Bob! You have done your son proud. His memory lives on in the kindness you show others and the many lives you have changed. I wish you a long life. The world needs you more than you realize. You are a good man Charlie Brown.
Your natural care and love shone through your torment and heartache with understanding and kindness. You were able to create these beautiful things which enhance the lives, experiences and confidence of countless people, Cheap RV Living and the Homes On Wheels Alliance. In doing so, you have given people hope where none may have existed and have enabled them to overcome something which they were previously unable to see their way through! Your kindness, support and guidance means more to people than you could ever imagine. Thank You.
I have not been suicidal, per se, but I was the "living dead" while being severely depressed, losing several years to it and what you said about your dog resonates with me. If it wasn't for my dogs and cats, I would've lived much more poorly, as it was them that got me up and moving day-by-day through the worst of it all. Thank you for sharing your story and yourself to us. It means more than words could ever explain. 💗
Bless you Bob!!! You continue to inspire me everyday and one day I hope to be on the road, seeing the country and living life to the fullest. I hope you continue to be at peace with yourself and the world around you!! Be well!!!
I lost my son in 2011 as well. I have never spoke of it. The depression cycle you describe is exactly what i felt and feel today. The periods of depression get fewer and farther between. It's always there just under the surface but you learn to live with it. Thanks for the talk i thought i was the only one.
I'm currently caring for a physically disabled wife and mother. My wife was also diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder in 2014 so she has changed into a completely different person who feels differently about me now. I am a prisoner to both her and my mother's needs. I have no life of my own and no happiness, only depression. I find escape in watching van life, truck camper life, and RV life in general videos on UA-cam. I am a writer with currently 8 self published books. I have more stories to write but my depression is crippling me and preventing me from doing so. One day I hope to live the nomad life. One day I hope to be free. Thank You Bob for your story.
I had the good fortune to be there live when you told this story. Thanks for doing it; it made talking about some things in my own life much easier to see you do it.
As another commenter, Don Yates, mentioned -- Bob is the George Bailey of the 21st Century! God Bless You, Good Man. We need more people like you in this world!
Bob I am sure you will never see this comment because there are so many but discovering your videos changed my life in such a massive way. I went from pure misery to just basically giving up, letting go and seeing where life led me , it led me to trusting myself to WORK for myself , that turned into a legitimate business where I make enough money to live but also have time for myself, i do not work myself to death 6 days a week anymore like I did when employed by others, I work 3 or 4 days a week most of the time and I'm doing pretty well! not rich by any stretch but having more time for myself and to be in nature was what I needed, that is just such a huge thing for me to have realized. I would not think less of you if you decided to end your own life when the time came for whatever reason, honestly that is my personal choice of death, I would like to control that if possible, its not a sad thing but it does hurt the people who love you if they dont understand. but I hope that somehow the knowledge that your existence shores up so many others and gives us direction and hope is something to chew on in your low moments and live for even if you don't feel all that excited about life yourself. some people were born to serve the world, I'm not sure if that is what you really wanted but I think that was what you were born for, to save others, give others hope and teach them a way to live that they can manage even when they have lost EVERYTHING. You are really a great man who will be remembered long after your time and that is something to be proud of.
So very glad u did not succeed in your idea of taking your life because you have given me reason and hope . I had no idea what to do now i do u have give me courage to go on . Thank u I am not afraid to go and enjoy.
Bob the man that has set a great example helped thousands on how to survive the way that it should be bob is for the people I’m so grateful for bob because of him I have learned so much so thank you 🙏 BOB IF YOUR READY THIS IM EXTREMELY THANKFUL FOR ALL YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME THROUGH THIS VIDEOS A PRAYER GOES OUT FOR YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL CREW GOD BLESS.YOU IN YOUR JOURNEYS TO COME VIRTUAL HUGS TO YOU AND YOUR CREW👍
Bob is a good and concise speaker. Has he thought about doing a Ted Talk? (I don't know if Ted Talks pay anything, but that's neither here nor there.) Depression has been in my life in myself and loved ones, and in another video Bob said do everything you can to think about others and not yourself. Depression tricks you into navel gazing and so yes; working on anything (anything!) outside oneself is the answer.
pardon me to say this, is also hard, at least i feel so, is hard to go back to those moments. I have a tear wanting to fall since i read, you know? :-) i don't even want to say the word. Love, so much love from Spain, let's force a smile. Take care, feel free
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Mr Wells most people don't want to or know how to talk about the people left behind after a loved one commits suicide but you did a fantastic job. My mom commited suicide and I go through severe depression. I feel your message was sent for me to hear because believe it or not I started watching your videos during one of my depressed moments and I have been following you every since. I probably will never be able to afford to buy a van but when I watch your videos I feel like I have been on vacation and it gives me a sense of peace. Sorry for rambling but I had to let you know how much I appreciate you sharing your life 🙏🏿
Bob couldn't afford to buy a van, either, when he started out, but he certainly couldn't afford to pay rent after a bitter divorce. He started out in a bare-walled panel truck he was able to purchase for $1,500.
