Hello 🌊👋 (July 2022)
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Rebecca is one of those UA-camrs that just gives us updates once in a while and I am so invested. As soon as I see the notification I am here. I always like to hear what you like to share with us and it is a delight to see you thriving! Keep it up girl you're doing so great! 😘
I totally understand!!! I’m happy to see her doing well! Your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Thank you Kaity
I know, I came back looking for her after many years.
I was coming here to say the same thing! (Albeit a few months late… I haven’t been on UA-cam much at all lately). So thankful for Beckie’s raw honesty and being vulnerable with all of us. ❤
I feel like uni-beckie would be so happy and proud of now-beckie. And so am i 🥰
In all seriousness, my University self didn't think I'd be alive past 25 - most certainly dead by 30... so I'm in shock daily. Lots of lessons learned since then xx
So good to see your face again! Glad you’re doing well and have found something you love doing.
I love it indeed, even managed to find some pink to do it in :D
I see a strong,healthy confident amazing women… I am so proud I’m crying happy tears..
I’m sorry about the cancer times, I’ve come to terms with it being apart of getting older we and those around us are older and cancer gets so much more relevant with the parents and the grandparents and the friends slowly.
I’ll make sure I find the other locations 😂
I missed you and thank you helping us all with life💕I feel like your the youtube version of the big sister we all needed.
ahh outdoorsy fitness becca era, im so happy you’ve found some joy and alive-ness :)
Following thus channel for years, it feels like you've really matured since I've last watched a video. I love the update. It just inspires me about how people are able to change and evolve over their lifetime. Today's overwhelming stresses are tomorrow's stories.
Thank you for updating us, Beckie. It's always good to see you. All the best.
Thanks! x
It's so good to see you! I have been subscribed for 10+ years and I've always related a lot to you and your way of seeing the world. I recently realised I'm neurodivergent - might have been this all along. Interesting how life works out sometimes! All the best to you xx
used to watch you all the time when I was younger and you just popped in my mind and had to check if you were doing okay, I'm so happy that you are doing ok and I was able to find you again.
I used to watch your videos a lot when I was in high school. I am so so happy to still be hearing updates from you, and I hope the rest of 2022 treats you well! It's super inspiring that you've started running - it's something I've really been dragging my feet on. Also, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My grandma was diagnosed with cancer last year. She has had a whole slew of complications, medications, and procedures, but things are looking good now after her recent mastectomy. I hope your father has a smooth recovery! Sending lots of love and strength to you and your loved ones!
I'm so glad I bumped into this today. It's so good to hear from you!! Thank you for sharing. From all that you have shared I deep emphasize with how your life journey is going right now. My happy place currently is my dog, and she is teaching me to run! You look so happy in the kayak, and that joy is supporting your supporting loved ones. Hang in there!
That's good about your dog, golly my parents dog has brought out my Dad - really gets him out of the house. Wonderful journey there!
I've followed you for a while and thank you for this update! As someone who also neurodivergent and only recently came into really realizing it in the last five years or so in my mid to late twenties, I understand completely what you're saying. Keep riding the wave of life and sending lots of good vibes your way and to your family as well! 💖
Been following your journey for many many years. Some of them very hard. It's great to see you doing so well and in a place where you are positive about living and life again. You're SOOOOO good at being in front of the camera. Whatever you do in the future, there's loads of people rooting for you!
absolutely amazing to see your journey, how much you’ve achieved and overcome. as someone who has chronic health issues and mental disabilities, it inspires me beyond words. thank you for sharing the ups and downs, for being real and authentic (as much as can be safe when it comes to being online ofc). proud of you!
So good to see you Becky! As someone who also has Trich, it’s always nice to see your journey. Best of luck to you and I hope the best for your family ❤️
So weird, I was JUST thinking today "I wonder when Becky is going to upload again, I miss seeing her face outside of IG" and here you are! Thanks for sharing!!
Edit: Also, feel you on the working all the time thing. The burnout can be so real though, so be careful. I'm coming up on the end of about 3 months of no days off. Worth it in a way though to be building up a savings.
