Hi Emily, Few people on this planet have worked so passionately with such dedication to a cause. It's tremendously inspiring and I'm sure I speak on behalf of most vegans when I say we are incredibly grateful for you efforts! You have already created such a library of knowledge for people interested in veganism and that will be there forever for people to continue learning from. I'm glad to hear you'll be taking time to take care of yourself. If anyone has earned a break, it's you. And of course you have earned a break. Not only earned it, but it is so important and necessary you take it, as proven by the way you've been coping lately. So embrace it, and allow yourself to enjoy! :) I hope you don't feel guilty about taking time off because you really shouldn't. We'll all be working hard while you're gone and I'm sure the animals would also want you to look after yourself so that you can continue being the best you can be. Relax, and do the things that make you happy. Sending love
W T, I LOVE blow-back; your comment sent me to James Aspey's page. 365 days of silence ! I was wondering where he went... And now he's back and i reckon he's got some choice words for YOU W T... .
James Aspey, Respect for your vow of silence to speak for the animals. It is great watching people like you and Emily and Mic. the Vegan coalesce. Truth is stronger fiction.
I totally agree with James. You´re a fantastic person and have done so much for animals. I´m really glad you´re taking time to take care of yourself, instead of pushing yoursef too hard. Xx Shannon
Mr Aspey Sir you're such a kind (sexy lol) soul. You do amazing work for the animals & I can't wait to do activism side by side with you when you come to Melbourne
Bite Size Vegan it's true! I went vegan exclusively thanks to your channel. No one around me is vegan and most of the people around make fun of me, but you gave me the knowledge I needed, the trust and reasons to do it. Thanks to you, I am now a healthier and more compassionate person. Thank you!
Hey Bite Size Vegan this was a great video on mental illness and autism. i hope, that you get some much deserved rest. Therapy might be helpful, if you can find a really good fit with your therapist. Open Invitation: we're non vegans and have just started taste testing vegan food. if any Vegan has any suggestions, about what you would like to see us try, post it on my channel. Don't be a Wimp 101
I hope Vegans will help save baby Charlie Gard. The UK is not educated on how baby formula kills. Charlie needs Dr Michael Greger, and his scientific evidence to save his life. Or the UK doctors will put him to sleep forever. Please spread the word. Thank you. butterflylullaby.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/baby-charlie-gard-private-investigation.html
►➤ This has been an incredibly difficult video to make for many reasons. But I felt it was important to share this about myself. (see below for update) ►➤ I hope it helps explain what's been happening and what I have to do from here. ►➤ For anyone out there struggling with similar challenges, please know that you are not bad. You are not broken. And you are not alone. *UPDATE*: I've now uploaded the additional video directly to the channel here: bit.ly/2nWEQD9 ►➤ All my love and all my thanks to each and every one of you for your support and encouragement. We're only just getting started.
Bite Size Vegan you are beyond amazing. Seriously. You are such a huge example. Your deep dedication and strength to keep going despite all obstacles, it's just admirable. I know you are harsh on yourself but trust me, you are doing an astonishing work. Just wanted to really send you a lot of love! I always share your channel and videos. You are always my first recommendation to anyone. I hope you manage and learn more about you, autism and how to deal with the best way for yourself. And above all, how to take better care of yourself. Please. Remember that we activists need to take care ourselves so we can keep on fighting. Lots of vegan love ❤️🌾 thank you for everything.
Bite Size Vegan what was it that made you realise there was something different in order for you to see a doctor? What branch off the spectrum of autism have you been diagnosed with? hope I'm not coming across as rude, genuinely curious as my brother was diagnosed when he was young and I know there are so many variations of it to different degrees.
Many thanks for all you have done and continue to do for veganism. You are so right, you cannot help others until you help and take care of yourself first. Be well !
Thank you, thank you, thank you Emily. I found on you a powerful educational support when first I became aware of animal suffering. I also realized how great of a soul you are and this video proves it once again. I see you as close to me as a sister could be. Thank you. My best of thoughts always for you and your life.
Thank you JackieSkate. It's really nice to hear that. I hate how far behind I've become on everything. But am hoping this is the start of building the foundation for moving forwards. Much love
Bite Size Vegan I respect that you want to be consistent with your videos! Please don't stress over that, we want you to heathy and happy so you can keep providing your amazing content! The knowledge I gained from your channel has grown and grown and I absolutely appreciate you. Thanks for sharing!
For those who have quit, I will ask you for more. For those who are quiet, I'll ask you to roar. As long as people in this world keep ignoring there will be someone who continues uproaring. You're the best Emily. Tiny little bite sized vegan, braver and tougher than anybody I ever met. Love from Cleveland.
So powerful and inspirational. You are one of a few activists who inspired me to start doing SOMETHING. I was a silent vegan before. I started uploading because of people like you - with so much passion. I know I cannot bring a lot to the movement, but maybe one day I can. For now I can say I at least started. I try to be one more voice. At least on the internet. You are inspiring so many. What you do is big. Just please don't let it take more than your human capacity can offer. Wish you all the best.
This is so incredible ;D THANK YOU for speaking up and getting active-it does make a difference and I am so honored to have any part in your journey. I also tend to discount my own work and still feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. And I know that I will never be able to do enough. I've had friends tell me to stop saying that kind of stuff because it can sound unprofessional ...and generally isn't a good idea to profess incompetence. But I share it because I want you all to know how uncertain and afraid I am in order to close any distance between us there may be through the filter of perception. I don't know if that made any sense. I am just so moved by your words and so grateful that you decided to speak out! Your work will reach people. It can't help but do so. And thank you especially for your closing sentiments. I know I need to take care in that respect. It is very hard for me to draw limits-especially with the animals as my driving force. Much much love to you and all my thanks.
It makes me happy to hear that my words could bring positivity to you. It's all I hoped for! :) And yes, for me it's my wife who helps me a lot with recognizing my own efforts and works. I think social engineering is a big reason why it's hard for most people to recognize the worth of themselves and their work. I think it's great you share yourself in the way you do despite the 'nonprofessionalism' (though I understand your friends meant only the best with their words). I definitely agree, that it helps people on all sides to relate, so yes - your words made very much sense :) Thank you once again for your encouraging words. I will do my very best!
Thank you, Tyler. I feel very fortunate to have the privilege of doing this work. And I know this is the only way for it to continue. I just hate having to dial back on anything :P Thank you so much for your understanding.
I love you Emily! It's been over a year I found your channel and over a year I've been vegan. Two of my co-workers are now vegan because of YOUR videos I've shared with them and many more have cut back on meat consumption. Thank you for all you do. You are amazing. I want to give you a huge hug!
