as a disabled person its so nice to see more of us speaking up and letting people know we're out here and just like everyone else, and that even if we aren't it's still ok!
When I was 9 I got a genetic disease called paroxysmal kinesigenic choreateosis(short PKC). I was afraid of telling people I knew because it was so weird, I had never experienced something remotely similar before. I tried to cover it for many years but it worsened. I eventually did tell my parents about it when I was about 14½, and it's the best decition of my life. My parents were so understanding. I went to a doctor and they weren't able to figure out what it was because it's so rare, about 1 in 1 000 000(1 million). Eventually they were able to figure out what it was. I would describe the disease as basically having CP, only that PKC comes in episodes of being in a state where my body moves by itself and my arms become bended like with CP and it's hard to control and I can easily fall over. It lasts like around 20-30 seconds based on the day, and I can experience it like over 100 times on a bad day. It's a genetic problem with my nervous system. Luckily, my disease has a "cure", a medicine I take twice a day called trimonil and it's life changing. I take a very small dose; about 150mg a day and I can barely feel it anymore with minimal side-effects. I am now 16 and living a happy, PKC-free life. I hope that one day there will be a "cure" for CP too.
I'm so sorry to hear that, I'm glad there's medicine for that- sounds very disruptive. I guess it's different for me because CP isn't abruptly disruptive like that. I appreciate your support!
You are an unfathomably bright flicker of light in a sea of darkness Gabe, I know it's not the same but I just turned 29 and I didn't really recognize the importance of Mental Health and the awareness of it until recently myself; there are two types of people in this world and you're part of the group that we should ALL aspire to be part of. Keep being a diamond in the rough; much love and stay safe my friend!
You're right! It is OK. It doesn't matter what ethnicity we are, what abilities or disabilities we have, what viewpoints on the world we have. We're all human. Let's just live life to the fullest! 😁 (P.S. You have a real talent for speaking, keep it up! 😊)
Getting CoViD and recovering but contracting an autoimmune disease really changed my awareness of disability stuff. And while I'm a lot more knowledgeable than I was before, that bigger realm of knowledge also means that the borders of what I don't know are bigger as well. I didn't really know much about brain damage before, and now I know a little more. Thanks for telling your story.
Thank you for remembering us those things, it is indeed easy to forget that we just have to treat everyone the same way and be patient with the people who need patience
You seem like a very sweet and kind person and smart person. And it’s always amazing to hear people speak out about this stuff. Sorry to hear about your friend I hope he is ok ❤.
it really upsets me to see how much this problem has bothered you. its sick that some people cant see humans as humans. the fact that you have done more so far with your life than many do in their entire life goes to show that even though you are physically disabled you are still a living, breathing, caring human. never let people get you down bro, sending much love
@@ACrownofFlowers To add to the OP. I'm sure you have been discriminated against due to your disability I'm not trying to discount that. But I just wanted to say if people are ignoring you, most the time it's not because of your disability. I ignore everyone anyway. I don't like people. If I was you in real life I would treat you like I treat everyone else: Avoid eye contact, get nervous over any form of conversation, and try to quickly leave as fast as possible. Most people ignore me too. I like it that way. Must be my Finnish blood.
Dude you are literally a Gigachad like someone else wrote a comment here haha, Gigachad is someone strong and you are definitely seem like a strong person. Greetings from Czechia!
I imagine it's hard to listen to people say "I'm so sorry you have CP, brain damage, etc. That must really suck." and feel like people have some kind of pity on you, when it seems like you're incredibly intelligent and can lead quite a normal life. I appreciate you putting yourself out there about your struggles with brain damage and really hope it reaches the audience it needs to.
Hey Gabe, I love your videos and your energy!! The storytime on losing your virginity was so funny, I’ve watched it several times. Keep putting out bangers
I learned a lot from this video! Growing up, many of my classmates where the type of people who thought being as offensive as possible was "cool", and so they said lots of stuff (racism, sexism, ableism, nazism...) and I just... never thought to learn about eg. Cerebral Palsy for real. I feel a bit ashamed that I assumed it did affect one as an intellectual disability in general too. Thank you for spreading awareness about the reality of it! I can't pinpoint what it is, but something about your vibe is so charming, easygoing and intelligent, it makes me think of like... Tim Drake, honestly, haha :D And honestly, this gave me a lot to think about. Eg. I have diagnosed PTSD, so currently I don't look "different" really from the outside (except I always look generally nervous), but I had to drop out of high school because of it and am trying to study for my GED now for the first time as a 20yo. You have accomplished so much - *_a lot lot_* more than me. I _think_ I can be called disabled currently (not sure about english terminology, but I am not "functional" in daily life and work/studies rn), but so just this gave me a lot to think about, about how disabilities can look so very different *_and_* that the extent to which one is "functional" and capable to be productive in eg. work or studies etc really is not linked to one's appearance. It's wild how many assumptions one has, and never really notices are faulty before someone comes and explains it to your face lol. Thank you for making this video! I feel like I learned a lot from it! Subscribed to your channel. I'd love to listen to more Ted Talks haha :D
I'm so sorry you're going through that right now, and I'm glad you could learn something new from me. And yes, PTSD counts. I really appreciate your subscription!
I came across a comment you left on a video of “Our Wedding”, and I clicked on your channel profile. Your videos are interesting to watch and I just wanted to leave a comment to possibly make your day :) keep the good work going!
