Setting Boundaries: I Need Space -Please watch/read info box

[bizarropunk]

i sent a message to a different account before i found this, and i apologize. no need to write back, i had just sent a lil msg to say hey! i'm glad you're getting so much support and setting your boundaries. god bless :)

[mathgeek77]

I am a You Tube newbie and did not see this video before sending you an email... :(

I am soooo sorry if another email brings the exact opposite feeling that my heart had intended. I wanted to express value and honor and let you know your little child within was heard, seen and enjoyed. Forgive me for adding more to your inbox.

A friend for another time, maybe...

Sandy

[AlyB727]

Johnny I heart you.....No need to respond...yr always in my thoughts and keep fighting and being strong. You always amaze me. :o)- Aly B.

[justplainjill]

yay for you!!! fabulous.. love u too! GREAT choice.

[veritas8463]

I feel very special now knowing that you replied to my messages when you were so backed up. There won't be any more until you say it's ok. Will continue to show love with comments on vids. Good luck with these boundries keeping you on the path to healthy happiness

[mediterriana]

I just want to tell you youre a nice person with a good heart.

And if you keep doing what you do, you will overcome all of your problems with eds, no doubt.

Im also glad to see that there are more people with open minds, I almost begun to think Im a freak for being 1 =D

I wish you good luck and happiness in your life.

PS: You dont have 2 respond 2 this.

[TanitaTanita]

Whats your live journal?

I will add you as a friend, i olny have two haha.

Im sending you Hope and Love.

x

[MyOwnStickFigure]

pm me for the link xoxo

[reenefly]

You take time! Mwah x

[surrenderluv]

I Just want to tell you that you are really inspiring, funny & loving & the more video's i watch of you,the more i get attatched to you.I really encourage you to take yourself, trust me I have an eating disorder also ex-anorexic/now bulimic) & I just want to tell you from my heart that through the computer screen you give me the acceptance & bond that i crave in my life.

[MyOwnStickFigure]

I want to thank you for all your recent comments. Each one has been very encouraging and I am delighted to read them! honored too! I really commend you for taking steps to fight anorexia. I suffer badly from bulimia (and 2 other eds:anorexia and orthorexia) as well so I understand the struggle. Hell, if you can beat anorexic than you can beat bulimia. I believe in you!

[fairyday]

Indeed it's nice to give to others but you must be able to give to yourself first of all because if you don't how can you continue to give?...just like a battery you need to be able to find time to recharge yourself with some energy so that you can then continue to function and give to yourself as much as you give to others.

[MyOwnStickFigure]

Your analogy is beautiful and so true. Batteries do need a good charge! Thank you sweetie!

[cm5783]

Very good! Totally understand and respect this. I am just following your moves and will leave a comment now and then, just to let you know. Peace.

[peppernme]

This is so totally appropriate and what you need to do right now. I'm really glad you voiced your concerns and boundaries now, as I was definitely feeling how overwhelmed you were. Don't even think about emailing me - I'll just comment on your videos.

Bless you.

[MyOwnStickFigure]

Cindy, you are my best friend and like a sister to me. There is no way I could ever not think of contacting you... daily even. You and my Mom are both extremely important in my life. You know well by now sweetheart that this never applies to our contact but I do appreciate the display of respect. Love you

[MyOwnStickFigure]

Aw, I am so proud of you! We are on a journey together then. Be sure to check in with one another to share what we are doing for ourselves away from obsessive net time, smirk

[misstiggykins]

You need 'me time' sweetie; you're such an unselfish person. I'll keep you in my prayers. Thanks for your advice to me, which has been really helpful. You're a very special person. Hugs xxx

[LucyShy]

I'm sorry this has nothing to do with anything but - could your eyebrows be any more perfect!?

*jealousy*

PS- DO NOT RESPOND TO ME, I'm just an observer really..

[MyOwnStickFigure]

It is so nice of you to comment because the other day I was going very badly BDD over them...hiding them and shit on cam. Then I went and plucked them some, I do this a lot and it was TIME! So I evened them out a little better. It's amazing how a few hairs can make em or break em' Thank you, this is a nice compliment!

[thesoothingsurf]

Like they say in 'Pretty Woman'-take care of you...

