Comedian Paralyzed After Falling Through Skylight on a Date
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- Опубликовано: 1 мар 2024
- Jason Sáenz from California survived a terrible accident while on a date. He and his date, Erin, were on his rooftop to see the Hollywood sign. They leaned on a skylight, and both fell through it. When Jason woke up, he was paralyzed from the waist down. He and Erin continued to see each other throughout his recovery and fell in love. Now Jason shares his journey in a comedy special called “The Wheel World.” He shares his story with Inside Edition Digital’s Andrea Swindall.
I was married 18 years and always knew I would push him around in a wheel chair if I had to. Then I needed a kidney transplant, he never offered to be tested as a match and left me for a younger woman after telling me I "took too long to get better " (ps I went back to work after 8 weeks) I'm so glad that some people really love each other no matter what, that's rare. ❤️
No way, that’s so awful I’m really sorry
I am so sorry....😢 I hope you find love again, true love this time...!
I’m sorry you had to go through that kind of betrayal, but in my opinion, better that than living a lie and finding out later in life. He did you a favor and you’re stronger and healthier for it. Look at you, still standing! I wish for you to find the kind of love that you deserve and want and someone that sees you and cares for you!
I’m so sorry 😢
Well, at least it wasn’t 19 years wasted on a jerk like that. And now you know sort of, what to avoid. Best of luck.
He fell from the rooftop and lost the ability to use his legs, but still never lost his sense of humor and goes kayaking and continues his work as a comedian. What a boss.
What a boss is right!😊
❤
Because he is a strong human.
Is he back with Steve Harvey working at Publishers Clearing House? He was in charge of the balloons when they surprised sweepstakes winners!
Perseverance
When you kiss a girl for the first time and her reaction is "why didn't we do that sooner?????" you know you have a keeper on your hands
"Ryan what took you so long?!"
And then the unnecessarily fall though a skylight. I may not be the slickest Romeo in town, but I think I could avoid the get-the-girl-by-falling-though-a-skylight move.
Much respect to Inside Edition for calling him a comedian and not a stand up comedian
I have an IQ of 360, and I can tell you that they're the same thing. 🧠💪🍻
@@Control-Alt-Delete619I don’t think you got the joke.
🤣
@@Autumn_Forest_ I don't think you got the reality of just how highly intelligent I am. 🧠💪🍻
Boring joke.
What a beautiful love story. He literally fell for her and she fell for him. This is true love. Who's cutting effing onions?!!
I see what you did there.
@@princessaz79 I literally have an IQ of 360, and I don't get it???❓❓❓🧠💪🍻
Oops, my bad! I was the one cutting the onions. Sorry
🏃♂️💨 🔪🧅
@@HandsomeBlackMusle 😭😭😭
💀
“Tell the people you love, that you love them.” Simple, yet often forgotten advice.
And tell them often. You never know when God will call them to come back home.
And tell the people outside of the United States that we're full, and can't accept anymore people. 🧠💪🍻🇺🇲
@@Albe3331Jesus loves you all ❤️ his the only why to heaven❤
@@Control-Alt-Delete619Jesus loves you all ❤️ his the only why to heaven❤
@@Control-Alt-Delete619 bad bait get better material
Oh my God, I love her. She’s REAL. Very rare.
She is! I think he was quite a guy too, obviously charming and kind. :) happy for them.
I love how enthusiastic she is talking about him and her experience. She’s a real one dude. Her love really made me tear up 😭🥰😭🥰
Well that’s a date he’ll never forget.
and also never remember
He fell head over heels for her 😆
Have you even been to Malibu? I grew up there in the 70s 😊
Well yeah if you keep reminding him of it like you're doing in your comment. 🤦
@@thecaptainsnarkJesus loves you all ❤️ his the only why to heaven❤
i mean theres no greater concrete proof that shes a keeper... good for them
"concrete proof" I see what you did there.
Terrible & lame, work on it. 🤦🍻
@@sdigf3167 im not joking i did not even mean to do that 😭im actually happy for them
@@Setyxwell Jason is a comedian 🤷♀️… he’d probably laugh at your comment 👍
I LOVE that the doctor told him the sky's the limit. How inspiring for him to hear that. ❤
That's nor realistic
@@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn maybe not for you, but you don't have the right to limit others.
@@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn You don't need to reach the sky for it inspire you and mean something, man.
"Reach for the stars, so if you fall you land on a cloud" - Ye
@@DonnellOkafor-pd7ynYou sound like most Doctors and physical therapists 🙄 We mustn’t give people hope… why should they work towards any improvement at all… just give up and live in complete despair. It’s either because they don’t want to bother with them or spend the money and resources on them.
