Living ALONE paralysed from neck down
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- How do you continue to live when everything is taken from you?
Aaron was a successful hairstylist but his life took a turn after a motorbike accident left him paralysed. He was depressed, struggling with simple things that we take for granted, like eating and getting dressed. This is a story of how support groups and Art helped him overcome an almost insurmountable ordeal.
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Wow his paintings are insanely good
“insanely” would be an overstatement and exaggerated
@@gmr2gnr try using both your hands and drawing the same thing as him, i bet it'll be shit just like your personality. It's insanely good painting, pal.
@@gmr2gnreven for someone with perfectly functional hands i cant do what he does. He is definitely insanely good
@@gmr2gnrdamn ur personality is uglier than a stickman drawing..
Now for the actual comment to the video; I was actually blown away by the painting quality, didn't expect that, no doubt it's smth you would put up as house deco and admire
Agreed @@mapletabest
Paralyzed still manages to do all these. What an inspiration! It puts me to shame. I'm sorry Lord for always complaining!
@we.are.all.barabbas it's OK to complain and feel down, everyone handles their loads in life differently but keep going thats what is important
Yes you should stfu and learn to be more grateful.
@@we.are.all.barabbas - Yep, same here - I'm thankful I can walk, see, and breathe without help (just saw a young kid in a wheelchair and an oxygen tank.) We have so much - even to have a nice, warm, safe place to sleep, and food to eat.
Amen
☝️Guilty!☝️
I know I'm off the topic, but he's handsome.
He really is…🥺
I was thinking the same
Soooo. Goodlooking 😊
Absolutely ❤
Exactly what I thought too!
Heck yes he is!!! ❤
He’s so strong. I really hope miracle will happens for this man.
Disabled but not incapable. He is a good example. There is still a life to lead.
i am extremely ashamed of myself after watching this. life currently is not going well for me, ive been thinking about "s" lately. your courage reminds me hard not to give up. thankyou
Hang in there buddy ❤ things will get better
tough times don't last, tough people do. You will get through this buddy!
Life has not been going well for me too for a long time. I feel exhausted and running out of steam, and I just wish at times that I can be understood. I wish you courage. You're not alone.
One day at a time friend 💕
Every one of us go through a difficult situation, it will go away. As things don’t last in our world, good or bad. I have friends who went through terrible experiences including myself but in the end we are pull through. You will too, Jia you💪🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Erm, why isn't his social handles stated anywhere in the description? It would be great for more people to find him and personally buy a painting from him.
I was looking for the info, too.
He is an actor its a commercial for shaping hearts foundation hes not really a disabled cripple it turns out. The more you know.
@@Majik260 Not true.
@@Majik260 as a medical provider that works in physical medicine and rehabilitation and viewing this video, your comment is far from the truth. On "assessment" through this video, he has quite the muscle atrophy to both his upper extremities which would indicate disuse (which is obviously due to his paralysis). Most notably, his right hand posture/contracture which is spot on for someone that has a spinal cord injury or stroke. Also notably, is his anterior trunk. His abdomen sticks out basically showing a slouched posture and because he has not control and likely significant atrophy to his abdomen and below, his core strength such as his abs and lower back muscle contribute to that slouched position which a "distended" abdomen (though it's not distended actually, it's just slouched due to no to poor muscle control).
I did a bit of googling because it's pretty disgusting to have someone like this make a comment and I felt at least there should be some evidence to maybe back up Aaron.
ruclips.net/video/U5RABqPD5KA/видео.html
Podcast from another group discussing his story a few months ago.
Most notably I googled his name Aaron Yeo and found this
www.todayonline.com/singapore/true-grit-paralysed-separate-accidents-two-men-fight-on-to-live-fully
So yes, I think this fella really suffered from an accident.
tnp.straitstimes.com/sports/team-singapore/yeo-and-lim-make-hay-table-tennis
My god, Aaron even won a medal playing table tennis despite his condition in 2015.
Again its sad for someone to make a comment like this.
@@Majik260 source?
He’s an amazing person and an example of how resilient and strong the human spirit can be.
Art saves . The healing that comes from creating is incredible ❤
Hi Aaron. Beautiful artwork! I was hit by a car and became paraplegic 10 years ago. I'd received a Minor in Studio Art two years previously. You have your assistant mixing your paint. That must be a challenge. I hope she learns from you and becomes an artist. :) I told myself after the accident, "I can still use my hands." You are a person who understands what this means. Keep painting and striving for excellence. Some people who can walk have spasms and shake too badly to paint. Kudos. See you later.
