october is dwarfism awareness month so here's a video about my perspective on all things dwarfism! also.. my lips kept getting SO CHAPPED just ignore lmao
ok so im really insecure about my lips getting so chapped in the video lmao PLS IGNORE.. TY!! and i hope this video helped u understand dwarfism more deeply. happy dwarfism awareness month!!😊
In high school one of my best friends had dwarfism. She dealt with ignorance all the time at school but her own parents were the worst, telling her "maybe in your next life you can be a real person." She is a real person, and a freaking awesome one.
@@localsagittarious2725 I think their point is that despite it seeming odd to us, their relationship is actually really normal and even inclusive of the differences between them. It would be offensive if one of us were to just assume that we could do that to other people just because of their size but for peet he's grown up with them. They've had unique curiosities to fulfill and comfortable habits developed by that unique experience. TLDR it's odd to us because we didn't grow up with little people in our family but for peet this was probably an everyday joke tastefully executed by the people that understood and made light.
You’ll probably never see this Peet, but I just wanted to say that having a healthy sibling in the family can be really comforting and grounding. I say this as one of four siblings, three of whom have health issues. The fact that one of my brothers is doing totally fine is soooo awesome, and not just because he can help my parents and my other brother. Whenever I’m thinking of everything we have to deal with, I can say to myself, “Well, at least he’s doing great!” 😄 It lends a level of emotional stability to the medical chaos. So don’t ever feel guilty for being the healthy one. You’re meant to be who you are, where you are. 💖
My fathers cousin has dwarfism and they are from a much older generation. He was the only dwarf in our family and he was treated so bad by so many people including his own brother. His mother and my dad were his only safety. My dad defended him through everything and gave him the ability to build his own personality. When my dad passed this year his cousin and I hugged so tight crying and it showed me how much my father truly meant to him. He told me if it wasn't for my dad treating him like a person he would of been dead 😪. People don't realize how much cruel words or kind words can shape someone else's future. Thank you for what your doing.
This video actually did help me understand dwarfism a LOT better, thanks peet.. really though this video was a really good idea to spread awareness for all this stuff. And I always thought it was weird when people called GROWN ADULTS "cute". There IS a difference between cute and beautiful and your mom and sister are exactly that- beautiful. I can see how that's irritating. You're such a good brother/son!
I suffer with some disorders and I don’t want that to become my life , or my personality. There’s nothing we can do about it so we should just be us :)
My cousin was a dwarf. She had one daughter. Average size. Her daughter left home and rarely went back. She was ashamed of her Mom. Her Mom could have died having her. She was told to get an abortion. I’m glad I was brought up around her. Made me not stare at people who were different. Raised my sons to see everyone as equal. They never got to meet her but I talked about her. She was a wonderful cousin. I miss her. ❤️. You are an amazing young man!! 😎
It sucks that we always focus on differences, whatever they may be, instead of just accepting the whole of the person and appreciating them for who they are instead of just what they look or sound like. My best friend growing up was extremely hard of hearing and got so much static from other mean kids about his speech. It made me insanely angry... but he said he was "lucky" cuz he couldn't even hear them! Adversity seems to make people stronger even if it isn't easy to experience.
I have Achondroplasia Dwarfism. I’m a photographer, licensed drone pilot, licensed amateur radio operator, electronic enthusiast, have a beautiful and incredible girlfriend with Dwarfism from Brazil, mom and sister have Dwarfism. I didn’t get bullied in school, but I did get comments. I had a resting *itch face which I guess intimidated people because some people from LPA told me that I intimidated them which wasn’t my intention. lol Without Dwarfism, I wouldn’t of travelled to Sweden or found a wonderful woman from Brazil. I would probably be more arrogant and ignorant of a person. I feel more humble with my life and I feel more peaceful with my life. Life is short and so am I.
@@The_Awkward_Goose Do what you want to do in life and just go for it. If you think, “I can’t do this,” ask yourself why not? Money? Work. Time? Find it. Energy? Make it. The worst thing you can do in life is to waste it.
The first time I saw someone with dwarfism, it was December and child-me saw the two people from a good 100 feet away shopping at Target. I asked my mom if I could go say hi to Santa's Elves and she said no. Thank you so much, Mom. There's a fairly high chance they would have been uncomfortable.
That might have been good because, in my mother's class, there was a young lady with dwarfism. She grew to hate children because some parents allowed them to point, stare, and even laugh at her. Perhaps if parents taught their kids, "No, you cannot go call them elves. They are people!" and politely say hello as you would with anyone else.
Pick them up? Seriously? I never imagined something so inappropriate would cross anyone's mind. Thank you for sharing your experience growing up with your family and helping us understand.
I had a boyfriend who constantly would pick me up at random and never understood why I wouldn't tolerate it. Needless to say, we aren't together anymore.
I went to High School where your dad worked and was on the Golf Team about 10 years ago with him. He was/is an incredible golfer, his short game (chipping, putting) is still some of the best I've seen, and he was incredibly kind when I was/am really terrible at Golf xD Found your channel randomly, hope you and your family are doing well.
Although you didn't end up being a little person you're still super unique and I think that's cool. Red hair? Bright ass blue eyes? Tall as heck? You still stand out and I wouldn't forget you if I seen you. You still fit in, your uniqueness is just a different kind
Exactly! There are not a lot of red heads in this world (much to my dismay....I love red hair! However, my grandson is showing to be a red head, to my joy! Red heads don't ever have to worry about gray hair :) ) as for little people....they're just so cute!!! Where I live, we had a lady working the deli....she was maybe 4'9 -4'11. She was embarrassed for being so short, but I just wanted to hug her!!! Big personalities in little packages...perfection just came sooner :)
@@kelleymaxwell3875 So you didnt get the point in his video - you missed the p o i n t . You have to fight against your desire to hug people just because they are smaller than you!
@@kelleymaxwell3875 Cute? Kittens and puppies are cute, babies and toddlers are cute? Little people aren't cute. It sounds like you are talking about Santa's elves. Those are normal adults who wanted to be seen and to be treated as such. Anyway it is disrespectful to hug anyone and anything you consider "cute". Would you want every stranger who considers you "cute" to hug you without permission?
@@kelleymaxwell3875 I’m a 3rd generation redhead with blue-green eyes and I can tell you that our hair may not look conventionally “grey” from a distance, it definitely pales out. Looking at my hair up close, it’s always been an interesting variety of colors- several different shades of red, gold, and increasingly now- white. Traditional grey is usually brunette and white while ours seems to fade to a buttery golden yellow. The rarity of my greying hair may not be seen by many, but we are definitely out here!
When my son was in the NICU, the kiddo in the next incubator was diagnosed with dwarfism. She was so beautiful. We lucked out because one of the NICU physicians also had dwarfism. Listening to the Doc talk to the kiddos mom was inspiring. Thank you for doing what you do, raising awareness is awesome!
The doctor you mentioned has/had a television show called the little couple. Her family has since moved to St. Petersburg Florida. How cool you got to meet her! She is wicked smart and so nice.
You did a beautiful job on this video Peet. Your heart speaks louder than your words. The presence of love and respect is evident in your family, Even with the struggles and goofiness of normal kids.
I've always said cute is for kids and puppy dogs. Even so, there's a huge difference between cute and beautiful. Your mom is a beautiful woman. From watching your videos, I'm willing to say she's just as beautiful on the inside. I would be proud and honored if she were my mother--and it seems that you are. Much love to you and your family, and thank you so much for sharing your lives with us!
