Puberty
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ย. 2024
- In the spirit of Back 2 School season, I thought I would share my cringe-worthy experience with puberty! I was scared to openly talk about it when I was younger, but it was an over-arching theme of my grade school experience, so here goes!
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Another fantastic episode of Valuable Life Lessons with Kassie. Seriously though. I wish someone told my 15 year old self this. I look back at the decisions I made in high school and cringe a little bit simply because _most_ of the decisions I made were made with the intention of molding myself into what was socially expected, desired and/or wanted from everyone else, instead of what I _actually_ wanted for myself.
To all high schoolers out there: remember the golden rule (treat others as you would want to be treated yourself) and keep in mind that everyone is fighting their own battles behind closed doors. Just because someone is or does something differently than you doesn't give you the right to belittle that person. Remember your humanity, and keep in mind that we're all playing the crazy game of Life that has thousands of different paths and end results. In the end, high school is the teeniest blip in the grand scheme of things, and it's all gonna be okay. :)
You're preaching to the choir! You go girl
Your an amazing person. Also that was an awesome speech there. I'm not in high school but the golden rule doesn't only apply to high school so I will keep what you said in mind. You and Cassie.
CloudyApples what's preaching to the choir mean
Caty a
You're freaking awesome, Kassie, and I'm glad there are women like you on youtube who can set such a good, healthy and non-judgemental example for young female viewers
Thank you so much :)
and beautiful too!
I may be a boy and but either way everything that she said you are you are and a lot more Cassie. I always keep what you say in mind when you give life advice like that. You are an amazing TH-camr and I don't even know who you are personally but just by looking at you, through he screen, at your videos I can tell that you are fucking........ no words can describe you your so good.
You are the type of role model young girls need, you're amazing!
I always look forward to your videos Kassie :) They're all so relatable and take me to memory lane
Omg Natalies Outlet I’m a fan I didn’t know you like cloudy apples
Thank you for being so incredibly honest. I never leave a video of yours feeling like I haven't learned something! I feel like you're my internet big sister.
That's incredibly flattering, thank you so much
+CloudyApples
Acne Bacne.... Chestne?
I like Volleyball..This one time the ball hit me boobs..It hurts sooooo bad
@MelanieDoe I agree! She’s so influential even though u discovered her last year when I was 11 but that was Gloom then I saw her reacting to my draw my life and I discovered Cloudyapples and I feel more connected to this channel because she talks about things in a way we all can relate to but I love Gloom all the same. Cloudyapples compared to Gloom seem like two different people if you look at Kassie now
Well, at least puberty actually hit you, my body is just messing with me: acne at 13, period at almost 15, 16 and still looking like a 13 year old. But who cares? Boobs and round hips at soooo overrated. PENCILS ROCK!! Or that's what I tell myself when people say something mean about my body (my skin is clearing up now). Thanks for the video Kassie, always good to have you as my online mentor!
Not going to lie, I love curves, but I also love pencils. No, I don't think people starving themselves to be pencils is good. But I think all looks are beautiful, as long as the person owns it!
Don't worry about that, I'm far from starving myself to be a pencil. I eat like my life depends on it.... well, it does, but you know what I mean. I eat like a monster but my metabolism doesn't seem to care, so I'll probably be a pencil all my life. Oh well. Who needs a bubble butt?
***** I was like that too! Stick thin and eating like a monster, ah, those were the days! It caught up to me around the end of high school unfortunately :(. It still hasn't caught up to Terry though, I don't think it ever will. You guys are so lucky!
***** I had that too. It hit me like a run-away train of "Oh, wait, we forgot that you need to put on weight too, sorry!" when i turned 21. xD I'm still trying to get Down in weight Again.
***** I think you're missing the point, that you shouldn't have to put other people down in order to feel better about yourself. Saying that boobs and round hips are overrated, when that's something that people are genetically... that's putting others down. Pencils do rock. But so do other body types :)
"Obeyed the pressure" That single phrase resonates with me a lot, and I'm way way way WAY past puberty. Thanks for that awareness.
I adore you. What a big heart. Sharing your deepest hard times....
that's what she said
My period came at 12 and with it a severe acnee that just wouldn't go away. So I began taking birth control some years later after I took some exams first. The doctor was super nice. He asked me if I was sexually active without judgement and made his tests according to my no so he wasn't as invasive as the tests require and just made part of them.
When I was little, I broke my nose and I had it like that until I turned almost 19 (which was in 2013). People would laugh at me for that, but I rarely let it get to me. I was also bullied when I was in elementary school, but I learned to deal with that, too. I rarely let people to define me and I have to thank my mom and the way she raised me for that, but I do understand where you came from. It can be hard to learn to put yourself before the others in a healthy way. That's why I have trouble finding friends that are also close to me distance wise. Some people call me an egoist for being like that, but one of the first things I've learned while growing up is that if you don't do that for yourself, few people will, and you have to be lucky to find those people. It is a sad thought, but it is also true.
