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Well, I have to say-this is a true testament to the phrase "never judge a book by it's cover." You really never know the the high and low points in someone's life until you get to know them a bit better. It really shows the kind of person you are & what a journey it must have been to get to the place you are now. Really enjoyed this video a lot. That must have been a difficult thing to film, but I think everyone who watches your videos will see you in a whole new light and love you even more!

You are such a strong woman! You have overcome. :) Having a goal and acheiving it is key, and not letting your past define you, is just as much, if not more important. Making this video must have taken a lot of courage. Thank you for reaching out and showing us that we are defined much more by our attitude and goals than by our past. God bless!

Hi Christine, in an attempt to find your first video I came across this, you are one strong lady and it is great how you coped with your past, we all have things in our past we need to deal with and we all try in our own way ...Thanks for sharing you are awesome!! x x x

I watched your video 2 years ago and came back again. I'm still inspired your vlogs and what you make!!!

You are one of the most amazing women In the world. I literally cried watching you tell your facts. You amaze me with your strength, inner beauty,and your talents. I am inspired by you and learning that I am not alone but that I can re-examine myself and take a positive stand to improve my life. I promote you to other bloggers for all of your skills from makeup to organization. Thank you for truly being just you!

Thank you for being vulnerable. I stumbled across your decluttering videos and have been watching since. Thank you for expressing those difficult feelings in a way that is clearly not seeking pity or attention but rather in humble strength. I relate, and for a moment you made me feel that someone really gets it. So thanks

I have watched your videos for about two years and just found this one. You really are amazing

I admire you so much for your openness, honesty, and courage. It obviously was a difficult period but you turned it completely around. There is a calmness about you that I think people are drawn to (even though I dislike gardening, I always watch your gardening videos because they're so peaceful and relaxing). Bravo to you for talking about really personal things - you are so inspirational.

When you talked about moving away from your family, I said, What? But then when you talked further, I understood why. I am so happy for you. You chose a life, found a life, and are living a life that is so fulfilling, happy, and full of love,

Hey beautiful! Thank you for sharing your discoveries with us. I understand your feelings and applaud what you have done with them. Your words always have valuable meaning and people probably stare at you because they can see the aura of beauty and mystery in you. Keep up the good work!

I am home sick from work and haven't cracked a smile in like 2 days. But when I watched your husband put makeup on you it just made me laugh to see y'all getting along And just having fun. Y'all are turkey blessed. You always inspire me so much to just go go go! Thank you. And I know how difficult it can be being around someone

You are such an inspiration. I will use your "No Stress only Progress" affirmation for the rest of my life. Found your closet organizing videos but left with so much more. All happiness and love.

You are such an inspiration. I totally related. My Mother was Bipolar. She would disappear sometimes for weeks. I feel some children become stronger living with adversity. Your eloquence in speaking about such difficulty touched my heart. So much more needs to be done for those with mental health issues. Thank you for sharing.

I am so happy for you for the life you chose for yourself!!! You inspire me so much,thank you!!

Thank you so much for your comment love! It always amazes me how much others have had to withstand as well. It's a great reminder that we were never alone in our struggles.

I admire you so much...I was raised in Hawaii and Calif & later moved to Oregon and Colorado...finally ending up in Florida. I hate it here and have often thought of moving back to Hawaii, but I am older now & feel it's too late. Of all the you tube gurus I relate best to you and enjoy the variety of your videos, your honesty, and your determination. Also, I have learned a great deal from you in the areas of makeup, nail care, and even furniture refinishing. You are truly a great lady! ps, I have dealt w/anxiety/depression too, and have become a psych nurse to both help myself and others who suffer.

