Summer, one word for you- RESPECT. What a powerful message you so graciously shared with us in the most heartfelt and honest way. If more people spoke about depression, suicide and feeling so alone; than someone who needs help or assurance could possibly benefit. You are such a special lady, may God continue to bless you and your beautiful family :)
Hi Summer. To me, you are a breath of fresh air. You don't take yourself too seriously. And by that I mean, you can pat yourself on the back when you are proud of something you've done well, but at the same time, you share your fails as well and try so very hard to make them right. You pop in with a video, say or share what you want to and then it's over, but we are always left with a little piece of wisdom or a positive note from you telling us that it's OK to fail or make mistakes because it's gonna be better next time. There's always a next time. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
You are so brave for sharing. It’s so important that people know they aren’t alone. I suffered from depression and anxiety after my first born. I’m so thankful for the help I received too. As with you, my faith played a big part of coming back out of the darkness. So glad I found your channel. I’ll be praying for continued protection over you. Take care and thank you for all you do!
Thank you for sharing and being so honest. Yes I agree when we really have GOD in our life everything gets better no matter how dark it gets.i also believe GOD’s hand was there when you tried to record this video and had the “ugly cry” because this way you were able to convey your message of love conquers all!!and to always seek help specially if we feel alone and drowning in a glass of water.So Thank You Summer for sharing !
Hi friend, thank you so much for putting this out there. I think so many of us suffer with depression and anxiety in silence. More of us need to speak out to help others know there is hope. Thank you so much for sharing. xo Melanie 💜
I'm so proud of you Summer, that you were able to share those hard times, I'm sure your courage will help someone who suffers with depression, and extreme shyness. I've been there, with depression and horrible and extreme shyness, both hard places to be. And also proud, that You were able to share the Love and Grace you've been given from our Loving, Saving, and Mighty God. God Bless you and your beautiful family! Again, I'm so proud of you!🌹❤
Depression is horrible, I have both anxiety and depression. I saw a therapist for 3 years. All this stemmed from a severe auto accident, not my fault. My life has been completely stopped because of it. My body was severely broken. I take meds for both. Thank you for sharing, you need too! My therapist says never feel afraid to say your hurt/happiness, we are all human. Someone else might be going through the same things!! Bless you and thank you!
Amen 🙏God is the way .If you believe God was born of a virgin and died for us and you ask him for forgiveness and into your heart you can be saved.Thank you for sharing about you.God bless you and your family today and always.🙋🏻♀️
You made me cry Summer. We all have our times and our issues that no one feels free to share and you DID...I can tell u are a excellent mother please don't stop posting videos.
What an awesome video! Pity you? Never! I will always admire you! You are a true inspiration! Your story touches me on many different levels. I, too have struggled with depression. Not to the point of needing meds but it was no fun. I have been a mental health attorney for over 20 years and I find it very rewarding. I feel I am contributing in some small way and that in turn helps me. Can I just say that your high school experience infuriates me. Why kids are so cruel is beyond comprehension but sadly is a fact that I hate. I love that you knew at 15 that your husband was the one! That’s awesome! You have a lovely family, are very crafty, talented and can play the Flute and Piccolo! What else does a girl need! Oh yeah, you have an awesome name too! Thanks for sharing your story. I know you have blessed and encouraged others. God has been my saving grace. I totally agree!
Thanks Summer for sharing. I also was horrible at math n still till this day I need a calculator LOL...was very shy in school, went thru depression after my first born and back than they did not know much about post partum depression...it was pretty rough but I worked my way thru it.....I'm 60 years old now. 2018 was a rough year. I come from a large family n we lost my oldest brother this pass year n my mom months later. So lately going thru some depression. If it wasn't for my grandbabies n the love they give me every day I think it would have been a rougher journey getting thru it. I'm lucky to be able to watch 2 of them every day. They keep be busy and crocheting helps big time.
Thank you for sharing.God bless you and your family today and always.God is so Good and is always there for you.Have a Blessed day.God bless you.👍🏻🙋🏻♀️🙏
Agreed with you Jean, I suffered from depression and anxiety I am on medication now, it was bad, but the Grace of God is sufficient planning to stop the medication through my faith and His grace
Summer I never thought I would find someone that would understand my whole life struggles with math no one ever could understand me in grammar and high school I never went to college because I was told I was not college material that was in the 60’s so now you know how old I am. My life savior is my wonderful husband of 50 yrs he helps me with my crochet and knitting math stuff and gives me simple ideas to figure out very simple math. I always thought and I still do that I have a crossed wire in my head that keeps me from doing math problems I am glad I can laugh at this problem now and find that I am also a visual learner in many areas and now it’s ok for me . I can’t tell you how I felt when you told your math story I almost cried because I thought it was just me . Thank you Summer from my heart to yours you are a wonderful beautiful person.
I just want to say thank you! I giggled and then I had my own ugly cry because I can relate to all of what you said. Even being math challenged. lol I'm sure you have helped someone have a better day than they may have otherwise had. Thank you for your honesty and thank you for being you!! 💙
God bless you. Thank you for sharing Summer. I am literally ugly crying over here watching this. The deep loneliness and growing up really shy is so relatable.
Summer, thank you for being so human, and being so brave to share it. I believe there are so many of us here that can really relate and empathise with you. God bless you girl and all of us here xxx
I hate math. Played flute in concert band and flag and rifle corps marching band. I didn’t think I would get through nursing school because of my weakness in math. I got a C and had to retake the entire math class to get a B. If not I would not have been accepted in nursing school. I too was so shy in high school. We moved very often. I went to four high schools in 4 years. I also married my high school sweetheart and we met at 15 as well. We married and had two amazing sons. You sound so much like me. I’ve also dealt with depression my entire life as a small child. Post partum too. I’m a labor and delivery nurse. I can relate to all you’ve shared. Love your videos. Hang in there. You have a friend in me. Thanks for sharing! As far as God, I also agree. Man made religion is what has caused division and chaos throughout the history of humanity. We have to all come together as a collective consciousness. Flynn my bell is on! 😜💗
Summer thank you for your honesty and transparency. I suffered through my 20’s and still do in my 50’s. It took my second hospitalization before I was diagnosed Bipolar. I’ve struggled a lot with depression and anxiety. I find that I can share my love of crochet online and won’t be condemned if I don’t want to leave my home. I struggle with my faith and have difficulty going to church. I get way to anxious in big groups. Even this past holiday season I’d have to go outside when my large family would get loud. Sorry for the book. Thank you for all you do and I love watching you
Thank you for sharing. I was just like you in school. I had a fear of speaking in front of class.in speech class In 11th grade we had to make a commercial and it had to be done in front of class, so I quite school, it was a required class to graduate. I did get my g.e.d and even went on to college. But that fear is so real. My mind would go to jello. So I have to give you tons of credit for muddling threw.
