My life is going to be more complicated. My 44-year-old son lost his apartment, rent up too high. His disability check will not cover that. So he's coming on Thursday to live with me. I have a paid for a place but it needs work. I'm almost 70 and can't do much. Nobody expects life to take these turns. I want the best for my children, and I live without water no working well. But we're going to do this adventure together. Family takes care of family and God takes care of all of us!!! 💕

Girl I feel ya … the vicious cycle of feeling overwhelmed and worked it takes its toll. Peopling is so hard 🙃

Mel, with all the channels i watch, i never get upset when they don't post. I just pray that they are okay. We all have bad days and things that happen in our life. It's all okay. Here's a hug, take care of yourself first. A lesson at almost 67, i still need to learn.

We all have those times folks. You are fearfully & wonderfully made. We are blessed...prayerfully!

Depression is one thing, anxiety takes it to a whole different level! I never understood until I did! Anxiety can be overwhelming and unless you have experienced it, it is impossible to explain. Take care of yourself! Hugs 🤗!

I think the majority of people who are self-aware, go through their verison of the samething you are going through. Its relatable forsure. Its awesome that you feel and deal with your feelings about life. Its a good thing. Its growth.

You said it! You do too much! Just like the holidays, people get fatigued from doing too much. You deserve breaks! Don't take on too much. Once the house is done, that will take some of the pressure off. ❤

Good morning. Understand totally.. Hope y’all have a great weekend!

I love you, hunny. You are an incredible wife, mother, youtuber, and woman. EVERYONE needs to take time for themselves from time to time, I think it should part of our regular calender schedules. Love, MoM. ps: I'm getting my boots on!

May is mental health month appreciate your sharing, y’all are amazing ❤

I have watched yall from the very beginning and I just love yall! I wait for the next video and can't wait to see it! I always know something good is coming down the pipeline even if it is a change in plans!!

I’ve watched the channel since you moved to the 41.36. Your “framily” extends further than your own shores. Love everything you put out, the building, the hunting, your kids growing, physically and mentally. Take your “me” time Mel, and never feel guilty x@SLR

We adapt to our daily lives one day at a time, grief doesn't end in a day or a week. Years can go by without enough healing to resolve grief. 14 years since I lost my mother, I still have dreams with her in them.

Thank you so much for sharing Mel I myself have mental health and I struggle every day with it I feel blessed when I watch your blogs Real talk is amazing I feel you're pain May God bless you and all you're family and you're big brother and his wife and son 🙏

You can't be all things to all people. My motto is: You be you! (Btw, That's who we want to watch.) 😊

I've been watching your videos on both channels for a long time now, instarted watching it purely for thr building, but over time it's become alot more than that for me, I get to watch your life as a family, and how you overcome various obstacles and challenges. I too suffer with severe anxiety, so I know how much it can affect you, and how you can be fine one moment, and a mess the next. You guys keep it real, I see that with every video, and it's been amazing watching your journey. Keep up the great work.

Kudos to you! As most of us here, we’re here to follow your journey/dreams. And yes we look forward to what’s next. Not to rush you, not to pressure you “when”, but what are you sharing with us next! I understand pressure, anxiety, and depression. I wish all lifestyle stuff was a simple journey, but God has the plan and all we can do is the best we can. My escape is the beach. I have one short video of the beach/ocean. I hope you find a way to release your bad/tired/frustrated feelings. My prayers for you and your family. We love you!

I love watching you and Gary. Though I’ve never met you, but I feel you are special friends. Thank you for your honesty.

I am so glad that you talked about your struggles!😇 I hope you feel better talking about it. I think you need one day a week for a mental health day, Maybe Sunday. According to God we are supposed to rest on Sunday.🙏 Everyone needs a mental health day we are human beings💕

Mel, girl you are not alone! This is probably the best Real Talk! I’m so glad you have Gary and great friends by your side! What you said today - is how I feel a lot of the time. Thanks for talking about this. Mental heath stigma in women is not talked about enough! You’re strong, you’re loves, and you’re worth it 💪🏼💪🏼

Don't worry, I'm 62 years old and I also encounter these problems. Everyone is sometimes afraid, that's life. God is with you. Greetings, Rob Heijne. Keep your head high.

God bless you Mel. Hope Garys back gets better. Praying for you and family.

