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Burns me UP when people punish their kids for bed wetting. That is a function they cannot help! 😡. I love you! Thanks for sharing your story ❤️
As a nanny and somebody who is taken early childhood education and psychology courses, I can tell you that some children do not develop the bladder muscular control to hold it through the night until they do. No amount of beating or cajoling is going to make that child hold its water through the night if it's body simply can't....
Ain't right to punish children for something they're not responsible for!
Tina Billingsley exactly, that’s something that they cannot control
What kind of person would punish their child for wetting the bed?
It's also a symptom of trauma that a child is experiencing.
*I'm so proud of you for sharing*
You better go! Mr. Brown Graduate!!!!!
I was already in my feelings before pressing play 😢😭😭😭😭
D. Robinson right!
Right the title got me
Same...I use to be a foster parent so this has a special place in my heart.
Me too.
That lady that talked to the landlord? What's her address? I just wanna talk 🤛🏽🤛🏾🤛🏿
Me too... 😤😤
You hear me!!!
She was definitely the devil
real shit how you gonna be petty and get some one else evicted from their house because you want to live in their home rent free w/ your kids like i hope karma came back for her ass
Akeem J right!!!! People be having hidden agendas smh. She was not right within herself for that. So terrible
I am a new social worker/caseworker and I am so glad you mentioned getting the opinion of the child. I will be sure to do that. I haven’t had my own cases yet (still in training) but that’s a lesson I am going to take with me in the field. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️
Do u need any certificates to be a social worker?
Yes you do, and you can get your minimum degree at a community college
and please remember that most families have a reunification program. Please find out what the parents need as well. It is often more than just a psych eval and court ordered therapy. Be approachable on both sides and don't forget to take care of yourself. It can wear on your heart and mind, and harden you. Best of luck.
And one thing I want to say is don't judge a book by its cover because you never know what a family is going through or a person is going through unless you really go through it with them
I am not a social worker or had his experiences but that really stuck out to me as well.
Hi Will. I know that you don't remember me but I used to be around you and your sisters when you were a baby. Your mom was friends with a few of my family members. I'm so proud of where you have made it in life especially since I know where you came from. I am proud of you and both of your sisters because the story could have gone a lot different. I wish you all the best and keep striving to be the best you😘...and the new baby is a cutie!!!
usermane dotcom cause not everyone can
Do you happen to be related to hermione granger?
This is going to bless someone and I believe those that need it will get help from you...God bless you as you endeavor to help children in foster care.
Wow I'm a teacher, and you really NEVER know what is going on in a child's life. Kids are mad stressful (and can be a little triggering for me), but I have to always keep in my head...what's going on at home? don't take it personal.
Even the non-stressful children can have things going on at home. Trust me, I’m that one star student in my classes(not so much anymore but I’m still great with my grades) and there is some bull in my house.
My husband and I became foster parents. We are specifically fostering teens.
I was homeless as a teen and young adult. (We are 26/27]
I was homeless at 15,19, and 21. I had to drop out of college because of homelessness. Went back still working on it but am much better. My mom passed when I was 12 and everything turned upside down. I don’t want any teen to feel how I felt that’s why I became a foster parent.
I love what you’re doing. How can I help?
Also look up Think of Us a non profit made by another foster kid to help other foster kids
twweety9 So I'm not in foster care or anything. I'm 20, taking some off from college to save money. I'm facing eviction soon, do you know of any services in states that could be of aid? Thank you!
Shea Butter Beauty hello there. I’m so sorry that you are going through this. I know this road is tough but you can make it out of this.
There is a program that helped me conquer getting out of homelessness. It’s called Covenant House. They are located in most major cities across the US and some in Canada. It’s a youth homeless shelter that helps 18-24 year olds. It can be tough staying there because of other ppl but the program is awesome.
Also reach out to your counselors and school. Use those resources. Talk to housing. Talk to administrators. Talk to your professors. That was my biggest mistake when I stayed on campus not asking the school for accommodations
Will thanks for sharing your story. Never been in foster care but my mom, when I was younger, had child protection services called on 2/3 times and we didn't have much money either and was also kinda in the ghetto (the apartments were very bad people would break in our house when gone and everything). This was a sad story with a happy ending still. SHOUTOUT TO YOUR MOM WHO HAS BEEN STAYING STRONG FOR SO LONG!!!💕 love you Will and don't forget we are here for each other too (we like one big ol'family on here lol). Much love!
