One of the main things I hope this video illustrates is that Liam is a victim. The exposure to drugs while he was developing caused his brain to become malformed. As a result, he now struggles with anger and impulse control. Children with ODD are often labeled as "bad" children, but it is much more complex than that. Also, I just want to point out that it is entirely possible for a child to be diagnosed with ODD without exposure to drugs in utero.

@veytextrium

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making videos on this stuff!

@pillowcase2006

Жыл бұрын

Amazing tribute, bro. Thanks so much for this and other profiles you do.

@Izzy-cp8yt

Жыл бұрын

I've had a kid with ODD in one of my jobs, and theirs was due to severe abuse. One of the sweetest kids I've ever met, SUPER self aware, and they were working SO hard to grow from their past. The fact that Liam said "if I could find a human friend" broke my heart. He seems like a very sweet, smart child, and he's very well spoken. I hope he finds some wonderful friends soon.

@mymylauren

Жыл бұрын

As someone who is in school for special education , this helped give me a brief insight into the world of ODD

@mymylauren

Жыл бұрын

@@Cimorelli102 I don’t think they mentioned that , he looks 11 or 12 in my eyes

Little bro speaks more articulately than half of the people my age.

@MrMrMolster

2 ай бұрын

@2ndPeterVBlack absolutely agree!!!

@soignethereal-qg1wl

2 ай бұрын

He is articulate because his parents encourage and model it.

@gerrylouis2092

Ай бұрын

i know right its so crazy

@summertimeeebby

Ай бұрын

I hope he makes some friends in middle school and he stays himself cuz he seems like a funny kid

@M357.

Ай бұрын

its a thin line between crazyness and intelligence

He’s a smart kid and somebody is telling him otherwise

@what.theguac9290

11 ай бұрын

I would imagine kids at school

@authenticteecee

11 ай бұрын

@@what.theguac9290 so sad :(

@ThaDarkLighter

11 ай бұрын

Very actually

@catharperfect7036

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's great he seems to love computers, they have been the salvation for many with autism.

@He_l_en

11 ай бұрын

Cause he’s ‘different’ and ppl(for example teachers) dont know how to deal with him. They either dont have experience or dealing with him is tiring - cant blame them, but it isnt excuse also.

"Me and him don't have no friends." 😢That hurts my heart.

@IsabellaLSV

2 ай бұрын

Ik I would be his friend

@KlausSchwab-uq9sl

Ай бұрын

breaks my heart 😢

@Phatballzinyoface420

4 күн бұрын

Dang it's so sad

bro this dude seems like such a vibe, i'd hang out with him any time

@user-qi4ye4yn3q

2 ай бұрын

100% me too 😂

@gloomybear.420

2 ай бұрын

yeah fr

@Venus.604

2 ай бұрын

Nahh frr

@evang.8770

2 ай бұрын

IKRR

@claraeddings2439

Ай бұрын

LITERALLY exactly what i'm thinking

Can we take a moment to appreciate the mom- she is solid as a rock.

@erperejildo

10 ай бұрын

You talking about Larry?

@meaowmeaow529

10 ай бұрын

Totally agree, the woman is a saint ❤ I think he is in good environment despite a rough start in life.

@skotnight1093

10 ай бұрын

so truee,,I salute her for taking care of such an angel

@MindFlayer117

10 ай бұрын

She's a saint

@elizabethlefebvre1694

10 ай бұрын

It’s very sad to hear she has no “village” left to help her.

Considering all the drugs his mom took while pregnant, he is doing great. I'm surprised he made it out.

@alsoleve99

8 ай бұрын

I mean, he still has a long way to go… Only time will tell where he will end up ..

@kerafyrm_

8 ай бұрын

@@alsoleve99 He will never follow the rules, I dont think he'll ever be able to support himself.

@ThugLifeBitches1

8 ай бұрын

@@kerafyrm_lol that’s the limit you put on yourself. Rules are meant to be broken and as you get older you have to learn how to not get caught doing it, we do it everyday. Do you not slow down when you see a cop in traffic in hopes that he doesn’t catch you going 10 over and then immediately speed up when you’ve passed him? Most of us abide by the rules when it’s convenient to keep us out of trouble but would break them if they stood between us and something that really matters, again we see that everyday. Have you every analyzed what rules are and what it means to have rules? Who comes up with the rules? In our case it would be a governing body, what exactly qualifies them above anyone else to determine what can or can’t be done in life? How egotistical do we have to be as humans to sincerely believe we can make rules that tell people how they have to live? When you look at the wonder that is life and existence how on earth do you get convinced that rules that are man made get to govern any of how this works? Following rules simply implies that it is ok to have someone else’s view imposed upon you and that you have to fall in line with that, I don’t need there to be a law to say that I shouldn’t harm someone because I understand that on my own and can govern myself accordingly. Nobody needs a law to tell them they should or shouldn’t do something because we already possess that ability to determine those things naturally, if you are unable to see right from wrong on your own then it’s time for some introspection

@magnusgranskau7487

8 ай бұрын

@@kerafyrm_ im not big on following rules either and i support myself just fine. Not being totally controled by norms is a good sign, just because a mom has had lots of drugs while pregnant, does not not always mean the kid will be damaged, or cant recover. people, animals and plants can go through a lot and succeed. but only time will tell. i wish him the best

@MeowOnTheInternet

8 ай бұрын

​@@kerafyrm_Don't make assumptions about a literal kid's future life

Can't believe Larry didn't get interviewed

Poor mother, you can see the pain on his face due to the damage that the biological mother did to that child

@gottderneuenwelt

2 ай бұрын

Don't call that woman his "biological mother", all she did was give birth. She's not a mother and will never be. The woman who's in the video and takes care of him however, is his mother.

@baassiia

Ай бұрын

I am wondering how much of it are drags influenced his brain Development and how much is inheritted. There are certain personality traits/brain chemistry that make you easier to get addicted. One of it is ADHD, that we know runs in family.

@masterphil_

12 күн бұрын

@@baassiiayeah my whole family has adhd

@charmcatcher5806

4 күн бұрын

She’s probably exhausted too . Caring for a child with these needs is no easy task . Can’t imagine what she goes throw

“It takes a village to raise a child, but when you have a child like Liam, the village flees” that hit hard.

@takik.2220

8 ай бұрын

@@laylam4241 jeez man

@vitoriahipolito9404

8 ай бұрын

:(

@theresenorway

8 ай бұрын

Yeah even family

@Raven-pr6vd

8 ай бұрын

@@dp1084 So what? Maybe he can learn to follow some damn rules.

@wild_flcwer

8 ай бұрын

are you brain dead? @@Raven-pr6vd

I'd be so interested to see a follow-up interview with Liam in like 10 years.

@wheatstonebridge

Жыл бұрын

Totally

@mama.ashley

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@Bernardostelle

Жыл бұрын

Yesss

@dramatriangle

Жыл бұрын

Remember there is hope for us addicts! Even if born addicted.

@user-ln1mb4ct2w

Жыл бұрын

Его некониролируемые вспышки ярости могут привести к тяжёлым последствиям, сейчас он раскидывает предметы, но мальчик растет,становится физически сильнее и это может плохо закончиться для родителей и окружающих людей,это как вариант,может быть препараты будут подавлять его вспышки ярости,а так парень , умный, очень симпатичный,но проблемы с агрессией явно просматриваются.

This mother is a super hero. The amount of patiences she has is out of this world.

@Lilli_Loves_Bondi

2 ай бұрын

Foster parents and adoptive parents are amazing ❤️❤️

People need to stop attaching labels to to this child and let him thrive!! He’s very intelligent and eloquent.

Liam's self-awareness and intelligence are remarkable for his age. I hope the ODD can be managed so his other talents can shine.

@Pindolene

7 ай бұрын

I hope so too!