You are amazing at explaining things, thank you for this video because no one ever talks about stuff like this and I think this is very important too. You also have an amazing room as well
You are an incredible inspiration, there is a lot of misconception about brain damage and not only have you been able to power through a complex degree but you have also shone more light on how you and others have been treated. Thank you for your TED talk, I'd be surprised if they didn't offer you an opening to talk about your condition and life story
It's really unfortunate that you had to have cerebral palsy which makes life a bit more difficult to live but as the title says, it's okay. You have a long life to live fam, I know you can be in your best shape and enjoy your life much as the normal people do, perhaps even better because people even without a brain damage act and live a life lot worse sometimes. I hope you're doing well, Gabe. There are a lot of misconceptions regarding serious medical issues. You're a champ dude, it's amazing to see that people can pursue their life no matter the struggles they have to dealt with. It's honestly inspiring because we overlook things we are granted for most of the times. Thanks for making this video, Gabe. There might be a lot of people who probably feel loneliness for being a special child or a person. I hope they stumble across your video too and know that it's possible to live a normal and healthy life even at the condition. If God exists, I hope he blesses you and your family. Take care ^^
A lot of my ancestors were from Galicia. I'm originally from Guatemala though, but one day I want to visit Spain in Portugal and see one half of who I am. Hahaha! That's good to know. 😁
@@vicenteribeiro1116 That's why I mentioned it! I think that my surname comes from the fact that a lot of my ancestors lived in A Coruña. Plus it's a beach town, so it makes sense that it would be somewhere where people could easily take ships to the new world.
Hello gabe , i have been watching multiple videos of yours lately , just wanted to tell you that u are a very nice person and keep up the good work we all love your videos
I mean the whole point of this was to simply say that people can live good lives with brain damage-not perfect by any means-but good. And also, it still is OK.
Look, my good sir, you are incredibly well-spoken. I will have you know that during this entire video, I nearly forgot that you were even suffering from a disability. This is not because I dont care, because I do it's heartbreaking to see disorders like this, it was because you caught my attention. You as a human, you're will to communicate was what I was focused on. What I want you to know is that despite not suffering from a physical disability, I still relate with you on many levels. The way you listed out your disability, reminded me of the times I sit and judge myself. I have severe body image issues, to the point where I can hardly look into a mirror without being horrified by my appearance. To put it frankly I've had many traumatic experiences as a child that has manifested as mental scars in my adulthood. So my point of saying that is to point out that all humans are suffering from something. Life is pain, and it punishes all humans indiscriminately. So what I want you to take from this is that no one is normal, everyone suffers, and that we can all take comfort in knowing that at least you are not alone as an imperfect human.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Natalie. One of my other popular videos on the channel is actually about me feeling ugly and what it's like to be rejected by people just because of the fact that I am in a chair and the way I look, so I definitely know how you feel on that front as well. I have struggled with body image issues since childhood too. Your comment made me tear up a little bit. Thank you for leaving it, and I wish you the best. Also, you don't have to feel heartbroken. I actually love being disabled and wouldn't change it for the world!
Vitamin B1, stem cells found in the lining of normal eggs, and increased blood flow via massaging the back of the neck at the base of the skull can all help the brain heal. 🧠 proper sleep, low stress (internal perception), and excercise are essential too healing too. Good luck all
Thank you for posting, Gabe. It was very brave of you to make a video clearing up common misconceptions. 🙂 Keep making videos man, this is the first time im seeing your channel.
Unfortunately, no. That caravaggio was a gift from my brother because he knew I was into biblical scenes. Although I admire other disabled artists like Dan Keplinger and Christy Brown.
Hey, It's going well. I've actually been off since yesterday and I'm going to be off 'til next Monday. And then after that I have another two weeks before my winter break. Thanks for asking!
I'm from Ireland, and we've had a pretty rough time of it here (horrible attacks and racist, unnecessary riots that we haven't seen in a very long time) . I'm a bit demoralised and down in the dumps with some actions my country has taken. But watching this has given me a bit of hope, making me well up a bit. Your positivity shines through, blindingly so, Gabe. I can tell you're a passionate guy that isn't letting anything stop you from doing what you want to do. Keep doing what you're doing, Best of luck, dude, truly.
I'm glad I was able to provide some brief respite from that. One of my favorite artists and writers with cerebral palsy, Christy Brown, was born and raised in Ireland. I also very much sympathize with their struggle against the British and hope to see a unified Ireland in my lifetime. Much love from the United States and Guatemala.
I respect you. I am wondering if you are in a sense stuck in a body that does not listen to you. And on the inside is a light being just the same as any other. Inhabiting a body that does not listen to you. You are just as smart and intellectual. I would ask if you are stuck in a body that will not listen to you and obey commands. Like all the internal bio electric wireing and circuitry is not connected properly. I respect. You probably are more aware of of many things. More so than any one who disrespects you because of their misfortune in not being able to show compassion and empathy. I imagine you probably posses these traits of inner virtue compassion and empathy. The will to be kind and helpful to others. Only hope this is only just one realm of existence and after this life we Mabe go some were else thats cool. And Hope its like a paradise. Stay strong. Its not weak to show compassion and love for I believe. The mightiest of warriors fight for what they love. And fight to protect what they love. That wich is good
I would probably describe my condition that way, and what has helped me Is physical therapy. I don't find myself any less flawed than other human beings. In the sense that I don't know if I would be as empathetic to people in situations like mine, had I not also been in the same situation. I am also very stubborn and have many things about myself that I'm working on to become a better person.
