Tourette’s Camp 2021 Adventures!

hey everyone!💛
this weekend has been such an amazing experience, i felt so at home with my community & being surrounded by other touretters!
it really is a comfort like no other.
i stepped outside my comfort zone & i’m proud of myself! it didn’t all go to plan but that’s okay💛 i had such an incredible time and met so many lovely lovely people with such big personalities🥰🎗
TS Camp is a place for individuals who are diagnosed to go and socialise with others like them
insta: evie meg
tiktok: thistrippyhippie
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[@RibbinOpinion]

Everyone gathered around the frogs: Oh, how cute! Little babies! Their tics: DIE, DEATH, DIE DIE DIE, DEATH DEATH!

[@zoefisher5762]

Die death yes I love it

[@scottlin7876]

they be violent ones

[@Aria-qm1ux]

KILL IT KILL IT. Hahaha that was so cute

[@5cats_cats_are_great867]

I was the 1000th like

[@taintedsorrow6742]

It's like they have a different person inside them who's eager to come out

[@hayleybarnes1109]

I love the distant “beeeeeanssss” you hear when she’s on the zip line 😂💕

[@xtrastrengthsassx1269]

Lolol, I loved that!

[@princessjodii]

I love the beans 😂❤

[@whatevs7332]

At what timestamp into the video?

[@-munchkin-1756]

Timestamp??

[@hayleybarnes1109]

@@-munchkin-1756 It's at the start of round 2, around the 4 minute mark!!

[@OverdontFilmOfficial]

This is an appreciation comment for Evie’s amazingly put-together sunflower outfit☝🏾

[@sukorileakbatt294]

I second that

[@lilygrace5888]

@@sukorileakbatt294 I third it

[@usugajonathan]

I fourth that

[@gyuniverse0_1]

I fifth that

[@maddiemaddison4708]

I sixth that

[@rayclauss2943]

Evie: “don’t talk to me” Beardy: “fine you miserable b****” 😂😂 Had me laughing hysterically

[@urmaisgay6495]

lol we’ve had ‘tourette’s funishes the sentence’; now get ready for ‘tourette’s finishes the conversation’!

[@lilygrace5888]

@@urmaisgay6495 I'm in

[@alanpyne896]

I heard 'fine invisible b****'

[@zippityzoop1478]

“Its not going to sink” “It sank and I had two seizures”

[@thistrippyhippie]

🤣🤣anything that could have possibly gone wrong did go wrong

[@Hannah-xg4wg]

@@thistrippyhippie ilysm

[@auchterawer1150]

The fact that she pushed herself to face one of her fears, and take part anyway, is what impresses me.

[@5cats_cats_are_great867]

@@thistrippyhippie hello you make my days better with ur happiness and exitment

[@juicewrld8960]

@@Hannah-xg4wg bb

[@cadavher]

I cant even imagine how nice it must be to not have to explain 10x a day to strangers you have tourettes. Being with a whole group that just understands. Looks like you had a wonderful time! 💙💜

[@yuliafatmanst4279]

😥😭😭

[@papabeard4976]

I am convinced that Evie is the source of everything pure and good in the world.

[@lilygrace5888]

I second that fully

[@sagesigns2898]

I third that fully

[@watchingthebees]

I fourth that fully

[@rosied456]

I fifth that fully

[@usugajonathan]

I sixth that wholeheartedly

[@jayleem8684]

It makes me so happy how she feels comfortable around then mmm

[@rachelforsyth8631]

“You’re in controll” “Says the instructor while I try to stab him’’😂😂😂😭

[@ilikeitwhenitssunny7067]

Also my favourite part

[@RhyssThomass]

I’ve noticed that your tics are always calm when you’re with animals. I think they’re your tic calmers. It’s great you got to spend time with people who also have Tourette’s. To me you’re normal. A special kind of normal. You are wonderful

[@boardrfolif3]

I believe she mentions this before, she really likes animals for this reason. Very astute observation!

