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Hey, Jessica good news from Thailand the Thais are going to recognize all types of marriage. Big move for SE Asian country!🍻🍰

“I haven’t been able to do anything, except my work, my parenting, and my being an ill person,“ is the realist thing I’ve heard all day. 🍰

GOOD NEWS : Thailand's Parliament's lower house just passed a Bill legalising Equal Marriage. 🤘💜

A friend of mine may or may not have lied about "trying" the meds with the side effects, so the doc would shut up and listen lol 😇

Only Jessica can look this fabulous while struggling with chronic migraines, what a gorgeous dress

One of the things that brings me joy is knowing I am not the only person to sometimes need 8 hours to get dressed and made up. Yay chronic pain.

Haven't watched the video yet but you know what? You're saving my disastrous month. My life is turning upside down and I am so afraid, but this afternoon as I was trying to calm down, I sat down with a video of you and Claudia and it made me smile and feel more at peace. I wanted to thank you for it ❤

I actually really liked how the topic kept changing with all the tangents. I am completely exhausted watching this, and in this state I can't really focus on the same thing for a prolonged period of time, but because it kept changing, I was able to stay focused. (🍰)

can i just say, that red dress is STUNNING ON YOU!

My favorite thing is this coming month I am playing as a ensemble member in Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and I get to dance with the Prince -- while the King says "Look at him! He's MISERABLE!!" while I flutter and make cow eyes at the Prince - and it's MARVELOUS!! (My first play since school days.... my oldest kids are in their 20s!!)

There is totally just something about March that triggers migraines/other inflammatory disorders in so many people… for me I assume it has to do with the changing light and the way the weather can fluctuate rapidly back and forth, meaning constant pressure changes. Allergies probably don’t help, either.

Rub candle wax on the drawers. It will help lessen the friction. Also, I have a play list of comedy musical theatre show videos stashed away for metaphorical rainy days. Cheers me up when I'm bedridden sick or when I'm sobbing because of work or finance related stress. Unless even that's too much for me, in which case I wear my most comfortable nice pajamas and try my best to sleep the awfulness away. 🍰

I really feel you with the migraine stuff. My GP won't refer me back to neurology because somehow don't qualify despite having been referred before and being diagnosed with migraine since age 6. Nothing has worked to prevent mine & the only thing that seemed to help a bit gave me toxicity at the lowest dose so I'm stuck too Also if anyone in the UK is reading yes, please don't ever vote for the tories again if you are ill or disabled yourself or have friends & family who are. It's gotten worse and worse to try and get any help & care

No crippling pain, but depression hit me massively this month, impossible to get out of bed, work or do anything….. and I slowly start to realise that my body is telling me that I need to make changes in my life. I hear you and feel for you!!❤❤❤

Hello Jessica! I have autism and I’m moving from the public school I’ve been unable to attend for 2 years, to a small independent school with better SEN support! So I’m looking forward to that in September

I don’t think anything brought me joy, except that I’ve made it through another birthday month, and that my son has made it through another birthday month. Yes, we share the same birthday.

ICYMI: Did you know they used to put beeswax on the bottom wooden drawers to make them slide? It has to be reapplied periodically. Use a hairdryer on the side of a tealight candle. Rub on the drawer's runners where they slide on the frame, smooth with a rag. Light candle and enjoy~

🍰Things that have brought us joy this month: - our wheelchair (god we couldn't do anything without it) - our professors - our stuffed shark (also works as neck support / a pillow!) - watching the first fifteen minutes of lesson 01 (ASL) on Bill Vicars' channel

Rub candle wax on the drawers. It will help lessen the friction.

my angel's kiss birthmark is also between my eyes and also usually shows up when i have a migraine! i'd never heard that term before, though, and didn't realize that it was a pretty common thing. it's sort of annoying but also pretty useful that it functions as a warning to my close friends and family that i'm either in a lot of pain, extremely stressed out, or completely exhausted

KZfaq premium is so useful for my ADHD! I don't have to wait through ads or have to maintain attention through them.🍰

It's comforting in a way that I'm not alone in feeling terrible. 🍰

Yes I do wake up in pain everyday. And the last couple days have been rough. I'm looking forward to cuddling with my bird after I get back from my lab appointment

Something that brought me joy just yesterday was getting rainbow turtleneck jumpers for my parents' dogs Herschel and Horatio. They look VERY handsome.

I spent all of February on leave from my terrible job and came back just to give notice :) Everything is both wonderful and terrible all at once.

