Living with Brain Damage

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  • @selenafanparasiempre
    @selenafanparasiempre 3 роки тому +36

    It's so sad how all his old friends abandoned him when he needed them most. What a strong young lad to seek out help with the challenges he faces in his life now.

  • @deirdrelist
    @deirdrelist 8 років тому +30

    Wow, I'm sending this video to my 16 yr old son in like two seconds. What a wonderful young guy, some powerful words. Thank you.

    • @AttitudeLive
      @AttitudeLive  8 років тому +6

      Thanks for watching Deirdre! Hope you enjoyed the episode and your son finds it valuable!

  • @baragouinify
    @baragouinify 8 років тому +119

    Really deplorable that his "friends" abandoned him after the accident. I hope George has more compassionate people in his life, and makes better friends in the future. He seems like a really charming fellow, so I think his future is bright.

    • @AttitudeLive
      @AttitudeLive  8 років тому +15

      We think his future is bright as well! Hope you enjoyed the episode ! Thanks for watching!

    • @Jdjustsaying
      @Jdjustsaying 8 років тому +16

      baragouinify it's difficult to blame his friends because he is a completely different person and they were just young people who are probably traumatised by their friends change. I hope, like you he meets new friends that can relate to him.

    • @DeathThemself
      @DeathThemself 8 років тому +7

      Agreed. Disgusting people. To be honest, as a young person I'm often so ashamed of people my age,

    • @throwmilly
      @throwmilly 7 років тому +7

      probably the same mates that encouraged him to drink that night.

    • @KDUBWS121
      @KDUBWS121 7 років тому +4

      Hey George hope things are going well for you when u read this, Iv been thru the same thing I too was 21 bright smart and the world was my oyster. Lost all my friends an after I woke from coma I grew from a infant toddler etc. Well I'd like to invite you to my page Adapt-Traumatic Brain Injury on Facebook please join and share your story you are amazing.

  • @aquandarylife88
    @aquandarylife88 8 років тому +58

    How do you guys not have more views and subs? This is the most quality worth-while content I've ever seen on youtube. I've watched several of your videos now and they are very well done.

    • @AttitudeLive
      @AttitudeLive  7 років тому +6

      Thanks for your kind words aquandarylife88! We really appreciate your support and will pass on this comment on to the team. Thanks again for watching and stay tuned!

  • @joshgreaves4424
    @joshgreaves4424 4 роки тому +16

    I'm in the same place as him I had a serious injury a few years ago and this pushes me to keep going

    • @kennethsee6262
      @kennethsee6262 4 роки тому +3

      I understand the abandonment from my marriage after 32 years however I was the fault for that she lost everything took enough about me its not my video all day I think to myself adapt to the world don't adapt the world to me. And is the reason I am out of my wheelchair and walking with cane sometimes without ok goodbye and pardon my presumptuous comment.

  • @kathrynmacmillan1361
    @kathrynmacmillan1361 3 роки тому +9

    Still sounds extremely intelligent especially considering what he has been through. Please do not refer to those persons as his FRIENDS. All the best to you George.

  • @throwmilly
    @throwmilly 7 років тому +39

    Despite his loss of senses, George is doing quite well and looks very handsome despite his injuries. He's a good lad. New better friends will come his way soon.

    • @melaniewalker5226
      @melaniewalker5226 4 роки тому +5

      I can't even see his scars and he certainly hasn't lost his looks is still an extremely handsome guy. He's doing incredibly well when you think of what he's been through. I'd love to know how He is now.

  • @tishratcliff9601
    @tishratcliff9601 4 роки тому +6

    Just saw this in recommendations. Charming boy. I hope he is well.

  • @dorothyjanediaz3642
    @dorothyjanediaz3642 6 років тому +14

    Very handsome young man with a gorgeous smile!! God bless him and his family ❤

  • @grammaton6leric
    @grammaton6leric 6 років тому +28

    I get so invested in these. I want to know more! How is he doing now? I can't be the only one wondering.

    • @ritasue6866
      @ritasue6866 3 роки тому +3

      I know, they never do updates

  • @kimberlyhayes6006
    @kimberlyhayes6006 8 років тому +16

    he's incredible and super handsome and still very intelligent. I hope the best for him!

