Steven's Big Rejection! | Together Forever & Growing Pains Breakdown | Steven Universe Future

[@florafangs7664]

I was too emotional to realize this when I was watching the episode but Connie said she loves being herself and like, that's so good!! Remembering how insecure she was when he very first saw her and now!!! Her growth!!!!

[@kriscarr4929]

StrawberriFangs EXACTLY! I love how much Connie has come into her own!

[@marinateobrien9463]

Hi

[@e.wincentsen4017]

Garnet and Kris are right about relationships. I've never been in a relationship, but it's not healthy to be completely dependant on someone. My perception is that everyone has their issues, but they shouldn't rely on their partner to fix them. Rather, their partner should help them help themselves, and do the same for their partner, if that makes any sense. I'm probably just reiterating the points already made, but it was important to me to say this.

[@veronicapiccinini1981]

THANK YOU, Dr. Maheswaran! You FINALLY addressed the elephant in the room. It’s as clear as water that Steven has some kind of PTSD. Change the meme with “Steven Needs Connie’s Mother” RIGHT NOW! And now everything is spiraling out of control 😱 And I’ll tell you why: “With being cared comes great guilt”. At least that’s what Steven is thinking. People like him would rather DIE than being a burden, whether for real or not.

[@cactojuice]

"go back to studying, I'll be fine" If I were Connie, I would not be able to just forget about that and start studying again, bloody hell it's the only thing that would be in my mind

[@claireaquos6532]

Who said Connie was able to study after that?

[@virgilem.3556]

If I understood, Connie called Greg and asked him to go back to beach city for Steven. Connie knew at the time Steven said he'll be fine that it was time for him to talk to his father. But as I said, I may not got it right.

[@quackadoo3101]

cyrals lys that was in the hospital right?

[@virgilem.3556]

@@quackadoo3101 yeah, Steven said "thank you" to Connie because he knew that it could have only been Connie who called his father

[@UdoADHD]

cyrals lys no she calls his dad before the hospital

[@alicianieto2822]

So, steven got a formal diagnosis of anxiety disorder by a physician. "reacting to minor stress as if your life is in danger" Pretty much by the book here. Any other show has ever done this?

[@Ratherbsleeping]

Alicia Nieto the only other show I’ve seen address mental illness so openly is Bojack Horseman

[@undergalaxy775]

@@Ratherbsleeping and that's an adult show

[@Ratherbsleeping]

Under Galaxy your point?

[@undergalaxy775]

@@Ratherbsleeping that the fact that out of two shows you've seeing doing that, a kids show of all things is one of them, is pretty impressive

[@anoni3485]

House M.D

[@kingofmonsters14]

why is it that a kids cartoon is better at discussing PTSD then most adult entertainment?

[@mihunkastockmann6925]

I think to learn to talk about your problems.

[@darthestar8791]

IDK. Maybe the reason is because the people in charge of adult entertainment try to hard to show the concept in a way *Other than what it Really is!* An important issue that is *not* to be taken lightly nor jokingly.

[@illanalevi6091]

I think it's the way we are able to examine it. Cartoons can give it some distance from reality, and the lack of adult humor or themes (Ex: family guy) broads the age ranges that can relate to it. Steven would be harder to relate to if he was 21, or if the attitude of the show was different.

[@dillmen101]

It dosent

[@queeneon]

kingofmonsters14 because adult tv producers are cowards obviously

[@deshawnedwards6412]

Imagine what Connie's Mom would do if she found out that Steven try to propose to her daughter.

[@marhan1332]

Deshawn Edwards prob nothing cuz she can’t heat him that much

[@veronicapiccinini1981]

Deshawn Edwards she will find out, and after an understandable little freak out, she’ll be fine. No hard feelings

[@Fairygoblet]

So probably understand that Steven didn't fully grasp the gravity of the situation, since she spent the afternoon learning how out of touch Steven is with his human side.

[@coffeeloveryt]

Poop would hit the fan far a little

[@robinsordahl8947]

Steven didn’t even tell Connie’s mom that he attempted to propose to Connie but she rejected.