Sometimes the pressure of a job any job will give us those feelings. You’re doing great. You have a good head on your shoulders and have the friends and family surrounding you. Never feel you have to explain but the fact that you do will probably help someone else struggling. Sending love and peace for your day.❤😊😊

First off. Never apologize to us!!! This was true real talk. I see this as you just need a mental break but like Gary says you have high standards and expectations for yourself. All you are feeling is totally human and many want be so transparent and make it look like a bed of roses all the time. Roses wither and blight also hits them sometimes. I want to say y'all two young ones, yep I am much older, are such an inspiration. You are so right. Any issue you personally have to face it and grab it by the horns is the best thing to do. Don't beat yourself up. Y'all are doing great. I love watching y'all do life in the real way life is. Prayers of strength and acceptance!! Love y'all much and one day I will meet y'all.

I have times where everything feels overwhelming, and it literally paralyzes me into not doing anything. I understand completely. Having a KZfaq channel puts additional stress on an already stressful life. Just because you are fulfilling your dreams with building a homestead and creating strong family values doesn't mean it isn't stressful. You can't ignore that. Having those feelings doesn't make you "less than". It makes you human!

As homesteaders, first thing that comes to mind. Is call those kids over and let them move the feed bags. They are strong enough and old enough to help out. My 8 and 10 year old's with autism have homestead helping days. They can feed animals fill waters, move lumber, collect firewood and sticks keep them busy this summer. I let our boys cut out an space in the woods behind the playground we built them. 4 years later they cleared about 9:18 1/2 acre of weeds thorns bush. So my husband went and cut down 4 trees so the sun could get in there. Has kept the busy for sure.

Mel and Gary, I have known y’all personally for a couple of years now thanks to KZfaq, and being a KZfaqr myself I can honestly say from my own experiences as a person putting myself out there, being vulnerable, grinding, building, managing kids, life and the relentlessness of constantly editing, uploading, importing and trying to be creative all the while dealing with my own struggles and trying to keep it all together that y’all are as real as it gets. What you guys are trying to do is not easy. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the hardest most mentally straining things you can put yourself through. You guys are absolute Winners in life and on KZfaq because of what you are able to overcome and Any person that hasn’t walked in your shoes and who haven’t tried being a KZfaqr for years on end has no clue what it’s like and the struggles that it takes to overcome and achieve greatness. Thank you for sharing not only your journey of building your dreams but the behind the scenes and all the other things about life that make you human. Keep going, keep sharing, keep grinding, keep editing and keep doing what you are meant to do as a creator, a builder, a homesteader, a family, and all the other things that make up who are not only as a KZfaqr but as a person and the people who don’t want to be here or the ones that speak negatively about you, your life, your struggles, etc..are not the ones that you want in your KZfaq circle. Thank you for being real, authentic, humble and positive for all of us out here that are watching and learning! 👊❤️✌️

Mel & Gary compliment each other in the physical and business sides of your channels. One cannot run without the other. You both 😢should never feel that taking a well deserved break is ever wrong or makes you both feel guilty. especially if you’re overwhelmed. I own a driving school with employees and I always say when I feel like I’m working for my employees it’s time reevaluate and redirect my goals. When you start feeling the pressures of expectations set by others, it’s time to turn the camera off. It’s your lives. You decide what, when and how much you share with us all. And honestly, I watch and enjoy your videos when you upload them not according to a specific day/time. Give yourselves some grace ❤ Gary & Mel you both are an inspiration to others!

Good morning Mel and Gary, glad your back is on the mend Gary. Enjoy your weekend. 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

It's ok to step back and take care of you! ❤ I'm an introvert and am happy away from people. Of I'm at functions, I'm happy to be by myself again.

You were the first channel I started following in homesteading. I now follow 90% of the family. I enjoy watching your family bond and build your homestead. I love seeing the animals, I enjoy watching Gary, working on his builds. I love that you're overcoming your fear of heights, watching you dress your chickens. I absolutely adore the rabbits. Keep doing what you are doing and I will keep following.