Sounds like a good doctor and good parenting! You have a good head on your shoulders and will find what makes you happy a lot easier than I did. You're awesome for putting yourself first, if you don't then you just become a clone with nothing unique to say. Lots of love
i love your videos SO MUCH, you're hilarious and beautiful and your editing is always flawless. Thank you so much for uploading and making me so happy :))
:) thank you for your lovely comment!!
Interesting video! Puberty was very awkward for me! I was a tomboy growing up. Starting my period during a game of touch football was VERY difficult to explain 😣
I made a white-pants mistake in the early period days, what a nightmare. I always feel like I connect with fellow former tomboys :)
I love this video Kassie! You're definitely going to help so many young girls with this, you really are inspiring :)
Also if by any chance you see this, what camera/lens do you use? I'm on the search for a new filming camera and your videos are such high quality! x
Thank you! I use a Canon 6D and a variety of lenses. For this video it was a Canon 50mm f/1.8 :)
She'll help plenty of young boys as well. They go through a lot of societal pressures as well.
Hi Kassie :) I Relate to this video a lot. High school was tough for me, I got bullied badly for being overweight and boys used to call me 'tree trunk legs', as funny as it sounds it affected me more than anything. I was so concerned about what other people thought about me that I ended up neglecting my own needs and became very reserved. Eventually I ended up developing anorexia and depression which thankfully I am now recovered from. I am now a college student studying a subject I am passionate for and I love it! People in college don't really care about what you look like because they are so internally focused. The only thing I put my energy towards is staying healthy and getting a good education. :)
Amen to that, I'm so happy you're past all that and are focussed on the future
This has to be one of my favorite videos you've uploaded. I love how frank you are about issues that young women face while growing up. I know there's a 13-year old girl out there somewhere who's probably watching this and now feels a bit better about herself. Well done.
Kassie you are such a deep and complex person and I find this amazing. I have always been troubled, and at the age of 24, even though I've had a few improvements, I still feel the same way. Always caring too much about what people will think about me, having no belief in me at all (I feel like I should be the one to pay for people to employ me in a job because I wouldn't be able to bring them any value) and mostly and most importantly, I suffer SO MUCH from emotional dependency. At a point where it's driving me crazy and I feel like there's nothing to do about it. I know where it probably comes from. A childhood where I didn't feel loved enough, being bullied at school by my own best friends for being "too nice" and letting other people step on my feet, having this incredible belief that love is more important than anything and that once you find it, you "live happily ever after"... My insecurities drove me to depression a few years ago, and even though I feel I have gone out of this, I still suffer a lot from them. So I read and read and read... I feel like I'm working on it, but like most bad habits, I manage to be more "independent" and "secure" for a few days and then crawl back into my demons. Arh. Somehow I feel like we would have lots of things to tell each other and I would love to know you more :) But I do that watching your videos ;) Thank you for sharing :)
I laughed when she said.... "Boobs , boobs, boobs, boobs!" Chanting. I know this is a serious topic but still
Kassie, I've seen probably 3-4 of your videos and I can already tell that you are an amazing person. You're so real infront of the camera and you talk about problems that many people have, but are afraid to tell someone. You are such an inspiration (:
Another brilliant video like always!! Oh God... every time I think about highschool I just wanna go back and slap myself ahhahahaha... but I do think these experiences shape us into the people we are today. There were...some.. experiences I can still live without but in some way, they probably still contributed into making me the woman I am today. My role now is to just be there for my little 9 year old sister so that she has someone to support her and encourage her whenever she feels lost. You'd love her tbh, she's a strong little sweet heart who naturally have qualities that almost makes her immune to change based on how others perceive her. In many ways, that one and I learn from each other :) Lovely video like always Kassie!! ❤Sam
Awe, take care of her love :)
Good points Kassie. You did have me laughing my butt off in a few spots with your outlook on physical development. It's a reminder of how easy it is to lose yourself in school and not accept your own individuality. I love that you moved beyond that and seem like such a deep, sweet caring person like some of the kids we all dealt with at that age will also do. Great vid.
Your honesty is the shit Kassie :)
Sandra Vel wtf
I recently started uni after taking a year off and I feel like I kind of got off track and off balance with who I am and what I believe in, just because I am surrounded in a more social environment and I feel the pressure. Thank you, Kassie, for helping me get back to earth and to my roots. I am very thankful. I love you! ♡
Love this! Puberty was a rough time for me as well but... The past is in the past :P great video, Kassie :)
Thank goodness the storm is over! Haha
Edit - Changed "the" to "thank" :P
Thank you! Thank heavens someone understands all the constant pressures of people and pretty much everything mentioned in this video. I've recently been really trying to follow my own path and not the path that everyone else thinks I should do. It feels so much better!
