My Giant Facial Tumour Won’t Stop Me Dancing | BORN DIFFERENT
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
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TIKTOK dance sensation Aleazia is a local celebrity in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky - but his journey to this point has been challenging from day one. He was born with a super rare condition called cystic hygroma, which caused large fluid-filled cysts to form on his face. Doctors performed "life-saving surgery" on Aleazia as a newborn baby, as the cysts were blocking his airway, preventing him from breathing. Since then, he has lived with a trach, which acts as "another airway for safety reasons" - something that has proven crucial to Aleazia, as he suffers from regular swelling of his neck and face. The swelling occurs "every two months" on average and causes Aleazia such "agony" that he has to stay in hospital for pain treatment. Growing up, Aleazia's condition meant he faced severe bullying - with other children in the neighbourhood calling him "Mr Potato Head" and "Quagmire." His parents were his rocks through it all and gave him the confidence to ignore the name-calling, but when they passed away in 2019 and 2020 respectively, Aleazia remembers feeling "alone." Despite everything he has been through, as well as continued abuse online, Aleazia has been supported by friends and family and found escapism in his love of dance. For the past 11 years, he has been performing to passers-by on the Big Four Bridge in Louisville and made a name for himself locally and on TikTok. But Aleazia does not do it for the fame and fortune - as he told truly: "When I'm dancing I forget all my troubles - I can be myself, I feel free."
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That’s my best friend. And I am SO proud of him. I am so honored to be apart of his life. Thank you, Aleazia for taking me on this journey with you. Many more years of friendship to come.
P.s. don’t mind the waddle , I’m pregooo ☺️
I want to personally thank you for befriending him. As a person who suffered a lot of negativity in school... You've made a really big difference in his life. Thank you for being you.
@@astralfaeriequeen just always remember, YOU DO MATTER! Stay strong
Proud of Aleazia and you bae yall did awesome in this documentary 💙
Wow tell him a girl in Iceland loved seeing this and how amazing he is ❤
A true friend, a true brother or sister. 💪🏽
Grew up with bro in the homeless shelter back in 2015 and let me tell ya he was ALWAYS that hyper ecstatic dancer-always happy and always confident, this man could never be stopped and I’m proud to see how far he’s come today
Thank you so much. I'm proud of everything that you've been doing as well thank you for always supporting me and having my back all these years much love- Aleazia 💯
This made me emotional 🥹🥹 i had the pleasure of going to college with him for a semester and when i tell yall he is an amazing soul, he lit up every room he walked into. One of the many people I’ll never forget 💗
I met him years ago while working in the office of the apartment complex he lived in. He’d come visit me everyday and I looked forward to it every time!! I love you Aleazia and I’m so happy you’re happy and doing well!! Keep going baby!! ❤
I love the positivity this young man expresses. I wish him the very best of everything. Thank you for sharing your story. 😊
You are a beautiful human. We need more of you in this world. Spreading love and kindness. ❤
I smiled through the whole video. He's such a joy!
I saw a little clip on Facebook and came here to see more 😊 I just love him ... He is amazing ❤ such a great person
I wanna cry because through all his adversity, the meanness of the world, and the loss of his parents, he still has hope and life in him! May he be blessed in all his heart’s desires!❤
This is my little cousin!! I’m so proud of you and no matter what keep on smiling, that’s the light this world is missing. Keep being unique and keep being you and YES give us more dance videos 🕺🪩
As a pro wrestler he was always one of the coolest fans to come to a show. One show I remember picking him up and carrying him around the ring just for fun. Made the other kids jealous. Glad you're still being you. Hopefully catch you at the bridge one day
I see him walking around all the time it’s good to learn his story and I wish you the best young man and God bless you sincerely
I used to see little Aleazia back in the day when i lived by the walking bridge. It broke my heart to hear that you lost your Momma. Every time i saw you, you were with your Mom. I know that it's s been rough without her. God bless!
Hey if you need anyone to talk to I'm here my mother died last month and my father passed away when I was 7 years old so I feel your pain just keep your head up and don't let anyone ruin your day ok . Keep doing you and keep shining like the bright star you are ❤
Aleazia is awesome. We both frequent the same bar and I’ve had the chance to talk to him about dance, as a dancer myself. Incredibly kind and talented person.
I'm always surprised how people with visible physical disabilities can be so confident and put themselves out there continuously despite the bullying. I wish i had that kind of confidence. For me, bullying when i was younger really sort of wrecked mine. Also he's way too young to have to on top of everything, also deal with the loss of his parents. Stay strong bro, you're awesome.
