Appalachian Woman interview-Sue

[@SM-nu1xl]

Sue is my first cousin, but we grew up like sisters. She is one of the sweetest, funniest people you will ever meet. She will keep you laughing constantly with her great sense of humor. I love her dearly and everyone who knows her or meets her are taken by her instantly. She is truly a beautiful soul. God bless my little Sue

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Awesome! Bless y'alls hearts!😊

[@teamcougars]

You are very lucky to have her as your cousin she seems like an amazing lady 🙏🏻

[@cinsationalcinema1776]

Very sweet of you to say kind words. The world needs more kindness and support these days... we all need a big group hug 🤗

[@lindacaudill3043]

She a true mountain woman she makes me think of myself. I was born in Hazard an my dad's family still lives at Macy's Creek left fork. I lived with my mom an dad for 2 years at Jeff KY then they got divorced an mom moved to Jackson were we stayed with my grandma an grandnaw.

[@crisnielson]

Such a joy to watch this interview! She is amazing!

[@joeybrock9686]

This is my sister... The best sissy I could ask for... Thank you everyone for your kind words... God bless you everyone

[@joeybrock9686]

Everyone is everyone... Thank you Jesus for my family and friends... God bless everyone

[@lauriek9734]

She is a sweetheart! Take good care of her brother! ☺️

[@onthehill3381]

Aww, you are fortunate to have a lovely, sweet sister. God bless you!

[@jenniehughes6927]

She could be my sister too. Been there , just not in the hills. Closer to the bayou.

[@ginadelsasso288]

She seems like an awesome person. I enjoyed her interview.

[@istateyourname4710]

'You are what you are, nothing more, nothing less.' Amen to that.

[@AdamGoldswain]

People are far too entitled today , especially the kids

[@jairofranco6847]

Your a lot more than what you think you are though . Far more potential that you think you have

[@JillianClaireRox]

I knew this interview would be great when I heard those opening words.

[@tag3893]

@@jairofranco6847 but at the end of the day you still are what you are and who you are nothing more and nothing less.

[@a.wanderer5006]

In snowflakeville she'd be canceled for saying something like gat!

[@jasonstephens7561]

It seems like everybody you’ve interviewed from the Appalachian’s region are some of the most genuine, down to earth people featured on this channel. Really appreciate hearing their stories, hope there’s more to come.

[@howlinwulf]

Jason come down and visit us 37 Bluejay loop Mount Vernon KY. We will have a good time.

[@code-52]

Most.

[@roberttroxell4006]

My cousin worked as a lineman for the electric company in Ohio. He was part of the crews that went down to southeastern Kentucky to help restore electric service after storms. He liked it so much that he moved down there and got married. He really likes the people and instantly felt at home. He has been there at least 25 years.

[@whydoikeepgettincut]

Where in Ohio was he from? Anywhere south of Hamilton the people seem to have some kind of roots they can trace back to the mountains

[@kellilangley3875]

I could listen to her for hours! She makes me feel grateful for the life I’ve had, and yet I feel like I’ve missed something at the same time

[@sharondavidson7412]

What a perfect way of capturing how I feel! I've experienced this feeling many times, with other people. You said it perfectly.

[@conniehahn4577]

Amen....grateful...but missed something....wish all folks would see this....

[@dtps_champion6016]

Well put

[@hopeful8975]

I don’t believe you missed anything…all that beauty and freedom.

[@SammysMysASMR]

Remember when we used to play outside as kids? Probably the most peaceful memories I have. Don’t see hardly any children playing outside anymore.

[@AdamGoldswain]

Too true , sad world tbh

[@ladykdog1756]

Its rare but when i do see children playing outside....makes me smile every time

[@sovietchampagne]

yup I was born in 97 and was never allowed to play outside as a kid unless it was in a fenced backyard or playground and adults were watching. I feel like I developed a lot of problems because I didn't have the kind of childhood independence my parents' and grandparents' generations had. I recently read an article about "exploration playgrounds" (or something like that, I don't remember the name) in the UK; they are finding that letting children take risks in independent play actually helps them become better prepared to face those risks.

