I need help. If you can help, Thank you with everything I can muster ❤ www.paypal.com... OR streamelements... Help Support / bluntnate / bluntnate - / bluntnate
@@BluntyTV😂 I'm assuming that's your normal humor but just in case anyone reading internationally is confused, in the US "solid" guy means "reliably decent, doing all he can, well intentioned" guy. Like Blunty.
Please, don't be so harsh on yourself, I know it is hard because I myself do this, not as much though I got better over the years. You aren't a failure in any way for asking for some support.
I’ve loved your camera and lens reviews for years, you’ve helped and entertained a lot. I’m happy to send a few bucks your way, I wish it was more, and I wish you didn’t need it. Please never be afraid to ask people for help. Even knowing many won’t help, know too that many will.
As someone who suffers ADHD, it's all to relatable to me the frustration of being unable to just "work harder" to overcome mental struggles. Your hardship is legitimate mate. Contributing what I can to you, and wishing you the best in days ahead
You might think of yourself as a failure, but I've been following you for about half my life at this point (sorry to make you feel old), and you are not a failure. You've inspired me, and you're strong. You've persevered through horrible situations and made the best out of a life that seems to always keep trying to push you down. I don't know if these words will help you or make things worse, but I'm wishing the best for you and I know so many others in that nearly 400K subscriber count and beyond feel the same. No shame in asking for help either.
Pay check comes through sometime in the next couple days, so I'm more than happy to share what I can with a man that I respect. Sending love, Nate. Always rooting for you.
Nate, I to suffer from chronic back pain & I’ve always felt a kindred spirt with you. The last 15+ years, my mental health has become something I’ve had to learn to deal with. I’ve gotten really dark & almost made a horrible descission. It fucking tough, when the pain keeps driving you down & life gives no fuck either. However, I’ve come to realize, it ok, not to be ok. For years my dr’s didn’t know what to do for me. I had given up hope, of not being bed ridden, for the rest of my life (i’m 45). Doc just refilled my meds & sent me on my way. Last Jan. I broke down & just let out all my emotions & built up anger. I expected to be told to clam down, much to my surprise. My Dr’s asked me a question & suddenly. He giving me a new med to try (off label, House MD thing) & it ended up being the very thing I needed. They have zero idea why, it’s doing it, but at this point I & my family. we don’t care, It’s working! I’ve so lost my point & don’t even know if I should still post this (happens far too often, stupid pain brain). I’ll just end it with a line from my fav movie “it cant rain, all the time.”
You are not a failure. You are an awesome content creator, ally to gsrm, and you speaking on the matters that impact your life has helped me and I'm sure I'm not alone. I could easily see myself making a late call for help. I've done it before. That doesn't make you a failure and if it does then I'm a failure and plenty more of us are I'm sure. And I'd really not like to validate the negative voice in my head that tells me I am, so you can't be a failure.
Im sorry its not alot, but sending what i can from the Uk. You were the first person i ever subscribed to on RU-vid, god so many years ago now, and I want to make sure your able to stay doing what you love!
No shame in asking for help. The world just keeps getting more and more expensive as time goes on without providing for those that need it and it SUCKS majorly.
Yea no, i absolutely hate asking for help with things. I am way to stubborn. I usually go down with the ship trying to solve things on my own. But asking for help to just fix the holes in the ship so that it stays floating isn't that bad ❤
I’m unable to financially help, but I’m watching, liking and consenting in hopes that helps boost this video so others will see. As a fellow autistic with plenty of mental health issues, I appreciate you being open about this stuff and making it known to others that hey, this life isn’t as easy as you’d think. I had to drop out of school, as it looks right now I’ve never been able to work, and chances are I’ll never be able to full time. Money’s rough. Always. It’s awesome that the people who are able to spare a few dollars to you do so. It’s amazing to see humans actually being compassionate, helpful and caring.
Asking for help is hard. I've PP'd you a donation. Even in the hard times there is hope, it can be hard to see the silverlinings sometimes but it's there if you look hard enough. Reading the comments here shows that you're well loved by the community. Good luck.
Hello from Canada. I am a 34 year old autistic man with ADHD and PTSD living on a limited income so I understand the struggle. I just want to tell you that you are so brave for asking for help, and that you are not alone. Do your best to not feel ashamed or worthless because you have a strong community behind you that appreciates you. This world is truly not designed for us. I was only able to tip you $10. I really wish I had more to donate. Just don't give up. Keep making videos and delving into your special interests my friend.
