I loved the sweetness of the big brother to his sister's with DS ... His gentle caring brought me a smile ~ the girls were also so cheerful ~ the love of the parents was also so comforting and heartwarming ❣️
As a sibling of a mentally handicapped person, one of the biggest things these parents can do is start looking into care in adulthood after the parents are gone. Don’t leave that for their brother to figure out and transition them through. Don’t assume their brother will have the ability or resources to look after them.
I think that’s true for some but for my family when my mom goes (hopefully not for a very long time)! We already know the order of who our sister is staying with. It works for us that way and it’s safer in all our eyes. She knows we all love her and are a unit. She can’t speak the best and a lot of people would take advantage of her especially in care homes. We refuse for her to fall through the cracks.
Good advocacy. Parents are the primary care givers of children. In such circumstances (having an adult child with a disability), they should give instructions for the care of that adult child especially beyond their own, that is, the parents', lifetime.
Agreed. Siblings aren’t responsible for being care takers unless they choose to do so, and that choice must take into account their SO as well, as it affects their partners.
100% ..My Aunts brother-in-laws was born with DS and they had him home , my aunt was 21yrs old at the time so her brother-in-law was 27.My parents careers were working with that population , And my father said to them , you really should get him into a group home (or something along those lines) because he needs to get life skills and become more independent. When I would see them they always thanked my Dad for helping them with that
I was just going to say something like this. Especially with the two beautiful girls with DS. Yes it’s easy now, because their mental and physical age match, but what happens when they are adults and it no longer does. They most likely will never be able to live independently.. so What happens if the parents health fails. and they are left alone? What happens then? Who does it fall on? The state? A family member? The brother? Does he want that? And They got so offended that the doctor apologized for their diagnosis.. but he was probably saying “I’m sorry” not because they had DS itself, but because he knew that by having it, the fact of the reality is is that it will change and affect everyone’s lives and bring upon heartbreaking truths and decisions,no matter how beautiful and amazing they are.
Down Syndrome doc, probably said, sorry", because the heart difficulties, that some develop. Children, and adults with this are the most loving of humans. Life is a gift. What a great brother!
Totally have to agree with you that people with DS are the most loving human beings. And although it is true that they may have higher rates of heart conditions and other health challenges, we can't predict with absolute certainty what future health problems anyone will have (and honestly, probably more than half of people in 1st world countries have self-induced, life-changing health conditions). I think knowing if your unborn child has a problem is useful only in preparing for its birth and parenting challenges ahead of time rather than for the purpose of termination, excluding extreme situations. Honestly, if I had to choose between a child with down-syndrome or a different disability, I would definitely choose DS. I don't think i've ever seen or known of a person with DS, of any age, who didn't have a permanent smile on their face, the most joyful and loving personality, and who is so willing to forgive almost instantly and carry on without holding a grudge for even a minute. There has to be something else about that extra chromosome that goes beyond physical appearance and mental capacity. We have so much to learn from people with this condition. Everytime I meet someone with DS it brings an instant smile to my face because, well, they always have on on theirs even if it seems like they have no reason to. Best kind of people!
I agree. He was probably simply thinking of the health problems the girls are bound to face. I doubt he was being judgemental in any way. He probably says sorry about any child that is born with health challenges, not just Downs Syndrome babies. Frankly, it's a bit odd that the mother took his comment so badly.
I think most people would be upset upon first learning that their child has a life-impacting disability. As Emily Perl Kingsley puts it in 'Welcome to Holland', it's a real loss, and it's okay to grieve that loss. It's just that you don't want to spend all your time mourning that loss, instead of appreciating what you have. But doctors who have to deliver a heavy diagnosis to a parent have to talk to stunned and reeling person in front of them, not the future disability rights activist. Saying "I'm sorry" is the intuitive response. Scolding the parents for being ableist for not being instantly delighted would be heartless and inappropriate.
I think the big lesson here is that these kids in different environments had loving and supportive parents and siblings. It's so true how your attitude towards a situation can make a world of difference! Beautiful people and stories, all the best to all of them 😊
My great grandmother and her sister were twins. Born 1892! They always bought two of everything. Even when they lived in different towns they would wear the same thing…without plannning or any prior communication. The only way to tell them apart was different glasses! They were amazing. I had them for over 25 years. I was blessed.
That’s wild! Did they ever tell you how they did that when they were in separate places? I bet it was always funny when they saw each other and realized it happened again😂 I’m sorry for your loss but so glad their memory is a blessing to you💜
Goodness. My great grandmother was a twin and born in 1892 as well. Names were Effie and Minnie. Effie waa my great grandmother. Is your last name robertson? Maybe we are related. My family is from Tennessee. My grandmother was born in 1912 when titanic sank. She was told she couldn't have kids and had my dad when she was 41 in 1953. I was born in 1981. So I'm 42. Yet my grandmother waa born in 1912. We skipped an entire generation or two with her not having kids until 40s. My dads sister was born when she was 39-40. My grandmkther passed when I was 10. Wish I could have known her more. My dad was in the air force so moved around and didn't live in Tennessee then. She was apparently was amazing. I only have few memories. I look just like her though and so does my daughter
@@supme7558 why is there always someone who says this🤣 do you really think someone would make up a story about their great aunt and grandma just for a RUclips comment?
My first experience with a child with Down Syndrome was the youngest son of the people who owned a Dry Cleaner in Alhambra, California. They are of Korean descent, lovely people who loved their little boy with all their hearts. They would take him to work with them every day and he loved being there with his parents and giving hugs to the customers. The entire community mourned his passing at thirteen years old. Such a sweet soul that ever lived.
