Why I Haven't Vlogged - The Mareathon 2023

[@dawngoerlitz4942]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@dianaray1470]

Bless your little family 😊

[@NormalnotNormal1234]

Oh my goodness.....big hug going your way 🤗 Wow....Thomas has grown a lot.....God bless

[@ashley_books_cats_judo]

Happy to see you back! So glad you were able to get in to see specialists and a diagnosis so quickly! I’ve also been loving La Croix or Zevia in a wine glass instead of wine lately

[@tlabonte1]

Thanks for sharing. I’m so sorry to hear this news about Thomas.

[@tricianielsen4219]

I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. Both my son and daughter have epilepsy and it was unexpected as well.

[@HelloCarly08]

Pausing the video and commenting now for your Q on what to put between your self-love hug and flower tattoo - the idea that popped into my head was a key! 🗝 not sure what the tattoo symbolism behind a key could mean but I think it would be a cute idea for that space!

[@kellyjanestringer]

Thank you for sharing , my heart ached a little when you described the feeling of wanting less to cope with - I know the feeling x I used to like the feeling knowing I was resilient , but now I’m like yeah , I’m good I also love a wine glass with coke , In my head I imagine I’m wind swept and interesting drinking in a wine bar instead of wearing slouch pants in my living room 😂 Thanks again x An interesting topic to discuss (possibly) would be to hear how You keep intrusive thoughts in check when thinking of your sons future ( my son is 18 and I’m planning post 19 special education now ) so Every day is a challenge to keep thoughts grounded I didn’t expect to ramble on … thank you for the vlog x

[@Lifestylewithkarlen]

So sorry to hear about what you’ve been going through. Thank you for sharing and so nice to see your video pop up. Glad to hear Thomas has been getting the care he needs ❤️

[@kathryngarcia8800]

Sending the best wishes to you & your family. Thank you for sharing and for your openness which will help a lot of people.

[@1jvallee]

I'm so sorry for what you're going through! I would be interested in a trauma experience video from you. My brother (35) just started having seizures out of the blue this year and is going through testing, it's been very difficult and scary. Sending lots of love and healing your way.

[@maremchale]

I am so sorry to hear that your family is going through this as well. The not knowing is so tough.

[@redael81]

my mom had epilepsy (grand mal seizures) since her birth. Thanks for sharing. We love you all. 💚

[@annaandgary1]

Thank you for your strength in sharing this I know how difficult it was for you. You have so much love in your life and so many people who support you and think of YOU daily. Keep on doing you and with unicorn's help and Thomas's strength you will find that other side. Once again you have helped many people going through trauma today and will continue to do so with your openness. Love you ❤️

[@denisemarlin8547]

I’m so sorry to hear of what you have all been going through the past few months. I’m glad to hear that you feel as though you are coming through the other side of the darkness. You are going to be a great social worker with so much relatable life experience and learned skills in a toolbox to get you through anything.

[@thisbettieluvsflower]

Mare, My first thought was just that..haven't they been through enough?! I am glad you have a partner who is helping you to work through it. I don't think this will break you...pause, feel the trauma. you will come through the other side when you are ready. No pressure. I am sending love and light for you when it's needed.

[@christineb87]

I am so so sorry! I saw you in the Shoppers Parking lot the other day and wanted to stop you and say how inspirational you are! But my anxiety stopped me. Praying for your little family unit!

[@maremchale]

Always say hi!!

[@beckfsj]

Oh Mare - it’s lovely to see your face - but it sucks what you’re going though! (An understatement I know!) I’m so happy to hear all the love and support surrounding you. I just think… if you can do it and come out the other side - then so can I! So thanks for being so vulnerable and constantly sharing your journey with us! Sending love and light vibes your way…… ❤️

[@janonthelam3418]

Wow, Mare! I am so sorry however I know it takes more than a straw to bring you down! Thank you for sharing, sending love to you all and especially to Thomas the Strong.👍🏼♥️🇨🇦

[@TravelingNana]

My heart breaks for you, what a crappy thing for you to endure. Bless his heart for dealing with this. Sending you much love. This will not break you, you will mama bear your way through. Thank you for trusting us enough to share it. You are loved, Thomas is loved. Thank goodness for unicorns 🦄! Wishing you better day, bluer skies. Your strength gives me hope and strength.❤

[@Bubbleboxlab_ca]

Oh Mare. I am actually crying with you because I know exactly how this feels. So much pain and I’m so tired of being strong. I’m so sorry you had to go through this. I’m so thankful you both have the 🦄. Much love 💜

[@shannonbc]

Ohhhh my gosh, sending you all so much love and strength. Thank you so much for being vulnerable and sharing what has been going on the last few months. I'm so sorry so much has been added to your plates, and you're so valid in your feelings. You are all such troopers and I'm so glad you have a good support system around you. Thank you for letting us be a tiny bit of that as well. ❤

[@1301274a]

I'm so sorry that your family is dealing with this. Seizures are terrifying and the vigliance and learning curve for epilepsy is a lot. Especially more terrifying as he cant really communicate the same as someone neurtypical. Thomas has been through so much and after finally getting a handle on things this must have completely rocked your world. Especially given such a busy time in your life with school. Sending you love from afar.

[@Mary.andersen19]

I'm so sorry you guys have to deal with this on top of everything else. I'm a monitor at a school bus company that specializes in kids with disabilities and a couple of the kids have seizures and I gotta be honest, its scary to see, especially if you haven't felt with it before. You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad you're back and doing better.

[@Belushi87]

family comes first. no need to explain your absence. we’re always gonna be here. i’m glad that the unicorn was there to help you get though everything. i wouldn’t know what i would do if i had to do it alone.

[@kerrywagner3594]

Holy shit, you look like a fucking beast with those weights!!!!💪💪

[@wendybee8854]

Based on how you started your conversation, I thought someone died or that Thomas had cancer! Thankfully he doesn't. I know this is difficult but, most people do well with meds and live a long and uneventful life. Try not to catastrophize what's going on, it will be more manageable. Thomas has proved to be a trooper through his life, use that as your guide. I truly hope this is just a blip and things will go smoothly going forward❤

[@1301274a]

Seizures are potentially life threatening and can really change the life of someome with them. I consider it a very scary and challenging diagnosis.