HELLO, IT’S ME! 

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You guys. I literally just pushed the publish button and ran away.

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Why?

Because I finally did it.

After 173 posts, 533 days, and about a bajillion funny cat gifs later, I have FINALLY worked up the courage to share with you who I am.

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And courage is definitely the correct verbiage here, because let’s be real — I’ve shared some rather recklessly personal things here on BBB.

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Anywho…if you want to subscribe to my YouTube channel, that’d be freakin’ awesome…if not, you won’t hurt my feelings 🙂

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Alright…enough chit chat! Let’s get into it!

 

Lastly, any future video suggestions are more than welcome! 🙂

Thanks for watching!

 

 

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515 thoughts on “HELLO, IT’S ME! ”

  3. Caroline…….Neil Diamond did a song for you and it sat on a big black CD, those nylon ones, for forty years waiting for you to step out. Welcome in the limelight you deserve. Now to find some broadband so I can watch…..only a few on the planet can watch YouTube. Most still can’t. Pen, please, write.

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      3. How great to finally meet you as your identity has been shrouded in mystery! You are great on camera and I’m sure all those who read your blog would like a video insert every week as well. I was surprised that you liked my post about finding the perfect sperm donor as it’s not very Christian..although it was tongue in cheek. Great that you have recovered from the anorexia and are writing about it. 🙂

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      6. haha oh gosh, hope that didn’t come across as — whatever! lol Haven’t had my coffee yet, so I’m not as chipper yet this morning! hahaha but yeah, I’m super excited to make more! All I have to do is cut 35 minutes down to 5!! EEK! haha have a great day! xox

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      7. No, don’t worry about it lol I’m the one who fucked up here. I should have been more informed as to what editing entails and how long the process actually takes before asking whether you were done or not. I think you’ll be able to do it! Have a great day as well! 😍

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  6. Hi! I found your blog a few months ago and I’ve enjoyed it since. I remember you were apprehensive about making a video but girl… good on you!!.. You did it and it’s wonderful!! You’re a beautiful young woman.. Im just so happy for you 🙂

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  8. Thanks truly for all your likes on my blog! I want to say, “Nice meeting you?” Seriously though your recovery truly shines through and is a beacon of hope for so many people. Beautiful, funny and down to earth too! Success is your destiny.

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  9. Run, Michael! Run! 😀 😆 That Office clip just cracks me up.

    Congratulations on your video! I know it must have taken a crazy amount of courage to make it and post it. And, please don’t take this the wrong (because I mean this in the most uncreepy way possible), but you are so cute. 😀 It was a pleasure to finally “meet” you.

    May God bless you always.

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  14. You’re as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside. I have always believed that beauty shines out of people. Beauty flows from a heart at rest. Your beautiful soul has come out of hiding and has invited others to come into your life to see that the Lord is good and who doesn’t go back on His promises to heal and redeem us. GOD BLESS YOU ❤

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  19. Congratulations Caroline on this bold move! Do you think this step and the responses you have received so far will encourage you to vlog as well as blog? If not then congratulations still on what you describe as your ‘Victory Video’ and taking ownership of your story on camera. All I can say is ‘Watch this space?’ 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much! 🙂 haha yes! the Victory Video 🙂 hehe You know, I do! I’m actually working on editing another video right now!! so yeah! totally loving the idea of both blogging and vlogging! 🙂 thank you for the encouragement. it means more than you know! hugs to you friend xox

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  23. Bravo! New Creation. Old things are GONE. New things have come. Free as a bird. Free to become who He made you to become.
    He’s set you free to be His hands and feet and voice in you to set others free. Selah

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  24. OMG CAROLINE U R SO GORGEOUS!!!!!!
    I love your name, and I love your courage for stepping out and revealing who you are. 🙂
    I was so excited when I found the video, I was literally smiling so big throughout the whole thing. 😀 😀 😀
    Please do make more videos in the future, cuz you can be sure I’d watch them to bits. 😉

    Love you for who you are, Caroline.

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    1. Hey friend! hahahah oh my goodness you are seriously so sweet. I’m blushing! I’m blushing! lolol Thank you for sharing in the excitement with me. It really means the world. Grateful for you 🙂 sending massive hugs xox

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  28. No more secrets now! Hah, I didn’t even think that your first name never really came up but I like the spelling and am sure it’s been spelled a million different ways. Great video and I look forward to more!

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  29. Hey Caroline! You’re beautiful on the inside as much as you are on the outside! Thank you for sharing your victory video to all your followers – we really appreciate it!! I’m looking forward to watching more of your video/adventures!! You go girl ❤

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  30. Hi Caroline! I’m so excited to “meet” you, though I hope this won’t be weird, but I do feel like we’re friends in a strange way. It is so comforting to come to your blog, read your writing, find strength, encouragement, and wisdom, and to feel like someone really “gets” it in a way that others can’t (not for their lack of good will and love, just because they don’t share the same experiences). Now, I have a face to and voice to put with your words!

