MY LIFE IS DEPRESSING NOW BUT . . .

[@briandye860]

I'm 62 live alone. I've been single for a year. Happy my 24-year old marriage is over. It's peaceful. I love it.

[@stevewoods8116]

I can relate!!!

[@rvfishing8817]

24 years... Lightweight...

[@LimHoochin]

I m also 62 here in SEA . I have 3 boys . U have any kids ? I feel sorry for U.

[@briandye860]

@LimHoochin I have a a 18 year old. He lives with his mom.

[@briandye860]

Thank you

[@californiaglo9666]

You are sharing your real life. Those people making those comments need to make their own videos to enlighten us with their amazing lives. Lol

[@allenm2222]

You were bullied by girls because you are beautiful and the guys love beautiful girls. I have watched you for years and I find you as a positive person most of the time. You always come out the other side and it makes you a stronger person. You don't know me but I think of you as a friend.

[@Shawn3002]

I lost my mom and my dad over the last four years. Ill be 50 soon. It’s hard doing everything by myself now. … so I can relate. I cared for my ill mom for 20 years.

[@christopherjohn611]

All of your lives and sparrow. After 16 years my husband ran way to las Vegas, my mother died and I almost died of health problems. Then 3 years later , quad bypass and 3 strokes. 8 months in a cheap nersing home. Oh what joy!!!!!! I'm 57

[@iFriendofYours]

That’s quite a lot of hardship. So sorry you’ve had to contend w everything and your own health condition, which was or is no small feat. I hope you’re better.

[@AdvanturesOver50]

Wow! You’ve been through it and are very strong 💪 Thanks for sharing!

[@mamaitaliano9774]

All that should be a lesson that you need to take care of yourself First. Love yourself first, take care.

[@lattermanstudio]

got a spinal injury after a hip surgery in 2010 and I never went home again spent two years in a nursing home… I got out just before I was awarded disability… been slowly getting better over the years consistently…. It’s all just one day at a time…. When I almost died a couple times in the last three years, but I’m still kicking…LOL 😂

[@stevewoods8116]

​@lattermanstudio how old are you?

[@JNante]

Try not to be depressed, I know it's hard but you're doing such a good thing. Side note, talking it out also releases some of the tension surrounding everything.

[@angiecollazo8454]

Life is like a rollercoaster ride, we just do the best we can, were human. Take one day at a time😊😊

[@JimJones-gd2jy]

She could have taken the “commuter train” years ago.. stable, predictable marriage and family life.. nope ! you ladies love the roller coaster riding . .

[@erichamradio919]

I value your videos, always, Tracy. I love your honesty and forthrightness, and it shows how you value us by being so authentic.. Please disregard as best you can the naysayers who are very much fewer than us that support you always .

[@debbie8457]

Your life is getting better, you have a job, a nice room to sleep, etc, Joy is on the mend. Yea not bad and then summers off with options. Lots of time to unwind.

[@jackmehoff5523]

And she's got her independence!! But it doesn't seem that's working out all that well.

[@Raygilley10]

Your doing fine if people can’t be with you in the bad they don’t deserve the best!

[@pentecostal238]

So great to see your transparency and honesty. It's rare and refreshing to get a true and valid picture of what life is in any segment of the internet. I've followed you closely for three years now and have never been burdened by your shared life. You're a great example of curve balls in life that take many to a dark place they never fully return from. BUT...God! He continues to help us all to overcome and YOU are an overcomer! Keep doing well and living a great life. You know I'm always in your corner, buddy! Your friend...Bo!

[@lifeisshortmakeitsweet8058]

You have a lot to be thankful for. When so many around us struggle or die we realize how little time we have. Be intentional and live your life the way you choose. You get one life, one journey.

[@sandrap3047]

The majority of us would have fallen for the grandson's scam! None of us would think that our dear grandson that comes to eat breakfast with us every morning was going to steal our home from us! I'm glad the neighbor did a GoFundMe for them so they could buy a new home to move to. Glad you went through your life story again because it reminds you how far you've come! You're a SURVIVOR Tracey and don't you ever forget it!