You are pure GOLD Peet. Really appreciated seeing this video. I hope life treats you well always! I think your genuineness is pretty rare and you are definitely a force for good.
So, I'm a little late on viewing this video. I am a little person, achondroplasia. You hit the nail on the head on all issues. Thank you so much for being the advocate you are. I am the typical LP born into a family of average height. I wish my parents were still alive to see this video. I wish my brother had the patience to sit down and watch it. I did not know October was dwarfism awareness month. I live in the mid-west, it's not promoted in these parts. Thank you again, for taking the time to create this video.
My best friend at school had dwarfism (I went to a school for those with physical disabilities). I can't remember which type she had now, but she never let it stop her. She won bronze and gold medals at the Paralympics. Sadly she passed away two years after winning gold. That was 20 years ago now but I still miss her.
This year, for October and Dwarfism awareness, I think it could be very therapeutic for you to maybe “interview” your family and even some friends with dwarfism to shed light on some of the stereotypes AS WELL as some things they like/dislike about being in an “average size” world. My family is short, but we don’t have dwarfism. However, one thing I didn’t know was my parents had the brakes on my bicycle adjusted. When I was a little kid, I raced my friend and when we traded (so I could prove I was just faster and it wasn’t the bike), I wound up getting into a serious accident and broke my arm in 2 places because I couldn’t reach the brakes to stop. I think it’s really brave of you to share your side, but to help raise awareness it could help to hear the other side. Adjustments that they’ve made… in the home, in their car(s), etc. Myths and misconceptions, etc. Maybe even use your platform to do a fundraiser for research - not necessarily for a cure, but for a treatment for people with your mom’s type of dwarfism because of the physical pain, etc.
I was a neighbor of your dad growing up. When they moved in, everyone was fascinated by his entire family. It was like each of his brothers was more handsome than the previous one. Your dad was the first guy my age who I saw who had long curly hair. I thought his brothers were handsome too, but he had such amazing hair. When the other kids found out that I liked the way he looked, (he was also the first muscular guy our ages) they tried to catch him and bring him to me. Which obviously made him furious. We ended up having a long talk about how we couldn’t date (I wasn’t interested in dating, I just liked his hair) but that conversation was really eye opening. I ended up hanging with your uncle Dean. Who was really fun to play with. But I have always felt guilty that my friends tried to pick your dad up.
if you were kids... to be fair... kids will sometimes grab and carry other kids to people, and it doesn't matter if they're a dwarf or not, that's just what people do sometimes.
@@thevideoofdiariesofagregin9517 no it's normal, it's just children being dumb. I suppose it depends on the age of the person, right-? Like when I was about 8 me and my friends kept trying to lift one another for no reason.
@@gwouru I’m really tall but also really light, so my friends used to pick me up every chance they got …and some people that weren’t my friends This was in, like, 3rd grade though
This is one of the most important posts I’ve seen in a very long time. I’m 73, and one of my very best friend’s in HS had dwarfism. I think we connected because we were both bullied so much ( just for different reasons). Back then, you hardly ever saw a dwarf. She passed away when I was in my early twenties. I was completely gutted. Thank you so very much for your contribution to this world-you truly make a HUGE difference in the world! I really look forward to your videos ❣️
My average sized son went through a phase where he cried to be a little person when he was younger since he felt he was missing out by being tall. As lucky as I felt as a parent to have a kid going by his own flow, folks like you and your family are helping to bring more awareness that we're all just people, no more, no less.
I have a good friend who has dwarfism, and every time he gets harassed by people he actually has to hold me back so I don't go ballistic. Which I always find interesting because I am 5'5 and a powerhouse despite having cerebral palsy and he has dwarfism (I think possibly the same as your mother, but I don't want to seem impolite to him so I don't ask) and is about 4'7 now. I definitely feel like I am the 1 person who treats him like a normal person. If he had a muscular spastic episode (my CP makes me have almost weekly [pain scale: 5-9] spastic episodes) I would just be right next to him letting grab my arm if he needed(though he never did I still offer) because I know exactly how those spasms feel. He'd return the gesture a week or so later and stick with me until mine were over for that episode. I'm thankful for having him as a friend and love him like family.
Sending you both tons of love. I hope for both of your sakes they find a way to stop the spams. I get them in my legs, but it’s rare. I couldn’t imagine having to deal with it regularly.
@@YourRoyalMajesty. its not that bad after a decade and a half, its normal, my entire friend group knows what to do so I have an amazing "second family" and I love and appreciate all of them. I've been doing alright with managing them, its just constantly having a heating pad and charged battery pack or its gotten to a point where I've basically trained myself to push any excess body heat in to my legs. I am not kidding when I say that one of my friends literally got medical training just to be able to have the skills to help correctly and effectively.
@@aquatic_atlas that has to be one of the best replies I've ever gotten. I am so happy you have such an amazing support group and family! You're an inspiration ☺️. I'm glad your friend has someone like you.
@@YourRoyalMajesty. you have no idea how many times I've been complimented and every time without fail I respond with "anyone who cares about someone would drop everything to help them, and if they say they care but don't immediately go to the person, there's no excuse outside of being too injured yourself to help them." I am not special, I just have different battles to fight. I am not lesser or better than any single human being (race, sexuality, gender, religion, etc) I don't care what makes a person different, I respect everyone equally (criminals are an exception of circumstance) if someone saw their partner in pain, they'd immediately drop what they were doing to help and comfort. That's how I was raised to react. Save others before myself, (Marine/Law enforcement family) A good future example for me is I plan to become a fighter pilot. If my wingman or my squad gets thrown into a dicey situation, I am going to turn RIGHT THE HECK AROUND and help them out of that situation, and if I get shot down in the process, I saved 5 lives for the price of needing a prosthetic limb, or unfortunately losing my own life. I don't care what happens to me, as long as my friends and family are okay.
As someone with a physical disability that is invisible but makes walking difficult I can relate to the all eyes on me thing. A "perfectly healthy young person" using a wheelchair gets a lot of looks. Thank you for opening up about your experiences. It's obvious you're really passionate about this cause. Keep fighting the fight!!
I've also got an invisible disability. I am not ready for a wheelchair yet, though I could use one, and I hate the stares if disapproval when I use a disabled parking spot. I have a permit; proof enough, but some people are such idiots.
I can relate for the same reason. There are so many sad things that people do when you're a young person that uses a wheelchair for no obvious reason. Invisible disabilities are so misunderstood. It's sad that you only understand it if you live with it. But that's the same with a lot of things in life.
Thank you for being so educational. I had a moment with my 7yr old son. He has seen very few small people so he started laughing. I had to scold him and tell him everyone is different and you don’t laugh at people. I tried to make sure that person and others around heard me because to me it is good to know that it’s not ok behavior. I think i did right and hope i did. We will watch this together.
High five, Mama!! You did an excellent job, especially ensuring others that your son was referring to heard. I’m in the exact same boat as you with a son the same age as well. It truly blows my mind those moments when we as parents know we’ve taught them better than to act like that, and I also scold (all 3 of my kiddos lol) just as you did whenever needed regarding peoples differences. WE have to show this upcoming generation to embrace differences and diversity in this world full of Kardashian wannabes and look alikes! It truly scares me at what our babies will be having to deal with as they get older, so now is the best time to teach and encourage kindness, compassion and empathy. Keep up your amazing efforts Mama! 💜 Your son will be an amazing person (as he already is, I’m sure 😊), and he will make a difference/be the change we so desperately need in this world RN. 💝
Peet, you are such a treasure mate, seriously. I loved "slingshot". He's your older brother. Of course you're sposed to do that! You're a sweet, kind, compassionate and supportive son and brother. You're an absolute treasure. I love your vids. Thank you !
