My best friend told me something once that really stuck with me, "Everyone has pain, and everyone thinks that their pain is worse than everyone else's."
The point of this statement, is that your pain is important to you, but to others, their pain is important to them. That's not to say your pain isn't important, more so that, whenever possible, one should try to consider what other people are going through.
Your openness and bravery to be vulnerable in front of thousands and sometimes millions of people in a medium that can often be cruel and apathetic inspires me every single day. I am always waiting for your videos because you are just so honest. Doddlevloggle, even when scripted, is so genuine that I have a yearning feeling to live and love the way you do. I'm so happy to hear that you are thinking more properly than before, and thank you for letting us know of your progress. It's never your obligation to share your life, and yet please know that what you do share always resounds in me. You are a true friend Dodie Clark; hope that ankle gets better soon!
I just couldn't agree more. Dodie, you are fabulous. I am so glad to hear and see that you are feeling better, And yeah, I can see how it is "a bitter-sweet company" to know that you are not the only one who feels bad.
My wife has Fibromyalgia and *sigh* it's hard for us both. No one understands and they say, "You look fine." But she's literally never fine. Not.for.one.minute is she without pain... it's lonely even when you have someone with you because it is isolating either way -
Sending much support! my mum suffers from Fibromyalgia and it's so hard but my family and me all try to be understanding and help her throughout this path of pain that may never end. Your wife, just like my mum, is not alone; and even if people can't tell they are hurting, that doesn't make it "unvalid".
Yep. Anyone interested in learning about silent sickness should read about The Spoon Theory. It really helps illustrate how much more difficult life is than you can see. :> Thanks guys!
My mum has it too and I know how you feel. It's hard sometimes even for me to remember that I need to walk slower for her etc. but I think she's finally accepting she is disabled even if you can't 'see' her disability. Sending love & support to you both and your wife & mum :)
That got deep really quickly. I've never suffer from a mental illness (I think) so I can't really relate to what you and the people in the comments are feeling, but I hope all of you find the strength and support to move forward and get out of those dark places. I also think that sharing all of that, whether it is on a video or in a comment is incredibly brave and very helpful to the people who are going through something similar. I hope all of you get better
+Vidisha Jha Thank you for commenting that. It made me stop and think. I have sometimes wondered if I have been close to having a mental illness or considered if I have, and the only thing that makes me think I don't is that it would make all those people who actually do suffer from one (or more), like it would be trivialising their experience, and almost stealing the limelight. I'm pretty sure I have a 'mild' one, or at least I have in the past, but I'm kinda in that limbo stage where I know it's not as serious or life-threatening than most, but it's more than being "normal". But yes, I think we can't get enough of the sharing, reducing the stigma is very important. :)
A Poem about a Cake (that isn't Really about a Cake) Today I made a cake. Or at the very least I tried, Despite my lack of skill with things you need to bake. If I told you it worked then I would've lied. Out the oven it came, Broken, bruised and cracked. It seemed to taunt my name, Reminding me of all the thing I lacked. Ability to bake, people skills, Beauty, happiness, loyalty, trust, someone important to be.. So maybe, the voice says, just swallow those pills. I stood still while these words sank into me. I then sat on the floor crying, As the voices in my head took the form of a cake. I cried because I knew they weren't lying. All thanks to my inability to bake. I suffer from anxiety and my new doctor suggested I write the first thing in my mind after a panic attack. I've taken inspiration from this and wrote this poem today. If you ever read this Dodie just know we're all so proud of you and we'll always support you.
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL HOLY FLIP IT'S AMAZING but also I'm really sorry and I hope you're feeling at least slightly better. Stay strong, we're here for you. xxx
You're so real, Dodie. I can relate to everything you've been talking about recently and it's like a breath of fresh air to know that I'm not alone and to know that I shouldn't be afraid to talk about it. I hope you feel a little less broken soon x
Dodie, you need to be protected. You are such a sweet and kind person and I JUST WANT TO BE YOUR FRIEND AGH. You are so strong and you are the types of person I want to be when I grow up. And you are grounded, no more jumping off your bed. Give me your laptop.