WHAAAAA!!!! That's AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for sharing this, Janet. Thank you for opening your mind and heart to the truth AND for sharing that truth with others! That's so incredible :D I'm so very honored to have any part in your journey. Much much love and many thanks.
I've never been diagnosed with autism, but I can relate to what you've described. Communication and reaching out to others is difficult for me, and I get easily overwhelmed by the list of tasks I have to do to where I feel like my brain can't slow down. I can also get overstimulated by my senses/surroundings, but it's not as bad as it was when I was a kid. So I don't know if I could be autistic or if I'm just shy and easily stressed. It's hard to determine. Anyway, you're awesome no matter what. :)
Emily even if you never made another video, your impact of your previous great work will keep amplifying. You converted our family and those tendrals are spreading out to others who are making changes as I write this. If it is any consolation, I am "broken" and not "normal" and like you have only found out recently. And it made so much sense once I knew. I am not as brave as you to explain more. But I am convinced that it is a normal part of being human, being an animal and it is something to be embraced. As otherwise no one would think outside the box. We need the "broken", the thinkers, the dreamers and the driven people to carry the rest of us to a better place. Your work has inspired and changed many lives, human and animal and will continue to do so. Thank you!
All my love and respect to you, Emily, for all that you do and for being true to who you are. You are one of the most courageous individuals I know, and I can't thank you enough for all that you've contributed to the cause. Take all the time you need to take better care of yourself. You've more than earned it.
We all love you Bite Size Vegan. We have your back and we appreciate your effort in your videos. You inspire so much of us and we will never forget that. I respect you. Take your time.
Thank you so much, JR :) I'll still be working every day. Just with some sleep in there maybe.... and less-constant social media and other inputs. But I'll never give up. :)
Anyways with the content I've seen, taking time off animal activism isn't good if you ask me. I am only 13 and that is my main source in life at this moment. It always will be, I plan to stop animal cruelty for good. Also, some types of autism most of the time isn't too different or reconizable. I don't care of someone is racist, sexist, mean. As long as you love and take a big part of life and give it to animals. I respect you! I'd go through hell and back if it meant the end of animal cruelty. And people like me and you plan to do just that. We will succeed. #EndAnimalCruelty
Oh my goodness, I'm on the verge of tears. Thank you for making yourself vulnerable and sharing this with us. As the Mom of a loving, funny and intelligent 4 year old with Autism, I am so excited to add you to the list of amazing role models for him. You are an incredible inspiration!
you are amazing Emily and have done so much. you changed the way I look at activism and helped me to start fighting for the animals. you take care of yourself and do what you need to we are here for you
Wow thank you so much Nora. That is so incredible to hear! I'm honored to have any part in your journey and SO glad to hear that you got active! Much much love
You are honestly one of the coolest people i came across in my life. I hope you manage to reenergize and feel better soon... Thank you for everything you do
Love you. Thank you for all you do. I wish I could hug you, wrap you up in a big bubble of relaxation, inner peace and restfulness and take some of that stress off you. You are amazing.
It's fantastic that you don't answer every comment anymore! Some things are just not that important and I really wish for you to find out for yourself what you want to be doing and what is just not that important. This was a very brave video and I think you are completely right... If we knew what goes on behind everyone's life we would see that we all are equally scared and don't really know what we're doing here on this planet. Thank you for your authenticity and bravery! And I'm socially awkward too :)
I love and appreciate your work so much, Emily! Thank you for opening up about this, and please know we want you to be healthy and happy! You are also not alone ❤ Thank you!!!
You are one of the hardest working vegan activists out there. I hope you cut yourself some slack and take a moment to breathe. Thanks for everything you have done and will do.
Thank you so much, Andy. That's the thing I'm the worst at :) Always looking at what I haven't yet done or not done well enough. But I will be making a concerted effort to be more forgiving to myself (though I cringe even writing that) :P Baby steps, I guess... Thank you again for your support.
You're amazing Emily. You have a fantastic way with words. I understand why and how relaxing is so difficult. Maybe the definition of relaxation isn't your way to relax. Maybe do something that is less stressful that makes you happy. Perhaps some art. 💖
Thank you so much Faye Doll. That's a big part of what I'm trying to do....learn what works for me rather than force myself into what is works for most.
You are an incredible human being. You make me proud to be a human. Not easy to say these days. I heart you big time! Put YOUR oxygen mask on first, then push through for others and the animals. You are amazing. Don't doubt that ever! You, your effort, and your heart do NOT go unappreciated or loved! Press on sister, do you! ❤️ We all support you and get it completely!
please, please sleep! it's _vital_ for survival. sleep deprivation increases mortality rate, decreases cognitive function, increases stress, etc etc. looking after yourself comes first, because if you don't take your health first, who will? yes, the animals need you, but you can't help the animals if you're not well.
SO very true. I know I'm extra sensitive to sleep, especially relying almost primarily on cognitive functions to orient myself in situations where "most" people use other cues.... At this point, I'm at such a severe and prolonged state of deprivation, I don't think I'm even fully aware of how bad it is.
You are not alone Emily love.., I am 55 and have known for years before my diagnosis that I was not like most others ;) But yet was often told "You're not special, suck it up!" .. Those of us that love you, admire you, respect you and want whatever part of you that you can offer.. Take care of you first, Ignore the assholes and come back when you are ready & rested
Its mind boggling how creatures from the same species can be so diversified. On one hand there are people who mercilessly massacre animals and on the other hand there are people like you who dedicate their lives to helping animals. Thank you Emily. You are the best.
Wow thank you Sudipta! And the range of humanity is rather astounding... not even that there are good vs. bad necessarily.. but even the extreme dissonance and inherent contradictions within a single person! Thank you for your kind words and support. Much love and many thanks
Emily we love you so much and appreciate everything you do. Your work has had a huge impact on me and the many many people with whom I have shared your videos. Please take care of yourself, you mean so much to all of us in the vegan community and to the countless lives you have saved through your activism. You are an inspiration. Again, we love you so much. Thank you.
Wow thank you so much, Kevin. This is so incredible to read. I am honored to have had any part inf your journey! And thank you SO much for sharing the videos-it really means more than I can possibly explain-it's not just some canned default I rattle off. Thank you so so much again. Much love
Thank you for your honesty, I can only imagine the amount of courage needed to share this with us. And thank you for sharing a piece of your incredible mind with every single video you put together. ✨
Wow thank you rainbownds! It was rather difficult to make this... not because of fear of judgement for being autistic (though I know that is inevitable, especially on UA-cam :P ) but more so because this is such a difficult thing to voice and explain even in the best circumstances... And with the level of exhaustion, my ability to "get stuff out" (translate the ever-moving chaos of my brain, which is largely if not solely visual and experiential, into linear written and verbal format AND brief enough to not lose everyone....) There was so much I wanted to say and I knew there was no way to reach it all in a reasonable amount of time. But I think that's a big part of this.. learning to be okay with that fact. Anyways.. thank you so much again. This was so very touching.
