I promised to post a discord link, but forgot! Here it is: discord.com/invite/SJUYG7KuvR For everyone who doesn't know what Discord is - it's like a chat where we all just hang out and talk about random stuff :) Everyone is welcomed!
I used to cry out of loneliness too, especially around the holidays, but you know what? I don’t anymore. I don’t know when it stopped or why, but it stopped. Of course finding your streams and the community you are building has been a highlight for me this year. Just today, I saw 5 or 6 different languages in your chat. Friends from Russia, Germany, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Bulgaria, England, Holland and many others. And despite our diversity, we can laugh at the same things and cry at the same time. And we have one very important thing in common….. A multi-faceted gem named Datura! The gorilla glue of the community. Love and admire you sir!! Hoping your December 25th is better than the 24th. 💜💜💜
I am spending this holiday alone. Moved to Australia from Texas back in 2008 for love, but got dumped and divorced. All my friends down here are spending time with their partners and families. My mother is on the verge of death back in Texas, but I cannot afford to visit her. This year has been very rough for me... I just wish I could get some good luck and get ahead...
I totally agree, everyone should celebrate as they please. I've recently became a grinch with a bah humbug attitude, but doing things that celebrate the holiday with my dear ones has really lifted my spirits. Although I don't care for the meaning of Christmas and all of that, to each their own. I think its kinda cool how everyone celebrates in their own ways or doesn't at all, personally I celebrate Halloween year round haha. No matter what you do, I hope y'all end the year knowing you've done things you're proud of yourself for. And Datura, thank you for always lifting our spirits, and keeping it real
There is so much pressure to be happy at this time of year. It can be incredibly stressful. This Christmas will be the second one without my mum...it still feels strange. Family doesnt have to be blood relatives.....you have built an amazing community around you. I happen to think of you as a brother. Big love ❤
The best thing for me this year was starting therapy ✨️ and the worst thing was losing a friendship. 💔 I think we all get lonely sometimes. Maybe if we're lonely together it'll be a little easier to bear. Thanks for creating this space, Datura. Happy holidays, everyone. Be safe and be kind. ❤
Oh; this was such a moving little video, Datura. I totally get where you're at, and I'm sure many here do. Many people have to wing it alone, because of toxic family they rather not be involved with (like with me), being far away from the place you grew up, living single in the big city, illness, mental health struggles... so many reasons. And the world and humanity as a whole has enough issues... so why would we feel festive on demand? This too shall pass... the darkness of winter, lonely feelings, mishaps and lost relationships. I'm so sorry you lost your Tiktok, I know you don't like it much over there but you made some original, funny content. Things just suck at times, and bad things happen to good people. In the meantime, look at you: you may feel lost or lonely but there 's always such a light shining through you. It illuminates this channel (even for the non-gamers) and you 've given people a warm and safe space to hang out in. You're a genuine soul, a kind human being who spreads awareness and makes people all around the world a bit happier. You're making strangers into friends, even if we 're not all physically there with you. Connection is connection and valuable, no matter how we go about it. Keep going, keep being you, forget these ubercommercial holidays. Wish I could give you a hug. You are so appreciated! (And I love Victor Hugo too!) ❤
I'm almost sorry that I'm so happy this year 🤗😏 but I'm going to be a grandma for the first time, so the timing wouldn't matter, I'm just looking forward to it 🥰 It was really touching to listen and reflect on the different feelings about the holidays. I love my family very much, but especially on my birthday I like to be alone sometimes . Thank you once again so much for your work and your effort for all of us, I love you and your oh-so wonderful community 🫶🏼 Everyone should and can spend these days as they like, no one should “judge” it 😉
Oh if the video made you feel this way, it’s definitely not what it was intended to do 😭 sorry for that. And thanks for sharing such wonderful news one again!! It really brightens the day, Bea 🫶🏼❤️🔥 Happy Holidays!
@@DaturaPlays Oh, no reason to be sorry 🫂 I don't really like the holidays because years ago my beloved grandma died on December 20th. died. And the 24th is my birthday. Everything is okay the way it is. Have a wonderful time my dear 🤗🫶🏼
Awww datura this was hard to watch, I can’t imagine what it must feel like being so separate from your home country. I’m sure you miss friends and family, and you know what? There’s too much pressure to spend time with your family, you’re not alone in your trauma with family. I’ve got my relatives that respect me the way I respect them, and that’s the only family I care about. And the best part about being a queer person, is I get to choose my own family. I was so lucky, the day I wandered into stream my first time. I was greeted by Bea, April, bill, Eddie, and even you! Hell, maybe even everyone that was in stream that day 🤣 Everyone was so kind, and warm and I instantly felt welcome. And even better? I felt safe. Like I could speak my mind, and that’s what you do with people you care about. You have fun, you speak your minds without judgment, and you protect them and make them feel safe. I hope you’ve come to think of your community as more then just viewers. I got a little blubbery at the end there, it sucked seeing you like that. It’s totally ok to not be ok, and if you’re not feeling the Christmas spirit, that’s ok too! Feel what you’re feeling, but please don’t linger on it. Feel it, and let it go. Because you’ve got a village behind you, I know people make us feel like only IRL friends count, but the connections I’ve formed with people in the community are much stronger then those I have in real life. And that’s because it’s a community of like minded people, who respect one another. You don’t get that in real life, more often then not, people kinda suck. And I’ve heard LA is filled with people, but incredibly lonely at the same time. Sending you tons of love, positivity, and as much Christmas spirit as you can handle 🎄 ✨ 💖 🫂 🥹
@@DaturaPlays well i do my best but im just old and don't care anymore the older i get the less i give a damn to .in the years to come you all will understand. But 1 thing is for certain i do like all of you and i wish all of you Happy Holidays 🎅❤