Acknowledging. That you can look at your own self and see that within you. Wich is human. You are on the right path to become a better human being. It is great You can speak for. And speak on behalf of those suffering to communicate do to the constraints of their body physical disabilities I imagine it must be like being stuck in a prison for some people. No one really sees them or hears them. The person stuck inside the prison of their own body. My best friend I went to school with. Got in an accident was in a coma for three weeks. He had internal bleeding in his brain. He woke up paralyzed in a wheel chair. He ended up dieing a tragic death in his girlfriends arms. Choked on the feeding tube. I knew he was stuck inside his body. It changed my life forever. I love you man. I m 41 grew up on video games. Watched the whole evolution from 8 bit graphics. To the amazing games we got now I got new zelda game I'm waiting for the weather to get bad so I'm stuck inside and can fully immerse myself into the game. Yeah my therapy at times is good music and I really like a good video game and the ability to escape this world for a brief while. In the realm of a good movie or a really good video game. I feel you are helping others that are trapped and seek to make a connection to other human beings it is a vital part of our existence. Its frustrating when no one seems to understand you. No one seems to see you. And you do not recieve the same love respect as. Others. Do. You do not recieve these forms of admiration. Is painfull. It hurts. Not to be noticed. It hurts sometimes. If no one understands. I can't help you the way I would like. All I can do is try to understand. And let you know I see you I hear you. Thanks man keep going
@@aaronbrooks3540 I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I feel the exact same way about video games. And yeah it's not really that is the biggest challenge in my life, but being ignored, because most of the time it feels like the stuff that I say isn't really taken into account by most.
I've always been very curious about how people can't move their body the way you want. I'm very curious about how it feels. I think it's something that can be overcome if you push yourself and practice, can you use your arms properly because I've seen on the internet that people with disabilities have recovered with the help of a doctor.
I appreciate the thought, but I'm happy being the way I am. I do my own regimen of physical therapy and exercise for 2 hours every day. And I have good range of motion for the severity of my specific manifestation of my condition.
yo i got a question for anybody really regarding the lazy eye (idk what its called). can you see out of it, and can you move it at all? sorry if this offends anyone, not trying to be rude or anything!
It's fine. Yeah I can see out of it. And yeah, it moves. I have a moderate amount of depth perception issues, but I'm really just nearsighted and have astigmatism.
"Allah does not require of any soul more than what it can afford. [...]" Surat Baqarah ayah 286. Each have their own tests, it's likely your soul is simply more capable than the souls of those who backbite you.
@@ACrownofFlowers It's part of the adhkar which is recited morning and evening, and it's an important reminder to keep things in perspective. I wonder why have you been reading ibn Arabi specifically?
@@Dellisola yeah, I mean I know it's not rare for medieval Islamic scholars to combine their theology with neoplatonic philosophy, ibn Arabi is very subtle.
Hey man, seen you had a video up about a year ago about how you hate yourself, and dont worry its something i think we can all go through at some point in life and i would like to share that, jesus christ loves you so much and he loves all of us no matter our shape form ability or disability! Jesus will always be there for you when noone is! You can speak with him call him into your heart and ask him to help you with anything and he will answer you i promise he has help me in so many ways so if you need help call upon the lord jesus christ and he will help you my friend! ❤
I actually do have a completely different brain related disability that also affects my speec hbut not my intelligencet so I also find it really sad that people think haivng a brain related disability affect my intelligence and I also have a completely different somatic disability that also affects my ability to walk. Technically brain damages is also a physical disability since the brain is part of the body so if a disability is not located in the brian then I call it a somatic disability becasue all disaiblities are physical
Yeah it really is. And that's a good point my man, I never thought about it that way. When you make that distinction, it reminds me of something that the philosopher/psychologist Henri Bergson, because he says much the same thing when criticizing idealists (in the philosophical sense).
@@ACrownofFlowers Thanks :D I think that a common distiction people make between what they call "physical" & mental disabilities isn't correct since all disabilities are physical since brain is part of the body & why it's logical to make a distiction between Somatic & Mental disability. But that might not be a useful either as several disabilities like Cerebral Pares overlap between both categories as it's located in the brain while being somatic. I think the most important distiction is between Intelectual disabilities and General disabilities meaning those that do not affect one's intelligence becuase it is important to know that those of us with general disabilities have normal intelliegence
@@jwilleseries7764 true. But even those general disabilities can come with intellectually disabling side effects. Most people with cerebral palsy have some sort of intellectual disability, so I'm lucky in that way.
@@ACrownofFlowers Really? To my knowledge thus far, Most People with Cerebral have average normal intelliegence. Plenty of Generally disabled people have Comorbid Intellectual disabilities. I might misunderstand what you mean by Intellectual disability, I assume it mean very low intelligence but sometimes Learning Disabilities get confused for Intellectual disabilites when those are general disabilities. Regardless, it sucks when people assumed having general disabilities have intellectual disabilities
In way, it does not matter, Gabe, I believe with issue you might have in your own body. I mean people will always judge from their perspective often ignorant because they have not interacted with you naturally for the most part, they know about you and people like you, because of other sources, as you said TV shows for example. But basically whenever you say that you have brain damage, I do not quite think of that as an issue, why? Because I see you yourself expressing coherently and eloquently over here right in front of the camera. That is that, so I am almost certain that it took you a good while to manage to develop your communication skills to this point, most "normal" people do not have this level themselves, so you are proof that there are things you can do to get further despite not having a favorable start so to say. In any case, I also know that there is this issue about trying to validate oneself in front of others. I know that that is important to a degree, but in the end it does not matter. Simply put, had you never post a video, you would still have the same communication skills, because you did put the work needed towards educating yourself, and I believe you can go even further, but that will again require you to asses the situation and build towards that. Like, I am an English teacher at my country, and I know almost for sure that you managing to improve your breathing ability will contribute greatly to you being able to speak and be understood considerably better, when talking, no doubt. And I knot that this same will not be told to you by the doctors you likely see on a daily basis, since they are "normal" and understand normal people needs. I have seen how taking care of certain aspects can take you to a next level, my younger cousin for instance has pronunciation issues which by now have been assimilated and are part of his speech, he does not see a need to change it, because he can interact with the world around him perfectly, people around him make an extra effort, and everything else is fine. But I as a teacher have worked into improving further his speaking and little by little we got results, he still is not speaking perfectly but yes, he has got much better at it, eventually I hope that he will be able to perform normally. Trying to validate yourself among others, in a way can be a waste of time, unless you for real want that yourself. But as I told you even without any video here on RUclips you would still be the same person.
