Being You Matters - Guest Vlogger: deaddogx

[jcmti]

as well as the spot on content.. i LOVE that you filmed this outside. it really adds to the feeling that shame and secrecy don't have to be our shackles anymore. you're out there recording this in the real world..... where we all have the opportunity to live our lives.... authentically and free from fear with the support of our community. x

[deaddogx]

@jcmti Hey Jacqueline :) Thank you. Yes! That's exactly it! Hope you're having a lovely week :) x

[deaddogx]

@ValkyrieVegan2 Hello :) I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video! ...and it's wonderful to hear your feedback :) thank you! A very Happy New Year to you too! x

[u05bd6]

Great great video! I've been thinking recently about other trans people who are not guided appropriately in their transition and they make mistakes in their decisions (i.e. rush things forward) and become traumatised. Those people become in a way excluded from the talk.

[deaddogx]

@u05bd6 Hey Barbara :) Thanks so much for adding your thoughtful comment. It is a shame when people don't have enough support during transition - and sadly I think it's quite common for us to struggle to find adequate support. I think we can all make a difference by trying to be there for one another as much as possible. Even though we may make mistakes along the road, it is after all how we learn, and we often become stronger because of the mistakes we made. Best wishes to you, Valentino x

[gilbertblaze]

I love the song !!! in the beginning

great video.....and great message

[deaddogx]

@gilbertblaze Hey Gilbert :) Thanks. I'm not sure from your comment if you are saying that you like the song and know it - or if you would like me to let you know what it is. So, just in case, it's: The Sneaker Pimps - 6 underground. By the way, just looked at your channel - great beard!

[gilbertblaze]

@deaddogx oh yes I know the song..I play it all the time :) haha and thanks so happy to be growing a beard finally :)

[83green]

Great message and so sincere. Taking it slow and not being in a hurry, excellent advice. Any more advice for everyone on how not to be in a hurry? For us older folks, our clock feel's like it's ticking away at lightning speed. Great job, first time I've seen you. Hope to see you more. Naaman

[deaddogx]

@83green Hey Naaman :) Nice to meet you here! My advice for those in a hurry? Less haste more speed. Rushing won't build the foundations of community and friendship that one needs. But seizing opportunities as they arrive and acting in the moment is a good way to keep up with a speeding clock. Best wishes to you!

[AxeMoose]

Great gob on this topic. It is one of the most important things in this world to know who you are and to be that person. Trying to be someone else made my life hell in so many ways. I used to be hurt that some people saw the real me and pushed away - people close - but not I know truly that they are not worth having in my life. It can be a struggle to be you in the eyes of the world but it is worth it.

[deaddogx]

@AxeMoose Hey :) Thank you! ...and I appreciate that you share your experience here too. All the best to you!

[EPRVa62]

Beautifully done!!

[deaddogx]

@EPRVa62 Thank you :)

[ashley98102]

thank you for this video :-)

makes lots of sense

i'm in that situation now preparing to come out to my family as trans

really very hard experience and i'm scared

especially that they are very conservative

thank you again for taking the time to make this video

Ashley :-)

[deaddogx]

@ashley98102 Hey Ashley :) You're very welcome! I wish you the best in your journey.

[03sams]

that's message has reduced me to tiers my friend, I've told my godson & his girlfriend,my friend Emma,all have been supporting.But I have not told my only brother or parents, but I must find the courage to do the right thing not only for my own sanity, I feel I'm losing myself again for the sake of others piece of mind..I'm an incredibly loyal, honourable soul,I can't help but feel I've betrayed the very people I love, just by being me, I have to valentino, today

[deaddogx]

@03sams Hey Sam my friend :) your comment here really moved me. Sending you hugs and thinking of you. x

[phekwig]

Great video! Timely message...

[deaddogx]

@phekwig Hey Andreas :) Thank you!

[topcatv]

Nice job! Inspiring!

[deaddogx]

@topcatv Hey :) Thank you! 

[MrTsBastardChild]

Great advice! I like your confident and upbeat delivery. Excellent music choices, too.

[deaddogx]

@MrTsBastardChild Hey :) Thank you! Love your youtube name ;)

[CountryComesToTown]

This was such a beautiful video with an amazing message! Thank you so much for joining us this week and taking on this topic. Happy New Year to you! :)

[deaddogx]

@CountryComesToTown Hey Jim :) Thank you! It was a pleasure to guest for you all! Happy New year to you too! xo

[stoner829]

Well done!!!!! Your words are "right on!"

(I love your video editing software..do you work for the BBC? :) )

Thanks so much and Happy New Year to you too!

[deaddogx]

@stoner829 Hey Jim :) Thank you! It's a pleasure to guest for this wonderful channel! I don't work for the BBC, Jim, but I'm rather flattered that you asked ;) Happy New Year to you too! xo

[FionaAntjonia]

Well done, lovely presentation with a very important message, if we are not ourselves we are lost to ourselves and lost to our friends and family. Better to be hated for who we are than loved for who we are not.

[deaddogx]

@FionaAntjonia Hey Toni :) Thank you! Well said :) Happy Happy New year to you! xo

[SydneyTinker]

Brilliant as always, DDX.

[deaddogx]

@SydneyTinker Hey Sydney :)  Thank you! Happy New Year! xo

[PaintedRavensong]

Thank you so much again for doing this great vlog for us. Everything that you said is so right on and such great advice. Happy New Year to you!!! HUGS!

[deaddogx]

@PaintedRavensong Hey Mic :) It was an absolute pleasure! Thanks for asking me! Happy New year to you too!! Hugs and hearts xo