I do also have autism. Tanks for telling me that. Just like you (I guess) I can totally snow myself into a problem (Swedish experience). Knitting. I can do it for hours after hour. I can literally kill me, bye knitting. Tank you Emelie. I love u. You are my life saver. Can't tank you enough. Tank you for showing me the path to veganism. Love u❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey ttock. :) I am so honored to have had any part in your journey! And I totally get you on the knitting! I used to do crochet! And then there was coloring at one point... always something with my hands... and I can get so stuck in things... actually got "yarn burn" on my finger from so much crocheting. Anyways, I'm so happy to hear from you. And am sending you much much love. Thank you for sharing this with me.
Thank-you for being so for truthful and open about this. I have a pretty major anxiety issue and I at times need to regroup and refocus as well. It took me years of struggle an self-destructive habits to figure out how to do stop and refocus myself instead of just running myself ragged, falling apart and completely rebuilding.
Hey Emily. This was a brave and well formulated video. Take all the time you need for you to feel good. You need to rest enough and drop the have to's, or at least most of them. The energy and harmony will eventually return to you. We all love you, humans and animals alike. Eat well, sleep well and love well - and you'll be back to share your wise words with us, be it a week, a month or a year. Take all the time you need. Hugs from Sweden
You're a being unlike anyone in this universe and that is something to be the utmost proud of. You have no idea how powerful your words are to so many of us and how much we appreciate you. Not just the message you're spreading, but you as Emily. The beautiful and resilent being that you are. Thank you for all the sleepless nights, the internal struggles, the battles, the breakdowns and the infinite doubts that you've put your soul through for us and the animal. I love you so much. keeping you in my thoughts and prayers sister. 🌹💕
Your channel was the first I found when I was overwhelmed and devastated by the truths unearthed about animal agriculture. Your videos helped confirm what I was feeling was correct and gave me motivation to keep educating myself. It is now 2 years later after becoming an overnight vegan and there's no looking back. Thank you for being so open with us. We want you to take care of yourself and will be here supporting you along the way. 💕 Thank you for all that you do.
This is very brave of you to post. Thank you. I am sure a lot of people will be helped by it. I've already sent it to someone with a family member who has autism. Love to you. Thanks for spreading a positive, healthy and honest message.
I want to express my love and gratitude for your work (when I started to contemplate veganism I searched every question I had on your channel until I had none left & was a vegan)! You are amazing at what to do and after this video I find you even more amazing. I will share this video with the civics classes I teach because you are an example of so many things; activism and overcoming personal challenges. Take all the time you need - we are doing a marathon, not a sprint, and I fully expect to be supporting you on patreon for decades to come. Love from Finland
Oh NO! I totally thought I'd responded to you! My apologies. This comment means more to me than I can possibly say. This is *_EXACTLY_* what I want Bite Size Vegan to be and provide: a growing library of free information for anyone seeking the truth. And the fact that it was exactly that for you makes me so very happy! I am also SO honored that you'll include this in your class-how cool! I am so very very grateful for your support in all its forms and thank you so much for sharing this with me. :) Much, much love!
Bite Size Vegan wow never expected a reply, just hoped you'd see the message. One of the things I've learned as a teacher is that when you do your job the right way you are really important to many, many people. Although they don't express it in so many ways I can tell. I truly think you are doing a fantastic job as an activist/educator and soo many people find you so valuable they kind of take you for granted and don't let you know what they really think. So I think the support you see here now, as amazing as it is, is just the visible tip of a much larger iceberg. Keep being you!
Emily, just when I thought I couldn't have more respect for you I watch another one of your videos and a new bar is set. My son has ASD and it's exhausting, but we are learning how to adapt, and he's being taught how to use his strengths to his advantage. What you've accomplished, and what you'll continue to accomplish, is something that very few people can - with or without the challenges you've had. Do what you need to do to in order to stay safe, happy, and in control. Your fan, Eric
This channel stands for something very worthwhile and important. Thank you for all the hard work you've done, Emily. And please get your 7-8 hours of sleep (at least).
Your work is invaluable, and has been an incredible resource that I know I can rely on to share with others. But you need to take care of yourself! Also, thank you for sharing about being autistic. We love you just as you are, and you should know that. Thanks for all that you do ~
You are amazing! We love you, & completely understand that you need to take care of yourself. Catch up on your zzzzs. As an insomniac I know it's not easy. Do whatever it is that makes you feel good.
I'm autistic too :) I'm 36 and was just diagnosed a month ago. Burnout happened to me just under a year ago, and I've been trying to build up my productivity ever since. Thank you for sharing Emily x
Your work has saved so, so many lives. You've already succeeded. I don't know how you do it. I disappeared from social media and moved to another country. However your brain works, it's exactly what the world needs right now. Thanks for all your time.
As an education assistant supporting a 5 year old with autism I totally understand. I hope you find what works for you and lear how to support yourself first. Thank you for being so active with your videos for the past few years, you have done so much!
beautiful Emily!!! You are so lucky in the fact you have a passion and get to fully involve yourself in it. most people never find that and live their lives being jealous and hateful. Your faithful followers will love you even if you take a hiatus. We will still be here!!! Thank you for letting us in and letting us get to know you more. You are awesome!!! 🐶🐺🐷🐴🐵❤❤❤
I wish you all the best moving forward in any direction you take! You are an amazing person, thank you for all you have done and will continue to do for the Animals and others. ❤🐾✌️
I want to give you a hug! I can relate to what you just talked about.Thank You for everything you have done and will do in the future no matter how big or small it is. You are amazing!
Thank you for this video, you are an inspiration and a great person. Everyone is here for you, wishing you all the best! Your work is one of the reasons I became vegan, you are doing amazing work and saving so many lives! Thank you for opening up :)
Emily if you need to take time, than take the time your mind body need. if you feel you are not 100% then take the time you require to get back to 100%.... yes there is much work that needs to be done but not one person can do it all I hope to keep seeing you on UA-cam but in the future... I will keep spreading your message 😊
You are an exceptional human being. Thank you for all you do. I hope you are one day able to be kinder to yourself and appreciate yourself as we all do. ♡
You are one of the most influential Vegans I have come across and love the work you do. I have been Vegan for 11 months and still have no desire to eat nor purchase any product that's causes death or torture to an innocent. Thank you for all the work you do, please take care of yourself and I will still be here when you return.
