Life Update: Divorce and Moving on 

The best thing I did for myself during my breakup a year ago was keep it private and only tell close family and 1 or 2 friends during the first few months and I can't recommend it enough, so I'm sorry you weren't able to have that. I too, like many, have had a really rough year and I'm praying for all of us there are brighter days ahead in 2023.

Sending you the biggest, warmest, most gentle hugs and support in the world. I think we can all agree, we’re just happy to see you existing. You’re such a blessing, whether you upload or not, share or not… just exist how you need to. All my love. 💙

A relationship does not have to last forever to be successful. You guys spent so much of your formative years together and I’m glad you two are remaining friends.

I ran into Hannah in July at a restaurant and she was with a group of friends. She was so lovely! I was in shock of course because I love her channel and she was the most wonderful person ever. I would have not guessed in a million years she was right in the middle of all of this :( Breakups are so fucking hard - I wish everyone in the comments that are sharing their struggles the best! My 3 year relationship ended Christmas of 2021 and it was horrible, but for the best, and I am now realizing that and seeing the fruit of dedicating time to myself and my growth. I can't wait for Glowmas!!! 💕✨

I broke up with my boyfriend of 5 years on Friday. We weren't married, but we lived together for 4 years, have pets together, the same social circles, etc. Videos like this are incredibly helpful, since it feels like no one in their twenties has been in a breakup leaving them single for the first time in their adult life 💔

This video randomly appeared on my DE-vid feed and here I am. I never heard of this channel before so my thoughts have no basis beyond this video and personal experiences. Hannah, you do you. It's not always 'one day at a time' - sometimes it's one step at a time or one minute at a time. I never married and never will - I am far too strong willed and opinionated. Marriage isn't bad - it's just not for me. I'm 72 so single is my normal. I believe your unexpected emotional reaction during the video may be due to this channel being YOUR creation. Obviously Charles helped you but this channel is a direct reflection of you. You poured so much of yourself into each video. It probably feels like an extension of yourself and that would be normal. Maybe someday you will read comments on this video. If not that is definitely understandable. You are stronger than you realize. You are a fierce warrior. Heavy duty life lessons often suck. You have endured a major, horrific 'Hoover' experience

Alright everyone. Hannah isn't reading the comments, so let's all just agree: we are going to watch the SHIT out of glowmas. We're going to leave endless supportive comments and if she misses a day we aren't going to say a gd thing. We're going to make glowmas outperform all of her wildest dreams so that her imposter syndrome can't survive under the FACT that her subscribers believe in her.

People don't realize that there's a massive amount of growth and change that happens during your 20s. I'm sorry it didn't work out, and I hope you both are able to continue on and find happiness. Your 30s will be so much better!

The death analogy is 100% accurate. It’s so devastating, it really is a point of just grieving and feeling that lost. It’s hard especially when they’re gone, but it’s not a final loss. They just aren’t in your life anymore, but they’re still out there.

Living with an ex after the breakup is so difficult. It’s like the relationship isn’t over in a way. You still see them in the house, and you talk to them everyday. Totally connect to the feeling of like crushing grief once they’re gone. I lived with my ex for 4 months after our breakup and I thought I’d processed our breakup but it’s like it started over again once I moved out. Sending you so much love. These last few years have been hell for us all.

Dated a guy for nearly 6 years, another person after that for 2 years, then met my now husband who I’ve been with for 10 years. Relationships are weird and difficult things, and break ups and divorce are just like mourning another person passing away, but it’s also a death of an era. I wish nothing but the best for you and Charles, no matter together or not. 💕💕💕

I broke up with my boyfriend of 5+ years this year. I didn’t tell people things unless they asked, or if it got brought up myself casually in conversation. You don’t owe anyone an explanation no matter how much people beg for it. It’s was your relationship, and it’s your divorce. It helped me so much to be able to work through things and not make it such a huge deal. We are all going through seasons of life that change all of the time. It’s now a new season. The love you have Charles was never wasted, nor was his love to you. You now get the chance to love yourself and and friends and literally everything else in life.

