Living with Turner Syndrome (Missing a X Chromosome)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ม.ค. 2020
- Celeste was born with Turner syndrome and only has one X chromosome. They want the world to know that there is nothing to fear about their uniqueness, it is simply a reflection of natural human variation.
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My wife had Turner's. We were married 29 years before she passed away last summer following heart surgery. She was so joyful, smart, a talented musician, and such a loving mother to our 2 adopted sons. We miss her so very much. I hear echoes of her in Celeste. Thank you for making this video.
Sounds like you are pretty special too.
I’m so sorry Silivror that you lost your wife recently You sound like your a wonderful man and Celeste was very fortunate to have you in her life God bless you sir Mary N.Ireland
Sorry for your loss. Glad you have great memories of her! Sending love ❤️
So sorry for the loss of your wife.
There goes another sympathy seeker
"Just because we're different doesn't mean we cannot connect". Thanks for that quote Celeste; and for reminding me to embrace humanity's diversity.
She is so inspirational.
I have Turner's and I feel so blessed to be a part of the 1% that lived. Thank you for putting out a video that spreads awareness. Celeste you have done a wonderful job representing the syndrome. You have even taught me a thing or two. God bless! ❤
I'd be super interested to watch a video if you made one. Just saying ❤ I'm super glad you're well and this was helpful to you
@@Wouldyoujust_ Same! I was checking to see if they've made a video on their channel, because they could be pretty interesting. I'm always not so sure if these people are telling the truth or not to get attention, but either way, I wish her a great life ☺️
I had a cousin who had Turner syndrome. She died when I was really young. I don't remember much but I do remember I really liked her. I think Celeste did a great job as well. Times like these is when I think the internet is so cool and even better connecting. ✌
Thank you for your wise words! I wish I could always remember to praise variety of individuals… But too often I end to get miffed -without any valid reason. I wish all best for you. We may have missing or wacky chromosome but the question is; are we living our lives or just let a chromosome let us down.
Where exactly is this X-chromosome and how does it get deleted?
This may be the most educational interview I've seen on your page. It was really interesting to hear about Turner syndrome. Celeste did such an amazing job explaining their challenges.
There are many other aspects to TS, mainly physical ones, that were not mentioned- a huge number of other possible physical traits and some more or less significant health risks, esp. heart and autoimmune conditions. The mental health struggles can come with TS, but often don't, at least not this severe.(As far as I know, we might sometimes have an innate tendency towards anxiety, but the link to depressions is much weaker and strictly caused by the things we can go though, and substance abuse is probably not (much) more common than in the general population). "Learning issues" are typically more a very unique set of strength and weaknesses (good verbal abilities, struggles with e.g. spacial relationships) we can have, that can make some particular subjects harder than others for us, and so on. Also, TS is a condition with a huge variation between different individuals who have it. Celeste wrote somewhere they explained a lot more during the interview, but obviously the video would have been too long. I agree, that they did do an amazing job though. If you are interested in learning more, the TSSUS- Website and TH-cam channel- might be a good place to start.
@@annelien3432 Hey! It’s Celeste from the video and thank you so much for so eloquently writing out more info about TS! 😊 As you said in your comment Chris and I did talk about a lot of the possible symptoms of TS, what symptoms I have and their impact on my life. But talking about all of that in addition to our conversation about being LGBT and mental health would have been a 3 hour long video if it was all kept in the final video haha. I would encourage anyone reading this comment and interested in learning more about TS to look up the Turner Syndrome Society of The United States or other similar organizations for more information! Also I will say I had to have open heart surgery recently because of issues with my heart caused by TS. So please anyone with TS reading this make sure you have your heart checked out and if needed monitored regularly by a cardiologist!! Thanks again Annelie I really do appreciate you sharing more info for people!!
@@luvscats3 Thank you so much for your kind words! I think sharing information about TS that is as correct as possible is in the best interest of all of us. Also, I hope your recovery from your surgery is going well.
Thank you for sharing so much about yourself, Celeste! You seem like a very cool person.
