as a disabled person its so nice to see more of us speaking up and letting people know we're out here and just like everyone else, and that even if we aren't it's still ok!
You are an unfathomably bright flicker of light in a sea of darkness Gabe, I know it's not the same but I just turned 29 and I didn't really recognize the importance of Mental Health and the awareness of it until recently myself; there are two types of people in this world and you're part of the group that we should ALL aspire to be part of. Keep being a diamond in the rough; much love and stay safe my friend!
When I was 9 I got a genetic disease called paroxysmal kinesigenic choreateosis(short PKC). I was afraid of telling people I knew because it was so weird, I had never experienced something remotely similar before. I tried to cover it for many years but it worsened. I eventually did tell my parents about it when I was about 14½, and it's the best decition of my life. My parents were so understanding. I went to a doctor and they weren't able to figure out what it was because it's so rare, about 1 in 1 000 000(1 million). Eventually they were able to figure out what it was. I would describe the disease as basically having CP, only that PKC comes in episodes of being in a state where my body moves by itself and my arms become bended like with CP and it's hard to control and I can easily fall over. It lasts like around 20-30 seconds based on the day, and I can experience it like over 100 times on a bad day. It's a genetic problem with my nervous system. Luckily, my disease has a "cure", a medicine I take twice a day called trimonil and it's life changing. I take a very small dose; about 150mg a day and I can barely feel it anymore with minimal side-effects. I am now 16 and living a happy, PKC-free life. I hope that one day there will be a "cure" for CP too.
I'm so sorry to hear that, I'm glad there's medicine for that- sounds very disruptive. I guess it's different for me because CP isn't abruptly disruptive like that. I appreciate your support!
Thank you for remembering us those things, it is indeed easy to forget that we just have to treat everyone the same way and be patient with the people who need patience
Gabe, i stumbled across your channel through happenstance. Binged many videos. Shed many tears. Laughed many laughs. In just a few short videos you've made me realise things that my friends or family probably never could. So, for that, i thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep posting. You're changing lives, unironically.
I've been a little blue for the last month basically, but you made me see the world a little bit brighter today. I'm actually thankful for seeing your video. Much love and good wishes from a random part of the world! ❤
Im someone who doesnt have any visible disabilities, but i have autism, and this video is so nice to watch. Youre really well spoken and very good at explaining youre thoughts!
wow, you're smart asf Gabe!!, as someone who has TCS (Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a rare congenital craniofacial deformity that causes underdeveloped jaw and cheek bones.), i'm inspired by you! also the "alien from out of space" comment gave me a chuckle..
Getting CoViD and recovering but contracting an autoimmune disease really changed my awareness of disability stuff. And while I'm a lot more knowledgeable than I was before, that bigger realm of knowledge also means that the borders of what I don't know are bigger as well. I didn't really know much about brain damage before, and now I know a little more. Thanks for telling your story.
I feel like this video has given me some much needed perspective that i did not realize i should carry, thank you for this video and thank you for sharing yourself with the world
Gabe i’m sorry people judge you in that way. You are more stronger than most people that don’t have a condition. You motivated me to be better today. Thank you Gabe.
You're right! It is OK. It doesn't matter what ethnicity we are, what abilities or disabilities we have, what viewpoints on the world we have. We're all human. Let's just live life to the fullest! 😁 (P.S. You have a real talent for speaking, keep it up! 😊)
You seem like a very sweet and kind person and smart person. And it’s always amazing to hear people speak out about this stuff. Sorry to hear about your friend I hope he is ok ❤.
it really upsets me to see how much this problem has bothered you. its sick that some people cant see humans as humans. the fact that you have done more so far with your life than many do in their entire life goes to show that even though you are physically disabled you are still a living, breathing, caring human. never let people get you down bro, sending much love
@@ACrownofFlowers To add to the OP. I'm sure you have been discriminated against due to your disability I'm not trying to discount that. But I just wanted to say if people are ignoring you, most the time it's not because of your disability. I ignore everyone anyway. I don't like people. If I was you in real life I would treat you like I treat everyone else: Avoid eye contact, get nervous over any form of conversation, and try to quickly leave as fast as possible. Most people ignore me too. I like it that way. Must be my Finnish blood.
You are amazing at explaining things, thank you for this video because no one ever talks about stuff like this and I think this is very important too. You also have an amazing room as well
Hey Gabe, I love your videos and your energy!! The storytime on losing your virginity was so funny, I’ve watched it several times. Keep putting out bangers
A lot of my ancestors were from Galicia. I'm originally from Guatemala though, but one day I want to visit Spain in Portugal and see one half of who I am. Hahaha! That's good to know. 😁
@@vicenteribeiro1116 That's why I mentioned it! I think that my surname comes from the fact that a lot of my ancestors lived in A Coruña. Plus it's a beach town, so it makes sense that it would be somewhere where people could easily take ships to the new world.