@curiousgeorge6921

7 ай бұрын

That's a made up bs

@dreelix5689

6 ай бұрын

@@curiousgeorge6921 i wish it was. i was diagnosed with ODD when i was very young. its very very tough to overcome alot of mental challenges. Depression Etc.

@annjepsen1621

6 ай бұрын

​@@curiousgeorge6921 What is made-up? You're spouting nonsense.

@ayanaanaya1210

6 ай бұрын

@@annjepsen1621 heya i think i can give some insight. Im not completely sure of what they mean but from my own research and experience that a lot of the time ODD is used by parents to neglect their own place in their child’s behavior and emotional responses. For me it was used as a way to discredit my questioning and concerns about my education or my autistic meltdowns and just being defiant or just me “discrediting authority”. A lot of people with autism and adhd disagree with the diagnosis in general but i think it just needs to be diagnosed less frequently because its obviously a thing that people deal with on a Neurological level but it also agree that its very often sed as a way to silence neurodivergent voices. I hope this gives some insight but please let be know if I’m misunderstanding

You can see Liam's frustration at how different his brain is immediately. He's such an intelligent, articulate, sharp kid and is extremely good at telling us (as much as a kid can) how rough it is to butt up against his neurological hard limits. It's super telling how good he is at self-advocacy at such a young age. Poor kid is trying so damn hard and his biomom set him up to fail.

@bandit5875

10 ай бұрын

I call em “Birthers” and “Seeders” and that’s it. They’re not dads, fathers, moms, mothers, or guardians of any type. When you deliberately harm your child, you’re a piece of crap not a parent.

@xCosmicMuffinManx

10 ай бұрын

It is sad because he is extremely perceptive, and he's self aware of his condition and emotions. I was not at all as aware of my emotions at this age.

@Dr.NowIsTheGOAT

10 ай бұрын

@@xCosmicMuffinManxI literally don’t remember being his age let alone my emotions 😂

@JessicaVanderhoff

10 ай бұрын

And good chance the world set his bio mom up to fail. Most hard core drug addicts have been through horrible trauma.

@elexiseuphoria

9 ай бұрын

Don’t blame the mom. Blame the system. Blame the school and blame society

as a person who got diagnosed with ADHD as a little kid, I can understand how frustating it can be to be aware of your own disorder and how differently your brain works from anybody else's, and not be able to change that. Sending all positive vibes to this kid.

@KashKrab

23 күн бұрын

i have adhd and im pretty normal adhd doesn't make me different really. It makes me hyperactive and loud and fidgety but other than that i have no problems. I am seen as a normal child by people

@AnAdorableWombat1

11 күн бұрын

ADHD has nothing to do with being born with every illegal drug under the sun in your system. This ain’t about you

@dweeb4

8 күн бұрын

@@KashKrabIt’s a spectrum disorder. Some of us struggle more than others.

@charmcatcher5806

4 күн бұрын

What he has is NOTHING like adhd 🙄

When he sat in the background and told the camera what he is doing, for those wondering. I just loved that, I so often think about unnecessary things that happen and he just answered it. Made me feel like he could see a whole different perspective. I really hope he will do well in life and find some good on this „trash earth“.

"It takes a village to raise a child, but when you have a child like Liam, the village flees." This might be the most heartbreaking part of it all. Liam's mom, you are a superhero. He is so lucky to have you. I think one day he will finally be able to see that.

@m.i7211

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think Liam acts the way he does because he’s ungrateful or doesn’t realize how lucky he is to have such a patient and understanding mother.

@isabelleb.3653

11 ай бұрын

I don’t think ODD will give him that perspective on his mom as an adult, unless it becomes more manageable somehow.

@_-chiqq-x3706

11 ай бұрын

This quote gives me kinda Naruto vibes

@user-xc7dj7bu1w

11 ай бұрын

Good lord that hurts. It's so true though. If your child is diagnosed with anything at all, everyone just leaves. They no longer want you in their life cause you might contaminate them

@scootermom1791

11 ай бұрын

Totally relatable! I understand her completely. I have experienced that with my own child. In fact, I was told one time that my child was one of the hardest children her therapist had ever had to work with. Her therapist was supportive and at least fought for us to get the help we needed when my child was a teen. Unfortunately, he kept getting doors slammed in his face, figuratively, too.

I think he has an ADVANCED sense of humour that his peer dont get. He is very lucky to have a kind mom. I hope he makes the best of it, i see a bright future for this kid.

@Itsunclegabby

Жыл бұрын

Definitely.

@anthonyp6379

Жыл бұрын

I'm laughing at all his stuff 😂😭. Such a pure soul.

@meuptemeuptee7994

Жыл бұрын

I 100% agree. I think he’s hilarious

@tantebaguette

Жыл бұрын

He's bright. I guess the issue is overall balance. Who knows, maybe there is some yet to be discovered modality to help.

@trinityanderson859

Жыл бұрын

I sadly understand this boys sense of humor. He uses the horrible things he went through as a joke to help take back the power he felt he lost at a very young age. My mom was never a drug user when she was pregnant, but my father was an addict. I lost him a few years after I was born. I use the trauma and pain I had as jokes to make myself feel better about what happened. One day this boy will find a good group of friends who understands and supports the jokes because they know it’s not it ever be harmful.

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

@olegkroitory304

11 күн бұрын

Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episode enough to start working on my mental health

@GlobalVisa-pf9pt

11 күн бұрын

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need

@MartinsDesign-cs9iq

11 күн бұрын

He's Shane.myco

@ratthasatkhomsan8644

11 күн бұрын

The shroom experience stands as my most remarkable journey, an awe-inspiring encounter that left an indelible mark of amazement.

@bestaneierflott1195

11 күн бұрын

He’s on insta?

I started doing drugs years ago as a teenage, got addicted to opioid. Spent my whole life fighting opioid addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Opioid addiction actually destroyed my life. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

@Ronkaja

7 күн бұрын

Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, opioid, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.

@JanetRichardson-mq5es

7 күн бұрын

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them

@SusanaGomez-mp8sk

7 күн бұрын

YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

@NicoleCtirad

7 күн бұрын

100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way to much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma

@VanRyan-bv7du

7 күн бұрын

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

Salute to Liam’s mom (not the biological one) for her strength, patience, and endurance in raising him. You are such an amazing mom, Liam is very lucky to have you as a mom.

@toddsqui

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, she's a saint!

@talimpalim4611

Жыл бұрын

This!

@septemberkozicki7264

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@exazebra

Жыл бұрын

Awestruck is a term that shouldn't be used lightly. This is a case where it's not even enough.

@friencheetah

Жыл бұрын

Liam is absolutely a victim here. However we need to also keep in mind that everybody is impacted by addiction, even the parent of a child. Not excusing his biological mom's behaviour and choices, but the opioid epidemic is a devastating problem all around. Loved listening to Liam, what strength he has.

To Liam's mum - I don't know if you realise, you are his rock, you are his Larry. Much love from a mother with a son that is just like Liam.

@8886james

Жыл бұрын

Damn... that hit hard...like a rock.

@kturby5489

Жыл бұрын

Awhhh that’s so sweet and so true 🥹

@MaeveWinters

Жыл бұрын

This nearly made me cry

@Alexandra_Hill

Жыл бұрын

@@MaeveWinters sorry x

@MaeveWinters

Жыл бұрын

@@Alexandra_Hill no it’s okay ❤️

I really feel sorry for this exhausted mother. She is a very good person who sacrifices her life to help this poor kid, that might never understand how much his parents loves him. I hope one day they get support that they need!

the way he purposely seeks to try and hurt his mother because he doesn't like something that happened to him worries me. this kids gonna have a rough life once he becomes an adult. i just hope it doesn't end up harming himself or someone else.