Wishing for your quick recovery, and hoping that you have easier days ahead!
John being called cute is part of the problem!!!
my little sister had turners and i totally forget she has it haha it’s so wild to think other people see her differently cause my sister is so normal to me and she can do everything on her own and she’s just the fricken coolest little kid i’ve ever met, all of my friends and anyone who meets her just lovesss her
"had" ? is there a treatment or is it a typo
Hahahahaha, SO funny, so true for me too. The story of my sisters life: "Before Turners diag: Nobody knows how rare and special I am! After Turners diag: Nobody cares how rare and special I am?ALBATROSS!" Mom: "not until you finish that broccoli, young lady."
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@@ImLiterallySoup the D and the S are right beside each other so I'm assuming typo lol
That's how it always is when we take each person as an individual, the only way we ever should.
I lost my daughter when I was 8 months pregnant due to turners. She would have been 13. My heart still aches. I wonder what she would have been like. My life has not been the same
I’m sorry for your loss 😢
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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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My girlfriend has triple x syndrome. She's born with a extra X chromosome . She's taller than average, has broader shoulders, bigger cheekbones, and has trouble learning. She struggles with depression and self confidence too. I didn't know there was a opposite of her condition. It's interesting. You and her are very similar mentally but almost opposite physically
These conditions are "opposites" mentally, as well, if you want to call it that. How many X chromosomes you have does have an effect on cognition. With TS, verbal IQ tends to be higher than performance IQ, or mathematical IQ, if you want to call it that. With Triple X, the exact opposite is true. IF they have any learning disabilities, those with TS tend to be diagnosed with discalculia, those with Triple X (and Klinefelter`s) with dyslexia. That`s actually fascinating, also for thinking about possible average (!) differences between 46XX females and 46XY males. BUT. People with a 45X karyotype and almost any other karyotype within TS tend to be of average intelligence, as are those with a 47XXX karyotype (you can have even more additional X- chromosomes- that tends to come with intellectual disabilities, the more Xs you have, the more pronounced). For us with TS, that translates into average to above average educational outcomes. I am not sure about Triple X though.
@@annelien3432 Triple X has low-average to high-borderline IQ averages (e.g. 80-90 IQ), as far as I know. This translates to slightly worse learning skills than 46,XX and 45,X(0) women and girls. 48,XXXX and 49,XXXXX, two very rare aneuploidies, are the most associated with intellectual disability (e.g. IQ
Me too.
All I know is that IQ has been proven to be bull crap
Actually, this condition is called "Superfemale" I guess.
For her two X chromosomes are active, and the third one is a Barr body, the inactivated one.
Celeste is brave and extremely articulate. Great strength. Hat's off to this highly intelligent person and entire family. Thumbs up.
Wow just found this. I have turners too. Celeste is so strong. I’m so happy to see someone like me reflected online. So happy that you are doing this work! Sending so much love your way!
Me to I also have turners
Yay sisters
I have turners myself and it’s amazing to see some awareness. It’s rarely talked about and it’s great to be able to relate to others with
the same condition :)
I feel as a Turner Syndrome woman it does not represent my personal views or gives a positive awareness about TS.
@@Kitkat-rl2fm tell us about your views
@@karaigrayson8198 They have just been ranting in other threads were celeste's views are being praised, cause they took it to mean "this is what turner syndrome is and i don't feel represented" instead of "this are celeste's views, if they don't align with mine, well, they don't have to, i might as well do my own video or something to be a positive influence"
@@magical571 true
I have turners myself and I know it
Celeste seems to be such a good friend. It would be nice to hear about the friends of the people you show us. Hugs from Brazil bub.
I just got told yesterday that my unborn baby has Turner’s syndrome. I came here to find out more information, so I thank you for speaking out about your life.
How are you doing now?
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I wish you all the best.
