Locked-In Syndrome: Nick Chisholm
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- In 2000 Nick Chisholm had a stroke after a game of rugby. It left him with locked-in syndrome which means his body is paralyzed but his mind is aware and alert.
He needs to be spoon-fed and he communicates using his eyes to spell out words on a board. It’s not the profile you’d expect for a competitive body builder. Yet Nick’s trained his body to lift weights. In this episode we spend time with Nick and his wife Nicola as he prepares for competition.
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His wife is the epitome of a ride or die. She's amazing.
Thanks for watching Destanie! Hope you enjoyed!
In sickness and in health. Those are important vowels.
so she's correct still actually
Destanie Pigñataro Do you think you could do that?
Destanie Pigñataro she is what a wife is supposed to be. Unfortunately the meaning of "in sickness and in health, til death do us part" has been lost over generations
His wife is awesome, but I gotta give props to his big tatted up gym buddies who also are so sensitive and caring of him as well. What great friends!
Yes, he has a big support system of people that want to see him succeed 😊♥️
Everyone around him is inspired by him. He's pushing his limits, and everyone can see that. I think it also helps that his default face position is a big smile :)
@@bemfawkes3214 one of them literally calls nick his best friend my guy
They're awesome!!!!
@@bemfawkes3214 Idk what a sweet f a is but these guys are genuine. Don't make such a negative assumption
I think this is just about the most punk rock man to ever live
The true definition of punk rock
DUDE i couldn't agree more. i respect the shit out of that guy and his wonderful woman too!
My favorite comment, by far.
best comment ever! So true!
I want to like your comment, but it’s at 666 and I don’t want to ruin that.
His wife and his mates are just insanely incredible. They'd go to the ends of the earth for him their respect and complete devotion is amazing. What a lucky guy.
I mean you have to be extremely unlucky to have this condition, but I see what you mean - at least he has people who care about him and will fight for him!
@@mrsnulch and they have a kids now they are beautyfull-
yah he's pooing in his pants at 7:43 and his mate just takes ut face on lol 😂
my mother had a brain stem stroke in 2008, she developed locked in syndrome from it and she lived like that for 8 years. Its truly beautiful to see you stay by his side because my father didn't. Stay strong
So sorry to hear that I can’t imagine that
🙏💓🙏
Oh man, that hit me reading that. So sorry to hear this, I can't imagine the blow this must of been to your Mum, and the family. Stay strong.
Your father's a coward. So sorry to hear that.
I’m very sorry ❤️
I almost died of cuteness when she said “he is so handsome” and his eyes got so big and happy!!! My heart!!
I watched this a long time ago but watching it again, I did the same thing everytime
Korri Darkheart I’m crying I need to appreciate people and my body more I’m too blessed and I take it for granted
Ummm....
How did they have s**?
Is that too far? Sorry just wanna know
@@lilie9042 they don't have kids yet they'll most likely adopt if they want kids though
MintyFox Ok thx 👌
I love the way she can understand him with just a few letters and using his eyes.
I don't think I could do that, that seems like a lot of skill!
It's actually a common tool professionals try to use and teach for people that have strokes or similar conditions. My godfather and his wife and their daughters used one.
True love! 🥰
@@SkylerDawn1123 Actually you gain a six sense when you spend a lot of time with some one, you some times end up finishing each others sentences, dogs are really good at sensing people's emotions, I believe it's something similar
I wonder if it’s that she is coming up with the sentences for him.
His smile makes me wanna burst, this is the coolest couple I've ever seen.
She is a perfect woman indeed. The mental strength that he owns is incredible. They are both amazing, authentic, good and very strong people and their love is truly bigger than life
This woman is beyond remarkable, it's dumbfounding what incredible depth and compassion she has.
Nicola is amazing!
She defines patience.
Totally agree Trisha!
Truly
What a gorgeous woman and a fabulous example to other people how to love and care for your love.
Now that's someone who meant what she said on her wedding day! A truly inspirational couple!
