Bad news update....

[@kathrynweeks7595]

Be exactly who you are, don’t let the judgement of others suppress your voice and make you change to be less. You should never change yourself just to please other people. Continue to be the amazing person you are.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you! The negative comments are hard to ignore but you guys definitely make it easier!

[@heathersmenagerie8077]

I say like a lot, so.... Don't change how you present yourself for one unhappy person. You keep it real, and that's what's important. So glad things aren't so bad. Hopefully we'll see Margaret again soon! Take care!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Margaret deserted me lol. She's riding out the winter in Palm Springs so have to wait until she returns to record another video!

[@susietopspin]

Your presentation is natural and relatable. Never change and be yourself,

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you!

[@Rolf-farmedfacts-supervisor]

Ive gotten addicted to your videos, the level of truthfulness and sharing is really awesome! Norway salutes you🇳🇴👍

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulwoodford1984]

You’re enduring all this unfortunate news very courageously.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'm trying my best to keep it in perspective. It's not cancer or something immediately deadly so I have a lot to be thankful for!

[@miguelelgueta5830]

Im so hungry now, I need avocado and tuna You are such q lovely lady, please never stop being who you are, never stop being strong and amazing

[@tedwardfox]

Britney. Somehow you have the power/ability to make people who may never meet you really care about you. That is something special and I applaud you for it. On seeing the title of this video, I had a moment of real worry. I eo not understand it, but I am glad to hear the real news. Thank you for keeping the world around you in the know!

[@EmpoweredPara]

I wish I could meet all of you someday!

[@tedwardfox]

@@EmpoweredPara And, we you!

[@Bonzoguy66]

Thank you, for being honest and open. It's a relieve , that you are allright still

[@garryadams67]

Never noticed the 'Like' thing ! Glad things don't seem as bad as they did at first 👍 oh and by the way Hi from the UK to you and your family 😎

[@EmpoweredPara]

Hi! What part of the UK?

[@garryadams67]

@@EmpoweredPara Hia Plymouth Devon, where the Pilgrim fathers sailed from. An old city steeped in history. Winter here now cold but not as cold as where you are I rekon 🦉

[@gerrymasterman5766]

I've got nothing but admiration for you, Lady. Love your positive outlook and honesty!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you 😊 💓!

[@honeypinkbetta184]

Girl use what ever word you want just be happy and healthy

[@HighTher3]

Hey, I just found your bad news video just now. I have a syrinx that went from t12 to c2, had to have surgery to get a shunt. I'm scared of getting that news. Stay strong, sis. Brand new sub.

[@ryanmuir4819]

I'm really glad to hear that the Syrinx seems to be at bay so to speak and you're doing okay. That bad news really scared me too for your sake. Anyways, as for the "like" thing, people of our age category say it so much and honestly I catch myself saying it quite a bit too so that doesn't really phase me. You're basically speaking among friends here so I wouldn't stress about it too much.

[@EmpoweredPara]

lol I blame it on Wayne's World and other 90s shows haha!

[@ryanmuir4819]

@Empowered Para The one that people say these days that drives me a little nuts is, "It's been a minute". Why not just say, "It's been a while"? Lol

[@shaylacrossland1475]

Also has it always been "per usual" instead of "as usual"? I've said "as usual" all of my life lol.

[@mickokeefe9592]

I've had nerve conduction studies done, it hurt so much I bit my lip to keep from screaming. You are amazing and tough...your videos have helped me. Thanks again and do it your way, lunch sounds good... any left?....LOL

[@EmpoweredPara]

lol I ate it all! Nerve conduction studies are definitely uncomfortable!

[@ronnieblaze4847]

Your Totally Awesome Britney! Bless up and Blaze on!

[@brucehobbs1734]

You’re an inspiration to so many! I’m dealing with cancer and just seeing your smile with all you deal with daily makes me keep digging. Keep your chin up. Be you, no annoyance here.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'm so sorry that you are fighting cancer. I have read many things on alternative cancer treatments, if you would like any information please feel free to email me at [e-mail]. Sending you love and light!

[@ineslake8808]

Brittney, the saying of like is not bothersome at all for me. What good news so happy for you!