“Natural hair is therapy yay” FACTS.
No wonder why I felt when better after the big chop.
I cried so much listening to this. You are so strong and I am proud of you. Your videos are always a bright spot for me. Thank you for all that you do!
iliahsaysheythere facts
The most High God was always with you!! He took you thru all that so you can help others! All praises to him!! I been thru the same thing..
When “Becoming Valedictorian” popped up on the screen the tears came. I love you Will❤️🙏🏾
If no one has told you this before.....you are absolutely amazing.
Shout out to you .. for doing it for yourself. Not allowing your circumstances to make you who you are. You have a wonderful spirit..keep on keeping it on.
I know how you feel about that homeless shelter I'm only 14 but I know how you feel this all happend when I was 8 or 10 my mom was also sick all of her organs shut down but by the grace of God she's still here. Keep on standing tall will
I was a foster child too and I can't find a way to talk about this. There isn't enough attention brought to foster youth and how we are a step back in resources since we don't have a family, community, and support system. Then many are left with the trauma of being taken and separated from family. I searched the internet for stories and only found one video of kids explaining how they were taken from their families and placed in foster care and it legit sounded like the kids were talking about being child trafficked and my experiece wasn't any better. I hope more is done in the future for foster youth.
I wish they would take our tax dollars and revamp the entire child welfare system bc your story is too familiar and not every child is as strong as you! I hope your future is beyond bright bc you definitely persevered for a reason❤
The fact that you've been able to be a source of joy for us here on UA-cam after all that you've been through. God love you hon!
What I aspire to be.
I am so glad you shared your story. I was a Social Worker for almost 20 yrs. I am now a Psychologist. I also shared your story so that it can inspire other people. Your experiences do shape your perspective, your tenacity, your endurance, your faith, your resilience and your strength among many other characteristics. You kept believing in yourself, no matter what. You eventually saw a way out, via school. Excellent!!! It's so wonderful that you are reaching back to help others who may share your story and others who have not, it is inspiring to them as well. I hope you are still singing in the gospel choir. I used to sing a gospel choir as well. I am also interested in natural hair and in helping others feel free, empowered and educated on how to navigate their natural hair. I say, "free" because we, as Black people, have been in bondage so long about our hair texture, especially those who have a tighter curl pattern than others. We need to regain our concept of beauty, love who we are in our natural state and wear it well. I have a story as well. My pastor is asking many of his members to share their stories to help other people. Keep up the good work and keep sharing. Love the story. Every place you stated you could cry, I actually cried. I understand!!!!
Hearing that foster parents treated him better than blood relatives makes me sad. Wtf?
You made it and that alone is a great accomplishment. One of my bestfriends in highschool had a similar experience and now she’s in college going to be graduating soon and I’m so proud of her!
Omg, I was a foster kid too. I had over 7 siblings and my mom in the house. My father called CPS on my mom when she was in an abusive relationship. My siblings and i got split up in foster care.
Thanks for sharing ☺️
It sounds like u had it really rough growing up, sorry to hear that, but I'm glad that it didn't make u bitter. U sound like a good son, to your mom☺️
Thanks for sharing your story!
I think your shirt idea is amazing. As a former social worker and now working on my JD to represent foster youth i have witnessed many children especially black children in foster care and in group homes with hair that has been neglected. Many foster parents or group home staff are not educated on how to do their hair and what products they need. I think money to help these children buy products and directing them to youtube videos will be so helpful and encouraging for many of these youth. Thank you for sharing your story
Man you never know someone's story until they open up about. Thank you sooo much for sharing your story.❤️
Facts!
If people really stopped to think about that, we would've be so quick to judge or tear someone else apart, especially on social media platforms.
