As a woman of color it is so difficult to admit when you're not okay. All our lives we're forged to be the "strong black woman" and we have to start talking more about mental health. Thank you for being SO brave and sharing your story. Depression hurts and takes so many lives. Im happy that you are pulling through. Just remember the journey back had ups AND downs. I wish you the best! Much love from Baltimore
Michelle Obama said that she had a low grade of depression. I have had it . So Sam don't fell ashame .you are helping so many people by letting us know that it is professional help for it. Because some of us black folks will not seek professional help. But I am very happy that you got help because depression is so real. God bless you Sam and all your family.
If y’all do a go fund me , just to help during the panoramic I’m ready with my coin. Or if Al B gives us that cook book or an only fans cooking class we’re here to support. Whatever
God please heal her for me , from head to toe any plans of the enemies I destroy it in Jesus name, all their family is in ur Hands protect them and cover them with ur blood Amen
TO God Be The Glory!!! Hello to the Queen. Yes Sam, you are the Queen. I'm as well as aa the Dream Fam followers/subscribers are truly grateful that you are better. We thank you and admire your courage for sharing. You are so much stronger than you give yourself credit for. My ❤ is just so over joyed to see that beautiful spark of loving life that you always exude along with that billion dollar smile. Remember the Dream fam followers "GOT YOU" We love our QUEEN.
As a black woman in America, I was told to be strong. Recently, I told my husband to allow me to be weak and vulnerable. We both decided for me to go to therapy. Best choice ever💙
Father in heaven I am ask you in Jesus name to lay your hands on Sam heal her from the crown of Sam head and to sole of her feet in Jesus name amen 💜💜💙💙🙏🏿🙏🏿
I actually cried when I saw Al-B’s face on the recent video he posted. I have been so worried about you all. Now, I am sitting here in tears again from seeing your face...and I haven’t watched the video yet. Please know Sam, that there is an entire world of people that genuinely love and care about you, your husband and your children 👩🏿👱🏻♂️👦🏽👧🏽 You are a QUEEN! You bring so much light into this world. Lots of LOVE❤️ and hugs 🤗 from me to you! From The Bahamas 🇧🇸 to France 🇫🇷
@Tequila in The Bahamas I appreciate your comment! Sam & The Dream Fam are so special! This family gives me a renewed hope & belief in humankind: there are good, decent people still left in the world! Thank you for illuminating that Sam & her family are truly loved! For they are! Sam is such an inspiration! She brightens my day! I will also leave a comment for Sam but just want to comment here that I totally agree with your comment. I connected with it. Peace & Blessings to The Bahamas!
Depression is so real. A real illness. Thank you for being so honest. You didn't have to share this with us, but I really appreciate it. Especially because there is a huge stigma around mental health/illness in the black community. I remember telling my sister I wanted to see a psychologist and she literally said "This is white people stuff. We don't do that" I was sooo shook. Thanks to my niece and friends I was able to find the help I needed at that time. Just remember that it's not your fault. It's okay to take your time and take care of yourself. And it's ok to ask for help ❤❤
Kudos to you & your support group for at least admitting/seeking HELP! Yes, there are so many of us Black Folks that don’t realize depression is real. Stay safe, stay focus on getting better & continue to pray for daily strength, your well-being is the #1priority. We miss y’all, but do you this is your life & the well-being of you & your love ones come first. Be Blessed my Beautiful Sister, I’ll keep y’all in my prayers. 🙌🏾🩸🙏🏾🥰❤️
Lord Jesus, I thank you for how far you’ve brought and kept Sam. I pray that you continue to make her whole, heal her, and keep her. Bless her family and friends and continue to keep them as well. In Jesus name. Amen.
❤️ Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability Sam. You didn’t have to come on here and do this but your message has resonated with me and many others. Sending you love, support and prayers 🙏🏽
I HOPE YOU SEE THIS...I’m so sorry to hear this. I myself am challenged with clinical depression and anxiety along with trauma and triggers. It’s been a lot. I’m in one of those dark times as I write this. I even went through a 2 year time where I contemplated suicide (never attempted). I don’t mean to discourage your healing or frighten you by mentioning that, but I’d like to leave you with 4 most important things that are important to remember during this dark period in your life; 1) you are not your depression. Your behaviors, lack of communication at times maybe, irritability, intense self-doubt and etc. are all symptoms of the depression itself. You are you first.. if that makes sense. I’d like to advise you to focus more on the little and simple things in life that you enjoy and even maybe start a hobby or a few that you maybe have interest in. Being depressed makes you focus more on yourself than you should and sort of makes you put these emotional walls up so any little step to distract yourself and slow down to smell the flowers makes a big difference :) 2) you are not selfish nor are you an emotionless person. The fact that you feel bad about feeling empty and not being able to tap into your emotional connection with the people in your life is an emotion itself. You are not mean nor do you lack the ability to love. Remember that. You know that you love and care for your kids dearly and your husband, family and friends, so make it a point to never doubt that. Try to simply acknowledge that you are just not able to express and feel that love as you would normally and naturally like during this period in your life 3) This depression is just that.. a period in your life, it may be a few months and you’ll feel like yourself tomorrow or next week, or in a few months, but keep please remember 2 things- you CAN live a stable, happy and healthy life outside of depression and you HAVE and it is possible as long as you believe that this too shall come to pass, that this is simply a new and challenging experience that comes with a lot of hurdles and that you CAN be happy again. Allowing myself to naturally heal however my mind and body needs to while Looking forward to being happy again is something I’ve started doing and it helps relieve stress and invites optimism-positivity. 4) Making an attempt to do the basic daily things like shower, brush, your teeth, wear new clothes, tidy up the home etc is so important because you’re physically trying to get past it and still live your life. I’m especially struggling with this area but again, this too shall come to pass. Ive neglected my daily meditation and yoga for about 5 months now and am just now starting to get back into stretching about every other day and trying to purposely sleep and wake up on time even when I’m not working. I pay myself on the back and recognize these attempts when I am able to do something one day that was impossible the day before, I highly recommend it. This is a time to really love on yourself. Ask your heart and mind “what is it that you need?” Do you need to take walks? Do you need a weekly 1-day solo trip or pamper time that could help? Things along those lines. Love on yourself and listen to your body, enjoy nature and remind yourself the values and interests that you’ve held before the depression. I really wish you love, peace and healing overall. Don’t beat yourself up about what you’re going through and how long it might be taking for your to get out of this dark place, although it can really be frustrating. Cry when you need to let it out, but attempt to smile, laugh, and enjoy those moments as well until the positives defeat the negatives. Allow people to help you however way they can, and also tell your partner how you’re feeling from time to time and check on him and remind him how much you appreciate him when you can regularly as well. I really hope this helps.Much love 💛💛
@CW THANK YOU for taking the time & energy to post this comment! It helped ME 6 months afterward! I’m sure Sam appreciated it, as well. It takes healing to share on this level. I can say the same for Sam making the video! I appreciate both of you for sharing! It’s so important to share your experiences, whatever they may be, when the opportunity presents. You never know whose life you will touch & bless. This time, it’s me. Peace & Blessings 💚💜💖💙💛🧡🤎🤎🤎
I applaud you for bravely telling your story. I miss those days in the 90s when social media didn't consume our lives. I truly believe that is one of the causes of depression and anxiety these days. Listen to your body, take breaks when needed and make self care a priority. You got this!! 💕✨
Let's also add that even when social media didn't exist, depression was still a major issue; people just suffered in silence, even more than they do today.
