Why 2023 was the worst year of my life

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
  • 2023 has been rough.
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  • @Dreadlabs
    @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci +8

    It sucks to see that a lot of you are struggling with your own issues. Please do know, that if you need someone to talk to or vent to, you can. We have a Discord server where there's room for you to share your thoughts. You're not alone. We'll get through all of this together!

  • @shrimp-3624
    @shrimp-3624 Před 6 měsíci +5

    2023 was the worst for me. I had this huge group of friends I was so happy with that I could literally die and be so okay with it because of how happy I was. I felt so complete and ready for anything that came my way. But they ended up betraying me to be friends with someone that traumatized me. They invalidated my emotions towards this person and downplayed my trauma the person gave to me. It was awful, ever since then I’ve had trouble w sh, si, not being as motivated as I used to be and I’ve been much more rebellious. Idk what to do anymore. I wanna cry but I’ve cried so much, how could these people, even the one that gave me trauma, be so close to me and hurt me so much? What do I do? I can’t do anything and no one else can, I don’t want to just sit here suffering while they’re the happiest bunch out there. I just don’t want to be here anymore sometimes

  • @andromedasharma6108
    @andromedasharma6108 Před 8 měsíci +18

    2023 was my worst year, I got fired, my girl left me, creative block still going shitty

    • @TNMP614
      @TNMP614 Před 8 měsíci +4

      The same shit happened to me bro. Stay strong!

    • @TNMP614
      @TNMP614 Před 8 měsíci

      @andromedasharma6108

    • @call.me.ic4rus
      @call.me.ic4rus Před 8 měsíci +4

      I hope things get better for you

    • @khaledkojima9685
      @khaledkojima9685 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I hope things get more better for you brother ❤️

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci +4

      I hope everything will get better soon. I still have some struggles but this November has been better than the last, so hopefully it'll be the same for you

  • @CxGameLol
    @CxGameLol Před 6 měsíci +2

    2023 went good to worse. My relationship ended because i was so stuck in the past and my behavior affected everyone around me because of how much i didn't want to be helped and two of my best friends just turned and blocked me off. Everything was okay but i had to fuck up everything. That year has taken me to a horrible turn. And i feel so hurt, guilty and regret. I messed up and i made a lot of mistakes. But I'm praying this year I'll be okay and learn from my mistakes and doing everything I can to become better, stronger and happy. And hopefully i find my peace without the past defining me or it holding me back to go forward in the future.

  • @awesomevideos8309
    @awesomevideos8309 Před 8 měsíci +5

    I hope you get well man. We all go through stressful situations. Just don't give up and stay healthy. Love your channel.

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks man, I'll do my best!

  • @JavierLopez-iy1xt
    @JavierLopez-iy1xt Před 8 měsíci +1

    Sorry to hear bro, glad things are getting better. Your an inspiration ✊🏼

  • @jasonhyndman456
    @jasonhyndman456 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Thanks for sharing Tom, some difficult topics here.
    A change of space can be a great kick-start for creativity. Being able to come into a dedicated space, knock out projects and be able to close the door and relax outside of those 4 walls is underrated.
    It always gets better mate, looking forward to seeing where Dreadlabs goes next x

  • @sleymanemre
    @sleymanemre Před 7 měsíci +1

    U inspire people a lot, stay strong!

  • @ilyaalexeev7845
    @ilyaalexeev7845 Před 8 měsíci

    You're not alone man, keep strong
    You've inspired me a lot

  • @milanaomo
    @milanaomo Před 6 měsíci

    appreciate your ability to stay positive in these times, keep it going!

  • @theruski8265
    @theruski8265 Před 8 měsíci +2

    @Dreadlabs I can relate to alot of change and trying to manage with emotional and physical and any kind of pain during this year it's hard to try change but honestly when you keep pushing through you'll manage to succeed and the fact you have been able to do creatober and pump out so much content you should be proud you have managed to keep being resilient despite the odds stacked against you!

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you so much for the kind words my friend!

  • @ramyfares9099
    @ramyfares9099 Před 7 měsíci

    2023 so far was one of my worst years I’ve ever lived to be honest, I’ve been living through financial hardship and depression especially the worst months of 2023 being May, September, October, November and December those months brought me the hardest part of my life where I was about to go to jail. F**k 2023!!
    I hope 2024 solves all the problems I had with 2023. The only good thing I had with this year was creating new friendships and building trusts but financially, 2023 has been the hardest year for me.