Mel when my Dad died for over two years I was a wreak. People kept telling me just to get over it. No that isn't how things work especially when you have a bond with someone. Mel I'm 75 and it's just me, myself and I of which is it so visiting with you on Real Talk is like family. Life can get overwhelming. Want to send a big hug. Love y'all

You are human and go through things like the rest of us. We all have insecurities and moments where we feel like we are letting people down or not measuring up. I am in awe of what you have done with helping Gary build your home while taking care of the family/kids. I nor my husband could never do what you have done. Never ever feel like you have to post a video meet our expectations, you do this because you want to not because we expect you to. You are providing us with entertainment and there are, at least where I am concerned, no expectations of a video every day or every week. You do you boo.❤❤❤❤

Mel you are making me cry. Oh girl, I am giving you a virtual hug. I love ya mel

Mel and Gary you are doing great. Continue to take breaks as everyone needs to. We all struggle with life and we're just normal. Enjoy the little things daily. Time passes so quickly and we can't get it back. Trust and believe you're doing great. ❤

You are doing great Mel, don’t ever change you. I love the family channel you built, been watching from the beginning. That is why I watch you guys. Don’t change. I get the mental health days and everyone needs those no matter who you are or what you are doing. I love ya lady, God blessings to you.

I feel you Mel. I make/build things for fun because thats what I like to do. Then people see what I've made n they all want me to make things for them and thats when I dont enjoy it anymore because I feel like its a job. I completely understand. I love watching your channel because i enjoy watching your journey and simply just enjoy your family as a whole. Alot of youtubers become successful and lose sight of why they started their channel and it becomes a business n all about money. Thats when I lose interest in their channel. Stay true and your true followers will always be with you. I love you guys for you. ❤❤❤

Life is overwhelming at times. It can get to be too much for anybody and everybody. But how you come out of those slumps shows others how strong you are. To me, you are a very strong and loving person. God has blessed you with a very loving and caring family, too. Continue being you and believing in God, for He will help you through it all. You are truly loved.

Love the description, “puddle of pathetic”! Probably describes a lot of us at times:) Take care guys, love your channels, sorry people have such unrealistic expectations of you. You’re doing fine. Take care.❤️❤️❤️

Never be ashamed of sharing your true self! You have helped me (and others, I'm sure) on my journey with anxiety and my faith. For that I thank you from the bottom of my heart! Keep on, keepin' on sister!

YOU DO A GREAT JOB MEL!!! Keep ya head up and breathe it’s ok to take a break. I own and run my own business with two families depending on me to work and it will get to you but take. Break and it will be ok I promise.

Mel don’t ever be sorry for sharing. Life isn’t easy. A good cry 😭always helped me feel better. Looking back on the years of struggling they really were the best days. When it gets to be too much just do what you need to do. Sending hugs and love ❤️ your way.

Hi I'm from the UK and watch your channel often, but today I just wanted to give you a big hug and let you know you're doing fine, God bless. Rember Room was not built in one day. Stay blessed

Mel, Don't stop. Take the next step. Your success depends one you.

Besides all the rain Arkansas has had the severe weather coming thru over and over . Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas had bad storms and tornados last night and just heard ridge life say the Payne Family got wiped out by one . Sending prayers to all affected . Mel don't feel guilty take the time and do what you want.

Mel, you are only human after all 💜💜💜 Love and healing to you and the family xXx

Hey Mel, it's not easy juggling everything in life. Sorry that you had a yucky day. I'm in mine currently & have been for going on 4 days now. I totally respect everything that you &Gary do. Hang in there!! Everyone here loves you & Gary & respect your family & what your doing for your family. Take it easy.

🎉 Thanks for sharing your story. Things have a way of working out and I cannot imagine how hard it is to have a KZfaq channel and all of the time it takes you to produce a 20 to 30 minute show from multiple cameras with many hours to shift through to make sure you will no go over a certain time frame. I have had this old Galaxy J7 Crown phone since 2016 and have not figured out everything that it can do. I am so scared of a much needed phone because I would have to learn something completely different the way technology has improved since 2016. I am starting to think technology is not good for many reasons but I use it every day to take care of my personal business. Take care I love all of you.

I so get what you are saying. I have ADHD, anxiety and more. Normal brained people have no idea how much mental and physical energy it takes to concentrate on multiple things at once, and focus on conversations without wandering off inside our head. I love people, but I get “peopled” out. I need to withdraw so my brain can calm down, but that was often not doable just because of family and life demands. My brain never stops spinning, but I can slow it down a bit by giving in to the feeling of overwhelm so I don’t make myself sick. Put your own oxygen on first when you need it so you can restore and replenish the energy you need to pour out into other people.

