how I tore my ACL ... 

I honestly think this was God’s way of making you slow down.. we all know you’re such a busy body and it can be great but it was totally effecting your health! The only way that you were going to slow down is if you were forced to. It sucks that it happened this way, but you are so strong and you’re going to be even stronger because of this! 💛 much love! Edit: wow totally didn’t expect this to get that many likes! 🤩 glad we can all be here to support Gretchen in this time.

Feel better Gretchen! Praying that you heal as fast as possible ❤️ getting an injury when you’re so active is the worst, so sorry!

I tore my ACL skiing, and its really hard, but the truth is it makes everything more meaningful. The first time I backpacked and the first time I skied after I tore my ACL were so much better and so much more meaningful. You can come back from this and be stronger for it. Take your time and find the best PT for you. You got this!

I just finished your last vlog and it kind of left off on a cliff hanger so wow good timing

Hey Gretchen! I’m not one to normally comment on your videos, although I watch every single one, I felt like this video really hit home for me. I live at the very bottom of Maine and not many people have youtube channels around me, so I’ve always looked up to you! I tore my ACL and LCL May of 2018 playing softball my freshman year of high school. Like you said, to me, it was a complete shock and I was so surprised when my orthopedic doctor told me the news. I had always heard the horror stories of people tearing their ACL’s and the pain they were in immediately after. I wasn’t like that and neither were you. I’m glad to hear you’re ready to take on the journey ahead and it makes me happy to see how strong you are going into surgery. Tearing my acl I would say was 80% physical and 20% mental and It’s great to see you in the right mindset! Although the recovery is long and there will be some set backs, it’s worth it to get back 100% to what you love. Today, I went snowboarding for the first time this year, 8 months after my surgery, and tomorrow, I get my first brace to allow me to play softball again! It’s been a long recovery but in the end it made me stronger in so many ways! I know I’m only 15 and you’re getting multiple comments about other acl stories, but feel free to ask any questions you want or talk to me for any advice. Thank you so much for doing what you do, I look forward to every video you post. -Sending love from Maine 💗

I’m so happy you’re in good spirits, Gretchen! Your positive attitude even in difficult situations like this is so admirable - feel better!

Noooo, Gretchen, 😭😭😭 I am so sorry my sweet girl. Love you so much!! Praying for fast feeling and a smooth recovery ❤️

Awww Gretchen! I hope the healing process goes well for you

Feel better GG!! Love u and wishing you the fastest recovery! You got this!!

damn girl. just finished the vlog. hope your recovery goes well! don't push yourself too hard and remember how surrounded you are by people who love and support you! It would be fun to see more cooking videos as well as rehab updates etc.

Way to turn a sucky situation into something good, Gretchen! Your positivity is seriously admirable. Prayers for you and a healthy recovery. ♥️

Aww feel better mushie!! I love you and your videos so much and one of my favorite things in the whole wide world is rewatching your old videos when I’m sad or even when I’m just chillin. So thankful for you and wishing you a speedy recovery!

aww gretchen WE LOVE YOU

Aww Gretchen I'm so happy that you're being optimistic about this whole situation. Because you mentally believe you'll be fine, your body will manifest that belief physically and you will have a speedy recovery. I know you have lots of loving people around you but just know that your subscribers love you just as much and that our blessings are always with you. You know there's light at the end of the tunnel so promise yourself to wait for it patiently. Setbacks are a part of life and they make you cherish the little things even more. Take care sweetie, I hope (and know) that you get well soon! As for your videos, I would love watching you recover just as much as I love watching you go on adventures.

amazed at how positive you are through all this. praying for a speedy and painless recovery ❤️ don’t you worry about soul cycle or youtube or anything like that... put yourself first and take care of you. we’re all here for you💞

Awwww, feel better. Love how positive you are about it, that’s a great attitude to have going into prepping yourself for the next year dealing with it!!! Xoxo

Ugh girl!!! I wish you the quickest recovery, I can’t imagine how hard this must be for you. Love you!!! 💖

Awwwwww noooooo!!! I’m so so so sorry!!!! I feel horrible! You are the most amazing person ever and I’m so sorry this happened to you! You will definitely come out of this stronger and more amazing (if that’s even possible cause you’re already perfect) I’m so sorry!! Hope it feels better soon!!!!! I love you!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Aww Gretchen! Wishing you a speedy recovery 💕💕

At least it happened now has you can recover before the summer so you'll be able to frolic :)

Aww Gretchen your positivity is contagious❤️ get better soon! We all love & support you xx 😘

Gretchen I love how positive you are about this! hope you recover soon!

I love how positive you are! Wishing you a speedy recovery ily

All the uploads omg i can’t 😍😍😍

You have such positive energy it’s so inspiring❤️❤️

Gretchen I am so sorry to hear about you knee!! I tore my acl a few years ago too, and I felt so lonely and in the dark. So I have to say, you have a huge impact on so many people and are in the coolest position to be able to share your story!! You got this and the recovery process with hopefully fly by!!!!

aw proud of you Gretchen for staying so positive & strong! Love you

Praying for you Gretchen. You’re so strong. We love you!!!

