I would love to collab! I haven't been super active on UA-cam these past few months because of work but I'm hoping I can start uploading again soon. Thanks so much for commenting!
Thanks David! I tried to do that in the most productive way possible. Hopefully he'll listen but with the amount of people calling him out and the way he just ignores it all and calls it hate, I'm not sure. Thanks for commenting!
You are now just seeing Erics true colors he has never cared about anyting but himself and growing his channel and he used suicide and mental health as a disguise. just a lot of people got fooled. Anyone who calls eric out is considered a hater. I believe you are being fooled by Eric.
You may be completely right. I can believe that he only pretended to care about people to grow his channel. They would absolutely fit right in with his brand. I wouldn't say I'm being fooled as I'm not in denial just hopeful that he'll change before he causes anymore harm. Do I think he'll actually do that? No. But I'm hopeful, not necessarily because I care so much about him, but he continues to harm vulnerable people who have no idea they are being used. I know I sound naive in this video but it's more just me trying to hope for the best in everyone. But again perhaps you are right and he was never a good person.
Zink has been off for a while now unfortunately..i dont blame you cuz like you said, we as addicts need someone to point out when were acting like an addict or look high or else we ignore the signs and die..stay blessed Jexi..here in unity with love
Agree with so much of what you’ve said - Eric is truly just NOT an example for children and I feel TERRIBLE saying that but he REALLY needs to draw a line in the sand and tell his younger fans: listen guys I’m going through some shit rn I’ll be back soon”
Yes! I absolutely agree! If he was acting this way around a fully adult audience, I wouldn't watch, but I wouldn't be as concerned about the harm he is causing. He has an audience made up of mental ill children who ask him for help daily. I really worry that if he doesn't stop soon there is going to be irreplaceable harm. He can say he isn't an advocate anymore but when your audience is all children who view you that way, you still have a responsibility to them. It's just all so hard to watch. Thanks so much for commenting! 💜
Oh yes that's definitely peculiar. He says he speaks that way simply because he is trying to be relatable but I know if I got those messages from any man I would block him for being uber creepy
Hi Jexi! Thank you for your courage in posting this video. I remember you've talked about the term "advocate" before and the problematic connotations that can come with using it. I am not terribly familiar with this gentleman but from what you've shared, it sounds like he's not in the best place mentally. One of the hardest things about addiction is that it is a disease that wants to exist, that wants to resist treatment, and it's extremely successful at convincing the patient that they don't even have it. A few thoughts: I definitely agree that either you are working the steps, or your addiction is working you. Recovery is not something we engage in once, or once a month, it's something we must engage with every day, even every second. After an incredibly painful personal experience that landed me in rehab with high liver enzymes, I am, 1000%, against using kratom as a means of recovery. Yes, I went to rehab for kratom, and only kratom. I'd rather go cold turkey off bupenorphine than touch that stuff again. But I can only speak for my own person with that. Let's be honest, recovering addicts have an uncanny way of noticing when someone has slipped up. I remember realizing one of my good friends had relapsed because-- get this-- I saw the way she was shopping for groceries. But I was right! I don't know what the best way is to intervene with newly relapsed addicts, especially when they are still in the denial phase of the disease, and I wish I had an answer. I remember interventions used to be popular, and while they are clearly not perfect, I'm not sure if I know a better way. I think it's important that the recovery community be proactive in helping those among our number who have relapsed, especially when they occupy such a public space like social media. We all know with our 11th tradition how damaging that can be. I hope this person gets the assistance that they need and deserve. It's been a horrific year, for addicts and everyone else. But it is important to remember that that is not a justification for using. There is no justification for using, aside perhaps from the decision of a doctor in times of severe health. I hope you are doing well!