Im glad you found us Ethan, there aren't many people that i have been brave enough to voice chat with. As i have said many times i think you are awesome and love spending time gaming with you
Must say that where i live, we don't celebrate christmas but we do put some decorations, eat some junk food, while watching a movie together with my family at new years eve. But i'm gonna go to college next year and this means I'll be far away from my family at the next new years eve. I'll be god knows where, maybe spending my time alone through holidays and that was scary for me. Starting to live by myself and stuff. Also i come out as ace a year ago and though i'm pretty sure that i'm ace that doesn't mean that i'd love to have some company like having a roommate or maybe a neighbor that i get along with. That was also scary for me. I felt like not wanting to start a relationship will make others feel... Idk, awkward? But this is how it is, right? I won't act like this is not a part of me. But i wanna say, thank you so much for normalizing things that's been bothering me for quite some time. I really appreciate it. And wish you the best in this life Datura. There is much more to experience in this world than just one holiday... Thank you for being such an amazing person💛
Thank you for this video, Datura, & for not editing it. You spoke from your heart & that means a lot. As you said, you do you. To each, his own. One day at a time. Thank you for your channel. Wishing you much peace, happiness & laughter this new year, Datura. ❤
You are a TRULY BEAUTIFUL PERSON!!! You can see your love and passion for life in your gorgeous smile and body language! Don’t ever let anyone or anything take that fire from you! The Holidays are hard! I lost my Mom in 2019 due to complications from cancer and then lost my older sister unexpectedly in 2021. My older sister was my very best friend!! The holidays just aren’t the same for me anymore now. We see the war in Ukraine and Israel and the pain, loss, and suffering of innocent men, women and children. It’s really hard to celebrate and be joyful during these very difficult and tragic times! I feel so powerless and helpless to do anything about these crises!!! I am praying for peace for our troubled world during the holidays. May GOD BLESS YOU for your kindness, sincerity, and beautiful spirit!!! THANK YOU for sharing your beautiful, caring, and loving heart with us!!!❤️❤️🙏🙏😊😊👍👍
I got too much to say but I don’t want write a book on here 😅 just the short version: I got to the point of my life that even chatting online is putting too much pressure on me ! That’s why even while I’m watching your live streams I tend to just watch without any commend … that’s why I just want to write here for once for all that what you’re doing maybe just putting a few hours aside to entertain us but for me personally it’s like a life line that’s thrown to me at the end of the bad day to safe me from my darkest thoughts! Thank you for all the kind words and putting extra time a side for us ❤ thank you for existing just to spread positivity and love ❤ thank you for being you ❤ forever grateful to the day I found your channel by chance 🙏🏻❤️
Dear Datura, don't be sad! We all love you very much! I am also glad that I met such a kind and sweet person like you!♥️ I am also glad to meet cush noce people like you! Sometimes the warmth of one or more people can warm and fescive modd! You are a very talented person! I waant to support you despite the distance.💗🤗 Always go your own way.♥️
I originally came for Baldurs gate as a PlayStation player, I had a month delay to wait. Watching your content I really began to enjoy your personality. My partner and I are men on political asylum from Eastern Europe with no family aside from his one brother and his fiancé who is Ukrainian. Needless to say it has been a few hard years for all of us. We count our blessings constantly because even though it is rough, life is so beautiful and worth living. Do what brings you joy. Dancing, cooking or watching daturaplays. You don’t need a holiday to celebrate life.
Holiday's are tricky because nobody wants to be sad or depressed during any day especially on holidays. From my personal experience, majority of people that dont like the holiday they have been through some sh*t. Me included. I wont get into my story, but I just want to share the same sentiment from DATURAS video, and say it’s okay to not be okay. We all need to give more grace to ourselves. What helped me? This year I decided to create my own tradition. Decorating what and where I can, and buying gifts for my best friends (who are my chosen family). Its also okay to just sleep 💤 Dont be so hard on yourself. Sending love and light to you all. Now, for me, this year has beeb challenging. I had to realize that having high expectations for people who dont have them for themselves will lead to heartbreak 💔 So moving forward I will love myself more than I love anyone else. Happy Holidays 🎄❤😊
We're your family. We embrace you as you are and it's a lovely space you've created for all of us here. The holidays, while fun-and stressful sometimes - come and go and I think it's best to celebrate each other every day. Find something amazing in all the small moments. And joy in ourselves. Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a Merry Chrismas and, yea, totally ok to not, too. Xx Ps. Best...my family, good health and meaningful work. Worst... what's happening in the world that is making others suffer. There's just too much hurt again.
You're even more amazing and incredible (more than usual) for making this video. The holidays as I get older are more isolating, even surrounded by people because I think of family and friends who aren't here anymore and Christmas by and large is a child's holiday. Most adults don't need gifts to feel welcome or good about themselves. Not to mention what's going on politically in this country and around the world and the state of the economy and the fact that Christmas is more commercial each and every year leads to feeling this way as well. It hasn't felt like Christmas to me for about a decade, since the death of my cousin. I'm still gutted about it and I've dealt with her death very difficultly to the point of having a drug addiction - anything to take away the pain. But I'm better now, in recovery and day by day I see more light and I'm not a religious person, in fact I'm atheist, so this holiday seems more forced as well and when Christmas music is played on November 1st and the ads it's enough to make me lose my mind especially the 30 year old Santa and M&M's commercial or the Jingle Bells Hershey's Kisses one. I digress, but thank you for being you: thoughtful, considerate and kind. And thank you for making this video. It means so much. You can talk to any of us any time and vice-versa so again, thank you!
