Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane | Returning to my favorite forest sober (after 8+ years.)

[@deniselarose1695]

Congratulations on your sobriety Chantelle. Nice to see you going down memory lane. Loved the music in the video. Keep healing and stay safe.

[@ilene9349]

I’m a 72 yo grandmother, & I have been watching your videos for a long time. I’m so proud of what you’ve accomplished in your life ❤

[@scootladychicago]

beautiful place. thank you for sharing your vulnerability. and kudos to your hard work staying sober! 🛴❤

[@Samster90]

So proud of you…you’ve done so well becoming sober. Love your videos.

[@marydawkins4190]

Great job on your sobriety! It's the gift that keeps on giving. I'm a firm believer that healing often involves reclaiming places, songs, all sorts of things back to serve us better now. ❣

[@MyBasicJourney]

I love that, Mary. I agree!💖

[@tammyinman1699]

What a beautiful place! Someone dear to me is in rehab right now for alcohol and I’m so relieved bc I’ve been worried for several years! Congrats on your sobriety ♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻 Looking forward to your travels again. You look so pretty today!

[@kathryntaylor4608]

I always love your videos. You did try, and now you make the best videos. You are taking your own path. You made lemonade from lemons. Love Joey. You make memories. No regrets. Enjoy life. 👌👍

[@MargaretWinchester]

My husband was in treatment for alcohol in his late twenty's. Has been alcohol free for 30 plus years. Keep up the good work, very proud of you!!

[@underthetornado]

Hats off to you for your sobriety! Hang in there. It's a life long battle. Remember. The key to sobriety is to realize you're NEVER IN CONTROL.❤

[@ninja1antelope]

Thank you for sharing your trails and tribulations. Makes the world seem smaller, much more warmer and less lonely. We are our worst supporter- rendering the worst, when we have good things right in front of us. You have found your inner strength when so many have not. Hope you find pride in that because I am proud and impressed by your choices and how far you’ve come. Plus sharing it with others. Know you are never alone. Take care.

[@wildzenventures]

Congratulations on your sobriety and your healing journey! Happy to see you’re getting back outdoors again! 💕

[@PrplAngl]

Good job on changing, I am also a recovering addict. It's true you miss the good times, sometimes sobriety is lonely 🥺 but we know we can't go back. 💜🙏

[@suerop]

Your visiting your past reminded me of the times i revisited places from my past. Nothing looked the same. Especially when i went up to the door of my childhood home. What a shocker. I'm pretty much done trying to go back and physically visit those places I've been. Im just going to remember them as i see them in my mind. Your special place was beautiful.

[@bonzig54]

Beautiful little park !

[@Moonbeam202]

I can't imagine why people don't take advantage of such a beautiful area. It's lovely there.

[@maryk790]

YES I truly miss LITTLE JOEY TOO HES such a SWEET HEART

[@katz20200]

You're doing great! Be proud of who you are❤

[@normamccafferty3053]

It’s great to see you. ❤ You’ve occurred to me often in these last weeks. I hope your heart is healing. ❤ I’m proud of you for maintaining your sobriety during a challenging season in your life- and in a location that has triggered you in the past. You are a strong, beautiful woman and rocking Dog Mom! Keep being exactly who you are. ❤

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thank you, Norma. 💖

[@pixiholly]

What a beautifl place! I'm glad you went back, and congratulations on the changes you made.

[@honeybeeshomestead]

What a beautiful trip down memory lane! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us! I've been riding with you for yrs and I'm still here for every video!! So proud of you!!❤❤

[@tracker5849]

Omg..you look so cute.....I AM SO EXTREMELY PROUD OF YOU!!! LOOK HOW FAR YOUVE COME!!! I KNOW IT WASNT EASY BUT YOU TURNED OUT TO BE SUCH A BRAVE LADY...YOU HAVE A GOOD LIFE AND A WONDERFUL KOB..YOU TUBE...YOU ARE LOVED BY THOUSANDS ...EVEN IF YOU NEVER MET US. STAY HEALTHY..HAPPY N SOBER...KEEP ON KEEPING ON!! I'm glad you have happy fond memories of GOOD times

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thank you so, so much. You're always so sweet and positive. ❤❤❤🥰

[@tracker5849]

@@MyBasicJourney thank you maam. Just realized it said "kob" geez..I MEANT JOB!!! SORRY. stay safe n take care

[@lorrie5881]

This explains why your KZbin film shots are always on point... I've always thought you had a GREAT eye!!! I love watching your videos..they are always so relaxing

[@MyBasicJourney]

Wow, thank you!