[@keithlockman3491]

The other girls were all just jealous because you are so beautiful. Hope things get easier and your mother gets better 🙏

[@amiek9269]

Awww. I watch Suzanne Sommers before she passed and her husband Alan. The family is keeping her company going still. Did you ever meet her? Was she nice?

[@AdvanturesOver50]

Yes, I worked closely with her on some stuff. Very fun time!

[@WildFleur312]

I absolutely love your videos Tracey. Thank you for being real. This is why i watch. My life, like yours, has had ups and downs. I married at 21, had 2 kids, and divorced and raised my kids alone, since he was a dead beat and didn't pay child support, and disappeared. I was sexually harassed at work more than once. I also am estranged from "family" after being done with their abuse. Life is what it is. We work through the tough times. I appreciate your honesty. I feel a kinship with you. Thank you.

[@lindalarsen2157]

You have lived three times the lives that most people do! Your strength is amazing and 2025 will be such a better year for both you and Joy!!

[@LM-kn3kl]

real life is why I'm here to listen ignore the comments that say other.

[@TJ-id6ee]

Me too!

[@endlessawareness]

You are very resilient, it is your super power!

[@garyvanbuskirk7014]

It's a "WONDERFUL LIFE " each persons life touches so many , age produces wisdom , stories & gratitude . Thanks for sharing your memories & life experiences. Be safe have a great week

[@ohsusanna8042]

Best movie ever made ❤👍😊

[@iFriendofYours]

The vid you did one or two back where you talked about the stress of taking care of your sweet mom. . . I referenced your experience ‘today’ as same or similar to mine taking care of my mom. I was talking w my therapist. When you were talking, I felt my own pain of losing myself when in the throes of caregiver. I literally became ill after my sweet mom died due to stress and still deal with this illness/condition 13 years later. I just didn’t know how to help myself stay healthy. That’s the short version.

[@ohsusanna8042]

You are not alone🤗❤. I can relate a lot to what you've said. Cared for my Dad (for 5 years, then he passed) and am now caring for my Mom for 2. I don't even recognise myself anymore. It's good that we can relate to Tracy and find others here who can understand what we're experiencing. Hold on tight!🙏 When things seem like they're never going to improve, try to find that glimmer in the darkness: a fond memory, a beautiful song, a favourite movie, a view from a window, a breath of fresh air, a book you've read a thousand times... try to look for what's good and beautiful, because your worth it.❤

[@warmbreeze43]

You keep doing you. No one should say anything about missing the old you. I didn’t notice you changing because I’m just being your friend and hope you feel the support. Prayers and blessings friend

[@johnlarsson6029]

Love all your videos. Don't change a thing.

[@thatdave86]

Tracy ,you are not alone ,even if only one or a thousand watch follow you and enjoy the content. I always stand by the , there's always someone else worse off than yourself and from that i use it to put some light on my own circumstances,yes its struggle sometimes but the good days help. Take care .

[@premierseniorsolutions]

I absolutely love you !!! Thank you for being so raw! Don’t ever ever doubt the ways you impact people my friend!

[@caraa.4944]

I didn't comment on your last video but it was very informative. Family is no exception to human behavior, bad and good. You have lived an awesome life with lots more to come!

[@lisaschmidt8466]

Tracey I don’t mind if you’re depressed but the real grief will be after Joy dies. You still have her for who knows how long? I’m in your boat but I have an easier situation. You got this! My son was in Iraq in 2003/04. I hung out with a coworker and her three kids during that year. When I look back, I see so much love during that time.

[@scooter6334]

Love the Farrah Fawcett look. 😊❤

[@johnnyjeep8350]

Hi Tracey just wanted to say that if it wasn’t for U-Tube i wouldn’t have gotten to know such a remarkable person you truly are. God bless you ❤Johnny

[@craftingadvantures]

It is good for all of us to think back over all we have accomplished and overcome. Thanks for sharing. 🥰

[@Bleighsadventures]

That's because your a Beautiful lady, & they are jealous, women can be the worst, I grew up with those issues as well, still to this day, I have more men friends than women

[@dianahooper1537]

Honey hang in there your doing your best with what you have in life.

[@personalpandemicstoriesorg4707]

Shopping after dark cracked me up!! Youve lived an interesting life with lots of contrast. Many things and events that you wanted and many that were probably less desirable to you, but gave birth to your desire for more and better.

