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Drew and his Caregiving Sister (A Lifelong Love)
Drew is diagnosed with Down syndrome and communicates using sign language, gestures, and hugs. His younger sister, Alex, has always wanted to be Drew's caregiver when they get older. Now that the two are adults, they are making plans to live together and share bunkbeds.
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This channel is such a gift. Thank you not only to Chris, but all the people he interviews for letting us hear their stories :)
@olivedog1880
2 жыл бұрын
WORD
@valenzastearns6656
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have been watching for years. Always such a blessing 🙏
@yuberevo
2 жыл бұрын
No words can desribed the goodness and compassion in this channel that will spread to many parts of the world- random stranger in asia
@jatinvikram5333
2 жыл бұрын
It's one of those channels that give you faith in humanity
@mwernli2886
2 жыл бұрын
And let’s not forget Alyssa. Thank you too Alyssa.
“You’re livin with me, and we’re gettin bunk beds!” How precious!!!
@fehnryrnovak7544
2 жыл бұрын
Dont forget the pizza :D
@DonnaChamberson
2 жыл бұрын
THE SISTER IS BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT 💜
It must be such a relief for his parents not have to worry about him when they are both gone, his sister is right there, happy and ready to take the role as his caregiver! They are soulmates!
I remember a few years ago, I was walking through a department store and was generally feeling depressed at that time and this guy with down syndrome was walking toward me with his family and as he passed he said "hi five!" and gave me a big high five. It was a small thing but I remember it made me feel a lot better for the rest of the day, and I'm almost positive a "normal" person would never have done that.
@tylerbeach4727
8 ай бұрын
I had a similar experience years ago, I was having an off day and a gentleman with Down syndrome approached me and told me I had the coolest tattoos he’s ever seen. It was such a pleasant interaction and truly made my day. It was almost like he knew I needed a good interaction. I’ll never forget it.
@happybergner9832
7 ай бұрын
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My brother has Down syndrome and autism. I would LOVE to be his caretaker some day! This makes my heart so happy!!
@ari-in8ny
2 жыл бұрын
this comment brought tears to my eyes. your brother is lucky to have you and you are lucky to have him ! im sure hes so thankful for the love that you show him and will continue to show him !
@Bffs4life797
Жыл бұрын
My coworker has fragile x syndrome it’s like Down syndrome he looks it and talks like it but it’s autism, it’s rare, he’s always like “ Lexi!” And hugs me and shows love he always says I love you and he cracks me up and makes my day😊
I like how he copies your gestures to show he's following along with what you're saying and participating in the conversation in his own way. It's always interesting and enlightening to see how diverse methods of communication can be.
@annagitana1
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. I also like to see different types of intelligence. He may not be verbal but he knows what’s going on. He’s a smart guy.
Shout out to Alex here. As a sibling to a person with a disability who I love to the moon and back, I LOVE that she loves to be known as "Drew's sister". It's often not easy, particularly as a kid when kids at school are dumb and priveliged and don't want to look past first impressions, so I can almost guarantee Alex had it rough at some parts as the "sister". I know I did. But her love and joy radiates out of every damn inch of her, and so I would take one of her against any other 20 friends from school, because she knows what's up People like her are amazing, and as lucky as she is to have an amazing brother like Drew, she should never ever forget that Drew also loves that he has an amazing sister like Alex. Alex may be "Drew's sister", but I'm sure Drew loves that he gets to be known as "Alex's brother."
@STAY-GOLD-VINYL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your share and giving others a first hand account. 😀
@farapipsqueek636
Жыл бұрын
This didn't make me cry. At all. Truly. That was beautiful
@alexd6386
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This was such a sweet comment and truly made me smile. Being a sibling of someone with a disability is never ‘easy’, but it shaped me to be such a different person than I would’ve been without Drew. Thanks for your support watching our video, SBSK is the best!
I'm so glad you all got your comments back and are growing again. You deserve all the success in the world.