I have always thought your mom is beautiful! I’ve cried on a few of your videos because I can just feel the love and positivity she has. I wish my mom was that way.
Your parents are so incredibly good looking. I can see where you get it from. I thank you for this video and putting it all out there. More people need educating on so many different levels. And, even though I am an average person, I'm very short and people have asked if I had dwarfism (no) and even to this day - in my late 30s - even I have dealt/deal with the head pats, the bending over to talk to me, the picking up. It's degrading for me, I can't imagine the things little people go through due to ignorance or just sheer stupidity. You are a beacon of hope.
He looks just like his mom! Have you seen the video where she puts make up on peets and a black wig? Peets makes a pretty woman also. Peets your a pretty boy and I mean that as a compliment.
Peet, your mum is stunningly beautiful - more so than many “non dwarf” women ! I have a friend with dwarfism, and it horrified me to hear about people - and these are adults - laughing, pointing AND TAKING PHOTOS ,,,!!! Unbelievable!
My mom made a wedding dress for someone who is a LP (not putting her name out there out of respect), and it makes me so proud. She is one hell of a seamstress, and I'm so glad she could make her special day that much better, though she may or may not have wanted to beat up the groom when he almost got frosting on her dress 🤣 Thank you for getting this information out there. Just because people are different, doesn't mean they should be judged or gawked at.
You're one of the best advocates for those with dwarfism, especially for this young generation to understand and engage others dignity and a generous heart. You articulate the issues about people dwarfism with a lot of love, intelligence and empathy that only you and similar siblings as yourself have. This was a precious sharing, indeed. ♥️👍
This video is amazing, we have just has a baby boy with achondroplasia and our starting our journey learning about dwarfism and living as a little person. You are such an amazing ambassador for lp and dwarfism it’s refreshing to watch! thank you
Congrats on your new blessing! Children are such a gift and little boys always hold a special place in their mama’s heart. Good luck on your journey. He’s very blessed to have parents who want to learn and do what is best for him.
I also have a son with achondroplasia he is 4 now, starting kinder next month 🥲 I have learned a lot In our 4 years of journey, what area do yous live in? :)
There's one other type of dwarfism I didn't hear Pete talk about (probably because nobody in his family has it) called Primordial Dwarfism. It's a genetic disorder that effects the person right from the get go. The mother could carry their child with primordial dwarfism full term and the child will still only be born at 3 or 4 pounds. People with primordial dwarfism are perfectly proportionate, just much smaller. Before you ask, I'm in a family of all average height ppl. I just really love doing research on these types of disorders.
Primordial dwarfism is a group of different disorders, one of which is Russell-Silver syndrome. Another is pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism which my granddaughter has. It's extremely rare
It’s fun watching all your antics with your family of course but hearing you talk sincerely about your experiences makes you even more loveable because you have learned true empathy and a deep respect and love for your family. It’s very hard for us to see our true selves in the way you have … your parents must be so proud of you …. X
What i find interesting is you always have two subgroups: The ones who want to be seen as natural and moral yet might need some help like housing,sizeable items and Accessablitys that don't effect them or any other person (like ramps made for disable that non disable can also go on) Then you got the attention seekers who always have to act like a victim and complain 24/7 never getting involved and suggesting ideas and pretending that being that kind of disable should be the focus and no equality
I have a cousin that have dwarfism, she is older than me and I remember growing by her side and I can never like ever feel that there is anyone more sweet and funny than her. She is lovely and my family loves her, and she is the only one with dwarfism in my family so it makes her more special. We appreciate and respect her, she is a fighter.❤️❤️❤️
I'm so inspired by you and your family. I would love to meet you in person. Your mother is beautiful and you all seem like so much fun and demonstrate so much love. Keep talking and teaching.
As a mom I can tell you the fact that you are healthy and happy means the world to your mom. ❤️ It's every mom's wish for their children. Being different is not always easy but it is what makes us all unique and that uniqueness is amazing.
I'm not even halfway through this video yet, but I wanted to stop it to say.. I can not imagine all that your family has suffered through, and continue to endure! I am so sorry!. Bless your beautiful sister! My goodness! She's sure been going through a great deal of pain and suffering!! I can imagine the strength that she has gained through it all though! And others in your family too!! I will certainly start praying for each of you!. I just never imagined, or sadly, even thought about all the issues or obstacles that come with dwarfism! And I've never personally met anyone that has been born with it. You are very correct, there's not enough awareness!! Thank you for sharing, and for giving us so much information! You explained it so well! And made it very easy to understand. I can see and hear it in your voice, the sympathy and empathy you have for your family's battles, triumphs, and victories!! I just came across a short video of you and your family, before watching this one, and can also see the closeness, happiness, and love that each of you has within each other! That was one of the first things I noticed when I started watching it! That is a treasure! And a true gem!! Unfortunately, you just don't see that very often nowadays! You are very blessed to have that!!. I liked and subscribed to your channel. 🙂🙃
Когда я учился в школе (а это было 45 лет назад) у нас была учительница немецкого языка - карлица. В моей памяти она осталась как самая любимая учительница. Для всего класса она была как взрослый друг. Мы часто вместе с ней ездили на пикники, в горы с ночевкой и разные другие мероприятия. Мы совершенно не замечали ее карликовости...
It annoys me how some people treat redheads just because they don't understand anything about human genetics. Like, they always give off the; tell me you're ignorant af without telling me you're ignorant af, kind of energy.
Thanks for sharing this. It truly had me crying 😭 Especially when you talked about your mom. I have an elder in my family who is an LP, but they thought she was the R word. So they prayed over her (common in the black community) and they decided some obscene surgeries that grew her two inches over the course of ten years. It left her barren and misaligned her waist down. They also decided for her to never marry, date, or work. I babysat her a few years ago and felt awful. My mom is the only family member that let her watch us, and treated her with dignity. She is the sweetest person I know, but it really kills me how they handle her, even today as she's approaching 70. *Let me go call her* 😭❤️
I love the fact that you can use your platform to bring awareness, I grew up in a small town, I had a little sister that had cycstic fribrosis, which back then in the 70's it was literally a death sentence. She passed away at the age of 7, growing in up in a family that is aware of any different lifestyle than what we consider normal, we do have an advantage of understanding and having empathy for people that are "different" so I had a huge heart when it came to people with illness of any kind, I lost a classmate to diabetes, I was friends and took up for special needs classmates that went to our school, as well as any minority groups, race, or color. I later worked with a woman that was a lp, and believe me she could hold her own, I don't think she ever missed work unless she was on vaca, and we all just treated her normal, she drove to work. So even being in a small town and in my lifetime meeting someone who was a lp still didn't seem so different to me, I can't speak for the rest of the town, but coming from a family that has been touched by any kind of illness I understand where you are coming from. I hope you're family knows how lucky they are even if you were a jerk at times being a kid lol. You certainly have their back now!