    • @AttitudeLive
      @AttitudeLive  7 років тому +1

      Thanks again for the support Kimberly, glad to see you're enjoying the episodes!

  • @hogsworthhammer9211
    @hogsworthhammer9211 6 років тому +24

    He sounds fairly good considering that his brain is in such a bad way.

    • @gracekelly2810
      @gracekelly2810 3 роки тому +2

      those of us with brain injury find ways to cover up what we can no longer do.

  • @sonyabailey502
    @sonyabailey502 8 років тому +27

    He seems incredibly mature to me, given a lot of young men his age! Really nice guy.

    • @AttitudeLive
      @AttitudeLive  8 років тому +3

      Thanks for your kind words Sonya!

  • @elimanewade9242
    @elimanewade9242 6 років тому +12

    Well done i had severe brain injury in 2008,stayed in hospital for 4 month,2018 i am still not recovered but i hope one day i will fully recover from this.

    • @jewel_throne2950
      @jewel_throne2950 2 роки тому +1

      it’s been 4 years, have you fully recovered now?

    • @lopey5035
      @lopey5035 2 роки тому

      @@jewel_throne2950 sadly most people if not all never fully recover. The brain isn't like your muscles, bones, or skin. It never truly heals and becomes what it once was.

  • @adar8659
    @adar8659 Рік тому +1

    I have a head injury
    Nobody believes you because they can't see like a broken
    Keep fighting the good fight. Stray strong. Lots of respect.

  • @marjuracek
    @marjuracek 7 років тому +12

    I understand what George is going through. My friends abandoned me too. I look normal to everyone who meets me. He is fortunate in the care he is given. It has been hard for me to get the care I need. I still need a lot of help with social skills and other things. I present so well, doctors just think I need counseling. My short term memory is very bad, and I don't remember new people names ever, and it take a very long time to remember their names, so I just say hey or hi to people I know and don't use names. :(

    • @AttitudeLive
      @AttitudeLive  7 років тому +3

      Hey Meagan, thanks for watching our video, we're sorry to hear what you're going through. We hope that George's story helped helped to reassure you that you're not the only one.

  • @mechellewinslow65
    @mechellewinslow65 3 роки тому +4

    Drinking and driving. People need to learn from George!

  • @dakeshagreely5693
    @dakeshagreely5693 3 роки тому +3

    Ooweee This is a blessing seeing his head like that made my head hurt I’m so glad he got another chance im a pray for him and his family

  • @pennybarrow7836
    @pennybarrow7836 5 років тому +4

    Well done George. My grandaughter also was in a car crash. She was in hospital for 6 weeks and then Laura Ferguson Rehab centre for 2mths. We are lucky to have her in our lives still. It has been a year now and she has just turned 18. Her recovery has been a journey but every week has been a milestone. I hope your recovery has gone or is going well.

  • @keztukariri
    @keztukariri Рік тому

    Youre actually incredible George! Wow, what a full on head injury to have survived, at any level!!!

  • @lopey5035
    @lopey5035 2 роки тому

    Imagine what it's like to wake up one day and you aren't yourself. The memories, thoughts, feelings, everything that makes you, you is gone, twisted, lost. That's a brutally bitter pill to swallow.

  • @gillpaterson1913
    @gillpaterson1913 8 років тому +4

    Good luck George...from Gill in Scotland xxx

  • @manugupta7694
    @manugupta7694 7 років тому +5

    Real strong message indeed!!

  • @mechellewinslow65
    @mechellewinslow65 3 роки тому +2

    You have a good mum!

  • @carrienorth1546
    @carrienorth1546 7 років тому +10

    It is by the Grace of God that he is still alive.

  • @nesrecords2461
    @nesrecords2461 2 роки тому

    George is a Hero. I also clap hands for her mom who quit her job to take care of her son 👏🏽
    God bless them ❤️

  • @dreasmom2789
    @dreasmom2789 8 років тому +10

    Thank you for sharing you story. Take care. Wonderful you helping other realize the problem with drinking and driving.

    • @AttitudeLive
      @AttitudeLive  8 років тому

      Thank you for watching, Kathryn!

  • @MegaTinax3
    @MegaTinax3 2 роки тому

    I have experienced the same. Caraccident, 8 weeks coma, brain damage, 4 years rehab. no "old" friend left.