Christine, just watched your video about 10 things you don't know about me, we had similar lives. My mother was also schizophrenic and when she would feel better she would stop her meds, that's when the crazy started again. She was in and out of hospitals most of my life. Both my sisters (younger) recently told me that I always seemed like their mother, it both touched and saddened me. I can remember the day I bought a one way ticket to Florida AND began my life. Mom passed away in 2006, the last 15 years of her life were great, she was on the right meds and wasn't sleeping her life away. Thank you for sharing, I was just looking for ideas on eating better! LOL

My mother was schizophrenic and my early life was very similar to what you describe. We have more compassion I think having gone through this and I think you are a lovely woman who seems to have found peace, keep making these videos, you truly bless me and others

New to your page,, I know Schitzophrenia ...being a nurse I worked in mental health but years later my husband was diagnosed I know this must have been so difficult for you to watch your Mom struggle with such a horrible disease. It doesn't just effect the person afflicted, it effects family members. Im so happy you decided to make something positive of your life...good for you!

I also have been watching you for little while and I am going back and watching your older videos. You are so inspirational and I love that you shared with us. Xoxo

I've been suffering from deep depression, and I as well am stubborn and will not let ANY bad thoughts get to me, and your story has really given me the inspiration and hope that I can really change my life around. I'm still in high school, and its almost summer so luckily I have two monthes without commitments that I can dedicate to myself to get started on 'changing my life'. Thank you, for being an amazing person. I hope things got better for your mother.

It is such a blessing to me to have found your channel! You inspire me in a special way and I so appreciate your honesty. Michael seems like a great partner. Sending warm thoughts to you from Ohio:)

Wow, Christine, the little glimpse of your past is for the lack of words very interesting! Just want to say it's truly amazing that you've overcome a lot and made something of yourself! 😊

Thank you for being so honest and trusting your subscribers with such intimate details of your life. It takes a lot of courage to do that but in the end it makes us feel closer to you as we get to know more about you. I know it's the internet and we don't know you personally but know that your videos help a lot of us out there and you never know when you are brightening up someone's day. We can all relate to you on some level and you have our support not only as subscribers but as friends :)

Thank u for sharing your life for which I most truly admire and totally respect how u have uplifted yourself. You are an inspiration to me. I am now in the process of organising my life and will not allow nothing to hold me down. You have made the right moves at the right time. You and your husband are wonderful together and it demonstrates that there is nothing wrong and everything right in marrying early in a relationship when two geniune and sincere people meet and form a bond. I watched your videos and absolutely love them... buying the materials to make the make up storage. Well done to both of you.

Loved your vid. Great to hear more about who you are, & I'm touched by how much you've put out there. I just want to wrap my arms around you and give you and that little girl coming home from school a huge hug. Loved the Aussie shout-out too. You go girl, all the best xox

I did the same thing, but I moved to a different country, speaking a new language, and immersed in a totally different culture. It is amazing what happened to you and your mother! Sometimes the health system is so impossible. You are very brave! Thanks for sharing!

This video is my favourite PinkSoFoxy video. You truly are an inspiration Christine! Thank you for sharing your stories with us! I love that you said don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something. People tell me that all the time and I know I should listen to myself but I always end up listening to others....but not anymore! I loved that you like Australia! I love Bryon Bay. I live on the Gold Coast. Being at the beach is my favourite place just walking along there at sunset = perfection

I'm a 19 year old girl and you are one of the biggest inspirations for me! I just love your positivity!! I hope I get to meet you one day!

You are a strong person. I watched this video last summer, when I found you but rewatched it today and it reminded how inspiring you really are. You and I have some struggles in common and I love how you picked up and moved to Hawaii.

just want to thank you for being so open with us on youtube! i deff command you on your way of living life and staying positive!.

Thank you for sharing a little about yourself Christine. I've been watching your videos for a while now and have always noticed there was this mysteriousness about you and just something about you that hinted of a past. You are the definition of strength and courage. I applaud you and respect you for taking charge of your life the way you did. You are beautiful inside and out and having your husband by your side is just icing on the cake. I pray for your continued success and above all continued peace in your personal life. Keep making those videos as we love to see that beautiful face of yours. God Bless!

have you noticed that all the comments (well the majority) are nothing but praise because you're so sweet and friendly and inspiring and you inspire me I've found your videos 2 days ago and i can't stop watching you make me want to go out and live and be happy you're so amazing!