Burnout... oh goodness. When I worked four jobs, mostly on minimum wage, I couldn't believe how little money came in. The physical exertion too. You're not sat at the desk feet up, you're on the go non stop.... with long commutes. There were weeks where I'd do two jobs in one day and limp home - and for so little money. This is so different, hence why I'm making the most
Life is never smooth sailing all the time, but the bad times make us appreciate the good ones. I am glad your mum and dad are/will be ok. It makes me smile to see you enjoying something that makes you feel alive. (And yes, it makes sense). Don’t dwell on the negative, focus on the small things in life that bring you joy and the rest will take care of itself. Hang in there, you’ll be ok. 💙
I find it hard to divide things up into positive and negative though.... because negative sometimes feels like it's implied to be - not worth the pain it causes or something to be shoved under the covers... when it's life too. I'm talking about the good, but golly the bad is bad... I feel like I've spent most of this year solidly crying - which is why it's hard when people tell me I'm so happy. No, I've just spoken about good
Hello Beckie, I have been watching you since about 2014 / 2015 - ish, so since I was 14. I am now 22.
When I clicked on this video I tought she looks different, but like in an amazing way and I wasn't able to put my finger on it. Until I noticed your amazing hair!!!!
I have always been in awe of your gorgeous silky hair. I would have never noticed that a part was shorter than the rest until you pointed it out.
I am so happy that you are doing better and love that you are kayaking now.
Also thank you for sharing the experience of having cancer in your friends and family. My dad is also fighting (since 2017) and you talking about your family's journey does give me a sence of normality.
You have no idea how important your impact was on me finding out about my mental health issues and finally getting treatment.
Thank you and I wish you all the best.
You seem happier now. I’m so happy to see that you are doing well. I’ve been following you for yet now he you’ve come so far!
I'm so glad you found something that makes you feel alive. I've always been rooting for you, so happy to see how far you've come, even though life is forever relentless haha. You deserved some wins, some relief. And to find that while kayaking is so wonderful (also relieved to hear about your mum, and best of luck to your dad... again yes life is a nightmare lol)
You are an absolute legend when kayaking. You refuse to let capsizing stop you it just makes you more determined. One very brave young lady. An inspiration to us all. 😁
Watching your update and hearing that you're doing ok and better than before honestly makes my heart soar. I left Instagram over a year ago because it just ran rings around my mental health and I often wondered if you were doing ok since that's your main platform, and I'm glad you have stuff in your life going well. I hope your dad gets better soon and your mum's recovery is swift and you sell your flat easily, and that all goes well 💜
So nice to see you around these old woods. I'm so happy to see your kayak stuff and to hear that your work situation is finally in a good, steady place, not a small thing! Very sorry that your family is still battling health situations but really hope you can all have some prolonged time of peace after your dad recovers.
Even after all this time, the way you speak and the way you edit your videos is familiar and feels like you describe it, a diary entry.
Best wishes on everything, keep the good times rolling :D
Super proud of who you are today… what an amazing woman you are!!
This video makes me so happy. I’ve been keeping up with your videos for years now and I’m really happy you’re in a mostly good place!
Thanks for the update! It’s great to see you excited about something even with all the other things going on. I’m longing for some work/life stability too - it’s honestly underrated :)
Hey girly!! thought of you today, had to check in! glad to see you doing so well. I’m so happy to hear your mom is doing better. But also sorry to hear about your dad, I will pray for you all. Life is a lot of happy, sad, confused, and figuring out how to maintain sanity!(by praying lol) isn’t it!?
I’m proud of you, from a fellow viewer. 💛💛
So great to hear from you! I haven’t been on youtube for a while myself so this was a nice surprise.
Your journey with kayaking is inspiring really. I tried it myself but anxiety levels were off the charts (3 day trip without knowing how to swim does that to you)
I really hope both your parents will be healthy soon, cant imagine how hard that must be.
And the “doubliedoo” comment made me smile!! Its been so long since I heard that!
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Well it would help first to know how to swim :D. Maybe tackle that first! I love swimming, it's why I'm not so deterred when I go over. I was talking with Amanda this week about how one aspect to it I love is unlike on the ground sports, where I'm worried about hitting concrete, for the most part, the water is a cushion. It's like a safety net everywhere I go. We do get injuries... it's not all 'plain sailing' but that water sure helps. I'd say tackle swimming first
Im greatful for your old videos. They where really comforting some how and helped me with my anxiety back then. You look great btw! And happy!
Always great seeing a new video from you pop up in the feed. Always inspirational see new hobbies, what obstacles have overcome and how dreams have evolved
Always a pleasure to hear from you
Great to see you back, and wow the kayaking 👍🏻 you’re looking so well and happy ❤️
I've enjoyed your videos for a few years now. When you stopped posting regularly, I missed you, but also knew that your first responsibility is to yourself, mentally, spiritually, physically. It is wonderful to see an update from you, and I'm very happy that you are doing well. Life's not perfect, but you're employed, getting exercise, challenging yourself and accomplishing things (job, kayaking, etc.) , and handling challenges life throws at you. I always try to remember "things could be worse". For me, 2022 was the year I lost my dad, the seventh year of sarcoidosis (which statistically means I probably won't ever go into remission, it'll instead be chronic) which is managed with medication/lifestyle, and celebrating thirty-one years of marriage.