@kyleewhite1059

5 күн бұрын

My little brother is 8 years old and was born with many drugs in his system, mainly meth. He’s much worse off mentally than this child. And my brother doesn’t have anywhere near the decent home and care taker that this kid does. I’ve had to talk to so many cops about him breaking things and him hitting my grandma. My poor grandma doesn’t know what to do. I see a brighter future for this kid in comparison. They REALLY are the forgotten victims

PROTECT THIS MOM at all cost!!! She’s one of a kind.

@portobeIIa

Жыл бұрын

@@lulazeta8965 what in the world

@st4rlite_

Жыл бұрын

@@lulazeta8965 if hes not gonna clean his room they arent gonna send him off to a goddamn shelter where'd you get that from

@Hamdreas

Жыл бұрын

@@lulazeta8965 what is wrong with you?

@Moonbow.X

Жыл бұрын

actually no she seems to be very intolerant and this entire video is legit focused on how awful and "miserable" (to use her own words) it is to raise a child who's a trauma survivor and to raise a neurodivergent child, there are many many kids with ODD (and ADHD, depression, anxiety, etc), and many parents who raise them and don't blame the kids or have a miserable experience. crazy concept: you can love a child with neurodivergences. wow!!! smh. this video was super bad education and promotes ableism, and intolerance of people w different brains

@johnhipp604

Жыл бұрын

@@Hamdreas can I ask him a question

Damn, this kid is actually really smart and articulate! Not to downplay his disorders, but wow I think this kid has A LOT of potential.

@stamatiskotakis9110

8 ай бұрын

Bro it’s just a normal kid. It’s crazy how a child not following “rules” means he has a disorder. All that kid needs is someone to tell him that he is just fine

@JDFe

8 ай бұрын

I think hhe is really ahead of other kids of his age... @@stamatiskotakis9110

@pantommy

8 ай бұрын

​@@stamatiskotakis9110no.. you can't just judge his behavior only based on what you see in this video. Also you gain nothing from downplaying his disorders (or anyone elses disorder). Autism, ADHD, ODD aren't very obvious so it's easy to misinterpret them as just "bad behavior".

@siobhansweeney7376

8 ай бұрын

Si si si, yo pensé lo mismo. I thought the same thing, after what he's encountered. Wow 😲 what a beautiful & intelligent 🤓 young man. His mom is to be commended!!

@Slotcaramba

8 ай бұрын

Areas of his brain are malformed. Which means even with potential, some stuff about his disorders can't be changed or improved unfortunately.

I feel like I’m watching a runaway train. I’ve never been as unsettled by an interview on this channel as I am now. He’s brilliant but incredibly worrisome

@Astra_1999

Ай бұрын

Same! He's so intelligent and full of potential, but I worry how his behavior will affect his future. I hope mom finds a support group and Liam gets all the help he needs!

@D3LAWAR302

28 күн бұрын

Yes he is manipulative imo if he had a father that said put your pants on without going back and forth, no more Roblox if you don’t stop breaking the iPad. He’d stop. He’s using the diagnostic as an excuse

@kelss23

25 күн бұрын

@@D3LAWAR302 a child is manipulative ?? u clearly don’t understand this mental illness he has. u have no room to speak about him like that

@bla-eb8fi

23 күн бұрын

he will find troublemaker friends later on try drugs with them and end up on drugs the idea is already planted thanks to his parents and everyone talking about how is that way becouse of drugs if you hear drugs all day you will eventually get curious by 30 he will be your avarage tweaker becouse he does so many drugs that his illness wont matther anyway then he is a normal part of society happy end... unless there is a caring place for him where he wont find any troublemaker friends

@razor-oi1ze

19 күн бұрын

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@D3LAWAR302 someone finally said this. hes a good kid but i also think he could grow really manipulative even if ODD is his excuse orwhatever.

I really hope that this mom has some sort of system for herself. A support group of parents that also have children with ODD might be comforting because they are dealing with the same things. Other parents that won't say she's a bad mom or not strict enough. Instead of judging they'll support her. She's doing her best to support her son and help him in any way she can. She also deserves support and understanding.

Even though he has been diagnosed with all these conditions and difficult to control sometimes, he is still a smart and intelligent young man. They need to stop using the word 'problem' around him and start pushing the positive reinforcements.

@Seagrape242

8 ай бұрын

Ditto!

@homg85

8 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@julierfstorie

8 ай бұрын

Exactly I felt through the whole thing using his diagnosis as excuses around him and giving him fuel to the issues it's important to know and get help for him but some stuff should remain among the adults

@azariel6274

8 ай бұрын

420 likes👽

@ggizhere5638

8 ай бұрын

I was in a relationship with someone aspergic. That part was fine, but after 5 years I realised he was using it as a trump card to be an a-hole. Don't give them the excuse to be a-holes

Liam's personality is straight out of a Malcom in the middle episode. I think he would do great as a comedy writer. He's gifted with incredible comedic timing.

@mackenzieroberts6780

Жыл бұрын

when he said the thing about meta lowering their prices i bursted out laughing. he is too cute

@sharonspencer2312

Жыл бұрын

I thought of comedy for him.

@ssdl6644

Жыл бұрын

He's a really OG dude.

@neilrobertson388

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@mightyr9721

Жыл бұрын

There's nothing funny to live with a person that doesn't value nor respect the people that takes care of them. This boy is indeed a victim of drug abuse but unfortunately he won't make life easy for his caregivers. If people with asperger syndrome are hurtful to live with, I can't imagine what would be to love and take care of him... He is a victim, yes, but their foster parents are as well.

Im from germany. Im working with kids like him in families as a social worker. Every day I learn something new. I have the greatest respect for his mother. Thank you for this video.

I just hope that there’s someone out there taking care of this wonderful mom as much as she takes care of her wonderful son

My heart breaks for Liam. He deserves to find some good friends. He seems like a brilliant mind who was affected by his bio moms decisions. He has a good family who will help him thrive in life.

@Aristotle2000

Жыл бұрын

Every disabled kid I know, including my own, is excluded from friendship. Even the parents don't want the disabled kids at their kid's birthday parties. Sad.

@chichi9851

Жыл бұрын

​@@Aristotle2000 I totally agree- my 13 year old son is often excluded by my own family! But, I work with special needs adults in a day program and they are all great friends. That social component is so important!

@MandoMTL

Жыл бұрын

@@Aristotle2000 You need to find your people. People who aren't exposed to disability aren't emotionally equipped and experienced enough to deal with their own awkwardness with affected individuals. That includes potential "situations" involving other children.

@Aristotle2000

Жыл бұрын

@@MandoMTL We are looking. It isn't easy.

@lurji

Жыл бұрын

@@Aristotle2000 hits too close to home as an autistic kid, people just don't talk to me but lucky enough i like that

I know the mom truly love this little boy, but I can tell she is exhausted. I hope she's able to have time for herself and mental well-being.

@novrinkov0053

9 ай бұрын

It's crazy to judge others just by watching 1 videos. Westerners make wild guesses about other people's emotions just by looking at their facial expressions.

@Jms210

9 ай бұрын

I want to be Liam friend

@lazer2521

9 ай бұрын

I think he needs a younger mom, someone who can keep up with his energy, because he has a lot of it. Hopefully his mom puts him in sports like swimming, so he can focus that energy.

@LilNile

9 ай бұрын

@@novrinkov0053 She literally says in the video she's exhausted. It's not "westerners" making a wild guess, she says in the video. You're also actually just making a wild guess that the commenter is a westerner too so

@asshunnngami

9 ай бұрын

@@novrinkov0053 nice generalization

I'm so impressed by the mothers love and patience, that must be so hard for all of them, but it's beautiful to see them trying to learn more and understand each other.

