a year ago today...

a year ago today my life change forever with my marriage ending and my religion falling apart, this is me now!
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[@sydfrances]

thank you everyone for all the love on this vulnerable video, i love you all 🖤

[@rdirrim1]

This brought me to tears. I wish we could be friends! It is incredible to see how far you’ve come!

[@aaliyaharnold]

Hi syd! I’ve been following you for a few years and hearing what you went through put tears in my eyes. You deserve nothing but the best! I see you moved close to Conroe! Id love to invite you to grace church! It’s in the woodlands/ spring area. Like I said you deserve nothing but the best and it makes me happy to see how good your doing. Please remember that you are worth it and you are ENOUGH💖

[@keelynsudduth5445]

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[@vickym9221]

You handled the divorce with a lot of grace and respect. I'm so sorry to hear that respect wasn't returned and that you felt alone when people took sides. I'm glad your mom was there for you. And of course all of us here on KZbin are supporting you from the sidelines! Can't wait to see the adventures you have next in your life!

[@mckennamulhall8548]

THIS!!!!! so glad mary was there for you!!!

[@maddiebrumfield2645]

This was definitely not oversharing! Your platform has become such a beautiful place whether here or on tik tok it's so evident that you are the version of yourself you were always meant to be physically, mentally, and spiritually.

[@MiaSalazar]

wow I'm so proud of you and so happy you found Jesus. You are so loved

[@mckenziediamond1]

You have all of my support Syd! You are a gorgeous human. I’m so happy to see how well you have healed. Leaving the church is hard. Plus having a divorce on top of that?! I can not imagine!! Stay strong and know that you have plenty of people you love you and you are never alone! Thank you for being so honest and open.❤️❤️

[@MissSerenityHope]

You are so amazing and I'm glad even after everything you are still here and it proves just how strong you truly are! I love you!!

[@kellykrupa3592]

Been subbed since 2017 and seeing you’re growth is truly inspiring ❤️ Loved the video Syd thank you for sharing with us 💕

[@MaddyArcher-kg7jj]

Sydney hearing your story is just incredible. God is using it to reach more people than you know. Even though I haven’t been married, I recently went through a breakup with the man I thought I would marry. We were best friends first, and it’s been so hard losing both a friend and a partner. It’s been two months now and I’m still healing. I feel so discouraged some days but seeing you heal and come out stronger and closer to God inspires me. It helps give me hope that I can heal from this too❤️

[@haileyharp-nelson3960]

I’m so sooo proud of you. This is such a big step and YOU DID IT! You did it Syd. One year later and you’re a completely different person. A better version of yourself. God is good. 🥺🤍

[@sydfrances]

thank you, God is good ❤️

[@oliviacaplin8501]

Wow… I’m just so proud of you syd! Seeing you grow through hard times truly shows what a strong, beautiful woman you are! You’re just incredible! Keep being you!

[@ChelseaandNick]

So proud of you!!🥺

[@alyssahorton5296]

It’s so amazing to see the process and the growth you have gone through!

[@mackyashy1914]

this video was so well done & so beautiful sydney!!!

[@sydfrances]

thank you🥺

[@mackyashy1914]

@@sydfrances 💛💛💛

[@hannahabshire4268]

Sydney, you have no idea how much I relate to you in this video. My marriage as a 21 year old ended a year ago as well. So glad I have someone I can relate to in this. I am also a christian! Love you girl, stay strong!

[@amberburbo5743]

I’ve been following your channel since before you guys started dating, I could tell it was going sour and then when you announced the divorce I was scared but happy for you bc I knew you’d get through. I’m so sorry that the world was against you for a bit but I’m glad you’ve overcome and found peace & happiness in the crazy. let god, babe ❤️

[@sarahstonins]

i'm so proud of you and happy for you. a year ago today was actually a very hard day for me as well, and i remember seeing you post that video and feeling less alone in the world. and now, a year later, i am also a totally different person. i'm so glad that you have found healing and happiness in your life. you deserve it. i hope it only goes up from here. ❤

[@courtneylouise6818]

This is beautiful and so inspiring. You are truly amazing Sydney! We are so proud of you bestie!!

[@ArchAngelsDown]

3:50 This part. In certain groups we are taught that love should always be unconditional. It isn't until we question the wrong thing or venture in a different direction that all the conditions of the Unconditional Love are brought forth. And with certain groups, that is a hard line to get past when it comes to what was an entire support system, an entire community. You, Sydney, have shown your strength. We are glad you are here today.