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video! You're so strong and courageous I have so much admiration for you. Just wanted to let you know if people you mentioned in the video about looking at you staring at you makes you nervous. I'm sure they're looking at you and admiring your beauty and the aura that you radiate. You have a natural ability to draw people in, and is a God given talent! You are knowledge and very interesting and unique. I really enjoy your videos. You have been such an inspiration to me. I am so grateful that I came across your videos. You're truly an amazing and remarkable person! Thank you

You're such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing these personal stories. They encouraged me to stay strong and pursue my dreams.

I rarely watch RU-vid videos but I caught a glimpse of some of your DIY home decor and was inspired! While looking through your DIY videos something about you made me want to know more about who you actually are and I am amazed to see the life transformations you have made for yourself. I myself come from a haphazard childhood. I also ran away at 14 but from my own home because my mother was so unstable she would leave me alone for weeks at a time and I was all alone in MT so I had no family to turn to. Right now, at 37 I'm faced with another situation that has made me (for lack of a better word) frustrated with my life. My apartment got infested with black mold about 5 years ago and I've been recovering from one major illness after another. 2 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and even though I have completed all my treatments I have since had two major infections and just recently went through my 7th surgery that ended up removing all my muscle and tissue to the point they weren't able to close my skin. I've been trying things that make me happy but somewhere in the back of my mind I hear those negative voices from people saying you can't do this or that you need to do this instead. Watching this video made me realize that I can do what I want no matter what other people say. In the past I always held on to my childhood as almost a crutch for why I wasnt where I wanted to be but this video has made me realize, and given me the courage, to focus on myself, make fantastic choices, and say every day to myself 'what doesn't kill me makes me stronger'. Thank you for being you! Some people like me need to hear and see other people like you to get the push they need to get back on that horse and get their head back in the game! Your awesome! XO

Truly, truly inspiring woman. Thank you so much for sharing this video Christine, it makes me feel good knowing that people can get through difficult times and come out of them happy. And I loved the part about your aussie trip (its where I live). So much love for you x

You are so right :). I don't wish my life on any one, but when you have gone through something similar, you just understand and can relate to other people.

You are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story! I also have social anxiety disorder, I am quite the hermit crab myself! Your positivity is infectious!

I recently started following you and am playing catch up with all your videos. So, I'm a late with this comment... But, just want to say that you are such a strong person! I envy your strength and determination. Thanks for opening up and being an encouragement to me who can relate to family dysfunction. xoxo

My mom was also diagnosed with schizophrenia when I was a child, I related to so much of what you shared. My mom went off her medicine, though, and has never taken it since, so she's really not well. She's what the doctor called a highly functional schizophrenic, more paranoia than anything, so she's somehow managed to fly under most people's radar (they just think she's odd/quirky). I've felt sadness over the years, not having a mom to be close to, it really has been hard. I know you made this video a long time ago, I am a new subscriber and just wanted to thank you for sharing this xoxo.

Wow, you are an amazing and strong woman! I found your current capsule wardrobe and that prompted me to want to learn more and now I've watched a lot of your videos and I'm so glad to have found this one! From adversity to living your dreams, how wonderful!

You are an inspiration for all women. My life has been just horrible, an awful mother who terrorized me all my life, telling me how I was stupid and can't achieve nothing in my life. I hope someday i will be as brave as you were. Take care.