She meet him after his stroke, got to know him the man and then fell in love and married him, which shows the rest of us what a truly inspirational women she is, now the rest of us need to follow her example and stop judging and excluding people that are different to ourselves.
Wtf
its a dogs life She’s perceptive enough to have recognised a soulmate very quickly, and they’re clearly mfeo (made for each other).
I was thinking the same thing!!👍😍😍
Out here in the States he probably would have ended up in a nursing home! I have a Good friend who's mother has stg 4 cancer, and is treated at the Queens Hospital. Still alive! They never gave up on her, and I wish they'd be so kind to treat all their patients like over here?
It’s unfortunate that all relationships aren’t this punk rock solid.
My son was born with autism. He spoke a few words when he was around a year old but sadly that went away. He's been a lonely frustrated young man these 28 years. The summer of his 21st year his sister almost died from a brain tumour...but she recovered. Just a few days after she came home my son James broke his back. I don't know why I told you all this except you make me cry and smile too. Your a lovely young man and she's a lucky young lady . I wish you both the best of times and much love to those lucky little babies💖
just realise this guy is more shredded than most people with a fully functioning body! mad respect for this dude and his wife aswell!
This is true love at its finest he is a lucky man his wife is an angel.
Thanks for watching!😀
Attitude i was watching and crying😰 thank you for this channel.
Taylor JA Vixen that is so true. Through thick and thin that's the power of marriage in my eyes.
Estrella Felina So basically an angel
X.Alexandria.X angels are absolutely real and she is one of them. so are people who spend their lives caring for other human beings. there are all sorts of Angels in this world. by what you said I can tell that you have no creativity and no passion. I would hate to be like him and stuck with you.
I KNOW HES A GROWN MAN BUT ITS SO CUTE WHEN HES HAPPY AND YOU CAN SEE IT IN HIS EYES THIS IS A LOVELY COUPLE 10/10
Tiny Elephant he still has pretty great muscle mass. Not too atrophied.
Kathy Lucas Physical therapy (that’s honestly underestimated a lot- in general, not saying by you, I don’t know you lol) plus the strengthening in the gym he does can do incredible work on that level. Along with proper food/nutrition, and he’s getting high protein and then coupling it with strengthening exercises. So it’s not surprising he’s still pretty damn strong, but I’m positive it was, and is, really fucking hard.
His wife is right, he is very handsome, he love for life and his willingness to always improve makes him even more attractive, but she is all of that and more, a wholesome, rare individual, who loves without pity and truly connects with his soul, made for each other, who would of thought such diversity would create such a beautiful love story. Amazing couple. Love to you all
As a seasoned veteran of the internet, I don't often say this anymore as I've seen so much, but- I am truly blown away and speechless after watching this video. Awe-inspiring, humbling and spectacularly moving... Wow, bravo 👏👏👏
>I am truly blown away and speechless
So is Nick
yah the way he poos in his pants at 7:44. impressive af and very humbling.
A true testament to vowing "in sickness and in health" They are such a great couple.
Totally agree! Thanks for watching!
I really appreciate how they let him tell his story through his wife. She makes a huge effort to let him talk for himself in the interviews, and doesn't tell his story for him. That's such an important, empowering action, even though it seems small, and it would just be easier for her to talk instead of taking the time to use the board and let him speak. She is pretty amazing, as are all the people around him who support his new goals.
YES! This comment! My favorite parts were when she helped him with the board, letting him do the talking. They get along so well that I found myself giggling and giddy right along with them.
Such a sweet couple ! Once you know someone for a while I'm sure she knows all the ques and gestures. Probably have some good inside joke expressions they use (; they are truly amazing. It's so sad to know people are 100 percent mentally well but not physically. I couldn't imagine. Stay strong. ❤ and everyone going through a hard time in general! May God bless and protect you.
She is totally amazing,!
😄
Camry Hood Dx
Nicola was my English teacher for the two years I did my GCSE's and honestly there was a reason she was everyone's favourite teacher. She is a genuinely lovely lady who is compassionate, patient and happy to put her time and effort into people, even people others wouldnt. I love following their story because Nick seems equally lovely. It's such a beautiful story that is a living happy ending. Everyone needs their own Nick/Nicola ❤️
Seizures AND a stroke is beyond rough. I'm glad he's able to communicate, I can't imagine how it would feel trapped in your own mind and unable to speak.
