OPENING UP ABOUT MY DEAF BROTHER

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ค. 2018
  • Trent has chosen to keep his life more private. But today he opens up about his experience being hard of hearing and getting the cochlear implant. We were surprised to find out that once you get the cochlear implant it can take months and sometimes years to learn how to hear! But it is definitely worth the hard work if you want to do it. Trent loves his cochlear implants and this is his story! :)
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  • @PsychoSoprano
    @PsychoSoprano  6 ปีที่แล้ว +30889

    Trent has chosen to keep his life more private. But today he opens up about his experience being hard of hearing and getting the cochlear implant. We were surprised to find out that once you get the cochlear implant it can take months and sometimes years to learn how to hear! But it is definitely worth the hard work if you want to do it. Trent loves his cochlear implants and this is his story! :) From now on I will make sure all of my videos have closed captions. It might take 24 hours or so to process after I upload, but I assure you that I am paying to have all of my videos captioned properly from now on. Thanks for watching!

    • @robintopley4133
      @robintopley4133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Colleen Ballinger 💕💕💕💕

    • @xmarchione7560
      @xmarchione7560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      I have not watched the video yet, but I hope Trent is alright and I apologize for his condition. Thank you so much for sharing information about him, I know it was probably difficult to make this video. Thanks again

    • @jennymayfield3685
      @jennymayfield3685 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Colleen Ballinger you have a great day

    • @vvv1895
      @vvv1895 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Colleen Ballinger omg colleen R.I.P. you died in escape the night you were like justine

    • @amorales2411
      @amorales2411 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Colleen Ballinger I love you so much! Your my favorite!

  • @JadedGemy
    @JadedGemy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8933

    I got choked up when he said that someone gave up trying to talk to him. He must have felt so sad, that person was a jerk. Shame on them.

    • @hana1706
      @hana1706 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      **ring** **ring** SHAME

    • @readingtree5884
      @readingtree5884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yea o feel the same

    • @ghostkat
      @ghostkat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      As a deaf person myself, I unfortunately can say this happens many, many times. It really does suck

    • @mano5493
      @mano5493 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@ghostkat same here, the worst is when my family does it

    • @MarcusB-qr1hk
      @MarcusB-qr1hk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ghost Kat I support you and anyone who is deaf. I have a friend of mine who is also deaf so I can relate.

  • @BreanneWilliamson
    @BreanneWilliamson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6149

    Trent seems so kind. He is super inspiring and this was very educational for me. Specifically the “speak clear, not loud”. Thanks for doing this video, Trent! Also, cool shirt.

    • @katelynneher2771
      @katelynneher2771 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I've noticed a lot of hearing individuals aren't aware of this. I've been told that it's normal for hearing people to speak louder instead of clearer and also clearer doesn't mean slowerer. just more ununciated. not slower. not louder. it's actually relatively rude to those who are hard of hearing or deaf.

    • @MissAllaCinderella
      @MissAllaCinderella 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yes! I’m HH (deaf in right ear) and although I wasn’t taught to read lips, I naturally do it to make sure I know what someone is saying.
      And to add to that, looking at someone when you’re talking is really important. Specially for individuals like myself.

    • @maktubdcm8333
      @maktubdcm8333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And sing language is the best for deaf and also if they want choclear that okay too but always give the oportunity for sign language

    • @mixelcedillo7477
      @mixelcedillo7477 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dante Gregg how us this even related

    • @wellhi9700
      @wellhi9700 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so kind

  • @thatsprettylunchean
    @thatsprettylunchean ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Hey Colleen! You should show Trent the classic song by Danny DeVito that goes like this:
    DO NOT DIDDLE KIDS
    ITS NO GOOD DIDDLING KIDS
    I WOULDN'T DO IT WITH ANYBODY YOUNGER THAN MY DAUGHTER
    NO LITTLE KIDS, GOTTA BE BIG
    OLDER THAN MY WIFE, OLDER THAN MY DAUGHTER

    • @lilyb825
      @lilyb825 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *younger than my wife

    • @smazberry
      @smazberry 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Omg 🤣

  • @leahmoore6820
    @leahmoore6820 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Your brother sure likes to open up to other people too.

    • @piranha8669
      @piranha8669 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Underrated comment

  • @Nelliekrokstad
    @Nelliekrokstad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6337

    how could people dislike this.. this is beautiful

    • @brooklynbrown8811
      @brooklynbrown8811 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nellie I love your channel! :)

    • @arienvoun7223
      @arienvoun7223 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Idk but it really is beautiful

    • @ash-rs4zx
      @ash-rs4zx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nellie ikr

    • @irvanisse
      @irvanisse 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      People with no heart or soul🤦🏻‍♀️smh

    • @kkchacon362
      @kkchacon362 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Nellie probably haters😑 Idiots! They are really rude

  • @DoctorDisney
    @DoctorDisney 6 ปีที่แล้ว +594

    As a medical student who has seen a whole bunch of people with conditions, I just want to say please just treat people with love and respect. It is not hard at all. No one chooses to be sick or different, so be kind. Always.
    I really loved this, Colleen.

    • @debtank1
      @debtank1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Beautiful comment. I am an RN. I agree. Thank you.