Oh bob you’re such a beautiful soul. Thank you for your service to the community and for your legacy. You are a historic figure and don’t even know it yet.
Bob, you remind me of a real life George Bailey. Just imagine all the people whose lives would not have changed for the better. The message you've shared with all of us, has had a profoundly positive impact. I'm really glad you stuck around sir!
I'm bipolar manic depressive and I have learned as well...when helping others I'm helping myself.....Bob om so happy ur here....love all of ur vlogs and ur pure and honest soul....God Bless
even if your own life is a mess ,if you are able to help someone else in some way to manage there life or be happier you have done something profound. My step dad was bi polar/manic depressive, I grew up seeing(experiencing) his struggle , despite the fact that he was sometimes very hard to be around his overall influence was still good, I love him very much, he taught be many things and some of the best parts of my personality came from him. he is in his late 60's now and somehow has very much leveled off , he is pretty content in life and doesnt have such huge swings anymore. he is a really good man that I love dearly and I love the aspects of myself and interests I gained from him.
i was deeply moved by your personal story bob, deepest thanks for sharing and thanks also for everything you do to help create and inspire and sustain such a community of great, resilient people!
What a beautiful story!!! I just love Bob & his wonderful spirit. He doesn't know it but he has touched so many lives & telling his story so many can relate. Thank you Bob, you are a beautiful man inside out. 🧔🚐💖
You are such an amazing inspiration, Bob....you are a gift to the world. It’s all about spreading love and light and you do that so well. Thank you so much for all that you do and give.
Thank you for sharing your mental health story Bob!! Since becoming a nomad, I have decided to pursue my dream of becoming a nature therapist, and I start school next fall! Thank you for all that you do! You bring a lot to the world and I am glad you are here! I hope to meet you and your lovely team someday. Take care!
It is brave of you to share your story. The loss of a child is the worst thing that can happen to a person. I’m so glad you found your purpose in life. Everyone needs a Steve. I’m looking forward to finding my nomad family. You know I’ll be a happier person. Bless you.
Living through such a devastating tragedy could break anyone’s spirit- so glad you came out the other side by helping others- thanks from this misfit toy to you and the crew💖
Sorry to hear about your son.. I'm really glad you're alive today you've been such an inspiration. I've traveled so many places and it's all because I seen your UA-cam videos and got expired to move into my van. thank you
Bob, you’ve moved me to tears! I lost a son a year after you did. It does something terrible to the surviving parents. Also two divorces like you and 2008 was a financial disaster for me. You’re living your purpose and that is the definition of mental health. God bless you!
Bob we dont know each other but i am so happy you found your purpose you give of you every day i pray you never feel a sad day again GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER
Sadly, there is still so much stigma towards mental health issues and it takes great courage to admit one needs help. I appreciate you speaking out about your feelings and your struggles to live a happy life. Thank you, Bob! I wish you great success and happiness!
Depression is a constant. Life is so much better with a friend or some friends. Bob, you have a purpose, good friends who share your vision and fulfillment in your life. In this, I'm very happy to find you here in Y-°t^be at least. I'll probably never meet you, but you're an inspiration to me. Because of you, I know there's hope. THANK YOU. Here's to you, Bob, & your beautiful friends! HOWA. ♡♡♡ 🏕🏜👍
Thanks Bob for sharing your story. My father also took his life when I was very young, it's not something that you ever truly get over, but you honour your son's memory with all you have done for so many.
Good video! Thanks to Bob for sharing his story. Without a reason to get out of bed in the morning life IS depressing. We all need to feel we have a purpose to thrive.
Glad you are here Bob! You have helped so many. Even though I don't camp or travel I enjoy following you on your channel. My brother took his life while camping in Montana in '98. I will never understand why.. but he was very unhappy. I miss him everyday. Thank you for sharing your Mental health journey with us. Take care!
