Vlogmas 2017 Day 1

Mare is a Canadian YouTuber sharing her journey in daily vlogs. Mare has a son, Thomas, who is deaf and on the Autism Spectrum. In June of 2017 Mare's husband Jeremy committed suicide after battling depression and anxiety for years. They shared their story for a couple years on this YouTube channel.

Mental health, self care, women's health, special needs and being true to yourself are VERY important to Mare. She strives to include helpful content every day as she uploads six days a week.

Mare created the Mareathoner community, a place where she makes sure everyone feels less alone.

Mare left a decade-long career in radio to start her own business in 2016, Redhead Mare Media. She lives in BC with Thomas.

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[danahaddrell]

❤ Those moments with Thomas is what Christmas is all about! Enjoy your special moments, build your new family memories you do not owe them all to us.

[lisagee]

Ive been around for 3 yrs of Vlogmas! Love it!

[eddyfam]

Its so so nice to see you happy about the Christmas season <3

[heatherjunker]

Thomas playing for 40 minutes is huge!!! Hugging Santa too is just priceless. I am truly happy for you. :)

[buildingamystery]

So wonderful to see Thomas had such a great day. It’s those small victories that are the best. I’m actually really proud of you for NOT vlogging those special moments and just being present. It’s great to see you looking so peaceful today.

I was in Indigo the other week and I had that book in my hand. An awesome lady came up to me and said “you have to read that book.” Of course being as squirrelly as I am, I got distracted and left without it. It’s def on my book list.

[evamosch]

So happy for you and Thomas :) Thank you for Vlogmas!!!

[courtneyscrafts]

You are so inspirational, i love watching your videos, i just started watching in the last couple months. I struggle with my own anxiety almost about everything in life. Your tips have really helped me in the last couple months.

Thank you <3

[cheralynforseth]

I would love to read that book because I find a new piece of my inner strength with every challenge that I encounter. As I journey to be the best parent I can to both of my wonderful children, sometimes I need the reminder that I have gotten through so much already, and I have the strength to get through whatever is coming next.

[tiffbott]

After a year of caring for my mum after her diagnosis with a brain tumour I feel far from being a badass if anything I feel far from myself. Low confidence and low self esteem. Hoping 2018 can be a happier year and that some of my bad ass can reappear xx

[Michelle_Lea]

I love hearing about you and Thomas connecting, so special for you both!! I would like to have more confidence within myself, get out of my comfort zone, be more social, travel more, I like being home in my bubble lol!

[RobynRoberto]

Such a HUGE day for you and Thomas! All the feels for you two. Never worry about filming, enjoy those milestones ❤️ Skipping this giveaway and hoping someone else falls in love with this incredible book. Good luck everyone!

[ClaireElaina]

6th year of watching vlogmas 😍 So excited about the big steps Thomas made today. I have been wanting to read that book for a long time but haven’t gotten around to it. I work a million hours as a psych nurse and I’m trying to sell my house and buy another. Here’s to hoping I get some peace and positive growth in 2018.

[wholeuntomyself]

So happy for the new Christmas memories you and Thomas are making for 2017. The book would be a game changer for me in 2018 because I’m going to further my education in hopes of a career change.

[jenn]

Decided to quit my job and start 2018 doing things for myself! Thanks Mare!❤️

[Polarbear]

Can I just start with that just made me so happy hearing you talk about Thomas & his Santa experience then 40min playtime with you, AMAZING! Beautiful! For the book, I actually think it would be a great read for my 19yr old daughter as we have just moved to Kelowna in Sept. She has only known Calgary as her home & left behind her boyfriend, childhood friends etc so it's been a journey with her anxiety attacks to adjust here but she is managing & working 2 jobs as she figures out this new journey😊

[soniaesparza]

I would love ❤️ this book because ever since I found your channel and learned about your life my own trails and tribulations seem so minimal.... THANKS!

[thisisfelicity]

I love your recommendations, especially because I feel like we are friends/like I know you very well. My anxiety to talk in front of a larger group of people really bugs me and has made me avoid many situations at work, with friends and family. In 2018, I don't want to run, I want to feel the fear and do it anyway. This book might be of great help to do that. 😊

I'm so happy you and Thomas bonded tonight! Love to both of you! Felicitas

[jenanderson]

I would love this book as I will be returning to work off my maternity leave and feel I just need a drive I seem to be missing this past 6months. I truly want to start feeling like a badass again.  
Love all the accomplishment this Vlogmas. Totally warmed my heart too. Thanks for sharing as always 💖✌🏼

[sheandrastewart]

I'm a senior manager for a large company and while this book would do wonders for my confidence in a world surrounded by successful men, I think it would also give me additional tools to help empower a few of the young women who work for me as I heartbreakingly witness their self-doubt every day.
Loving the daily vlogs!

[PamR]

What a big day for Thomas! That's so great Mare. <3