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Nick Germain
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 5 พ.ย. 2013
Voice Actor. Will probably post Voice-Over videos on here from now on.
New Booth Tour!
Take a tour of my new booth with me as I briefly go over each piece of gear that I am using now!
My website:
www.nickgermainvoiceactor.com
My website:
www.nickgermainvoiceactor.com
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My experience Dating with Cerebral Palsy: The Superman Complex
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I discuss my experience with dating with cerebral palsy, and how it may make you feel like you have to be perfect all the time. For personal inquiries: Please email me at nicholasjonbassist@gmail.com. For business inquiries, Please contact me via my website: www.nickgermainvoiceactor.com
Fan Casting Voice Over Seiyu Academy by Maki Minami
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Yesterday, I posted a review of Volume 1 of Voice-Over Seiyu Academy by Maki Minami! You can view that here: th-cam.com/video/i0EmuWt6Z38/w-d-xo.html But what if it had an ANIME? Who would voice the characters? Today, I thought it would be fun to show some love for my friends in the VA community, & cast them in the main roles! Cast Links: Hime Kino: Shakyra Dunn shakyradunn/status/1...
Voice Actor Reviews Voice Over Seiyu Academy by Maki Minami (Spoilers)
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Voice Actor Reviews the manga Voice-Over Seiyu Academy by Maki Minami. Story and Art are property of Maki Minami! Please Support the Official Release by going to sites like this: www.amazon.com/Voice-Over-Seiyu-Academy-Vol/dp/1421559706/ref=sr_1_2?crid=333IV1GCCXRM1&dchild=1&keywords=voice over seiyu academy&qid=1626589218&s=books&sprefix=voice-over seiy,aps,198&sr=1-2 www.rightstufanime.com/Vo...
Voice Actor Academy Theme Song by Bobby Peterson
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Voice Actor Academy is an original comic dub series inspired by Shonen Battle Anime like Yugioh GX, Food Wars, Beyblade. Plot: Our main character Minato Moriyama and his friends learn about voice acting at Blanc and Otani's Voice Acting Academy, and battle in clashes called O.C. Scenes! Theme Song by wonderful friend, Bobby Peterson! Bobby's social media links: Bobby's awesome band Low Standard...
Nick Germain Animation Demo
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My animation demo produced by my wonderful coach, John Stocker, and the wonderful audio engineering wizard, David Boire! John's website: www.johnstocker.ca/ David's website: dbaudio.ca/ Contact me at: www.nickgermainvoiceactor.com/
NICK GERMAIN E-LEARNING NARRATION DEMO
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My E-Learning Narration Demo produced by Terry Daniel and his team at Universal Voice Talent. Here’s the website with the Program info: votrainingprograms.info/programs Here’s Terry’s site: universalvoicetalent.com/votr... Contact me at: www.nickgermainvoiceactor.com/
NICK GERMAIN COMMERCIAL DEMO
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My Commercial Demo produced by Terry Daniel and his team at Universal Voice Talent. Here’s the website with the Program info: votrainingprograms.info/programs Here’s Terry’s site: universalvoicetalent.com/votraining.html Contact me at: www.nickgermainvoiceactor.com/
My Dream Cast for a Beyblade V Force Reboot Pt 1
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I list my VA picks for if Beyblade V-Force got a reboot! I will do more parts as I continue to rewatch the series!
My Experience Dating with Cerebral Palsy
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My name is Nick Germain. I am a Voice Actor and a Radio DJ with a physical disability called Cerebral Palsy (or CP). I wanted to make a video on my personal experience and feelings about dating with a disability, and hoping bring up some points that people who don't have one will take to heart! Channels to follow on this topic: Hannah Witton: th-cam.com/channels/6iWKC08iw9K-R6Wh5pbZNQ.html The ...
Flannel Fest 8 28 2020 Chad Skiz Round 2 Part 3
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8/28/2020 Pt. 3 Nick Germain Interviews local Pop Artist Chad Skiz for the second time in Flannel Fest's first ever Zoom Interview!
Flannel Fest 8 28 2020 Chad Skiz Round 2 Part 4
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8/28/2020 Pt. 4 Nick Germain Interviews local Pop Artist Chad Skiz for the second time in Flannel Fest's first ever Zoom Interview!
Flannel Fest 8 28 2020 Chad Skiz Round 2 Part 2
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8/28/2020 Pt. 2 Nick Germain Interviews local Pop Artist Chad Skiz for the second time in Flannel Fest's first ever Zoom Interview!
Flannel Fest 8 28 2020 Chad Skiz Round 2 Part 1
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8/28/2020 Pt. 1 Nick Germain Interviews local Pop Artist Chad Skiz for the second time in Flannel Fest's first ever Zoom Interview!