[@salfisher5143]

im the same with my tics but sometimes one slips out haha

[@RhyssThomass]

@@salfisher5143 oh dear. I guess animals are calming for most people then

[@r0pey2009]

That was a wonderful and moving film. Hope you had a wonderful time. Looked like it. I know how seizures are...had em since i was 15. I am SO much older now. Love your work 🙏👍

[@lilygrace5888]

@@r0pey2009 I'm sorry 😞

[@756Nichols]

'is it because I'm fat' 🤣 what a legend the girl who was saying that 🙌

[@Urteil164]

She's cute

[@Morgan-lg4km]

you're such a ray of sunshine for everyone going through this. you're so strong

[@lilygrace5888]

Them "you didn't even fire one" Me: "SHE HAS MIND POWERS!!" PS love you sorry you had seizures I'm glad that guy caught you and I'm glad you had fun

[@Therealrhiley]

We've got other ✨Touretters ✨back there

[@Blue-vb5gl]

me perdonas

[@sophiemccormick6796]

1:53

[@salfisher5143]

we do

[@Yaiinactive]

Touretters is the best name ever lol

[@abemnara]

mamacitaa😍😍

[@CT-ky1ug]

you can really tell that everyone seems a lot calmer just chilling out in nature

[@elefantazia]

this video made me tear up. all of you are so special and light up everyones life with you're joyful personalities. thank you for this. you're inspiring to keep going no matter who or what may put rocks in your way

[@dancingheart6224]

Yes! I have a condition similar to Tourette's (basically I hypersalivate so I make gulping noises every 30 seconds because if I don't swallow my spit, I will choke and literally die). I'm that student everyone glares at and calls annoying because I make a lot of noise in quiet classrooms and during lectures. It's hard to study with people due to this. I felt very isolated, so I'm glad I found her channel and happy to see a community of people facing similar challenges ❤. I am aware that I will never fully know what it is like to have Tourette's, but I am just saying that I feel welcomed by these people because I make noises I can't avoid or stop--unless I want to die.

[@ottershavepockets]

Sporting the cutest outfits as usual Evie.That looked like so much fun!! and OML the frogs were so cute!

[@mxtthiasplayz]

i been fighting depression and anxiety my whole life and to get a smile everytime i watch your videos really gives me hope thank you soo much for this free therapy

[@anikazaruela]

i love you, evie. you’ve always put a smile on my face. i’m glad to share this camping adventure with you. hopefully your tourette’s isn’t too bad today. much love 🥺💗

[@anthonypirozzi837]

Sweetheart,you should NEVER fell "not normal" To heck with what people think.... You're perfect!!! 💜U

[@auchterawer1150]

I can see how she could be nervous around strangers, who don't know her at all, when she ticcing, but for her community here Evie is just amazing Evie. I would never be embarrassed to be seen with her in public, or to be in a restaurant with her, or a store. It would be wonderful if she could be relieved of these conditions, but she's still amazing and adorable, with or without the conditions. She's still Evie, either way.

[@AlbrechtAaron]

Everyone's normal

[@goose5007]

theres no such thing as normal, everyones different in their own way!

[@lordhighnesscheshirecat3382]

When I have a bad day I come to her channel and watch her videos. There is a lot of joy and I find watching how she finds joy in her day to day very uplifting.

[@edu0071]

3:10 Instructor: "And then we're gonna step in and tighten the buckle" - Evie: "But we only just met" 😁🤣

[@n35753]

I loved seeing your adventures. You clearly had a great time. It can be so wonderful to find people going though similar situations. When my 9 year old son was really down about his tics, I showed him two of your videos. He smiled and said “at least I know I’m not alone.” Since that day, he’s been incredibly more open discussing his tics with me and now feels comfortable informing others of his tics. Thank you for continuing to share your experience with Tourette’s. You are spreading so much awareness and letting others know they are not alone. Thank you for being a calm energy, kind voice, and guiding light for people like my son!

[@user_nothing4035]

This video rlly put a smile on me. U look comfortable being surrounded by other people with tourettes

[@robbie-the-bee]

Evie makes my day so much better- the serotonin provided is impeccable

[@lily.mclean]

i’m so proud of you for doing this!! hope you had the best time 💛❤️

[@FelixMeister]

This was honestly lovely to see everyone not worrying about their tics and just enjoying themselves. You are truly beautiful people ❤️

[@caroleehollingsworth7428]

You have inspired me a lot in the past year to be myself no matter what and that no matter what I’m going through I can get through it you’re so strong I love you so much

[@person2248]

I've barely watched anything but I can tell its going to be great!

[@nishthamathur9585]

in nature she looks like a really beautiful and serene forest spirit. i love ur smile btw💜

[@felisreptilis9409]

it makes me really happy to see people who usually feel alienated with other people who understand, and going through the same things❤️

[@bethproctor25]

I’ve been a tik tok follower for ages but recently came and watched one KZbin video, quickly followed by all of them in a binge! You relax me so much and help my anxiety. You’ve inspired me to be better and do things I want to without caring about other people! Thank you Evie, I wish you all the happiness in the world x

[@jorynickila7760]

Seriously that was effing amazing! If I had the money I would buy a bunch of land and turn it into a Tourette's camp where people can feel normal and have lots of fun and make new friends. And I would totally be your friend. I would definitely go on adventures with you. You're beautiful you are special you are unique you are incredible and above all else you are severely worthwhile!!!😁

[@gilianvandyck3467]

they are normal just need to be accepted

[@william.maclennan9061]

Dear Trippy Hippie, So very happy to see you have a great time outside. And make amazing memories.