You are an incredible inspiration, there is a lot of misconception about brain damage and not only have you been able to power through a complex degree but you have also shone more light on how you and others have been treated. Thank you for your TED talk, I'd be surprised if they didn't offer you an opening to talk about your condition and life story
I came across a comment you left on a video of “Our Wedding”, and I clicked on your channel profile. Your videos are interesting to watch and I just wanted to leave a comment to possibly make your day :) keep the good work going!
It is quite fascinating. You can tell the tau proteins that make up the pyramidal neurons microtubule structure are still properly going through dipole oscillation from the three amino acids that affect their dipole alignment, since his consciousness seems unaffected. But the actual electrical impulses through the nervous system is just so erratic. Which again is still a microtubule issue since they are responsible for sending these electrical signals through all cells. This means that while microtubules that are permanent in our brains seem to be fully functioning, its the other microtubules that function to dissemble in the brain and body that is causing the issue.
Even though you have such a condition you are still a very good speaker. You can explain yourself very well, you cut to the chase and dont yap like a ton of other people I know.
I do not have disabilities when I was born. But my body has grown some "flaws" When I put myself into disable people, I feel like loving and understanding the disable people more. Plus I use to live a college dorm where almost all my roommates have disabilities, they treat me really well like their brother, they are not like in the stereotypes and I'm really grateful that I have met them, I became more understanding and loving disable people more Btw you're doing a good job! Also my wording is bad, I hope I won't make any misunderstandings here
I learned a lot from this video! Growing up, many of my classmates where the type of people who thought being as offensive as possible was "cool", and so they said lots of stuff (racism, sexism, ableism, nazism...) and I just... never thought to learn about eg. Cerebral Palsy for real. I feel a bit ashamed that I assumed it did affect one as an intellectual disability in general too. Thank you for spreading awareness about the reality of it! I can't pinpoint what it is, but something about your vibe is so charming, easygoing and intelligent, it makes me think of like... Tim Drake, honestly, haha :D And honestly, this gave me a lot to think about. Eg. I have diagnosed PTSD, so currently I don't look "different" really from the outside (except I always look generally nervous), but I had to drop out of high school because of it and am trying to study for my GED now for the first time as a 20yo. You have accomplished so much - *_a lot lot_* more than me. I _think_ I can be called disabled currently (not sure about english terminology, but I am not "functional" in daily life and work/studies rn), but so just this gave me a lot to think about, about how disabilities can look so very different *_and_* that the extent to which one is "functional" and capable to be productive in eg. work or studies etc really is not linked to one's appearance. It's wild how many assumptions one has, and never really notices are faulty before someone comes and explains it to your face lol. Thank you for making this video! I feel like I learned a lot from it! Subscribed to your channel. I'd love to listen to more Ted Talks haha :D
I'm so sorry you're going through that right now, and I'm glad you could learn something new from me. And yes, PTSD counts. I really appreciate your subscription!
Thank you for making this vid. 😻🤩🕊️✨ I never realized there were others on the internet w/ brain damage like me. Let alone making a vid on it. 😅 I have nerve & brain damage, personally. This impacts how my body functions on a fundamental lvl. My brain damage affects the prefrontal cortex, sides, back, & brain stem. I have nerve damage everywhere. Including my bones, eyes, organs, vocal cords, etc. Anywhere there are nerves, there is damage. I am extremely lucky to still be able to see, walk, talk, read, & function at some lvl. I’m even an Amnesiac, short term & long term memory are merely a figment to me- 🤣 (Mild sarcasm~) Not to mention my neurodivergence w/ Autism, ADHD, OCD, Schizophrenia, you get the picture. 🙃 I experience temporary color blindness & total blindness due to the nerves in my eyes & brain not functioning properly. Leading to occasional blackouts. I have a mild to moderate speech impediment & vocal fry. Violent, visually distorting, migraines were a common occurrence. Less so after the Panini. Fun Fact: I have moderate learning & intellectual disabilities! Also Fun Fact: You do not need a low IQ in order to qualify for a diagnosis. It’s *part* of the evidence tht you may have tht disability, but not the only piece! I won’t go into too much detail on how I qualify. Since this bestseller novel is already quite lengthy. 😹😹😹 I will note tht you can still be intelligent, function, & get good grades w/ these disabilities. The only difference being tht we tend to be slower & need more help than Most. (Everyone w/ this disability is different tho. If you’ve met 1 person w/ any of these disabilities, you met 1 person w/ it!) Again I rly appreciate you making this vid & will follow up on more of your content. Someday I plan making YT vids in the future. Variety content on all my fav hobbies primarily. Tho, I’d still love to make vids like these. Enlightening ppl on my disabilities, dispelling myths, & overall giving my take on the things tht directly impact me. We hear so many opinions & beliefs from able bodied & non affected ppl. Yet little to nothing from those w/ the actual disability!! Grrr… 🤬😾😹 I hope you have a fabulous YT career/hobby & wish you the best of luck on your degrees! 🍀🤞 It’s ppl like you who inspire so many, now including me! 😇 (Side Note: If I don’t mention certain specific names or titles, it’s bc I either forgot or for privacy. I don’t feel like going into detail abt the trauma tht gave me this damage. As it’s triggering & a significant source of my PTSD & C-PTSD. 😀)
I imagine it's hard to listen to people say "I'm so sorry you have CP, brain damage, etc. That must really suck." and feel like people have some kind of pity on you, when it seems like you're incredibly intelligent and can lead quite a normal life. I appreciate you putting yourself out there about your struggles with brain damage and really hope it reaches the audience it needs to.