[@float_sam]

Where I'm at the population is now all old people really, so the density of kids in the neighborhood is really bad. So there isn't groups of kids to play with; with the fact the same old people circle around and stop and ask my kids where their parents are if I'm not RIGHT there with them.. is unsettling. Like wolves waiting for us to 'misstep' to get authorities involved.

[@Hopewecrosspathsinthewind]

Facts I noticed this with my nephews generation, the have limited interactions nowadays

[@sumtxflygrl1]

Great storytelling here, Mark. I love that she said, “we didn’t have any money, but we never knew it.” The way it was for me when I was a child.

[@pamelastates5600]

@ summer Holt hello, me as well I’m 55yrs old but I have A LOT IN COMMON WITH HOW THESE FOLKS GREW UP!! WE WERE POOR BUT WE WERE PROUD!! ❤️🙏🏽

[@AdamGoldswain]

I can also relate 👍

[@pamelastates5600]

@@AdamGoldswain @ ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦

[@AdamGoldswain]

@@pamelastates5600 ❤️🙏🇬🇧

[@pamelastates5600]

@@AdamGoldswain @ ❤️

[@iamfree2be]

Her eyes get watery when she speaks of the land she grew up in. Such a beautiful soul.

[@DS-mh5hb]

The mountains and streams etc become a part of you, no doubt.

[@spiritualseekeramor]

The thing that jumps out at me about these Appalachia interviews is the lack of artifice. These people seem to be so straightforward and able to connect personally without the guarded posture so many people in the "modern world" seem burdened with. I guess everything is a trade-off. I don't mean to make too many generalizations or assumptions, but this is so refreshing.

[@neesiecarman9674]

You are so right. I was born and raised in the small college town of Berea, Ky. I haven't lived there for years, but visit often. I miss "my people". I miss the ability to just be myself without measuring my words in order to not offend. I'm pretty sure you could let your guard down around Sue. No pretentiousness in that lovely lady.

[@julzdixon63]

@@neesiecarman9674 No Facade, none needed. Why in the woods you ain't got no reason to!! I'm a Hilljack

[@kiery2306]

Born and raised in Greenup Ky and I still call it home. Just live across the river now ❤

[@skaopo]

That's really the deal with rural life across the world, not even just the US.

[@chunkchips4554]

This is the way we should be living. Less materialist. More simple and with faith. This is less industrialized.

[@justinsmith413]

I absolutely love the Appalachain interviews, these are my people. I was born in a holler in Hazard Ky, my kin still live there and I love going back to visit.

[@powerfully_confident1739]

Good Morning beautiful! Have a blessed day.😊

[@MsSylvia45]

Same here! I was born in the hills of TN No money and so poor BUT it was phenomenal and the best life ever ❤️

[@justinsmith413]

@@MsSylvia45 I totally agree, I miss how it was back then. I think i was just made for that kind of life.

[@robertferguson9764]

Wished I was raised in the Appalachians !! I got to go visit and love to talk to the people !! I'm in Texas, sucks

[@justinsmith413]

@@robertferguson9764 Hey Texas aint bad, I mean you could be in California or New York...

[@4beeftacos2am]

She don't realize how full of charm and grace she is. Tough tough lady. She was bitten by a deadly snake and carries on as if she was bitten by an ant!!! I freak out if I see a spider! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@nitathomas1691]

She is someone I can share a cup a coffee, talk and just chill.

[@homebrewinstrumentals7700]

And you expect me to believe this?

[@realsamelliott9198]

Couldn’t agree more Nita. She seems like a sweet lady. It would be awesome to sit down with her and just talk about life.

[@msursa]

@@homebrewinstrumentals7700 Yaaup..

[@homebrewinstrumentals7700]

@@msursa explain.