[@mariafabianadiaz4643]

I remember when you announced the divorce, it was EXACTLY 2 weeks after i also announced mines, i was also 20 and only had been married for about a year and a half, when i saw your video i could feel your pain and frustration, but girl, here we are a year after living our best life’s without anyone dragging us down, if i learned something this past year is that when God closed a door is for a reason. That was a chapter we had to live and just move on from it❤️ loveu girly. I’ve been subscribed for YEARS you helped me a lot throughout highschool ✨❤️

[@mg_54321]

Is there any advice you would give for relationships now that you’ve had a divorce? Anything that went wrong that you know not to do again in the future? I’m sorry if this is personal; I just want to make sure my current relationship can get past our struggle points so that when we get married, divorce can be avoided.

[@purpledog1028]

Absolutely love this video. Your words are like poetry! You’re amazing Syd.

[@victoria-gy6gh]

oh my gosh so happy!!! praising God for his mercy and grace in your life!

[@kaitlynlong6159]

So insanely proud of you. I’ve been following you since the beginning and you’ve done such an amazing job this year and every year before!

[@brookefloyd2453]

Sydney I’m so proud of you!! I’ve loved watching you change throughout this past year!! You seem sooo much happier and I am so happy for you! Can’t wait to see what God has in store for your future!

[@kstuartsfilms]

this has turned into such a safe place and it feels like home

[@sydfrances]

omg i love thus

[@aubreygrace1061]

Your testimony is SO beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing! He is working through you in this and it is so very evident.

[@williamjamesperkins5483]

I'm so sorry that happened to u friend. You been through a lot but God has your back and you are a strong woman. Be encouraged and I love you friend.

[@NaiaHarwood]

I love you Syd💕I’m so proud of you and everything you accomplished this last year

[@aubriedemarco1641]

genuinely crying over the end of this video! So so so proud of your faith. So proud of YOU.

[@KathrynElizabeth_]

i didn’t expect this to be a testimony but wow, i have chills🥺♥️ God used this as a sign for me. truly. best wishes toward you!

[@alyssar7477]

Girl I haven’t seen ur vids for awhile and I didn’t realize it was until u looked into the mirror. This is wild I’m so proud of u and wish u the best. Also proud of u for being u and not who other people wanna be. I’m extremely proud that u were able to leave the Mormon Church cuz Ik that can be a deep struggle considering the things I’ve seen about it

[@alisonkay04]

Wow, this video is beautiful!! You've truly come a long way and we are all so proud of you syd💗

[@jessikahmeyer]

The amount of respect you have shown through this whole process is incredible and you should be so so proud of yourself. You are amazing and going to go so far in life. I literally cannot watch this without crying because even though you didn’t show it I knew you were in pain but you put one foot after the other and took it day by day and here you are now! Love you Sydney and I hope you find someone that sees how special and amazing you are and loves you the way you deserve 💜😘

[@kasonbertrand7082]

I love you so much and I’m here for you forever and I mean it from my heart you have come so far ❤️ I teared up because I know how you feel and I was and always will be on your side 😊❤️

[@laurensmith4153]

This made me cry. You’re amazing and so so strong.

[@nikkidutt2034]

Proud of you. You inspire me to not drown myself in my sadness and get up and make something of myself.

[@elisabethmartin8092]

thank you for being so vulnerable! you’re so strong and you are so loved ! ❤️❤️

[@samiisamii3862]

I’m so proud of you Syd! You deserve the world and im glad you found inner peace. Im honored to have been watching and supporting you for about five plus years!!

[@Nightshift10000]

I really enjoyed your video & can completely understand where you’re coming from as I’m going through an almost identical situation. Going through a divorce right now & it’s not something I want, but my wife had different feelings. When she left she planted seeds of betrayal & abandonment, I’ve been going through a rollercoaster of emotions & I hate this. I understand completely what you’re going through & I can empathize.