It's not an easy thing to deal with that's for sure. It took me a while to recover and relearn everything after my strokes. It was a rough journey. But with the help of some really special people and my Faith, I'm here. Seeing his story was nothing short of absolutely amazing.
To be honest it's still pretty amazing he is still even able to move. Like he can workout (of course with help) but he is still able to partly reeducate his body, and he might be able to earn some of his independancy back at some point
This woman is a superhero! She’s just had triplets at 47 years old! She’s going to have a lot on her plate, I can’t imagine chasing after 3 toddlers at 50😳
him too.
WTF she looks 30s
I'm half the age and i struggle tremendously because of chronic pain and illness, definitely going to be tough for her , hope she has a good support system unlike myself
@@renrensiren112 . Stay strong friend, I'm sure your family will go full circle and your kids will be there for you when they grow up. It can be so hard, especially when they're young and in at everything, but it is so worth it. My little girl turned 4 a few weeks ago and I can't even see her. She was taken away from me not long after she was 3, her mum turned into a narsassistic bastard, and due to how much she had eroded my self esteem and self belief, they voted against me to have her, my only child and they took her away.
Take care, I have to go as I can't see straight now I'm that upset. X x
stop it!! they did!! congratulations to them! !wow!! :D
Talk about inspiration. Damn!! This guy's busting his ass in a gym with his limitations and I can't get my ass off the couch? Geesh!!
Glad you enjoyed the Dalester! The story sure puts things in perspective!
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Thank you to everyone watching!
I feel like a failure at life when I see his determination and drive. I am an obese couch potato and I am ashamed. Go Nick. Bless you.
Hi Paige, he certainly has some incredible strength! Thanks for your comment!
Such an amazing way of communication and she’s great to know how quick what he’s going to say x
I love you Roly! She is amazing
What a coincidence seeing you here, love your videos
Ayyy rolyyy my favorite lgbt piercing youtuber!
Completely agree!! So nice to see you in the comment section!! Love your content 😊!!
They should set him up with something like what Steven Hawking used to use. That way he could communicate independently.
I keep finding myself smiling ear to ear when I watch Nick & Nicola together, they are absolutely precious🥰
Wow. How gorgeous is this guy.
And she is definitely angelic.
This story brightened up my mood after a grim diagnosis I received.
I felt guilty for thinking my life was over when I saw this.
Amazing.
Whatever the diagnosis is, good luck with everything.
Just saw on their Facebook that she is pregnant with their first child. Such a happy ending ❤️❤️❤️
Edit: They had triplets!!!
@HelloBroch my child have you not learned about the birds and the bees?
Summer Morgan cool😊💜💜💜🇦🇺
90dayslater2 , I’m pretty sure they probably know how but.. HOW!?
they've had triplets it seems! very happy happy for them both ❤️
They actually had triplets! 1 boy and 2 girls ❤
I don't know HOW she can translate what he's saying by just watching his eyes look over letters... that's unreal!
Actually, that's love ♥️
She explained and showed how in the video. When both his eyes focus on the letter you can tell what he is looking at.
@@ruththomas1652 Yes but it's only a letter, not a full word. I had a difficult enough time understanding my dad trying to communicate with a board full of pictures.
@@hammaslanka69 it looks like he confirms or denies whenever she makes a guess on a word. there are parts where she finishes the word and he looks up every time shes correct.
@@timetraveler1577 stfu
Despite his setbacks, this guys got more fight than most people, not only is he smiling while pushing to get the best out of himself, he’s encouraging others too…. and a lot of couples could learn from these two, they are lucky to have found each other and the often elusive balance of love and laughter together.. keep on keepin on 🤟🏼.
You can't tell me that soulmates don't exist. There are people in this world who are meant for each other and they are destined to be brought together. She is definitely the right woman for him. Such a tragic yet precious story.
