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[emm]

As someone who has thankfully never had an ED, I can wholeheartedly say that I don't think we have anything to worry about regarding Grace's eating. I think people with and without EDs can have similar eating habits and it be healthy for one person and unhealthy for the person with the ED. I know plenty of people who eat like her and don't have an ED. She eats the same portions as her family and is pretty active so probably just has an incredibly fast metabolism. Regarding her making foods that she can't eat, this is so common and by no means an indicator of her having an ED. She's been passionate about baking since before her dairy intolerance worsened so she's obviously going to make things for her dairy-consuming family using the original recipes. The same with her baking degree, she wouldn't have had the choice to just not partake in bakes that contain dairy. I know of vegans who will cook non-vegan dishes for their families because they're accommodating, not because they have an ED and are fixated on food. By your logic, all bakers and chefs and caterers etc have EDs for them to be fixated on food and constantly making things that they're not going to eat. I think that when you have an unhealthy relationship with food, it might be easier for you to assume that people can't possibly have these eating habits and be healthy but I can assure you, we do exist!!

Totally agree, I think it is just a sad indicment on society that SO many people nowadays have ED/disordered eating that lots of people tend to see it everywhere. I find the same TBH, around half of my female friends have some kind of disordered eating pattern (without it being a full on ED), so it is not surprising that lots of people see them when they don't (IMO) exist

 

[HannahElizabetty]

She's only 23 or so though, isn't she? I would imagine she seems immature because she lived at home for uni and stuff. I would imagine that being in the modelling world she would have been exposed to drink and drugs. I just guess it depends on how we're defining immaturity. She seems very responsible, so mature in that sense, but I do think that she sometimes plays up the 'childlike' persona.

When I think back to when I was 23, I wasn't exactly mature, but I thought I was because I'd done uni, living away from my parents, taking care of rent and bills etc, but in other ways I was super immature. I read somewhere that the 30s are the new 20s and 20s are the new teens because of how society is at the moment. I think that's kind of reductivist, but I do kind of get it. I think Grace is just very fun loving. I think her attitude is actually quite mature for a 23 year old - saving for a house, thinking about a career etc.

Idk

I think its a personal opinion. I was married with two children at 23 in a good career, so to me, she’s exhaustingly childish...

 

[CabalofBolorneaise]

I don’t think it’s really possible to judge Grace’s maturity based on what we see, her videos are generally pretty lighthearted, family friendly and fun so that’s the side of her we see.

That said, she seems a normal level of mature for me. The only time I ever remember thinking she seemed immature was that video she did of “what my friends think about me” then she seemed really hurt by some of the answers, it reminded me of stuff like ask.fm and the equivalents that 13/14 year olds love then realise is a terrible idea. But I think it was more that she saw what she thought would be a fun trend and didn’t think it through, and that was only one video out of all the ones she’s done.

 

[KawaiiSloth]

It makes me so happy to see Grace getting excited about looking around supermarkets and trying new/different foods. That is something I enjoy as well, and I always thought I was a weirdo for it . My friends used to say things like "calm down, it's only food".
I'm so envious of Grace's metabolism though.

 

[little green ant]

I've not seen anyone have a bad word to say about grace and rightly so

 

[DigiDuino]

Idk it feels kinda redundant to nit-pick about somebody going to the shops just becuase they're privileged enough not to have to go multiple times a week. I need to go to the shops multiple times a week, I don't have a car, I can't afford to spend £40 on supermarket delivery, I have to go shopping in a supermarket which has limited stock (due to brexit and the pandemic) So I frequently go to the supermarket for small amounts of food. I know Grace isn't in the same situation, but should I be shamed for going to the shops more than others?

No, because you clearly have a good reason to while she absolutely does not given that she's just doing it for videos most of the time.
It's dangerous and selfish at this point, she's putting people who can't help it like yourself in danger.

I really like Grace overall though and I think she can easily learn from her mistakes and be honest about it and I very much hope she does.
I would like to see some different content too, though it must be so hard right now to be creative. More baking content would be great she always seems happy in those videos.

 

[emm]

I went to watch the present swap video this morning and turned it off after about 3 minutes. The screeching and over reactions are way too much now. I feel like lately she's putting on a show for the camera and it comes off really insincere and disingenuous. Her reactions to things are outrageous and unrealistic it's really irritating.

god I don't know how anyone in their house copes with the shreaking, it is bad enough on screen

 

[emm]

Exactly this, a lot of people aren't 'growing' in 2020, but they're doing an absolutely fantastic job at keeping afloat. I love Grace, she has such a kind energy about her, she just seems like a great person.

yeh I think it is noticeable that compared to other youtubers her content is still creative in a difficult situation, not just boring vlogs or mundane food challenges like other people. I also appreciate how genuinley grateful she seems when she is gifted things

 

[CabalofBolorneaise]

No one is praising her for doing washing at 23. I merely pointed out things that she does, that show that she is a capable adult.

I personally don’t think being excited about Christmas etc makes someone immature. Immaturity to me is someone who can’t or won’t do things they should be capable of doing at their age. I think she can be childish, but to me that is not the same as immaturity.