Randall, thanks for sharing this! I'm literally sitting here, reading comments and feeling so grateful to have so many wonderful and kind people here! Thank you! Sending hugs and best wished 🫂
Everything Datura says is valid. You don't have to force being cheerful at the end of the year if you don't feel like it, and you shouldn't force it. But if you are feeling isolated, you should talk to someone (like a counselor or therapist) about that feeling and see if you would like to do something to change your circumstance. Maybe you don't want to change your situation at this time, and that's fine too. But if you are feeling like making a change, finding someone to support you as you make that change can make the process of change easier.
I don't celebrate anything at this time of year. I had a great childhood and many years after. But at 68, it's just another day. But I'm happy and I love your dance videos. They really brighten my day. My family is in another state and I see them maybe once every 3-5 years. So, I get where you are coming from and I agree with you. Me, I travel a lot in my retirement and meet great people. 4 trips this last year to the Mediterranean, S.E. Asia, Egypt and Jordan. That makes me happy. I wish you all the best for the new year and please do more dance videos. You're hot. Love your smile and you are awesome.
My baby sister suddenly passed away two years ago, and ever since then our family has made wonderful memories during the holidays because we never know when things can change. Before that I used to work every holiday, now it means much more to me.
Hi Datura, This was such a beautiful message. You may be a lonewolf but there's nothing wrong with that. You have this community that loves you. You bring such joy to us keep doing you ... ♥♥♥.
Datura you are so adorable I wish I could give you a hug but u can’t so here is a virtual hug instead thanks for the amazing content you are doing gods work ❤
Datura, this video was SO beautiful and provided me with a lot of relief and a sense of community amidst feeling lonely this holiday season. I appreciate your unceasingly authenticity and kindness, you are truly something that this platform and this WORLD needs. Keep it up and I look forward to continuing to be a part of this loving community! 💚💚💚
I’m getting dance shoes for Christmas. I want to dance as well as you when I’m in the music hall. They even have a gym so I will be there a lot. Datura, Spider-Man and Padam Padam. All this year inspiring me. It’s been a tough year. Christmas for me is giving my loved ones the good news that I beat cancer. Some people can be lonely in a crowd. You are so close to creating what you visualise Datura, don’t feel set back, TT isn’t your only success, you got way more in you ❤️🌟
I’ve been recovering from a stroke since March so it’s not been the best year. I have use of all my limbs but it’s not the same. My fingers throat feet legs are all affected and the fatigue. Yuck. But I’ve improved. And will smash 2024. X
He is someone who believes in living authentically, and his genuineness shines through in every aspect of his life. When he speaks, you can feel the sincerity and passion in his words, as if he is sharing a piece of his soul with you. His openness creates a safe space for others to be vulnerable and honest, knowing that they will be met with understanding and acceptance. We should all aspire to be like him, unafraid to show our true selves and celebrate the beauty of vulnerability. 🐬🐬🐬
Thank you for taking the time to post this video. I think there's a lot of pressure around Christmas time to be jolly etc. also people compare their Christmas with others, whether that's materialistic, family orientated etc. I hope the people that may not be in a good place mentally, financially, emotionally, find comfort in your videos and community. I never get invested in content creators but I have had a blast this past year being a part of your streams and your content. Wishing everyone happiness and peace ✌️
For me christmas is just about reuniting with Family but yeah, this year will be hard since I've lost some important people to me in past few months and thinking about holidays without them makes me kinda tear up. The video really touched the traumatized kid inside of me, which i think is pretty threpeutical because proccessing feelings after years of now showing them is hard. Even if we loose friends or loved ones we always meet new people. So I'm happy to be a part of this amazing community, full of diversity and friendly pals. Just chatting with you all can make my day if I'm gonna be honest. At this point i think we are just a big internet family xD I think spending holidays is just a matter of a person, so whatever you do at this time is totally good and valid. Thank you for making evenings so chill and cozy with your streams, your sense of humor and for just being as a person!!💖💖
I am crying right now because I totally get you. My mom and my dad are divorced since a week by now. I miss my dad so much but I can't go to him because I am in a mental hospital at this moment and can't visit him. I don't write a lot comments and mostly they are ment to hurt people, but your channel and all these nice people are helping a lot. So thank you for being here and thanks to all the nice people in your community. I can't express how much I needed this video. ❤️
I also used to feel lonely during the holidays, but nowadays I’m happier. I have found a new friend on UA-cam with an infectious smile and a handsome face. Datura, is his name and my Christmas wish is for him to be happy. If you are alone, get in touch. ❤❤❤❤❤
I understand what your saying we are all different im not alone but celebrating its not my priority this year shits happens..your streams are celebrated and yes you are wierd but hell who isn't lol Merry Christmas Datura 🎅🎅🎅
I feel you. You’re not alone. You have a friend here, in Lincoln Nebraska, if you ever need to talk or vent. We have some things in common. ❤ Take care of you!
Datura, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve felt alone. Even in a room full of people. Being alone throughout the years has actually made me enjoy my own company & love myself more. I look forward to being alone at night everyday lol. But, What keeps my Christmas spirit alive is my amazing daughter & mother. My mom got into a car accident back in march and suffered a severe brain injury that altered her whole life. Can’t walk, personality is a bit different & doesn’t remember much from the past 5 years but I am beyond blessed to have her home with me & to celebrate another Christmas with her. This Christmas could’ve been so different for our family so I’m gonna cherish every moment. I hope you have a happy holiday regardless. Live in the moment, make your own traditions ❤️❤️
Christmas always makes me joyful and excited to celebrate the birth of my Lord and Savior. Jesus is the reason for the season so if I keep that as my priority I’m feeling fine! Merry Christmas!
Thanks for this video Datura I love this community and I’m glad to be a part of this community! Life is just really really hard sometimes and that’s okay too!