My son had a birth defect and we found out before he was born. When I told people about him, everyone looked sad and no one said 'congratulations'. Our son had surgery soon after birth and survived, and now he is completely 100% fine, but I always remember that I wanted that congratulations when I was still pregnant with him. I don't know much about turner syndrome, but this person seems lovely, so be pleased about your pregnancy and enjoy it.
as a woman with turners, i appreciate your classification of it as an intersex condition. a few years ago a lot of women with turner syndrome pushed back against the label of intersex because they felt like it threatened their womanhood and how others perceive them as women. people like you educate and make others realize that this is not the case, that you can identify as a woman or any other gender identity while having turner syndrome. i appreciate you!
@@davidmccallum3950 this isn't really the channel to troll or shitpost if that was your original intention. if it was your original intention, i hope you get to be introduced to this wonderful community
otherwise, hopefully denisa explained what's the difference between biological chromosomes and gender identity to you C:
@@davidmccallum3950 Obvious troll is obvious.
turner syndrome doesn’t care if you identify as a guy, you’re still a woman
People suicide because of your evil ideologies. She is a woman with a syndrome. Not anything else
this is such a beautiful comment
I cannot. Celeste is such a sweet person. Love how they managed to understand their self. I have POS and can understand the thing about not identifying as a woman or a man, since we physically don’t look like a mas/fem stereotype. It’s very hard to explain, and I admire you for being so brave and just be yourself.
“It’s just a reflection of a natural human variation “. How beautiful. Thank you Celeste for putting it so simply and so beautifully.
@Myah's Wings - And there many stops on the pathway of human variation.
Celeste seems like a super cool person. Thanks for this interview, I enjoy hearing them about their experience.
Celeste is brilliant and so insightful. A really good, kind hearted person. Parents did a fine job and should be proud!
Such a serious, intelligent, self aware person Celeste is!
I love her, she is great.
I have Turner Syndrome so I wanted to say thank you for this video to represent and educate about TS also thanks for explaining how we're technically intersex as I found that interesting even though I personally identify as female
I came back to listen to Celeste's first video after the second and I'm convinced that this is more of what the world needs: open, rational, empathetic conversation. Thank you for sharing this with me. It's making an impact.
Celeste, you seem to be a really smart, determined, reflected and interesting young person. I'm so glad you got help for your mental health struggles and that you are so brave to talk about it openly. It took myself years to get help and even longer to feel comfortable to talk about it... We learn about diagnosis like yours in med school but I really love to get opportunities like this to hear from people who have it, since it's so rare we don't get to meet patients.
It's really important for me to connect human faces and storys to all these medical terms they bombard us with.;) Thank you for doing this interview!
What a wonderful, mature person! I admire Celeste's attitude toward life.
Thank you for acknowledging that addiction is a disease, or an illness as you said, dad. It's so disheartening and painful when people think addiction is a choice and that addicts are bad people who deserve to be thrown away with the trash. So thanks 🙂
what makes you think that ddiciton is not a choice?
I definitely chose it. Don’t regret it either
Addiction becomes a whole lot more harder to makes the right choices. But that also doesn't mean it isn't a choice. It's just a bad one.
@@zifengpi4776 choices create addiction, in the same way that a choice can create anything. it doesn’t mean that it is, as a whole a choice.
@@brazil3207 see my explanation to j. k. A
That's exactly how I feel. Replaying in my head a social situation that I've had and then picking it apart. Like, " Why did I say this or that."
Me too
I randomly clicked on this not expecting to learn this much. Not just about a condition I had never heard of but also about an absolutely lovely person!
they seem like such a nice person to be around!!
I had just found out my sisters unborn baby has Turners. She already has 3 sons and this is her first girl and at the moment, she is super upset. But I believe that this little girl is here for a reason and she is going to be badass like her mom! 💕
@Wolfgirl93 tell your sister that someone with Turner's agrees with you. Turner's is a part of me and I can't imagine not having it. There are challenges for sure but I am also living a great life filled with so much love and support. It doesn't hold me back and has made me super strong. I hope this helps her and I'm sure she appreciates you being the strong positive support she needs. ❤
WOW!! Keep us updated!