Will,
I now understand why I enjoy your videos. You have a good sense of humor and I do as well. It is what got me through my foster care experience. I never made it to collage but I did get my high school diploma because I new it mattered. I think I only got it because they were like ...... Here,.....now get out.!!! LOL . Or I would of stayed till I was 21 if I could of. I did physically make it out and actually in time spiritually as well. To all like us...never give up. Believe in something and you will succeed . Me I believed in God. Forgot about him,until I could go no further in this world with out help.. I called His name .....and Mercy came running to me. Now with God as my high tower and Christ as my Lord .....I refuse to turn back. I will support this William and thank you for the invite. If i can help in any way for the cause ....I will. A friend of yours : Yolanda
There was not a night I did not pee the bed . There was not a night I got sleep. There was not a night I could stop the abuse .there was not a night I could run to anyone who cared.. I couldn't sleep at other people's homes because i peed the bed. ( I don't think I stopped peeing the bed till my late 20,s , after I cleaned my life of split ends. Foster care was to be a shelter from storms. But it is the storm. Some don't make it out alive. I'm 50 ..and am only alive because, God IS who he said he IS ........Faithful and True. An ever present help in the time of need.
Will I don't know what your going through .....But God dose and will help if you call on him for true.with all your heart and strength you have.. Just tell him the problem and don't be shocked when he answers u. He created you for a great purpose. William,,,you matter , HE dose not make JUNK. I've learned that and am fighting hard to believe that and live life with that purpose.. I am somebody and I do matter if to no one else,God, the one and only great I AM.who is the sole creator of LOVE.
Will i'm only 6 minute in, & I love ya too much.
So proud of you for sharing your story, that's all we got in this life man, shiii.
grateful to be associated with u in anyway. u mean a lot 2 me
love ya
-spooky ems
This made me cry so much because I relate to you in so many ways. I’ve been trying to become valedictorian in my school but it’s not happening for me I need so much more to be better but the emotional tolls just come out of nowhere and drag me down. but I just feel like these last two years of school will be great for me and hopefully I can take that title, I want it so bad and I will try because Will you made it possible in my eyes I will try and I will remember you while trying. You’re amazing
Aw, your comment really touched me. I remember being pregnant my senior year and the first thing my teachers and counselor asked was "are you dropping out" my life wasn't always easy my mom died right before I found out I was pregnant. Not that being pregnant is your story, but the emotional stuggles we go through while trying to make something better of ourselves is very challenging and often difficult to endure. Keep doing your best and aim high always, but don't get down on yourself, make sure to practice self love and be the awesome person you were created to be no matter what! 💜💜💜
@C S im sure she does and for u to say something so disrespectful like that speaks way more about u than her. Leave her alone, let her be happy with her life + her baby and mind your own business
I feel so privileged to have heard your story of triumph. No tears... just tenacity
YOU ARE JA AMAZING, MO. ON MUVAS ✊🏽
I had a foster care child. She wanted a new start. She wanted her her hair locked. I didnt do it right away but we watched videos and learned it together. I put them in and she loved them. She was beautiful and her hair being taken care of made her feel beautiful. Her father was psychotic. He threatened me and the house and the kids. Social services took them and because he was so extreme wouldn't give her back. He combed her locks out. I know she was broken hearted. He was mean for no reason at all. Poor baby. I think about her. I wish he would've left her alone. Once she couldn't come back to stability her hair was all she had. You are so right. Natural hair is therapy.
God is good he carried you along the way I pray you succeed in your endeavors with foster care children you touched my heart have an awesome life
What’s really crazy is that I went to college close to where you graduated high school. People were STILL talking about you! People are sooo proud of you! Just never forget how much you moved that place! ✨
You never know where someone comes from. Stay grateful for everything you have
They kept the money
I grew up very poor and lived through poverty and abuse. I used education to get out as well. I went to a private college, graduated on time and now live in my own apartment with my boyfriend and cat. Couldnt be happier. Its nice to see a UA-camr that didnt come from riches and had to earn where they got.
You just made me want to finish my college homework I wasn’t going to finish lol
I never comment on videos but you have me here sobbing because you really never know what people are going through. Thank you so much for sharing. My heart goes out to you and your mother because I know she was probably trying her absolute best to do what she could for you. Thank you for reminding me that there are children and adults out there with smiles on their faces with real pain in their hearts. Love you!!! And so happy that you're finding your path and being the person you needed when you were growing up (On a PC but if I weren't I'd be throwing all the heart emojis your way!)