Well Datura, I think holiday like Christmas it's a perfect day to stay with family and friends, but,in same places it's hard to fell the magic of Xmas...Here in Brazil it's strange this Xmas... Haven't the Christmas magic
Oh man...my original post was lenghty. Lol Guess is gone. Ok...lets try again Perfection is a mirage...is subject to each of us POV and ideas. There is no "perfect" holidays...there is only need for connection. How that is achieved is up to us. Im not a gamer...I was welcomed to this community out of the kidness of others. I learn from you all...I grow...and at times I ache or grieve out of a game of all things. Ufff That Detroit stream lol To each their own. We are unique...we are lonely...we are bold...we are Daturites Seasons Greetings my peers. Embrace loneliness...it can teach us as well as humble us 🤗 Reach out if you need it too. Is surprising how loneliness is often met with the greatest of kindness 😏❤️
The older I get, the more bizarre I find the expectation that you HAVE to be happy and you HAVE to be with people or there's something wrong with you. Sometimes people are overrated, weird can be good and its perfectly fine to be alone. Besides, after months of Christmas music everywhere, if you make it to January without homicidal urges I'd say its a win 😂
You know I have trauma with my younger brother he’s always evil towards me but he treats everyone completely differently he’s yelled at me and gets physical with me I try to avoid him but he’s always there 😢
Oh, god, guy, i'm really need to hear this words. I'm just find you few days ago, and, you now, you have so much positive energy, makes me wanna smile immediately i came across you. And, also i have one question. Sorry, if you're not comfortable to answer it, you really don't have to, but if you can, tell me, ты из России? Я из Росии, и, вот листая шортсы на твоем канале я наткнулась на прохождение TLOU2, а там внезапно услышала родные уху матюки (на самом деле если бы не они, никогда бы не подумала что ты можешь быть из СНГ). Ну в общем, это не главное, просто если ты из России, то приятно что есть у меня такие соотечественники. Ты в любом случае очень позитивный ,яркий и вдохновляющий человек. Очень круто танцуешь, и очень поднял мне настроение в не самый простой период моей жизни.Буду теперь смотреть другие твои видосы)
Datura, I am so 🥹 (moved) to see how at first you have an idea that later transforms because you begin to open, let go and let everything that was stored inside you flow, this is a way to "heal our emotional wounds." Like you, I have always been "weird or different, as well as lonely", so I understand you and I completely agree with the idea of accepting ourselves and enjoying that originality. "Choosing how we react to things is one of the most valuable freedoms we have" and it makes me happy that you are honest and can say that you don't like this time, why simulate something you don't feel. I always tell you, finding you was something unexpected but so enriching... it is permanent learning. I return to you with all my love the phrase you said..."you are not alone ", we will always be here to listen to you, accompany you and support you in the face of every challenge. Something else... the community is your reflection... we are a wonderful community because you are a wonderful being, never forget it...
@@DaturaPlays There are so many feelings in that sentence... I'm sure it would be wonderful and although I never go to parties, that would be the only party I would happily go to.
How shuld i be excited i live in iran where everything is expensive as gay i live in place like iran qnd worest than all moving iut of this plac is so expensive and hard only good thinks in my life are some members in my family and my univercity friend's 🥲🥲
I promised to post a discord link, but forgot! Here it is: discord.com/invite/SJUYG7KuvR
For everyone who doesn't know what Discord is - it's like a chat where we all just hang out and talk about random stuff :) Everyone is welcomed!
I used to cry out of loneliness too, especially around the holidays, but you know what? I don’t anymore. I don’t know when it stopped or why, but it stopped. Of course finding your streams and the community you are building has been a highlight for me this year. Just today, I saw 5 or 6 different languages in your chat. Friends from Russia, Germany, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Bulgaria, England, Holland and many others. And despite our diversity, we can laugh at the same things and cry at the same time. And we have one very important thing in common….. A multi-faceted gem named Datura! The gorilla glue of the community. Love and admire you sir!! Hoping your December 25th is better than the 24th. 💜💜💜
Bill, this is so lovely! I appreciate you so much!
Lovely message Bill! And yes, Datura created a sweet community with kind people. No need to shed tears for the holidays, I hope. Merry Xmas! ❤
@@alexdv5575 Thanks Alex. All is well. I voted in the minority “happy and excited” Hope you are doing well!
I am spending this holiday alone. Moved to Australia from Texas back in 2008 for love, but got dumped and divorced. All my friends down here are spending time with their partners and families. My mother is on the verge of death back in Texas, but I cannot afford to visit her. This year has been very rough for me... I just wish I could get some good luck and get ahead...
I totally agree, everyone should celebrate as they please. I've recently became a grinch with a bah humbug attitude, but doing things that celebrate the holiday with my dear ones has really lifted my spirits. Although I don't care for the meaning of Christmas and all of that, to each their own. I think its kinda cool how everyone celebrates in their own ways or doesn't at all, personally I celebrate Halloween year round haha. No matter what you do, I hope y'all end the year knowing you've done things you're proud of yourself for. And Datura, thank you for always lifting our spirits, and keeping it real
Halloween year round 😭💀 this is my style!