[@ThomasMarioFan_11]

I seriously almost cried during growing pains especially when steven was remembering his past and when greg was comforting him

[@veronicapiccinini1981]

ThomasMarioFan 11 me too. He really needed it

[@alllittlethingzz]

It made me shaking and my heart fall to my stomach

[@cidadaodemao]

I actually did…

[@devongene9584]

same, it's the closest SU has ever come to making me cry

[@yaaaaasfire9621]

I knoooooow I was just like genuinely so emotional when steven was just having a melt down and telling his dad his problems

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

I was actually really angry with Sapphire for giving into the romantic madness - and I would have liked an apology from her, Ruby or Garnet. Even though Steven was destined to propose, it would have been nice to hear Garnet say, "I'm sorry, Steven, I know it hurts" instead of that stuff about "Well, it's your fault for listening to Ruby and Sapphire" - you are a parent, Garnet! Act like it! Then again, I guess it sets it up to make a better contrast with how Dr. M and Greg handled things.

[@tsheponapo8826]

I think we should also remember that garnet or ruby and sapphire are not human they are completely alien so I don't think we should expect them to have an enormous grasp on the human experience and dealing with human emotions on a deep level, the way I see it that's the best advice she could have given considering the above mentioned fact. And as much as it was tough I still felt that it was full of love, the best love a humanoid rock alien could give

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

@@tsheponapo8826 You're not wrong - I guess it's the feeling of realizing one's parents/parental figures aren't perfect, ya know?

[@randomguy2402]

m3rrys0ngstr3ss yeah, I also got kinda mad. But I liked that Greg came back, I think Greg understand Steven more than the gems at this current point.

[@pompe221]

Yeah, I get that Ruby was overexcited with delight and wasn't thinking things through, but WTF, Sapphire? (And Garnet, for that matter.) Even if there would never be a future where Steven didn't propose to Connie, it didn't have to be when they were 16!

[@randomguy2402]

pompe221 And sapphire herself already said that not all of her visions end up happening, so if she had said something. Maybe he wouldn’t have proposed. Damn, I think the only way to have a happy ending is one where Steven gets descorrupted and leaves beach city, leave the gems, and goes to live his own life.

[@mlpsecrets7931]

Steven should have used the ring and asked Connie to be his girlfriend, then she would have said yes

[@Pebbllz]

That would have been so cute

[@daisyandpennyxdanimationst8519]

Exactly

[@bangbangintotheroom691]

i keep forgetting they're not actually dating

[@pompe221]

I'm pretty sure that's what Connie was expecting Steven to say. There's no way she could have missed all the romantic signals but I don't blame her for being shocked at a marriage proposal.

[@freakystories3583]

Well that would have being a good star, its dumb to ask someone to marry you if you haven't even dated her yet? Which Steven hasn't yet.

[@sadlobster1]

When this episode was announced, people everywhere were jumping aboard the "Connie will dump Steven" bandwagon. But instead; while she DOES deny his proposal, Connie doesn't break up with him either

[@DrawciaGleam02]

It's like Tangled the Series with Eugene & Rapzunel.

[@queeneon]

DrawciaGleam02 totally agree

[@XMarx-it1yj]

She doesn't deny, she delays ;)

[@zoldilox2412]

ITS NOT A REJECTION!!!! Connie basically said "Yes, but not now"

[@donsolo7860]

Outside looking in that makes sense but if you got that answer after a proposal, if she didn’t say “yes” it’s a “no”. Also he’s 16 and dramatically hormonal lol

[@Will___iam]

Can't complain about a 16 year old boy, he's experiencing human development, couple that with destructive power of a diamond so you really can't blame him

[@Will___iam]

I hope Steven opens up to all his problems in the next few episodes and talk with Connie about what happened.... 😓

[@lesliezamora4830]

Papsi San OMG yes thank you!!!!

[@HeilRay]

Replace marriage with sex and it’d be dangerous waters. If it ain’t yes, it’s a hard no, sugarcoated or not.

[@lowzibojine]

Anyone else see the parallels to cracked gems and what Stevens body is doing. Crazy transformations, not painful just happens. But his gems fine just like Volleyball. It's sort of tasteful that this is the route being taken. As it's so realistic and down to earth for a show about intergalactic lesbian rocks

[@lowzibojine]

@@sasori2425 yeah I just find it so satisfying that they're sticking to these patterns to present the story. It makes it a lot more interactive in the sense that going and back and picking up on all these moments of foreshadowing. Even when Amethyst got cracked in Steven Universe her head did the same thing with the swelling and she was fine for a short while before it rapidly got worse but she didn't feel like it was thaaaat bad.