I grew up with a neighbor who was an LP. She and her caregiver used to babysit me. I think growing up next door to her taught me a lot about not being judgmental of others who are different. She had a really rough life and passed in the mid 90's. Her mother was a raging alcoholic, she was basically wheelchair bound, and back then the only education available to her was a special school for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Thank you for speaking on this. For someone with Achondroplasia dwarfism, I can relate to this video in so many ways. I am treated differently by many people, even at my job. But I met many new friends and taught them what dwarfism is and they accept me for who I am. I hope this video of yours speaks to more people because us Little People deal with so much on a daily basis. Thank you Peet! Happy Dwarfism Awareness Month💚
I love your family. The silliness, love, kindness and closeness that you have with your family is what makes me watch your videos. It makes me smile just seeing your interactions with your family. This popped up in my CZcams recommends because I have watched so many. LOL Thanks for sharing.
um.... that'd be what absolutely everyone does. Nobody gets to know someone to make a first impression. Everyone looks at someone else first and decides if they want to get to know more about them after they look. Men and women both judge each other on physical appearance first... Heck, you do it too, and you'd be lying if you said you didn't look at someone's physical appearance first.
Wow what an amazing ambassador for dwarfism. Your mum did an amazing job bringing you up. My understanding is that dwarves are little human beings. They can come with an array of health problems. However, they are just as capable as taller human beings. Thank you and your mum for showing how to be around little people. I would feel awkward and aware of my height, which would make me feel embarrassed. It would be nice to hear more about this subject especially from someone who truly knows about it. Your relationship with your mum is beautiful and hilarious and you can see how much you love and respect her. I’m new to your channel as you have only just flagged up on my feed. I am so glad and I have subscribed 🥰 Thank you xx
Peet what an awesome video. I can tell the genuine love and support you provide to your family. I learned a lot from your video and appreciate your heart felt explanation of dwarfism. I’m sure you make your parents proud. They raised a great young man!
You are an amazing spokesman for dwarfism. You got that it-factor that makes you so appealing. And because you got that, people actually listen. That's one of the reasons I look up to you. Because you use your "powers" for good. Keep up the good work, and PLEASE.... Do a couple of pranks on your mother from Norway 😁🤘🏻🤣
I’m very thankful for how I was raised. Growing up with developmentally disabled sisters introduced me to a massive community of people with physical and developmental disabilities. I also worked in the medical field so there isn’t much I haven’t seen. My mind is BLOWN at the lack of decorum people have. Deep down, we’re all the same, no matter our differences. We all want to feel loved. Everyone has smartphones now so there’s literally no excuse for lack of knowledge. I spend most of my day researching because I have questions and there’s so much to learn!
"ppl have smartphones so no excuse to not be knowledgeable" that is kind of arrogant to say. If you dont know anyone with a certain disability, someone who looks different etc why would you google it? its not something that you think about lets be honest
See that’s what I don’t get these days. I remember as a kid in the 90’s we were taught everyone is unique and special in their own way. It was taught that it was ok to be different. That everyone has their things they are good at. Now it seems these days, it’s expected for everyone to be the same. “I want to be seen and treated like everybody else.” I honestly don’t see that as a good thing at all. Let’s all be the same, robots, clones. No, I think we should accept and celebrate our differences. It’s such a mixed message, to have dwarfism awareness month, for example, but then say treat everyone the same. Some people can’t walk up stairs and need a wheelchair ramp, some people are hearing impaired, some people are blind, and that’s ok.
Peet, I found your channel not long ago and have loved all your shorts and videos you have done a wonderful job on this one being honest in how you felt is always the best way to go forward. I wish all of your family happiness and will keep your niece in my prayers.
Beautiful video, your points are so well articulated. Peet’s mom is definitely not cute, she is absolutely beautiful. Your entire family are beautiful people & observing this familial love & connection is so healing. I also love the video title’s reference to the Wizard of Oz!Thank you! ❤️🩹
So glad you do videos like this to educate people. I watch them with my kids, I want them to be as socially aware as possible and treat everyone with kindness and respect. Love your videos!
I happened upon one of your short clips and got caught up into watching a few more. The thing that really impressed me is the love and closeness you and your family have for each other . I think that is what makes some of your video's so interesting and uplifting.
I feel so happy that you touched this subject, although it is indeed hard to talk about it. Feeling like an outcast because you are different is more common than it should be, and I feel like you really raised awareness with your videos. My boss has dwarfism and her level of confidence surpasses the level of confidence she could have if she didn't have the condition, so it's important to embrace what you have and fight for your health equally. Thank you Pete, you are an amazing person and I wish all of you to be happy and healthy ❤
I love how Peet mentions how growing up taught him to get a better understanding of inclusion and empathy which I think most people lack when they don’t understand or even know other individuals perspective’s of life.
I had a student who was a little person and I loved how he went from one side of the room to the other- instead of going around the tables, he would simply run under them. So great.
Thank you Pete! I love how you are very supportive of your family and how PROUD you are of them as well! Your bond with your family is amazing! Keep up the great videos you make with your family!
I love watching your videos with your family. We can see how much you love them and see how much they love you back. It reminded me of my own family. It helped me greatly as someone working abroad and away from them. You’re all so beautiful and sweet to one another. God bless you and fam.
My dad had a childhood friend who was a dwarf, so i knew him since forever. To me he was just "Ale", and he loved that i always treated him like everybody else and when i was older we became kind of friends (msn and icq, i feel old). He was a great caricaturist and drew himself all the time.
You are amazing!!!! I am so glad that you and your family have opened yourselves to world and are informing everyone (with humor). You, yourself are awesome and belong to both worlds!!!
I appreciate your message. I started watching you because of ghost hunting, then I saw your shorts. Thank you. The information is important and you tell it with passion and love. Thank you.
That's so interesting that there are so many types of dwarfism, yet so few people in the population, and that your family members all have a different type of dwarfism. God bless you & your family.
I am an Aconderplasia Dwarf as well. Thank you for this video Pete. You did so well explaining what we go through and stuff like that. Your momma raised an amazing young man.
Thank you so much for sharing from your heart about many aspects of your life and your family. Your mom would be someone I would enjoy getting to know if we were in the same neighborhood. Keep on being you, and I always look forward to your videos.
Thanks so much for educating us on this. I have a sister who’s totally disabled from cerebral palsy. I too would be so offended when people would stare or speak loud to her like she had a hearing problem. I’m the oldest and there’s 18 months between my sister and I. To this day we are still very close. My mom has always taken care of her and at a young age, I decided that I would take care of her when the time came where my mom could no longer care for her. So glad I found your channel🙂
I think you’re a remarkable person. To take time to try to get other people to think about their actions. And to give so much information that may be most people wouldn’t know about. You shouldn’t feel guilty about anything, you’re a great person when I’ve seen, very caring and giving person. Shown by your actions and your words today. Thank you for sharing.
You & your family are truly inspiring Peet. I absolutely love your tik toks with your mum and family, you should be extremely proud of yourself and your family. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺
YOU are the best advocate for LP. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and insightful views about their lives and how ignorance can be damaging .
Happy dwarfism awesome month! There is a kindness and understanding that you and your family radiate. Thank you for sharing this very personal look into your family's life. I was smiling right along with you as you talked about how proud you are of your family; and my heart aches with yours when I hear about the difficulties and frustrations. Hope your week is winding down nicely.
That was amazing! I’m so impressed with your self-awareness and insight. Thankful to have someone so genuine and caring on youtube! I hope you can be an example of a caring and strong person for many many people! May God bless you ❤
Peet, you are such a sweetheart. I have always enjoyed your vids. Thank you so much for a bit more insight into dwarfism and your family. Your creativity and compassion are unmatched.
This is such an important video, to educate all of us in respectful, understanding and appropriate conduct and manners when in the company of a person who has dwarfism. I have and continue to learn so much from all your social media content - Thank you to you and your family (especially your mum, my favourite, sorry Pete), for giving us a glimpse into your wonderful world.