He broke the glass ceiling the skies the limit
I admire how he says he will “bump into grief”. There’s acknowledgment and acceptance and he forges through. He’s so strong!
Agreeed on the reality of grief. But look at how well he learned the lessons of what really matters in life. And now, to become a dad! What a gift!😊
I became paralyzed at 17yo, I’m now 32. Before finishing the video my mind automatically went to “they’re going to say she’s gone now” and my mouth dropped when I saw she was being interviewed 😂 I love her so much, what a beautiful human. I wouldn’t ever want to walk again either, it just sounds too painful and I would’ve never met my current fiancé if my story was different. Wishing your new little family a ton of success and happiness ❤
Did you mean before you started the video? She's in the video right from the start...?
@@kingti85 shortly before she showed up on screen
if you don't mind me asking how did you become paralyzed?
Most women nowadays (especially the younger ones) would have bailed on him after he became paralyzed. I was shocked she stuck around. Somewhat renewed my faith in humanity.
@@BigDaddySwingingMeat Same here. Then I read your name and lost all faith again 😣
"Fell in love", love wins, what a story
fell in love, then fell in skylight ?
This would be cool if they made their story into a movie so they could show their beautiful dynamic and how much support they received....two very strong people!
No man would watch it
@@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn Untrue
@@DonnellOkafor-pd7ynI bet your wrong...
I know how you feel. I turned paraplegic in my 40's, so it was quite an adjustment. I was denied physical therapy and have had to learn things on my own, but I always try to keep my sense of humor and have learned how to be patient and grateful for the little things in life. Thank You for sharing. I'm glad you have good support. If I didn't have my partner, this would have been much harder.
Hugs GrandmaBev64 give yourself a hug from a stranger in NY .
how in the world can a new paraplegic be denied Physical Therapy??? that's just sick!
@@synchronicity1470 That is what I want to know too. It seems inhumane.
Maybe you can try the _Go Fund Me_ thing like he did to cover his medical bills.
@@synchronicity1470 only in 'Murica!
How is this not a movie?!? I thought I was listening to a synopsis. All I kept thinking is I would total watch this and recommend to all my friends.
RIGHT!?
I'll bet this does become a movie someday, just wait. Who would be your picks to play Jason and Erin?
@@rhondah.1478 Erin = Kaitlyn Dever. Jason = Timothee Chalamet.
It would make a great conedy/romance movie. At least it would be a new situation. Lol
because the leaned over a skylight
She's right. He is very handsome.
@@EricParisen-hy9wu
And your grammar is impeccable ! 😂😂😂
And yes hes a cutie. Hes giving mid 70s yacht rock hotness.
This is known as "home wrecking." 🤮🍻🇺🇲
I think he’s gotten more attractive with age. Like a fine wine
they make a beautiful couple :)
To be loved so deeply as this... What a blessing Erin is. I wish them both unlimited strength together
Damn he’s the luckiest guy in the world. What beautiful spirits
Possibly. I feel lucky that I have not fallen through a skylight and / or become paralyzed, or got spinal meningitis or spent a month in ICU, 6 months of rehab, and all the rest.
Overstatement.
Second luckiest, Shane of Squirmy and Grubs and Laughing At My Nightmare is the luckiest.
@@LP-hs6yz I would feel extremely lucky if I had a woman like that. Life is short. I’d rather have love than my legs for the rest of my life
@@mellocello187considering *his* circumstances, he’s quite lucky. He appears to be mentally healthy and has some great support from his family, friends and community.
Thank you for mentioning grief while recovering. Often these stories describe the "road to revocery" as a smooth, upwards motion. But in my experience, where there is loss, there is grief, not to mention all the physical pain related to injury and recovery. It takes strength to go through rehabilitation with the grief, through the grief and not ignoring it. And its always, always worth it! edit:spelling
Thanks for telling the whole story.
Their honesty is amazing. No sugar coating there. I wish them a wonderful life together with their baby.❤
And grief is not linier
backhanded complement . you thought a skylight would support you?
Omg. This is a very honest, heartwarming yet sad story. I appreciate how real and open this couple is! Congrats on their pending childbirth.
I loved this story! True friends and partners will stay with you and uplift you in good and especially bad times. Please know that a disability, an illness, etc does not deter the ones that genuinely love you. When my fiancé got sick with cancer he was rightfully sad, confused, and he said he felt embarrassed of me seeing him as the cancer progressed. I saw him fight, I saw him be strong for his friends and family, I saw him as the strongest and most inspiring man I had ever seen. I loved caring for him, I loved our banter and being able to cheer him on, I loved his hugs, his smile… I felt more in love with him as I was honored that he let me accompany him in his journey. It helped us grow closer and solidify our relationship. Sadly, he passed away, but I would not have changed anything about our story.
