Hi friends
Added 2017-04-05 18:00:18 +0000 UTCI'm not doing too well. I'm getting sick, yes, but it's emotionally that's the problem. I'm a wreck and am trying to keep myself together in more ways than one. I have made a few videos this week, but I'm not sure if I'm going to upload the next few days. I'm sorry for not doing a live stream yet this week, either... I really want to get all this together and get a workable, reliable schedule. But a lot of me realizes I can't do that until I find closure to things within my heart and heal. And I'm not sure how to do that or if I can do that in a timely manner. Sometimes I just want the world to stop, so I can hop off for a bit and just be alone and think and do what needs to be done without feeling like I'm losing time, pissing people off, letting people down, procrastinating being a responsible adult, etc.<br><br>Sigh. I'm being vague and dumb. Just wanted to update you guys and let you know I'm thinking about you all. I love you all. I'm sorry for being such a mess. I'm sorry if it takes me forever to get back to you. I'm sorry if you don't think I care. I do. I'm just bad at this internet thing... but mainly this being a healthy, happy human. :') <br><br>Sorry for my dumb ramble. There's no need to worry. Just letting you guys know that I'm sorry and I'm trying. <br><br>Also, a few of you have asked about an update with Simons dad. It's not looking good. We initially thought it was a 50% to 70% chance he'd live more than 5 years, but he was misdiagnosed. It's really, at most, 40% chance. Less because hes in his mid 70s. Simons not very good with emotion stuff, so we're kind of struggling. But I'm trying my best to get through to him and comfort him. He's a tough guy, but has a very soft, tender heart. Wish I could get through to him better. Just like I wish I could be a better friend and better ASMRtist to you all. <br><br>Some people find my mistakes and clumsiness and unorganized personality charming. But some of you realize it's not. Because it isn't. It's not professional. It doesn't make pledging worth your while. It's a burden. When I'm supposed to be here helping YOU with YOUR burdens. I'm sorry for that. I hope I can get better... I really, really do. I want to be the person you all deserve. I want to rock and get all your guys' rewards out quick as ever at top notch quality. I want to be happy and healthy so I can help you guys and encourage you guys when you need it. There's so many people I'm letting down because I can't get my shit together. I thought the pressure was good and would motivate me... but right now it feels a bit destructive. <br><br>I'm sure tomorrow when I wake up I'll shake it off and feel better and we can forget this post. It'll be cringey and silly and I'll hate myself for writing it. But it's how I feel right now and everyone's asleep in my house and I'm just lonely. But don't really have the energy to talk to someone in real time. Just want to word vomit and pass out. <br><br>Goodnight everyone. Thanks for your support.
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take all the time you need!
Marco
2017-04-07 00:35:22 +0000 UTCTo all this... ditto. <3
Elephant In The Room ASMR
2017-04-06 23:06:32 +0000 UTCFrivvi, you're awesome as you are. I know you're reading the Kindness Pact, but please listen to it too. Always strive to be better, as that's part of life, but KNOW that you're good and loved at every single point along the way for who you are right now. You have much love and support from me and everyone else here!!!
Finnigan
2017-04-06 13:24:12 +0000 UTCFrivi Please just take the time to get yourself better. Many people think that taking time for you is weakness, it isnt. What you do is the hardest thing for anyone to do. You take our burdens and bring part of them onto yourself. The more you do this the stronger you will be in the end, but the more it weakens you short term. We love everything you do, but please, you cant take more of our burdens until you are healthy and ready to deal with them again. You are one of my top ASMRtists out there and you have helped me through some tough times, I cant even begin to explain the things you have done for me in this short post. You give me strength when mine wavers, you let me calm when im stressed. You let me be a better and more loving partner to my Girlfriend who I love dearly because you allow me to come home from work, unburden and relax and then be the best version of me. We all need a week off from time to time, dont stress about taking one. Go get better so when you do come back you can be the best you to allow us to be the best us!
2017-04-06 08:25:01 +0000 UTCYou guys are so kind, it's disgusting. In the best of disgustingest ways. 🐥 Thank you, everyone...... thank you so much.
