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I was in tears with Danny this morning and he insisted that I post up here to let you guys know whats going on. 

I'm not able to do the live stream today and I feel absolutely terrible about it. I take pride in being someone that people can depend on. Someone that stands true to their word. But I really can't do the live stream to the level that you all deserve and what I have promised. 

I told him that I feel like a fake. I've been promising these live streams and then one after another they get messed up. Either it's zoom update being dumb, my internet going out, then getting it fixed only to find out that I cant have more than one device up, then we finally move into a new house with better internet and it's been zoom the whole time. So when I decided to switch to Twitch, I had NO IDEA what I was getting into. 

Even after hiring a OBS specialist to set up my system, I'm finding out that I simply dont have the equipment needed to properly stream in a way that shows the YT videos and me and camera and mic. My computer simply doesn't have the amount of ports I need. 

I feel like I'm failing over and over again and I really just feel horrible that I'm letting you all down. 

I can't balance all of this with moving countries, earth quakes, and then we move again on tuesday to our year long home, only to have me leave ten days later to visit family for two weeks. I'm late with paid video reactions and I'm barely keeping up with episodes. 

I simply feel overwhelmed and more than anything I feel like a fake. You guys mean the world to me and I want you to know how truly sorry I am that Ive been messing up so much lately. Please know that I'm really trying my hardest to give you the content that I promised. My heart hurts that I'm letting you down time and time again. 

So, I need to step back and set things up properly before I launch back into live events. That means that if you paid for a live song reaction, I have two options available for you. You can either get a pre-recorded song reaction from me that is not live OR you can wait until next month when I have everything settled and go live again. Also if neither of these options work for you then message me and I will refund your song reaction charge. No judgment or questions from me with any of the options you choose. 

I have messaged the OBS specialist to have another meeting with him about what equipment I need to upgrade to make the next live event as smooth as possible. I will then purchase that and have it professionally set up. I promise you the next live event will go as smooth and professional as possible.

Lastly I want to say THANK YOU! I know most of you don't know me personally, but I really truly care for all of you. You support has utterly changed my life. If I could give you all a hug in person then I would. When I first started my YouTube channel, I never thought I would have such an amazing community of people to lift me up. You all mean the world to me and I never want to let you down.Love you all!Audrey

P.S... does anyone even write PS anymore?

P.P.S. I will be in Sacramento Oct 19-24, Los Angeles Oct 25-30 and Vegas Oct 30-Nov 2nd. If you want to meet for a cup of coffee or even just a drive by HUG then private message me :)

Comments

Clara Gros-Louis

You are NOT a fake, Audrey! You work your ass off to give us a lot of fantastic content. Don't say mean things about yourself, you deserve better than that.

Cody M

Hey Audrey, we understand tech issues - don't worry! You are *not* a fake in any sense of the word. You might want to look into a capture device - then you can hook up a separate webcam and a mic into the capture device. If you want me to do some research, just message me on Discord and I can try to see what I can find. One tip: Since you'll be reacting to music, don't have Twitch record your streams - record them locally so David can upload them to Vimeo. Jenny Owen Youngs (musician) had some issues with this... when she was singing her own songs!

rapid-ren

I wish I would be in those areas to give you a hug just because it sounds like YOU need a hug 🫂

Pauline

Hey Audrey, I don't mind if you don't post for some time. Take care of settling in, we can wait. Don't worry about it.

Leanne W

I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time. Don't apologise, sometimes life just likes to kick us around, I know you'll get back on your feet and back to doing what you love soon enough. You're stressed enough without worrying but all of us. We'll be ready when you're ready. Take all the time you need and try do de-stress ❤️

Chelsea Doyle

Hey girl all this is hard to set up and you didn't know it wouldn't work out. Make sure to keep your mental health in mind as all of these things happen because hearing you be in tears over this is heartwrenching. <3 It'll be okay, we're here to enjoy things with you.

Hannah Alfond

Don’t apologize! We love you no matter what happens 🫶

Erica Rickards

I’m excited for live streams but I want them how you want them to be. Do not feel any pressure from this direction.

Dannie

Aweh honey - you’re not a fake, or a fraud, or any other negative things you’re calling yourself, and you’re definitely not failing anyone. Your fans love you and appreciate absolutely everything you do. Being a “youtuber” is hard work, and sometimes technology just acts up when you need it not to. Please don’t cry. Take a deep breath. We love you, and you are a reliable person - things just happen that aren’t in our control sometimes.