Yeah, it used to be a lot worse actually. Any improvement that I made really wasn't conscious on my part. That's really interesting man. I also had a starter when I was little, but my parents just yelled at me until it went away.
@@ACrownofFlowers there is more efficient ways of doing that, I believe I suggested not long ago to get a Discord, since you mentioned you were already having I believe discussions philosophy related back them, but the idea of a discord channel did not call your attention. Whichever the case, I think you have got to a point in which you are very capable of getting new heights on your own, of course, but all that requires motivation, and meditation, assessment of one's skills, and what to do to get them to go further. Like you will not see me on a university again, but that because I particularly, know I can improve on my own. Back then it was useful, but not anymore. Simply put in a race, who wins is the fastest man, Gab, not the one with most gold medals. And you yourself, are capable of being able to tell if your skills are good, are only "ornamental" or simply you are just showing off. At least that is what I pay attention to when I am talking, and having seen enough academic texts, I myself think of me as someone very capable in a basic level, which is not common among many of my peers There is a reason people listen to you, and watch your channel
This guy is a better speaker than most of my classmates during presentations
Thank you. I appreciate that you think that!
lol "thank you for coming to my TED talk" cracked me up
Hahaha. I'm glad!
You’re more eloquent than 80% of population
Hahaha. Thank you.
eloquent, thats the word Ive been looking for... always thought of ellaborate lol@@ACrownofFlowers
@@reudig123lol4 hahaha. I appreciate it.
*90 - 95% at least, if 20% of population had this eloquence level we would be living in a way better world
@@thomasblitter4521 thank you.
Absolute gigachad.
Hahaha thanks!
as a disabled person its so nice to see more of us speaking up and letting people know we're out here and just like everyone else, and that even if we aren't it's still ok!
Yep, disability is still diversity.
Huge respect i‘d say stay strong but it looks like you already are stronger than all of us keep on going man💪
I appreciate that.
bro what you mean I can totally beat this guy in a push up contest.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 😂 true.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318lol I bench ur deadlift for reps what are you talking about lil bro 😂
When I was 9 I got a genetic disease called paroxysmal kinesigenic choreateosis(short PKC). I was afraid of telling people I knew because it was so weird, I had never experienced something remotely similar before. I tried to cover it for many years but it worsened. I eventually did tell my parents about it when I was about 14½, and it's the best decition of my life. My parents were so understanding. I went to a doctor and they weren't able to figure out what it was because it's so rare, about 1 in 1 000 000(1 million). Eventually they were able to figure out what it was. I would describe the disease as basically having CP, only that PKC comes in episodes of being in a state where my body moves by itself and my arms become bended like with CP and it's hard to control and I can easily fall over. It lasts like around 20-30 seconds based on the day, and I can experience it like over 100 times on a bad day. It's a genetic problem with my nervous system.
Luckily, my disease has a "cure", a medicine I take twice a day called trimonil and it's life changing. I take a very small dose; about 150mg a day and I can barely feel it anymore with minimal side-effects. I am now 16 and living a happy, PKC-free life.
I hope that one day there will be a "cure" for CP too.
I'm so sorry to hear that, I'm glad there's medicine for that- sounds very disruptive. I guess it's different for me because CP isn't abruptly disruptive like that. I appreciate your support!
@@ACrownofFlowers Thank you! It's brave of you to talk about it and it's nice that you are adressing CP so others can see more what it's like!
@@ArrowMaster_ I try. 😁
You are an unfathomably bright flicker of light in a sea of darkness Gabe, I know it's not the same but I just turned 29 and I didn't really recognize the importance of Mental Health and the awareness of it until recently myself; there are two types of people in this world and you're part of the group that we should ALL aspire to be part of. Keep being a diamond in the rough; much love and stay safe my friend!
Thank you, man! I appreciate your sentiments!
We love you Gabe. People are quick to judge and assume that you are different from everybody else but it isn't true.
Thank you man. Even when I write I don't normally use my actual name, I use pseudonyms.
You're right! It is OK. It doesn't matter what ethnicity we are, what abilities or disabilities we have, what viewpoints on the world we have. We're all human. Let's just live life to the fullest! 😁
(P.S. You have a real talent for speaking, keep it up! 😊)
I'm trying LOL, it's just that a lot of people are getting in the way of that. Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.
Getting CoViD and recovering but contracting an autoimmune disease really changed my awareness of disability stuff. And while I'm a lot more knowledgeable than I was before, that bigger realm of knowledge also means that the borders of what I don't know are bigger as well. I didn't really know much about brain damage before, and now I know a little more. Thanks for telling your story.
I'm so sorry to hear that. I got covid in September 2022. But I'm glad you've become more aware, and I'm glad I could help.
Thank you for remembering us those things, it is indeed easy to forget that we just have to treat everyone the same way and be patient with the people who need patience
A very nice way to put it.
The way you articulate yourself is honestly far superior than very many "normal" people, You should be proud of yourself man. loved the ending!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Dude you just inspired the f*** outta me im serious man you are such a strong person my brother fr be strong and contiuue to motivate others my brotha
I'm glad I could inspire you. It's also nice to see a fellow Gabriel here lol.