Amazing, inspirational journey. To go through those hardships, come through with those awesome achievements AND take the opportunity to give something back takes a very special person and a big heart! Love you even more 💖💖💖
From a child welfare professional, thank you for sharing. I enjoyed hearing your story and I believe that it will continue to change lives.
😢 I can relate to the homeless part of your story, with my 2 younger sisters... my dad was the only one working, he lost his car and was staying at a YMCA, and he has a strong Haitian accent and people caused trouble with him all the time..he drove the bus so he would hop buses to get to work and the only time we had a chance to see him were waiting for him at the bus stop. For some reason our shelter was so far.... anyway, I have a long ass story, we all come from different hardships so if you ever need to talk I'm here 😊
I thought I was the only one with crazy stories, that were real but seemed so unreal at the same time. Moving in and out of home, having so many disadvantages. Homeless shelters. I had to live with "friends" before, and be in hotels etc etc. This is amazing, thank you for sharing! As a youth(ik were adults but were young) I feel like this is so important bc we like to show only whats good going on into our lives, and negate the other side of the spectrum and the inbetween. We see you doing positive things Thank you, God bless.
(Edited)- Isnt it crazy how even blood can ignore or reject you? I used to be so angry, because My dad couldve helped us, but didn't and he lives barely a city away.... I can talk about it now without crying, because I honestly feel upset or bad that he couldn't have enough care in his heart to take care of me and my baby brother.
"Natural hair is therapy"
WORD.
feel good, look good, feel even better.
Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. Your videos crack. Me. Up. But I've also learned a lot about natural hair from you (which I didn't expect from a guy lol). No idea you had gone thru so much, but I'm so glad you made it through! God bless you 🙌🏾
I am so incredibly proud of you! You have been through so much throughout your entire life and u still find a way to be sane and still stay true to being kind at heart! I have always loved your videos but now I respect and will support you even more!💕
You didn’t have to do this and I appreciate your courage for telling your story
Dear mister William, thank u for sharing this with everyone on UA-cam. I haven't been in a foster home and i grew/grow up with loving parents but this makes me more grateful and appreciative. 💕💕 Love from South Africa
You're such a beautiful soul man. I stumbled upon your videos a couple days ago and you're unbelievably funny but like? I subscribed because all your natural hair videos ARE so warm and fun to watch. Idk if it's therapeutic for me too but I watch them whenever I'm down and it just gets me out of a rut to get up and do my hair, which makes me feel so much better?
Anyway, I just want you to know that I just "met" you but I'm so proud of you and wish you nothing but even more success. You'll become really big on here soon I genuinely feel it 💕💕💕
Omg, I'm so close to tears. I will NEVER skip another ad on your videos ever again. I'm a relatively new subbie and I love how you opened up so much in this video. You're so brave and so strong. Prayers for you and your mum.
I was supporting you b4 but now... Ima click EVERY AD SIS x
My heart is breaking as i watch 😢😢😢
Im glad you shared. We want to foster because we would treat that child like our own. But the rules and laws are so stringent (I know to protect the kids) but we are financially stable enough but we don't have that extra bedroom they require. So it's like we have to make more money and get a bigger place just to foster we bought a minivan to start the preparation but goodness they make it hard. I'd rather have a child sleeping in our bed and we take the couch than a child be in a home or an abusive home.
Who the fucc is the person who disliked this video...pull up sis
Foster homes are very emotional and I can DEFINITELY relate to how you feel about them. I didn't like them either.
I love this video and I'm happy you made a way out of no way. Look at you now! 🌟
WOW , I always asked myself how could you have such a big personality and be so cheerful..thank you for sharing Will
I want to say Thank you for sharing your story this way! I will share it with one of the older children I work with as a Guardian ad Litem (called CASA in some States). Our mission is to be a voice for Children as they go through situations like you did in foster care. I volunteer and hope anyone else who sees this will check it out. There were statements you made that rang so true for the children...not understanding what's happening, being shuffled around from home to home without explanation, losing out on normal stable lives every child should have. God bless you in your future endeavors and for all you've experienced. The trauma is still there with everyone who's experienced what you have from a young age and although you appear great, seeking a venue to talk it out and heal is never a bad idea. This is a good platform for now. Peace be with you!
