have been going through the past years. It sounds like its been very difficult with alot of energy lack and surges. You share bipolar diagnosis with so many incredibly creative people as you probably know en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_with_bipolar_disorder and I remember your special talent for writing beautifully, I imagine you have alot of writing to do in the near future and periods of creating wonderful things. Yes, walks... walks in nature are astonishingly healing...and your Angel is always right behind you
sending you good thoughts Fran
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I have sent you a DM. Jinny