[@renabuckner8]

You can say “like” all you want. I just recently found you story. My dad was a double amputee. I remember him being very strong and never gave up. We lived on a farm , that said he was the head of our family leading us as we all worked the farm with him right along side of us. All this I say because I do watch a lot of you tube videos of quads and amputees. My hope is to learn how situations are or can be handled. It also helps me to appreciate my able body and not take thing for granted.

[@Stetsonhatman]

Glad you made a decision from an informed calm state. Bless you.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I tried anyway lol!

[@stevenmoffettone3811]

I'm glad all is well with you never noticed the like thing doesn't bother me

[@danielleiannelli8405]

I'm so grateful that I found you and your videos. I am going through so much right now and have felt hopeless. I am in terrible pain and have 2 MRI's scheduled this week. I hope to figure out how to follow you and learn more about your journey. Thank you so much for sharing, and I send Love & Positive Vibes to you! Fingers crossed my Dr's do something to help me soon. 😣

[@EmpoweredPara]

Are you in a wheelchair? I hope you get some answers. Nothing worse than feeling helpless. Mindset is so important. Do what you can that is within your control and surrender the rest. Good luck with everything!

[@paulhaupt6798]

You have a delightfully positive attitude and outlook. Remain as you are and ignore negative criticism and snide remarks. Glad the health scare not as serious as you anticipated.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'll try my best to ignore the reply negative comments, but also be humble enough to listen to constructive feedback when it's given!

[@Jeriann-027]

I look forward to your videos, I've learned a lot from you, and your life in a wheelchair, being that I live in one too. Thank you for sharing. 💕

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks for watching!

[@gtrguyinaz]

❤❤yes… we care and wanted to know…

[@VanLifeVoyages]

Stay strong young lady. I'll be laid up with a pressure sore for the next several weeks.

[@Charles-re4vd]

Ok 💯% Thank You for reminding us what you Bad news video was about.I absolutely Thank God that ur symptoms have no gotten any worse. And i totally agree with your decision to Not have any spine / disk sugary. Yes i too believe that you should wait & watch for any decline in you current situation. 👍💕🙏

[@EmpoweredPara]

Still watching and waiting! I have another MRI in August so I'll keep you guys posted when that happens. But for now things seem good!

[@Charles-re4vd]

@@EmpoweredPara Although we've never had the pleasure of meeting in person, I still have empathy for another person who has been dealt a poor hand in life ☕🙏🥲

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@Charles-re4vd I appreciate the love!

[@Charles-re4vd]

@@EmpoweredPara I've been in a wheelchair in 2015, due to a fractured tibia, so in a few ways I can sorta relate . Yes being a a wheelchair will Absolutely Kill ur bum ( as the British fokes ) would say. I hope one day I can be a care give.☕❤️🤔☕👍

[@ChronicallyMichelle1995]

I say it all the time too and hate it every time! So it doesn’t bother me! I love your channel I’m a part time wheelchair user and eventually will go to full time so youve helped me lots I’m glad you don’t need surgery at least not yet. Any spinal surgery is scary, I’m fused C4 to L5 will need the remaining spine done at some point but it’s being pushed off as long as possible!

[@EmpoweredPara]

At least I'm not alone! Fingers crossed you can put those surgeries off for a long time!

[@PropTrading]

you are GREAT!! stay as you and pay no attention to the haters out there. You are loved by many and very inspiring. You are AWESOME++++

[@EmpoweredPara]

Awe thank you Will!

[@tedwardfox]

As for the ssue around "like," it has never drilling into my brain. I feel it is just you. If you catch yourself saying it, just be mindful of it. I used to do public speaking and was ultra aware of non words and things such as "like" and "you know." Oh, and thanks! You have made me hungry with your wrap!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Non words are so hard to stop using!

[@shaylacrossland1475]

I am paralyzed from the waist down and have a shunt so the first video was kinda scary and i was worried you were gonna have to get a new one. I guess I misunderstood it completely or to a degree. Either way I am happy to be wrong as long as I know you are ok. Ive been paralyzed my whole life from spina bifida though. I cant imagine knowing what it was like to walk for 13 years and then no longer being able to. You are awesome and inspiring!!