@kyf_
2 жыл бұрын
He is on another level... not on ours. We basically don't deserve him
@mothermarie6057
2 жыл бұрын
He is a EarthAngel 🦋🙏🥰
Their sweet sibling bond reminds me of my daughter with a complete gene and partial chromosome deletion and her younger typical, extremely bright, athletic sister. My overachiever daughter is always including her sister in everything and motivating her to grow in her development. My older daughter reminds her younger sister to slow down and be happy. They compliment each other. It almost feels like raising twins because they are 17 months apart and the same size. Drew, thank you for sharing your story, it is encouraging.
@maryannhope8276
2 жыл бұрын
Blessings to you and your family. Your daughters have great parents. 17 months apart!!! Godspeed ⚘⚘ Peace ❤
@kt493
2 жыл бұрын
Start a KZread channel!!!!!
@caitia7212
2 жыл бұрын
@@kt493 The thought has crossed our minds, but our family values privacy. We'd have some great content though. We actually have 6 daughters (same mom & dad)! Our house is full of laughter, nonstop talking, and love. Life is never dull!
@liminal-waves
2 жыл бұрын
@@caitia7212 Wow 6 daughters!
@floxryal5514
2 жыл бұрын
@@liminal-waves my dad has 14
Man, not many people that would be as selfless as his sister. Beautiful, and compassionate
@timprescott4634
2 жыл бұрын
Almost every single sibling of a person with special needs I’ve ever met is exactly like this.
@mwernli2886
2 жыл бұрын
@@timprescott4634 exactly.
@timprescott4634
2 жыл бұрын
@@joeh858 yes
The way he just leans and stares at his sister is the sweetest thing. You can see all the love in him🥺🥺❤❤
The dude who runs this channel must be an angel. I feel like his intentions are really pure and he's such a good guy.
@joem1950
2 жыл бұрын
He's actually perfect. The dude is like a reincarnation of Jesus or something.
@mwernli2886
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Chris is a special kind of guy. He just has understanding that it takes to do what he does. It is a gift not many people have I am sure.
@Ayesha______
2 жыл бұрын
I want to make a channel like this in my country too
@gjeraldh2989
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ayesha______ go for it. Never hurts to help people share their experiences.
@ari-in8ny
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ayesha______ do it !! would love to see someone do something similar in their country ! I'm sure theres so many other people who need their stories told !
Came here during a bad panic attack and Drew made me calmer in like ten seconds, he's just so funny and sweet.
I love these. A daily dose fo goodness to restore my faith in humanity. Meeting Drew through this video is a highlight of my day! His family is so lucky to have a ray of joy like him in their lives.
@georgeneckrock7575
2 жыл бұрын
Your so right
@isabelladumitrescu2543
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@RiccardoLifeCoach
2 жыл бұрын
if you need a friend, please I'm there
@victoriap1649
2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@martymakeupartist
2 жыл бұрын
According to your handle you need this uplifting channel! Lol
It's super clear Drew LOVES physical contact, it's so wonderful his family and friends are willing to give him lots of hugs and cuddles and hand holdings!! Please check in on this family from time to time, I love their love!!!
Mom and Dad; you have done a magnificent job as your children are a mirror of the love and kindness you have bestowed upon them. Alex, you are a very special human being; I love and respect how you see yourself as it relates to your life and identity. Please make sure you carve out some time for yourself. I love your family!
I have a nonverbal 5 year old and a 3 month old, so they are the same age gap as Drew and his sister. I pray they will have this kind of bond.
Pretty sure we don't deserve Chris, but he doesn't care and is gonna do his thing anyway. Thank you Chris!
When people are kind, they become so unbelievably beautiful. It's like magical.
That is awesome that everyone in his life knows DSL! Drew Sign Language 🥰
Aww Drew seems like a cool dude, what a cutie pie
Drew, your soul shines so bright, as does yours Alex. You two are so lucky to have one another in this life ❤️❤️
@saidkada1920
2 жыл бұрын
Ok💟💙💚💜👌👍👍👍💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
This gave me tears, but good ones. My son is 3 also has ds and is non verbal and I don’t know if he will ever talk. And this just reminded me everything will be ok no matter what happens
@nataliecunha2108
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it gave me hope too. My son is 8 and non-verbal and needs so much help for everything. These videos help me to keep going and stay positive Wish you the best with your son.