I've had a terrible March too. In fact, all my plans for December till now have been blown up by surprise health problems, including a brain injury 🙃. It's been very upsetting for me. Now I have almost daily migraines and can relate to being in pain for so much of the day. In fact, your videos explaining migraines and what they are like have helped me a lot to identify what was happening to me and to feel less alone, so thank you for that. To join in positivity, some good things about my March: --my brain injury symptoms are better at the end of the month than the beginning --I got back my income tax rebate (I'm American) and it's 3 times what I expected it to be so I can pay my bills for the next couple months, whoo hoo! --I discovered Oatly strawberry swirl bars, which are soo delicious --I've been eating a lot of soup, which is such a cozy food to me --I was let go from my job for health reasons, but I now at least I don't have to see the several jerks that I worked with ever again if I don't want to. Here's to April being better!

Thank you so much for your KZfaq videos. Because of you I’ve finally found out what was wrong with me. I found a great genetic doctor who diagnosed me last Thursday with Hyper mobile Ehlers Danlos. Thank you for helping me and I’m sure so many others. Your videos are so inspiring to me. Your charisma and kindness truly felt across the screen.

Hahaha.. got the word I'm getting laid off while I was on spring break vacation with my kiddo.. so.. yeah definitely throwing away some personal expectations 😂😂😭😬

"stay in place..." And immediately dropped. Too relatable 😂

Thank you so much for these videos--although I don't technically have a chronic illness, I struggle a lot with not having enough energy to get through the day, and using your advice about pacing has been LIFE CHANGING!! And my greatest joy of the month is finally getting an experiment for my grad school research to work after more than a month of failures 🙏🏼

Oooh, I remember the favourites videos! I love the throwback! Also, as someone who also woke up in horrific pain today, this video gave me the morale boost to face life 💖✨🍰 I think we all deserve some cake now 😊

I have lupus, chronic migraines, postherpetic neuralgia, and Erythromelalgia, and adhd. I've been struggling with fatigue and more migraines than usual, and IDK how I'm continuing to exist, but I am! I am kicking schools ass -except for data management, but that shit is boring - and I am looking forward to seeing my dad and siblings for his 60th bday at the end of April. That's the only thing keeping me going atm....I'm tired.

"I havent been able to do anything except my work, my parenting, and my being an ill person" that already sounds like so much jessica. As a fellow disabled person I get the frustration behind wanting to do more, but I just want to recognize that whatever gets done, especially during a bad patch, is ok, and it's enough.

I realized my migraine related brain fog has been bad enough its causing actual issues in my relationships because I'm not able to communicate properly. Good news this week is that we found cat food my stubborn elderly tortie will eat. She'd been insisting on only eating dog food

Sorry that things haven't been great. We love you, don't forget to take care of yourself. Also, "What could save this disastrous month ?", well, this maroon dress is a great start 🍰

This is so relatable. I really enjoyed it, I hope it didn't make your pain too much worse. Migraines suck so much! I wish the NHS didn't make it such a fight to get what you need. It is so hard to fight for help when you are struggling. Do what you need to to get what you need. It is your life, you deserve to be able to live it.

Those who have thyroid issues also need to take vitamin D as our bodies do not process it correctly. Here is to hoping that next month will be a good one for everyone 🍰

I’m albino, and take a vitamin D3 supplement every day. I too am genetically primed for grey days!

There were some severe solar storms in March, and studies have shown this can cause migraines and heart issues, so could be part of that too! Take care of yourself 💕

I feel your pain. I had to have surgery for kidney failure to insert a dialysis catheter and I start dialysis next week. Fun times for March. Hopefully April is better for everyone.

This month has been terrible for me as well. I been loosing literally EVERYTHING. AND MY GRADES ARE FALLING APART.

This was absolutely lovely. Loved the witty ADHD humour! You made me feel less alone as a recently discovered chronic ill person living in Stockholm, who is really really deeply tired right now. The winter has lasted for 6 months now and snow fell again yesterday. Also, seeing your things and trinkets and hearing your thoughts about and feelings towards them 🍰🍰🍰

This month was simultaneously the best and worst month of my entire life. What brought me joy was buying and moving into my first home. I never thought I’d be a homeowner unless I had a partner, so being able to do it all on my own is the best feeling in the world. What DIDN'T being me joy was having a complete hysterectomy and BSO. Losing my fertility at 32 due to severe health issues really sucked, not to mention trying to unpack my house whilst recovering from major surgery. An interesting and character building month all around.