Love all of the twins stories, I have twin girls myself, my youngest twin was diagnosed with Addison's disease at 15, and has to take medication every day for the rest of her life, my oldest was tested and still gets tested for it to this day. But luckily hasn't got it, They are both doing well and are mums themselves now. Xxx
I found this totally amazing. They were all beautiful, but Sheterria, the older sister to She'riq and Te'riq, was gorgeous!! I wish I could look like that. Unfortunately, kids can be cruel, and some adults are as well. I hope everyone in this video can continue their upbeat view on life. They were all so positive despite having some differences and a lot of people should look to them for inspiration and not to their differences. Well done everyone in the video. 🇨🇦
@@lorithrower2467 I immediately thought the same thing -- she's SO striking, with that radiant smile and incredible complexion. Honestly, their mother is gorgeous too! Beautiful family all around!
I went to school with Mackenzie and Macy and never knew what happened and always wondered! They have always seemed friendly and fun. I definitely wish I got close with them while we were in school. They really don't let anything stop them! It's extremely inspiring!
I was very touched by Angel's and Fabians's story. Their loving mother ❤. And it must have been, and be, very valuable for them to have each other through this journey of transition.
I found their story fascinating! But when they started talking about how hard it is to be targeted as black males by police, I really wanted to reach through the screen to remind them that if they had stayed females, they'd be targeted by far more people than just the police. The safety precautions women have to take these days to not become a victim of a male predator just by doing normal, everyday things like walking to your car, is staggering. Women have been targeted by males for millenia and it's only getting worse. At least as males, these twins are unlikely to be stalked, kidnapped, beaten, raped, or murdered just for being a woman and alone anywhere. I feel bad that they feel like the police profile them, but those are opportunities to prove good character and are more of an inconvenience in comparison to the life-threatening situations experienced by women for doing absolutely nothing wrong. It has actually crossed my mind that some teenage girls these days, who may or may not have been abused by a man, might want to transition to male just to feel safe now that transitions are more accessible? Makes me wonder. It really does. I don't know what the rules are for being allowed to transition, but I do wonder if it would be allowed for the SOLE purpose of feeling, and being, safer? This shouldn't even be a thought. But it is. And if that ever happens, then men in society have a great deal to answer for. I wish these young men a happy and content future and I'm so glad they have each other for support.
Omg! This was so beautiful & inspiring. Non of the twins allow their differences to hold them back from enjoying life. All of their energies were through the roof. I cried so many times while watching this & I learned alot about accepting my difference. Thank you for making this video 🩷
Every one of these twins are so amazing, strong, and inspiring! I love these real life stories. I wish them all a very happy future!!! You all are unique and beautiful. Sending love to you all ❤❤
I do not know what your particular difference is that you are referring to, but it sounds like it's significant to you and that is why I am writing this note, which is probably going to ramble on. I will not be offended if you don't read though. I tend to talk too much anyway (it's an ADHD thing). But here it is anyway. Most adults can say, with absolute certainty, that we are ALL different, whether it can be seen on the surface or not. I have learned in my considerable time being alive so far, that if we cannot accept and celebrate our individual selves for whatever we look like, or feel or act, or are capable of, no matter how different, then others will have a hard time accepting us too. So, really, how people end up treating us has a lot to do with how we treat ourselves and how we show up in that authentic way in the presence of those people. All of these twins embrace their differences partly because it's impossible to hide them and so they are forced to face them head-on, and partly because they have families and friends (and a twin) who love and support them to the fullest, which helps them to accept themselves openly and honestly, even though it can be brutal, especially while children in school. I figure that if they can do it, so can I. And so can you. Even without the significant support these twins have, which really does make it extra, extra hard (I know, I have zero family near me), embracing your whole self can, and must, be done. It just has to be. It's impossible to live a truly happy life if you feel guilty or ashamed for being the way you naturally are. I am touched that this video was so meaningful to you and I hope that my words will also bring you some comfort. At least enough comfort to remind you that whatever your challenges are and however inspiring these stories were to you, you were always special, and will always be special whether or not you even knew that these twins existed or saw this video. It is only your perspective that has been changed by this video (and perhaps why it had you in tears). Because, in reality, you have always been exactly what you were supposed to be, in every way. It's true that not only is your very existence a miracle on it's own, but your life has already made a positive impact on someone or something, or maybe a bunch of someones or somethings, in ways you probably will never know. Even smiling at a stranger who really needed a smile that day would have made that person feel special in that moment and might have even caused that person to make a life-changing decision, or pass on that smile to another person who needed it, and so on. Every moment of every day is an opportunity to not just accept, but to embrace yourself, however different. But most importantly, revealing to others that you love yourself by holding yourself with confidence, being kind, and giving a genuine smile to everyone (even the staring or nasty strangers) will not only create smiles in return, but will also allow people to notice the person behind that smile before they ever notice the thing that makes you different that concerns you. I hope that makes sense. And I wish you much happiness in your future. I hope you felt the hug I just sent you! And if you don't read this, I am still grateful that I got to write it because that helps me too. Cheers!
Angel and Fabian's mother is a gem- someone who loves their children no matter who they are, as long as they're happy. That's how all parents should be. 💚💚💚
I'm not a twin but am different than everyone in my family. It can be really lonely and no one can understand what it feels like. These twins are lucky to have each other. 😊
I have enjoyed every bit of this program. We are all made in Gods image. I so appreciate hearing how each one grew and thrived living in their own skin. Not unlike what we all go through. Loved it.👍
To Callie and Carter's parents I would say: What an extraordinary pair you are...seriously to go through not knowing if they would survive, the pressure to terminate and to see the joy above the struggles of bringing up conjoined twins with the absolute love you have for these two delightful girls. There are heroes in all walks of life and you absolutely come into that catagory.
I hope everyone in this film is doing well. Teaching basic self care to a child who has Downs Syndrome extra early is really helpful for the child later❤
This was so inspiring and fun to watch. I'd love to KNOW all those families, their twins, their other kids, what a group of great people. The way the twins especially, handle and deal with situations is amazing. Bless you all. ❤❤ ❤
Angelo and Calvin you should be very proud of yourselves for your accomplishments. Thank you for sharing your story and what you're doing to help others. Such inspiring young men you are!!! And you have a wonderful supporting mom to back you up!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Oh my goodness….., EVERYONE of these twins are so gorgeous,wise, compassionate, and STRONG😊. Kudos to their parents for raising such well adjusted humans. I was particularly taken with the family with albinism. Why the older sister isn’t a model baffles me, she is drop-dead gorgeous❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thank-you all for participating in this documentary and for educating us. Parents, you make me hang on a little stronger to the belief in humanity again.