[@EmpoweredPara]

I don't really remember what it was like to walk. Can't imagine standing that tall and being that far from the ground lol

[@lsdwarrior4967]

Good news Britney… life is good as long as we’re still above the grass. I think I saw you in Glenrose couple of weeks ago or maybe I’m wrong but anyway you keep it up like that very simple but direct. Hope to see you in person one day not to shoot a video or blog but just a simple chat will do. Godbless

[@EmpoweredPara]

What!? You should have come up to me and said hi? I can't tell by your KZbin handle if you're someone I know or not lol. But if you're local then we can definitely meet!

[@patriciahennard]

Thanks for the update! Be careful cutting the cucumber ! you need to use a cutting board! You were cutting towards your skin! The like thing doesn’t bother me. It’s not that frequent. Take care ~

[@grant4176]

Seriously, we did wonder how the news would come out. ThankQ for updating us..finally! 😎🌻

[@EmpoweredPara]

lol pretty sure I told you I was a procrastinator !

[@grant4176]

@@EmpoweredPara Yes you did but we must have procrastinated rememberingbyou said it! 🤪

[@s8tmanpaul77]

You have an incredible attitude towards life! You are definitely an inspiration to those of us who have a handicap. Don’t stop doing what you’re doing and I don’t care like I really don’t care like!!!!!!!! how many times you say the L word!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you so much!!

[@philcarter3789]

To hell with what people think just be yourself your are beautiful Cheers Phil

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks Phil!

[@samanthatremellen7640]

Totally agree

[@brucekerl5139]

Thanks for the update! I've been wondering. Good to hear the news isn't as scary as you thought. Your "Likes" are not bothersome. :)

[@EmpoweredPara]

Yeah I'm glad I can relax for the time being!

[@marianne57]

You empower me to stay positive for different reasons. I love your videos they are so informative. I am not paralyzed nor in a wheel chair but did work with someone who was. Keep doing you and you can say “like” as often as you like. To be honest I never counted. You are just a bubbly positive person. ❤️🤗

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you! I'd rather be bubbly and say like than be serious and boring lol. You guys have sure made me feel better about it!

[@pmvirag]

No, it’s fine…like away!

[@ChrisDoyle2112]

Didn’t even notice you say like a lot. You are very well spoken. Be you.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks Chris!

[@sarahdore7884]

Never noticed the like thing. I’ve always thought you are a lovely, insightful speaker 😅

[@EmpoweredPara]

Oh thank you! That makes me feel so much better!

[@junedye4226]

You're a warrior. You're a fighter 👊 You say like a lot? I didn't notice, probably because I'm more focused on the story.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'm glad that most people haven't noticed, but I'm still trying to tone in down lol!

[@endtimeawakening5557]

Hope the syrinx is a thing of the past, Brittany, at least I pray that it is. You seem to be doing all the right things with diet and exercise, living each day to the fullest. All the best to you and your family! ❤️

[@ronunderwood8099]

Glad you are doing well. Hang in there.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!!!

[@leannemayor5755]

Say like all you want sweety. I’m have a nerve biopsy tomorrow it’s a 15 centimetre chunk out of a nerve behind the ankle they are trying to figure out if a have a rare form of ms I don’t feel below my waist .love your channel xoxo

[@EmpoweredPara]

Interesting. Did you loose feeling all of a sudden or slowly?

[@lisatakeitorleaveit]

You are never boring at all :-) 😊

[@EmpoweredPara]

I should stop saying it I guess lol. It's a limiting belief that no one would want to hear what I have to say. I think we're conditioned as kids to feel like we're bothering people and that if we talk too much we're annoying. Or at least I was !

[@markmcmanus9886]

You are very uplifting and positive 🤗

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you 😊!

[@om617yota8]

So thankful things are better than they originally seemed! Cheering for you! Hadn't noticed you say "like" at all. Be who you are, everyone can deal.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks lol. Next time I get bad news I'll look for your pompoms. You have to come up with a cheer song if you're officially cheering for me lol! It would be like the best thing ever to like have a cheer song that I could like sing when I'm sad haha!

[@om617yota8]

@@EmpoweredPara Cheer song, I'll work on it!

[@EmpoweredPara]

@om617yota8 I'll chant it if you write it lol!

