I love that you’re being so real about this. You shouldn’t ever be ashamed or embarrassed about any of this 💖 you’re a strong woman and so is your family. So so proud of you! Such an inspiring vid.
It might not be the appropriate time to say this but, girl write a book. I'm impressed with your ability to deal with all this and still shine bright. Maybe it's because I don't have instagram and just follow you on here. But, I had no idea that was your situation. Praying for more good things for you! I recently moved into a better housing situation it's SO liberating. ❤
Tasha, I love how you are always soo open and honest about life! I stayed with my family nearly 2 years after college, due to my narcissistic mom keeping me in a mental and emotional lock down, and I had 2 kitties. Thankfully I was blessed by a co-worker to move into a tiny affordable apartment house with my kitties! I finally got to be independent and free like no other! I can't wait for you and your brother to experience that freedom! I kid you not, 3 months after moving out, I met my now husband. I was able to afford a more reliable car and now we have 2 puppies and our honeymooon kitten lol! Congratulations dear, I can't wait to see more content
This is insane to watch. I've been watching you for so long, and I never would have guessed these things were going on. You still shine so brightly on your channel! It's actually shocking, because everything you were talking about are things my family dealt with. My mom had the exact same issues, we lost our house in 2012 as well, and then my parents split up. I'm so sorry you had to go through that, but I'm so happy you're doing so well! You have an awesome apartment, and you deserve all the success coming your way.
I totally understand how you feel. When my parents divorced we lost our house, and my sister and I had to live with our pastor for close to a year while my mom worked towards getting another place for us. My dad was an alcoholic, so he definitely made things difficult. Luckily, God got us through it, and now I have the testimony and experience. He will definitely use the hard parts of your life to impact others! So happy for you and your new place!
I had to move out of my childhood home after 25 years, just a few years ago. My dad passed away and we had to sell our house to pay off some debt. It was hard but our new house is so nice and God really provided for us. It can be so overwhelming to move but also super exciting too!
dont give your mom your new address that is my advice. If you still see her from time to time visit her at your old place. I love your vlogs and Im proud of you the new place looks great!
I’m so happy you and your brother got out of that toxic living situation. My dad is an alcoholic and my siblings and step mom had to deal with it for years, so I get where you’re coming from. Much love to y’all 💕 I hope your dog starts feeling at home soon!!
I'm so happy for you and your brother Natasha! And I totally understand what you were going through. My own parent doesn't have any mental illnesses but treats me horribly and it's a very toxic home life. I'm currently working to move out next year so fingers crossed! Congratulations to you and your brother!
also, this might help Niko! dogs like to have their own personal spaces like their own beds or crates. I know having a dog crate sounds bad but some dogs find comfort in having that so if he's in a new place, having his own spot maybe with your guys' blankets or something in it might make him comfortable! also, when my dog gets anxious, sometimes giving him a deer antler bone or something distracts him for a bit
Thank you so much for sharing such a personal part of your life with us. My mother is also an alcoholic and has severe depression/anxiety and living with her was miserable and I hated every minute of it. Moving out was the most amazing and freeing feeling ever! So happy for you and Alex. Good luck to you both!! Xx
I've shared a lot of your same experiences, almost to a tee. Its incredible seeing someone being honest about what so many of us are made to feel ashamed about. Please keep vlogging and please do an updated apartment tour :)
I totally relate. My dad lost his business and had to go though a divorce in 2009. It was tough. We lived with family which helped us and we are great full for. My dad is a bit more stable now but it’s hard being a 60 year old man with what is not a spotty work history. But he is pulling through. I’m lucky to have found my own place in LA and it’s under rent control so it’s adorable.
Wishing the best for you and your brother. New home, new year coming, new goals. With this step you just grew and establish your emotional barriers which are necessary to be emotional healthy! Receive a big hug.
When we first moved with all three of our huskies, it took them a good two to three weeks the settle down and not be so anxious. Is he doing any better? So happy for you. This was way too relatable for me and so proud of you.
