Stupid Australian only episodes. What if I wanna see this kid show cover trauma?

Why is bluey, a show about talking animals go on little adventures, show off better messages then 90% of movies nowadays

Don't need one to watch bluey, I live in Australia lol

eh i cant watch bluey because i clicked that i dont live in australia, and i cant watch bluey here because i dont have postcode in australia lol

You can always make a new account :)

@@greed42o ah. I don't know that. I've heard of it though. Creepy clown, right?

@@greed42o Ah. Interesting. :03

Calypso is always watching and lets them figure out the problem on their own

We all need a calypso in our life's.

@@greed42o i can only think of the meme of a kid throwing a glass bottle of calypso brand lemonade into the air and letting it smash on the ground because it was bad

Yes!! I love the way the studio uses play to allow the characters to express their feelings seeing as it’s accurate to what is seen in the real world. I love the point you brought up of him doing this to try to figure out a way to potentially handle the scenario in a safe environment just in case it occurs again, good thinking /perspective buddy

Huh, that explains a lot about the stories I make up in my head. I go in my head a lot. Always have.

@@Pugly this is my second video of yours. Found you today. I remember my therapist used to have me play a lot. I remember playing with a dollhouse and baby dolls a lot. I still love the sims and recently I had an epiphany that it’s a virtual dollhouse.

Oh my gosh that's so smart I didn't realize that!!

@@halfthevivi oo

I love that scene and that line and how it was delivered so, so much for all of those reasons and more. Even deeper than that, for me, is the fact that Mackenzie is his younger, smaller self in his mind at that moment so it’s cinematically as though Calypso is talking directly to his inner child. That’s SO deep and pure and wonderful to me, I love everything about it and how it was done.

I’ve never heard that phrase before and that line in the show hit me like a truck when I first heard it. I have a lot of unresolved trauma due to an ex and I was frequently reminiscing about them and key moments in our relationship that left a lasting negative impact on me so when I heard “you don’t have to keep coming to this place” i just stared off for a moment and suddenly everything just made sense and I started crying. That’s why this is my favorite episode

@@painfulVeracity Yessss you get it

@@sleepy-sheepy6517 I can't wait to watch the episode when it's on my Disney+ so I can also stare into space forever changed 😭

It’s crazy how you can be watching this show and then a character says one simple line and all of a sudden you’re sitting there ugly crying.

My dog has separation anxiety and she is a border collie

I can't help but feel that when we actually do develop artificial general intelligence, it's going to know depression and mental illness we can't even imagine, just by virtue of being smarter than us.

​@@kamikeserpentail3778 its a known fact that people with higher intelligence are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression so i absolutely believe any AI introduced to the world in full, would become instantly depressed and try to force stop its code from running any longer.

That kind of gave me chills, that’s actually a really cool observation. I love that actually

I thought it was amusing in Sleepytime that the sun, the biggest object in the solar system, represented her mom, and Jupiter the second biggest was her dad.

i wish i had bluely when i was little!! i was a SUPER sensitive and anxious kid. my parents made me feel like it was wrong to cry (it was mostly small stuff but i was a kid with big emotions) i remember hiding from them from a very young age. i had other issues that i didn’t process until only a couple years ago. it’s lead to a lot of other things but im so incredibly grateful for shows like bluely. it makes me feel so seen

​@@adzdrawssdamn.

I had a mix. He was a charmingly rambunctious little dude

Border Collies can be quite anxious as well

THIS! No one told me how much a stable work environment could actually be *therapeutic* for someone with ADHD and a Anxiety disorder. The lack of a schedule or drive to do something can actually worsen anxiety and make it harder to interact with people later on.

My border collie mix has insane separation anxiety, and as a way to deal with that anxiety when I'm not in the same room with her is to just walk in circles. She has to be able to do something to stay calm, which I thought was interesting comparing it to how Mackenzie is represented in the show

@@bombdotcom2168same, i have a friend with a very anxious border collie mix - when no one is in the house, he tears apart furniture- i never realized it was a self soothing behavior, something for him to do!

i feel the same way about how Makenzie’s experience with trauma/anxiety is portrayed. The part where he’s told he doesn’t have to keep going back to that painful place kills me every time, and I couldn’t have put it better in words. thank u!

Please pin this. Top comment right here

I agree 1000% and too add on to him not remembering his trauma and wanting to explore it, though he might not remember his body does, the body always remembers and that could also be why he wants to explore it because he is having a reaction to something he has no memory of. So while he wants to explore and find out about his reaction, his body (like you said) wants to recreate the experience to give him control

I’m not crying over a kids show. *im NOT crying over a kids show.*

Wow your comment is so insightful and I'm very shaken because it mirrors my own behavior when it comes to processing trauma. 🫂♥️

Yes, please do Sheepdog. That's another episode that really resonated with me.