Thanks for sharing, it takes a lot of courage! It is amazing how many of us go through similar experiences, and, yes, the very same reason kept me from ending it in my mid-twenties. God is good!
Love your tag Summer it was so real and you are fantastic. Summer I played the flute and piccolo from 3rd grade to my first year in college I'm now 57yrs old. Every once in awhile i will play them . God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing so openly with all of us. We do not talk about depression/mental health problems enough. You are providing help and hope for others with your honesty and your videos on crafting. I agree with you about God is love. You have a great family and an awesome message. 💜🦋
i was so sick after i had my son(he is 30)i am still on anti-depressants. I've been very stable for about 6 years and i am on a low dose of anti-depressants i have tried to get off them before, but it was bad! i don't see myself ever getting off them(and that is okay as soon as I excepted that I started feeling better). i also suffer from anxiety, I have not had an easy life. But I have felt a lot better the last 5-6 years. That is a blessing. I couldn't even hold my son when he was a baby, I couldn't touch him(and he was a very planned child). But he is the best child anyone could ever want. He is my only child(I had to take custody of my little brother when he was 13 and I was 31, very,very long story), But they are both great and they are my reason I stay on this earth. I also believe g-d wants me to be here too. G-d is what got me thru this mess of a life! (I'm Jewish and when we write g-d we are not supposed to include the "o" when writing it down.) I wish more people would talk about depression and realize that it's okay to ask for help. Just for the record I never wanted to hurt my son I only wanted to hurt me, because I wanted it to stop hurting. Thank you for sharing I'm sorry this post is so long.
How wonderful, to have such a great mentor and strong faith to help you develop into the strong woman you are today. God is good, All the time. Beautiful children
And when I feel down, confused and tired, crocheting helps me to focus my mind,. So thank you for posting crocheting videos. I'm surprised that you only have been crocheting for 4 years.
I was diagnosed with OCD, depression and bipolar at age 56. I'm 62 now and always wondered why I acted out so much in my past. I am on meds and have really no emotions. But I would rather be like this than the way I was before. I'm happy , I crochet I don't get anxious, I'm not always cleaning (part of my OCD) I was also hospitalized when I got diagnosed. I got a lot of help and support from family. Married 32 years now I love my husband so much for staying with me through it all. I lost my first son to murder (drive-by shooting) in 1992 and because of the pain and agony from his loss I separated myself from humanity. (I was mad at everybody), but now I have gone through all the stages of depression. But, like you said I'm a better person for having gone through so much in my short 62 years. Love you dear and appreciated you sharing.
God Bless you! I am so happy you were able to get help, you have lived through a lot, wow! Sounds like you have a good man to stay with you and support you, I do too and it's great to have a true partner in life! Thank you for sharing too...it's comforting to know that you aren't the only person to struggle through life...we can all be there for each other.
This video was great. Thank you so much for sharing. I know there are so many people who needed to hear it. I totally agree with all you had to say at the end about God and living in love. ❤️😘
You should be proud of yourself. I understand how bullying makes you feel. High school wasn't the best place for me either. It was nice at the end of the video to see your kids. Please take care and have a blessed day
I played flute and piccolo (and Saxophone) and was in choir and honor choir too! I have also had severe depression and been suicidal (multiple times). When I was a teen that whole suicide equals hell thing saved me too. These days it is the thought of putting my loved ones through that pain. I have a hard time in summers because i have bad heat intolerance from MS, and so summer in eastern Colorado is horrible for me. My husband now takes off every Wednesday during summer to just be here so I don’t feel alone with the kids all summer (which staying inside 24 hours a day in summer makes that super stressful). The last time I felt suicidal was 3 summers ago. I got postpartum anxiety after both boys and the doctor helped me so much. I’m still on the medication I started after Hugh was born to help because I still get super anxious and have to talk myself down, even with the medication. Showing love like you do is exactly how people’s relationship with god should be. I wonder what it is about these videos that make us sob. I think because we share such deep things. I am proud of all of us ❤️
I read every comment thus far. My spirit responded when you talked about your pp depression..folks around me recognized my situation and were supportive. Research now shows it is an hormonal imbalance..clinical depression is something else! My faith also carried me..God is good...All the time. Thanks for your open honesty. Blessings.
Summer, thank you for sharing your story. There is still such a stigma in this country when it comes to post partum depression and mental illness in general . When my second and third kids were born I had a terrible time. Kudos to you for sharing your story, you never know who you may have helped! On a lighter note, I am with you on the math thing - that's what calculators are for!
Hi summer! First off big hugs! Thank you so much for telling your story. I wish more people would be more honest like that, that way people with similar problems would know they weren’t alone. So thank you so much for your honesty. I give you big props! I had to take a day to recover from the first video I recorded 😬 I ended up deleting it and making another thankfully that way people would be able to understand me. Like you it was good to release it out and than take a deep breath and power through it. You really did a great job. Can’t wait to see how Maddy is doing on her loom! 😊 Thank you for sharing and big hugs summer❤️
My goodness my first was a mess! I think Dana from Tabitha's Treasure (did I get that right?) Had said she wishes she coudl have seen the first! Oh boy was it a mess, I am not sure anyone would have understood me, and I kept pausing to get myself together, BUT it did help me get it all out, so that I could try again. We all have things in our past, we may wish were different, but I really believe, even the bad, help us to be who we are now.
I only got through to your cake decorating...then I had to take my daughter to her math tutor. Now that I am home from work today I hope to finish up yours and catch up to the others :-)
Summer's Tips and Stitches I totally agree with you! And yes Dana 😊 yeah watch when you get a chance no pressure! It’s like 30 minutes long I was like geepers! A non yarny vid 30 min long! That’s why in the description I put hope you packed a lunch lol!!! 😂 I watched your vid off and on while getting ready work and getting my little ready for school 😊 I really enjoyed this video summer. Take care!
Yes they do and thanks for saying that too Summer. Life has been ruff at 55. Just hearing that said helped me let some of it go. Bless You sweet lady.Huge hugs. Your finney reminds me of my son when he was his age. They love their moms. Wish I was able to have had more.
Really loved finding all new people with this 10 non yarny thing tag. Really love that you are speaking about mental health. It shocks people when I speak about it so bluntly but like you are telling people we need to speak to people about it so people can hear it when they need, so we can take the stigma away and its easier for people to get the help people need. Thank you so much for speaking out about this.
I love your honesty, thank you so much. I too suffered from depression. I crochet just to make things for my family. My mother crocheted all my life and taught me also. I enjoyed you talking about your you history.