Dating is SO SO awkward when you are disabled. I have mild CP and thenkfully I have a very loving partner but its so frustrating not having an able body when you are young.
Hi nick I'm in my 40's was born with CP and have never been approached by anyone ( disabled or not ) which makes me feel extremely insecure about myself so i started watching your videos on TH-cam and I'm starting to slowly feel better about myself thanks a lot
Thank you so much, RanitaGadling! ❤️ It means more than I can say that you watched the video, and that it helped you. All I wanted out of this video was to share my story in hopes that it would reach people, and help others similar to me. I’m grateful to you for watching the video, & I truly appreciate you!🙏🏻 I often feel insecure about people not approaching me as well, and sometimes it makes me feel like I’m not good enough. (And I’m still working through that feeling.) I hope that you go forward knowing that you are enough, and you are a catch, and someone will come along who loves you, and values you for who you are.
It seems the Americans are very biased against people with disabilities. Europeans and South Africans seem to be much much less concerned or put off. Just my observations. Regards from South Africa
My name is Latoria, I was born with cerebral palsy.. thank you 😊 for doing this video, this the way I feel about having a disability.... I think it would be awesome 👏 to be your friend & chat about cerebral palsy... thanks having a great day..
I have cerebral palsy as well
You will find someone. Keep being you bro I’m serious
I have cerebal palsy to it can be hard i agree
Yes it can
I can relate to this. I don't date much at all. My first date was in the late 90's. she was an old friend of mine who I hadn't seen sense the early 90's. So, I never mentioned having CP because I thought she would've remembered. We went to see Idol Hands in the theater, she asked me if she could bring a friend which I thought was odd but, then I remembered that she had epilepsy. So, I thought that might have been the reason way. Anyway, this person wouldn't sit next to me and had her friend sit between us which was incredibly awkward. When the movie was done, I asked her if I could give her a hug. she said yes so, I did. I never heard from her after that. I stopped trying to date at all because I got Tired of hearing " you should date someone else with Cerebral Palsy" I have a few female friends that I will go out to concerts with and stuff like that but, they always give me the "this isn't a date speech before we go anywhere.
Hey c-rad! Thank you so much for watching the video, and taking the time to share your own experiences with cerebral palsy! ❤️ I’m grateful for you, and I appreciate you! 🙏🏻 I’m sorry that your friend that you had a crush on didn’t understand that you wanted to be alone with her/ go on a date with her. I’ve definitely been there before with multiple female friends, and it’s really hard. But don’t give up! Every date gets you closer to the right person, and you don’t have to date someone who has cerebral palsy! All that matters is that they understand you and your needs.
Don't give up. I have Pudendal Neuralgia & spend most of my day laying down & I have plans of starting dating again, after Easter...that is if a recent health set back doesn't get in my way. I was at the ER the other week, and found out I can no longer taking Advil anymore due to GI Bleeding. I take Advil with my nerve pain medication to bring my pain down to tolerable levels. Now I have to take Tylenol instead, and it's not really cutting the mustard. Hopefully the pain mgmt clinic can do something for me, otherwise I may not be able to have sex. The Pudendal Nerves are in the pelvis.
Hey. Nick, It's really mentally tough I know your struggle we chat daily and try help each other with incoiragment.. We will both get there.. There was a famous golf player his name is Gary Player who actually is from South Africa.. He has a famous quote it reads practice makes perfect.. It's not 100% accurate as small things still happen.. But it's 98% correct.. If you practice something it can become easier.. But it takes time and sometimes you don't have that time.. So it it is difficult.. We must try focus on positive things always. Our emotions are powerful oh my but we can control them with practice.. And help from family and friends and life coaches on youtube.. But youtube can be tricky as it can be to much.. But it is helpful. Anyways, Nick I'm thankful to have met you even though it's not in a physical way but it's definitely an emotional one.. I'd love for us to meet in person in future.. Holding thumbs for that buddy.. Chat soon.
Thank you so much, my friend!❤ I’m always grateful for you, and your kind words!🙏🏻 (And I’m holding out hope we get to meet in person someday as well! 🙏🏻💯) I think it will get easier for both of us not only with practice, but meeting the right ladies who compliment our lives instead of complicating them.
I relate to how you feel because you see others with there person and you wondering where is your person. People just need to open up there mind and trying to get know people who have a disability. Thank for your encouragement. It's been about along time since I dated but I hope to meet my person soon.
Thank you so much, Zulekha!❤️ I’m extremely grateful for you, and grateful to you for watching! 🙏🏻 I agree! 💯 The person inside matters so much more than anything on the outside! I’ve met a lot of women who didn’t care about my disability (whether it worked out or not), and have given me a chance based on me. The best thing to do is just be honest about it, and communicate. Eventually, The right person will come into your life, and the wait will be worth it!