When she started talking about glowmas I teared up. I was 100% expecting her to say she’s not doing it this year. And I was totally fine with that too because damn we all need a break sometimes. I want us to normalize quitting lol. But when she just hit us with the news that glowmas is still on, I was just so touched at how strong and resilient she is in the face of all of this bs.

i lost relationships with almost all of my support system-my entire friend group and one of my parents-in one month in 2020. i am so feeling for the kind of loss and grief hannah is experiencing. i can’t say i’ve bounced back yet, but i can say that life will go on and you will (at least in some ways) change for the better, and i hope anyone watching this video/reading this comment section will find some comfort in that. wishing hannah all the strength in the world 🖤

Eight minutes in and I'm already in tears. The way you described how much you still care for him, and the respect you showed even through your pain really got me.

I think it's beautiful that this comment section is so filled with such loving support and kind words, Hannah has truly built a wonderful DE-vid community. I know she won't read all these comments, but I hope that the encouraging words everybody's writing here impacts all the viewers who read them, and that maybe somehow the positive vibes reach her.

Divorce is so hard. I just want to give her a hug and tell her she will get through this. I was married for 9 years to a man who I had been with for a total of 15. We had literally learned how to do ALL of the adult things together. It was so hard to learn that I was completely capable of doing all of those things without him, too. It was awful and exhausting and scary, but now I have learned how strong and smart and resilient I am as my own person. In the end it was empowering and I really value that journey but it isn’t an easy one.

I also married my 6 year partner on paper for legal purposes and planned a big wedding the following year, and three months before called the whole thing off and filed for divorce within the year. It’s a humbling life moment, to say the least. Almost a decade later we both have better partners for us and we are also proud we took the high road, the way we handled it. You will end up in a stronger relationship, but I walked that road and I feel for you. It wasn’t easy.

My husband and I are agreeing to a divorce literally right now. I am devastated. It’s torn my world apart. What a timely video. 💔

*For anyone going through a breakup of a long term relationship: There’s an excellent book by John Grey called Mars and Venus Starting Over. It essentially treats the end of the relationship as a death, which it kind of is. I’ve read it after 2 breakups and a death and it helps sooo much, every time.*

I hope this doesn't come off as a super fucked up thing to say- but I needed this video so badly this morning. You made me feel so much less alone, Hannah. There's no reason to explain my own situation here, and I won't ramble on- but thank you for being honest here and saying you had a fucking SHITTY year. You made it possible for me to just... say that, too, and be okay with it. I love you dearly, and we all believe in you. You're brilliant on your own, and the real secret is you always HAVE been. You deserve all of the grace.

I was in the ER this weekend having a PTSD psychotic break, so I'm here with you girl, thank you for sharing when I need a friendly face

I left my ex, my 2 kids father, 19 months ago. We were together 15 years. We met at 14. Started dating at 21, and I left him at 36. My situation is horrible bc it was DV. He went from being my best friend foe half of my life and then became a monster to me. 19 months Katerina a lot of the fog has cleared and I understand so clearly all the forms of abuse I lived through. And I went from leaving with a backpack on each kid in the middle of the night to now working full time, living with another single mom and her kids along with mine, and while struggling paycheck to paycheck, I'm doing it. Even though he's now a convicted felon, ita hard to not remember the times he was there for big things like you were explaining. I get it. I do not miss him at all and the world was lifted off my shoulders when I escaped. But navigating life alone with my 2 kids has been beyond challenging. Going from a stay at home to now needing to pay for daycare so I can work 50-60 hours a week to just live has been hard. With that said. YOU. CAN. DO. THIS. It can be really hard. Certain emotions will slam into you out of nowhere. There will be hard days. There will be amazing days. Lean om those in your life you trust and I promise you will navigate it. I'm not ok yet. But I'm still here and I tuck in 2 happy, safe kids every night. Hugs to you. Take ALL the time you need. For YOU. Do what makes you happy and what your soul needs. You are beautiful.

An amicable divorce is always better than a terrible marriage, though both are more than painful. We missed you!