[@iceluvndiva21]

Oh yeah

[@ryderthetiger8772]

These episodes were a lot to take in! I feel so bad for Steven and really relate to what he is going through! I know what it’s like to feel like you are burden, a mistake, and that people would be better off if you didn’t exist or tell them about your problems! As I got older, I felt alone and my anxiety would constantly takeover making me feel like I don’t belong. Fortunately I’m better now than I was then.

[@abicharles6292]

I wish this episode came out sooner.

[@ryderthetiger8772]

abi Charles Me too!

[@queeneon]

I just watched the episodes and from the moment I heard proposal in together forever I automatically felt horrible for Steven knowing that Connie would refuse but seeing Ruby and Sapphire together made it one of those “aww wait what no nooo backup backup are you crazy!” type of episode

[@NerdWire]

Yeah lots of yelling at the screen over here as we saw the inevitable train wreck unfolding! RUBY! SAPPHIRE! WHYYYY?!?!

[@e.wincentsen4017]

@@NerdWire When you and your significant other are under 18, do not listen to a pair of lovesick lesbians who have been in a successful relationship for thousands of years if they say it's a good idea to get married.

[@adriannapittman5435]

When I first saw this episode I was so happy but when he proposed I got even more happy but then when she rejected him I was a little sad but then I see her point of view she still a teenager still trying to figure out her life even though being fused is the bunny is amazing she still wants to be her own separate person and it’s not like she didn’t say no but she just needs time to think about this a minute and still see what happens in the future

[@claireaquos6532]

Also, like she said in the video, Steven wanted to marry Connie for the wrong reason. He's gonna need to find himself first before engaging in a relashionship.

[@Perid0t]

coco panel and this is why Steven needs to ask Connie to be her girlfriend

[@Perid0t]

colin3ds oh,good

[@johnnylight0]

the episode MVP is the underwear that stayed together on giant Steven

[@dida8296]

Johnny Light why is nobody talking about this 💀💀

[@devongene9584]

100%

[@theinfinitynoob8970]

Cactus Steven: Steven keep it together Underwear: that’s all you have to f*****g say

[@cookingwithjazzandchloe3708]

I was so confused when Steven said he would propose to Connie, but now it all makes sense. Steven spent his adolescence fighting enemy gems and home world, knowing close to nothing about humane culture. He's 16! And he doesn't know that 16 year olds can't just marry each other for the fun of it. It's an interesting aspect of his character on Rebecca and the Crewniverses part to show how he can be so mature, yet still clueless on everyday topics!

[@iceluvndiva21]

OK, as scary as Growing Pains was? I LOVE that the went over childhood trauma and how any kinda truama is more than just physical or emotional. It's a combo of physical, mental, and emotional and that sticks with someone. Just cuz you heal externally doesn't mean that it's 100% better. Believe me. I went through a lot at just 5 years old. Wasn't till I was in freshman year of college did all the different forms of truma (from itty bitty 5 year old me till 20 year old me) start to slow down and trigger me less. Before anyone asks, NO I WAS NOT RAISED IN AN ABUSIVE HOME!

[@alexanderarieatas155]

Maybe its because your family doesn't know how to become better caring parents.

[@iceluvndiva21]

@@alexanderarieatas155 Oh my trumas didn't relate to my parents. They were environmental. Example? When I was five? A tornado hit at my sister's baseball game. In the midst of the chaos? I ended up being seperated from them. We found eachother thanks to friend of my family. In first grade? I accidentally cut my ankle on the door before school. In 6th grade? My mental breakdown that lead to a suicide attempt was because both myself and my parents didn't know how to address my problems. So I was hospitalized a few times throughout my middle & highschool years. More recently? I was a attacked by a pitbull that was harrassed by kids in the neighborhood. Took a good two years to even feel safe walking past the spot where it happened. Point is I may have recovered physically but I do still get scared during spring and summer because it's tornado season. I still get scared when I cut myself on something metal because the door I cut myself on was metal. I get livid when people treat bullying and suicide like a joke. I still have issues with pitbulls and when large dogs jump at me.