I feel a lot like that too just without the social media aspect but I have bad anxiety and a slight paranoia complex so I feel for you 😢

Hello Mel, i understand. I am still behind in watching Videos. I seem to go from one illness to another. I have a really bad Cold and Cough. We do the things we like to do, have to do and want to do. We sometimes do not realize at the time of doing it that it is Stressful. When it is all done it is like a cone down but we are really Drained. So you do whatever gets you through it but do not feel guilty about anything. Take care off yourself. Love snd blessings

The mountains in the background gives a beautiful backdrop for your video. The tree that's right behind you both, is it alive? It looks like a potential widow maker.

Oh my gosh honey! You really took step one laying it out and I am so happy for you. God Bless you. I pray it starts going away but you have taken great strides. So be proud of yourself. That took a lot of guts to tell all you did. Be proud of yourself. I love watching you guys. I am always so proud of the two of you and your kids. You guys have wonderful kids. Have a great weekend. ❤🙏🙏

It's like you love your family to come and visit but afterwards, very glad with the quite when they head home. Normal feelings, don't feel guilty about.

Mel you are doing great. When I have anxiety attacks my doc told me some non medical advice when i told him it feels like im having a heart attack. He told me to say out loud if im gonna give myself an attack fck it let it come ! When I realized an attack didnt come I felt relieved and my anxiety disappeared

You're doing fine, Mel! It's all good. There's a lot of work in setting up a homestead. It's always something. Take your time and do what you need to do.

Good Morning Mel and Gary. Mel Life happens to the best of us. Even the strongest person has a limit. Meditation is a good practice to over come anxiety and panic attacks.

Reality is an overwhelming concept but we all do it. LIFE!

For your water, check into Culligan! We use to have that and really liked it.

We had very rusty water when we had a well. We got a double tank softener, a rain soft. It was great😊

I am finding out that there are really so many people that have some form of autism and don't know because it can be very subtle. They have no emotional connection with people and I believe it to be one root of selfishness and to be so demanding. So sad. I too have a mind that won't shut down, no matter how much I manage to get done and have an awful time going to sleep at night. I spend a lot of time with the Lord, reading his promises and clinging to him for peace and relief. It helps me to remember that no matter what your plans are and the list of things you feel you need to do, we will all leave this earth with an unfinished list. Don't put so much pressure on yourself to achieve everything Mel. Prioritize basics like family, health and household and the rest is gravy! If you can't get a video out because you can't it's okay! We love you and have our own problems too. If people don't understand, they just need to move on. You are amazing people and I love you! ❤ Texas Deb

Love and hugs coming to you Mel from Toronto

Hey guys, I happened to be on Amazon this afternoon looking for a water transfer pump to make using my IBC water tote and rainwater collection easier to water my garden. It led me to a portable sand filter and I thought that might help you guys with the well water. Gary, you're the authority so I don't know if these are too small for your situation or not. Thought it wouldn't hurt to let you know. The in ground one at Jeff's is probably what you really need. Texas Deb ❤️

Mel, we too have really hard water. Two options come to mind that we use regularly is CLR and The Works. We have to do it all the time, but it does help remove the Iron, and in our case Lime. I did reach out to a water filtration company, who came out and tested our water. I was all for what they were telling me, until they got to the price of $4600.00 to purchase and install the needed system. Mind you, it did use salt, but no where near as much as a simple water softener would require. It was called a CE-5 system. They actually recommend not installing a reverse osmosis system before theirs was installed, as you would be burning through filters like ever week or two, and possibly damaging the pipes.

We all have those days especially at Christmas women try to hard sometimes to make memories for our kids later our hormones need help we get stressed trying to do everything . Relax and take more time for yourself . there's nothing wrong with having a good cry you're no different than we are. .......

When you are introverted, social settings can drain what I call my social battery. Sometimes I will just wander off and spend a little time away. After the break, I am fine again and ready to chat and mingle. You just need to know when you need to take that time for yourself.

Good morning Coffee…. Have a great day…it’s raining here in UT as well…

Not to worry Mel. We all need a mental health day from time to time. You have to take care of yourself so you can keep doing what you do. Y'all are in my prayers every day. Gary, please take care of your back. Back injuries are nothing to sneeze at. Anyone who has had a back injury understands that. We all love you and your family and want you to stay healthy.

Mel I feel like you a lot of time. Just remember tomorrow is another day to do the things you didn't get done. And they are days I feel you need to take for yourself. And sometimes it will take more than one day. I just need to take my own advice sometimes. I feel you girl. I find myself crying all the time and don't no why. Bless you and we love y'all.