[@idalundborg1131]

Awww that’s is so cute ❤️ its so beautiful that you could connect with other people too and feel normal! It looked like you had an fantastic time ❤️❤️❤️

[@arcanenightngale]

I love that a camp like this exists, and I just love seeing how happy and comfortable you guys are! Keep up the good work Evie, I love your videos!

[@_rose.water_4789]

It’s so great to see you happy like this!

[@chiarab.2403]

I'm so happy you had this opportunity, it looks like a beautiful experience! It's not the same topic but it reminded me of a similar experience I had with a group of people who had selective mutism (just like me when I was little). We spent days together, doing different activities. It's true, it's nice to stay with people who make you feel "normal" (and you are, of course!

[@claudiamorelli2122]

Love to see you smile and do all this experiences❤️ I'm so happy for you Evie! 🥰

[@Ghastlyqueer]

I am so proud of you Evie! You have come a long way. And things like these, doing them on your own. Can be terrifying and intimidating, but your still doing it. You're doing great! We are all so unbelievably proud :)

[@tsanti6200]

You ticking as you were going round the zip line absolutely cracked me up 😂 So glad you had such a good time, we totally need more places like this in the UK! Lots of love 🤍

[@debramichael2124]

I LOVE that genuine laugh! I'm glad you had such a wonderful time.

[@auchterawer1150]

That laugh and smile are so infectious and relaxing! She's amazing!

[@lanacherrycoke]

I had lots of emotions watching this video. It made me smile and emotional too. But you look so happy Evie! Be happy like this always! Watching you smiling makes me bloom and get over my anxiety ✨💜

[@Juliette_Emelie]

Idk why i teared up watching this☺️ i just get so happy when i see people having fun and forming amazing connections. It’s SO important! It’s what makes live worth living! Makes me want to get out there more and meet people who get me❤️

[@E4tMoarChiken]

I immediately started searching for this near me, the thought of doing something like this makes me emotional. I'm so happy for you that you got to experience this!!!

[@Oliverstoreyyy]

This is soooo sweet! I'm so glad these exist for people with Tourette's. We love you Evie!

[@simpforbangtan4217]

Her all around vibe is so friendly and amazing I try not to watch too much of people with tourettes because it will also set off my tics but I can't stop myself from watching Evie's content cuz it's so calming love you Evie💗🦋

[@Mommy46290]

This is so cute oml y’all looked so happy and it seriously is the best thing I’ve seen in a LONG time❤️

[@scarlett5074]

Your ticks looked like you was testing to see if the helmet worked

[@KorbinX]

Glad to see everyone enjoying themselves in nature. Hopefully it's a break from the everyday.

[@its_will_moore]

babe it makes so happy to see sou happy and excited because i know how hard it is to have tics, so you happy with your friends, who’re triggering your tics like mine do sometimes. I’m just so glad you’re enjoying yourself

[@mathosplays]

I am so exited for this video omg, I am so proud of you for going there on your own. You motivated me to also go to a camp for tourettes/autism someday

[@fourforaboy575]

They seem like lifelong friends. Keep them forever!

[@Amused_Comfort_Inc]

Im teary eyed 😟🥺 Theres something about seeing others feel encouraged and related too, understood and motivated that just UGH this just hit me right in the feels You're like a damn disney princess 😭

[@Tsj24]

I love that you have a community where you can feel completely yourself in. ❤️

[@abipomphrey6940]

Awh I’m glad you had fun! You seemed so comfortable around everybody there ❤️

[@mya_moo373]

Aww im glad that you got go and meet other people who have the same condition as you! ❤️

[@KeganCG]

This is so wholesome, I love it.

[@creativeexperience6388]

man i laugh so hard but not because its funny in a bad way its a happy laugh your having fun and seeing your guys laugh at your tics is beautiful

[@laurena5502]

Omg I just discovered you and I think you're awesome!!! I think it's great that you found a place where u feel 100% welcome and free. Everywhere should be that way. Y'all are so positive and the energy is amazing.