Hello gabe , i have been watching multiple videos of yours lately , just wanted to tell you that u are a very nice person and keep up the good work we all love your videos
Look, my good sir, you are incredibly well-spoken. I will have you know that during this entire video, I nearly forgot that you were even suffering from a disability. This is not because I dont care, because I do it's heartbreaking to see disorders like this, it was because you caught my attention. You as a human, you're will to communicate was what I was focused on. What I want you to know is that despite not suffering from a physical disability, I still relate with you on many levels. The way you listed out your disability, reminded me of the times I sit and judge myself. I have severe body image issues, to the point where I can hardly look into a mirror without being horrified by my appearance. To put it frankly I've had many traumatic experiences as a child that has manifested as mental scars in my adulthood. So my point of saying that is to point out that all humans are suffering from something. Life is pain, and it punishes all humans indiscriminately. So what I want you to take from this is that no one is normal, everyone suffers, and that we can all take comfort in knowing that at least you are not alone as an imperfect human.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Natalie. One of my other popular videos on the channel is actually about me feeling ugly and what it's like to be rejected by people just because of the fact that I am in a chair and the way I look, so I definitely know how you feel on that front as well. I have struggled with body image issues since childhood too. Your comment made me tear up a little bit. Thank you for leaving it, and I wish you the best. Also, you don't have to feel heartbroken. I actually love being disabled and wouldn't change it for the world!
@@ACrownofFlowers just out of curiosity to learn more about you hehe, how do you write the comments ? Do you simply just use a keyboard or do you use something else to help write them ?
@@dreammora1059 I use speech to text on my phone to help me write. So I speak into my phone and it writes for me. If I didn't do that I'd have to type with one finger. Since speech to text isn't actually that good on computers, that's what I do when I use those.
It's really unfortunate that you had to have cerebral palsy which makes life a bit more difficult to live but as the title says, it's okay. You have a long life to live fam, I know you can be in your best shape and enjoy your life much as the normal people do, perhaps even better because people even without a brain damage act and live a life lot worse sometimes. I hope you're doing well, Gabe. There are a lot of misconceptions regarding serious medical issues. You're a champ dude, it's amazing to see that people can pursue their life no matter the struggles they have to dealt with. It's honestly inspiring because we overlook things we are granted for most of the times. Thanks for making this video, Gabe. There might be a lot of people who probably feel loneliness for being a special child or a person. I hope they stumble across your video too and know that it's possible to live a normal and healthy life even at the condition. If God exists, I hope he blesses you and your family. Take care ^^
Hey thanks for informing me about brain damage. I actually did think brain damage equated to intellectual disability. I didnt know that wasn't always true though like you said.
Dude you are literally a Gigachad like someone else wrote a comment here haha, Gigachad is someone strong and you are definitely seem like a strong person. Greetings from Czechia!
I'm from Ireland, and we've had a pretty rough time of it here (horrible attacks and racist, unnecessary riots that we haven't seen in a very long time) . I'm a bit demoralised and down in the dumps with some actions my country has taken. But watching this has given me a bit of hope, making me well up a bit. Your positivity shines through, blindingly so, Gabe. I can tell you're a passionate guy that isn't letting anything stop you from doing what you want to do. Keep doing what you're doing, Best of luck, dude, truly.
I'm glad I was able to provide some brief respite from that. One of my favorite artists and writers with cerebral palsy, Christy Brown, was born and raised in Ireland. I also very much sympathize with their struggle against the British and hope to see a unified Ireland in my lifetime. Much love from the United States and Guatemala.