FrivolousFox ASMR
2017-04-06 03:58:30 +0000 UTCI want my send my strength, support, extra extra extra extra tight loving & caring hugs to you! its been busy and tough times, just take all the time you need to heal up and to be happy! I promise to be lazy this weekend i really need it aswell god knows i do. still 2 more days to got but getting there! =D (sorry for shouting lol,and don't drown were here to help!)
Joni
2017-04-06 02:34:37 +0000 UTCIf your reading this as you wake up don't feel regrets on pouring you heart out a little bit that's what friends r for. It seems I have a lifetime of having to apologize for shit I said drunk. What everybody has to understand is your in a mind space where the only relief you have is that brief time a drink in til that moment it's time to slowdown. I've been there & it's the only thing that gives you a little respite from your life. So I understand & to those that don't I hope this gives a little insight. I've had a lot of time where drunk is the only time I'm a little but happy.
Jason aka asmrpeople
2017-04-06 02:26:31 +0000 UTCHey Frivvi, I lurk 90% of the time but I just wanted to tell you to take your time, it is okay. Do what you need to do to feel better even if you need to take a break from all this. I can personally relate to this and pushing through doesnt help, it just makes a person break. Take a break, do whatever you need to do to make YOU happy. About the letting people down thing, dont worry too much about I personally am only pledged to you, and another ASMRtist that makes videos very rarely, but I dont do it for the rewards I do it because I like what you do and I just want to help out a bit :)
2017-04-05 22:37:54 +0000 UTCFrivvi, this is coming from the bottom of my heart. Do what you need to do to make yourself happy. I feel like a lot of people need to hear that. ❤️
Kyle
2017-04-05 21:57:56 +0000 UTCI know I don't speak for everyone, but for me at least- me pledging was never about you providing me a service. It was never about me being satisfied or not with the work you do. Its about supporting you because of who you are as a person and the work that you do. This isn't about you helping me with my burdens but a community of people who love and support each other (idealistic, but still). Please please don't take on our burdens as your own- that is not fair to you or the community at large. I pledged because of who you are, which makes your work so unique and incredible. Please don't change to fit the mold of "professional". Life is hard, feelings are hard, but you have to feel them and live them, not hide them away to seem "put together". We love you!! <3 <3
Annie
2017-04-05 21:49:10 +0000 UTCYou help us all so much, if there's anything we can do to help you we would be more than happy to do so.
Michalis Demetriou
2017-04-05 21:04:35 +0000 UTCI'm sure most of us patrons are more here to help you than to just get some ASMR out of you. Remember that if you need help or support with anything, let us know (or someone). Without help, some burdens can become Sisyphean. We're here for you.
2017-04-05 20:20:06 +0000 UTCTake your time, I'm sure most of us are happy to wait, and to hang with those who aren't. Not only are you dealing emotionally with your own stuff but with Simo's too. You both are. Be with him, be with his family, and make sure you're okay. I know you want to help everyone and you are daily already. But if you wanna help them more, then we need you to take the self-care time. You looking after you is part of your job, in my eyes. Love you lots Friv! Always here for you xxx
Gillzy Bean
2017-04-05 20:18:13 +0000 UTCSending you good thoughts and a big hug. You have to take care of yourself as much as you do other people. Sounds like difficult times but you're strong and you got this, girl. x
Mark Pearce
2017-04-05 20:01:30 +0000 UTCSo sorry you received worstening news :'( Really wish ASMR went both way right now :/ Ugh I'm sure these words sound like shit, but I'm sorry you're in a rough chapter of your story, and if you need to go dark it's okay. you don't need to apologize. We support you because we love you... you're not a professional, you're an artist, and as far as I'm concerned you owe us nothing. You don't have to force yourself to put on an affectionate smiley face and fox ears when you feel like screaming and punching life in the face. F**k the internet- it's a horrible dark place full of trolls and creeps, and even though most (I hope) of us watch your videos for good reason with good intentions we do not expect you to put up with the stress it causes when you open your channel just so we can be comforted while you suffer. You're not letting anyone down by taking a breather, and if you need to quit this I would totally understand- although I'd appreciate if you let us know so I wouldn't worry to death. All this said- I appreciate you, your videos are a giant help, and you're in my prayers as you survive this trial <3 As long as I make ends meet, and as long as you're accepting donations, I'll continue to support you, even if you go dark for years and years. And you'll always... always... always! Be loved <3 Be safe and keep breathing, even when you can;t stay strong. You got this fox leader, I hope things look brighter in the morning :)