This is why I love you kassie. You're so awesome and everything you say is sooo accurate.
You're so sweet :):)
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Thanks for sharing your story Kassie it's really nice to know that other people have gone through this to.
This video is so helpful! Because I feel sooo insecure about myself sometimes, but thank you for making me feel positive! You are beautiful:)
I'm really glad to hear that! Everyone gets insecure, but it feels a lot better when you realize everyone is going through the same thing and it's your job to amplify the standards that you believe in for yourself
oh man, i can completely understand everything you said in this video. Being 12-16 was absolutely brutal!!! I'm 18 now and even though thats still not that old, just growing up, dealing with puberty and accepting it was a challenge that i feel like i overcame. Thank you for putting this video up and helping out younger girls!
Fab vid, Kassie :) one of the Greatest gifts God ever blessed me with was a best girlfriend my sophomore year of high school who modeled humble self confidence. I can remember thinking "she doesn't complain about her weight or how she looks or spend too much time in front of the mirror. I like that." And from then on, I took the cue and did likewise. It makes life a lot less stressful when you're not worrying about things like that! :)
That's so cute :), she sounds wonderful!
I love how you are so genuine and filled with wisdom! While I am way past puberty, at 25, I still enjoyed watching your video b/c I can really relate. Puberty was not a walk in the park for me either. I had acne, grew some enormous boobs quickly (on my tiny, skinny body) and was shamed by boys who I'm sure wanted to get into my pants. It's really true that you have to believe in yourself and listen to your own voice. Many people will tell you what you are and who you should be. But, if you learn to value yourself, and speak out, and say no, you will be the master of your own world and no one can hurt you!
Amen, thank you so much
I completely understand you. I never hit puberty yet. But all my friends have and I'm the only one who hasn't . All my friends have boyfriends, and have their period, have big boobs. The only thing I got was acne. I HATE IT So MUCH. But I'm handling it.
You'll definitely grow into yourself, and I'm glad I hit puberty late because my body feels younger and bounced back easier from all of the abuse I put it under :P. Lots of love
Hey I'm 12 and have to wear bras embrace the time you don't have to wear sweaty itchy rash leaving riding up bras, you may think it looks fun up to wear them but believe me it's not as much fun wearing a bra as you think it would be gahh so annoying.
thank you soo much!! Your a huge inspiration to me and im sure to others. :)
You're so positive, even though you have depression! My mom has depression, and her doctors are trying to experiment with different meds, so some days are hard. I feel her pain to some point, and I just can't believe how happy you look in your videos! You inspire me so much!
I always look forward to your videos Kassie. :) your amazing!
Thank you so much :)
Are you still followers her?🙃
I'm in my last year of school and am actually graduating in two weeks... My final exams are in just over a month and I've been putting all of my time and effort into doing well in school. I am young, but I've always been so sure of what I wanted to do career wise after school and this past year has essentially deterred me from that in more ways than not... I'm starting to rethink and reevaluate most things like 'What am I good at?' and 'What do I like?' As you said with all of the 'confusing' and 'conflicting' emotions, I'm starting to feel intensely disoriented as all of this study and school is just coming to an end. I'm not sure if this is an 'over-share' but I too suffer from depression as well as generalised anxiety disorder. Whilst I've made a lot of progress AND your videos have been a great source of inspiration and relaxation for me, I thought I'd seek out your advice directly... Essentially, my question(s) is/are, how can I remove myself from these thoughts and anxieties so as to positively reflect on them? Do you have any advice? Thanks Kassie :)
Are you finishing high school? It's so good that you've put so much effort into school and are doing well. If you're going into undergrad next, try to dabble in different subjects and find your passion. The sooner you have a plan, the better you will feel, trust me. When I don't have a clear plan, I get very depressed and anxious. I always have to be working toward something. But be patient with yourself and try to figure it out. You have the work ethic, all you have to do is find out what you want and apply yourself.
Yeah I'm literally finishing high school in 2 weeks. In NSW (Australia) we do the HSC, so 50% of my school work over the course of the year will go towards my mark, and the other 50% will come from the big exam in October. Thank you so much, I too find that without structure I get really down and work myself up. I really appreciate your reply and hope you know that I'm a huge fan of your videos and am always excited when a new one is up :) Keep it up, Kassie. Thanks again
I never realized how ugly I was until my b-day when I looked closly in the mirror. Im ugly as fuck and Im too young to be able to do shit about it!!!!