Just donated, and would encourage anyone reading this to chip in a few bucks. It feels good to support creators you like. If you're in the US like me, its like you get a 50% matching donation with the exchange rate! Functioning at all in modern society as someone neurodivergent is something to be proud of, not ashamed of. Absolutely no one watching this thinks you are being unreasonable by making this video, and I say that as someone who threw in some $ last time, and am lucky enough to be in the position to do so again today. You entertain me; that used to be worth something, and I regret not giving more earlier.
Made a deposit, Isn't a huge amount but timing isn't great as i leave for a Japan trip in a few days. Hopefully it helps build up the total to a point that will keep things going for you.
Now I'm even more confused... because I just noticed your pic is an Orangutan (my personal fave of the great apes)... HEY! Where's our damn Orangutan Emoji!!!?!?!
Suffering from BPD and ADHD myself and I can acknowledge it is a f* nightmare. Either life is a "weeeeee" rollercoaster (fun, with regrets afterwards), or life is a grey boring dark place and the urge to end it is very real. *sigh*. Take care, it is very good you at least recognize it. If I would give one piece advice it is to "go with the flow". Don''t fight the depression, just surf it like a wave and keep in mind it will come to an end. Try to keep active and avoid alcohol at all times. I cannot afford much but will support a bit within my possibilities. You're not alone fighting the ADHD/BPD, I feel you.
Thank you for having the courage to ask Nate! you have been a massive inspo for all my content journey, Sending something to hopefully add up and help mate. Also... negate that word Failure from your vocabulary... Your not one. Keep a strong front, and i hope it gets easier.
More than happy to drop you some cash Nate! ask sooner next time leaving it to the last minute is just adding to the stress and as someone that is also Autistic I know that just stops me from sleeping and makes things 10x worse.
Donated something to assist you. Please take care of yourself and that includes not being too hard on yourself. Life is challenging, there is nothing to be ashamed off, my friend.
I have been watching your videos since your channel first started and I haven't interacted much with you since I just found your videos perfect to watch while working on something (can relate with your ADHD). So I wanted to give back to you after almost 2 decades of watching your videos. Hope for all the best!
Happy Birthday, Blunty! Your Pentax Q videos are great! No, wait. To use your words that you use to describe the Q's photos, "They're friggin' awesome!" May everyone who has enjoyed them give something in appreciation.
I also suffer from BPD2, I really appreciate you talking about it. It’s bloody tough to admit that suicide is the most common cause of BPD. I understand your dark place. Kia Kaha my friend you’re not a failure
oh goodness, a lot of this hits a little close to home with my own battles with mental health. i’m autistic and trans and i also get the feeling pretty frequently that ‘the most’ that i can give often doesn’t seem to be enough, knowing full well that pushing more and working harder is only going to make the situation worse. you’re definitely not alone there. i’m very much the same in the asking for help front, to the point of having help forced on me a couple of times when others could see that i was struggling… humans are good like that sometimes. it’s hard seeing someone when they’re down, especially if you’ve been there before. Have sent a couple of hundred dollars your way! it’s the least i can do after your work has entertained and informed me for over more than a decade (wow… it’s been a while), kindled my love for photography, and in its own small way helped me find my way in the world and discover the girl that i am today through your own coming out video. keep up the fight, it’s always worth it… we love you Nate 💜 ~Autumn
Nate, I've been subscribed to you for I have no idea how long. Your content has given me so much joy. I just sent you some Euros through PayPal. As we say over here: "Lass dich nicht unterkriegen!"
Thank you for all the content! Gladly donated. I wish you the best. Always look for the stars when it is dark and look for the rainbows when it is raining. You got this!
Happy birthday, Nate! 🎉 I've been following you for 17 years (the first video was circle circle dot dot). Don't give up, you've got a lot of talent and you've shown that in all these years. RU-vid has changed a lot it's a totally different platform now, so I can imagine that switching things up isn't easy! Also, chronic pain/diseases.. I know about it, and I can relate. Thank you for reaching out and asking for help, it takes a lot of courage! Stay strong 👍🏻❤
Love ya, Nate, I hope things will work out! You're a wonderful human bean, and even though we never talk, and I don't get much chance to drop in on your streams, I just want you to know we love and appreciate you! Take care, and all the best! Let us know how you get on!
Been watching you for over a decade brother, started watching your camera reviews back with the original Sony mirrorless reviews. In todays economy no one is too big to ask for help.
Hey Blunty. Don't feel bad about it. Honestly this cost of living crisis is hitting everyone who makes an honest living these days. Have chipped in a bit. Why? Because you're genuine, you're honest, and mostly because your content and style is fantastic. I think of a way to give back for what you have already given. Chin up mate.