[@just__celia]

So proud of you and your sobriety journey. What a beautiful place!

[@MyBasicJourney]

🥰🙏

[@andreaduprey4116]

You are a life saver today !! Thank You ! Thank You !! I love your videos and the music choice !! I’m sitting at my trailer my sanctuary my Peace with a fire 🔥 going !! I just love my space .. I live here all summer from May until first week in Oct !! My Friend passes this week & I’m shameful I couldn’t see her before she passed .. 😢 Long back story .. Sorry but I’ve been trying to get back to me without being medicated.. I’m an old lady BUT IM A CHILD in my mind and I need to grow and get over what has stunted me .. another long back story .. not like this comment isn’t long enough .. Thank you Sweet Soul !! You Rock !! I loved this video !! Thank you 🙏 ✌️😎👍🦋🕊️

[@kathleenneely7656]

Beautiful place. People are really missing out. You look great. Happy days ahead

[@heathermcelroy3303]

Thanks for sharing both your past and how you are doing. Keep up the good work. You and Joey will be back on the road again…..still lots to see and do. Hugs

[@janetclarkallthingsspiritual]

I just wanted to say that your hair color and style is exceptionally flattering to you. We all have healing to do on the inside. Just know you are not alone and we get stronger from the lessons we learn and trials we go through.

[@sdus2002]

What an awesome video! Your photography was great (as always) and your personality sparkled! Thank you for a lovely trip thru the forest💖🐾👍

[@DianasDreams]

Girl, I am now 66, overcame near the same, and I need to go back to a favorite forest I have...only it is in Maryland, and I am in Florida...my Grandbabies are up there too, so someday soon! I love your channel, many blessing to you, always...when I get triggered, I get to have one Ben & Jerrys ice cream my choice...that solves everything!

[@BattyBev]

@FloridaForForever where in MD, that's where I live.

[@davidmurling4252]

Sounds like a road trip to me

[@bettybrigance6784]

So to see you young lady...you look and sound good.... Enjoy this time with your mom and grandmother... This was a nice visit...take care

[@paulbauswellsr3296]

Thank you for taking us along with you as you relieved memories of your past. A very beautiful place, do all you can to help preserve it for future generations to enjoy. I was born and raised here in the Appalachian mountains of East Tennessee. As I tried to look around in your surroundings, it brought back memories of my home here growing up. Unfortunately, the timber industry has destroyed so much. Also, tourism, " side by side and four wheeling," has also begun leaving a mark here. Peace out and enjoy your life.

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thank you, Paul!

[@Bruno-ho5jl]

Great video, so relaxing.

[@Forestventures]

Hi Channetelle, hi Joey love your channel.

[@ruthaminian475]

You poor thing. Keep sober love your channel. You are so genuine.

[@karenmays8889]

You're an amazing young lady. Your dad would be so proud of you. Stay strong. It's hard when something triggers a person.

[@invictaland1983]

Thank you for letting us in on this time of your life... that's a very special place and it's great to get some solitude there. Congrats on staying sober!!! Alcoholism runs in my family as well so I know firsthand how it can ruin lives. Stay strong in all that you do!❤❤❤

[@simply.leen.]

Beautiful park. I hope the walk there was healing for you. :)

[@indirasolanki6333]

Perfect music to go through this peaceful forest. It is lonely, please take some safety precautions.

[@carolineloeser3071]

That was an amazing day. Beautiful park, I would imagine that the place seemed quite different, but maybe in a good positive way. I'm so proud of the journey you've chosen to take.

[@MyBasicJourney]

It was different, in a way.❤ I've never seen it this lush, or I just don't remember it being that full! The smaller trails that shoot off the main trail were almost all overgrown. 🌿🌱🌳🍀🍃🌾🌿

[@kathleenfountain7726]

Great cinematography! Thanks, also, for your refreshing honesty! You are greatly gifted!

[@Banagal]

I see why you have fond memories of memory lane in the trees. It was so beautiful and peaceful.

[@71suns]

You look good Chantelle... sending a big wrap-around hug to you and Joey 🫂🌹🫂

[@LeeLeesLens]

I'm proud of you for staying on your path. My cameras helped me stay on my path. I never have gotten to be in a dark room to develop my own photos. I know digital is very different but check out some of the free photo editing software. I think you could persuade your mind to think it's actually pretty fun. You're so great with editing videos. I've seen some decent digital cameras at pawn shops for good prices. Pick the camera back up girl. Love from Texas ❤🙏

[@MyBasicJourney]

❤❤ Thank you.