"Youll remember why you're alive" I have been to rock bottom, like you said, and I know exactly what you mean. Thank you for putting words on what so many are feeling and have felt. Love as always x
I absolutely love that your brain is feeling better! I do hope that your ankle feels better though, you should really move those cactuses. But I'm so glad that your brain is doing better, I'm trying, I'm better as well.
today i hurt my ankle i passed out from the pain i thought that it was broken turns out it's just a sprain i don't get any crutches no bandages no bruise a slightly swollen lump just isn't enough proof if you were to feel it you'd expect it to be blue a mangled mess with a bone sticking out you'd call an ambulance too but i'm smiling with my ice pack this sort of goes to show people can feel like they're on fire and you'd never really know
Sprains often hurt much worse than brakes. Lol and I'm sure there's a metaphor for life in that, too (something about how big/obvious problems- even when really bad--are easier to deal with than the quiet/ small ones we keep to ourselves. Moral: always talk about things and seek help, even if maybe it's just a sprain. It still hurts. ?) anyway your hair looked so lovely in this💕
I've been in pain so many times. Around four years ago I inured my elbow. Everyone I told just said to me that it was fine. For three years. Then around a year ago, my mom finally let me see a doctor, and it turns out that part of my bone broke off, and I needed to have surgery to fix it. Don't let people tell you that the pain is just in your head. Also, I hope your foot feels better. I know how it feels.
A poem about my foot (that isn't really about my foot) 0:00 - 0:35 Today I hurt my ankle, I passed out from the pain I thought that it was broken, turns out it's just a sprain I don't get any crutches, no bandages, no bruise A slightly swollen lump just isn't enough proof If you were to feel it, you'd expect it to be blue A mangled mess with a bone sticking out, you'd call an ambulance too But I'm smiling with my ice pack, this sort of goes to show People can feel like they're on fire, and you'd never really know
I swear, through the past 3 or 4 videos Dodie keeps looking like, increasingly beautiful. I don't know what it is?? Something different with her, or her hair, or her makeup??? But she just looks so amazing. Always has, but particularly blows me away lately.
she's so beautiful in this video! i mean, she always is, but something's different here, maybe the hair? it seems lighter and the hairstyle suits her very well. :)
Dodie! You are a wonderful wonderful wonderful person and I really just wish I could give you a hug and tell you how much I appreciate your hard work, your creativity, your honesty and openness, and your kind and giving nature. You are such a sweet person, and I'm so glad you make the content that you do and that you share these experiences with your audience so they know that they are not alone.
it's amazing how all of this came to you through an injury, a sprain. i love how art and creativity just flows through us and hits us at random moments in our lives. this is a wonderful manifestation of that phenomenon.
Oh, and I share your shout out to the NHS. Having lived in lots of places (including across the pond) I am grateful for what they do. they have saved my life, literally, twice.
first off I'm so so glad you are doing better. i hope your foot feels better haha. i couldn't thank you enough you helped me realize i what i was feeling and get help for it. you're so brave to tell us what you're going through, I'm glad you did.
You're so beautiful!! And your message is so beautiful. You slay at life. And make us all feel better. People like you are the reason I want to be alive.
(side note sorry: just wanted to say you made me really happy because your username reminded me I actually did my taxes early this year, semi-functioning adult ftw)
i was in a wheelchair for four or five months last year and from then to now ive been on crutches, and even then people still thought i was faking injury. i got bullied and teased even though if they had just seen my xray of a metal rod going through the bone in my leg and the multiple screws and seen my tears from the hours upon hours total of physical therapy, they would have known i would have never even WANTED to fake something like this. i was in such a pit of sadness and depression while in my wheelchair that i literally considered suicide. nobody should have to feel like that and nobody should ever have to be accused of faking anything, be it physical or mental illness. i couldnt prove to them my problems existed, but my paranoia was validated by their teasing, so now i feel like if i dont get better soon, it will never stop. i physically cannot walk without my crutches for long periods at this point in time as my entire body just ACHES. i really wish that ppl werent so ignorant
i am obsessed with her poetic lyrics. they baffle me and really make me think from a perspective id never would have thought of. plus she is so open about her sensitivity to life which makes mine feel more normal yet just smiles and gets on with life..argh she is such an inspiration💜
i'll keep coming back to your videos, because they remind me that we will make it out in the end, no matter how shit we're feeling at the moment. it will all pass, thank you for everything what you share here.