Happy Holidays to you too, dearest 🫶🏼
There is so much pressure to be happy at this time of year. It can be incredibly stressful. This Christmas will be the second one without my mum...it still feels strange. Family doesnt have to be blood relatives.....you have built an amazing community around you. I happen to think of you as a brother. Big love ❤
April, I really don't know how to express how grateful I am for you, so just know that I am! And say Hi to Isla and boyfriend haha
Datura,you are so sweet
The best thing for me this year was starting therapy ✨️ and the worst thing was losing a friendship. 💔 I think we all get lonely sometimes. Maybe if we're lonely together it'll be a little easier to bear. Thanks for creating this space, Datura. Happy holidays, everyone. Be safe and be kind. ❤
Happy Holidays ❤
Oh; this was such a moving little video, Datura. I totally get where you're at, and I'm sure many here do. Many people have to wing it alone, because of toxic family they rather not be involved with (like with me), being far away from the place you grew up, living single in the big city, illness, mental health struggles... so many reasons. And the world and humanity as a whole has enough issues... so why would we feel festive on demand? This too shall pass... the darkness of winter, lonely feelings, mishaps and lost relationships. I'm so sorry you lost your Tiktok, I know you don't like it much over there but you made some original, funny content. Things just suck at times, and bad things happen to good people. In the meantime, look at you: you may feel lost or lonely but there 's always such a light shining through you. It illuminates this channel (even for the non-gamers) and you 've given people a warm and safe space to hang out in. You're a genuine soul, a kind human being who spreads awareness and makes people all around the world a bit happier. You're making strangers into friends, even if we 're not all physically there with you. Connection is connection and valuable, no matter how we go about it. Keep going, keep being you, forget these ubercommercial holidays. Wish I could give you a hug. You are so appreciated! (And I love Victor Hugo too!) ❤
Thank you so much, Alex! Your message means a lot! And I'm so happy the video resonated with a lot of people! We are here, in it, together
AND YES VICTOR HUGO!
I'm almost sorry that I'm so happy this year 🤗😏 but I'm going to be a grandma for the first time, so the timing wouldn't matter, I'm just looking forward to it 🥰
It was really touching to listen and reflect on the different feelings about the holidays. I love my family very much, but especially on my birthday I like to be alone sometimes .
Thank you once again so much for your work and your effort for all of us, I love you and your oh-so wonderful community 🫶🏼 Everyone should and can spend these days as they like, no one should “judge” it 😉
Oh if the video made you feel this way, it’s definitely not what it was intended to do 😭 sorry for that.
And thanks for sharing such wonderful news one again!! It really brightens the day, Bea 🫶🏼❤️🔥 Happy Holidays!
@@DaturaPlays Oh, no reason to be sorry 🫂 I don't really like the holidays because years ago my beloved grandma died on December 20th. died. And the 24th is my birthday. Everything is okay the way it is. Have a wonderful time my dear 🤗🫶🏼
Awww datura this was hard to watch, I can’t imagine what it must feel like being so separate from your home country. I’m sure you miss friends and family, and you know what? There’s too much pressure to spend time with your family, you’re not alone in your trauma with family. I’ve got my relatives that respect me the way I respect them, and that’s the only family I care about. And the best part about being a queer person, is I get to choose my own family. I was so lucky, the day I wandered into stream my first time. I was greeted by Bea, April, bill, Eddie, and even you! Hell, maybe even everyone that was in stream that day 🤣 Everyone was so kind, and warm and I instantly felt welcome. And even better? I felt safe. Like I could speak my mind, and that’s what you do with people you care about. You have fun, you speak your minds without judgment, and you protect them and make them feel safe. I hope you’ve come to think of your community as more then just viewers. I got a little blubbery at the end there, it sucked seeing you like that. It’s totally ok to not be ok, and if you’re not feeling the Christmas spirit, that’s ok too! Feel what you’re feeling, but please don’t linger on it. Feel it, and let it go. Because you’ve got a village behind you, I know people make us feel like only IRL friends count, but the connections I’ve formed with people in the community are much stronger then those I have in real life. And that’s because it’s a community of like minded people, who respect one another. You don’t get that in real life, more often then not, people kinda suck. And I’ve heard LA is filled with people, but incredibly lonely at the same time. Sending you tons of love, positivity, and as much Christmas spirit as you can handle 🎄 ✨ 💖 🫂 🥹
MAKIN ME TEAR UP ETHAN 😭 I agree 100% ♥️ Choose those you keep around you, they really do impact you, and celebrate however the hell you want lol
Thank you so much Ethan for such a wonderful message 🥹🫂😭❤️🔥 and thank you so much for always bringing positivity and great vibes ❤️🔥 it means a ton!
@@DaturaPlays well i do my best but im just old and don't care anymore the older i get the less i give a damn to .in the years to come you all will understand. But 1 thing is for certain i do like all of you and i wish all of you Happy Holidays 🎅❤
And Ethan i love this you are a beautiful young Man inside and out ❤
Im glad you found us Ethan, there aren't many people that i have been brave enough to voice chat with. As i have said many times i think you are awesome and love spending time gaming with you
Must say that where i live, we don't celebrate christmas but we do put some decorations, eat some junk food, while watching a movie together with my family at new years eve. But i'm gonna go to college next year and this means I'll be far away from my family at the next new years eve. I'll be god knows where, maybe spending my time alone through holidays and that was scary for me. Starting to live by myself and stuff. Also i come out as ace a year ago and though i'm pretty sure that i'm ace that doesn't mean that i'd love to have some company like having a roommate or maybe a neighbor that i get along with. That was also scary for me. I felt like not wanting to start a relationship will make others feel... Idk, awkward? But this is how it is, right? I won't act like this is not a part of me. But i wanna say, thank you so much for normalizing things that's been bothering me for quite some time. I really appreciate it. And wish you the best in this life Datura. There is much more to experience in this world than just one holiday... Thank you for being such an amazing person💛
Thank you for sharing this, Penny! Change is a powerful thing and I hope you’ll embrace it and make the most out of it 🫶🏼
Thank you for this video, Datura, & for not editing it. You spoke from your heart & that means a lot. As you said, you do you. To each, his own. One day at a time. Thank you for your channel. Wishing you much peace, happiness & laughter this new year, Datura. ❤
Thank you so much and wishing all this back at you
You are a TRULY BEAUTIFUL PERSON!!! You can see your love and passion for life in your gorgeous smile and body language! Don’t ever let anyone or anything take that fire from you! The Holidays are hard! I lost my Mom in 2019 due to complications from cancer and then lost my older sister unexpectedly in 2021. My older sister was my very best friend!! The holidays just aren’t the same for me anymore now. We see the war in Ukraine and Israel and the pain, loss, and suffering of innocent men, women and children. It’s really hard to celebrate and be joyful during these very difficult and tragic times! I feel so powerless and helpless to do anything about these crises!!! I am praying for peace for our troubled world during the holidays. May GOD BLESS YOU for your kindness, sincerity, and beautiful spirit!!! THANK YOU for sharing your beautiful, caring, and loving heart with us!!!❤️❤️🙏🙏😊😊👍👍
I got too much to say but I don’t want write a book on here 😅 just the short version: I got to the point of my life that even chatting online is putting too much pressure on me ! That’s why even while I’m watching your live streams I tend to just watch without any commend … that’s why I just want to write here for once for all that what you’re doing maybe just putting a few hours aside to entertain us but for me personally it’s like a life line that’s thrown to me at the end of the bad day to safe me from my darkest thoughts! Thank you for all the kind words and putting extra time a side for us ❤ thank you for existing just to spread positivity and love ❤ thank you for being you ❤ forever grateful to the day I found your channel by chance 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you so much, Amy! I really appreciate you! Happy Holidays 🫂
Happy holidays to you too ❤
Dear Datura, don't be sad! We all love you very much! I am also glad that I met such a kind and sweet person like you!♥️ I am also glad to meet cush noce people like you! Sometimes the warmth of one or more people can warm and fescive modd! You are a very talented person! I waant to support you despite the distance.💗🤗
Always go your own way.♥️
Dear Olga, thank you for always being here! I appreciate it a lot!