Thanks for sharing Bob. I think it's not natural for us to be housed up. Working so much handing out money to others to get rich, that we forget to make a LIFE or don't have time to do anything but work and sleep. That's existing not living being mobile means you can work part time and have a quality of life because your pay isn't going to make everyone else rich.
Thank you Bob, you are a huge inspiration! I found the courage to travel alone cross country to the RTR and caravans, and loved it - because Spirit spoke to me through you. May we all listen to that same loving voice within, and discover our own beautiful way of giving.
Thanks Bob for everything you say and do. I'm so sorry about your son. I've got the van. But I'm afraid to drive that far. I'll keep watching and try to get the courage up.im way in michigan, and I've fought depression all my life. But like you, I'm so darn happy in my van. GOD BLESS YOU.
Wow...thank you for sharing your story Bob.....it gives me great comfort knowing this community is compassionate and supportive towards those in crisis mode and beyond ....
Oh, Bob, I'm so very, very sorry about your son! I cannot even begin to imagine going through that. I'm shocked how many people I now know whose children have committed suicide, including a close cousin, and a close friend of my brother's. It seems to be an epidemic in the children of our generation - a truly terrible one. I'm so glad you've found a new reason to live, though. Helping others *is* the way through depression, to that I can also personally attest. Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm very grateful you are still here, sharing your knowledge, which is likely to help *me* survive in the likely not very distant future. I do hope we can eventually meet, but even if we never do, I respect and admire you and what you have built and continue to do to help others. May you continue to find purpose and meaning in your life. Wendy
I relate very much to your story. I thank you for helping me through dark times with your videos. Looks to me what you are doing is meant to be. Thank you.
Thanks so much Bob. I’m watching this surrounded by my new nomad friends in the Woman’s Caravan in the La Paz Valley.. From the testimonies shared at the campfire each night, I can attest that your efforts have profoundly helped an amazing amount of people. As Stephen Hawkins said, “No matter how difficult life is, there is always something helpful we can do.” (Something like that.) This was my first RTR. So glad to be a part of it. Next time hope to share my appreciation face to face. Mary Ames Mitchell
😢. I’m happy you’re here. I also believe as you there is a greater being than us. Keep going you’re the reason many are here, freedom from their life stresses.✌🏽
Amen! I feel ya Bob. I lost both my daughters ten years apart almost to the day. Very young. Appreciate everything you do for people. I think helping is what life's all about 😊♥️
I'm so, so sorry for your terrible loss, @RV BUTTERFLY! It's hard enough to imagine losing one child, let alone two. May their sweet memories be for a blessing, and may you find your way through the pain to still be able to find some measure of happiness in life.
I stumbled across your UA-cam channel a few months ago when I was day dreaming (for the thousandth time) about van life. I get so excited whenever I see you have uploaded a new video and have learned so much though your channel-especially through your interviews/RV tours. You’re an excellent interviewer and I love that you interview all kinds of people and give us a little glimpse of their story. I’m happy you had the courage to share your own story and struggle with mental health. I can’t even begin to image the pain you felt losing your son, and all of the other struggles that were compounding at that point in your life, but I am so grateful that your friend came in at the right time to help you begin to cope and heal. I thank you for choosing life, for sharing your story, and for creating this amazing UA-cam channel that has brought me so much joy!
So glad you are still here Bob. Your videos have changed the lives of many including mine. I'm a 26 year old who has had battled anxiety and depression my whole life. I describe it just they way you did, not mopey and sad but definitely not happy. Ive talk to my doctors of course and have never let it take full control but really just having someone like you be so open about how they feel and have felt, is such a boost knowing Im not alone in the way I have felt. Im not on the road yet but I bought a van in October for a hell of a good deal I think just repairing the body work on it so I can finish the rest of the build on the inside and hit the road this summer. Thanks for everything you and everyone that helps this channel operate do.
Bob, thank you for sharing your story. Mental health should be something we should talk about as freely as physical health. Your life has touched so many, and I know sharing your story will also touch many who are silently suffering.
I really appreciate this story Bob. I can really relate to it. Thank you for being brave enough to tell it. You have helped me.. you really have. Thank you
Very touching, dear Bob. I honor your healing process because it brought you to the man that you now are, compassionate, infinitely kind, honorable, deep thinker, respectful, generous, unpretentious. In working for others, you've been healed yourself. Loved when you said that being out in nature brought you so much joy. I totally agree. Nothing can compete with the beauty, majesty and awesomeness of God's creation reflected in nature and in our smiling faces, all warmly smiling back, loving you.