You articulate yourself very well despite your brain damage good sir. Great video. I love South Park too.
TIMMAH.
You have a beautiful heart man and you inspire to grow my compassion a little more.
I'm glad I could help!
You seem like a very sweet and kind person and smart person. And it’s always amazing to hear people speak out about this stuff. Sorry to hear about your friend I hope he is ok ❤.
Thank you, and he's doing fine.
@@ACrownofFlowers Ah that’s good to hear.
@@user-il5pj6pq8c 😂
Thank You for the Disability Awareness!! Great job!
No problem.
You’re more articulate than the vast majority of kids in my college upper level communications class.
Thank you. That's very flattering. I don't have a script for these videos.
Thanks for sharing, I really actually learned how much I've been confused about it.
I'm glad I could help!
it really upsets me to see how much this problem has bothered you. its sick that some people cant see humans as humans. the fact that you have done more so far with your life than many do in their entire life goes to show that even though you are physically disabled you are still a living, breathing, caring human. never let people get you down bro, sending much love
Thank you so much for the love.
@@ACrownofFlowers To add to the OP. I'm sure you have been discriminated against due to your disability I'm not trying to discount that.
But I just wanted to say if people are ignoring you, most the time it's not because of your disability. I ignore everyone anyway. I don't like people. If I was you in real life I would treat you like I treat everyone else:
Avoid eye contact, get nervous over any form of conversation, and try to quickly leave as fast as possible.
Most people ignore me too. I like it that way. Must be my Finnish blood.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 yeah, sounds like Northern Europeans TBH.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318As a fellow Scandinavian... yes, that is the scandinavian blood in you lol
@@sugoish9461 hahaha. "Why is this random person trying to talk to me?"
Stay strong, Gabe!
Thank you!
Dude you are literally a Gigachad like someone else wrote a comment here haha, Gigachad is someone strong and you are definitely seem like a strong person. Greetings from Czechia!
I really appreciate that!
Man your speaking is on point, you're an inspiration to all of us, keep it up man I wish you luck in life.❤
I appreciate it!
Your so strong thank you for speaking up and being confident.
No problem. I'm not very confident about some things, but this is one of those things where you need to be.
I imagine it's hard to listen to people say "I'm so sorry you have CP, brain damage, etc. That must really suck." and feel like people have some kind of pity on you, when it seems like you're incredibly intelligent and can lead quite a normal life. I appreciate you putting yourself out there about your struggles with brain damage and really hope it reaches the audience it needs to.
That's exactly what it feels like. And thank you so much!
Hey there my friend
Enjoyed watching your video
You are amazing
Love your channel
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this video, truly. You have expanded my mind, honestly. Thank you.
It's my pleasure.
Hey Gabe, I love your videos and your energy!! The storytime on losing your virginity was so funny, I’ve watched it several times. Keep putting out bangers
Also, I didn’t know cerebral palsy was caused by brain damage. I appreciate you educating us and your insights
Thank you, Mia. I'm glad I could educate you and I'm glad you enjoy that video of mine. :)
an important message that more people should be aware of. I hope this reaches many people.
I really appreciate that!
Hey greetings from Germany. Great Video Gabe, Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your life and your perspective. Really appreciated !
Thank you. It's my pleasure.
I learned a lot from this video! Growing up, many of my classmates where the type of people who thought being as offensive as possible was "cool", and so they said lots of stuff (racism, sexism, ableism, nazism...) and I just... never thought to learn about eg. Cerebral Palsy for real. I feel a bit ashamed that I assumed it did affect one as an intellectual disability in general too. Thank you for spreading awareness about the reality of it! I can't pinpoint what it is, but something about your vibe is so charming, easygoing and intelligent, it makes me think of like... Tim Drake, honestly, haha :D
And honestly, this gave me a lot to think about. Eg. I have diagnosed PTSD, so currently I don't look "different" really from the outside (except I always look generally nervous), but I had to drop out of high school because of it and am trying to study for my GED now for the first time as a 20yo. You have accomplished so much - *_a lot lot_* more than me. I _think_ I can be called disabled currently (not sure about english terminology, but I am not "functional" in daily life and work/studies rn), but so just this gave me a lot to think about, about how disabilities can look so very different *_and_* that the extent to which one is "functional" and capable to be productive in eg. work or studies etc really is not linked to one's appearance.
It's wild how many assumptions one has, and never really notices are faulty before someone comes and explains it to your face lol.
Thank you for making this video! I feel like I learned a lot from it! Subscribed to your channel. I'd love to listen to more Ted Talks haha :D
I'm so sorry you're going through that right now, and I'm glad you could learn something new from me. And yes, PTSD counts. I really appreciate your subscription!
Amazing video. Nice to meet you for you, Gabe. Thank you.
No problem. 😁
Your a strong person. Your doing amazing keep being you!
Thank you! I'll try.
I came across a comment you left on a video of “Our Wedding”, and I clicked on your channel profile. Your videos are interesting to watch and I just wanted to leave a comment to possibly make your day :) keep the good work going!
I appreciate your kind words.
You seem like a great guy Gabe. It's cool you can tell it like it is, and know that you are a person, just like us. 👍
That's the goal and I'm glad it's working. Thank you!
Amazing video! I wish you luck in your future endeavors!
Thank you!
Love Your Channel Gabe! Keep It Up!
I will, and I appreciate it.
You are amazing at explaining things, thank you for this video because no one ever talks about stuff like this and I think this is very important too. You also have an amazing room as well
Glad it was helpful! And thank you.
cool video, it had a nice flow, short, simple, but effective, nice work
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.
Very informative. This is a big misconception and a very destructive one. Respect to you all the way
Thank you. I'm glad I could inform you.
