Story Time - What its Like to be Sick

[@VivaLaSandwich]

I've been watching and rarely commenting on your videos for a few hours now and I just want you to know that you're inspiring. and powerful, and everything in between. I'm not a new viewer or even a new subscriber. I've been following you for years. But today you have touched me in a very special way and I want you to know that. I could type/talk to you for hours about my problems and feelings but I'm not going to do that because first of all, I'm not sure you'll even see this, and second, I don't want to waste your time. But I do want you to know that you've helped me. I said this already but you are simply an inspiration, and I thank you for that.

[@AgentSmith911]

lol

[@Kagemusha08]

Just turned 30. I've always been healthy, in good shape, rarely get sick. Video made me appreciate stuff I take for granted.

[@Kagemusha08]

Also, watching this in 2016 and hearing you say "maybe I won't live to be 40": glad you did. And I look forward to watching you when you turn 50.

[@haventhebeast6050]

48 now

[@AgentSmith911]

He just turned 50. And the drama is off the charts lol

[@raingirlcat2245]

Oof. Yeah…um.

[@omegawolf789]

Thank you Boogie :) my problem is self doubt, just constantly feeling like I'm useless, not destined for success, etc

[@Goliath1337]

You're not destined for anything though, you have to make your own path :) nobody is 'destined'

[@DoremiKoeni]

It's videos like these that just make me want to hug Boogie. >_< Keep fighting on, man!

[@MrThesomethinggamer]

Boogie you saved my life. Thank you

[@TurboGibby-bh8bu]

And just to think....you've made it all the way to almost 50!

[@axl3215]

Thanks man, your words help me out everyday, I find a friend in you. Really, just thank you so much.

[@NoSpeakRi]

Boogie I have never had a hero before ...... but you...... are my hero you are a survivor

[@AxeLady66]

Thanks for sharing your story. It gives me hope that things can change.

[@kriskoessel6937]

This is one of the most inspirational stories I've heard that isn't bullshit glad you are still with us boogie.

[@scoobydoopoo5]

Life changing words, I appreciate your help, Steven.

[@FreeShadow05]

I know what it's like to feel ready to die. I understand. It's hard for me to recognize that other people go through things do, so watching videos like this is reassuring. Not that I am happy you experienced all this, but it's good to know that I am not alone. You're a beautiful person.

[@Mitchellangelo]

maybe after all these moments of being sick.. it was meant to be that you survived it, so that you could experience this change of heart and learn from your life. So that you could make beautiful video's like this.. with which you change other people's lives. And even if it wasn't meant to be, you still did this. I'm transgender and sometimes had, and sometimes still have, trouble loving myself and being comfortable in my own skin. Some things can be changed about my body, some can't. I've learned to appreciate the good in myself and fight for the things that are most important. You are such an inspiration and such an amazing guy! I wish you all the happiness and strength! And I really hope you can also get healthy some day. :)

[@benjischannel3008]

This aged as well as a rotten egg sitting on the fridge for a month.

[@buddyblair8878]

Thanks for sharing, I'm 56 and Ive been through some crap in my life also,HAD cancer @ 16 and was told I had months to live,but I made it.I have had four strokes and have recovered from them and on 1/11/11 I had a BK amputation on my right leg.And im happy for every day. Never give up life is wonderful and just be yourself we need you.Thanks I was overweight also. I say to myself eat to live but don't live to eat helped me get through cravings of that keep smiling and enjoy life

[@DomsaMenace]

you're my hero Boogie

[@SSJRanulf]

You're a good man and a great inspiration Boogie. I'm 20, 21 on Friday. And I'm going to keep fighting to be as good as I possibly can be and get as far in possible in life as I can. I'll fight for your dream: making the world better.

[@mjhubbard14]

I hope you live to be 100 to give out all your inspiration to the whole world.

[@potshrooms69]

"If I don't get to give up, none of you do!!" Fucking love that

[@JoeysWorldTour]

Your an inspiration!

[@Naitrio]

woo woo woo wooooo!

[@YellowAsphalt]

My father was born blind, my mother recently developed cancer, and I have Crohn's disease. We don't see each other as "sick". That's no way to live. If anything, these ailments have made us appreciate life that much more. Great video boogie.