Vitamin B1, stem cells found in the lining of normal eggs, and increased blood flow via massaging the back of the neck at the base of the skull can all help the brain heal. 🧠 proper sleep, low stress (internal perception), and excercise are essential too healing too. Good luck all
Unfortunately, no. That caravaggio was a gift from my brother because he knew I was into biblical scenes. Although I admire other disabled artists like Dan Keplinger and Christy Brown.
This guy is a better speaker than most of my classmates during presentations
Thank you. I appreciate that you think that!
lol "thank you for coming to my TED talk" cracked me up
Hahaha. I'm glad!
Absolute gigachad.
Hahaha thanks!
as a disabled person its so nice to see more of us speaking up and letting people know we're out here and just like everyone else, and that even if we aren't it's still ok!
Yep, disability is still diversity.
Huge respect i‘d say stay strong but it looks like you already are stronger than all of us keep on going man💪
I appreciate that.
bro what you mean I can totally beat this guy in a push up contest.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 😂 true.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318lol I bench ur deadlift for reps what are you talking about lil bro 😂
You’re more eloquent than 80% of population
Hahaha. Thank you.
eloquent, thats the word Ive been looking for... always thought of ellaborate lol@@ACrownofFlowers
@@reudig123lol4 hahaha. I appreciate it.
*90 - 95% at least, if 20% of population had this eloquence level we would be living in a way better world
@@thomasblitter thank you.
You are an unfathomably bright flicker of light in a sea of darkness Gabe, I know it's not the same but I just turned 29 and I didn't really recognize the importance of Mental Health and the awareness of it until recently myself; there are two types of people in this world and you're part of the group that we should ALL aspire to be part of. Keep being a diamond in the rough; much love and stay safe my friend!
Thank you, man! I appreciate your sentiments!
When I was 9 I got a genetic disease called paroxysmal kinesigenic choreateosis(short PKC). I was afraid of telling people I knew because it was so weird, I had never experienced something remotely similar before. I tried to cover it for many years but it worsened. I eventually did tell my parents about it when I was about 14½, and it's the best decition of my life. My parents were so understanding. I went to a doctor and they weren't able to figure out what it was because it's so rare, about 1 in 1 000 000(1 million). Eventually they were able to figure out what it was. I would describe the disease as basically having CP, only that PKC comes in episodes of being in a state where my body moves by itself and my arms become bended like with CP and it's hard to control and I can easily fall over. It lasts like around 20-30 seconds based on the day, and I can experience it like over 100 times on a bad day. It's a genetic problem with my nervous system.
Luckily, my disease has a "cure", a medicine I take twice a day called trimonil and it's life changing. I take a very small dose; about 150mg a day and I can barely feel it anymore with minimal side-effects. I am now 16 and living a happy, PKC-free life.
I hope that one day there will be a "cure" for CP too.
I'm so sorry to hear that, I'm glad there's medicine for that- sounds very disruptive. I guess it's different for me because CP isn't abruptly disruptive like that. I appreciate your support!
@@ACrownofFlowers Thank you! It's brave of you to talk about it and it's nice that you are adressing CP so others can see more what it's like!
@@ArrowMaster_ I try. 😁
You have a beautiful heart man and you inspire to grow my compassion a little more.
I'm glad I could help!
Thank you for remembering us those things, it is indeed easy to forget that we just have to treat everyone the same way and be patient with the people who need patience
A very nice way to put it.
Gabe, i stumbled across your channel through happenstance. Binged many videos. Shed many tears. Laughed many laughs. In just a few short videos you've made me realise things that my friends or family probably never could. So, for that, i thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Keep posting. You're changing lives, unironically.
Thanks man. That warms my heart.
The way you articulate yourself is honestly far superior than very many "normal" people, You should be proud of yourself man. loved the ending!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Dude you just inspired the f*** outta me im serious man you are such a strong person my brother fr be strong and contiuue to motivate others my brotha
I'm glad I could inspire you. It's also nice to see a fellow Gabriel here lol.
I've been a little blue for the last month basically, but you made me see the world a little bit brighter today. I'm actually thankful for seeing your video.
Much love and good wishes from a random part of the world! ❤
I'm glad I could be that for you. Much love!
You articulate yourself very well despite your brain damage good sir. Great video. I love South Park too.
TIMMAH.
hearing you not letting it get in the way of your life and enjoying yourself brought a smile to my face
I'm glad. 😁
Im someone who doesnt have any visible disabilities, but i have autism, and this video is so nice to watch. Youre really well spoken and very good at explaining youre thoughts!
I'm glad you found it nice to watch!
wow, you're smart asf Gabe!!, as someone who has TCS (Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a rare congenital craniofacial deformity that causes underdeveloped jaw and cheek bones.), i'm inspired by you! also the "alien from out of space" comment gave me a chuckle..
Hahaha. Thank you and I'm happy you found my channel.