Hey Eric!! So great to hear from you!! Thanks so much for this super well thought out comment. I absolutely agree with everything you said. I have zero experience with Kratom and that's why I stay away from judging it at all. I personally believe that taking any kind of substance like that can end up being harmful for addicts. Though I try not to let my thoughts and experiences impact how I speak about another person's recovery program. There are also some really serious allegations about him. If you check tik tok you'll see that he is constantly called a groomer and called out for speaking inappropriate to minors. He's a hot mess and I hope he figures it out because he may end up losing absolutely everything. Anyway I hope you have a great rest of your week and I want to thank you again for commenting! ☺💜💜💜
Hey again, Jexi!! You'll have to excuse my roundabout comment as I watched this video in parts and in between them got lost in another content creator's ... whirlwind so to speak. For now, I am more intrigued by this reluctance regarding the term "mental health advocate" as I use that term I believe in a few of my online descriptions, I'll have to check out your video on it some time this upcoming week. As for Eric, yeah it's super disappointing what happened. I'm glad that you're still speaking up on it even if it's in a different way and I hope you don't get a lot of hate flocking your way because of it!! You don't deserve that and Eric kinda needs the heat on him right now because of how much things are going downhill and how he's not taking responsibility for his actions. I like that you emphasized it was his own digging and his own responsibility to get out of the hole he's dug--I think that's a great metaphor and really helps to highlight both your concerns and the reality that he is now finding himself having to face online, because as we're all told, the Internet does not forget. Yeah, I'd maybe check out that advocate video briefly now or shelf it for later, I want to edit a video tonight so I can upload it tomorrow evening. My time's a little tight right now. I had my breaks and all ahaha. Thanks for making this video though and getting out some of your thoughts! Maybe you could film a video of some of your values and what leads you in your recovery? That could be interesting! Or even what are some short or long term goals you're working on, what keeps you going in recovery, etc. See you again soon! I'm gonna try and stop by the Wed trivia night if I don't forget! 😁😎🤗 All the best. xxx PS I didn't watch the official video on this matter about Eric but I did see that he may have doxxed someone who spoke about him so I am also wary when it comes to that too (in regards if I would reach out to him). It may be safest to spend time away from him and what he's doing, especially if he may be under the influence of things he could be engaging in. Your recovery and your health is what matters #1 so it's okay to take breaks and move away from things!! 🖤💙💛💜 PPS My condolences for your losses lately and to those who haven't made it further in their recoveries.
Thanks so much! I super appreciate all your comments!! Yea he really is a mess and I hate seeing all the harm he's caused. I think I was partial hopeful that if I approached the topic in a fair way maybe he would look at his actions and see that everyone isn't being a hater, they are just expecting him to take accountability. But I guess only time will tell. I love your video idea!! I will definitely do that! Hope you are having a great night!!
@@AccordingtoJexi Heyyy Jexi!! How did your weekend go? It was super great to comment on your stuff and watch some of your videos. 😂🥰 I can't wait to jump back in (maybe not tonight though ahaha) and check out your other content. 😇🥳 For sure!! It's tough when you form this one idea about someone and then that gets tarnished in some manner. It stinks too because we don't know at what point that happened, and at what point things could have gone differently. If you really think about it all too much you may start thinking of alternate dimensions and parallel universes with how things could have been different--of course, 20/20 hindsight from what actually happened in this world will open up all those possibilities and endless amounts of variables and different potential endings. A little too big brain for me though! It honestly freaks me out how cult-like UA-cam has become these days (the darkest parts of humanity can be preserved and worshiped) and how a following can lead to some disillusionment combined with the real possibility that some creators start to think of themselves differently and conduct themselves in inappropriate ways (that arguably maybe they wouldn't have without their level of power) and think they can just get away with it. Or even just how anyone with a lick of constructive or harsh criticism is out to get them and so is discounted and ruled as insignificant or "just the haters" in their perspective. It's actually a phenomenon that's getting quite disturbing (and more and more prevalent). But, back to lighter topics, I'm glad you think the ideas sound good!! I hope the video comes out swell, which I bet it will coming from you!! 😁 Let me know when they're up if you have a chance and I'll make sure to beeline my way to them ahaha. Sending you light and love from a few states over! 😊😎 Have a good week ahead!!