[@om617yota8]

@@EmpoweredPara Oh gosh now I'm on the spot. Give me a bit and don't expect miracles lol.

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@om617yota8 lol no miracles necessary

[@muggs105]

Glad you are ok.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you 😊!

[@cathleenlichliter4515]

Don't change for anyone unless u want to change yourself

[@lindamarie6574]

Well, you are in my prayers nightly since a few months ago when I first saw you on KZbin, and i truly hope things will go well! God Bless You!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Wow, what an honor to be part of your prayer ritual! Thank you! 😊 🙏

[@lindamarie6574]

@@EmpoweredPara you are very welcome! Your videos really touched me and you are a strong, vital, positive woman! We can all learn from you!

[@michaelganzer3684]

Looking forward to your videos! :) In case you might feel bored or curious enough to read about ingestion related topics (based on looking at your advanced understanding of meal prep): Have a brief look at 'How not o die' plus its cooking book or maybe at the German book 'Krebszellen mögen keine Himbeeren'. They might give you additional insight on how to reduce inflammation or on how to improve individual strengt. It helped us reverse severe skin conditions and auto immune deficiencies.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Is that by Micheal Gregor?

[@michaelganzer3684]

@@EmpoweredPara Yup! The other book is from Richard Béliveau (not sure whether that's available in English).

[@kevinhenry7273]

I'm with you - I hate those new tops.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Yeah who decided they were even useful haha!

[@sarahlyons4879]

Oh my gosh, I say like all the time! Lol. I don't realize it until I'm typing messages to people then I see it come out. Lol. I don't care at all or find it annoying.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I say it sooo much. I didn't realize until it was pointed out!

[@andreweliason4658]

You sound fine. Just be yourself!!!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!

[@rmclark339]

I didn’t notice you said “like” a lot until you mentioned it and now I can’t get it out of my head and I”m like wondering if I say like a lot so I asked my wife and she told me to stop overthinking everything so, I guess I’m saying…no big deal. Just be you :)

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'm an overthinker too lol! I get told to stop all the time haha

[@mandiejohnson2802]

I have been enjoying your videos I do not mind you saying like I do not think you say it all the time or maybe I have not noticed cause it does not bother me lol you seem like a kind-hearted soul and appreciate you

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you! Thank you watching and gifting me your time!

[@CinkSVideo]

Be you. Like be you. I’m here cause you. So, be you. Don’t worry about the “like”s. Glad you don’t have to move forward with surgery right now.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks ❤️ 😊!

[@Wheeled_Fighter]

Back in my childhood (1980’s) the word “like” was used frequently by kids for about 2 weeks, we drove our parents crazy. One day I grew out of it. What was the frequency, imagine swearing like a sailor but instead of bad words the word like was inserted. Like this is like your channel and it’s like your life! Nope I definitely dont care what words you like to use, speak your mind.

[@IamTheOnlyCHILIDOG]

I LIKE you just LIKE you are!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Virtual high five! Thanks for liking me just the way I am! Every once in a while I see an interesting handle. I have to know why you are the ONLY CHILIDOG lol?

[@IamTheOnlyCHILIDOG]

@@EmpoweredPara It will probably sound weird, but this KZbin account was in dedication to my late adopted dog. He was named Chilipepper by the original owners (because he was the color of chillipepper) and I kept the name because that's what he was used to. He was so smart. Somehow, he just knew what I you were thinking. He was called Chili, chillers and chilidog from my son and his friends. The name just stuck. He was our one and only Chilidog 🐶😞

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@IamTheOnlyCHILIDOG I love that! What a great tribute!

[@CaptainAndy99]

How long have you been in a chair? All I can say is protect your arms and hands. Me, 35 years and I now struggle with osteoarthritis in my hands, mainly my thumbs.. Any exercise I try to do, ends up in pure pain. Keep well. Andy

[@EmpoweredPara]

23 years. I actually want to do video on aging with a disability. Would you like to be part of the discussion? If so email me at [e-mail]!

[@liddlekiddle1962]

Only change how you speak if you want to... not to please someone else. I like your wrap and it gave me ideas for my lunch! plus you made me hungry!