2017-04-05 19:43:12 +0000 UTCI really hope that tomorrow you find yourself better and more lively. May in your dreams of this night find the comfort and support of all who love you and all who need you (including Franklin and Bliz). Do not worry about anything. Do not be sad. Forget my rewards this month and all the time you need. I'll be there waiting for you. Live things small and simple. Cheer up. I am reading the comments on this post and I completely agree with all of them. The first thing is you, we will wait for you with open arms, always. I wish we could do something more to help you
Juan Ruiz
2017-04-05 19:36:48 +0000 UTCIn addition to echoing everyone here's comments, if it isn't inappropriate to do so, I want to suggest personal counseling if you haven't considered it before. It seems like you all have a lot going on, and a lot of stress, and while I might not know you personally, I hate to see you beat yourself up over your Patreon, (which I might add, you are and have always been WAY above and beyond with) when you have so much else on your plate. Counseling can be massively helpful in getting an objective person to talk with, and help you think through whatever you might be dealing with. Your mental health has to take priority. You need to care for yourself before you can care for others. Of course we are here to help however possible, but there's nothing like a professional counselor. Take your time, take care of yourself, we all understand. I assure you, you aren't letting any of us down.
Jesse Matherly
2017-04-05 19:35:39 +0000 UTCThe beautiful thing about being a content creator is that you set your own schedule. No matter what job you're doing at some point you need your daily, weekly, and yearly vacations. Make time for you, and if that's not enough then make more. You have many loyal fans and supporters who will be here with you regardless. Try not to get caught up with every touchy detail so that you can also enjoy this life that you are living. Seek peace and happiness in whatever way they come about in your life.
2017-04-05 19:31:45 +0000 UTCSending positive vibes your way^^ Your health (mental and physical) always comes first so take all the time you need^^
2017-04-05 19:14:07 +0000 UTCLauren, you've seen this written recently, but it does no harm to repeat it, particularly now. " Step back, take stock, take time for YOU, nothing is more important than you, for you. You have nothing to apologise for, we are here because we want to be and we will be here when things improve for you. Now is the time for you to focus solely on your needs and your loved ones
2017-04-05 18:37:53 +0000 UTCWhen you're ready pick yourself up and dust yourself off, we'll be here patiently waiting no worries!
2017-04-05 18:21:07 +0000 UTCFrivvi Take care of yourself before jumping in to take care of us, I'm sure alot of us will agree, we want a healthy Frivvi and nothing but a happy Frivvi. Take YOU as your #1 priority. We will be here when you get back <3
Zanerli
2017-04-05 18:20:47 +0000 UTCFrivvi, I don't like it when you're hurting. I want to help, but I don't know what to do, except to keep reminding you I am a patron to make things easier on you, not harder. If there is anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask. Give Simo my best wishes. Goodnight <3
KJ
2017-04-05 18:12:30 +0000 UTCYou'll will always have my support, nothing but best wishes and positive vibes. And everything I have ever said to you before about you being a good person all still very much applies now. Good night Lauren, sleep well. <3
Tony XM
2017-04-05 18:10:22 +0000 UTCThings always look worse than they are at 4am. Do what you gotta do Friv, don't ever put randoms on the internet ahead of your real life problems, especially if it's a risk to your mental health. I'm sure most of us here understand and are patient. ❤️
frenzalitis
2017-04-05 18:09:42 +0000 UTCA happy and healthy Frivvi is of paramount importance to me and many of those who follow you. Whatever it takes to achieve that should be the primary focus, and we support you all the way. 🐥
Lance Bates
2017-04-05 18:06:57 +0000 UTCTake a much time as you need. Take care of yourself before you take care of others. We'll be here when you get back. :)
Michael Plante
2017-04-05 18:03:29 +0000 UTC