Liam should be a youtuber, or streamer, just talking, he's so charismatic and charming. ❤

@hollywoodjaded

Ай бұрын

Well, if he’d stop thrashing his devices…. But this is what many here don’t understand or can’t seem to acknowledge: ODD has clear neuro-biological roots, which alter the neural pathways and connections. Especially significant are the issues involving certain aspects of the cortex. He acts before he considers the results of his actions-this is beyond his control. The adoptive mother is not “making money” from this neurodivergent young man’s disability. The string of dx’s likely came about due to the school setting attempting to get services (assistance/therapy) for him. In an educational setting, they’re not true medical dx’s, but “eligibility codes”-- of which only less than a handful will offer the student any extra assistance. ODD is very serious; it’s a dx that is given which is usually indicative of extremely serious disorders which cannot be placed on minors. He is not receiving sufficient support nor services. The diligent mother goes so far as to plead for assistance from her State’s Representative-he fails in his duty by refusing to REPRESENT (his job) her child’s lack of educational support by throwing the onus onto the “taxpayers”. This misguided excuse, the over-played, ubiquitous worn-out trope, yet still the most effective and popular in the US, is used like an old fly-swatter…to humiliate those in need. Remember this: Unless you leave this planet young and in an instant, you-too-will someday be in need, unless you’re in the .01%

@kittyboy-bitesyoubitesyoubites

20 күн бұрын

he's a kid he shouldn't have a strong presence on the internet.

@MiseryEditz1337

18 күн бұрын

@@kittyboy-bitesyoubitesyoubitesryan’s toy reviews be like:

My heart aches for this mom. You can see she is completely drained.

@yikesgina

Жыл бұрын

My heart aches for both of them. I’m sure Liam doesn’t mean to be difficult- he just needs more help, more support and a friend. Just one good friend.

@jwonTh

Жыл бұрын

She is an angel. She has life purpose❤❤❤

@1986Dams

Жыл бұрын

His brain was injured by his drug addicted biological parents, my heart aches for both of them.

@yikesgina

Жыл бұрын

@@jwonTh angel***

@jwonTh

Жыл бұрын

@@yikesgina k thx

“It takes a village to raise a child, but when you have a child like Liam, the village flees” that, just hit really hard

@steph.uhknee

Жыл бұрын

Super sad :( and the part where they told her theres no way they'll get money for these kids. Truly heartbreaking.

@martina5296

Жыл бұрын

Real life isn't perfect and neither are families and kids. I hope the parents, especially the mom who seems to be doing most of the work, have a support system.

@flimcomedy7667

Жыл бұрын

lol 😂😂

@stephaniedoesdallas

Жыл бұрын

It hurts my heart so bad.

@Foxtrox7616

Жыл бұрын

​@@martina5296 uh sure

She smiles but you can see she is at her end💔

This mum is incredible and has a heart of gold for sure ❤ bless them both 🙏

She seems like she's on the edge of a nervous breakdown bless her. Her strength and resilience is amazing. There is a real disconnect in this world where heroes like her are ignored whilst those deserving of disdain are elevated.

@voxieart

Жыл бұрын

Not a nervous breakdown, but a woman multi-tasking to her absolute max... keeping an eye on her hyperactive child, responding accordingly, keeping herself together, and holding an interview for the guests, in front the camera, and the eventual internet...

@savannahnickel1041

Жыл бұрын

I don't think she looks like she's about to have a nervous breakdown at all... She's just busy and stressed

@xelajust

Жыл бұрын

​@@savannahnickel1041 I actually agree that she is white knuckling on the verge of a major breakdown

@jamalwilkins6951

Жыл бұрын

Very sad reality

@Debbie_Bcool

Жыл бұрын

Definitely over whelmed and is worried about his future. She feels alone in this. She is trying her best but the village is no were to be found. This is a good example how messed up our society is and why we have so many shootings and homeless. People just look the other way when they are children then when they become adults the village is still no were to be found. There is a lot of good in this world and this woman is one of the good. Adopting this child knowing he would have some special needs. I have a lot of respect for her. Hopefully she can keep him on a straight path. Who knows what would of happened if he ended up in our system that is overwhelmed. I hope she is reminding him how much he is loved every day he needs it desperately because life is a struggle for him. Her love can be his shield from the outside world, his safe zone.

This woman desperately needs help. She can’t do this on her own. No one should have to do this on their own. I fear for her mental health, and the extreme toll this is having on her.

@hopeadler507

8 ай бұрын

Truly.

@SRobinson-hr6me

8 ай бұрын

The boy is bullying her

@regan3873

8 ай бұрын

⁠@@jadedtoday1019she says “we” when talking about people thinking she’s a bad parent, and talking about “our” older children. Not sure she’s single.

@justinecoles6148

8 ай бұрын

When you adopt alone no one makes you aware how bad it can get. My adopted child spent time in a mental health unit as a direct result of the first family. She had no idea what she was going to get with that 7 week old new born and she looks absolutely exhausted and in need of some tlc.

@donnadawson9910

8 ай бұрын

Where is the jelly fish then?

I love how Liam is so self aware. He knows how he's different, why he's different and accepts it

The vengeful behavior really has to get under control before he gets any older.

@baassiia

Ай бұрын

I have rebelious 7year old. It got so much better over time. He reseables this boy. Beacuse of this kid brain demage, I am wondering how much socialosation or teraphy can help :/ some things he says sounds like psychopathic unfortunately :(

@nick3805

Ай бұрын

​@@baassiiaYou do have to differenciate between the actual medical Oppositional Defiant Disorder this Kid is diagnosed with that causes this Behavior in him from the normal Stage of Defiance Kids normally go through anyways. It definitively doesn't help that he also has ADHD: Many Symptoms overlap and play into each other.

@lavernebell6274

Ай бұрын

His brain is very damaged. Sometimes no matter how much therapy or medication or education, it can’t be changed. His brain is not normal, it developed differently and there was s no cure. Management is the only thing they can do. You must be able to see how loving she is. As she says it’s something he cannot control

This child is very smart, inquisitive, and highly articulate.

@bakedstreetyt

11 ай бұрын

yeah some kind of special that doesnt work out when you are an adult...

@anayarey

11 ай бұрын

But I think he lacks emotional intelligence and empathy.

@caterinawilliams998

11 ай бұрын

@@anayarey yes, I agree.

@sarranwrap2

10 ай бұрын

And funny! And full of humility. Great timing and delivery.

@moca796

10 ай бұрын

​@@anayareyWhy do you say that? Autistic children are often misunderstood as lacking empathy but for the majority it's actually the complete opposite, they are just not good at expressing it.

I find Liam extremely sharp and I believe his self-consciousness can lead him to a good self-control. Hearing him answering Chris' questions that fast and with such depth makes me think he's going to be a very smart man. To the mom: you're doing an amazing job despite what other people think. Your patience and strength is what your son needs. Keep up

@madelaki

Жыл бұрын

Not sponsored!

@fhylo

Жыл бұрын

@@madelaki 😂

@yesjo1456

Жыл бұрын

people always say that about people with a large amount of self-consciousness, but to be honest, it really doesn't make life a whole lot easier.

@madelaki

Жыл бұрын

@@yesjo1456 I agree actually. It's good that you pointed that out.

@ilona3630

Жыл бұрын

@@yesjo1456 Idk, I was very self conscious at his age, and also had imaginary pets, but if I were interviewed like that I probably wouldn't be able to get a single word out

Мама этого мальчика - человек с большим сердцем и душой. Долгих ей лет в здравии!

@andreyalejseev6213

4 ай бұрын

он ее просто зарежит в будущем,он опасен для всех!!это маленький не управляемый псих больной!

@smoke12785

2 күн бұрын

@@andreyalejseev6213 Your kid is probably on the frontline at the moment, with your consent too most likely, at least that's what your comment implies, that you are not all there mentally. How could you say that when he clearly looks like he is trying his best to appear normal?

I loved listening to this mama talk. You can tell how much she cares and how much patience she has. And what a smart son she has raised. Would love to see an update video on them in the future 💛

@kittenmimi5326

Ай бұрын

She just seems tired and not able to handle him tbh

God he’s so charismatic. He could do stand up one day. So clever and bright.