[@westiepower2020]

Frankly, we think that you do pretty good at doing at least some of the things you said you would try to do. I wish I was as consistent as you. I try to drink 8-10 full glasses of water a day, and I’ll do it one day, and then I’ll go a week forgetting to do that. SIGH. I try to always have a bottle of water with me, but I forget to drink it. So annoying and not very healthy for me. Brittney, you are doing fine!

[@elen5871]

i had an ancient latvian neurologist scare the shit out of me similarly, there's really something to be said about bedside manner. i don't actually know if i've had a neurologist who DIDN'T have totally shit bedside manner and a flair for the dramatic 😆 also, this is prolly outing myself as a huge nerd but rush has this part of their long dorky song "2112" where they talk about how "WE ARE THE PRIESTS.... OF THE TEMPLE.... OF SYRINX" and it's all i can think about whenevr anyone talks about syrinxes lmao

[@elen5871]

oh, re like -- i _type_ the word like, so like, don't worry about it. i decided to start typing more like i talk and that means typing "like," sometimes and i don't give a single good goddamn.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I am gonna go listen to that song now lol!

[@EmpoweredPara]

I definitely type more how I talk now! That's what people prefer I think!

[@swilson5346]

You’re courageous! 👍🏾

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you 😊 💓!

[@richardjones5255]

Another great inspirational video, you always focus on what you can do and how you overcome issues, doing so with humour a lovely smile and enough personality to fix dozens of other people, who had a personality bypass. I have some hearing loss and hearing aids that do not always perform perfectly. I always try to use the speech to text function, and boy can that get things hilariously wrong. Almost all the time I heard 'like' from you, it was entirely fitted to the flow of your conversation, so please, do not worry. Have you thought about having your carpal tunnel operated on? It is usually quick and easy when justified, and can greatly help. I understand that you make heavy use of your hands and arms, so might not want them restricted for any post-operative recovery reason, but if a hand is suffering now, it may likely only get worse. Take care of yourself, we all greatly enjoy your videos for who and what you are, an inspiration.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I've had my right hand operated on and it was great. Just lazy and not looking forward to the recovery for my left hand. It's necessary though lol so can't keep putting it off!

[@melissahardison5986]

Question. I hope this doesn't sound awful. Would life be easier to have your legs amputated? It would take extra weight off and maybe make pain or phantom pain better? I think your awesome by the way.

[@EmpoweredPara]

No I quite like my legs even though they don't work lol!

[@emmahodgson5389]

I’m not bothered what u say your real and that’s all that matters.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!

[@toddz8579]

I came across your videos the other week as part of YT's suggested list, and I'm impressed by your mindset and courage. I hope the future brings you much more in the way of good news! On an aside, and this may seem odd, but what light source were you using for this video? Do you have a light ring set up in front of you? I ask because whenever you looked down at your salad, your eyes made me think of the LED parking light rings surrounding the headlights on a Dodge Challenger during the daytime. I'm not sure if linking to commercial web sites is permitted, but if you google the phrase, you might see what I mean 🙃

[@EmpoweredPara]

I was just sitting in front of kitchen window. I'm too lazy to set up lights haha!

[@barbriley6021]

I never even noticed the "like" issue. And I'm a picky-b so you're good! And now I'm starving,too! Lol!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! I hope you found something yummy to eat!

[@RachaelCarri]

Keep being you!

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'll try my best!

[@charles_wipman]

Not having to have surgery it's a good thing imo, that 'aguacate con bonito' look great or.. i'm hungry; and... i don't care how you speak always that you express coherent ideas/make yourself understood, and you, so it's all fine by me.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Yay I'm coherent lol! I have always had a hard time being articulate and I'm DEFINITELY long winded so being coherent is actually a really big compliment lol!

[@charles_wipman]

@@EmpoweredPara You're welcome; sadly i couldn't say the same about me, my dislexia and my broken english use to win the match.

[@EmpoweredPara]

@charleswipman897 What is your first language, if not English?

[@charles_wipman]

@@EmpoweredPara nop, spanish, i'm from the N of Spain.

[@EmpoweredPara]

@charleswipman897 cool 😎. You're English is awesome. I had not idea you were not from North America!

