I GOT TO 2 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS THEN QUIT YOUTUBE FOR 2 YEARS (what happened) 

something that i'm happy to tell you is that, i'm not giving up on animated story videos. I'm determined to at least create ONE MORE story video that I'll enjoy making JUST AS MUCH as the lucas video!! Just going to have fun with it. Oh and there's childhood crushes 2.5 but I'm talking about something I get to record on my own HAHA. Just know that, I don't want to give up!! that's all. anyways, the biggest change I want to implement, is more short and casual content leading up to the bigger animated videos. Lots of dumb short videos (alrdy a bunch on insta and tiktok and all that) and MAN I REALLY WANNA STREAM. anyways, I'll talk to you soon!! MISSED YOU LOTS AND WELCOME BACK!!!

“Do you know what happens when you don’t reach that high expectation you’ve set for yourself? Nothing.” Really hits fucking different man. Happy to see you back mate, take your life at your own pace.

I will admit that I mostly came to this channel to have a good time, but that doesn't mean that I don't recognize that you're still a human, and I'm sure everyone in your audience who's truly been touched by your work feels the same. Thank you for all your videos, and even more so for opening up to us! As someone who's also had a rough year, it means a lot. You're doing amazing!

We love you so much, Kuya. You were my childhood and you made me feel less alone in being a Filipino immigrant in America. You were there to make us laugh while we cried, so in return allow us to warm your smile once again. Maraming salamat, Kuya Erold. Mahal kita. ❤️

Erold look at how many people waited for you. You’re still human and deserves breaks it’s okay and we love you.

We really missed you Erold and we're really glad that you feel brave and confident enough to bounce back to make more casual content. It's not always easy to bounce back so just know that we are proud of you and you will get nothing but our undying support and encouragement. Just so so glad to see you back.

This is crazy but i’ve been watching u since i was a sophomore in highschool and now im in college. im very privileged to be in such a position where i can go to college and thus it kind of forces me to set really high expectations for myself. considering i’m a first gen filipina i don’t want to “fail” and i’ve never felt more burnt out in my life. just hearing your story hit close and it just made me think about what i need to do to take care of myself as well. i guess this is a just a thank you and im proud of you for sharing your story! take your time and i’ll make sure to take care of myself too

I‘m really proud of you for deciding to throw hands against the demons and for taking up the courage to upload something this honest even though you are in this situation. Generally uploading basically anything.. I would have stayed subscribed even if you didn’t upload anything for the next 30 years. You were my favorite content creator when i was younger and i felt sooo save and I watched some of your videos probably about 50 times over and over again. I‘m now in University and so much has changed in everyones lifes and it feels good to hear your Story again Erold. Doesn‘t matte if you make us laugh or cringe or cry, we‘ll listen to you! Lots of Love to youu, Lu

The "don't be so hard on yourself" part made me cry. I really needed to hear that. Thank your Erold, we love you and we're proud of you. Keep doing what makes you happy. 💛

I think that your videos weren’t only meant to make people laugh but also to make people feel safe in a way. And even with those more serious videos, you never fail to create a safe space for your audience and that’s a talent man. Loosing the “childish" vibe isn’t a bad thing at all. I think it’s also good for your audience to realize that everyone goes through though times : you have the right to be yourself and share your true feelings too. With that said I wish you the best and we all welcome you back with open arms

“Stop being so hard on yourself stupid” exactly what I needed to hear today Erold. You’re an inspiration to so many and it feels so genuine to see this side of you that’s brutally honest and even more relatable than the jokes and what not. I appreciate you and what you do and it’s so good to have you back. I really needed this today.

Honestly, what makes EroldStory “EroldStory” is the self interaction When your voice over talks to another voice over it’s always the most entertaining bits Just being yourself and laughing at your own jokes makes me smile as a fan Your videos are always a delight and you should feel proud of your efforts! And remember to follow your own advice every once in a while 😊

First off, HE LIVES!!! Second off, I'm here for Erold. Sure we watch Eroldstory but we are all here for Erold. We wanna hear your stories and wanna see the stuff you come up with. If you can't make the same stuff you did before, that's fine. As long as you make the videos we'll be right here listening to your stories and loving every second of it

It's crazy to think that I used to watch you and the other animator youtubers so much back in middle school, but here I am catching back up with you. Life can honestly suck, but we manage to get by and continue living. I'm glad that you've been able to continue moving forward even if that means you can't upload as much. Hoping the best for you Erold

I’m just gonna say I’m so happy you are still here, not as a entertainer but as a person. The world is a better place because you’re in it.