  • @Clare23272
    @Clare23272 7 років тому +4

    George has done very well. I will pray for him x

    • @AttitudeLive
      @AttitudeLive  7 років тому +1

      Hope you enjoyed the episode Clare! Thanks for watching!😀

    • @Clare23272
      @Clare23272 7 років тому +1

      Attitude You're welcome :)

    • @lav856
      @lav856 3 роки тому

      So will I 🙏🏻

  • @lesserpoo
    @lesserpoo 4 роки тому +4

    Wonder how he’s doing today? Hope he’s back in school and moving forward!

  • @ronjahack792
    @ronjahack792 8 років тому +4

    Its a good thing he survived. Hes a hero :3

    • @DeathThemself
      @DeathThemself 8 років тому

      Yes!

    • @AttitudeLive
      @AttitudeLive  7 років тому

      Thanks for the kind words, we hope you enjoyed the episode!

    • @Johan-st4rv
      @Johan-st4rv 6 років тому

      an absolutely worse fate than death

    • @bonnieol
      @bonnieol 5 років тому

      @@Johan-st4rv Update ua-cam.com/video/XzuAG26TfFA/v-deo.html

  • @GregorJeffrey
    @GregorJeffrey 7 років тому +20

    Mine was a pretty bad stroke in 2014 and I recognize so much of this in myself - Impressed with New Zealsnd support systems It's not uncommon for spouses to decide they can't cope with the changes and shove off. in my case, my wonderful wife died the year before, but I know she would have always been here for me if she possibly could have

    • @AttitudeLive
      @AttitudeLive  7 років тому +2

      Thanks for watching Gregor!Hope you enjoyed our channel!

  • @lisabrooke2623
    @lisabrooke2623 3 роки тому +1

    A lot of people can not handle people with mental or physical disabilities.It’s sad .

  • @andyking05
    @andyking05 4 роки тому +3

    I banged my head, I’ve got 20% of George, all George’s feelings are normal , I get it so much

  • @shellykirschenbauer7156
    @shellykirschenbauer7156 3 роки тому

    God Bless you, George. Enjoy the rest of your life,sweet Dear.

  • @miahleissa9599
    @miahleissa9599 6 років тому +3

    Thanks, George. You're doing very well, and I wish you the best and much happiness going forward. Above all, thanks for the message. You may have saved a life or two. ;) Keep on shining!

  • @suey8227
    @suey8227 8 років тому +6

    Hey George i've been really inspired watching you. i'm sorry your friends weren't around for you, but you know you will find better friends and you will find a beautiful girl one day who will be understanding and nicer than who you had before. Keep strong George!

  • @kellyannloveridge9559
    @kellyannloveridge9559 3 роки тому

    U still look really good George, it's her loss. U have a very beautiful soul

  • @elnoraswan9728
    @elnoraswan9728 3 роки тому

    what an amazing man...he could teach people things

  • @sadcookie7401
    @sadcookie7401 4 роки тому +6

    He still has more social skills than I do lol

  • @lav856
    @lav856 3 роки тому +1

    I wish George a speedy recovery.
    I know it's tough and difficult but tay strong and don't let negative thoughts work on you 🤜🏻🤛🏻 . I also have problem with left eye also my left eye and take a closer look my left eye look little smaller than right one . 🙏🏻

  • @diane9247
    @diane9247 3 роки тому

    Oh my goodness, he is such a touching young man. I hoppe he is doing well and gotten some of his old skills back. 🌷

  • @taiweannoona1204
    @taiweannoona1204 3 роки тому

    George, you beautiful soul. Your beautiful soul has made you even more handsome. Keep growing and thriving💖

  • @aelinorholloway3669
    @aelinorholloway3669 Рік тому

    I remember George from Unitec he's definitely got himself much better friends now, and a new girlfriend too

  • @lalitaplantbased1744
    @lalitaplantbased1744 4 роки тому +1

    Love this channel. Do you have a followup on George and some of the others you've featured with TBI ?Thankyou and wish you all the best George

  • @tobiusholmes2344
    @tobiusholmes2344 7 років тому +4

    He is doing really well, way to go :-)