Kassie, everything you say is so inspiring, thoughtful and smart. The advice you give is so good, I wish I had this when I was a teenager. I'm 21 now and am suffering with acne (actually caused my my implant which I am going to remove). You have said in the past, and in this video about you being insecure, and I just find you so inspiring, because you seem to have overcome it and you're a beautiful, hilarious lady. It's so inspiring and makes me want to do better with my life and be the best I can with health and the things I put into my body. It's a struggle on a daily basis to make the best choices, and I know I need to make a lifestyle change. Anyway, I am rambling. I just want to say, you inspire thousands of people around the world, including me, and it's nice to have you here to remind us all that we're all worth something :-) thank you for being you kassie!
this really helps since I just got in that time zone of life
I've watched all your videos at least ten times. I even watch them if it seems like it won't apply to me because I always take something away from them. You're such a light and you're the only person with substance on here. Thank you thank you thank you!
I'm 13 and 5'9 and get mistaken for a 20 year old. I have a bigger chest then a lot of girls at school and the boys make a lot of sexual comments towards me. It makes feel not like an actual person,but more of an object. Another example was my best friend and I were in the mall and this random guy said to his friend, "I would fuck that." I turned around and said,"That?So I'm a thing to you pigs, well if that's it then go to hell!" And I grabbed my friends hand and stormed off.
That day showed me that no matter how as a woman you look you're just an object most of the time.
I don't look forward on going back to school and if I tell the teacher about the comments the boys make they just say, "oh they're just boys."
I hate people...
creepy... same name, I'm 5'9 and 13 too, people mistake me for older too but not that much older.
+libby hughes i'm 15 and i'm tall too, i feel same as you, and the most scary thing is when creeps look at you and you feel uncomfortable because they are much older than you, fml
I'm 5'9 and I'm 12 and many people think I'm older than I I'm and the thing is I'm flat chested
I'm 13 and 5,11
+abigail dehn same
I wish I had a sister like Kassie
Thanks a lot kassie.. You actually made me feel better. I also go though the same exprience. School was really hard for me. People always judged how the way i dress but its not my fault that most stores don't sell my size and if it did, it cost ways more than my budget. Your words really made me less insecure. I wish more people like you are in our society. The world really needs more open-minded people..
I'm in puberty currently.. but .. i'm really short, and I haven't got big boobs, like.. not at all. I remember when I was in middle school, I was like the only one not having my period, all of the girls had it, and had like big boobs, curves, boyfriends, etcetcetc. I'm 17 now, I got my period at 14 and a half, my boobs grew up a little bit but they're still "small" hahahah, and.. I still haven't got a boyfriend! and that's the painful part.. :')
The right boy will find you and it'll be because of the content of your character and not your body. You're not a booty call, you're a fantastic person who deserves to be appreciated :). 17 is very young, there's so much more exploring to do
thank you for answering me!
that's true.. I watched a video wherein a girl said that it was normal not to have a boyfriend at 17, 18 or even 20 yet, and it makes me feel more comfortable, but when I'm at school.. and I see all these people in a relationship, when I hear all my friends talking about their past relationships or the boy they're about to date, I'm like.. "..why me ? why cant I be like them? why cant I have a boyfriend? i'm 17, damn!" sooo.. it makes me feel bad and abnormal, almost like a freak! I remember, three weeks ago, I met into a good friend of mine who is 14, and when I told her I've never kissed a boy nor anything else with someone that can relate to a relationship or something like that, she just kinda laughed at me, bc she is like THIS girl who can have all the boys she wants so... again: a painful part. :/
(and i'm so sorry if there are any mistakes, i'm french..!)
I met my one and only boyfriend a few days before I turned 20. Before that I felt the same way, i was soo stressed out and thought if something was wrong with me, because all of my friends hooked up with a new guy 'every week'. And I had never kissed a guy. But suddenly he was there. Dont stress!!!
that's cute, really :) oh yeah, i forgot about that: my first kiss! i am soooo stressed out for that! What if I suck at kissing? What if I'm really bad that he will want to dump me or he will be disgusted or whatever?! I'm gonna feel abdnormal and bad again.. OMG this is so stressful ^^' hahah, that's true, a friend always says that to me, but more in this way: "if your crush can't notice you or don't want to date you, he REALLY doesn't know the amazing things he will miss" and it always makes me smile :) so thank you
About your first kiss - I didn't know what to do either, or how to.
But I guess I sucked at walking and talking the first time i tried that as well ;))) Think of it like that. There is a first time for everything - for everyone. If the guy is a nice one, he does not care at all!!
Your incredible self-awareness and ability to put into words things that are understood for most of us but aren't said are so liberating. Thank you.
Kassie is fucking beautiful how could anyone be so rude to call her ugly?
same when I first same her I was like dangggg this girl is gorgeous and funny!! and then I checked out her channel and heard that she was called ugly and it makes me feel bad that people can't see really Beauty in this world
I recently discovered you and I just love ur videos!
