My mother had MS and was in a wheelchair for most of my childhood and I remember her apologizing for asking for help and seeing her cry because she felt so helpless. I wish she would have had today’s tools the world has developed for disabilities to help her feel less helpless!! Your attitude is absolutely wonderful but I also know there is another side to life none of us like to share but staying positive like you seem to be is truly a beautiful thing!! Thank you for sharing with us!!
I’m an old man, which is how I think I start all my comments on your channel like this. Both my wife and I are disabled and our disabilities are such that we can fill in each other’s gaps. My wife is hemiparuplegic which has cause her some lower spine difficulties due to how she walks. My condition is a respiratory and upper body neuropathy which is progressive as most respiratory conditions are. My wife could live independently but I don’t know if I can any longer. My wife always apologises for the times she needs my help and then shows immense gratitude. I point out to her we are a team and between us we get through anything and everything together. You are a very beautiful human being, a very pretty lady and a very talented person. You too will find the partner that you will make a complete relationship with. If that person had a condition where they require reassurance, reminding/prompting to do things or any number of conditions you could help with would you consider that person a burden? I doubt it very much because if you love a person and commit to that person you accept the whole person. You are a little ray of positivity and even though you’re only two years older than my grandson I always enjoy your videos and get a lot from them. I can see why so many people are more than happy to help you as you radiate this sense of joy and acceptance. You give back far more than the couple of seconds it takes to open something for you. I imagine you were very popular at high school and that’s for you being you. As a sixty year old the fact I cannot work full time and I'm often incapable of doing my hobbies is a big negative for me. I’m of a generation that in the UK mostly left school at 16 and worked. To me providing for my family is a big issue and I loved the job I had when I got my disabilities. I also don’t like going out in snow, I too have osteoporosis due to the steroids I’ve taken over the last ten years. It now seems like the calcium/vitamin D and alendronic acid I take for it have damaged my liver. If you take these medications get regular blood tests.
One of the reasons I love your channel so much is that you’re always so honest and down to earth. You’re totally right, focusing on the positive it’s so important to one’s mental health and having a good outlook on life, but so is acknowledging the negative and difficulties. I am visually impaired and I would definitely agree with you that the hardest part of my disability as well is not having the same amount of independence I would without it. More specifically, I would have to say that traveling is the most difficult part for me. I’m not able to drive, i’m not able to take the buses in my area because they’re located in very inaccessible parts. The streets that I need to cross to get there our sidewalkless , don’t have curb it’s, and aren’t equipped with Crosswalks or Audible traffic signals. Paratransit is helpful, but I’m always on someone else’s time, the drivers or the other passengers. Then there’s asking my parents for rides, like you said, I hate doing that whenever they’re in the middle of something or when they have other things to do
Thank you so much! I always love reading your comments! The independence thing is definitely a struggle. I truly do feel like if society made some much needed adjustments, then those of us in the disability community could be much more independent!
I have a disability. I got it when I was 12 but it was gradual so by age 16 i couldn’t go to school. I have chronic Lyme disease, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, autoimmune encephalitis, lupus, chronic pain disorder, memory loss, aphasia, vision issues and more. I think the hardest part is that I had to stop doing ballet. It’s been 7 years and I’m not over it. It’s also hard because I cannot work or go to college which I wanted to.
You make other people happy by sharing your positive outlook on life and all of your accomplishments, it really comes to show that anyone can do anything they set their minds and hearts to, disabled or not. Keep up the great work!!
So nice to see you again! You DO always concentrate on the positive side and on your accomplishments, which makes your videos interesting and worth watching ✨✨✨💫💫💫💝
Would you ever be interested in getting a service dog? They help gain independence and help with daily tasks etc. I have one and he has made me more independent.
We all have challenges, but that's what makes life interesting and purposeful. How we transcend those challenges demonstrates our true character. You are an inspiring human and your attitude is absolutely stellar. Thank you for the video!
I have partial arm paralysis and my hardest things are also daily tasks such as: doing my hair, tying my shoes, zippers!!!!, and buttons. but the hardest part of being disabled is asking for help when I need it
For me since becoming disabled the hardest things for me is also the loss of independence but also the loss of the dreams and the plans that I had for my life. I became disabled in my second year of university so I had planned out my academic and work career which I’m now too unwell to do in any way at all as I’m now housebound and have to spend most of my days in bed resting. I also find hard to whole my health being my ‘full time job’: managing my symptoms and other elements of my illnesses, appointments, physio exercises each day, contacting different specialists, ordering medication, managing my carers and a heck of a lot more! (Hence why it’s a full time job).