I’m so proud of you and Charles for handling this like adults. I’ve been thinking about you lately and was worried. You have such a good support system so don’t be afraid to lean on them! We love you ❤

I’m so sorry, divorces and breakups are pretty hard to go through especially when you go through a miscarriage the same year. This must be so hard for you, but just know that your fans are there for you and we love you❤️❤️

Wow Hannah you're TRENDING on youtube, I remember when you had like 11 comments on a video and maybe 400 views.. you're inspiring hundreds of thousands of people to be more vulnerable

Just mutually broke up with by my girlfriend of 10 years who I knew for 14 years around my birthday. We were together when we were young teenagers, going through high school and college and moving in together as well. I’ve never been in another romantic relationship besides her and when we broke up I was very confused because I’ve spent my whole childhood with her and didn’t know what life looked like without her. God breakups are horrible, especially telling your family, people that were on the verge of buying outfits for a wedding that they thought was 100% coming up. Not only did I loose her, I lost her family and her friends who I’ve known for so long and have so many memories with dating back to 8th grade. It’s like loosing a chunk of yourself you didn’t know you could loose. It’s been 3 months since then and it still hurts but each day I feel a little more like me. I’m praying for you and your situation, this is a hard time for sure but there is nothing you can’t do

The way this young lady is handling life, difficulties, losses, illness and existential crisis should be taught at universities. We Love You ❤❤

Call it the parasocial relationship of it all but I think we are here for YOU and your content is a cherry on top. You seem a genuine, kind person and you have all the support we can offer as a little group of people that watch you. Can’t wait for whatever you can achieve for Glowmas! Fa la la la laaaaa haha

Hannah - Talking about the most emotional experience she has ever had Also Hannah - “I don’t know why I’m getting so emotional about this” Thank you for sharing your story Hannah we love you

i really appreciate what you said about normalizing bad stretches in life and the emotions that go with it. going through those experiences is bad enough but feeling alone in it is even worse, so what you are doing here is important. i’m so sorry you’ve been going through such a shit time and i hope everything balances back into your favor very soon. ❤

So much love girl. I got divorced in 2016 after 5 years and felt so embarrassed that people were having babies and doing all these milestone things and here I was going backwards. Then on Thanksgiving my current fiance and I had such a blowout fight I seriously considered ending things and we have also been together 5 years and again just felt so embarrassed. I feel like I just keep wasting my time in these relationships and nothing I do moves my life forward. So I totally understand all the mixed emotions when you've been with someone for so long. I wish you all the best as you navigate this

I know Hannah isn’t seeing this but I wanted to say it anyway. This is literally EXACTLY what I needed. I just ended my relationship of almost 6 years with my fiancé. From 19-2

I relate to this so much. I had a miscarriage and breakup (of an engagement) a few years back and I thought my life was over. I was embarrassed and felt like an absolute failure. But after a few months, I started feeling better (and now I'm living happily in NYC - something that never would have happened if I had stayed). It does get better.

I am so sorry this has happened

Saw the title and immediately clicked. Whatever happened we are here to support you! Love you ❤️

hey girl - i'm going through a break up too right now after 8 1/2 years, so it's hard and i related to so much of what you were saying. we can do this and we're going to be ok.

I am currently separated from my husband of 23 years. It’s been 8 months now. I can’t explain in words how difficult it’s been. We will most likely divorce next year. We are still best friends. I still care for him very much. It’s a rough road to getting your independence and healing from the pain of it all.

OMG SAME. Was married last October to my partner of nearly 6 years and left two months later. I didn't have the courage to cancel the wedding I worked so hard on so I went through with it. It was one of the weirdest days of my life. You can see in my eyes in the photos what I was feeling

Hey! Just wanted to let you know you are loved and you matter a lot. I know sometimes it’s hard to feel that way, but watching your videos for the last two years has been amazing and I’m sending you a lot of love

I feel for you, Smoke. This is tough and you’re so strong for even getting through this and coming out on the other side. My ex and I were looking to buy a house the week he dumped me. Thankfully we were able to cancel those plans without issue but it was hard to tell the realtor that we weren’t getting a house because he dumped me. You’re so strong and I’m so proud of you for making it this far.