Mental health is such a big part of travel that people don't talk about. It takes work, and if you're not an introvert like me who gets 100% satisfaction from the relationship I have with my daughter, then it might get lonely. That can wear people down.
Your story is so real and unfair. Sometimes life is unfair to us and we need to find a new purpose. I feel for your loss and your feelings. I too have been fighting depression for some years. I don't take medication but I try to create a parallel world in my mind which is sweet. Thank you Bob. Your story brought tears to my eyes. Often men don't tell our stories. At least one krn must tell their feelings.
Wow!!! Thank you Bob for sharing such a personal story. Life is really hard for most of us but your words encourage and inspire and you give so many people hope. I think you are one in a million and I hope and pray you will be with us for a very long time. Be safe and may God bless you wherever you go!!
That took a lot to get up and say in front of everyone. Thank you Bob! I can say 100% you're the reason I chose to hit the road, and I'll forever be grateful =)
When you spoke to GOD from your heart he answered as he always does to show you he is able and no matter how hard it may seem he will always be there for you. You are an inspiration to many and through your good deeds and guidance of others within this community you are laying many treasures up in Heaven where it matters most. That's why GOD protected you through it all and sent you your friend as a earthly guardian angel at your time of need. GOD bless
Bob has helped me to look at life differently, I am so happy that I tuned into his channel. Thank you Bob, I don't think you understand just how truly awesome you are!
You found your purpose in life. That in it of itself is quite amazing. You are a tremendous blessing to so many. More than you could possibly know. Much love from Texas. The higher power you keep referring to is God. I happen to know Him personally as He is my Lord and savior and He loves you more than life itself. Blessings my friend 💗
Wow! That was powerful! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’ve often said that everyone has a story and the greatest gift we can give to each other is to listen with open hearts. That is how you form community and how we overcome any problems big or small in our lives and in society as a whole. That is the power of what you are doing.
Bob! You have done your son proud. His memory lives on in the kindness you show others and the many lives you have changed. I wish you a long life. The world needs you more than you realize. You are a good man Charlie Brown.
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Bob, you are in the right place at the right time! 😊
Your natural care and love shone through your torment and heartache with understanding and kindness.
You were able to create these beautiful things which enhance the lives, experiences and confidence of countless people, Cheap RV Living and the Homes On Wheels Alliance.
In doing so, you have given people hope where none may have existed and have enabled them to overcome something which they were previously unable to see their way through!
Your kindness, support and guidance means more to people than you could ever imagine.
Thank You.
Thank you for sharing your Journey... i appreciate you..
I have not been suicidal, per se, but I was the "living dead" while being severely depressed, losing several years to it and what you said about your dog resonates with me. If it wasn't for my dogs and cats, I would've lived much more poorly, as it was them that got me up and moving day-by-day through the worst of it all. Thank you for sharing your story and yourself to us. It means more than words could ever explain. 💗
Bless you Bob!!! You continue to inspire me everyday and one day I hope to be on the road, seeing the country and living life to the fullest. I hope you continue to be at peace with yourself and the world around you!! Be well!!!
I lost my son in 2011 as well. I have never spoke of it. The depression cycle you describe is exactly what i felt and feel today. The periods of depression get fewer and farther between. It's always there just under the surface but you learn to live with it. Thanks for the talk i thought i was the only one.
I'm currently caring for a physically disabled wife and mother. My wife was also diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder in 2014 so she has changed into a completely different person who feels differently about me now. I am a prisoner to both her and my mother's needs. I have no life of my own and no happiness, only depression. I find escape in watching van life, truck camper life, and RV life in general videos on UA-cam. I am a writer with currently 8 self published books. I have more stories to write but my depression is crippling me and preventing me from doing so. One day I hope to live the nomad life. One day I hope to be free. Thank You Bob for your story.
I had the good fortune to be there live when you told this story. Thanks for doing it; it made talking about some things in my own life much easier to see you do it.
As another commenter, Don Yates, mentioned -- Bob is the George Bailey of the 21st Century! God Bless You, Good Man. We need more people like you in this world!
Thanks for sharing. You are a hero. Love from 🇳🇴❤🇺🇸
God bless 🙏. So glad your here. Learing from you everyday here on u-tube.
Much love to you Bob. Thank you for all your time you put into your informative and helpful videos.