[@ginadelsasso288]

@@homebrewinstrumentals7700 people that are laid back like she is relaxing to be around and chat with. I enjoyed listening to this chat so why wouldnt we want to have a coffee and a chat with her in person? Doesnt need much more explaining than that.

[@ThatGirlT77]

My mamaw and pawpaw were my favorite people in the world. They were just about the only 2 that took care of me as a kid. We lived in the country and had cows, chickens, and a huge garden. Grandma canned EVERYTHING! We had a wood stove and it was the best time I ever had. We swam in the creek too. Good lady. Great interview! I came back home to my grandparents hometown after living in Tampa for many many years. You always follow your heart home, especially in TN.❤

[@The_Cherokee_Gypsy]

Tennessee born and raised baby

[@johngrimm1295]

TN 👋🏼

[@ThatGirlT77]

@@The_Cherokee_Gypsy I'm Cherokee!!!

[@carlaosborne160]

That's the simplest statement but by far the most important..."Be good in life" ...♥️

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Perfect advice.. I surely wish I’d had a wise person to put that into my head when I was young.. my life would have gone much different.. I’d have loved to grow up in nature except the killing part I’d rather not be around when that happens.. ever since I was 6 or 5 and my chicken had to get killed because it was sick.. that traumatized me and never got over that..seeing it running around the yard with its head chopped off put me in shock I’ve never forgotten.. the waterfall she described and blocking the creek so you could swim! Lordy I’d be in Heaven there. Thankyou I loved her talking..

[@Rita-yw2tn]

I’m from Kentucky and I love it here I wouldn’t want to raise my grandchildren anywhere else . I only wish that they could have experienced a childhood like I had because it was good . We may have not been rich with money but we were rich with love . We got hand me downs from older siblings but at least we had what we needed . I remember one of the best Christmas’ that I ever had was when we didn’t have any electric but we had a little tree with no lights on it and my Momma had a pot of pinto beans cooking on the wood stove and Momma got us a little pink night gown and a tiny bottle of perfume & she played with us all day & we were so happy . Anyway , I could go on all day about my childhood but I won’t put y’all through all of it . I will say that we might have not been rich financially but we were rich in other ways & I’ll never forget it . 😊❤️

[@thematriarchy2075]

That was very sweet to read. Much love to you 🧡💕

[@BloodyVamp6669]

best biscuits and gravy i ever had was made on a coal and wood stove

[@lisa32469]

You should have someone do video of your stories and have a channel yourself...there are a lot of people more than happy to listen💜

[@millionmileaminutemama9372]

Loved this

[@victoriamcdougall1879]

So wonderful to hear about a happy childhood. I need to take feather from your book and be a better mum. Because I can be.So my children have beautiful memories too. Thanks for telling us your story. Beautiful x

[@td5367]

Love these videos of the Appalachian people. They are so humble and grateful

[@briarrose5208]

My husband and I have spent time in Appalachia and met the most beautiful, genuine people like this lady Sue. Salt of the earth.

[@shannonbritton5313]

This history is being lost. Thank u for documenting a small piece of it 💙💚💜✌

[@kristabell5107]

She explained it perfectly in the end. “Do good in life”.

[@YoYo-gt5iq]

HER: gets bit by copperhead snake. Keeps on ginseng-ing ME: realizes it's Monday. Calls in sick

[@pentre33]

😂 LMAO ! Ditto !

[@melissawalchli2808]

She’s hardcore! I love this lady!

[@billiewilson4135]

Um, she didn’t seem to realize copperheads venom is poisonous …

[@goughaway52]

Ikr? 😅😅🤣👍

[@ElleBoogie89]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview! I love when older people just sit and tell their stories....it’s always so interesting.

[@susieintn9466]

This is a really good interview, " You know what I'm saying". She appears to be a hard working woman, who is proud of where she's from. Not to many people can say that these days. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@tiffanyball9290]

@B B No, it’s not 😆 I live a county over from her.

