This Has Been Hard For Me

[@slimmm360]

Also take it easy on yourself, you are stronger than you know and this too shall pass. I don't know where your faith stands, however take this as a time to either connect or reconnect with God. Even in your low he is holding you ever so gently in his arms. One set of footprints. You got this!!!

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you so much!

[@shabriasanchez146]

Very well said @slimmm360 👏🏽My exact thoughts! Praying for you Shanique! 🙏🏽

[@AvonneHuggins]

Shanique, I have been watching your videos since pre Dee, pre name change, pre baby . I’ve seen you transitioned through the years. We go through changes and seasons and I can tell you that this too shall pass. Hold on to tighter to God, He’s got you. Your internet peeps have also got you. Happy holidays and all that’s best for the coming year❤🎉!.

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you so much for being here with me through it all

[@mrsgigi8862]

Sending you good vibes. I know we Caribbean people say talk to God and you can, but it also helps to talk to a mental health or medical professional. It really helps. The holiday season is particularly hard emotionally so don’t be too hard in yourself.

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you so much

[@TT-fn1xb]

You are one of the loveliest KZbinrs I watch. I wish you peace and I hope you will be gentle with yourself during this period. Don’t let the self critical voice get the better of you. Practice self compassion. Be as compassionate with yourself as you would if someone you loved was going through a similarly rough period.

[@michellejean-baptiste]

Be gentle with yourself. Life is hard. I pray that your spirits lift soon.

[@Vlindertjeab]

Amen!!

[@kikikismart]

I highly recommend therapy it helped me when I was in a funk. Also I don’t know your life but I know for me finding a hobby helped. Knitting club, Zumba, spin class. Sometimes we get so wrapped up being a mom and not really finding time to do the things we love /fufilled by THAT ARENT WORK-related, that we lose our individual self. I also reconnected with some old friends. I feel like I have a small community now outside of just my family. It’s nice!

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you so much for this!

[@nikkichristinar]

Thanks for sharing ❤. Praying for inner peace ✌🏿 . Also can't wait to see the professional hair appointment. Last, wow, Amari is getting big😊.

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Same to you! 😊

[@janeenharrison1953]

Your hair loooks sooo GORGEOUS! Leave it alone, your hair is doing what it do being alive!

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you! 🙏

[@pearlromain]

Sending you good energy, good vibes! Happy holidays

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you and same to you

[@deborahshoates5855]

Don’t be so hard on yourself your hair is fine looks beautiful all the time I wish you have many blessings in the year to come ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me! 💕

[@verniciasmith6372]

I pray you get in better spirits your son is so handsome ❤

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you

[@verniciasmith6372]

@ Yw!

[@reid3363]

Girl, we understand. Take it easy and know that this too will pass

[@mama2cool324]

Hair look really defined and moisturized I love it

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you!

[@LavidaLovesCoils]

Everything will work out! Women are resilient. You are NOT alone. We all are feeling a way. I haven’t done any Christmas anything (my son is 24 though lol). I watch a Christmas movie or two over a few days just to keep on par with the season. Your hair is gorgeous! I wish that I were closer. I’d do it for you! I had a client in Toronto since I was coming up for a class. I’m in Schenectady, NY… closer to Montreal… waaaaaaay on the other side. I’d love to have a hair get-together over there. I can partner with a Curly Salon /Curlfriend over that way. We’re all surrounding you with virtual hugs! Don’t feel pressured to push when you just want to rest. ❤

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you for the kind words and support. I appreciate you!

[@mzlyzs9863]

I could see the sadness in your eyes and hear it in your voice. Hoping you find the joy and peace you need. If you have family or true friends close by maybe a visit would help. Sending you positive vibes❤try a feel good movie or holiday movie and music, it will help

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@yas7762]

I completely understand what you are feeling. I had a period, and still have it at times, where I feel, incedibly low, and usually for me it's either that I'm stagnant in life, not having a socail life (because of how I feel or beeing too busy) and/or family situation, all of these usually causes me to isolate (even more than normal). If any of these sounds familiar then some of the things that would help me was starting to list things that i've alwayes wanted to do but that I was pushing off for the longest and started making plans on what I would need to do them and setting up a date. Finding a new hobby could also help, or just doing something different than what you are used to. Also, I've always have gotten the impression that you are a high achiever, which can come with alot of demands and being hard on yourself. If that's the case, situations when you are feeling low/depressed etc can make it worse especially if you don't understand what is causing it, so don't be too hard on yourself. Think of it like you are healing and listen to what your body is telling you that it needs and talk to a professional if needed. I truely pray that you will feel better soon

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Wow this is solid advice!! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I’m definitely going try it out the things you mentioned 💖 Keep doing what you’re doing !

[@merceritamcdavie4494]

Wish you happiness and restoration of the glow you had. Been watching forever

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you

[@makinniroberts8930]

Awwwee...praying for you this season, God bless you!❤🎉🇹🇹

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Than you

[@AliahCurtis]

Try to shake that down feeling, and focus on the blessings in your life. You’ll be okay. Cast your cares on God, meditate on his grace and mercy. Stay blessed.❤

[@CierraHatley]

your hair is just like mine. i also sleep on my right but sometimes the hair will look longer on either side depending on the style. Also i hope you feel better! I pray your mental health and whatever other areas of your life turn around for the better soon. Try to have a different perspective even in hard times! There is no point of over romanticizing the past versions of yourself so much, because the you now has so much worth too! Identify what you want to change in yourself but give yourself grace, its ok

[@angeldolopei2013]

Hi girly, I second with most of the comments - pray, pray, pray. Also, try doing daily mild to moderate cardio exercises while deep breathing the entire time - this has done wonders for keeping my mental stability and has help me manage my life as a single parent of 2. I got a treadmill to make things convenient . Good luck to ya.