Bummer, I just started listening to you a few months ago, you're a WEALTH of information, but I understand. I will continue listening to the many vids I haven't seen yet, and will continue to share them. Your channel is super informative and entertaining. I saw one vid and noticed you had a dog, oobie, my first thought was 'that sounds like that character from Thumb Wars' (yes I own the DVD) :) my second thought was, I wonder how old she is, I was heartbroken to see in a later vid, that she was no longer with us. So sorry for your baby's loss 💔 I've became vegan over ten years ago while podcasting Colleen Patrick Gudraeu (pre UA-cam), and I still listen to her, but it's great to have so much content to listen to now, I can't keep up. Continue to do what you do, but also take care of YOU, because we NEED you, but more importantly, the non human's NEED you, and we can't be effective if don't take care of ourselves. With much respect ~ veganista
Hi Raven! Luckily there are hours upon hours of content on my channel :) Maybe by the time you make it through them all I'll be cranking them out again :P I will still be around and working, just not on UA-cam exactly. You can sign up for the newsletter at my website if you so desire (it's free and you get my free ebook). No worries if not. And thank you for your kind words about Ooby. Her full name is in fact Oobedoob Benubi from Thumb Wars :D Much love to you and always feel free to search the channel or site for any topics, and contact me through the site if you have any suggestions! (I have 100's on my list but am always happy to add more!!
stay strong 💪 learning to relax is a skill that is important to acquire. I my self struggling with teaching my self that doing nothing for a change is productive but I find my self fall into depression and feel like I let my colleuges and family down when I try to relax.
Words aren't my friend, but I wanted to send you my support and love ❤️ you are well overdue for some self care time! You're an amazing person and an incredible animal advocate and have changed so many lives, you deserve to scale work back (however small that scale back really is!). Wishing you all the best for your future and looking forward to future updates ✌🏼
Everything you've done and will continue doing will be remembered. I, fortunately, won't miss you because I'm part of your nugget army and will continue supporting your efforts :)
Even if you stopped making any new videos your channel would still be the number one resource on veganism, I can't think of a single issue you haven't looked at. Of course I hope you do keep making vids but just do whatever you think is most effective, and to be honest going straight to schools/colleges/universities does seem like a sound strategy. I'd definitely love to see the occasional Q&A from these events. But anyway, all the best, stay healthy and get some sleep! :D
You're are beautiful just the way you are! Your differences make you You! Be proud of you austism :) and I agree with you taking your time. You need to be their for you to grow Bite Sized Vegan!
You are smart, eloquent, passionate and dedicated. We are with you. *Please* do what you need. Your work has changed many lives - people's and animals and I'm sure you will do so in the future. Good for you for trying to take care of yourself!
I have dyslexia. I look at it as a gift if I look and function outside the 'box' built around us by societal expectations. Tho very hard to live in the word seeing versus my multidimensional picture seeing world I have learned to use it to my advantage. I wrote and published 3 books as my largest contribution to the world using my so called disability. You see outside the box as I do. YOu see where the rest do not and you help to bring it forefront to the world. Don't beat yourself up over this. Slow down and take care. We all will be here when you have something to bring to us. I too came to help Gaia and her natural realms and there are times when I feel all I am doing is spinning my tires in the dirt. There are so many highs and lows but I push on and do what I can being grateful for what I can accomplish. YOu have done great things here!
We love you, Emily. When you're tired and overworked, it makes me sad. Please get lots of sleep. Looking forward to seeing your updates on Instagram ❤❤
Emily has been working hard in the background for the last couple of years on the full rewrite of the website and the setting up of the non-profit. Please be patient a little longer, Emily will be back as soon as she can producing videos and spreading the knowledge.
You don't have to stop doing videos :) you just have to do it with a pace that doesn't hurt you. gotta listen to the body and stop when it's too problematic. Whenever your body says a negative response, it's time to pause/take a break. It's easy to sacrifice something for productivity, but it's hard to prioritize yourself. Good luck dame.
Emily, my little son is autistic and so far has shown no signs of any speech but we are not losing hope. If he grows up to be at least a fraction of what you are, I will be forever greatful to the powers in The Universe. You are amazing and we love you! You should be proud of yourself xxxxxx
Wow this made me so happy. I'm on the autism spectrum as well and it's so great to see someone I admire also be neuroatypical! I'll continue to support you on Patreon for as long as BSV exists
Hey Louisa! Auwesome Autistics unite! (I'm sure I'll make that a "thing"... I'm such a trend-setter after all :P ) Thank you so much for sharing this with me :) Means a lot to know I'm not alone. Much love!
You are a beautiful soul Emily. Thanks for sharing this and showing your vulnerability, that takes courage, you are amazing and truly inspiring. Take all the time that you need, we support you. You are doing so much for the animals
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Hi Emily,
Few people on this planet have worked so passionately with such dedication to a cause. It's tremendously inspiring and I'm sure I speak on behalf of most vegans when I say we are incredibly grateful for you efforts!
You have already created such a library of knowledge for people interested in veganism and that will be there forever for people to continue learning from.
I'm glad to hear you'll be taking time to take care of yourself. If anyone has earned a break, it's you. And of course you have earned a break. Not only earned it, but it is so important and necessary you take it, as proven by the way you've been coping lately. So embrace it, and allow yourself to enjoy! :)
I hope you don't feel guilty about taking time off because you really shouldn't. We'll all be working hard while you're gone and I'm sure the animals would also want you to look after yourself so that you can continue being the best you can be.
Relax, and do the things that make you happy.
Sending love
W T, I LOVE blow-back; your comment sent me to James Aspey's page. 365 days of silence ! I was wondering where he went... And now he's back and i reckon he's got some choice words for YOU W T... .
James Aspey, Respect for your vow of silence to speak for the animals.
It is great watching people like you and Emily and Mic. the Vegan coalesce.
Truth is stronger fiction.
I totally agree with James. You´re a fantastic person and have done so much for animals. I´m really glad you´re taking time to take care of yourself, instead of pushing yoursef too hard. Xx Shannon
James Aspey wake up proper people ......
Mr Aspey Sir you're such a kind (sexy lol) soul.
You do amazing work for the animals & I can't wait to do activism side by side with you when you come to Melbourne
We love you and the work you do! Your work has saved many animal lives :)
thank you so much. I so hope that it has and will continue to do so. Many many thanks
Bite Size Vegan it's true! I went vegan exclusively thanks to your channel. No one around me is vegan and most of the people around make fun of me, but you gave me the knowledge I needed, the trust and reasons to do it. Thanks to you, I am now a healthier and more compassionate person. Thank you!
HOLY MOLEY! That is so incredible to hear. :) Thank you SO much for sharing this with me!!
Hey Bite Size Vegan this was a great video on mental illness and autism. i hope, that you get some much deserved rest. Therapy might be helpful, if you can find a really good fit with your therapist.