I live in chronic ankle pain and also struggle with mental health issues. To have someone put into words what I feel everyday honestly left me speechless. I'm so happy you made this video!
I've been learning something similar as my dad passed away in February. It's insane how many people have said "oh wow I lost my mom last year" or "my dad died when I was in college too". So many people have this horrible invisible pain and it doesn't go away once your finished mourning. People go on with their lives and eventually they quit asking if you're ok even though the pain isn't over, it's just different. It really helps with loving people, though, once you know their pain. It's easy to have compassion when we share and listen with one another.
but also i really love this video and the words and their meaning. so good to see you doing better, and hopefully if this happens again you'll at least feel more in control and prepared. i was the worst ive ever been mentally about 6 months ago so it's been more gradual but im better at the moment and it's nice to realise you just aren't thinking the same as you were.
So many people in the comments section have said what I think. I won't repeat it other than to say you are fab. You are a spectacular young lady. An inspiration to a lot of people. Including 34 year old gits like me!
Invisible illness and mental illness are incredibly difficult to manage. Just because you can't see my pain, just because I'm not using a mobility aid, doesn't mean it's not difficult for me to get around. I have a connective tissue disorder, which actually means that I sprain very easily (among so many other things). I sprained my ankle earlier this year and it hurts like absolute hell! I was sure it was broken - how could I be in this much pain, unable to put any weight on it, and have it be 'just a sprain'? Such an important message, Dodie. Thanks for spreading awareness about invisible illnesses! x
"Be kind to people, for everyone you meet is fighting a tough battle." Here's to many kind encounters for you, Dodie! Your courage and creativity are truly beautiful. ~ Sheep xx
At the beginning of semester two of my sophomore year I lost all motivation. I was convinced that my friends and family didn't love me, that nothing I did mattered, and I was exhausted all the time. I had a 0.9 GPA and I gained fifteen pounds within the span of three weeks. After I actually talked to the people around me about what was going on I got in a really good head space, lost a lot of the extra weight, and I finished the year with a 3.4 GPA.
YES DODIE! As a volunteer in the ambulance service I have learned that pain is a very weird thing. It can be visable, invisable and sometimes questionable. You will never know what someone elses pain feels like, or even be able to liken it to something you have felt. All you gotta do to be an awesome friend is listen, be that shoulder and call the ambulance when it's needed. Hope your poorly foot feels better soon, and you are back to your lovely bouncy self.
this just struck me so much, i remember seeing a quote once that said "everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. be kind. always." and that has stuck with me every single day of my life. you hear constantly "you never know what people are going through" but it's SO TRUE. a couple of months ago i found out that a close friend of mine had been suffering from severe depression and another from anxiety, and all the while i'd just assumed that their outward personality meant i knew everything about them. i promise that every single human has secrets and have had something happen to them, or are going through something or thinking something, that you would never ever guess, no matter how well you think you know them. thats why it is so important to be your kindest and to smile and make time for friends and make exceptions and be considerate. everyone is struggling and trying their best.
If anyone knows how to help me get through a rough time it's dodie. I am going through the same thing she went through and I honestly have been feeling really alone and scared. No one seems to understand and they'd always say "it's just stress, get some extra sleep" but it's not that simple and it is very comforting to know that I am not the only one and that I'm not going completely mad. Thank you dodie for talking about such important things and making the pain not hurt so much😊😊
I can relate to this so much. I have anxiety and depression and one of my best friends doesn't understand it very well. One night he just goes "I wish I could just grab ahold of your depression and just take it out of you." I wish it was that easy. But a lot of the time I send him your videos and they help him understand what I'm going through, especially since I can't always put my feelings into words.
I am so happy you are feeling better Dodie! I understand the deceiving cuteness of the plants and what pain they can inflict. Wonderful to see your cheery self again ❤️
she's such a babe. Literally the nicest person I've ever met (I haven't met her though, even though it feels like I have, I haven't) but she cares about everyone even if she hasn't met them or not. Seriously what a babe.