You are a real human who speaks from their heart. Much love man
I really appreciate that love.
you are very wise my friend and smart. Keep it up my friend ❤
Thank you!
You are an incredible inspiration, there is a lot of misconception about brain damage and not only have you been able to power through a complex degree but you have also shone more light on how you and others have been treated. Thank you for your TED talk, I'd be surprised if they didn't offer you an opening to talk about your condition and life story
I appreciate it!
Great video! Hope the algorithm picks this one up!
Thank you!
10/10 TED talk the best one I've ever watched!
Clear, articulate and efficient.
Good luck with the masters comrade ✊
I appreciate that!
Well, I learned something today. Thanks for the video, Gabe!
You're welcome!
i love your channel so much 🐬🌟
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy it!
To be honest I watch videos like this to encourage them but this one honestly inspiring and informative
I'm glad you found it to be to your liking!
Thanks for educating us🙆🏼♀️🫶
No problem.
Thank you for this video buddy...I hope you're doing alright & keeping safe...much love🫂💪🏻
Thank you!
God bless you man we love you ❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
It's really unfortunate that you had to have cerebral palsy which makes life a bit more difficult to live but as the title says, it's okay. You have a long life to live fam, I know you can be in your best shape and enjoy your life much as the normal people do, perhaps even better because people even without a brain damage act and live a life lot worse sometimes.
I hope you're doing well, Gabe. There are a lot of misconceptions regarding serious medical issues.
You're a champ dude, it's amazing to see that people can pursue their life no matter the struggles they have to dealt with. It's honestly inspiring because we overlook things we are granted for most of the times.
Thanks for making this video, Gabe. There might be a lot of people who probably feel loneliness for being a special child or a person. I hope they stumble across your video too and know that it's possible to live a normal and healthy life even at the condition.
If God exists, I hope he blesses you and your family. Take care ^^
Thank you very much.
You are a warrior man 👍. Watching you from Portugal 🇵🇹, you should visit the country , nice food , weather and we love America here
A lot of my ancestors were from Galicia. I'm originally from Guatemala though, but one day I want to visit Spain in Portugal and see one half of who I am. Hahaha! That's good to know. 😁
@@ACrownofFlowers galicia culturally is closer to portugal than spain , even the language looks like an ancient version of portuguese
@@vicenteribeiro1116 That's why I mentioned it! I think that my surname comes from the fact that a lot of my ancestors lived in A Coruña. Plus it's a beach town, so it makes sense that it would be somewhere where people could easily take ships to the new world.
Hello gabe , i have been watching multiple videos of yours lately , just wanted to tell you that u are a very nice person and keep up the good work we all love your videos
Thank you!
Props to you for uploading this video, you seem quite independent and definitely very intelligent! Hang in there
Thank you!
Keep on going man,stay strong💪
Thanks dude.
I enjoyed your ted talk Gabe. i wish you the best
Thanks. Same to you!
I love people like you, who have disabilities. Always nice and understanding.
Thank you!
@@ACrownofFlowers you’re welcome!
It is okay to admit it is not okay
I mean the whole point of this was to simply say that people can live good lives with brain damage-not perfect by any means-but good. And also, it still is OK.
Look, my good sir, you are incredibly well-spoken. I will have you know that during this entire video, I nearly forgot that you were even suffering from a disability. This is not because I dont care, because I do it's heartbreaking to see disorders like this, it was because you caught my attention. You as a human, you're will to communicate was what I was focused on.
What I want you to know is that despite not suffering from a physical disability, I still relate with you on many levels. The way you listed out your disability, reminded me of the times I sit and judge myself. I have severe body image issues, to the point where I can hardly look into a mirror without being horrified by my appearance. To put it frankly I've had many traumatic experiences as a child that has manifested as mental scars in my adulthood. So my point of saying that is to point out that all humans are suffering from something. Life is pain, and it punishes all humans indiscriminately. So what I want you to take from this is that no one is normal, everyone suffers, and that we can all take comfort in knowing that at least you are not alone as an imperfect human.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Natalie. One of my other popular videos on the channel is actually about me feeling ugly and what it's like to be rejected by people just because of the fact that I am in a chair and the way I look, so I definitely know how you feel on that front as well. I have struggled with body image issues since childhood too. Your comment made me tear up a little bit. Thank you for leaving it, and I wish you the best. Also, you don't have to feel heartbroken. I actually love being disabled and wouldn't change it for the world!
Semen retention, dry fasting, akaline diet and drink only distilled waters thoughts and prayers my man.
Thanks!
This is the only video I'm seeing that popped on my feed with 300views. Will sub to you
Thank you for your support!
Vitamin B1, stem cells found in the lining of normal eggs, and increased blood flow via massaging the back of the neck at the base of the skull can all help the brain heal. 🧠 proper sleep, low stress (internal perception), and excercise are essential too healing too. Good luck all
Very good advice!
Dope dude 👍
Thank you.
Gained a subscriber man great video 👍🏻
Thank you so much!
Great video gabe
Thank you very much, Λογος.
this is great king
Thanks queen. ❤️
gabe you really, really are a great human beeing keep your head up your rocking it! cheers!!
Thank you so much!
All the best mate👊
Thanks. I appreciate it!
This will blow up
I hope so. Thank you for your comment!
Youre awesome man
Thanks!
Stonks brother. 😂🎉🎉🎉
Indeed. 😂
We will all love you
Thank you!
G'day Gabe I'm Bronwyn from Melbourne Australia nice to see you mate...😊🇦🇺👋🐨🐾🦘🌏🌞🌊🌺🍻❤
Hello!