Divorce is on the horizon though. 💪👍🍻
I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful gift to have been there for your fiancé 🙏🙌❤️
@@stormyjade Thank you 🥰
I’m so sorry for your loss..
😢 u made me cry ... So sorry for your Loss 💔
I'd rather see this as a movie than anything else that's been in theaters the last 3 years. And yes, CALL IT FELL INLOVE!
Well, there is already a movie about a wheelchair-bound man in love, it was called "Coming Home". Jon Voight and Jane Fonda both won Oscars for their roles in it.
@@wylierichardson-tu6zs There can be more than one wheelchair movie. And this story isn't just about him being in a wheelchair.
This dude is going to be an amazing father. All the best man!
"I'm still going to bump in to my grief"....I love this. Transcends. Beautiful couple.
He's witty, funny, good-looking and still has a full head of hair. Going to be terrific, loving parents --congratulations🎉🎉
I was thinking the same. Hes got a beautiful head of hair!
@@prettygirllocs5744 she looks different then when they married.
@@maxsmith695 Of course, every person changes.
@@maxsmith695most people do after awhile. People change
@@maxsmith695so???
Comic and motivational speaker - careers in both directions. What a lovely young man and woman - and baby makes three. Theirs is a story worth telling - and hearing. Respect.
I'm used to hearing tabloidy stories from Inside Edition - not that I don't love them too - but this was a nice change. What an inspiring story. He could have easily been sad and depressed his whole life, and chosen not to marry or date the girl who was with him at the time, but he decided life was still worth living. Reminds me a lot of the story of Teddy Pendergrass, another entertainer paralyzed at the height of his fame, but who still made music for decades after, bringing joy to all. Would be great to see Netflix give this guy a comedy special.
Now that is a REAL MAN, he didn't cry in that interview but I did, he has what I haven't, I lost my partner to anorexia 12yrs ago and she was so special, I'm not feeling sorry for myself but he's got the complete package in Erin and it warms my heart to see that, I also had meningitis and survived it but it's left me with issues but i make the best of it and Jason is too and he has my utmost respect for being the man he is, thanks for your story and much love and admiration to you both ❤.
Your comment really touched me, Adam. 🥲
I suffered with anorexia up until I was 25; I can't imagine anyone loving me through that. You both must be special people. 🌹
@@Itsunclegabby thank you, I really appreciate your words.❤️
Sweetie, real men DO cry. And should cry. It's how you process grief. Men have suffered this brainwashing too long.
@@dod2304 I've never been afraid to cry and I have no shame if I do, thanks for your reply ❤️.
Thank you ❤
He is heroic and inspiring and she is a beautiful person. ❤
Says it all, doesn’t it?
He is a beautiful example of being a man, and a wise, positive human being.❤
As a handicapped woman I truly feel for this man, his family and his friends. I know the struggle to continue. Inspiring story.
Wow ! He is an incredible man ! To weigh out whether he would give up everything he has gained since becoming paralyzed in order to walk again and realizing he would not, was the most powerful and thought provoking message to us all. 🌎🌍🌏
Man. I’m glad he had true love during this. That’s a blessing. Wow. Truly a queen and stood by him.
Bless his heart…. What an inspiration! Wishing him, Erin and new baby girl many happy years together!
New baby girl, yes, I haven’t gotten that far!!!
Two beautiful people with great outlooks on life ... winners!
I wasn't expecting my morning to start with tears..thanks for sharing this story 💛
Cheers, not tears. 👍🍻
Kind of irrelevant when you reject most guys for superficial reasons on dating apps
This is one of THE most hearthwarming story's I've heard in my life. I wish these two wonderfull people all the fortune there is!
That’s so sweet she stayed and help him through it and still is there for him 🙏🏻😇
Would you have done the same???❓❓❓
It really does feel like she's there for herself... Like she's getting as much from this as he is rather than just giving stuff to/for him.
She stayed because she is the cause of the accident so felt immense guilt
What an amazing story. I hope that they both live a long and wonderful life.
What a beautiful couple and beautiful story. I think of so many people stricken with paralyzing chronic diseases that slowly destroy bodies and lives. I'm grateful that Jason retains a degree of mobility and, above all, his mind and heart and humor.
This is a crazy story. He's really making the most of his life still. He's pure inspiration!
Congratulations on your upcoming arrival. You will both be wonderful parents.