  • @BibBobBibOnVacation
    @BibBobBibOnVacation Před 4 měsíci

    ☘️thank you for your honesty, be well 🎈

  • @Materialisimo
    @Materialisimo Před 8 měsíci +2

    2023 was also shit. Funny enough, since June I also declared it as the worst year of my adult life, by far. Health issues, relationship issues, depression, stress, pressure, money issues, delays etc.
    The good news is that between all that shit, I was able to canalize the good and make a plan. Now 2024 is projected to be one of my most successful years. There's a lot of work to do but in this terrible year I was able to set a foundation to make 24' amazing.
    I wish you the best of luck

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci

      Best of luck! Let’s leave the negative stuff in 2023 and let 2024 be good vibes only

  • @CheeseBurgerOrTaco
    @CheeseBurgerOrTaco Před 8 měsíci

    Forever proud of you homie 💜

  • @xalinger
    @xalinger Před 8 měsíci

    take care, Tom! stay present stay healthy ✊

  • @_quixote
    @_quixote Před 7 měsíci

    2023 was my worst year as well. Traumatic experience, OCD got worse, grades aren’t high, and overall on survival mode

  • @tiesfa
    @tiesfa Před 5 měsíci

    Damn bro, sucks to hear :( I hope you will recover well

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks homie! So far 2024 feels better already

  • @sinevita
    @sinevita Před 8 měsíci

    Wouldn't be designing today if it I didn't find ur channel back in 2021! Never give up!

  • @TheTrainEnthusiast2010
    @TheTrainEnthusiast2010 Před 6 měsíci

    I agree. I hate 2023 a lot but luckily it ended now.

  • @theoriginaljosiahjocson332
    @theoriginaljosiahjocson332 Před 7 měsíci

    My dog died, Pee Wee Herman died, Barbie and Oppenheimer etc. I’m glad we’re almost done of this year 😢😢

  • @EmperorArcanine89
    @EmperorArcanine89 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Describe 2023 in 1 Word:
    Me: Dungeon.

  • @sqcos2805
    @sqcos2805 Před 7 měsíci

    Bruh you one of the best Designer in the Scene ❤❤❤❤

  • @freaky425
    @freaky425 Před 8 měsíci

    It has been challenging for me as well. I hope there will be good days for both of us, a wish from fellow human :)

  • @jamesrosano9439
    @jamesrosano9439 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I won’t lie 2023 has truly been a horrible year

  • @gerrard5192
    @gerrard5192 Před 7 měsíci

    Don’t worry same here

  • @paulpavlus6664
    @paulpavlus6664 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Same for me. 2023 sucks for me. Which is why I say. Good friggin ridance.

  • @Megan-andrews
    @Megan-andrews Před 8 měsíci

    Ah this makes me sad as I remember in January you said 2022 was your worst year. Here’s looking towards a better 2024 for everyone ❤️‍🔥

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci +1

      I’m determined to make 2024 better!

    • @Megan-andrews
      @Megan-andrews Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@Dreadlabs You and me both dude 😃

  • @juliatkachenko211
    @juliatkachenko211 Před 8 měsíci +1

    guess 2023 was the worst year for me as well, and I never thought it could be worse than 2022, as I live in Ukraine. on the beginning of the year my mother was diagnosed with the 3rd stage of cancer, and the war is still going as well - I haven't left Kyiv and I don't have any hopes left that anything will get better soon..
    so chin up, wish you all the best

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci

      Damn, that’s harsh. Compared to that my problems feel like a breeze. Hope you’ll get through it

  • @anonymousanonymous6796
    @anonymousanonymous6796 Před 7 měsíci +1

    this was the worst year of my entire life, in my early 20s.

    • @gorilla5651
      @gorilla5651 Před 7 měsíci

      im so sorry to hear that, hope things get better for you in 2024 just hang in there buddy, I'm battling depression too.

  • @CodyVondell
    @CodyVondell Před 7 měsíci +2

    Tom, I've been dealing with the same issues here in the states. Everything is so expensive that it makes running a small business feel impossible. I make the best money I've ever made in my life with the coolest clients, yet I am struggling to make ends meet with rent, gas, groceries and basic living essentials. My quality of life compared to just a few years ago is significantly downgraded. We are absolutely in an economic recession and it's awful to be in.