I am a Muslim and you are an example of what I was taught of being thankful to God and that wih every hardship God gives ease .
My wide family has many members who suffers from OCD and severe depression, sometimes it is overwhelming when I can't get through to some of them to make them think positively or change their mood .
You made me happy reading this and I will be sharing your story with them .
I will pray for you , May the All-Mighty be pleased with you .
@@pro-just4803
Such kind words! Thank you. I "woke up" from the cult/religion of Jehovah's Witnesses 5 years ago. I love God, but not opressive man-made religions. I do what I am able, by Internet, to warn people against Watchtower.
@@vintage6346Watchtower? This was the cult you were in?
@@udontevenwannaknowbruv yes, that's Jehovah's Witnesses. They, along with Latter day Saints (mormons), Islam, and countless others, came long after Jesus & Christianity.
Aaron, I hope you realise how much you have touched people. You are such an insipiration. May you live a life of fullness. God bless you.
Inspira
He seems like a lovely man. I wish him only happiness and joy. 💞💞💞
Not everyone is financially able to have these facilities. It is nice to see how he moved on and adapt well.
It amazaed me how people can find the will to continue living in such situation.
Here I am 31 years old healthy and doing my part in the society that I live in. however, i still feel unhappy and sometimes wanna end everything.
This guy is 100 times stronger that I will ever be.
you are young.....be happy
@lokale: your chitta( subconscious mind) is screwed up...
Our past life events, experiences and impressions are all the data recorded in our subconscious mind. They rise up all of a sudden and appear on the conscious mind. That is the reason why habits are so hard to break. They occupy dominant impressions in the subconscious mind, and hence acts of giving up bad habits become powerless. A robber who wants to Rob people and steal their stuff, thinks constantly about stealing, police, safe houses, tools to disguise etc. why can't he be a better person? He can, it's just that he has pursued his actions and thinking on negativities. The purification of the chitta ( subconscious mind) can only help you to see life with love, positivity and hope. What can you do, don't let your senses tune into negative stuff. That includes talking, listening, seeing.... After a year your dominant negative impressions gets overpowered by the +ve impressions and you have a better outlook and perspectives in life. You can do some selfless acts of service, do some meditation and start a habit to thank a higher divine power daily. After all, this life could be our final breath this very second. It's not guaranteed that you will get live till your 80s or 90s. Surrender, to higher divine power and expression of gratitude can bring immense joy, humility and compassion to you and the fellow people you meet everyday.
@@nc01sadh
Aaron's mind seems fine to me.
you're not weaker! Keep working on healing and your own kind of strength will come ❤
Everyone have their struggle.
Depression is a bịtch, take inspiration wherever you can.
The fact you are still here with us show how strong you are to not end everything despite your mind effing with you.
honestly his works are better than a lot of artists hanging in the museums
Your body may be paralysed, but your spirit & mind are not ! You are an
inspiration to others like you & people in general . You are a gifted artist !
It hurts so much to learn what you have gone through, but you put an able bodied person like me to shame for being depressed about my current life circumstance. I am not worthy of being in your shadow. You inspire people, you are strong, God bless you sir.
You spoke my heart.
Aaron, i'm moved to tears when I hear your story. I thought breaking up with my girlfriend was bad enough but seeing how strong you are to not only live a single life but as a quadriplegic has given me the inspiration and reminds me of how lucky I am. I'm not sure if god really do exist, but I do pray that some day, there will be miraculous healing on your side and you can continue to live a normal life again.
God does exist and that is a fact that I can attest to...I got so much to talk about..if you listen to my own story..hmmm
Yosh!
breaking up with a girlfriend is probably the least of all the life's actual worries.
There are billions of girls out there, what a big deal broken up with your girlfriend 🫢🫣🤔
Breaking up with the love of your life is hard, but a girlfriend who isn’t your soulmate won’t be hard to process eventually. Your soulmate is waiting for you
Aaron my platoon mate. Happy to see you are doing well. Your buddy Simon
Wow. God bless you too
❤❤
In 2010 my wife was in a car accident where the air bag broke her neck (C5-C6) damage. She uses an electric wheel chair. She too has limited uses of hsnds and arms. We've had PCAs that have been morning/evening help. In 2023 my wife was diagnosed with dementia. Jesus has carried us every day. I'm impressed with your artwork. Thank you for your channel.