Nor have existed in the first place. God Himself is the Creator of ALL life, the loving creator. And that life doesn’t have to meet some man-ordained expectation of perfection. No child is an “accident” to God.
Your DS twins are lovely and I’m sure a joy but some parents have DS babies who are much more severely affected and the Dr has probably seen that many times. I’m sure he would be thrilled to see them now. I have been down that path and my baby with DS died at birth.
Callie and Carter are like the shape of a ❤.... So to the old lady whom said God wouldnt want those children alive... God created all. What God didn't create was rude ignorant people. God put special children on earth for a reason. Wish the family well..😊
Fr I'm not religious myself, but I can't understand how someone could even justify thinking that. These children deserve to live just as much as any other children.
It’s so sweet. I wish they could have been adopted together 😢. But they both get the chance to hang out with one another. As long as they are loved that is all that matters ❤
@@lindyloo690I think she means the conjoined twins who are adults and were separated at birth. But it seemed to me they were adopted by the same parents.
No, I think you misunderstood. Referring to the conjoined twins who were separated from each other's bodies at 9 months old, not from their adoptive family. They grew up together. They are adults now, living independently I believe, and, at the time this doc was made, were set to go off to different colleges and truly away from each other for the first time.
When pregnant, I was very high risk for having a baby with Down’s Syndrome. I had an amniocentesis and was “genetically counselled” and told I’d be booked in for termination if the result was positive. my husband and I said we would not terminate and the doctor told us that we were the first couple in his entire 30+ year career who would keep a child with a definate diagnosis of Down’s Syndrome. So sad. She had a negative result, but we would have loved her just the same anyway.❤
I had a brother with Down syndrome. I was told the same, but I refused the amniocentesis. There was a higher chance of damaging the fetus than there was of Down syndrome.
The twins with one with albinism and one without and the older sister with albinism are all so beautiful. I don’t understand why anyone would make fun of them or bully them. Again, they are gorgeous. All these twins are beautiful.
All involved in this video are so handsome and beautiful. It can be such a ridiculous and hard world out there. Would be glad to know any of them as a friend any day of the week. ❤❤❤
I love what Sienna said about being an adult. My 27 year old granddaughter is small but, not a dwarf. She has heart problems. It's great she loves mermaids. Everyone needs a passion. My granddaughter loves Pokemon & Build A Bear. 💖🧜♀️
The females in my family are really short. I'm 4'11 and 5'0 (I have a shorter leg lmao) and my mom is like 4'9 and my sister is 5'1 - her daughter is 5'1. The men are perfectly normal height - a couple are even taller! 😂
Callie and Carters family is amazing. I love that they let them choose how they want to live their life. They will have an amazing life, conjoined or not❤️
From another child whose mother was told "this one isn't going to make it." I'm absolutely fine. I was blue with my cord knotted around my neck. Just wait ONE minute before terminating a child due to questionable health at birth.
I was a fraternal twin but sadly my twin brother passed away when we were 4 months old 💔 being born in the 70s the medical field wasn't advanced as it is now and I'm 100% positive he would have survived if we had been born later on, but obviously God needed him more. I always say there's a piece of me missing that nothing and no one can fill and I know it's him. RIP Glenn Allen #GoneButNotForgotten ❤
Awww I’m sorry for that loss. My twin almost went through that with me tbh. Im epileptic yet got it out of the blue & she thought I was going to die on her at one point 🙈😭. So I hope you stand strong and know that he is watching over you!
My mom and aunt are twins. My mom passed away 30 years ago though. I was a twin but my twin passed during pregnancy, which left my mom and I pretty sickly. I left the hospital before she did. I was 4.5 lbs at birth, her kidneys failed. She was the weaker twin their whole lives. She didn’t know her heart was failing and the doctors misdiagnosed her 12 times the week she passed. She was the best person I’ve ever known. We still miss her every day. She was amazing and the best mom God ever could have chosen for us. We were lucky.
I know it was meant to highlight twins, but it's messed up to me how many of the Macey and MacKenzie features fail to include that they're not just twins, they're actually triplets. Their sister, Madeline was born at the same time they were, from the same pregnancy. Yes, it's amazing that they were conjoined and able to be separated, but at least a quick- "they're actually triplets and were born with a non-conjoined sister" would be a nice acknowledgement. It's one thing to put her on the back burner but to erase her completely it's kinda shitty.
Children with downs syndrome are the most loving, joyful babies in the world. I always pray life treats them kind and they never have to lose any of their love and joy.🦋🙏
If it's any comfort, I have never known of even a single person with Downs Syndrome who lost their loving and joyful nature no matter how old they got or what challenges life threw at them. It seems as if they are the only humans on earth who can be genuinely happy to be alive and willing to love anyone no matter what. And their lives are not always easy even if they do have a loving and supportive family. But they take it in stride, smiling anyway. Wouldn't it be great if we were all like that? I think DS people are a gift, and a lesson, for humanity. I know they have taught me much.
Really appreciate the parents who aren’t surgically separating the conjoined twin girls until there’s a serious medical situation or the kids can choose it for themselves. That shows some real care and acknowledgment of the girls’ agency.
Yes. They were truly inspirational. Lovely family, their mother and the one twin’s son, were lovely as well. It is so insane that trans people are under attack. They are just people and their transitioning doesn’t affect anyone else.
Those Vision Twins are great!! They found their niche. What they do seems fun, but it's much more than that. They could very well have saved their own lives!!
As a 39 year old I was supposed to get an am nose teens but all it they would test for was spina bifida and down syndrom. And there was a significant chance the procedure would cause a spontaneous aboration! I had wanted a child for so long, I refused the procedure. I was prepared for any outcome. Fortunately, I was blessed with a lovely baby girl.