Tyler ✨

Audrey. I think I speak for most of us when I say that we love you and TOTALLY understand that you have a lot going on at this time in your life. The live streams are fun, but in no way are they contingent upon us continuing to support you. We subscribe to you because we love the quality content that you do put out, and we love watching you react to artists and shows that have been important to us for a long time. Focus on you. Focus on getting settled. We're not going anywhere. We love you and don't want you to ever feel like a failure, because we know that you do everything in your power to keep up. As a content creator, I know that it is soooo time consuming (on top of regular day to day life). Give yourself some grace. We're here for you!!!! 💖

Romy

You’re only human, I think we can all appreciate tech struggles!

fry

imposter syndrome gets the best of us sometimes but trust me you are not a fake. i have honestly not seen someone on patreon more dedicated than you and it’s so refreshing to see but things happen that are out of our control and we all understand that and don’t want to put any unnecessary pressure on you. don’t worry we can wait!

Jay Johnston

Sometimes no matter how hard you try things just mess up and that's okay. You always push yourself to get back to here 100% as quickly as possible after major life events and its truly okay if you take a moment to breathe. So do that now please and give yourself time to get settled and set up before coming back to doing lives. We all love you and just want you to do well 💜 PS: if there's anything I can do to help please let me know and I'll do my best

Late to the party (AKA Steph)

Take your time girl. YOU ARE NOT A FAKE!! You are going through multiple stressful situations at once. You always are there for us and we will always be here for you! ♥️♥️♥️

Becca

Hey Audrey, I'm a new member so I haven't been around long, but I really enjoy the content you provide. I love your reactions. You always find something positive or constructive to say, acknowledging flaws without tearing anyone down, and praising without blindly approving of everything. It's a tough balance. I'm sorry so much is going on in your life, but I think that most of your subscribers would agree that it's most important for you to take care of you. I hope everything settles down. Don't let the set backs and challenges make you feel like you are a failure, because it's not true!

ashinscribbleland

You didn't screw up. You're not letting anyone down. You're not a fake. Life's just being a bitch right now. Sending you the absolute biggest hugs!!!! You're doing the absolute best you can with everything under the sun being thrown at you. Hang in there. It's gonna get better, and everyone understands. Take some time for you. You've had so much going on even from before the move. Cut yourself some slack. Everyone loves you and understands and will be here when you're ready. <3

Jonathan

You are disappointing no one. You are fine, every reactor has technical problems. The fact that you are trying to do all of this while you are still getting settled is very commendable. We can all wait until you are comfortable and if there are issues while you are doing it it’s absolutely normal. Enjoy your US trip.

Jordan Bester

No worries the equipment you need now is either expensive or complicated. Don’t ever feel bad about that. Figure out what works best for you and we will be here patiently waiting until you are ready. I hope things work out for you and you can feel better about all this soon. Hope all went well for you guys with the surprise earthquake emergency. 💕🤞🏽

SongsFromASuitcase

I'm holding the weenie crying right now. You guys are all so sweet and I really wish i could give you all the longest most sappy hugs! I put a lot of pressure on myself, but thats because you all mean so much to me. It's that fear of when something is so good that I'm waiting for it to all come crashing down. Logically I know it's all in my head and it's based on programming form my childhood that nothing good ever lasts and I dont deserve it, but still emotionally it's hard to not go there. I talk so much about this in my videos, and yet here I am hahah! I JUST WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT I CARE Like I truly care. Not just some fake like "love ya!" type of thing when people walk away, or the "call me" words that actually dont mean they want you to call. I talking about the, you have made my dreams come true type of CARE. Please give yourselves a big, slightly uncomfortably long, hug from me <3

Fanny Mörk

You are NOT a fake!! You’re the opposite. You are the most wonderful and genuine person I follow on social media and you deserve all the love in the world! It is totally okay that you can’t go live right now, that is just human! Things don’t always work out and we can wait until thing are working again!! Sending you lots and lots of love and hugs!! ❤️❤️

Heida

Don't beat yourself up Audrey! Technology can be a pain sometimes. Also, I honestly just don't know how you have time for it all, or the energy. And you are the opposite of a fake! I love how real and authentic you are. Know that your videos and watch parties have helped me so much through these last few years which have been difficult to say the least. We need to take care of ourselves ❤ I am more than happy to wait btw!

adautres

Take your time Audrey, so much changes right now can be overwhelming I'm sure. And don't put too much pressure on yourself about your first time on Twitch. I mean sure there will be some technical problems and bumps on the road but that's normal! And a bit exciting even, Twitch is a great plateforme to reach your community and bonding with us. Have a nice day with Weenie and Danny ❤️

Viola.S1

Take the time you need. None of the reactions, neither the specially paid ones nor the regular ones, are vital. Your health is. And stress is really not beneficial to it. Even when the technology finally works as it should, don't rush. Neither you nor we can enjoy your reactions if you can't have fun with them because you're trying to chase a schedule. Take your time so that everyone can enjoy what you are doing, us and especially you. 🩶

DazzleFae

We all totally understand! That’s way too much pressure and that’s the last thing we want. Just do things in your own time. Technology is annoying, it’s not your fault. We want you to enjoy what you’re doing. 💜

Tema Krempley

Totally get it. You have a lot going on! Also, we don’t want a sad Audrey.