Hello Peet. I appreciated watching your video. Thank you for all the information, along with your personal experience and insight. I've seen a few videos with you and your mom, and they always put a smile on my face. I hope you continue to post videos. They have such a positive impact. As for your chapped lips, I would have never noticed. Your kind eyes, and bright and lively manner are what I see.
Peet, thank you for such an educational post, there are too many of us who need it about a lot of things that we just don't know. You really poured your heart out to help us understand. I always thought of your mom is such a lovely lady and you are so lucky to have that beautiful red hair. We are who we are and I love your videos especially you having fun with your mom. The troumbone video is my favorite. I watched the one about the haunted hotel on Hollywood Blvd and creeped out. Thanks!
Thanks for doing this peet. Really appreciate the education and enlightenment, I mean that in the most respectful way, of course I can educate myself, but when it comes from you, that's experienced living with little people all your life and it's a part of your family, there's no one better to listen to and try to understand a little. But watching this, you put a smile on my face, although there are some very serious and sad parts to this video. But as usual you always seem to add such great humour to your videos. Thankyou again 👍🏼❤
Thank you so much for this wonderful clarification of what both you and your family go through just living your lives. Through it all I see wonderful warm and very loving people, a beautiful family. I love the videos you do with your mother, what a great relationship you both have. Thanks and wishes for continued success in your ventures.
I just found you today and this video is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your family, your thoughts as well as the teachings. Such a beautiful family!!
Awesome idea!! 🥰❤️ I love this! Also, just want to send tons of love and positive energy to you and your family! ❤️❤️ I hope your niece is doing well, and gaining strength every day. She’s a Monztingo, therefore she’s a born fighter that’s for sure!! 💪 With all of you, she’s truly surrounded by a fountain of strength!
ok so im really insecure about my lips getting so chapped in the video lmao PLS IGNORE.. TY!! and i hope this video helped u understand dwarfism more deeply. happy dwarfism awareness month!!😊
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I wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't pointed it out! Geesh now I lip balm! Lol 😁🤗 and thank you for bringing awareness packed with knowledge.
In high school one of my best friends had dwarfism. She dealt with ignorance all the time at school but her own parents were the worst, telling her "maybe in your next life you can be a real person." She is a real person, and a freaking awesome one.
cant say the same for those parents, hope she's doin well!
@@apollothemechanic Same I wanna B slapp those parents.
@@apollothemechanic my thoughts EXACTLY. God not everyone deserves children 😡
What in the..... I'm SO appalled. Completely soul crushing.
Maybe in her next life she'll get real parents.
Pete: “I think I learned a lot of empathy at a young age”
Also Pete: *proceeds to slingshot brother across hall*
No offence but Peet is spelt. P E E T 😊
Only Peet can make that joke. Nobody slingshots his big brother except him, lol!
Any sibling would do that.
@@charlieblank3393 what’s your point?
@@localsagittarious2725 I think their point is that despite it seeming odd to us, their relationship is actually really normal and even inclusive of the differences between them. It would be offensive if one of us were to just assume that we could do that to other people just because of their size but for peet he's grown up with them. They've had unique curiosities to fulfill and comfortable habits developed by that unique experience.
TLDR it's odd to us because we didn't grow up with little people in our family but for peet this was probably an everyday joke tastefully executed by the people that understood and made light.
So, when it comes to height, your mom is a littler person. But in terms of motherhood, she is someone to look up to. Love your videos.
You’ll probably never see this Peet, but I just wanted to say that having a healthy sibling in the family can be really comforting and grounding. I say this as one of four siblings, three of whom have health issues. The fact that one of my brothers is doing totally fine is soooo awesome, and not just because he can help my parents and my other brother. Whenever I’m thinking of everything we have to deal with, I can say to myself, “Well, at least he’s doing great!” 😄 It lends a level of emotional stability to the medical chaos. So don’t ever feel guilty for being the healthy one. You’re meant to be who you are, where you are. 💖
My fathers cousin has dwarfism and they are from a much older generation. He was the only dwarf in our family and he was treated so bad by so many people including his own brother. His mother and my dad were his only safety. My dad defended him through everything and gave him the ability to build his own personality. When my dad passed this year his cousin and I hugged so tight crying and it showed me how much my father truly meant to him. He told me if it wasn't for my dad treating him like a person he would of been dead 😪. People don't realize how much cruel words or kind words can shape someone else's future. Thank you for what your doing.
This video actually did help me understand dwarfism a LOT better, thanks peet.. really though this video was a really good idea to spread awareness for all this stuff. And I always thought it was weird when people called GROWN ADULTS "cute". There IS a difference between cute and beautiful and your mom and sister are exactly that- beautiful. I can see how that's irritating. You're such a good brother/son!
His brother is a jerk who mistreats their own bro for something they can't control 🙄
I'm so glad your Dad's cousin had him.
I suffer with some disorders and I don’t want that to become my life , or my personality. There’s nothing we can do about it so we should just be us :)
Um him being your dad's cousin makes him your second cousin. Anyway, I'm happy that he was able to have that
My cousin was a dwarf. She had one daughter. Average size. Her daughter left home and rarely went back. She was ashamed of her Mom. Her Mom could have died having her. She was told to get an abortion. I’m glad I was brought up around her. Made me not stare at people who were different. Raised my sons to see everyone as equal. They never got to meet her but I talked about her. She was a wonderful cousin. I miss her. ❤️. You are an amazing young man!! 😎
This kid is not just BRILLIANT, but his heart is solid GOLD!‼️
Both of my parents are deaf and I'm hearing, I can totally relate on growing up different ❤
I'm the only person in my family with a from-birth physical disability
It sucks that we always focus on differences, whatever they may be, instead of just accepting the whole of the person and appreciating them for who they are instead of just what they look or sound like. My best friend growing up was extremely hard of hearing and got so much static from other mean kids about his speech. It made me insanely angry... but he said he was "lucky" cuz he couldn't even hear them! Adversity seems to make people stronger even if it isn't easy to experience.
You're a CODA? That's CHAMP 😊
@@aquatic_atlas Same, I was born 9 and a half weeks early, my birth was traumatic
@@leighmartin9187 what’s a CODA, please?
I have Achondroplasia Dwarfism. I’m a photographer, licensed drone pilot, licensed amateur radio operator, electronic enthusiast, have a beautiful and incredible girlfriend with Dwarfism from Brazil, mom and sister have Dwarfism.
I didn’t get bullied in school, but I did get comments. I had a resting *itch face which I guess intimidated people because some people from LPA told me that I intimidated them which wasn’t my intention. lol Without Dwarfism, I wouldn’t of travelled to Sweden or found a wonderful woman from Brazil. I would probably be more arrogant and ignorant of a person. I feel more humble with my life and I feel more peaceful with my life. Life is short and so am I.
Very deep💗💗
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Bro I could never be so accomplished in my life and I don't have dwarfism. You go!!
“Life is short and so am l” is one of my new favorite quotes EVER 💜💜💜
@@The_Awkward_Goose Do what you want to do in life and just go for it. If you think, “I can’t do this,” ask yourself why not? Money? Work. Time? Find it. Energy? Make it. The worst thing you can do in life is to waste it.
The first time I saw someone with dwarfism, it was December and child-me saw the two people from a good 100 feet away shopping at Target. I asked my mom if I could go say hi to Santa's Elves and she said no. Thank you so much, Mom. There's a fairly high chance they would have been uncomfortable.
That might have been good because, in my mother's class, there was a young lady with dwarfism. She grew to hate children because some parents allowed them to point, stare, and even laugh at her. Perhaps if parents taught their kids, "No, you cannot go call them elves. They are people!" and politely say hello as you would with anyone else.