@@sherwood9917 there are studies that show that children and young adults are 3 times more depressed today than the 90s. They specifically did a study with high school students to prove this. I mean this is not a surprise at all.
CHINWUDE YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA. That is one of the problems. Families are breaking down. No one talks anymore. You could be in the same house and someone is texting you. It is so sad.
Sam living here in france i know what it feels like, ive come here to check on you so many times just see if you upload and if you are ok....sending you sooooo much love.
As a person who is learning how to live with Chronic Depression . . . It’s hard, so so hard. Sometimes you wake up and you literally can’t even move. I feel you. You are in my prayers and take the best of care of yourself! You are amazing!!!
Give it to Jesus. Is it always easy giving him our worries and concerns? Nope! B/c for some reason, we think "I got this".lol,smh. Thats why HE tells us to cast our cares upon HIM, so he can take care of it. Its a process but as you begin to release the small things, eventually you'll get to the point where you can release the big things. Does it happen overnight? Maybe for some but as long as you start somewhere, he's there to meet you😊
I feel emotional!!! I saw Sam on the thumbnail and had to comment even before watching 🇯🇲🇬🇧 We love you all.....❤❤. Keeping you in our prayers. You are strong and you are an AMAZING mother and wife. Keep pushing through it....
You are very brave in sharing your story and that is very admirable. I have also suffered from serious depression as I have experienced some very traumatic things in my life. Having lost my mother to cancer when I was 13 years old, I was also diagnosed with ovarian cancer when I was 24 years old. I was married to someone who started another family while he was still married to me. My father suddenly dropped dead in the backyard of our house and my sister came home and found him dead. I could go on, but I’m here to tell you that I am only alive today because I surrendered my life to Yeshua. Most people would refer to Yeshua as Jesus, but Yeshua is the Savior’s true Hebrew name which means He will save He will deliver. He has done just that for me. He saved my life and delivered me from a very destructive end. I pray that you and anyone who reads this will do some research and find out who Yeshua is. I guarantee you will not regret it. Trust me you won’t have anything to lose, but a life full of peace, joy and happiness to gain.
I moved from France to the UK after marrying a British man. Living in a foreign country is extremely difficult. Ok, the two countries are close by, but the cultures are very different. I missed the weather - I come from the South of France - the food and of course most of all my family. Because of work, you can only have one month's holiday in a whole year. I pray for you and your family. Sam, believe me, your fans love you very much. Get well very soon! We were worried when we did not see you on social media, but now we are so relieved!
Working on your mental health is not easy. You're doing the right things. I've been on medication since the birth of my 1st child 30 years ago. One day at a time is a real thing. Talk to God as much as you can because he is the real healer. Take your medication and God bless you and keep you and your family. ❤❤❤❤❤
The devil is a liar Sam you are great, you are wise, you are beautiful, you’re a great mother and wife, you are created in God’s image you will be fully recovered and always never forget to pray, prayer changes things and God never fails us when we call upon His name.🙏🏾
Read psalm 91 daily and speak positive things over your life. Praying for you Sam. Depression is real and it is the attack of the enemy.pray and seek the Lord Jesus Christ that is the key to all your problems I've been there I've been through it and understand.
Depression is crippling, I suffer with it as well. Thank you for sharing and I’m so glad to “see” you here. You will be ok. God will get you thru it. I pray for you and your family.❤️
Waw, so sad to hear that you went through that. The best thing is that you are recovering. I hope that it's all the way up from here for you. I'm sure you are happy to be back with your kids and husband. Good luck 😍
Dear Sam, with God's good Grace and in His time, you will be back to your bright sparkling self! I am so happy that ALB and your kids are with you and surrounding you with all their love 💕💕
I'm happy to know you are beginning to feel better. I've been a mental health therapist for 20+ years and there are so many people experiencing depressive symptoms and anxiety since the pandemic began. I'm so sorry you've been going through a tough period yet were able to reach out and even go to the hospital where you felt safe. I know you will continue to get your amazing personality and loving nature back! I've been through a depressive period like that years ago and have had many clients go through depression. You will come out stronger and wiser with a lighter spirit (although you already had a light spirit!!) Sending you hugs and lot's of love!
Thank you so much for telling your story. Depression is real and so many people suffer and don't realize it. I pray that God will give you the strength to wake up everyday and continue this journey that you are on. I am so glad you have the support system that you need to help you get through this. Continuously praying for you Sam. You are not alone and coming on here sharing your story alone shows your strength. We love you!! And for the people that disliked this video. I will pray for you guys and that you will never have to experience depression. Because only fools would dislike a video that is so important.
Didn't even watch yet but i wish i could walk up to you and say "how can i support you?" you are wonderful Sam. Whether its whole or not, the moon still shines. We love love love you.
Suffering with Depression can come out of nowhere and when you have a miscarriage it can take a toll on your body mentally physically emotionally and socially! I definitely understand what you are going through and my prayers are with you & your family! The things that, truly helped me doing this time was my relationship with God & Jesus, going to therapy and the relationship I have with my daughter! I am a single mother, but @ the time I was in a relationship with the person I had a miscarriages with and he seemed to be helping me get through this time, but later on I found out, that he was cheating on me and it almost set me back, but I didn't allow that, to happen! It took a lot of courage for you to sit in front of the camera and admit to the world, that you were and still are suffering, but you're strong enough to deal with it and blessed enough to get through it and brave enough to keep putting one foot in front of the other even though there will be days still where you will stumbled God Jesus and the ones you love will be there to Hold You Up! May God & Jesus continue to bless you Samantha and know in your heart mind body spirit soul love respect communication and trust, that you are not alone and if you'd like to exchange emails or numbers one day I am totally good with that and I will share my story with you in detail and again you aren't alone Especially with God & Jesus on your side & surrounding you and your family! 😚💋🥰💯🙏🏾🙌🏾💖💞♥️💕❤️🙏🏾🙌🏾😁😉😏😀🤗🙏🏾🙌🏾😘🌷😘🌷😘🌷😘🌷😘🌷😘🌷😘🌷🙏🏾🙌🏾💯🥰💋😚
Sam, what you just did was SO brave. Just remember that depression is an illness and it doesn't get cured overnight. Sometimes you'll think you're over it and you've turned a corner and then the next day you're right back where you were. Just remember it takes time and it takes patience. Also meds aren't terrible, my friend. Some people need that extra help with the serotonin. Anyway, don't want to preach. Thank you for sharing and being so open and honest. Your TH-cam community is behind you all the way. Don't put yourself under any pressure to start churning out vids. Just concentrate on the kids and Alb... you know, the important things in life! Love you!!!!!!!!!!!
I have never been happier to see your and AlB's face these two weeks. You look amazing and I am so happy you had the courage to share your story. It could help so many. You are stronger and more amazing than you realize. Sending so many prayers and so much love to you all. You got this!!!
Sam, I'm sorry you've had to deal with depression. As someone who suffers from it, I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I'm happy to see you're doing much better. Thank you for being open. Know that you are loved and were truly missed.
Hello Sam, I’m so so proud of you for transparency. My daughter went through depression as well and it was rough for us to see. I thank GOD for seeing us through. It a journey and keep on trusting in The Lord. Take one day at a time and take care of your self. I will continue to keep you and your family in prayers ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
I haven't even watch the video but I just want to say that Sam take your time. We will be right here even if you need months off. Content isn't meant to be produced every second of your life. Just be relax and happy and take care of yourself. I hope whatever problems you are facing, you will come out of those stronger than ever.