Wait, Mackenzie's a boy? I keep forgetting mine is a unisex name. 😅

I also relate because of a story my mom told me a few weeks that I’d forgotten ever happened. I was talking to her about my own separation anxiety as I was due to go on a week long school trip, and it turns out when I was little, she had me stay with my grandma in Arizona for a week or so. During that period of time I couldn’t be coerced to eat or play.

I don't remember anything from my childhood being a root cause, but I can very much relate. I'm afraid of 'losing' people. Not afraid of having people I know leaving or dying- as long as I know where they are and what's happened to them- but I'm afraid of them leaving me with no explanation, unexpectedly, or of my losing sight of them and not being able to find them again, figuratively and literally. I'm afraid friends will drift away, I'm afraid of going places alone, and I'm afraid of somehow suddenly being separated from those I love, and not knowing why or how. I spend most of my time by myself, but still with other people. Sometimes, when the rest of the family is going somewhere, I'll ask to stay home. I daydream and imagine what would happen if I woke up and was the only person left on the planet- how I would cope and survive, even not knowing how the heck it happened, but just reassuring myself that I must be the only one left for a reason, so I have to survive. I never realized this before. I knew I had anxiety, and I knew I couldn't go places by myself, and that I always get listless and depressed when I'm somewhere truly all alone (for example, a building without any other people) and I'm not sure when someone will come, but I don't think I ever connected the dots before. Wait. No, I think I remember something. When I was a really little kid, my parents used to take me and my (then) two siblings (I have more now) places all the time. We went to play places and children's museums and stuff, and I remember being surrounded by all these other kids, playing, and suddenly I'd realize I didn't know where my siblings or parents were. I think I must have gotten used to it by then, because I'd just continue playing by myself and distracting myself until my mum inevitably came to get me, or a sibling came to play with me. (I have mild autism, so I've never really acted or played quite like other kids did. I've always been content to play alone, though I played with other kids often too.)

Yeah I was left behind without my family many times as a kid and it still messes me up as a 30-something adult to bring up the memories. I never heard anyone say that I didn't have to revisit the memories. That's a beautiful idea. I prefer being alone as much as possible now, though. :)

And I still do have lasting trauma, i still relapse into those behaviors sometimes, but I’m okay now.

NAH BRO WTF I WAS JUST ABOUTTA SAY “haha I relate too” AND THEN I REALIZED UR MY FUCKING SISTER IM CRYYYING

@@siqxyre8473 HEELP HI SIS

I'm so sorry to hear that, hope you get better

I wonder then if it’s due to him being a New Zealander in a new country. Leaving all his friends, everything he knows…

Buddy I felt that story in my soul, I really appreciate you sharing that, I’m sorry you experienced that but I’m happy you were able to recognize what happened exactly and why it happened. Wishing you well buddy💙

@Pugly I appreciate this reply. Hopefully others can relate and hopefully feel a bit more heard.

Oh man, while I would not tell others how I feel in a situation like this, everything else rings true. I avoid contact when I think I am unwanted, and then feel bad that no one wanted me (when in fact i did it to myself by distancing/not putting in the effort to interact)

@@flitefulwantssubs402 well idk what your life is like, but I hope you can feel valued someday. Situations like this can also be caused by social anxiety so I wouldn't blame yourself or anyone else for it.

@@WolfArtizan thanks, i appreciate it! honestly, i think i can improve but i also need to be a little forgiving of myself because i cant control the fact that i have anxiety lol! i hope things are going well for you and that you feel wanted, because you are

Literally, I have never in my life felt so SEEN in a show.

Same tbh

i sobbed over some bluey episodes before but this one made me 𝘚𝘖𝘉 SOB.

The moment Calypso said "Mackenzie, you know what's here now. You don't have to keep coming back to this place." I verbally blurted out, "Oh shit." Then proceeded to ugly cry into a blanket.

That part really gets me​@@rudygeorge383

don’t we all (also I recognise the pfp, tsukasa would try solving his childhood trauma by pretending to be a space scientist 😨)

@@pink_sky_morning4842 YES

@@pink_sky_morning4842He really would 😭

I drank hibiscus tea and meditated today. Will that help you?