Summer, you are amazing. I can understand all that you have and are going through. I’m alone. There were 5 of us. Im the oldest. The youngest 3 are gone. My only brother commented murder of his ex wife. Then killed himself. It breaks my heart everyday. I miss them so much. I’ve always been told how stupid that I was all of my life. I have 2 beautiful children and I’m a grandmother! I love them so much. But, I’m still alone. But, as far as really being alone, m not. My Heavenly Father is always with me. He gets me through everyday. I am also on meds for depression. I’ve tried to do life without the meds. I can’t. Really sad. I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you for sharing your story. Take care & happy crafting! ❤️🙏🏽🤗
Summer hope you have had a great and blessed day .Praying that you and your family have a blessed week .God bless you and your family today and everyday .Love watching you and that you shared this with us .I am sure this has blessed and helped someone .God would not have had you to tell all of what you have been through because God is always in control .God bless you and enjoy your family today and always .🙋🏻👍❤️😃
So proud of you. I have been through so many things in my l 70 years. The last 29 have brought me to the point of thinking of death and the relief it would bring to me. But some how God would bring me through it. I suffer with depression that will be with me for life. But I find joy and try and stay away from the negatives in my life and do well. You are a brave and compassionate person. God is with you and may he continue to shine in your life.
Summer thanks for sharing. I do understand you. I also was at one point kind of depress. (Car accident , very bad back problems, couldn't do much of anything for over 5 years} God, my husband and our kids helped me a lot. Praise the Lord
😢😢😢 I am all to familiar with this. I tried twice to take my life, like you I really didn't want to die, because I knew it was bad in God eyes. I had to stop overthinking and being emotional. I just felt alone. But I know I am not. Thank you for sharing.
Oh my gosh, Summer! Thank you SO much for sharing this. You are amazing. I’ve battled depression since I was 13 and finally got medication at about 35 (I’m 56 now). It is not an easy thing to talk about. Much love to you and your precious family!
Oh my gosh Summer. Getting teary eyed listening to you. I am so happy you were able to get help and were here to share. My dad at 83 this February 2021 committed suicide This video hit home. This has been a tough year especially because my mom passed in 2017 from complications of a heart attack and I am still dealing with her passing and now my dad (my parents were divorced) took his own life. 🤗💕🤗💕.
Omg lol I cant stop texting you ....I CAN SEE YOUR CHILDREN ARE SO PROUD OF YOU , I COULD SEE IT IN YOUR DAUGHTERS EYES ! SO BE PROUD SUMMER! YOU SAID ALOT I NEEDED TO HEAR , @ I KNOW ALOT ABOUT THOSE LITTLE MIRACLES YOU SPOKE OF , THERE HAVE BEEN MANY IN MY LIFE , NOW I CAN @ THANKS TO YOU REFLECT UPON. THE CROCHETING COMMUNITY IS THE ONLY THING THAT IS GETTING ME THROUGH THESE DAYS , SO KUDDOS TO ALL YOU GALS ON HERE !!! YOU ALL ARE AMAZING , FROM GYPSY ROSE , TO CANADIAN CROCHETER @ YOU SUMMER , MY HATS OFF. Kim-n-Carolina
Thank you for your beautiful testimony. I appreciate your honesty and very much understand that feeling of "if I could just accidentally drive off this bridge everyone would be better off" (at least that's the thought that I dealt with for so many years.) Absolutely if not for the grace of God how different things could be! So grateful for your words and the powerful way and you shared them. God truly has some amazing children. You are amazing!
Summer-this video popped up in my feed from 3 years ago. I’ve been watching you for a long time so I thought oh, this will be interesting. WOW! What a surprise! You are a brave woman to share your story and I can’t imagine how many people you have blessed and continue to bless with your story❤️
You're amazing!! 🙌🙌 I WAS only gonna comment and say "HEY! i played flute when i was in school too!!" You're amazing, being open with your testimony of your life! You've come so far and been so strong through it all! 😍 I think you're great!
Summer, what a very heartfelt video. You had me in tears. Am so happy you found God. Thank you for getting your poop in a group and fighting the fight. You are valued and loved. Am so happy for you. Thank you for talking about your depression, your feelings, your suicide thoughts and fighting for the light. God is a Spirit and he is always with us, we just have to let him in. This made me think so much of "Footprints in the Sand". Bless you for your bravery and strength of talking and sharing your experiences of mental illness with us. We are all here for one another in our community and beyond
You are wonderful to share all this with us. Depression is very common for teens, very easy for a teen to commit suicide. Very important for parents to keep a close eye. Children are cruel to each other. Glad you got through it. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your life with us. It is refreshing to hear someone explain how they arrived at today and how they can understand their life looking back on it. You are a strong woman and a good mother. We all can learn so much from each other. I am glad you are centered now and enjoying your beautiful children and husband. God bless you abundantly.
God bless you, Summer, for baring your soul as you did! Like you, I went through a dark period in my teens where I didn't see the point in living, but my firm belief that suicide meant a go-straight-to-hell ticket kept me from ever seriously considering ending my life. I no longer believe that to be true, but like you, I am thankful that I believed it then! I appreciate you sharing your belief in God, too. Too many people turn non-believers off by portraying God as being mad at us, a God who can't be pleased by us, so why bother trying; when the reality is that He's a God of love. When we hurt, He hurts for us just as we do for our own children when they hurt. We don't turn our backs on our kids when they make mistakes. We might allow them to face the consequences of wrong choices so they will learn from them, but we embrace them and help them. You said it well, He is a God of love, and we are to walk in that same love toward others. You have such a beautiful family. I am thankful to God that He kept His hand upon you to bring you where you are today, raising those precious kids, being a helpmate to your husband, and bringing joy and knowledge to thousands of viewers of your podcast. God bless you!
Summer a sadness fills my heart that you and so many struggle with depression...self worth. You powered through such a horrible time and thankfully you got support and found a faith to lean on. Your message is huge...find that someone, that some thing for help. Reach out depression, anxiety, stress requires a listening ear. I hope you know you are an inspiration....feelings so genuine right from your heart. I am your friend, I wish I was there to cry with you. Life can be so painful. This community loves you. We are blessed to have you in our life....Take care XO
Thank you for sharing these important things about yourself.. Now I know why you were an instant hit with me... I met my husband when I was fourteen , and he was 17... We had an instant attraction, and were married ten years later we were married... We had 46 years together, before he died, in January 8th, 2014. Math paralyses me... I have a master’s degree (in religion), but I doubt if I coukd do third grade math... My brain just will not go there! Depression has also been part of my life... and i credit my faith with seeing me through the bad times... And yes.... I have a sister who is my best friend., We are 12 years apart, with no one between, but we are very close. We have told our kids that if you don’t want the It her sister to know something, don’t tell... 😊. We communicate every day.. I am now 75, and my life is good, I miss my sweetheart every moment of every day, but there are good things in my life, including five wonderful grandsons, my own home, and a church I love.. I no longer drive..,glaucoma..,so. I have come to appreciate my uTube friends.. God bless, Sandy from Cincinnati
Summer, that's why I watch you. I knew right off what a down to earth person you are. Luv your talk, and your luv of God, and the peace he has given you. Your video is awesome
Thank you for this video. It's always great to hear people honestly and openly talk about their mental health journey. It takes away the stigma which makes it easier for those still struggling to reach out for help. Thank you for sharing your story. 💙💚💛💜
Summer , I like you. You are a sincere honest person that shows so clearly on your videos. I guess that why I enjoy them so much. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to all your yarn stuff too!!