Bob I am sure you will never see this comment because there are so many but discovering your videos changed my life in such a massive way. I went from pure misery to just basically giving up, letting go and seeing where life led me , it led me to trusting myself to WORK for myself , that turned into a legitimate business where I make enough money to live but also have time for myself, i do not work myself to death 6 days a week anymore like I did when employed by others, I work 3 or 4 days a week most of the time and I'm doing pretty well! not rich by any stretch but having more time for myself and to be in nature was what I needed, that is just such a huge thing for me to have realized. I would not think less of you if you decided to end your own life when the time came for whatever reason, honestly that is my personal choice of death, I would like to control that if possible, its not a sad thing but it does hurt the people who love you if they dont understand. but I hope that somehow the knowledge that your existence shores up so many others and gives us direction and hope is something to chew on in your low moments and live for even if you don't feel all that excited about life yourself. some people were born to serve the world, I'm not sure if that is what you really wanted but I think that was what you were born for, to save others, give others hope and teach them a way to live that they can manage even when they have lost EVERYTHING. You are really a great man who will be remembered long after your time and that is something to be proud of.
Your honesty was refreshing.
Thank you 😎👍
So very glad u did not succeed in your idea of taking your life because you have given me reason and hope . I had no idea what to do now i do u have give me courage to go on . Thank u I am not afraid to go and enjoy.
Bob the man that has set a great example helped thousands on how to survive the way that it should be bob is for the people I’m so grateful for bob because of him I have learned so much so thank you 🙏 BOB IF YOUR READY THIS IM EXTREMELY THANKFUL FOR ALL YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME THROUGH THIS VIDEOS A PRAYER GOES OUT FOR YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL CREW GOD BLESS.YOU IN YOUR JOURNEYS TO COME VIRTUAL HUGS TO YOU AND YOUR CREW👍
Bob is a good and concise speaker. Has he thought about doing a Ted Talk? (I don't know if Ted Talks pay anything, but that's neither here nor there.) Depression has been in my life in myself and loved ones, and in another video Bob said do everything you can to think about others and not yourself. Depression tricks you into navel gazing and so yes; working on anything (anything!) outside oneself is the answer.
It takes courage to tell your story like that in front of so many people and of course the youtube community too. Inspiring.
pardon me to say this, is also hard, at least i feel so, is hard to go back to those moments. I have a tear wanting to fall since i read, you know? :-) i don't even want to say the word. Love, so much love from Spain, let's force a smile. Take care, feel free
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A powerful and very personal story Bob. Thank you for trusting us with it.
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Mr Wells most people don't want to or know how to talk about the people left behind after a loved one commits suicide but you did a fantastic job. My mom commited suicide and I go through severe depression. I feel your message was sent for me to hear because believe it or not I started watching your videos during one of my depressed moments and I have been following you every since. I probably will never be able to afford to buy a van but when I watch your videos I feel like I have been on vacation and it gives me a sense of peace. Sorry for rambling but I had to let you know how much I appreciate you sharing your life 🙏🏿
K Hubbard you should apply for Bob’s HOWA van giveaway
Bob couldn't afford to buy a van, either, when he started out, but he certainly couldn't afford to pay rent after a bitter divorce. He started out in a bare-walled panel truck he was able to purchase for $1,500.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you. 🙏💜🙏
👍👍👍👍👍👍 wish you all the best K Hubbard, hope you can have more sunny days than rainy ones, hey :-) or viceversa if you love rainy ones. Cheers
Oh bob you’re such a beautiful soul. Thank you for your service to the community and for your legacy. You are a historic figure and don’t even know it yet.
Bob, you remind me of a real life George Bailey. Just imagine all the people whose lives would not have changed for the better. The message you've shared with all of us, has had a profoundly positive impact. I'm really glad you stuck around sir!
Don Yates AMEN!
What a great analogy. I couldn’t agree more.
Bob, aka George Bailey. I like it.
Top fella i could not afford a motor home built bed in Rav4 and went posh camping ..need to go again .
I'm bipolar manic depressive and I have learned as well...when helping others I'm helping myself.....Bob om so happy ur here....love all of ur vlogs and ur pure and honest soul....God Bless
God Bless, i Understand Also Have Bi Polar Episodes.
even if your own life is a mess ,if you are able to help someone else in some way to manage there life or be happier you have done something profound. My step dad was bi polar/manic depressive, I grew up seeing(experiencing) his struggle , despite the fact that he was sometimes very hard to be around his overall influence was still good, I love him very much, he taught be many things and some of the best parts of my personality came from him. he is in his late 60's now and somehow has very much leveled off , he is pretty content in life and doesnt have such huge swings anymore. he is a really good man that I love dearly and I love the aspects of myself and interests I gained from him.