@GeecheeGal813

Жыл бұрын

Yesss he's so witty and smart!

@justyouraveragehumanbeing7411

Жыл бұрын

He was extremely lucky, and he has a bright future ahead of him. I hope he takes advantage of that and lives his life exactly how he wishes to

@alexk5390

Жыл бұрын

That is because of the heroin - it makes you a hero!

@tudorbossdeboss

Жыл бұрын

Its the drugs

@FrozenMermaid666

Жыл бұрын

Edit out the misused big/ special names Lucy and mil (in Ermilio) and big terms God and bright and clever and up etc that only reflect me THE only God / Goddess / Lady / Leader / Queen / Princess / Boss / Star etc and the only Lucy / bright being etc, and pronouns can never be with capital letters when referring to others / hum’ns, only when referring to me - big terms and capital letters all reflect superiority, and such things only reflect me THE superior being and the only lovable / loved being etc, and big terms / love related terms cannot be misused by hum’ns in any way!

He’s intelligent for his age, so that’s not a problem. It’s his behavioral issues which can be corrected over time. Wish the kid the best in life.

@biancamichelle11

4 ай бұрын

A child with normal brain development can improve behavioral issues over time. Liam has a whole different set of challenges, including Autism which does not change over time. He will always be different, I agree he is highly intelligent. He’s very witty too. I hope he continues to get the support he needs and finds a way to thrive in life. I think it’s important not bypass his challenges while holding him in high regard.

@PJ_ShortsOfficial

2 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@biancamichelle11I only have Anxiety and Autism. However, my behavioural problems have completely disappeared. I think it is totally possible for his behavioural problems to disappear if he gets the right support.

@user-ys2dg6eo6s

2 ай бұрын

How old is he

@joblox9199

2 ай бұрын

@@biancamichelle11it really depends on your personality, cant say that for everyone because it CAN change (doesnt mean it has to) especially because were getting more and more options to reduce the negative symptoms by e.g. neurofeedback as you already implied in ur comment, everyone is different

He seems like the sweetest boy ever. He deserves all the friends in the world and I hope life treats him so well

having ODD is so hard for everyone and for those who have it, he has to constantly fight his head to be a better person

“It takes a village to raise a child, but when you have a child like Liam, the village flees.” WOW- what a sentiment. This woman has so much strength

@karinagomez9831

Жыл бұрын

I felt so sorry for her when she said that, it's true, my aunt has a disabled child and she's so alone, she lives in a different country so all we can do is help her financially but it's not fair, I hope to get them legally into the states so she can get much deserved help and my cousin can get the therapy he needs. My heart goes out to all parents who are dealing with this.

@lulazeta8965

Жыл бұрын

@@karinagomez9831 Yes Karina. The child needs THERAPY and Yes, the mom is STRONG but unable to provide that therapy. Allowing Liam to do and say what he wants IS NOT THERAPY. During THERAPY, Liam would be trained adequately and it would not be so as to LET HIM DO AS HE FEELS LIKE. Drugs are destroying the brains of many children, young teens and adults.

@AnnA-jd4xm

Жыл бұрын

@@lulazeta8965 He DOES get therapy.

@d.laveyyy

Жыл бұрын

​@lulazeta8965 youve been spewing ignorance and prejudices all throughout this comment section. please leave people alone

@lulazeta8965

Жыл бұрын

@@d.laveyyy What do you think DEMOCRACIY is? I WILL KEEP ON EXPRESSING MY OPINION . Don't ask anyone not to express theirs. It may be you, not I, the "ignorant". You are out of line.

Sheesh. This situation is beyond rough. This lady’s continuous stress level is through the roof. Her eyes dart when there’s a loud noise, she’s jumpy, she’s always on alert and on the lookout. Imagine what that does to your body and hormones. Also imagine the mental toll of attempted manipulation (what’s the food you want in this house- so he can throw it out), verbal karate, and helplessness.

@myguy2656

9 ай бұрын

I know the kid has a lot of issues and as a perent its definitly good to differienciate these issues to bad behavior but i think beeing a little strict might go a long way. I can only admire this woman for beeing able to go through this everyday but when it comes to the emotional manipulation i think its important to enforce rules at these moments even if the kid is disabled. Its the same with people justifying devious actions from autistic people. Strictness goes a long way. You dont need to be as hard on the kid as you would a normal kid but even with all those disorders you can understand if you arendoing something bad. For example when he threw her food away, he knew his mom would get upset about that so he definitly understands when ever he is doing something he is not supposed to do and he keeps doing it because he gets away with it

@Evelina_412

9 ай бұрын

​@@myguy2656 Do you honestly think she's never tried being strict with him...? Reminds me of when people tell folks with acne to just "wash their face a little more often". Like gee, thanks, never thought of that. The kid literally has a malformed brain and a disorder which causes him to oppose anything she says, her tone of voice isn't gonna change that. It will make him resent her though, because he can't control it.

@captlanc

9 ай бұрын

​@@Evelina_412If you think strictness is about the tone of voice you're not understanding the word.

@claudiadresel4216

9 ай бұрын

​@@Evelina_412I thought she said they were working on boundaries?

@julainareid7558

9 ай бұрын

​@@myguy2656I understand exactly what you mean and I agree. Also yes he's very smart and listens and hear EVERYTHING EVERYTIME mom talks about his diagnosis to people. Kids are already pretty smart and okay off of things whether they're diagnosed with an illness or not they're smart 😉😉

he seems like such a sweet kid bro i would 100% be his friend no matter what

@baassiia

Ай бұрын

He said in video that he destroyed her mum meal and don't regret that beacuse she throw away his Rice, that he didn't want it... He is showing psychopatc behaviours actually... You saw only small fraction of his life. He is smart indeed but also don't feel empathy, which will lead to toxic behaviours.

@tinatschka3217

Ай бұрын

She did something absolutely minor and he completely flipped on her. I don’t think this is as easy of a friendship as you think it would be.

@Rairii62

17 күн бұрын

I would 100% be his friend too. I was a lot like him as a kid. Buuut I think we’d have stirred up a lot of trouble and ended up separated by a teacher

He reminds me so much of my own son, from looks to intelligence/wit to behavior. Can't help but love him based on that alone. Wishing him a bright future.

I sense he is being ‘told’ a lot about himself that he is making his identity. He is being told who he is, and that that person is ‘faulty’. Of course he feels different when all he’s known is being treated different and being told he’s restricted because of labels. It’s sad how matter of fact he is about himself, but that’s learnt from the adults around him. He’s clearly super intelligent and very self aware

@sarahko1014

8 ай бұрын

He is but it’s important to tell him the truth… It’s focused on because that is essentially the root of his behavior. Also this video is to talk about what happened.

@krisfarrell6304

8 ай бұрын

iABSOLUTELY agree n caught onto that as well

@ponygirl9831

8 ай бұрын

I agree with you completely. I picked up on this as well. I have a family member who has a child with ODD and they are very controlling. ODD is created. I do not think children are born with this

@breeannaschilling1252

7 ай бұрын

Exactly! ☹️

@penntopaper9305

7 ай бұрын

@@ponygirl9831 uh. well. you are in fact born with odd. its usually something that tags along with autism or adhd which as im sure you know is entirely biological

When his Mom said "the village flees" broke my heart. Liam isn't the only one needing a friend. Maybe she could look for local parents,going through some of the same issues,to hang out with? He is SO intelligent.

@Leona000

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully there are some available. My son has similar issues (different cause) and she reminds me of me when my son was that age. It's very tiring and frustrating and can wear you down. Shes a terrific mother and i I wish them the best

@jrahn66

Жыл бұрын

He is very intelligent. He speaks articulately.