For me it is asking for help. I am very independent and since my injury that has been the hardest part. I have an invisible disability. I have syringomyelia and have had 3 spine surgeries. SM is a cyst inside the spinal cord and it has caused discs to rupture resulting in the need for surgery. I also have DDD and a lot of pain. My other issue is that I don't "look" disabled, so I get comments and nasty looks when I use handicap accessible parking (legally) and use my mobility scooter. I do NOT want sympathy, which is another thing that bugs me, but it would be nice not to be judged. TFS
I have a pretty bad leaning disability that has affected my hole life I’m 34. A simple task for someone is very hard for me like when I don’t know how to spell something and I feel annoying asking all the time how to spell things. I wish you would have felt safe at your dance I’m sorry to hear that it’s to bad there wasn’t a clam place to be to have fun.
I get the whole mosh pit thing. Each dance, I go into the mosh pit about 3 times, and after 2 minutes I get uncomfortable in there so I get out and stand around in the back. (I only even go into the mosh pit at all because my friends pressure me to, and I only go to the dances since i was in student council). But I understand that your situation is different than mine, and that for you the mosh pit is extremely risky.
Glad to hear it wasn’t only my school that did that! It’s really not my thing and yeah, it is incredibly risky! I’m glad the high school dance days are over for me 😂
I always look forward to seeing your videos. Focusing on the positive aspects of being disabled is the best thing to do. Your positive attitude is something that other disabled people need to show. I hope you continue to prosper and overcome any obstacles that you encounter. The people that help you when necessary are your true friends. I have a question for you. After you film your videos how long does it take to edit them? Keep smiling and stay well. Already looking forward to seeing your next video
It's interesting that you mentioned the hardest thing you got used to was the loss of independence. That has got to be the hardest thing I've been trying to get used to. I've had to get used to letting someone help me with things like getting my hair tied back and making my bed. It's incredibly frustrating, even help getting in and out of my bed in most situations. I mean it's only been a year for me but still.
It really can be a challenge! It’s frustrating, but finding ways to get creative and do things really helps! I’m sure you’ll become more and more independent as time goes on 🤗
hi Sarah I enjoy ur channel and appreciate all your honesty and sharing what you have learned along the way! Your makeup looks very good! Can u walk? Thank u so munch Sarah
Mentally limited dyslexia and other I know why it's so hard to do something's that's so easy for others need much more help than I have #s understanding what I read forms my phone. Many thing so hard to figure out it's like mental block resources where I'm at for my disabilities are scarce can't drive no public transport what they do have it's 2 day reservations and charge by mileage few help when they can they got there families to take care of
I always look forward to seeing your videos. Focusing on the positive aspects of being disabled is the best thing to do. Your positive attitude is something that other disabled people need to show. I hope you continue to prosper and overcome any obstacles that you encounter. The people that help you when necessary are your true friends. I have a question for you. After you film your videos how long does it take to edit them? Keep smiling and stay well. Already looking forward to seeing your next video
Thank you so much! Depending on the video and the kind of editing I want to do with it, it can take me up to 10 hours to edit and then write the description, add tags, cards, and end screen, and make the thumbnail and add captions. It’s a process but I love it!
@@SarahToddHammer I want to ask you another question. I notice that your head turns slightly to the right side briefly. Is that a result of your disability?
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My mother had MS and was in a wheelchair for most of my childhood and I remember her apologizing for asking for help and seeing her cry because she felt so helpless. I wish she would have had today’s tools the world has developed for disabilities to help her feel less helpless!! Your attitude is absolutely wonderful but I also know there is another side to life none of us like to share but staying positive like you seem to be is truly a beautiful thing!! Thank you for sharing with us!!
I’m an old man, which is how I think I start all my comments on your channel like this. Both my wife and I are disabled and our disabilities are such that we can fill in each other’s gaps. My wife is hemiparuplegic which has cause her some lower spine difficulties due to how she walks. My condition is a respiratory and upper body neuropathy which is progressive as most respiratory conditions are. My wife could live independently but I don’t know if I can any longer. My wife always apologises for the times she needs my help and then shows immense gratitude. I point out to her we are a team and between us we get through anything and everything together.