​​@@roxassora2706 no, that helps with regular every day stress, not with anxiety disorders. that's like recommending essential oils to cure it. this is from my own personal experience with anxiety disorders, and to be honest people suggesting meditation and drinking tea is the most annoying thing

@@riley2294 I dont think they meant it in a “You should do this and it will all be better.” Way, rather a “It might not fix everything, but it could help if you tried it.” Like, it wont get you to a neurotypical baseline of anxiety, but if it helps reduce an overwhelming amount to an amount you are more used to handling regularly, it’s not a bad idea. Like, one piece of advice that I always hated was the “if you just exercise, you’ll feel better!” Maybe out of a sense of “That’s for normal people who are having a bad day, I am not like that!” But the fact is, it does work (at least for me). Even if it’s not exercise for the sake of exercise, rather like walking from class to class, something that I would be doing anyway, but didnt do for a few years because Covid. I like to think of those drawings of raccoons that say “If you feel like you hate everyone, eat. If you feel like everyone hates you, sleep. And if you feel like you hate yourself, bathe.” Just. Something doesn’t need to cure you to be something worth doing. Measuring your anxiety on a scale from one to ten, a seven might not be great, but it’s better than an eight, you know?

I can't believe it. We practically lived the same life. This is so relieving and yet so sad at the same time. I'm happy there's someone else in the world who can understand. At the same time, though...I'm really sorry you had go through it, too.

@@nortalian549 Exactly. I'm spiritualistic, but am aware that some things don't work for everyone. Essential oils are good for aromatherapy and an overall smells good.

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Don't try to not go back immediately, it took time for McKenzie to cope it takes time to heal, it doesn't happen overnight. Take time to cope and try to get better a little bit each day and I'm sure you will feel better

I isolate myself and it might have costed me to lose contact with an important person(I pushed them away). Wishing to go back doesn't do anything, so I've been trying to heal. I hope your journey goes well, buddy

That's awful that CPS wasn't called. Should have called them first, not the parents. But even then, at least or especially after your mom said NO. Jesus! I'm so sorry and hope you're doing better and wish you all the best!

@@7Write4This9Heart7 I totally agree. My mom completely forgot about the incident until about 4 months ago, and she told my school counselor, therapist, DA, everyone. I know she felt bad. I’m very pissed at the school though. It’s just, had they actually done what they are supposed to do, it wouldn’t have lasted for another 3-4 years. It’s unfortunate, but oh well. I’m very grateful to be safe now. You have a wonderful day/night! I wish you all the best as well :)

@@Werileyz At least your mom felt bad! Thank goodness! 'Cause I know of parents who absolutely wouldn't, who would LIE to protect their own asses, not their kids'. Phew! I'm just glad you're doing better now! So happy for you! Thank you, and you have a great day/night, too!

As someone with asperger‘s syndrome I relate to Mackenzie and your comment too

right? and sometimes I do have reasons but It would never be a good enough explanation to them. I mean even if the problem is otherwise not important to your eyes what matters is how they feel.

@@Fern-lp7gh exactly!!

It always amazing to hear stuff like this, the show really tries hard to relate to tons of different demographics of people and the writers mention that the messages on screen are for all age demographics so it’s okay to relate to McKenzie, like tons of adults, teens and kids with neurodivergent conditions relate to the character jack since he is used as an excellent catalyst to showcase these symptoms. I would definitely consider checking out the other episodes since it resonated with you so much, thanks for sharing this buddy, it made my day 💙

Nah I get it, it's a nice theory that calypso wasn't actually there, but she was a comfort figure for mckenzie so imagining her saying it really helped him

Good doggos!

good doggies 🤎 i really struggle with social interaction because of my autism but i got a puppy a few months back and i’m training him to be a service dog right now. i get to bring him places with me and i live in a small town so everyone knows and loves him. it’s really helped me a lot because he gives me a reason to talk to people. dogs really are great

Mckenzie seems like a kid who sits in a pool thinking "what if there's a shark in here" and after a bit of ruminating thinks "Fuck. Me. There is a SHARK in this pool I DONT CARE IF I CANT SEE IT ITS MADE OF GLASS"

@@cheezbiscuit4140 actually I feel I may have done that as a kid ;)

​@@cheezbiscuit4140 every person with anxiety feels that

Considering the fact the park was in a store I'd even bet that his mom left him in a designated (and safe) play area in a store so she can get shopping done. So I agree she isn't a bad mom. She was using a public resource to help her, not understanding that it would effect her child in such a way