@@NickGermainVA1995 your welcome I also live C.P it been an interesting ride to say the least. I recently published by autobiography which is called MyFaith Walk From Blessing To Blessing by Zulekha I Jones .I talk about my life and changes I've faced. You can get on Amazon, Barnes And Nobles and Books A Million. I hope you can check it out. I hope you are doing well.😊
Hi Nick oi long stories I need to tell but I will try keep it short.. I have minimal cerabral palsy it's more mental for me then physical.. I have some independence in I can drive.. But got my license late aged 20 biggest achievement really getting that.. Was scary that first year made a few mistakes and accidents.. But not to major.. I leaned to read late in life aged 11..so my self esteem was effected by this had to leave home to get the help I beeded was really tough.. But I got the help but being away from your family for months was so tough.. But life chiices have also effected my confidence big time at the times I thought wow go for it finding out during the experience bad choices😭.. Ai I'm 49 had one arranged girlfriend I met through friends that unfortunately didn't last long as she was visiting when I met her the atrraction wasn't really there but I tried.. But it became a long distance relationship I was going to her home town of Johannesburg but it all ended before I even went.. That was in 2004.. Then in 2010 a lady started chatting to me on Facebook I knew through living in the same small town.. We then started going out as friends then I started getting feelings for her.. But sadly only wanted friendship.. Then one night she disrespected me something terrible and had to cut ties.. Thst went on for about 2 wasted years of trying 😢.. Then in 2016 I met another lady through a friend who said Sam this lady will display your art in her shop.. She was single as it turned out but 14 years my senior a foreigner from Belgium but we connected she's a lkibra like I am.. We also started going out on weekends also asked her out. But sadly also wanted just friendship so frustrating.. Should of walked away I've recently learned that is what I should of done.. But I stayed her friend because we both don't have many friends.. I'm not earning much and after my folks retired I'm even earning less and covid happened and so it's been very tough.. Anyway, she was a good friend paid for most of our get togethers.. I started texting her daily to wish her a good day and wasn't a good idea as I was sinking my self into something that would crush me.. End September she broke some news to me about an old boyfriend from her youth that had found her on fb.. Anyway man I thought I'd be ok with her meeting the guy to see if it would work.. He flew out from Belgium mid October was here for her birthday and next on Facebook I saw she changed her profile pictures on fb and WhatsApp.. I told her I'd give her space and now it's at a very sad stage where I need to cut ties.. T feels like a death oi it's very hard to accept someone I was so close to is gone.. She said she'd contact me again and has a few times been difficult to reply but I did as I'm not a ass.. But she was actually just rubbing in that she's going on a safari with her much more confident man.. She said she loves me to bits but isn't in love with me😭.. Ai it's hurting but I found dslr photography 4 years ago while I knew her.. And she's been supportive of my dreams and it has given me confidence.. I love sunsets and capturing them on a cloudy evening is so soulful.. Anyways I am building a photography page now on Facebook and I recently found a way to grow it.. So it's grown quite a bit the last few months.. And I have one or two paid portrait shoots lined for the coming days.. But I have her on my mind contently still as it is very fresh still and will take ages to get over as I'm not meeting new ladies 😢.. And have struggled all these years online tinder here is tough as not many matches pop up and so tough as well.. Anyways, if you want to reach out privately please do.. Take care you seam a great guy as well..
Hey Samuel, Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me!❤️ I’m truly grateful to you for not only taking the time to watch the video, but for your bravery and vulnerability in sharing your story/stories. I’ve had a rough time with dating as well (from age 13 to now). A lot of girls who just viewed me as a friend (WAY too many to count), a girl who left after 20 minutes, my last date ended up being a lesbian- Dating is ROUGH, man.😅 It SUCKS. I’m just NOW (at 27) seeing a nice girl who is mature, intelligent, etc. I met her on Hinge (through some divine miracle), but dating apps are TERRIBLE 99.9% of the time because no one cares about who you are inside. (It’s all vanity and looks) But you can (and will) meet somebody wonderful. The best advice I can give is to give yourself grace, focus on yourself, and what you love, and distance yourself from women who treat you in a way that you don’t deserve/don’t want to be treated. When you are out there dating, Be aware of what vibes a girl sends (does she seem to reciprocate your feelings and actions?), and be open to getting to know new people. You’ll find the right person when you least expect it, and it will be like an Angel has entered your life. I’m not a dating coach, but if you want to reach out via email (just to vent/chat), My email is nicholasjonbassist@gmail.com.
I have cerebral palsy to in my legs .
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, Jeremy!❤ I appreciate you!🙏🏻 It’s always nice for me to meet another person who has cerebral palsy because it helps me to know that I’m not alone in my thoughts and struggles with it. I wish you all the best!