[@Star-ik5jc]

I didn't realise they did camp in the UK! I'd seen that they did it in America and had always jealous. It's in such a beautiful area as well. I hope you had a great time! -W

[@tisme7956]

The run them in Australia too

[@jacoandsiso1305]

It was nice seeing how meny different ways TS can affect people

[@readsamread]

omg this is so beautifully chaotic and awesome, so glad you got to hang with people and not have to feel weird or ashamed of your tics. thanks for making me giggle with your adventures!

[@shadow83blk]

Thank you for a look inside the world of TS. I loved watching you all having so much fun and being very comfortable with who you are. It was beautiful.

[@robynm5646]

I can just imagine sitting in your house play cards or something and all you hear in the background very loud is BackGround: BBBBBEEEEEEAAAAAANNNNNNNSSSSSS

[@grumpysandfrog]

It looks like a super fun time, but I bet you were thoroughly tuckered out by the end of it! I loved seeing all the frogs as well; they’re my current special interest!

[@Shish_Kabob_Sariah]

Dude omg same I found these rubber duck frogs at the dollar tree near me, and they’re three to a pack and originally I got two packs and then like a month later me and my mom went back and I asked her if I could get more so I got four more packs, so my mom spent six dollars on rubber duck frogs and I now have eighteen frogs so I have an army of frogs and they even have a leader cuz his face rubbed off so I drew a new one on and he can be easily told apart from his army and my brother keeps joking that he’s gonna get me like thirty dollars of them as a gift and I actually would love that cuz that’s ninety frogs and omg I love them they’re so cute I want the army to keep growing.

[@Shish_Kabob_Sariah]

And I just realized how long that is, I am so sorry.

[@grumpysandfrog]

@@Shish_Kabob_Sariah No need to be sorry! If you ever wanna into dump about frogs I have a public page called @stimthedayaway on IG where I post about my fave stims + special interests 🐸

[@Shish_Kabob_Sariah]

@@grumpysandfrog yessss omg I will totally remember that lol I just followed🐸🐸🐸

[@nicoleayienga593]

Completely in love with the sunflower outfit and super happy to see you all having a blast!!!

[@annieee6557]

I’m so happy you had this experience 🥰 you deserve all the happiness!

[@willrainwater]

It looks like your camp is a lot of fun. For a moment I was worried that someone would accidentally squish the frogs. I am glad that they survived.

[@mintthefurry3804]

I was sad today, I clicked on this video because Evie makes me happy/Smile

[@chloe.08]

Your sunflower outfit looked so cute!!! I loved it!

[@chucklemagne]

I'm really happy to see you got to do something like this; it really seems like it was great and you had a good time! Love to see it.

[@hgirlrox]

If I weren’t so chronically ill and exhausted, I feel like I would thrive in this place and finally feel normal!😍 I’m so happy you got to go!!

[@skyegallacher7530]

So glad you liked it with everyone! Was it fun?

[@partiallyalive1284]

you're such an inspiration, I love you so much, you make it way easier for me to accept myself.

[@lilmeowmeow6784]

My gosh, that place was absolutely beautiful. That looked like such a fun time! I love that you got to go do that!

[@virtualink2335]

Ah I'm so sad I didn't know about this but this video seems so sweet

[@LochNessNess]

Is it weird that I'm happy you got to laugh at other people's tourettes instead of everyone laughing at yours 😅😂

[@Dac_vak]

I’ve got a friend with Tourette’s, and your videos give me a lot of perspective and empathy. Plus they’re just so wholesome! ☺️

[@nicollamac]

So lovely spending the weekend with you & getting to know everyone. Cabin 5 was the BEST! 👌🙌☺️🎯💪🥰

[@Atlas.co2387]

Hey evie love content hope your hqving a good summer

[@SofiaRoseC]

What kind of precautions do they have to take when you guys are with the bow and arrows? I assume it could be very dangerous if a tic wakes up and chooses violence

[@ServantofBaal]

Stand directly behind the shooter. You'll have a fair bit of warning if they spin around and loose, and I don't think their tics will be aiming too well so a stray arrow at worst case scenario

[@allyssathwaites8556]

The fact that they doing canoeing is amazing that is such a hard sport to grasp and the fact u did it I'm so happy for you done well on it x

[@Askjerry]

While I would never even pretend to know what it feels like to have tourettes, I can certainly appreciate how you feel such relief at just being yourself without people judging everything you do. I could see the way you were so relaxed and enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow "family" I guess would be the best word. It filled me with joy to see you so relaxed and outwardly happy. But I did chuckle hearing "beans!" As you went down the zipline. I have no idea why I find that so endearing. Thanks for a great experience.

[@cassienorwood8078]

Does ticking around other people trigger there ticks?

