What happened to Synestra? - FULL

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Following the first anniversary of Synestra's death, I (her mum) have decided to take over this You Tube channel to post updates about Synestra's Community Interest Company (CIC). This is a 'not for profit' company - funds raised will be used for the benefit of other young people with gender dysphoria, and this is the first video explaining more about my goals.
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[@velocirupture]

Please don't close Synestra's KZbin account down. I often watch an old video of hers coz its nice to see her again.

[@champagnesupernova777]

Thank you for doing this video. She will always be remembered and was one of the people I looked up to for a few years. There were a lot of unanswered questions we had as followers of hers and this helped some of us understand more what exactly happened.

[@craigtrujillo151]

I'm crying

[@daniike7563]

She's looks just like her daughter.

[@alienjjj]

[@carlsbad7113]

What a lovely human being Synestra's mother is. I think what she is doing to create acceptance and support is wonderful.

[@Bioreactress]

This is a very touching and emotional video. Synestra was one of the first KZbinrs I ever followed, back during the years when she went by Sphirex and lived with Michael James. I remember the beautiful makeup she used to do, and actually I first learned how to put foundation on using a flat foundation brush by watching one of her videos. She still pops into my head from time to time when I'm applying my makeup, since I was only a makeup novice when I discovered her, so those nights staying up late watching her makeup artistry always have a special place in my heart. I am also very pale and I loved looking at what shades she found to match her. I was also very enthralled by how intelligent she was- she would pepper her conversation with these very profound insights about life, all while expertly applying her makeup and casually chatting away to her viewers. This was before I ever commented on people's videos, so looking back I feel sad that she never knew I was such a fan for so many years. I followed her on Facebook and saw how happy she was as she moved towards Synestra. It was such a shock when I learned last year that she was no longer with us. Sorry this has turned into such a rambling comment but, like I say, I feel sad to never have taken the chance to tell her how much I loved her channel, so hopefully I can tell her mother by writing it here instead.

[@AllMyInkHybrid]

I used to watch Synestra back from back in the old Androgenetics days and it pains me to see this happened :(

[@DastardlyGamer]

I miss you Syn. I never knew you anywhere as close as I would have liked to have known you, but I truly do credit you with saving my life that day in London. Thank you for coming in to my life (albeit briefly) and showing such compassion to a down and out like me. I will never forget you. R.I.P beautiful angel

[@AnalogWinter]

God, drug addiction and prostitution -- what a hard way to go. My heart breaks for the family.

[@adamdecourcy7540]

I'm about to run a half marathon on 12 March 2017 on behalf of Synestra's Community Interest Company. Please help me to raise money for this great cause by donating directly to my fund raising page - uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AmandaDecourcy or directly to my Special Person at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/SynestraDecourcy. Synestra was really special and I want her memory to live on. You will find the link on my FB page 'Mandy De Courcy'.

[@snoozybooty]

I used to follow Synestra back on her Sphirex channel, I was thinking of her today. We haven’t forgotten her 💗

[@skylined5534]

Imagine having parents like this, wonderful, accepting and so caring. I'm just so sad Synestra despite her parents couldn't find the happiness she sought in this life and I hope she's at peace and arrived at where she needed to be 💔💜

[@androlantrum4904]

What a huge huge loss to the world. She has helped me find my own strength to be true to my self time and again, and continues to, as she does for thousands of silent voices out there. She was such an intelligent-and articulate person, I hope she can continue to inspire and give strength to many more people for many many years to come-please preserve all of her videos. Amanda your strength is awesome.(in the real meaning not the usa kind) brilliant to hear of the project you have started. X X

[@loopyloopers]

I’m so heart broken.... today as I was getting ready for work I randomly had a thought about Sphriex, and thought huh, I haven’t seen anything from her in a long time I wonder what she’s up to... I go to her fb page to see she has passed... I was so sad. I had no idea. I had been folllowing her for years and was always keeping up with her transition... I can’t believe it took me this long to figure out what happened and I’m so heart broken. I hope you’re in a better place Synestra, you were so beautiful and intelligent... you deserved the world and I’m so sorry this happened to you

[@madalynnights4612]

Please don't take down this channel, she was a tremendous inspiration for me and it keeps her memory alive. RIP

[@Caelpher]

You are such a great mother.........I am suffering very much earing this terribile thing about Synestra..........