Thank you for this video, truly. You have expanded my mind, honestly. Thank you.
It's my pleasure.
Getting CoViD and recovering but contracting an autoimmune disease really changed my awareness of disability stuff. And while I'm a lot more knowledgeable than I was before, that bigger realm of knowledge also means that the borders of what I don't know are bigger as well. I didn't really know much about brain damage before, and now I know a little more. Thanks for telling your story.
I'm so sorry to hear that. I got covid in September 2022. But I'm glad you've become more aware, and I'm glad I could help.
Even if you are disabled just remember we all still love you the way you are!
I appreciate that.
Stay strong, Gabe!
Thank you!
Man your speaking is on point, you're an inspiration to all of us, keep it up man I wish you luck in life.❤
I appreciate it!
Thanks for the talk Gabe, you're very articulate and smart, hope you're doing well.
Thank you and I'm doing okay.
Your so strong thank you for speaking up and being confident.
No problem. I'm not very confident about some things, but this is one of those things where you need to be.
Some people would complain on how you talk, but you still talk better than I do. And I agree, people need to treat us like we are human.
Yeah, because sometimes the infantilization is crazy.
yep.
I feel like this video has given me some much needed perspective that i did not realize i should carry, thank you for this video and thank you for sharing yourself with the world
Glad it was helpful!
an important message that more people should be aware of. I hope this reaches many people.
I really appreciate that!
Thanks for sharing, I really actually learned how much I've been confused about it.
I'm glad I could help!
Gabe i’m sorry people judge you in that way. You are more stronger than most people that don’t have a condition. You motivated me to be better today. Thank you Gabe.
You're welcome.
You speak much better than some people I know, you're a gem man! May God bless you bro!
Thank you!
We love you Gabe. People are quick to judge and assume that you are different from everybody else but it isn't true.
Thank you man. Even when I write I don't normally use my actual name, I use pseudonyms.
You're right! It is OK. It doesn't matter what ethnicity we are, what abilities or disabilities we have, what viewpoints on the world we have. We're all human. Let's just live life to the fullest! 😁
(P.S. You have a real talent for speaking, keep it up! 😊)
I'm trying LOL, it's just that a lot of people are getting in the way of that. Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.
Hey greetings from Germany. Great Video Gabe, Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your life and your perspective. Really appreciated !
Thank you. It's my pleasure.
You seem like a very sweet and kind person and smart person. And it’s always amazing to hear people speak out about this stuff. Sorry to hear about your friend I hope he is ok ❤.
Thank you, and he's doing fine.
@@ACrownofFlowers Ah that’s good to hear.
@@JamesSheppard-z4j 😂
it really upsets me to see how much this problem has bothered you. its sick that some people cant see humans as humans. the fact that you have done more so far with your life than many do in their entire life goes to show that even though you are physically disabled you are still a living, breathing, caring human. never let people get you down bro, sending much love
Thank you so much for the love.
@@ACrownofFlowers To add to the OP. I'm sure you have been discriminated against due to your disability I'm not trying to discount that.
But I just wanted to say if people are ignoring you, most the time it's not because of your disability. I ignore everyone anyway. I don't like people. If I was you in real life I would treat you like I treat everyone else:
Avoid eye contact, get nervous over any form of conversation, and try to quickly leave as fast as possible.
Most people ignore me too. I like it that way. Must be my Finnish blood.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 yeah, sounds like Northern Europeans TBH.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318As a fellow Scandinavian... yes, that is the scandinavian blood in you lol
@@sugoish9461 hahaha. "Why is this random person trying to talk to me?"
You are a real human who speaks from their heart. Much love man
I really appreciate that love.
cool video, it had a nice flow, short, simple, but effective, nice work
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.
You are amazing at explaining things, thank you for this video because no one ever talks about stuff like this and I think this is very important too. You also have an amazing room as well
Glad it was helpful! And thank you.
Hey Gabe, I love your videos and your energy!! The storytime on losing your virginity was so funny, I’ve watched it several times. Keep putting out bangers
Also, I didn’t know cerebral palsy was caused by brain damage. I appreciate you educating us and your insights
Thank you, Mia. I'm glad I could educate you and I'm glad you enjoy that video of mine. :)
You are a warrior man 👍. Watching you from Portugal 🇵🇹, you should visit the country , nice food , weather and we love America here
A lot of my ancestors were from Galicia. I'm originally from Guatemala though, but one day I want to visit Spain in Portugal and see one half of who I am. Hahaha! That's good to know. 😁
@@ACrownofFlowers galicia culturally is closer to portugal than spain , even the language looks like an ancient version of portuguese
@@vicenteribeiro1116 That's why I mentioned it! I think that my surname comes from the fact that a lot of my ancestors lived in A Coruña. Plus it's a beach town, so it makes sense that it would be somewhere where people could easily take ships to the new world.
