Uploaded December 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Life is full of a lot of feelings. It's okay to feel those feelings all the time. Sometimes the holidays make those feelings feel even bigger...

This is a video response to Jessica Kellgren-Fozard (JessicaOutoftheCloset).
Watch her video here: youtu.be/zslYmBRhdOM ♡

// RESOURCES [If you need someone to talk to, reach out. US resources below]

* The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
[also has a free chat available online: chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx]
* The Crisis Call Center at 1-800-273-8255
* The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 [phone, text, and chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org]
* Youth Talkline at 1-800-246-PRIDE (800-246-7743)
* Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
* The GLBT National Help Center at 1-888-THE-GLNH (888-843-4564)
* Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 [https://www.crisistextline.org]
* 7 Cups — free, online, anonymous text chat [https://www.7cups.com]
* Reach Out (app) [https://www.reachout.life]

// HELPFUL ARTICLES
“What to do When the Holidays Aren’t Exactly Uplifting” [mentalhealthamerica.net/blog/5-things-do-when-holidays-arent-exactly-uplifting]

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VLOGGING CAMERA: Canon Powershot something something
MIC: Rode VideoMic Pro R
LIGHTS: Diva Ring Light Super Nova + three softboxes

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