[@yeet5148]

tbh didnt notice it until this comment.. but typically i notice lol

[@rondaduse-anthony6755]

This was probably my favorite interview. I find myself liking these Appalachia interviews tons more than I expected. What a wonderful surprise ☺

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

You must listen to Ruby Baker’s interview.

[@michelerenauld1278]

These are my favorite interviews. She is a gem. I really enjoyed this. Ty

[@nadeiashemwell5819]

Sue, you’re a breath of fresh air. Thank you for sharing. Stay Blessed

[@melaniegonzalezart8506]

I always am in awe at the similarities between appalachia living and the country side of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, from experience. The accent different from everyone else in the respective country, the gardening + homesteading, often no electricity, natural living, good hearted people.

[@thescuffletownchef]

I cannot put into words how much I love these people and their stories. I would love to see where she grew up and the others as well.

[@supermoodydealwithit]

I worked customer service for the phone company that serviced WV and part of KY. We were on schedule to handle so many calls a day but I'd fly through calls just to take time to listen to the stories from this area. I loved that job.

[@darlamorales8340]

I grew up in the same area as she did. And she's correct, it's the most beautiful place. And once you leave all you want is to go back.

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

Driving through WV, I was struck with the intense beauty of the whole area.

[@samsha1013]

I’m in Washington state, never been to that side of the country and all I do is “wanna go back” I am falling in love with the appalachians and am discussing with my husband in taking a trip there. I am homesick for a mountain I have never been to. I want to learn to live the simple life. Life has become way too complicated. I gave up TV two and a half years ago and started trying to grow my own food. I crave it. So saddened that the drugs( I think brought intentionally into the area to weaken a strong people that couldn’t be controlled by propaganda and gov control) has invaded the young people. I hope they can learn to connect back with nature and learn to live like past generations.

[@Juniper122]

I really enjoyed her interview. I found her overall energy uplifting and it’s nice to see someone who is proud of where you’re from. Really enjoyed her personality. Thank you Mark and Sue

[@Meg-bq2hy]

“You are what you are and you ain’t what you ain’t.” Preach it sister!!

[@bobbywoods684]

She's really likable. She got sad when high school and the father of her kids came up.

[@susanwarner8901]

You speak with humblness, Sue. Stay blessed lovely lady.

[@rrrobeltnest7295]

I liked it when she said we always had something to do even though we had nuthin. Great interview thanks

[@louisianarainwater]

Her love for her grandparents is priceless 💚💚💚

[@mzfancy4767]

Hey Sue...u seem to be a very humble sweet woman. Stay blessed.

[@raythornton8578]

I have to agree with you. These people are brave and wonderful people.

[@Mr60minor]

Enjoyed immensely. Home is where the heart is. ❤️

[@lynnowings1032]

I was born and raised in Leslie County, my dad was a coal miner! I loved living in a holler!

[@Haziesmom2023]

P.S. Being brought up around Chattanooga mountain area, my Great Grandmother was also a midwife. She delivered many babies around Whitwell, Tennessee. An odd coincidence , my daughter is now an OB/Gyn and Granddaughter, also following their footsteps. You just can't get away from your DNA..........lol.......

[@bassin692]

Why, pray tell, would you ever want to. Sounds like good roots to me, :).

[@linguinepast3743]

That’s cool

[@tamieheadrick8786]

Chatsworth ga here I love whutwell TN wish I lived there

[@Haziesmom2023]

@@bassin692 The Best Roots - we were only rich in love.......the best :)

[@Haziesmom2023]

@Stevie Woo - Thank You! Hoping you have a beautiful Season.

[@1000mindy]

I've just discovered these videos and I'm binge watching. So far the Appalachian women are awesome.

[@rubypaige4685]

the appalachian stories are the best. they are a proud people who worked hard and provided for their families. they did'nt suffer from depression, even though their lives were hard,.they enjoyed the simple things in life.