Nick don't simp be you be the best version of yourself for yourself. You will get past that version of your self . I'm 47 years old learn to be confident in yourself . If they like you they will like you if not move on . Learn how to read women . Learn to be confident and comfortable in your own skin . I feel you and I am older than you but one day it will happen for you and it will happen for me . We will meet our wife one day .just Learn to take it easy .
Thank you so much for watching, and for your encouragement & advice, Jeremy!❤️ I truly appreciate you, as well as your kind words! I’m definitely working on myself, and my confidence, and I feel like I’m the most confident and best version of myself that I’ve ever been. I do need need to continue to learn how to read women more effectively, and how to relax a lot more. But I’m hopeful I’ll meet my person if I keep working on myself, and my dating skills. I wish you all the best in love and in life as well! 🙏🏻
Dude. I have CP. I walk (very) funny and I walk with a cane. I'm about to turn 50 on October 2nd. EVERY. SINGLE. THING. you talked about is something I have gone through. I even called it my Superman Complex! LOOK AT MY SHIRT. Watching this was like watching me in a time machine. I want to talk to you. I have good / great news for you. I know your future (because it's the same as my past). I'm glad you posted this.
Thank you so much, Joel! I’m grateful for you watching the video, & offering such kind words and reassurance! I’m so glad that you were able to relate to the video, & take something away from it. (That’s the whole reason why I make these videos- to find people who can relate to these struggles, & hopefully show them that they’re not alone.) I wish you all the best in your future!
I'm hemiplegic right side, I completely understand. I've had 5 year long relationships and several long term girlfriends, but I still have to deal with the same insecurities you're describing Including the manic part, thinking I'm a monster when i look in the mirror hating myself, whole days and months lost to self pity etc. Try this, battle the insecurity separately, its its own thing and shockingly being with hot girls and having them be attracted to you WILL NOT resolve it. Address the single problem by learning cold approach and learn how to attract girls. You will be completely shocked at how well this goes man. Play the numbers and abandon the " there's a person out there for everybody" mentality. A better way to look at it is attracting girls and being attractive are skills which can be mastered . From what you describe it seems like your putting way to much into one girl at a time. I highly recommend that if you aren't in a relationship, you should be dating at least 2 or 3 girls at a time casually. This will stop you from attaching so much value to the outcome of anyone situation, acting desperate. Also, when girls see that your dating and have options they will be more attracted to you. When I'm looking to get into a relationship, I pay less attention to how much I like a girl and put way more value on how much she likes me. I think I tended to want to chase validation from girls that were lukewarm on me when i was younger and i gotta tell you, that's quite the miserable hell and a huge waste of time. Also, flirt early if you like her. This takes practice, but its important that you establish a man to women premise early. I'd love to chat with you, I literally don't know anyone else with a disability and even watching this gave me a huge sense of belonging and community. Thanks for posting it.
Thank you very much for watching, and for taking the time to comment, Irish Jitz! I’m grateful for your advice, and I’ll take it to heart! I do tend to focus on one girl at a time because dating multiple girls/going on multiple dates tends to overwhelm me (and my wallet). 😅 But I do need to start taking initiative with women more, getting to know more girls, and flirting early on because I don’t get noticed by girls much at the moment. (& I want that to change.) I’ve also thought about working with a dating coach in the near future. As far as where you can chat with me, Feel free to shoot me a message on insta or Twitter @NickGermainVA.
@@NickGermainVA1995 Avoid red and black pill use this guys advice he's basically how i learned to attract girls. Life changing I promise. A lot of dating advice is cringe, but there's 100% useful information as long as you use your judgement and pars it properly. The key is think about your physical issues from CP as separate from the mental anguish/ insecurity and just like you work on getting the most out of your body, work separately on your self image. Think about it like this, say for example you take a -10 penalty to physical attractiveness from limping etc. you can't really control that, but you take another-10 for being insecure about it, and if you disqualify yourself from even "playing the game" then the that which you fear will come to pass. So, work on the insecurity directly and do it by proving yourself wrong. I'd love to chat, It's helpful to get an external perspective. I'm 37 and I wish I had anyone to help me through this in my 20s, I remember being horrified that I'd always be alone. Try this I also have a bunch of audiobooks that have been helpful. Your frame of trying to impress is what's killing you man, you will NEVER attract a girl by trying to impress her. Don't try to convince her with logic, change her feelings by being attractive. Being try hard (which is what you're describing in the video) is generally repulsive to females in my experience. th-cam.com/users/ToddVDating
@@IRISHJITZ Thank you for sharing Todd’s videos! I’ll definitely give them a watch! I do think that trying too hard is what’s causing me not to go anywhere with the ladies when I could just relax.