[@LunaMorgana]

Wow. I don't often say this, but your video was really inspiring and moving. I can really feel how much you care about what you're talking about. I'm half considering showing this video to my students (I teach psychology) to encourage them, as many of them have a pretty difficult life, and many of them have half given up.

[@MadKazZzZzZ]

If you haven't yet do it. As a kid in psych and a kid who has problems like everyone. This video is great

[@Nisanex]

It’s crazy looking back at these videos! So proud of you boogie ~ always in inspiration

[@FreeShadow05]

Boogie, I can tell the minute I listen to you that you're such a good guy. 😁

[@TheGiraffiest]

boogie this made me cry, you give me so much hope. The black dog follows me around constantly, and I know too well how it feels to just not care about life, but the way you make us laugh and share your personal stories makes me feel like I'm not alone. Obviously everyone struggles in their lives at some point but when you're depressed all you can think about is your own problems and you sharing these things just makes me glad that somebody else knows and understands and has SURVIVED!

[@garymeese7235]

I have lymphedema on both legs and ulcers so I know just how you feel .since I discovered your channel you have been giving me a different outlook on life plus you cheer me up a hell of a lot its great to know someone else is going through the same thing and there is light at the end of the tunnel thanks so much for showing me that I really needed it

[@LrdDarkFyre]

No words could describe how true your words are, and how good it feels to hear someone say them. Good work.

[@thomaswest1426]

I thought I was the only one that felt that way. I just lost everything last year because of a hip disease that has left me in pain and can barley get around. A friend has taken me in, I pushed family away. I just feel like I'm the only one with problems or I'm not strong enough to ever get back on my feet. I smoke more killing myself. I know this, I just can't stop. :(

[@lethalhotbox3778]

How are u doing now?

[@stephanieking5192]

Wonderful. After my back surgeries, I ended up with MRSA. My wounds were packed everyday, was on a wound vac and it came right back. I had a picc line.. One day i stopped fighting. I stoppes using the antibiotics and prayed for death everyday. The pain was too much. One day my son climbed on my bed and something clicked. I had to fight for him. I couldnt give up. That was 2 1/2yrs ago. I still live with pain but i fight it and the depression everyday for my babies. Never give up!

[@MrCockmonkey]

wow boogie this video really touched me.

[@joeSCHMOEwithTheo]

those last words in your video made me think of this song it's matchboxes how far we've come. I think the lyrics could really hit home with you.

[@zachmattiola4651]

And now you have 3.5 million people who love you boogie. Keep fighting. We are all here for you

[@bearhugz6110]

You're such a wonderful man boogie! I just want to give you a hug

[@kyner455]

uh oh....

[@safedreamsimagebliss4676]

So inspiring boogie, you just let it come from the heart and that is so wonderful!

[@EPIKZOMBIESLAYAH]

you know something you really did make my life better because my parents fought each other while my dad was drunk and he won and then the words came out of my mom F*** you and F*** your life I'm divorcing you. Then there was a silence, and that day i was using youtube to cheer me up and that day, i discovered you. And as soon as i watched one of your videos i clicked that like button, and i liked that video, and i felt a little bit better. thank you Вы R босса братан you r boss bro in russian: )

[@vixenpc7874]

Thanks for this video sometimes people need to hear these things. I'm nearly 35 been widowed since I was 31 and everyday I'm still picking up the pieces. You sir are an inspiration no matter what names people call you. I had my mother in law suing me and trying to meet me outside court with a straight jacket when I lost my husband. It's a day at a time process.

[@Dachshundwarlord]

I watch this all the time

[@dannyguinan5712]

Same

[@The90sGamingGuy]

Oh wow what a story. At several points in my life i didn't want to live anymore usually after a big argument with a family member or gf. After my first gf left the city and didn't even tell me i got so sad and actually tried suicide twice and was luckily unsuccessful at both attempts. We got back together when she came back to town and the relationship lasted another year. I would think about driving off the side of the road off an embankment into trees about twenty or thirty feet below or jumping off a bridge after that relationship ended. Recently met a co worker and we dated for a year and fell in love a little quick. I broke up with her we got back together after three months broken up and a few months ago she broke up with me giving reasons not to get back together. After that i thought about staying at a hotel room with plans to end it all or just think things over and the next night we stayed at a hotel for some alone time and to talk. That time together brought more closure to the relationship and it was exactly what i needed at the time. Fast forward to two days ago she quit her job at where i work probably to get away from me and drama caused by other co workers. Interesting how quick someone can leave your life and your left sitting there thinking about how things went wrong so dam fast. I've decided being alone for now is whats best for me in order to better myself before going into another relationship.