Shine The Light on the darkness, Mel ❤

Oh my sweet Mel. I know how you feel and felt so much. I was very nervous but once I met you all I was better. I’m always alone except when I’m at work which I kinda don’t like to go home lol. I love you all and can’t wait to see you again and get more hugs. ❤

I watch you because I love watching you and I know how you feel.

Mel I totally get you. Been there, done that. Putting so much pressure on yourself comes from taking on way too much. Finding that balance between work and play can be difficult and overwhelming. Taking a step back and looking at things from a different perspective has been helpful for me. Figure out how much time you’re really ‘working’ each week, then cut that time back as it’s clearly too much to enjoy. ‘Your’ life is simply that, it’s yours. Take the magnifying glass and the pressure you’re putting on yourself and focus on what makes you happy and the rest will fall into place. Remember, it’s not your job to make everyone else happy with your content. We all love what you and Gary do, and we’ll still be here when you figure out that balance. Enjoy the summer with your kids, you only get so many when they’re young! And if you feel like working and posting a video, then that’s nice, but not expected. Don’t allow your ‘simple life’ to turn into the rat race. 🥰

It's social overload then payback. Good you give yourself time to decompress. Xx

Mel, I hope that the saying "a trouble shared is a trouble halved" and that you feel better for sharing with us. Please try to remember that you wear so many hats, and your roles are many. It is not surprising that you get tired and overrun at times. True friends and subscribers will fully understand that you need more down time on occasion. Look forward to seeing you feeling refreshed, reset and raring to tackle life again head on very soon. Until then be as kind to yourself as you are to others xx

Mel, getting overloaded emotionally is part of life, and the boo hooing lets the stress, emotions out. It’s a good thing. Don’t beat yourself up for being normal. Having said that I noticed something missing from your life. Please take some time every week and get away from the homestead. Get together with women friends and family and do something fun and not homestead related. I remember at one time in my life I met a group of women that were not connected with my job. And, we went to lunch together and those lunches could last two hours. I really miss those as they really helped us cope with life, laugh, and laugh, and recharge. It was the non-organized sharing in a group that recharged our batteries. For the short amount of time, the benefit was priceless.

When that dead tree behind you is gone your view is going to be phenomenal! So pretty there! Gary take care of yourself.

I totally get you ❤❤❤❤❤

MEL I TOTALLY GET YOU!!!!!!! Focusing on family stuff recharges my battery. When My battery is empty I will cry and be super grumpy for no reason.

Mel I know where you are coming from I get the same way at times.love you I think you are an amazing lady.

Have more faith in God, give it to God mel. Pray. God will fight your battles. Love you. ❤❤❤

Hello Gary & Mel 😊 important to take care of yourself first, so can be there for others ❤️ Have a nice Memorial Day 🇺🇲

I get you Mel being a mom is the best job ever kids make everything ok❤❤❤❤

Hey, hey team you are growing, quit feeling sorry and getn all down. Positive vibes pls. You are here to entertain

Hello Gary and Mel, have a great evening!

Be good to yourselves Mel and Gary.

Theyre not better at sharing their emotions, theyre too fearful of showing them. Im one of those emotional hiders. Youre awesome Mel,as is Gary and your children!

I know the overwhelmed/burnt out feeling. Scaling back and simplifying is needed. Doing too much all the time is detrimental. Can I offer some outside advice...Get rid of the rabbits, don't get the goats, and instead of angling out the roof to match the deck angle, just have the porch roof come straight off the roof. Also, truly consider doing a PBR metal roof instead of standing- seam....standing-seam is very complicated and requires folding metal and sounds stressful. We _were_ going to do standing-seam on our roof until we realized how complex it was so we stepped down to PBR metal panels and we did it. They do sell awesome screws these days that will last a very long time. Certain viewers over the last few years have gotten a lot more mean and impatient on Yotube than they used to - I don't know what happened, but it's different. We ALWAYS get people asking "What About this or what about that" and the "WHEN" comments...and we just tell them..."when the time is right", basically. Things will get done on OUR TIME, not THEIRS. It's our life, our time, our money, our labor, OUR STORY, not theirs. The reason we opened our 2nd channel was to share our random stuff that many our regular viewers never wanted to see on our main channel. They gave us such a hard time whenever we showed random vloggy/personal stuff, but we WANTED to share certain things with everyone and it frustrated us that we had no place to share it...so 2nd channel it was. The ONLY product that works for iron stains is "IRON OUT". We had horrible NASTY staining water in Michigan, and "IRON OUT" worked great....just spray it on and you can watch the stains disappear. But most of the time we just let it be orange and said oh well. I barely cleaned that tub. No point in cleaning it just to have it get yellow the next day.