@@AsTheWheelsTurn ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ i have no other words than love reading you. 👍👍👍👍 AllTheBest All
"I was very alone in my desolation" ...until we are reminded that we aren't. Thx Bob
JBryant Concierge
Hi. Are you on the road or at a base camp ?
Bob, thanks for sharing your story with all of us!! You have truly made it possible to be free!!
corey1961
yes for sure, if you want to live in a van.
some do, loads don't.
It's truly great for those who like living in the van. Just not for me.
Thank you for sharing this Bob. I felt your words in my heart. Everyone of us are the walking wounded. God is working through you.
AMEN🙏🏿
that may be so
Oh wow! From the bottom of my heart, I’m so very glad you are still waking up in the morning! 💕💕💕
i was deeply moved by your personal story bob, deepest thanks for sharing and thanks also for everything you do to help create and inspire and sustain such a community of great, resilient people!
What a beautiful story!!! I just love Bob & his wonderful spirit. He doesn't know it but he has touched so many lives & telling his story so many can relate. Thank you Bob, you are a beautiful man inside out. 🧔🚐💖
You are such an amazing inspiration, Bob....you are a gift to the world. It’s all about spreading love and light and you do that so well. Thank you so much for all that you do and give.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It was a pleasure to meet you and thank you again for the opportunity to be a part of the 2020 RTR.
Thank you for sharing your mental health story Bob!! Since becoming a nomad, I have decided to pursue my dream of becoming a nature therapist, and I start school next fall! Thank you for all that you do! You bring a lot to the world and I am glad you are here! I hope to meet you and your lovely team someday. Take care!
I love you Bob and this heartfelt testimony makes me love you even more! 👍❤💔
It is brave of you to share your story. The loss of a child is the worst thing that can happen to a person. I’m so glad you found your purpose in life. Everyone needs a Steve. I’m looking forward to finding my nomad family. You know I’ll be a happier person. Bless you.
Rose Anne Jacquette
Hi. Are you on the road ?
Living through such a devastating tragedy could break anyone’s spirit- so glad you came out the other side by helping others- thanks from this misfit toy to you and the crew💖
Sorry to hear about your son.. I'm really glad you're alive today you've been such an inspiration. I've traveled so many places and it's all because I seen your UA-cam videos and got expired to move into my van. thank you
I have witnessed a huge change in Bob over the last decade. His giving to us has gone back to him bit by bit….so heartwarming to observe.💞
Bob, you’ve moved me to tears! I lost a son a year after you did. It does something terrible to the surviving parents. Also two divorces like you and 2008 was a financial disaster for me. You’re living your purpose and that is the definition of mental health. God bless you!
And I beleve you are the reason to keep going, for many others, Bob. You inspire me, and I am in Norway :-)
Bob we dont know each other but i am so happy you found your purpose you give of you every day i pray you never feel a sad day again GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER
Sadly, there is still so much stigma towards mental health issues and it takes great courage to admit one needs help. I appreciate you speaking out about your feelings and your struggles to live a happy life. Thank you, Bob! I wish you great success and happiness!
Depression is a constant. Life is so much better with a friend or some friends. Bob, you have a purpose, good friends who share your vision and fulfillment in your life. In this, I'm very happy to find you here in Y-°t^be at least. I'll probably never meet you, but you're an inspiration to me. Because of you, I know there's hope. THANK YOU. Here's to you, Bob, & your beautiful friends! HOWA. ♡♡♡ 🏕🏜👍
Bob you are a beautiful soul with much purpose on earth. Many blessings to you.
humble,caring,compassionate, we need more people like you
Thanks Bob for sharing your story. My father also took his life when I was very young, it's not something that you ever truly get over, but you honour your son's memory with all you have done for so many.
Thank you for your courage in sharing.
Good video! Thanks to Bob for sharing his story. Without a reason to get out of bed in the morning life IS depressing. We all need to feel we have a purpose to thrive.
We have nothing unless we give ourselves away! You do that Bob. Thank you.
Glad you are here Bob! You have helped so many. Even though I don't camp or travel I enjoy following you on your channel. My brother took his life while camping in Montana in '98. I will never understand why.. but he was very unhappy. I miss him everyday. Thank you for sharing your Mental health journey with us. Take care!
I love you Bob. Such an important topic. Thanks for your transparency ❤️
We are all in this together Bob ! Wishing you the best as you continue to give your best ! You have helped a lot of people along the way !
Bob,...Thank you for all your inspiration!