@@RaqoverytoWellness I absolutely will!! Yea I totally agree that it seems that people just believe whatever they see online without putting in any critical thought. I'm actually a philosophy major so I love discussing complex topics. I just hope humanity wins out in the long run. I also agree that it seems like once someone's ego takes over they look at all criticism as being hate. It's really unhealthy. I mean sure nobody wants to have a ton of hate thrown their way but its hard when someone does something so crappy and refuses to take accountability for it. I know my channel will never get big enough for me to really worry about but regardless I do my best to stay true to my beliefs and simply share my experience. This ensures I never come off as trying to be better than I am. I figure if I can stay humble and honest on this channel I will be okay! ☺💜
@@AccordingtoJexi Gah, UA-cam is glitching a little so I can't go back and see the full length of our replies. I'll just have to go by what you've said here haha. Aaa, so true! I definitely can be pretty naive and gullible myself so if someone says they meant X when their body language or other intention was Y, I'll just believe them. I don't use a lot of intuition or instinct or deeper analysis I think, but sometimes I'm also good at practicing more skepticalness so I don't fall for phishing scams, so I suppose it's a process ahaha. Oh nice!! My friend majored in Philosophy and Psychology. 😊 I majored in Psych (BS) myself. It is super unhealthy. It definitely also makes a layer of unrest for the viewer as well, I can think of a couple eating disorder channels that fall into this mess, for the viewer because they try to tackle it from every angle but if a person doesn't want help or isn't ready to admit they have an issue and are unwilling to work on themselves for the better, then, really what CAN we do? It's tough. 😣 I think that's really great though overall! Sticking to your truth and your values is so important and that's better I think than selling out to views or numbers and things. You're careful about what you say and try really hard to be fair and lay out where you're coming from and it really shows. I can't see you getting into problems but I think even if you did you'd handle it well and you wouldn't play dirty. That's awesome. Keep striving for being better and you'll get there with an audience!! Your efforts are seen, heard and very much appreciated. 😚🤗❤ I'm about to go answer your other messages and then I'll be off to film again ahaha. I hope you have a good start of the week!! 🤎🤍🖤💖
@@RaqoverytoWellness Gotta love when UA-cam glitches out! Luckily I very rarely get negative comments. I think one thing is that I really love people and also understand that everyone's experiences are different which means we all see things through a different lens. When I bring up controversial topics, I do so with the understanding that not everyone is going to agree. I am super lucky because although my subscriber base is small for UA-cam, I have some really incredible supporters. I would much rather have a smaller subscriber base and be able to interact with every single comment than have a super large following and not be able to respond to everyone. Thanks again for being such an amazing person!! 💜💜💜
Hey Jexi - Nice seeing you, as always. I've closely observed Eric for awhile now... And based on conversations I've had with him... and based on everything that's come out... I truly don't think he's a good guy. I don't think his heart has been in the right place in a long time. I also think he's problematic for many other reasons that I'm not going to get into here. Something's just not right with the guy... Hope you've been well, Jexi. 💛
Hey! So great to hear from you! Yea I think you are right. He hasn't shown any signs of wanting to change. I also, out of curiosity, checked his tik tok and he has some really gross inappropriate videos. He knows his audience is mostly vulnerable children and yet he makes videos about wanting to screw them. It's so gross. Maybe he had good intentions at some point but I agree that he hasn't been a good guy in quite a while. Thanks so much for commenting!! 💜💜💜
I wish I knew what anyone was talking about when they said he used to be nice or he was sweet before... I was involved in his community a yearish ago, trying to explain why his whole thing was dangerous and arrogant. He has tiktoks lying about his ex wife's suicide story. He has always been obsessed with subscribers and followers. He has always used the attention like a drug. I'm afraid actually compassionate people got taken advantage of. You're a good person for talking about this and you've always been so kind and empathetic. I wish you had the followers he lied and manipulated his way into getting.
Also kudos for also having brought the hotline concern to him because when I brought it up, he acted like I didnt know what I was talking about. I worked on the suicide hotline for 2 years and be truly had no clue what he was doing
Dee thank you for being so sweet. I started UA-cam a little over 2 years ago and he was one of the first people who supported my channel. His channel was still pretty small and he hadn't started tik tok yet. I would say it wasn't long before he started getting obsessed with having a larger following. What he did to his tik tok audience from the beginning was not okay. He found a way to manipulate the algorithm to gain followers fast and then kept them by manipulation. He did one video where he shared that he knew that all of this was wrong but like a day later he reverted his claims and spoke like he was the victim. My daughter is in his prime tik tok demographic and it worries me to no end the amount of real harm he may be inflicting on his viewers. I will never forget how he shared in a video that he apparently was the last person to speak to a teen before that teen committed suicide. He shared that because he thought he was the hero for speaking to the teens parents when they reached out and asked for any info he had. I would be mortified and probably never recover if I found out I was the last person to speak to a teen before they chose to end their own life. I couldn't understand how he didn't see right there that he was potentially a problem.