Спасибо большое
@@DaturaPlays I'm near.♥️ Hug.♥️🙏
@@DaturaPlays Взаимно. С уважением.♥️🙏
Merry Xmas, Olga! ❤
I originally came for Baldurs gate as a PlayStation player, I had a month delay to wait. Watching your content I really began to enjoy your personality. My partner and I are men on political asylum from Eastern Europe with no family aside from his one brother and his fiancé who is Ukrainian. Needless to say it has been a few hard years for all of us. We count our blessings constantly because even though it is rough, life is so beautiful and worth living. Do what brings you joy. Dancing, cooking or watching daturaplays. You don’t need a holiday to celebrate life.
True! Sending hugs 🫂
I lost my mam in october so it's going to be a tough one for me, but I will try and make the most of it ,hope you have a great Christmas ❤❤
Sending hugs and best wishes 🫂
@@DaturaPlays thank you hugs and best wishes to you too ❤
Holiday's are tricky because nobody wants to be sad or depressed during any day especially on holidays. From my personal experience, majority of people that dont like the holiday they have been through some sh*t. Me included. I wont get into my story, but I just want to share the same sentiment from DATURAS video, and say it’s okay to not be okay. We all need to give more grace to ourselves. What helped me? This year I decided to create my own tradition. Decorating what and where I can, and buying gifts for my best friends (who are my chosen family). Its also okay to just sleep 💤 Dont be so hard on yourself. Sending love and light to you all.
Now, for me, this year has beeb challenging. I had to realize that having high expectations for people who dont have them for themselves will lead to heartbreak 💔 So moving forward I will love myself more than I love anyone else. Happy Holidays 🎄❤😊
You make Ashley cry, group hug chat, group hug.
I'M NOT DOING OVERTIME
We're your family. We embrace you as you are and it's a lovely space you've created for all of us here.
The holidays, while fun-and stressful sometimes - come and go and I think it's best to celebrate each other every day. Find something amazing in all the small moments. And joy in ourselves.
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a Merry Chrismas and, yea, totally ok to not, too. Xx
Ps. Best...my family, good health and meaningful work.
Worst... what's happening in the world that is making others suffer. There's just too much hurt again.
I appreciate you so much! Happy holidays!
You're even more amazing and incredible (more than usual) for making this video. The holidays as I get older are more isolating, even surrounded by people because I think of family and friends who aren't here anymore and Christmas by and large is a child's holiday. Most adults don't need gifts to feel welcome or good about themselves. Not to mention what's going on politically in this country and around the world and the state of the economy and the fact that Christmas is more commercial each and every year leads to feeling this way as well. It hasn't felt like Christmas to me for about a decade, since the death of my cousin. I'm still gutted about it and I've dealt with her death very difficultly to the point of having a drug addiction - anything to take away the pain. But I'm better now, in recovery and day by day I see more light and I'm not a religious person, in fact I'm atheist, so this holiday seems more forced as well and when Christmas music is played on November 1st and the ads it's enough to make me lose my mind especially the 30 year old Santa and M&M's commercial or the Jingle Bells Hershey's Kisses one. I digress, but thank you for being you: thoughtful, considerate and kind. And thank you for making this video. It means so much. You can talk to any of us any time and vice-versa so again, thank you!
Randall, thanks for sharing this! I'm literally sitting here, reading comments and feeling so grateful to have so many wonderful and kind people here! Thank you! Sending hugs and best wished 🫂
Datura, thank you for this video, for all the streams you organize every day
Don't be sad, we all love you and will always be there for you!
Thank you 🫶🏼
Everything Datura says is valid. You don't have to force being cheerful at the end of the year if you don't feel like it, and you shouldn't force it. But if you are feeling isolated, you should talk to someone (like a counselor or therapist) about that feeling and see if you would like to do something to change your circumstance. Maybe you don't want to change your situation at this time, and that's fine too. But if you are feeling like making a change, finding someone to support you as you make that change can make the process of change easier.