Since Hannah isn't seeing that I'll address it to anyone going through heartache right now: Its so, so hard. You *will* survive this. You're not alone.

I broke up with the person I though would be the father of my (future) babies earlier this year. I was with them for 6 years. I really didn’t think I would be here with at 30 but well… life ! I am so grateful to be here. I am also very grateful for joy and laughter because boyyyyyy this year was something. To everyone who is going through this… you got it I swear.

I relate deeply with the imposter’s syndromes you had during the breakup. It made stay in the relationship longer than I needed to. Emotional supports are important, I’m glad he was there for you. You can keep going! Little cheers matter and your supporters are here for you ♥️

There is an incredible sense of pride when you achieve something on your own !!! It can fuel you to take on other challenges with your chin up and crush that imposter syndrome . You don’t know how strong you are until it’s the only choice you have.

2022 is your arrow year!! It’s dragging you backward so 2023 can launch you forward ❤️ thinking of you and sending you so much love, Hannah!!

This was a very mature way to handle the situation, as for the divorce and how y'all are moving about afterwards. We live in such a toxic world that people really don't understand that sometimes things just don't work out but that doesn't mean the love wasn't or isn't there. Life can be very unfair and we all have to move through it in our own way. I am glad you and your ex are on amicable terms. I wish you both all the best and hope there is deep healing for you during this time.

As a single mother going through med school, I can confidently say that you are significantly more capable than you realize. There will be moments that you surprise yourself, but change will happen and it's scary. You've got this though, and your best days have yet to happen!

Hannah you are no imposter. You are such a real, talented, deserving person. Your content is amazing. My heart is with you.

I was with my highschool sweetheart for over 17 years when he told me he wanted to separate. A week later he left the house. I found out he was cheating and it was the 2nd most horrible thing to ever happen to me. I filed for a divorce. I was left with the house, all the bills, and figuring everything out myself and taking it all on financially. This is the person I also considered my bestfriend. The betrayal and grief were overwhelming. However, I did big things and saved myself. I without him took my whole life back and have a list of accomplishments a mile long. I never thought I could be without this person. I just want you to know you will accomplish such great things now and in your future. Those accomplishments and the badassness of overcoming and thriving will belong to you. I’m sure many people can relate to your sorry and my story. I’m thankful everyday when someone shares their story. I’m not alone and neither are you. I’m so proud of you, and you can do such hard things.

2022 was like a rollercoaster for me too. My life just completely changed paradigms and I don't know what will ultimately result from all that. But I just wanted to let you know that it was a challenging year for many of us, but I think we all are starting to deal with all of that in a good and inspiring way. Thanks a lot for your sincerity and honesty in this video. For those of us who have lived through some hard experiences it is a demonstration that nor us or you are alone in this very unexpected cumulus of experiences that finally make our lives. Alll my love to you from Chile ❤

I was just saying to a friend that I need a smokey glow evolution of Taylor Swift. I feel like I'm missing something with her whole story. Your evolution of's are something I enjoy a lot. Very well put together, factual, yet entertaining and fun

love you hannah. i’m proud of you. this video made me tear up.

I'm glad you and Charles are being amicable. My divorce pushed me into a severe depressive psychosis. It didnt help that my ex husband had been unfaithful, left me penniless, flaunted his new partner around my place of work and then told everyone I was crazy and abusive because he didnt want to look bad for all he did. Safe to say I dont speak with him anymore.

Hannah, you’re such a bright light. Your videos (the usual ones) always bring a smile to my face. I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

fan since maybe a couple thousand subs and although i don't actively interact with the comments much anymore, it's nice to see everyone come together to show appreciation, i'd like to do the same. hannah has been there on nights where i just needed to turn my brain off and listen to someone nice talk, like gossiping with a friend over drinks after a long crappy day. her demeanor, humor and great takes always have me coming back, she's always been so real and i really admire and appreciate that. she's a shining beacon in my eyes and her warmth is ever clear. the community she's built is amazing, she's been good to us so let's be good to her and continue with the support