I could see a spirit of heaviness upon you Sam its in your countenance, in your voice. Satan wants you to doubt every thing and wear you down but you need not believe the lie. You are somebody, not just a wife, a mom a daughter or a friend. You have a purpose. You have greater things ahead. Depression may have knocked you down but you will rise from this. Your self esteem, self worth will rise from this. You will not be consumed by it, you will overcome it. I pray healing..spiritual, mental, physical. I pray for peace in your home. I pray the blessings of the Lord be upon you. I pray you will release that that has you bound in your spirit unto the Lord in prayer. Whatever the root cause of the depression I pray you will release it to God! Loneliness, your marriage, your husband, your children, your relationships, your goals, your finances, your hopes and dreams, fears, disappointments, whatever that has been..is weighting you down give it to God. Heavenly Father we pray in Jesus name.
Hello, from Florida😀. There is a reason why people are drawn to you. It is your light! We, the viewers don’t know you but I know who does and he can keep me. Psalm 23. ❤️🙏🏿
I am so happy that you realized that you had a problem and got help. That is a major step in your recovery. You are a strong woman, and you have a wonderful life, a loving family, and a circle of people who deeply care for you. Stay strong. Keep safe. Love and prayers.🙏🏾❤️🌺
Depression is so real! Glad you were able to get the help that you needed. Will keep praying for a complete recovery and restoration for you! Keep pushing! God has you and your family in the palm of His hands!
Thanks for sharing your testimony. Mental health is something we all have to keep in check. Especially considering how much we have others in our life space from social media. We believe in you. Prayers sent💖🙌💖
That was very courageous of you, Sam, to share your story. You are going to be a blessing to many who are experiencing the same struggles but too afraid to admit it. Praying for you and the family. Love and Hugs.
WE LOVE YOU SAMANTHA!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank You So Much for sharing your experiences!! You are touching SO MANY OF US right now ❤️❤️❤️❤️ YES we miss you but please take your time ❤️❤️ Don't move too fast ❤️❤️ This is a MARATHON Honey!
Thank you Sam for your transparency. As someone who suffers from severe depression, your words really resonated with me. You are so strong and and inspiration to me and I’m sure many others. I pray for your well-being and I look forward to seeing your beautiful family when you decide to return. Much love from Denver xxx
Hi Sam, AL B, Killian & Zoé! I am a newer follower & subscriber to your channel, so I wasn’t present when you experienced the depression. I would hear you reference depression in other vlogs but didn’t know of your experience. However, I understand how you felt. I suffered for a long time with depression. I just want to say, Samantha, you are BEAUTIFUL! You are such a breathe of fresh air! Your personality is uplifting! You are funny, loving & caring! Your love for your husband & children shines in your bright eyes! You are touching AND impacting lives in a very positive way! During these days of trouble(trying to say this positively) we all need a beacon of Hope! Keep shining Sister Sam! Like a brilliant lighthouse on the shore, you are guiding people to safety! When you share your beautiful life you give some people a sense of what ‘home’ is. Much needed refreshing right now. Like Charisma(Role with Cole & Charisma) says, ‘STAY POSITIVE!’. Praying for you & the Dream Fam Sam! Shalom! Peace & Blessings! 💜💛🧡💙💚💖🤎🤎🤎🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sam, you are a remarkable woman to share this extremely challenging season you experienced. 2020 was an indescribable year with ongoing ripples for us all. I’m glad the physicians and other trained professionals were able to reach you and help you identify and separate those disturbing feelings from the exceptional woman, wife and mother that is you, Samantha. Praying for God’s complete restoration and healing in every relationship and aspect of your life. ❤️ YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WERE MISSED!!! 🙏🏾
Sam, we’re so glad that you’re back. As a person who suffered from severe depression as well, I can emphasize how debilitating it can be to oneself and your loved ones; however, we as your beloved subscribers have your back wholeheartedly and are sending much love ❤️ and prayers to you and your family. Sam, please take good care of yourself; we’re looking forward to see that bright sparkle and that wonderful spirit in you again. ❤️ Love you baby girl, God is in charge and all is well ❤️
You have been missed but I’m so glad you are seeking help and taking the time to heal. Take care of yourself. If leaving social media helps you heal do what you need to do. Do what you need to do to heal. I am praying for you and your family.
It’s so good to hear from you, will definitely keep praying for you and your family, so glad you are feeling better and will pray for complete healing in every area of your life!
I'm sad to hear about your struggles with depression, I'm praying for your full recovery.. I'm also praying for your entire family.. We appreciate your videos, but your health is more important, take all the time you need!! 💕
Thank you Samantha for having the courage to come on your platform and be vulnerable. I have struggled with depression and understand exactly what your going through and I’m so happy that your on the path to healing.Praying for you beautiful!
Thank you for being vulnerable and honest. We live in a world where you have pretend like you have everything together- and life is far from perfect. The fact that you chose to share such an intimate moment of your life with us demonstrates your inner strength. I’m so glad to hear that you are doing better. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. You ae brave, and there is no shame in suffering from depression. I too suffer from depression and you literally have to just take one day at a time. My 23 year old daughter voluntarily checked herself into a mental hospital a week before Christmas to get help for her depression. I was proud of her for deciding to do that. I pray for your strength and well being. I hope you will get mentally stronger each day. Just know that you are not alone. You are a wonderful mother, wife and individual. Your life is not to be discontinued, but rather TO BE CONTINUED....
I am sitting here crying 😢. Knowing that I am not alone. I pushed everything and nearly everyone away. I have been conscious of it but not knowing how to deal with it I fell deeper. I am doing better now. I would like to thank you for sharing. And you should know that you and your family have been and remain an inspiration to myself and many others. You are so blessed. I have aspired to have a family like yours. You are beautiful inside and out. Sista to sista, I am so proud of you. Please continue to get better. Continue to share. Continue to grow. Love the life that the Lord has blessed you with. Love you.... WE DO
So much love to you Sam. Thank you for your bravery in speaking about your experience . You are beautiful inside and out and I truly am thinking about you and your family.
GOD will not let you stay down forever....... Keep your prayers up. All will be well......Trust and believe that, DO NOT DOUBT that GOD is with you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼May GOD bless you and your family.