Work and parenting is already SO MANY THINGS! You're doing great. Sorry you're having a hard time

I really needed this. My neurologist is making me take a month break from emgality injections for my chronic migraines and weather has been all over the place in addition to that. It's a bit easier to suffer from migraines when you're not alone in this

I got into a crazy car crash this month! I feel like we're all just struggling right now. Here's good hopes for April! 🍰

I am fighting for an consultation atm regarding ADHD and you've inspired me not to give up!🍰

This was just the sort of video I needed as I am on day 7 of my own migraine. I am ready for this lion to become a lamb. 🍰

I've had a difficult time mentally (this whole year) and some professional set backs, so... Yeah finding joy in the little things and just trying. The forest made me happy this month, and swimming. Also some plants

Adorable. Sorry you were in so much pain, but you shared it in such a genuine, cute fashion! 🍰

I’ve started Botox for severe chronic migraines but I’m praying it works. I’m 2 weeks in. Apparently at the 3rd or 4th week it will be at full effect.

🍰 My favorite thing this month has been reestablishing some body independence after giving birth a year ago. I'm finally starting to feel like myself again. 🎉🎉🎉

Migraine headaches are not strangers to me. Nor am I able to live without medications and specific dietary restrictions. I can, however, say I do not wakeup every day in pain. I do live with constant fatigue and other issues. I could sleep for days sometimes and have. I cannot imagine all you go through on a daily basis. I applaud your determination to make your life as fulfilling and normal as possible. Good health is a dream for some of us and when we do not appear to have any visible issues or disabilities, people can sometimes be very cruel and judgemental. It is easy to be discouraged and even give up altogether. You are amazing in all you have done and make me want to try harder to do more even though it may take ten times longer than it should. Thanks for being an inspiration for us all. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

This month was hard for me, too! I recently moved which I was super excited about but then spent most of the month being sick and then eventually getting strep throat! I had so many plans to finish being moved in (moved into my new apartment March 1) but I still have stuff to unpack and things to do even at the end of the month. I also didn't get to do a lot of my creative projects and me and my husband's KZfaq channel got like...zero love this month. Good things though! I saw a wiener dog outside the doctor's when I was getting tested for strep. I went drinking with my Grandma on St. Patty's day. I played the new Stardew Valley update. I've been growing my skills well at my day job! My cat likes the new apartment. I got a prayer book. There are more, I just have to find them in the little things. Anyway, I wish you the best! Sometimes our bodies just force us to rest even if we don't want to (ugh!), which is what I had to learn this month. May we find some energy in the coming weeks!

I absolutely feel you with doctors prescribing stuff with horrible side effects. I have vasovagal syndrome (or POTS, I'll know in 2 weeks because I have cardiologist appointment which one for sure) and I told psychiatrist about it, then she prescribed me med that is known to raise heart rate. I felt like I was dying, called her and you know what she told me? 'It might be like that, if it doesn't stop on it's own after few days, go to ER' excuse me, after few days? I couldn't go to the bathroom alone! And she didn't tell me while prescribing it that it could happen, she almost yelled at me that I focus on my health too much. I'm sorry that I have few chronic conditions, and you, healthy person who have no idea how it is, can't understand that I just can't ignore it. I didn't take more of this med and I don't want to go to her anymore, I'll probably just change doctors. Meanwhile, my cardiologist, who also has vasovagal syndrome was like 'I don't want you to feel alone so there is about a milion of tips that helped me, maybe try them and something will work for you too'. Also my anesthesiologist in pain management clinic where I go with my migraine and tension headaches had issues with her spine and she's so understanding, she knows how it is to feel pain for prolonged time, so she really wants to help. Finding who lived with similar issues is a blessing, maybe not for them, but definitely for patients.

I would LOVE to see a Claudia video where she tries formal clothing in her style like suits etc! Like a lookbook or something! Love all of your videos 😭💚🍰🍰🍰

The red dress brings me joy - the fabric texture, the drapping, the soulderknots, the color - fabuless! 💃

My heart goes out to you. I can see you’re in distress. ❤

The shots with you crumpled on the floor in a ballgown were hilariously relatable this Easter 😅

cheers from Russia again, and hell yeah, we've had a disasterous month 😅 so thank you for sharing! hope your April will be better!

Wow, extra beautiful today , thank you for being so great , you give me so much information and makes me feel comfortable being lesbian and just less guilt , thank you xx

My favourite thing this month: one of my favourite relatives is visiting us. I haven't seen her in 5+ years. My least favourite (to put it lightly) thing this month: My uncle has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

No pressure Jessica, but I know we would love both merch (stickers please when you get a chance) and if you got a PO Box again. I just want to rep my favorite disabled queer vintage queen and maybe send her and her family a present. You have people all over the world who love you and are sending you positive energy! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷

I really liked this style of video! I find tangents really fun. Also, I love all the dresses you wore this video, but especially the pink one!! 🍰

🍰 Completion Cakes sound like a fun idea, honestly.

