I was inspired to make a video, thanks to my lovely friend, Summer (check outΒ her blog here) who has made quite a few of her own already.
This is my first video, so it’s not perfect. But it’s good enough. Something I’m learning toΒ be comfortableΒ with, as I’m an extremeΒ perfectionist.
I’m beenΒ reallyΒ depressed and drained today. So this video is as much for me as it is for you.
I hope it can bring you some comfort today.
52 responses to “Video: The Letter”
PLEASE CAN I REBLOG. THIS MUST BE SHARED! IT’S AMAZING MY LOVE. IT MAKES MY VIDEOS LOOK CRAP IN COMPARISON! I’M SO EXCITED I’M WRITING IN CAPITAL LETTERS TELLING YOU THAT YOU ARE AMAZING AND I AM PROUD TO KNOW YOU AND CALL YOU MY FRIEND!!!! XXX
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Of course you can! π Oh no, your video’s are amazing. Lol, capital letters all the way! I love it! Thank you my wonderful friend, it means the world to me. You’re amazing! Sent you a video. π
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A MUST SHARE FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED DEPRESSION, HOPELESSNESS ABOUT LIFE AND SUICIDAL IDEATION. WATCH THIS VIDEO AND ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE EMPATHISED WITH, CAPTIVATED AND INSPIRED BY A SPECIAL SOUL, MY FRIEND, RAYNE XXX
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You’re the sweetest! Thanks for all your love, care and support. You mean so much to me. π β€ xx
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Beautiful π Loved it!
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Thanks Chris. I’m glad you liked it. π
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OMG. Rip me apart! Although I am no longer suicidal, at least I don’t believe I am, this reminded of the feelings that are and will forever be apart of me. I am so grateful I don’t live in that place today like I did for so long but the feelings, they are only a heartbeat, a single breath away. And now, I sit looking out the window at the incredibly gorgeous blue sky, filled with the impossibly white clouds. I can almost feel feel the cool crisp air as the breeze gently pushes it across my skin causing me to raise my shoulders and shiver. I am happy, grateful to be alive. Still, the emptiness, the loneliness all the memories are but a single teardrop away. Thank you for this, Barney
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Hi Barney. Thank you so much for your comment. I enjoyed reading it. π I’m glad you’re doing better these days. Even though like you said, these feelings will forever be a part of you. But you’re happy to be alive, and that’s all that matters. π
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This is beautiful! You go girl!,
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Thanks lovely! π
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This has made me cry. It is so, so beautiful. Thank you so much for making and sharing this xx
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You’re very welcome, and thank you. I’m glad it touched you. π β€
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Aw Rayne love you. This is absolutely lovely. xoxoxo
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I’m glad Lily. And thank you! π xx
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Rayne, this is incredible – thanks from my soul to yours xx
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You’re lovely! I’m glad it touched you. xx
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That video is so good π… and it does reflect the world π of depression…
it’s so sad π when we can’t understand the darkness they face.. and the hole they sink in…
Very enlightening..
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Thank you! I’m so glad you found it enlightening. It’s hard to understand what most people are going through at any given moment. Especially since we’re all so different. We can relate in a lot of ways, but still not entirely. I wanted this video to help others see they’re not all alone and there ARE people who understand more or less what they’re experiencing. Thanks for your comment. π
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Totally agreed with you..
You are so welcome
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This is fabulous! Love it!
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Thank you so much! I really hope I can help reach out to more people who feel so much hopelessness about life, and about themselves. Everyone deserves to know they’re not alone.
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Amen!
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beautiful, loved it, congratulations it’s very professional !
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It’s always nice to hear that something I have written or made, is appreciated or touched/inspired others. Thank you so much. π
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It was very nice, you did really good, its difficult to do videos like that,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Thank you so much. I put a lot into it. Not just time wise, but heart and soul as well. π
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It shows, you feel this when you watch it………..
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This is truly wonderful Rayne! Well done! It is so comforting for those of us who know depression and desperation. Love to you β€
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Thanks, my friend! I’m so glad it’s comforting. π Much love to you! xx β€
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I’m blown away right now. I’m speechless. This is an incredible video
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Thank you, lovely! I’m so glad you like it. β€
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My pleasure π
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Not only is your video incredibly beautiful and creative, its deeply moving, and comforting. I have to admit, I’ve been caught in the darkness for over 2 months now. The choice of suicide is a constant thought. Just tonight, I fell over and really hurt my back, which already has an injury from a previous fall. I lose my balance a lot because of the side effects of my medication. I just lay on the floor and cried. I do want to kill myself and for two months I’ve been relying on tomorrow to be a better day. Its an hour since my fall and a desperate desire for death because my future seems to be doomed by emotional and physical pain and I’m alone and I just don’t know how much longer I can do this, and if I can do this. And now here I am watching your beautiful video, and you remind me that tomorrow might be better. You have brought me so much comfort in a time of need, and opened a crack of possibility and hope. Thank you Rayne. You’ve made a difference in my life today. β€
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Your comment brought tears to my eyes, and my heart just broke for you. I’m so sorry that you’re experiencing so much physical and emotional pain. It may not seem like it, but the world needs you. I believe there are people in this world that will benefit from your presence in their lives. I know that I’m one of those people, even though we don’t know one another. I’m glad you’re still here. You’re such a strong person. Having dealt with so much and still being alive makes you a force of nature. Please remember that when you’re at the lowest of lows.
I am so incredibly grateful that this video has helped.
Sending you tons of love and hugs. I’m here if you ever want to talk. xx
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β€ Thank you Rayne. You are also an inspiration
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This really touched me and reminded me of what that black place was like. Thank you for reaching out to everyone who needs someone, it’s beautiful.
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I’m glad it touched you. Thank you so much for your comment. π β€
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You are very welcome π
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The is video is amazing! It’s such a heartfelt visual of what your friend meant to you and also a strong message to those who need to hear and see this too. I’m speechless for once.
You’re pretty talented as well Rayne. You’ve got some skills girl.
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Thank you my friend. You’re amazing. π
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My pleasure! π
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Lovely video.
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Thanks Liz. π
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Rayne, Beautiful video. I’m trying to think of something to say…but best to just say I appreciate what you’ve done here.
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Thank you so much. You made me smile. π
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I am saddened by your profound losses and thank you for sharing a part of your heart with us.
This is definitely something I’d be interested in starting on my blog – inserting videos. How did you get started, or what would you suggest? I know very little about Vimeo.
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You’re very welcome, and thank you.
I just created an account on Vimeo, then used PowerDirector 15 to make the video. It was just the trial version, so it sucks that I won’t be able to use that program again until I can afford to buy it. There are also other programs, such as Windows Movie Maker (but that’s not nearly as good as the paid programmes), which is excellent for beginners. I also have Adobe Premiere Elements, which is a step up from WMM and below PowerDirector. You’ll find your way around the programs, and can then just go with your creativity. I hope this helps. π
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That’s awesome! Thank you so much for all the great information. I’ll see if I can experiment with any of those.
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You’re welcome. It’s fun and engaging. π
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I concur!
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Omg this is so so so beautiful
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Thank you! I’m glad you like it. β€
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