    • @DoctorDisney
      @DoctorDisney 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you for all you do, Debbie! :D

    • @mangopeach5079
      @mangopeach5079 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I applaud you. If more medical professionals acted on this mindset, patients would be less intimidated by providers and actually seek out the help they deserve. Keep doing what you’re doing!

    • @DoctorDisney
      @DoctorDisney 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks, Mango Peach! I agree. That's why I made a TH-cam channel, so that I could show others that doctors do not have to be mean and close-minded people. I would never want my doctor to judge me, so I enter all of my interactions with a blanket of humanity trying to heal, not harm. (:
      Consider checking out my channel ^_^ Trying to get on Colleen's level hahaha

    • @111battlefront
      @111battlefront 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bruh. Do your job and get off TH-cam

  • @fedroger51
    @fedroger51 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    These comments about Trent aged like milk

    • @jennmarie1527
      @jennmarie1527 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lmao, right?? 😅

    • @_blessie_
      @_blessie_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah, yikes 💀

    • @GalaxyButt1507
      @GalaxyButt1507 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it related to the Colleen apology? I’m so confused plz help

    • @hajahbuchanan-carpenter2810
      @hajahbuchanan-carpenter2810 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@GalaxyButt1507 there is evidence of him having inappropriate conversation with a 13-14 year old

    • @GalaxyButt1507
      @GalaxyButt1507 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hajahbuchanan-carpenter2810 😬😬😬

  • @saniyakaur1347
    @saniyakaur1347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    In the old videos Christopher sounds like Parker when he was a kid

  • @niamhfyfe428
    @niamhfyfe428 5 ปีที่แล้ว +815

    I just want to give him a massive hug

  • @poppypierce1730
    @poppypierce1730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1381

    Aww trent
    Trent says "welcome the beautiful ballerina colleen ballinger!"

    • @kat_lov3ly861
      @kat_lov3ly861 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Thats Christopher who said that

    • @poppypierce1730
      @poppypierce1730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kat_lov3ly861 ohh

    • @amelialavin7984
      @amelialavin7984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Yes It was Christopher. He looked JUST like parker!!

    • @taylorlauren3521
      @taylorlauren3521 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that was christapher

    • @poppypierce1730
      @poppypierce1730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      O ma gawd I've got 1k likes thx so much every one!! 🎈🎉🎉🎊🎊🎉✨

  • @jessa6331
    @jessa6331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    When Trent was little he looked so much like Jacob Ballinger🤯

  • @julianaxyz
    @julianaxyz ปีที่แล้ว +39

    justice for ollie and all the other kids he messaged inappropriately.

  • @ameliadavies2121
    @ameliadavies2121 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1959

    Who else thought that when Collen was younger she looked like Bailey

  • @genevahi8602
    @genevahi8602 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1992

    My mom, dad, brothers and sisters are deaf. I am the only hearing child in my family. My twin brothers Oskar and Oliver are profoundly deaf, my big brother Carson has cochlear implants. My twin sisters are both severely deaf and are mute. My other 2 sisters are also mute. I have one more adopted brother who is a mute. My mom is profoundly deaf and my dad is also mute. When they found out I wasn’t deaf they were really confused. After 7 deaf children, they were shocked! I choose not to speak when I’m home. I don’t have friends over because it can intimidate my siblings, and it can frustrate my parents. No-one really understands what I’m going through, at home. I have another new baby sister, she’s in the process of her hearing tests. My mom is sure that she is hearing, so that is good for me. I know how he’s your brother and you obviously have to care for him but the way you treat him is so sweet! Go Trent, you’re awesome!

    • @breephoenix111
      @breephoenix111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      Hey hun. I'm in Australia and just read your comment. I lost my hearing 9 yrs ago after 2 bone marrow aspirations. I don't have anyone deaf in my family. I have had cochlear implant surgery on one ear. I'm on Instagram @breephoenix76 if you want to talk. I'm in Australia so theres probably a time difference as a nurse I have spoken to a few people like you and there are ways to help you, it's not your fault you were born able to hear honey. If you don't want to contact me you could talk to an audiologist who may give you some suggestions about how you need your friends over and would like to tell your family you are not trying to hurt their feelings in anyway. Much love Bree xx

    • @rachelleburciaga2173
      @rachelleburciaga2173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I have a brother name Carson

    • @avac8751
      @avac8751 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Wow, that sounds really difficult...but also, you have a big family!!! 2 sets of twins?

    • @storyhadfield3526
      @storyhadfield3526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@breephoenix111 bless your soul. you are now officially my idol.

    • @breephoenix111
      @breephoenix111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@storyhadfield3526 haha why is that because im willing to help others? We need to care more about others in this world today. Feel free to find me on instagram @breephoenix76

  • @abbigailmcnamara3484
    @abbigailmcnamara3484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +742

    Christopher sounded and looked just like Parker, and Colleen looked like Bailey. Holy crap haha

    • @eily6278
      @eily6278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg yeah!

    • @harmonijames485
      @harmonijames485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      And I feel like Trent looks similar to Duncan

    • @otomeomusubi
      @otomeomusubi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought that too omg

    • @connieb4372
      @connieb4372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I think so too.. and I think that little Luke looks just like Trent!