You are an inspiration. I am in awe of your resilience and beauty. You’re a true example!
And a talent! 😉
O😊@@mpras684
Don’t let the negative comments get to you. People are miserable and say bad things to make themselves feel better. Take over the world bro you got skills
You're a beautiful soul, I will pray that someone who knows a great surgeon, would look at this young man and see if there's anything else they can help this young man. He has an amazing outlook despite his disability, that doesn't define who this young man is and his dancing is great . God bless you 🙏🙏
Aleazia it's me Rikki on here . I am so sorry you have to deal with the mean people in this world. Just keep in mind they talk about us all and most of the bullies bully people because that's how they feel for themselves... I'm glad I got to learn more about you and I will be supporting you in any and every way that I can... You inspire me and motivate me to do big/great things. I love you .......I love this and I love what you are doing keep it up. It's a Bird it's a plane that's just aleazia......... So let's fly to the stars I know you parents are looking down at you smiling..
He looks like a sweetie we'd be good friends. Don't let anybody, make you feel bad about yourself because, of your condition you're one of God's beautiful creations.
Thank you to you and your friend for sharing your story. Everyone needs true friends like you two. Stay blessed!!
Omg he seems soooo nice! i admire he’s able to push through after everything he’s been through. keep going man ur amazing
That young man have a very good good friend may God continue to bless both of them and keep them
I really love that she is his rock. People are just horrible. Animals are accepting. 🐕❤
Been rockin w/ u since I saw you on c-tez insta. Keep killin it. Sending love from Canada.
💯💯💯💯💯
Thank you A'chante for givng hope in humanity you are a beatiful person! ❤❤❤
I use to see you at Kentucky kingdom when I took my kids you seem so joyful!
I see him all the time while walking the bridge. I take the time to watch him dance. He has such a vibrant personality.
He really dances so good and beautifully,thanks a lot for inspiring more people that are still worried about their rare conditions.😊
I’ve been watching you and cheering you on from a far for many years! Your courage and vibrancy will continue to push you beyond the haters! Praying GOD places you where he wants you to be! Hope we bump into each other around town! CONTINUE TO BE YOU AND STRIVE FOR THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY! 😘🥰🥰🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stay strong, keep on fighting and dancing! God be with you.
You hav such a strong grasp of your feelings and how to express them. It’s real strength. Keep it up 💪🏽
Seen him before at the bridge amazing dancer❤
the love that this dude is getting in the comments from people who have met him just says everything really! what a compassionate, amazing young man. I wish him all the best
Your parents did an excellent job, cause you ste a confident, beautiful young man.
I KNOW THIS GUY! I LOVE watching him dance when I cross into Jeffersonville. He got them MOVES! 🕺
You are a beautiful person inside and out. Thanks for being a honest person and giving us all hope to overcome our struggles. Thank you Jesus, I needed this today
I cannot imagine the pain he experiences…. So brave with a smile! God bless you!
And it is absolutely disgusting to make fun of someone with a medical condition!
You’re very inspiring young man. Happy to see you haven’t let any comments, hard pressures of life bring you down. You will find or that perfect woman or she will find you. She will become your wife and you’ll have your family. Keep inspiring keep doing what you’re doing. 💪🏽
I’m so proud of you lil bro
What an inspiration
He is so graceful and truly an excellent dancer
Well done Aleazia. You are beautiful inside and out.❤
Beautiful story! I am local and I look forward to bringing my girls to watch you perform at the big 4 bridge
Can I come 😫 😩
Love you Aleazia your really doing big things👏
He’s living his best life ❤
He is kind, sweet, humble, and he doesn’t get a big head over his successes
OMZ!!!! I see you on the bridge all the time!!!! I’m glad you’re getting a little shine. You always seem to be in good spirits whenever I see you dancing. 😌🫶🏾
Some people make fun of what they’re afraid of or don’t know. It’s sad because some of the “different “ people are the most beautiful people on the inside
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥This a wonderful channel! Thank you for always bringing positive inspiration to the Earth. ❤❤❤
I lost both my parents recently in a short time span and I’m not disables. It is so hard! You are such an inspiration to me!
Bless you 💕💕
Tysm love you and never ever give up
God bless you and you are so amazing!