@Lina_617
2 жыл бұрын
My son was nonverbal until he went to school at 3. He never stops talking now. He's 9. HE NEVER STOPS TALKING........
@DAVEJJR
2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes an angel doesn’t have to speak. Their words come from love ❤️
This is really awesome. Even though Drew is non-verbal, he can still communicate with him by accommodating a way to let him speak and answer you in his own way. Really, it just to show that talking is just one of the many ways humans can communicate.
@MrJdsenior
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, a LOT of the communication that goes on when two people are in conversation has nothing to do with the verbal. That is one reason that written text can be misconstrued more easily. If the person talking to you is happy or angry or whatever, there is usually no mistaking it, in person. I've always thought that there should be a symbol for denoting sarcasm, where appropriate, in text. That one is sometimes so easily missed .
@excitedaboutlearning1639
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrJdsenior That's right! I agree! Not being able to read the commentator's body language and tone of voice are, in my view, the biggest reasons for using emojis. Some people like to say that being surrounded by emojis makes young people worse off than their parents, but I think so. I used to think so, because I believed in the claims, but the more I learned about body language, the more I started seeing the usefulness of emojis.
My man drew sits upon of throne of happiness and friendship. Thank you for this interview.
When he leaned over and put his head on Chris’ shoulder❤️ we all need love. We’re all human and need affection.
The hide and seek story was so funny! He’s definitely your classic jokester. Everyone needs that in their life.
Almost makes me sad, that i have so much, but treat it like it's so little, when there's people like Drew out there, that are way more grateful of theirs...
@escapatementalslavery8345
2 жыл бұрын
To be humbled is a blessing
@ada5998
2 жыл бұрын
Σε νιώθω απόλυτα!
@kyf_
2 жыл бұрын
@@escapatementalslavery8345 efinetely a moment of humbleness and realization for me...
@kyf_
2 жыл бұрын
@@ada5998χαίρομαι... σίγουρα δεν είμαστε οι μόνοι που νιώσαμε έτσι...
@dramalover4961
2 жыл бұрын
Would you be annoyed if I said that you are approaching it in the wrong way? Get to know my tribe and become an allay. What Drew has with his sister is what I have with my sibling.
Chris always knows how to connect with each person in the best way possible, it’s amazing
I've never seen anything as strong as the love between this Brother & Sister.
Raising my little one on things like this when we have TV time, open mind, open heart and some human decency!!!! Everybody deserves respect and friendship 💘
@Fragrantbeard
2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful bit of "screen time"!
@oliviabird8235
2 жыл бұрын
@@Fragrantbeard doing my best to raise a good human🙌
@mothermarie6057
2 жыл бұрын
@@oliviabird8235 Bravo!!! 🥰🦋🦋🙏💜
@hoperouge4623
2 жыл бұрын
That is so cool that you and your child watch videos like this I however am legally blind and have a KZread channel and talk about my disability I think it is awesome that you and your kid watch these videos together because you’re teaching your kid in the best way that everyone is equal no matter how different they are everybody’s the same and other ways to
@oliviabird8235
2 жыл бұрын
@@hoperouge4623 what a LOVELY response ❤️ We will give your videos a watch, as blindness is awesome for her to be aware of!!! A blind friend- how awesome is that!!!!!??? Doing my best to raise a respectful and decent little human :)
I absolutely LOVE all the upbeat and positive comments here.. This makes me feel so happy inside Such a loving community and it's literally one of the best places to be.... That and Daniels channel Who I met here as a friend His comment section is also full of love.. Thank you all for being so kind!
Alex, you are an angel. I fall when implicitly she said she wants better life so she can afford her life and Drew's.
Drew, at would come up to you and smile. Alex is wonderful. And she wants to be his caretaker/guardian in the future. How amazing is that? Drew's parents are so sweet.
She is amazing , a real little Big sis ...Taking care of her family like this is the most beautiful thing ever . 47 year old man here and I'm all tears, this was a blessing to see. Very good show guys top notch.