Thanks for sharing all this! I'm a relatively new subscriber and have been watching back through all your videos in record time! You are a very relaxing, relatable and inspiring person to watch. I have managed to spring clean my house and life since your vlogs gave me a kick start and I feel all the better for it so thank you! I am a keen traveller but have now also been inspired to visit Hawaii which was never on my list for some reason. Looking back on your old vlogs it's so nice to see the progression of your channel. Love the work you are doing and hope to keep seeing more of it. Grá (love) from Éireann (Ireland)

Definitely the most interesting, inspirational, and honest getting to know me tag that I have seen! Your story really resonated with me, and I am happy that you have achieved your success for you truly deserve it. Also, I am half Australian and I am planning to move there later this year and it is scary but I am also excited! I love watching your day-in the life videos and you are truly a smart and beautiful woman. All the best xx

Hi pinky I'm egyption and I really loved all ur videos, u r such an adorable person and I really wish u happiness all ur life

Very brave and fantastic video :) I have a social anxiety disorder, crowds and people make me feel so uncomfortable and nervous. I think it is lovely for people to watch videos like this because it shows you that other people suffer similar situations and they continue past these things xx

I knew there was a reason I connect to you. I too have social anxiety and just dread social situations. Thanks for sharing your story about how changing your mind changes your perception.

Love these! Never saw that you had these tag videos til now. You should do an updated version of them all! -The Travel Junkies

Christine ~ I'm so sorry to hear that your mom suffers from schizophrenia. That has to be the worst mental illness that robs people of their lives. A lot of them hate their meds because of the side effects. Congratulations to you for overcomng the problems that came from your family life and for sharing them with all of us. I'm happy that you and Michael found each other and are so happy. Joan

Christine - I appreciate your strength.

You are such an inspiration to me. Many people in my family suffer from mental disorders and my mom was going through a hard time and i found myself in a deep depression as well. Eventually i got out of it on my own but it is something i struggle with from time to time. Thank you so much for this(:

That's so inspirational!!! Looking at the blossom h r now I would never have guessed u had a hard start at life!!

Hi I have been watching your videos for the past few months of 2021, I just saw this one from so long ago and liked your honesty and how you liked Australia,I am from Sydney and know all the places you visited 👌specially the great reefs ! I like your present home and your beautiful plant room,you and Michael make such a great couple 💕 🌱💚🪴🌵

What an honest and emotional video. I came from a dysfunctional family as well. It wasn't easy but I feel I am a better person for it. I think you can learn from these relationships and grow or you can repeat and continue the cycle. It looks like you became a wonderful person and are in a much better place. Sherri xo

You are just such a sweetheart. I have been subscribed to you for about a month now and I really look forward to your videos (I am enjoying your Thailand travels very much)and I am having fun watching some of these older ones...and I totally guessed you as 5'9" as well!

Thanks for being so honest and sharing your life.

I'm so thrilled that you got out of that difficult situation. It's incredible what you've managed to do within such narrow parameters. I'm also going through some intensely trying times, and I have yet to conquer my problems through the power of thought. However, I know that hose of us who experience true hardship, learn to stand alone, strong and unwavering. Even though I don't really know you, I'm so proud of you! Now, on a more casual note, I can't believe you're 30! You look like you're 20!

@TheBlinxy Aww, Thank you so much! Just know that YOU have the ability to rise above any obstacle in your path.

Thank you for sharing. You are a special person and very strong.

Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments Mathilde!! You are truly a sweetheart! Much love & huge hugs xoxo

Hi there, you are truly an inspiration and it shows that you are able to overcome life difficulties when you really want to and not to expect others to solve them for you. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I also grew up in a disfunctional family with my Dad suffering from Bipolar Disease. Wish you all the best, God Bless. Carmen (Australia)

Wow you are such an inspiration! We have a lot in common:) everything from a dysfunctional family to social anxiety. I love your videos and thank you so much for sharing a bit of your personal life with us. It means a lot and helps others a lot too:)

Oh wow, my mom also has schizophrenia. You are an inspiration. I have had many of the same emotions you have experienced. There is something very down to earth about you and now I understand why.

I agree that you should not listen to others who say you shouldn't do something. Why are family and friends always trying to keep you down? What are they so afraid of?!