I am beyond happy to see you guys back!! I saw my notification and started watching asap. sending you all love and blessings!.....watching the video, hearing the reason for your absence was due to depression, me being a mental health therapist and experiencing depression myself, depression is very much an illness that completely takes away joy and pleasure from life and the fact that here you are discussing your experience, hearing you process it, and now having much more self-awareness, I am happy and proud that you were able to come out on the other side stronger. ❤️ -dream fam member
Moving to a different country is always a culture shock. Now moving in isolated area in in a different country is even harder, however the comment below said it truth. You have a beautiful soul and energy that draws people around the world to you. I pray God showers you with peace and happiness. Sending you so much love ❤️
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽you will get enough unsolicited advice so I will just like to say thank you for sharing this content and that I'm so proud of you and your family for seeking out help. Offering you continued strength, healing, compassion, and empathy. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I totally understand what you are going through. Your health/mental health is the most important aspect of our lives. Without it we will not be able to function in the world. I am happy that you got the help that you needed. Please make sure that you visit a Therapist and a psychologist. It is key. Once I got out of the dark/depression I had a spiritual awakening and a rebirth. Depression needs to be worked on a daily basis once you are diagnosed. You had a tower moment but you are being reborn to be better than before. I wish you well and know that you are not alone in this journey. May Got continue to Bless you. ❤️
As a mental health nurse, I am happy you are speaking out and you took the time for yourself(self care)... one thing that have helped the patients I worked with is CBT(cognitive behavioural therapy), although it may not work for everyone... some have tried DBT(not much evidence based information, but some people say it works)
Thank you for sharing and glad you're on the road to recovery. Mental illness is not spoken about enough in the black community and by sharing what you've gone though, you have paved the way for others to seek help and get support. Keep your head held high Samantha, you're amazing 👏
Sam, firstly thank you for having the courage to speak on your experience I know it will help some to not feel alone. Just so happy to see you we have missed you and fully support you and our prayers are with you and the family. Just remember progress is not linear so focus on the small wins because collectively they will make a big win. 💕💕💕
Beautiful Samantha, I'm so happy to see your face and hear that you're starting to feel better and are on the path of healing. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤️
This was a ❤️ honest and courageous message Sam. Even during this dark time we can all see that light you exude. I’m just so happy you’re still with us. Many of us have had these moments, I have. At 65 Living in a similarly isolated place we love so much I’ve definitely felt lonely. I’d never admit it but you shared so much. I choose this place in the mountains, beautiful views etc. outside of town . But w Covid it seems like the world stoped & yeah the small town interaction stoped. I’ve had moment & yes yours was more . You inspire me , wow running & fitness 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. My old knees scream anything other than walking 😂🤣😂. 1 moment at a time. Enjoy each little thing , the big things will come 😉. Life is weird, crazy, fun, sad, happy , challenging and worth it. Be nice to yourself, this too shall pass 🙏🏽. You’re in my prayers. Wonderful seeing your gorgeous face again .
Depression and mental health is real Sam. Keeping you up in prayer. You have been missed and you are LOVED. Lord touch and heal Sam from the mental challenges she is experiencing. Cover her and Bless this beautiful family. Strengthen her mentally, physically and spiritually as only you can in Jesus name. Amen
OMG, such a pleasure seeing you. This pandemic is taking so much from us. Stay well, stay strong, I’ll keep you in my prayer circle. God is great, stay blessed!
Thank you for your story. I had a similar incident four years ago for a whole year I went through with you with her I wouldn’t wish that on no one the feeling that I had but I’m so thankful you’re doing better one suggestion make a Journal it helps
Sam so glad that things are improving! I hope you don’t hesitate to reach out again if you need help. People know so little about mental illness and always expect a person to just snap out of it! One day at a time Sam. So glad you have so much support! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hi Sam, I am so happy you are feeling better! When I am feeling down and out or whatever the case may be, I’ve learned to stay closely connected to the Lord. Through my daily devotional Christian practices, has strength me in ways I could not foresee. It is imperative for me to seek the Lord every morning. He is food for my mind, body and soul. The Lord has helped me get through some rough trial and tribulations, which all mankind will face at some point in life. The Lord has pulled me safely through every-time and He will do the same for you too. May God Continue to strength you and your family in Jesus name.🙏🏾Stay safe and have a blessed week!
Sam you are not alone there is so many people out, that is going through the same thing. Everyone in their life will have some sort of depression. Be strong and know that you are loved. God bless 🙏🙏🇬🇧🇯🇲
Sam, It took a great deal of courage to share your journey. Be Encouraged! Many people struggle with depression. Blessings to you. Praying for you😊! Christian Singer, speaker Mandisa struggled for 3 years with depression. She is doing well. Out of the Dark is her CD and she wrote about her dark times. Know you are being prayed for daily. Leaving for the best in and for you😊 and your family. Tony
Sam God has your back 4 Life. Please keep praying keep smiling Jehovah Rapha is your Healer. Your babies and ALB is your hope to get back to your life. They live you so much and we your fans love you too.
Behind that beautiful smile was sadness. I am so glad you are better. The support from Alb and your family was major. I am also glad that you sought medical help. You are a amazing person and a fantastic mother. Please continue to take care of yourself and each other always.
Omg never clicked on a video so fast in all my life!!!! I miss your faces and that opening song. So glad you are feeling better Sam! You are such an inspiration. I am equally going through this. Depression is a horrible illness...it really snuck up on me too. Take care abs by the way you are a brilliant mum! We love you guys x
You are a beautiful spirit. You are addressing your depression in the best way to improve your health and may God bless you to continue on your journey to complete wellness.
Thank you for being so transparent on this issue. depression and anxiety are very tough mental disorders to deal with. It's a ever day battle and so hard especially when you're down down It feels like you can't breathe at times. I'm glad you're feeling better you've got this sis 💙 much love to you 🤗 I'm so sorry for your Loss 😓
So brave of you to share your struggles with us all! So glad you could get help and that you are recovering. None of it is your fault xx Sending you love from the UK . Praying for you.
Sam you’re so brave to share your truth with us at all; you didn’t have to. We love you so much and are praying for your continued recovery... I had sleep issues a few years ago and I was desperate for relief... I understood how they used sleep deprivation as a method of torture. Thankfully I got help and I’m so happy to hear you got help too. Depression is such a misunderstood illness and so difficult to talk about because of the stigma. I’m so sorry for everything you’ve been through. You deserve the very best of everything in life, you’re such a beautiful person inside and out...please stay healthy, I’ll be praying for you! 💗
More people than you know suffer with depression. Lord knows I have had my share. Just keep working towards getting better and doing whatever it takes. You are such a sweet person and I pray for better days for you. God bless you always❤💕❤
I pray for complete healing for you Sam! God has you covered and protected, he will see you through this🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 It’s so good to see your beautiful face and soul again. You and your family was truly missed. Take all the time you need to heal❤️
Nice to see you. I have been there, my description of my feeling is "like me being out side of a bubble looking in". I had bad thoughts and had to see a therapist , doing this doesn't mean that you are crazy what works for me is exercise, meditation, no caffeine, do breathing exercises and plenty of room temperature water. I wish for you all the best and remember tell yourself "I am ok"
Sam, thank you for the courage in sharing this. You will help others. Depression and other mental health I'll say concerns (rather than "issues") are hurdles but we can strive n overcome them. We all can support n uplift one another. ❤
As a woman of color it is so difficult to admit when you're not okay. All our lives we're forged to be the "strong black woman" and we have to start talking more about mental health. Thank you for being SO brave and sharing your story. Depression hurts and takes so many lives. Im happy that you are pulling through. Just remember the journey back had ups AND downs. I wish you the best! Much love from Baltimore
Michelle Obama said that she had a low grade of depression. I have had it . So Sam don't fell ashame .you are helping so many people by letting us know that it is professional help for it. Because some of us black folks will not seek professional help. But I am very happy that you got help because depression is so real. God bless you Sam and all your family.
Depression isn't easy to deal with... Especially living in another country it's really hard sometimes. Sending you lots of love, Sam.
Missed you all and will be praying for you 🙏
If y’all do a go fund me , just to help during the panoramic I’m ready with my coin. Or if Al B gives us that cook book or an only fans cooking class we’re here to support. Whatever
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God please heal her for me , from head to toe any plans of the enemies I destroy it in Jesus name, all their family is in ur Hands protect them and cover them with ur blood Amen
Amen and Amen
TO God Be The Glory!!! Hello to the Queen. Yes Sam, you are the Queen. I'm as well as aa the Dream Fam followers/subscribers are truly grateful that you are better. We thank you and admire your courage for sharing. You are so much stronger than you give yourself credit for. My ❤ is just so over joyed to see that beautiful spark of loving life that you always exude along with that billion dollar smile. Remember the Dream fam followers "GOT YOU" We love our QUEEN.
AMEN
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AMEN AMEN!!!!