God, I love dodie so much..honestly sometimes I feel like she's talking directly to me..like when she says something like "you'll pull through" I feel like I can..idk ..maybe I'm just weird or whatever but she can make me extremely happy when ever I feel really down.
I remember first listening to this when it came out and I thought it was about how people can be hurt and not tell anyone so be careful around and be nice to people but now I know it's about a lot more than that
As someone with chronic pain as soon as you said "someone could feel like they're on fire and you'd never know' I was like 'god BLESS SO ACCURATE' I'm glad you're feeling better mental health wise Dodie
This is absolutely beautiful, holy crap. Invisible pain is the thorn in my side for all of my life and it's been perfectly explained here. Glad you're back in the light.
"People can feel like they're on fire, but you'd never really know" -Melania Trump
truuuuuuuuu😂👏🏻👏🏻
+Megan Kirchner ? She's joking but about Melanie copying a speech
+Megan Kirchner haha it's all good
+lol no ha my name your name lmao
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"JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN'T SEE IT DOESN'T MEAN IT'S NOT VALID" thankyou yes
Ikr she is so relatable because sometimes you have things in your mind that you can't quite put into words perfectly. And she did just that
+maureen wilando it's really nice to hear someone else say it too, it makes it more real 😊
+Beth Boulevard yeah sometimes i feel like the feelings in my heart are all in my head
My best friend told me something once that really stuck with me, "Everyone has pain, and everyone thinks that their pain is worse than everyone else's."
The point of this statement, is that your pain is important to you, but to others, their pain is important to them. That's not to say your pain isn't important, more so that, whenever possible, one should try to consider what other people are going through.
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Cameron are you a top commenter
How can Dodie make something so beautiful about her foot. What.
i think she is more creative than she knows.
Agreed.
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'People can feel like they're on fire, and you'd never really know' - Dodie Clark 2016
This is my favorite thing ever right now
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Haha hey !!!
Maddie Hicklin ayyyy
luv u dodie
Your openness and bravery to be vulnerable in front of thousands and sometimes millions of people in a medium that can often be cruel and apathetic inspires me every single day. I am always waiting for your videos because you are just so honest. Doddlevloggle, even when scripted, is so genuine that I have a yearning feeling to live and love the way you do. I'm so happy to hear that you are thinking more properly than before, and thank you for letting us know of your progress. It's never your obligation to share your life, and yet please know that what you do share always resounds in me. You are a true friend Dodie Clark; hope that ankle gets better soon!
This comment made me cry a wee bit. Thank you lovely lovely lovely
I hope we meet some day and chat :D
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I just couldn't agree more.
Dodie, you are fabulous. I am so glad to hear and see that you are feeling better,
And yeah, I can see how it is "a bitter-sweet company" to know that you are not the only one who feels bad.
dodie sou fucking slay and this was a beautiful metaphor
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Have I spotted a fellow nerd fighter?😊
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"People could feel like they're on fire, and you'd never really know."
Maybe that's why Dan is not on fire.
I thought the same thing omg
Woah
So much wisdom here
yesssss rusty
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My wife has Fibromyalgia and *sigh* it's hard for us both. No one understands and they say, "You look fine." But she's literally never fine. Not.for.one.minute is she without pain... it's lonely even when you have someone with you because it is isolating either way -
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Sending much support! my mum suffers from Fibromyalgia and it's so hard but my family and me all try to be understanding and help her throughout this path of pain that may never end. Your wife, just like my mum, is not alone; and even if people can't tell they are hurting, that doesn't make it "unvalid".
Yep. Anyone interested in learning about silent sickness should read about The Spoon Theory. It really helps illustrate how much more difficult life is than you can see. :> Thanks guys!
My mum has it too and I know how you feel. It's hard sometimes even for me to remember that I need to walk slower for her etc. but I think she's finally accepting she is disabled even if you can't 'see' her disability. Sending love & support to you both and your wife & mum :)
That got deep really quickly.
I've never suffer from a mental illness (I think) so I can't really relate to what you and the people in the comments are feeling, but I hope all of you find the strength and support to move forward and get out of those dark places.
I also think that sharing all of that, whether it is on a video or in a comment is incredibly brave and very helpful to the people who are going through something similar.