[@StarBarks4U]

This has to be one of my favorite videos...Sue is such a salt of the earth woman who I could listen to for hours ...Thank you Mark for sharing this video with us! ❤

[@catt9720]

“Xanex is the best pill and the worst pill ever made” FACTS

[@triple_gem_shining]

yuk

[@Iwretched]

Just smoke weed. To hell with the pills

[@Toddtoddy78]

Xanax is an absolute snake in the grass. It’s more dangerous than most drugs. It makes people black out. It also brings out our devious qualities more so than even other drugs in the same classification.

[@catt9720]

@@Toddtoddy78 I agree

[@jvolgelstein6278]

@@Toddtoddy78 comming off zanax after yrs i had a psychotic break worst drug ever i was scared too death

[@LUVN4GIV]

What a beautiful woman. Her smile and the kindness in her voice just make you want to spend a day with her. Wish I could meet her. So lovely. 💕🥰

[@herbertroach5551]

I wish I could meet her she is so inspirational I love to hear her stories

[@crispybacon5193]

Great way to start the week! Another gem to remind us not to take anything in this life for granted ~Sue a great story & Mark another classic!💜

[@1950harleycharley]

She loves her grandpa...there are some good men in this world! Great story

[@dougalexander7204]

“Hell yes.” Beautiful, honest, sincere woman. Love everything about you, Sue. And, thank you Mark for bringing us her story.

[@Lynn-ll2vd]

I really wish you would take this woman to where she grew up and let us see it. That would be so great!

[@Lynn-ll2vd]

Btw: I love her shirt!

[@jonmcfarland1171]

I loved her interview I could probably listen to her all day

[@Haziesmom2023]

Me Too, Jon!

[@karenderuyter2568]

Same here😊

[@UpsNdownZZZ]

If she didn't say "you know" so often...

[@bellebslife6504]

What a beautiful lady inside and out. It's refreshing to know that there are still good people, like Sue, up in those mountains that aren't addicted to anything. God bless you Sue.

[@starlord2574]

She seems so content in life, and her aura is so positive!!! Thank you for giving us a peek into your life 💖

[@jadefire1814]

These are the best interviews, truly. I've not heard a complaint , really, from *any* of your Appalachian interviewees. Reminds me so much of my sweet Daddy. He was raised in the mountains in Arkansas; 11 people in a 3 room shack. With holes in the floor so big, he used to shoot rabbits through them. Snow drifted in on him while he slept. But he doesn't complain about it. He always says, "You just make do. " Mark, I think you should totally go and do some tours of these folks' home-places. The 90 year old gentleman's house, etc. It would really be eye-opening for people today.

[@anitaadams95]

I live in northwest Arkansas...love it here!

[@jadefire1814]

@@anitaadams95 My husband's from up that way as well! Lead Hill!

[@jadefire1814]

@@ezinneraechel Wow. You seem to have taken my statement completely the wrong way. Just because I found these interviews to be "the best" , doesn't mean I appreciate the others any less. I stated that these people remind me of my Dad, so it's like hearing some of my family talk. I *never* said that any of the west coast folks complained either, did I?

[@anitaadams95]

@@jadefire1814 it has grown so much...people moving here from all over the country.

[@jadefire1814]

@@ezinneraechel No problem! I hope you have a peaceful day, and wonderful week ahead. Stay well and safe. 😊

[@kentuckyjones7242]

i grew up in Stinnett, Ky.(Leslie Co.) I now live in PA. but, my family all still live there. her story is par for the course for everyone from there.

[@charlesgibson5649]

Same. I grew up in hyden, but live outside Nashville now. My little brother still lives on the spur. There’s a 100% chance my mind knows this lady and her family. Hell probably your family too. We lived on stinnett hill when I was young.