Open Invitation: we're non vegans and have just started taste testing
vegan food. if any Vegan has any suggestions, about what you would like to see us try, post it on my channel. Don't be a Wimp 101
I hope Vegans will help save baby Charlie Gard. The UK is not educated on how baby formula kills. Charlie needs Dr Michael Greger, and his scientific evidence to save his life. Or the UK doctors will put him to sleep forever. Please spread the word. Thank you. butterflylullaby.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/baby-charlie-gard-private-investigation.html
►➤ This has been an incredibly difficult video to make for many reasons. But I felt it was important to share this about myself. (see below for update)
►➤ I hope it helps explain what's been happening and what I have to do from here.
►➤ For anyone out there struggling with similar challenges, please know that you are not bad. You are not broken. And you are not alone.
*UPDATE*: I've now uploaded the additional video directly to the channel here:
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►➤ All my love and all my thanks to each and every one of you for your support and encouragement. We're only just getting started.
Bite Size Vegan you are beyond amazing. Seriously. You are such a huge example. Your deep dedication and strength to keep going despite all obstacles, it's just admirable. I know you are harsh on yourself but trust me, you are doing an astonishing work.
Just wanted to really send you a lot of love! I always share your channel and videos. You are always my first recommendation to anyone.
I hope you manage and learn more about you, autism and how to deal with the best way for yourself. And above all, how to take better care of yourself. Please. Remember that we activists need to take care ourselves so we can keep on fighting.
Lots of vegan love ❤️🌾 thank you for everything.
👍🏻. You're among the most intelligent and interesting vegan activist I know. So there you go.
Bite Size Vegan what was it that made you realise there was something different in order for you to see a doctor? What branch off the spectrum of autism have you been diagnosed with? hope I'm not coming across as rude, genuinely curious as my brother was diagnosed when he was young and I know there are so many variations of it to different degrees.
Many thanks for all you have done and continue to do for veganism. You are so right, you cannot help others until you help and take care of yourself first. Be well !
Thank you, thank you, thank you Emily. I found on you a powerful educational support when first I became aware of animal suffering. I also realized how great of a soul you are and this video proves it once again. I see you as close to me as a sister could be. Thank you. My best of thoughts always for you and your life.
Honestly I just love when you're here. Please don't feel bad for being "late". Most people are, and this isn't a problem. 😘
Thank you JackieSkate. It's really nice to hear that. I hate how far behind I've become on everything. But am hoping this is the start of building the foundation for moving forwards. Much love
Bite Size Vegan I respect that you want to be consistent with your videos! Please don't stress over that, we want you to heathy and happy so you can keep providing your amazing content! The knowledge I gained from your channel has grown and grown and I absolutely appreciate you. Thanks for sharing!
For those who have quit, I will ask you for more. For those who are quiet, I'll ask you to roar. As long as people in this world keep ignoring there will be someone who continues uproaring. You're the best Emily. Tiny little bite sized vegan, braver and tougher than anybody I ever met. Love from Cleveland.
I love this, Herman! Thank you so much :) I'm going to keep this with me-gets me fired up ;D
So powerful and inspirational. You are one of a few activists who inspired me to start doing SOMETHING. I was a silent vegan before. I started uploading because of people like you - with so much passion.
I know I cannot bring a lot to the movement, but maybe one day I can. For now I can say I at least started.
I try to be one more voice. At least on the internet.
You are inspiring so many. What you do is big. Just please don't let it take more than your human capacity can offer.
Wish you all the best.
This is so incredible ;D THANK YOU for speaking up and getting active-it does make a difference and I am so honored to have any part in your journey. I also tend to discount my own work and still feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. And I know that I will never be able to do enough.
I've had friends tell me to stop saying that kind of stuff because it can sound unprofessional ...and generally isn't a good idea to profess incompetence. But I share it because I want you all to know how uncertain and afraid I am in order to close any distance between us there may be through the filter of perception.
I don't know if that made any sense. I am just so moved by your words and so grateful that you decided to speak out! Your work will reach people. It can't help but do so. And thank you especially for your closing sentiments. I know I need to take care in that respect. It is very hard for me to draw limits-especially with the animals as my driving force.
Much much love to you and all my thanks.
It makes me happy to hear that my words could bring positivity to you. It's all I hoped for! :)
And yes, for me it's my wife who helps me a lot with recognizing my own efforts and works. I think social engineering is a big reason why it's hard for most people to recognize the worth of themselves and their work.
I think it's great you share yourself in the way you do despite the 'nonprofessionalism' (though I understand your friends meant only the best with their words). I definitely agree, that it helps people on all sides to relate, so yes - your words made very much sense :)
Thank you once again for your encouraging words. I will do my very best!
You're beautiful. Thank you so much for being diligent and being transparent. Take the time you need.
Thank you, Tyler. I feel very fortunate to have the privilege of doing this work. And I know this is the only way for it to continue. I just hate having to dial back on anything :P Thank you so much for your understanding.
I love you Emily! It's been over a year I found your channel and over a year I've been vegan. Two of my co-workers are now vegan because of YOUR videos I've shared with them and many more have cut back on meat consumption. Thank you for all you do. You are amazing. I want to give you a huge hug!
WHAAAAA!!!! That's AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for sharing this, Janet. Thank you for opening your mind and heart to the truth AND for sharing that truth with others! That's so incredible :D I'm so very honored to have any part in your journey. Much much love and many thanks.
I've never been diagnosed with autism, but I can relate to what you've described. Communication and reaching out to others is difficult for me, and I get easily overwhelmed by the list of tasks I have to do to where I feel like my brain can't slow down. I can also get overstimulated by my senses/surroundings, but it's not as bad as it was when I was a kid. So I don't know if I could be autistic or if I'm just shy and easily stressed. It's hard to determine. Anyway, you're awesome no matter what. :)
Emily even if you never made another video, your impact of your previous great work will keep amplifying. You converted our family and those tendrals are spreading out to others who are making changes as I write this.
If it is any consolation, I am "broken" and not "normal" and like you have only found out recently. And it made so much sense once I knew. I am not as brave as you to explain more. But I am convinced that it is a normal part of being human, being an animal and it is something to be embraced. As otherwise no one would think outside the box. We need the "broken", the thinkers, the dreamers and the driven people to carry the rest of us to a better place.
Your work has inspired and changed many lives, human and animal and will continue to do so.
Thank you!
All my love and respect to you, Emily, for all that you do and for being true to who you are. You are one of the most courageous individuals I know, and I can't thank you enough for all that you've contributed to the cause. Take all the time you need to take better care of yourself. You've more than earned it.
When helping others it is important to take care of yourself as well.