@@AccordingtoJexi oh god I didnt know he was bragging about being the last person to speak to someone before she ended her life. I've been on the phone with people while theyve been ending their lives and have sent help when I could find them and honestly I dont know how someone brags about that. It haunts me that there are people who may not have survived after the call. This is not the kind of job you can possibly do without support and it's not the kind of job that can be done well if you dont have training or any kind of system. Especially not with minors. I understand the worry.
@@deeocdismay7657 Exactly! He never should have had people call him instead of the suicide hotline. He has no training and just having experience with losing people to suicide doesn't make someone an expert on how to deal with suicidal teens. At least he isn't trying to do that anymore. But those teens still look to him for guidance. It's just a bad situation all around.
WOW! Yea if anyone knows about the importance of training for a hotline its you! He should definitely have taken your advice. Now he is in all sorts of trouble and it all could have been avoided.
He hasn't been posting a whole lot on UA-cam but his live stream the other night was just brutal to watch. He posting across all his platforms hoping he gets the positive attention he is seeking but because he's such a mess I don't think he's getting the response he is looking for.
@@AccordingtoJexi How sad. He always was so eager to help an always replied to comments. But "Fame" can easily get to people that are not that stable still I hope he gets through this phase although from what I understood he was sober for a while or?
@@alittleolder Yea he really has done a lot of good. I think when I started UA-cam he had about 2 years so I imagine he has 3 or 4 unless he has relapsed. Im not sure.
Agree with everything you said, Jexi. When I interacted with Eric, he's always been nice. I also hate to assume things...but sometimes you can't help yourself. Disappointing everything that came out about him. Hope you have a good amount one.
Thank you so much! I agree! He was always sweet and I hate seeing where his decisions has taken him. I always have hope that he will take accountability and do better.
You're right, I feel kind of compromised merely from watching some of that livestream, its more or less worse than you're stating it - and I don't think his eyes look pinned? But he definitely seems to be slurring his speech. And anyway, I think the extent to which you don't judge people confirms your suitability as an 'auditor' of the 'recovery / mental health community'.
Thank you so much for your comment. I absolutely hate calling people out like this but he's acting in a way that is causing harm to his audience of children and himself. And frankly it's hard to watch. To me this is why us addicts need to really to work whatever recovery program works for us. Thank you so much for commenting! I really appreciate that! ☺💜
Well that’s a shame.. unfortunately there are a couple people out there in the community that started with good intentions but completely changed by manipulating and exploiting other addicts as time went on ... just because someone has a channel and can smooth talk their audience doesn’t mean they are doing it with good intentions. I hope Eric gets the help he needs if he really needs it.
I completely agree! It totally answers the question I had when I first started my channel. I was surprised there weren't more recovery channels on the platform. I think recovering addicts are super vulnerable to allowing ego to take over as their channels grow which eventually causes their channels to fall off. Thank you so very much for commenting! I really appreciate that! Have a great weekend! 💜
I quit na , people judge to much , ego takes over people when they have to much clean time , cant stand the egos in na , not everyone is the same some are humble , some people in na act like they care but behind you they criticize everytime you fail , ever since i stopped going to meeting and just doing it on my own I feel much better , I have more clean time now since I relapsed , just couldn't deal with na , but thankful for the basic tools it thoughts me on honesty in stuff , oh yeah and dude you were talking about all he wants is fucking attention , I dont waste my time looking at his worthless videos.
Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience in NA. If you ever want to stop by a meeting that has zero judgemental people let me know and I will pass along info for my real life homegroup. During the pandemic we are meeting on Zoom. I have heard a lot of people say that about NA. I actually have a video called about it. Look for the thumbnail where it says NA is a cult. You'll see that I am always disappointed to hear people have such a negative experience. However, I am glad you are doing well. That is what matters. No program is perfect for everyone and I hope you know you can reach out to me anytime! Have a great week! 💜
Never even heard of this guy until your video thanks Jexi We need to collab sometime
I would love to collab! I haven't been super active on UA-cam these past few months because of work but I'm hoping I can start uploading again soon. Thanks so much for commenting!
thanks for making this
You are very welcome! I definitely didn't want to but I felt it was necessary. Thanks for commenting!
Jexi, you are completely right to call him out if he doesn't seem like himself
Thanks David! I tried to do that in the most productive way possible. Hopefully he'll listen but with the amount of people calling him out and the way he just ignores it all and calls it hate, I'm not sure. Thanks for commenting!