[@kentuckyjones7242]

@@charlesgibson5649 then we Def know each other. and yea, i know this lady. thats Sue Tic

[@charlesgibson5649]

@@kentuckyjones7242 growing up, my best friends mom was sherry tic. I need to make a trip back to the hills. I spent most of my time either on the spur or up hellforcertain. Folks around here don’t believe that’s a real place til I google it for them lol

[@leighhunterjumperz3038]

The way her eyes lit up when she described the beauty of her childhood home makes me nostalgic for my own! I love her stories as they remind me of my late grandma's farming stories; same no electric 14 kids working the land. God bless her & everyone who remembers how hard it was & is on people right now.

[@sn00gins11]

She has such a warm spirit ❤ listening to her reminds me of listening to all my grandmas stories of her life growing up and everything they went through

[@cynthiabrooklyn6369]

I love this woman so positive and grateful for ALL they had even though it wasn't easy. I wish everyone could have her attitude.

[@emmylou-y4b]

Wonderful woman. Thank you for letting us hear her story.

[@donaldritter2256]

The rest of the country has lost so much. These shows are raw honest and humble. Thanks to these folks for sharing ❤️

[@jeffreyj3906]

I wish the children now could listen and learn from Sue God bless you sweet lady such a sweet spirit ❤

[@briesthoughts2261]

Great intro! I sincerely needed to hear that. Her words are so inspiring.

[@powerfully_confident1739]

Good Morning☀️ Enjoy your day.😊

[@Oturtlegirl51]

I can hardly watch these Appalachian interviews without feeling a dreadful sadness creeping over me. I feel so deprived. I was raised in the suburbs of New Jersey in the 50's, about as artificial an upbringing as you can get, plus my mom was an alcoholic. These mountain folk are so happy, and while they're so beautiful and wonderful to listen to and learn from, I feel an inexplicable sense of grief for times gone by.

[@melissaturner2870]

I love this lady 💗 she has so much respect for her grandparents and speaks from her heart. I would love to have been a little bird and just be lucky enough to sneak a little peek of the love she was raised in. Thank you Sue for your story may God bless you the rest of your days ❤️

[@silvernine8791]

You can tell her heart is so warm and friendly to everyone.

[@cheryl4peace]

Love the Appalachian interviews. It’s like listening to my Aunts, Uncles and Cousins from the country in Kentucky. My Mother moved from there to Louisville when she was 13 so I was raised in Ky suburbs. Sometimes I feel lucky, sometimes I feel like I missed out being brought up in the hills.

[@mistythomas6952]

This is living her best life and doing it like a Boss! So much respect for these people! They know how to survive, happy with next to nothing compared to most Americans and don't complain about it. ❤️

[@fredathomason3524]

I grew up the same way in the Missouri Ozarks. Happy times! A lot of people don't understand and they think they should pity you. No way! Our wealth was measured in happiness, family.

[@wildheart8283]

Sues comment about friends tells me she would be sn awesome friend to have. I feel in my heart that she is a friend who cares. She wouldnt lead you in to trouble... I enjoyed this video

[@mejane516001]

I love my people...I was raised in Hazard...a very hard life..without adult supervision as a child..often there is abuse ..I dont remember many good times ..but was adopted by wonderful family and thankful but oh how I long to come and live around my people again with the hope I have now...just want to love up on them:)

[@christmasmorning7685]

That’s so beautiful of you to want to give back. Do they have any social workers/agencies in the counties that visit to support these communities?

[@julzdixon63]

@@christmasmorning7685 It's doubtful. I'd guess they'd not welcome it either.

[@christinewalsh3043]

@@julzdixon63 Untrue.

[@robertpauley7411]

Poverty one of the best character builders!

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

True!

[@nuttybar9]

Poverty Sucks!

[@thematriarchy2075]

@@nuttybar9 That too!

[@anotherdayinthislife]

Ooh yes, truth!! 🙌🏼

[@kassandrakid9440]

As a poor person, I find this comment to be really weird. I understand the sentiment, but I literally do not know a single poor person that would say something like that. It’s probably because we’re all too worried about not making it for us to focus on our flourishing character. Maybe that’s just me but I doubt it. The comment actually feels like an insult. Whatever...