💗💗wishing you a speedy recovery!!

I hope you have a fast recovery! I've been watching your videos for a while you're so strong!!

I love how you’re literally so positive during this time.. typical Gretchen :)

Feel better Gretchen! You’re so strong I’m so proud of you ily❤️

You got this girl!! Ur going to get through this in no time!!!! We're all supporting you through the highs and lows!!

Awe Gretchen! We’re all praying for you girl! I hope your recovery goes the best ever

this breaks my heart :( sending you so much love. ily

aww feel better Gretchen ❤️❤️ wishing you the best girlie

Awww Gretchen! This literally broke my heart to watch! I tore my acl a little over two years ago so I feel your pain. Surgery and PT is definitely hard to go through, but if anyone can do it...it's you! Stay positive and try to get as strong as possible before surgery because it really helps in the recovery process. I know you'll be back doing Soul Cycle in no time, and it'll make your workouts so much more meaningful especially after an injury like this. Stay strong and I'm praying for you sis!

YOU are literally SUCH A ROCKSTAR. wow. Inspiring, confident, honest and genuine. Sending love ❤️

Sometimes it takes something like an injury to make us realize we need to slow down! Something similar happened to me a few years ago - I broke my right foot in two places because I fell down the stairs and it forced me to sloooow down. I couldn’t walk or drive and was forced to take a medical leave from school. I had been super active and worked two jobs and went to school full time so it was a huge adjustment for me, but I looked at it as a small blessing in disguise because I suddenly had free time to catch up on sleep and recharge myself I’m so many ways. 😊 Wishing you a speedy recovery, Gretchen!

aw gretchennnnn! Keep that positive mindset going!!! hoping for a speedy recovery! Love you! 💓

Omg the way you said “Hey everyone” was a MAJOR throwback to like your 2015 sit downs!!

Aw I’m so sorry!! I pray you have a speedy recovery!!!!

Awww I’m sorry to hear that Gretchen! I hope you feel better and you have a speedy recovery process. I love how positive you always are :)

I haven't even had the chance to finish the entire video but I've been there... twice!! I did it both times being a college athlete and it's tough but it's all about your drive to get better! I've been watching you for years and know this will just be a little bump in your journey. Sending positive thoughts! xoxo

Praying for a quick and great recovery!!! Hope you get back on that SoulCycle bike soon!!!💕

Gretchen you are so strong! You’re such a role model and you will get through this! Love you ❤️

wishing you all the best Gretchen! I dislocated my knee last February and it really knocked my confidence with everything because I play so much sport and I'm very active. it's the worst when you're usually very active. but you're so strong and we all know you can get through this with the support of your friends and Max who are the BEST ❤❤❤

sending you so much love and you're gonna have such a fast recovery!! xoxox

Awe I know all will end up well :)) perfect time for day in the life of max!! & do more storytimes you’re such a good story teller!!

We love you girl and we know you got this! Already can’t wait for more vlogs even if they can’t be walk around vlogs💛

glb you got this and we are all here for you, don’t even worry about your content i love just simple home vlogs. i feel like u will be doing a lot of cooking at home, so make sure to vlog that i love those vids when u get a hello fresh box! ❤️❤️feel better soon!!

YOOO YOU LOOK GUUD. hope your recovery is quick ❤️

Feel better Gretchen. We will pray for you

you got this sis!!!! we are here for you

I tore MY left ACL skiing too omg!!! wishing you a quick recovery!!

Gretchen, I admire your positive outlook on life. I had a career ending sports injury in high school and it completely changed my life. I think these moments make us thankful for our health and young bodies that can fully recover from injuries like this. I hope you get better soon!

Hang in there! Lots of hugs and prayers for you as you recover. You've got this and you're not alone!

Awwwww Gretchen :( sending healing love, positive vibes, and strength :( :( I hope you have a speedy recovery

Stay strong Gretchen! You have such a great support system so you will feel so loved and supported throughout it all! You've got this!

Aww Gretchen! Your such a positive and strong person! This is definitely not an easy thing to go through..I’m a physical therapy student at the University of North Dakota and I think it would be so interesting to hear about your recovery! Get better soon! Xoxo

Please feel better Gretchen! Don’t stress about your content, focus on feeling/getting better! Wish you the best of luck in your recovery and hope to see many updates!! I’m sure most of us would be so happy just seeing daily vlogs and you going to appointments and videos on your recovery! We are here for you girl!💕💕💛

keep doing vlogs!! PLESASE !! love you girl! God definitely has a plan for your life and this is it, and this is another reason why Max is in your life!! Best support!