@@ACrownofFlowers Gabe I left a comment in one of your videos. I wrote the truth 'you have a great smile'...😃
@@bronwyncookson9309 I appreciate that!
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Thank you for posting, Gabe. It was very brave of you to make a video clearing up common misconceptions. 🙂 Keep making videos man, this is the first time im seeing your channel.
Thank you for watching!
Hell yeah
Thank you!
Hi,
I saw the Caravaggio painting on your wall... do you paint/Draw? I would love to see some of your artworks!
Unfortunately, no. That caravaggio was a gift from my brother because he knew I was into biblical scenes. Although I admire other disabled artists like Dan Keplinger and Christy Brown.
Hey hey Gabe how are your extensive advanced studies going? Break time soon .
Hey, It's going well. I've actually been off since yesterday and I'm going to be off 'til next Monday. And then after that I have another two weeks before my winter break. Thanks for asking!
Dude, you looks and sounds smarter than 90% of my country lol
Thank you very much!
Stay strong man 💚
Thank you. I'll try!
I'm from Ireland, and we've had a pretty rough time of it here (horrible attacks and racist, unnecessary riots that we haven't seen in a very long time) . I'm a bit demoralised and down in the dumps with some actions my country has taken. But watching this has given me a bit of hope, making me well up a bit. Your positivity shines through, blindingly so, Gabe. I can tell you're a passionate guy that isn't letting anything stop you from doing what you want to do. Keep doing what you're doing, Best of luck, dude, truly.
I'm glad I was able to provide some brief respite from that. One of my favorite artists and writers with cerebral palsy, Christy Brown, was born and raised in Ireland. I also very much sympathize with their struggle against the British and hope to see a unified Ireland in my lifetime. Much love from the United States and Guatemala.
Just posting a coment for the algorithm gods. Anyway, good video. Today I´m not creative enough to write someting more😅
I appreciate it even so.
You are a legged❤️
Thank you!
love ya gabe
Thank you!
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You have one subscriber more big man 💪
Thank you!
I respect you. I am wondering if you are in a sense stuck in a body that does not listen to you. And on the inside is a light being just the same as any other. Inhabiting a body that does not listen to you. You are just as smart and intellectual. I would ask if you are stuck in a body that will not listen to you and obey commands. Like all the internal bio electric wireing and circuitry is not connected properly. I respect. You probably are more aware of of many things. More so than any one who disrespects you because of their misfortune in not being able to show compassion and empathy. I imagine you probably posses these traits of inner virtue compassion and empathy. The will to be kind and helpful to others. Only hope this is only just one realm of existence and after this life we Mabe go some were else thats cool. And Hope its like a paradise. Stay strong. Its not weak to show compassion and love for I believe. The mightiest of warriors fight for what they love. And fight to protect what they love. That wich is good
I would probably describe my condition that way, and what has helped me Is physical therapy. I don't find myself any less flawed than other human beings. In the sense that I don't know if I would be as empathetic to people in situations like mine, had I not also been in the same situation. I am also very stubborn and have many things about myself that I'm working on to become a better person.
Acknowledging. That you can look at your own self and see that within you. Wich is human. You are on the right path to become a better human being. It is great You can speak for. And speak on behalf of those suffering to communicate do to the constraints of their body physical disabilities I imagine it must be like being stuck in a prison for some people. No one really sees them or hears them. The person stuck inside the prison of their own body. My best friend I went to school with. Got in an accident was in a coma for three weeks. He had internal bleeding in his brain. He woke up paralyzed in a wheel chair. He ended up dieing a tragic death in his girlfriends arms. Choked on the feeding tube. I knew he was stuck inside his body. It changed my life forever. I love you man. I m 41 grew up on video games. Watched the whole evolution from 8 bit graphics. To the amazing games we got now I got new zelda game I'm waiting for the weather to get bad so I'm stuck inside and can fully immerse myself into the game. Yeah my therapy at times is good music and I really like a good video game and the ability to escape this world for a brief while. In the realm of a good movie or a really good video game. I feel you are helping others that are trapped and seek to make a connection to other human beings it is a vital part of our existence. Its frustrating when no one seems to understand you. No one seems to see you. And you do not recieve the same love respect as. Others. Do. You do not recieve these forms of admiration. Is painfull. It hurts. Not to be noticed. It hurts sometimes. If no one understands. I can't help you the way I would like. All I can do is try to understand. And let you know I see you I hear you. Thanks man keep going
@@aaronbrooks3540 I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I feel the exact same way about video games. And yeah it's not really that is the biggest challenge in my life, but being ignored, because most of the time it feels like the stuff that I say isn't really taken into account by most.
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Thank you sir.
I've always been very curious about how people can't move their body the way you want. I'm very curious about how it feels. I think it's something that can be overcome if you push yourself and practice, can you use your arms properly because I've seen on the internet that people with disabilities have recovered with the help of a doctor.
I appreciate the thought, but I'm happy being the way I am. I do my own regimen of physical therapy and exercise for 2 hours every day. And I have good range of motion for the severity of my specific manifestation of my condition.
yo i got a question for anybody really regarding the lazy eye (idk what its called). can you see out of it, and can you move it at all? sorry if this offends anyone, not trying to be rude or anything!
It's fine. Yeah I can see out of it. And yeah, it moves. I have a moderate amount of depth perception issues, but I'm really just nearsighted and have astigmatism.
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Thanks!
"Allah does not require of any soul more than what it can afford. [...]" Surat Baqarah ayah 286.
Each have their own tests, it's likely your soul is simply more capable than the souls of those who backbite you.
Been reading ibn al-Arabi a lot recently and he mentions that a lot.
