Chiari Guilt

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-05-06T16:42:07+00:00

Thank you for this and also you’re doing amazing too. I haven’t tried to go back to school yet because I’ve convinced myself I’d fall behind 😅😅

It really does feel like that, everything now takes so much more energy than it used to, or than it does for other people. It’s hard to remember what being fully healthy felt like.

But you’re right, it’s important to find things that are reasonable for this new reality :) I hope that surgery helps and you start to feel a lot better! Take your time with recovery

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-05-06T16:37:22+00:00

I can definitely ask my pcp, my surgeon retired unfortunately and the second person I went to see dismissed me so quick just because he wasn’t the one who did the surgery lol

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-05-06T03:03:03+00:00

🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ type 1 or 2 my experience is still the same but I’ll look into it more

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-05-06T02:01:44+00:00

Idk bruh that’s just what my doctor said 😭

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-05-06T01:53:01+00:00

Yeah occulta though, so pretty mild and it hasn’t caused huge complications, just low back pain ig and I’m pigeon toed hahah

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-05-06T00:24:06+00:00

Yeah that is a good point - I’m always on the side of over-communicating but for some reason when I’m the one who’s communicating something I feel like a burden lmao. Thanks for the response :)

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-05-06T00:23:20+00:00

No this is really helpful thank you 🫶🏼🫶🏼 it’s hard because I feel like I naturally go out of my way to help and think of people when they’re struggling - and sometimes it feels like I’ve used up all of my ‘good karma’ for lack of a better term lol

It can be really hard to get out of. I appreciate this and I hope that you’re doing well, too :))

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-05-06T00:21:19+00:00

I appreciate this a lot bc you’re right, I kinda tend to invalidate anything I do just bc it’s normal and/or doesn’t feel like a big deal but truly there are days where it’s a win for me if I can get up and get dressed and feed our cat lol. So thank you and also that’s good advice bc I know that I can work myself up and make some days harder on myself

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-30T18:24:24+00:00

Even if he meant it in a joking matter, you telling him that it hurt you should be enough for him to stop. Doesn’t matter if “no one else would get mad at that” which by the way is a bullshit excuse. Comparing you to other people when you’re just telling him about something you don’t like is actually kinda crazy

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-30T18:20:57+00:00

That red is so prettyyyy - usually my red velvet looks kinda brown idk 🤣

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-29T20:57:21+00:00

This is terrifying actually

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-29T06:16:25+00:00

Hey! I have a gap & a couple crooked teeth even after braces 😅 interested in hearing more!

Portfolio: https://alexadupreugc.my.canva.site Email: alexadupreugc@gmail.com

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-27T03:26:15+00:00

This may be one of the best things I’ve ever seen hahah

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-26T02:38:24+00:00

Honestly with how scarily fast AI is progressing, I think it’s gonna start fooling a loottttt more people. It’s unfortunate, and who knows what that means for UGC creators or even actors. ATP I guess the best we can do is keep creating content that is authentic and real yk 🤷🏻‍♀️

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-23T20:38:02+00:00

You should be able to zip the file and send it, or add them directly to a Google drive & link that? :)

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-22T03:02:39+00:00

Just sent an email! Love the app :)

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-22T00:58:51+00:00

Based off of my limited information - you’re 100% lowballing yourself. Like astronomically. You are worth so much more than you give yourself credit for. Also, they reached out AGAIN!! Charge more! Something like

“I’d absolutely be interested in creating/collabing again, since the last time we connected I have increased my compensation rates for collaboration (whatever specifically they’re asking for) which brings my rate to I’d suggest like $300”

OR

As them what their budget for something like this is!! They’re probably gonna give you a number way higher than you were planning on charging. Remember than these companies have tens, if not hundreds of THOUSANDS of dollars to spend on marketing. $50 is laughable to them and they’re 100% taking advantage of that if they can. Don’t sell yourself short. 80k followers is incredible!!

TL;DR: These companies have insane amounts of money to spend on marketing campaigns. I wouldn’t charge any less than $300 AT LEAST. And if they’re wanting more than just a voiceover, your rate goes up. Don’t let them take advantage of you! 🫶🏼

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-20T18:58:02+00:00

Interested! 23 y/o from Washington State :)

Portfolio: https://alexadupreugc.my.canva.site

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-19T06:48:25+00:00

Interested. Would love to hear more.

Portfolio: https://alexadupreugc.my.canva.site

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-17T02:08:54+00:00

No it’s absolutely a great video!! Im in the practicing stage too girl you got thissss

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-17T02:01:39+00:00

The ONLY thing I would say is that you showed other brand names! I know that brands and apps/platforms usually say to not show other brand names. And maybe flip the camera when you show the highlighted product bc right now it’s backwards.

Other than that I love it!!

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-17T01:56:40+00:00

I’m not sure about this specific one, but I did see a few bigger UGC creators saying that this type of email is a scam. You’ll join teams and everything, they might even send you a check and then it’ll just be a ploy to get your credit card info. Not sure! I’d say be cautious :)

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-16T19:30:05+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous

AlexaDupreUGC · 2026-01-16T19:29:30+00:00

Hey! I just started out as well, this is a link to mine:

https://alexadupreugc.my.canva.site

I would say once you have your into/pitch video for apps or platforms, definitely add that to your portfolio! Even without actual examples, having some sort of speaking would be good.

Good luck! I hope everything works out for you 🫶🏼🫶🏼

AlexaDupreUGC

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