Your an inspiration mate! let me know if you come back to Queensland Australia... ill take you out for Tumeric lattes on our gorgeous beaches 🌊☉💜

I love your videos and you're so right when you say it's all how we perceive things. Congratulations on doing what you wanted to do and seeing it through, that takes a very strong person. You go girl! Thanks for sharing =)

I just found your videos - purely by fluke.....and Of course now I'm hooked! I am in awe over your honesty which I believe comes from a true desire to connect and help your subscribers. You are the epitome of what a role model should be. Well done!

I wound up actually seeing this video twice. You amaze me, how eloquentely you speak, and you say you are a high school dropout! It was in you all along to suceed, you just needed to hit rock bottom. This video should go viral, and teach our youth about strength and survival. Sorry for all you had to go through, but happy you are with us to tell your story, love your videos, stay well

Your videos are really helpful and inspiration shines through on every subject you speak about, Beauty and make up tips and the clutter detox are all great. You don't realise it's the beauty of the person you are inside that is the biggest inspiration of all. Best wishes in all you do. x

I love your honesty at 7:12 as sadly, I relate. Too the disfunctional background but with my father having the disease. It stemmed into a great deal of abuse by him towards my mother and older brother. Today our lives are just so different and far more positive now a decade on but.. you never forget. I don't know, thank you for your honesty and for allowing me to feel like I wasn't alone for a second with some of the 'social stuff'. Love from Australia too! Xx

I came across your videos and found them to be very helpful and informative. I'm from California, and have been in Maui for over a month on vacation. I truly love it here, and somehow 90% tells me not to return home, however, before I decide on a life changing decision, I have other people in my life to consider. We share the same passion, love making jewelry, love massive uncrowded beaches, I too enjoy people, however, I don't enjoy crowds. My son lives here for now, and I would love to stay in Maui and find my nitch! Thank so much for your informative videos. Unfortunately, although, I've visited and have done many things while in Maui, the energy around me has been rather toxic. I consider myself an adventurous person who enjoys nature. Stay well! and again, thank you!!!

don't you just love this lady, she is so sweet. i too met my husband in may 2009 got engaged in august 2009 and we were married in october, he is my best friend i could never ask for more . thanks for sharing

Hi Christine.I have been following you now for about a year and you know when they say, you get drawn to people like yourself...well,there is so many similarities between you and I,which may seem small but I can relate to you on so many levels.One thing I did not know and that you get anxious in social gatherings.That is exactly me.You are great and so is Michael.I met my husband through a friend and we knew we wanted to be together after 3 months,6 months later we were married,19 yrs as of now.

Hi, just want to say you are such a strong woman that you didnt let your past define you. , and you are so honest and genuine. I enjoy all your videos.

Thank you so much for sharing! You're such a wonderful person. It was incredibly brave of you to share such personal information about your life. I really admire you for doing so :)

I feel for you and I am much more thankful for the wonderful life my parents gave me and the one I have now at 42 years old.

I've been watching your video's for a while and this one is my probably my favorite. I also grew up with a mother with severe mental illness and the experiences you so bravely talked about in this video, seem very similar to my own. Not only that, but I've also experienced depression and social anxiety. Thanks for reminding me that I'm not alone and that others out there understand me (and my issues with crowds!) Thanks for being so honest! XOXO

wow .... but look at u now your happy and you living your life .. I happy for you your one strong peson

Thank you for doing this video. I am sure it was not easy. You are one of my favorite people on here and I only have about 3. I had a similar past with my mom being diabetic, in and out of hospitals, in and out of comas. and alcoholic dad. so I can def relate to some of this. my roller coaster started when I was six and left Bosnia from a civil war in 1992.