[@benjohnson3022]

That...like, was, like an awesome, like video (and wrap)! :)

[@EmpoweredPara]

Why thank you!

[@jhors7777]

Love you Brittney, I hadn't noticed your saying "like". It doesn't bother me. Trolls like to criticize... Perhaps they think they are being helpful and don't realize they are being an ass. I didn't think the video was boring. Best wishes to you :)

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you. I'm sure the person felt justified and believed they were helping me out lol. And I gotta be open to some criticism because unfortunately it only gets worse the bigger my channel grows. But I am beyond grateful that I have more people like you who are supportive and kind!

[@gregelliott3556]

Thanks for the update 🙂👍

[@jennettesaxberg6528]

Good idea avoiding sharp objects

[@EmpoweredPara]

Yeah I think so too lol!

[@virginiamontblanc8041]

Hi there. It doesn't bother me if you say "like" when sharing. I'm just in awe of your amazing strength and bravery, while still being a "normal" human. Lots of love to you! and your family.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you!

[@FullTimePatient37]

Omg what 😞

[@Jaggededge112]

It doesn’t bother me lol. I grew up in the 90’s.

[@matthewrodenbeck2235]

You inspired me to make this for lunch today :)

[@EmpoweredPara]

And? Was it good lol!?

[@matthewrodenbeck2235]

@@EmpoweredPara Yes! Two thumbs up!

[@lucdegreef9663]

Honestly, first thing I noticed in your video's, was you use ’like’ a lot, sorry 😔, and count on your fingers too 🤯 More to the point, that's not what I follow your channel for. You manage to give a lot of useful info in a very accessible way, heck, you even taught me how to make a tuna avocado wrap, so thanks a lot, and keep on liking your fingers 😉⚘

[@EmpoweredPara]

Well, I'm glad my excessive use of like was just a minor annoyance and you gave me a chance and kept watching my videos! I bet that tuna wrap was the most important thing I've ever taught you lol. Not sure I'll ever top that, but I'll try haha!

[@ridemywheelie]

I sometimes get tingly on my elbow when I bend it to support my body weight. I wonder if this is common among quads and paras?

[@EmpoweredPara]

I think that's the ulnar nerve that we all irritate when we use our arms so much!

[@ridemywheelie]

@@EmpoweredPara I hope it just stays temporary. Losing even more function in our arms would be a nightmare. I can't imagine that.

[@jeannereich8690]

Don't care! We all have speech habits. Be you!!!

[@MarielW.]

Please use like whenever you want to!

[@vickenator]

Like I never even like noticed that you say like at all. Even in like this video. (Seriously, who listens for that stuff?) That wrap looked good. Never thought to add cucumbers. I usually add celery and red onion. Like have a good day!!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Celery and red onion seems like a more logical tuna combination lol. I usually put onion. I was just lazy!

[@shaylacrossland1475]

It was NOT a crappy live AND I never noticed it and still don't. People can be so nit picky lol.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Well thank you:)

[@doloressanchez9477]

Like you would like us to tell you to stop using Like 😅 you do you Beautiful! Thank you for the update.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Awe thanks!

[@pyenygren2299]

Well, I hear you say like a lot. 😅 Not that it bothers me too much.

[@mrsgbracing6012]

I never noticed you like saying like all the time…hahaha! You don’t sound terrible and I seriously haven’t noticed the “like” thing. LIKE TOTALLY DUDE!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Maybe I watched Wayne's World too much as a kid lol.

[@fredricjulien8738]

How about trying some chopped tomatoes and shredded cheddar in that wrap? Lactose intolerant? You eat a lot healthier than me, I overindulge in too much junk food. I 'like' the way you talk, it doesn't annoy me at all. Thanks for the update. I'd like to send some positive vibes your way and let you know that I think you'll be fine. I know what you're thinking, "yeah... that's easy for you to say dude, you're not the one in a wheelchair that's dealing with syrinx." Such a courageous young woman. You inspire me and I'm sure others like you who find themselves in similar circumstances. More tuna, less avocado. 👍

[@EmpoweredPara]

Tomatoes and shredded cheese sounds good but maybe not with tuna lol. I believe you that I'm gonna be ok lol. The universe listens to my subscribers I think haha!