My nephew fell during a mountain climb at 18 years in West VA. His father worked for Johns Hopkins so a helicopter was sent for him. He is the son of my wife's sister but I loved him like a son. He was an incredible athlete. Toda you 25 years later, still paraplegic, he is an incredible lawyer and an even better person . He plays the market and has had beautiful ladies. The dharma he exuded is incredible and I envy that about him
Still, he told me he would trade it all to walk. There would be a waiting line of people willing to give up their abilities if he could have his. He is loved😊
Very few ppl on earth would be paralyzed for any " ability" or amount of money. I'm glad your nephew has thrived but your kidding yourself if anyone would be happy to trade places with him
@@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn You must not be a parent or grandparent.
Dont worry tho....modren medicine and technology progress is going to come up with something that's gonna help him maybe by 2030 if we're lucky
What a beautiful comment❤ you can feel the love you have for him. I hope our medicine and robotics advance quickly and swiftly and he is able to walk again, in some form❤
They're both lucky to have survived the fall. Congratulations on their new bundle of joy! 🥳
I was in a car crash in 1981, and had a similar life-changing situation, except my brain was injured and recovery took over ten years of rehabilitation.
Your story is amazing, and even if you're accepting your paraplegia now, you might be curious to know if stem cell therapy could help you walk again. A friend of mine had a spinal stroke in May of last year and has been receiving stem-cell therapy down in Argentina with positive-if slow-results.
Regardless, your story is inspirational and I hope to hear of more successes from you.
You can not say enough about this beautiful woman. How she stands by him. The patience,sacrifice,and understanding that she has is beyond words.❤🌹🎼
He didn’t hold any anger or resentment. He met her with love and not hate. It would’ve been easy to place blame or hate on her. This is beautiful.
I LOVE both of them so MUCH. Erin is wonderfully astute; Jason is so strong. Happy ending.
So you know them personally???❓❓❓
How do you know them?
Haha I wish. However, I meant by way of this video presentation.
This is the most inspiring , adorable, strong and charming couples Ive ever seen . Both of them - just precious .
"Honey, let's talk about our hashtag." Wow, lol, that's a new one! Great story. Love conquers all.
This is one time I’m not annoyed by a clickbait title. Their story of their experience was unexpected and lovely. Wishing them all the best for their future.
Oh my goodness so glad this story came on, I was in the shower and it was a video that came on after another video I was listening to. This is a incredible story! He has the most amazing wife ever! The way she stood by him like that shows what kind of woman she is, that’s amazing I’m so happy for them! So happy he’s making the most of his life as he should. He is a inspiration to all of us!
Same 😂...auto played while I was cooking and glad it did. I went back and rewinded it and abandoned my cooking to just watch the entire clip lol. What a good story by IE! They're so adorably suited for each other. I've always been a believer that things DO happen for a reason...even the tough ones. Life's one big lesson after another for worse or better outcomes....and that Karma and what you put out in the universe, you most definitely get back. What a brilliant couple who's totally deserving of breeding little amazing humans haha. I'm totally his fan now.
this man is incredible. We take a lot of stuff we have for granted such as walking, hearing, seeing, etc. This really goes to show never take things for granted because you never know when you can lose it. Thank you for the story Jason Sáenz and Erin Sáenz
You’re going to be such a great father ! You will be a beautiful family soon my friend 😊such a beautiful spirit inside of you. Beautiful acceptance attitude and fire you carry. Wish you all well.
What lovely people. The way they talk about each other in this video really made me smile tonight.
Had a customer heal form the wheelchair through Scuba and regained a life he never thought possible.
Out of wheelchair off pain meds and became a Scuba instructor. Something about the weigh of the water at depth pushing his body back together through the pressure. It can say for me it helped my TMJ unexpectedly after many years of suffering.
Plan on doing somemore Scuba to see if it could help my hips from a car accident. Almost healed now but maybe that last little bit might get better. Blessings for your recovery
Wow!!! That’s amazing!
This young lady is such a Beautiful human being. Wish them all the best in life.
Mad respect for this man! I never heard of him till now but the fact he is not just depressed and laying around waiting to die because he can't walk and is making it funny to help himself and other people laugh is very admirable!! Way to go man!!
That’s a good woman right there.
I think trans
@@patriciarambert9261lol jealous
Good? She caused his accident.
@@lokotalasvegas so trans is a bad thing?
This man is great. I love this story and I’m glad it had a happy ending.
This is criminally heart wrenching 😭
I wish every human on Earth could hear/see this story. What a beautiful story and perfect example of why you should never lose hope. I hope they share a lifetime of happiness and continue to share their story with the world. 🙏🏻
Such a tragic yet inspirational story 🙏🏼❤
I feel guilty complaining about my scoliosis, and this is yet another wake up call. What a legendary man.