Thank you for all your work!
Thank you Piotr. Much much appreciated. I will do my very best.
We all love you Bite Size Vegan. We have your back and we appreciate your effort in your videos. You inspire so much of us and we will never forget that. I respect you. Take your time.
Thank you so much, JR :) I'll still be working every day. Just with some sleep in there maybe.... and less-constant social media and other inputs. But I'll never give up. :)
Anyways with the content I've seen, taking time off animal activism isn't good if you ask me. I am only 13 and that is my main source in life at this moment. It always will be, I plan to stop animal cruelty for good. Also, some types of autism most of the time isn't too different or reconizable. I don't care of someone is racist, sexist, mean. As long as you love and take a big part of life and give it to animals. I respect you! I'd go through hell and back if it meant the end of animal cruelty. And people like me and you plan to do just that. We will succeed. #EndAnimalCruelty
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Oh my goodness, I'm on the verge of tears. Thank you for making yourself vulnerable and sharing this with us. As the Mom of a loving, funny and intelligent 4 year old with Autism, I am so excited to add you to the list of amazing role models for him. You are an incredible inspiration!
you are amazing Emily and have done so much. you changed the way I look at activism and helped me to start fighting for the animals. you take care of yourself and do what you need to we are here for you
Wow thank you so much Nora. That is so incredible to hear! I'm honored to have any part in your journey and SO glad to hear that you got active! Much much love
You are honestly one of the coolest people i came across in my life. I hope you manage to reenergize and feel better soon... Thank you for everything you do
Love you. Thank you for all you do. I wish I could hug you, wrap you up in a big bubble of relaxation, inner peace and restfulness and take some of that stress off you. You are amazing.
You are not broken. You are not bad. You are more than enough. You are absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing! God bless you!
It's fantastic that you don't answer every comment anymore! Some things are just not that important and I really wish for you to find out for yourself what you want to be doing and what is just not that important. This was a very brave video and I think you are completely right... If we knew what goes on behind everyone's life we would see that we all are equally scared and don't really know what we're doing here on this planet. Thank you for your authenticity and bravery! And I'm socially awkward too :)
You are loved. You are brave. Thank you for all you do Emily and for sharing something so personal.
I love and appreciate your work so much, Emily! Thank you for opening up about this, and please know we want you to be healthy and happy! You are also not alone ❤ Thank you!!!
You are one of the hardest working vegan activists out there. I hope you cut yourself some slack and take a moment to breathe. Thanks for everything you have done and will do.
Thank you so much, Andy. That's the thing I'm the worst at :) Always looking at what I haven't yet done or not done well enough. But I will be making a concerted effort to be more forgiving to myself (though I cringe even writing that) :P Baby steps, I guess... Thank you again for your support.
You've done more VERY helpful video's then any other vegan youtube page there is, so don't worry you're good! ❤
You're amazing Emily. You have a fantastic way with words. I understand why and how relaxing is so difficult. Maybe the definition of relaxation isn't your way to relax. Maybe do something that is less stressful that makes you happy. Perhaps some art. 💖
Thank you so much Faye Doll. That's a big part of what I'm trying to do....learn what works for me rather than force myself into what is works for most.
Thanks for everything Emily! We love you
Such good luck in your journey. Thank you Emily! God Bless.
thank you for sharing Emily. you are an amazing person and your work has saved so many lives!
You are an incredible human being. You make me proud to be a human. Not easy to say these days. I heart you big time! Put YOUR oxygen mask on first, then push through for others and the animals. You are amazing. Don't doubt that ever! You, your effort, and your heart do NOT go unappreciated or loved!
Press on sister, do you! ❤️ We all support you and get it completely!
please, please sleep! it's _vital_ for survival. sleep deprivation increases mortality rate, decreases cognitive function, increases stress, etc etc. looking after yourself comes first, because if you don't take your health first, who will? yes, the animals need you, but you can't help the animals if you're not well.
SO very true. I know I'm extra sensitive to sleep, especially relying almost primarily on cognitive functions to orient myself in situations where "most" people use other cues.... At this point, I'm at such a severe and prolonged state of deprivation, I don't think I'm even fully aware of how bad it is.
You are not alone Emily love.., I am 55 and have known for years before my diagnosis that I was not like most others ;) But yet was often told "You're not special, suck it up!" ..
Those of us that love you, admire you, respect you and want whatever part of you that you can offer..
Take care of you first, Ignore the assholes and come back when you are ready & rested
Light warrior!!! Sending you love energy :)! You are insanely amazing!!!! Thanks for what you do!!!
Its mind boggling how creatures from the same species can be so diversified. On one hand there are people who mercilessly massacre animals and on the other hand there are people like you who dedicate their lives to helping animals. Thank you Emily. You are the best.
Wow thank you Sudipta! And the range of humanity is rather astounding... not even that there are good vs. bad necessarily.. but even the extreme dissonance and inherent contradictions within a single person! Thank you for your kind words and support. Much love and many thanks
I am so happy that you made a video about this. I find it easier to connect with a message if I know the person behind it. You are amazing.
Emily we love you so much and appreciate everything you do. Your work has had a huge impact on me and the many many people with whom I have shared your videos. Please take care of yourself, you mean so much to all of us in the vegan community and to the countless lives you have saved through your activism. You are an inspiration. Again, we love you so much. Thank you.
Wow thank you so much, Kevin. This is so incredible to read. I am honored to have had any part inf your journey! And thank you SO much for sharing the videos-it really means more than I can possibly explain-it's not just some canned default I rattle off. Thank you so so much again. Much love
Thank you for your honesty, I can only imagine the amount of courage needed to share this with us. And thank you for sharing a piece of your incredible mind with every single video you put together. ✨
Wow thank you rainbownds! It was rather difficult to make this... not because of fear of judgement for being autistic (though I know that is inevitable, especially on UA-cam :P ) but more so because this is such a difficult thing to voice and explain even in the best circumstances... And with the level of exhaustion, my ability to "get stuff out" (translate the ever-moving chaos of my brain, which is largely if not solely visual and experiential, into linear written and verbal format AND brief enough to not lose everyone....) There was so much I wanted to say and I knew there was no way to reach it all in a reasonable amount of time. But I think that's a big part of this.. learning to be okay with that fact. Anyways.. thank you so much again. This was so very touching.
It's okay sweetie. You don't have to feel bad. We are here and won't leave! PLEASE take care of yourself.