"What's gonna hurt more oi, these few rips or coming in second"
Priceless
Oh I thought you said or becoming sicker . I cried 😭😭
Reps
Reps
Their technique with the board is amazing how she can understand complete sentences from just a few letters
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It’s beautiful to see how body language is so alive here. That is such an interesting way to live after such tragedy.
Seeing her laugh with him is beautiful. Great production. I just subscribed
@Brittany Jorgensen I agree 100% Their technique is impeccable!
That’s what I was thinking. She is amazing. Love them both
It truly is. Love is a truly unmistakable rarity of this life. It's special because once you see it in its true form you know what "it" is. We sir, are lucky enough to witness such and honest love.
This has to be one of the coolest couples I've ever had the pleasure to witness.
The dude is ripped man , massive respect for someone in that situation keeping on with such deterination
He won her heart because he is such a beautiful man with an even more beautiful heart and soul to match!
This broke me down and built me back up. I have never seen so much mental strength blaring out of one person. that laugh with his wife blew me away.
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Hi. I have to pause it, because someone has to tell her, the wife, that she is so beautiful and lovely. She is his angel. I am really thankful for people like her. I would do the same for my boyfriend, I guess. Thanks for sharing this emotions. I wish you the best!!!! 🧡 And all love
Greets from Germany!
It would be a pleasure to hear from you again...!
Every single person in his life loves him so much and is so wholesome. I'm so happy he has so much love and support
His wife is amazing, but also he seems to have an incredible support system of true friends! This guys social circle is larger and stronger (mentally and physically) than most people I know, myself included. Lol
He obviously has to work harder at it, but he appears to be living a full life that makes him really happy. Awesome to see!
Tiffany S I actually cried thinking about that part (support). It’s amazing
You're beautiful Tiffany. Dont change how you look at the world.
conservat1vepatr1ot aww thank you :)
Read ghost boy. It will you blow you away (and horrify you). There are also TH-cam vids on him, but the book covers his sister's friend turned girlfriend turned fiancee turned wife.
I love seeing how high his quality of life is, how much everyone loves him. He really is thankful for all the amazing friends and family around him ❤️
A glimpse at actual love. Someone who sticks by your side no matter what. I wish we could all have that :c
Rena Ryuugu totally agree so inspiring a once in a lifetime love
Totally agree Rena! Thanks for watching !
Attitude damn my boy looks good!!! hey man look tell nick i said hell yea!!! i am 285pounds and 11% body fat and shit wish i looked like nick...man mad respect,u guys every need help and i can contact me,playnino781@gmail.com
facebook Terry leonard altoona PA...man love u guys!!! outstanding!!!
Rena Ryuugu yes. My. Man. Stays. By. Me.
The people around this guy, truly truly love him. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Nicola is a goddess and Nick is a rock star. The two of them are an incredible story that I won't forget anytime soon.
Perfectly said.
I also love that she kept his style up his hair she did what would make him happy. He can smile at her it's so sweet
he can communicate.. im sure he tells her how he wants it
She's not married to a vegetable, dude...
@@mollyprysunka4828 Hahaha, right?! He still communicates
They both look extremely cool. And spirits seem high. Thank you Lord. 🙏
Person centred care... he has capacity
So he still has the same mental capacity and awareness as before the stroke, but he's stuck in a body that he has very little control over? That's very sad and must be extremely frustrating to say the least. I'm glad he has such an amazing wife and is able to communicate.
brains still good not its best but i think it still works the body is screwed i think the brain is still good
The stroke was in the brainstem. There, we have motor and sensitivity paths, along with cranial nerve nuclei.
The stroke affected those functions; not his cognitive capability. That is entirily preserved.
Miss Adjusted It would be unimaginably terrifying.
Yeah, its like being paralysed but very limited movement. It can be such a devistating syndrome but Nick is inspiring to watch
His chick is one in a billion. And he is an amazing fella. Their love is beyond the grave. 💘 💜 💛 💚
This guy is toughness and fight personified. That is one of my biggest fears being afflicted with locked in syndrome and immobility in general and this guy not only is surviving it but thriving and growing with it! Best wishes to this couple
I cried from start to finish. little things such as talking shouldn't be taken for granted. everyone needs a reality check once in a while, this was mine.