@everydaynicole1

Жыл бұрын

Same 😢

@kyssedbyfyre915

Жыл бұрын

I am a member of many community groups (chronic pain/headache disorders/other issues I deal with) because I CANNOT find real life support within my local community. I don't mind having online support/friends and in fact have formed some close long-lasting (10 years+) friendships. Maybe it's a possibility for Liam? With all the appropriate supervision/safety measures,of course❤️

@krisw5318

Жыл бұрын

Liam's mom could also meet other parents on line. There are many of us with children who share at least some of Liam's challenges! It would be good for her to speak with other parents who've found ways to avoid some of the conflict. Sometimes, with some children, just asking a different way can be all that's necessary. Sometimes, to-do lists ('star charts', for example) with lists of tasks that need to be done - in conjunction with some sort of reward (a game together, an offer to talk about Roblox (or another preferred topic) - can be helpful. Sometimes they're not. Sharing both, the useful and the less-so, can be helpful to any parent - especially a parent of an intelligent, opinionated child like Liam (and like my son as well).

Liam & Larry, best team in my opinion! Wishing the best to this family. Mom is so strong and loving, and Liam is so smart and fun ! Hope things go well, I can tell he'll continue being a smart young man with a lot of enthousiasm !

Just a few seconds listening to him talk, his articulation, his choice of words,...hes very intelligent. I hope the mother will support that

I can’t help but feel bad for both Liam and his mom. He didn’t choose to have ODD, autism etc. but you can tell he’s a very intelligent, self aware, well spoken kid. When he heard his mom say people call her a bad parent and he said “Well they’re wrong”, you know he meant that. Just like his mom i hope he has a bright future, rooting for you Liam

@nyzjaf

Жыл бұрын

well i think he said they’re wrong for thinking they should set more boundaries.

@citrusbutter7718

Жыл бұрын

Only one had a choice.

@candicraveingcloude2822

Жыл бұрын

The way his interviewer said "biological mom" implies it was an open adoption

@abzinhoo

Жыл бұрын

Hm

@bindumanoj4339

Жыл бұрын

Beautifully phrased. Liam is a gifted and intelligent boy and he'll surely do well in life. God bless 🙏

The fact that this child is fully aware of his conditions and why he has them shows how incredibly intelligent and mature he is He has a very bright future ahead of him

@kathleenschoultz

Жыл бұрын

Yes, The mom need to learn Liam that he is not a diagnosis. He is not different. The truth is that the parents and adults say it to hom. And the say all of kind of diagnos. Dont put diagnosis on children. Childen can have autism and adhd. Thats it. What i see in Liam is so clear. He have autism spectrum level 1. He have not adhd.

@nev12345678910

Жыл бұрын

this kid will 100% grow to have ASPD.

@waffles3629

Жыл бұрын

​@@kathleenschoultz kids can have other diagnoses.

@ColetteV

Жыл бұрын

​@@kathleenschoultz i agree entirely, the way the interviewer approached him with those questions and his mom talking so much about the diagnosis, the kid will believe people will let him down and that he is not going to be good enough. He listened attentively to everything his mom about him and he believes them. I think he is a very smart kid and he is just following the role he was told to play.

@eddvcr598

Жыл бұрын

@@kathleenschoultz You’re not Liam’s parent and have no idea what it’s like to try to parent a child like him. By saying he’s no different than any other child, you not only invalidate the intense hardships and heartbreaks the mom experiences every single day, but you deny him from receiving specialized treatments and care a child like him needs in order to thrive. He obviously has a lot more going on than just autism and ADHD; Liam literally has a developmentally malformed brain. Neurotypical people don’t understand that diagnoses can vastly help in understanding how the individual’s mind works and finding the best ways to work with the individual.

If he stays like this, he will be in jail. I hope not I cannot see him not being there. He needs help if it . His mom is one neat lady always has his best for him. Stayy strong mom. ODD IS A BAD DEAL.

@YellowSpaceMarine

17 күн бұрын

So naugty kids are all criminals? Isn't that a little delusionol?

This poor thing. I pray she gets the strength to help him through his puberty years

The fact that she’s not even his bio mom, she had no obligation or responsibility to take this kid in and yet she gave her life to making sure he has a good life, absolutely nothing in return. This woman has a huge heart Edit: she’s gotta start using some reverse psychology bc telling him what she wants him to do just doesnt seem like its gonna work out lol

@briannanewman4242

9 ай бұрын

dont adopt a special needs child if u dont know what ur getting into

@megasocky

9 ай бұрын

Yeah probably someone whos witty might help in therapy (like with the shirt thing she says "I bet you can't get your shirt on in 5 minutes" or "Wear your shoes first" "that doesnt make sense I'll wear my socks first". I dont think he has a motive besides wanting control, and doing that sort of thinking might guide him towards certain behaviors but it is hard to avoid being manipulative/not be manipulative towards him since it feels like the biggest thing that may affect him in the future

@daniaawni5180

8 ай бұрын

He's extremely smart though. He'll probably learn her new strategy quickly and start resisting that too

@JDFe

8 ай бұрын

Congrats to the mom BUT (!!!) that ODD have a lot to do with her being a single mom and he just didn't see her as an authority figure because she may be afraid of educating him the real way thinking in his past! This should be changed immediately if they want to save this child's future. All of his adulthood depends on that. He doesn't follow orders because he never had been "punished" the right way nor had dealt with the real consequence of his actions. This excessive protection can led to him ending up in an mental institution to save him from prison!

@alexrusso6503

8 ай бұрын

@@JDFe exactly just like he hasn't had consequences he also hasn't had incentives for good behavior either. Sometimes its just to avoid a consequence and keep the peace. Instead he has learned that abuse tantrums and defiance work.

That mom is probably one of the most patient people I've ever seen, what an amazing woman.

@jwonTh

Жыл бұрын

Especially, as a adopted mom. I love to have a mom like her❤❤❤😊😊

@kimbo3468

Жыл бұрын

She probably heavily medicated

@jwonTh

Жыл бұрын

@@quorincollins9965 what kind?

@jwonTh

Жыл бұрын

@@quorincollins9965 He was the one who called her names.

@relaxo2739

Жыл бұрын

@@quorincollins9965 you did not understand what was going on if this is your belief

This kid is so smart, I see myself in him a lot, I pray for his peace and success. I definitely cried when watching this.

This lady deserves a medal. it's a constant battle. I understand it's not Liams fault. As a parent, this would be hard to handle. I take my hat of to this lady.. I have nothing but respect.

I just want to give the lady a big hug, seriously. What a saint human being she is. I could feel the internal struggle and exhaustion and patience and kindness.

@onemillionpercent

Жыл бұрын

this. man she deserves everything good

@stellarae8257

Жыл бұрын

Why is she a saint? Because she’s being a decent parent to her kid? You normally don’t call parents “saints” for that. It’s almost like your think he must be a burden to deal with, like him being disabled makes him hard to love…

@fien4878

Жыл бұрын

@@stellarae8257 no but she could have refused to help him, she could still do that if she wanted to. This child is not a burden but it must not always be easy, I think he still needs more attention than other kids.. all the things she has named he has are not usual and common for that age yet she has to deal with them. Obviously she chose to do this but doesn’t mean we can’t respect her for doing what she does..

@neetisthegoal3108

Жыл бұрын

@@stellarae8257 yes. he wasn't her responsiblity. YES IT'S NOT FAIR TO HIM, DOESN'T MEAN ANYONE OWES HIM. He is a damn hard child to live and deal with and she chose to do that selflessly, cause she is not his birth mom, SO SHE IS A SAINT

@19andshy

Жыл бұрын

@@neetisthegoal3108 she may be saint or may be not but your exam is for sure on 7th may dude..(im sorry i saw ur name and had to reply😅)

Mom is exhausted and most likely feel completely alone in the world as a mom. She is not alone, lots of us moms out here know exactly where she is and how she feels. Step back and breathe!