My heart broke for Sheterria when she said she was bullied. I think God gave her the gift of her little sister because He felt bad how other humans treated her. I am glad that they have such wonderful and strong parents. God made people different because He loves variety. We are supposed to follow His lead and appreciate our differences. Ferrell Phillips is a great man. I wish more of us could be as good and kind as he is.
Everyone in this video was uniquely beautiful. This world is about diversity. If everyone understood this, we would accept everyone, and we would treat everyone as the beautiful humans we are.
I’ve seen Callie and Carter when they can talk still conjoined on Special Books by Special Kids :) they seem to be doing well as of the last time I saw them
The mom of the trans twins is an amazing mom! Im fairly certain that having your mama tell you that "you are still my kids and if it makes you happy, do it, I still love you." has got to be a huge part of making that transition ❤
I can say as a trans guy myself, my parents accepting and supporting me has gotten me through so much, I have no idea where I'd be without them and my siblings 💖
I wish the reaction Angel and Fabian's mom had is the same for all kids who talk to their parents about things like this. "As long as you're happy" should always be the goal, and "they're still my kids, I love them regardless" always needs to be the answer.
This is a video with so many beautiful stories and no one likes it..??? I just love it..!🫶🏻 All this beautiful, loving and strong kids, Young people…!! ❤️💞 Thank God for All the loving family… Their babys is just different, thats All …. I love to see Happy stories like this… Off cause no one Dreamscape about their kids being born together!! But today it is possible for them to have a Happy life, with a family who loves them.. This is very special people and, the world special loving people!!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻💥🔥
I don't think it's a lack of education. A child with DS can be heavily impacted by the condition, not only intellectually, but also physically. Parents who don't want to continue the pregnancy, after they got a DS diagnosis, should not be looked down at.
One of my younger sisters has Down syndrome and she is the sweetest person in my family. She is also just a normal young adult. She’s sassy and has a funny personality. Her disability is apparent but she’s living life like nothing matters. I love her and wouldn’t change her for anything in the world. She’s the best.
This is so beautiful! The love and happiness all these families share is what the whole 🌎 needs to see.Angel and his twin definitely look male and great looking. Be you!!! God loves us all the same✝️🙏🏻 Many blessings to them ALL
Yes, that's exactly what she says and it shows her doing so at the sewing machine. She cuts 2 outfits apart and customizes/tailors them to the girls' bodies specific needs. Good thing she can sew, as I'm sure it saves a lot of money!
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I loved the sweetness of the big brother to his sister's with DS ... His gentle caring brought me a smile ~ the girls were also so cheerful ~ the love of the parents was also so comforting and heartwarming ❣️
They are all beautiful! X
As a sibling of a mentally handicapped person, one of the biggest things these parents can do is start looking into care in adulthood after the parents are gone. Don’t leave that for their brother to figure out and transition them through. Don’t assume their brother will have the ability or resources to look after them.
I think that’s true for some but for my family when my mom goes (hopefully not for a very long time)! We already know the order of who our sister is staying with. It works for us that way and it’s safer in all our eyes. She knows we all love her and are a unit. She can’t speak the best and a lot of people would take advantage of her especially in care homes. We refuse for her to fall through the cracks.
Good advocacy. Parents are the primary care givers of children. In such circumstances (having an adult child with a disability), they should give instructions for the care of that adult child especially beyond their own, that is, the parents', lifetime.
Agreed. Siblings aren’t responsible for being care takers unless they choose to do so, and that choice must take into account their SO as well, as it affects their partners.
100% ..My Aunts brother-in-laws was born with DS and they had him home , my aunt was 21yrs old at the time so her brother-in-law was 27.My parents careers were working with that population , And my father said to them , you really should get him into a group home (or something along those lines) because he needs to get life skills and become more independent. When I would see them they always thanked my Dad for helping them with that
I was just going to say something like this. Especially with the two beautiful girls with DS. Yes it’s easy now, because their mental and physical age match, but what happens when they are adults and it no longer does. They most likely will never be able to live independently.. so What happens if the parents health fails. and they are left alone? What happens then? Who does it fall on? The state? A family member? The brother? Does he want that? And They got so offended that the doctor apologized for their diagnosis.. but he was probably saying “I’m sorry” not because they had DS itself, but because he knew that by having it, the fact of the reality is is that it will change and affect everyone’s lives and bring upon heartbreaking truths and decisions,no matter how beautiful and amazing they are.
Callie and Carter’s parents seem like amazing people!! I wish their family nothing but the best!!!
BLESSINGS FROM GOD💕💕🙏🏽🙏🏽
Does seem kinda evil to force 2 people to be conjoined. I could never do that to twins
They have another video on here! They’re so spunky, and cute. I hope they’re doing well.
Down Syndrome doc, probably said, sorry", because the heart difficulties, that some develop. Children, and adults with this are the most loving of humans. Life is a gift. What a great brother!
They also have a higher rate of cancer.
Totally have to agree with you that people with DS are the most loving human beings.
And although it is true that they may have higher rates of heart conditions and other health challenges, we can't predict with absolute certainty what future health problems anyone will have (and honestly, probably more than half of people in 1st world countries have self-induced, life-changing health conditions). I think knowing if your unborn child has a problem is useful only in preparing for its birth and parenting challenges ahead of time rather than for the purpose of termination, excluding extreme situations.
Honestly, if I had to choose between a child with down-syndrome or a different disability, I would definitely choose DS. I don't think i've ever seen or known of a person with DS, of any age, who didn't have a permanent smile on their face, the most joyful and loving personality, and who is so willing to forgive almost instantly and carry on without holding a grudge for even a minute. There has to be something else about that extra chromosome that goes beyond physical appearance and mental capacity. We have so much to learn from people with this condition. Everytime I meet someone with DS it brings an instant smile to my face because, well, they always have on on theirs even if it seems like they have no reason to. Best kind of people!
I agree. He was probably simply thinking of the health problems the girls are bound to face. I doubt he was being judgemental in any way.