[@filiesillo]

man you know I've been going through something quite similar my life right now is quite messed up, I am laying in bed trying to fall asleep to rest a bit from this depression but sure enough I cant even sleep, so I turned on youtube and so your vid, and thought hey boogie never fails on making me smile, so I cliked and sure enough the last part, when you said its not too late, made my inside feel kinda joyful I guess its hope you gave me, and for that I thank you a lot man :) love you man

[@daedamot]

Thank you so much for making this video. I've been in a rut with depression and you really inspire me.

[@emptysoul189]

the last minute and half to two minutes was a very inspiring speech. I am loosing hope in myself for many things, and to hear someone say, DO NOT EVER GIVE UP HOPE, truly inspired me to continue doing what i have to do, and to that boogie, i thank you.

[@flameofoden]

Thank you Boogie, I myself have been in and out of the hospital for the past 15 years because I have 3 chronic diseases that I have to take tons of meds for. There are times I get really depressed about it, and hearing how you have been able to pull yourself through your struggles is really inspiring. Thank You.

[@therealgdude007]

That just changed me... These words are powerful enough to change us all. You truly are an inspiration to us all boogie.

[@erock9804]

I like people that can' speak about real stuff for we are similar in that just never give up my friend your videos bring joy to life

[@stonedcity]

Another inspirational story from Boogie. As Three Dog would say, "Keep fightin' the good fight!"

[@lsnyder]

I've been a heroin addict the better part of my life and I've made the steps necessary to turn it around; like you said you fight and wrestle with your demons. We are alike in that our addictions are just that. You're very inspiring, but addiction is not about ignoring voices. And doing the polar opposites. It's about bettering yourself in the ways you know you have to and to keep going after that. It's about changes in behavior, friends etc. take care man

[@jadejimenezschrodingerskitten]

I had to stop for a minute towards the end. I'm not used to this kind of video from you and the ending portion of this video really hits home with me right now. Almost cried. You're awesome!

[@accordeonist]

There was always something about you, and now it has come out and I see what it is. We love you man. Thank you for the inspiration and the invaluable words of wisdom. I will watch the video whenever I need to motivate myself. And YOU WILL LOVE TO BE 150 brother! Enjoy life, live in the moment. PEACE.

[@Kevtb87]

'You cannot predict your future. Don't even try'. I think along those lines all the time. I love reading the wikis of famous people and discovering the ups and downs everyone goes through. The years of knocks people took before finally reaching a goal or finding a new path in life out of the blue. It's unpredictable. That's what makes it exciting.

[@npv001]

so inspiring and keep on rocking brother. im taking this advice to heart.

[@American260]

Your so insperational man, thank you boogie.

[@TheIRoberts]

I was having a shit day, like a lot of other days for quite a while now, where I spend hours considering where my life is going and whether I'd achieve a single thing I want to. But I made a decision a few weeks back to subscribe to your channel after watching your Francis vids, and today that turned out to be a good decision. Today you said some words that resonated with me, and made me feel like I wasn't completely alone or helpless. Today became a happy day.

[@jobforafrank]

boogie, thanks alot you really helped me, ive recently been having problems and you pretty much gave me the kick in the ass i needed when you said well see how far we can take this i didnt feel alone, thank you

[@kxanth]

I cant believe you almost make me cry every now and then. The work you do with your videos is so touching. Please keep inspiring the world. We all love you.

[@mikalm1011]

In 2010 I dropped into a coma for 4 weeks from pneumonia mixed with staph that was eating my lungs. Stayed in the hospital for 9 months while my hope for life was bleak. Spent most of those 9 months dry heaving from yeast in my picc line. It was literally hell for me and I'm finally overcoming the mental scars it gave me, and still suffer from the breathing problems today. 75% of my right lung, 65 of the other, while I constantly produce fluid. I've also been diagnosed with COPD.

[@DecadialDD]

You have a way with words. You have a way of connecting to all of us. You give us advice all the time and it really helps us. You inspire us. Thankyou!