Erold, I don’t know if you’re ever going to see this comment but we’re here for you. Whenever you’re in a situation like this, know that as your community we’ll always be there for you. We’ve been waiting you for years, and we’ll continue doing so. Just know that you should never be afraid of making these types of videos if that’s what you desire

I'm so sorry you had to go through all that but know that your fans will support whatever you decide to do! I honestly relate so much to how you're feeling right now and this video lent me more relief than you know so thank you for that and I'm very proud of you:)

We are here for you! No rush, but we are proud of how far you've come and for moving forward despite the hardships. Personally, I come to your channel because I find you to be chill, and unique. It's different from the other animation channels I've seen, and I hope you continue being yourself even if and as you change with the years. Thank you for coming back! I'll be praying for you!

1 hour ahead of schedule? who tf is this and what have you done with the REAL elrod story

I love that you took the time to explain your situation to us. You absolutely did not have to, yet you did it anyway. 2-3 years is a very short time to go through everything you’ve gone through and that’s not including all the healing you’ve done as well. I’m sure it still hurts, but you’re very strong to speak about these things. My mother had cancer a while back, and although she’s officially in full remission (5 years healthy), it still hurts to think back on that time of our lives. I remember checking up on your channel just a few weeks ago wondering what happened because I haven’t seen you in my feed. So glad to have you back, Erold!!❤❤

Take your time, Erold. We’ll always be here❤ Your videos mean so much to me (and others who kirbsume your content), but creativity is so much better when the creator is in tune with their work. Change is okay. You’re allowed to grow and discover new parts of yourself. We’ll be here whenever you’re ready 😌

I don’t know if your going to be reading this but, thank you, thank you so god damn much for existing and posting these banger videos. I’ve watched all of them and it warms my heart that your getting your shit together and making a change for YOURSELF because sometimes and at some points I’m our lives we have to pick ourselves up and start running to the finish line. Your videos, stories, and personality have gotten me out of dark times in the past and helped me from being friendless to finding some of the best best friends of my entire life. I’m back in the gutter again but finding out that your posting again after so long is truly amazing, I think this is the spark I need to get MY shit together! Thank you from the bottom of my heart…

Your videos aren't all about the stories or the humor, the most important part is you, the person. I'm glad that my favorite storytime animator is back and doing ok, so know we're all here for you!

“Dont be so hard on yourself” that made my eyes instantly tear up, thank you. I needed to hear that.

I think it’s healthy to recognize why you feel certain ways but also please understand that we love and respect your time and effort

You're more versatile than you think. I loved your funny story videos, but this real talk mixed with encouraging words is something you're good at too. I think you have a nice voice to listen to, and a way of phrasing things simply to reach a wide audience. Funny is one type of entertainment, but encouraging is another type that can be just as satisfying to watch.

This video was something I needed to hear, thank you so much Erold. And please take your time, heal, grow, we're all gonna be here for you, because there was a time when your videos have provided us the comfort and laughter we desperately needed at that time.

Just like me Erold needs words of affirmation and I'm here to tell you that I've been watching since I was in high school and every video was amazing, but don't push yourself so hard cause you'll never think your videos will be as good "as they used to be" when they are!! A change in content isn't bad, we're always going to be here to support you and we've all been waiting for you here, we'll happily wait as long as it takes for you to come back happy. Also we all love your merch so if you need finical help we can always support by buying more merch cause it's funny and amazing to wear. I have a shirt from you and I'll happily buy more

I wouldn’t have made it through my lowest times without you bro. ❤

Erold, don't feel pressure to make the perfect video or rush content or anything. We watch because we love your personality not to see top tier animation. Just make something you're proud of and don't be harsh on yourself. You're going through a lot right now and remember that it's always ok to take a break when you need it

“Do you know what happens if you don’t set that high expectation you set for yourself? Nothing.” I’m genuinely crying this is exactly what I needed to hear right now. I’m so excited to see your comeback- you were my favorite youtuber for so long even during your absence.