He probably says sorry about any child that is born with health challenges, not just Downs Syndrome babies.
Frankly, it's a bit odd that the mother took his comment so badly.
@@ruthgiles8926agreed.
I think most people would be upset upon first learning that their child has a life-impacting disability. As Emily Perl Kingsley puts it in 'Welcome to Holland', it's a real loss, and it's okay to grieve that loss. It's just that you don't want to spend all your time mourning that loss, instead of appreciating what you have.
But doctors who have to deliver a heavy diagnosis to a parent have to talk to stunned and reeling person in front of them, not the future disability rights activist. Saying "I'm sorry" is the intuitive response. Scolding the parents for being ableist for not being instantly delighted would be heartless and inappropriate.
Already the first brother is amazing, what a sweetheart. ❤
He was very awesome 🤩 wasn’t he?
He is an absolute darling
He is an awesome big brother, amazing parents have done an excellent job. 🤍🤍
I think the big lesson here is that these kids in different environments had loving and supportive parents and siblings. It's so true how your attitude towards a situation can make a world of difference! Beautiful people and stories, all the best to all of them 😊
So true. They all have wonderful family support
My great grandmother and her sister were twins. Born 1892! They always bought two of everything. Even when they lived in different towns they would wear the same thing…without plannning or any prior communication. The only way to tell them apart was different glasses! They were amazing. I had them for over 25 years. I was blessed.
That’s wild! Did they ever tell you how they did that when they were in separate places? I bet it was always funny when they saw each other and realized it happened again😂 I’m sorry for your loss but so glad their memory is a blessing to you💜
Goodness. My great grandmother was a twin and born in 1892 as well. Names were Effie and Minnie. Effie waa my great grandmother. Is your last name robertson? Maybe we are related. My family is from Tennessee. My grandmother was born in 1912 when titanic sank. She was told she couldn't have kids and had my dad when she was 41 in 1953. I was born in 1981. So I'm 42. Yet my grandmother waa born in 1912. We skipped an entire generation or two with her not having kids until 40s. My dads sister was born when she was 39-40. My grandmkther passed when I was 10. Wish I could have known her more. My dad was in the air force so moved around and didn't live in Tennessee then. She was apparently was amazing. I only have few memories. I look just like her though and so does my daughter
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@@supme7558 why is there always someone who says this🤣 do you really think someone would make up a story about their great aunt and grandma just for a RUclips comment?
@@heartfulhaidyn thank you. Exactly.
My first experience with a child with Down Syndrome was the youngest son of the people who owned a Dry Cleaner in Alhambra, California. They are of Korean descent, lovely people who loved their little boy with all their hearts. They would take him to work with them every day and he loved being there with his parents and giving hugs to the customers. The entire community mourned his passing at thirteen years old. Such a sweet soul that ever lived.
Abigail and Isobel are absolutely darling. Callie and Carter are too, and their parents are amazing!!
You guys are already winning because you didn’t let someone else dictate to you what your family should or shouldn’t be 💖💖
All these twins are absolutely beautiful inside and out.
The girls with Albinism,such beautiful spirits.Just wow!Their brother is such a darling too.
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Love all of the twins stories, I have twin girls myself, my youngest twin was diagnosed with Addison's disease at 15, and has to take medication every day for the rest of her life, my oldest was tested and still gets tested for it to this day. But luckily hasn't got it, They are both doing well and are mums themselves now. Xxx
I found this totally amazing. They were all beautiful, but Sheterria, the older sister to She'riq and Te'riq, was gorgeous!! I wish I could look like that. Unfortunately, kids can be cruel, and some adults are as well. I hope everyone in this video can continue their upbeat view on life. They were all so positive despite having some differences and a lot of people should look to them for inspiration and not to their differences.
Well done everyone in the video. 🇨🇦
Kids learn to be mean from adults!!
@doraricard1512
That is so true, but there are a few who will surprise you. Although it is rare, I have seen great parents with horrible kids. 🇨🇦
I agree, she is so unique she could look into modeling if she so wished.
@@lorithrower2467 I immediately thought the same thing -- she's SO striking, with that radiant smile and incredible complexion. Honestly, their mother is gorgeous too! Beautiful family all around!
I said the same thing! She is absolutely GORGEOUS! She should definitely be a model!
I went to school with Mackenzie and Macy and never knew what happened and always wondered! They have always seemed friendly and fun. I definitely wish I got close with them while we were in school. They really don't let anything stop them! It's extremely inspiring!
I was very touched by Angel's and Fabians's story. Their loving mother ❤. And it must have been, and be, very valuable for them to have each other through this journey of transition.
I found their story fascinating! But when they started talking about how hard it is to be targeted as black males by police, I really wanted to reach through the screen to remind them that if they had stayed females, they'd be targeted by far more people than just the police.
The safety precautions women have to take these days to not become a victim of a male predator just by doing normal, everyday things like walking to your car, is staggering. Women have been targeted by males for millenia and it's only getting worse. At least as males, these twins are unlikely to be stalked, kidnapped, beaten, raped, or murdered just for being a woman and alone anywhere. I feel bad that they feel like the police profile them, but those are opportunities to prove good character and are more of an inconvenience in comparison to the life-threatening situations experienced by women for doing absolutely nothing wrong.
It has actually crossed my mind that some teenage girls these days, who may or may not have been abused by a man, might want to transition to male just to feel safe now that transitions are more accessible? Makes me wonder. It really does. I don't know what the rules are for being allowed to transition, but I do wonder if it would be allowed for the SOLE purpose of feeling, and being, safer? This shouldn't even be a thought. But it is. And if that ever happens, then men in society have a great deal to answer for.
I wish these young men a happy and content future and I'm so glad they have each other for support.
Fabian imitating his mother was hilarious
Albino sisters and their parents are unbelievable!!! Stunning!!!
All three children are beautiful!
They are such a beautiful family! ❤❤
The albino big sister is frigging GORGEOUS ❤
She's better looking than any supermodel in the world.