His perseverance is so inspiring. Mothers (and fathers) are such a blessing and I’m glad he was blessed with good ones. Aleazia YOU are rare, your spirit is rare. I love how you light up when speaking of your mother 🤍
Bless him forever 🥰🤗gosh I hate his parents passed 🥺; so thankful his friend is there for him 🤗
this made me want to cry i saw him randomly on instagram someone posted him and tagged him i think he was dancing & i checked out his page and saw all his dancing videos and loved it. just from his posts i could tell he was such a sweetheart on top of it all & seeing this confirmed it even more he deserves everything amazing in life. his parents did a wonderful job raising him and showing him he's truly perfect how he is! he radiants confidence as he should! such a inspiration so proud and happy i wish him nothing but the best and i hope tik tok does it's thing and make all his videos go viral and he gets a even bigger support system
Luvvv you !! So proud of you babes!!
❤❤❤❤❤ tysm girl ily2
I loved this and Aleazia's spirit just SOARS out from the screen. His confidence and his determination to live out loud gave me all the feels. You're a rock star, young man!!! ❤
keep on doing what ya love the most dont let anyone get to you
Love this episode, he is so joyful it is impossible not to smile, he is really lovely and dances so good, I wish him the best
I can't believe some people. I had my mom until I was 59, and when she passed, my world was crushed. I admire this young man so much, having lost both parents with his condition. His attitude is remarkable. Bless him always.
You’re such an amazing human being! I absolutely adore you!! Many blessings and much success your way! 🫶🏽🙏🏽🖤
I went to highschool with him! Such a nice guy!
Okay now lil bro❤. Keep inspiring and touching the 🌎
I love your dancing! Your a sweet dude keep doing you!!!
Amazing how positive he is
I support you bro❤
He has an awesome personality and confidence! Prayers he's able to accomplish every goal he dreams of!
He is so kind and stays true to himself. I wish him the very best in life.
Life can be so unfair. Seems like such a sweet soul. Keep going sweetheart & don't let the haters stop you. God bless your friend. She is such a phenomenal human being..❤❤ ❤
Awesome bro. The city loves you bro keep dancing hope to see you on the walking bridge soon. You are such a awesome soul man love this documentary
I went to CSCC with him so proud of you !!!
I love his confidence and positive outlook on life.Peace and Blessings ❤❤❤❤
I love his bravery
I hope he continues dancing and continues to keep on being himself, I also hope one day he will find a great man who loves him because he’s loveable. He is inspirational and I hope he keeps it up.
What a lovely guy, anyone would be lucky to have him as a friend.
This is amazing reading all the comments of the people who know him. Amazing young man. Continue to thrive ❤
You are truly amazing, inspiring & I’m so glad that you have found your calling. Many people wait a lifetime, or never at all) to find out who they truly are. Nasty comments are painful, but remember that hurt people hurt people & they hide behind their own mask. So keep on doing what you’re doing & you will always be free! 💖💖💖
You're a beautiful, brave young man. I'm so sorry you lost your mom. I happy that you have a wonderful friend to support. Keep on dancing. Bless you. ❤
This guy is super dope! I wish as a person i had half of the great personality, strength and dance moves he has. Blessings to this brother
He dances so well. And every good person should have such a positive friend in their lives.
This young man is a Louisville treasurer. We must protect him with our lives, family. 🙏
Blessings to you! You're an amazing soul! I know your parents are looking down smiling and proud of you! Keep on striving wishing you all the best! 👏🏾😊❤️
Who Would ever be mean to someone like him! When someone can't help being born a certain way leave them alone! They deserve to be happy like everyone else!
YOU ARE AMAZING 👏🏽 ❤️
Really amazing man. Deserves respect for what he's been through❤
Good for him! True spirit. We all got to be kinder to one another and just live this one life on earth
So happy to see all he’s been doing lately!❤
What a beautiful person. 🥰 I know exactly what he means when he says dancing makes him feel free. I love to dance too. 💗✨ Keep shining your light super star! 🌟
Love this!! ❤️❤️
He is such an inspiration to many. We love and support him. Our very own Louisvilliana 🎉❤ Aleiza ❤
I’m so proud of my bro Aleazia 👏 best inspirational documentary ever in the area 👏
Man y’all gotta really know bro to understand this story the city loves you Az ! 🤞🏽💙
Keep dancing! Don't stop that inner joy you have!
You have a beautiful spirit. You’re awesome! Please keep dancing.
This guy is amazingly positive !
Just anore people don't let them get to you you are a special person from god
You are a handsome man keep doing you and don’t worry bout tha negativity your parents are always with you and proud of you wish I could meet you I like your personality don’t every give up but be careful out there blessings to you sir
I love his face.
Honey even the so called "perfect" people get hateful comments, even people who have lost their children get hateful comments! Please take it to your heart...it's NOT you it is them! There's something really wrong with someone who needs to hurt others. You on the other hand are beautiful inside and out! As long as you have love in your soul you'll be golden❤
Very intelligent! And love the dancing.