    You are so brave to share so much of your genuine self unabashedly with the world. When I read your posts, it encourages me to share more little bits about myself, too. Like my real name (Laura). I’m still working through telling people what I do professionally, and letting my diagnosis be known widely in my professional setting (right now, just my closest work friends know about my ED), but yesterday morning as you were preparing to post your video, I was disclosing my history to a colleague I trust. It’ll be necessary for me to “go public” in order to pursue my next goals, and this was the first step.

    Thank you for blazing the way with your enormous bravery, grace, and faith!!! Sending you so much love!

    And yes, I’ve been on a blind date, and it was SO awkward. And yes, you DO look like Audrey Hepburn! 😄❤️ Xoxo

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    1. Laura! Hello my friend!! Can I just say, I just finished reading your comment only to realize that I had a big smile on my face 🙂 Thank you for this. For the incredible positive words about my blog, and for sharing more about yourself too. “Going public” – you’re right- is super scary, but like you said – it’s a huge first step in doing what comes next. So I applaud you for that, and know that I am cheering for you as you do! You have such a beautiful spirit, and sharing your story with others will only make them love and appreciate your heart even more. Rock on, friend. Sending massive hugs! -Caralyn 😉

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      1. Caralyn! What a beautiful name! I, too, have a smile on my face as I read your comment again. 🙂 You have shared so much and have been so unbelievably vulnerable. You said in your video that maybe you had been a bit “irresponsible” about what you had shared online, but maybe love and vulnerability are always a bit “irresponsible.” God, after all, radiates his love upon all of us, regardless of our “worthiness,” even forgiving the worst of our sins. Isn’t that a bit irresponsible? Yet, it is also one of the most encouraging and hopeful examples that keeps me going when I want to withdraw into myself. I am working up the courage to send you an email. Maybe I’m not quite ready to tell the whole world everything about myself, but I would like for you to know me a little better, if that’s ok.

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      2. Laura, oh my gosh that is such a beautiful image to reflect on: Jesus radiating his love regardless of our “worthiness.” Holy Camoley that is so powerful. And true!! Absolutely. I would be honored if you did! ❤️❤️big hugs to you Laura! Have a beautiful day Xoxox

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  32. How nice to see and hear the young lady whose words I’ve been reading all this time! Caroline, eh? Well, hello, Caroline! I will probably think of you as “Beauty” first, though. I’m sure this was pretty scary. I’ve had times when I debated on whether I should hit that “Send” button. Once I did, there was that cold pit in my stomach that knew if I’d just made a mistake, it was gonna be HUGE!

    You didn’t make a mistake, though. The best part – for me – was in the middle; genuine, warm…the Beauty I’ve come to know. Thinking about it now, I see BBB morphing and becoming more under the same title. You’ve just started showing us the Beauty who has made her way beyond being “Bones.” *Insert Star Trek joke here* From here on out, it’ll be how beauty has pervaded your life. You have passed the veil, if you will, and are fulfilling the destiny inherent in your title.

    So keep bringing it, Beau…, um, Caroline. It’ll be fun!

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    1. Jeffery, my wonderful friend. Thank you for this. You have absolutely touched my heart and made me smile this morning. What a gift your friendship is, seriously. haha — would you believe me if I told you that I’ve never seen Star Trek!?? I know – The Horror!! haha But seriously, hope you’re having a beautiful afternoon. Thanks for always building me up and giving me the courage to share my heart. hugs -Caralyn 😉

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      1. Oops! Sorry for the misspell! And it’s ok that you’ve never seen Star Trek (it isn’t, but I’m trying to be nice) 🙂 . Check your email; I sent you an inquiry regarding Julie and me. Hopefully, we can…

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  34. You’re so quirky, sweet, sincere, and weird😘
    Let’s be honest though, the weird ones have the most fun! Thank you for trusting this community enough to take that final step of coming out to us- physically.
    You’re right, it did feel kind of like a blind date (I’ve never been on one either…which makes me sound like I have).
    Anywho, I think there’s an important lesson in your journey: you gave us the opportunity to love you for your spirit before we encountered you physically. It’s smart too, because now we’re more invested in you.

    Sharing your vulnerabilities, concerns, mistakes, beliefs, happiness, and recovery has reminded us all of what life is really about- simply being human toward one another.
    I’m rambling now, so I’m going to stop. But great to meet you Caroline, and please continue to do great things! ☺😘💃💪

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    1. Hey Celestial! haha YES! The weird ones DO have the most fun! haha seriously though, thank you for your wonderfully kind comment. I absolutely love that sentiment : Being human toward one another — what a powerful thought. Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to watch! big big hugs xox

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  35. I am so proud of you! I was traveling yesterday (actually to a Basilica about 90 miles away from me) and found myself lifting you up in prayer during the drive & again once I arrived to the Church. I’d remembered it was your ‘reveal’ day and simply asked that you be surrounded by His comfort and peace.