[@kayleighvlogs98]

Girl I can’t even imagine what it was like to go through what you went through, but your testimony is POWERFUL!! God has been at work in you since the very beginning and your story is going to help so many people! We are all so proud of you syd ❤️

[@emmamccready329]

I’ve never commented before, but wow-you are an inspiration. When I saw your vid a year ago I was in tears telling my husband about this, and seriously depressed for your guys’ sake for a week. Sounds a bit dramatic for a stranger, but I felt so invested in your story, and am so much more so now. Seeing you truly find God and peace brings me so much joy and is an answer to prayer😊

[@tayabasurto]

I felt sad that day too! I told my husband too

[@lilianahiguera382]

I am so happy to see you growing and healing. You have learned so much through this experience and I hope you know you are much stronger and braver than you ever thought.

[@callumbrasher8048]

Your videos inspire me. I've grown up in Mormonism and stopped attending about a month ago. I've grown up with mental health challenges and am currently trying to do therapy for childhood trauma and relationship challenges. I see a lot of content creators that leave mormonism seem to obsess about the church (I think it's because of feelings of betrayel, like obsessing about the thing you feel betrayed by) and for me I feel I don't want to live like that, I think that the more I hold on or obsess on it, it's like I haven't really healed or moved on from the betrayel, so I guess seeing so many content creators that dwell on talking about mormonism after leaving feels like they haven't completely healed from the betrayel though I think that's why I enjoy your content because you don't dwell on mormonism, it's like it's part of your story and it hurt though it doesn't define you, and there's more to life after leaving.

[@chesleybristow7293]

Syd, I have watched you since I was probably 14-15 I’m now 22. Watching you grow and change and form into the woman you have become is amazing. It’s almost like a big sister experience. You are such a bigger person than all of the people who put you down!! To watch you go through that stuff alone broke my heart. I’m so proud of you!! I know I’m just a subscriber, but I see you as family!

[@gigisminis]

So sorry you felt alone that is inexcusable especially by family. Like so many others I’ve been following you since your back yard party for 100k? Maybe? You deserve all the happiness

[@gracemarie9971]

i love you syd. i’m so inspired by you and so proud of you. you are amazing and are such a light

[@paulinadalba5275]

This was a beautiful video and has truly shown the power of Jesus and healing. It’s crazy to think that I have been just a simple subscriber since 2016. I feel like we are best friends and I’ve reached out on multiple occasions, congratulating you on your engagement wishing you luck when he went on the mission. I really feel like I know you and I want to congratulate you on all your growth. Your newfound outlook on life for living for Jesus and for yourself, it’s something I’ve been striving for years. It’s crazy how connected and at home you’ve made me feel from my 16th birthday to my 21st birthday and you were there living the same milestones going through the same motions. And we share this common goal of living for ourselves and for Jesus. It’s a hard thing to accomplish and fully achieve but You are an exemplary example.

[@Miagreene22]

This is truly powerful I am so proud of you for overcoming all the obstacles you have been faced with not only removing yourself from toxic environments which is not easy to do when it has been your norm for a long time but finding God and finding yourself truly an inspiration and I’m grateful you took the time to share it with us

[@hannahcoates7185]

You are so strong and encouraging! You have fought through everyone telling you what you should do and who you should be. You have overcome the negativity of the world, and found true happiness! So inspiring! Thank you for sharing!

[@JaecelynH]

I’ve been watching you for years and this video makes me so happy. It’s amazing to see how God has worked in your life and this testimony will help so many people!! There’s such a huge crown waiting for you in heaven girl and I’m so excited to see what’s next for you on this journey!! 🥰 sending so much love your way!!

[@bellehodges9339]

I used to watch you and your ex's vlogs all the time. I always admired y'alls relationship and thought your videos together were hilarious. This was an awesome video to post, we all needed to hear more about the pain you went through.

[@ruthmartin7907]

This is so beautiful and honest. It’s good to know that you continue to keep parts of your life private. My heart overjoices to know that you found peace, love, comfort, and a friend that is God. He will never fail you! So happy how much you have grown spiritually 💗

[@maddycarmack5548]

I’m so proud of you Sydney. Break ups are hard on there own but on top of that feeling so alone and isolated from friends and family makes it so much worse. You are through the worst parts and I’m so happy you are still here with us !

[@Angieluv95]

Really proud of you and your strength. You have come along way. Thank you for inspiring us all .

[@thehonestmessylife]

Congratulations Syd!! Im so sorry about the tough year. So beautiful to see God move even in the midst of pain, hugs ❤️

[@emilymcdougall804]

Syd I am just so crazy proud of you!!!Following your journey for years & now seeing you share finding Jesus is the most encouraging & amazing thing. Seeing you use your platform to show the love of Jesus & your heart for Him is just BEAUTIFUL. A quote I have always loved is the idea that we take one step towards Jesus and he ran a thousand towards us! As a fellow 20 year old Christian I am cheering you on & celebrating your victories! Oh how God is writing a beautiful story though you! I wish we could be friends in real life, if you ever come to Ontario I want to be besties. You are wonderful! Keep shining your light sweet Syd!!