Brave. Courageous. Phenomenal Woman. Heart of a Lioness. Beautiful Inside. Strength. Perseverance. That's who you are...
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Zoe is still a baby, could it be extended post partum depression? The riveting point is your children-you are so devoted! And to Alberic!!
As a black woman in America, I was told to be strong. Recently, I told my husband to allow me to be weak and vulnerable. We both decided for me to go to therapy. Best choice ever💙
Father in heaven I am ask you in Jesus name to lay your hands on Sam heal her from the crown of Sam head and to sole of her feet in Jesus name amen 💜💜💙💙🙏🏿🙏🏿
Amen in Jesus name
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Praise God for healing! So glad you are getting better.
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I actually cried when I saw Al-B’s face on the recent video he posted. I have been so worried about you all. Now, I am sitting here in tears again from seeing your face...and I haven’t watched the video yet.
Please know Sam, that there is an entire world of people that genuinely love and care about you, your husband and your children 👩🏿👱🏻♂️👦🏽👧🏽
You are a QUEEN! You bring so much light into this world.
Lots of LOVE❤️ and hugs 🤗 from me to you! From The Bahamas 🇧🇸 to France 🇫🇷
@Tequila in The Bahamas I appreciate your comment! Sam & The Dream Fam are so special! This family gives me a renewed hope & belief in humankind: there are good, decent people still left in the world! Thank you for illuminating that Sam & her family are truly loved! For they are! Sam is such an inspiration! She brightens my day! I will also leave a comment for Sam but just want to comment here that I totally agree with your comment. I connected with it. Peace & Blessings to The Bahamas!
Depression is so real. A real illness. Thank you for being so honest. You didn't have to share this with us, but I really appreciate it. Especially because there is a huge stigma around mental health/illness in the black community. I remember telling my sister I wanted to see a psychologist and she literally said "This is white people stuff. We don't do that" I was sooo shook. Thanks to my niece and friends I was able to find the help I needed at that time.
Just remember that it's not your fault. It's okay to take your time and take care of yourself. And it's ok to ask for help ❤❤
Kudos to you & your support group for at least admitting/seeking HELP! Yes, there are so many of us Black Folks that don’t realize depression is real. Stay safe, stay focus on getting better & continue to pray for daily strength, your well-being is the #1priority. We miss y’all, but do you this is your life & the well-being of you & your love ones come first. Be Blessed my Beautiful Sister, I’ll keep y’all in my prayers. 🙌🏾🩸🙏🏾🥰❤️
“White people stuff” I- what was up with her. 😳
Sooo trueee within the community
Lord Jesus, I thank you for how far you’ve brought and kept Sam. I pray that you continue to make her whole, heal her, and keep her. Bless her family and friends and continue to keep them as well. In Jesus name. Amen.
AMEN! GOD Bless You my Sister! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
❤️ Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability Sam. You didn’t have to come on here and do this but your message has resonated with me and many others. Sending you love, support and prayers 🙏🏽
I HOPE YOU SEE THIS...I’m so sorry to hear this. I myself am challenged with clinical depression and anxiety along with trauma and triggers. It’s been a lot. I’m in one of those dark times as I write this. I even went through a 2 year time where I contemplated suicide (never attempted). I don’t mean to discourage your healing or frighten you by mentioning that, but I’d like to leave you with 4 most important things that are important to remember during this dark period in your life;
1) you are not your depression. Your behaviors, lack of communication at times maybe, irritability, intense self-doubt and etc. are all symptoms of the depression itself. You are you first.. if that makes sense. I’d like to advise you to focus more on the little and simple things in life that you enjoy and even maybe start a hobby or a few that you maybe have interest in. Being depressed makes you focus more on yourself than you should and sort of makes you put these emotional walls up so any little step to distract yourself and slow down to smell the flowers makes a big difference :)
2) you are not selfish nor are you an emotionless person. The fact that you feel bad about feeling empty and not being able to tap into your emotional connection with the people in your life is an emotion itself. You are not mean nor do you lack the ability to love. Remember that. You know that you love and care for your kids dearly and your husband, family and friends, so make it a point to never doubt that. Try to simply acknowledge that you are just not able to express and feel that love as you would normally and naturally like during this period in your life
3) This depression is just that.. a period in your life, it may be a few months and you’ll feel like yourself tomorrow or next week, or in a few months, but keep please remember 2 things- you CAN live a stable, happy and healthy life outside of depression and you HAVE and it is possible as long as you believe that this too shall come to pass, that this is simply a new and challenging experience that comes with a lot of hurdles and that you CAN be happy again. Allowing myself to naturally heal however my mind and body needs to while Looking forward to being happy again is something I’ve started doing and it helps relieve stress and invites optimism-positivity.
4) Making an attempt to do the basic daily things like shower, brush, your teeth, wear new clothes, tidy up the home etc is so important because you’re physically trying to get past it and still live your life. I’m especially struggling with this area but again, this too shall come to pass. Ive neglected my daily meditation and yoga for about 5 months now and am just now starting to get back into stretching about every other day and trying to purposely sleep and wake up on time even when I’m not working. I pay myself on the back and recognize these attempts when I am able to do something one day that was impossible the day before, I highly recommend it.
This is a time to really love on yourself. Ask your heart and mind “what is it that you need?” Do you need to take walks? Do you need a weekly 1-day solo trip or pamper time that could help? Things along those lines. Love on yourself and listen to your body, enjoy nature and remind yourself the values and interests that you’ve held before the depression. I really wish you love, peace and healing overall. Don’t beat yourself up about what you’re going through and how long it might be taking for your to get out of this dark place, although it can really be frustrating. Cry when you need to let it out, but attempt to smile, laugh, and enjoy those moments as well until the positives defeat the negatives. Allow people to help you however way they can, and also tell your partner how you’re feeling from time to time and check on him and remind him how much you appreciate him when you can regularly as well. I really hope this helps.Much love 💛💛
Thank you for posting this.
You’re welcome 🙂
Very well said. :)
@CW THANK YOU for taking the time & energy to post this comment! It helped ME 6 months afterward! I’m sure Sam appreciated it, as well. It takes healing to share on this level. I can say the same for Sam making the video! I appreciate both of you for sharing! It’s so important to share your experiences, whatever they may be, when the opportunity presents. You never know whose life you will touch & bless. This time, it’s me. Peace & Blessings 💚💜💖💙💛🧡🤎🤎🤎
Wow you’re so welcome, I’m so glad you have been able to find my comment as a resource. We’re all just trying to be okay as we deserve 🥰💕
I applaud you for bravely telling your story. I miss those days in the 90s when social media didn't consume our lives. I truly believe that is one of the causes of depression and anxiety these days. Listen to your body, take breaks when needed and make self care a priority. You got this!! 💕✨
Well said 👏🏾👌🏾
Let's also add that even when social media didn't exist, depression was still a major issue; people just suffered in silence, even more than they do today.
@@sherwood9917 there are studies that show that children and young adults are 3 times more depressed today than the 90s. They specifically did a study with high school students to prove this. I mean this is not a surprise at all.
People are absolutely more closed off now than before. Most people are lacking basic communication skills lol
CHINWUDE YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA. That is one of the problems. Families are breaking down. No one talks anymore. You could be in the same house and someone is texting you. It is so sad.
Sam living here in france i know what it feels like, ive come here to check on you so many times just see if you upload and if you are ok....sending you sooooo much love.
As a person who is learning how to live with Chronic Depression . . . It’s hard, so so hard. Sometimes you wake up and you literally can’t even move. I feel you. You are in my prayers and take the best of care of yourself! You are amazing!!!