@@ACrownofFlowers It's part of the adhkar which is recited morning and evening, and it's an important reminder to keep things in perspective.
I wonder why have you been reading ibn Arabi specifically?
@@pubcollize I'm reading him for a class in my graduate school.
Ibn Arabi is great.
@@Dellisola yeah, I mean I know it's not rare for medieval Islamic scholars to combine their theology with neoplatonic philosophy, ibn Arabi is very subtle.
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Hey man, seen you had a video up about a year ago about how you hate yourself, and dont worry its something i think we can all go through at some point in life and i would like to share that, jesus christ loves you so much and he loves all of us no matter our shape form ability or disability! Jesus will always be there for you when noone is! You can speak with him call him into your heart and ask him to help you with anything and he will answer you i promise he has help me in so many ways so if you need help call upon the lord jesus christ and he will help you my friend! ❤
Thank you!
@@ACrownofFlowers if you need anyone to talk to or a chat let me know :)) 🙏
@@achaius8694 I will!
I actually do have a completely different brain related disability that also affects my speec hbut not my intelligencet so I also find it really sad that people think haivng a brain related disability affect my intelligence and I also have a completely different somatic disability that also affects my ability to walk. Technically brain damages is also a physical disability since the brain is part of the body so if a disability is not located in the brian then I call it a somatic disability becasue all disaiblities are physical
Yeah it really is. And that's a good point my man, I never thought about it that way. When you make that distinction, it reminds me of something that the philosopher/psychologist Henri Bergson, because he says much the same thing when criticizing idealists (in the philosophical sense).
@@ACrownofFlowers Thanks :D I think that a common distiction people make between what they call "physical" & mental disabilities isn't correct since all disabilities are physical since brain is part of the body & why it's logical to make a distiction between Somatic & Mental disability. But that might not be a useful either as several disabilities like Cerebral Pares overlap between both categories as it's located in the brain while being somatic. I think the most important distiction is between Intelectual disabilities and General disabilities meaning those that do not affect one's intelligence becuase it is important to know that those of us with general disabilities have normal intelliegence
@@jwilleseries7764 true. But even those general disabilities can come with intellectually disabling side effects. Most people with cerebral palsy have some sort of intellectual disability, so I'm lucky in that way.
@@ACrownofFlowers Really? To my knowledge thus far, Most People with Cerebral have average normal intelliegence. Plenty of Generally disabled people have Comorbid Intellectual disabilities. I might misunderstand what you mean by Intellectual disability, I assume it mean very low intelligence but sometimes Learning Disabilities get confused for Intellectual disabilites when those are general disabilities. Regardless, it sucks when people assumed having general disabilities have intellectual disabilities
@@jwilleseries7764 yep, especially if you have all three types of cerebral palsy like me. I think it's around 70%.
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Hahaha. 😂 I don't even play league, but this made me laugh way harder than it should have.
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In way, it does not matter, Gabe, I believe with issue you might have in your own body. I mean people will always judge from their perspective often ignorant because they have not interacted with you naturally for the most part, they know about you and people like you, because of other sources, as you said TV shows for example.
But basically whenever you say that you have brain damage, I do not quite think of that as an issue, why?
Because I see you yourself expressing coherently and eloquently over here right in front of the camera.
That is that, so I am almost certain that it took you a good while to manage to develop your communication skills to this point, most "normal" people do not have this level themselves, so you are proof that there are things you can do to get further despite not having a favorable start so to say.
In any case, I also know that there is this issue about trying to validate oneself in front of others. I know that that is important to a degree, but in the end it does not matter.
Simply put, had you never post a video, you would still have the same communication skills, because you did put the work needed towards educating yourself, and I believe you can go even further, but that will again require you to asses the situation and build towards that.
Like, I am an English teacher at my country, and I know almost for sure that you managing to improve your breathing ability will contribute greatly to you being able to speak and be understood considerably better, when talking, no doubt.
And I knot that this same will not be told to you by the doctors you likely see on a daily basis, since they are "normal" and understand normal people needs. I have seen how taking care of certain aspects can take you to a next level, my younger cousin for instance has pronunciation issues which by now have been assimilated and are part of his speech, he does not see a need to change it, because he can interact with the world around him perfectly, people around him make an extra effort, and everything else is fine.
But I as a teacher have worked into improving further his speaking and little by little we got results, he still is not speaking perfectly but yes, he has got much better at it, eventually I hope that he will be able to perform normally.
Trying to validate yourself among others, in a way can be a waste of time, unless you for real want that yourself. But as I told you even without any video here on RUclips you would still be the same person.
Yeah, it used to be a lot worse actually. Any improvement that I made really wasn't conscious on my part. That's really interesting man. I also had a starter when I was little, but my parents just yelled at me until it went away.
@@ACrownofFlowers there is more efficient ways of doing that, I believe I suggested not long ago to get a Discord, since you mentioned you were already having I believe discussions philosophy related back them, but the idea of a discord channel did not call your attention.
Whichever the case, I think you have got to a point in which you are very capable of getting new heights on your own, of course, but all that requires motivation, and meditation, assessment of one's skills, and what to do to get them to go further.
Like you will not see me on a university again, but that because I particularly, know I can improve on my own. Back then it was useful, but not anymore.
Simply put in a race, who wins is the fastest man, Gab, not the one with most gold medals. And you yourself, are capable of being able to tell if your skills are good, are only "ornamental" or simply you are just showing off. At least that is what I pay attention to when I am talking, and having seen enough academic texts, I myself think of me as someone very capable in a basic level, which is not common among many of my peers
There is a reason people listen to you, and watch your channel
@@lmclrain thank you man.
U have a beautiful face and a lovely smile. ❤
Thank you!