As teenagers we tend to be frustrated about just nothing and everything ^^ I myself tend to worry a lot about the smallest things in my body especially that I have a serious acne problem! But I think I'm fortunate enough to study and be around a school where even teenagers will pretty much not care about acne or whatsoever ^-^ We just get all along together because at the end I dont think anyone in this life is 100% satisfied about his body! We all have flaws and things we don't like about ourselves, but we shoud learn to accept that! I even think these little insecurities actually teaches us great lessons in life, like accepting ourselves and being happy and content with what we have! And about the topic of boys, I'm actually a girl who don't really like to have boys just play with me and want me just because of my body, I NEVER LIKED THAT! I know I'm still waiting for the right person, who's going to see beyond my body and stay with me because of whom I really am as a person, not as a toy or a puppet, And I know he's there somewhere ^-^! Anyways Love the video :D Keep it up and looking forward to seeing other videos! You seriously seem like a wonderful person!
I'm 15- flatchest :(
GOD BLESS YOU KASSIE!!! not everybody will be able to change people's life but you DID! you thought me how to accept myself for who am i... before this i was so insecure about myself due to pressures from outside but after watching most of your videos i changed my mind-set...im living a very positive lifestyle right now and its only because of you KASSIE.... THANK YOU SO MUCH for being my life changer :)
Lol I would probably do the same and just be saying BOOBS BOOBS BOOBS happy that I finnally got something 😂😂😂
Pokemon lover I still can't do that. I'm fine with it tho.
Ahhh what you said at the end hits home for me. I graduated from my undergrad this June and have since been on an incredibly stressful battle against the pressure. It's exhausting! Thank you for posting this and giving me a bit more energy in my quest for self acceptance :)
Best of luck, my friend.
Haha, this is hilarious! Absolutely adore it when people are comfortable enough to share things a bit more personal. Finally got my period and boy... I was perfectly fine not bleeding through my crotch, tmi? LOL Thanks for the awesome video, you look beautiful. (:
I always look forward to your value videos. It's not about how to change your appearance like most youtubers do, but how to accept and be confident about yourself. So thank you Kassie. There should be more channels like this.
Loveeeee videoooo❤️❤️❤️❤️
We definitely need more people like you on the TH-cam where young adolescents go for entertainment. Well, young adults as well. The world is quite crazy out there and all of these struggle you start to get as you hit puberty, is just the beginning of what you will expect for the next decades to come. Placing yourself at the right place with the right set of tools is extremely important, and it's a life-long lesson to be learned. Thank you, Kassie for yet another inspiring videos! Love it!
2020 anyone??????!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂
Maria del Carmen Correa yesss
@@pixeltiger21ee36 loooool
Thank you so much Kassie for this video! Though I've already been through puberty, at 18 I'm still dealing with a lot of insecurities and anxieties about myself and what others want from me. Thank you so much for this video; it showed me that I have to start wanting for myself and not just want what others want from me. And not to compare myself to others so much. :)
When did you get the birth control pills?
birth control helps u not hav a baby
Mia Melany Pills that stop you from having a baby but since they control estrogen levels they also are used to regulate periods and help with acne and crazy hormones
Hi Kassie! Your videos are absolutely amazing.
I wish I knew about this stuff back when I was in middle school. I started my period when I was about 12 (im 17 now), and gained a lot of weight, height, and acne immediately after as a result of it. I was also severely bullied in grade 7 because of my acne and weight. The bullying made me feel insecure to the point that I wanted to change myself in order to be one of the popular girls. In order to make myself feel better, I ended up binge eating on junk food, to make matters worse.
Fast forward to 5 years later and things are much better. My acne is (almost) cleared up, I am eating better, and my self-esteem has improved. I accept the fact that I have a curvier body (compared to others) and am loving it.
One thing I would like to tell girls who are in school is that you don't need to strive for popularity. You may be the odd person out at times, but it's okay. There will always be people who will geniunely like you for who you are. So be yourself and enjoy life as it is.
And to Kassie, you are an inspiration to many. I am glad that there are people like you who can make a difference to many. We really need more people like you. Thank you. You are amazing :)
Haha I'm the less developed girl too😂😂 Doctor says I won't get my period until I'm 13 1/2 to 14
And also, I agree.... Boobs fucking hurt!!
Ashh 1165 when did you want to get period? There's nothing to look forward to and I really doesn't matter when you'll get it.
You are so wise, Cassie & it makes me feel a little better that I wasn't the only one who has a terrible puberty & went through depression. I was stick thin too, but got my period & boobs before most others, which came with it's own share of sexual harassment.
I had acne too, luckily I guess everyone kind of had it & since we don't usually wear makeup at that age here that wasn't a very big deal.