Drew is a good man. Easy going and hungry. That's my kind of friend.
Magical sibling bond. ✨They are lucky to have each other.
I love the way this guy communicates! My boy is so cool!!
I love this interview so much! Both of my younger siblings are developmentally disabled, and it is so validating to see another sibling relationship that reflects the same care and affection. Thank you, Chris, and everyone involved in this video!
Drew is so genuine. He has no buffer, comes right at you and shows himself. It can been a little uncomfortable for others, or so it looks that way. But he just keeps being Drew. I love him ❤
My little sister has Down syndrome and I know I’ll be her caregiver one day when our parents are gone. Wouldn’t change it for the world. I love her more than anything in the world.
These videos purify my soul.
I love how he expressed himself with his own sign language
Drew and sister are so cute aww 😊
You can so clearly see how dearly Drew loves his sister, he watches her so intently when she speaks. Its the sweetest thing I've ever seen.
what a wonderful brother and sister combination. They're brilliant together. I'm an only child I wish I had a brother and sister as wonderful as these two.
Drew you are a super human being! Where is your cape? The world is a much safer place with Super Hero's in it! That's you ! Thank you!!!
If that isn't the best sister and brother in this world I don't know who is. Those parents raised great children and it shows!
My little (youngest) brother and me take care of our disabled middle brother for the rest of our life. Our old parents passed away half a year and two months ago, very recently, sadly to say but . They were always concerned with my Jose Maria when they weren't any longer alive to look after him but we carry on with pleasure and love in that mission. We wouldn't change our special brother for any other or for one hundred million euros. This family is a good example, they don't lock in a clinic to his son, washing their hands, I was moved by the compromise her sister showed to care for life to her beloved brother. God will reward them, especially her, in heaven. They will meet again there and I'm sure, that that person will speak for himself as a regular guy giving back all the love he have received. God bless that family, all of them.
I have twin boys that are 19 and severely autistic and a 21 year old daughter. I love to see this because I often feel that my wife and I are often isolated because of our lifestyle. Our daughter is wonderful and in college and seeing Alex care for her brother reminds me of my family and makes me feel good knowing that other people live like we do. My wife is truly incredible the way she cares for the boys. It’s just great to see other people that live happily with the same difficulties we have. I love this channel
I'm smiling when i'm seeing how much they care for drew. I work with handicaped people as there accompanist, but i see many parent who abandoned there child and or they never visit them. That's sad to see. So i'm so happy to see this. Many respect for the sister and parents. What a lovely man is drew🙌
We need more teachers like you in our schools helping all these kids with special needs feel loved & important.
I am diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder. I have had many struggles throughout my life and I would love to be interviewed and tell my story on your platform.
@maryannhope8276
2 жыл бұрын
I would ❤ to hear your story on SBSK with Chris. Let us know your story. Have a wonderful day and evening. Will be looking for your story sweetheart ❣ Take care and be HAPPY 😁 Blessings to you and your family. Godspeed Peace 🙋♀️
@hannahvivi7042
2 жыл бұрын
I hope to hear your story on SBSK in the future!
@ThaMobstarr
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, hope to hear your story as well!
@MrJdsenior
2 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of it, so I would definitely be interested as well. Hang in there. :-)
@EddaPascher
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your story!
This is a little thing, but I just loved seeing Chris and Drew bond over their shared fear of rollercoasters and their love of the beach. What a beautiful and genuine interaction 💛
Drew's loving face is so sweet! 😍 What a beautiful personality he has.
drew is fun and his sister loves him so much! its absolutely heartwarming! i wish them all the best!
Drew has an amazing family; his sister is genuine, admirable, and virtuous. Drew is absolutely a great soul from what I see
OMG Drew and his sister are both rays of sunshine!
WE LOVE DREW !!!!! What a precious beautiful soul 😊🥹🤩💕
The bond that Drew and Alex have is incredible ! 😊
Oh dear Jesus I lost my heart to Drew , his sister ,, momma & daddy, shall we all be loved as they love each other. Be still my beaten heart .