[@National757]

We all have the bad parts of our lives. But it sounds like you have much to be proud of and thankful for! And as we get older, I am 62, I find that I don't like conflict. I am well prepared to deal with it if need be. But I don't need or want hassles in life. Life is too short! And the clock keeps ticking! But no matter what is going on, every new sunrise that you wake up to means another new day. And you get to make it better than yesterday was! When my Mom was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, my brother acted in similar ways to your sister. Only cared about money and material things. Not Mom and the rest of us in the family. He got what he wanted. And I wrote him off. Will never speak with him again. No one should tolerate toxic or abusive people in life. It is easy to get depressed in life at times. We all do. You just have to get up every day. Be positive. Be good to others. Keep moving forward. And be proud of yourself for all of the good things in your life! Sounds like that is exactly what you are doing! Thanks for sharing. Stay strong. Best wishes for your Mom's continued recovery.

[@gennyjustdownthelane8967]

You keep doing you. That’s life.

[@stevebrengle2006]

I agree. Cathy

[@Fishflorida59]

You’re families genes sound like my families. I’m 61 and both my parents had colon cancer, my sister died at 53 from cancer. Hang in there, things will get better 🙂

[@LM-kn3kl]

thanks for back story. You're doing great !!

[@flexjay87]

I have been watching you a long time off and on, since you got the van, and its been quite the ride for you. I am glad you got the Para job, i suspect it is a life saver for you :)

[@SnakeBitBob1982]

People are in all different stages of life. Unless they have been through the stages others are in they really dont have that deep understanding of what the challenges are in that particular era. Stay strong

[@ksweet696]

I hope you know how amazing you are. I doubt most people could be a fraction as upbeat as you are if they'd been through what you have.

[@lauravillarreal6554]

Great video! I have enjoyed your channel and really admire you! YUou are tough as nails but so human like us all. We all go through ups and downs. Better days are ahead!

[@karenmays8889]

❤🙏 for Joy. Take care of yourself.

[@Earthtime3978]

I’ll take you right out of any possible depression.

[@markduggan3004]

Your mum trusted the wrong daughter. You do so well.

[@fteoOpty64]

I think 90% of mums trust the wrong daughter due to their bias towards the one they liked. My wife did the same and her favourite daughter is still like a baby at 23!. Smart, extremely beautiful but very manipulative.... I am the only person who knows all her tricks but I can't prevent her. Best I could do is point out the issues and advise accordingly... I said I know all of that and prevented buzzword from doing it. Ps:I used to manipulate my bosses for sport during my work days...

[@sarahoconnell7801]

Ups and downs, they always pass. Remember the good things, because more are in your future. (71 years old...)

[@anniecrowther8423]

You were in VERNAL utah! 🦖 😂 Come visit me and I’ll show you the real Utah.😉 love you friend. I miss the happier me as well. But there are things to learn and grow from in every season. Stay real, it’s why you’re loved. ♥️♥️♥️

[@AdvanturesOver50]

Yes, that’s it! Dinosaurs everywhere!! 😂😂

[@christopherjohn611]

Tracy! Show us the twin cities!!!! Chanel Mary Tyler Moore!

[@thomasmurphy6389]

You're so funny and real. Thats part of what makes you amazing! Remember girls bully because they're jealous. 😊❤

[@kat5124]

Hi Tracy, your story about selling the product on QVC "personal massager" reminds me of the episode on Gracie and Frankie selling the geriatric vibrator. Just hilarious !!! I watched the whole show over again just for laughs. I think, you’re are doing awesome with all that is going on being positive and taking care of yourself. I have been following you since the van days. I enjoy your stories and your Mom Joy is precious with her big smile and love of life.

[@gaetanoarnone1]

I am so grateful I found your channel. I really appreciate your attitude after all you have been through. You are such a beautiful person and you have inspired me to be more aware and understanding of other peoples struggles. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@sallyjaynes2433]

Keep streamlining along Tracey, to whatever your outcome in life keeps going 🙌 🙏. ☮️✌️

[@Kari.K-t1l]

Stumbled across your channel and now a new subscriber❤ You hooked me with your authenticity and your positive attitude. . I can’t believe you’re 59! You are beautiful!! oh my gosh Green M & M’s totally remember that! I’m 61years young with MS and was married to a verbally abusive man as well that I left thank God and since then met my soulmate and been married for 30 years! You have definitely accomplished a lot in you life and gone through a lot of hardships as well. Keep being you girl! Look forward to more videos.