Hannah, I’m so glad I clicked on this video today. I’ve been struggling with the grief of losing a long term relationship (14-21) , we officially broke up two years ago but I still have days where I feel empty and confused and lost. And the worst part is I felt very alone, and hearing you talk about your experience shows that I’m not alone and neither are you. I’ve always thought it feels like grieving someone who has died, especially when the distractions go away. It’s so hard I’m so sorry you’re going through these things this year. ❤

Once you develop a "bond" with someone regardless virtual or reality, you just wanna see and hear from them. I love how you talk as if we are actually friends. I've missed you and it tugs at my heart hearing how rough things are going for you. Take care Hannah ♥️ I was happy to see you posted I clicked as soon as I could

Hannah, we love you. Prioritize yourself and your mental health during this time, we’re all here for you ❤

Just got out of a four year long relationship and had a lot of shame around it, I definitely appreciate your vulnerability and honesty with this. It is so hard to strike out on your own, but I hope you can lean on your community as you get through the hard stuff. ❤️

Hannah. You’ve GOT THIS GIRL. I’m so excited to see this glowmas month. I’ll be cheering you on every GD step of the way

This comment section is wonderful. My goodness what a great community ❤️. Hannah you got this.

I'm so proud of you, Hannah. You're an amazing woman, and you're super talented. We are all here supporting you.

I am so stunned Hannah about your divorce. I’m absolutely floored and I hope you are finding your peace.

If anyone who is in touch with SG is checking her comments section, I'm positive the bulk of us would never prioritize a daily Glowmas video over her health and happiness. She can burn the calendar post-its and most of us fans would hand her the match and tell her to remember that we'll be around whenever she's ready.

I just want to say this: I'm proud of you. You are going to be okay.

Be kind to yourself Hannah. Nobody goes into a marriage thinking that they will get divorced. When the relationship fails its very much like a death and there is a grieving process that you go through. Just know that you are enough and that you will survive this and come out better in the end. Step by step on your time and terms will let you heal. Stay strong!

What you said about normalizing going through hard times is so important. I think there can be an unconscious layer of pain that takes the form of great suffering because there isn't that thought of "others get this. Others understand this exact pain that I'm feeling." There isn't that lifeline that allows a person to be lifted up even just a little to see outside of their curled up ball of pain. Feeling like all that exists is this pain--that you alone are feeling--makes the pain itself even worse. So what you're doing by normalizing it is a tremendous and powerful gift. I am beyond positive that your words here are a source of comfort to many. Your own healing becomes others' healing. Thank you for your presence. And I am so very sorry about your loss. Thank you for speaking about it with such honesty and intention. I sense your pain and I trust that, as you process and work through this pain, you will heal and grow to levels you might not, from this vantage point, realize are possible.

sweet hannah, i know you probably aren’t reading this, but i relate to your struggles and you’re so incredibly brave to share your story with us. we’re rooting for ya

Oh Hannah, my heart sank when I saw the title. Much love! As T Swift says, "Hang on. It gets easier, then it gets okay, and then it feels like freedom." Thinking of you and looking forward to whatever Glowmas may entail!

Oh Hannah I feel for you so much. Thank you for going the extra mile and being so open and vulnerable with us. I’m so proud of you for getting through this year, it may not feel like it now but you will come out of this even stronger and brighter than you already are ❤

I feel like this year has been so hard for everyone. Thank you for opening up and being so honest and genuine with us. ❤

I’ve been watching you since about 50k subscribers. You helped me get through a degree, having kids and a divorce myself. You’re a comfort DE-vidr for me- your attitude and demeanor is warm, comfortable and kind and that’s so valuable. You’re the best, thanks for all the good times throughout the years. I’ll always click back to see what you’re up to 🖤

All the love in the world for you and anybody else going through this.