Thank you
Kassie, I love your videos so much! Whether it's about food, exercise, DIY or more personal like this one, you never disappont me and can honestly say you helped me SO much with getting through some hard things! (not to mention you completely inspired me to exercise & eat healthy!) And i really admire how you work hard and yet still post videos so often unlike so many other youtubers. You're flawless
I started watching you about 4 months ago and since then I have been obsessed about your channel! I love you so much and you have helped me through so much crap in middle school that really suck and words cant describe how thankful I am for you. I just want to let you know how much i love and support you. Have a great day:)
I watch your videos all the time and I think its about time to tell you how much I appreciate you. I have anxiety and depression and its really hard to go through the changes in puberty without any support. Your videos have always helped me through everything and they inspire me to be more positive every time I watch them. I never come out feeling disappointed or bored. Thank you so much for everything :-)
Thank you so much for your kind words
As a 15 year old I find your words so truthful . I do feel very bad about myself sometimes, not only because of my looks but because of learning. I think education is important but i wish I had a better memory, I've had only 10s ( As ) in grades 5-7, but in 8th grade I felt so bad about myself because I realized I only studied for the grades, because i always forget everything. I am also very lazy and and feel like a piece of crap and everyone is so mean. I only have one friend that doesn't try to hurt my feelings. I wish I had the power to be a better person. You inspire me, Kassie! You are such a beatiful inside-out human being! Thank you very much for your videos and advice!
And by forgetting I mean that I study something for class, I get my grades and after some time I forget that information. I feel stupid, and I want to read more and just be a good person overall. You can't even understand how scared I am of highschool, and school starts in aprox. 1 week here in Romania.
I have a pretty bad memory too, and I had to adjust my study tactics to make up for it. I have to read the same thing a bunch of times before my brain starts to store the information. You should tell a doctor or a specialist about your problem, maybe they can offer you some personalized help. You do have the power to be better, everyone does. It doesn't matter what you look like, how educated you are or how many friends you have. You can build your own confidence and sense of self-worth and stand your ground if people try to walk on you. I'm not saying start a war, I'm saying know what you deserve and walk away if people are being rude. Find your passion or people you admire, and do what you can to better yourself! My confidence came from investing in myself and having something to be proud of. Best of luck my friend
***** Thank you, Kassie! Your words mean a lot to me!
I'm a 29 year old woman and you inspire me so much. I especially love how you swear it's real and awesome. Best wishes, Cambridge UK X
YES YES YES every video of yours is just...YES. What I love about you is that you put everything into perspective. Though puberty has found its end a long time ago, I realize that a lot of the experiences I went through because of it still affect me to this day. I just ended a long ass serving shift, scrolling through my youtube, coming across your video and thinking..hmm?...puberty its probably just for the highschool kids, i'll watch it anyway. To my surprise this is EXACTLY what I needed to hear. I'm 23 and secretly still trying to figure it all out. A lot of what your speak about reminds me so much of Brene Brown's 'The gifts of Imperfection'. I think the universe if on my side today. Thanks for all the good words Kassie.
Thank you for your kind words
I'm 21 years old and way past puberty. I just watched because your knowledge is incredible and you're so easy to listen to. Love you!
I love your videos, not only are they helpful but they extend my vocabulary! You're such a smart girl.
Lately I've been having so much pressure, I just moved out for college, and it's so hard. This video is really a boost to my self esteem thanks:)
I love how open you are about these things
PRECH!!!! I really appreciate your openness, honesty, and wisdom
I got my period very early like when I was 9 or 10. I was taller and curvier then everyone else but I always felt insecure because I had a lot if fat going on everywhere. By the time I was 15 I truly accepted my body and who I was. :) love you Kassie!
I'm so glad to hear that! Lots of love
Your words are so powerful I love how well you spoken and it is important to tell this to teenagers these days especially if they don;t have good role model in their life! So great Job Kassie!
I found your channel a few hours ago on youtube and already you are my favorite youtuber.
Your amazing ❤ and funny👏
Thank you for being such an inspiration.
I always learn something from your videos.
When puberty hit me I started gaining weight and having acne. it really wasn't that bad but I was used to having perfect skin and it was very weird for me to have to put on makeup (I never had the time anyway ) or to have to be careful about what I eat. But now I'm trying to get healthy and fit (I weigh 50 kg, so I'm not really trying to loose weight ) and your videos always motivate me to go workout or have an apple instead of a cookie.So thank you very very much for putting so much effort into your videos Kassie.
This is so relevant to how I am feeling at the moment. Thankyou. Your timing is extraordinary.
"I was lost and damaged and i wavered with the wind and i didnt put any skill points into my passions and what i wanted to be" As cliche as this sounds, its completely true. I did the same thing in high school. I followed the crowd. And i know my parents always taught me not to follow the crowd and whatnot and it was an obvious life rule- but you truly get caught up in it when you're trying to find yourself in such a short amount of time. I mean why do they say most kids find themselves in high school. Like the experiences shape you.. All i remember is doing the same thing every day, every year for four years. Now i'm out of school and travelling and this is where I really learned about myself. Ive been put in many different situations which i wasnt really put in before, whilst in school, because it was such a routine. I will never be that kid i was in high school trying to be the "perfect person" I'm still a perfectionist but i love who i am and i love that im dorky and smiley and sometimes annoying and overbearing. Thats just who i am. Puberty is a bitch for everyone I think.. Oh and ps i got my period at 15 but didnt even get boobs until 18. I was a super late bloomer, and now I envy girls with flatter chests that can wear those cute lacy bra's... haha. *The grass is always greener on the other side, eh? :)
Right you are :).