Seeing people we love suffer is not an easy thing. It's good to hear that your mom has beat cancer. Hopefully as time goes on she will overcome the other health issues. For your dad, I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery. If I understood you, it was an early catch, which improves the odds. I'm sorry to hear that you're again single, and won't offer you some quaint adage such as "if it was meant to be...". Just remember that the real purpose is like is to be who YOU are, not what you or other think you should be. People that say "you're X years old and should be married, or engaged, or a mother, or at X point in your career, or making X amount of money, or living at X, or whatever" are just putting upon you expectations that are unreal and unfounded. Your responsibility is to be who YOU are, not something/someone else. Live your life as you see fit. Do what brings you joy. As long as you're not hurting yourself, or others, you have license to do that.
If I had a daughter (and I'd be proud if she was like you, just as your parents must be proud of you) I'd give her those wise words. Be who you are. Remember, you ARE worthy (of love, respect, kindness, etc.). Happiness is not a milestone, it's a state brought about by doing things that bring you joy (friends, family, kayaking, painting, reading, drawing, running, blogging, charities, whatever you choose). Also remember that life is a journey, and as we move through it we must leave some things behind, and encounter new ones, whether they are states of mind, friends, family, jobs, where we live, world views, etc. Change is a constant.
After all of your videos I've watched, I believe you have a wondrously beautiful soul. And you'll probably say "But..." And I say, no "buts". I, and so many others, accept you just as you are. If you'd not pointed out your "bald spots" I never would have known of them. You're a beautiful young woman, who's deep blue eyes remind me of my wife's. She's also blonde, so maybe that's part of what I find so endearing. Like you, she is a kind, giving, loving person. And people like you two keep my faith in mankind, reminding me of the good in the world. My wife told me when she leaves this world the place she wants to be is in my arms. I asked her what I did to deserve her, and she smiled and told me "You were you."
Remember to be YOU, Rebecca. I wish you all the best...health, happiness, and prosperity.
I watched your channel many years ago and found out about my own neurodivergence over the pandemic - it made me think of you and I thought "looking back Beckie was probably also neurodivergent, I wonder if she knows", and you do. And you have your amazing hair back. So happy for you
really glad to see you well! sending lots of love and hugs we'll get through everything and the good stuff in our life will pile up
it has been so long!! you're beautiful without makeup. good to see you, hope you have a good life going forward.
Ah thank you, I looked a bit shocked in those earlier clips, could see the hair loss which was shocking on the view finder. Rock no make up :D
Yep, this is the most radiant I've ever seen you ☀️
I know for me, it's been the footage of me kayaking in the weir that's been a shock. I'm smiling away.... not scared. I don't always know I'm being filmed (given permission though, even if I capsize) - so it's really captured joy. It was the clips at: 2:04 - 2:18 - when my friend sent them over, I was in shock to see myself looking happy like that....
Oh my goodness, so glad to see you. it lifted me, I was so worried about you Bekka. I do hope you get to use your filmmaking skills someday, even if it is just a short with friends. Such a talent.
I got a notification today saying that 7 years ago I was watching you. I still consider you a friend, I loved seeing the multiple beckie flicks in this video. It just fills my heart to see you focusing on yourself and what makes you happy. Love you, keep going!
I have missed your videos! It is so good to see you. Keep on keeping on lady! Prayers and love to your parents!
You sound so good Rebecca! That makes me so happy, I’ve watched you since you were a teen. 💕💕
Yes!!! I'm so excited to see an upload! You're doing so awesome. Love and healing to your mum and dad ♡ I hope they continue the upswing. And congratulations on the race! I'm learning about my own neurodivergance myself, I'm interested in a video on that. We are very different people but I've always related to your content in one way or another. Keep up the good work! See you when you pop by UA-cam again! X
So I'm 4 months late to seeing this but I've been going through and looking at my (frankly insanely huge) list of UA-cam channels I'm subscribed to, many of which I haven't look at in ages or that haven't updated in years, and I happened to come across yours and was pleased to see a 2022 video! 😁
It was so lovely to hear about how you are doing now! Very happy for you that you are experiencing some good things in life! The kayaking sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing your life update with us and I'm wishing you all the best 💖
You look amazing and more importantly you seem to feel great! I've been following you for a while and am also a trich sufferer, so it's inspiring to see that 'growth' is possible. All the best xo
Hey Becca, thanks for the July update though, I'm late to the party (November) Your videos are honest and you've helped me with my trich in the past. You're cool, cute, relatable to boot! Well done on the working out, running, kayaking-wow so cool, great job(s) and family. Cancer hit my family as well and it's terrible to say the least. God bless you, Rebecca! Thanks for the update. I'll pray for you and your family.