  • @cryptic4446
    @cryptic4446 5 років тому +3

    1:39 excuse did he say I liked throwing up and getting drunk , ok something ain’t right about liking the throwing up part . 😂

  • @kennethsee6262
    @kennethsee6262 4 роки тому +1

    I have 50 percent brain damage from a massive stroke and aneurism at the same time. I know I had an out of body experience and there's no heaven and there's no hell. I lost family job house and savings also physical fitness cuz I was a body builder but I am living on my own now so I am making a little progress what's wierd is I have a full understanding about astrophysics so much I put it in an algebra equation for an denifinative explanation

  • @lastknightalive9586
    @lastknightalive9586 4 роки тому +3

    Dang dude got hard resetted bruhh...

    • @user-pl7tf9gv8e
      @user-pl7tf9gv8e 3 роки тому +1

      he literally got the second chance of life

  • @krazyspartanodst
    @krazyspartanodst 3 роки тому +1

    Hmmm I might stop drinking and driving I’ll consider it

  • @Kaplan7225
    @Kaplan7225 Рік тому

    That poor kid.

  • @momoplaysvideogames6396
    @momoplaysvideogames6396 5 років тому +7

    George, chicks dig the scars! The world has big plans for you, mate. I believe in you!

  • @theninjahackermanguydude
    @theninjahackermanguydude 4 роки тому +2

    I don't know how I don't have brain damage after a explosion to the head

  • @mechellewinslow65
    @mechellewinslow65 3 роки тому

    Dont you worry about those people that left you! They aren’t worth the length you can throw them! You will find better friends

  • @debblackmore7460
    @debblackmore7460 6 років тому

    Bless you all been there keep going good luck I get u what your saying got the t-shirt two well done headway nottingham uk x

  • @OGMann
    @OGMann Рік тому

    Life is unforgiving. I contrast this video with that of a mother who lost 3 children in a single car accident when a drunk driver killed her family. Though I have a modicum of sympathy for this person and his mates, I don't feel sorry for him. He's damn lucky his poor decision making and self-absorbed mentality did not result in the deaths of innocent people.

  • @journeytopeace
    @journeytopeace 7 років тому +5

    I watched another documentation of yours about a similar topic. What's the difference between brain damage and brain injury?

  • @TomeRodrigo
    @TomeRodrigo 2 роки тому

    The guy looks very mature, sensitive and very intelligent for having such an impact in the prefrontal cortex. Good luck to him. He doesn't act childish whatsoever.

  • @dfcvda
    @dfcvda 6 років тому

    my person the one beofr I became this one after my accident run over whilst cycling has sort of
    stepped to one side and let this one take over my coma was three weeks
    and when I woke i was in such shock I tried to jump out of the window of
    the hospita social stuff is my struggle i have frontal lobe damage/epilesy and I cant read more than a few lines, tierdness is the same as George i eat the same things every day I have no friends anymore just people that I meet in cafe nero they think I`m rude and my girlfrien is my carer, I cant go in "supermarkets"

  • @katmanduxo-qs8zy
    @katmanduxo-qs8zy 6 років тому +1

    Aww baby x
    Gawjus sweetheart
    Heart breaks for you
    That's the case PEOPLE aren't willing to understand
    You are a gawjus person
    what makes you beautiful is the strength to keep fighting
    Much love to u darling boy @♡♡♡

  • @journeytopeace
    @journeytopeace 7 років тому +1

    I remember that in one of your other videos there was a guy named tekaha that was always laughing after his brain injury. I kind of see a connection now. It amazes me that an injury to the brain can cause a "growth/change" in humour