I am wishing you all the best! Also thank you for sharing the small things that brought light to you. It honestly warms my heart so much when you talked about Rupert playing with his Anna and Elsa doll. He is so lucky to have two such amazing mothers!

Honestly, good for you! So proud of you for doing anything you can when you can.

🍰now I feel like eating cake to save the month 🍰

I’m sorry that things aren’t going well ❤

I do often wake up in excruciating pain but i got a new job this month and i have been loving it ❤

Thank you for showing the edge bits!

Yes i wake up Every bloody day with pain in my body without any future that is going to be better. And if i am lucky no migrain this morning. But after one hour i bath. Total makeup and then out with a smil ( and limping with my rollator) i am out to meet the world and people wonder why i always seems to be happy. Ok- things doesnt get better on being Sad. So while i walk i watch you at some times, mainly Palace confidential or some gossip on youtube about Chanel and the i take a coffee and feel like a million bucks . But makeup , a hat and gloves on doesnt makes it worse. One could be elegant even behind a rollator

I turn 16 on April 1st 😰 school is very stressful recently

God. I feel you. Had a lot this month, also travelled back to SEA and work year ended for us so a lot of changes including new coworkers and bosses. With my travel and social life, though I was quite busy, a lot of expectations were still left unmet. A lot of potential wasted, a lot of emotions brought out. Exhausting but also at the same time, not satiating. There are days I just crashed and stayed in bed. Weather did not help, either. Still too cold because of the constant rain. Had to bike under the rain multiple times just this week alone. It's still around 10c here when it should already be a comfy 15 or so. Even the sakuras haven't bloomed yet. There's still a couple days left though, and I see the tiniest sakura buds starting to come out of their bulbs. Hopefully it's an omen for a better next month and just up and up from there. Ok, thanks for letting me have my rant. Cheers!

So glad you are going to do this new series:)

🍰 19 DAYS UNTIL MY TOP SURGERY ❤️‍🔥🤩😭🥳

I watch at .75 speed with captions, so I do not miss as much of what you are saying. I really enjoy these countdown (or countup) lists of things like in this video.

The captions are great as usual. Thank you for whoever is doing them!

Thanks for being vulnerable to us, I can very much relate to the month not playing out as imagined , so it’s relieving to hear that from other people too. 🍰❤️

I like the videos that are honest about your week/month, it helped me feel less alone

I'm exited for this series! I need such type of videos. I love hearing you chat about things. It's also about a good things and I need to find them myself.

I'm having an especially upsetting health day and it is always helpful to be reminded of both reality and optimism. I appreciate you so much and the light you bring to us through your perspective, outfits, and general demeanor. 🍰

Hi, Jessica! I love watching your videos, and my favorite so far is also the first video that I watched on your channel: the Rosemary Kennedy video. It’s in-depth and very informative.

Love this video!❤❤❤ seems like a lot of us are having tough months and this video was so needed 🙏🏻

Such a relatable video - I get migraines and I can barely function, but when I *do* try it's just a struggle keeping my thoughts straight let alone enough to record a video

Seeing the Spring flowers coming up makes me so happy. Purple flowers are extra joyful! 🪻 🍰

I loved this video, the way your stream of consciousness bubbles out at some parts is truly lovely and entertaining. I’m so sorry to hear about the migraines and the NHS, I hope they get their heads on straight soon. ❤ 🍰

So sorry for your suffering. Ive been mostly on bed rest too. I think April might get better. I know i would benefit ftom a water fast but i just can't make myself do it. Wishing you clarity and energy.

Omg Jessica! You are all over the place😉I hope you feel better soon. I know the feeling of feeling unwell all the time.💜💜

Watching this while having some bad endometriosis pain days. It makes me happy seeing you having things that bring you joy :)

Hope you feel better soon :( wish you all the best, you are such a wonderful person 🍰

You uploading could brighten any month!

i really appreciate the energy ur bringing here :)

Hope April is a breakthrough month with less pain! Thanks for sharing 🍰

This video is so healing. Thank you for being so honest💜

Well done, Jessica, looking like a queen and riding that chronic illness rollercoaster. Such fun. March has been a bit like that for me, too.

I really appreciate that you shared not only your favorites but also your some of your ADHD moments. Love your humor. 🍰

I feel you on this month. I've had 10 migraines in 10 days and today was the first where I feel actually okay. I'm ready for April and hopefully more stable weather... 🍰

Eelve going through a migraine you look fabulous and that Queen Anne secretary writing desk and the chair with green tapestry are gorgeous! 🍰