Chanell Black

You have a lot on your mind right now, I don’t think anyone could be mad at you. You are only human like all of us. So please just take some time if you need that, I personally would never be angry about you not posting something! So like I said take the time you need you just moved and like you said yourself you are going to see family and are moving again. So if someone can get mad at you for that I don’t get it! Ps. Sending my love all the way from denmark🥰❤️

Amy Moquin

Honey, you're too hard on yourself! It's only a live stream. Life happens. We ALL understand that. Give yourself a break. What advice would you give a friend who was feeling the way you're feeling? Be kind to yourself. And a fake? You are one of the most authenticly real people I've seen. You show us the real you, warts and all (as my mom used to say). We'll still be here when you're ready. Please be patient with yourself. 🩷🤍

Selma Jabr

I totally get it. Moving countries and houses is a lot to handle so no worries. We will be here when you are ready.

Ana

Moving countries is not easy and it takes some time to settle and adjust. I speak for everyone here when I say that we do feel your love and how much you care. And I would like to return this same energy -- take your time, spend it with your family. This must be stressful as hell but, please, don't forget to have fun!

Shani Gribben

Audrey, your wellbeing should always be your top priority! We understand that technical difficulties happen and you’ve just moved and I’m sure all of us want you to put yourself first cause we all love you

Georgia Beauchemin

Audrey, it’s fine. Don’t worry! I know everyone has expectations of ourselves but we all get it. Anyone who has made a huge move across the world, we understand the craziness. I’ve moved from Canada to Abu Dhabi and back to Canada and man, it’s SO hard! You’re dealing with figuring out where you are and where you are going to live and how things work in a new country. You’re meeting new people and working hard. Stop being so hard on yourself! You really shouldn’t be. You are doing AMAZINGLY!

Emma Daisy

Sending big hugs Audrey 🤗 Don’t sweat the small stuff… and it’s all small stuff. Look after you lovely, don’t put so much pressure on yourself. Lots of love babe 🩷

Sophie R

Audrey I promise, you are not a fake. Anyone who cares this much is as genuine as they come, and I promise you, we do not hate you if something goes a little bit wrong. You’ve got so much going on right now, none of us expect you to be perfect, now or ever. You’re a great person, a wonderful person, but we don’t expect you to be superhuman. You’ve done so much for me without even knowing, I don’t expect any more from you when you already go above and beyond compared to many other creators

Lucy

Awww Audrey - things happen in life that gets us overwhelmed and you are only human! Don't be so hard on yourself 💜 we all understand and know you are doing your best! I live in England but I wish I lived in Las Vegas ect - so I could meet you, give you a hug and say ' it's ok we love you and know you are definitely not fake...in the slightest!" Mwah love to you all xxx

CL

Life (and shit) happens. It's not your fault. Take the time you need to set everything up and don't worry about anything else. We all know you're doing your very best to post regularly. Sending you hugs from Germany 🖤

Jennifer Adame

Please stop beating yourself up. Honestly I was amazed you were putting out ANY content so soon after your move. Please take it easy on yourself. You literally just moved around the world, uplifting your life, and it will take time to get settled in, figure out how and where to get the services you need, etc. Please cut yourself some slack. You are human and need to remember to take care of yourself. We aren't going anywhere, and we can wait. Please take some time this month too also have a little self-care Audrey. You are going to burn yourself out (it sounds like you already are). You aren't fake you're just a person and people are entitled to take time when major life events happen to take some time before jumping straight back into work. Please take care of yourself.

Becky Hall

No problem. You are not failing us! Take the time needed to get situated, that big of a move has to be overwhelming. Wishing you guys all the best, and sending you love and hugs.

Lai

hugz. breathe. release all that angst and remember u are amazing and we care for u. u got this. but u cant control the world. its not because u dont want to or dont care but because of things outside of ur control.

Lisa - Marie

I'm a new subscriber, I came across one of your reactions on youtube and the same day I joined your Patreon because your energy and personality are amazing and made me smile. I'm a single mother to a 4 year old with autisim and a 2 year old suspected autism so my days are hectic and stressful and your videos help me to relax and make me smile. Anyways, I just wanted to say that your not failing anyone and I hope your taking this time to treat yourself and look after yourself as mental health is soo important. Will still be here when your up and running again and ready to watch with you. xx

Andreu Boada de Atela

Audrey, you're THE best! Never ever feel like a fake. Just going through a lot and people will understand. Have faih in yourself, I admire you so much!