Today I have had the immense privilege of meeting Drew! Thank you so much for being you Drew. 🥰😘❤️
Love the way he looks at her; you can see the love :)
Wow I am blown away by the way Drew communicates. Not vocal but he "speaks" so clearly, I have never seen that before. This was a joy to watch, loved learning more about Drew!
So sad for his sister. Poor girl. Prayers
Drew is so sweet and loving and so is Alex! No surprise that their parents seem awesome too. You can just feel the love and big hearts in this family.
How very special. What a beautiful man and his wonderful family that surrounds him.
I love how he mimics and acts out the stories you were telling, he’s hilarious!
What a wonderful person! ALL OF THEM! To see a 25 year old woman act like this today is refreshing.
Drew has so much presence, is so supportive to his family, and would be so nice to get to know.🎉
Drew and his sister are awesome. PS Alex you’re an angel for taking care of your disabled brother. I have a lot of respect for someone as loving as you.
Chriss you are simply Heaven sent..🙏
Drew and Alex you guys are so beautiful I am so glad Drew has someone so special like Alex to take care of him
He is a blessing full of innocence and goodness 😍
I’m so happy for the comments again. He is so lucky to have such a sweet sister. These two are such beautiful souls❤️
The way his sister speaks to him and interacts with him… wow she is simply beautiful, inside and out.
YOU GOT YOUR COMMENTS TURNED BACK ON!!! THANK YOU LORD. These people can see how much people understand and care about them
Drew's blessed to have a sister like Alex in his life. Both deeply care and love each other
🥰🥰🥰 Interrupting Cow knock knock joke is my favorite too! Best joke for kids of all ages EVER. This channel has been such a blessing to me and I'm very thankful you are still producing videos. Thank you so much!!
Thank you. My older sister has Down Syndrome, 58 years old. I am her guardian and primary caretaker. She lives with me and my spouse. She is quite frail right now and has dementia. My younger sister and I can relate to Alex: being sisters to this wonderful human being is one of the best things that happened to us. She is the reason we became the people we are. Drew and Alex, we wish you the best life you can have.
This Video gets to my heart. Just heartwarming goodness
What a sweet family. Drew seems like a swell friend to have! I think it is important what the dad said about talking to people and not around them. Something that relates to everyone.
After not visiting your time for a long time, I came back and just realized that now we're able to comment in your videos. Congratulations. God bless you and everyone who appear in your videos.
Just started watching and my day is already brighter. Drew’s laugh is so contagious. I hope I get to meet him one day. Alex, “Drew’s Sister”, and Drew are both so full of light 💖
This makes my heart explode. He reminds me of my brother.
What a beautiful family! Drew is beyond blessed!❤️
Thanks to Drew and Alex,Drew's sister,for making me smile and laugh today.God bless them and their Mom and Dad.🙂💖
This has to be my favorite SBSK episodes I ever saw What a wonderful bond and what a loving family And Drew just pure love and joy.
I love the host of this show he's a great guy God bless him
I am always so happy meeting the new people you are interviewing Chris. You are an amazing interviewer, patient, kind and love. Making everyone feel included no matter their disabilities or abilities is a quality that everyone should have. Thank you for introducing me to my new friends ❤❤👍❤❤
He is so cute and I love how his family love him. 💕💕
this boy's sister is amazing, there is so much love in her, wonderful woman❤
They have a super special bond. I just hope the sister will take care of herself. She seems so in love with her brother she might loose herself. I know some people might not like my comment but I worry for her.
Hi Drew!!! Hi Alex!!! Hi Dad!!! Sending hugs and smiles from Canada! 🇨🇦
These parents are so blessed to have these siblings that love each other so much.
Drew you and your sister are a BLESSING to our world!
drew absolutely ADORES alex this is the cutest thing ever
This guy, you are one special dude, special place in heaven for you my man. Such great work you do.
Alex I hope your life brings you everything you ever need, drew is such a wonderful person I hope they both have wonderful lives.
Omg I know these two!!! I went to afterschool with them when we were in middle school! Drew is such a sweetheart :)