Whatever happened to Benny Lewis? A personal update

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You may have seen Benny Lewis active online years ago, but not so much recently. Why is that?
In today's very personal update, I explain why I haven't been uploading much in recent years. I decided to be vulnerable and share some major life struggles that I've been going through. The timestamps in the video are:
00:00 Intro
01:21 Burnout
02:42 Debt
04:50 Divorce
06:57 Depression
09:15 Conclusion
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My absolute lowest point was in 2018. Fortunately, I've been able to turn things around and am feeling better and on the road to recovery from all the separate issues I've had, with varying degrees of progress on each.
I wanted to give some context around my struggles before I share ways that I've dealt with these issues to help me get to a better place.
I know this isn't the content I typically used to upload, but I imagine a lot of you are struggling in your own unique ways in 2020, so maybe my upcoming "actionable" videos on this theme can help.
I also am very much aware that other people have had their own difficult struggles, so I'm not trying to use this video to say I'm worse off than others, since I am aware I am lucky in some other ways. This is just my story that I wanted to share, to help reduce stigma against being open about mental health issues and difficult times.
These rough years also sapped energy from my language learning projects and they were mostly on hold for several years, but I've finally started re-activating them this year thanks to the progress I've made. So, all of this does ultimately tie back into having that mental energy to learn languages, that you may have originally followed me for.
Hopefully, this series helps some other people struggling. Thanks for watching!

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@Langfocus 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect to you, Benny, and thanks for sharing. I know it's hard to talk about things like this publicly when you have an audience that sees you a certain way. But we appreciate the openness and authenticity, and it reminds the rest of us that we don't need to hide things about ourselves or our lives to keep other people happy. You're the O.G. and being a real person certainly doesn't change that.

@irishpolyglot 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you dropping a comment Paul! I've seen you completely explode in recent years with consistent quality uploads. Glad that an "OG" like myself hasn't been forgotten yet by the modern faces of Language Learning KZfaq :) Huge congrats on passing the 1M milestone!

@Langfocus 3 жыл бұрын

@@irishpolyglot Thanks, Benny! :)

@dodgermartin4895 3 жыл бұрын

My Irish grandmother once told me, "If you get knocked down 20 times, get back up 21."

@grobertson92 3 жыл бұрын

Huge respect mate. From inspiring people not to be afraid of learning a language, to not being afraid of opening up about their mental health. And great to hear you're on the road to recovery now! Thank you.

@feneute 3 жыл бұрын

I am so proud of you for opening up and being so vulnerable about your story. Best wishes on the new phase and hopefully we'll be able to catch up in person soon!

@irishpolyglot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Fê! I miss hanging out, and hope we get to do it again ASAP!! Our friend group was one of the few things keeping me sane in New York, and the only memories I look back on fondly in my time in the city. Looking forward to making more memories again!

@christopherduckett3051 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect to you, Benny. I can only imagine how hard this was to record. I've endured an unexpected divorce, myself, and the stress from debt remains a struggle still. My heart goes out to you, one person to another. Never forget the enormous number of friends and fans you've collected, and they care for you for who you are. If you are the resilient Irishman I believe you to be, you will recover. Stay strong, you're on the right path. Thank you for including us on your journey, I can't wait for the next adventure!

@Sparrowsong83 3 жыл бұрын

My prayers are for your complete healing, fellow language learning friend.

@robwaters995 2 жыл бұрын

I have been divorced 3 times, worked 14 hours days and been bankrupt and recovered.

@keepproductive 3 жыл бұрын

This is so honest, huge respect Benny! Been following you for some time now - and I really hope the best for you onwards! Francesco :)

@elizabethb805 3 жыл бұрын

There is nothing more courageous than honesty and vulnerability. I'm grateful to be a part of the Fi3M team. You continue to inspire me, Benny. Wishing you peace on your path.