I hope all of you get better
+Flo Prato :)
"(I think)" that is the most relatable thing, personally, that I've seen so far
As someone with a mental illness, it makes me really happy to see people support and understand those in pain 😊
+Vidisha Jha Thank you for commenting that. It made me stop and think.
I have sometimes wondered if I have been close to having a mental illness or considered if I have, and the only thing that makes me think I don't is that it would make all those people who actually do suffer from one (or more), like it would be trivialising their experience, and almost stealing the limelight. I'm pretty sure I have a 'mild' one, or at least I have in the past, but I'm kinda in that limbo stage where I know it's not as serious or life-threatening than most, but it's more than being "normal".
But yes, I think we can't get enough of the sharing, reducing the stigma is very important. :)
+Sssophie exactly! Glad I'm not the only one 😊
tip: if you catch yourself thinking 'maybe im faking it' chances are, you're not
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Wow. Fuck. I actually think that a lot and it's a genuine concern for me
Damn. This is pretty much what I think anytime I'm going through something difficult.
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i find it sad that you used a sad face but for some reason i also find it hilarious that you replied to this with your other channel
A Poem about a Cake (that isn't Really about a Cake)
Today I made a cake.
Or at the very least I tried,
Despite my lack of skill with things you need to bake.
If I told you it worked then I would've lied.
Out the oven it came,
Broken, bruised and cracked.
It seemed to taunt my name,
Reminding me of all the thing I lacked.
Ability to bake, people skills,
Beauty, happiness, loyalty, trust, someone important to be..
So maybe, the voice says, just swallow those pills.
I stood still while these words sank into me.
I then sat on the floor crying,
As the voices in my head took the form of a cake.
I cried because I knew they weren't lying.
All thanks to my inability to bake.
I suffer from anxiety and my new doctor suggested I write the first thing in my mind after a panic attack. I've taken inspiration from this and wrote this poem today.
If you ever read this Dodie just know we're all so proud of you and we'll always support you.
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL HOLY FLIP IT'S AMAZING
but also I'm really sorry and I hope you're feeling at least slightly better. Stay strong, we're here for you. xxx
i don't know why i related to this so much...
This is absolutely beautiful. I really really hope you're feeling much better
that’s literally so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
You're so real, Dodie. I can relate to everything you've been talking about recently and it's like a breath of fresh air to know that I'm not alone and to know that I shouldn't be afraid to talk about it. I hope you feel a little less broken soon x
I am now watching all ur vids lol. Firstly I love your ginger curly pixie cut. Secondly feel better bub
+doddleoddle just fangirled like a lil bitch. Thank you so much ☺️🌸
HELLO! MY SISTER AND I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS ALL OF THE TIME!!!!
Dodie, you need to be protected. You are such a sweet and kind person and I JUST WANT TO BE YOUR FRIEND AGH. You are so strong and you are the types of person I want to be when I grow up. And you are grounded, no more jumping off your bed. Give me your laptop.
And I really hope your ankle gets better soon so you can do more "water challenges" for Coke TV lol the one uploaded today was so fun and happy
Omg I agree she definitely one of those youtubers you want to be friends with and talk too she is so lovely
"Youll remember why you're alive" I have been to rock bottom, like you said, and I know exactly what you mean. Thank you for putting words on what so many are feeling and have felt. Love as always x
+Aoife Grimes xxxxx
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RT I know right??? and that dress too😱
Dodie is just stunning in this video but the hair ermagerd!!! :O
maybe get little baskets that could hang off the side of the ladder or something instead? :P
CUTE IDEA
+doddlevloggle Aw thank you!! ^-^
Pleaaaase collab with dan and phil it will be hilarious!
+Isabella Godel (Color Dreamer) that would be awesome
I absolutely love that your brain is feeling better! I do hope that your ankle feels better though, you should really move those cactuses. But I'm so glad that your brain is doing better, I'm trying, I'm better as well.
Also, you know what Dodie, you help. Thanks.