Girl, don’t be ashamed of not being able to afford California rent. Basically no one can afford to live on their own in California -I speak from experience; I grew up in California and I’ve been trying to live on my own here for at least 5 years. The cost of living here is insane. Congratulations on your new place honey! It’s so exciting that you and your brother can do this😍😍😍 so much love to you both❤️❤️❤️!!
I’d love to see more of the moving journey in vlogs! Thank you for opening up and being so raw & real. I’ve always respected and admired you for how genuine and honest you are. I’m so happy for you and your brother!! Congrats on the move & getting settled in your new beautiful space 😊✨
Congratulations for getting out! I just moved out a couple months ago myself. I get where you're coming from that it's a little embarrassing to talk about. I'm 27 and I was finally able to move out of my parents house. My dad is an alcoholic so I totally get it. Unrelated to that, but he lost his job three times and we lived off of his retirement several times. We also had to move out of our family home, which was really tough. We then moved an additional time after that. I have a really difficult relationship with money now. I see my wealthy uncle and I hate him for his success. And I actually work in the Affordable Housing Apartment industry so I'm very familiar with your situation. It's really rough to watch people self-medicate their mental illnesses with things like alcohol and other substances. Honestly, you just gained so much relatability for me. I had no idea this was going on behind the scenes, which is a real testament that social media doesn't disclose everything about someone's life. But anyway, congrats again for working so hard to get out! You deserve all the joy and positivity that is coming your way!
This video actually surprised me so much, I never thought I would be able to relate to someone on youtube so much! I'm so happy for you Natasha!! I hope this lifts a huge weight off of your shoulders!!
I love the apartment! And how neat that you and Alex are able to start this next chapter of your lives together. It must feel like finally being able to breathe freely again, and I can't wait to see how this moves impacts your life for the better!
You are so brave and I'm so happy for you! Been watching this channel since I was about fifteen and I'm nineteen now. I understand how hard it is to let go of a toxic relationship especially with family because I went through that as well. I hope this chapter is as bright as your future!
I love how real you were about everything. Thank you for that. You're such a strong person and I'm so happy for you and your brother. Also, the doggie is so pretty! My brother is bipolar and he used to drink all the time, I totally get it!
Congrats! So wonderful that you are sharing about your situation, I'm sure it will help a lot of people, more people have this in their family than we realize
Congrats on the move! Just wanted to give you an idea regarding the books. You can sell them on various platforms: Offer Up, Facebook Market (that's how I sold almost 100 books that I no longer wanted :) ) Poshmark, Depop. You can use that income for new books and use it as a rotation system. Enjoy your new place!!
What a great video. I normally never watch full vlogs but I watched all of this. It is so refreshing to see people being so frank like this about what is going on in their life. I hope everything gets better with you and your family in the coming year.
Good for you for moving into your new place.So very proud of you.On to bigger and better things for you and your Brother.Sending lots of love and hugs from Arizona.
Happy to hear that you are moving out and getting out of that situation and you shouldn't be ashamed or embarrassed you are incredibly strong for going through all that and still putting on a smile on for everyone. Praying that this new chapter in your life brings you nothing but happiness for you and your family.
i’m so proud of you for reaching out and talking about it! love your channel and your content x can’t wait for what is coming up for you in the future ♥️ congratulations!
I love that you are being so transparent about this. I'm sure a lot of people, including me, can relate to this. And it shows that you never know what someone else is going through. Wishing you and your brother luck and healing light.
This is so exciting! My sister and I live together, and recently have had to make the very hard decision to move back in with our parents due to health reasons. Both of us have our fair share of health problems, so this will make everything way easier. But it was still a hard decision none the less, especially because there can still be a stigma around being an adult and living with your parents in north American society. Screw that though! This is what is best for us, and I am excited!