[@elizabethveverka5738]

So pretty. You're not alone on the path of sobriety. Walking that path of your past days is very healing and serves to remind you of how far you have come, girl ❤. Keep walking 🎉

[@gabe2045]

Love the stories about your life, got to know u just a little bit more! 🔥

[@stefanie7749]

Congratulations on 8 years of sobriety I am very happy for you chantelle 👍😃

[@amyfollmer1412]

Beautiful trail. I enjoy hiking. Thanks sharing. 😗

[@j.rdirtyfivethirty1673]

I love my Keens like yours. Also the best work boots I've ever had. Thanks for sharing some of your backstory

[@panchosproduce]

❤️☀️🌀☀️❤️ Thank you for taking us with you on this healing journey!👏🏾👽

[@debbiewright76]

I'm in your favorite West coast Oregon town, Newport to Nomad in. You inspired me to travel.

[@jlooks1]

I loved your sharing of school history and recovery journey with us, continued success in all your endeavors ❤

[@tillyg8858]

Thank you for sharing the beautiful scenery. Just be extra careful and enjoy your journey.❤😊

[@Simpletruth-t3q]

You gal,,,are doing great!!!! Life is an uphill battle,,,keep loving yourself. 😊

[@Tonya474]

Thank you for taking us with you !! It was so relaxing and beautiful ❤

[@BattyBev]

Wow, you're such an inspiration. Thank you so much for talking us along on this amazing hike! Great message, "Love yoself". ❤❤❤

[@MyBasicJourney]

❤❤❤

[@cameronburrell5651]

Congrats on the sobriety

[@cathyjay2569]

You are powerful and strong and I’m so proud of you!!!

[@tracker5849]

What a beautiful place

[@elizabethapfelbaum1240]

Totally beautiful trip. Thank you for sharing and so many congrats, battle well fought.

[@MyBreathlessDreams]

Yeah keep Smiling Lifes a Journey of Joy ahead❤❤❤

[@maryk790]

So VERY PRETTY And RELAXING

[@MyBreathlessDreams]

Awwwh Bless you and Joey ❤❤❤

[@sharonsparks4299]

Thanks for taking us along. Glad to know you are in recovery after getting sober. It is a journey. I love it!

[@lisagardner9798]

Beautiful place. Thank you for sharing.

[@simple-277]

Lots of big hugs to you for making a change. ❤

[@marianfrances4959]

That was a very nice walk and thank you for sharing your story. 🎁💝 May you continue to strengthen and heal. 👍😎🇨🇦⚘

[@annied1863]

What beautiful scenery. I hope this hike helped release you of some of your demons. You’re awesome ❤

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thank you for always being so supportive. 🥰❤

[@MrWeusi]

Glad you got it under control..

[@patriciabridge4312]

I've hiked there many times! Love it!

[@robertellis2426]

So happy to see you smiling and you look so beautiful

[@oliviarocha3297]

Congratulations ❤ beautiful back ground 😊

[@wyrdadventures]

Such a beautiful location! I'm so proud of you and how far you've come! Your looking fabulous! ❤

[@Joanneeisle8458]

The inside of the van looks really nice❤

[@TurtleMyrtle12]

Aw, you've been through a lot. You're a trooper.

[@Sunny74-]

I wasn’t aware of your past. God blessed you 🙏🏽. Thank you for taking us with you I hope this helped in your healing. Enjoying your content.

[@candacepanner7248]

Wow what a wonderful video! My story parallels yours in so many ways and it was so lovely to hear a bit more about you! Currently in MN at the family cabin where a lot of my own trauma took place, and even tho I've been on my healing journey for yrs there is always more to self discovery than imagined at the outset. Living w my 90 y.o. dad has been cathartic to say the least; but I'm so glad my recovery work has made it possible for me to live in a spirit of love and forgiveness rather than resentment and bitterness. Doing the work always pays off! And with unimaginably positive dividends for me and everyone else whose lives touch mine. It is looking like I am going to be at the cabin till my dad passes; I am wkg to pay off the last of my foolish debt acquired in the throws of consumerism; an addiction that has prevented me from saving any $ for retirement until now at age 61! So, I'm slogging thru what will hopefully b my last yr of 'forced' (self imposed) labor and taking a break from traveling in my Van to accomplish my dream of financial freedom now that I've finally acquired some financial wisdom. I so hope we can meet up along the road somewhere sometime! You have been such an encouragement and inspiration to me and you have inspired me to keep trying so many times! Foxy sends wags to Joey!