Thanks for watching Rachel Nadeau, hope you enjoyed!
SAME
I don't think they want us to cry though. They have a lot of challenges but they are deeply in love and want to share their story.
I love that they don’t coddle him at all, everyone pushes him to do what he wants to do and it’s so fucking cool
Good hearts attract great people around them. What an amazing bunch. I'll add you guys to my prayers from time to time.
Dude this guy cant walk, move his hands, or talk. But hes out here getting shredded and getting married. This guy is a inspiration. What the heck am i doing with my life? Nothing thats what. I come up with so many excuses to not do anything that will better myself. Not anymore. Thank you nick.
Amazing, you can see the light in his eyes when they laugh together. A disability will never have the power to take happiness away.
depends on the disability
Cbass Kabal happiness is in the mind not the brain, get stronger get better. Be the first to overcome whatever the doctor told you.
@@24POWERS No, absolutely no. Emotions are chemical triggers in the brain, and don't work the same for everyone. Given depression is lethal, I highly recommend nobody take this advice, and coordinate with medical professionals if you are struggling. You don't just wake up one day and decide you are going to be happy, and therefore you are. It takes significant work and understanding. This isn't a bum leg you just need to work through. This advice can cause someone to fall into remission and even pander to psychotic delusions. This is SUCH a hazardous a statement to make concerning mental health.
"A disability will never have the power to take happiness away" - I get you want to be positive, but this is such a non-clever statement. There's a thousand disabilities one can have that can take everything away from you, happiness included.
As Mr.Rogers said, "Part of the problem with the word 'disabilities' is that it immediately suggests an inability to see or hear or walk or do other things that many of us take for granted. But what of people who can't feel? Or talk about their feelings? Or manage their feelings in constructive ways? What of people who aren't able to form close and strong relationships? And people who cannot find fulfillment in their lives, or those who have lost hope, who live in disappointment and bitterness and find in life no joy, no love? These, it seems to me, are the real disabilities."
"I make gains both physically and mentally." This guy is a raging badass.
Fuckin hell this is the most inspiring thing in the world. This guys body is literally locked and can’t move that way and is a body builder. The passion this guy has is astronomical
This is dead touching. The wedding nearly killed me. I almost started crying when he was crying.
wow, I really feel for him. I think having all of your mental faculties but being unable to express yourself has to be horribly frustrating and difficult. I'm very happy for him that he met Nikola and is able to have that full time love and companionship. he's amazing!
It is not only horribly frustrating, but beyond claustrophobic and terrifying. I was in the ICU for a month battling guillain barre syndrome. It left my body paralyzed and I was barely able to utter a word or string together an audible sentence like "I'm hot" or "I'm thirsty". This was very scary and upsetting. I had an alphabet board similar to the guy in the video as well as a board that had basic needs the nurse could point to and I could with all my might nod "yes" to. However it was still living hell and that isn't an overstatement.
Being able to express yourself is one of the basic needs every living thing needs. Even if you are merely being ignored or discounted in what you are saying, it strikes a chord in you where you feel upset and sort of claustrophobic as if no one understands or cares. Imagine what this is like for someone who actually cannot speak or use their body to get their point across. It's awful and I can't imagine many things worse, if any.
IntoBlackHouse I am very happy you recovered and will say a prayer for you. God bless.
Abc xyz I agree ☝️
@@IntoBlackHouse Im glad you got better , I hated and felt so scared and anxious about being in hospital last year, I was crying about being in hospital more then the fact Id had my colon removed out the blue an was ill ect I just hated being in hospital and dependent on others , I cried about needing others help and being confined to a bed even though I knew id be able to get up one day an get my strength back, although it felt like what if I never get better it was very anxious time when you start to worry you will never get out of the place and felt suicidal because of it I was thinking how can I kill myself which sounds silly really but its so depressing and awful being sick an in hospital, I cant imagine how much worse it must have felt for you not even able to talk im so sorry you went through such hell
This seriously made my day. I'm here all frustrated with losing weight and this guy is a savage at the gym.