Wow, Natasha, I've been a subscriber for many many years, and I had absolutely NO IDEA you've been going through all this. I'm really proud of you for moving out, your new apartment looks so cute!!! :) Really happy for you!
Congrats! I also moved out recently from my childhood/parents home, just to have the freedom, not because of anything bad. The adjustment has been hard but I’m settling in. I really hope you love your new home!
I and all all of us are so proud of you! Thank you for sharing this with us it must've been really hard. I've been here since the beginning and you inspired me immensely! I love you and wish you and your brother all the best ❤
Before this video you were in my top 3 favourite youtubers of all time and after this video, the realness, honesty and just overall resilience and positivity made you literally my favourite UA-camr. You’re so adorable and just see the positives in life (and not saying you don’t have bad days bc of course you do!) but you’re just amazing. You deserve the world. And I know exactly what you’re saying about the toxic living situation it’s almost mirrored and you’re just awesome x
I finally got a chance to watch this...and let me just say: I have loved and respected you so much since meeting you less than a decade ago. You are one of the most amazing, strongest, loveliest human beings I know. I hope you truly enjoy your new place and it brings you the joy you deserve!
Congratulations 🎉🙂 and please do not be ashamed of how things were , it is helping you transform into a much better place in life now. You are very strong and I commend you for getting away from the toxicity. Wishing you all the best into the new year also!
GIRL, my mother is also bipolar, depressed, and an alcoholic. I also just got a new job to afford myself out of here. This video is so inspiring to me, and i really thank you for making it. There are so many people out thtere that are going through the same thing. its crazy. Enjoy your new living situation!!!
I've never seen or heard of you before but this appeared in my recommended videos, and I just have to comment. I commend you in being so open about your toxic living situation. Before I left for college, I lived with my parents... my dad being a narcissist and borderline alcoholic, and my mom also being an alcoholic. It was tough, and when I left for college I told myself I'd never go back... and I never did, and never will. I'm proud of you for doing what you needed to do for yourself.
this is exactly what i needed to see. i have a very similar living situation and im slowly losing hope that i'll ever get out of it and be okay but this video gave me a little of that hope back! thank you for being open about your living situation and this new journey.
I just discovered your channel a few days ago - subscribed immediately! Your review on Outlander got me hooked onto your channel and I've literally been binge watching your videos. Loving them! (P.S. I'm totally on the Outlander fan now because of you! And I got my mom on it too)
you should never feel ashamed for going through what you're going through, it's far more common than people are willing to admit. you needed help & you received it. no shame in that! i wish you & your brother peace & happiness in this new chapter of your lives 💜
Loving your new apartment! So happy for you! I know how important It is to move out from toxic relatives environment, you go guys, you are so awesome, ilysm
When you were explaining your home life at the beginning I seriously started tearing up. I live with my mom and brother in a similar situation though I’m still in school so no income to speak of.
My mum always ask me to move back home, but she doesn't understand how living with her made me feel. she was just like your mum, i moved out as soon as i could and now we are separated we get along better than ever. I hope moving out imporves yours and Alex mental health too.
I’m so happy for your freedom and moving out. This is going to be amazing and new. Let your creative drive push you to what to do next, you may think of new things in your new space. ❤️❤️❤️ I’m so happy for this victory for you!