OMG GRETCHEN IM SO SORRY! Stay strong!! I hope you feel better soon it’s tough but you got this

You're the most optimistic person. I hope you start feeling better!!

I feel u on the ski anxiety. Growing up i was a huge skier but idk now i just get freaked out about the idea of falling and getting injured. Feel better floof!

Feel better Gretchen :) have been subscribed to you for years and got back into your videos this summer. So excited for what everything coming for you in the future

My story is so similar, luckily there are a ton of people who have been through it. The recovery is not fun but it'll fly💛 good luck, keep us updated!!

Praying you feel better soon and have a speedy healthy recovery!!💖💖

Aww i was so sad to see this! prayers to you and im sure you will heal fast❤️

I love how you’re always so positive ❤️❤️ please update us! We’re here for you!! ❤️

Aw gretchen! Feel better honey!! You are so strong and will get through this, love you!!!❤️

You'll get through this Gretchen!! So impressed by how positive you are, you can handle anything!

OMG GRETCHEN!!❤️❤️I love you so much and you’re so strong!!! you’ve got this girl!!We all love you and are praying for you!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

You’re seriously the most positive sweetest little angel gretch!! We love u sm & are wishing u the speediest recovery 😇😇💕💕 you’re def gunna come out stronger & you’re so strong to begin with so it’s gunna be so much easier for u!

I just found your RU-vid channel and I love it! Because you are so positive and you and your boyfriend are goals. Hope u fell better soon

I tore my ACL Friday and your videos have been so comforting. Thank you for everything you do 🧡

You got this Gretchen! I believe in you and I love you ❤️ I really feel like this is going to make you stronger.

We love you gretchen!!! feel better we will be with you along the whole way!

tore my MCL three weeks ago and this video came at the exact moment I needed it to. I've been so frustrated at my inability to do basic things and workout consistently like I used to and your positivity helped to remind me I will get out of this slump eventually. I am truly comforted knowing that you will hopefully share tips and techniques to aid in knee recovery! Thank you for brightening my day!

hey gretchen! first off - you've got this, you've got this, YOUVE GOT THIS! honestly, if anyone can handle it, it's you! also, who better to be in your life for this rough patch than max?! talk about perfect timing girl! i'm so proud of you already because i know you're gonna kill it and come back from this stronger than ever! xo

Praying for you! You ARE blessed and lucky to have your friends for support who’ve gone through the same thing.. and WE are blessed and lucky to have YOU to share your journey with us. You’re not only going to help and support your subscribers who are/will be going through this, but you’re truly an inspiration to people like me who can tend to be negative about a lot of things in life and you show us how to look at the positives in tough situations that are thrown at us. We love you and hope you have a fast recovery! ❤️

Hey!! Ive loved watching your videos for a while now and I recently tore my left acl and had my surgery a little over a month ago. I wanted to let you know that it will be a very hard process but going through it makes you a stronger person!! I’m a senior in high school in CT and love my body so much more now. I think you are an amazing, uplifting, and inspiring person and I rly hope ur recovery is good :) I love you arlin, emma, and maggie so much! You remind me so much of myself (if that isn’t weird lol) but now that you are going through this same journey as me, at the same time, it makes u even more of an inspiration.

You got this girl. You are so strong and will get through this. Love you

I tore my ACL too. Honestly if I could go back and change that I wouldn’t. It something I went through and it builds character! You got it!!!🥰

Feel better Gretchen! We are all thinking of you during this hard time. We all still support you girly!!

You poor little babe. Wishing you a speedy recovery xx

Oh no I was just watching that ski vlog and hoping you didn’t tear anything 😭 feel better girl! ❤️

Get better soon girl you can through this!!

hoping and praying for a smooth recovery for you!❤️ i love your positivity and spirit especially with this situation you’re such an inspiration! love you gretchen:))

omggggg you r gonna be fine!!!! love you so much

I'm so sorry Gretchen! You're so strong and will be healed in no time!

Love you Gretchen I love how down to earth you are

I just found you on RU-vid and your story is so encouraging. I'm going through my 2nd ACL tear and I am only 15. The first time I tore everything in my knee except my PCL. I am 2 weeks out of surgery on my 2nd and doing so much better. It has definitely changed my life since I play softball. The brace is gonna be the death of me. I know I'm not the only one going through this but it helps to hear someone's elses story. Love your encouraging story ❤

Gretchen I hope your recovery goes well!

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH GRETCHEN!! we’re here for you!!! 💘💘💘

get well soon!!!we love youuuu

hey Gretchen!!! I'm so so sorry to hear about this, I know how hard this injury can be. Your so strong I know you'll be able to get through anything. we love you

gretchen i love u stay strong and positive im so sorry this happened

Oh nooo so sorry this happened to you Gretch😕 sending all my love and positivity your way!

aw heal quickly Gretchen! Everything happens for a reason- you'll only heal stronger ❤️