You are now just seeing Erics true colors he has never cared about anyting but himself and growing his channel and he used suicide and mental health as a disguise. just a lot of people got fooled. Anyone who calls eric out is considered a hater. I believe you are being fooled by Eric.
You may be completely right. I can believe that he only pretended to care about people to grow his channel. They would absolutely fit right in with his brand. I wouldn't say I'm being fooled as I'm not in denial just hopeful that he'll change before he causes anymore harm. Do I think he'll actually do that? No. But I'm hopeful, not necessarily because I care so much about him, but he continues to harm vulnerable people who have no idea they are being used. I know I sound naive in this video but it's more just me trying to hope for the best in everyone. But again perhaps you are right and he was never a good person.
Zink has been off for a while now unfortunately..i dont blame you cuz like you said, we as addicts need someone to point out when were acting like an addict or look high or else we ignore the signs and die..stay blessed Jexi..here in unity with love
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Thanks Ryan! I appreciate you commenting. I just hate seeing people crash and burn if they don't have to. Love you! 💜
Agree with so much of what you’ve said - Eric is truly just NOT an example for children and I feel TERRIBLE saying that but he REALLY needs to draw a line in the sand and tell his younger fans: listen guys I’m going through some shit rn I’ll be back soon”
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Yes! I absolutely agree! If he was acting this way around a fully adult audience, I wouldn't watch, but I wouldn't be as concerned about the harm he is causing. He has an audience made up of mental ill children who ask him for help daily. I really worry that if he doesn't stop soon there is going to be irreplaceable harm. He can say he isn't an advocate anymore but when your audience is all children who view you that way, you still have a responsibility to them. It's just all so hard to watch. Thanks so much for commenting! 💜
He a peculiar dude aint he? Talkin bout armpits & farts & stuff right?!?!?
Oh yes that's definitely peculiar. He says he speaks that way simply because he is trying to be relatable but I know if I got those messages from any man I would block him for being uber creepy
Hi Jexi! Thank you for your courage in posting this video. I remember you've talked about the term "advocate" before and the problematic connotations that can come with using it. I am not terribly familiar with this gentleman but from what you've shared, it sounds like he's not in the best place mentally. One of the hardest things about addiction is that it is a disease that wants to exist, that wants to resist treatment, and it's extremely successful at convincing the patient that they don't even have it. A few thoughts: I definitely agree that either you are working the steps, or your addiction is working you. Recovery is not something we engage in once, or once a month, it's something we must engage with every day, even every second. After an incredibly painful personal experience that landed me in rehab with high liver enzymes, I am, 1000%, against using kratom as a means of recovery. Yes, I went to rehab for kratom, and only kratom. I'd rather go cold turkey off bupenorphine than touch that stuff again. But I can only speak for my own person with that. Let's be honest, recovering addicts have an uncanny way of noticing when someone has slipped up. I remember realizing one of my good friends had relapsed because-- get this-- I saw the way she was shopping for groceries. But I was right! I don't know what the best way is to intervene with newly relapsed addicts, especially when they are still in the denial phase of the disease, and I wish I had an answer. I remember interventions used to be popular, and while they are clearly not perfect, I'm not sure if I know a better way. I think it's important that the recovery community be proactive in helping those among our number who have relapsed, especially when they occupy such a public space like social media. We all know with our 11th tradition how damaging that can be. I hope this person gets the assistance that they need and deserve. It's been a horrific year, for addicts and everyone else. But it is important to remember that that is not a justification for using. There is no justification for using, aside perhaps from the decision of a doctor in times of severe health. I hope you are doing well!
Hey Eric!! So great to hear from you!! Thanks so much for this super well thought out comment. I absolutely agree with everything you said. I have zero experience with Kratom and that's why I stay away from judging it at all. I personally believe that taking any kind of substance like that can end up being harmful for addicts. Though I try not to let my thoughts and experiences impact how I speak about another person's recovery program. There are also some really serious allegations about him. If you check tik tok you'll see that he is constantly called a groomer and called out for speaking inappropriate to minors. He's a hot mess and I hope he figures it out because he may end up losing absolutely everything. Anyway I hope you have a great rest of your week and I want to thank you again for commenting! ☺💜💜💜
Hey again, Jexi!! You'll have to excuse my roundabout comment as I watched this video in parts and in between them got lost in another content creator's ... whirlwind so to speak. For now, I am more intrigued by this reluctance regarding the term "mental health advocate" as I use that term I believe in a few of my online descriptions, I'll have to check out your video on it some time this upcoming week. As for Eric, yeah it's super disappointing what happened. I'm glad that you're still speaking up on it even if it's in a different way and I hope you don't get a lot of hate flocking your way because of it!! You don't deserve that and Eric kinda needs the heat on him right now because of how much things are going downhill and how he's not taking responsibility for his actions.