[@nova5265]

Those episodes hit me h a r d. The show does an amazing job of showing how these types of situations can affect people. Future is a great show!! Also the song in together forever was beautiful

[@josephtheboi_2410]

Can't lion just like, teleport Steven to connie once in a while? They've literally traveled to the moon and back...

[@moirapalace3946]

Steven isn't always the brightest bulb in the bunch.

[@ammonitetheseaserpent3761]

The episode establishes that thinking about Connie is now a trigger for him, due to how his PTSD is affecting his mind.

[@mezasepkmn]

Ammonite The SeaWing only after the rejected proposal. He’s more so referring to proactively seeing Connie.

[@ammonitetheseaserpent3761]

Xander Sheriff Ah.

[@Hinatachan360]

Steven told Greg that Connie said no, but she said not now. There's a great chance they will get married after Connie graduates.

[@thesilentgamer2267]

He 👏 needs 👏 therapy!!

[@ravenartistofficial]

Steven and Connie don’t need a label, those two have stuck together through a LOT of bullshit, they are themselves and just being that is perfect.

[@erinburwell5077]

The one thing humans are born knowing how to do is one of the most important things we forget how to do, ask for help.

[@Ucatty2]

... by screaming like a banshee.

[@Koenna99]

Why can't other shows address this kind of stuff! Really the one show I've watched that would have fit the topic of childhood trauma the same way SUF has would be Ninjago with Lloyd, if that show had time to explore their characters more rather then race to beat the seasons bad guy then we'd probably see Lloyd have it just as bad as Steven.

[@its_notdaniel204]

Yeah ur right lloyd would have been like that because his dad got evil

[@Koenna99]

@@its_notdaniel204 Even more then that. Boy has been kidnapped many times, nearly died, watched a friend die, been possessed, his love interest was evil and more!

[@funkyfunkobunko]

I can’t tell you how many times I said “yes preach it” to my phone screen 🤣🙏🏻

[@kriscarr4929]

Salad Undressing Aw yay!!!!!

[@PlanetZoidstar]

Garnet: Love takes time, and Love takes work. Also Garnet/Ruby+Sapphire: YOU MUST PROPOSE STEVEN! What happened to building up to a deeper relationship, girls?

[@hammydammy123]

Greatsaiyakirby because they literally have known eachother for a very long time but go off

[@PlanetZoidstar]

@@hammydammy123 But surely they know better than anyone that Connie and Steven are not ready for that relationship, given THEY themselves spent thousands of years BEING a relationship.

[@dirandrous7682]

Garnet is technically a different person than the both of them.

[@deeppurplecutie]

Garnet said that Steven shouldn't have trusted love advice from those "hopeless romantics" 😂😂

[@UdoADHD]

Garnet did not say to proposed. Ruby and sapphire did. Remember that the fusion is like its own new person!

[@Cheliabee]

I love how the show explains ptsd and trauma without making it look like a quirky thing. I've been suffering with PTSD for nearly two years and honestly is so GREAT to see it explained how it really is.

[@dillmen101]

Steven saying “why is everyone getting married except” bruh your 16 and also it’s stupid

[@caramellatte1828]

Ok, I just got a random thought for the episode Mr. Universe. In the leak, it said that Steven crushed/crashed Greg’s van while he was still inside, which I’m thinking will be in that episode. What if, after Greg saw how bad Steven was doing, Greg tried to get Steven to see a therapist ,or talk to him about it, and Steven got so upset that he destroyed the van without really thinking about it.

[@TheCommenterDragon]

Steven's new powers just keep getting weirder and weirder.XD

[@karlsingh9076]

Steven is pretty relatable as both a human and a person. Legion started the premise of talking about mental illness which traveled over to Infinity Train, which spreaded onto Joker and now Steven Universe. These type of shows really make you think about the well being of someone.

[@crickety6092]

I loved how much it seemed like Dr. Maheswaran was also talking to the audience, and not just Steven. She was talking in a way that kids could understand, and she was facing the audience. I love how much of a message this show is sending to its audience

[@evancunningham]

Is No One Gonna Mention The Fact That HE PROPOSED WITH THE GLOW BRACELET?!?!?!? I ACTUALLY CAN'T!!!! IT'S SO CUTE!!!! I LOVE THEM!!!!