This young man is intelligent and speaks articulately. However, if there are no meds. That could control his outbursts, im afraid for him when he is older because he could hurt someone and end up in jail or even hurt himself. My heart goes out to Liam. I will pray for Liam the rest of my life. His mother looks so exhausted yet so full of love. I will also pray for her endurance and safety. Love them both.

My mother was addicted to crystal meth when I was conceived. It resulted in the same behavioral problems this poor little boy is experiencing. Although my mother didn’t use a variety or nearly as much as his did, this severely impacted my life. I have epilepsy, adhd, odd, and bipolar. His mother is a true hero, she really makes sure he will have a fulfilling and happy life. She’s the definition of a mother

@paco1667

7 ай бұрын

I hope you doin ok now

@QueefBurglar069

6 ай бұрын

@@paco1667 Thank you ❤️ I am now that I’m out of the situation.

@lauralohan

6 ай бұрын

@@QueefBurglar069im so happy for u

@deftlefthand9964

6 ай бұрын

❤

@dreamwishergirl

6 ай бұрын

I am a special Ed teacher for pre k and I think one of my students was born addicted to drugs too. He is almost all there (I think he is diagnosed with “autism” but doesn’t act like a typical autistic students I’ve had) but very defiant. Also isn’t potty trained at 5. The student also lives with grandparents and bio parents aren’t in the picture at all. I think he will be diagnosed with ODD as well, possibly bipolar.

He seems way smarter and self aware than other kids his age

@graystarstudios1179

10 ай бұрын

Right?

@HolaEspanyol

10 ай бұрын

He should identify as a rock to get out of school if the school is gonna be unfair

@gabrielwong9063

10 ай бұрын

@@HolaEspanyol transphobia? We are all over the 2010s attack helicopter

@skittleyt3099

10 ай бұрын

@@gabrielwong9063transphobia shouldn’t even be a word. U can’t change what u are

@GGLEGO

10 ай бұрын

It's typical for autistic kids.

His eyes dance. He seems intelligent. They shouldn’t make him feel broken or inherently wrong. Instead, encourage the good.

My name is also Liam! I totally relate to him, as a kid with disabilities growing up I had no friends. I was also extensively bullied by my peers. I was all alone. I want to give this boy the best wishes in life. It does get better when you are older. You find your crowd and the folks that care about you the most. I found mine at church. 😊 He is such a bright young boy and will grow up to be so successful I can tell!

Can we please acknowledge how funny Liam is? He has an amazing sense of humour and he looks very creative. I hope he finds his way and make a great circle of friends.

@BravoTassia

Жыл бұрын

He made me laugh so much. His hilarious.

@rl5725

Жыл бұрын

Is he trying to be funny though? Idk

@neydamartinez5322

Жыл бұрын

Bippity bippity bippity “ 😂

@ruby8718

Жыл бұрын

@@rl5725 does it matter if he's trying to be?

@TheRealWinser

Жыл бұрын

@@ruby8718 yes it does matter. It can be frustrating to him seeing people laugh because he can't properly interpret people's emotions or reactions.

I can't even imagine being Liam's adopted mom. She is so incredibly strong in taking care of Liam. She is such a true blessing of this world. I hope she and Liam get the help they need.

@fml2266

Жыл бұрын

she keeps him inside, and seems to not let him socialize. I'm sure he would have friends if his mom let him go outside for the day and play with neighborhood kids.

@erinkinsella91

Жыл бұрын

​@@fml2266 you're just assuming

@onemillionpercent

Жыл бұрын

this exactly 🥹 a saint who saved a child in this world. i hope she keeps it up, she is such a good influence. she needs not just kind words, but action in the form of support. 💙 i wish i could help

@krisw5318

Жыл бұрын

@@fml2266 Not all kids accept kids they don't know into their play, regardless of whether or not they live in the same neighborhood. Also, not all neighborhoods are suitable for play outside (I don't know what their neighborhood is like, but a place off a busy street with no sidewalks, for example, isn't the kind of place in which children should be allowed to play outside without adult (or older responsible teen) supervision).

Hey Liam,you seem like a really cool person to be around. I am myself really into computers like you too and very amazed by the new ways of technology. Seeing a very smart guy like you taking interest in these seemingly boring stuff made me really happy. Im sure you will grow up to be a great person. Stay safe kiddo

His determination to get a Meta VR is cute at his age. But his disorder leaves no doubt that when he’s grown and wants something he can’t have he will likely either steal it or hurt someone who’s in his way (with no compunction). He will eventually become seriously dangerous…and it’s not even his fault. 😕 sad and frightening…

As a 16 year old, let me just say Liam is special. His insight and sense of humor as a kid his age is on a different level. The reason why he doesn't have friends doesn't have to do with his personality/uniqueness but kids' ignorance which can be mainly attributed to their naivety and young age. Liam, keep your head up. Sooner or later, a lot of people will fall in love with your easy-going, funny personality, and you will have many friends! I'm rooting for you. Life will be better soon! //EDIT: By ignorance, I meant to state unknowledgeable/doesn't know as opposed to being foolish. Also, y'all who think otherwise can say whatever you want but please don't bash anyone else with differing perspectives. Like seriously?? Y'all getting triggered by a 16 year old just writing a nice comment? It's completely fine to state your diff opinions but please don't demean me/other people... geez

@untilm

Жыл бұрын

And how is your age relevant to anything you had to say?

@nekeon

Жыл бұрын

His peers might be afraid of him because of his tantrums, meltdowns and refusing to play by the rules. He might be treating them bad at times and push them away. Just like he does with his mom. Difference is that she can handle it, children his age can't. I don't think it's fair to call his peers ignorant and naive.

@lapatti

Жыл бұрын

You seem a lot more mature than your age.

@elmo9293

Жыл бұрын

@@untilm hahahaha

@indianumberonecountry

Жыл бұрын

Calling kids ignorant bc they cant deal with a sociopathic odd kid. Good Lord

He actually seems very intelligent, funny, very creative/imaginative. The only problems I as an outsider can see is his ADD and insecurity.

@Ekaterina....

Жыл бұрын

What’s about ODD?

@louisasmiles

Жыл бұрын

The ODD is almost worse. But adhd is horrible

@billbailey1511

Жыл бұрын

@@louisasmiles a child that doesn't like rules? Have you had kids lmao.

@434emm

Жыл бұрын

​@@billbailey1511 have you known someome with ODD?

@lulazeta8965

Жыл бұрын

HE IS CAPABLE OF UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF "PARENTAL AUTHORITY" AND UNDERSTANDING THAT HE CANNOT 'PUNISH " HIS PARENTS WHEN HE IS TOLD WHAT TO DO. LIAM NEEDS TO BE TAUGHT THAT "DEFINCE HAS A PRICE" AND MAKE THE INTELLIGENT CHOICE OF "OBEYING" AUTHORITY.

I am a former NICU social worker and think often of the NAS babies and the struggles they face growing up and even as an adult. Thank you sweet mom for being there and advocating for him. Liam your are very smart and keep working with your parents, doctors, therapists and teachers. You have a bright future ❤️

hes literally so sociable and smart

“Larry and I have been havin a rough time. Me & him dont have no friends.” Poor baby. I hope he is being treated well by his peers. He deserves friends & love, his mother’s actions shouldnt determine his self worth. He is much more than the substances his (bio) mother decided to take!!! ❤

@RadMad789

Жыл бұрын

His birth mother’s actions shouldn’t determine his worth. His mom is loving, supportive, and doing her best.

@y2knova741

Жыл бұрын

@@RadMad789 I agree. She seems like she wants the best for him and is dealing with perfectly valid emotions around taking care of him- ensuring he has what he needs while still trying to teach him the regulatory tools needed to navigate life and relationships. Its the natural worry and stress any mother would feel for their child coupled with the love & desire to keep him safe. I wish her the best and thank you for your kind comment! We all need a little more love in this world.