I like that you emphasized it was his own digging and his own responsibility to get out of the hole he's dug--I think that's a great metaphor and really helps to highlight both your concerns and the reality that he is now finding himself having to face online, because as we're all told, the Internet does not forget. Yeah, I'd maybe check out that advocate video briefly now or shelf it for later, I want to edit a video tonight so I can upload it tomorrow evening. My time's a little tight right now. I had my breaks and all ahaha.
Thanks for making this video though and getting out some of your thoughts! Maybe you could film a video of some of your values and what leads you in your recovery? That could be interesting! Or even what are some short or long term goals you're working on, what keeps you going in recovery, etc.
See you again soon! I'm gonna try and stop by the Wed trivia night if I don't forget! 😁😎🤗
All the best. xxx
PS I didn't watch the official video on this matter about Eric but I did see that he may have doxxed someone who spoke about him so I am also wary when it comes to that too (in regards if I would reach out to him). It may be safest to spend time away from him and what he's doing, especially if he may be under the influence of things he could be engaging in. Your recovery and your health is what matters #1 so it's okay to take breaks and move away from things!! 🖤💙💛💜
PPS My condolences for your losses lately and to those who haven't made it further in their recoveries.
Thanks so much! I super appreciate all your comments!! Yea he really is a mess and I hate seeing all the harm he's caused. I think I was partial hopeful that if I approached the topic in a fair way maybe he would look at his actions and see that everyone isn't being a hater, they are just expecting him to take accountability. But I guess only time will tell. I love your video idea!! I will definitely do that! Hope you are having a great night!!
@@AccordingtoJexi Heyyy Jexi!! How did your weekend go? It was super great to comment on your stuff and watch some of your videos. 😂🥰 I can't wait to jump back in (maybe not tonight though ahaha) and check out your other content. 😇🥳 For sure!! It's tough when you form this one idea about someone and then that gets tarnished in some manner. It stinks too because we don't know at what point that happened, and at what point things could have gone differently. If you really think about it all too much you may start thinking of alternate dimensions and parallel universes with how things could have been different--of course, 20/20 hindsight from what actually happened in this world will open up all those possibilities and endless amounts of variables and different potential endings. A little too big brain for me though!
It honestly freaks me out how cult-like UA-cam has become these days (the darkest parts of humanity can be preserved and worshiped) and how a following can lead to some disillusionment combined with the real possibility that some creators start to think of themselves differently and conduct themselves in inappropriate ways (that arguably maybe they wouldn't have without their level of power) and think they can just get away with it. Or even just how anyone with a lick of constructive or harsh criticism is out to get them and so is discounted and ruled as insignificant or "just the haters" in their perspective. It's actually a phenomenon that's getting quite disturbing (and more and more prevalent).
But, back to lighter topics, I'm glad you think the ideas sound good!! I hope the video comes out swell, which I bet it will coming from you!! 😁 Let me know when they're up if you have a chance and I'll make sure to beeline my way to them ahaha. Sending you light and love from a few states over! 😊😎
Have a good week ahead!!
@@RaqoverytoWellness I absolutely will!! Yea I totally agree that it seems that people just believe whatever they see online without putting in any critical thought. I'm actually a philosophy major so I love discussing complex topics. I just hope humanity wins out in the long run. I also agree that it seems like once someone's ego takes over they look at all criticism as being hate. It's really unhealthy. I mean sure nobody wants to have a ton of hate thrown their way but its hard when someone does something so crappy and refuses to take accountability for it. I know my channel will never get big enough for me to really worry about but regardless I do my best to stay true to my beliefs and simply share my experience. This ensures I never come off as trying to be better than I am. I figure if I can stay humble and honest on this channel I will be okay! ☺💜
@@AccordingtoJexi Gah, UA-cam is glitching a little so I can't go back and see the full length of our replies. I'll just have to go by what you've said here haha. Aaa, so true! I definitely can be pretty naive and gullible myself so if someone says they meant X when their body language or other intention was Y, I'll just believe them. I don't use a lot of intuition or instinct or deeper analysis I think, but sometimes I'm also good at practicing more skepticalness so I don't fall for phishing scams, so I suppose it's a process ahaha.