[@nasiskahn]

Not to mention all the other amazing details of their relationship! Everything he chose had meaning and significance in their relationship. Did you see the bread and jam?! He knew how to propose even if it was for the wrong reasons... he put out a great spread! I hope I get proposed to like that one day.

[@evancunningham]

@@nasiskahn I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE THE JAM HOLY HECK I CAN'T HE DOES KNOW HOW TO DO IT THE ONLY BAD PART IS HE CAN'T DO IT WHEN THEY'RE READY BECAUSE HE ALREADY DID

[@nasiskahn]

@@evancunningham Right! Also did you notice the juice boxes?

[@evancunningham]

@@nasiskahn I DIDN'T! BY GOD STEVEN KNOWS HOW TO DO THIS

[@ammonitetheseaserpent3761]

I just realized... how in the blazes is that thing still glowing after a few *years?* Don’t glow sticks usually dim several hours after being lit?

[@karlsingh9076]

We are definitely gonna see Steven Universe not only corrupted, but we might see him get shattered and reborn as a new version of himself. Calling that out now because if this boy doesn't process everything he went through, he ain't gonna be saved. Steven, for once in your life, not only talk about your feels regarding your adventures- but you don't have to always be the hero. Give it onto someone else, like Lars- man deserves to have the responsibility shoved on him

[@Haybalemelonhead]

Steven definitely needs therapy Also this helps me understand volleyball she is most likely suffering from trauma as her crack is still growing

[@Skybound808]

He has been through a lot of shit he saw his the gems die multiple times the dimonds emotional physical and mentality abused him and never got to meet his mom almost got killed buy his room put in jail multiple times and new on the list got rejected by his semi boo

[@geardog24]

Emperor Sapphire: *Do it!*

[@rojasfilms873]

wow i didn't knew that im not the only one that is in both star wars and steven fandom

[@padparade]

Only if Steven would ask Connie to be his girlfriend..

[@DABZYSS]

Taylor Alcott that would have worked

[@robinsordahl8947]

He should’ve even confessed to the doctor that he attempted proposal to Connie and she refused, which left Steven feeling miserable.

[@chrsmueller923]

It's pretty obvious they're already dating.

[@thomasafterdark1031]

I'd say they are already dating

[@ihavenonamestilldonthaveon8970]

@@chrsmueller923 ok im real late to this because im revisiting but like wasn't it obvious they were dating already at that point in time? The SU movie literally had her kiss him. How much more obvious did it need to be?

[@reigenxal]

Damn it su crew. Stop making me relate to Steven :’)

[@Nitemurr]

"Steven Universe Future just go real" *Me: GUUURRLL!! Steven Universe Future been real for a while now!*

[@youraverageskinnylegend9512]

Two or three months ago leaked audio potentially in Fragments, Pearl talks about how Steven crashed the van with Greg inside! So I think that Greg spent time with Steven, Finds new love or plans to return to his singing career which makes Steven outraged and he crashes the van with Greg inside!😳😲🚙👨‍👦💥

[@notchococookie]

Alex Yonkov wait it’s from fragments?! I thought it was from everything’s fine

[@youraverageskinnylegend9512]

Choco Cookie It is probably Fragments because it is the episode after Mr. Universe.

[@theanarchistocelot1620]

Here’s how I think the finale will go down Steven finds himself morphing and growing due to the stress and in his anger throws his gem from his body When the gem tries to reform it reforms as a corrupted pink monster that is only calmed by Steven coming to terms with his emotions

[@RedMoonSolitary]

Everyone's talking about the rejection, but how about the fact that he's 16 and can only legally get married at 18? I love Greg dearly, but he needs to get with the program.

[@MsHood1986]

The thing about Steven is he's way to sheltered from humanity, it really brings out that Steven himself is to naive about human culture. With him being raised by the Gems learning only their culture also messes up his development.

[@lai1a.c0re]

I think everyone is forgetting that Steven dosent understand anything about love and is calling him selfish for that but he dosent know BECUASE Steven has always liked everyone and lived with the gems

[@vladimirugrinov5534]

You are amazing, funny and very entertaining! You deserve at least 2 million subscribers.

[@kriscarr4929]

vladi 2005 thank you so much 🥰

[@thespectrumclub]

We never talked about how Connie is like 2 years younger than Steven so she's like....14.....