Give it to Jesus. Is it always easy giving him our worries and concerns? Nope! B/c for some reason, we think "I got this".lol,smh. Thats why HE tells us to cast our cares upon HIM, so he can take care of it. Its a process but as you begin to release the small things, eventually you'll get to the point where you can release the big things. Does it happen overnight? Maybe for some but as long as you start somewhere, he's there to meet you😊
@@tboss3276 Amen 🙌🏽
@@tboss3276 Amen
Rubbing a little lavender on your temples is great for helping with sleep and relaxation x
I feel emotional!!! I saw Sam on the thumbnail and had to comment even before watching 🇯🇲🇬🇧
We love you all.....❤❤. Keeping you in our prayers. You are strong and you are an AMAZING mother and wife. Keep pushing through it....
You are very brave in sharing your story and that is very admirable. I have also suffered from serious depression as I have experienced some very traumatic things in my life. Having lost my mother to cancer when I was 13 years old, I was also diagnosed with ovarian cancer when I was 24 years old. I was married to someone who started another family while he was still married to me. My father suddenly dropped dead in the backyard of our house and my sister came home and found him dead. I could go on, but I’m here to tell you that I am only alive today because I surrendered my life to Yeshua. Most people would refer to Yeshua as Jesus, but Yeshua is the Savior’s true Hebrew name which means He will save He will deliver. He has done just that for me. He saved my life and delivered me from a very destructive end. I pray that you and anyone who reads this will do some research and find out who Yeshua is. I guarantee you will not regret it. Trust me you won’t have anything to lose, but a life full of peace, joy and happiness to gain.
Beautifully said! Shalom. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I moved from France to the UK after marrying a British man. Living in a foreign country is extremely difficult. Ok, the two countries are close by, but the cultures are very different. I missed the weather - I come from the South of France - the food and of course most of all my family. Because of work, you can only have one month's holiday in a whole year.
I pray for you and your family. Sam, believe me, your fans love you very much. Get well very soon! We were worried when we did not see you on social media, but now we are so relieved!
Working on your mental health is not easy. You're doing the right things. I've been on medication since the birth of my 1st child 30 years ago. One day at a time is a real thing. Talk to God as much as you can because he is the real healer. Take your medication and God bless you and keep you and your family. ❤❤❤❤❤
I am believing for you, for a complete recovery by our Saviour JESUS CHRIST. You are strong, GOD got you! Blessings to you and your family.
Only God can fully heal you and give you even more than you want!! Just ask him, he’s your Father and your Creator! Praying for you!💕
Amen that’s right!!
The devil is a liar Sam you are great, you are wise, you are beautiful, you’re a great mother and wife, you are created in God’s image you will be fully recovered and always never forget to pray, prayer changes things and God never fails us when we call upon His name.🙏🏾
This deserves top comment
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Amen❣️‼️
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Read psalm 91 daily and speak positive things over your life. Praying for you Sam. Depression is real and it is the attack of the enemy.pray and seek the Lord Jesus Christ that is the key to all your problems I've been there I've been through it and understand.
Depression is crippling, I suffer with it as well. Thank you for sharing and I’m so glad to “see” you here. You will be ok. God will get you thru it. I pray for you and your family.❤️
Sams back!!!!!! We've missed you but we're all so glad you're doing better.
Waw, so sad to hear that you went through that. The best thing is that you are recovering. I hope that it's all the way up from here for you. I'm sure you are happy to be back with your kids and husband. Good luck 😍
I know what you're talking about Sam, being depressed myself in high school, I got so numb. Just don't beat up yourself. Got you this
Dear Sam, with God's good Grace and in His time, you will be back to your bright sparkling self! I am so happy that ALB and your kids are with you and surrounding you with all their love 💕💕
I'm happy to know you are beginning to feel better. I've been a mental health therapist for 20+ years and there are so many people experiencing depressive symptoms and anxiety since the pandemic began. I'm so sorry you've been going through a tough period yet were able to reach out and even go to the hospital where you felt safe. I know you will continue to get your amazing personality and loving nature back! I've been through a depressive period like that years ago and have had many clients go through depression. You will come out stronger and wiser with a lighter spirit (although you already had a light spirit!!) Sending you hugs and lot's of love!
Thank you so much for telling your story. Depression is real and so many people suffer and don't realize it. I pray that God will give you the strength to wake up everyday and continue this journey that you are on. I am so glad you have the support system that you need to help you get through this. Continuously praying for you Sam. You are not alone and coming on here sharing your story alone shows your strength. We love you!! And for the people that disliked this video. I will pray for you guys and that you will never have to experience depression. Because only fools would dislike a video that is so important.
I haven't watched yet, but, girl, we flipping love you.
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Me either but I’m so happy that they r alive
Yes we do❤️
We love you Sam!! Opening up about depression is hard and doing it in front of a camera is even harder so thank you!!!
Didn't even watch yet but i wish i could walk up to you and say "how can i support you?" you are wonderful Sam. Whether its whole or not, the moon still shines. We love love love you.
Suffering with Depression can come out of nowhere and when you have a miscarriage it can take a toll on your body mentally physically emotionally and socially! I definitely understand what you are going through and my prayers are with you & your family! The things that, truly helped me doing this time was my relationship with God & Jesus, going to therapy and the relationship I have with my daughter! I am a single mother, but @ the time I was in a relationship with the person I had a miscarriages with and he seemed to be helping me get through this time, but later on I found out, that he was cheating on me and it almost set me back, but I didn't allow that, to happen! It took a lot of courage for you to sit in front of the camera and admit to the world, that you were and still are suffering, but you're strong enough to deal with it and blessed enough to get through it and brave enough to keep putting one foot in front of the other even though there will be days still where you will stumbled God Jesus and the ones you love will be there to Hold You Up! May God & Jesus continue to bless you Samantha and know in your heart mind body spirit soul love respect communication and trust, that you are not alone and if you'd like to exchange emails or numbers one day I am totally good with that and I will share my story with you in detail and again you aren't alone Especially with God & Jesus on your side & surrounding you and your family! 😚💋🥰💯🙏🏾🙌🏾💖💞♥️💕❤️🙏🏾🙌🏾😁😉😏😀🤗🙏🏾🙌🏾😘🌷😘🌷😘🌷😘🌷😘🌷😘🌷😘🌷🙏🏾🙌🏾💯🥰💋😚
Sam, what you just did was SO brave. Just remember that depression is an illness and it doesn't get cured overnight. Sometimes you'll think you're over it and you've turned a corner and then the next day you're right back where you were. Just remember it takes time and it takes patience. Also meds aren't terrible, my friend. Some people need that extra help with the serotonin.
Anyway, don't want to preach. Thank you for sharing and being so open and honest. Your TH-cam community is behind you all the way. Don't put yourself under any pressure to start churning out vids. Just concentrate on the kids and Alb... you know, the important things in life! Love you!!!!!!!!!!!
I have never been happier to see your and AlB's face these two weeks. You look amazing and I am so happy you had the courage to share your story. It could help so many. You are stronger and more amazing than you realize. Sending so many prayers and so much love to you all. You got this!!!
Sam, I'm sorry you've had to deal with depression. As someone who suffers from it, I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I'm happy to see you're doing much better. Thank you for being open. Know that you are loved and were truly missed.
Hello Sam, I’m so so proud of you for transparency. My daughter went through depression as well and it was rough for us to see. I thank GOD for seeing us through. It a journey and keep on trusting in The Lord. Take one day at a time and take care of your self. I will continue to keep you and your family in prayers ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
You're in my prayers, Sam. I pray for your husband and children as well.