She was owning her unique beauty.
DREAM ON.
I thought so too, really beautiful.
Both sisters are very pretty 😊
Same i was about to say.All 3 are beautiful. 🤩
Omg! This was so beautiful & inspiring. Non of the twins allow their differences to hold them back from enjoying life. All of their energies were through the roof. I cried so many times while watching this & I learned alot about accepting my difference. Thank you for making this video 🩷
Every one of these twins are so amazing, strong, and inspiring! I love these real life stories. I wish them all a very happy future!!! You all are unique and beautiful. Sending love to you all ❤❤
I do not know what your particular difference is that you are referring to, but it sounds like it's significant to you and that is why I am writing this note, which is probably going to ramble on. I will not be offended if you don't read though. I tend to talk too much anyway (it's an ADHD thing). But here it is anyway.
Most adults can say, with absolute certainty, that we are ALL different, whether it can be seen on the surface or not. I have learned in my considerable time being alive so far, that if we cannot accept and celebrate our individual selves for whatever we look like, or feel or act, or are capable of, no matter how different, then others will have a hard time accepting us too. So, really, how people end up treating us has a lot to do with how we treat ourselves and how we show up in that authentic way in the presence of those people.
All of these twins embrace their differences partly because it's impossible to hide them and so they are forced to face them head-on, and partly because they have families and friends (and a twin) who love and support them to the fullest, which helps them to accept themselves openly and honestly, even though it can be brutal, especially while children in school. I figure that if they can do it, so can I. And so can you. Even without the significant support these twins have, which really does make it extra, extra hard (I know, I have zero family near me), embracing your whole self can, and must, be done. It just has to be. It's impossible to live a truly happy life if you feel guilty or ashamed for being the way you naturally are.
I am touched that this video was so meaningful to you and I hope that my words will also bring you some comfort. At least enough comfort to remind you that whatever your challenges are and however inspiring these stories were to you, you were always special, and will always be special whether or not you even knew that these twins existed or saw this video. It is only your perspective that has been changed by this video (and perhaps why it had you in tears). Because, in reality, you have always been exactly what you were supposed to be, in every way. It's true that not only is your very existence a miracle on it's own, but your life has already made a positive impact on someone or something, or maybe a bunch of someones or somethings, in ways you probably will never know. Even smiling at a stranger who really needed a smile that day would have made that person feel special in that moment and might have even caused that person to make a life-changing decision, or pass on that smile to another person who needed it, and so on. Every moment of every day is an opportunity to not just accept, but to embrace yourself, however different. But most importantly, revealing to others that you love yourself by holding yourself with confidence, being kind, and giving a genuine smile to everyone (even the staring or nasty strangers) will not only create smiles in return, but will also allow people to notice the person behind that smile before they ever notice the thing that makes you different that concerns you. I hope that makes sense. And I wish you much happiness in your future. I hope you felt the hug I just sent you! And if you don't read this, I am still grateful that I got to write it because that helps me too. Cheers!
Angel and Fabian's mother is a gem- someone who loves their children no matter who they are, as long as they're happy. That's how all parents should be. 💚💚💚
I'm not a twin but am different than everyone in my family. It can be really lonely and no one can understand what it feels like. These twins are lucky to have each other. 😊
From the time I told him were born I taught them that it was the differences in people that made us all great. I wish everyone would see it that way.
you were a smart caring mom Vicky
Serial killers are diffrent
The older albino sister looks gorgeous and her little sister is beautiful
I have enjoyed every bit of this program. We are all made in Gods image. I so appreciate hearing how each one grew and thrived living in their own skin. Not unlike what we all go through. Loved it.👍
To Callie and Carter's parents I would say: What an extraordinary pair you are...seriously to go through not knowing if they would survive, the pressure to terminate and to see the joy above the struggles of bringing up conjoined twins with the absolute love you have for these two delightful girls. There are heroes in all walks of life and you absolutely come into that catagory.
I hope everyone in this film is doing well. Teaching basic self care to a child who has Downs Syndrome extra early is really helpful for the child later❤
Just as you’d teach any child, Down’s Syndrone or not. ❤
This was so inspiring and fun to watch. I'd love to KNOW all those families, their twins, their other kids, what a group of great people. The way the twins especially, handle and deal with situations is amazing. Bless you all. ❤❤ ❤
Angelo and Calvin you should be very proud of yourselves for your accomplishments. Thank you for sharing your story and what you're doing to help others. Such inspiring young men you are!!! And you have a wonderful supporting mom to back you up!!! Keep up the good work!!!
such amazing parents, both of them together and individually. So strong and loving its a blessing to see. Thank you.
Oh my goodness….., EVERYONE of these twins are so gorgeous,wise, compassionate, and STRONG😊. Kudos to their parents for
raising such well adjusted humans. I was particularly taken with the family with albinism. Why the older sister isn’t a model baffles me, she is drop-dead gorgeous❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thank-you all for participating in this documentary and for educating us. Parents, you make me hang on a little stronger to the belief in humanity again.
Vision Twins are my favorite!!! Keep on encouraging people to loose weight. I love you guys so much!!! By the way, your mom is pretty cool too!!!
The mom, Louise, has the kindest face, oh wow. 🥺
The face of a truly loving, compassionate human being 💖
Beautiful. Beautiful , the human spirit is amazing the power of love is something else
To the woman who said that God wouldn't want the conjoined twins to live, if He didn't want them to live, they wouldn't have lived.
Amen!
Amen!
Nor have existed in the first place. God Himself is the Creator of ALL life, the loving creator. And that life doesn’t have to meet some man-ordained expectation of perfection. No child is an “accident” to God.
This.
Well she won’t be seeing Heaven anytime soon……..
Carter and Callie have the absolute best parents ever!!! I'm so amazed what the twins can do!!! Great job Mom and Dad ❤
Your DS twins are lovely and I’m sure a joy but some parents have DS babies who are much more severely affected and the Dr has probably seen that many times. I’m sure he would be thrilled to see them now. I have been down that path and my baby with DS died at birth.
i'm sorry you had to go through a baby dying at birth.