Incredible story Bob...thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing Bob. I think it's not natural for us to be housed up. Working so much handing out money to others to get rich, that we forget to make a LIFE or don't have time to do anything but work and sleep. That's existing not living being mobile means you can work part time and have a quality of life because your pay isn't going to make everyone else rich.
I'm grateful your still here Bob. Your videos have helped me. Thankyou for your story and honesty.
Thank you Bob, you are a huge inspiration! I found the courage to travel alone cross country to the RTR and caravans, and loved it - because Spirit spoke to me through you. May we all listen to that same loving voice within, and discover our own beautiful way of giving.
Thanks Bob for everything you say and do. I'm so sorry about your son. I've got the van. But I'm afraid to drive that far. I'll keep watching and try to get the courage up.im way in michigan, and I've fought depression all my life. But like you, I'm so darn happy in my van. GOD BLESS YOU.
Where in MI, I'm in central IN
@@susanpeters4608 hi Susan, I'm in fort gratiot. Just north of port huron.
Do you come to Indiana? I have taken baby steps and then leaped! If I can help with the courage building or confidence let me know!
Wow...thank you for sharing your story Bob.....it gives me great comfort knowing this community is compassionate and supportive towards those in crisis mode and beyond ....
Bob, much love to you for sharing your story.
Oh, Bob, I'm so very, very sorry about your son! I cannot even begin to imagine going through that.
I'm shocked how many people I now know whose children have committed suicide, including a close cousin, and a close friend of my brother's. It seems to be an epidemic in the children of our generation - a truly terrible one.
I'm so glad you've found a new reason to live, though. Helping others *is* the way through depression, to that I can also personally attest.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm very grateful you are still here, sharing your knowledge, which is likely to help *me* survive in the likely not very distant future. I do hope we can eventually meet, but even if we never do, I respect and admire you and what you have built and continue to do to help others. May you continue to find purpose and meaning in your life.
Wendy
I relate very much to your story. I thank you for helping me through dark times with your videos. Looks to me what you are doing is meant to be. Thank you.
Love you Bob. Love what you do. Thankful you are here.
Thanks so much Bob. I’m watching this surrounded by my new nomad friends in the Woman’s Caravan in the La Paz Valley.. From the testimonies shared at the campfire each night, I can attest that your efforts have profoundly helped an amazing amount of people. As Stephen Hawkins said, “No matter how difficult life is, there is always something helpful we can do.” (Something like that.) This was my first RTR. So glad to be a part of it. Next time hope to share my appreciation face to face. Mary Ames Mitchell
Thank you for your transparency. Blessings to you and your endeavors!
we are great full you are here.
You’re inspiring so many of us Bob and power to you, and thank you!
😢. I’m happy you’re here. I also believe as you there is a greater being than us. Keep going you’re the reason many are here, freedom from their life stresses.✌🏽
Amen! I feel ya Bob. I lost both my daughters ten years apart almost to the day. Very young. Appreciate everything you do for people. I think helping is what life's all about 😊♥️
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So sorry!😞 Here's hoping you find peace. I'll pray for you!💖🌹
@@denisemayosky1955 thank you sweety.
I'm so, so sorry for your terrible loss, @RV BUTTERFLY! It's hard enough to imagine losing one child, let alone two. May their sweet memories be for a blessing, and may you find your way through the pain to still be able to find some measure of happiness in life.
@@wendyannh Thank you so much 😊♥️
Thank you Bob..Happy for you and I really needed that!
I stumbled across your UA-cam channel a few months ago when I was day dreaming (for the thousandth time) about van life. I get so excited whenever I see you have uploaded a new video and have learned so much though your channel-especially through your interviews/RV tours. You’re an excellent interviewer and I love that you interview all kinds of people and give us a little glimpse of their story.
I’m happy you had the courage to share your own story and struggle with mental health. I can’t even begin to image the pain you felt losing your son, and all of the other struggles that were compounding at that point in your life, but I am so grateful that your friend came in at the right time to help you begin to cope and heal.
I thank you for choosing life, for sharing your story, and for creating this amazing UA-cam channel that has brought me so much joy!
So glad you are still here Bob. Your videos have changed the lives of many including mine. I'm a 26 year old who has had battled anxiety and depression my whole life. I describe it just they way you did, not mopey and sad but definitely not happy. Ive talk to my doctors of course and have never let it take full control but really just having someone like you be so open about how they feel and have felt, is such a boost knowing Im not alone in the way I have felt. Im not on the road yet but I bought a van in October for a hell of a good deal I think just repairing the body work on it so I can finish the rest of the build on the inside and hit the road this summer. Thanks for everything you and everyone that helps this channel operate do.