[@lauraj.4721]

Great video congrats on your sobriety. You are doing art, photography and beauty every time you share beautiful stuff with us!!!

[@mariateresagonzalez805]

Thank u for the amazing trip.. Ur the best.. hope all is well & hope to see u on the road soon.. Kisses for Joey.. Xo

[@ndlz1]

Life lessons.🙏👍🏻

[@georgefarmiloe8717]

Please come back to Oregon, we miss you ❤

[@anthonylivingston6681]

Proud of you we all love and support you

[@aprilbaxter2578]

Oh, Chantell! How beautiful it is there. It looks like a secret garden. I'm sorry Joey had to stay behind, but I understand. My little Doxie is 14 now and has back problems. As much as he wants to be everywhere I am, I have to protect him from himself sometimes and leave him home. He still thinks he's a young pup, but would wear out quickly. I'm sorry you had to go through so much, but am so proud of you for the things you've accomplished so far. You are a totally different person, and you seem to enjoy your life now. I'm glad you have Joey to keep you company. Be safe out there. My thoughts are always with you. I'm trying to find a reliable van, and then I may ask you where all the beautiful places are so I can take my little buddy. I hope you've written them all down.

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

For all what you had been through, it made you to become a very compassionate person. I just adore your caring attitude. I had been a long time subscriber of yours. I seldom made comments. I content myself watching all your videos and that's enough for me. Wishing you the best of health. God Bless...🙏🙏🙏

[@MyBasicJourney]

Thank you, Maria!! I remember you from some of my first videos. So grateful for the support and loving words. 🥰💖💖💖

[@DearestDawn]

I have never been to Illinois, its so beautiful! The small towns look so charming! I am happy you have been sober and are safe with your mom during this time

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

The only thing better than a walk in the woods is a day at the beach! Loved this walk through that forest. Glad you sobered up, so many never do, I dated an addict for nearly 10yrs...he still wasn't clean when I finally let him go. Hope you heal up from your loss soon and get back to doing what you love best! And yea, I tried college several times too...graphic design, psychology, wellness coaching (finished, got the certification...not that I can do much w/it), psychology again and graphic design once again. Several reasons why I finally just stopped trying and now i'm just doing youtube and working in a call center...hoping to eventually do van life f/t...just like you!

[@Audri_at_Auds-and-Ends]

The “woods” sure were pretty. Hope it helped heal. ❤

[@trippin6118]

Beautiful place

[@candybrown3785]

This was so nice. Loved the music and the sound of nature in the background together as you walked along the nature trail. You look really beautiful with your hair like that. Great video ❤

[@christineselden5684]

Go Chantelle!!!! Love yr videos! I'm in upper Mi. very familiar with Chicago..relatives in Arlington Heights...hope r paths cross someday..workin on my van..keep smilin.. ur beautiful!

[@olliekane6463]

You look so pretty!!

[@panchamama]

You are a bright and shining person..

[@feliciagermain456]

So proud of you

[@aprilbaxter2578]

You sure skipped around a lot with your education, but you proved you could do it. It's important to prove to ourselves sometimes that we can see something through to the end. You have proved you can do anything you set your mind to. I'm so happy for you. I'm watching another lady on the channel "Wayward Abode". She has spent her lifetime learning to understand and deal with an illness that has controlled her life. Her name is Birdie. She is so much fun to watch. She is also a vanlifer. Be safe when you're out, and enjoy family while you are there. Bye.

[@jennifer1872]

Well a really big well done and congratulations, so happy for you many can’t do it but you kept with it 🥇🥰

[@MyBreathlessDreams]

Gee i Grew up in Arizona and you Been here and know difference Here of Land ... Fun thing i get to see the Hot Air Ballons lift from my house Everyweek out by DeerValley Airport atleast 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️ ENJOY

[@triflegrl]

I am not at all surprised to learn of your photography training. Your videos are gorgeous. I loved your Washington videos so much. You have a great eye! Also, former Illinois girl here who took several swings at higher education before anything “stuck.” Thanks for sharing a bit of your personal story here.

[@333bay]

angel on earth

[@susansimoneau768]

Sobriety is a wonderful thing! I lived that journey too starting at age 11. In so proud of you! Sobriety isn't easy! Come to New England ......lots to see here!

[@susansimoneau768]

Also I live at the ocean

[@SteveM1966]

I can totally relate to your “younger” life story. Thanks for that! Getting hot now in the plains! Headed north soon I hope? 🤗

[@MyBreathlessDreams]

Amen Organized you Van....❤