That’s awesome that education got you out of your situation! 😭
And I was never in foster care but my family and I became homeless when I was about 12 years old and...it was a lot to deal with. No child should have to deal with hardships like that 😢
Will, never in my life would I have imagined you've gone through all this. I feel you, I see you, and I'm proud of you 💓 thank you for sharing 💓
Dang the chess piece really got me 😭💕
& I loved this & can relate to some things 💕💕💕
**crying** i don't know you, but let me tell you. I AM SOOOO PROUD OF YOU!
Never knew all of this about you. UTMOST respect for you king 👏🏾
The homeless shelter portion just really blew my back. Really. Because people think that family is everything but that's not true. Some families are great and other's aren't. At all. But God always makes a way.
Just got a shirt! Love you regardless, but had to show my support by purchasing! It’s thanks to You-tubers like you, that I finally put down the creamy crack and grew me some beautiful, thick, hair !! Thanks for helping me to embrace and love all of me (To me that’s priceless)! Can’t thank the natural hair community enough, you all give so much time when making these videos with quality content! Your truly inspirational! 😘☺️
After all that mental trauma and you graduated from college and your creativity didn’t suffer. So proud of you butterfly 🦋 ❤️
This is the motivation our community needs. You made no excuses you pushed threw and look at you now. So proud of you.
I used to watch your videos when I was a bit younger, brought in by your natural hair videos. I’m now 20 in college and struggling. It’s finals week and this video gave me all the motivation and inspiration I needed.
I was never in foster care. But to know that after all this time of watching your videos you were, just makes me tear up. You make me laugh so so much, so it’s insane to watch someone and not know anything about them, then learning a smidge of their upbringing. To see the light that you possess is just.. (no words).
Your presence in this world, through this screen truly is appreciated.
My first and now ex boyfriend was in and out of foster care growing up. Through your retelling of your upbringing, memories of how much I loved and cherished him flood back, opening up my heart once more to giving out love I know so many people need.
Thank you! 🌻 for your rawness opened up my own.
Your story is very touching and heartfelt. No child deserves to live in conditions as you once did. You are truly a good person and it makes me happy to see that you have pushed through and made it out.
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it"
Thank you for keeping it real with us and I look forward to the Vlogmas content. I ordered a split ends sweatshirt and cant wait to rock it!!!!
Paper curtains, hell yes!!
Life gives you a windowless cell, you gotta try & make it liveable 💖 thank you so much for sharing your story. Love your channel!!!!
So I'm crying...i started watching your videos about a couple of months ago i literally love the hell out of them they are more than just a past time i watched them when i'm sad when i'm angry when i'm frustrated when i don't feel pretty. Yo are literally one of the main reason why i'm still natural. I really hope that you become even more famous then you are i feel like your'e one of those people that we seriously need in this world to make a difference. You're really strong will and you're going to do even greater things then you already have in life .
I feel like we're interconnected omg 😭 MY family and I are from NY but when I met my dad during my high school career in South Carolina I realized they're all from there and there's a lot of them omg
I am touched by your story and believe me, you are not alone. Many of us grew up in foster care. Because of the uniqueness of the foster care experience, I have considered being the difference in foster care. I agree that it was the same for me like it was for you. I would love to make it different for someone who needs tlc and a safe place to rest not only their head but their mind and heart. God bless you.
I LOVE YOU !
It's early morning, I'm so moved by your plight. Although I've never experienced your situation, I've experienced situations as a child, growing up in the late 60s and 70s. I am an older middle aged woman. I grew up not very far from you in NYC, Queens. Our mother (GRHS)
was an awesome lady. She was the backbone of our family from start to finish, but she suffered from mental illness (clinical Depression) which came from her trying to be all things to all people.