I wrote a comment to you on the wrong page,but listen to Brooke Ligherwood’s music when feeling down!🇺🇸

I agree with you Mel.... that's the same reason I'm on Facebook and why I comment on yt I'm trying to knock down the brick wall cause I'm a loner and really don't play nice with people 🙄 so social media is basically like therapy in a sense for me 🤷‍♀️

Mal I get Anxiety When I can't find you KZfaq channel I'll be watching this The whole time you're on KZfaq I've been with you since the beginning I'm not gonna stop now I'm a addicted To your channel Gary you blow my mind with your building😊

I am not sure if you will read this or not, but please don't apologize, because you are being real. Btw this is my first video watching of your guys and I think you are doing what your channel is Real Talk. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I have social anxiety and general depression and I would love to do a KZfaq channel you have given me hope and inspired me. Thank you for sharing

Heya Mel and Gary! Remember that simple life + happy family - internet trolls = Happy Life! Honest people that watch your channel do understand you have a life outside of KZfaq and respect that because if we were in your shoes we would expect the same! All those others that demand or complain or whine about you do or not doing are just lost! And typically are people looking for something in the world to take out their frustrations on so their own lives dont feel as bad! Me and my wife follow you for what ever it is you decide to share with us! If you decide to put a build video up great! If you decide to put a animal video up great! Mel... just tell yourself the next time you feel fear or down because of trolls on the internet that "Who are they to judge you for something they have nothing to do with!". Yall keep on keepin on! Keep your heads up! Yall have come a long way in this adventure! Use that as your fuel or reason to continue and to fight for your success! You can do this! We have faith that you will!

The reason why I don’t comment more is because you are normal. And I do enjoy it when your children do things to make you proud just like my children and grandchildren do. I know that our lives are like yours I’ve been in your shoes done a lot of what you are doing so I know the real struggle. Just keep doing what you are doing we will watch. I love your journey.

I first started watching you, IDK, 100 years ago when the algorithm steered me toward your video where you had a big disaster getting your foundation poured. I’m sure you remember. I had been subscribed to Wild Wonderful Off Grid for awhile and you guys came up. I’m admitting now that I was watching a successful couple building their dream house and now I was interested in what looked to me at the time to be a “lower-budgeted” family struggling. Contrasting yet similar premises. Shortly afterwards, I watched one of your live episodes that went kind of badly and you two were getting angry and frustrated with one another. As a wise man once said “I ain’t gonna lie” I started watching regularly just to see the drama and infighting. I didn’t know any of your back story then, none of your goals, no previous vlogs leading up to those moments,etc. So I subscribed and then started watching your earlier stuff and realized that when I got on the 41.36 train to Arkansas, it was at a time when it was going through a tunnel. There was plenty of light before the tunnel and even more light to come after the tunnel. This past week or so for you has just been another little tunnel to get through. The train hasn’t stopped, just slowed down a bit for safety reasons, but it’s still moving and the next destination is coming up, maybe later than scheduled, but it’s coming. Meanwhile, I’m still watching, still subscribed, and it can’t be for my original reason of low expectations because I haven’t seen anything to suggest any outcome of this train ride except forward progress and life’s goals being achieved one at a time.

Don't worry Mel, Your being hard on yourself. We all have days like that. You shouldn't feel like you have to produce a video every single day. To me that doesn't sound normal, I enjoy watching you & the rest of the "Framilly", because you all are real, you do real, and guess what real means good days and bad days. Try and have a good day for you, that's it, have a you day! Love ya girl!

Doing things from the heart for your loved ones always makes you feel better emotionally. We all put pressure on ourselves that don't need to be there.

You're a family Channel. May God bless you and your family.

Yeah we totally understand where your coming from Mel. We both are more introvert than anything so yeah...nothing wrong with taking a day off from it all....yeah we decided to take off longer than a single day for the same reasons and others

Some days you just have to turn your angst over to God and relieve that heart and mind hurts. Been in the same boat this week. So many tears in the last 24 hours i wonder when it will stop. Take care this to the time for change.