I'm sorry to be this person but the phandom is everywhere and its so amazing
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Glad you're doing better then. Keep it up :)
today i hurt my ankle
i passed out from the pain
i thought that it was broken
turns out it's just a sprain
i don't get any crutches
no bandages no bruise
a slightly swollen lump
just isn't enough proof
if you were to feel it
you'd expect it to be blue
a mangled mess with a bone sticking out
you'd call an ambulance too
but i'm smiling with my ice pack
this sort of goes to show
people can feel like they're on fire
and you'd never really know
Sprains often hurt much worse than brakes. Lol and I'm sure there's a metaphor for life in that, too (something about how big/obvious problems- even when really bad--are easier to deal with than the quiet/ small ones we keep to ourselves. Moral: always talk about things and seek help, even if maybe it's just a sprain. It still hurts. ?) anyway your hair looked so lovely in this💕
THAT WOULD MAKE SO MUCH SENSE.
Sometimes bending is worse than breaking
I've been in pain so many times. Around four years ago I inured my elbow. Everyone I told just said to me that it was fine. For three years. Then around a year ago, my mom finally let me see a doctor, and it turns out that part of my bone broke off, and I needed to have surgery to fix it. Don't let people tell you that the pain is just in your head. Also, I hope your foot feels better. I know how it feels.
ouch!!!! hope you're all good now
+doddlevloggle Thanks! I am completely healed now. 😊
I love this poem.
A poem about my foot (that isn't really about my foot) 0:00 - 0:35
Today I hurt my ankle, I passed out from the pain
I thought that it was broken, turns out it's just a sprain
I don't get any crutches, no bandages, no bruise
A slightly swollen lump just isn't enough proof
If you were to feel it, you'd expect it to be blue
A mangled mess with a bone sticking out, you'd call an ambulance too
But I'm smiling with my ice pack, this sort of goes to show
People can feel like they're on fire, and you'd never really know
I swear, through the past 3 or 4 videos Dodie keeps looking like, increasingly beautiful. I don't know what it is?? Something different with her, or her hair, or her makeup??? But she just looks so amazing. Always has, but particularly blows me away lately.
Her hair has gotten a lot longer and it looks really nice!!
she's so beautiful in this video! i mean, she always is, but something's different here, maybe the hair? it seems lighter and the hairstyle suits her very well. :)
+Angelika T. I think she got contacts that make her eyes Gray. I think.....?
I may or may not have just teared up a little...or a lot. This was not only so cute but so important to me, thank you Dodie. ❤️
yes thank you so so much
Dodie! You are a wonderful wonderful wonderful person and I really just wish I could give you a hug and tell you how much I appreciate your hard work, your creativity, your honesty and openness, and your kind and giving nature. You are such a sweet person, and I'm so glad you make the content that you do and that you share these experiences with your audience so they know that they are not alone.
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it's amazing how all of this came to you through an injury, a sprain. i love how art and creativity just flows through us and hits us at random moments in our lives. this is a wonderful manifestation of that phenomenon.
yes dodie. you do that poetry. i love this.
If I could reach through my screen and hug you right now I would I'm sorry your in pain hope you feel better soon
Sorry, not related, but your hair looks quite lovely.
Oh, and I share your shout out to the NHS. Having lived in lots of places (including across the pond) I am grateful for what they do. they have saved my life, literally, twice.
the underlying message in this poem makes my heart ache
first off I'm so so glad you are doing better. i hope your foot feels better haha. i couldn't thank you enough you helped me realize i what i was feeling and get help for it. you're so brave to tell us what you're going through, I'm glad you did.
i hope everyone has a lovely day remember i love you
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Oh my gosh Dodie looks especially stunning in this video.
Dodie's mixtape is going to be fire.
I LOVED THIS. That is all.
How did this not get any likes? I love your channel!!
I love this, very Savannah Brown like, inspiring
also a cactus??
I get ya
You're so beautiful!! And your message is so beautiful. You slay at life. And make us all feel better. People like you are the reason I want to be alive.
Isn't it strange how her physical pain has allowed her to cope with and/or get some relief from her mental pain
"People can feel like their on fire and you'd never really know."
I've numbed the pain by now, thanks for not noticing everyone.
This was such a beautiful poem Dodie and I hope your ankle feels better soon
why didn't you take them off the ladder yet
also my mum said to get better soon
+Lynn Chau I'm pretty much everywhere
Colleeeeeeen
+Alexis Bombard Allleeexxxxiissss
(side note sorry: just wanted to say you made me really happy because your username reminded me I actually did my taxes early this year, semi-functioning adult ftw)
"People can feel like they're on fire, and you'd never really know." That's so true.