[@brijettfuentes5652]

I grew up with you and this video in an odd way felt nostalgic. So excited to watch you grow so much more.

[@guineapigluver10]

Are your families still friends? I'd imagine it would be weird for your family to hang out with them... especially if his girlfriend is there. Glad to hear you're healing and doing much better!!!

[@pigsandcows607]

Sydney your are so amazing and I’m so proud that you were able to heal. You are so beautiful and this video brought me to tears. God is so so good and I’m so glad that He has helped you.

[@laurenstapel7926]

so beautiful to see where you came from as well as where you are now KEEP GROWING SYDNEY

[@oliviaelyce2035]

I'm so happy that you're here. I'm definitely praising God with you for all of the beauty that he brought out of such hurtful times. Thank you for sharing for all of those that have ever or are currently walking through the same kind of isolation.

[@ashIey_]

you’re insanely strong girl, you give me so much inspiration and yes I cried while watching this since it’s a hard time for me too but this is what I needed also. i love you so much and im so so proud of you. ive watched you grow since 2017/2018 and seeing where you are now is incredible. Keep going girl 🤍🤍

[@michellemiles1351]

You have a beautiful testimony💗Never stop chasing God.

[@nanwade2133]

I must admit I wasn’t always a fan but after your divorce I don’t know if it was the vulnerability and the honesty you displayed you are amazing.

[@betho2445]

queen. so proud of you and how far you’ve come, your love for Jesus is so motivating and inspiring

[@sarahelizabeth295]

This is hands down one of my favorite videos you’ve ever posted 💖

[@kayceejeffers]

made me cry. thank you for this, syd. you are so strong and encouraging.

[@alejandraobregon1994]

God, I remember watching you when you were 15. I’d tune in to absolutely everything. And wow. It’s been so amazing to see you grow through every high, every low, even some questionable moments too lol. But nonetheless, it’s been such a beautiful thing. I wish nothing but abundance for you syd. Through the darkness you prevailed and you will continue to. You are finding yourself and seeing you become comfortable with who you truly are is so exciting. Sending lots of love✨

[@amberhughes3696]

This video popped up in my feed exactly when I needed it. Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your experiences.

[@lilysinger]

sydney, i'm so proud of you for getting through this. you're so strong and i'm so glad that you're happy now, you deserve it.

[@blankspace823]

i know you mentioned feeling uneasy about posting this, but syd, you DESERVE TO. you deserve to share your side of the story and make your voice heard. you went through hell and back, persevered through the worst year of your life, and came out on the other side stronger and the truest version of yourself. you deserve to use your voice, you’ve earned that right.

[@amber_fletcher]

God is so FAITHFUL!! He doesn’t just restore things to their past glories, but creates something new that cannot compare. It amazing to see you be so vulnerable with what you went through, and how it truly felt! God’s power is so present in you. I can’t wait for your next video!!

[@bellewilson7962]

I think this is the Sydney you were always meant to be. Flawlessly unapologetic for being your most authentic self and doing it for yourself. 💕

[@jadec123]

I’m so sorry you had to go through this…you seem like an amazing and kind hearted person. I just wanted to tell you thank you for sharing your side because It’s always important. I hear you,and I have so much love and respect for you.

[@kstuartsfilms]

I’m so incredibly proud of you! you are so badass and grown soo much over this past year! i really hope that you are proud of yourself. You go girl!

[@ashlynfournier6668]

I’m so glad that you’re here today! Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@elizabethcurrier5152]

Absolutely sobbing. I’m so proud of you. Please never take this video down. I love this so so so much. Praise God.

[@kasimayes7830]

Watching this video makes me so happy that you have Charli to help you continue to heal and grow. You seem like you have found so muc strength with the proper support.