I am your new sub and wow i can not tell you how much your story reminds me of my childhood with my mother and brother mentally disabled, even our highet i am also 5'9 and i also got engaged and married quickly after i met the love of my life and i also get nervous around too many people n love hawaii and the quitness that it has. no wonder why the first time i saw you there was somthing about you that reminded me of my own stay strong my dear

@lurveit I hear ya Girl! Thank goodness we were able to push beyond those heavy situations and break through to better lives! Just know that all along you were never alone :) We have the ability to rise above any obstacle in our path. *hugs*

Wow, you are just such a strong person. Listening to you, really motivates me and makes me want to get up and take action. You should film some advice videos! I love your videos about makeup, but listening to you open up about your life really made me just love as a person.

wow I am so sorry to hear about your upbringing and yes we all do come from disfunctionable family's some wors than others, By putting yourself out there I am sure you have helped some people out there, You are and insperation and a very pretty women and I just want to thank you for beinng you, you are a down to earth person and not fake that what I like about your channel.Thanks again Tami

wow, I started watching your videos about a week ago, and man, not only are you already one of the most interesting beauty gurus I watch, but you are sweet, real and beautiful inside and out! God bless you and your husband!

Wow!!! I’m watching this in 2018!!! You are so awesome!!!! You have grown as a person!!! Beautiful then, & now!!!!

you are an incredibly strong person. so glad i found your channel. xx

Thank you so much! I appreciate all your wonderful comments! You are a sweetheart! I do hope my story can help others, even if it's just to let them know whatever their struggles they're not alone.

This was the most amazing video... you are such a brave person, and this was a great tag because none of us could have ever have guessed any of this. In your new FAQ video could you address how you did manage to make it in Hawaii with only $300? Your story is so fascinating, hearing more would really be amazing. I was sitting here literally with my mouth open. Hearing all these larger then life things... and you sharing about your dysfunctional family... and the sweet things about your husband.

I admire you !!! I can relate to some of those subjects. What you said about the mind is very true, I know exactly what you meant. You are a strong woman. When I was younger I had determination. Through some situations, last couple years I lost some, and just listening to what you said, made me think again, about me. I am glad I happen to click on this ! TY

Christine, this video made me love you even more. I'm going throught the worst time of my life. I just lost my job of 9 years, I have no family or friends (my friends were my co workers), I'm a single mother of a 13 month old who's father is extremely abusive...I don't know how much worse it can get. You give me hope that one day I can find true happiness and love with someone who is my best friend...God bless you, you are such an amazing person..thank you for sharing this with us. xo

You are such an inspiration to me, like you could never realize. Thank you so much!

@TrixieV19 Thanks Victoria! I started by selling my jewelry at local farmers markets and craft fairs. Just kept expanding and learning the trade, traveling to gem shows, really for me it's not just about jewelry rather I'm quite a rock hound and jewelry is a medium I use to play with stones, fossils, crystals, etc. :)

My mom was the same way with her meds; she didn't like taking them. I thought it was interesting about your mom and starting a fire in the tub. When I was younger I came home to my mom rinsing our house with the garden hose. Fortunately though she has never been prone to violence. Schizophrenia is a hard thing to combat and I'm glad you've had so much success and have found happiness in life :)

What a great video! I commend you for being so honest!! You seem like such a nice, genuine person.

Thanks for keeping it real on this video! I loved your channel before seeing this video, but now I love it even more!

I really like all your videos, I have been watching them back to back for 14 hours now since I seen a pin of yours about Mac makeup.... and this video really has got my heart,. When you said about your husband and you getting married and when you know you just know, That was the same way it was for my husband and my. It was love at first sight we dated for 2 mouths and was married on the 3 month, and every day we grew more and more in love with each other, this past july 31 My mom and I found my beautiful husband dead, my heart is broken from losing the love of my life, and then the very next day my daddy past away and now with my heart broken even more, my mom's love of her life is gone to.. I have not really been living anymore just kinda going through the motions, and I want to thank you for making all your videos, you have made me smile

This is why I love YT although I don't know you in real life I need someone like you to inspire me and remind me to go for your goals and stop being depressed about things x

@LemmingKiss Thank you for watching!!

Omg weird i only found your channel the other day and in each video found stuff we had in common or similar taste in clothes so kept watching etc then found this one and i've had to comment! My mum was alcoholic and i went through similar crazy stuff at home and also have social anxiety when out shopping or walking down the street feeling like people are watching me. Well done for getting out on youtube I am still yet to brave that one!