I don't celebrate anything at this time of year. I had a great childhood and many years after. But at 68, it's just another day. But I'm happy and I love your dance videos. They really brighten my day. My family is in another state and I see them maybe once every 3-5 years. So, I get where you are coming from and I agree with you. Me, I travel a lot in my retirement and meet great people. 4 trips this last year to the Mediterranean, S.E. Asia, Egypt and Jordan. That makes me happy. I wish you all the best for the new year and please do more dance videos. You're hot. Love your smile and you are awesome.
Thank you for being there for your community. Your sense of humour and cheekfullness brightens up the day.
My baby sister suddenly passed away two years ago, and ever since then our family has made wonderful memories during the holidays because we never know when things can change. Before that I used to work every holiday, now it means much more to me.
I’m so sorry to hear that. Happy Christmas to you and your family Mack 🦞
@@DaturaPlays that means so much! Thank you for being a bright light for me in 2023! 💖💖💖🙏🏽
Hi Datura, This was such a beautiful message. You may be a lonewolf but there's nothing wrong with that. You have this community that loves you. You bring such joy to us keep doing you ... ♥♥♥.
Datura you are so adorable I wish I could give you a hug but u can’t so here is a virtual hug instead thanks for the amazing content you are doing gods work ❤
Thank you!!! And back at you
Datura, this video was SO beautiful and provided me with a lot of relief and a sense of community amidst feeling lonely this holiday season. I appreciate your unceasingly authenticity and kindness, you are truly something that this platform and this WORLD needs. Keep it up and I look forward to continuing to be a part of this loving community! 💚💚💚
Thank you for your kind words 🫶🏼
I’m getting dance shoes for Christmas. I want to dance as well as you when I’m in the music hall. They even have a gym so I will be there a lot. Datura, Spider-Man and Padam Padam. All this year inspiring me. It’s been a tough year. Christmas for me is giving my loved ones the good news that I beat cancer. Some people can be lonely in a crowd. You are so close to creating what you visualise Datura, don’t feel set back, TT isn’t your only success, you got way more in you ❤️🌟
Wishing you a lovely Christmas. Whatever you do gorgeous. Can’t wait to share 2024 with you.🎉
I’ve been recovering from a stroke since March so it’s not been the best year. I have use of all my limbs but it’s not the same. My fingers throat feet legs are all affected and the fatigue. Yuck. But I’ve improved. And will smash 2024. X
🫂 wishing you fast recovery! ❤️🩹
He is someone who believes in living authentically, and his genuineness shines through in every aspect of his life. When he speaks, you can feel the sincerity and passion in his words, as if he is sharing a piece of his soul with you. His openness creates a safe space for others to be vulnerable and honest, knowing that they will be met with understanding and acceptance. We should all aspire to be like him, unafraid to show our true selves and celebrate the beauty of vulnerability. 🐬🐬🐬
Thank you for taking the time to post this video. I think there's a lot of pressure around Christmas time to be jolly etc. also people compare their Christmas with others, whether that's materialistic, family orientated etc. I hope the people that may not be in a good place mentally, financially, emotionally, find comfort in your videos and community.
I never get invested in content creators but I have had a blast this past year being a part of your streams and your content.
Wishing everyone happiness and peace ✌️
Trisha, it means the world 🥹 Thank you so much and happy Holidays ❤️🔥
For me christmas is just about reuniting with Family but yeah, this year will be hard since I've lost some important people to me in past few months and thinking about holidays without them makes me kinda tear up. The video really touched the traumatized kid inside of me, which i think is pretty threpeutical because proccessing feelings after years of now showing them is hard. Even if we loose friends or loved ones we always meet new people. So I'm happy to be a part of this amazing community, full of diversity and friendly pals. Just chatting with you all can make my day if I'm gonna be honest. At this point i think we are just a big internet family xD I think spending holidays is just a matter of a person, so whatever you do at this time is totally good and valid.
Thank you for making evenings so chill and cozy with your streams, your sense of humor and for just being as a person!!💖💖
😭❤️🔥🫂
recently lost my dad to cancer it was on the holidays thanks so much datura ♥♥♥
I'm so sorry, Jake! Sending hugs!
This made me felt better and it made me feel that it's okay to not be okay. Thank you, Datura.
I am crying right now because I totally get you. My mom and my dad are divorced since a week by now. I miss my dad so much but I can't go to him because I am in a mental hospital at this moment and can't visit him. I don't write a lot comments and mostly they are ment to hurt people, but your channel and all these nice people are helping a lot. So thank you for being here and thanks to all the nice people in your community. I can't express how much I needed this video. ❤️
🫶🏼 you are very welcomed here!!
I also used to feel lonely during the holidays, but nowadays I’m happier. I have found a new friend on UA-cam with an infectious smile and a handsome face. Datura, is his name and my Christmas wish is for him to be happy. If you are alone, get in touch. ❤❤❤❤❤
🫂🥹 thank you!!
I understand what your saying we are all different im not alone but celebrating its not my priority this year shits happens..your streams are celebrated and yes you are wierd but hell who isn't lol Merry Christmas Datura 🎅🎅🎅
🎉
Eddie, of course, Merry Christmas - that's what the celebration emoji meant
@@DaturaPlays yes it is 🎅 and i hope yours is a perfect one what ever you do on it Thank you and again Merry Christmas 🎅
@@Eddies186 ❤️🔥 sending kisses and hugs 🫂
And i never have figured out what all those mean yet!
I feel you. You’re not alone. You have a friend here, in Lincoln Nebraska, if you ever need to talk or vent. We have some things in common. ❤
Take care of you!
Don't be alone, sending loads of love xxx
Spitting facts👌 Also Hope you have a great holiday too!
Happy holidays 🫶🏼
Thank you 🙏🏻❤
Thanks I Ben thinking bad like deppresed everyday and Yu make me feel happy ❤ I always feel lonely
I’m your friend till the end
Well,a wonderful Christmas for u Datura
Same to you!