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 7 měsíci +1

      That honestly sucks to hear man. It’s so weird too because everyone seems scared to call it that, a recession. Anyways, I hope you’re still living a good life despite your quality of life going down. You’ve inspired me a lot with your music, videos and design work so I hope you keep on creating!

    • @CodyVondell
      @CodyVondell Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@Dreadlabs thank you man! and likewise. very inspired by your hustle, always excited to see what you do next!

  • @djl1on641
    @djl1on641 Před 8 měsíci

    you aren't alone man 2023 really broke me lol

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci

      We’re all in this together, if you feel like talking or venting feel free to join our Discord ❤️

  • @duckman761
    @duckman761 Před 8 měsíci +2

    So everybody is having a harsh time.

  • @hebedite4865
    @hebedite4865 Před 8 měsíci

    Everyone keeps talking about how lonely we are, but i feel like no one is taking it seriously beyond telling people they should "join a club" or "take a class" and to "get offline" but even finding clubs or being able to afford to take classes/have the time to take classes is hard, and getting offline doesn't help when younger people only talk and keep in touch online and it's harder and harder to meet people who are actually willing to make new friends.
    All this to say, you're definitely not alone, i love the work you do and have really appreciated every tutorial they are my favorite on youtube and were some of the only i could even find that were helpful.

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci

      You’re completely right. And making new friends as we get older only becomes harder and harder too, so I really hope that we’ll all find an actual solution

  • @pedroulrich2465
    @pedroulrich2465 Před 8 měsíci

    Relatable…

  • @MsEllee
    @MsEllee Před 7 měsíci

    2020 was by far the worst year because I lost my grandmom and my dad in the span of four weeks but 2023 there’s a close second I was scammed out of 30k and this week the guy that I was dating for almost a year and a half ghosted me we had a date planned for today 😢 this is actually traumatic for me. I hope I can move past this.🥺

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 7 měsíci

      That sounds horrible. I really hope things will get better for you in 2024. If you feel like venting or talking about it, feel free to do so on our Discord

  • @designedbydaughter
    @designedbydaughter Před 8 měsíci

    Tbh ever since 2019 life hasn’t been pleasant

  • @Anthonydiaz718
    @Anthonydiaz718 Před 8 měsíci +1

    worst part of 2023
    before my last graduated my grades are fucked up and movies and videogames and so boring highschool is getting hard until 2024 was dissponited movie name transformers rise of the beast and where is michael bay was the best transformers movies in 2025 the world wil fucked up

    • @Anthonydiaz718
      @Anthonydiaz718 Před 7 měsíci

      @Messi9726Leo i maybe 2018 and 2020 is best year

  • @charliepayy
    @charliepayy Před 8 měsíci

    What on earth is wrong with CZcams, I hardly get pushed your videos anymore it’s so weird, I’ve missed like 6 uploads…

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci

      I'm seeing it in my stats too, less and less people are seeing my videos sadly. However the idea is to upload a tutorial / informational vid every monday, and a podcast episode every thursday. On top of that I'm going to aim to livestream every friday!

    • @charliepayy
      @charliepayy Před 7 měsíci

      ⁠​⁠@@Dreadlabsyeh that sounds like a solid plan! I guess the thing is the viewers your getting are the core viewers and audience so that’s still 1000 individual people who have gone “yeh cool il watch this!” Rather than just the algorithm and people watching for a few minutes!

  • @mathamphetamine
    @mathamphetamine Před 7 měsíci +1

    I’m so tired of seeing people wearing masks!

  • @mdkroffkidfog4770
    @mdkroffkidfog4770 Před 8 měsíci

    Oh boohoo

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Elaborate

    • @mdkroffkidfog4770
      @mdkroffkidfog4770 Před 7 měsíci

      @@Dreadlabs truly sorry, shouldn't have said that. Didn't know what I was thinking

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 3 měsíci

      No worries. We all sometimes say something without thinking, thanks for apologizing!

  • @call.me.ic4rus
    @call.me.ic4rus Před 8 měsíci +1

    I'm currently 17, I think this kind of video will help me in the future
    Thank you for your content

    • @Dreadlabs
      @Dreadlabs  Před 8 měsíci

      Good luck out there ❤️