@@kaitlindowd9564 that’s right! No matter what we are going to love her. And those big brothers of hers are going to be so protective of her 💕 lol she’s probably not gonna have a dating life 😆
Don't worry I'm sure your niece will be OK if sure with love and support she'll get through it .
@@TeenWolfFan1011 how's she? And mom?
And her big brothers? They're happy, right? 😊
Celeste, you certainly come off as much more confident than I feel most days at 45 years old. Even though I don’t have TS, there is so much you said which I can relate to.
By the way, Celeste, you're finishing statement was beautiful! You are an inspiration and amazing human. We are all different! And that's what makes humanity so exciting! 💗
It's so nice to see their family being supportive! I'm sure it's been a challenging journey for all of them, but they really seem to be doing well now.
I absolutely love their earrings. I was just watching them reflect and shine the whole time.
same :)
Me too... they are reflective of her personality!
@@Good-DaySunshine their* personality
@@katvelyte their? But it's just her
@@mrmojorising- I'm not sure how much you know about pronouns so I'll assume you're asking in good faith. Some people who don't identify as male or female would use the singular pronoun they/them (e.g. someone left their wallet behind). Celeste indicated in the video that they should be referred to as they/them, not she/her. You will notice their mother also uses they/them pronouns when referring to Celeste. So yes, they can be used to indicate speaking about a group, but can also be used for a person of unspecified gender.
Also fun fact! the singular use of 'they' has been around in the english lexicon for longer than the singular use of 'you'.
My partner is a person with ts, & I've been soaking up all the info I can find on it. This video was particularly helpful. (Plus I LOVE it when parentsof lgbtq+ kids be so supportive & use the correct pronouns. It legitimately warms my heart) Thank you!
They are so articulate! Comes across as very smart with a lot of common sense. They could be a teacher or advocate for persons with physical challenges.
I was just watching another SBSK video and wondered if there was one with someone with Turners and this popped up in the search! I have Turner's too and experience(d) many of the struggles Celeste has. It's actually kind of refreshing for the focus in this video to be more on the mental health aspect. I feel there's more focus on physical treatment and the social and mental effects just don't get addressed even though those affect me more.
Yup. I have Turner's syndrome too and mental health struggles aren't talked nearly enough so I appreciate this interview so much. With proper medical treatment I got as a child, now as an adult I hardly experience any medical symptoms besides thyroid problems (but well, they may or may not be caused by the T.S.). However, the mental health struggle is real.
My niece has TS. This was very helpful to me. It also reminds me of how blessed we are to have her at all! Thank you to all of the moms that understand that their children have worth even when they are a bit "different."
They have such a nice energy radiating from them, I'd love to be their friend ✨
All of the people in the video honestly seem very nice
Celeste radiates such a nice energy, id love to meet them. If you are going to use pronouns use them correctly. Substituting a pronoun where a name should be used is disrespectful and fails to recognise the person.
Does not represent most TS woman
@@Kitkat-rl2fm - Celeste represent their self.
You should be a teacher, you are so intelligent. God bless Celeste ❤️
I think you are wonderful, you are so well spoken. I don’t think you look different. It was great to meet you.
What a GREAT HUMANBEING - thank you both for this interview.
Thanks for this interview Celeste! Those earrings look great on you 🥰
As a med student trying to learn more about Turner Syndrome this was very helpful. Thank you for sharing your story.
Viendo este canal siento emociones que me hacen sentir vivo, muy vivo...
Por momentos siento que se me rompe el corazón y al mismo tiempo siento tanto amor y tanta...tanta fuerza...
Estas personas son únicas y sabiendo que existen... mi mundo por algún motivo es más bonito, hacéis de mi visión del mundo algo hermoso.
Gracias a tod@s por existir, sois inspiración para mi.
Gracias.
This was very moving. Celeste is so articulate and well spoken. Which I’m sure is a lovely reflection on their parents as well. What a bunch of lovely people. It feels so good when someone can speak in an intelligent way about things I care about. What a lovely way to connect
What a wonderfully intelligent, insightful and articulate person. Thanks, Celeste.