I'm so sorry for your loss. 😢❤
God be ur comfort. Been there. Acts 1:4-5 2:1-5 2:38-39
So sorry. That's hard!
I'm so sorry.
What a beautiful group of people!
Callie and Carter are like the shape of a ❤.... So to the old lady whom said God wouldnt want those children alive...
God created all. What God didn't create was rude ignorant people. God put special children on earth for a reason.
Wish the family well..😊
Fr I'm not religious myself, but I can't understand how someone could even justify thinking that. These children deserve to live just as much as any other children.
There is none
It’s so sweet. I wish they could have been adopted together 😢. But they both get the chance to hang out with one another. As long as they are loved that is all that matters ❤
Which twins do you mean pls
@@lindyloo690I think she means the conjoined twins who are adults and were separated at birth. But it seemed to me they were adopted by the same parents.
No, I think you misunderstood. Referring to the conjoined twins who were separated from each other's bodies at 9 months old, not from their adoptive family. They grew up together. They are adults now, living independently I believe, and, at the time this doc was made, were set to go off to different colleges and truly away from each other for the first time.
the downs' twins are THE CUTEST TWINS I've ever seen 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
MWAH x 1 MILLION 😊
When pregnant, I was very high risk for having a baby with Down’s Syndrome. I had an amniocentesis and was “genetically counselled” and told I’d be booked in for termination if the result was positive. my husband and I said we would not terminate and the doctor told us that we were the first couple in his entire 30+ year career who would keep a child with a definate diagnosis of Down’s Syndrome. So sad. She had a negative result, but we would have loved her just the same anyway.❤
Beautiful❤✨ heart❤💕
@@pecerusty8308 Thank you!😊
I had a brother with Down syndrome. I was told the same, but I refused the amniocentesis. There was a higher chance of damaging the fetus than there was of Down syndrome.
My sister and her husband had to make that choice, but there was no choice for them…their DS daughter is now 31 years old and always much loved!❤
I have heard that Downs babies are the sweetest all the way to adulthood. You won with either result. God bless you and your family.
The twins with one with albinism and one without and the older sister with albinism are all so beautiful. I don’t understand why anyone would make fun of them or bully them. Again, they are gorgeous.
All these twins are beautiful.
All involved in this video are so handsome and beautiful. It can be such a ridiculous and hard world out there. Would be glad to know any of them as a friend any day of the week.
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People are afraid of different until they learn we can't all be the same
❤Best Quote❤
Ditto!😃
The mom who cuts apart and re-sews the clothing so they fit on the conjoined babies 🥺 What a loving mother
I love what Sienna said about being an adult. My 27 year old granddaughter is small but, not a dwarf. She has heart problems. It's great she loves mermaids. Everyone needs a passion. My granddaughter loves Pokemon & Build A Bear.
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23:41
The females in my family are really short.
I'm 4'11 and 5'0 (I have a shorter leg lmao) and my mom is like 4'9 and my sister is 5'1 - her daughter is 5'1.
The men are perfectly normal height - a couple are even taller! 😂
Callie and Carters family is amazing. I love that they let them choose how they want to live their life. They will have an amazing life, conjoined or not❤️
Sure jan
My granddaughter has albinism and is absolutely beautiful and those girls need to be in magazines,commercials,runways,etc Gorgeous 😍
It's nice to see that there are so many nice parents these kids have.
From another child whose mother was told "this one isn't going to make it." I'm absolutely fine. I was blue with my cord knotted around my neck. Just wait ONE minute before terminating a child due to questionable health at birth.
Children are rather often born with the cord around their necks. One of my sisters was. She hated turtle necks. 🤔
Oh so glad you’re doing well ❤
Amen. God bless.
Duh thats not even close
Mommy lied
I was a fraternal twin but sadly my twin brother passed away when we were 4 months old 💔 being born in the 70s the medical field wasn't advanced as it is now and I'm 100% positive he would have survived if we had been born later on, but obviously God needed him more. I always say there's a piece of me missing that nothing and no one can fill and I know it's him. RIP Glenn Allen
#GoneButNotForgotten ❤
Awww I’m sorry for that loss. My twin almost went through that with me tbh. Im epileptic yet got it out of the blue & she thought I was going to die on her at one point 🙈😭. So I hope you stand strong and know that he is watching over you!
I have a couple of close friends with Downs,and they are very hard working, some are cheerful,and very polite people.
Sharen
My mom and aunt are twins. My mom passed away 30 years ago though. I was a twin but my twin passed during pregnancy, which left my mom and I pretty sickly. I left the hospital before she did. I was 4.5 lbs at birth, her kidneys failed. She was the weaker twin their whole lives. She didn’t know her heart was failing and the doctors misdiagnosed her 12 times the week she passed. She was the best person I’ve ever known. We still miss her every day. She was amazing and the best mom God ever could have chosen for us. We were lucky.
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Sorry to hear. My condolences
I'm so sorry. I am 69 and lost my Mother when I was 14. We always miss our mother.
My deepest sympathies on your loss!😢
Yes you were lucky, but I believe that she felt the same way you do. You will be together in heaven.
Wow what a very inspiring documentary
Everyone was amazing. The sisters with FOP just really choked me up 🥹What a beautiful team!🥹🥹All of the twins, sibs and families are! 👏🙏❤️
I know it was meant to highlight twins, but it's messed up to me how many of the Macey and MacKenzie features fail to include that they're not just twins, they're actually triplets. Their sister, Madeline was born at the same time they were, from the same pregnancy. Yes, it's amazing that they were conjoined and able to be separated, but at least a quick- "they're actually triplets and were born with a non-conjoined sister" would be a nice acknowledgement. It's one thing to put her on the back burner but to erase her completely it's kinda shitty.
It is kind of weird they didn’t mention their triplet, when you consider the fact that the very first story in this video was about triplets.