I haven't even watch the video but I just want to say that Sam take your time. We will be right here even if you need months off. Content isn't meant to be produced every second of your life. Just be relax and happy and take care of yourself. I hope whatever problems you are facing, you will come out of those stronger than ever.
I could see a spirit of heaviness upon you Sam its in your countenance, in your voice. Satan wants you to doubt every thing and wear you down but you need not believe the lie. You are somebody, not just a wife, a mom a daughter or a friend. You have a purpose. You have greater things ahead. Depression may have knocked you down but you will rise from this. Your self esteem, self worth will rise from this. You will not be consumed by it, you will overcome it. I pray healing..spiritual, mental, physical. I pray for peace in your home. I pray the blessings of the Lord be upon you. I pray you will release that that has you bound in your spirit unto the Lord in prayer. Whatever the root cause of the depression I pray you will release it to God! Loneliness, your marriage, your husband, your children, your relationships, your goals, your finances, your hopes and dreams, fears, disappointments, whatever that has been..is weighting you down give it to God. Heavenly Father we pray in Jesus name.
AMEN AND AMEN
🙏 Amen
Hello, from Florida😀. There is a reason why people are drawn to you. It is your light! We, the viewers don’t know you but I know who does and he can keep me. Psalm 23. ❤️🙏🏿
I am so happy that you realized that you had a problem and got help. That is a major step in your recovery. You are a strong woman, and you have a wonderful life, a loving family, and a circle of people who deeply care for you. Stay strong. Keep safe. Love and prayers.🙏🏾❤️🌺
Depression is so real! Glad you were able to get the help that you needed. Will keep praying for a complete recovery and restoration for you! Keep pushing! God has you and your family in the palm of His hands!
Thanks for sharing your testimony. Mental health is something we all have to keep in check. Especially considering how much we have others in our life space from social media. We believe in you. Prayers sent💖🙌💖
That was very courageous of you, Sam, to share your story. You are going to be a blessing to many who are experiencing the same struggles but too afraid to admit it. Praying for you and the family. Love and Hugs.
WE LOVE YOU SAMANTHA!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank You So Much for sharing your experiences!! You are touching SO MANY OF US right now ❤️❤️❤️❤️ YES we miss you but please take your time ❤️❤️ Don't move too fast ❤️❤️ This is a MARATHON Honey!
Thank you Sam for your transparency. As someone who suffers from severe depression, your words really resonated with me. You are so strong and and inspiration to me and I’m sure many others. I pray for your well-being and I look forward to seeing your beautiful family when you decide to return. Much love from Denver xxx
Hi Sam, AL B, Killian & Zoé! I am a newer follower & subscriber to your channel, so I wasn’t present when you experienced the depression. I would hear you reference depression in other vlogs but didn’t know of your experience. However, I understand how you felt. I suffered for a long time with depression. I just want to say, Samantha, you are BEAUTIFUL! You are such a breathe of fresh air! Your personality is uplifting! You are funny, loving & caring! Your love for your husband & children shines in your bright eyes! You are touching AND impacting lives in a very positive way! During these days of trouble(trying to say this positively) we all need a beacon of Hope! Keep shining Sister Sam! Like a brilliant lighthouse on the shore, you are guiding people to safety! When you share your beautiful life you give some people a sense of what ‘home’ is. Much needed refreshing right now. Like Charisma(Role with Cole & Charisma) says, ‘STAY POSITIVE!’. Praying for you & the Dream Fam Sam! Shalom! Peace & Blessings! 💜💛🧡💙💚💖🤎🤎🤎🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sam, you are a remarkable woman to share this extremely challenging season you experienced. 2020 was an indescribable year with ongoing ripples for us all. I’m glad the physicians and other trained professionals were able to reach you and help you identify and separate those disturbing feelings from the exceptional woman, wife and mother that is you, Samantha. Praying for God’s complete restoration and healing in every relationship and aspect of your life. ❤️ YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WERE MISSED!!! 🙏🏾
Sam, we’re so glad that you’re back. As a person who suffered from severe depression as well, I can emphasize how debilitating it can be to oneself and your loved ones; however, we as your beloved subscribers have your back wholeheartedly and are sending much love ❤️ and prayers to you and your family. Sam, please take good care of yourself; we’re looking forward to see that bright sparkle and that wonderful spirit in you again. ❤️ Love you baby girl, God is in charge and all is well ❤️
You have been missed but I’m so glad you are seeking help and taking the time to heal. Take care of yourself. If leaving social media helps you heal do what you need to do. Do what you need to do to heal. I am praying for you and your family.
It’s so good to hear from you, will definitely keep praying for you and your family, so glad you are feeling better and will pray for complete healing in every area of your life!
I'm sad to hear about your struggles with depression, I'm praying for your full recovery.. I'm also praying for your entire family.. We appreciate your videos, but your health is more important, take all the time you need!! 💕
Thank you Samantha for having the courage to come on your platform and be vulnerable. I have struggled with depression and understand exactly what your going through and I’m so happy that your on the path to healing.Praying for you beautiful!
Thank you for being vulnerable and honest. We live in a world where you have pretend like you have everything together- and life is far from perfect. The fact that you chose to share such an intimate moment of your life with us demonstrates your inner strength. I’m so glad to hear that you are doing better. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. You ae brave, and there is no shame in suffering from depression. I too suffer from depression and you literally have to just take one day at a time. My 23 year old daughter voluntarily checked herself into a mental hospital a week before Christmas to get help for her depression. I was proud of her for deciding to do that. I pray for your strength and well being. I hope you will get mentally stronger each day. Just know that you are not alone. You are a wonderful mother, wife and individual. Your life is not to be discontinued, but rather TO BE CONTINUED....
You're loved all over the world. Missed seeing you and your family so so much. Love and prayers from South Africa ❤🇿🇦
I am sitting here crying 😢. Knowing that I am not alone. I pushed everything and nearly everyone away. I have been conscious of it but not knowing how to deal with it I fell deeper.
I am doing better now. I would like to thank you for sharing. And you should know that you and your family have been and remain an inspiration to myself and many others.
You are so blessed. I have aspired to have a family like yours. You are beautiful inside and out. Sista to sista, I am so proud of you. Please continue to get better. Continue to share. Continue to grow. Love the life that the Lord has blessed you with. Love you.... WE DO
So much love to you Sam. Thank you for your bravery in speaking about your experience . You are beautiful inside and out and I truly am thinking about you and your family.
GOD will not let you stay down forever....... Keep your prayers up. All will be well......Trust and believe that, DO NOT DOUBT that GOD is with you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼May GOD bless you and your family.
I am beyond happy to see you guys back!! I saw my notification and started watching asap. sending you all love and blessings!.....watching the video, hearing the reason for your absence was due to depression, me being a mental health therapist and experiencing depression myself, depression is very much an illness that completely takes away joy and pleasure from life and the fact that here you are discussing your experience, hearing you process it, and now having much more self-awareness, I am happy and proud that you were able to come out on the other side stronger. ❤️ -dream fam member
Am really happy to see you Sam💜💜💜.... 🇯🇲
Moving to a different country is always a culture shock. Now moving in isolated area in in a different country is even harder, however the comment below said it truth. You have a beautiful soul and energy that draws people around the world to you. I pray God showers you with peace and happiness. Sending you so much love ❤️
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽you will get enough unsolicited advice so I will just like to say thank you for sharing this content and that I'm so proud of you and your family for seeking out help. Offering you continued strength, healing, compassion, and empathy. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I totally understand what you are going through. Your health/mental health is the most important aspect of our lives. Without it we will not be able to function in the world. I am happy that you got the help that you needed. Please make sure that you visit a Therapist and a psychologist. It is key. Once I got out of the dark/depression I had a spiritual awakening and a rebirth. Depression needs to be worked on a daily basis once you are diagnosed. You had a tower moment but you are being reborn to be better than before. I wish you well and know that you are not alone in this journey. May Got continue to Bless you. ❤️
You have been through alot over the past few month Sam!!! Wow you are strong. You are also a great mother and wife. Keep going and push through it!!!