[@GeminiJourney1111]

Every decade, challenge, struggle, brings a new perspective on life…get ready to turn the page; dive in and enjoy your next Chapter. Blessings Tracey 🎉🍻😍💗✨🦋

[@kittytotten3344]

UNREAL FOR ANYONE TO BE VERY RUDE AND INTENSIVE ❤!!!!🎉❤ 😂 YOU ARE WONDERFUL AND REAL❤❤❤❤ DEALING WITH LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME❤🎉🎉🎉 LIFE IS INDEED A TRIP😂😂😂❤ KEEP TELLING YOUR STORY😂😂😂😂 HA HA TO FUNNY.MIDNIGHT BULLET MASSAGE 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤ HA HA A QUICKIE LUNCH BREAK❤❤❤

[@Doglover1709]

Thanks for sharing your story. You have been through the wringer! And here you are. My condolences on your losses.

[@AdvanturesOver50]

💜

[@ohsusanna8042]

I love everything you share with us because I want to watch people I can relate to ( otherwise, I'd be watching some Disney thing that is the polar opposite of my very real life!). Wow! I laughed hard and cried hard watching this video. Your daughter really is the gem you went through it all for❤🤗. As for the unemployment, double check about travel (because for ours, you cannot leave the country because you're supposed to be ready/available to work). Have a great 2nd week on the new job!

[@davidminnick356]

Hun I'm so proud of you and what you have gone though. Stay strong and don't give up. ❤❤❤❤

[@jtdo1622]

You are a hoot! I would love to have lunch with you! Girl, if I'm ever driving through.......my treat! Healing prayers for Joy! Thanks for sharing!!

[@claudenechristian2983]

Your hair is beautiful!😊

[@shaneturner9336]

I just turned 50 last month and it’s been hard . Watching your videos make me think Maybe I need a change . I might go o;the road for a bit myself ! Stay safe beautiful !

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

Its your channel. You arent a performer for the unhappy people. Life is what it is amd youre sharing it. Its an honor to see inside someones life. The complainers should go elsewhere.

[@Daytrippin61]

Life is hard but the good out weighs the bad. We get stronger as we go along, just ride that roller coaster. 💕

[@dm95422]

Keep up the great work Tracey. You have our love & support, always !! ❤❤❤

[@Artsylady2030]

I am dying and I live in a shed on RV lot I am all alone and sick and in constant pain. My only son that I adore is not allowed to see me per his wife. I am in constant pain. You life is perfect compared to mine

[@stacyrich113]

Please go to your oncologist or the hospital. There is no need to be in pain at the end of life.

[@Artsylady2030]

@stacyrich113 ya right. I am at Drs right now they don't care about me they just want their payday

[@kimharris6649]

Gratitude works wonders! There's always many things to be grateful for!❤

[@maplelake6963]

thanks for sharing both ups and downs, it's life, and hearing about others is somehow supportive :)

[@danamadala1793]

What an amazing life you’ve had Tracey!! I’ve been a massive Steve Martin fan since high school (59 too, ‘83 grad) that’s so cool you worked for him. Had all of his comedy albums (still know The Cruel Shoes and Wild & Crazy Guy) and still to this day my favorite movie is The Jerk, lol! Also a redhead, bright orange redhead and bullied bad, got beat up on the school bus, followed home too, and a mean girl got pissed and told everyone she wanted to beat me up cause the guy she liked asked me out. Hysterical! Keep story telling, those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. I’d love to travel but just can’t find sane friends. Enjoy your new job and all the journey this meat suit can offer.💓

[@skyblooma]

Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable 💛💛 the pretty ones get hit the hardest especially by women! Took me years to understand this! Keep shining ✨

[@Brad-S]

Tracey, keep on doing what you do. You may never know how many people you've helped with all you are going through. I've learned a lot from you with all you're doing to help Joy. Plus thanks to you and after talking to and changing my Doctor. I am now off of Effexor, for about 1 1/2 months now. Just thought you'd like to know, you are making difference with what you're doing and openly talking about. Thank you Tracey.