Hey Hanna, just wanted to wish you strength to go through this and to say we are all here to support you ❤️

I'm so sorry, Hannah. This has been my year from hell too. Between Late Feb & Oct i lost my job, turned 50, got divorced after 29yrs, my best friend of 45yr died from cancer 6mo after I moved to be her caretaker, my only kid moved 5k miles away & I moved twice to 2 states. I'm finally seeing the sun again. How i didn't end up in the psych hospital, I still don't understand. No sage advice. Just keep waking up & showing up. ❤

Hannah, I went through a breakup with a long term partner I lived with this year too. Although we weren’t married, we lived together and shared a pet. It’s very hard! I believe in you. You can get through anything ❤

I just wanted to come back to this and say my boyfriend and I just ended our relationship and I thought of watching your video. It feels comforting for someone to express and to be so vulnerable about a situation like this ❤️ I know you're probably not gonna see this comment but I appreciate your vulnerability so much

We love you Hannah, I know you're not reading the comments, but I hope you know how loved you are. We will be here to support you whatever you are able to do

Hannah, you absolutely CAN do glowmas and any thing you want to do. You did this video and that must have been so hard to do. Kudos to you for working to normalize mental health and painful situations. You will be helping so many people.

You’ve been with me in my dark and bright days, I laughed with you, I learned about friendship, studying and all the celebrity “drama” nobody needs but many enjoy. So I just wanna be with you here today too, for you. And I am commenting from my cat’s account lol.

My divorce was so amicable that when my now ex and I walked into city hall to fill out paperwork, the registrar assumed we were picking it up for friends of ours and not us because we were laughing and joking. When we decided to end our marriage/relationship, the relief we both felt allowed us to relax and be ourselves again. We didn't remain friends because well neither of us wanted to be around the other full stop but the respect and kindness was and is still there. We will always wish each other well.

I know you may not be reading much comments but we love you and support you. Your TRUE subscribers won't be mad if you don't post for glowmas, please take care of yourself.

Love you Hannah ❤ You've gotten all of us through hard times (I know you did for me, anyway), so I think it's safe to say we'll all be here for you to do the same!

Thank you for posting this life update. You're right. We all go through pain and different struggles, and it's good to normalize it.

I went thru an amicable divorce and it was very painful. Being a true introvert, the idea of getting married again is horrifying. Divorce is hard no matter what type it is. Merry Xmas to you reading this message. 🎄

we love you hannah and we'll always be here for YOU!!

the parasocial relationship took over for me on this one. sending you all of my positive energy and healing. thank you so so so much for giving us this sort of access to your life. you absolutely dont owe us anything so thank you 💖💖

Sending you lots of love. I remember that feeling of my life being absolute shit after going through divorce. You are not alone, but sometimes you have to let go to allow all the beautiful things that are meant for you into your life ❤

so sorry it didn’t work out but thank you for being so transparent with us ❤ we’re all rooting for you! cheers to self growth and self love ❤️

Hannah I am sending you all my love and support. We are here for you ❤

Ily hannah

We all receive support from our partners, friends, etc, but everything that we do comes from our choice to put the work in and execute it. YOU did the work to get your degree, post often, to do hours of researching and editing. Support makes a world of a difference, but don't forget to credit yourself too! I can only imagine that what you've been going through this past year has all been so life changing and painful. You don't ever need to apologize for needing time for yourself. It's going to take a lot of time for a new routine and life to form. It's so lovely to know that you guys are splitting as kindly as you guys can, as it's clear that you guys care and respect each other always. Sending love, virtual hugs, and healing energy. I hope that this next year and chapter is gentle with you and brings in so much joy❤

There are people who shouldn't be married who stay married for years. It's really courageous of you both to bring it to an end now, without letting it go on for a long time. I'm really glad that your family and friends are supportive. You'll both be okay, Hannah. It'll pass ❤️

you have been there for myself & soo many others through hard times, we are here for you no matter what. sending you so much love, I’m so sorry you’re hurting.

Hannah I am so incredibly proud of you. I remember when you first started really growing. To this day I really believe you are one of the most talented genuine smart women on this platform. The people that support you will no matter what. ❤keep being you

I recently went through a divorce. Watching you was a great comfort in one of the worst times in my life. Much love! ❤

Hannah, I found your channel when I was going through an awful period in my life. I had a year where I couldn't catch a break either. I wish I could do more to return that favor, but I know that all of us who love your videos will do anything we can to support you and your amazing work.

You're amazing Hannah. We hear you and support you through this trying time!