    Watching the video myself (today) the Scripture passage from Luke 17 leapt in my heart! This was where Jesus healed the 10 lepers; and yet only one returned to give thanks. For me that’s what you did in your video…you gave thanks! Thanks to God and to us as you showed each of us, who have grown to know you and love you for the heart you have broken open,….that this is the healed ME. Thank you for the bravery to do so and thank you for reminding each of us that we are all called to be the ONE who returns to give ‘thanks.’
    HUGS n’ blessings!

    PS-On a side note….what equipment did you use to record yourself? It was just perfect!!

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    1. Hi Dawn! Oh my gosh, that is seriously so kind and thoughtful and just–wow I am so honored and touched that you would remember me In your prayers. Thank you. I think they worked-because I did have a serene sense of peace about it all. God is so good! And I love that scripture. So powerful. Gosh, what a way to start my day Dawn! Thank you for being such a great friend. Grateful for you❤️ And thanks! It’s a Canon EOS 80D with a rode bullet mic 📽 I did a lot of research on quality cameras and this was far and away the model that got the best reviews for what I was looking for. Have a beautiful weekend friend! Massive hugs! Xoxox

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  36. I love it! I also love that you admitted to hitting publish and running away… because that’s totally something I would have done. 🙂

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  37. Good for you! I only just discovered your blog and am already envious of your strength. I run an anonymous blog and perhaps never will let anyone I know personally that I even have one. I write to basically understand all the thoughts and feelings that don’t get shared with anyone else. All the raw and exposed stuff that used to keep me up at night, the stuff that breaks relationships, friendships, and family. I’ve discovered an entire community of people all at different places in their lives using their writing as a form of self-help. It’s amazing and empowering. Thank you for sharing your strength as it has provided me some inspiration.

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    1. Thanks friend! Thank you for sharing this. There’s something really healing about processing life through writing. Even if it stays anonymous, just the fact that you’re writing is so powerful. And empowering yes. So glad it resonated with you. Big big hugs xox

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  38. You’re so beautiful!!

    This made me so happy!!!! I know we don’t know each other personally, but I wish we did, because I think we’d have a lot of fun together! 🙆🏻
    -Carlye

    P.s. What mascara do you use, bc ohmagosh.

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    1. I should also add, not knowing what realm of acting you are pursuing that you are totally divinely glamorous!! I could see you on a red carpet at whatever awards covers your acting aspect someday looking more ravishing than any of them.

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  40. Sometimes, I am reminded of Max Lucados words.
    Life turns every person upside down. No one escapes unscathed. Not the woman who discovers her husband is in an affair. Not the teenager who discovers a night of romance has resulted in a surprise pregnancy.

    We’d be foolish to think we’re invulnerable. But we’d be just as foolish to think evil wins the day. The Bible vibrates with the steady drumbeat of faith; God recycles evil into righteousness.

    I don’t have an easy solution or magic wand. But I have found something—or Someone—far better. God Himself. When God gets in the middle of life, evil becomes good. Trust God. No, really trust Him! He will get you through this. Will it be easy or quick? I hope so. But it seldom is. Yet God will make good out of this mess. That’s His job.

    I am also reminded every person is either about to have a crisis, is in the middle of a crisis or is just getting out of a crisis. Knowing this, how much are we willing to let a crisis burden us? We all have different dynamics; however, a willingness to face those dynamics and a willingness to face them head on with great attitude which helps us defeat the demons, so to speak, makes all the difference and is the smart thing to do. Sometimes, it helps to ponder. Don’t analyze. Keep up the good work.

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  46. Hi, Caralyn, thanks for sharing this video… it is so wonderful to know that God has used your posts to encourage and bless others! I do appreciate your visits and it’s great to meet another beautiful Christian. Keep inspiring, keep writing! Much love, Iris ❤ 🙂

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  49. OMG!!! …this is FABULOUS …you are SO gorgeous ..and SO funny …the bit where the siren went off had me laughing out loud …yes please you MUST do more of these little films ….it’s made my day:D:D:D

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      1. Same to you ….look foreward to more …maybe don’t bother editing them …they add to the NY vibe ….they could become a kind of feature ….it’s kind of authentic ……as are you ….you are amazing ….REALLY:):):):):):) x

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  50. Well B–well I guess it’s actually C, isn’t it 🙂 –It’s nice to meet you! I pray this victory precedes many more and I don’t know about anybody else but I am SUPER proud of you and to be able to call you my friend (:

    Anyway, I hate to be brief but I must be going – Happy Friday!

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    1. Hey there Carson! Aw thank you so much. Seriously, I’m so grateful to call YOU a friend:) you’ve been so kind, I just really appreciate it. Hope you have an awesome weekend! Hugs and love xox

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