    • @greego5952
      @greego5952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@connieb4372 I feel like Luke looks more like on his mom's side.

  • @lilygrace3616
    @lilygrace3616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +893

    “Please ignore the sound of the dogs killing each other.” Lol 😂

  • @ChaelaC
    @ChaelaC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    Bailey looks similar to Colleen as a child , also thank u for sharing ur brother's story

    • @shannonwood730
      @shannonwood730 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chaela C I was just going through comment on how much they look alike. They sound alike too.

    • @jocelyn720
      @jocelyn720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what I thought too

    • @rafaellaprieto9077
      @rafaellaprieto9077 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chaela C I thought I was the only one that noticed!

    • @lane1616
      @lane1616 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I posted that and got no likes.

    • @ChaelaC
      @ChaelaC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blue Umbrella yeah

  • @pc3751
    @pc3751 6 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    your brother is literally the cutest.

  • @Gloqui05
    @Gloqui05 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    beware of uncle Trent

  • @leahtripp4845
    @leahtripp4845 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    bombastic side eye.

  • @deepwaterbluesky
    @deepwaterbluesky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    Trent is so sweet.

  • @Musicanddares7
    @Musicanddares7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    When Trent said that people don’t repeat what they say because they don’t want to take the time to, that just made me cry. That’s so horrible and rude and Trent is so lovely, and it makes me feel so ashamed that people who are more so privileged feel better than others who are hard of hearing.

    • @allyford92
      @allyford92 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Musicanddares7 yeah it’s sadly very common. People get frustrated whenever I or any hearing impaired person asks “sorry can you repeat that”.

    • @cmLauren08
      @cmLauren08 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      :(

    • @lemonyeri
      @lemonyeri 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah I’m a person who hates repeating myself but i remember not to get upset when I’m talking to my friend who’s hard of hearing because it’s not her fault. and i talk on the quieter side lol.

    • @Stramies
      @Stramies 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is frustrating and it happens to us daily, thank you so much for understanding. I really hope that this video will help people recognize this problem.

    • @annerchisline9641
      @annerchisline9641 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happens with all disabilities, unfortunately.

  • @namegirl12
    @namegirl12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    it's crazy how much chris's kids look exactly like colleen and her siblings look when they were younger. like some 3d printing. genetics is crazy.

  • @DrHenryAuD
    @DrHenryAuD ปีที่แล้ว +23

    *Chris Hansen voice* “Why don’t you take a seat right over there?”

  • @katieware2900
    @katieware2900 6 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I almost cried when he said that sometimes people just walk away😭 like wtf, that's heart-breaking and fricking messed up😪😥

    • @leahneal4606
      @leahneal4606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ikr. I almost did too. That's really messed up

    • @sarahxxh167
      @sarahxxh167 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      People are really messed up and disgusting to do that!!!

  • @snail2934
    @snail2934 6 ปีที่แล้ว +642

    Trent seems so sweet and a humble person!!!
    I personally have a sister that is deaf, has epilepsy, autism, and more! And a brother as well! But if you think about it, there differences make them who they are!!!

    • @madewithloveannie8379
      @madewithloveannie8379 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      LPS MeMe Queen my brother has special needs and I agree completely

    • @chlo.liz09
      @chlo.liz09 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LPS MeMe Queen yes

    • @lybsm8516
      @lybsm8516 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LPS MeMe Queen aww hope they feel better ❤❤😍

    • @em-id7rx
      @em-id7rx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Eva Gomes wtf

    • @rubi3red871
      @rubi3red871 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LPS MeMe Queen me too

  • @dippygallegos6258
    @dippygallegos6258 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Tell him to stop talking to minors 😀👏

  • @GummiesAJ
    @GummiesAJ ปีที่แล้ว +22

    hindsight is 2023 🤭

  • @CristiSomething
    @CristiSomething 6 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    I cried when Trent said people have walked away from him instead of trying to help him. Muh heart 💔

    • @diegomtz84
      @diegomtz84 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cristi Something ikr it was sad

    • @petstheshow1168
      @petstheshow1168 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg same 😭😭😭❤❤❤

    • @janellemargot4376
      @janellemargot4376 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      So rude! Like why? That would never cross my mind to do to someone.

  • @missjenniebella
    @missjenniebella 5 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    Trent is so nice. People should not be rude to him and treat him like he is not a human.

    • @annerchisline9641
      @annerchisline9641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It happens every day with all 'disabilities', unfortunately.

    • @jsm530
      @jsm530 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@annerchisline9641 thats deplorable. poor thing

  • @crystalneou2199
    @crystalneou2199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I was crying watching this video because its so rude how people dont see him as a normal person and think that they can just say anything and that they don't have feeling because they cant hear but good on you for keep going on with your life and just putting it behind you

  • @CaraPicone
    @CaraPicone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Revisiting this, and I'm realizing how much Trent looks like Christopher!

  • @acacm12
    @acacm12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2161

    I wish ASL and sign language in general was more widely taught. People should at least know the alphabet. Implants are not an option for everyone.

    • @jupitersspell
      @jupitersspell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      It would be more widely taught if it were more common. There is an island where so many people are deaf that sign language is a main language. But in America, for example, it's much more necessary to teach students Spanish now because it has more Spanish speaking people than Mexico now. But I see what you mean.