[@DABZYSS]

Spectrum Genesis she 15 and Stevens 17 that’s not weird

[@cidadaodemao]

@@DABZYSS Steven is likely 16, as it's suggested on the episode "Bismuth Casual"

[@sonicoj2548]

Steven's 16 (as implied in Bismuth Causal and stated in Growing Pains) Connie's 15.

[@DABZYSS]

Oh ya friging Wikipedia

[@thomasafterdark1031]

She's 15 and Steven's 16

[@gameandtune8087]

I think one of the reasons Steven never went to the doctor is because pearl talked to Greg to make sure Steven never got x rayed in fear of them figuring out that rose was pink

[@gameandtune8087]

michael watson I know but pearl just probably said to Greg to not let him get x rayed and Greg just went along with it

[@lightkingz]

This also a perfect setup for saying I love you for the first time, and in the next episode the ring is in the freezer next to ice cream label “slow burn”

[@Carol-je5po]

9:59 I have autofobia so this line hit HARD. I've had panic attacks because of my fobia, fear of being alone or feeling alone, maybe steven has autofobia,he's scared of being alone(mentally/socially), he's scared that people are leaving him behind,that they dont have time for him. Trust me,I've felt this before,it feels like I always have a impending doom.

[@maximusprime6768]

I actually didn't realize a new series had come out!

[@Fortnite_Whopper]

You have missed out on a bunch of episodes!

[@CeeGeeFursuits]

How???

[@SerClaad]

I love ya Kris!!! I really appreciate the way you discuss these heavy topics! It makes me feel less like I am the only one who deals with these anxieties!

[@mysticalkeyblade759]

Steven has PTSD and Garnet was the most awful in this show. Pearl is doing better and so is Amethyst

[@Magi_H2U]

Even Steven doesn't need to have future vision to see through that bs Garnet be saying and acting like in SU Future lol.

[@Magi_H2U]

Also, Garnet foresaw all possible futures and already knew that Steven doing this was inevitable, so this is the only exception that Garnet gets out of this problem she caused for Steven.

[@Alusnovalotus]

Mystical Keyblade why?! Garnet can see into the future. But she factored in that Steven is growing up and the fact that she IS NOT HUMAN!! So somethings like that trauma doesn’t compute.

[@chocolatethunda0177]

I feel like Garnet foresaw that Steven's proposal would lead to him getting some help....

[@notchococookie]

Remember, garnet is still different then ruby and sapphire, she said “don’t trust those lovesick fools” or something along the lines of that. Again tho, they still are 2 gems but they aren’t the same 2 gems as garnet ok you probably know that and I should shut up lmao

[@XxBabybatsxX]

when i was little i used to love this show and the older i got the more i related to the emotional-and hard to talk about topics sometimes it hurts it really dose and here i am crying at 1 am

[@christopherbennett5858]

It's nice to see the show is actually doing research and getting things right. If anything, this whole Steven comparing his issues to first world problems reminds me of an anime called Violet Evergarden. It's about a former child soldier becoming a typist and reintegrating herself into normal human society. It's a little extreme but it shows a person going from life and death missions to understanding basic human emotions and taking time to realise and process the death of her best friend. It also doesn't help that, in cases like Steven seeing his tie duplicates or Lars die, it was either time restoring itself to normal or Lars coming back to life less than a minute later. There was no time or people around to process things. It also makes meta sense because, following the trial bomb, there was a six month gap where the first episode back wasn't Steven processing the fact Lars was alone with the off coloured gems but helping Mayor Dewey in an election. It's like the writers are understanding the consequences of not giving Steven time to process things in the past.

[@ShinobiSora]

I think Connie's mom might be my favorite human character now. She was so great!