Yay. Good for you. I live with my parents as I have health problems and have been made redundant twice without pay. I have my own pet sitting business for 8 yrs now, and I'm working to have my own flat. My Dad is a recovering alcoholic who has depression, but he doesn't understand anyone else who has it differently to him as he doesn't suffer with it all the time. It hits him now and again. My Mum has manic depression/bi-polar. My living situation can be very toxic as well, we do have some good moments when we watch tv together or have a laugh, cook together. It can be very stressful, my Dad has a very bad temper and doesn't go to anger management for it or deal with his issues that cause him to get stressed. So he has a go at me a lot and took his anger out at me only. My Mum and I have had some sort of councelling/CBT or treatment. So working on our health, but although Dad started to go to AA he only went about 3 times, then quit so although after being prayed for at a conference and stopped drinking thankfully, he should have continued to go to AA meetings as he doesn't have a coping mechanism for stress, and just lashes out in anger verbally. He shouts very loudly at me and everyone in our street hears him, I stopped going to family camp with them as he did that in public and shouted so loud, I was stressed and humiliated. I have panic attacks badly because of him and other reasons. He is very impatient and as Mum and I used to look for the alcohol that he used to hide, as I was good at finding it to tip it out he still holds it against me even though Mum did that too to stop him drinking as much. If there is something that I know that he doesn't know he gets angry with me, and abuses his power of being the head of the house, misusing that biblical phrase to control the household. Even if what I'm doing or know is right as he thinks he is always right he thinks it's an attack on his control of our family, which it is not. Simple things like me stopping a cooking utensil from melting or setting on fire as he leaves things like that on the heat or too close, as he has burnt and melted many things but doesn't care about putting us in danger by deliberately putting it back on the heat to try and prove his point even though he is wrong. Just taking out sharp knives in washing up bowl can make him furious, I just don't want anyone to cut themselves as I almost have as I couldn't see it under the dirty water.
If no one has said this to you or your brother; I AM SOOO PROUD OF YOU GUYS. It takes a lot to leave a toxic relationship especially if its one of your parents. I moved to an entirely new continent cause I didn't trust myself to to truly leave if I stayed within reachable distance.. So I understand and AM SUPER PROUD OF YOU!
Wow I never knew you were going through so much. I’ve been watching your videos since I was in junior high and you have always been so inspirational to me. I am so glad you are doing better and finally getting your own place. I will be praying for you. 💕
I'm so happy you're finally moved out into your own place!
polandbananasBOOKS I’m so excited to have you over!!!
“Listen , I was going to get all pretty for you...” No need-you are already beautiful.
I love that you’re being so real about this. You shouldn’t ever be ashamed or embarrassed about any of this 💖 you’re a strong woman and so is your family. So so proud of you! Such an inspiring vid.
Sarah Starkiller I agree, we’re all human and we all struggle at times.
It might not be the appropriate time to say this but, girl write a book. I'm impressed with your ability to deal with all this and still shine bright. Maybe it's because I don't have instagram and just follow you on here. But, I had no idea that was your situation.
Praying for more good things for you! I recently moved into a better housing situation it's SO liberating. ❤
Getting out of a toxic living situation is the BEST feeling ever
My mom also has bipolar disorder and is an alcoholic. It's hard. I'm glad you got out of there! Great things are in your future!
Thank you for being so open and honest about your life! Best of luck to you and your family!!
Tasha, I love how you are always soo open and honest about life! I stayed with my family nearly 2 years after college, due to my narcissistic mom keeping me in a mental and emotional lock down, and I had 2 kitties. Thankfully I was blessed by a co-worker to move into a tiny affordable apartment house with my kitties! I finally got to be independent and free like no other! I can't wait for you and your brother to experience that freedom! I kid you not, 3 months after moving out, I met my now husband. I was able to afford a more reliable car and now we have 2 puppies and our honeymooon kitten lol! Congratulations dear, I can't wait to see more content
Ahhh!! Thanks for sharing!! Hoping my story is similar
This is insane to watch. I've been watching you for so long, and I never would have guessed these things were going on. You still shine so brightly on your channel! It's actually shocking, because everything you were talking about are things my family dealt with. My mom had the exact same issues, we lost our house in 2012 as well, and then my parents split up. I'm so sorry you had to go through that, but I'm so happy you're doing so well! You have an awesome apartment, and you deserve all the success coming your way.
Thank you so much!!!
I totally understand how you feel. When my parents divorced we lost our house, and my sister and I had to live with our pastor for close to a year while my mom worked towards getting another place for us. My dad was an alcoholic, so he definitely made things difficult. Luckily, God got us through it, and now I have the testimony and experience. He will definitely use the hard parts of your life to impact others! So happy for you and your new place!