    • @TheRisskee
      @TheRisskee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I can speak English and German pretty fluently and growing up in California we speak a lot of Spanish but I always mess up and throw in some random German word for some reason and idk why but it keeps me from fully learning Spanish. I know a few words in ASL but I find that I do the same thing there. I'll literally say something and then some freaking German word pops up and for a split second I think "I don't know how to sign that" and THEN I realize it's because it's German. Lol even my German is slipping now, too. Lol But I'll alway do my best to communicate with anyone, even if it means bringing up a clear text note on my phone to type it out or bringing up a translator (I understand Spanish so it can be spoken to me but I'm not sure what words are correct so Google translate has helped me have a lot of great conversations) ❤️

    • @sarahbaylis5804
      @sarahbaylis5804 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jupitersspell ASL is the 3rd most taught language in America

    • @rileyskemp3007
      @rileyskemp3007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Adventures of Betty and Boop where I live we have three national languages English Maori and sign language which is really cool and nice 😊☺️

    • @Charlotte-lk3vb
      @Charlotte-lk3vb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wish my school taught it :/ I only know the alphabet

  • @deliabird626
    @deliabird626 6 ปีที่แล้ว +943

    I wish he liked being on camera because he seems so cool 😭

  • @celinelia8127
    @celinelia8127 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    did Trent apoIogize regarding the 13yearoId whom he texted all those inappropriate things?

  • @jb132380
    @jb132380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    It’s so insane how much Chris and Jess’ kids look so much like Trent and Chris when they were younger! Wow those are some strong family genes 😍

  • @accidentallyabby1427
    @accidentallyabby1427 6 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    I'm deaf with a cochlear implant too, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that you will be captioning your videos! I feel like I miss out on so many good videos because youtube massacres captioning when a person talks fast or when multiple people are talking. I love that Trent talked about his experiences in your video, and hope to see more of him in the future! :)

    • @KatzWorldOfficial
      @KatzWorldOfficial 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Accidentally Abby what you can do as well is try slowing the playback on the video I do that for the captions cause at night I can't have nothing loud so I watch TH-cam and Netflix on a slower playback so I can catch up with the captions and I read fast

    • @emoliver80
      @emoliver80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't even imagine how frustrating and discouraging that must be at times. When you mentioned " or when multiple people talk" I realized that vlogs must be especially difficult to watch bc there's typically families and groups of friends etc that are all talking and people in the background talking that you aren't seeing on screen, which means you also aren't able to read lips. So if captioning isn't picking it up properly you *really* won't know what's going on. Wow, things I never thought about. I wonder why more deaf/hard of hearing people aren't complaining about this though?! I don't think I've ever seen or heard any complaints anywhere. Thanks for opening my eyes to something that's never crossed my mind.

    • @dede10127
      @dede10127 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Accidentally Abby My mom is deaf with cochlear implants too, and she’s obsessed with James Charles. I’m not sure if he has captioning, but I’m like, girl how? I can’t keep up with his fast talking 😂

    • @jordyn2631
      @jordyn2631 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Accidentally Abby ian sorry for you but gad that you love you tube as much as anybody else does keep fighting

  • @annadobson886
    @annadobson886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +803

    Colleen and trent are so kind to each other it’s so sweet
    Nothing like me and my siblings

  • @1martagonzalez
    @1martagonzalez ปีที่แล้ว +22

    side eye

  • @dancingzombie4159
    @dancingzombie4159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    OMG your dad drawing cartoons of you and Trent together to keep the memories/stories is the coolest thing ever!!!! I wish I could do that for the children in my life. He should do a business where people tell him funny stories of their kids and give him pictures of them and then he does a little animation. That is the coolest!!

  • @finbarhenry7882
    @finbarhenry7882 6 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    As a fella who is profoundly deaf with two cochlear implants - its really lovely that you are spreading deaf awareness 😊 means a lot to the deaf community!

    • @nicolelopez219
      @nicolelopez219 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flying Potato Yes. I am hard of hearing. So grateful for her. She's such a sweetheart! 🤟🏻💕

  • @fav3031
    @fav3031 6 ปีที่แล้ว +380

    Awww! Trent is awesome! We love you Trent!!

  • @sherri685
    @sherri685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I am hard of hearing myself (70% deaf both ears). I just found this video and it made my day. Thank you so much for educating people about HOH/deaf people. And a huge thanks to your brother for being so open and sharing his story and showing that us HOH/deaf people are just as awesome as everyone else!

  • @sammisigns8988
    @sammisigns8988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I love Trent
    also tell him I sign say hi!

  • @Lisa_Uncensored
    @Lisa_Uncensored 6 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    What a sweet man. It is rude when people get frustrated with people hard of hearing. But I hope he knows that person is probably feeling bad of themselves and it has next to nothing to do with him. But people really should take at least a few moments to get over themselves.

  • @maskitmati
    @maskitmati 6 ปีที่แล้ว +777

    your content recently has been so inspiring and just different. i’m loving it❤️

  • @__elise333
    @__elise333 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I knew something was off about him (no, not his deafness, the way colleen talks about him, “he wants to keep his privacy” idk just seems sus

    • @haylee117
      @haylee117 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      yeah his family clearly advised him “not to speak to those under 18” so very grodie overall.