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Celeste is such an intelligent person. This is one the best videos I have seen on this channel
This man is a great man. I hope life gives him everything he deserves. You can tell he's sincere, truly cares and loves the people he interviews.
They use they/them pronouns btw
@@artisticchilddrawing4086 Chris does? I didn't realize.
@@kraftpunk5947 I think this misinterpreted who you were talking about.
@@artisticchilddrawing4086 Kraft Punk is talking about Chris. ( I had to read this a few times...)
@@kraftpunk5947 I was talking about Celeste
Thank you for sharing Celeste's story. Im so glad they were able to find the road to recovery. As a recovering addict I can relate to them trying to mask things. One day at a time is the best advice I have gotten for recovery and life in general. The support they have from their parents is so wonderful.
Celeste seems so so cool. I'm sure they're a blast to hang out with.
Also, "it's just a reflection of natural, human variation..." that was so well and eloquently put.
Yeah Celeste seems Kool lol
Who is they? Celeste is one person
@@FermentedZucchini pronoun used by people who do not want to be referred as neither she nor he, like non-binaries.
@@FermentedZucchini they/them/theirs can and has been used as singular and plural for a long time
Beautiful interview.. you are are awesome, Celeste.Your parents are amazing as well (touched my heart).
Really love this interview. Thanks for sharing your story with us, Celeste!
Go Celeste! You are so articulate and millions of miles ahead of so many other "normal" people. I loved how you described the natural beauty of biology and all of its differences. So proud of you!
The X chromosome is replaced with extra glory for the sweetest patient. Thanks fir sharing.
I have Turner's syndrome too. Is good to know that I'm not alone
I have it too. When were you diagnosed?
Hey, I have TS aswell. Maybe you would like to join some Fb groups if you have not already? You are definitely not alone in this.
@@kaitlindowd9564 I have Turners too. I was diagnosed when I was 7 years old
What an intelligent and well spoken person Celeste is.
Celeste is lovely and I also love that their parents are so supportive. Thank you for this. 🥰
Wow, what an amazing, intelligent person Celeste is. How unique and interesting Celeste is and was said so eloquently….everyone is different and that is what makes life special. Love the video and the message.
To Celeste-
You know what..I like you Celeste. Lol You are pretty kool. I never heard of this Turners stuff B4 but I just watched your video and liked it. It was interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing who you are! I believe God blessed you with all of your individuality and differences for a reason. Videos like these are really doing amazing things for a lot of people honestly. They are helping people. Thanks 4 that. Shout out to the producers too! ✌️
Good for you for kicking the addiction!! 💚
i got to admit your videos are great educational i have spent hours watching your videos and as a disabled person myself who has asperger sysdrome watching these videos has taught me alot
Celeste, you are remarkable. LOVED this interview.
Thank you Celeste for sharing your story. I admire you.
I have watched this video so many times because I enjoy listening to Celeste speak, they is so well spoken. I enjoy the optimism, too. Have a great day, Celeste!
Great video, I had no idea about Turner syndrome, but I’m sure I’ve met some. Love mom & dad, so loving and compassionate in their responses ❤️ thank you for sharing, the universe had special plans for you… and here you are living your truth ✨✨✨✨
Wow, what a wise person Celeste has grown into. They are someone I would love to have conversations with, to just hang out and learn from. Celeste seems so cool! If Celeste reads this, thank you for sharing. :0)
Celeste, you are rad!! Much love from Jersey 💕
Hi Carl and Misha here!!! You are wonderful!!!! You will be great !!! Enjoy life!!!!!! Sometimes we all worry way to much about differences!!!!!!!
Celeste you ate truely beautiful. Keep up the good work of teaching peopke about Turners syndrome. Chris thank you for introducing us.
Dude, I think what you do is awesome! You meet so many fun people, love your videos
Thanks for educating me on Turners. You are a wonderful teacher!
Thanks so much for sharing your story Celeste, congratulations on your road to recovery and self acceptance. You seem like such a chill and nice person, I'd love to be your friend!!