Great video about real life. Faith, Love and Hope is what it's all about. I connect with your sense of humor and soo enjoy glimpses into your life along with your crafting skills. Thank you for the Blessings!!
Summer, your strength of conviction is a breath of fresh air. Its been so encouraging listening to you. We all go through challenges in life and to come out happy and successful in love and life...is the best way to live. Yes, I too am a believer in God. The personal relationship we have with Him is so important. Keep living in love, we can see God's hand in your life🙏 Your kindness in helping others and having this channel, is a testament to who you are and Summer, you are lovely💖💞😍
Thank you for being so honest with us. You should be so proud of yourself for dealing honestly with depression. You and math, dont feel bad as I have a similar problem with things that aren't logical, as I'm a very logical thinking soul. And please don't go back to your home town as it seems there must be some evilness that is there. May God bless you with peace, happiness and success.
I'm glad you've shared all this now I know I wasn't the only one. I was bullied all my life. I'm still on antidepressants I live alone with 2 dogs my roommate is a truck driver so he's home 2 days a month. I'm the oldest of 5 girls and 67.
Hugs my friend - shedding light will help others. You are such a beautiful soul on this planet, and I'm so glad to know you! There are many paths to God - you are walking your faith for sure :) God bless! Hi kiddos :)
Wow Summer, I'm just seeing this. God bless you. Oh how I agree with what you have said. I also know God had the video go exactly as He wanted it. Hugs and thank you for all that you shared.
Thank you for sharing part of your life with us. I don't think you are preachy talking about what you believe. Thanks again. I hope you had a great week.
Summer, this is an awesome video. Your honesty is so touching. I know God is using you to reach those with similar circumstances and provide them courage to seek help. May He pour out His blessings on you, pressed down and overflowing. 😇🙏🤗
Summer Thank you for your honesty and your strength.. Being bipolar myself I have had to learn to ride the rollercoaster And guess what my honey is from Stephen Bay too I think there is a lot of well off or think they are better type people there God bless you and yours 🙏🏻💕🌹You did great ..?everything happens for a reason ..So much Love around you
Hi Summer, I’ve noticed a few people getting very deep on their video. I think it’s awesome that y’all feel safe to be able to open up to the world. I share some personal things on Facebook that many would think is TMI. I’m all about educating people when it comes to things that I’ve lived through and could possibly help another. You did a great job!
It's hard to add anything more than what the others have said. I am 72 yrs old and faced deep dispair and also wanted to die for most of tbe 30 yrs i was married. I finally went for help, although the real help came from the Lord. It was my faith and my love for my children that got me through. I couldn't bare for them to have the legacy of a mom who committed suicide. And I couldnt bare to think of how they would find me, or remember me. I was so abused physically, mentally and emotionally, and for several yrs went into rage. The abused became an abuser. I say this for others. PLEASE do not wait to get help! Our family life was ruined, and the repercussions of those years lives on in my children. Thank God they are all good kids, but I see from a distance the effects their teen years has on them even now. And our relationship as well. God BLESS you, Summer, for being transparent. You are a beautiful young woman and wise beyond your years. Sending Love and Hugs you way!!
Thank you for sharing Summer! That was so strong of you, and I am so glad that you survived those periods in your life and that you are in a good place in your life now ❤ hugs from Charlotte in Sweden
I am so proud of you for sharing your ups and downs of life. Thanks for sharing that part of your life with us. I am strong in my faith, but sometimes I have problems sharing my faith with others. I believe he puts us in those hard times to help us grow in our faith. I enjoy watching you every time you are on. Thanks for all you do.
Summer your amazing. I also had a couple bouts with depression. I did attempt suicide and after I made it through I felt worse because I couldn't even do that right. Today I have a 12 year old daughter that literally keeps me alive. I've lost every member of my family either them passing or we just don't speak anymore. Your so so brave. I had another bout it after my daughter was born and tried to talk to my.mom about and she yelled at me for an hour and told me I was horrible weak mother and didn't deserve my child.
Thank you for sharing with us on this video! I always look forward to your video and hug your precious children. Always remember you are a special person and your Yarny friends love you!
Summer, that was a beautiful 10 things. I have often been so sad for people that I shared because their lives have been so difficult. You have had those difficulties, too, but you shared how you chose life and recognize the gifts you have received in your husband, children and sister. I, too, was in similar circumstances twice in my life and chose to ask for help from God and people so I know that isn't easy to admit you need help. You show your love with the way you interact with your children. I think the parents of your students must be delighted to have you for their children's teacher. Did your daughter make her necklace? It's so cute! Is her name Maddie or Mattie? Blessings and joy!
Summer, one word for you- RESPECT. What a powerful message you so graciously shared with us in the most heartfelt and honest way. If more people spoke about depression, suicide and feeling so alone; than someone who needs help or assurance could possibly benefit. You are such a special lady, may God continue to bless you and your beautiful family :)
Hi Summer. To me, you are a breath of fresh air. You don't take yourself too seriously. And by that I mean, you can pat yourself on the back when you are proud of something you've done well, but at the same time, you share your fails as well and try so very hard to make them right. You pop in with a video, say or share what you want to and then it's over, but we are always left with a little piece of wisdom or a positive note from you telling us that it's OK to fail or make mistakes because it's gonna be better next time. There's always a next time. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
You are so brave for sharing. It’s so important that people know they aren’t alone. I suffered from depression and anxiety after my first born. I’m so thankful for the help I received too. As with you, my faith played a big part of coming back out of the darkness. So glad I found your channel. I’ll be praying for continued protection over you. Take care and thank you for all you do!
Thank you for sharing and being so honest. Yes I agree when we really have GOD in our life everything gets better no matter how dark it gets.i also believe GOD’s hand was there when you tried to record this video and had the “ugly cry” because this way you were able to convey your message of love conquers all!!and to always seek help specially if we feel alone and drowning in a glass of water.So Thank You Summer for sharing !
Martha Alvarez ... Amen
Hi friend, thank you so much for putting this out there. I think so many of us suffer with depression and anxiety in silence. More of us need to speak out to help others know there is hope. Thank you so much for sharing. xo Melanie 💜
I'm so proud of you Summer, that you were able to share those hard times, I'm sure your courage will help someone who suffers with depression, and extreme shyness.
