ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) YouTuber Sarah Toth is not like the usual ASMRtists. She strips her videos of the pretense that ASMR videos are known for. Toth greets her viewers, tells some small anecdotes, and shares her wide-ranging experiences of trauma, from heroin addiction to suicide attempts. These additions make her videos more authentic and personal:
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Whether its a whispery tarot-reading, a haircut simulation, or a “mom tucking you in” roleplay, her frank familiarity gives viewers the impression that they’re building a relationship of trust, in spite of the hundreds of thousands of viewers live-commenting on the video.
Toth offers her life story for every viewer, in all its grit, ugliness, and triumph. Her approach is a crucial one when it comes to addressing addiction, according to her throngs of commenters.
While many ASMRtists will receive outpouring adoration from fans with insomnia or loneliness (ASMR is believed to promote relaxation and sleep), Toth operates in different margins with higher stakes. The comment-section seems less like the usual trolling clusterfuck and more like the safe space of an AA meeting. “I hope she feels as good about herself as she makes me feel about myself. I adore her,” says one viewer. “I’m going to get clean like her someday.”
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