You are just amazing, you have the courage to share your experiences with us and the selflessness to blame yourself for not being able to come back to TRvid in a manner that would please everyone.you are a person who has given your community more than anyone could ask for especially in your situation so I wanted to say I appreciate you so much and I'll wait no matter how long for you when your ready to come back and make videos even if it is only just a few your content is worth every minute of waiting.

It's good to see you back! I went through a crap ton over the last 3 or so years and I feel like I've come out of it not knowing who tf I am, like the person I was before is a stranger to me, with a lot of healing to do and I've been feeling really uneasy about this for a while now and I just kinda wanna say thank you because hearing you say all of that gave me a new perspective I guess. And above all else, I still love your videos no matter what they're about and I can't wait to see everything you're hoping to do come to life ❤️

Take however long you need man, we all love your content because it's you so don't force it if it doesn't feel right and don't force yourself if you don't feel right. You are without a doubt a 🐐 of the animation side of TRvid, we'll all be waiting for you when you feel like you're ready to come back 🙂 until then take care of yourself 🙏

thank you for sharing, Erold. It really takes guts to talk about something so personal like that on the internet with so many viewers who love and support you no matter what. I've also been struggling with my mental health and pushing myself to reach unrealistic goals that don't need to be made. I really appreciate that you spoke up about this and it helped me as well. Love ya, Erold and stay safe!

I'm happy to see you posting again! Hardships can being difficult to process and overcome but as long you acknowledge them and devise a plan of action to get through them, I think you'll be alright. I hope whatever that happens in this moment in time that it helps you and the ones you hold closest to you. Have fun creating again and take things one step at a time.

You have no idea how much I needed this. I never expected to have gotten cancer, beat it, and lose some of my vision all by the time I was 16 and a half. I've been dealing with stiff too and hearing you say all this makes me feel 1000 percent better. You've got this man.💕

Thank you for posting this man. I'm actually feeling bad currently for not doing what I think I should be doing in a somewhat similar way. I happened upon this video hoping for some good old fashioned Erold Story laughs to give me some comfort but seeing a video that relates to and speaks so closely to the things that I'm going through is so much more comforting. Thanks for being real man and upfront about what you're going through man. Wish you well and hope to see more whenever you're ready.

glad to see you feel comfortable around us to open up like this, myself and the rest of the community will always be here to support you :)

This was exactly what I needed to hear. I’m not exactly as old as you, as I’ve watched your videos since around sixth grade and I’m a junior in HS now, but I tend to be very hard on myself when I don’t succeed by my own definition. I needed to hear that it doesn’t negatively affect me as much as my mind likes to believe it does, so thank you so much Erold. Also, welcome back :)

I've missed you! I'm so sorry to hear everything. Just excited to hear/see that you're back. Thank you for sharing! Take your time, I feel like your fans (me too) will always be here waiting for you. EroldStory is what you make it. You can share your happiness or sadness in here as you like! It doesn't always have to be happy. No one is always happy. :) Just share what you're comfortable. We all like you for you.

Glad to see you’re back bud, sorry to hear how life’s been treating you. But humans are strong and resilient but it doesn’t mean we are always. Sometimes a good friend to talk to is what you need. But glad you’re doing better, love your videos and you’ll pull through this, just one step at a time!

When the world needed him most, he returned. Happy to see you back, Erold.

the trust u placed in us is very commendable. I, myself, have gone through shit, also going in and out of hospitals because of a condition and dealing with family issues. i love art a lot, but i also put a lot of pressure on myself to prove my skills to others. watching this video really comforted me, and made me feel like im not alone in that struggle. thank you for making this video and choosing to share it with us :)

I'd watch you while I was back in highschool in my Senior year. That was 6 years ago. Just gonna say that, it takes a lot to come forward with whats going on in your life, and how to go about it. And I, as well as many others, hope and wish the best for you through all you go through. We're all proud of you, homie. And most of us will still be here for however long it takes you to be back on your feet

So excited to see you back on youtube, no matter how long it took, and no matter how long you'll stay. It's so cool to hear from you again!! Im looking forward to see your lovely videos

Erold, thank you man for sharing your experience with life rn. It means so much that you talked about being too hard on yourself. I’ve been fighting to not feel so cynical about my own life and trying to argue similar thoughts everyday while being hard on myself. Your words mean so much to everyone who watches you, and I hope you make your own genuine and unique content for as long as you’d like. Thank you man 🙏🏽