[@diakim753]

I feel like sometimes our "memory" of the past/childhood is way fonder than it actually was.

[@forzxken4364]

Maybe but I feel like we just don't know when the best times of our lives are until they pass

[@chelleglenney156]

Yes the mind is kind that way...

[@fireflymoon]

This is so touching and interesting. Yes please do a video with her again. Everyone needs to know much more on how to do things for ourselves and This woman would be a great teacher . 🤗😇🤔💖

[@forestrot666]

If you have never lived in a simple way in the Appalachians,you will never know. I was lucky to spend many many years growing in the Appalachians. The beauty of the area is you have a positive something to do,if you know where to look. Most of it is outdoors,living in a creek all day and running through the forest and building forts and having hidden places to go that no one knew where you were. I miss it.

[@thatdude3977]

🥺

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

Sue your a lovely woman and enjoyed hearing from you. Yes sometimes some of us self medicate to deal with the pain.

[@onemorchatykathy]

I’d like to spend the evening listening to this lady’s stories!

[@gdrugg2006]

the natural backgrounds are so much better than the goofy studio ones blowing in the wind :/ i wanna see the subject in the place where they live

[@cherylroberts1407]

It isn’t money that makes you happy it’s the family and people you’re around that makes you happy

[@Franaflyby]

I reckon I'm living in the wrong part of the world. I'm moving to Kentucky. People seem way less stressed out and much more kind. Thanks mark for sharing.

[@AdamGoldswain]

Same minds think alike! I’m so done with England 🇬🇧 we’re so PC over here now , like you wouldn’t believe! I envy you guy’s over there you have so many freedoms and rights , obviously every country has there pro’s and con’s , I just want to emigrate and get away from here , but everyone I know keeps telling me it won’t work! Sorry for babbling on but I saw you’re comment and thought yep feel the same 👍

[@jazzcatt]

Born and raised southern Californian here. Raised rural in the mountains and forest at 6000+ ft elevation. After that I spent all my adult life stuck in the city. Been in San Diego since 1977. In January I'm moving to south eastern KY, in the county nextdoor to Sue's. Back to rural life, woods, hills, hollers, and 4 beautiful seasons. Already been getting to know my future next door neighbor, who is the son of the lady who's gorgeous home I bought! Can't WAIT to get out of the city!!!

[@Franaflyby]

@@jazzcatt um. So do you need a housekeeper ?🤔

[@jazzcatt]

@@Franaflyby I'm hoping to be able to get some help but I have to live there for a while to figure out exactly how much my monthly cost of living will be and how much, if any, is left over for dreams of help with cleaning and cooking.

[@jazzcatt]

Where do you live? I'm on the west coast till I get moved to KY in January. By the way, I love your youtube name!

[@primaryfeathers]

There's great story about Mary Breckinridge's frontier nursing. I illustrated a story about her in Cricket Magazine. It was an amazing service.

[@gasher83]

That's where I was born.

[@nx8481]

@@gasher83 me too

[@hathorearthfyre]

I loved this! We need to give an economic boost to everyone in those mountains. We can't let the culture fade away. It's so pure and beautiful.

[@suezannemarie292]

I could sit and listen to her all day.💓

[@KelseyDunlevy]

She's got that dialect that's sometimes difficult for me to understand, but I sure do love listening to her storytelling.

[@wenchology]

I always ask myself why people like this can’t be showered with even a small fraction of the riches the world has available... hardworking, humble, genuine. Maybe in another life...

[@pamelashiflett5281]

We wouldn't know what to do with it. We'd probably give it away. 😁

[@suzanneanderson6921]

Great interview. Sue is very likable. Thanksfor talking about your life, Sue. Hugs.

[@livingintheforest3963]

I love Appalachia so much I’m so glad that you do people from Appalachia. Especially the old Appalachia the 50s the 60s in the 70s. This is my dream place it’s very similar to where I live in rural Oregon. Thank you so much for doing Appalachia! There’s a great program called celebrating Appalachia and it’s here on KZbin I watch it all the time.