@@kathyhenry9512 Believe it or not, I used to work retail in a Crate & Barrel store (we had a Land of Nod inside but I did not work in that area) Well, I was on my shift in the dinnerware area and a mother comes to me and asks me if her kid can sit on the sofa whilst she looks around a little since she didn't want to have him breaking any of the wine glasses. Fair enough. I make sure she's going to be in the area and she tells me she's buying wine glasses as a gift. So, the kid is about five and has an iPad with them so I foolishly say if she's in the area, I can keep an eye on her kid. Next thing I know, I'm telling my coworker to watch out for the kid and the mother walks out of the store without saying a word to us. The boy is still on his iPad. We get a manager over who tells us what I did wrong and how we should have handled the situation but gives the mother the benefit of the doubt by saying maybe she needed to make an emergency phone call or add money to her parking spot. After ten minutes of her not returning, our manager called the mall security (the C&B was in an outdoor mall). The security comes ten minutes later and we tell them the situation with the kid. The boy does not know his mother's phone number and I'm not sure what happened next but they had to radio someone and escort the kid after showing my manager identification. Nearly an hour after she left, the mother comes back with like six large shopping bags from Nordstroms, etc. and asks why her kid isn't sitting there. My manager explains that we weren't a daycare and so we had to contact the mall security and when the mother checked her phone she had numerous missed calls from them. The mother starts cussing us all out in the middle of the store. I am highly doubting McKenzie's mother is like that

I’m super happy to hear the video and the episode resonated with you so well, it means the world to hear that. I’m wishing you best of luck with your cPTSD, don’t give up buddy. It sounds like you are doing an amazing selfless act for your child so I’m really happy to hear that, I can’t wait to see you around the channel buddy 💙

I just realized that!

@@pennysanchez7656 yea. Collector or Enzo Gabriel in my case could have a case of Separation Anxiety and Trauma.

@@skinnerartstudios Thank you for calling him as ENZO GABRIEL again.

OMG!! I LOVE THE OWL HOUSE!! 🥹❤️

@@Bgarcia-1097 SAME

That’s exactly what it is, actually! She uses Montessori teaching!

I thought it’s more Waldorf than Montessori

@@alenazidlicky9306 what’s the difference?

I’m super happy to hear that buddy, I wouldn’t worry about any kid character resonating with you, majority of the characters are relatable for adults as well because of how the studio wants them to resonate with people so that’s normal haha

Really!? I wish I knew, I would have included it briefly. If you find it tell me which one it is since I’m curious now

Army! I just noticed it on a rewatch. :03

​@@Pugly It's Army. I just happened to notice it on a rewatch.

@@pundertalefan4391 I was pretty sure it was a season two episode. Also, army is my favorite episode and jack is my favorite character.

@Pundertale fan, oh! Okay awesome then next time I watch it I’m gonna keep a watch out for that. Thanks for the super quick response buddy 💙 It would have been an excellent addition to add into the video but I’m happy I have you buddies to point out awesome touches like this I missed and maybe I can include it in something in the future 😊

I’m sorry to hear that buddy, it’s never easy having to go through that. Sending you much needed hugs 💙

You’re the best buddy thank you very much, I agree with you on how a lot of those symptoms are similar to what is seen in autism (or even adhd) so I was very tempted to bring that up in the video. There’s has been a study I read before this video that suggested that alot of symptoms seen in those with trauma are often misdiagnosed as autism so I decided to leave it be for this video. But because of the similarities you’re not the only person to have suggested that maybe what’s displayed is something seen within neurodivergent crowds so I loved that you brought that up haha. You made my day thank you again, I hope to see you around the channel buddy 😊💙

@@Pugly thanks and im looking forward to watching more videos haha

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@@radix_is_rad what? Im honestly perplexed at that comment. Im genuinely curious as to what you mean by that.

Me too! I have autism (asperger‘s) and I wholeheartedly agree to your comment. I am such a huge Mackenzie kin so I bought an official plushie of him and I bring Mackenzie everywhere with me

I’m beyond happy to hear you feel validated from the video as well as the show resonating with you in this way. Thanks for sharing your own personal experiences as well, I know it can seem really hard and even at times like you’re alone but remember to love yourself when times are tough and that you’re not alone in this 💙

@@Pugly thank you so much! I’ve been enjoying watching your videos about Bluey lately they are very interesting and really sweet to learn about all the deeper meanings of the episodes and reading through the comments of people sharing their personal stories about how Bluey has helped them!

I know what you mean, I have experienced something similar. I don't know what happened to you, but I describe it to people as "If you *almost* got in a car crash, you're gonna be a more cautious driver for a while either way, just by having seen what *could* happen"

​@@ayiorYes.

lolll i always used to do that at department stores when i was little