  • @katieb2463
    @katieb2463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    My husband is hard of hearing, and I wear glasses. When we first started dating we spent a lot of time in the car, and I was usually unfamiliar with the areas we were driving in. He had to give me directions and we would laugh because it sounded something like this:
    Him: Turn right up there
    Me: At the light?
    Him: What?
    Me: At the light? Turn at the light?
    Him: No before the light, right up here...
    Me: Where?
    Him: What?? You missed the turn...

    • @cammy220
      @cammy220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      aww 🥺

  • @dawndishdetergent8739
    @dawndishdetergent8739 6 ปีที่แล้ว +469

    I work in fast food and yesterday I had two different deaf people come in and they were able to order by either writing their order down or pointing at things. When they were done ordering they would say thank you in sign language, and it made me upset that I didn't know how to say "you're welcome" or "have a nice day." After seeing this video I'm definitely going to make an effort to at least learn some basic signs so I can better communicate with people that are hard of hearing.

    • @crystalthompson9828
      @crystalthompson9828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I worked at Whataburger (fast-food burger place) and I always encountered the same thing. My brother is partially deaf so I knew how to say "thank you" and "you're welcome" but since I was barely learning at the time, it was frustrating to me not to be able to say more than just that. They usually just wrote down their order for me thought, I think they were used to it.

    • @courtneyrains3531
      @courtneyrains3531 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dawn Dish Detergent Fun fact, there’s not really a way to sign “you’re welcome!” A simple thumbs up will do and a Deaf person would understand. 😊

    • @dawndishdetergent8739
      @dawndishdetergent8739 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Courtney Rains oh thanks for the tip :)

    • @stephaniemaldonado3246
      @stephaniemaldonado3246 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dawn dish soap is the realest soap...👍🏻

    • @ttaddicken98
      @ttaddicken98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I second that there really isn't a way to say " you're welcome" in asl but there are many free resources to learn. I work with special needs children and use ASL very often in my classrooms. It's fun to incorporate into your life and can make communication easier in crowded or loud rooms too for those of us that are hearing. It has so many benefits I could go on forever xD but yeah! Learn to sign!

  • @laylaraine3848
    @laylaraine3848 6 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    Trent is so sweet and kind. I’m glad that his hearing has gotten a little better.

  • @madi8478
    @madi8478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    “ and the beautiful ballerina colleen ballenger!” - little christopher

  • @jasminejones8833
    @jasminejones8833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Trent makes me happy he is soo positive

  • @kodakinegrosser
    @kodakinegrosser 6 ปีที่แล้ว +704

    Oh my gosh I'm deaf too! ❤
    But 100% deaf on both ears, I got implants when I was 3 and doctors said that my parent should be happy if I can say something, but I can speak 3 languages fluently ❤

    • @brookegreish6483
      @brookegreish6483 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zoe Grosser do u use asl? Also would it be like do u use asl? Do u speak asl? Idk how to use it as a question lol

    • @slimyunicorn7151
      @slimyunicorn7151 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      👏👏👏👏👏

    • @sebtyler7178
      @sebtyler7178 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zoe Grosser me too I deaf and it happened when I was 1 year old so I now 14 still deaf but I happy that no one said bad thing about me being deaf

    • @shallot5531
      @shallot5531 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zoe Grosser yes 3 languages you go girl I have a hearing loss too

    • @Tatocat
      @Tatocat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zoe Grosser You're literally more talented than me, and that's such an inspiration to anyone going through anything like deafness and blindness!

  • @hannahb8895
    @hannahb8895 6 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    Colleen Ballinger
    Hi I’m Hannah, I was born deaf an I have cochlear implants just like Trent some times it’s hard to deal with them because most people do t know about them, thank you for sharing this to explain to everybody about cochlear implants.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @brooklynnmmarshall6405
      @brooklynnmmarshall6405 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good for you ❤️
      ❤️
      ❤️.
      ❤️

    • @ddanieladiaz
      @ddanieladiaz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hannah Hey I want to talk more about you I love the deaf culture and I want to know more

    • @thegirls5702
      @thegirls5702 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hannah B god bless you

    • @ellaaustin3728
      @ellaaustin3728 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have implants too! Twinssss!

    • @hannahleigh3179
      @hannahleigh3179 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm Hannah 2.. and god bless u 💖

  • @savannahmae6380
    @savannahmae6380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I’m a year late but who cares.
    One of my best friends, Willow, is deaf. She’s teaching me and another friend sign so we can talk to each other. But she has like a hearing aide and mic thing that each teacher can wear (wear the mic) so she can hear.
    Our school started an ASL (American Sign Language) club so more people can learn sign. Our school is becoming extremely accepting of deaf, blind, and mute kids.
    It’s amazing seeing this story and knowing my friends story and it’s just awesome seeing so many more things about deaf people! (and blind and mute and more!)

    • @jojoe3247
      @jojoe3247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Savannah Mae same here! I have a hearing aid, and my teachers have to wear a microphone called the FM system.

    • @savannahmae6380
      @savannahmae6380 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Josie Mills Oh cool! I didn’t know the actual name for it, so thanks for telling me!