[@ronnasturgill4963]

I’ve watched most of your Appalachian videos and have to say that I’ve loved them all. I live in eastern Kentucky. I’m a nurse. I grew up in a home with running water and electricity. My grandfather was a coal miner and we had a very comfortable living. I never worked in a garden growing up. Not everyone from the Appalachians are poor or live in the hills. How about doing an interview with one of our hometown doctors or lawyers? Nurses? Businessmen? There’s a wide variety here in these mountains and it’s wonderful. That’s what makes us unique.

[@hiccups16]

I love Sue!!! She seems so genuine and I love her story so much. I could listen to her tell stories all day. I wanna see the falls where she was raised so much. ❤️

[@DeeBene66]

I was born raised and live on Sand Mountain in Northeast Alabama. Our culture is so much like the culture of the middle Appalachians up in West Virginia and Tennessee we don't talk like middle Alabama or lower Alabama that true Southern stuff we don't speak like that we speak just like this lady here. everyone up here says " ye" for you. We say "nahgt" for night.... With the flat A sound.

[@jcspider7259]

I treasure every single one of these stories. This one touched me particularly deeply. Thank you, Sue, for giving us a glimpse into your precious life.

[@RubyJeans943]

My grandpa was born in the early 1900's and grew up in the Ozarks. He remembers riding his horse down the road and all of the mountain people out in the front yard playing instruments to make Blue Grass. My grandpa said his dad used to get so upset at my grandpa's mom because she kill rattlesnakes with the heel of her boots. Sue is a humble, down to earth person. Some of the best people.

[@lynnied6674]

What a kind hearted,sweet woman.Such a refreshing outlook on life.A life well lived.God bless her and her family..

[@belindawallace7770]

I love hearing their stories! Self sufficient true individuals!

[@RicFlair3333]

I am not from Appalachia, but I am From Kentucky...Kentucky is my home. My daddy retired and moved from Florida and settled in Vicco, Kentucky just outside Hazard. The community sort of adopted my Father, and I will never forget their kindness to the old man originally from Louisville. I loved visiting him....the area calls you home to Kentucky.

[@catblack4091]

This is one fantastic woman! One of the best interviews of this series!

[@judysteadman799]

Absolute Precious Precious lady. She's wonderful to listen too. Sending love and prayers to her from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦

[@cinramirez8627]

Good Morning! She’s a doll! Loved her story. 💝☕️

[@melissawalchli2808]

I liked her a lot! She’s chill, real, has a great attitude and smiles.

[@beckerickson8034]

Baltimore would drive me back to the mountains for sure.😳 There's no place like home.

[@cookie22100]

Why?

[@beckerickson8034]

@@cookie22100 1. most populated city in america. 2. 4th most dangerous city in the country. 3. Polar opposite of the hollars of kentucky, in almost every way. Finally, there's no place like home, when she said she went to Baltimore as a teen and hated it and cried to return to Kentucky, I felt that.

[@mauricescribner7025]

@@beckerickson8034 never said she hated it she was homesick. Don’t clap on my city

[@Darbysmommy]

@Beck Erickson do you live in the Baltimore area? Sure it has its problems, but it has a whole lot going for it too.

[@julzdixon63]

@@beckerickson8034 I did same a fee times & I was so happy to get back to the country. Ain't left again. You couldn't pay me to leave my hill. When I leave I'll be planted over yonder on the hill next to kin I'd never known. We have an Acre of land top a hill for that. Odly I wound up on the land my g.grand parents bought many yrs ago.

[@Dawntongs]

Love Sue! I can tell she is a kind, good hearted person. Enjoyed this interview. As for why do people keep going back, home is home and that's where the majority of people want to be if they are able.

[@YoYo-gt5iq]

Sue seems like a great person.

[@shawnadenney8098]

I just love these interviews. You feel so happy after watching one. They put a smile on my face. Its refreshing.