Children with downs syndrome are the most loving, joyful babies in the world. I always pray life treats them kind and they never have to lose any of their love and joy.🦋🙏
If it's any comfort, I have never known of even a single person with Downs Syndrome who lost their loving and joyful nature no matter how old they got or what challenges life threw at them. It seems as if they are the only humans on earth who can be genuinely happy to be alive and willing to love anyone no matter what. And their lives are not always easy even if they do have a loving and supportive family. But they take it in stride, smiling anyway. Wouldn't it be great if we were all like that? I think DS people are a gift, and a lesson, for humanity. I know they have taught me much.
Really appreciate the parents who aren’t surgically separating the conjoined twin girls until there’s a serious medical situation or the kids can choose it for themselves. That shows some real care and acknowledgment of the girls’ agency.
Sheterria is gorgeous.
@asthecrowflies737 she really is gorgeous.
Her photos are breathtakingly beautiful.
It's sad to think what's gonna happen to the second twin in a lot of these cases when the first twin dies 😢😢
To Fabian & Angel, cudos for your bravery!!! And thank you for being out there, sharing
Yes. They were truly inspirational. Lovely family, their mother and the one twin’s son, were lovely as well. It is so insane that trans people are under attack. They are just people and their transitioning doesn’t affect anyone else.
Those Vision Twins are great!! They found their niche. What they do seems fun, but it's much more than that. They could very well have saved their own lives!!
Love, love, love this video compilation!! All video participants are beautiful!! Thank you all for sharing your stories ❤❤
What a sweet young man looking after his sisters.
The show was absolutely amazing. I loved every second of it!❤
All of these people are so amazing and beautiful
The older sister is very beautiful 🥰 God bless both of them 🇹🇹
All of them are wonderful people.
The light skinned siblings are absolutely beautiful. We should all grow to love the skin we are in.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Excellent documentary!!!
As a 39 year old I was supposed to get an am nose teens but all it they would test for was spina bifida and down syndrom.
And there was a significant chance the procedure would cause a spontaneous aboration!
I had wanted a child for so long, I refused the procedure. I was prepared for any outcome. Fortunately, I was blessed with a lovely baby girl.
Amniosentisis
Amniocentesis. At least in American English.
My heart broke for Sheterria when she said she was bullied. I think God gave her the gift of her little sister because He felt bad how other humans treated her. I am glad that they have such wonderful and strong parents. God made people different because He loves variety. We are supposed to follow His lead and appreciate our differences. Ferrell Phillips is a great man. I wish more of us could be as good and kind as he is.
I hope we develop treatments for FOP to extend their quality of life.
Finlay, you’re a great big brother!
Everyone in this video was uniquely beautiful. This world is about diversity. If everyone understood this, we would accept everyone, and we would treat everyone as the beautiful humans we are.
Such a good mommy to Carter and calie ❤❤😊 bless your family
When they are older it will be so challenging. Speakin from experience
Downs children are so loving. Conjoined twins absolutely have different personalities just like non conjoined
I’ve seen Callie and Carter when they can talk still conjoined on Special Books by Special Kids :) they seem to be doing well as of the last time I saw them
Beautiful video, thanks for sharing ❤
No but how cool would it be to get asked “what happen to your leg” and you just say “oh my twin took it” 😭😭😂
The mom of the trans twins is an amazing mom! Im fairly certain that having your mama tell you that "you are still my kids and if it makes you happy, do it, I still love you." has got to be a huge part of making that transition ❤
I can say as a trans guy myself, my parents accepting and supporting me has gotten me through so much, I have no idea where I'd be without them and my siblings 💖
I wish the reaction Angel and Fabian's mom had is the same for all kids who talk to their parents about things like this. "As long as you're happy" should always be the goal, and "they're still my kids, I love them regardless" always needs to be the answer.
This is a video with so many beautiful stories and no one likes it..???
I just love it..!🫶🏻 All this beautiful, loving and strong kids, Young people…!! ❤️💞
Thank God for All the loving family… Their babys is just different, thats All ….
I love to see Happy stories like this… Off cause no one Dreamscape about their kids being born together!! But today it is possible for them to have a Happy life, with a family who loves them..
This is very special people and, the world special loving people!!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻💥🔥
I don't think it's a lack of education.
A child with DS can be heavily impacted by the condition, not only intellectually, but also physically.
Parents who don't want to continue the pregnancy, after they got a DS diagnosis, should not be looked down at.
There are so many differences Diseases out there that people are born with that has no cure but God bless them all
They’re so heartfelt
Excellent video. Sending lots of love to all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is a wonderful video. Everyone is so beautifully different. Pretty people everyone!!
Ferrell’s comment about melanin was perfect. What he has done with “The Skin I’m In” project is extraordinary.
I used to work with developed mentally challenged adults. Hands down people with Downs syndrome have the most personality. So fun to be around. ❤😂🤣❤️
Saw recently about the conjoined twins who got married this year so who knows what future holds for Callie and carter
One of my younger sisters has Down syndrome and she is the sweetest person in my family. She is also just a normal young adult. She’s sassy and has a funny personality. Her disability is apparent but she’s living life like nothing matters. I love her and wouldn’t change her for anything in the world. She’s the best.
Makenzie and Macy have such good arms like absolutely ripped 💪🏼 just had to say that
They are all so amazing 👏 best best best to you, special precious kids!!!
Wow! This was a fantastic video. Thank you.
I'm glad they have each other, they will understand each other., and never be alone. That makes me smile ❤❤❤❤❤.
All these kids are so beautiful and blessed I would love to meet them all.
This is so beautiful! The love and happiness all these families share is what the whole 🌎 needs to see.Angel and his twin definitely look male and great looking. Be you!!! God loves us all the same✝️🙏🏻 Many blessings to them ALL
7:40 Love how mom apparently has zone two shirts together to make one❤❤
Yes, that's exactly what she says and it shows her doing so at the sewing machine. She cuts 2 outfits apart and customizes/tailors them to the girls' bodies specific needs. Good thing she can sew, as I'm sure it saves a lot of money!