Datura, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve felt alone. Even in a room full of people. Being alone throughout the years has actually made me enjoy my own company & love myself more. I look forward to being alone at night everyday lol.
But, What keeps my Christmas spirit alive is my amazing daughter & mother.
My mom got into a car accident back in march and suffered a severe brain injury that altered her whole life. Can’t walk, personality is a bit different & doesn’t remember much from the past 5 years but I am beyond blessed to have her home with me & to celebrate another Christmas with her. This Christmas could’ve been so different for our family so I’m gonna cherish every moment.
I hope you have a happy holiday regardless. Live in the moment, make your own traditions ❤️❤️
This is so true. Sending you and your family best wishes! Happy Christmas, Molly 🫶🏼
Christmas always makes me joyful and excited to celebrate the birth of my Lord and Savior. Jesus is the reason for the season so if I keep that as my priority I’m feeling fine! Merry Christmas!
Thanks for this video Datura I love this community and I’m glad to be a part of this community! Life is just really really hard sometimes and that’s okay too!
True, life is strange, but that’s what makes it exciting
Well Datura, I think holiday like Christmas it's a perfect day to stay with family and friends, but,in same places it's hard to fell the magic of Xmas...Here in Brazil it's strange this Xmas... Haven't the Christmas magic
Why there’s no magic in Brazil?
@@DaturaPlays I don't know,this year it's very strange here
Love your videos datura and streams
Oh man...my original post was lenghty. Lol Guess is gone. Ok...lets try again
Perfection is a mirage...is subject to each of us POV and ideas. There is no "perfect" holidays...there is only need for connection. How that is achieved is up to us.
Im not a gamer...I was welcomed to this community out of the kidness of others. I learn from you all...I grow...and at times I ache or grieve out of a game of all things. Ufff That Detroit stream lol
To each their own. We are unique...we are lonely...we are bold...we are Daturites
Seasons Greetings my peers. Embrace loneliness...it can teach us as well as humble us 🤗 Reach out if you need it too. Is surprising how loneliness is often met with the greatest of kindness 😏❤️
🫶🏼🫂 thanks for being with us
@@DaturaPlays Anytime oh gracious host.
The older I get, the more bizarre I find the expectation that you HAVE to be happy and you HAVE to be with people or there's something wrong with you. Sometimes people are overrated, weird can be good and its perfectly fine to be alone. Besides, after months of Christmas music everywhere, if you make it to January without homicidal urges I'd say its a win 😂
Speaking facts right here 😂
You know I have trauma with my younger brother he’s always evil towards me but he treats everyone completely differently he’s yelled at me and gets physical with me I try to avoid him but he’s always there 😢
I’m sorry to hear that, Matt! Hope it’ll get better! ❤️🩹
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PS: Datura the bill...for this impromptu therapy session...is in the mail. Oh...Leon...HELPPPPPPP!!! Aint saving you 😅😂😊lol
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@@DaturaPlays Glad you share my style of wicked sense of humor. 👍🏼💯
Oh, god, guy, i'm really need to hear this words. I'm just find you few days ago, and, you now, you have so much positive energy, makes me wanna smile immediately i came across you. And, also i have one question. Sorry, if you're not comfortable to answer it, you really don't have to, but if you can, tell me, ты из России? Я из Росии, и, вот листая шортсы на твоем канале я наткнулась на прохождение TLOU2, а там внезапно услышала родные уху матюки (на самом деле если бы не они, никогда бы не подумала что ты можешь быть из СНГ). Ну в общем, это не главное, просто если ты из России, то приятно что есть у меня такие соотечественники. Ты в любом случае очень позитивный ,яркий и вдохновляющий человек. Очень круто танцуешь, и очень поднял мне настроение в не самый простой период моей жизни.Буду теперь смотреть другие твои видосы)
Спасибо за добрые слова 🫶🏼 Я жил в России долгое время, но уехал в 2018 :)
🙂
Merry xmas man.. Have a fb page too?
Nope, no facebook
@@DaturaPlays oh ok.. I like so. Much ur dancing videos
Have telegram?
HI DATURA I MISS YOU I BEEN SOO BUSY SO IM BACK NOW LOVE DAVID
Hi
r u don't feeling bells?)))
I feel La Campaña 🔔
I wrote a comment and I think youtube deleted it...
I hit the thumbs down icon by a mistake sorry I meant to hit the thumbs up icon
HOW DARE YOU 🤭
Datura, I am so 🥹 (moved) to see how at first you have an idea that later transforms because you begin to open, let go and let everything that was stored inside you flow, this is a way to "heal our emotional wounds." Like you, I have always been "weird or different, as well as lonely", so I understand you and I completely agree with the idea of accepting ourselves and enjoying that originality. "Choosing how we react to things is one of the most valuable freedoms we have" and it makes me happy that you are honest and can say that you don't like this time, why simulate something you don't feel. I always tell you, finding you was something unexpected but so enriching... it is permanent learning. I return to you with all my love the phrase you said..."you are not alone ", we will always be here to listen to you, accompany you and support you in the face of every challenge. Something else... the community is your reflection... we are a wonderful community because you are a wonderful being, never forget it...
Sometimes I just wish we could go for a party all together and it would've been such a blast!
@@DaturaPlays There are so many feelings in that sentence... I'm sure it would be wonderful and although I never go to parties, that would be the only party I would happily go to.
@@senoro6820 SAME
It makes me sad what just about not having friends because I have no friends to bro
Don't be sad. We got it
How shuld i be excited i live in iran where everything is expensive as gay i live in place like iran qnd worest than all moving iut of this plac is so expensive and hard only good thinks in my life are some members in my family and my univercity friend's 🥲🥲
It’s so heartbreaking to hear it! I’m glad at least you have someone close to you 🫶🏼