I've been there, with depression and horrible and extreme shyness, both hard places to be.
And also proud, that You were able to share the Love and Grace you've been given from our Loving, Saving, and Mighty God.
God Bless you and your beautiful family!
Again, I'm so proud of you!🌹❤
Depression is horrible, I have both anxiety and depression. I saw a therapist for 3 years. All this stemmed from a severe auto accident, not my fault. My life has been completely stopped because of it. My body was severely broken. I take meds for both. Thank you for sharing, you need too! My therapist says never feel afraid to say your hurt/happiness, we are all human. Someone else might be going through the same things!! Bless you and thank you!
Amen 🙏God is the way .If you believe God was born of a virgin and died for us and you ask him for forgiveness and into your heart you can be saved.Thank you for sharing about you.God bless you and your family today and always.🙋🏻♀️
I always look for your message when I make a new video! Blessing to you too!
You made me cry Summer. We all have our times and our issues that no one feels free to share and you DID...I can tell u are a excellent mother please don't stop posting videos.
What an awesome video! Pity you? Never! I will always admire you! You are a true inspiration! Your story touches me on many different levels. I, too have struggled with depression. Not to the point of needing meds but it was no fun. I have been a mental health attorney for over 20 years and I find it very rewarding. I feel I am contributing in some small way and that in turn helps me. Can I just say that your high school experience infuriates me. Why kids are so cruel is beyond comprehension but sadly is a fact that I hate. I love that you knew at 15 that your husband was the one! That’s awesome! You have a lovely family, are very crafty, talented and can play the Flute and Piccolo! What else does a girl need! Oh yeah, you have an awesome name too! Thanks for sharing your story. I know you have blessed and encouraged others. God has been my saving grace. I totally agree!
Great video, Summer. it's awesome that you are willing to talk to others who may be suffering.
Yes, do a video with Maddie.
Thanks Summer for sharing. I also was horrible at math n still till this day I need a calculator LOL...was very shy in school, went thru depression after my first born and back than they did not know much about post partum depression...it was pretty rough but I worked my way thru it.....I'm 60 years old now.
2018 was a rough year. I come from a large family n we lost my oldest brother this pass year n my mom months later. So lately going thru some depression. If it wasn't for my grandbabies n the love they give me every day I think it would have been a rougher journey getting thru it. I'm lucky to be able to watch 2 of them every day. They keep be busy and crocheting helps big time.
So true Summer ,God will see us through if we only ask..
Thank you for being so transparent. I really enjoy watching you. I’m a summer girl too - August 16
Thank you for sharing.God bless you and your family today and always.God is so Good and is always there for you.Have a Blessed day.God bless you.👍🏻🙋🏻♀️🙏
Agreed with you Jean, I suffered from depression and anxiety I am on medication now, it was bad, but the Grace of God is sufficient planning to stop the medication through my faith and His grace
Yes you are right God is so good.God bless you and your family today and always.
@@jeanhorne5893 thank you Jean God bless you and family
Summer I never thought I would find someone that would understand my whole life struggles with math no one ever could understand me in grammar and high school I never went to college because I was told I was not college material that was in the 60’s so now you know how old I am. My life savior is my wonderful husband of 50 yrs he helps me with my crochet and knitting math stuff and gives me simple ideas to figure out very simple math. I always thought and I still do that I have a crossed wire in my head that keeps me from doing math problems I am glad I can laugh at this problem now and find that I am also a visual learner in many areas and now it’s ok for me . I can’t tell you how I felt when you told your math story I almost cried because I thought it was just me . Thank you Summer from my heart to yours you are a wonderful beautiful person.
I just want to say thank you! I giggled and then I had my own ugly cry because I can relate to all of what you said. Even being math challenged. lol I'm sure you have helped someone have a better day than they may have otherwise had. Thank you for your honesty and thank you for being you!! 💙
God bless you. Thank you for sharing Summer. I am literally ugly crying over here watching this. The deep loneliness and growing up really shy is so relatable.
Also, your babies are precious too! :D
You are such a great inspiration
Summer, thank you for being so human, and being so brave to share it. I believe there are so many of us here that can really relate and empathise with you. God bless you girl and all of us here xxx
Amen sister!!! Speak it!!! Awesome video!! ❤❤❤❤👍👍🙏🙏😁
I hate math. Played flute in concert band and flag and rifle corps marching band. I didn’t think I would get through nursing school because of my weakness in math. I got a C and had to retake the entire math class to get a B. If not I would not have been accepted in nursing school. I too was so shy in high school. We moved very often. I went to four high schools in 4 years. I also married my high school sweetheart and we met at 15 as well. We married and had two amazing sons. You sound so much like me. I’ve also dealt with depression my entire life as a small child. Post partum too. I’m a labor and delivery nurse. I can relate to all you’ve shared. Love your videos. Hang in there. You have a friend in me. Thanks for sharing! As far as God, I also agree. Man made religion is what has caused division and chaos throughout the history of humanity. We have to all come together as a collective consciousness. Flynn my bell is on! 😜💗
Darn it I somehow knew I messed up calling him him Finney. Sorry my boy Miss Donna promises to get it Right next time. My son is named William. :-)
My nephew's name is Finn. lol
Thank you so much. Well said.
Hi Summer. Thank you so much for sharing. I so glad you are here to share with us.
Summer thank you for your honesty and transparency. I suffered through my 20’s and still do in my 50’s. It took my second hospitalization before I was diagnosed Bipolar. I’ve struggled a lot with depression and anxiety. I find that I can share my love of crochet online and won’t be condemned if I don’t want to leave my home. I struggle with my faith and have difficulty going to church. I get way to anxious in big groups. Even this past holiday season I’d have to go outside when my large family would get loud. Sorry for the book. Thank you for all you do and I love watching you
Thank you for sharing. I was just like you in school. I had a fear of speaking in front of class.in speech class In 11th grade we had to make a commercial and it had to be done in front of class, so I quite school, it was a required class to graduate. I did get my g.e.d and even went on to college. But that fear is so real. My mind would go to jello. So I have to give you tons of credit for muddling threw.
Thanks for sharing, it takes a lot of courage! It is amazing how many of us go through similar experiences, and, yes, the very same reason kept me from ending it in my mid-twenties. God is good!
I am proud of you, too! How awesome was this video, Summer. Sharing YOURSELF in all your wondrousness, honesty, and love. You are so very dear!