He can give consultations for busy executives on how to set up smart homes for their own elderly with low mobility
He has such a nice set up with his current home
Hope everyone likes this message so he can see it
sound so much like what an occupational therapist would say?
@@sammovida1624 the OT may not have the lived experience.
@@sammovida1624 OT probably won't have the lived experience of someone who is living with a chronic condition day in day out. 🙏🏻
Your paintings are beautiful. I was friends for many years with a man who was paralyzed from the neck down by polio, at age 13. He lived until age 79, married twice. He was also a professional artist.
This guy is incredible. Amazing willpower and strength..
so much talent creating beautiful art pieces for every soul!
What is so special about him is
He has used the video
To say all the things that he can do
not all the things that he can't do .
Wow just wow!!!! His paintings beautiful and to complain about money issues, failed relationships etc etc, he can never walk again and look what he has done,🇨🇦👍👍👍👍👍
I was a sister nurse in a spinal unit for many years and have known people do the most amazing things being paralysed good luck to you life does go on only in a different way
Deep respect for this man.
That is so sad for this young man to be in this condition due to an accident. I hope he finds help, and encouragement.
So glad he has community and an outlet. Technology helps a lot too! Great to see him doing so well 😊
He is so well-spoken, so articulate. I hope he does not give up hope of finding a cure. Modern medicine is moving at an astonishing pace. Neurochip comes to mind. He is still young and quite healthy looking for a paraplegic. He will, with determination and will power, bring back to life the use of all his facilities. God bless him.
Your paintings are absolutely stunning.
Post accident, the constant pain on my left hand already makes me feel depressed because of things i wont be able to do anymore. Seeing your story gives me inspiration to find something better to have passion in
Gaming using a controller is known to be used in physical therapy. XBOX controllers have very nice ergonomics for people experiencing hand pain and improving their movement.
May your life be full of love and good people.
Very courageous and strong young man. The artwork you've created are absolutely stunning and I wish you the very best!
It's crazy how he has more will to live than me when my accident didn't even leave me paralyzed. I'm happy for him. I know his abilities won't return but I hope there might be a miracle it does. Live long and healthy.
Hi, Aaron, I'm an elderly who lives alone, just like you. I came across your paintings, that inspire me to continue on with my painting inspite of my age. I complain a lot about my stiff fingers, sometimes unbendable due to ageing, then make it a convenient excuse not to practice beyond my perceived notion of debility. But a quadriplegic like you amazingly could create , using your mouth! Felt ashamed of myself a bit feeble, but still able and complete! One day, I would like to pay you a visit and look at your art work. You're courageous and inspirational--a beautiful person inside out. Thanking God for your life....
We are all given a deck of cards to play the game of life with. Every deck is different. And how you play your cards will differ from others. Some will cheat, others will always have an ace up their sleeve and for some, the queen of spades or hearts will always be at hand. Sometimes your high cards are taken out of circulation. A smart man like you recognized that some of your ‘so called’ lower cards when played together, had more value than an ace! Good for you! Your portraits are exquisite! The ones you do of animals capture their very essence. Many can paint them, but it takes a special ability to see their souls as you do. That is such a gift! To be honest with you, I don’t see you as disabled, but other-abled. In the future I can foresee A.I. being of great use to you. Are local universities working on any projects that might be of benefit to you and the community? I am certain you would make a worthy and inspiring contribution! Continue to live fearlessly and karma will smile upon you time and time again! 😊❤
Isanely talented and insanely attractive too. His vibe is so fine.
I am no art expert and i personally think that your paintings are magnificent comparable to those who have no disabilities. I hope one day you'll be able to take part in something great. Very admirable tenacity and positivity. This video made me feel that i should be grateful for what i have and who i am. Stay strong brother and keep following your passion ❤
Art is not to be appreciated by the "experts". Good art is when it captivates the common heart.
@KatRollo yes. His art is infused with his willpower, and determination bears so much emotion in it personally that's how I feel
His painting breathes life 🥰🥰
2:17 the British billionaire, who just passed away in the sunken ship, spoke about the needlessness of typing when we could use our voices. And he spoke about this in a video clip almost 10 years ago when he was the CEO of a tech company. I agree with him and also with the guy in this video, which is why instead of typing this, I have used the voice control on my iPhone.