Recently have developed interest in learning more about people with CP and just came across your channel. I love your openness and thanks for sharing
Thank you so much, Nasecha!❤️ I am grateful to you for taking the time to watch, & offer me such kind words! 🙏🏻 I’d be happy to answer any questions that you have if you Email me at NicholasJonBassist@gmail.com.
OMG Nick.. thats one awesome video.. im right there..I know ur feels. I'm in my 50s with CP.. I recently started my utube videos too. Please check mine out..it does not get easier.. well it has not for me.. I hope ur ok with me mentioning u tomorrow in my newest video. I m here with u.. thanks again Scot
Thank you so much for watching, & for your solidarity and kind words, Scot!❤️ I truly appreciate you, & I’m grateful for your support!🙏🏻 I enjoy your videos as well (Being a Kid with Cerebral Palsy, Siblings of us who have Cerebral Palsy, & Living with Cerebral Palsy over 50 being my most recent watches!) I wish you all the best!
What a handsome and wholesome dude! Started dating a dude with a more prominent CP. Need info on this subject. All good here though just entering a new experience as his bf. I try not to bring the CP often but if I do I try to think of my wording. Great video
Thank you so much not only for watching, but for offering such genuinely kind words, Guillermo! ❤️ I truly appreciate you, & I’m grateful to you! 🙏🏻 Thank you so much for sharing your relationship’s story too! You seem like you’re a loving and considerate partner, and they’re lucky to have you! (I know that I always appreciate whenever someone is considerate of my CP, & how they word things, because certain wording can trigger my depression) I wish you both the best, and if you need any advice- Feel free to comment here, or email me at NicholasJonBassist@gmail.com! I am always happy to offer whatever insight I can!
I. Like your. Video
Overcoming adversity makes you stronger. It takes courage to speak directly from the heart.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video, & offer me your kind words & support, Alexuci!❤️ It is hard to be vulnerable, but my hope is that by opening up about my experiences- I can reach people who are feeling like I have, & encourage them to keep going! I’m grateful for you, & your kindness, & I wish you all the best in love, & in life! 🙏🏻
I've have Cerebral Palsy and my experience is as bad as it can possibly be cos we live in a world where is all about appearances.
I’m so sorry to hear that you have had bad experiences with dating as well, John! You’re right! Some people are shallow & not worth our time anyway because they only care about looks. (In many cases, we actually end up dodging a bullet because we can find someone who is even better for us) I can with certainty though to not give up! I’ve started putting my disability into my dating profile now, & I’ve connected with girls who don’t care that I have one at all. You’d be amazed at what can happen if you take another chance! In any case, I’m grateful for you, & grateful to you for taking the time to watch the video, & I wish you all the best in love, and in life! 🙏🏻❤️
@@NickGermainVA1995 Surely, I always thought be as gentleman as you can be, walk the walk... but no appearances get in the way again... any advice?
I'd rather be with someone who can walk the walk and care than some who is fit but doesn't care at all.
@@johnhills3085 Are you talking about wanting to date someone who also has cerebral palsy, or someone who means what they say/is honest in general? Honesty is absolutely always important any relationship. If you’re talking about dating someone who also has CP, A lot of people without disabilities will be wonderful partners as well even if they can’t relate to it themselves. (& just because they have CP, it doesn’t mean that they’re going to be a good fit) All that should really matter is if they’re empathetic, and have a kind heart. Whoever your partner will be, I hope that they’re absolutely wonderful, & I have faith that they will be!
Honesty is the best policy what they do is ahead of the word they say. Easy to talk to... actually looks are not s big thing Like you said you have a good rapport with the other person you hang out have fun and then ohh I don't like you... They won't say is your CP but they change out of the blue... Get the elephant in the room out of the way on your second third date I'd say.
I am suffering from arthritis since my childhood. I once proposed a girl but right away rejected me. She didn't told me why but I know that it was my arthritis and 5'1" height. Since then I never tried proposing a girl no matter how much I was attracted to her. Cuz I don't wanna be rejected again for my disability. I think I am far better off being a disabled person with self respect rather than being humiliated by women.
I am so sorry to hear that, Brig! Was it someone you were dating? I hope that you don't give up because there are good women out there! The right person for you won't leave you for your disability, and they will love you for you! I haven't found my person yet either, but we both will in time! Thank you so much for watching the video! I am grateful to you, and I will be praying for all the best for you in love and in life!
I really appreciate your videos because we have the same disability...