I had to move out of my childhood home after 25 years, just a few years ago. My dad passed away and we had to sell our house to pay off some debt. It was hard but our new house is so nice and God really provided for us. It can be so overwhelming to move but also super exciting too!
dont give your mom your new address that is my advice. If you still see her from time to time visit her at your old place. I love your vlogs and Im proud of you the new place looks great!
Yep I also have a bipolar mom and I don’t give her mom work place name or my address.....
Interesting! Ok! Will try to practice this! She's in rehab right now soi don't have to worry about it
My mom is a narcissist but I live close to her and I want to see my dad so I can’t keep her out of my life :/
So proud of you and your brother for putting your mental health first. Congratulations on your new chapter!
Love how honest you're being, everyone always wants to make everything look so perfect outside of their UA-cam
I’m so happy you and your brother got out of that toxic living situation. My dad is an alcoholic and my siblings and step mom had to deal with it for years, so I get where you’re coming from. Much love to y’all 💕 I hope your dog starts feeling at home soon!!
I'm so happy for you and your brother Natasha! And I totally understand what you were going through. My own parent doesn't have any mental illnesses but treats me horribly and it's a very toxic home life. I'm currently working to move out next year so fingers crossed! Congratulations to you and your brother!
also, this might help Niko! dogs like to have their own personal spaces like their own beds or crates. I know having a dog crate sounds bad but some dogs find comfort in having that so if he's in a new place, having his own spot maybe with your guys' blankets or something in it might make him comfortable!
also, when my dog gets anxious, sometimes giving him a deer antler bone or something distracts him for a bit
I'm so glad you're moving up in the world, thank you for sharing you're so strong and beautiful and inspiring!
so happy for you! its crazy what having a clean private home can do for you! And december volgs would be great!
I'm so happy for you Natasha! This is the start of a brand new beginning for you. I hope that you will enjoy it to the fullest
Have you ever thought about moving outside of California? I feel like it would eliminate a LOT of your money problems
Thank you so much for sharing such a personal part of your life with us. My mother is also an alcoholic and has severe depression/anxiety and living with her was miserable and I hated every minute of it. Moving out was the most amazing and freeing feeling ever! So happy for you and Alex. Good luck to you both!! Xx
so proud of you Natasha! ive been watching you since 2014 and i love to see your accomplishments
How exciting! When I first moved out of my toxic environment, it was super liberating to have the freedom to build your own home.
I've shared a lot of your same experiences, almost to a tee. Its incredible seeing someone being honest about what so many of us are made to feel ashamed about. Please keep vlogging and please do an updated apartment tour :)
I totally relate. My dad lost his business and had to go though a divorce in 2009. It was tough. We lived with family which helped us and we are great full for. My dad is a bit more stable now but it’s hard being a 60 year old man with what is not a spotty work history. But he is pulling through. I’m lucky to have found my own place in LA and it’s under rent control so it’s adorable.
Oh my goodness girl, sending you lots of love and hugs! So happy for you! xx
Wishing the best for you and your brother. New home, new year coming, new goals. With this step you just grew and establish your emotional barriers which are necessary to be emotional healthy! Receive a big hug.
You should set up a Patreon! I’d be happy to support
When we first moved with all three of our huskies, it took them a good two to three weeks the settle down and not be so anxious. Is he doing any better? So happy for you. This was way too relatable for me and so proud of you.
Girl, don’t be ashamed of not being able to afford California rent. Basically no one can afford to live on their own in California -I speak from experience; I grew up in California and I’ve been trying to live on my own here for at least 5 years. The cost of living here is insane. Congratulations on your new place honey! It’s so exciting that you and your brother can do this😍😍😍 so much love to you both❤️❤️❤️!!