Okay but hes still Daddy af hes a Hottie and Artistically talented. Beautiful, beautiful man. Given the Hardship his determination is top tier.
I agree with everything except the "daddy" choice of word. Ewww brother ewww
His paintings of Koi Fish are beautiful.
I really do have no excuse for not doing something, do I? I realise how privileged I am and how empowered I am, especially in the realm of what I'm anguishing over.
Disabled people are not here to make you feel bad. You do your own progress.
When will you guys stop making this about yourself and use people with disability as your inspiration? Stop it
Art is therapeutic
I think I will check out Shaping Hearts this year. This is true talent!
What a wonderful brave young man. So very brave...and he hasn't given up. Blessings to him 🙏❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Such inspirational young man.
So proud of you Aaron! I wish you the best of luck with your health and your future! You definitely have inspired so many individuals who feel helpless or in depression. The paintings are absolutely beautiful!! ❤
So proud of what you have achieved, you're a great inspiration. May the light in you never dim. Your artwork is nothing but amazing!
I am inspired by this brave man enduring such limitations. My own husband is also quadriplegic thanks to a deteriorating condition called spinal stenosis and he is totally bedbound. None of us know what our future health will be like. We must be as grateful as we can and try to enjoy life as much as we can. His art work is really lovely, I’m so glad this lifts his spirits and makes his day full of positivity and achievement ❤
You are very inspirational. Let’s not forget the caregivers as they do a great job helping people in need.
Am an artist and all I could say that it takes heck loads of time and effort to be able to paint like he does.
Not everyone (even capable artists) can paint as detailed as he can.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. You've lived so courageously and with such inspiring resilience. Artwork is stunning as well 🎉
I admire you! Keep up the courage and develop your amazing talent! U are a high achiever! 😊
May the rest of his life be filled with good luck!
As a paraplegic, I can't relate. I'm glad he found his hobbies.
Please explain. I don't think painting is a hobby. I think it brought him back from the dead.
Life can change just like that 😢. But looking at you all I see is a very strong man. Stay strong and go on with living ❤
The word that comes to me looking at you story “courage” and thank God for all the people in your life.
Man, you are such a huge inspiration!
What a strong, brave man and a talented artist. I wish him all the best in life and hope one day he finds a nice companion to share his life with too. ❤❤❤
Hi Mr Aaron thank you for sharing your story! I am so inspired by your strength and your amazing artworks. All the best!
Thank you for not giving up!
WOW🤩🤩🤩
He’s extremely talented and I’m in total awe of his spirits!!!! I’d love to her a hold of one of his paintings. What a wonderful human being and totally inspiring!!! Please stay strong and get better (I’m sure he will!!!). 🙏🙏🙏
Your courage and strength are an inspiration to so many people, including myself. Thank you for sharing your journey. Would love to buy one of your art pieces 🙏💙👏👍
I am a painter. I love your paintings! I am so happy that I bumped into this video. You have true talent. :) I will be looking up the organization in which your belong. I can't wait to see more of your paintings! :) Thank you so much for sharing!
Hi Aaron, I was so moved by what you had to say whilst as the same time admiring your fortitude. As I am fortunate enough to be able to come stay a few weeks in your wonderful country each year I will certainly make a point of paying a visit to Shaping Hearts during my next trip.
Wow! A story so heartbreaking but uplifting at the same time. Aaron, you are an inspiration!
Very inspiring!!! Life is a gift and very precious!!!
My heart goes out to u. I hope u find freedom and contentment despite ur condition🥲🥲🥲🙂🙂🙂😇😇
What an inspirational human being 🙌 I congratulate you on such an immense achievement.
Your paintings are truly beautiful and I’m glad you are showing them. I hope you can sell them online.