Thanks for watching Whitney! Hope you enjoyed!
These two deserve each other. A story for the ages.
I'm not crying, you are!
But seriously, I struggle with physical disabilities, and watching this man live his life in spite of his own physical disabilities is so powerfully inspiring.
This is one of my biggest fears. My boyfriend has severe nerve damage and, while he can still walk now, he's been diagnosed to be paralyzed by 30 (diagnosed at 14, now 21). We've been together for 6 years and I can't imagine life without him. Watching things like this, seeing couples go through such a hard time, it gives me hope and confidence and reminds me that if he does end up needing my care I will be able to do it with no problem.
Ribbit wow, good luck to the two of you! Stay positive 💖
Thank you for watching and your comment Ribbit! We hope you enjoyed this episode and hope you got something out of it!
Ribbit good luck to you both and it's so beautiful to see how committed you are to stay and care for your man! What an amazing person you are!
Ribbit i'm terribly sorry for your situation but you seem like a really strong and caring person and I wish you all the best!
Ribbit you are fucking amazing and the both of you have my support❤️
whats really cool is they fell in love after his injury. i figured they were together and he became disabled and she stood by his side, but what she did is even more amazing.
He is such a kind hearted and handsome man! You can see his love for his wife in his eyes. The way he never gave up is so inspiring!
People seem to really love him. I'm going to look for his whole story. Remarkable.
he is very cheery and seems fun to be around
Soviet Rebel She is too
Absolutely , they are perfect together
They are couple goals. The fact that she knows and understands him is truly beautiful. (Also they have matching hair).
Hope you enjoyed the episode Lily! Thanks for watching!😀
He's such a character, I can't imagine how he'd be if he was still able to be verbal. Amazing job, so cool to see him come so far.
I think this is the most wholesome thing I've ever seen on the Internet.
Nick is adorable, and his wife is a doll. This story made me smile.
Thanks for watching Dessaml! Hope you enjoyed the episode!
Attitude we could learn something from his lady
Carpe Diem 8
awwww when she said he was handsome his face jus lit up .... awwww u guys are soul mate
They sure are amazing aren't they! Thanks for watching Salima!
What I love is how they treat him like a regular person, because he is. My daughter is autistic and people always underestimate her. I love how they don't do this with him. He truly is extraordinary. His wife and friends are absolutely amazing too.
It's amazing to see how Nick is well surrounded by awesome friends and his wife. Those are true buddies. People who are willing to help and support you daily, it's beautiful. I'm sure that Nick give them back a thousand of times in love, laugh and affection. What a beautiful, sad, uplifting story all together
Everyone around him loves him so much. What an amazing support system.
Lexi probably needs a nap just goes to show how interdependent we all are. Isolation is real cause of despair.
Crazy how she can watch his eyes so fast she knows what he is spelling
Thanks for watching Carlos!
Carlos Alicea yeah I thought that too, I don't know how she uses the board, I don't think I could do it
Dongxue Mo it's pretty easy. She tracks where his eye is going then moves the board toward where his eye is pointing until there's only one letter he's looking at and the board is at the same height so they're both looking at the same letter through the board
I've literally been grinning this entire video. I want to be friends with every single person in it!
Im so impressed by his body building strength and his WIFE.. She is an angel taking care of her husband..
These two are so adorable. He's so strong, and stubborn as he put it, lots of people would probably give up. She's an amazing woman for all she does for him, but more than that you can tell that they both care deeply for each other.
Hope you enjoyed the episode ! Thanks for watching!
I love how his friends is literally laying on the ground in awkward positions to help him pose.
I'm thinking he was always a well liked man for all of these people to be so dedicated to him. He was/is a great friend.
Carrie White It's so obvious from looking at his old pictures (with his mom's narration) that he lived to live, which he continues to do now when the odds are against him. Truly inspiring. I don't think pettyness and being mean to people was ever a part of his life, because that's not living.