Oh nice!! My friend majored in Philosophy and Psychology. 😊 I majored in Psych (BS) myself.
It is super unhealthy. It definitely also makes a layer of unrest for the viewer as well, I can think of a couple eating disorder channels that fall into this mess, for the viewer because they try to tackle it from every angle but if a person doesn't want help or isn't ready to admit they have an issue and are unwilling to work on themselves for the better, then, really what CAN we do? It's tough. 😣
I think that's really great though overall! Sticking to your truth and your values is so important and that's better I think than selling out to views or numbers and things. You're careful about what you say and try really hard to be fair and lay out where you're coming from and it really shows. I can't see you getting into problems but I think even if you did you'd handle it well and you wouldn't play dirty. That's awesome. Keep striving for being better and you'll get there with an audience!! Your efforts are seen, heard and very much appreciated. 😚🤗❤ I'm about to go answer your other messages and then I'll be off to film again ahaha. I hope you have a good start of the week!! 🤎🤍🖤💖
@@RaqoverytoWellness Gotta love when UA-cam glitches out! Luckily I very rarely get negative comments. I think one thing is that I really love people and also understand that everyone's experiences are different which means we all see things through a different lens. When I bring up controversial topics, I do so with the understanding that not everyone is going to agree. I am super lucky because although my subscriber base is small for UA-cam, I have some really incredible supporters. I would much rather have a smaller subscriber base and be able to interact with every single comment than have a super large following and not be able to respond to everyone. Thanks again for being such an amazing person!! 💜💜💜
Hey Jexi - Nice seeing you, as always.
I've closely observed Eric for awhile now... And based on conversations I've had with him... and based on everything that's come out... I truly don't think he's a good guy. I don't think his heart has been in the right place in a long time.
I also think he's problematic for many other reasons that I'm not going to get into here.
Something's just not right with the guy...
Hope you've been well, Jexi. 💛
Hey! So great to hear from you! Yea I think you are right. He hasn't shown any signs of wanting to change. I also, out of curiosity, checked his tik tok and he has some really gross inappropriate videos. He knows his audience is mostly vulnerable children and yet he makes videos about wanting to screw them. It's so gross. Maybe he had good intentions at some point but I agree that he hasn't been a good guy in quite a while. Thanks so much for commenting!! 💜💜💜
I wish I knew what anyone was talking about when they said he used to be nice or he was sweet before... I was involved in his community a yearish ago, trying to explain why his whole thing was dangerous and arrogant. He has tiktoks lying about his ex wife's suicide story. He has always been obsessed with subscribers and followers. He has always used the attention like a drug. I'm afraid actually compassionate people got taken advantage of. You're a good person for talking about this and you've always been so kind and empathetic. I wish you had the followers he lied and manipulated his way into getting.
Also kudos for also having brought the hotline concern to him because when I brought it up, he acted like I didnt know what I was talking about. I worked on the suicide hotline for 2 years and be truly had no clue what he was doing
Dee thank you for being so sweet. I started UA-cam a little over 2 years ago and he was one of the first people who supported my channel. His channel was still pretty small and he hadn't started tik tok yet. I would say it wasn't long before he started getting obsessed with having a larger following. What he did to his tik tok audience from the beginning was not okay. He found a way to manipulate the algorithm to gain followers fast and then kept them by manipulation. He did one video where he shared that he knew that all of this was wrong but like a day later he reverted his claims and spoke like he was the victim. My daughter is in his prime tik tok demographic and it worries me to no end the amount of real harm he may be inflicting on his viewers. I will never forget how he shared in a video that he apparently was the last person to speak to a teen before that teen committed suicide. He shared that because he thought he was the hero for speaking to the teens parents when they reached out and asked for any info he had. I would be mortified and probably never recover if I found out I was the last person to speak to a teen before they chose to end their own life. I couldn't understand how he didn't see right there that he was potentially a problem.
@@AccordingtoJexi oh god I didnt know he was bragging about being the last person to speak to someone before she ended her life. I've been on the phone with people while theyve been ending their lives and have sent help when I could find them and honestly I dont know how someone brags about that. It haunts me that there are people who may not have survived after the call. This is not the kind of job you can possibly do without support and it's not the kind of job that can be done well if you dont have training or any kind of system. Especially not with minors. I understand the worry.