    • @carolinearthmann5397
      @carolinearthmann5397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My friend Anna has to have the mic and hearing aid

    • @glowinqlu
      @glowinqlu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My school now has sign language as and elective now! If you haven’t watched the movie “a silent voice” then you and your best friend should! It’s really good, anyways I’m wishing you and Willow the best 😁

  • @amandabrownbridge
    @amandabrownbridge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I can’t believe I just saw this video! Trent is amazing and it was a pleasure to “meet” him! It made me cry to hear how rude people are to him! Not sure why people think that’s ok. It was great to hear your story Trent!

  • @alilwildwithcat167
    @alilwildwithcat167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1174

    There's a couple that come into my restaurant a couple times a month. The rest of my co-workers get pissed off with them and have me server them. I love serving this couple. They point to what they want and write down like "no tomato's" or any special request they have. I once looked up "how is your food" and "have a great day" to sign to them. They smiled so much cause they were happy a hearing person was willing to take the time and communicate with them in their own language. She even helped me fix the words that I had messed up. And (not that it was the reason I did it) she gave me a tip double the check amount. She wrote "thank you for trying, it makes me feel so welcome. You're a good person". Im starting asl courses at community college next semester and couldn't be more excited

    • @Jessica-jk9hz
      @Jessica-jk9hz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      You are an amazing person!

    • @Reginaiscool8838
      @Reginaiscool8838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Good for you! There really need to be more people in this world like you!

    • @elainaperez8156
      @elainaperez8156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That is awesome

    • @Kaleigh_07
      @Kaleigh_07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      catherine rose
      No joke I’m crying 😭
      You are an amazing person. That couple must be so happy to see you when they come into the restaurant. We really need more people like you in this world. Thank you for commenting this it made me very happy

    • @cherylcoomes6739
      @cherylcoomes6739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are a amazing person 😊 so sweet

  • @wendyjanessa8596
    @wendyjanessa8596 6 ปีที่แล้ว +566

    Trent is so cool!

    • @colotime9451
      @colotime9451 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wendy Avalos I KNOW RIGHT I think he's awesome!!!

    • @forr-g-tv445
      @forr-g-tv445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That dude is brave to go through with something like that! Good for him I hope he gains even more of his hearing back.

  • @themaramentality8850
    @themaramentality8850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m studying to be an audiologist and talking about the deaf community and individuals who are hard of hearing is SO important! You love your brother so much, thank you for sharing his story!

  • @KirstenFaithy
    @KirstenFaithy ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This video aged like milk

  • @mirandahallielinkm1098
    @mirandahallielinkm1098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1641

    He seems like such a sweet person.

    • @maknehadd25
      @maknehadd25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      In her video when she told her family she was pregnant he had a really sweet reaction!! And some of the comments were talking about his voice but all I was thinking was how cute he’s reaction was

    • @ashleyantczak6753
      @ashleyantczak6753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's very nice of you and I agree

    • @anya_0909
      @anya_0909 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep

    • @lisapfremmer872
      @lisapfremmer872 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah death people are SO nice an sweet

    • @maddiemorschie
      @maddiemorschie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes he does I know somebody that is deaf and they are always so sweet and nice! Colleen’s brother seems very nice!

  • @hyperreaper5993
    @hyperreaper5993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Your brother seems like a person i would love to be around

  • @Chiarasversion
    @Chiarasversion ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This video absolutely needs to be taken down. Literally showing showing this p3d0 to all of your fans!

  • @holrobinson
    @holrobinson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i love coming back and watching older vids like this. trent is such an incredible human, so easy to see how kind and caring he is

  • @bekajulian852
    @bekajulian852 6 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    I’m 13 and I’m losing my hearing and I really appreciate this video for speaking out. And I really appreciate that u r getting closed captions and for letting a person in the asl community speak for themselves and letting Trent speak his story.
    I love you and thank you.

    • @713..nateee
      @713..nateee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well god bless you

    • @alexandraruth8524
      @alexandraruth8524 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m 13 too and I can’t imagine what you going through and I wish you the best of luck

    • @bekajulian852
      @bekajulian852 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nathaniel King god bless u too

    • @bekajulian852
      @bekajulian852 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex Harter thank you and for that because I’m at a school now with kids like me, who are losing hearing.

  • @emmajditto
    @emmajditto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +401

    Colleen i had no idea about this and I’ve been following you for a while. Both my parents are profoundly deaf and I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you so much for making it and raising awareness of deafness as an invisible disability. I made a video on what it’s like growing up with deaf parents which you might enjoy watching - just another aspect of the deaf community that people should be aware of. This video actually made m cry because I could really relate and understand Trent when he said people give up on him or are rude. It happens a lot to my parents and it breaks my heart. Much love ♥️♥️♥️

    • @locketgirl8500
      @locketgirl8500 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My both parents are profoundly Deaf too! This video made me so happy cause it means Deaf awareness is brought to so many more people!