You are a very beautiful human being, a very pretty lady and a very talented person. You too will find the partner that you will make a complete relationship with. If that person had a condition where they require reassurance, reminding/prompting to do things or any number of conditions you could help with would you consider that person a burden? I doubt it very much because if you love a person and commit to that person you accept the whole person.
You are a little ray of positivity and even though you’re only two years older than my grandson I always enjoy your videos and get a lot from them. I can see why so many people are more than happy to help you as you radiate this sense of joy and acceptance. You give back far more than the couple of seconds it takes to open something for you. I imagine you were very popular at high school and that’s for you being you.
As a sixty year old the fact I cannot work full time and I'm often incapable of doing my hobbies is a big negative for me. I’m of a generation that in the UK mostly left school at 16 and worked. To me providing for my family is a big issue and I loved the job I had when I got my disabilities. I also don’t like going out in snow, I too have osteoporosis due to the steroids I’ve taken over the last ten years. It now seems like the calcium/vitamin D and alendronic acid I take for it have damaged my liver. If you take these medications get regular blood tests.
Your videos just keep getting better!
Thank you so much Chris!!!! 💙💙💙
One of the reasons I love your channel so much is that you’re always so honest and down to earth. You’re totally right, focusing on the positive it’s so important to one’s mental health and having a good outlook on life, but so is acknowledging the negative and difficulties. I am visually impaired and I would definitely agree with you that the hardest part of my disability as well is not having the same amount of independence I would without it. More specifically, I would have to say that traveling is the most difficult part for me. I’m not able to drive, i’m not able to take the buses in my area because they’re located in very inaccessible parts. The streets that I need to cross to get there our sidewalkless , don’t have curb it’s, and aren’t equipped with Crosswalks or Audible traffic signals. Paratransit is helpful, but I’m always on someone else’s time, the drivers or the other passengers. Then there’s asking my parents for rides, like you said, I hate doing that whenever they’re in the middle of something or when they have other things to do
Thank you so much! I always love reading your comments! The independence thing is definitely a struggle. I truly do feel like if society made some much needed adjustments, then those of us in the disability community could be much more independent!
I totally agree, societal change to become more not just inclusive, but accessible for people with disabilities is long overdue.
I have a disability. I got it when I was 12 but it was gradual so by age 16 i couldn’t go to school. I have chronic Lyme disease, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, autoimmune encephalitis, lupus, chronic pain disorder, memory loss, aphasia, vision issues and more. I think the hardest part is that I had to stop doing ballet. It’s been 7 years and I’m not over it. It’s also hard because I cannot work or go to college which I wanted to.
Yes, it’s good to be real, not everything in life is going to be happy.
You make other people happy by sharing your positive outlook on life and all of your accomplishments, it really comes to show that anyone can do anything they set their minds and hearts to, disabled or not. Keep up the great work!!
Thank you for sharing Sarah. You explain this really well! Take care xx
Thank you so much! 💖💖💖
Hi my friend! Thank you for taking the time to share your feelings and thoughts. I greatly appreciate and admire your strength ❤️💕
Thank you very much 💖
You seem awesome, would love to see your channel blow up through SBSK
I love Chris! We had lunch together last year, he’s awesome!
Love your positive attitude in spite of all you’ve been through.. YOU ARE AMAZING!!
Aww thank you so much!!
So nice to see you again! You DO always concentrate on the positive side and on your accomplishments, which makes your videos interesting and worth watching ✨✨✨💫💫💫💝
Thank you so much 🤗
Would you ever be interested in getting a service dog? They help gain independence and help with daily tasks etc. I have one and he has made me more independent.
We all have challenges, but that's what makes life interesting and purposeful. How we transcend those challenges demonstrates our true character. You are an inspiring human and your attitude is absolutely stellar. Thank you for the video!
I completely agree! Thank you so very much! ☺️
You are so beautiful and positive Sarah. God Bless you, especially for your kindness and encouragement to others.
Thank you so much!
I have partial arm paralysis and my hardest things are also daily tasks such as: doing my hair, tying my shoes, zippers!!!!, and buttons. but the hardest part of being disabled is asking for help when I need it
For me since becoming disabled the hardest things for me is also the loss of independence but also the loss of the dreams and the plans that I had for my life. I became disabled in my second year of university so I had planned out my academic and work career which I’m now too unwell to do in any way at all as I’m now housebound and have to spend most of my days in bed resting. I also find hard to whole my health being my ‘full time job’: managing my symptoms and other elements of my illnesses, appointments, physio exercises each day, contacting different specialists, ordering medication, managing my carers and a heck of a lot more! (Hence why it’s a full time job).