Very informative. This is a big misconception and a very destructive one. Respect to you all the way
Thank you. I'm glad I could inform you.
You are an incredible inspiration, there is a lot of misconception about brain damage and not only have you been able to power through a complex degree but you have also shone more light on how you and others have been treated. Thank you for your TED talk, I'd be surprised if they didn't offer you an opening to talk about your condition and life story
I appreciate it!
best ted talk ive ever listened to, good luck on your future videos and stay strong 🙏💝
Thank you!
10/10 TED talk the best one I've ever watched!
Clear, articulate and efficient.
Good luck with the masters comrade ✊
I appreciate that!
I came across a comment you left on a video of “Our Wedding”, and I clicked on your channel profile. Your videos are interesting to watch and I just wanted to leave a comment to possibly make your day :) keep the good work going!
I appreciate your kind words.
It is quite fascinating. You can tell the tau proteins that make up the pyramidal neurons microtubule structure are still properly going through dipole oscillation from the three amino acids that affect their dipole alignment, since his consciousness seems unaffected. But the actual electrical impulses through the nervous system is just so erratic. Which again is still a microtubule issue since they are responsible for sending these electrical signals through all cells. This means that while microtubules that are permanent in our brains seem to be fully functioning, its the other microtubules that function to dissemble in the brain and body that is causing the issue.
Interesting. I've never had a brain scan before, But would eventually like to.
Even though you have such a condition you are still a very good speaker. You can explain yourself very well, you cut to the chase and dont yap like a ton of other people I know.
I appreciate it.
I love people like you, who have disabilities. Always nice and understanding.
Thank you!
@@ACrownofFlowers you’re welcome!
I do not have disabilities when I was born. But my body has grown some "flaws"
When I put myself into disable people, I feel like loving and understanding the disable people more. Plus I use to live a college dorm where almost all my roommates have disabilities, they treat me really well like their brother, they are not like in the stereotypes and I'm really grateful that I have met them, I became more understanding and loving disable people more
Btw you're doing a good job!
Also my wording is bad, I hope I won't make any misunderstandings here
No, I understand you completely. I'm so glad you were able to actually spend time with us and realize that we're just as complex as you are.
I learned a lot from this video! Growing up, many of my classmates where the type of people who thought being as offensive as possible was "cool", and so they said lots of stuff (racism, sexism, ableism, nazism...) and I just... never thought to learn about eg. Cerebral Palsy for real. I feel a bit ashamed that I assumed it did affect one as an intellectual disability in general too. Thank you for spreading awareness about the reality of it! I can't pinpoint what it is, but something about your vibe is so charming, easygoing and intelligent, it makes me think of like... Tim Drake, honestly, haha :D
And honestly, this gave me a lot to think about. Eg. I have diagnosed PTSD, so currently I don't look "different" really from the outside (except I always look generally nervous), but I had to drop out of high school because of it and am trying to study for my GED now for the first time as a 20yo. You have accomplished so much - *_a lot lot_* more than me. I _think_ I can be called disabled currently (not sure about english terminology, but I am not "functional" in daily life and work/studies rn), but so just this gave me a lot to think about, about how disabilities can look so very different *_and_* that the extent to which one is "functional" and capable to be productive in eg. work or studies etc really is not linked to one's appearance.
It's wild how many assumptions one has, and never really notices are faulty before someone comes and explains it to your face lol.
Thank you for making this video! I feel like I learned a lot from it! Subscribed to your channel. I'd love to listen to more Ted Talks haha :D
I'm so sorry you're going through that right now, and I'm glad you could learn something new from me. And yes, PTSD counts. I really appreciate your subscription!
You seem like a great guy Gabe. It's cool you can tell it like it is, and know that you are a person, just like us. 👍
That's the goal and I'm glad it's working. Thank you!
Thank you for making this vid. 😻🤩🕊️✨ I never realized there were others on the internet w/ brain damage like me. Let alone making a vid on it. 😅
I have nerve & brain damage, personally. This impacts how my body functions on a fundamental lvl. My brain damage affects the prefrontal cortex, sides, back, & brain stem. I have nerve damage everywhere. Including my bones, eyes, organs, vocal cords, etc. Anywhere there are nerves, there is damage. I am extremely lucky to still be able to see, walk, talk, read, & function at some lvl. I’m even an Amnesiac, short term & long term memory are merely a figment to me- 🤣 (Mild sarcasm~) Not to mention my neurodivergence w/ Autism, ADHD, OCD, Schizophrenia, you get the picture. 🙃 I experience temporary color blindness & total blindness due to the nerves in my eyes & brain not functioning properly. Leading to occasional blackouts. I have a mild to moderate speech impediment & vocal fry. Violent, visually distorting, migraines were a common occurrence. Less so after the Panini.