Thank you for sharing this, the timing, personally couldn't have been better.
Bob, thank you for sharing your story. Mental health should be something we should talk about as freely as physical health. Your life has touched so many, and I know sharing your story will also touch many who are silently suffering.
God is the answer, Bob. Thanks for sharing your story. You are an inspiration to so many. May God continue to bless you all the days of your life.
Christa you missed it. The "purpose" is what saved him. He requested it...yes I get that. Feeling connected to a purpose was the answer to his quest.
I really appreciate this story Bob. I can really relate to it. Thank you for being brave enough to tell it. You have helped me.. you really have. Thank you
Mental health is such an important topic. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you Bob!
Very touching, dear Bob. I honor your healing process because it brought you to the man that you now are, compassionate, infinitely kind, honorable, deep thinker, respectful, generous, unpretentious. In working for others, you've been healed yourself. Loved when you said that being out in nature brought you so much joy. I totally agree. Nothing can compete with the beauty, majesty and awesomeness of God's creation reflected in nature and in our smiling faces, all warmly smiling back, loving you.
Hugs! Almost cried watching this. Have "found" you perhaps several months ago and have learned soooo much. Thanks for being you! Keep On Keeping On!
Thank you for all you do Bob, this world is a better place because of you, your an inspiration!
Thanks for sharing Bob. So happy to hear meaningful friendships and purpose brought you upliftment. 💛💛💛
Very thankful for what you do!
Thank you so much Bob! I can't imagine this world without you! I'm so glad you found your purpose.
Mental health is such a big part of travel that people don't talk about. It takes work, and if you're not an introvert like me who gets 100% satisfaction from the relationship I have with my daughter, then it might get lonely. That can wear people down.
Your story is so real and unfair. Sometimes life is unfair to us and we need to find a new purpose. I feel for your loss and your feelings. I too have been fighting depression for some years. I don't take medication but I try to create a parallel world in my mind which is sweet. Thank you Bob. Your story brought tears to my eyes. Often men don't tell our stories. At least one krn must tell their feelings.
After viewing this I have a new respect for Bob Wells. Meaningful and helpful. Thank you Bob for this video.
This video was so inspiring for me! Thanks for being you, Bob!
I’m so very glad you are here!! Thank you for what you do and give. Many blessings to you Bob💗
Wow!!! Thank you Bob for sharing such a personal story. Life is really hard for most of us but your words encourage and inspire and you give so many people hope. I think you are one in a million and I hope and pray you will be with us for a very long time. Be safe and may God bless you wherever you go!!
Grateful Bob
Thank you, Bob. I’m so sorry for your loss💐💐 So happy you are here. You’ve inspired & helped so many.🙌🏽🙌🏽 ❤️
That took a lot to get up and say in front of everyone. Thank you Bob! I can say 100% you're the reason I chose to hit the road, and I'll forever be grateful =)
Amazing how a camping trip with a good friend pulled you back from the brink. It shows what's really valuable in life.
Flowers of Purpose Often Grow from the Broken Places of Our Lives. Thank You for Your Humble Sharing.
Wow 💔 Just wow 🥰❤️❤️❤️🥳
I have loved your soul for awhile, now I know why~what a servants heart❤️❤️💚
I like this guy :)
When you spoke to GOD from your heart he answered as he always does to show you he is able and no matter how hard it may seem he will always be there for you. You are an inspiration to many and through your good deeds and guidance of others within this community you are laying many treasures up in Heaven where it matters most. That's why GOD protected you through it all and sent you your friend as a earthly guardian angel at your time of need. GOD bless
Bob has helped me to look at life differently, I am so happy that I tuned into his channel.
Thank you Bob, I don't think you understand just how truly awesome you are!
You found your purpose in life. That in it of itself is quite amazing. You are a tremendous blessing to so many. More than you could possibly know. Much love from Texas. The higher power you keep referring to is God. I happen to know Him personally as He is my Lord and savior and He loves you more than life itself. Blessings my friend 💗
Wow! That was powerful! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’ve often said that everyone has a story and the greatest gift we can give to each other is to listen with open hearts. That is how you form community and how we overcome any problems big or small in our lives and in society as a whole. That is the power of what you are doing.
Thank you Bob for sharing! May God Bless you. What you doing is so awesome 👏👍😍❤️
Thank you for all you do to help others.