    • @izzzyee
      @izzzyee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i have a deaf dad too

    • @locketgirl8500
      @locketgirl8500 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I always get people asking if my parents can read, drive, speak and once someone asked me if they can think. Ahhh 😑😑

    • @devonburke3789
      @devonburke3789 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m partially deaf in both ears I have lost 30% in both ears I lost my hearing when I was five so I hated wearing my hearing aids I still do but I have to wear them cause they help me hear I’m also the only person in my family that has hearing aids 😕 btw I’m now 13

    • @CharlottesWeb27
      @CharlottesWeb27 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My parents are both profoundly deaf also, so I love this video! And I love the fact that there will now be closed captions (proper ones!). I really wish more you tubers would do the same. Thanks for sharing with us Trent. Xx

  • @jazlynsyvretcreative9282
    @jazlynsyvretcreative9282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My best friend is deaf in one ear and never remembers to wear her hearing aid, and some of our funniest moments are me having a full conversation on the side of her deaf ear and her yelling WHAT!? And then dying of laughter, thanks for talking about this Colleen!

  • @charlottefrancis8724
    @charlottefrancis8724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    he is the most adorable and kindest person i’ve ever seen🥺...this is like my 5th time watching this i just love him so mucho

  • @IssyIngenito
    @IssyIngenito 6 ปีที่แล้ว +525

    I LOVE HOW HE HAS THE MARIO SONGS ON HIS PHONE!!! I love Trent sm!❤️

    • @lc4life369
      @lc4life369 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I loved how he said he got emotional when he heard them. I even got emotional once when I heard one because it brought back memories from my childhood instantly.

  • @IssyIngenito
    @IssyIngenito 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2063

    I cant believe how much Bailey looks like young Colleen

  • @kaidenfanpage7895
    @kaidenfanpage7895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    my sister was deaf when she was younger, she can hear now as she had her grommets fitted. i really appreciate this video. people do ignore her as she does have a speech defect but i’m glad you have just made this video to show people what it’s like. ily colleen! 💞

  • @Nut-fr1xn
    @Nut-fr1xn ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Bro loves little kids 💀

  • @KeyAnoBeats
    @KeyAnoBeats 6 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    I can see that shane dawsons' formatting is really inspiring a lot of people to do stuff like him and I think youtube is at it's peak right now. I've never enjoyed it more.

    • @AnnaSteffeySings
      @AnnaSteffeySings 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same exact thing!

    • @Jess_kidding
      @Jess_kidding 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      KeyAno Beats I totally agree with you!!!

  • @lunarmoonie
    @lunarmoonie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +469

    “And you’re my little sister” Trent stop your pushing the feels...

  • @fightmedemon8135
    @fightmedemon8135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My grandfather was deaf and I learned sign language for him. He was a good man that I would talk to every day and each day we talked I would learn a new word. When he passed away I was really sad because he would help me out when I was getting bullied. He told me that he would get bullied and made fun of for not being able to hear but it was something he couldn't control. For everyone that's deaf...I appreciate you!

  • @elliehughes7752
    @elliehughes7752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video made me so emotional. It was amazing hearing him tell his story and seeing those videos of you all as kids. It broke my heart hearing about how some people walk away from him and get frustrated. There’s a slim chance you or him will ever see this. But Trent is amazing. He seems like such a sweet caring intelligent amazing human being and I hope you both know how much we love seeing him in your videos! He’s truly amazing and his speech is amazing too! This is one of my favourite videos you’ve ever made. We love you Trent

  • @madifofanny9854
    @madifofanny9854 6 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    when i had a fanpage for colleen on twitter, i tweeted trent and said “i love youu!” and he responded multiple times. we literally had a conversation and hes soo sweet. i literally love him with all my heart.

  • @alexisrose1023
    @alexisrose1023 6 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    wow this had me sobbing.. i feel so so heartbroken that people “give up” on trying to converse with people like Trent. this world isn’t patient enough to get to know such sweethearts like Trent that just so happen to be hard of hearing. thank you for sharing his story, it was so nice meeting him and seeing how awesome he really is:D

  • @tonimedvetz8609
    @tonimedvetz8609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My father has cochlear implants and deals with many of the same issues as well. Thank you for caring not only about your dear brother, but everyone else with hearing loss 💝

  • @ethanmartindale563
    @ethanmartindale563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Oh Trent is DEFINITELY a Ballinger. I can't explain it, he just has that amazing personality and kindness. Please keep us updated on his hearing progress! X

  • @yanntte1116
    @yanntte1116 6 ปีที่แล้ว +622

    Omg i love the videos of when u guys were small.

    • @aniasworld3969
      @aniasworld3969 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ace Family fan I love your channel so much

    • @jamiesasmr08
      @jamiesasmr08 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ace Family fan wow I thought you were the actual ace family but AT LEAST I KNOW ONE OF THE 9 mil PEOPLE OF THE ACE FAMILY ARE HERE

    • @jamiesasmr08
      @jamiesasmr08 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ania morales this isn’t the ace family they are a ace family FAN

  • @justapuffin7303
    @justapuffin7303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Christopher looks like Parker and Bailey, Trent looks like Jacob, and Colleen looks like Bailey

  • @chloez3978
    @chloez3978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    This breaks my heart that he gets treated differently. Seems like such a sweet man!