@irishpolyglot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for working as hard as you do, Elizabeth. It truly makes a difference and eases my burden more than you'll ever know, and has been a part of helping me heal faster :)

@jacobfunnell65 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Benny! Back in 2015 I was a young marketing executive, and I had to give a talk at MicroConf. It was my first conference talk ever, and I was talking about how to write successful email courses. I used your 'speak in a week' course as one of my examples. I emailed you ahead of the conference, asking for your thought processes when you write, and you got right back to me! Your email was really useful and helped me write a better talk. It went down really well. Thanks so much for helping me, a complete stranger. I'm glad (and not surprised) to see so many others reaching out and offering their own support and encouragement to you now. All the best man :)

@-Aidan 3 жыл бұрын

Stay strong brother

@lsls1961 3 жыл бұрын

Fair play Benny, it’s not easy to put this out there...

@irishpolyglot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Lindsay! Hopefully, this helps others to feel inclined to share their own struggles with the world!

@andrewmitson3585 3 жыл бұрын

This was amazing - thank you for sharing, Benny! Believe it or not, your book (Language Hacking Spanish) is what got me through severe clinical depression (also in 2018). It gave me the opportunity to travel abroad to Spain & Latin America where I met new people and saw the world in a different light and I know you've touched thousands of other people with your inspirational work. I'm so glad you're feeling better and look forward to whatever you decide to do in the future.

@irishpolyglot 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's absolutely incredible... As you saw in this video, I poured my heart and soul into that book. The best I would hope for, would be that it successfully inspired people to learn the language, but to see that it made other significant differences in your life like that is really touching. Thanks for sharing!

@AzulWells 3 жыл бұрын

Powerful video Benny. Thank you for sharing your story. My Spanish language learning journey started two years ago with your 30 day challenge. Today I find myself working remotely from Mexico - A situation that I enjoy immensely and that never would have happened without that first 30 day challenge. You are making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for all you do. Hope to see a lot more great content from you in the near future…

@catdowntheroad5765 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't touched my language learning mission for two years due to personal problems and burn out. Two days ago, I picked up the brilliant Language Hacking: German and wondered, "what happened to Benny?" Bless you, Benny. Everything is going to be fine ❤

@pauliem1242 3 жыл бұрын

Respect to you Benny for sharing such an open and personal account of your struggles. Wishing you every success on your recovery and look forward to hearing more of this story ( and , yes, the stuff I originally subscribed for too 😀) Best wishes, P

@irishpolyglot 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paulie! I look forward to uploading more and I'm glad you'll be here to enjoy it 👍

@shinfujiyamaReal 3 жыл бұрын

Hang in there Benny. Cheering you on.

@Ellary_Rosewood 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty, Benny. It's not easy to open up like this to people. You are a huge inspiration to so many people, myself included. I hope that things get better for you and that everything turns around for you soon. We all love you so much! ❤️🥰

@tinajones9525 3 жыл бұрын

Your strength and determination to get through this shines through. Your journey will undoubtedly give others struggling, hope and support. Be proud of what you are doing here, stay strong, and be kind to yourself. You've got this. Huge respect to you.

@actualfluency 3 жыл бұрын

Benny, I was aware that you were struggling - but I had no idea of the full extent. Thank you for being open and honest about these extremely difficult and personal topics. I'm happy to hear about your progress, and I can't wait to see more of the old Benny in the near future

@irishpolyglot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Kris! I'm feeling more like myself every day and can't wait to upload loads of fun videos, even if with an extra hint of hopeful wisdom in what I've learned from this experience.

@shilohsmith842 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so honest and open about what's going on. It was sad to hear that you went through all of that, but I'm also glad that it's turning around for you. You got this, Benny! ✊

@Bogdanbmm 3 жыл бұрын

Respect for being so open, huge courage to say it out and especially respect for making it back onto the recovery path, many don’t hence don’t take it as granted though you are not there fully yet ! Cheers from Romania and all the best !

@jonathangamble 3 жыл бұрын

I understand the courage this took my friend. Languages send you to people which can help you heal. You’re in my prayers. Now you have to ask yourself, what’s next? Then you do it with passion and kindness. Support thrown back at you brother...

@Paulbartoszek 3 жыл бұрын

For people going through similar issues, this is a very good video to watch. Thank you for posting this one. I just happened to stumble across it and glad I watched.

@jobapp9692 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Benny, Life is full of good and bad moments. Sometimes the bad times are hard to get over. I used to work as a manager, and I used to have a company. In those moments, I planned to grow economically and get married my ex-fiancee to make a family. To make a long story short, after certain events, I finished living on the street for a weak in another country as a refugee (without anything and alone). The point is that there is always a new day that allows you to restart again. It is like a new page. What I did, was remember my life 15 years ago when I was a random person without a job, without company, without a fiancee, and it was all fine. I was happy.