  • @brownshugga8295
    @brownshugga8295 3 роки тому

    Makes me feel lucky I to have a mental age my personality is no good i can't socialise I had to do my year 4 again I can't smell see through my left eye at my side maths I can't do I av bad ears I was left in a coma I had a blood transfusion I had to b rushed back into the operation room because I had brain fluid leaking through my ears and noes the cut me ear to ear pulled my face faward glued up my ears n noes I had a afterlife dream premonition it was about me waking up in a brighten room like blinding bright and I was on a cold ass floor with no clothes on I was a new born at the same time being the 5 years old looking observing my self from the roof ceiling and there 3 ladies looking through the panel window on the door was waving at me I was screaming my heart out wondering why these 3 ladies were leaving me if they were waving at me I did this 3 times each time I died I realised now that they were waving at me not in the hopes of them being ill mannered or waving because they were coming to pick me up but rather they were waving good by because it wasn't my time yet I really also think that one of them were my grandmother in law seems strange I know but I'm almost 100,% on that one so yes I was 5 I was looking out the window which was full of algi and I was told to be careful because my twin was to be getting some pegs for a tent my cousin built so my cousin went telling me to b careful so I'm on the 3rd floor and there were a celler and celler steps on the outside and of course I was wondering if I did fall maybe I could be like dumbo lol yes I'm the dumbo and as quick as I thought that I fell head first on concrete steps I broke my skull open and I remember that when the brigade I think may be paramedic came to safe me they explained it as they had to pick up the glass so were making every effort to pick it up it wasn't glass they were picking up but my skull. I half recovered but I suffer with so many things I have fibromyalgia and 2017 they diagnosed me of a bilateral frontal lobe gliosis my brain is slowly dieing which both are diseases that r not curable I say things I forget in a split second I'm in constant pain I'm bedridden because I can't sit on my but as I feel as if my spine is crunching on me I'm 38 and use a mobility scooter so once was so independent with 1 child now I have 3 and from my first where I could sholder ride my son for great lengths I could dance for least 6 hours straight I was single I was so independent I could use a electric tree cutter thing and they stood least 15 feet from ground to sky and it took so much effort they were so overgrown maintenance hard u had to have a chair to stand on as well as have my both arms up in the air I was size 8 which is size 6 in USA size and I'm nothing like the pretty person on the outside in and even then I never fell nothing myself its hard to think highly of myself back in the day I was thin and never had a Inch of fat on me I was proud of that as I lost weight all my baby fat from b giving birth well I had a c section point is when u mum don't accept u u will find it hard to love and accept your self but dang I thought I hated myself then know I dispise myself I have 3 kids one who lives with his dad hec is 22 years and I have a 15 and a10 year old to my husband so it's hard when I only get 20 days out the year feeling ok

  • @dojczevolks
    @dojczevolks 2 роки тому

    Oh my gosh, i thougt that this is another person, who just touch to his brain, and get severe depressed due to it and nk have symptomps. But it turns, that this guy really have brain injury, because in other cases, theres just touch to brain

  • @wytsewolf
    @wytsewolf 3 роки тому +1

    Maybe we should make alcohol illegal and weed legal. People on weed don't drive fast.

    • @DocEtan
      @DocEtan 3 роки тому +1

      Wait for 20 more years. Alcohol and pharmaceutical industries have exerted gigantic influence on the politicians so much so that weed is classified as schedule 1 substance similar to heroin. When the old narrow minded greedy politicians will be gone weed will be legal everywhere.

  • @keztukariri
    @keztukariri Рік тому

    And yean your "friend" are all weak and pathetic and i wouldnt be suprised if karma has caught up with some of them. Much love young fulla!!!❤❤❤

  • @kristle_virgo-empathic4683
    @kristle_virgo-empathic4683 3 роки тому

    I never drove under the influence of alcohol or drugs. That's unfortunate for him. So so sad. A hard lesson learned

  • @jennifermassengill1635
    @jennifermassengill1635 2 роки тому

    He looks great and doesn't seem so childlike. He's actually quite articulate and mature acting.

  • @romanpantring3751
    @romanpantring3751 4 роки тому +1

    Sex drugs BRAIN DAMAGE 🥺

    • @cesarcahuis7445
      @cesarcahuis7445 4 роки тому

      How about medications medicine?? 😔I’m on antidepressants and anxiety pills my doctor gaved me...

    • @user-pl7tf9gv8e
      @user-pl7tf9gv8e 3 роки тому

      Sex "alters" ur brain, not damaging it. I'm not sure about the other things.

  • @lmsk5178
    @lmsk5178 7 років тому +1

    I thought George's joke was funny.

  • @americanstalker5265
    @americanstalker5265 2 роки тому +1

    I do not feel sorry for him drunk drivers are responsible for a lot of deaths they could have easily killed somebody that's why I don't feel sorry for him it's easy to feel sorry for him because he didn't kill anybody due to his drunk driving but in reality he got what he deserved and he knows it