  • @DaniJean1
    @DaniJean1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +385

    I ADORE that you are providing proper closed captioning for the hard of hearing. I’m not hard of hearing but I use the closed captioning late at night when my baby is sleeping so I don’t have to wear headphones or wake her up. So although the CC is mainly for the hard of hearing, it’s used by many. 💙

    • @calisahardy4845
      @calisahardy4845 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OMG-I've gotten so used to having at on a work (a Deaf school) that things look weird without it!

  • @JennsCrazyLife
    @JennsCrazyLife 6 ปีที่แล้ว +754

    I love this! Trent seems like an amazing guy!

    • @fbskiii
      @fbskiii 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jenn'sCrazyLife I’m sorry ♥️💛🤞🏼😭

    • @theodoresalazar6623
      @theodoresalazar6623 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why are you everywhere

    • @ybyproductions
      @ybyproductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jenn'sCrazyLife hi

  • @alexschaffer9046
    @alexschaffer9046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just watching this video now and I was so glad to hear Trents story, I just started watching yours and your siblings videos about two years ago and absolutely love them, but I have wondered about Trent. I always love learning more about people’s experiences. I’m actually taking a sign language class next semester and am super excited! I’m an architecture major but have always been interested and wanted to learn more about sign and the deaf community. Thankyou for sharing Trent!!

  • @laneyballowe9994
    @laneyballowe9994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ugh it’s 2 years later and i still love watching this video, it makes me cry because the amount of love they give him it’s just so cool to see a family with that much love for each other.

  • @DanGalla
    @DanGalla 6 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    His gratitude is an inspiration.

  • @dance4eva1111
    @dance4eva1111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    As an audiologist specializing in cochlear implants I am extremely moved by this video. Thank you for spreading awareness on this topic. Your brothers speech is amazing and I can only assume the team he worked with throughout his lifetime were amazing as well. So happy to give people the gift of hearing like your brother. This is why I do it

  • @katelynk005
    @katelynk005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i literally love trent he’s so sweet. i’m so glad he decided to open up🥺

  • @aquariustauruscolouringtar8206
    @aquariustauruscolouringtar8206 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh Colleen... this has made me choked... your an amazing sister and never put yourself down... everyone can see how loving you are just by your tearful eyes... when people are disabled they deserve so much more then people give them... my late mum had MS and she had hardly any help at all... your brother is a gem just cos Trent cant hear doesnt make him any less then us who can.. people need to fight for people like Trent and do something for their rights... xx

  • @alyssatony3701
    @alyssatony3701 6 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    Holy cow baby Colleen looks like Bailey 😳😍 Trent seems super sweet and you guys have an adorable relationship!! My really close friend's little brother has a cochlear implant too, so I know about them a little hahaha

    • @Aisyah-xh9iy
      @Aisyah-xh9iy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought of Bailey too

    • @sue5208
      @sue5208 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      IKR! Everytime I saw those videos I was just like "Colleen looks exactly like Bailey!"

    • @hobiiheartu.-5502
      @hobiiheartu.-5502 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alyssa Tony ikr!

  • @LittleMissStamper
    @LittleMissStamper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    Glad you did this video, it was VERY nice to meet you Trent 😊

    • @hen_lloyd1233
      @hen_lloyd1233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why this face? 😬

    • @LittleMissStamper
      @LittleMissStamper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lmao that was supposed to be a smiley not sure what happened...going to edit it thanks 😊

  • @shellsbellswac1
    @shellsbellswac1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trent is the absolute cutest. I love the footage you included of you guys playing together as kids! All of us who love you and your family absolutely respect Trent leading a more private life. Thank him for telling us his story! What a sweetheart!

  • @heatherkelley5385
    @heatherkelley5385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to thank Trent for doing the video. I also want him to know that he seems so sweet and genuine. I really enjoy his personality. Really wishing he had a channel too. Even if just to talk about his day, just life stuff. I would totally watch it just cuz he seems like such genuine and kind man.

  • @DanGalla
    @DanGalla 6 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    I love Trent! It's such a cool gift like he said that he's able to hear it.

  • @marissaleanne4544
    @marissaleanne4544 6 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    Baby Colleen is literally Bailey but in the late 80s

    • @meghan8843
      @meghan8843 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Marissa LeighAnne I was thinking the same thing!!

    • @mina8495
      @mina8495 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right!!

    • @kermitboy6281
      @kermitboy6281 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr!

  • @jordan6287
    @jordan6287 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely loved this video, Trent seems like a lovely guy.
    I couldn’t help but cry halfway through ther video because I have clinical depression and one of the most basic things I’m beginning to learn is gratitude. And I realised that I have the gift of hearing, the gift of sight whereas others don’t and I’ve taken it for granted but now I am truly grateful to have these gifts and it’s liifted my mood up so much I can’t remember the lat time I was this happy. And I cried.
    So thank you Trent for teaching me the value of gratitude.

  • @ringerzzz2710
    @ringerzzz2710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I’m 19 and I have severe hearing loss in my right ear and partial in my left. I’ve always felt so bad for people when I can’t understand them cause I feel like I’m annoying them.

    • @eden-zo1tw
      @eden-zo1tw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are not annoying them it’s not your fault don’t ever think that you are perfect how you are ❤️

    • @glowinqlu
      @glowinqlu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My friend can’t hear in 1 of her ears. It’s really sad. I hope your doing better :)