I’ve been following you for a long time, and it’s so nice to see a new video. I’m glad you’ve found happiness in kayaking, and you seem to be happy which is so so nice to see! Long may it continue. And hello!
I've been following you for about 8 years and always deeply related to you. I feel like I've grown up alongside you somehow.
I think Wheelchair Tennis has done for me what Kayaking has for you. I finally have something I love, helps my health, and I can manage (and enjoy) the social part well. It has given me space and freedom to process the hard parts of life and it has given me a life!
It's so great to occasionally catch up with you in videos like this. I always thought we'd be great friends!
Lots of love to you Beckie ❤️
So happy to see a video update again! Loving the kayaking content on IG. All the best. x
it's good to hear news from you, I feel like I haven't seen videos from you on my feed in forever. I'm happy that you seem to be doing well despite everything! All these activities that you have found seem to boost your confidence and energy, that's so nice to see ☺️
Good to see you Becca 🥳 you made my preteen and teen years easier and now I’m 23 and working and understanding how hard life is and was for you also, sending u hugs
firstly, it's comforting to watch one of your videos as i used to all the time when i was in my early/mid teens, but not so much anymore. plus you don't upload often, but still it is nice to see a little update from you.
second, a ramble is incoming. i don't mind if no one reads this, but i have some words.
i am currently 23, which is around the same age (i think technically older, which is strange!) you were when i started watching you around 2014ish. i remember struggling with my own trichotillomania at the time and knowing i wasn't alone was extremely helpful. i also remember seeing the cycle of you cutting and shaving your head over and over and wondering if one day that would be me. i went from past shoulder length hair to a pixie cut when i was 15 because of the pulling, and then when i hit 18 the damage i'd done was so bad, plus i'd always wanted to shave my head, so i went for it. and i kept going through phases of pulling and regrowth and pulling and regrowth and for the most part could kinda get away with it, until january of this year when i had to shave it again. then i was doing well but in the past few weeks i've been extremely bad mental health wise and have a huge thinning patch at the front that i can no longer hide. tonight i am shaving it again which is a strange feeling because i wasn't even actively growing out my hair but not being able to have the option has really hurt me. i know i'll be okay and i have an amazing girlfriend who supports me no matter what and still thinks im beautiful and worthy even through all of my mess haha. anyway, that's the short long version of it all. not really sure why i felt the need to write this, but it feels therapeutic to shout into the void that is the internet sometimes. if anyone made it to the end of this then hello, be kind to yourself today, drink some water, do something you love, and i hope things turn out well for you~
Oh my, when I expanded the comment, I didn't expect that! Wow. Gosh, 2014 sounds about right. Shaving helps some, but then everyone is different. I know i'm holding off cutting the hair back as I learned from childhood that cutting back the hair when this happened before, just pulled me deeper into the spiral. I'm managing for now... we'll see.
I'm not sure if you've already cut your hair or if you've been bald in summer before, but what I would say is caution in summer with shaving. Shaving in July was a major mistake for me as a teenager - bald throughout summer was tough. Even an inch of hair can protect more! So caution there
It's good to see you. I appreciate that you give us the priority to keep us updated about your whereabouts. And you are doing so well now. I am soo proud of you. Keep it up. 😄
Oh Rebecca, this video made me so happy. You're the first UA-camr I've ever started to watch and follow and seeing how far you've come is amazing. Well done. Sending love from Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Beckie you look as though you’re doing so much better! So glad to hear this update :) xx
honestly even a simple life is stressful. all i have is family and work and both need my constant attention.
Its really nice to see you again!
Thanks for the update. It is so nice to see that you are doing well! Best of luck with your plans. I am glad your Mother beat cancer, and I trust that it will be the same with your Dad, since y'all caught it early. Big hug!
absolutely thrilled for you for all the wonderful new things in your life < 3
Kayak kayak kayak! :D
Amazing transformation!
Kayaking is SO awesome!
Who knows you may meet the person of your dreams being out there on the water!
Congratulations on the 5k! Again amazing and another fine place to meet good people.
Sending good thoughts to your parents.
Keep it up!
The only thing I'd say about the run was I didn't really meet people. Family came to support, but it sort of felt like everyone was in groups. Though I'm severely non-social despite my efforts and nowadays with Covid, no one mixes. Can't seem to find people to meet or socialise with nowadays - outside of Kayaking that is. Kayaking is good as it forces socialisation - you work and depend and help others. No music, no headphones, no isolation - all teammmmmm!