[@fredricjulien8738]

@@EmpoweredPara Thanks for the reply Brit. It makes me feel all giddy inside when you reply to my comments "like" when I was in Jr. High and the cutest girl in my class would give me a smile. ☺

[@MichelleH_]

I could care less how often you say the word “like” 😂 or any other word for that matter. If it bothers someone they should move on…at the very least they could have mentioned it nicely. But you do you girl! Don’t change for anyone but yourself! Sending lots of love! ❤

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you! I tend to agree and think that person could have been more kind when giving me feedback, but at least it allowed me to look critically at my presenting style and ask for feedback about whether it bothered people!

[@johnbuschman8815]

Yes it is VERY annoying! TRANSPARENCY!!! Joannie

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you for your honesty!

[@morgancalvi6675]

I have that same exact pattern of Corelle plates...Country Cottage. Got sooo mad because I dropped a bowl and it broke. Apparently they use much more glass now. I'm from RI and many people say certain things over and over and over. 'Like' never dawned on me that you say because I associate that with dumb Californians (not that all are dumb) and you are a Canuck.

[@wonderwond]

so pretty

[@aguyinnc2865]

I honestly hadn't noticed you saying "like" all the time, but if I had it wouldn't bother me. Everybody has they're on way of speaking. I used to work with a girl, who, in conversation, would often start her sentences with, "Well, it's like I said..." and a lot of people noticed it, but most people weren't bothered by it. It's just the way she spoke. No need to apologize for anything, we're only human. And you're still living life to it's fullest, more so than a lot of people. By the way, I must have missed a video. Sorry! 😁

[@EmpoweredPara]

I guess we all have idiosyncrasies I our speech patterns!

[@grant4176]

Wait a min....did your avocado pit just fall out??? 😲 Never has that happened to me! 😁🥑 Wow! 😛 Like doesnt worry me like cool beans like woah dude it's all like cool! 😋

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'm an avocado whisperer in my free time lol. You're the best, thanks for making me feel better about saying "like"!

[@grant4176]

@@EmpoweredPara 😁😂😁😂 You must be..I struggle with those pits. Hack at it with a knife then an axe!! Oops there goes another finger that I didnt use often! Lol Like when I saw the wrapped cucumber I thot like oh dear it's like safe sex again!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 🤪

[@EmpoweredPara]

@grant4176 lol pro tip with the avocado pit. Push on the back of the avocado half that has the pit in it and loosens it up. Tiktok has useful information lol. Re: the wrapped cucumber lol. We've all been traumatized in school by practicing with condoms on fruits and vegetables haha!

[@howiroll740]

@@EmpoweredPara I finally found the best part of homeschooling all those years. No practicing with condoms on vegetables! Like, whoda thought?

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@howiroll740 haha you just practiced on yourself when you got old enough 🤣

[@bryanhuff2010]

You don't sound terrible by saying "like"... A kit of people do that... I say it also, my biggest one was "uhmm" during classes I was instructing... but just general talking in your videos, I don't see an issue with it... So all good...

[@EmpoweredPara]

I say um too. Trying to get used to bring comfortable with silence instead of trying to fill space lol

[@DesMowadeng]

Is like a Canadian thing? Only ask because I am also Canadian...

[@EmpoweredPara]

Not sure lol. Probably a 90s kid thing haha. Wayne's World was a big influence!

[@DesMowadeng]

@@EmpoweredPara That's entirely possible! I loved and hated that movie. I've actually never noticed you saying "like" a lot to be honest but I notice I do!

[@lucylu7389]

Say 'as if' when you would say 'like'. If it doesn't make sense then 'like' was correct. For example, 'I felt as if I was going to be ill'. Grammatically correct. 'I feel bad when I talk like that.' Like was the right word.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Wow that is incredibly helpful!

[@JamesSmith-pm9gp]

Re: “Like” My wife says “Thing” about 100 times a day and that drives me insane, so you saying “Like” a lot doesn’t even register with me. Two videos a week? Man that’s aggressive but I’m thrilled! And another Live Chat will be fantastic!! Can hardly wait!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Well thanks! I bet your wife says it only as much as I do lol. You're just with her all the time so you can't escape it!