I’m so glad to see you back bro, and your advice about struggling with a defeated feeling has really hit home and helped me rn. Thank you for being such a great creator that has helped me through tough times

I remember being 13 and looking at thoses high energy videos about school and crushes and to see now 5 years later Erold going through harships and sharing it... i feel like its the bravest thing to do and especially knowing a lot of people such as me have grown with his channel and now see our own life through hardships. Thank you Erold, for everything

Glad to see that you are back! Don’t be too hard on yourself, we all are going through something and it’s ok to put projects on hold until things get better. You are doing incredible in your journey of life and we see your efforts and we are cheering for you. Don’t lose hope! Spend as much time as you can with your dad and family and enjoy your time with them. Whatever you put out and when you do, it’ll be great! That’s why’s we’re here. Thanks for your channel and make sure to take care of yourself. ❤

I completely understand what you mean by setting expectations for yourself. I’ve done that way too many times and although not always bad, it emotionally drained me at the end. I want you to know that all of us are here for you. we are here to support you in whatever content it may be. it doesn’t have to be “child-like”, we love your videos because YOU made them. we love anything you make. I sincerely am so glad that you’re trying to come back. I’ve always told people around me that you’re my favorite animation TRvidr and still are honestly! we completely understand if you need to take breaks. we love and appreciate you Erold. welcome back

feel what you’re going through. just try to stay kind to yourself and consider what’s best for you ❤

I have watched you since I I was in middle school. I just want to say I’m glad to have you back and I thank you I’m proud of you for telling us this. Sometimes people go through really hard times in life. It’s very tough to go through things like this and to come back from that. It’s very important and healthy to realize that you need a break from things. your health is very important. Your content is not only humorous but it is also a breath of fresh air and a safe space of comfort. I support your decision to change your content. There are different aspects to other people. I think people will love it either way whatever you decide. We are never the same when we go through traumatic experiences. But that change does not make you any less of who you are. It is important to know that a lot of people care about you no matter what you’re going through or the changes you have been through. I wish you the best and I hope you find your place of healing.

The past few years have been rough on me, too, and it seems like many others in this comment section. I'm glad you're doing better now, or at least making your way toward it. Though my struggles and situations have been very different, your advice rings true, and I appreciate you taking the time to share it with us:)

Dude honestly, glad to have you back. You were my childhood and seeing you back as I’m just out of highschool and trying to find a job makes this so much better I’ve been beating myself up for not having a job or just not feeling like I’m successful enough. So you coming back and saying something serious like this, it makes me feel better about myself and how I can move on in the future

so glad to see you again :)) you have no idea how happy hearing the familiar nujabes cherry melody in the back tied with your fun art style made me. take things are your own pace erold, thank you for the encouraging words and please know that we will always be here for you 💓

This was good to hear. I feel what you’re going through when your identity gets rocked. You’re doing good man, no pressure from us, you’re loved for who you are not just because you make funny videos

Hey Erold, just wanted to let you know that your videos were often a safe space for me to experience someone who is similar to me. Liking anime and crushing on girls was something I could relate to I guess lol. So seeing someone tell their stories and genuinely making me laugh even when times were hard was a true blessing. Keep your head up king and know that whatever you decide on doing next, you’ve made a lasting impact on millions of nerds, including me.

Dude, I am just happy that you're back. Sure, it's been a long time but it seems like you've been through a lot. I just hope that you'll be able to get back at it and not worry so much as to what you should post or if you need to put on a persona for it.

we're all so proud of you for being so brave to do something, not to say that whatever your decision might have been is not equally as valid, of course. being human, setting standards, and not being able to get to that bar is such a difficult thing to go through and im really really reaaally glad to see you finding your way through it all :)) youre genuinely so so cool, but do remember you do not have a mould you must fit in to, there is no specific person you need to be or show yourself as, just be yourself, be the you you feel secure and content with :). wishing the best for you in whichever path you take, you have my undying support no matter what you choose to do, keeping you in my thoughts, take care of yourself :)

You're a human, not a brand or business - we can't expect comedians to always be funny. I'm really glad you're coming out the other end through the horrible awful past few years. We're here for you

It's so cool that you're back! I'm really proud of you for being vulnerable about what you've been going through. I hope you can find happiness wherever you're at and that you make the videos you want to

We missed you man, you’ve impacted so many peoples lives including mine thank you for everything.