Love your tag Summer it was so real and you are fantastic. Summer I played the flute and piccolo from 3rd grade to my first year in college I'm now 57yrs old. Every once in awhile i will play them . God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing so openly with all of us. We do not talk about depression/mental health problems enough. You are providing help and hope for others with your honesty and your videos on crafting. I agree with you about God is love. You have a great family and an awesome message. 💜🦋
Thank-you for sharing this very personal experience with us. You are a very strong woman.
i was so sick after i had my son(he is 30)i am still on anti-depressants. I've been very stable for about 6 years and i am on a low dose of anti-depressants i have tried to get off them before, but it was bad! i don't see myself ever getting off them(and that is okay as soon as I excepted that I started feeling better). i also suffer from anxiety, I have not had an easy life. But I have felt a lot better the last 5-6 years. That is a blessing. I couldn't even hold my son when he was a baby, I couldn't touch him(and he was a very planned child). But he is the best child anyone could ever want. He is my only child(I had to take custody of my little brother when he was 13 and I was 31, very,very long story), But they are both great and they are my reason I stay on this earth. I also believe g-d wants me to be here too. G-d is what got me thru this mess of a life! (I'm Jewish and when we write g-d we are not supposed to include the "o" when writing it down.) I wish more people would talk about depression and realize that it's okay to ask for help. Just for the record I never wanted to hurt my son I only wanted to hurt me, because I wanted it to stop hurting. Thank you for sharing I'm sorry this post is so long.
How wonderful, to have such a great mentor and strong faith to help you develop into the strong woman you are today. God is good, All the time. Beautiful children
Me Hartley ... all the time God is good.
And when I feel down, confused and tired, crocheting helps me to focus my mind,. So thank you for posting crocheting videos. I'm surprised that you only have been crocheting for 4 years.
I was diagnosed with OCD, depression and bipolar at age 56. I'm 62 now and always wondered why I acted out so much in my past. I am on meds and have really no emotions. But I would rather be like this than the way I was before. I'm happy , I crochet I don't get anxious, I'm not always cleaning (part of my OCD) I was also hospitalized when I got diagnosed. I got a lot of help and support from family. Married 32 years now I love my husband so much for staying with me through it all. I lost my first son to murder (drive-by shooting) in 1992 and because of the pain and agony from his loss I separated myself from humanity. (I was mad at everybody), but now I have gone through all the stages of depression. But, like you said I'm a better person for having gone through so much in my short 62 years. Love you dear and appreciated you sharing.
God Bless you! I am so happy you were able to get help, you have lived through a lot, wow! Sounds like you have a good man to stay with you and support you, I do too and it's great to have a true partner in life!
Thank you for sharing too...it's comforting to know that you aren't the only person to struggle through life...we can all be there for each other.
Summer I'm SO proud of you! I really think you are here for a reason. You are helping someone right now! God is with you always!!
Uhm is this my sister in Baton Rouge...... .
@@donnacornett544 ,no I don't live in Baton Rouge.
This video was great. Thank you so much for sharing. I know there are so many people who needed to hear it. I totally agree with all you had to say at the end about God and living in love. ❤️😘
We have a lot in common besides yarn. I’m terrible with math too and I played flute. Thanks for sharing ❤️
You should be proud of yourself. I understand how bullying makes you feel. High school wasn't the best place for me either. It was nice at the end of the video to see your kids. Please take care and have a blessed day
Peace and blessings to you Summer!!!
I played flute and piccolo (and Saxophone) and was in choir and honor choir too! I have also had severe depression and been suicidal (multiple times). When I was a teen that whole suicide equals hell thing saved me too. These days it is the thought of putting my loved ones through that pain. I have a hard time in summers because i have bad heat intolerance from MS, and so summer in eastern Colorado is horrible for me. My husband now takes off every Wednesday during summer to just be here so I don’t feel alone with the kids all summer (which staying inside 24 hours a day in summer makes that super stressful). The last time I felt suicidal was 3 summers ago. I got postpartum anxiety after both boys and the doctor helped me so much. I’m still on the medication I started after Hugh was born to help because I still get super anxious and have to talk myself down, even with the medication. Showing love like you do is exactly how people’s relationship with god should be. I wonder what it is about these videos that make us sob. I think because we share such deep things. I am proud of all of us ❤️
I read every comment thus far. My spirit responded when you talked about your pp depression..folks around me recognized my situation and were supportive. Research now shows it is an hormonal imbalance..clinical depression is something else! My faith also carried me..God is good...All the time. Thanks for your open honesty. Blessings.
Summer you are an amazing person. It was so strong of you to share your dark times with us. Hope to meet you some day! ❤️
You’re so brave to share. PPD is no laughing matter and those who haven’t been through it have a really hard time comprehending it!
Thank you for sharing. I think your a very special person. 💙
I just love you! You have such courage. Your message really touched me.
Summer, thank you for sharing your story. There is still such a stigma in this country when it comes to post partum depression and mental illness in general . When my second and third kids were born I had a terrible time. Kudos to you for sharing your story, you never know who you may have helped! On a lighter note, I am with you on the math thing - that's what calculators are for!
I know what you were feeling. I’m glad you got help. Thanks for sharing.
Hi summer! First off big hugs! Thank you so much for telling your story. I wish more people would be more honest like that, that way people with similar problems would know they weren’t alone. So thank you so much for your honesty.
I give you big props! I had to take a day to recover from the first video I recorded 😬 I ended up deleting it and making another thankfully that way people would be able to understand me. Like you it was good to release it out and than take a deep breath and power through it. You really did a great job.
Can’t wait to see how Maddy is doing on her loom! 😊
Thank you for sharing and big hugs summer❤️
My goodness my first was a mess! I think Dana from Tabitha's Treasure (did I get that right?) Had said she wishes she coudl have seen the first! Oh boy was it a mess, I am not sure anyone would have understood me, and I kept pausing to get myself together, BUT it did help me get it all out, so that I could try again.
We all have things in our past, we may wish were different, but I really believe, even the bad, help us to be who we are now.
I only got through to your cake decorating...then I had to take my daughter to her math tutor. Now that I am home from work today I hope to finish up yours and catch up to the others :-)
Summer's Tips and Stitches I totally agree with you! And yes Dana 😊 yeah watch when you get a chance no pressure! It’s like 30 minutes long I was like geepers! A non yarny vid 30 min long! That’s why in the description I put hope you packed a lunch lol!!! 😂
I watched your vid off and on while getting ready work and getting my little ready for school 😊 I really enjoyed this video summer. Take care!
Yes they do and thanks for saying that too Summer. Life has been ruff at 55. Just hearing that said helped me let some of it go. Bless You sweet lady.Huge hugs. Your finney reminds me of my son when he was his age. They love their moms. Wish I was able to have had more.
Really loved finding all new people with this 10 non yarny thing tag. Really love that you are speaking about mental health. It shocks people when I speak about it so bluntly but like you are telling people we need to speak to people about it so people can hear it when they need, so we can take the stigma away and its easier for people to get the help people need. Thank you so much for speaking out about this.
Summer thank you for this and you keep doing what you do and believing the way you do too.