I’d love to see more of the moving journey in vlogs! Thank you for opening up and being so raw & real. I’ve always respected and admired you for how genuine and honest you are. I’m so happy for you and your brother!! Congrats on the move & getting settled in your new beautiful space 😊✨
Congratulations for getting out! I just moved out a couple months ago myself. I get where you're coming from that it's a little embarrassing to talk about. I'm 27 and I was finally able to move out of my parents house. My dad is an alcoholic so I totally get it. Unrelated to that, but he lost his job three times and we lived off of his retirement several times. We also had to move out of our family home, which was really tough. We then moved an additional time after that. I have a really difficult relationship with money now. I see my wealthy uncle and I hate him for his success. And I actually work in the Affordable Housing Apartment industry so I'm very familiar with your situation. It's really rough to watch people self-medicate their mental illnesses with things like alcohol and other substances. Honestly, you just gained so much relatability for me. I had no idea this was going on behind the scenes, which is a real testament that social media doesn't disclose everything about someone's life. But anyway, congrats again for working so hard to get out! You deserve all the joy and positivity that is coming your way!
And on an unrelated note, where did you get that striped sweater because I love it and I need it in my life. Lol
Really happy for you 💕
This video actually surprised me so much, I never thought I would be able to relate to someone on youtube so much! I'm so happy for you Natasha!! I hope this lifts a huge weight off of your shoulders!!
So so happy for you both!! Please do more!
Congrats!!!!!! So happy for you. Good luck with the new place!
I love the apartment! And how neat that you and Alex are able to start this next chapter of your lives together. It must feel like finally being able to breathe freely again, and I can't wait to see how this moves impacts your life for the better!
You are so brave and I'm so happy for you! Been watching this channel since I was about fifteen and I'm nineteen now. I understand how hard it is to let go of a toxic relationship especially with family because I went through that as well. I hope this chapter is as bright as your future!
I just moved into an apartment with my brother and he too was exasperated by the number of mugs I have. Also, so happy for the both of you!!!
Congratulations, Natasha! Glad you got to do something that you've been looking forward to for so long and that makes you so happy!
Congratulations!! I missed your videos ❤️
Natasha you look so so happy and that makes me really happy for you! What an exciting new chapter! Please vlog more I'm loving this!
Babe!! Thank you!!
You are amazing and it's so fun to see you vlog things like this! You should definitely continue! 🥰🎉
I love how real you were about everything. Thank you for that. You're such a strong person and I'm so happy for you and your brother. Also, the doggie is so pretty! My brother is bipolar and he used to drink all the time, I totally get it!
Congrats! So wonderful that you are sharing about your situation, I'm sure it will help a lot of people, more people have this in their family than we realize
Good luck in your new home! Definitely keeps us updated on the progress of settling in & if Niko gets comfortable there.
Tasha, sell the books you don’t need and then put the money towards things in the new apartment?
Congrats on the move! Just wanted to give you an idea regarding the books. You can sell them on various platforms: Offer Up, Facebook Market (that's how I sold almost 100 books that I no longer wanted :) ) Poshmark, Depop. You can use that income for new books and use it as a rotation system. Enjoy your new place!!
What a great video. I normally never watch full vlogs but I watched all of this. It is so refreshing to see people being so frank like this about what is going on in their life. I hope everything gets better with you and your family in the coming year.
Good for you for moving into your new place.So very proud of you.On to bigger and better things for you and your Brother.Sending lots of love and hugs from Arizona.
Happy to hear that you are moving out and getting out of that situation and you shouldn't be ashamed or embarrassed you are incredibly strong for going through all that and still putting on a smile on for everyone. Praying that this new chapter in your life brings you nothing but happiness for you and your family.
i’m so proud of you for reaching out and talking about it! love your channel and your content x can’t wait for what is coming up for you in the future ♥️ congratulations!
I love how honest and real you are here. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Look how strong you are!
I love that you are being so transparent about this. I'm sure a lot of people, including me, can relate to this. And it shows that you never know what someone else is going through. Wishing you and your brother luck and healing light.