PREACH! I felt so alone and unhappy during puberty especially not having a good relationship with my mom or an older female to go to for advice. I really wish my younger self could have seen this. I felt very repressed as a young girl in order to make others happy at the expense of my own happiness. I am really glad younger people can watch a video like this today.
It's so nice to have a youtuber that is open about her experiences. I find so many things in common with you, like how you are and the things you went through. I am currently dealing with depression and an eating disorder and your outlook on life is really motivating .
Thank you so much for the amazing videos :) xoxo
Best of luck my friend, always focus on yourself and getting better
love this video!! I have that awful habit of comparing myself to other people and subsequently feeling shittier about myself, and have done my whole life, but this video was honestly so helpful
I still do it, but to a much lesser extent. It's not something that goes away, but once you get your priorities straight, the jealousy is replaced by confidence and self-worth :)
Kassie, your videos are so honest, insightful, and well-articulated. I went through very similar issues during my teen years and wish I could have been more confident at that time. My validation also came from outside sources.
My high school "wellness" teacher actually told our class full of 16-year-old students, "If girls would just keep their legs shut then STDs would be eradicated within a generation. Guys are always gonna have sex, so it can't be up to them to stop it." What. The. Fuck. No wonder so many girls have similar issues. Keep on preaching lady!
That literally makes me RAAAAGE!!! I had that same experience. Some people should not be allowed to teach in a classroom.
You just touched my heart Kassie. I learned more in this video than I do in two weeks of school
Thank you for these kind of video's. Watching these make me wanna take care of myself and love myself. I recognize so much in you and I feel so blessed that I found you and your channel. Honestly, you deserve the best. You inspire me so much. So again, thank you. Xxx
I'm on my first year of high school and your videos have really been helping in terms of advice , I really appreciate the time you take to make these videos because a lot of people find them very helpful. Thank you so much for telling us that story... I need to learn to learn to stop caring what people think and just be myself , no matter how crazy that might be :) you are a true inspiration. With love : Monica :)
Thank you so much Monica
This video is definitely the best youtube video I have ever seen. It is so true for so many people and is a great lesson for anyone still going through middle/high school. Yes, people will judge you, but what matters most is who you want to be. No matter what you end up doing with your life, you will be absolutely amazing and can be extremely successful. Just always be yourself. "You are beautiful in every single way. Words can't bring you down." - Christina Aguilera
Love this video! I'm going through many of these things, but the worst is definitely my acne. I feel so bad and insecure about my skin and stress so much over it, but this video makes me feel a bit hopeful and like i'm at least not alone 💕 Thank you!
Thank you so much for another great video Cassie! It's so good to see someone being honest about social anxiety, depression and self esteem xx
Last year of high school and still don't know really who I am. So difficult when everybody has there own opinion on who you want to be instead of excepting you for who you are. Changeling yourself for others will never work out because there will always be someone dissapointed with the results includeing yourself. Being someone else grows old and hard to keep up with. Kassie please tell me it gets better after high school 😁
My life got 1289349382940832 times better after high school :). Don't let high school be your peak!
i so wish someone told me this when i was 15, and shared their experience going through puberty with me. another fantastic video, i always look forward to em, thanks, Kassie!
I do love your videos, you send your message across seriously but with good natured humor thrown in. I remember puberty, i was a 12 year old with boobs and stomach cramps that put me in so much pain i actually ended up in hospital. The harrassment was horrible as i had the body of a woman but was very innocent at the time. My family is very open and my mum, auntie and big sister were great at helping me through it all. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this, my views growing up and going through puberty skewed my vision of how i should be and whats expected of me (until i talked to my family years later which took a long time to put into practise) if id of know half of what you'd just said im sure things would have run a lot smoother. I took myself off the pill about 10 months ago and my hormones have been totally out of whack since but i've always worried about what was happening inside; i may be a bit foul for 2 days out of the month at the moment but ive researched it and it can apparently take 2 years for all the artificial hormones to work out of your system so im trying to push through! So to cut it short :p thank you for continuing to help people! :D xx
You sound like you had an amazing support system, thank goodness for that :). Keep on truckin' and finding what's right for you!
I love your videos. They're so honest and inspirational. One of the main reasons I subscribed was because of how open you are on these videos. You are who you are and that's just fine.
i think you're really brave to share your story with puberty kassie. i really admire your efforts to let people know they're not alone and offering help
I am currently frantically typing up an essay I have due at the end of the week, and your videos are the primary factor that's keeping my head on my shoulders!