I love your honesty, thank you so much. I too suffered from depression. I crochet just to make things for my family. My mother crocheted all my life and taught me also. I enjoyed you talking about your you history.
Summer, you are amazing. I can understand all that you have and are going through. I’m alone. There were 5 of us. Im the oldest. The youngest 3 are gone. My only brother commented murder of his ex wife. Then killed himself. It breaks my heart everyday. I miss them so much. I’ve always been told how stupid that I was all of my life. I have 2 beautiful children and I’m a grandmother! I love them so much. But, I’m still alone. But, as far as really being alone, m not. My Heavenly Father is always with me. He gets me through everyday. I am also on meds for depression. I’ve tried to do life without the meds. I can’t. Really sad. I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you for sharing your story. Take care & happy crafting! ❤️🙏🏽🤗
Summer hope you have had a great and blessed day .Praying that you and your family have a blessed week .God bless you and your family today and everyday .Love watching you and that you shared this with us .I am sure this has blessed and helped someone .God would not have had you to tell all of what you have been through because God is always in control .God bless you and enjoy your family today and always .🙋🏻👍❤️😃
So proud of you. I have been through so many things in my l 70 years. The last 29 have brought me to the point of thinking of death and the relief it would bring to me. But some how God would bring me through it. I suffer with depression that will be with me for life. But I find joy and try and stay away from the negatives in my life and do well. You are a brave and compassionate person. God is with you and may he continue to shine in your life.
Summer thanks for sharing. I do understand you. I also was at one point kind of depress. (Car accident , very bad back problems, couldn't do much of anything for over 5 years} God, my husband and our kids helped me a lot. Praise the Lord
😢😢😢 I am all to familiar with this. I tried twice to take my life, like you I really didn't want to die, because I knew it was bad in God eyes. I had to stop overthinking and being emotional. I just felt alone. But I know I am not. Thank you for sharing.
Oh my gosh, Summer! Thank you SO much for sharing this. You are amazing. I’ve battled depression since I was 13 and finally got medication at about 35 (I’m 56 now). It is not an easy thing to talk about. Much love to you and your precious family!
Oh my gosh Summer. Getting teary eyed listening to you. I am so happy you were able to get help and were here to share. My dad at 83 this February 2021 committed suicide This video hit home. This has been a tough year especially because my mom passed in 2017 from complications of a heart attack and I am still dealing with her passing and now my dad (my parents were divorced) took his own life. 🤗💕🤗💕.
Omg lol I cant stop texting you ....I CAN SEE YOUR CHILDREN ARE SO PROUD OF YOU , I COULD SEE IT IN YOUR DAUGHTERS EYES ! SO BE PROUD SUMMER! YOU SAID ALOT I NEEDED TO HEAR , @ I KNOW ALOT ABOUT THOSE LITTLE MIRACLES YOU SPOKE OF , THERE HAVE BEEN MANY IN MY LIFE , NOW I CAN @ THANKS TO YOU REFLECT UPON. THE CROCHETING COMMUNITY IS THE ONLY THING THAT IS GETTING ME THROUGH THESE DAYS , SO KUDDOS TO ALL YOU GALS ON HERE !!! YOU ALL ARE AMAZING , FROM GYPSY ROSE , TO CANADIAN CROCHETER @ YOU SUMMER , MY HATS OFF. Kim-n-Carolina
Thank you for your beautiful testimony. I appreciate your honesty and very much understand that feeling of "if I could just accidentally drive off this bridge everyone would be better off" (at least that's the thought that I dealt with for so many years.) Absolutely if not for the grace of God how different things could be! So grateful for your words and the powerful way and you shared them. God truly has some amazing children. You are amazing!
Summer-this video popped up in my feed from 3 years ago. I’ve been watching you for a long time so I thought oh, this will be interesting. WOW! What a surprise! You are a brave woman to share your story and I can’t imagine how many people you have blessed and continue to bless with your story❤️
You're amazing!! 🙌🙌
I WAS only gonna comment and say "HEY! i played flute when i was in school too!!"
You're amazing, being open with your testimony of your life! You've come so far and been so strong through it all! 😍
I think you're great!
Summer thank you so much! I feel the same way. That God is why I am still here today. 🙏🏾😊💜
Awesome facts. So glad and blessed that you made it through the depression! Stay strong! Amen and amen! Thanks for sharing.
Summer, what a very heartfelt video. You had me in tears. Am so happy you found God. Thank you for getting your poop in a group and fighting the fight. You are valued and loved. Am so happy for you.
Thank you for talking about your depression, your feelings, your suicide thoughts and fighting for the light. God is a Spirit and he is always with us, we just have to let him in. This made me think so much of "Footprints in the Sand". Bless you for your bravery and strength of talking and sharing your experiences of mental illness with us. We are all here for one another in our community and beyond
You are wonderful to share all this with us. Depression is very common for teens, very easy for a teen to commit suicide. Very important for parents to keep a close eye. Children are cruel to each other. Glad you got through it. Thanks for sharing.
You're so brave and strong. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for sharing your life with us. It is refreshing to hear someone explain how they arrived at today and how they can understand their life looking back on it. You are a strong woman and a good mother. We all can learn so much from each other. I am glad you are centered now and enjoying your beautiful children and husband. God bless you abundantly.
God bless you, Summer, for baring your soul as you did! Like you, I went through a dark period in my teens where I didn't see the point in living, but my firm belief that suicide meant a go-straight-to-hell ticket kept me from ever seriously considering ending my life. I no longer believe that to be true, but like you, I am thankful that I believed it then!
I appreciate you sharing your belief in God, too. Too many people turn non-believers off by portraying God as being mad at us, a God who can't be pleased by us, so why bother trying; when the reality is that He's a God of love. When we hurt, He hurts for us just as we do for our own children when they hurt. We don't turn our backs on our kids when they make mistakes. We might allow them to face the consequences of wrong choices so they will learn from them, but we embrace them and help them. You said it well, He is a God of love, and we are to walk in that same love toward others.
You have such a beautiful family. I am thankful to God that He kept His hand upon you to bring you where you are today, raising those precious kids, being a helpmate to your husband, and bringing joy and knowledge to thousands of viewers of your podcast. God bless you!
Thank you!
Summer a sadness fills my heart that you and so many struggle with depression...self worth. You powered through such a horrible time and thankfully you got support and found a faith to lean on. Your message is huge...find that someone, that some thing for help. Reach out depression, anxiety, stress requires a listening ear. I hope you know you are an inspiration....feelings so genuine right from your heart. I am your friend, I wish I was there to cry with you. Life can be so painful. This community loves you. We are blessed to have you in our life....Take care XO
You are so brave to share your story. I had similar experience in high school, but luckily not the depression. God bless you.