I do also have autism. Tanks for telling me that. Just like you (I guess) I can totally snow myself into a problem (Swedish experience). Knitting. I can do it for hours after hour. I can literally kill me, bye knitting. Tank you Emelie. I love u. You are my life saver. Can't tank you enough. Tank you for showing me the path to veganism. Love u❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey ttock. :) I am so honored to have had any part in your journey! And I totally get you on the knitting! I used to do crochet! And then there was coloring at one point... always something with my hands... and I can get so stuck in things... actually got "yarn burn" on my finger from so much crocheting. Anyways, I'm so happy to hear from you. And am sending you much much love. Thank you for sharing this with me.
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Wow this is such an eye opening video for me, I think I've been in the dark about autism. You are so brave ❤
Thank-you for being so for truthful and open about this. I have a pretty major anxiety issue and I at times need to regroup and refocus as well. It took me years of struggle an self-destructive habits to figure out how to do stop and refocus myself instead of just running myself ragged, falling apart and completely rebuilding.
Hey Emily. This was a brave and well formulated video. Take all the time you need for you to feel good. You need to rest enough and drop the have to's, or at least most of them. The energy and harmony will eventually return to you.
We all love you, humans and animals alike.
Eat well, sleep well and love well - and you'll be back to share your wise words with us, be it a week, a month or a year.
Take all the time you need. Hugs from Sweden
Girl, be you!!! We love you and what you have created and shared. THANK YOU! As always you rock.
You're a being unlike anyone in this universe and that is something to be the utmost proud of. You have no idea how powerful your words are to so many of us and how much we appreciate you. Not just the message you're spreading, but you as Emily. The beautiful and resilent being that you are. Thank you for all the sleepless nights, the internal struggles, the battles, the breakdowns and the infinite doubts that you've put your soul through for us and the animal. I love you so much. keeping you in my thoughts and prayers sister. 🌹💕
You're great. Thanks for what you do, your videos have helped me tremendously.
Your channel was the first I found when I was overwhelmed and devastated by the truths unearthed about animal agriculture. Your videos helped confirm what I was feeling was correct and gave me motivation to keep educating myself. It is now 2 years later after becoming an overnight vegan and there's no looking back. Thank you for being so open with us. We want you to take care of yourself and will be here supporting you along the way. 💕 Thank you for all that you do.
This is very brave of you to post. Thank you. I am sure a lot of people will be helped by it. I've already sent it to someone with a family member who has autism. Love to you. Thanks for spreading a positive, healthy and honest message.
I just realized I have ADD at age 38. I have new hope for my life but much regret from not knowing sooner.
I want to express my love and gratitude for your work (when I started to contemplate veganism I searched every question I had on your channel until I had none left & was a vegan)! You are amazing at what to do and after this video I find you even more amazing. I will share this video with the civics classes I teach because you are an example of so many things; activism and overcoming personal challenges. Take all the time you need - we are doing a marathon, not a sprint, and I fully expect to be supporting you on patreon for decades to come. Love from Finland
Oh NO! I totally thought I'd responded to you! My apologies. This comment means more to me than I can possibly say. This is *_EXACTLY_* what I want Bite Size Vegan to be and provide: a growing library of free information for anyone seeking the truth. And the fact that it was exactly that for you makes me so very happy! I am also SO honored that you'll include this in your class-how cool! I am so very very grateful for your support in all its forms and thank you so much for sharing this with me. :) Much, much love!
Bite Size Vegan wow never expected a reply, just hoped you'd see the message. One of the things I've learned as a teacher is that when you do your job the right way you are really important to many, many people. Although they don't express it in so many ways I can tell. I truly think you are doing a fantastic job as an activist/educator and soo many people find you so valuable they kind of take you for granted and don't let you know what they really think. So I think the support you see here now, as amazing as it is, is just the visible tip of a much larger iceberg. Keep being you!
You're my role model Emily 💚
Emily, just when I thought I couldn't have more respect for you I watch another one of your videos and a new bar is set.
My son has ASD and it's exhausting, but we are learning how to adapt, and he's being taught how to use his strengths to his advantage. What you've accomplished, and what you'll continue to accomplish, is something that very few people can - with or without the challenges you've had.
Do what you need to do to in order to stay safe, happy, and in control.
Your fan, Eric
This channel stands for something very worthwhile and important. Thank you for all the hard work you've done, Emily. And please get your 7-8 hours of sleep (at least).
Your work is invaluable, and has been an incredible resource that I know I can rely on to share with others. But you need to take care of yourself!
Also, thank you for sharing about being autistic. We love you just as you are, and you should know that.
Thanks for all that you do ~
Take all the time you need Emily, you've done so much already, you deserve a break
You are amazing! We love you, & completely understand that you need to take care of yourself. Catch up on your zzzzs. As an insomniac I know it's not easy. Do whatever it is that makes you feel good.
I'm autistic too :) I'm 36 and was just diagnosed a month ago. Burnout happened to me just under a year ago, and I've been trying to build up my productivity ever since. Thank you for sharing Emily x
Always here for you, Emily. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest with us!
Your work has saved so, so many lives. You've already succeeded.
I don't know how you do it. I disappeared from social media and moved to another country.
However your brain works, it's exactly what the world needs right now. Thanks for all your time.
As an education assistant supporting a 5 year old with autism I totally understand. I hope you find what works for you and lear how to support yourself first. Thank you for being so active with your videos for the past few years, you have done so much!
beautiful Emily!!! You are so lucky in the fact you have a passion and get to fully involve yourself in it. most people never find that and live their lives being jealous and hateful. Your faithful followers will love you even if you take a hiatus. We will still be here!!! Thank you for letting us in and letting us get to know you more. You are awesome!!! 🐶🐺🐷🐴🐵❤❤❤
I wish you all the best moving forward in any direction you take! You are an amazing person, thank you for all you have done and will continue to do for the Animals and others. ❤🐾✌️
Emily, you are an incredible person. I cannot even put why into words. Please just know that.
Who you really are - a Brilliant, Super Organized, Dedicated person with a huge heart, a lot of empathy and delicacy
Take good care of yourself Emily ... Thank you for sharing :)
Thank you Bjössi. Means a lot.
I want to give you a hug! I can relate to what you just talked about.Thank You for everything you have done and will do in the future no matter how big or small it is. You are amazing!
Emily you are amazing, thank you for your hard work (which is as great as you are). Please take care of yourself 💕
Thank you so much ester. I will do my very best so I can continue spreading vegan truth :)
love you! for everything you do! please take care of yourself 💓💓💓
Thank you for this video, you are an inspiration and a great person. Everyone is here for you, wishing you all the best! Your work is one of the reasons I became vegan, you are doing amazing work and saving so many lives! Thank you for opening up :)
Emily if you need to take time, than take the time your mind body need. if you feel you are not 100% then take the time you require to get back to 100%.... yes there is much work that needs to be done but not one person can do it all I hope to keep seeing you on UA-cam but in the future... I will keep spreading your message 😊
You are an exceptional human being. Thank you for all you do. I hope you are one day able to be kinder to yourself and appreciate yourself as we all do. ♡
You are one of the most influential Vegans I have come across and love the work you do. I have been Vegan for 11 months and still have no desire to eat nor purchase any product that's causes death or torture to an innocent. Thank you for all the work you do, please take care of yourself and I will still be here when you return.