I’m really happy that you’re back. I’m not much of a commenter but I really did miss you during the time you were gone because you helped me through some of the toughest times of my life and watching your videos immediately brightened up my day :) I’m proud of what you’ve accomplished and I’ll always be a supporter. Salamat sa lahat

“Don’t be so hard on yourself dumbutt” just from that sentence alone made me break down not only from dealing with my own issues but also from hearing your story. Anyways All of us are so so so so SOO happy u came back and we welcome u back with open arms no need for some fancy coming back video. We all love you man😮‍💨👌

This made me cry because I feel like I've struggled with setting high expectations and not reaching them so much, which led to so much self hate. After hearing your words, I felt so much more seen and heard and I feel like I have someone who knows without knowing. I love you and your channel no matter what you make so do what makes you happy, we're here for you

thank you so much for sharing, Erold, despite how hard that must have been for you. Please know how many people here love you and support you, and nobody blames you for anything. Welcome back

It’s nice to see you back in your own way. We all support you no matter what. I remember watching one of you first animations when I was a lot younger and it just made me laugh. (In the best way possible) Everyone is human and we love you

I don't know if I'm alone in thinking this but to me, eroldstory hasn't just been about getting a little laugh. The thing that makes your content so special to me is how you tell stories about your life. Eroldstory is YOU and we the viewers watch your videos because we care about YOU.

I have a cold drink and a blanket thank you also sorry to hear about everything going on in your life bro, I'm glad you felt comfortable making this video and coming back but take your time! I will watch whatever you put out whenever you put it out! Thank you for everything over the years and the content you'll make in the future!

Hey man it's completely normar for life to go bad sometimes but you should focus on the bad parts of life when ever you're sad just remember how many people you have made happy just like you my last 2-3 years haven't been perfect but watching your videos has always cheered me up so thank you thank you for being how you ara and I hope everything gets better ❤️❤️

This is probably gonna be lost in a sea of comments but while many people tune in for you’re amazing personality we still realize that you’re human too, you don’t have to upload every week every month or every year if you’re not ready for it because this is as much your content as it is ours. I’m glad you’re back and I hope your family is ok and that your future is bright ❤❤❤❤ I’m cheesy as hell-

You will always have our support to do whatever you want to do man. Whether you don't or do come back (hopefully the second option) we'll always wait here for you. Have yourself a damn good day and to everyone else as well.

It's always great to have people laugh or be entertained. But there's more to someone like you than just entertainment. We as an audience are also able to connect to you and who you are. I'm glad that you're back and that you opened up to us. Luh you Erold! ❤

You got this! The hardest part about being stuck in that places is being and going through it, you passed that. The hardest part is over. I know how hard it is to see yourself getting out sometimes but you will! And once you do, it'll be such a great feeling! You will be stronger and grow more! Take breaks when u need them, you matter!

I always would rewatch your videos over and over and over throughout the years and Im really happy that you've come back!!!! I feel like you've done amazing, and really, it isn't necessary like you said to always be so hard on yourself. EroldStory can be whatever you want it to be. I know that regardless of what type of content you put out, sad, happy, etc I will always find myself joyous with because of who you are. I'm proud of you and I'm really happy to see you back! :))

Hey Erold, I'm glad you've given yourself time to heal and rest, and I hope that in the future you give yourself that time from the beginning. I'm sad to hear about your Dad but I want you to know that we'll always be here for you, and that we'll be watching whatever content you manage to put out, be it a new comedy story time, or another little update. Stay healthy and much live and strength

no matter what happens you will always be that dude that inspired so many people Erold. I’m glad your back 🖤

I’m so happy to see that you’re embracing this new “normal.” The growing pains to accept it will be annoying, but you know they’re necessary to transform your life. My whole life just took a turn as I removed myself from a toxic situation. I still have to convince myself I made the right decision to take care of my mental and physical health. Your video gave me hope that it’s okay to not be okay sometimes. All we can give is our best. Thank you for being vulnerable and honest. I hope everything smooths out for you and anyone else going through changes.