@MatthewRahm11239 3 жыл бұрын

I've been in NYC (Manhattan / Brooklyn) since 2018 and can totally relate to the gloominess, expensiveness, and crampedness of the city. You're incredibly strong for coming on here and spreading more of your story on such a personal level. I originally found you online and was so inspired by your professional story, shortly after joining Fluent in 3 months I started to travel to other European countries and do things I didn't think I could do. You've been such an inspiration to me and a lot of other people. Wishing you nothing but the best during these times and can't wait to see you doing what you love once more. Best wishes Benny :)

@simonscottdotcom 3 жыл бұрын

I see and hear a lot of humble self-care, bravery, and wisdom here. Bravo looking after yourself this way, and best of luck for your recovery x

@stepheng9607 3 жыл бұрын

A very powerful video. Thank you. So glad you are on the road to recovery

@kallen8279 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, so inspirational! Many of us have gone through these personal challenges, and it really helps to hear from others the same feelings, emotions, and struggles we encounter in a life of recovery. Looking forward to more of your videos about these topics.

@jadamz1 3 жыл бұрын

BRAVO!! Thank you for your honesty and willingness to share your struggles. We all have them. Good man!

@jamesmcadory1322 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so vulnerable! I’m sorry life has been so difficult and that you’re still dealing with it. You have our support and I hope to see some more content from you soon

@mattalbert6911 3 жыл бұрын

Huge respect to you Benny for posting this! All big challenges that would overwhelm anyone. I’ve been a long time fan. I’ll definitely be watching out for your upcoming videos. Sending positive thoughts your way in the meantime.

@UnspokenSilence 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being so real! It takes a lot of courage to post a video like this. Your video has helped me. Glad to see you doing what you've got to do to get better. It's really inspiring.

@taino20 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I wish you continued good luck in your struggle. You are a very courageous person and an inspiration to many people.

@BrodySabor 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Benny! You served as a role model for me when I first found your site in 2014 and I've missed your online presence in recent years. If anything, you're even more of a superstar now for being honest and demonstrating a brutal lesson for all of us: we're each only human! Thank you, Benny, and welcome back! I hope to see things pick back up as you're ready.

@ingridtrue8652 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back! Thank you for your courage in sharing. It will surely help others in the same boat. We're looking forward to your presentation at the Polyglot Conference! 🤗

@msjennifer0864 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I can't imagine how much courage you had to muster up to share this. I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that. You probably don't see it yet but I can tell that you're stronger for it and more mature. I wanted to comment on the "weird grief" you said you're feeling right now. It's not weird at all. You're mourning the loss of the love and the marriage you never thought would end. Nothing weird about that. Anyway thank you for sharing. I'm sure your story will help a lot of people.

@ToKiniAndy 3 жыл бұрын

You're pretty much the reason I do what I do. It's always nice to see that your heroes are human too. I wish you luck Benny! I'm so sorry to hear everything you've gone through, but it's good to hear that things are looking up!

@malekyasin7209 3 жыл бұрын

This has made me seriously reconsider my approach to language learning and quitting my job and becoming a full time polyglot, (I only speak 3 languages atm anyway) it definitely seems much infinitely harder to make a living whilst also having a work-life balance. I imagined myself in the same spot as benny in this video a few years down the line and the mere thought of it made me shiver let alone the fact I am dealing with depression myself at the moment and am on medication. Much respect to you Benny and I hope for you a speedy recovery with everything. Thanks for the video, it has been an eye opener.

@stephaniecorwin6438 Жыл бұрын

That's some hard years. Thank you for your candor and vulnerability, we've all had a hard time in various ways but the details help us connect. Here's to solid footing on a good road to recovery!

@rossthorne2104 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear all you've been through, Benny. Well done for finding a way through, and thank you for sharing with us so openly. Mental health problems are something I've struggled with in my life and it is a great encouragement for many of us to know that other people have struggled with it. Thank you for all of your work, and I hope wholeheartedly that things continue to improve!