She looks beautiful in this video just like she usually does but this time her happiness shines through making her even more stunning xxx
This video came moment where I really needed it. I couldn't relate more. Thank you for your videos, they help💕
I know this isn't really relevant but YOUR HAIR LOOKS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL IN THIS VIDEO
her little limp at the end. my heart is forever yours, dodie.
"I really have remembered why I'm alive" I FEEL SO PROUD OF YOU TO HEAR THAT
your'e so talented. love.
this is great, im glad ur feeling better brain wise i hope u stay that way, also hope ur foot feels better also damn ur hair u loom amazing x
loom amazing gr7
I love Dodie's makeup in this video SO MUCH
i was in a wheelchair for four or five months last year and from then to now ive been on crutches, and even then people still thought i was faking injury. i got bullied and teased even though if they had just seen my xray of a metal rod going through the bone in my leg and the multiple screws and seen my tears from the hours upon hours total of physical therapy, they would have known i would have never even WANTED to fake something like this. i was in such a pit of sadness and depression while in my wheelchair that i literally considered suicide. nobody should have to feel like that and nobody should ever have to be accused of faking anything, be it physical or mental illness. i couldnt prove to them my problems existed, but my paranoia was validated by their teasing, so now i feel like if i dont get better soon, it will never stop. i physically cannot walk without my crutches for long periods at this point in time as my entire body just ACHES. i really wish that ppl werent so ignorant
your hair looks soooo pretty
ps glad you're doing better!
You look so beautiful and also this was such a deep message considering at was about your sprained ankle :)
i am obsessed with her poetic lyrics. they baffle me and really make me think from a perspective id never would have thought of. plus she is so open about her sensitivity to life which makes mine feel more normal yet just smiles and gets on with life..argh she is such an inspiration💜
"people can feel like they're on fire, and you'd never really know" love ya dodie
OH MY GOD I'M SO EARLY AND YOU'RE SO GORGEOUS
I love your hair in this dodie 😊
i'll keep coming back to your videos, because they remind me that we will make it out in the end, no matter how shit we're feeling at the moment. it will all pass, thank you for everything what you share here.
You look absolutely stunning Dodie! I'm glad you're feeling better and hopefully your foot will feel better soon too 💗
Dodie you look so different in this video!
you look so pretty in this video! I mean you look pretty in every video but for some reason this one is different
I live in chronic ankle pain and also struggle with mental health issues. To have someone put into words what I feel everyday honestly left me speechless. I'm so happy you made this video!
I've been learning something similar as my dad passed away in February. It's insane how many people have said "oh wow I lost my mom last year" or "my dad died when I was in college too". So many people have this horrible invisible pain and it doesn't go away once your finished mourning. People go on with their lives and eventually they quit asking if you're ok even though the pain isn't over, it's just different. It really helps with loving people, though, once you know their pain. It's easy to have compassion when we share and listen with one another.
YOU LOOK AO BEAUTIFUL IN THIS DODIE
but also i really love this video and the words and their meaning. so good to see you doing better, and hopefully if this happens again you'll at least feel more in control and prepared. i was the worst ive ever been mentally about 6 months ago so it's been more gradual but im better at the moment and it's nice to realise you just aren't thinking the same as you were.
you look so pretty, and a lil grown up, glow up doodie and it's cute
So many people in the comments section have said what I think. I won't repeat it other than to say you are fab. You are a spectacular young lady. An inspiration to a lot of people. Including 34 year old gits like me!
Dodie... you're the kind of 'role model', for lack of a better term, that this world needed. Thank you. ❤️
ur hair looks so cuteee
I hope you feel better soon!
You looked extra pretty in that video if that's even possible ^.^
I have shown this video to all my friends who have tried to help my suffering. Thank you.
Invisible illness and mental illness are incredibly difficult to manage. Just because you can't see my pain, just because I'm not using a mobility aid, doesn't mean it's not difficult for me to get around. I have a connective tissue disorder, which actually means that I sprain very easily (among so many other things). I sprained my ankle earlier this year and it hurts like absolute hell! I was sure it was broken - how could I be in this much pain, unable to put any weight on it, and have it be 'just a sprain'? Such an important message, Dodie. Thanks for spreading awareness about invisible illnesses! x
... So why are your plants still there?