@@deeocdismay7657 Exactly! He never should have had people call him instead of the suicide hotline. He has no training and just having experience with losing people to suicide doesn't make someone an expert on how to deal with suicidal teens. At least he isn't trying to do that anymore. But those teens still look to him for guidance. It's just a bad situation all around.
WOW! Yea if anyone knows about the importance of training for a hotline its you! He should definitely have taken your advice. Now he is in all sorts of trouble and it all could have been avoided.
I’ve had this thought a few times watching this whole thing unfold. It’s been a really horrible year. Smh
Yea it really has. Thanks for commenting! 💜
Great video. I haven't watched him in a while. I'd have to see him to know what's going on.
He hasn't been posting a whole lot on UA-cam but his live stream the other night was just brutal to watch. He posting across all his platforms hoping he gets the positive attention he is seeking but because he's such a mess I don't think he's getting the response he is looking for.
@@AccordingtoJexi How sad. He always was so eager to help an always replied to comments. But "Fame" can easily get to people that are not that stable still I hope he gets through this phase although from what I understood he was sober for a while or?
@@alittleolder Yea he really has done a lot of good. I think when I started UA-cam he had about 2 years so I imagine he has 3 or 4 unless he has relapsed. Im not sure.
@@AccordingtoJexi let's hope for the best.
@@alittleolder Yes! ☺💜
Agree with everything you said, Jexi. When I interacted with Eric, he's always been nice. I also hate to assume things...but sometimes you can't help yourself. Disappointing everything that came out about him. Hope you have a good amount one.
Thank you so much! I agree! He was always sweet and I hate seeing where his decisions has taken him. I always have hope that he will take accountability and do better.
You're right, I feel kind of compromised merely from watching some of that livestream, its more or less worse than you're stating it - and I don't think his eyes look pinned? But he definitely seems to be slurring his speech. And anyway, I think the extent to which you don't judge people confirms your suitability as an 'auditor' of the 'recovery / mental health community'.
Thank you so much for your comment. I absolutely hate calling people out like this but he's acting in a way that is causing harm to his audience of children and himself. And frankly it's hard to watch. To me this is why us addicts need to really to work whatever recovery program works for us. Thank you so much for commenting! I really appreciate that! ☺💜
Well that’s a shame.. unfortunately there are a couple people out there in the community that started with good intentions but completely changed by manipulating and exploiting other addicts as time went on ... just because someone has a channel and can smooth talk their audience doesn’t mean they are doing it with good intentions. I hope Eric gets the help he needs if he really needs it.
I completely agree! It totally answers the question I had when I first started my channel. I was surprised there weren't more recovery channels on the platform. I think recovering addicts are super vulnerable to allowing ego to take over as their channels grow which eventually causes their channels to fall off. Thank you so very much for commenting! I really appreciate that! Have a great weekend! 💜
I was going to write a bad comment but as you spoke I stopped
Well I appreciate that... I think. :)
Hey Jex!:) 👋
Hey Roberta!! Thanks for commenting! 💜💜💜
I quit na , people judge to much , ego takes over people when they have to much clean time , cant stand the egos in na , not everyone is the same some are humble , some people in na act like they care but behind you they criticize everytime you fail , ever since i stopped going to meeting and just doing it on my own I feel much better , I have more clean time now since I relapsed , just couldn't deal with na , but thankful for the basic tools it thoughts me on honesty in stuff , oh yeah and dude you were talking about all he wants is fucking attention , I dont waste my time looking at his worthless videos.
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Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience in NA. If you ever want to stop by a meeting that has zero judgemental people let me know and I will pass along info for my real life homegroup. During the pandemic we are meeting on Zoom. I have heard a lot of people say that about NA. I actually have a video called about it. Look for the thumbnail where it says NA is a cult. You'll see that I am always disappointed to hear people have such a negative experience. However, I am glad you are doing well. That is what matters. No program is perfect for everyone and I hope you know you can reach out to me anytime! Have a great week! 💜
@@AccordingtoJexi thank you.
@@MrParaadrian1989 you are very welcome!
Your drunk on the na coolaid by the way I attend myself my piont your pretty good BIASED but pretty well spoken