@sadellewiltshire4117 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a brave sharing. I too, like so many others, have been following you for years. I so totally know what it feels like being on meds for depression, and not feeling like myself. Thank goodness have been off them for years now but I can't imagine doing videos under that cloud! I'm so sorry about your troubles but it sounds like you're in a better place now, and having been to Austin a few times, you've definitely chosen a great place to land. Thank you for all the work to promote language learning that you've done! And if you ever get back to producing any content on Irish, there are SO many Irish language communities for learners now - it's a treasure mine! Working on my Irish during Covid especially has helped to keep me a bit saner. Guíonn mé sonas duit.

@elfinwaters7440 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Benny, this is such a powerful video. The honesty with which you describe the last years of your life is incredible and a lesson for all of us. If we want to heal, we need to be honest with ourselves on what went wrong. Six years ago, I was recovering from surgery and couldn't work or do anything for a long time. That's when I started watching your videos and was blown away by your energy and the wonderfully insane challenges you took on. That's when I realized that I'd been ignoring my passion for languages and your videos inspired me to come back to what was truly important to me. And I'm sure I'm not the only one who looked at you and thought " yes, that's it, that's what I want out of life!" Your energy is one of the reasons I got back to my true passions and started my own business. Benny, get well soon. You've been missed.

@laurarowe6160 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and best of luck on your recovery ☺️

@maureengumus6080 3 жыл бұрын

I wondered where you went online for so long and I'm glad you are back! I have always had huge respect for you and, as a language teacher and learner, you have been so motivating! Thank you for sharing your downs....I'm glad to see you are on the up!

@xtianfox79 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, your energy, the light within you. Sorry for all your troubles, keep going, it's ok to take a break from the world from time to time, and the world is right here waiting for you to be ready to come back. All the best! xoxo

@RB-dc2mp 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad that you've been back on Facebook and KZfaq again. You were the reason I learned what polyglots are and inspired me a lot as a teenager, and I'm 25 now.

@languagelearningexperience6814 3 жыл бұрын

Dude! Great to hear you are on your way to better days! We all go through it, life is tough. Be kind to yourself, look forward to seeing more of your content.

@masterp69 3 жыл бұрын

My hat is off to you for being so open and transparent. I'm proud of you Benny and you do have one hell of a support network to help you. Keep on kicking, bro, you've made a HUGE impact in A LOT of our lives. We need and want you to be around, so you do you, and come back to your passion when you're on the mend

@xecvtive 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who has gone through depression and a number of the things you talked about, my heart goes out to you and I can promise it only gets better. Thanks for sharing your story and continuing to inspire honestly even when it’s tough. Your courage in sharing you struggle is admirable and I won’t forget it!

@caseymcgrath8558 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I know it wasn’t easy but there are so many people who have been through or are currently going through similar challenges and to hear they are not alone is such a welcome message.

@carola-lifeinparis 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you are feeling much better in 2022 and have resolved at least a few of the issues.

@tkidd250 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your transparency keep your head up, praying for you. It's because of finding your videos encouraged me to learn a language and how fun it can be.

@TheJamesawesome 3 жыл бұрын

I am very happy to see you have been overcoming such troubles lately! I wish you all the best!

@catlady715 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you had to go through so much in such a short time. Especially the part about depression. I've been there and know how low one can feel. Sending you good vibes & things can only go up from here. Thank you for sharing your story. You have a lot of people on your side, many fans of yours, who have good thoughts and wishes for you.

@L4TEKNIGHT 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Benny, I started to follow you, when you published 'fluent in 3 months' years ago. You were a huge inspiration in my own language learning experience. I am glad to hear that you are on your way to recovery. All the best and keep fighting! This community loves you! Peace

@livingwithamber 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel today, and I really like how genuine you seem here. I’ve had my own fair share of mental health struggles and I wish for nothing but the best for you. Hope you take care and continue getting better.

@brookebkk 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and touching update. Thanks for sharing so vulnerability. Sending you love and support from Spain (although we met in Thailand!).

@fourspiralarms 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to see you back! I appreciate your courage and sharing all of this with us.. especially how you actually addressed each of those challenges. Looking forward to more content, we all support you!

@momdoccoleen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such deep and personal struggles. It can help so many others who are struggling with similar issues. I applaud your bravery and openness!