[@OrbitzXT]

Steven, you're an awesome human being and have done more good in your life than all your haters and naysayers combined will ever do. Thank you for being you, thank you for not giving up. If there ever comes a time again in your life when you're feeling hopeless and in dark despair, I hope you can remember comments like these from the people who you've helped and who love you. You're a great guy and there's nothing more really to say.

[@TheSevanovich]

Boogie, you have no idea how big of an inspiration you are. You're helping improve thousands, if not millions, of lives and in doing so you're literally a saint! You gave me the boost I very much need. Thank you and God bless you and your fiancé.

[@mikalm1011]

I'm glad I've finally jumped over the bleak mindstate I had, then jumped over my severe emotional outbursts and now can focus on bringing my health up to par, no matter what a doctor says I still believe one of these days I'll be able to breathe like a star athlete.

[@AngelzLi]

I am currently going through some issues myself, so I completely understand. You are what helps me boogie, I watch you and say to myself 'if boogie can do it so can I'. Thank you boogie for sharing, love ya

[@TheCaptainkirk64]

This was truly an inspirational video. I wish you made more of these. It's because of this video I'm going to get a scale tomorrow. Very Heart felt and helped me cope with my weight issues. Last week I was so stressed out I thought I'd never make it. This gave me a lot of encouragement to move on. I wish you gave more of this talks with your life struggles.

[@kjenriquez16]

Strong words Boogie. Love you man, hope to get the honor to shake your hand one day brother

[@Griffy1n]

Idk what to say but we love you boogie and you are an inspiration for all. Keep doing what your doin

[@euphoria209]

People that are nasty and spiteful to others are normally dissatisfied with their own life so they have to try and make others a misery. Boogie I think you have a lot of heart and soul. Keep up the good work and I wish you all the happiness you deserve in life.

[@theS0UND_1]

Keep doing what you're doing bro. I look down through all these comments and see the positive effect you're having on people and it's just awesome. God bless you man, the fight is worth fighting.

[@viet411]

Boogie, brother. You, are simply amazing. One of my inspiration to push hard in life, to push for the best, to keep on driving forward in life. I refuse to give up too, refusing to give up in my life just because people tell me that I won't be able to do it. I refuse to even give in to defeat. I am making the best, because of what you have said in this video, and your Draw My Life video. I'm praying for you Boogie, and I'm praying for the best. You're awesome, and keep on being awesome.

[@Ikickbabies1]

Boogie obviously your destined to be here and help people, you should be proud of yourself for how far you have come. I recent lost a mate a couple days to suicide and i honestly wish i could have showed him your videos i wish i could have helped him i really tried i also had alot of self esteem issues but loosing my friend i realised only i can control and keep pushing on. keep up the great work you have helped me and so many people and its fantastic your are honestly brave good on you boogie!

[@AsherNate]

Thanks for posting this man. I'm sure videos of this nature are difficult and take a bit out of you. Sharing what's truly going on in your mind can create a lot of turmoil once brought to the surface. Your fighting spirit is contagious my friend.

[@V3N0M607]

I honestly don't even remember how I came across your channel, but however I did, I'm so fucking glad. Sometimes you make me laugh my ass off and other times I just sit here and like to listen to you talk about whatever. Even if it is something I am not really interested in. I even listen to what you are saying and take it to heart. I try to do the same with many other people but I just seem to forget about it. So with all that said, thank you man! Keep the videos coming :)

[@micdippy]

Boogie I can kinda see wherr your coming from, I have been strugiling with my weight and some mental disabilites and what you said touched me emotinaly. So I just wanted to thank you for your videos that make me smile and help me through rough patches in the road. So please keep up the great work.

[@Ayanamiel]

Hey, thanks. I kind of needed this tonight. I've been in a slump this past year, I'm not doing well emotionally or physically. I just need to get up and make some changes.

[@Paintmaster5f00]

Videos like this is why i subscribe to this channel. Thank you Boogie.

[@LILI553]

Bro im really glad your life has gotten alot better much respect to you and thank you for the inspirational words !

[@johnnygolf]

Thank you boogie. I've been having trouble with work and feeling stressed out. I was almost on the edge. I asked god for a sign last night and I believe this video is it.

[@Dr4ven34]

Thankyou my friend, every video I watch makes me like you more and more, you put so much into these and it shows, I always find myself checking to see if youve posted a new vid.