Thank you for sharing these important things about yourself.. Now I know why you were an instant hit with me...
I met my husband when I was fourteen , and he was 17... We had an instant attraction, and were married ten years later we were married... We had 46 years together, before he died, in January 8th, 2014.
Math paralyses me... I have a master’s degree (in religion), but I doubt if I coukd do third grade math... My brain just will not go there!
Depression has also been part of my life... and i credit my faith with seeing me through the bad times...
And yes.... I have a sister who is my best friend., We are 12 years apart, with no one between, but we are very close. We have told our kids that if you don’t want the It her sister to know something, don’t tell... 😊. We communicate every day..
I am now 75, and my life is good, I miss my sweetheart every moment of every day, but there are good things in my life, including five wonderful grandsons, my own home, and a church I love.. I no longer drive..,glaucoma..,so. I have come to appreciate my uTube friends..
God bless,
Sandy from Cincinnati
You're awesome! I pray this message reaches ones in need.
Summer, that's why I watch you. I knew right off what a down to earth person you are. Luv your talk, and your luv of God, and the peace he has given you. Your video is awesome
Glad you made it through the video without crying but I was bawling for you! You are so strong❤️
Thank you for this video. It's always great to hear people honestly and openly talk about their mental health journey. It takes away the stigma which makes it easier for those still struggling to reach out for help. Thank you for sharing your story. 💙💚💛💜
Summer , I like you. You are a sincere honest person that shows so clearly on your videos. I guess that why I enjoy them so much. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to all your yarn stuff too!!
Great video about real life. Faith, Love and Hope is what it's all about. I connect with your sense of humor and soo enjoy glimpses into your life along with your crafting skills. Thank you for the Blessings!!
Summer, your strength of conviction is a breath of fresh air. Its been so encouraging listening to you. We all go through challenges in life and to come out happy and successful in love and life...is the best way to live. Yes, I too am a believer in God. The personal relationship we have with Him is so important. Keep living in love, we can see God's hand in your life🙏 Your kindness in helping others and having this channel, is a testament to who you are and Summer, you are lovely💖💞😍
Proud of you. Don't feel bad about speaking your truth. Your kids are beautiful. I totally enjoy your videos. Sending you much love!
Thank you for being so honest with us. You should be so proud of yourself for dealing honestly with depression. You and math, dont feel bad as I have a similar problem with things that aren't logical, as I'm a very logical thinking soul. And please don't go back to your home town as it seems there must be some evilness that is there. May God bless you with peace, happiness and success.
I'm glad you've shared all this now I know I wasn't the only one. I was bullied all my life. I'm still on antidepressants I live alone with 2 dogs my roommate is a truck driver so he's home 2 days a month. I'm the oldest of 5 girls and 67.
Hugs my friend - shedding light will help others. You are such a beautiful soul on this planet, and I'm so glad to know you! There are many paths to God - you are walking your faith for sure :) God bless! Hi kiddos :)
Wow Summer, I'm just seeing this. God bless you. Oh how I agree with what you have said. I also know God had the video go exactly as He wanted it. Hugs and thank you for all that you shared.
Thank you for sharing part of your life with us. I don't think you are preachy talking about what you believe. Thanks again. I hope you had a great week.
Summer, this is an awesome video. Your honesty is so touching. I know God is using you to reach those with similar circumstances and provide them courage to seek help. May He pour out His blessings on you, pressed down and overflowing. 😇🙏🤗
What a great message and God Bless. Your kiddos are such cuties.
So awesome. Thank you for sharing so much. I’m proud of you as well..it takes a lot to “beat the bad” .
Summer Thank you for your honesty and your strength.. Being bipolar myself I have had to learn to ride the rollercoaster And guess what my honey is from Stephen Bay too I think there is a lot of well off or think they are better type people there God bless you and yours 🙏🏻💕🌹You did great ..?everything happens for a reason ..So much Love around you
Amazing !! You preach young lady, powerful message and well said. Thank you sister in Christ
Hi Summer,
I’ve noticed a few people getting very deep on their video. I think it’s awesome that y’all feel safe to be able to open up to the world. I share some personal things on Facebook that many would think is TMI. I’m all about educating people when it comes to things that I’ve lived through and could possibly help another. You did a great job!
It's hard to add anything more than what the others have said. I am 72 yrs old and faced deep dispair and also wanted to die for most of tbe 30 yrs i was married. I finally went for help, although the real help came from the Lord. It was my faith and my love for my children that got me through. I couldn't bare for them to have the legacy of a mom who committed suicide. And I couldnt bare to think of how they would find me, or remember me. I was so abused physically, mentally and emotionally, and for several yrs went into rage. The abused became an abuser.
I say this for others. PLEASE do not wait to get help! Our family life was ruined, and the repercussions of those years lives on in my children. Thank God they are all good kids, but I see from a distance the effects their teen years has on them even now. And our relationship as well.
God BLESS you, Summer, for being transparent. You are a beautiful young woman and wise beyond your years.
Sending Love and Hugs you way!!
Thank you for sharing,God Bless
Thank you for sharing Summer! That was so strong of you, and I am so glad that you survived those periods in your life and that you are in a good place in your life now ❤ hugs from Charlotte in Sweden
I am so proud of you for sharing your ups and downs of life. Thanks for sharing that part of your life with us. I am strong in my faith, but sometimes I have problems sharing my faith with others. I believe he puts us in those hard times to help us grow in our faith. I enjoy watching you every time you are on. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks for sharing your story. Loved your honesty and the fact that your faith brought you through tough times.
Summer your amazing. I also had a couple bouts with depression. I did attempt suicide and after I made it through I felt worse because I couldn't even do that right. Today I have a 12 year old daughter that literally keeps me alive. I've lost every member of my family either them passing or we just don't speak anymore. Your so so brave. I had another bout it after my daughter was born and tried to talk to my.mom about and she yelled at me for an hour and told me I was horrible weak mother and didn't deserve my child.
Thank you for sharing with us on this video! I always look forward to your video and hug your precious children. Always remember you are a special person and your Yarny friends love you!
Summer thank you for sharing with us! I too have suffered with depression and it can be hard to talk about.
Summer, that was a beautiful 10 things. I have often been so sad for people that I shared because their lives have been so difficult. You have had those difficulties, too, but you shared how you chose life and recognize the gifts you have received in your husband, children and sister. I, too, was in similar circumstances twice in my life and chose to ask for help from God and people so I know that isn't easy to admit you need help. You show your love with the way you interact with your children. I think the parents of your students must be delighted to have you for their children's teacher. Did your daughter make her necklace? It's so cute! Is her name Maddie or Mattie? Blessings and joy!
Mady (Madelyn) Yes she made her necklace, and she will be so happy that someone noticed it, she 'finger knitted' it :-)
You go Madie
Sorry, that's Mady:-)