[@greysky0510]

Rest in paradise lovey. It's hard to understand something you have never gone through personally. It creates a domino effect for years to come .. honestly don't mean it or sometimes even realize what the he'll your doing or consequences because you have a one track mind at times . Very touching story of her life for me to hear . I subscribed my dear

[@salemwinchester6532]

I'll miss you forever Synestra 💔💔💔 you were such a beautiful person and you passed away too soon. 😭💔😢

[@YamiHerzeleid]

she will always be missed. intelligent, beautiful person.

[@misshannahanastasia]

My heart goes out to her family. From years of watching her on KZbin I always admired her besuty and loved her style. Thank you to her mother for making this interview and making such great efforts to help others

[@OmarcosM1492]

Please have her videos available somewhere. I don't want to lose her for good

[@timegirl95]

I can see so many similarities between you and Synestra. I come back to this channel every now and then to watch old videos. She was such an intelligent, beautiful, sophisticated individual. So sad.

[@xxxthoughtlessxxx]

Sexual assault, drugs, university, prostitution-wow. I forgot all this.....never again. Will always carry Synestra's memory both as a creator and who she was outside of that.

[@ghostfields]

rest easy angel. I miss you

[@cameronqwerty100]

I'm 16, and also transgender lucky enough I noticed my gender wasn't right at a young age and now starting hormones very soon

[@teelesynclair5902]

I am not transgender but like Synestra I got involved in drugs and high end escorting. That world's so damaging, I ended up nearly dead because I suddenly could afford lots more H and C. I was conned out of money in a hotel one night and I felt awful, dirty and used. I just went home. I quit because I had a breakdown. It's so sad Synestra died, it could have been me too, I'm not totally clean so it's a worry

[@xlovur]

Thank you, for this video & your dedication to help others.

[@lela3926]

I can't believe she's dead :( From an OD no less... my goodness :(

[@Lizzieluv]

She was such a cool chick. May she rest in peace🕯

[@RandleMcMurphey]

This is a Tragic story.....Amanda you are an amazing mum!.....RIP beautiful princess....❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@darkerthanblackk1]

Thank you for being such a strong mother. I love watching her old videos.

[@OliPotato]

I miss her presence. One of the most intelligent and unique people I will ever come across

[@ghostfields]

rest easy angel. I miss you

[@TheBellaRogue]

R.I.P. Synestra

[@scb-z9u]

you're a wonderful mom, I hope someday my mom comes around. I was watching her almost 10 years ago doing makeup and discovered two years ago that I am trans as well. Synestra was a big inspiration to allowing myself to come out even to myself. she and some of her friends were a big help to many people you may never meet in person. her waves still move the shorelines

[@CorrineFerguson]

Rip to a beautiful intelligent woman

[@frankarouet]

She was so talented, bright and lovely. She lives on in our hearts and memories.

[@alliemcreal]

This is so sad. I had no idea she had passed away since nothing had popped up in my notifications for at least a year...I'm glad that this video is helping bring closure. Her mother looks so much like her. My heart goes out to her friends and family.

[@thealilley3168]

We have lost a beautiful angle I’m just going to watch her videos all over again to remember her 😤😭😭😭😭

[@RochaRush]

I've been a big KZbin viewer for a few years now. Synestra being one of them. I very much think we started transitioning at the same time. When I heard of her passing I cried my eyes out. I never wanted to meet someone so much in my life. she will always be a beacon of intelligence and beauty for me.