:D

*hugaroonies*

[MyOwnStickFigure]

Ahhh, I love that movie. I love Julia Roberts, she is so sweet!

[carorig]

p.d sorry for the grammar english isnt my first lenguage!!! =S

[MyOwnStickFigure]

Your message is clear and I am very thankful. No need to appologize for your super sweetnes!!!

[carorig]

hey! some how im here watching some of your videos and i just want to tell u i think u are so great i dont really know you but the way you talk the things you do the way u handle ure life is amazing to me... i think u are such an amazing person and im really glad ive found your videos!, i know how hard is going through this dissease and i really wish u the best luck! i see u are bussy and stuff but i just want to let u now u are amazing... i dont know u and im allready inlove w/u!!

[qweengrape]

hey love,

dont worry about emailing me :)

Also i am glad you are taking your healing space i truely respect you for that.

love yah buckets!!

ASH

[physcoticlostsoul]

man i really wish i lived close to you.I would chill with you all the time man haha. your just a great person and so inspirational. and not only that but your so unique and i love it. I think people can understand your request..i mean pfftt you have like 2445093285090345 subscribers haha. anywho stay strong =]

[MyOwnStickFigure]

Aw thanks honey. Hugs. Ps. I am thankful for each and everyone of my subscribers! and those who watch too but don't sub. Smile

[xCHOLAx]

MONTHS ago? wow that is a lot :) lol . iwish i got that many emails :(

[MyOwnStickFigure]

they got clogged from already read emails that i never deleted and just added more and more space into my box, see - they got lost. i went on a healing break a few months ago and got many emails that i couldn't attend to and then everything got backed up. well, things are backed up again.

[MyOwnStickFigure]

It's really important you mention Christ. I was talking about God in therapy today. I need to dedicate more time to Him right now, even if just at my house through prayer and meditation and readings. Thanks for your spiritual support.

[PringlesMinis]

It's a coincedence that you made this vid because when you were asking us to come up w/questions for you I was gonna ask if you have alot of friends in your life in the real world or does computer time leave you with little time to spare so yeah I get it,get away from that computer screen and go make some new friends and go dancing,not that I don't think you have alot of friends i'm just saying,you know,:)

[MyOwnStickFigure]

This is a really good question. Honestly, I prioritize too much time online. I prioritize too much time to my disease as well because of schedule OCD ritual disease times. It's bad actually and something I am trying to work on by replacing these things, when I feel I can, with other things like movies on my couch, quiet time, Dante time, Mom time, overall me time...

[PringlesMinis]

I think I could hear Dante squeaking his toy in the background,sweet doggie,Dante time Rocks!

[gem61580]

Hi Johnny...Please use all the energy you can for YOU! Recovery is HARD...you deserve all the time you need to heal..no need to feel bad about doing that. We're here for you no matter what..you're wonderful and SO WORTH IT! Kisses and Glitter right back to ya!!!!

*o*o*o*o (* = glitter kiss!) lol

~Meghan

[narcissiste84]

Yeah, I kind of wondered about this issue myself - that because of your inherently loving nature, the increased presence and popularity on youtube would become a burden... I'm glad you recognize the problem & are standing up for yourself. Bravo!!!

HK HUGS! ((((((((~{^.^}~))))))))

<3 claire

[MyOwnStickFigure]

Thank you Claire. I don't consider it a burden, it's how I deal with my codependency, stress and addictions that burden me. I mus take responsibility for myself, my actions/behaviors, coping mechanisms, issues, etc. and by setting boundaries I am owning up to these things and taking affirmative action instead of letting these things bring me down. I must rise up! I have a few things I must attend to online and they involve ed community stuff, transgender, bdsm, raw food, emails, friends/family

[MyOwnStickFigure]

my website, my art, projects I am working on, etc. so between all these things, i get mass contacts through email/messages + have a lot to do online and i can only do so much in one day... mentally, energy wise, time wise, etc. - I don't really like to use the word popular as it seems cocky but within the last 5/6 years it's what has happened and that I can't deny. I appreciate it though, not let it give me a big head. I do like my hair big though, wink

[MyOwnStickFigure]

And for the record, when I say I went through 500 emails to find old unread ones from months ago --- those emails were basically a bunch of READ/OLD mail that I don't delete and comment responses. They were not 500 unread emails, thank GOD!