He’ll be a wonderful Dad and his daughter will love him.
I’m so happy that these 2 incredible people found one another.❤
What a beautiful heart that woman has. Kudos to the parents for raising a beautiful soul.❤️
The way she talked about him with such love and admiration around 10:51 made me tear up. I was going to be SOOO devesated if they said they did not end up together. I had to google.
You could've watched the whole video? LOL Or just fast forward? You're cute.
They're still together and she's preggo
What a moment of clarity you've given me. Thank you
I would have cared for my husband if he ever had something tragic happen. I would have absolutely stuck by his side. Unfortunately, I was the one who ended up disabled and he left me in a heartbeat for someone who was supposed to be a friend. Some people dont have it in them, I guess. This girl is a keeper and I wish these two all the best. They now have one of the craziest first (or third?) date stories!
A much higher percentage of men leave their sick/disabled partners than the percentage of woman who leave 😢
I love your relationship…my husband was paralyzed from his waist down and most everyone tried to talk me out of spending my life with him…he and I had a relationship that sounds like you two…we laughed a lot we worked hard …raised a family…as the years moved on and others got divorced or grew apart we stuck like glue…we were married 46 years …as I look back at the good and the bad I feel so Blessed to have spent my life with the kindest funniest man I ever knew…God Bless you both and may God and His Magnificent Son be with you both Always…🙏🏻💙🙏🏻
Amazing Tragic Beautiful story! God Bless both of them! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Congratulations to you both you’re going to make amazing parents! And that little girl is going to have a Headstart in life with knowing how to conquer challenges and do it with laughter.
I have faced some of life challenges and what he said at the end and throughout meant a lot. They seem like such a beautiful couple and I wish them all the best with their new baby. Such a great interview.
I recovered my memory of a traumatic event twenty years afterward! The memory is a strange thing. 🖤
Please do explain.....??? 👍🍻
What a miracle they both survived the fall. You have a great outlook on life Jason, keep that up and you can still live a wonderful and long life 💪🏻😎
Wow thanks for sharing your story. I appreciate your outlook on life. No one/nothing can crush a beautiful soul.
This story is so heartwarming and I hope they live long and happy lives together. They seem perfect for each other! Both super selfless and great people!
And he ends with a joke, (I won’t spoil it, watch to the end) 💕 What an amazing and wonderful man! Just the reminder I needed to hold on to gratitude.
I feel like I just sat down and had coffee or a beer with two new friends. What a lovely interview.
What a great story of overcoming adversity. They seem like such a lovely couple and I am glad they were able to stick it out together.
What an amazing story! Don’t know how I missed this years ago! It’s always about the 98 percent of how you handle the 2 percent problem! Jason is proof of that! What a great attitude of positivity and perseverance! I wish him and Erin a lifetime of happiness! ❤❤ ❤
Thank you Jason and thank you Erin for sharing your story🌷🌷.
Awe inspiring story, and I am so grateful to be alive today to watch it. Thank you so much Inside Edition. But thank you most of all for Jason to take the time to share his story with us!
God bless you both with continued unity, strength, joy, peace of mind & a happy home.
What an amazing story of perseverance of humor, humanity. He could have decided to be bitter and angry and he didn't let tragedy ruin his life. She never gave up either. Life doesn't always have what we planned but something better.
An absolutely encouraging love story!!
This couple is brave, persevering, and strong!!!
is it just me that thinks this story should become a movie!? title Fell In Love
Fell/Fall in Love is the perfect title. I really hope that this happens someday.
It truly is a great title!
Seriously, this is the true truuuuue love right here.
I agree
Yes!
Your still a man more than most who have legs and choose todo bad in the world. You have everything my brother from another other mother.
Well said
Such an inspirational story. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us.❤️
What an incredible story and demonstration of grace and gratitude. Thank you for sharing your journey ❤
Never say never! God Bless you both!
True! I believe he’ll walk again 🙏🏾
Amazing story of what people can go through and still find love. Wish them all the best.
I love this! That is the definition of "for better or worse", when you CHOOSE to make the best out of the worst! True love ALWAYS wins!!! God bless you both! 🙏
Such a precious couple! God bless them🙏
My therapist once told me that guilt is the only emotion stronger than love.
Exhibit A: Airman Aaron Bushnell.
WELL U GUYS DEFINITELY FELL FOR EACH OTHER
ALL THE BEST GOD BLESS
👍👍💪💪🙏🙏
No one is immune from tragedy…the important part is how you interpret that tragedy and use it to carry forward as a stronger person. Amazing story!
All the best for the future, you guys got this! ❤