They love their friend!
Idk what to even say but this dude it literally so cool and I’m so glad he’s got his lovely family to support him. He’s so damn cool
An icon of human resilience. This man is absolutely legendary
16:17 his reaction when she says " because hes so handsome" omg so lovely. these two are just lovely
Yo he's so physically strong? Holy shit. He's kickass and the relationship between him and his wife is the cutest thing.
They had triplets a few months ago
Im not crying..im not crying
Ok im crying
Dude is fitter than me lol
yah the way he poos in his pants at 7:44 like it's nothing. impressive af 🤜🤛
I never tire of seeing this video. They're all such lovely people. I get a stomach condition and BAM!!-I don't see any of my friends or hear from them anymore. Some people just get bored of other people's medical issues and run for the hills. Perhaps I had the wrong friends in the first place.
Yes. Sounds like you need new support network in friends. Look to make some new friends by similar hobbies clubs meeting groups etc :)
The fact that he taught himself to eat again, is pretty amazing
Hollywood needs make a movie about this badass. What an inspiration 🙌💪
Laura Bosscher There’s no happy/sad ending. His life is ongoing, story unfolding so it wouldn’t transfer to the screen all that well.
There is a movie called the Butterfly and The Diving Bell, after a book written by Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of Elle magazine. He had a stroke at age 43 resulting in locked-in syndrome, with which he is almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking an eye. He wrote an entire novel that way.
Laura Bosscher sorry to burst your bubble but what would it be about
Hollywood would ruin his story.
Steve-O would make it work 👍
Wow this woman is amazing. I thought that he had med her before the incident, the fact that she fell in love with him after his struggles just shows.
Love like this is the real deal.
KJH -H What about her?!? She is SUPER Woman! 😳😘
Please read Ghost Boy. Its a tear jerker. The TH-cam vids about him, don't detail how he met his wife. His ordeal is the stuff of nightmares, most can't even imagine.
beautiful
I missed that part somehow, thanks for pointing it out, that is awesome!
I pray he regains the life he physically was able to do before his stroke.
"Now get angry, Jamie!" The way he encouraged the kid they were mentoring was amazing. What a total badass dude!
aww his personality is beautiful :)
He is an awesome man Lia!
You can tell!
Nicola, I’m not a religious person. But if there is a god, you’re his perfect creation.
MarbRed Fred One of the most beautiful comments I've ever read!
Sorry but I’m confused, if god created everything, he also created the disability? And every other disease on earth? So why would he want to make his creations suffer, just to make them better again? Doesn’t make sense
Okay this has made me weep. What a wonderful thing to say to someone.
@@Brandon_J He did not create disease. in the bible it states that the devil basically challenged God and said that if people had it all handed to them than it would be easy to worship him. But if people suffered and had their faith tested, then people would not have faith. Don't know if you've heard or read about the story of Job, but today we are basically a collective Job, where our faith is tested every day with things such as disease, to name just this one, and the devil is the one who has caused this. God just isn't allowed to interfere for a bit... like with Job. I am not religious but I understand that part of the biblical stories and basically this should end soon, and he will be healed. That's the promise. Based on his happiness and love for life despite this condition, if there really is a heaven, and there really is a God, I don't see why this man should be forsaken at all!
Nicole Bonetti what about cancer? Incurable diseases? Surely he has complete control over his creations, so I don’t see why he would allow cancer in children and horrible birth defects
His wife is an absolute worrier she’s amazing and he’s so lucky
Every man needs a lady like this in their life ❤
He is amazing. His mind is locked inside a body that had at first stopped responding to him but he is kicking ass and doing what he wants anyway. Beautiful.
Keep kicking life's ass Nick.
This is the kind of comments and life perception everybody needs... Love this comment... Thank you
@@Valverik This is also a beautiful comment. have a great day!
I feel honoured to go to the same gym as this hero!!