[@taleciacunningham4276]

Happy Holidays !! 🩷

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Happy Holidays to you too!

[@alishabrown6308]

Yes and yes for the vision board. Recommend 10/10

[@indirafranque4123]

Hey #Shanique . Sending you love and light, you’ll push through and emerge stronger. 🫂

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you

[@kinghill500]

Happy holidays ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Same to you!

[@Suzan.Mhelembe]

Sending all the love 💕 🎄

[@reeceberger]

YOU GO GIRL LOVE IT

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you

[@NireshaFalls]

Girl I thought I was crazy because one side always looks longer, but I also sleep on my right side so it makes sense but it’s so annoying!! Hope you have a good weekend!! ❤😊

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

It definitely is annoying! lol but I think sleeping on our sides is the answer lol

[@jolie-brianawilliams1428]

7:12 your hair actually looks beautiful, as always

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you so much

[@daisy-j5s]

Brilliant vlog❤

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kenyalee121]

Hey girl happy holidays praying for you to have many blessing come to in 2025 and keep going I’ve been feeling the same way being in a funk is not fun but keep doing more and eventually you will get out of it just have positive vibes around you and love the Christmas decor and yes vision board is a good idea and your hair looks great by the way

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you so much, sending good vibes back your way!

[@MsMinz3]

Girl your twist out looked great

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you

[@caramelhoney29]

If you’re able to please get a therapist. It has helped me out a lot in the past. Also, if you have a stress reliever, I.e. working out, that you can do, at least once a week, this can help as well. Finally, I’ve meditated off and on since I’ve been a teenager. It has helped me out in so many ways.God Bless and best of luck to you.

[@SwtSadieJTV]

You have absolutely beautiful hair. Do you know how many women wished they had your hair???

[@reeceberger]

This video slaps!!!

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

lol wow thanks

[@DW-tt8si]

I love your glasses!

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you! I definitely want to upgrade them though

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

I had to come back and respond to this.. they just broke lol.. I have no idea how

[@awp8331]

They look great on you.

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you

[@DefiningDiane]

Im going to try this with my hair, idk how you did it but ill try what i think. God bless you.

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

You got this!

[@mariacorridon7136]

Blessings on you

[@DeeniceDee]

Your hair looks good 👍🏾

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you!

[@Vlindertjeab]

Aawh sis so sad to hear. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. It will be well soon in Jesus name!! ❤❤❤

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thanks so much

[@CrazyNaturalPrincess]

Sending virtual hug❤ Enjoyed watching this vlog!

[@amarige25]

tell your story and don't apologize for whatever your story is.

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you

[@prettypractical3372]

Praying for you...

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you

[@pamelasa]

FYI - you need to dampen them for more stretch. Also, did you use heat or zero heat setting?

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Yes I realized that afterwards. I used heat

[@amarige25]

Hair is gorgeous

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you

[@BillionaireMandy]

Praying for you❤

[@queenlizzie77]

Get your Christmas decorations for the following year after Christmas. They'll all be on sale and you'll be ready for next year.

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

That's a great idea, I'm going to do that!

[@ell.3903]

🙏🏾💕

[@myrnaj4502]

🫂🩷🤗🤎🥰

[@riviwarner4472]

There is nothing you are going through or feeling God can not lift you out of. Lean on Him

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you for this!

[@Shelbydrich]

Your hair is so gorgeous I wish you stop cutting it so much it grows so fast

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

It’s too much to maintain when it’s so long. I’m much happier when it’s shorter. I believe that is much more important than length 😊

[@whatdreamsaremadeof3029]

I’m trying a vision board for 2025 also.

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Nice! I can’t wait to start mine

[@whatdreamsaremadeof3029]

@@ShaniqueBuntyn yes my friend said to take time choosing quotes and images that represent the changes you would like to see next year.

[@emptynester547]

WOW, your son looks just like his dad.

[@shirleylou6085]

Dear Shanique, nice to see you again. Sorry to hear you are going through some difficult times. This too shall pass. Be encouraged by this Bible verse: Proverbs 3:5. Trust in the Lord. He will get you through this. I am praying for you. Blessings to you and Amari.🤗❤‍🩹🙏

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

I appreciate your support, that verse is so encouraging. Sending love back your way!

[@jolie-brianawilliams1428]

Can you also pray for the Christian kids dying of cancer, so their prayers can be answered too

[@kimjackson3362]

Hi Shanique, Though your faith status is uncertain to me I wanted to just let you know that GOD sees/knows your needs. HE is a Promise Keeper and HE’LL never allow you to do this thing called life alone. No matter what challenges you may face always lay your burdens at HIS feet and I promise you HE will give you rest and see you through. Oftentimes, (I’m guilty of it as well) we tend to be our own worst critics but give yourself some grace. You are amazingly beautiful and wonderfully made and the Daughter of a King. GOD loves you so much. Lean on HIM if you haven’t done so for strength, comfort, and guidance. ALL things are possible with HIM and through HIM. Prayer is a powerful weapon I encourage you to go to a posture of prayer and maintain it throughout and even after this wilderness season you’re experiencing. Weeping may endure for a night but joy does come in the morning. Your Son is so adorably handsome. GOD bless you and keep you both forevermore 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers 🙏🏾

[@kimjackson3362]

@@ShaniqueBuntyn you’re so welcome ✨

[@JennifersGlowing]

🫶🏾💚👍🏽

[@ShaniqueBuntyn]

Thanks for the e love

[@soniagodlieb1896]

YOU ARE MAKING YOURSELF CRAZY WITH YOUR HAIR . YOU WORRY TOO MUCH. IS OK.

[@DaniGirlover65]

❤🙏🏽♥️