@AdanSensei 2 жыл бұрын

Love and respect to you benny! Coming out like this, and being vulnerable and honest with yourself is incredibly eye opening and admirable. Seeing you grow so much the past years is very motivating and inspiring as well, no idea you were going through such struggles. Wish you the best of luck and feel free to reach out anytime that you need to remember the best version of yourself!

@BlackboardEnglish 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for what you went through. It’s a lot for one person to handle. I can feel the pain in your voice. I’m happy you’re on the road to recovery. ♥️

@irishpolyglot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Halima! Hopefully, our paths will cross again after I've healed some more!

@natjanaverhoek7337 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story and being so open. This must have been hard. I am happy to hear you are in a better place now than before. I wish you love and strength!

@jaredwilliams6853 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this many people have had similar experiences. After highschool I felt extremely burned out and alone. Even been hospitalized for depression, I’m 20 now and doing much better. This gives us perspective that no matter how successful a person is everyone has their own struggles.

@jose98937 3 жыл бұрын

Move abroad for a period bruh,... so a easier country and the setting will already set you up again... look up and hang in there... you are too young to be burnt by frustration and depression already...

@monastoschek7599 2 жыл бұрын

Much respect for this honest video. All the best to you!

@billcaraker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Benny! Glad to hear you're turning things around

@diegowillian3360 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos for your courage to come out and address such personal trials, Benny! You've always been a huge inspiration to me and obviously thousands of other people. Sending prayers up your way for a great recovery process! You da man!

@daniel.mojimaki 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing Benny. You and the team have always been an inspiration for many years, and will continue to be. Take care...!

@nfdolan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. There is incredible courage and strength in vulnerability, and you have a whole community of people pulling for you! Sending warm wishes for healing. You've got this!

2 жыл бұрын

Been following your blog and videos since +10 years ago when I was into language learning. Glad to hear you're back on track, remember, what has happened should stay in the past, chin up and keep up the good work and building things you care for. Un abrazo desde Venezuela, Benny!

@Rutteopvakantie 3 жыл бұрын

When i decided to become a polyglot it was because of you Benny, you were one of the few that took the time to learn my target language which is Dutch. Your videos captivated me and i even joined the fI3M challenge and had an opportunity to work with your staff. NY is overrated as i myself lived in NY and hated it. I feel you, i hear you, i understand you in many more ways you can imagine and i know its not easy to put yourself out there for people to judge you on a personal level rather than a professional level. Im sure pretty much everybody that once watched your videos or subscribed to your channel is because you inspired them, including myself. Let all the positive messages inspire you and give you fresh air to inspire you again and continue the journey you once started. Con mucho cariño y amor.

@irishpolyglot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Irma!! So happy to hear my efforts and the Fi3M Challenge have been helpful to you!!

@nikoniforos9658 3 жыл бұрын

wishing you the best my friend! It’s very important to always be honest about your symptoms, hope you make it though this a stronger and wiser person.

@Mariposa-11-2007 3 жыл бұрын

Sending you much love from North Texas. This is a lot, but you are making it through these transformations. We believe in you! Please don’t stop believing in you. You are darling. Good to see you.

@swedishlinguist3083 3 жыл бұрын

Respect to you for putting this out! You were probably the first language learning youtuber I started following years ago and you've definitely been an inspiration. Happy to see you're back!

@ranceshores5059 3 жыл бұрын

Good on you man keep the head up and remember dealing with the bad things is accomplished One Day At A Time. Thats what keeps me going in the direction.

@danielbazinga 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you’re on the road to recovery. Hope to see more of you again, but most importantly hope you continue to feel better

@Mschiav0 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Benny, you were and STILL ARE a great inspiration to me. I think even more now, just can't imagine how tough it was for you to get through all of these eventualities. I will be waiting to watch your next language adventures! Eu até estranhei, vi que você não estava mais enviando vídeos no seu canal, nem publicando conteúdos. Que dureza! De qualquer forma, estou feliz de te ver aí segurando as pontas e planejando a retomada com novos projetos. Vai com tudo! Um abraço de São Paulo, Brasil!