Thank you for this. Insightful and honest.
I’m so glad you enjoyed! 💞
For me it is asking for help. I am very independent and since my injury that has been the hardest part.
I have an invisible disability. I have syringomyelia and have had 3 spine surgeries. SM is a cyst inside the spinal cord and it has caused discs to rupture resulting in the need for surgery. I also have DDD and a lot of pain.
My other issue is that I don't "look" disabled, so I get comments and nasty looks when I use handicap accessible parking (legally) and use my mobility scooter. I do NOT want sympathy, which is another thing that bugs me, but it would be nice not to be judged.
TFS
Thank you for sharing these personal stories & feelings about your disability.
Oh, and side note... "where are those amazing draws from!?
What an amazing woman ! You are inspiring!!
Thank you :)
I have a pretty bad leaning disability that has affected my hole life I’m 34. A simple task for someone is very hard for me like when I don’t know how to spell something and I feel annoying asking all the time how to spell things. I wish you would have felt safe at your dance I’m sorry to hear that it’s to bad there wasn’t a clam place to be to have fun.
I get the whole mosh pit thing. Each dance, I go into the mosh pit about 3 times, and after 2 minutes I get uncomfortable in there so I get out and stand around in the back. (I only even go into the mosh pit at all because my friends pressure me to, and I only go to the dances since i was in student council). But I understand that your situation is different than mine, and that for you the mosh pit is extremely risky.
Glad to hear it wasn’t only my school that did that! It’s really not my thing and yeah, it is incredibly risky! I’m glad the high school dance days are over for me 😂
I always look forward to seeing your videos. Focusing on the positive aspects of being disabled is the best thing to do. Your positive attitude is something that other disabled people need to show. I hope you continue to prosper and overcome any obstacles that you encounter. The people that help you when necessary are your true friends. I have a question for you. After you film your videos how long does it take to edit them? Keep smiling and stay well. Already looking forward to seeing your next video
always love your videos I am disabled myself anne here
god bless you! your video really touched me. wish you a nice day!
You are such an inspiration thank you
It's interesting that you mentioned the hardest thing you got used to was the loss of independence. That has got to be the hardest thing I've been trying to get used to. I've had to get used to letting someone help me with things like getting my hair tied back and making my bed. It's incredibly frustrating, even help getting in and out of my bed in most situations. I mean it's only been a year for me but still.
It really can be a challenge! It’s frustrating, but finding ways to get creative and do things really helps! I’m sure you’ll become more and more independent as time goes on 🤗
@@SarahToddHammer it is nice that i finally have a home health care assistant .although i'm still a bit stubborn.lol
I have the opposite problem. I know my worth, I know I deserve help but I don't recieve it sometimes. It makes me really sad
hi Sarah I enjoy ur channel and appreciate all your honesty and sharing what you have learned along the way! Your makeup looks very good! Can u walk? Thank u so munch Sarah
Thank you :) Check out my disability playlist to answer all your questions: ua-cam.com/play/PL4MYcQ0AFKSXnD_O0X3Pn9sNbEsOUf57v.html
Thank u for video
Mentally limited dyslexia and other I know why it's so hard to do something's that's so easy for others need much more help than I have #s understanding what I read forms my phone. Many thing so hard to figure out it's like mental block resources where I'm at for my disabilities are scarce can't drive no public transport what they do have it's 2 day reservations and charge by mileage few help when they can they got there families to take care of
You are so beautiful 💝❤️💕 inside and out!!!!
Thank you!
I always look forward to seeing your videos. Focusing on the positive aspects of being disabled is the best thing to do. Your positive attitude is something that other disabled people need to show. I hope you continue to prosper and overcome any obstacles that you encounter. The people that help you when necessary are your true friends. I have a question for you. After you film your videos how long does it take to edit them? Keep smiling and stay well. Already looking forward to seeing your next video
Thank you so much! Depending on the video and the kind of editing I want to do with it, it can take me up to 10 hours to edit and then write the description, add tags, cards, and end screen, and make the thumbnail and add captions. It’s a process but I love it!
@@SarahToddHammer I want to ask you another question. I notice that your head turns slightly to the right side briefly. Is that a result of your disability?