As a mental health nurse, I am happy you are speaking out and you took the time for yourself(self care)... one thing that have helped the patients I worked with is CBT(cognitive behavioural therapy), although it may not work for everyone... some have tried DBT(not much evidence based information, but some people say it works)
Thank you for sharing and glad you're on the road to recovery. Mental illness is not spoken about enough in the black community and by sharing what you've gone though, you have paved the way for others to seek help and get support. Keep your head held high Samantha, you're amazing 👏
Sam, I sending you the biggest hug from Alabama. You are loved by so many people ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Trust God, ALB and your family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Sam, firstly thank you for having the courage to speak on your experience I know it will help some to not feel alone. Just so happy to see you we have missed you and fully support you and our prayers are with you and the family. Just remember progress is not linear so focus on the small wins because collectively they will make a big win. 💕💕💕
Beautiful Samantha, I'm so happy to see your face and hear that you're starting to feel better and are on the path of healing. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤️
Sending you all my love, prayers and blessings in Jesus’ name ❤️💛💗
This was a ❤️ honest and courageous message Sam. Even during this dark time we can all see that light you exude. I’m just so happy you’re still with us. Many of us have had these moments, I have. At 65 Living in a similarly isolated place we love so much I’ve definitely felt lonely. I’d never admit it but you shared so much. I choose this place in the mountains, beautiful views etc. outside of town . But w Covid it seems like the world stoped & yeah the small town interaction stoped. I’ve had moment & yes yours was more . You inspire me , wow running & fitness 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. My old knees scream anything other than walking 😂🤣😂. 1 moment at a time. Enjoy each little thing , the big things will come 😉. Life is weird, crazy, fun, sad, happy , challenging and worth it. Be nice to yourself, this too shall pass 🙏🏽. You’re in my prayers. Wonderful seeing your gorgeous face again .
Sam I’m praying for more healing in your life. You all will be okay . God bless you 🙏🏽
Depression and mental health is real Sam. Keeping you up in prayer. You have been missed and you are LOVED. Lord touch and heal Sam from the mental challenges she is experiencing. Cover her and Bless this beautiful family. Strengthen her mentally, physically and spiritually as only you can in Jesus name. Amen
OMG, such a pleasure seeing you. This pandemic is taking so much from us. Stay well, stay strong, I’ll keep you in my prayer circle. God is great, stay blessed!
Thank you for your story. I had a similar incident four years ago for a whole year I went through with you with her I wouldn’t wish that on no one the feeling that I had but I’m so thankful you’re doing better one suggestion make a Journal it helps
Sam so glad that things are improving! I hope you don’t hesitate to reach out again if you need help. People know so little about mental illness and always expect a person to just snap out of it! One day at a time Sam. So glad you have so much support! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hi Sam,
I am so happy you are feeling better! When I am feeling down and out or whatever the case may be, I’ve learned to stay closely connected to the Lord. Through my daily devotional Christian practices, has strength me in ways I could not foresee. It is imperative for me to seek the Lord every morning. He is food for my mind, body and soul. The Lord has helped me get through some rough trial and tribulations, which all mankind will face at some point in life. The Lord has pulled me safely through every-time and He will do the same for you too. May God Continue to strength you and your family in Jesus name.🙏🏾Stay safe and have a blessed week!
Sam you are not alone there is so many people out, that is going through the same thing. Everyone in their life will have some sort of depression. Be strong and know that you are loved. God bless 🙏🙏🇬🇧🇯🇲
Sam,
It took a great deal of courage to share your journey. Be Encouraged! Many people struggle with depression. Blessings to you. Praying for you😊! Christian Singer, speaker Mandisa struggled for 3 years with depression. She is doing well. Out of the Dark is her CD and she wrote about her dark times. Know you are being prayed for daily. Leaving for the best in and for you😊 and your family.
Tony
Sam God has your back 4 Life. Please keep praying keep smiling Jehovah Rapha is your Healer. Your babies and ALB is your hope to get back to your life. They live you so much and we your fans love you too.
Behind that beautiful smile was sadness. I am so glad you are better. The support from Alb and your family was major. I am also glad that you sought medical help. You are a amazing person and a fantastic mother. Please continue to take care of yourself and each other always.
Omg never clicked on a video so fast in all my life!!!! I miss your faces and that opening song. So glad you are feeling better Sam! You are such an inspiration. I am equally going through this. Depression is a horrible illness...it really snuck up on me too. Take care abs by the way you are a brilliant mum! We love you guys x
You are a beautiful spirit. You are addressing your depression in the best way to improve your health and may God bless you to continue on your journey to complete wellness.
Sam, I’m so glad you shared this, I was and is still kinda in this period in my life. I pray you get better! I totally understand you ❤️❤️.
Thank you for being so transparent on this issue. depression and anxiety are very tough mental disorders to deal with. It's a ever day battle and so hard especially when you're down down It feels like you can't breathe at times. I'm glad you're feeling better you've got this sis 💙 much love to you 🤗
I'm so sorry for your Loss 😓
So brave of you to share your struggles with us all! So glad you could get help and that you are recovering. None of it is your fault xx Sending you love from the UK . Praying for you.
Thank you for sharing😁. My son suffered from depression and counseling helped. Keep talking about your feelings Sam. Your are helping so many
Hugs to you, girl. Thank you for being so transparent and honest in this video.
Praying for you Sam, God is the cure for any Depression, the enemy of our souls will not conquer..🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 for you and your family
Amen Sam I'd suffer depression after my sister died praying for you
Sam you’re so brave to share your truth with us at all; you didn’t have to. We love you so much and are praying for your continued recovery... I had sleep issues a few years ago and I was desperate for relief... I understood how they used sleep deprivation as a method of torture. Thankfully I got help and I’m so happy to hear you got help too. Depression is such a misunderstood illness and so difficult to talk about because of the stigma. I’m so sorry for everything you’ve been through. You deserve the very best of everything in life, you’re such a beautiful person inside and out...please stay healthy, I’ll be praying for you! 💗
More people than you know suffer with depression. Lord knows I have had my share. Just keep working towards getting better and doing whatever it takes. You are such a sweet person and I pray for better days for you. God bless you always❤💕❤
I pray for complete healing for you Sam! God has you covered and protected, he will see you through this🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 It’s so good to see your beautiful face and soul again. You and your family was truly missed. Take all the time you need to heal❤️
My prayers are with you Sam.🙏 We love you 🇳🇱♥️
Nice to see you. I have been there, my description of my feeling is "like me being out side of a bubble looking in". I had bad thoughts and had to see a therapist , doing this doesn't mean that you are crazy what works for me is exercise, meditation, no caffeine, do breathing exercises and plenty of room temperature water. I wish for you all the best and remember tell yourself "I am ok"
Sam, thank you for the courage in sharing this. You will help others. Depression and other mental health I'll say concerns (rather than "issues") are hurdles but we can strive n overcome them. We all can support n uplift one another. ❤