Celeste, Glad you felt comfortable Sharing your Story 💖 I also have Turner Syndrome, and ended up taking Growth Hormones from 5th-8th Grade. And, as you mentioned, Support and Learning to become Comfortable with who you are as a Person really helps! We are actually about the same height, as well!!
Such a lovely person. Thanks for sharing this♡
Fascinating and educational interview, I have learned a lot from Celeste.
I've watched this video before but I've come back to it. My niece was born last month and just diagnosed with Turner Syndrome. I just want her to be okay. 💜
What an amazing family, alot of love here ❤️
Celeste has BEAUTIFUL eyes. They have a fantastic canvas for makeup💖 I’m jealous lol. Celeste seems like a wonderful person and I’m so glad you gave them a chance to speak about the difficult yet inspiring experiences of living with turners syndrome.
They’re so well spoken! Loved hearing your story Celeste
I really wanna thank everyone who's in charge of making the show and all the guests as well , this is really helpful for me as a medical student to understand these syndromes more
Love to you, Celeste - and your wonderful parents, too!
"Natural human variation" I love this expression :-)
I just learned a while ago that my disability falls under the new term NEURODIVERSITY. And I find this endearing somehow and a little cool😄
I legitimately think Celeste is an attractive person, I love their smile and the way their eyes turn down. 😍 I think they are super cute, plus they're funny and obviously well educated! What a wonderful person
Using their is confusing
@@aerialabby then educate yourself.
@@aerialabby Well, that's the pronoun they use. So get used to it.
@@aerialabby i agree. It's like "it" was possessed with a battalion of spirits.
@@haileycandeza-solano I'll possess you with a battalion of spirits
Thank you for making and sharing this videi it was very informative. i hope you continue to do more videos as and when you see the need/ Thank you Celeste and to your parents for sharing
Thanks for sharing, Celeste!
I've researched quite a bit about ks, so didn't see anything surprising, but wanted to see how the family was approaching it. Mother is gorgeous inside and out!
What Celeste said about what they hoped people get out of this interview, is exactly what I love about this channel. I also value all sweet kindness, compassion, and love I see here. Life can be hard but it's better with a friend.
Celeste, the interview was so impressive !!
I've waited for this video!!!!!
Brava/Bravo! Celeste, you are an intelligent, thoughtful, determined person. You handled that interview with remarkable poise and aplomb. It was a pleasure to watch you and your parents. (PS, the interviewer was pretty good, too :-) )
Their story is great and I'm thankful they shared it. Thanks Celeste.
no because the owner of this channel is so understanding i love this channel so much :(
I was diagnosed with Mosaic Turners at 10 years old. It’s hard sometimes and you feel very alone. I love how good you are at explaining it.
This is amazing. I didn't know what this is. I learned something new! I can't wait to see more videos
I have turners! Mosaic Turner syndrome (I have both Xs but one isn’t normal) I have a masters, and I’m currently teaching English at a couple colleges! One thing that helped me growing up was going to a camp where I met other turners girls. I’m still learning a lot about how it impacts my health as I’m getting close to my 30s. Love this! One interesting thing I’ve found is every turners story is different, so this is really cool!
Human variation is very fitting and appropriate way to describe many peoples struggle with their personal identity. I also do not fully understand that struggle but I have come to accept that people don’t get to chose what normal is for their individual situation. Thank you.
What a remarkable young lady. Intelligent, humble, positive. Watching this video has really uplifted me and given me some ideas to write about in my future therapy blog...If you convey this message to her please tell her on my behalf she is really SPECIAL. She's inspirational for those of us who have had the opportunity to listen to her. And tell her as well I LOVE her earrings 😉😉. Greetings from Spain.
I would love an update on Celeste and how they are doing :)
Wow they have AMAZING parents!! Parents that would actually sit there with you during your treatment, and put themselves in your shoes as an addict/ abuser is just so beautiful to me. And Celeste is such a sweet, cool soul. Def think we could hang out n enjoy eachothers company
God bless your channel . you give so much . These are just wonderful people. K