YEAHHHHHHHHH! :D
"Be kind to people, for everyone you meet is fighting a tough battle."
Here's to many kind encounters for you, Dodie! Your courage and creativity are truly beautiful.
~ Sheep xx
At the beginning of semester two of my sophomore year I lost all motivation. I was convinced that my friends and family didn't love me, that nothing I did mattered, and I was exhausted all the time. I had a 0.9 GPA and I gained fifteen pounds within the span of three weeks. After I actually talked to the people around me about what was going on I got in a really good head space, lost a lot of the extra weight, and I finished the year with a 3.4 GPA.
your hair is longer than i thought because you always curl it aw you look cute
Is it just me who would like to date Dodie or even just be good friends with her xx
YES DODIE! As a volunteer in the ambulance service I have learned that pain is a very weird thing. It can be visable, invisable and sometimes questionable. You will never know what someone elses pain feels like, or even be able to liken it to something you have felt. All you gotta do to be an awesome friend is listen, be that shoulder and call the ambulance when it's needed. Hope your poorly foot feels better soon, and you are back to your lovely bouncy self.
You deserve the world, you're such a pure human being. Thank you
Dodie, I love you but... why did you think the plant thing was a good idea??
ps i'm so glad you feel better
You look so cute!
Related, I hope you get better soon!
this just struck me so much, i remember seeing a quote once that said "everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. be kind. always." and that has stuck with me every single day of my life. you hear constantly "you never know what people are going through" but it's SO TRUE. a couple of months ago i found out that a close friend of mine had been suffering from severe depression and another from anxiety, and all the while i'd just assumed that their outward personality meant i knew everything about them. i promise that every single human has secrets and have had something happen to them, or are going through something or thinking something, that you would never ever guess, no matter how well you think you know them. thats why it is so important to be your kindest and to smile and make time for friends and make exceptions and be considerate. everyone is struggling and trying their best.
Dodie is the first person I've ever known of that can write a beautiful poem beginning with things about her foot. Nice job Dodie!
UR HAIR HAS GOT SO LONG FRICK
If anyone knows how to help me get through a rough time it's dodie. I am going through the same thing she went through and I honestly have been feeling really alone and scared. No one seems to understand and they'd always say "it's just stress, get some extra sleep" but it's not that simple and it is very comforting to know that I am not the only one and that I'm not going completely mad. Thank you dodie for talking about such important things and making the pain not hurt so much😊😊
dodie, you are so beautiful and so are your words
I can relate to this so much. I have anxiety and depression and one of my best friends doesn't understand it very well. One night he just goes "I wish I could just grab ahold of your depression and just take it out of you." I wish it was that easy. But a lot of the time I send him your videos and they help him understand what I'm going through, especially since I can't always put my feelings into words.
Dodie, I love you so much. Also, your hair is fabulous in this video and you look gorgeous. I hope you feel even better soon (both foot and head.)
I am so happy you are feeling better Dodie! I understand the deceiving cuteness of the plants and what pain they can inflict. Wonderful to see your cheery self again ❤️
"People can feel like their on fire and you'd never even know" that hurts
she's such a babe. Literally the nicest person I've ever met (I haven't met her though, even though it feels like I have, I haven't) but she cares about everyone even if she hasn't met them or not. Seriously what a babe.
God, I love dodie so much..honestly sometimes I feel like she's talking directly to me..like when she says something like "you'll pull through" I feel like I can..idk ..maybe I'm just weird or whatever but she can make me extremely happy when ever I feel really down.
I remember first listening to this when it came out and I thought it was about how people can be hurt and not tell anyone so be careful around and be nice to people but now I know it's about a lot more than that
As someone with chronic pain as soon as you said "someone could feel like they're on fire and you'd never know' I was like 'god BLESS SO ACCURATE' I'm glad you're feeling better mental health wise Dodie
This is absolutely beautiful, holy crap. Invisible pain is the thorn in my side for all of my life and it's been perfectly explained here. Glad you're back in the light.