[@scooter6334]

That’s so funny I wrote the Farrah Fawcett thing before I got to the part of your video when you said it. 😅

[@sadielaurentiwhitley3762]

💫Hello Tracy, I started watching you just as you were completing the van to go on your first trip. I watched your vlogs the first two years and then I stopped watching for a while earlier this year. I’m checking in. Sad to hear about Joy. I hope she heals soon. I’m glad you’re getting settled and happy again. Be well.

[@mannymontoya5513]

OK You totally ROCK !! OMG you are just killing it to me with all you have been through and still taking care of your mom. Be proud of yourself !!

[@skyblooma]

Thanks for sharing your story ✨💛✨ love 🙌🏼

[@apassageoftime]

Good news! I bought one of your personal massagers and it still works! 😜

[@ohsusanna8042]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@brandymartin1995]

How sad for your mom to see her children pass away. That's rough on her, let alone you too!! I'm sorry for the times that were hard. We all have a story. Keep on truckin, girl! You will be fine and things will always work in your favor ❤️

[@paulescobedo7527]

I love your story Tracy, such a real person that I can relate to

[@artistsmeetfilm6491]

I think life is tough, dont know it to be much else... Im going to laugh through it though every chance I get.

[@FeMiNem-Poet]

🏞Life is rich with a meriad, as you said of ups and Downs. Hills and valleys like nature. Well the upside is here - 💐🌺That's great about benefits, time to travel! 🌿Your mom is alive. 🌸You're not living in the van! You will be flying on a plane in the summer!!✈️ Working with the kids - sounds like some fun times.🪻 Just keep going!!!🎉🎉

[@louisbonilla6780]

Wow - Really interesting life story full of twists and turns but there's a light at the end of the tunnel now - Enjoy it all you deserve it Tracey❤

[@kimberlyn.2096]

30 years ago, my first year teaching, there was a coach that said that to me every day. He would say, “You need to stay out of my dreams.” He always said, “ You don’t want to know.” We just dealt with it. Sad but true.

[@AdvanturesOver50]

I wonder what makes them think they can talk like that. They get away with it. So sad 😞

[@toooldforthisstuff]

Beauty is a blessing and a curse.

[@dannypahl829]

I love being with you in a parking lot Merry Christmas to you and your mom and your family 🤶🎄🙏🇺🇸💯

[@ritatharp5238]

Having suffered from depression that they wanted to hospitalize me for many years ago, I believe most people dont really understand depression, its NOT just a bad day or blue a day.

[@rachellemini8632]

You’ve done a lot of interesting things in your life, I enjoy hearing your stories. I will watch your videos no matter what you talk about 🥰

[@poppypaint]

Could you share your workout routine? Also, I like listening to all aspects of your life…because it’s real. ❤

[@treymack1874]

Hi. I haven’t followed you in a while. Good job handling everything. It’s not depressing. It’s just life and you’re doing a great job at it. More adventurous to come.❤

[@raymonddriggers]

Uplifting videos is waving your wedding ring hand up to show you are available for travel and trips to hotels

[@gaBetibu]

. . . all my prayers & Love to you for all the overwhelming tough time you're going thru right now . . . .and, as you know, "this, too, shall pass" . . . I look forward to your days full of blessings.... 🥰🥰🥰

[@lawrencemitchell5983]

Thank you for sharing.....you've been through a lot, really a lot 🙏. We're struggling a bit at the moment after having our lives/home reshuffled by Hurricane Helene. I'm usually optimistic or at least stoic...but at 58, this time I'm struggling, so thank you for being inspirational. Oh, I will say, I do feel quite lucky to have been high school age in the 1980's...and in California then 🤗.

[@lookingforthebigguyricklas5503]

Hello. Wishing you happy days 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheAngie2920]

How exciting to have worked with such awesome celebrities!! Fun stories! Shop after dark 😂 Thank for sharing! 😂

[@66bub]

As someone new to your channel, this was a nice video to learn about you. You've done a lot more cool things than me lol. As far as women bullying you, you're pretty (if I may say so) so no doubt they were jealous of you. Of all the things you mentioned, as a comic book nerd, hearing that you worked at Marvel Comics, how cool! (hopefully it was lol) You were around Stan Lee?!!! Can you tell anything interesting about him? I hope he was cool.