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch & comment, & offer your appreciation, Arrjaie! ❤️ I am grateful for you, & your support, & I’m glad that my video could be of help to you! 🙏🏻 (It was hard to make it, & be vulnerable, but if it helps people, then it’s worth it) I wish you all the best in love, & in life! 😊
Hey Nick great video. I came to your page researching about Cerebral Palsy. My son who is senior in high school typical athletic football player has had a new girlfriend for the last 3 months. He has been more secretive about this girl and and has spent a lot of time at the girls house. The parents have been super nice with my son inviting him on several fun family activities and he has had a great time. I had offered to take them to the movies and it was the first time I had seen the girl other then sitting in the car. I wasn’t even paying attention as she walked out of the house and got in the car. I drove them because my son has not got his drivers license. My son was very attentive and helped her get in the car and it was slower then normal. I was actually not trying to pay attention and I was trying to give him privacy and I didn’t want to make them feel nervous or shy. As every good father I asked her questions to try to get to know her and show that I was interested in her school and life. I asked her if she played sports or what activities she liked to do and just normal conversation. We started talking about her moms Jeep which was tricked out and very cool, she asked if I saw the license plate that said CP. I didn’t noticed and she continued in normal conversation that it stood for cerebral palsy but she made a joke that her family teased her mom that it stood for concrete princess. At this point I had not made any connection that she had this and just assumed her mom worked in that field or donated time for this disability. As i dropped them at the front of the theater I again tried to give them privacy like I wasn’t trying to watch them. I noticed it took more time then usual and I was actually proud because my son was being so attentive such a gentleman. I picked them up after the movie and she made a small joke about not getting hit by the traffic by walking slow but I didn’t put it together. Again they both got into the back of my truck slower then normal. From my perspective I didn’t know anything was different and I was just trying to give them privacy and not watch them not to make them nervous. The girl was very sweet and extremely polite and I am very happy he is having such a good girl. As I dropped her off at the house my son once again was very gentlemanly and assisted her to the house. At this point I noticed she was waking slow and limping. Even at this time I didn’t think anything. As my son came back to the car and got in I asked him how she hurt her leg. My son at this point told me that she had cerebral palsy. I asked him why he had not said anything to me before and he said he was nervous about how I would feel. I was a little shocked that he would be worried what I thought especially since I have always told him the most important thing about dating is the girls heart and character. I actually told him I was proud that he handled the this dating situation so mature. Honestly I knew extremely little about cerebral palsy and searched to learn about it tonight. I would like to thank you for being brave and sharing your story and helping others understand this situation. There was no opportunity for me to know about this disability for 2 reasons one I have not met anyone with this and two I wasn’t looking for the person to be different. Which I think is good thing. I think there is no reason for you or my sons girl to feel awkward to communicate about this. Since I was unaware of the disability my questions may have seemed weird to the girl because I just didn’t notice and maybe she thought the same when she hinted a few things about CP and I didn’t connect the dots and didn’t acknowledge the hints. At the end of the day it just is about good communication. Thanks again for your story.
Thank you so much for YOUR story, High Flying FL390! You've obviously raised your son well, and both of you have beautiful hearts! Thank you for teaching him to be a gentleman, and to just treat her like he would treat any other person! That is a wonderful quality, and a rare and beautiful quality too! I agree completely that it is all about good communication, and making sure that the person with the disability speaks up about what they need to feel comfortable and treated normally, and also making sure to listen when the person who has a disability is communicating how they feel! Thank you so much for watching the video, and sharing you and your son's experiences! I wish you and your family all the best!
hi Nick I have cerebral palsy also, this is a very eloquent video, your gentle manner is a great thing i totally relate to your experiences. Part of dating is being vulnerable emotionally and this is hard to face, when at face value people sometimes don't relate to us as human beings like them, who can anticipate their reactions to us, and or disability.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video, and offering kind words, Sonia!❤️ I’m grateful to you, and I appreciate you!!🙏🏻 Opening up *is* very hard. I’m struggling through opening up right now, & I’m slowly learning how to be vulnerable with my loved ones about my struggles with my disability. But I am opening up, and I think that the important thing is that we try our best! I hope that you are able to do the same, and I wish you all the best in love and in life!
@@NickGermainVA1995 in the last few years i have tried to carefully open up to more people so that i can optimize my chances of the fullest life possible and that is also in a sense what you have done with this sincere video . it makes your personal experience more universal, which in turn will help many people.
Hey Nick! This video almost had me in tears. It's heart breaking to see you so upset. I work in the UK as a carer, and my first client is a lady with CP, so I've just started doing research about CP and the dating world. How is dating going for you now? You really seem like such a catch! I love that you mentioned cooking, flowers and looking after your girl when she's sick. Honestly you sound so much better than most guys! Have you tried dating apps and mentioning that you have CP? Have you asked ex girlfriends why the relationship didn't work from their perspective? I hope you keep trying different things and don't give up. Like someone else commented, I'm sure the romance gods will bless you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video, & offer your advice, thoughts, & kind words, Tamryn! ❤️ I truly appreciate you, & I am grateful for you! 🙏🏻 My primary source of meeting people is dating apps, & I’m on three at the moment. I don’t put my cerebral palsy on my profile because even though it’s a part of my life, it doesn’t define me in any way, & I don’t want a woman to focus on it anymore than I would my friends or family (it’s better if they get to know me for me). I get matches, but they usually ghost me even when they tell me that they’re cool with my CP. My last date said that she was fine with it, & she stood me up. So I’m not too optimistic about dating at the moment, but I’ll always give it my best shot, & put myself out there! Regardless, I’m thankful for you, & your encouragement, & I wish you all the best in love, & in life! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your experience and unique perspective on a autopsies difficult and nuanced subject. Best wishes to you and your future in the realm of dating as it happens.