Very inspiring video 🙂 My son also has this condition it's been a year now and he still continues to progress a little each day 🙂 Thanks for sharing & all the best for you guys 🙂
What a badass!!! Seriously. Amazing. Your gym must be so proud
5:57 BEST thing. This man really has a shot. Locked in syndrome can often result with people retaining abilities later in life. Keeping his muscles, joints, etc healthy and preventing atrophy is giving him a real chance!
He’s lucky to have such an amazing support system
Wait she met him post-stroke? This woman is incredible.
cocaineinmyvein why because she would want to date and marry a disabled man? As a disabled woman I can tell you that comments like yours are extremely hurtful! She happened to fall for a disabled man, no different than falling for any other person. She’s amazing because she’s ballsy and she loves him for all that is. But please please... Can we please stop casting the lovers with disabled partners as angels who are somehow rescuing us. It happens with Squirmy and Grubs channel too and it makes me so angry. We don’t need rescuing thanks... just a good partner.
Factssssss
Tiggi's Trundlings please don’t interpret what they said so negatively! she seemed to understand him so well in a way that suggested she knew what he was like before his disability. They are both so unique yet have such a similar style and look that most of us assume that they made the connection beforehand. They are fully able to communicate in a way so many others seem to struggle with. The fact that it came so naturally to her is amazing. Sometimes even family members take so long to adapt
@@TiggiTheWillful uhh I never said anything close what you're freaking out about. My point is that people nowadays don't sacrifice much. I don't care about you or your disability, this is god damn TH-cam comments lol.
Whatever the situation is or was, . It's for better or worse.
In sickness and in health.
Till DEATH we part.
Most people take their vows seriously.
You can tell in his own mind he doesn’t view himself as disabled. He’s a happy dude. Smiles all around. Thank god he found his wife. This was truly inspirational.
God bless them
Whether he does or doesn't...being disabled doesn't determine your happiness and even if he does recognize he's disabled, what's wrong with that???
@@gotcha9983 please cut your religious bs, thanks
You can tell in his own mind he’s not JUST disabled.. He knows he is.. His wife knows he is.. and that’s okay.. It’s obvious he struggles more than most with some of his physical limits and he gets angry and upset sometimes just like everyone else.. Along with the smiles in the video, we also saw him angry and frustrated.. I’m sure it took a lot of tears to get to some of those smiles we see and it’s not genuine to say he doesn’t recognize the gravity of his situation.. He knows what it was like before this and I’m sure misses many aspects of his older life, but I’m also sure he wouldn’t trade where he is today, with his body building and wife and children, for the world… He’s made a new normal that is better than most people’s lives in some aspects, but that is not without strife that is greater than most.. Where he’s also different than most is in the amount of mental strength he has to power through everyday, and to continue on trying to rehabilitate himself; and live his life, his way, with his wife and children.. His determination is truly commendable, his energy is brilliant, and his story is motivational..
His physical strength is also impressive af.. I can tell by his work in the gym he’d knock me right over like he did the other buff dude 😂
@@ricklocket2812 you're a cornball and I'm not religious at all
This guy is a tank! Next time I go through any struggle I know this guy's example with help me get through it 💪
He’s so inspiring he’s a true warrior and you can see it in his eyes how much he loves life!!! What a lovely human being!!! KEEP ON WINNING MY FRIEND!!
I cant help but feel deep regret at the time ive wasted in laziness or self pity.. these folks are gorgeous examples of authenticity, grit and kindness. What a delicious couple. And that smile👌😘
Thanks for watching!
Nicola is my former school English teacher from when she was living in the UK, she really is amazing!
Oh wow you’re lucky. I bet she was fun to learn from and so glam
I would have loved to get to know her.
@@TiggiTheWillful she had the best style! She also taught me how to make nightmare before Christmas earrings, I think I still have them somewhere!
@@natashar4651 Nicola is so creative, watching her make the cupcakes was art in itself. Glad you had the opportunity to actually know her and to be taught by her, amazing. A quality of a good teacher is patience and listening, Nicola has that for sure 👏
God bless her
That right there is true love, devotion and loyalty found in those beautiful souls that help care for their friend/husband. I'm in tears witnessing such a thing ❤ No wonder he has such a fight in him....so many are fighting with him!