[@drackestalentorgen166]

For those saying it was a yes but not now...it was a rejection..he didn't not just ask her to marry him...he asked her to live as a fusion to give her entire existence to their fusion, to give her sense of self, and while she has shown to like being stevonie for short periods of time, that's the point the Fusion always breaks even when its having fun while Garneta Relationship fusion of Aliens who live like that only used to break when they got hurt or had a real fight amongst themselves... What he asked is "lets stop existing and become one. He is half-alien, he might have been raised by aliens but they are teens and Connie is actually smart both intellectually and emotionally (most of the time, her acting in homeworld almost got them killed) so she would, of course, reject him but try not to hurt him

[@Razorrrrrrrrrrrr]

Did no one notice that stevens gem in growing pains is wrong, its the shape of an amephest not a quartz when connies mom was using the heart listening device on him

[@Brilchan]

I needed to pause this ep several times it was HARD to watch but it was necessary I have seen too many YT comments saying that Connie should be there to fix Steven with is TOXIC she is there to help him out by taking him to seek medical help and inform his Guardian when he is too sick to do so himself with is the best move. I really love how they explain Steven's mental state and how Connie reacted. The saddest thing is that EVERYONE wants to be there for Steven but he just cannot accept outside help being to focused on being the one who helps I both have seen that in loved ones and lived trough version of this myself so I both appreciated what the show does and feel real bad watching it. Great video and great companion pace to the ep lots of good advice keep up the good work

[@kriscarr4929]

Brilchan thank you so much!

[@karlsingh9076]

I love this character breakdown, and episode review- dammit!, now I am crying

[@conspiracyguy4045]

Watched it with my 5 year old daughter . I gotta say a young black women choosing education over marriage made me proud.

[@FeebleSaturn3]

Beautiful analysis. I'm 28 and after suffering from mental illness for the last 20+ years and being in extreme mental distress almost daily for the last 3, this past week I finally got up the courage to talk to my bosses and tell them I need to go take some time off for my mental well-being. I went back and forth with my Dr's office a lot and I have my referral in place for weeks of extensive outpatient therapy that I desperately need...but then a national emergency was declared and now I have no idea when I'll finally be able to get the help I so desperately need!

[@thatoneguy5347]

3:53 I think he just thought of fusion in that moment, because at that moment he was probably thinking of how well it worked for Garnet, and then just internally panicked and sounded like a total creep

[@jasontulgetske2768]

Notice he skipped the part where Jasper smashes him over the head

[@thatoneguy5347]

2:21 they weren't even dating, the dude just proposed to his BEST FRIEND

[@Glaceonmon]

Omfg, truly the best episode of SUF 😭😍🤩 I literally shouted at the screen when he proposed and was like: "Girl you better say NO!"

[@imperatorecho9527]

She said "not now", not "no"

[@mustachetwirler7617]

“This is an insane proposition for a human!” NO ####ING ####! This is the one time I was fully on Connie’s side in this case! Also, Steven is going to become Inevitable! With an Infinity Gauntlet!... and a big purple chin!

[@KirikomiMoon]

Yeah, for a long time I thought Steven Universe was a kiddie show for kiddie... kids, but this was a heavy topic for adults, both young and old. It really made me want to sit back and think things over... want to, but I... thought to myself "I'm not ready for any kind of relationship. I just want to stick to my lonesome." but... that answer... kind of hurts. I respect adult Steven for laying the mental groundwork for this sort of inquiry. 😊😊

[@Wheee135]

Connie and her mother really did everything right during Steven's situation.

[@alllittlethingzz]

Poor Steven our bean has PTSD😭😭😭

[@ObaREX]

I like how this episode tells us Ronaldo actually traumatized Steven.

[@sua8638]

This is going toooooo deep and i *LOVE IT* (not Steven suffering)

[@sweetheartprincess637]

This school would have been perfect for me back when I was in high school. Everything was dark and I was so lonely but I got over it.. I think about it everyday thought

[@MrFreebo1]

You’ve summed this episode up. PERFECTLY!

[@flurpylopez3142]

Oh dear god Steven and Connie played a full on CONCERT with my heartstrings this episode 😭😭😭😭

[@notimestwo]

I relate a lot to Steven. I have ptsd, a lot of big trauma moments. At around the age 16, I had a major meltdown which ended up with me seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist. I am 19 now and doing a lot better than I was then.

[@roselynn7170]

Tbh, i never cried during watching tv. But Growing Pains actually made me near crying.

[@alexn.2901]

Same

[@humanwolf1984]

&I have been living with trauma myself.