[@cameronqwerty100]

Thankyou for doing this video

[@Loganersatz]

Syn was the best. Thank you for opening up, I'm sure it was so hard :/ sending my love...

[@lisologia]

I would have never been so much into makeup if it wasn't for her, I often go back and look at her tutorials. Such a great artist.

[@xfusee]

♥

[@amysilverman283]

What an incredible woman.

[@thehappystitcher1796]

Beautiful, just like Luxeria.

[@jeaniebean__]

This is so very sad :-(

[@xLiveFreeDieFreex]

Rest in eternal peace.

[@charlienonya7016]

What you are doing now that she has passed is absolutely wonderful. Thank you for helping the LGBTQ community.

[@eyelovemakeup24]

Thank you so much for doing this

[@BloomingBelladonna]

You are missed, Synestra. I think about you every day. Thank you for making this video, it must have been hard. Peace and love

[@skylined5534]

I was just randomly thinking about her today, she was such a beautiful but lost girl. I hope she found her peace but I wish she'd found it here.

[@craigtrujillo151]

We love and miss her so much

[@dexterboycat]

What a beautiful, supportive mom. I used to love watching Synestra’s makeup videos. She was inspiring ♥️

[@CreateMyFate]

Was thinking about her today and went back to rewatch. Her memory is still very much alive.

[@HausOfSoare]

I still think about her sometimes and it's nice to be able to come back and see a glimpse of her sometimes

[@XianHaos]

If she doesn't already know, Please get Luxeria in on this! She is a close friend of Synestra, and I couldn't imagine her not wanting to help in some way. Perhaps then, she might let the rest of the old Androgenetics crew know what's going on and coordinate from there.

[@curtwall7089]

theGunneWitche she said friends

[@Littlebigwolfie24]

I am really sorry for what had happened to Synestra. In all honestly, I didn't know who she was until I started watching a few videos of her friend Luxeria on KZbin, followed Luxeria on Instagram. I was watching a recent video of Luxeria when she went to get a facial feminisation surgery, that is when I heard Luxeria saying she wished that her mother and Snyestra was with her on this journey of hers. I am sorry to ask. What year did Synestra passed away. Once again, I am really sorry for Synestra's passing. Thank you for sharing this video for all of her followers and viewers as well as spreading awareness on this topic.

[@katherinek3314]

Some of us still check in. She was Friday on androgenetics

[@Littlebigwolfie24]

@@katherinek3314 thank you for the information

[@Matias-yf6tz]

Sphirex

[@JoeyXSmith]

One thing I have to say though, that I seen you have a book out about your child. I've seen you've been interview about it. You go on to say in the interview, that you blame the NHS for not treating your child sooner. That's the reason why your child got into porn and drugs, just to pay for surgeries. I'm sorry but your a well off family that sent their child to a £30k boarding school! Your child was doing drugs and porn long before sex change plans. Even had a manager to keep your child in check. Joseph Harwood mentions this on his channel. Poor kids don't have that. They have to wait like everyone else. Don't blame the NHS for your child's mistakes.

[@stevensmith5691]

the parents blame the NHS for not letting the taxpayer pay for this when they are very wealthy and could afford to pay for it real easy, they could afford to pay for her private boarding school so why not this, anybody might think they are to blame, were they blind to her very heavy drug use, i don't think so.

[@katherinek3314]

Yeah I found that strange. Synestras tumblr really opens your eyes

[@johanneshalberstadt3663]

Yes, you can pay for surgery, wich obviously the mom said she paid for surgery that helped her. But they cannot just pay for hormones. You need a prescription. And a doctor has to willing to give that to you. Without prescription, as the mom laid out, you don't have access to the regulated substances in your country. And you end up ordering stuff from sketchy places online with no proof that it is what yhey claim it is and that it is pure and safe.

[@skylined5534]

@Johannes Halberstadt Thank you for redressing the balance for the more ignorant here.