Fun Fact: I have moderate learning & intellectual disabilities! Also Fun Fact: You do not need a low IQ in order to qualify for a diagnosis. It’s *part* of the evidence tht you may have tht disability, but not the only piece! I won’t go into too much detail on how I qualify. Since this bestseller novel is already quite lengthy. 😹😹😹 I will note tht you can still be intelligent, function, & get good grades w/ these disabilities. The only difference being tht we tend to be slower & need more help than Most. (Everyone w/ this disability is different tho. If you’ve met 1 person w/ any of these disabilities, you met 1 person w/ it!)
Again I rly appreciate you making this vid & will follow up on more of your content. Someday I plan making YT vids in the future. Variety content on all my fav hobbies primarily. Tho, I’d still love to make vids like these. Enlightening ppl on my disabilities, dispelling myths, & overall giving my take on the things tht directly impact me. We hear so many opinions & beliefs from able bodied & non affected ppl. Yet little to nothing from those w/ the actual disability!! Grrr… 🤬😾😹
I hope you have a fabulous YT career/hobby & wish you the best of luck on your degrees! 🍀🤞 It’s ppl like you who inspire so many, now including me! 😇 (Side Note: If I don’t mention certain specific names or titles, it’s bc I either forgot or for privacy. I don’t feel like going into detail abt the trauma tht gave me this damage. As it’s triggering & a significant source of my PTSD & C-PTSD. 😀)
Thanks so much and that's super fascinating to learn about. And I hope you make those videos too. We need more of them on the platform!
Props to you for uploading this video, you seem quite independent and definitely very intelligent! Hang in there
Thank you!
Your're a fantastic person. Keep it up. God bless you dude❤
Thank you!
Thanks for educating us🙆🏼♀️🫶
No problem.
I imagine it's hard to listen to people say "I'm so sorry you have CP, brain damage, etc. That must really suck." and feel like people have some kind of pity on you, when it seems like you're incredibly intelligent and can lead quite a normal life. I appreciate you putting yourself out there about your struggles with brain damage and really hope it reaches the audience it needs to.
That's exactly what it feels like. And thank you so much!
To be honest I watch videos like this to encourage them but this one honestly inspiring and informative
I'm glad you found it to be to your liking!
Amazing video! I wish you luck in your future endeavors!
Thank you!
Hello gabe , i have been watching multiple videos of yours lately , just wanted to tell you that u are a very nice person and keep up the good work we all love your videos
Thank you!
Amazing video. Nice to meet you for you, Gabe. Thank you.
No problem. 😁
You’re more articulate than the vast majority of kids in my college upper level communications class.
Thank you. That's very flattering. I don't have a script for these videos.
God bless your strong spirit brother
Thanks brother.
This is the only video I'm seeing that popped on my feed with 300views. Will sub to you
Thank you for your support!
Look, my good sir, you are incredibly well-spoken. I will have you know that during this entire video, I nearly forgot that you were even suffering from a disability. This is not because I dont care, because I do it's heartbreaking to see disorders like this, it was because you caught my attention. You as a human, you're will to communicate was what I was focused on.
What I want you to know is that despite not suffering from a physical disability, I still relate with you on many levels. The way you listed out your disability, reminded me of the times I sit and judge myself. I have severe body image issues, to the point where I can hardly look into a mirror without being horrified by my appearance. To put it frankly I've had many traumatic experiences as a child that has manifested as mental scars in my adulthood. So my point of saying that is to point out that all humans are suffering from something. Life is pain, and it punishes all humans indiscriminately. So what I want you to take from this is that no one is normal, everyone suffers, and that we can all take comfort in knowing that at least you are not alone as an imperfect human.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Natalie. One of my other popular videos on the channel is actually about me feeling ugly and what it's like to be rejected by people just because of the fact that I am in a chair and the way I look, so I definitely know how you feel on that front as well. I have struggled with body image issues since childhood too. Your comment made me tear up a little bit. Thank you for leaving it, and I wish you the best. Also, you don't have to feel heartbroken. I actually love being disabled and wouldn't change it for the world!
I learned something from your video, thank you for informing us ❤
No problem. That's why I'm here!
@@ACrownofFlowers just out of curiosity to learn more about you hehe, how do you write the comments ? Do you simply just use a keyboard or do you use something else to help write them ?
@@dreammora1059 I use speech to text on my phone to help me write. So I speak into my phone and it writes for me. If I didn't do that I'd have to type with one finger. Since speech to text isn't actually that good on computers, that's what I do when I use those.