I know its not much but I helped a little. I know and understand how hard it can be, I nearly became homeless after losing my daughter and my girlfriend in 2021, I lost most of my mental health in the last 4 years, I struggled financially a lot last winter because of inflation and I had no food for a very long time. Asking for help is a big step forward and a good one because everyone needs help once in a while, it doesn't make you or anyone a failure. Life is not fair equally to everyone and some of us get the shorter end of the stick. Try to stay strong and keep playing video games. I do miss the days when you did photography, what I wouldn't give for a nice evening of photo walking and some Shutter Therapy together.
Thank you. I miss the Photography stuff too... but the camera industry got a lot less interesting to cover and didn't move forward much at a certain point, and the videos I made around it became much less "worth" the time they took sadly. Would like to revisit though,.
@@BluntyTV Rather than cover equipment, how about techniques? Being able to buy nice gear don't mean squat if the pictures still look like they're from a $5 flip phone... ;)
Hay nate. Can't donate, but perhaps have an emergency garage sale and have people come over and buy almost everything you own besides what you need to keep doing what you are doing? Worst case scenario, you get cash and people to help move things out, at least the things you can part with. Good luck. Hope you end up alright man.
I do miss doing those... but I stopped a while after the accident that F'd up my back... it's just too painful to bend over a table to animate stop motion for hours and hours and hours on end.
Blunty, I only know you as the hilarious guy who reviews cameras, camcorders and accessories, and I wish you would do so again, because you are the most entertaining and informative reviewer that EVER was and will be! Anyway, I empathise with what you're going through, and it's certainly not a shameful thing to admit. I am in a similar financial spot, so I can only help out with the smallest amount, so I sure hope there are plenty of folk out there who are far more financial than myself who are willing to help you out. Love and respect, Jeff
You are not a failure. You are surviving! There is no shame. I've sent money. Used paypal in the hopes that would get you the most $$. Please keep us up to date on whether you are covered.
I sent 20 quid the first time you asked last year. Today im getting married. I think it means i must help this time too. Cant today, but will in a few days.
No shame in needing help my dude, i try to support with the patreon and wish i could catch more of the streams and chip in that way but scotland and Aus has quite a time difference so hard to catch them.. Been watching your videos since i was like 2008 but was just a teen then so couldnt contribute anything, and got so much content for free, so in a way its not giving money its more like backpay for all the content i got for nothing. Sent what i can on the paypal, wish i could do more but payday isnt until next week, least the exchange rate works in your favour :D (would probably also help your income if youtube would show you videos properly, last one that appeared for me was three weeks ago....only saw this on twitter...)
yeah, I've a few regular stream peeps from the UK/Scotland/Eu and the time zone thing is always a bugger. I got one dude who usually pops in on his way home from a friday night clubing and then goes to bed once home. lol. Cheers mate.
That's why I try to talk about it. It can feel SO lonely when you don't understand why your experience of the world seems so different from "normal" people around you. Just a little "you're not alone, and you're not crazy", from people who have even a small audience, goes so far.
I always enjoy your vids even tho i don't watch all of them . Ive been in dark times, just know that people care, going to give something if i can. One question : do you think a financial advisor could help you in the long term?
@@BluntyTV One of my best friends are from Australia, and is now living with me here in Sweden. Helping him reboot his youtube channel. I am yet to meet a mean Aussie. :)
Welp! Going to have to disagree with you YET AGAIN...... You're not a failure. You havent quit. This is not an invitation to quit dammit. You're far too good at what you're doing to stop doing it now. What I need to to know despite the frustrations of it, You really are very good at what you do, youtube is just very bad at getting you paid to do it. Been here since meat space man and I dont intend to go anywhere.
Pat, I did not buy the ALLY, That was sent to me for review purposes by ASUS themselves, and I was permitted to hang onto it for ongoing purposes (which has been nice, and provided for several very well recieved, and useful, videos - and continues to). I swear to you, on my own life, ~NONE~ of that money was spent on frivolous "stuff". It was all put toward rent/security/moving/bills. So thank you again for your help then.
@@BluntyTV Fair enough, it's just frustrating after sending you rent money to be seeing you with new tech like the Quest 3 when you're supposed to be struggling to get by like we all are. If all the tech like the ROG Ally and the Quest 3 and everything else was given for free to you then it's fine my mistake.
No worries, I get why you'd be upset if I DID do that. and yeah, even the quest 3 didn't cost me any cash, THAT was purchased with amazon gift cards I'd saved up for months, which are how I get "paid" anytime someone uses an Amazon affiliate link I use on certain review videos for products - I usually 're-invest' that into products I can make videos about... like the quest & a few accessories I've covered.
No one got where they are today without help - have autism too along with a pride that i've never asked anyone for help since i gained independence. However, i didn't get in that position alone. No one does. Keep your head up, dude.