Thank you :-)
I take birth control for my periods; when I first got my period when I was 12 it was extremely heavy and would bleed through my pants at least once almost every time I got my period. I think it's important that people know birth control isn't just for... "birth control". Lots of girls/women use it for other reasons, such as acne or heavy periods. I really love how open you were about it in this video. I do have to admit, despite the fact that I didn't start the pills for that reason, they did help with my complexion. I hate how every time I tell people that I take birth control I have to automatically assure them it's not for sex. Sometimes I wish it wasn't even called birth control...
Ok, I don't even know what I'm talking about. Anyways, love your videos
Kassie, you always find the right words to adress something most people here on youtube would never talk about! I really wish I wouldn't have thought so much about what everybody else was thinking about me in my early teens, I would have enjoyed it so much more...But sometimes getting older really means getting wiser, so I enjoy my life even more today!
Much love for you and Terry
Thank you so much! I enjoyed my teens, but I could've enjoyed it a lot more like you said! All of my "good times" were pretty superficial. Lots of love
I wish someone told me this when I was younger.. Maybe I could cry myself to sleep not that often or not being afraid of people as I used to. Thanks God I'm ok with myself right now, I love what I'm doing and I just really like myself, and I don't care about this shit that people talk behind my back. Wonderful video, thank you so much :))
I'm so happy you're okay now. Keep truckin', lots of love
Hey Cassie!
I love your videos.
They make me feel a tad less like an outsider and hopeless and more like someone who just need to get through obstacles.
I went on anti depressants for a year constantly switching different ones because they never made a change, before the final one put me in the hospital for constant seizures. I quit them hoping maybe i could fix my depression myself and ended up finding your channel.
Unfortunately, i haven't found a cure. I'm still stuck and it depresses me more because I'm suffering from crippling social anxiety and ADD as a result from my depression. I feel so sad and get worse because i cant talk to people and i desperately want to make friends but cant seem to because no one makes an effort. I understand you have to go for it, but i feel like when i talk everyone gives me a strange look. I feel like I'm so sad and broke so everyone avoids me. The only people I've made friends with are the people who made the effort to be friends with, and i love them very much. But i want to be outgoing and meet people and feel like an actual person.
Should i go back on antidepressants?
Your doctor or specialist should be paying very close attention to you and talking with you to see what the next step should should be, because you seem to have a severe case that requires answers that are specifically tailored to you. I cannot say whether you should go back on medication or not, because I'm not qualified to answer that, but you definitely should see your doctor and ask what you should do next. If your depression and anxiety takes over your life, things will just get worse. You have to free some of your mind from those issues in order to focus on things outside of that and gain some confidence. Do what you can to free your mind and allow you to be yourself, whatever that takes. I really hope you find an answer soon love
Cassie, would it be possibly for you to do a video specifically on your experience with depression and how you manage yours? No matter what I do it always seems to sneak up on me, even when I think it's gone. At times it becomes almost unbearable. I love your videos, and really appreciate you dealing with real matters of importance. You're making a big difference to us viewers, so thank you for that. x
I always try to never let other peoples opinions influence my own, I have learned to do my own research and come to my own conclusions - best decision ever! Thank you for sharing your advice with us Kassie, it really helps!
Wow, Cassie! This is my favourite video you've ever done (& I've seen them all). I think this beats a lot of the advice you get from people about your teen years. It shows all sorts of pressure that's put on teenagers not only by the peers, but by their superiors & people who's authority they've never taught to question. 2 years left of my adolescence, but I wish I had seen this video or something of the sort when I was 14 or so. Back then, most people teaching me about self-exploration were teachers in my very catholic, very conservative school. I hope this video helps younger teens consider things more freely :)
Thank you so much
I'm 17 and to the point where I need help, I visit a therapist ever one to two weeks, it's all because I didn't know how to help myself when I was going through puberty, I wish I heard this then. You're great Kassie!!
gurl, i didn't start my period until i was 15! sophomore yr. i was so embarrassed to be the only female in my circle of friends to not start but when i finally did it was so.. basic, lol. i was awfully under-developed and very babe-like wit no butt, boobs, or curves of any sort. the good thing is that i was able to rely on my personality, and i became so secure personality-wise that it didn't really bother me that i wasn't the most "attractive" girl. i had such a confidence in my personality that i ended up becoming popular through that; i was nice to everyone and that made everyone want to be around me. hs wasn't that bad thanks to me focusing on the right things. now at 21 and so confident in my personality; my looks have finally started to catch up to my personality and i love it. i feel beautiful, but humble as well now and i know it's only gonna get better.
Hey, Kassie, I just started watching your videos and I love it! I also decided on changing my diet and my lifestyle and your advices are super helpful to me. So thank you! One thing that I want to ask you...could you show some more recipies of meal you eat everyday? I know you already talked about some in your recent videos, but I need more! MORE!! :)