@@ACrownofFlowers ohh i see, that's a clever idea to make life easier :D
@@dreammora1059 yep. I literally would not be where I am today without it.
I enjoyed your ted talk Gabe. i wish you the best
Thanks. Same to you!
Well, I learned something today. Thanks for the video, Gabe!
You're welcome!
Great video! Hope the algorithm picks this one up!
Thank you!
Thank you for this video buddy...I hope you're doing alright & keeping safe...much love🫂💪🏻
Thank you!
Love Your Channel Gabe! Keep It Up!
I will, and I appreciate it.
It's really unfortunate that you had to have cerebral palsy which makes life a bit more difficult to live but as the title says, it's okay. You have a long life to live fam, I know you can be in your best shape and enjoy your life much as the normal people do, perhaps even better because people even without a brain damage act and live a life lot worse sometimes.
I hope you're doing well, Gabe. There are a lot of misconceptions regarding serious medical issues.
You're a champ dude, it's amazing to see that people can pursue their life no matter the struggles they have to dealt with. It's honestly inspiring because we overlook things we are granted for most of the times.
Thanks for making this video, Gabe. There might be a lot of people who probably feel loneliness for being a special child or a person. I hope they stumble across your video too and know that it's possible to live a normal and healthy life even at the condition.
If God exists, I hope he blesses you and your family. Take care ^^
Thank you very much.
you seem like a nice guy to be around with ! Love from Italy
I appreciate that!
Your a strong person. Your doing amazing keep being you!
Thank you! I'll try.
Thank You for the Disability Awareness!! Great job!
No problem.
you are very wise my friend and smart. Keep it up my friend ❤
Thank you!
Hey thanks for informing me about brain damage. I actually did think brain damage equated to intellectual disability. I didnt know that wasn't always true though like you said.
No problem, man. I'm glad you were able to learn something new. That's what this channel is here for.
gabe you really, really are a great human beeing keep your head up your rocking it! cheers!!
Thank you so much!
i love your channel so much 🐬🌟
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy it!
Hey there my friend
Enjoyed watching your video
You are amazing
Love your channel
Thanks so much!
One time I got a concussion and lost half of my childhood memories
And that’s okay
Did you get them back at all?
Keep on going man,stay strong💪
Thanks dude.
God bless you man we love you ❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
Dude you are literally a Gigachad like someone else wrote a comment here haha, Gigachad is someone strong and you are definitely seem like a strong person. Greetings from Czechia!
I really appreciate that!
All the best mate👊
Thanks. I appreciate it!
I'm from Ireland, and we've had a pretty rough time of it here (horrible attacks and racist, unnecessary riots that we haven't seen in a very long time) . I'm a bit demoralised and down in the dumps with some actions my country has taken. But watching this has given me a bit of hope, making me well up a bit. Your positivity shines through, blindingly so, Gabe. I can tell you're a passionate guy that isn't letting anything stop you from doing what you want to do. Keep doing what you're doing, Best of luck, dude, truly.
I'm glad I was able to provide some brief respite from that. One of my favorite artists and writers with cerebral palsy, Christy Brown, was born and raised in Ireland. I also very much sympathize with their struggle against the British and hope to see a unified Ireland in my lifetime. Much love from the United States and Guatemala.
I like the self awareness and laughing bro 😂😂
Thank you man.
Vitamin B1, stem cells found in the lining of normal eggs, and increased blood flow via massaging the back of the neck at the base of the skull can all help the brain heal. 🧠 proper sleep, low stress (internal perception), and excercise are essential too healing too. Good luck all
Very good advice!
Gained a subscriber man great video 👍🏻
Thank you so much!
Hi,
I saw the Caravaggio painting on your wall... do you paint/Draw? I would love to see some of your artworks!
Unfortunately, no. That caravaggio was a gift from my brother because he knew I was into biblical scenes. Although I admire other disabled artists like Dan Keplinger and Christy Brown.
" Livin a lie" -Timmy
I have a video about him. Lol.
This man is super good at speech and very intelligent
Thank you!
@@ACrownofFlowers ofc anytime
😁
I wish you the best with your studies! 👍
Thanks! I actually just graduated in May.
Bless you.
Thank you.
Dope dude 👍
Thank you.
Great video gabe
Thank you very much, Λογος.
im gay i have brain damage-amage-amage
Join the club.
@@ACrownofFlowersno bro hes trying to mock you because hes mad your cooler than him even with brain damage
@@itookthename lol. It's okay man.
Dude, you looks and sounds smarter than 90% of my country lol
Thank you very much!
Semen retention, dry fasting, akaline diet and drink only distilled waters thoughts and prayers my man.
Thanks!
Stay strong man 💚
Thank you. I'll try!