I’m admired with your strong independence
I’m in tears just watching this
I shouldn’t complain anything compare with what u go thru…
If I were you I couldn’t do it
Hats off to you
Wishing you in good health & peace🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
God blessed us all🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
May God give you more strength of body, soul and spirit. Here’s some hugs from the Philippines
Sir you keep moving forward .You are an inspiration to Us All. Greetings from Vancouver 🇨🇦🪶
My ex husband is physical therapist , once he took a customer that had paralyzed from accident, her surgeon told her she would not be able to use her hands. She was in despair, she went many therapist that told her the same. Someone indicated her to my ex husband, he look all her, check all paper of surgery she had, exrays every detail, talked with her surgeon to hear what nervous damaged. Inspite no hope, He took her as patient, but he feel something that he didnt saw in paper. He just said to her, your hand will work again, out the blue. She start treatment in his clinic. I dont know how long, in some time her hand start work, it moving, finger by finger. In some point, there is, her hand working and more strong the normal one. I think her determination, he was her only hope. I always wondered, what he feel in order to give her certainly of healing. He said: I dont know, I just feel, I didnt see any hope in paper. Just intuition. There is some health professional that has some gift, they can do what others can't.
This title made me think he was completely alone. But he’s got friends and family, so he’ll be ok. I wish I still had support. His art is awesome and he seems to have found his way
Your story may be sad, but I am glad you are alive. Your art is very beautiful! I am glad it gives you purpose.
Unbelievable! Love your courage and determination. Rooting for you.
Thank you for sharing your story with the world 🙏🏼 Your art work is beautiful! ❤ The patience and articulation says much about your beautiful spirit 🙂 God Bless You 🙏🏼
You have much to share with the world my friend ❤ talent like that will not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
Aaron is very handsome and his story is very inspiring. This is certainly an encouragement to many whole are physically whole but unable to handle life. Thank you, Aaron for sharing your story. I wish you all the best.
You are truly amazing to have risen so far above your condition! Your paintings are gorgeous, & to think you do them all with your mouth. I have done oil painting when I was younger & now I do mainly crochet, & to think of being without the use of my hands would be devastating, but you have overcome this so well. I recently had an operation on my spine, & not sure if I will ever be pain free or walk the way I used to, but am lucky to still be able to walk. Keep strong, as now living on your own you are amazing, & to be very much admired. I live on my own too, but I’m old now. I have 2 1/2 acres of land to look after as well & a pony & dog to care for & I live in Western Australia. I also know how depressed you can become if you aren’t careful. Lovely to hear your story & how far you have come . Well done, cheers & take care, 🤗💕👏🥰😍❤️👍🏻
I know someone who is a quadriplegic.
He went from a healthy, strong, energetic man, to this.
He simply got up one morning in March 2023,
headed to the washroom,
&, for unknown reasons, passed out.
While falling to the floor, he hit his head on the edge of the bath tub.
I think of him every day.
Just like that, his life changed, in a split second.
I hope nothing but the best for you sir...
& for anyone like this.
I'm sure the last thing needed is pity.… it appears that you're strong will and determined to live on... Bravo!
He is an amazing artist...and an exceptional human being.
Stay strong! You’re an inspiration to others. Thank you for sharing your story.
Anyone who ever think about suicide/lost hope in life make sure to find the hope back because we as a human must remember we have only one life and after the death we will never experience these world ever again. So enjoy your live truthfully, happily and wholeheartedly. May you all always be in a good health and happiness .
Love seeing his resilience! From being a hairdresser to mouth painting. I hope he will continue to be successful and achieve his dreams.
Please consider posting his socials so those of us outside Singapore can support him. ❤ Thanks.
props to him, i don't think i am as strong as him , i would probably fall into despair and give up, losing so many control of your own body like that I can't imagine that
honestly, bless him
You truly have a gift in art and I pray you will heal. Bless you and yours
Sad but great story, wishing him the best. It also highlights the importance of design and the world including differently abled people in every decision to make sure things are accessible for everyone
His intuition is super sharp.
So proud of you.. God bless ❤
This video helped me today. It motivates me a bit. I too have health issues however not as severe as this guy.
I'm still in the depression stage trying my best to find something I'm good at besides video games which are pointless cause playing video games can't be monetized.
Sorry for the bad grammar, I'm drunk and up late again because the depression makes it hard to fall asleep early.
You are so brave! God didn’t make any mistakes! You have a purpose in life!!! You are valued!
He has so much to live more. He still have so much movements. I hope he never gives up.
This guy is much more resilient than I could ever be under similar circumstances. I would have “checked out”
What a great artist! As an admirer of art this man gave me goosebumps of what we can achieve as a human being when faced with tragedy. To be brutally honest i feel like if i had 1 percent of mental toughness as this man, it would be possible for me to achieve great things. Imagine the willpower and mental strength he has while he made the decision to live independently. Thank you for the small yet powerful documentary, i really needed it.