Keep advocating Peet. The world needs more of you and your kind of empathy. Love your mother's and your videos they make my day.
“What do you call a little person?” My first thought was that you call them by their name. I do want to thank you for this.
Sir or ma'am?
I think it is more on the lines of if you don't know the person personally, or talking about them as a general term.
@BEAS BASHER or Miss
Pick them up? Seriously? I never imagined something so inappropriate would cross anyone's mind. Thank you for sharing your experience growing up with your family and helping us understand.
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I had a boyfriend who constantly would pick me up at random and never understood why I wouldn't tolerate it. Needless to say, we aren't together anymore.
@@midgetwthahacksaw your name is poetry, is that, at least partially, where it comes from?
Right how rude no matter what your size is.
You would be surprised how often this happens to someone who is shorter than average.
Can tell you from my own experience.
Your parents raised you right! And you are turning out to be a wonderful human!
I went to High School where your dad worked and was on the Golf Team about 10 years ago with him. He was/is an incredible golfer, his short game (chipping, putting) is still some of the best I've seen, and he was incredibly kind when I was/am really terrible at Golf xD Found your channel randomly, hope you and your family are doing well.
Although you didn't end up being a little person you're still super unique and I think that's cool. Red hair? Bright ass blue eyes? Tall as heck? You still stand out and I wouldn't forget you if I seen you. You still fit in, your uniqueness is just a different kind
My daughter is a redhead with blue eyes, it's very rare combination 🙌🏼✨💕 and she's super tall!!!
Exactly! There are not a lot of red heads in this world (much to my dismay....I love red hair! However, my grandson is showing to be a red head, to my joy! Red heads don't ever have to worry about gray hair :) ) as for little people....they're just so cute!!! Where I live, we had a lady working the deli....she was maybe 4'9 -4'11. She was embarrassed for being so short, but I just wanted to hug her!!! Big personalities in little packages...perfection just came sooner :)
@@kelleymaxwell3875 So you didnt get the point in his video - you missed the p o i n t . You have to fight against your desire to hug people just because they are smaller than you!
@@kelleymaxwell3875 Cute? Kittens and puppies are cute, babies and toddlers are cute? Little people aren't cute. It sounds like you are talking about Santa's elves. Those are normal adults who wanted to be seen and to be treated as such. Anyway it is disrespectful to hug anyone and anything you consider "cute".
Would you want every stranger who considers you "cute" to hug you without permission?
@@kelleymaxwell3875 I’m a 3rd generation redhead with blue-green eyes and I can tell you that our hair may not look conventionally “grey” from a distance, it definitely pales out. Looking at my hair up close, it’s always been an interesting variety of colors- several different shades of red, gold, and increasingly now- white. Traditional grey is usually brunette and white while ours seems to fade to a buttery golden yellow. The rarity of my greying hair may not be seen by many, but we are definitely out here!
When my son was in the NICU, the kiddo in the next incubator was diagnosed with dwarfism. She was so beautiful. We lucked out because one of the NICU physicians also had dwarfism. Listening to the Doc talk to the kiddos mom was inspiring. Thank you for doing what you do, raising awareness is awesome!
That’s so neat! Are you in the Houston area?
@@Tanner2331 We were at the NICU at Children's in Houston in 2010.
The doctor you mentioned has/had a television show called the little couple. Her family has since moved to St. Petersburg Florida. How cool you got to meet her! She is wicked smart and so nice.
@@Tanner2331 oh ik her! She is awesome. Dr. Jennifer Arnold
@@greego5952 ...I loved that show the Little Couple. They adopted two children with dwarfism also. They made a beautiful family.
You did a beautiful job on this video Peet. Your heart speaks louder than your words. The presence of love and respect is evident in your family, Even with the struggles and goofiness of normal kids.
Thank you, Peet. Somehow I stumbled upon the video of you playing the trombone and one thing led to another... I've learned so much.
same
Here too.
Same for me
Me, three!
If their were more people like you, this world would be a better place.
True
It starts with anybody who does something different...don't wait...do it
Love your mind-❤from Serbia
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That's totally true.
Peet: Talks about his brother's medical issues.
Peet 5 mins before: "and I would get down and kick him across the room."
When he was younger right
I KNOW RIGHT 😂😂🤣🤣
@@muhammadibrahimidris9459 I should hope so
That was too funny...LOL inside joke, his brother/his joke!
Right? Siblings. ❤️
I've always said cute is for kids and puppy dogs. Even so, there's a huge difference between cute and beautiful. Your mom is a beautiful woman. From watching your videos, I'm willing to say she's just as beautiful on the inside. I would be proud and honored if she were my mother--and it seems that you are. Much love to you and your family, and thank you so much for sharing your lives with us!
You are pure GOLD Peet. Really appreciated seeing this video. I hope life treats you well always! I think your genuineness is pretty rare and you are definitely a force for good.
So, I'm a little late on viewing this video. I am a little person, achondroplasia. You hit the nail on the head on all issues. Thank you so much for being the advocate you are. I am the typical LP born into a family of average height. I wish my parents were still alive to see this video. I wish my brother had the patience to sit down and watch it.
I did not know October was dwarfism awareness month. I live in the mid-west, it's not promoted in these parts. Thank you again, for taking the time to create this video.
Your mom is STUNNING - she just commands respect, but exudes softness/kindness
My best friend at school had dwarfism (I went to a school for those with physical disabilities). I can't remember which type she had now, but she never let it stop her. She won bronze and gold medals at the Paralympics. Sadly she passed away two years after winning gold. That was 20 years ago now but I still miss her.
That's so sad :> but you're a wonderful person for remembering her over the years.
Thank you Pete .
Thank you Pete for.aalll
This year, for October and Dwarfism awareness, I think it could be very therapeutic for you to maybe “interview” your family and even some friends with dwarfism to shed light on some of the stereotypes AS WELL as some things they like/dislike about being in an “average size” world. My family is short, but we don’t have dwarfism. However, one thing I didn’t know was my parents had the brakes on my bicycle adjusted. When I was a little kid, I raced my friend and when we traded (so I could prove I was just faster and it wasn’t the bike), I wound up getting into a serious accident and broke my arm in 2 places because I couldn’t reach the brakes to stop. I think it’s really brave of you to share your side, but to help raise awareness it could help to hear the other side. Adjustments that they’ve made… in the home, in their car(s), etc. Myths and misconceptions, etc. Maybe even use your platform to do a fundraiser for research - not necessarily for a cure, but for a treatment for people with your mom’s type of dwarfism because of the physical pain, etc.
You are an amazing son. NEVER doubt that.
100%
I was a neighbor of your dad growing up. When they moved in, everyone was fascinated by his entire family. It was like each of his brothers was more handsome than the previous one. Your dad was the first guy my age who I saw who had long curly hair. I thought his brothers were handsome too, but he had such amazing hair. When the other kids found out that I liked the way he looked, (he was also the first muscular guy our ages) they tried to catch him and bring him to me. Which obviously made him furious. We ended up having a long talk about how we couldn’t date (I wasn’t interested in dating, I just liked his hair) but that conversation was really eye opening. I ended up hanging with your uncle Dean. Who was really fun to play with.
But I have always felt guilty that my friends tried to pick your dad up.
if you were kids... to be fair... kids will sometimes grab and carry other kids to people, and it doesn't matter if they're a dwarf or not, that's just what people do sometimes.