Sounds good.
Thank you so much, Scott!❤️ I said this already, but I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen, & I’m grateful to you!🙏🏻 Casting directors receive a lot of demos, (so it’s hard to get noticed as VA), & when casting directors take the time to listen to my demo it means more to me than I can say!
Hi Nick my name is Abbie and I have CP as well I think it’s great what you are doing to raise awareness for CP
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video, and for your kind words, and support, Abbie! ❤️ I am grateful to you, and I will be sure to check out your channel as well! 🙏🏻 I have some more video ideas about dating with CP/ to raise awareness about CP as soon as I get a chance to flesh them out! I think it’s important to keep a dialogue going about Cerebral Palsy (& even more so after watching Special on Netflix) because there’s a lot of people who still don’t know anything about people with disabilities beyond assumptions and stereotypes! I wish you all the best in love and in life, & I hope that you continue to raise awareness about cerebral palsy as well!
Soooo, Seiyuu Academy fandub when? JK, but this was a treat! :) Love this idea to its fullest tbh.
I’ll do it in a heartbeat if I can find a trustworthy (nonvirusy) place to download the manga!😄 I had to take pictures of the panels on my phone for these videos! 😅 But it’s something that I’d love to do too if we can get everyone on board (or find suitable replacements for the ones who are not). 💯
@@NickGermainVA1995 If you DO decide to do a fandub, hmu! I'm always down for a project with you and everyone!
@@ashecorinthos It seems like it's gonna be doable! I'll do some thinking on it, & see if I think I can handle another project!
YEEEEES!!!!! 😍😍😍😍 Imma just add this to my playlist 🤣
AAAHH I LOVE IT!!!!!
I hope you found a beautiful girlfriend that loves you. I found a sweet and loving boyfriend that have a disabilty like me. God bless you always. My boyfriend name is Nick
Thank you so much, Niki! ❤️ I truly appreciate you, & your support, & I am grateful to you! 🙏🏻 Sometimes I feel like there isn’t someone out there for me that will be my best friend in life, and that I’ll fall head over heels in love with. I’ve had a lot of girls (even female friends) walk out of my life without explanation, and that has made it hard to trust in life, and God’s plan at times. But I won’t give up, and I hope that I am fortunate to find a wonderful love like yours that lasts a lifetime like you have! God Bless you as well, and I wish you all the best in love and in life!
@@NickGermainVA1995 thanks. For your. Video
@@cynthiavoss3610 Thank you so much, Cynthia! I am truly grateful to you for watching and enjoying my video! I hope that it helped you in some way, and I wish you the best in love, and in life!
Are u still single
@@cynthiavoss3610 Yes! I am on dating apps (& go on dates sometimes), but I am still single currently.
Don't be discouraged. I have CP that affects my balance as well and I found a wonderful partner. On the road to finding him I met a date at a coffee shop, tripped and fell which is pretty standard for me, and he basically ran away. Some people are just like that.
Thank you so much, Meghan! I am truly grateful for your kind words, & support, & I truly appreciate you! I am so sorry that you went through that, and it truly does help to know that someone went through something similar to what I went through, & came out okay! (Sometimes it can feel like I need to change something about myself in order to find someone because a lot of girls have walked out of my life without an explanation). Thank you for sharing your experience with me, as it truly is a comfort! I wish you and your partner all the best, and many more happy years with one another!
Based on your openness and gentleness in this video (and also congrats on your face, you got a good one), I'm confident that the romance gods will place you where you need to be. Thanks for sharing!
You’re too kind, AJ! Thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️ You are a beautiful person as well (inside and out), & I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch this video! It’s truly humbling that people like yourself are still continuing to watch it, & respond, & I am truly grateful to you! 🙏🏻 I wish you all the best in love, as well as in life! 😊
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Don’t give up and don’t worry about your disability the person who walked away did you a favor, the right one will stick by your side and love you for who you are! You’re a very sweet handsome guy.