@Mateo-et3wl 3 жыл бұрын

sorry to hear about your struggles. I've been through more or less the same stuff and it really feels like getting chewed up by life. Glad you made it through and you're still around. Ten year fan here

@danielpineda508 3 жыл бұрын

Benny! This just made me respect you even more! I’ve been following you for years and my hearts goes out to you! I wish you the best in everything you do. Keep moving forward, Benny!

@GypsieSeeker 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is a really brave video, and I think it’s great that someone like you, who is a big success in the language learning community and someone that many look up to, can be open about it. I hope others will feel they’re not alone in similar struggles. Best of luck.

@Creoyo 3 жыл бұрын

It’s great to hear from you again, and it means a lot that you opened up about your story. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’m dealing with life and relationship issues as well, and it’s inspiring to hear these honest words about working towards mental health from someone I respect as much as you. Im looking forward to hearing about how you’ve grown and dealt with things. Sending love and support ❤️

@allanbak1638 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I've been through some similar struggles in the past and I know how hard it can be to talk about it. Much respect!

@AntonioRadici 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Benny, and good luck with your future adventures, I'm pretty sure things will get better :)

@Gamingwithsam127 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect to you Benny. I hope things are smoothing out and you feel better. I appreciate your honesty and how much bravery it may have taken to post this video. I wish everyone was as humble and lovely as you.

@ScottDavidMoeOTS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, Benny. That sounds like a lot to work through and process. I hope you continue to heal and grow in spite (or maybe, because of) these experiences. All the best!

@iantaylor8340 3 жыл бұрын

First of all, I want you to take a hand and give yourself a big pat on the back for coming out on the other side. I am so proud that you never threw in the towel and gave up on life. You are a remarkable human being who I had the pleasure to meet face to face at one of your book tours back in 2014. [ Still one of the best experiences I've ever had ] I have also suffered with debt, depression , feeling so low and insecure that you feel the life has thrown you one misery after another but I also came out stronger on the other side. I am debt free, depression and anger free, I have been living in Tianjin, China for the past four years now and I have turned myself around to a completely different human being. I have started to teach myself the piano, I been working on getting back into a consistent routine for my Mandarin Progress. The speaking side of the language is progressing nicely but reading and writing is slowed down but that doesn't stop me from keep continuing. I look back at your Mandarin Challenge videos as well as other KZfaqrs who speak Mandarin for inspiration to keep going on the path. I am thoroughly enjoying the journey I am making so far. Don't ever feel like you are a failure! Don't ever give up ! There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Your friends, family , fanbase and every other language learner who look up to you as a motivational hero are 100% behind you on your recovery. Looking forward to seeing your posts, that cheerful Irish personality of yours continuing the path of positivity and coming back to a new better version of yourself. We love you ! Keep smiling :)

@irishpolyglot 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Ian!

@JenGreyson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I've only just found you and have a massive amount of respect for you. These are hard, hard challenges. Best wishes on your journey.

@haleyprobus6256 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey. It is never easy to talk about personal struggles and I respect you for doing that. Being open is such an important thing in taking care of yourself, I have been struggling with taking on too much and starting to feel that burnout. I admire you for sharing your journey and inspiring so many people. Being open with this will help many understand and relate to you. Thank you for sharing this, and I wish you the best in your upcoming journey and look forward to learning more from you!

@oliverlloyd4056 3 жыл бұрын

You've been a massive inspiration to me and I was missing your content. I'm sorry to hear you've had such a tough time in the last few years, but kudos for being so brave and sharing this with the world. I can only imagine how difficult it would have been, but I hope this is a massive step for you in your recovery. Good luck mate!

@noracola5285 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you went through all of that & certainly relate to most of it. I'm glad you seem to be pulling through & hope things will continue to improve.

@KingJarlaxle 3 жыл бұрын

Benny, thanks for having the courage to share this post. I so appreciate your honesty and I sharing what you’ve been going through helps others and is part of your healing process.

@MrMarkTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help. I’m glad you’re doing better. Your ideas have really helped me become a better language learner and teacher. In turn, many others have been helped in achieving their goals. If you never posted again, I’d still be very grateful for all you’ve done. I’m cheering for you to continue your journey of contributing. I can’t wait to see more content from you:)

@martemller9820 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect from Norway! Wish you the most successful recovery. You have been one of my role models for years, and now that even deepened. We all are just humans and vulnerability breeds strenght. Thank you for sharing!