@@beckiejbrown
Go team!
So nice to see you again and get an update on how you are doing. Sorry to hear about your parents, I know how hard that can be, I've lost both my parents in the past two years. Glad you are doing well and enjoying kayaking, so much fun. Cheers Beckie
Always lovely hearing from you! Keep loving the adventures.
Glad you've found Kayaking and other physical exercise as well. One of the things that has helped me, with life and mental health as well, and completely feel you on love and neuro-divergent area.
I’m so pleased you seem to be doing so well at the moment.
You look like you are glowing.
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Great to see you again! I was just wondering what you were up to for a while. It looks like you're thriving! Congrats! :D Keep up the good work!
I just read an article breaking the news about how bad the NHS is with mental healthcare, and I remembered your experiences you shared. You seem well. Very pleasing.
Hi Rebecca. I haven’t clicked on a video so quick and I was half sleep when it was uploaded. So happy you are enjoying kayaking and working out. It is always nice to find ways to improve mental and physical health. Glad to hear things are in the upswing with your mom (my mom is a c word survivor as well!) and sending good vibes and wishes to your dad. And shout out to your hair! Us tritchers are grateful for progress, even if others can not see it. And I thought it was an undercut, so that is a lot of growth! Thanks for providing us with an update and sending virtual hugs to you.
Hugs,
Ashley-Tennessee-USA
I’m so happy to hear that you’re doing well ❤
A calm life is a good life. Glad to see you're doing well!
I think financial stability has changed life more than anything else. Calm due to that huge factor overall.
So happy to hear you and your body is feeling a lot better. I am feeling better myself
Always great when you gift us with updates here and there 🧡
Ah, I'm nothing special - everyone's going through the motions of life :). Good to see familar faces and names on here after all this time - heloooooo!
Always so nice to see you, Beckie! I rarely comment, but I've been watching you for so long, and so happy about where you are right now. I'd love me some simple, boring, normal life as well.
Love all the updates. Keep at it Beckie!
Sniffle........Always love to see you, and hear your voice! Have a blast Kayaking!
I'm so glad you discovered kyakking! And i have a ps2 too lol and love playing those old games. Recently bought a ps3 too and enjoy that. Your head of hair looks gorge. Wish you all the best
Glad you are back!! Really miss your videos!
Happy to see you back❤
We missed you ❤❤
i grew up watching your videos, it's so good to see you! i hope you're doing well.
I've missed you so much. I'm glad to see you doing well. 💜
We missing you Beckie ! 🥰
So happy to see you again! Gorgeous glasses, gorgeous face. Happy to see you doing okay!
Hello lovely Beckie!! I’m so glad to see you in a good place :) sending you lots of love
I've missed this so much!! Love you videos and hearing just talk!!
Sooo good to see you here again!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I first started watching you years ago when you used an amarante song in the background. I'm still so happy to see your updates and happiness
8 years ago it seems!
@@Billie_Ruben If you mean Carribean Blue, we're going back to 2006-7 time! Wow!
Cheers to better working, new hobbies and caring for family. I wish you and your loved ones all the best. Look forward to seeing you next.
Glad to see you doing well even if you are going through hard things with your parents' health.
So happy to see you again! Looking forward to upcoming videos!
Thank you x
OMG, I was just on your channel as you were the one, 4 years ago, that inspired me to also do such like long photo projects and other time consuming shit hahah, missed you! Fun to have an update!
I watch you on YT since 2013. Aways good to see a notification of updates from ya!
Hi lovely
I have been following on Instagram, however seeing you say the updates on UA-cam was like catching up with an old friend ❤️ I am so happy for you for all you have achieved
My goodness it's good to see you! Sounds like a lot of heavy family stuff and it's good to feel however you feel about it. Kayaking! How awesome is that??? I hope you continue to update us on you. I've missed you!
Miss your regular updates, but good to see you are living better than you were. I was late diagnosed with an ASD. It is a mind bender and doesn’t help when shit like covid and cancer create. Just remember, you aren’t weird, abnormal or a freak you are beautiful, kind and unique. Peace.
Sooo good to see and hear from you!
good to see you again! been watching you for years, lovely to see you doing well!
Glad to see you back!
these videos are so Random it makes me feel happy
Kia ora from New Zealand. What a lovely surprise to see this in my subscriptions. Great to see your face on YT again. Take care.
I am so glad to see you and doing well
Always lovely to see you uploaded!