This is so exciting!
My sister and I live together, and recently have had to make the very hard decision to move back in with our parents due to health reasons. Both of us have our fair share of health problems, so this will make everything way easier. But it was still a hard decision none the less, especially because there can still be a stigma around being an adult and living with your parents in north American society. Screw that though! This is what is best for us, and I am excited!
Also you could totally store your books under the stairs 📚
Wow, Natasha, I've been a subscriber for many many years, and I had absolutely NO IDEA you've been going through all this. I'm really proud of you for moving out, your new apartment looks so cute!!! :) Really happy for you!
Beautiful place! So happy for you!
Congrats! I also moved out recently from my childhood/parents home, just to have the freedom, not because of anything bad. The adjustment has been hard but I’m settling in. I really hope you love your new home!
so excited for you. I'm also working on moving out of a house that's toxic for my brain. I literally can't wait, even if its going to be a while
I and all all of us are so proud of you! Thank you for sharing this with us it must've been really hard. I've been here since the beginning and you inspired me immensely! I love you and wish you and your brother all the best ❤
Congrats on moving out, that is so exciting for you!
Very glad you took down the first one! SO HAPPY FOR YALL!!!!!
Congrats! So exciting!
Before this video you were in my top 3 favourite youtubers of all time and after this video, the realness, honesty and just overall resilience and positivity made you literally my favourite UA-camr. You’re so adorable and just see the positives in life (and not saying you don’t have bad days bc of course you do!) but you’re just amazing. You deserve the world. And I know exactly what you’re saying about the toxic living situation it’s almost mirrored and you’re just awesome x
I finally got a chance to watch this...and let me just say: I have loved and respected you so much since meeting you less than a decade ago. You are one of the most amazing, strongest, loveliest human beings I know. I hope you truly enjoy your new place and it brings you the joy you deserve!
I’m so happy for you Natasha!!! 💜
I don't comment often, but I need you to know that video made me feel so many feels. Mad respect for you for uploading this!!
Congratulations 🎉🙂 and please do not be ashamed of how things were , it is helping you transform into a much better place in life now. You are very strong and I commend you for getting away from the toxicity. Wishing you all the best into the new year also!
I feel like a proud mom watching you take control of your life like this. Keep it up girl!
GIRL, my mother is also bipolar, depressed, and an alcoholic. I also just got a new job to afford myself out of here. This video is so inspiring to me, and i really thank you for making it. There are so many people out thtere that are going through the same thing. its crazy. Enjoy your new living situation!!!
Hi I'm really happy for you
I've never seen or heard of you before but this appeared in my recommended videos, and I just have to comment. I commend you in being so open about your toxic living situation. Before I left for college, I lived with my parents... my dad being a narcissist and borderline alcoholic, and my mom also being an alcoholic. It was tough, and when I left for college I told myself I'd never go back... and I never did, and never will. I'm proud of you for doing what you needed to do for yourself.
Hey!! Thank you for commenting and sharing!
So happy you got out of that situation and moved into a place you can grow! So excited for you on this new adventure! :)
So proud of you, your hard work paid off. Best wishes on the new places
I'm so unbelievably happy for you! Your new place is BEAUTIFUL!!
this is exactly what i needed to see. i have a very similar living situation and im slowly losing hope that i'll ever get out of it and be okay but this video gave me a little of that hope back! thank you for being open about your living situation and this new journey.
Glad your posting again!! Hopefully we see more of you!!
Congrats Natasha!
Seeing you this excited and happy is worth it.
Enjoy your new place!