My dad (GRHS) was in the house, he suffered from (PTSD) from being a military man. He was actually 2 different people, rapped into 1. Alcohol played a big part of my families disfunction. My day became very violent towards our mom while under the influence. This was truly traumatizing to my 2 older brothers and I. My mom later turned to alcohol to deal with the abuse she received regularly. So, I grew up in a home of 2 functional alcoholics. My parents were hard workers, my mom had us in church regularly, school and medical. It's weird because as children we knew it didn't seem right but at the same time it became our normal way of living.
Moving forward I found out that what my brothers and I experienced as children has rolled over into our adult lives to an extent. Alcoholism, Clinical Depression, low self esteem, accepting unacceptable behaviors from significant others. Keeping quiet about experiences that should've been shouted out. My brothers and I through the Grace of God survived the chaos and madness, but still keep quiet about some things that we shouldn't. We don't hug each other much or say those 3 little words (I.L.Y). We show each other how we feel more than speaking the words.
Foster care or home child trauma is real.
Your story inspired me. Keep pushing on my friend. I am proud of your accomplishments and strength.
Will,
I honestly would have had no idea of all that you went through. You seem like such a good natured and easy going, hilariously funny human being and I love watching your tutorials. I know you’re doing well now, but I can’t help wanting to give you a giant hug for all that you’ve went through and who you’ve become. I really wish you the absolute best in life and hope that your days from here on out are nothing short of amazing. I’ve never been in foster care myself, but have family members who have adopted kids and it’s always been something I want to do myself and feel insanely passionate about. I’d love to buy your shirt to help raise money for those kids, and I’d like to also help you find more ways to help kids in foster care because it’s so insanely important that they get to have the same experiences every other kid gets, and you are a an amazing example of what can happen if we just invest time in those kids who may be going through something like that. Please let me know what I can do to help in your journey. Good luck with everything in your future!
Sincerely,
Cory
You were literally always getting the short end of the stick 😭 so proud of you for overcoming
Your story genuinely touched me. It takes a strong person to speak about their past, especially the negative parts. You’ve really inspired me. I’m sure that you’re going to accomplish any & everything you put your mind too. ❤️
That's a powerful testimony! Thanks for sharing!
Hey will, I’m a foster kid myself. I hope that when I’m an adult I despite everything I become as vibrant and charismatic as you 😊
I related to so many of the lonely ,empty, confused and stressful moments you shared with us. (The shame of hiding you’re in foster care uggghh!) Took me back to some moments in my own childhood and makes me wanna hug you. You’re such a beautiful soul and I’m so grateful that you’re able to enjoy your life today. As well as being able to help those around you even after all the pain 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽You are such a light in most of my morning routines just listening and laughing along with you and using your hair advice/life advice. Thank you for sharing. I see you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
If you don’t know, let me be the one to tell you that you are an awesome person! You didn’t allow your past to dictate your future. Your story has inspired me as well as others. Thanks for sharing your story. Continue being great and congratulations on attending an Ivy League school! Live your BEST LIFE Will!! 😉
It shocks me how similar we are. Only you are the future version that I aspire to be. Thank you for talking about the importance of education and how that saved you. Many people in your situation (and as a black man) would’ve definitely turned in a different direction to get out of that situation. But you made it and I’ve never been prouder to see someone I’ve never met succeed ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Your story is so much like my 4 year old niece and 6 year old nephew I now have custody of not due to their mom being sick but he being unfit my heart goes out to them and you give me hope that they do have to be a product of their environment bless you I’m so glad you over came your struggles and they will too ❤️
I loved Ben Carson back in the day too as a child till he started wilding out. I too wanted to go to Johns Hopkins. Congrats on getting in to Brown University
So I know I'm a little late but I only started watching your videos a few days ago and you are wonderful. I love your sense of humor and your hair tips (it helps that it looks like we have the same hair basically) but now I know why you feel so cozy. I'm also from Jersey and while I haven't had such a hard experience as you, I can totally relate to some of the struggles you described. My Mommom was a foster parent and I actually babysat her foster kids for years, we did our best to make sure everyone felt comfortable and cared for. Some stayed for years and began to feel like family (we called them cousins too) and we even tried to adopt some (it was really hard letting them go). In my senior year of high school some things blew up and my parents came to pick me up from school with so much stuff in the car from our house. It turns out the police had served us an eviction notice and they had to pack up as much as they could and leave the house (they later gave us one day to go back and pack up any more of our belongings that we'd left). It was really scary, from my perspective there were no warnings and we were staying in a motel for a few weeks and eating Wawa and microwaved sandwiches. They had to put our dog in the shelter because there was nowhere we could take him and eventually my Mommom took myself and my siblings for awhile while my parents tried to sort things out. They would take us to school and after school I would walk to a friend's house to wait for my mom to get me. My friend and her family were amazing to me, they would feed me and even offered to let me stay to finish the school year. The only place my mom could find was 30 mins from our old home so I ended up switching schools halfway through my senior year which was really tough. It's hard enough making friends in high school let alone halfway through senior year when people are already distancing themselves from their friends in preparation for college so I didn't really make any friends and spent a lot of time alone. You never really see yourself in these situations and there's so much that people just don't know about you or wouldn't understand. Thank you for sharing your story, it's really brave to be able to share your past even though it can be painful and sometimes a little embarrassing.