[@zachmcgeary4953]

Watching growing pains really made me dig back into my early childhood and how it led to how I act now and how I react to things. This episode was so emotional that the second he said he didnt want Connie around made me instantly ball my eyes out

[@enjoymoreproductions]

are there really people who believe you don't have to love yourself before you love someone else? How can you love someone else but not yourself? How can you love someone properly if you dont love yourself, because you dont know what real healthy love feels like? I dont get it

[@kriscarr4929]

Danni Inman I was pretty surprised myself. In my other discussions, folks have said that you don’t need to love yourself. It was heart breaking to read. Hoping those people learn to like who they are ❤️

[@enjoymoreproductions]

Kris Carr I hope those people are learning that they can’t love others without loving themselves because they’ll just be looking for acceptance in those people. Those people will never be able to replace the love they deserve from themselves. Also I love your channel so much thank you for replying to me I feel so honored 🖤❣️

[@Dylan-zo6zo]

I was thinking of when Steven was naked in the doctor wondering would it be bad if he was embarrassed unlike in the first season in the frybo episode I mean is it better to have embarrassment or not just wondering

[@rhondahoward8025]

Little kids run around naked all the time but as they grow up get more self-conscious about it, so it's perfectly normal development. If Steven were _overly_ anxious about removing his clothes, you could bring up the possibility of sexual abuse like with some kids, but obviously that's not the case here.

[@Dylan-zo6zo]

rhonda howard thanks that’s the first answer

[@TheQueenKKay]

Growing pains really had me crying in the club

[@thefined2473]

I love you so much

[@BlackFireLily714]

These episodes were too real. This show is getting so heavy, but it's seriously making me consider and reflect on my own actions. I know that feeling of not wanting to impose myself on other people's happiness, so I'm glad I had the mental stability and foresight to seek professional help. Watching these episodes would have also kicked me in the butt enough to do it too

[@mrkaji8913]

Just like Shinji ikari Where he should like himself before he likes other people

[@Blaize2001]

Steven = Ruby: Uncertainty and believing that he needs Connie to feel sure of his future / Connie = Sapphire: sure of what she wants b/c sees her future mapped out in detail....for now

[@im.insane5492]

Remember when Steven was weak and dying in ‘Change Your Mind’? Well, what if the only reason why he was dying was because his fractures weren’t being consistently healed by his gem half? If he gets rid of those scars, can he take out his gem half and live as a human rather than a gem?

[@Takara358]

Growing pains seems like a perfect allegory for anxiety disorders... So relatable...

[@Jinxyoutoheaven]

These episodes were intense

[@jackskatter.3888]

I think its important to make the distinguishmemt that steven doesnt have typical post traumatic stress disorder, he has a rare form of layered post traumatic anxiety his brain chemistry has rewired itself to be ready for a situation where he could die at any time, i also suffer from this and i can tell you even after you start unpacking the issues recovery if possible takes years, and the person will always have a nagging feeling of anxiety and hyper aware senses, couple that with his explosive gem powers. Its not a good combo, i remembered when is started trauma therapy it involved multiple breakdown, mental fits, spats of severe depression, anger, i even ran away a couple of times. I dont think the show os goong to go the route of all this but if they want to portray it well, steven wont be feeling hunky doory by the end of future more likely it will show the start of his journey to mental wellness.

[@benjaminwells5388]

Poor Steven, welcome to being a adult bud. Sometimes things don't work out and theres nothing that can be done. Just gotta move on, slowly, but you gotta move on. Also I fucking love Greg! He's the best, my spirit guide to being a chill guy.

[@OreimoVA]

The kid needs a vacation... to a planet... with a pink noodle... o.o yeah that will fix this xD

[@humanwolf1984]

I had the feeling that him asking her to merry him for such reasons was a very bad idea& listening Ruby& sapphire to tell Steven to merry Connie was a very bad idea too&they should have stayed out. 💖😉😆💔

[@Matthew-gl6ni]

Fragments makes me think of the cluster or the forced fusion shards they bubbled. Like are they still there or did they release ALL the bubbles? Mr. Universe makes me think about Steven trying to use Steg as a crutch now that his dad is back.

[@melancholyman369]

When you are given everything, you are left with nothing to achieve. - Steven's anxiety

[@thatmomentwhen345]

This show is so amazing at explaining these tough topics. Props to the crewniverse, that’s for sure.

[@johnhayward998]

You know that some people feel that way they want ice cream or have fun drinking oh and when people say make the pain go away that's when they try to kill themselves would say so I hope Steven the best