[@EmilyNetzel]

SYD… you have me crying!! I am so so proud of you for sharing this, I can’t imagine the amount of courage it must have took. God has lead you right to where you were supposed to be and your love for him is shining bright and bringing others out of the dark too. What a beautiful video! 💛💛💛

[@leximatejeck4995]

this video made me cry. you are so strong and im so proud of u. you did everything right and im sorry people let u down

[@brookcristel6348]

Literally sobbing watching this. you never have to hide your hurt from us. So glad you are where you are at on your journey 💕

[@abbeyrobinson8446]

You are so strong and the growth has been amazing! ❤️Your original video was the reason I broke up with my ex and my life has been so much better since! Thank you so much for making it clear that I should stay because of circumstances and i would be okay!

[@godsmydad666]

i literally love you so much, i’ve been watching you for years and love to see how you’ve grown. your videos helped me through my own breakup and, even as a person with borderline personality disorder, i could relate to you in many ways and you really did help. i don’t understand why people would try to diagnose you or whatever, it’s so disrespectful and it’s none of their business. thank you for everything, keep being you

[@annasoph8967]

syd Ive been watching ever since January of 2020 and im proud of how far you've come!!! ily!!

[@kaitlinfrank4001]

Cryinggggg thank you for your vulnerability ❤️ this was so special and we are so proud of you

[@SophieCViolin]

wow! I can not believe it's only been one year, but also that it's been a whole year. so crazy to see what God has been doing in your life. the growth you have gone through/are going through is so inspiring. thank you so much for sharing

[@oliviaallinger6791]

You are so strong and look up to you so much because of how strong and how you have grown and change in the best way through a difficult situation!!❤

[@anneliseraedy]

Syd I am so so proud of you and so glad I’ve gotten to watch your journey over the past 3 years. Your growth is incredible and I’m so excited for what’s to come for you❤️ you’re so inspiring and strong

[@louise-cp6cq]

thank you so much for being brave enough to tell your side of the story. i 1000% support you ❤️ i hear your pain 🫂 i so hope you know that your worth is not contingent on how others choose to love you, but how you choose to love yourself! i admire you so much because you have grown so much! i'm incredibly proud of you and i hope you are proud of yourself! you are doing the best you can considering the circumstances you're in. your story about self love is super inspiring and gives me hope that no matter what happens in life, it will be okay eventually ❤️

[@adrianlynn1351]

This is so healing to me. You are so inspiring. It brings me a lot of hope within my own life. Thank you for this!❤️

[@multistan9650]

I remember coming back to your channel after a few months and seeing that video has been uploaded about 10 hours before. My heart sank and I cried so hard watching it. It’s been a journey seeing you heal has been so inspiring ❤️❤️❤️

[@sydnigust8985]

you did it syd. you DID THE DAMN THING. so proud of you.❤️

[@Sandy-xl3fx]

it's been a long time since I've truly watched a video thoroughly. I always skip at least some parts, but not here. Although I'm not going through a divorce, my relationship of three years ended two months ago, cause we're on two different paths right now and this video just gave me so much..peace? Currently living on my own for the first time, trying to figure things out and building my strength. This video somehow showed me, heck yea I can do it :)

[@jyotitravars6114]

Oh Sydney...Your words just made me cried. I'm so sorry for what you had to go through but I'm so proud of you for what you have become. A stronger and better self. Sending you so much love and hugs❤

[@shelbsid]

I am SO PROUD of you bestie! You’ve come so far and we all recognize it. You’re a strong empowering woman. Never forget your worth! Been watching you since the beginning and let me tell you, I know you don’t know me but i’ve been praying for you along the way through it all. I love you girl, I believe this year will bring you everything you deserve!!!

[@elizabethvictoria245]

I’ve been watching you since you started KZbin and I’m amazing at how you stood the higher ground. Your an inspiration and i really needed some things you said in this video. What happened to you sucked and the fact that people in your own family turned on you is bizarre. I’m glad you found peace and are thriving!!! You deserve happiness!

[@zakylafoster5321]

Period! As you should be! I needed to hear this thank you for sharing, you’re amazing and beautiful! keep on thriving!

[@katiecoats6932]

So so proud of you (‘: look at you!!! So strong and courageous

[@karrington2]

I am personally not religious, but sydney! Wow you are so kind hearted and soft spoken and had beautiful words! Love to hear what you went through and how hard it was and so proud of you for growing into a kind hearted amazing woman we know and love❤💙

[@siennakay3922]

haven’t watched all of it and i love this 😭

[@CampfireJubilee]

This is absolutely beautiful and inspiring!!! We care about what you went through, and I'm so grateful that you shared all of this with us! You are loved!!!