@@gwouru that’s not normal
@@thevideoofdiariesofagregin9517 No, it's pretty normal. What it's not is, ok to do. Not everything normal is alright.
@@thevideoofdiariesofagregin9517 no it's normal, it's just children being dumb. I suppose it depends on the age of the person, right-? Like when I was about 8 me and my friends kept trying to lift one another for no reason.
@@gwouru I’m really tall but also really light, so my friends used to pick me up every chance they got
…and some people that weren’t my friends
This was in, like, 3rd grade though
This is one of the most important posts I’ve seen in a very long time. I’m 73, and one of my very best friend’s in HS had dwarfism. I think we connected because we were both bullied so much ( just for different reasons). Back then, you hardly ever saw a dwarf. She passed away when I was in my early twenties. I was completely gutted. Thank you so very much for your contribution to this world-you truly make a HUGE difference in the world! I really look forward to your videos ❣️
My average sized son went through a phase where he cried to be a little person when he was younger since he felt he was missing out by being tall. As lucky as I felt as a parent to have a kid going by his own flow, folks like you and your family are helping to bring more awareness that we're all just people, no more, no less.
I have a good friend who has dwarfism, and every time he gets harassed by people he actually has to hold me back so I don't go ballistic. Which I always find interesting because I am 5'5 and a powerhouse despite having cerebral palsy and he has dwarfism (I think possibly the same as your mother, but I don't want to seem impolite to him so I don't ask) and is about 4'7 now. I definitely feel like I am the 1 person who treats him like a normal person. If he had a muscular spastic episode (my CP makes me have almost weekly [pain scale: 5-9] spastic episodes) I would just be right next to him letting grab my arm if he needed(though he never did I still offer) because I know exactly how those spasms feel. He'd return the gesture a week or so later and stick with me until mine were over for that episode. I'm thankful for having him as a friend and love him like family.
❤❤🙏🙏 praying to you and your friend! Also I fully support people with disabilities, but I normally say powers instead of disabilities. 😃
Sending you both tons of love. I hope for both of your sakes they find a way to stop the spams. I get them in my legs, but it’s rare. I couldn’t imagine having to deal with it regularly.
@@YourRoyalMajesty. its not that bad after a decade and a half, its normal, my entire friend group knows what to do so I have an amazing "second family" and I love and appreciate all of them. I've been doing alright with managing them, its just constantly having a heating pad and charged battery pack or its gotten to a point where I've basically trained myself to push any excess body heat in to my legs. I am not kidding when I say that one of my friends literally got medical training just to be able to have the skills to help correctly and effectively.
@@aquatic_atlas that has to be one of the best replies I've ever gotten. I am so happy you have such an amazing support group and family! You're an inspiration ☺️. I'm glad your friend has someone like you.
@@YourRoyalMajesty. you have no idea how many times I've been complimented and every time without fail I respond with "anyone who cares about someone would drop everything to help them, and if they say they care but don't immediately go to the person, there's no excuse outside of being too injured yourself to help them." I am not special, I just have different battles to fight. I am not lesser or better than any single human being (race, sexuality, gender, religion, etc) I don't care what makes a person different, I respect everyone equally (criminals are an exception of circumstance) if someone saw their partner in pain, they'd immediately drop what they were doing to help and comfort. That's how I was raised to react. Save others before myself, (Marine/Law enforcement family)
A good future example for me is I plan to become a fighter pilot. If my wingman or my squad gets thrown into a dicey situation, I am going to turn RIGHT THE HECK AROUND and help them out of that situation, and if I get shot down in the process, I saved 5 lives for the price of needing a prosthetic limb, or unfortunately losing my own life. I don't care what happens to me, as long as my friends and family are okay.
As someone with a physical disability that is invisible but makes walking difficult I can relate to the all eyes on me thing. A "perfectly healthy young person" using a wheelchair gets a lot of looks.
Thank you for opening up about your experiences. It's obvious you're really passionate about this cause. Keep fighting the fight!!
I know exactly what you mean 😪
I've also got an invisible disability. I am not ready for a wheelchair yet, though I could use one, and I hate the stares if disapproval when I use a disabled parking spot. I have a permit; proof enough, but some people are such idiots.
I can relate for the same reason. There are so many sad things that people do when you're a young person that uses a wheelchair for no obvious reason. Invisible disabilities are so misunderstood. It's sad that you only understand it if you live with it. But that's the same with a lot of things in life.
Wow
Thank you for being so educational. I had a moment with my 7yr old son. He has seen very few small people so he started laughing. I had to scold him and tell him everyone is different and you don’t laugh at people. I tried to make sure that person and others around heard me because to me it is good to know that it’s not ok behavior. I think i did right and hope i did. We will watch this together.
High five, Mama!! You did an excellent job, especially ensuring others that your son was referring to heard. I’m in the exact same boat as you with a son the same age as well. It truly blows my mind those moments when we as parents know we’ve taught them better than to act like that, and I also scold (all 3 of my kiddos lol) just as you did whenever needed regarding peoples differences. WE have to show this upcoming generation to embrace differences and diversity in this world full of Kardashian wannabes and look alikes! It truly scares me at what our babies will be having to deal with as they get older, so now is the best time to teach and encourage kindness, compassion and empathy. Keep up your amazing efforts Mama! 💜 Your son will be an amazing person (as he already is, I’m sure 😊), and he will make a difference/be the change we so desperately need in this world RN. 💝
Peet, you are such a treasure mate, seriously. I loved "slingshot". He's your older brother. Of course you're sposed to do that! You're a sweet, kind, compassionate and supportive son and brother. You're an absolute treasure. I love your vids. Thank you !
I have always thought your mom is beautiful! I’ve cried on a few of your videos because I can just feel the love and positivity she has. I wish my mom was that way.
Same here. I wish my mother had been like this beautiful lady. Great video
She's so beautiful - she looks like an old-school movie star!
Agreed. She is stunning inside and out.
Same here. My mum never wanted me so its beautiful to see this bond.
Me too
Your parents are so incredibly good looking. I can see where you get it from.
I thank you for this video and putting it all out there. More people need educating on so many different levels. And, even though I am an average person, I'm very short and people have asked if I had dwarfism (no) and even to this day - in my late 30s - even I have dealt/deal with the head pats, the bending over to talk to me, the picking up. It's degrading for me, I can't imagine the things little people go through due to ignorance or just sheer stupidity. You are a beacon of hope.
His mom is stunning and the younger pic of his dad reminded me of a young John Lithgow!
@@MsWillowbayOrelse dude, srsly. i 100% had to confirm he was not john lithgow.
He looks just like his mom! Have you seen the video where she puts make up on peets and a black wig? Peets makes a pretty woman also. Peets your a pretty boy and I mean that as a compliment.
Peet, your mum is stunningly beautiful - more so than many “non dwarf” women !
I have a friend with dwarfism, and it horrified me to hear about people - and these are adults - laughing, pointing AND TAKING PHOTOS ,,,!!! Unbelievable!
My mom made a wedding dress for someone who is a LP (not putting her name out there out of respect), and it makes me so proud. She is one hell of a seamstress, and I'm so glad she could make her special day that much better, though she may or may not have wanted to beat up the groom when he almost got frosting on her dress 🤣 Thank you for getting this information out there. Just because people are different, doesn't mean they should be judged or gawked at.