This is just my opinion. There is a fine line between immaturity and childishness but when I think of the two terms, that’s my thought process.

Yeah, I think there is a difference, definitely. ClickforTaz comes across to me as immature, but not childish, whereas Grace is the opposite. Which is a large part of what I like about Grace and her videos really. I also think it’s great how her parents seem to be really support of each of their children being themselves and going at their own pace in life.

 

[CabalofBolorneaise]

Looking at her family, I’m inclined to think her weight is natural and aren’t they all really, really tall? I remember being shocked when someone else was in her vlog and looked tiny (in height) in comparison.

 

[Starfact]

What does everyone think of her going to Sainsbury’s just for pudding and drinks in today’s video

I really like grace but i do think she is going into too many shops

 

[Jelly Bean]

I absolutely hate screeching whether from a child or an adult. I do not have the patience for it.

Ahaha same here. The present video was probably lovely for them to film and great fun - but as a viewer I found it completely alienating. It was like butting into their little in jokes and asides. I really do like Grace but honestly - this was unwatchable to me. Far too irritating - things like 'you know me and how much I love an olive'. Er no I didn't.

 

[hrh89]

I recently watched her video where she ordered what the person Infront of her ordered and she spoke about how she was so nervous to do it and how she had a knot in her stomach, and it just hit home soo much. It's hard to show your vunerable side especially on a platform like that. I think she's brilliant

Oh my god same. I felt the fear and anxiety through the screen when she was ordering the Chinese and the lady couldn’t understand what she meant. Made me cringe as I know I’d be the same.

 

[CabalofBolorneaise]

Have you seen Grace's latest TikTok? I think she reads here and feels a bit upset that people are commenting about her not having a boyfriend. I agree that we are entitled to discuss Grace, and call her out for knowingly breaking lockdown rules etc, as she puts herself online. But I do not think should comment on certain aspects of her personal life, shame her for not having a boyfriend, or suggest that this makes her immature. I think that is quite a personal thing and that it's just her choice to be single. Just be aware that she probably does read here and everyone does grow at different rates. I wouldn't want her to feel upset about things she has no control over.

I’m not sure it definitely means she reads here, she’s had a lot of comments about it and it’s a very often asked question in her lives especially since the announcement Chloe was engaged.

But you’re totally right that it’s her choice, and I hope she doesn’t feel bad about it. Everyone grows at their own pace, there’s no one right route for everyone.

 

[mrbusiness]

Grackle. Everyone likes her. It’s great she doesn’t have a plastic face

 

[yellowmango]

I came on here and was so worried about seeing negative replies but I’ve seen absolutely nothing but good and I feel like a proud mum!! Absolutely adore her, she makes my week when she uploads

 

[Debesy]

I love Grace and her "feel good" videos, the whole purely awesome atmosphere in her family, all the silly videos ideas that Grace gets into 100% despite that other youtubers might see it as not cool enough i.e. she gives me good old Youtube vibe. Her being religious does not irritate me at all, maybe that child-mind/excitment about everything a little bit, but then I remind myself that it is so rare in nowadays that it should be preserved the only thing I don't like about her videos is... how much stuff she buys. Correct me if I am wrong, but she has pointed out few times already how less wastefull she wants to be, and that is why she is on life-long search of reusable cup, but up to now how many of these she has already bought? Also, all those one purpose kitchen gadgets and equipment that newly appears and appears in her kitchen and then she uses it like twice a year, or stuff from Insta adds and etc. It was one of the reasons why I also disliked Christmas in July video. Christmas idea itself was nice, but all those crackers and not really needed gifts for the family. It just looks like over-consumption for me. I wish she would concentrate more on videos where ordering stuff is not that essential i.e. on baking or social ideas... Still, one of my fav youtubers

 

[Horatio]

Anyone sick of materialistic, entitled and over rewarded youtubers (This whole forum then) needs to see her opening her first ever PR gift on her second channel in the vlog entitled “just the usual grackle shenanigans.”
She also expresses a genuine amount of excitement for stuff in her PO Box from viewers (so sweet ) and items from her favourite brand she could only afford on Black Friday. Real gratitude! It exists online ! Just in time for Christmas too...

 

[emm]

I am really confused now... either she needs to make annuncements i,e, "this was done before...." or they aren't. I think a lot of what her and ger family have done has broken the rules tbh. and her sharing food with a friend.... i am actually really angry with whoever here said "everyone is breaking the rules".......... no, I am not, neither are my family or close friends. I am giving up with this thread because it has made me just lose hope.

 

[dinosauring]

Am I the only one who found the latest vlog a bit... sad? A girl in her twenties getting so worked up and excited about ordering in a mediocre takeaway with her parents?

I understand that everyone's lives have been put on hold for a while. But Grace's immaturity is starting to bug me. Doesn't she want to be hanging out with people her own age, creating a life independently from her family? Pursuing ideas and projects and relationships that don't have anything to do with her parents? Also, whether or not you disagree with her going to the shops so much (I personally think it's unnecessary), her vlogs recently have been food, family, food, family. I'm getting a bit bored of the themes here, and I worry for Grace's growth as a person and independence.