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Look,
my name is not important.
All I want to do is say what I have to say, and there.
So, here it goes.
Times are tough.
I know they are, and I'm here for you.
I really am; you're not alone.
Loss of a loved one?
I've been there.
Heartbreak?
Been there.
Economic hardships?
Oh, I've been there.
Bullying?
Been there.
Suicidal thoughts and actions?
Yup, best believe I've been there.
Racism?
Oh! I've been there!
I've been there and so have many other people.
Don't feel alone.
You know what else I've experienced?
Being surrounded by people and still feeling alone.
But, just know that every single person on this Earth
has had, is having, or will have difficulties in their life.
There is someone out there
going through the exact same thing,
if not something very similar to what you're going through right now.
And trust me, they feel for you.
I feel for you.
And in that sense,
you're far from alone.
I'm not going to tell you to forget about everything and stay positive
because I know that can be almost impossible at times.
I understand.
And trust me, if I had a magic wand that could make you happy,
take all your sadness away,
solve all your problems,
and mend your broken heart,
I'd do just that.
If I could buy your pain,
I'd buy a pet dinosaur first,
(Preferably a velociraptor. T. rex are overrated.)
Then I'd have the velociraptor eat your pain,
and when it poops it out,
I'd use that poop as a fertilizer to plant a pot of flowers, and I'd give that pot of flowers
to you. (:
If not, then I guess I'll settle for a volcano.
So your problems could burn, baby! Burn!
I'm a little weird.
Sorry.
You know, just hang on.
I know you can make it.
If my little wimpy,
overemotional,
crazy, bipolar self
can make it through all that,
and still be able to smile,
so can you.
Smile, c'mon.
I know you want to!
You can so do it!
Just smile! Smile!
Just smile! Smile!
Okay.
You know,
one of the tricks is just enjoying the little things in life.
Um, like the fact that you are listening to me right now. That means you're not deaf,
that you could hear.
You must have internet access, too, and access to a computer.
That's a lot of reasons to be grateful for.
Chances are you can see, hear, speak, and walk.
You most likely have all your limbs.
And if by any chance you're disabled in these ways,
then honestly,
you're my hero!
I wish I could be as strong as you, and as awesome as you are.
Seriously.
I mean it.
You know, keep your head up high.
When life turns it's back on you, turn it around and show it who's boss.
If not, then, you know just
grab it by the buttcheeks.
It always works.
And, hey! You know,
you can't really know what light is until you've seen darkness.
And sleeping is so much better when you're tired or after midterms or finals.
And seeing a loved one is more amazing when you haven't seen them in a really long time.
And in the same way,
you can really never feel happiness until you've experienced sadness.
So, hey!
In a way, being sad makes you a happier person.
Congratulations!
You're now a happier person!
Keep your head up.
Show 'em who's boss.
And hang in there soldier!
By the way, you know why I made this video?
Because, at the moment, I'm going through really tough times, too.
But I've been through so many of them, that I've learned to smile through it.
And I wanted to make sure that those who haven't tried to do that,
do.
It's possible. And trust me,
it helps!
And you know, I'm here for you.
Don't ever forget that!