[@Steelhorsecowboy]

I've been watching from the beginning. I hope your next chapter is fulfilling and happy. Best wishes.

[@EfficientRVer]

Judging from the yearbook, I'd have probably checked out Judy, Julie, and Tracey. Judy being the most likely, on paper, to also have an eye on me. But glory days will pass you by, as Springsteen said. My 50th HS reunion is next October in NJ. Some of the classmates I would most like to see again, are gone, but there are plenty still roaming around on the planet who it will be great to spend a few hours with again. When I think back about all the extraordinary people I've gotten to spend time with over the course of my life, I see how lucky I have been. Some felt the same way about having spent time with me, even some of the famous ones. But in the end, the wife and girlfriends I had, while not totally random choices, and each special in different ways, were not always perfectly suited to me, nor vice versa. Enough so, that I'm not too keen on trying again. I was almost thinking that there's not even anyone I'd ever wanted, who I'd even want now if they threw themselves at me. So I pondered that for a few months, and came up with one ex girlfriend from 30 years ago who I thought things could go well with again, one very long-term friend where we never turned it romantic but still could, one date who I went out with a few times, then a couple more times several years later who I think is intriguing (but without knowing her extremely well like the first two), and one other "should have asked her out" friend from the distant past where we both have said we really missed an opportunity. Sometimes it's best to leave well enough alone, sometimes it's best to take a chance which has very little downside even if it crashes and burns. Interestingly, two of the four have contacted me out of the blue in the last month or two. A handwritten card 30 years after a friendly breakup? A wazzup from someone I met in middle school? Are 67yo guys suddenly in short supply or something? Maybe one of them wants a guy who does his own thing 80-90% of the time, because I think having 100% of time revolving around a relationship, has been proven to not be worth the risk that it's an illusion, or temporary, or not worth the trouble, or a downright source of stress. Being alone is something under our control. Being with someone, can go south unpredictably. I'm beyond over the past, ready to try again, but am just not convinced it is worth the time and effort when happy doing other things that are more of a sure thing.

[@Artsylady2030]

😮omg

[@Artsylady2030]

You are so blessed to ne anble to do what you do. You have a car. I dont even have a car. .what are you complaing about. You have no reason to be depressed at all.

[@SuperRisingup]

Grieving the loss of love once can change our lives I can relate My sister was power of attorney for our mother.Did not go well. My mother broke both hips You are beautiful with all your going through I am proud of You Thank You for sharing great life story

[@Artsylady2030]

Same happened to my mom my sister had control and let the nursing drug our mom to death. I fought like hell for my mom but because she had power of attorney I had no say.

[@SuperRisingup]

@Artsylady2030 my sister that had power of attorney threatened to arrest me if I came and took my mother anywhere unless I give assistant living my driver's license and proof of insurance. So much greed she had and still has after moms passing

[@Trish-tb2qy]

You are so pretty, love how you do your hair and makeup!!

[@denimru4637]

Your keeping it real! Life is full of ups and downs. I just appreciate you sharing❤ I'm in for the ride.

[@A.L.I.S.O.N]

😳🙄😳…🤣👌😆😆😂🤭🤣😆 When I was in 6th grade, after my boyfriend and I broke up (all the girls were obsessed with him and his 3 brothers), one girl would cause me all kinds of issues. One day she came up to me in the cafeteria and told me to meet her after school by the bike racks. I was like… What, are we in some kind of low budget after school special!?! Lol. I said no that I wasn't going to miss my bus for her. That if she wanted to have it out then we could do it right then and there. She just left the cafeteria. 🤣…oh the Joy's of jr high 😆 Oh my gosh…how random! You are the 2nd person today I've heard talk about accutane! What in the random world! Lol I love that you share all of the bad stuff too. My life has been similar to yours and it feels not so alone. Oh, and the empathy thing…💯% Keep on keepin it real! 😊👌

[@yelenakozorezov6587]

I give you hugs many blessings god bless you

[@jeffshaw4039]

I'm subscribed to your channel, but this is the first video that I remember seeing. You have had an interesting life.