I now understand Emily. It all makes sense, how you're able to come from your point of view. keep going, you are one of my heroes 👌👍💯😚😍❤
You are a very inspiring person. Thank you for existing for all of us!
Bummer, I just started listening to you a few months ago, you're a WEALTH of information, but I understand. I will continue listening to the many vids I haven't seen yet, and will continue to share them.
Your channel is super informative and entertaining. I saw one vid and noticed you had a dog, oobie, my first thought was 'that sounds like that character from Thumb Wars' (yes I own the DVD) :) my second thought was, I wonder how old she is, I was heartbroken to see in a later vid, that she was no longer with us. So sorry for your baby's loss 💔
I've became vegan over ten years ago while podcasting Colleen Patrick Gudraeu (pre UA-cam), and I still listen to her, but it's great to have so much content to listen to now, I can't keep up. Continue to do what you do, but also take care of YOU, because we NEED you, but more importantly, the non human's NEED you, and we can't be effective if don't take care of ourselves. With much respect ~ veganista
Hi Raven! Luckily there are hours upon hours of content on my channel :) Maybe by the time you make it through them all I'll be cranking them out again :P I will still be around and working, just not on UA-cam exactly.
You can sign up for the newsletter at my website if you so desire (it's free and you get my free ebook). No worries if not.
And thank you for your kind words about Ooby. Her full name is in fact Oobedoob Benubi from Thumb Wars :D
Much love to you and always feel free to search the channel or site for any topics, and contact me through the site if you have any suggestions! (I have 100's on my list but am always happy to add more!!
stay strong 💪 learning to relax is a skill that is important to acquire. I my self struggling with teaching my self that doing nothing for a change is productive but I find my self fall into depression and feel like I let my colleuges and family down when I try to relax.
I'm very sorry u are going through this. Sending u positive vibes from Europe. Stay well.
Thank you so much, Lomst. Means the world to have your support.
Emily you are immensely brave and your honesty and forthright nature are a lesson for us all in living authentically
Emily: You are a brave, powerful and articulate woman. We your You Tube viewers stand behind you all the way.
We love you Emily!! 💕
WE LOVE YOU EMILY!!!
Words aren't my friend, but I wanted to send you my support and love ❤️ you are well overdue for some self care time! You're an amazing person and an incredible animal advocate and have changed so many lives, you deserve to scale work back (however small that scale back really is!). Wishing you all the best for your future and looking forward to future updates ✌🏼
You are one of my HEROES. I can't wait to meet you at the Cleveland VegFest!! I'm really happy you are taking some time to care for yourself ❤
Everything you've done and will continue doing will be remembered. I, fortunately, won't miss you because I'm part of your nugget army and will continue supporting your efforts :)
Even if you stopped making any new videos your channel would still be the number one resource on veganism, I can't think of a single issue you haven't looked at. Of course I hope you do keep making vids but just do whatever you think is most effective, and to be honest going straight to schools/colleges/universities does seem like a sound strategy. I'd definitely love to see the occasional Q&A from these events. But anyway, all the best, stay healthy and get some sleep! :D
I hope you find some peace in your busy life. Be kind to yourself!
Thank you luceymajor. I will be working on that :P Does NOT come naturally :)
Respect for your transparency & thank you for all the hard work you put in :)
Thank you so much for sharing, wishing you only the best as you move forward in your life. Lots of us will be here sending you hugs x
You're are beautiful just the way you are! Your differences make you You! Be proud of you austism :) and I agree with you taking your time. You need to be their for you to grow Bite Sized Vegan!
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Thank you so much Karen for your kind words. I so appreciate your support. All my thanks :)
You are smart, eloquent, passionate and dedicated. We are with you. *Please* do what you need. Your work has changed many lives - people's and animals and I'm sure you will do so in the future. Good for you for trying to take care of yourself!
We love you Emily. Take time for yourself and don't feel guilty for it. You are such an inspiration!
Wow. You are such a hard worker, so passionate, such a big heart, and so honest.
Just know that you have a faithful follower here and I can't thank you for the wealth of information you provide. Sending you much love ❤❤
I have dyslexia. I look at it as a gift if I look and function outside the 'box' built around us by societal expectations. Tho very hard to live in the word seeing versus my multidimensional picture seeing world I have learned to use it to my advantage. I wrote and published 3 books as my largest contribution to the world using my so called disability. You see outside the box as I do. YOu see where the rest do not and you help to bring it forefront to the world. Don't beat yourself up over this. Slow down and take care. We all will be here when you have something to bring to us. I too came to help Gaia and her natural realms and there are times when I feel all I am doing is spinning my tires in the dirt. There are so many highs and lows but I push on and do what I can being grateful for what I can accomplish. YOu have done great things here!
We love you, Emily. When you're tired and overworked, it makes me sad. Please get lots of sleep. Looking forward to seeing your updates on Instagram ❤❤
Where ever you are, and whatever you're doing now Emily, I hope that you're happy and well. You're an amazing, strong and truly inspiring woman ❤
Emily has been working hard in the background for the last couple of years on the full rewrite of the website and the setting up of the non-profit. Please be patient a little longer, Emily will be back as soon as she can producing videos and spreading the knowledge.
You don't have to stop doing videos :) you just have to do it with a pace that doesn't hurt you. gotta listen to the body and stop when it's too problematic. Whenever your body says a negative response, it's time to pause/take a break. It's easy to sacrifice something for productivity, but it's hard to prioritize yourself. Good luck dame.
Emily, my little son is autistic and so far has shown no signs of any speech but we are not losing hope. If he grows up to be at least a fraction of what you are, I will be forever greatful to the powers in The Universe. You are amazing and we love you! You should be proud of yourself xxxxxx
Wow this made me so happy. I'm on the autism spectrum as well and it's so great to see someone I admire also be neuroatypical! I'll continue to support you on Patreon for as long as BSV exists
I'm autistic too. Thank you for sharing, Emily!
Hey Louisa! Auwesome Autistics unite! (I'm sure I'll make that a "thing"... I'm such a trend-setter after all :P ) Thank you so much for sharing this with me :) Means a lot to know I'm not alone. Much love!
You are a beautiful soul Emily. Thanks for sharing this and showing your vulnerability, that takes courage, you are amazing and truly inspiring. Take all the time that you need, we support you. You are doing so much for the animals