I just discovered your channel a few days ago - subscribed immediately! Your review on Outlander got me hooked onto your channel and I've literally been binge watching your videos. Loving them! (P.S. I'm totally on the Outlander fan now because of you! And I got my mom on it too)
Congrats on ur new place!!!!! Vlog more Especially on how ur new place is coming.
you should never feel ashamed for going through what you're going through, it's far more common than people are willing to admit. you needed help & you received it. no shame in that! i wish you & your brother peace & happiness in this new chapter of your lives 💜
Loving your new apartment! So happy for you! I know how important It is to move out from toxic relatives environment, you go guys, you are so awesome, ilysm
When you were explaining your home life at the beginning I seriously started tearing up. I live with my mom and brother in a similar situation though I’m still in school so no income to speak of.
Congratulations!! Welcome home!! I’d love to see more vlogs.
So happy for you! I would love to see more vlogs! :)
I'm so happy for you! Yay for mental and physical freedom!
I'm so happy for you, Natasha. May you keep growing and thriving.
God Bless + take care :)
I am so unbelievably proud of you Natasha.
My mum always ask me to move back home, but she doesn't understand how living with her made me feel. she was just like your mum, i moved out as soon as i could and now we are separated we get along better than ever. I hope moving out imporves yours and Alex mental health too.
Congratulations on the new apartment Natasha! and thank you for opening up about your life ❤️
I'm so happy you and Alex moved into your own place! I love that you're so open and honest about the situation with your mom and I'm so proud of you!
I’m so happy for your freedom and moving out. This is going to be amazing and new. Let your creative drive push you to what to do next, you may think of new things in your new space. ❤️❤️❤️ I’m so happy for this victory for you!
Yay. Good for you. I live with my parents as I have health problems and have been made redundant twice without pay. I have my own pet sitting business for 8 yrs now, and I'm working to have my own flat. My Dad is a recovering alcoholic who has depression, but he doesn't understand anyone else who has it differently to him as he doesn't suffer with it all the time. It hits him now and again. My Mum has manic depression/bi-polar. My living situation can be very toxic as well, we do have some good moments when we watch tv together or have a laugh, cook together. It can be very stressful, my Dad has a very bad temper and doesn't go to anger management for it or deal with his issues that cause him to get stressed. So he has a go at me a lot and took his anger out at me only. My Mum and I have had some sort of councelling/CBT or treatment. So working on our health, but although Dad started to go to AA he only went about 3 times, then quit so although after being prayed for at a conference and stopped drinking thankfully, he should have continued to go to AA meetings as he doesn't have a coping mechanism for stress, and just lashes out in anger verbally. He shouts very loudly at me and everyone in our street hears him, I stopped going to family camp with them as he did that in public and shouted so loud, I was stressed and humiliated. I have panic attacks badly because of him and other reasons. He is very impatient and as Mum and I used to look for the alcohol that he used to hide, as I was good at finding it to tip it out he still holds it against me even though Mum did that too to stop him drinking as much. If there is something that I know that he doesn't know he gets angry with me, and abuses his power of being the head of the house, misusing that biblical phrase to control the household. Even if what I'm doing or know is right as he thinks he is always right he thinks it's an attack on his control of our family, which it is not. Simple things like me stopping a cooking utensil from melting or setting on fire as he leaves things like that on the heat or too close, as he has burnt and melted many things but doesn't care about putting us in danger by deliberately putting it back on the heat to try and prove his point even though he is wrong. Just taking out sharp knives in washing up bowl can make him furious, I just don't want anyone to cut themselves as I almost have as I couldn't see it under the dirty water.
So so happy for you both!! 💕✨
If no one has said this to you or your brother; I AM SOOO PROUD OF YOU GUYS.
It takes a lot to leave a toxic relationship especially if its one of your parents.
I moved to an entirely new continent cause I didn't trust myself to to truly leave if I stayed within reachable distance..
So I understand and AM SUPER PROUD OF YOU!
Wow I never knew you were going through so much. I’ve been watching your videos since I was in junior high and you have always been so inspirational to me. I am so glad you are doing better and finally getting your own place. I will be praying for you. 💕
Thanks so much for sharing this with us! I'm excited for your new start
I’m so happy for you guys🥰 the place looks great