Hey erold, it's really a pleasure to see you back, ive been here since the art school video and its what comforted me into my choice of going into art school (which im in in 2nd year now) im just incredibly proud of all you've done and grateful to have news from you❤

We are all here to support you, don’t worry about if someone will like your contact, just sit down and try to create something that you like. We will be here to support your work and more than likely something that brings you joy will give others the same thing 💗

it's so good to have you back!! your videos never failed to make me laugh. you don't always have to be funny. you're allowed to be vulnerable. you're human after all :)

hope you get better bro. Not all of us can come back from things like this. whatever you do in the future just know we here if you need it

Take your time champ. You've done your best. You've been tough for way too long. We're glad to have you back, your presence alone means a lot to a lot of us. Keep ya head up man, we got yo back

I’m so happy you’re back. We, as your fans, will be here to support you every step of the way

Ayy bro. I missed you. You been through a lot. We'll always be here for you. Stay strong. You can do whatever you want, and I'll always be an internet stranger supporting you. Much love. Do your thing

Glad to have you back. These past 2-3 years have not been kind to me either and while it may seem twisted, I find solace in that there are people worldwide who are in the same place I am, lost and hopeless at times. Thanks for giving us your time and coming back in any capacity. It's okay that you have changed. We all have. Not necessarily for the worse. Just different and more experienced now.

I would just like to start off by saying Erold, you being who you are alone has helped me so much throughout 3 years of my life. Not only have I always had a good laugh while watching your videos but I’ve been able to relate so much to them as well😂😂. Dude, thank you for making my 19 years of life awesome asf. And I hope things slowly start to get better for you overtime. God bless💯

We missed you so much! We are so glad to hear that you are healthier and getting through the hard times in life. Do what makes you happy those of us who truly enjoy your content just want you to be happy and will support you on any direction you take!

Real Erold has always been the best Erold and that’s what brought most of us here. Everything else that came after has been a major treat and bonus. Hopefully you take your time to ease into things without being too hard on yourself :) Glad to see you back bud

I've streamed your videos constantly for over 2 years and I'll continue to watch and enjoy whatever content you put out Erold. Having a close family member with Alzheimer's, it really breaks your heart and changes how you see life. Take your time to heal and don't be so hard on yourself! ANYTHING you make wether its serious or sad or goofy, its still coming from one of my ult content creators and I really can't complain. I feel huge empathy for you Erold and I really hope life starts to become brighter for you

I'm happy to see you back again. I know its hard. I know how it feels like when you set expectation to yourself and be able to reach it. But thanks that you have the guts to push yourself to be back and do things that makes you happy. It doesn't matter if it takes so long, the important thing is you are back.

It was comforting to listen to your own struggles and connect my own with them. Glad to see you back dawg!!

Seeing this video has made me happy as shit, I feel like the time I was happy as I am now was when you use to upload, great to see you back and well.

I am happy to see you back, Erold, but also happy you took a break from youtube while all of the crappy stuff was going on. I think it allowed you to think things through better and probably less stressful than if you actually had stayed constant here. Just my opinion. Social media can be sickening as well sometimes, but just know you are on the bright side of it for me. You said some things I needed to hear as well and not think about often so I am thankful about that. We all look forward to seeing what you will do in the future. Thank you for all the smiles we've had and the ones to come :)

Glad to hear you being less hard on yourself. Don't overthink anyone's expectations, you're doing just fine

its okay man, i think lots of people go through the same thing. Its weird changing. we realize it then try to become that person, but we all are forever changing. I like your videos because of your genuine personality. I think everyone likes your storys because they are relatable. I am currently in University also trying to figure out what I am doing. Its good to talk about these things, big respect for sharing whats going on.

I was really excited and shocked that it's been 2 years and to see you make videos again is amazing!! I can't wait for the upcoming plans and releases you'll have ahead of time! I was hearing the rest of the video while doing one of my unfinished works which really stressed me out this past two weeks and to hear "you're probably doing better than you think" somehow really comforted me, so thank you :) Hoping for better days ahead of us 💪🏼

Honestly this is exactly what I needed to hear and some of your videos are some of the best inside jokes I have with my friends I can't count the times I've seen an ambulance and said amber lamps. I'm glad you're making it through this and trying again and I'm here for it much love and I'll keep going too!

Ty for making this video. Everyone deserves to be happy, and that includes you. I'm sorry to hear about your dad, and I hope you aren't in a bad spot for too long.