[@_ash_z]

Yeah for me it does

[@johnbarnes6568]

Evie is at one with nature, even although she wants to kill it. That looks like the coolest most beautiful place to be and now we know Evie has telepathic abilities, no ballon can stand in her way. I would love to dangle uncontrollably along from a wire in a harness, mega fun.

[@matthewdoolan2257]

I love how supportive this community is around Evie! 5,389 likes to only 6 dislikes. 99.999% of KZbinrs could only wish to have the universal support Evie has. I hope you feel loved Evie because you have so many people who only want great things for you!

[@Emmacp788]

“ this is my little cabin!” The cabins looked soo cozy, and third baby frogs.. OH MY LORD THEY’RE SOO CUTEE!! 🥰

[@oskarrunhaar6607]

Hi little miss Meg. Just here to say, there are no "normal" people. We are only better in hiding our sceletons in a closet. People come with all kinds of akwardnesses, but after all we are all humans! Loved the video. I died laughing.

[@PaulaLPope]

I've heard that sometimes you can pick up tics of others when you hang around them. Did you notice that you picked up anybody else's tic habits while you were there? If so, how long did you hang onto it? Love that you share!

[@Ari_0451]

I have a friend that goes to a large ts camp yearly! She said that one year, someone had a really long tic that half the campers ended up picking up. Months after she told me about it I still occasionally tic the sentence!

[@PaulaLPope]

@@Ari_0451 That's what I was afraid of. So, do you feel it's still worth it to attend a program like that, knowing the likelihood of picking up those tics that you'll carry with you for a while?

[@Ari_0451]

@@PaulaLPope I think it really depends on the person. Your tics will definitely get worse at first, but they soon calm down once everyone is used to each other. If you know that walking away with more tics (possibly more offensive or physically harmful) is not worth it, don't go. However, having this safe space where everyone can be themselves, where you don't have to suppress and where you make so many friends (which is difficult for a lot of people with ts) is so incredibly worth it. Personally, if I had the chance to go I absolutely would. Tics naturally wax and wane so the majority of tics you pick up will not be permanent.

[@tomakafrankconlon3207]

That would be nothing more than attention seeking.

[@PaulaLPope]

@@tomakafrankconlon3207 What would be nothing more than attention-seeking???

[@kenziechapman3296]

I love this so much not only for you but for others to know that just because they are a little different they are Normal too. I love you so much Evie you are so inspiring. 💜💜

[@existing4232]

That was the most wholesome video ever 🥺 I’m so glad you had fun!

[@ash.1429]

Seems fun!

[@roddymac998]

But we've only just met. 😆😆😆 Thanks I nearly died choking on my coffee. Lol it's all good though I didn't 🤓

[@roddymac998]

Thanks for the love that will help the healing process lol. Looked like you had an awesome time. It's given me sum ideas for my work. Im an autism practitioner support autistic adults .. we haven't been able to meet up with others and cancelled our autism in park last 2 years so we need to get back together before it becomes problematic. Even just picnic in a field be a huge improvement for everyone. Have a wicked week ✌️

[@gorgeouswreck]

I’m so glad that you got to experience this and feel normal for once. It looks like you had a great time. 😊💕

[@lizzyfalk2303]

I bet it felt nice to feel accepted in a community that is just like you. Your amazing 🥰

[@liliyurch2511]

Question: does being around others with Tourette’s make it less likely to have tic attacks because you’re not suppressing? Is it the opposite? Or does it not matter?

[@elliottcomber5002]

depends on the person TBH. sometimes you tic more often because youre set off by others tics but sometimes it doesnt have any impact

[@touretteitup500]

In my experience it makes me tic more because my brother also has Tourette's so we're always in the same house setting each other off.

[@randomcommenter8057]

It's the opposite

[@Myeungo]

I'm not diagnosed with Tourette's (yet) but I know it makes mine worse.

[@taylorgates7707]

Definitely makes mine worse when it happens around me. Whenever I watch her videos I tic like crazy lol. I love her but don't watch her often for that reason

[@kayleek3900]

hi evie, i’ve been watching you for a while❤️ i’ve been diganosed with FND and i also have seizures and arm ticks/movement that with the FBD and i was wondering if i could talk to you about it? i struggle a lot and i see sometimes you do too and i just wanted to know if we could talk❤️

[@shawnsnell5025]

You look like you had a blast! Your videos always make me smile! 😊 Obviously, I don't know what you are going through, but you seem to be adjusting very well. Thank you for sharing!

[@kramersurfer5280]

Evie i hear your voice and see your bruises and all i want to do is give you the biggest hug ever ....you have something nobody will ever understand ...and i think your amazing ..