Thank you so much for this, Gilbert!❤️ I’ve been going through a bit of a rough time with anxiety, & depression, & I’ve felt like crying a lot today, & I can’t express how much your comment means to me! A lot of the time, I can barely look at myself in the mirror, & like myself lately, & I thank you so much for your kind words (I’m beyond grateful to you)! 🙏🏻 Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to watch this video, & make me feel like I’m not completely awful!🥺 I wish you all the best in love, & in life! 😊
@@NickGermainVA1995 Nick I agree with Gilbert you are a good looking young man. I’m sorry you were having a rough time of it when this reply came out. Hopefully things are better for you now. I just came across your Chanel a few minutes ago. I. Hoping that your still making videos. Have a great week.
@@paulabarton9493 Thank you so much for not only watching the video, but for the kind words, & for taking the time to check up on me, & ask how I am doing!❤️ I’m grateful to you beyond words, & I truly appreciate you more than I can say! 🙏🏻 My depression ebbs & flows/varies from day to day. Today, I’m doing okay overall. Just trying to stay positive! As far as my next video like this, I have some ideas, & I’m going to try to flesh out my best video idea soon! Until then, I wish you all the best in love, & in life!
Very inspirational video, thank you for sharing your story! Honestly, Greta didn't deserve you. Best of luck on your relationships!❤️
Thank you so much, Maizen!❤️ I’m always humbled, surprised, & grateful for folks like yourself who take the time to watch this video!🙏🏻 I never thought that it would reach people at all, let alone inspire anyone, & I thank you for taking the time to watch it, & offering your kind words! I wish you all the best in love, as well as in life! 😊❤️🙏🏻
I just found out about your channel and this is the first video i see and wow... you have such a beautiful soul!! A guy as thoughtful, intelligent and sweet like you deserves all the love in the world. Thank you sooo much for sharing this experience!
Sofia, You have no idea how much I needed to hear this today! 🥺❤️ Thank you so much for taking the time to touch my heart with your kind words! 😭 I appreciate you more than words can ever say, & I am grateful to you! 🙏🏻 I often have trouble seeing my own worth (especially recently), & I’ve felt like I’m not worth loving. So thank you so much for being a bright light in a time of a lot of dark thoughts!
@@NickGermainVA1995 I'm so glad I could help!Keep your head up, these hard times will pass!!
It is uncanny how similar that sounds 😂
This would really be an amazing cast for a beyblade v force reboot
I have been looking for someone like you who can give me advice on being intimate with my boyfriend who has CP. Would like to chat
I truly appreciate you watching this video, Pamela! I don’t have a ton of experience with dating and intimacy, but I would love to offer you any advice that I can. You can message me on Twitter @NickGermainVA.
@@NickGermainVA1995 I don't have twitter but you can hit me on my email . Pam.koehn@yahoo.com
I totally relate to most of what your saying and dating someone who doesn't have a disability they don't always understand that CP don't effect who you are as person. I also have cerebral palsy.
Thank you so much for commenting, and sharing your own experience with me! I truly appreciate it, as the goal of this video was to connect with others who have CP, and, (hopefully), give them a story to relate to. It seems to me that people often think that people who have disabilities have trouble with sex (and other intimacy), or they’re worried about what others will think. When in reality, We’re just people, and we can do anything that anyone else can do. Honestly, If people want to miss out because of silly fears and assumptions- They’re not worth it anyway!
Don't be frustrated about what happened. Some people woren't teached how to accept people as they are. You aren't special coz you have a disability but coz you are beeing men, comming here and telling your history. This happens with they who have disabilities and with who haven't. She didn't diserve you, but she didn't know that. You are smart, easy going and handsome. I'm sure that some nice girl will look for this adjectives and not for the detail of the disability. Thanks for sharing this expirience with us
My apologies for not getting back to your comment very quickly, Rosilene!😮 (I’ve been crazy busy!😩) I try cannot thank you enough for taking the time to watch the video, and for all of your kind words! ❤️ The goal of this video was solely to have it reach people (with and without a disability), and I truly appreciate you for watching and listening! I want to believe (and choose to believe) that there is someone out there for everyone. I am going to do my best to stay true to myself, and my goals, and hope that I find my person along the way! I wish you all the best in life, and in love! 🙂😇
I love the fact that you're speaking out and shining a light on this! You DESERVE the love I know that you give to others. You're a sweet, caring, incredible guy and after watching that, I just want to give you a hug and shout with you on the rooftops. Stay strong, I promise you'll find someone who is worth your big heart <3
Chad Skiz Thank you so much, my friend! That means the world to me, and it is extremely encouraging to hear! I truly appreciate your friendship, and I truly appreciate your support! I will keep looking, and see who life brings me. And please know that I am always there for you anytime you need anything at all, my friend! Love you, buddy! ❤️
Hey nick, nice interview. I had a couple ideas that you may find useful if you're interested. Message me if you are open to a little constructive criticism :)