Also, unrelated but I couldn't help but notice the Homesick candle in the background, is the Jersey one any good? I ended up getting WA because I love the state so much. I'm glad you're doing so well now and didn't let the struggles in your past shape you too much.
Shoutout to Ellen!
Write a book Will. Your soul is beautiful. The world needs healing and spreading love is the way. Thank you WillOnAWhim 🙏🏿
You are a resilient, intelligent, incredibly strong man, and I applaud you! Your story is like the foster kids me and my husband had the pleasure of serving. We ran a group home and we encountered so many similar stories. God has a plan for you, be encouraged!
This touched my hearts heart 💙 I'm not a foster child but I am a child that wasn't raised by my parents. Once I was old enough I had custody of 2 of my younger siblings. Never was easy but 1 did get a bachelor in science I'm super proud of her your story got me in tears.
I literally was on the verge of crying the entire video. Wow you are the epitome of what hard work is. So glad you are doing well in your life. God bless!
Oh my goodness, such a powerful story. My God, God is good. I have so many words but not enough on how amazing you are as a human. ABSOLUTELY I SUPPORT YOUR CAUSE!
Will! My makeup was tight allllll day.... until now! Continue to be that light and let it shine.
This is awesome. I am a new frequent viewer of your channel. I am so proud of the fact that you shared something so personal and private to the world (something that I will not do). Thank you for opening up your heart and your stories for us to get to know you better.
Your story is so pure, thank you for sharing. I am a social worker and I try to treat my family’s with the same empathy I would want during such a traumatic experience. Many will be blessed by your journey, keep doing what you’re doing❤️❤️
Your strength in life is amazing.
You are a beautiful success story! Thank you so much for sharing about your natural hair journey, as well as your back story. You are a very positive human being and you bring light and joy to those listening to you share. I just came across your videos yesterday and you captured my attention to the point that I listened to your videos all day while I worked. I appreciate the natural hair care guidance and tips. Stay positive and continue to share your knowledge! So happy to see you thrive after such a challenging childhood and adolescence. Peace and blessings to you! 💙💚💛💜
You shine so much light on UA-cam and the world! Very brave of you to share. You are blessed for it. Keep on shining, we are here for you!
You are awesome! I've been watching you for years. Thank u for helping me with my hair. I'm a social worker. I get depressed when I see my kids leaving school. School is really the way to get out of your situation. Too many of our kids don't realize that and end up homeless. Keep on being an inspiration
Who takes time out of there day just to unlike a video 🙄🤦🏾♀️
Don’t worry we’ll arrest all those people or maybe it was a mistake.
Sir when I say our lives mirror one another. Whewww I felt each moment especially the group home for delinquent kids and feeling so out of place. I commend you and so glad you got out. School was my out as well. I volunteer with foster kids and young adults because they need too see possibly. You are loved 🥰
Thank you for sharing your story Will!
I have a mom with a chronic illness also and I can only imagine what would have happened to me if she was ill and hospitalizedwhile I was a minor. If you do ever start a scholarship fund for foster kids I will definitely donate!