[@matsnetwork]

Thank you so much boogie you have inspired me to stop gaming 120 hours a week im only 12 years old and i want to have a social life now and it's all because of you so really man you have probably set my train back on track and i hope you have helped others aswell with the same problem :)

[@ivo_vii]

It is obvious it cannot be compared to you health problems, but what I try to say is that I learned those two lessons yet, and it feels really good to find that I am not the only one who lived (and still living) this horrible addiction. God bless U man, I am with you, keep fighting.

[@nutta646]

Boogie is a saint !!

[@pbradley]

Thank you for this boogie. I've been struggling with weight my entire life. I'm probably around the same size as you right now. For the last year, my health has deteriorated so much and I was (and sort of still am) at the point where I just didn't care anymore. Recently my eyes were opened and I'm finally starting to see the better side of life, especially since this video. Even though it's gotten bad, you've kept me going, even if it's only a single pulse. Thank you for what you do. Never stop.

[@EtchUcateChris]

This is what I love about your channel bro, You have such an amazing story coupled with a message of positivity and hope. Keep trucking bro!

[@StreakGeek]

Amazing video man watched the entire thing with no distractions and i feel like i have an entirely new outlook on life thank you man

[@mrkizman011]

its never too late to give up!, such an inspiration to everyone! you have taught me something good today!

[@ThomasBancroft08]

I really feel bad you boogie and all these people calling u fat ect, ur a bigger man than they are mentally

[@narulguz]

Sigh, can relate, turning 16 , pretty fat, gone threw so much shit, but sometimes you find this inch in inspiration, and life don't seem as bad as a minute ago

[@1323GamerTV]

I clicked on this to see him talking about a stomach bug or something but I instead get blasted in the face with the feels;

[@wassy42]

Keep going Francis, you obviously have the strength and sounds like you got good friends around you who care. I know what it is like to fight addiction, long hard road, but I find giving myself goals works, there's plenty I intend to do before my time comes, one of them is to see my son grow up. Set yourself personnal goals, doesn't have to be much, but you have to want and work for it. Life is a fight, but so worth it dude. Never give up! You're worth the fight.

[@XXNiCoLe2012XX]

I was also over Weight gave up on myself. I was starting to feel unhealthy so I got my act together I am now at my normal weight I lost 40 something pounds. Trust me if u put ur mind to something u can do it never give up on urself no matter how stressed u r. It is not worth it.

[@praisedscooter]

He speaks truth, taking the easy way out is tempting, but fight it! Remember that phrase, "live life to its fullest?"

[@TheMLeonSmith]

Thank you. Those were exactly the words I needed to hear today.

[@benjaminjanderson8839]

Damn, this helped me out a lot, i haven't had nearly as rough as a time you have but i didn't think i would make it in life (until i watched your video) but you made me think maybe i should just be happy with what i have got and make the most of it and try my hardest....Lets just hope i remember this motivational video in the morning now

[@Oasis2O5]

I can't even find words to explain how.. wonderful you are. You are a great and memorable person.

[@zank1180]

boogie you are a insperateion. im a man that been thro hell . I im a person who looks at u an say to hi self u are right. I gave up a long time ago when I crack my scull open an now I hAVE A STEEL PLATE HOLDING MY BRAIN In the right side of my skull u truly inspire me to try to be happie with seconds chance. when they are given thank you . for being on you tube an thank u for being so coureges.

[@ameliatomlinson458]

This has inspired me to never give up. Thankyou:) saved me from stuff I was going to do today that I was about to serverely regret.. Thankyou boogie. You are my hero and inspiration:)

[@demonmaster3333]

boogie before this video u were someone who i could see and just laugh, but now u can make me laugh and inspire me...never give up

[@charleshelm666]

This man is a big insparation in my life, he gives me the insparation to lose weight and eat healthier, Thank you Boogie

[@Hit0kiriMik3]

It's so painful to hear you say, "I don't care if I die, good riddance to me.". I'm glad you decided to fight for your life, as you do make a difference to so many people. From a random guy on the internet, I love you, Boogie, you are an inspiration.

[@ryanbashaw4513]

I appreciate your honesty man, but let's not beat ourselves up. But I think it's also cool to be able to share your trauma with people. You're awesome Boogie, but please be strong my friend^^

[@raw2008smackdown]

Boogie, I know what it's like to be allergic to like everything outside, it's sucks... But you've been through way more then me, stay strong!!