@mo_bra3340

Жыл бұрын

Well put... but I would add that EVERYONE deserves to be treated with respect and kindness... with an active-willingness to try and understand those we don't think we can relate to, from a place of love, rather than ego! I understand that this isn't how the world tends to operate very often, but I'm really glad that this thriving kid was placed in a caring home, that tries to help him keep thriving... even though the challenges they face seem quite difficult, a lot of the time!

@ReeseChown

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if that's more of a reflection on the changing social world. I always knew kids like him in school, uniquely charming and witty but obviously damaged from something that went unspoken. Him and I would have been mates

In some ways, the more people say he’s different, the more he acts different intentionally

@lainypumpkin

11 ай бұрын

I thought that too.. I'm sure he's a handful but I feel like bringing the diagnosis up isn't a good way to go about things. Like a self fulfilling prophecy.. I feel like you shouldn't tell kids too much about this stuff until they get older and have a higher level of understanding.. otherwise it could limit them

@slc1161

11 ай бұрын

This is all related to the various parts of the brain that control impulse. It’s not his fault that his brain is damaged.

@mel_ty9500

11 ай бұрын

Yeah but he IS different, he has like 7 disorders working at once. I think he is kind of forcing it (with the football helmet randomly for example). But he’s most likely doing that as a result of being isolated & treated as different just for being treated as different for being himself. He’s also rlly young, it’s a common trait for kids his age. At his age I did the same thing

@666nawal

11 ай бұрын

​@@slc1161is not only that is a smart kid. Kids are easy influenceables. Is not everything white or black in life. You probably don't even understand.

@deviantarsenal

11 ай бұрын

That was my exact thought, then I saw your comment. I think these things could be holding him back. Maybe they should've kept some of this from him until he was older. By telling him he's different, it seems to influence his actions.

hes seems like he would be a perfect friend to have at your side, i hope where ever he is right now i hope he is doing well :)

this is so sad. I'm so glad there's people like the adoptive mom with wo much love and patience to give kids like him a chance to gain their life back 😓😓

The self awareness this kid has is incredible. If he could be taught to harness his tendencies he could be brilliant.

@polarisbeau9401

2 ай бұрын

He's already brilliant

@itsbonkerjojo9028

Ай бұрын

What tendencies he have

@SM-yq8tm

Ай бұрын

@@itsbonkerjojo9028the maladaptive tendencies (lack of impulse control, social deviancy) He’s an intelligent and sweet child, and can be very successful as an adult if given the right help from his parents and doctors and therapists.

He actually seems pretty intelligent. It's so sad his biological mom made such poor decisions.

@coolman36kmaway34

11 ай бұрын

i would 100% be friends with him if he was in in my school xd

@saramorin4792

10 ай бұрын

probably what made him smart

@marylagrange5584

10 ай бұрын

@@saramorin4792 Uhhh nooo. It left him with behavioral problems they said. Imagine how smart he would be if his mom didn't do opioids.

@QuackImpala7321

10 ай бұрын

@@coolman36kmaway34🧢

@jerrickmarques8777

10 ай бұрын

drugs completely rewire your reward system, not sure they had much choice

this young man is very intelligent . i hope he finds a friend/friends. Mom is doing a a great job and patient.

the mother is so exhausted. she is a hero

This had to be a tough interview - there wasn’t any joy, just heartbreak after heartbreak. I feel for this mother , she is sacrificing her life for this child, and her biggest fear is “he will let his ODD take over and make bad choices”. This was hard to process. I hope the very best for Liam and his mom and hope he gets the help and support he needs and that he finds peace and comfort in his life.

@gnatanderson5536

Жыл бұрын

It was hard. That odd will lead him to prison system if not corrected. Everyone needs rules.

@maryfrance777

11 ай бұрын

​@@gnatanderson5536I think the opposite. If he uses the light that's inside him and that shines so bright on this video, he will have a great life, doing great things.

@nafcatt8863

11 ай бұрын

@@maryfrance777 I truly believe in this boy, he seems so smart. I hope he has a bright future

@MamaGator

11 ай бұрын

@@gnatanderson5536these comments will remain for posterity. I believe in you, honey. You have an amazing support system and one day when you read these comments you get to see every odd you beat that people expected

@crystalfrost9868

11 ай бұрын

@@maryfrance777 I know his light is capable of controlling the impulses from his diagnosis. Hopefully with age, he can understand what is going on and see his mom for the blessing that she is and be able to be the version of his self that gives him contentment with this life.

they need to stop telling him he is a drug baby, special needs, etc. even though he might have challenges, you gotta speak life into your child, death and life is in the power of the tongue.

@ivanmeouch6702

8 ай бұрын

amen

@jasonbourne7120

7 ай бұрын

Yeah that's horse shiet and sets people up for failure. Telling someone they can do something only for them to realize later that they can't is extremely damaging on ones psyche. Being realistic, and kind, is the correct approach. Letting people know that life is not fair, and that is okay is the best most honest approach.

@DogDogGodFog

7 ай бұрын

​@@jasonbourne7120But like, that kid's cognitive skills seem to, for the most part, be not damaged.

@jasonbourne7120

7 ай бұрын

@@DogDogGodFog True, just saying.

@DaddysBathTime

7 ай бұрын

A similar issue occurs with people with down syndrome. If you baby them and do everything for them their entire life, they grow up to be extremely dependent and unable to do anything for themselves. On the opposite end, if you raise them as a "normal" person (with some exceptions due to mental and physical limitations) they'll grow into very independent and capable people. I've seen both sides many times, the parents mean well and are doing their best, but their parenting has a crucial effect on how their child turns out.

1:21 if I was his age I’d love to be his friend 😢

Hearing him talk abt his mum like that must take a lot of guts I've gone through this aswell it's hard but you'll get through with it wee man xxxx

I was a little like Liam. I had a head injury as a baby and I’ve got severe ADHD on top of that. I had a disdain for rules as well. I benefitted MASSIVELY from after school art classes with a very understanding art teacher who let me paint whatever I wanted. Art is for rule-breakers and he let me learn on my own while sneaking some guidance in there. If it weren’t for my dirt bike and my art classes I’m pretty sure I would’ve ended up in jail. I am now an art teacher hoping to impact kids how my precious art teacher did for me. Liam is SMART and funny. Once he finds an outlet or two I think he will figure it out.

@merijn9602

Жыл бұрын

YES!!!

@ItsBrit

Жыл бұрын

This. I didn't have a brain injury but did/do have severe ADHD. And Art saved me. The world you can create, and the way you can sort through this world all through your creativity really helps. It fosters mindfulness, is a form of meditation, and truly helps with trauma processing. Ad from one special needs Mom to another..Stay strong Momma.. God doesn't give us the children we want but the children we need.

@awkwardmyrtle

Жыл бұрын

​@@ItsBrit Same! I was also struggling with severe depression (not sure if it was a result of the ADHD or just separate). I had two art classes my senior year of highschool with the same teacher. Those classes were my refuge, and her patience and understanding for me really saved me that year.

@vibewithtae26

Жыл бұрын

Love this! 🫶🏾

@julia3354

Жыл бұрын

Art is about breaking rules, that's a great point. I feel Liam probably likes the sports he's in. Hockey has rules, but it's also exhilarating. And if no one else is around, ice skating doesn't have rules

I hope the mother also seeks mental health support. She's incredibly loving, caring, and hopeful. But she also needs help as a caretaker of a child with ODD. I truly hope for Liam to do well and grow up to become a loving and grateful man.

@5rriete

5 ай бұрын

This

hes gonna be a comedic genius on social media in 10 years

@JennaHasm

Ай бұрын

Did you watch the entire video till the end? Do you have ADD, ADHD, poor memory, IQ challenges?

To the mom : I am so sorry that your friends and family treat you so terribly 😢. You are a wonderful mother, you are doing what you can. Just keep loving him, I hope you can find a community of support.