You're one of the best advocates for those with dwarfism, especially for this young generation to understand and engage others dignity and a generous heart. You articulate the issues about people dwarfism with a lot of love, intelligence and empathy that only you and similar siblings as yourself have. This was a precious sharing, indeed. ♥️👍
This video is amazing, we have just has a baby boy with achondroplasia and our starting our journey learning about dwarfism and living as a little person. You are such an amazing ambassador for lp and dwarfism it’s refreshing to watch! thank you
Congrats on your new blessing! Children are such a gift and little boys always hold a special place in their mama’s heart. Good luck on your journey. He’s very blessed to have parents who want to learn and do what is best for him.
I also have a son with achondroplasia he is 4 now, starting kinder next month 🥲 I have learned a lot In our 4 years of journey, what area do yous live in? :)
I love what you shared about this young man. He is a very talented and caring person.
There's one other type of dwarfism I didn't hear Pete talk about (probably because nobody in his family has it) called Primordial Dwarfism. It's a genetic disorder that effects the person right from the get go. The mother could carry their child with primordial dwarfism full term and the child will still only be born at 3 or 4 pounds. People with primordial dwarfism are perfectly proportionate, just much smaller.
Before you ask, I'm in a family of all average height ppl. I just really love doing research on these types of disorders.
Yeah i had a friend in highs school with it. She looked like a toddler compared to the rest of us and was the size of a toddler.
Like the girl in TLC right now?
He talks about it and shows a digram at the beginning. And u dont even deal with any of thos in any way
He mentioned it. Wow.
Primordial dwarfism is a group of different disorders, one of which is Russell-Silver syndrome. Another is pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism which my granddaughter has. It's extremely rare
She was 2.2 pounds at birth. She is now almost 5 and an absolute firecracker
You’re a good son and brother. People are learning from you about relationships and you’re a good model for young people.
It’s fun watching all your antics with your family of course but hearing you talk sincerely about your experiences makes you even more loveable because you have learned true empathy and a deep respect and love for your family. It’s very hard for us to see our true selves in the way you have … your parents must be so proud of you …. X
People with Dwarfism shouldn’t be treated different then other people because they’re still people they’re just a little different from you and me❤️
What i find interesting is you always have two subgroups:
The ones who want to be seen as natural and moral yet might need some help like housing,sizeable items and Accessablitys that don't effect them or any other person (like ramps made for disable that non disable can also go on)
Then you got the attention seekers who always have to act like a victim and complain 24/7 never getting involved and suggesting ideas and pretending that being that kind of disable should be the focus and no equality
Just think they are short don't discriminate or judge them
@@NBR9000 only judge a person by is character and not by is appearance
what youre saying is what hes trying ppl to STOP thinking. they are NOT different. Theyre normal ppl. They just look different
Dwarfs should not have a kids! It is crazy, to have kids and spread this disease.
I have a cousin that have dwarfism, she is older than me and I remember growing by her side and I can never like ever feel that there is anyone more sweet and funny than her. She is lovely and my family loves her, and she is the only one with dwarfism in my family so it makes her more special. We appreciate and respect her, she is a fighter.❤️❤️❤️
Honestly Pete this brought me to tears I honestly love your mum she’s amazing and funny I love your bond
I'm so inspired by you and your family. I would love to meet you in person. Your mother is beautiful and you all seem like so much fun and demonstrate so much love. Keep talking and teaching.
What a freaking sweetheart you are. Your family is blessed to have you as a part of it.
As a mom I can tell you the fact that you are healthy and happy means the world to your mom. ❤️
It's every mom's wish for their children.
Being different is not always easy but it is what makes us all unique and that uniqueness is amazing.
I'm not even halfway through this video yet, but I wanted to stop it to say..
I can not imagine all that your family has suffered through, and continue to endure! I am so sorry!.
Bless your beautiful sister! My goodness! She's sure been going through a great deal of pain and suffering!! I can imagine the strength that she has gained through it all though! And others in your family too!!
I will certainly start praying for each of you!.
I just never imagined, or sadly, even thought about all the issues or obstacles that come with dwarfism! And I've never personally met anyone that has been born with it.
You are very correct, there's not enough awareness!!
Thank you for sharing, and for giving us so much information! You explained it so well! And made it very easy to understand.
I can see and hear it in your voice, the sympathy and empathy you have for your family's battles, triumphs, and victories!!
I just came across a short video of you and your family, before watching this one, and can also see the closeness, happiness, and love that each of you has within each other!
That was one of the first things I noticed when I started watching it! That is a treasure! And a true gem!! Unfortunately, you just don't see that very often nowadays! You are very blessed to have that!!.
I liked and subscribed to your channel.
🙂🙃
Когда я учился в школе (а это было 45 лет назад) у нас была учительница немецкого языка - карлица. В моей памяти она осталась как самая любимая учительница. Для всего класса она была как взрослый друг. Мы часто вместе с ней ездили на пикники, в горы с ночевкой и разные другие мероприятия. Мы совершенно не замечали ее карликовости...
Peet is at his most engaging in this one! Nice. Now maybe you can tackle the taboo subject of redheads! LOL
It annoys me how some people treat redheads just because they don't understand anything about human genetics. Like, they always give off the; tell me you're ignorant af without telling me you're ignorant af, kind of energy.
You mean that they're f**king hot?
Peet definitely has a soul and it's beautiful
Yes, plzzz
right!!! i think red hair is so pretty
Thanks for sharing this. It truly had me crying 😭 Especially when you talked about your mom. I have an elder in my family who is an LP, but they thought she was the R word. So they prayed over her (common in the black community) and they decided some obscene surgeries that grew her two inches over the course of ten years. It left her barren and misaligned her waist down. They also decided for her to never marry, date, or work. I babysat her a few years ago and felt awful. My mom is the only family member that let her watch us, and treated her with dignity. She is the sweetest person I know, but it really kills me how they handle her, even today as she's approaching 70. *Let me go call her* 😭❤️
I love the fact that you can use your platform to bring awareness, I grew up in a small town, I had a little sister that had cycstic fribrosis, which back then in the 70's it was literally a death sentence. She passed away at the age of 7, growing in up in a family that is aware of any different lifestyle than what we consider normal, we do have an advantage of understanding and having empathy for people that are "different" so I had a huge heart when it came to people with illness of any kind, I lost a classmate to diabetes, I was friends and took up for special needs classmates that went to our school, as well as any minority groups, race, or color. I later worked with a woman that was a lp, and believe me she could hold her own, I don't think she ever missed work unless she was on vaca, and we all just treated her normal, she drove to work. So even being in a small town and in my lifetime meeting someone who was a lp still didn't seem so different to me, I can't speak for the rest of the town, but coming from a family that has been touched by any kind of illness I understand where you are coming from. I hope you're family knows how lucky they are even if you were a jerk at times being a kid lol. You certainly have their back now!
I love how you are sharing your wonderful family. Your mom is the sweetest! Keep up the shorts. Love an blessings ❤
I grew up with a neighbor who was an LP. She and her caregiver used to babysit me. I think growing up next door to her taught me a lot about not being judgmental of others who are different. She had a really rough life and passed in the mid 90's. Her mother was a raging alcoholic, she was basically wheelchair bound, and back then the only education available to her was a special school for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Thank you for speaking on this. For someone with Achondroplasia dwarfism, I can relate to this video in so many ways. I am treated differently by many people, even at my job. But I met many new friends and taught them what dwarfism is and they accept me for who I am. I hope this video of yours speaks to more people because us Little People deal with so much on a daily basis. Thank you Peet! Happy Dwarfism Awareness Month💚
I love your family. The silliness, love, kindness and closeness that you have with your family is what makes me watch your videos. It makes me smile just seeing your interactions with your family. This popped up in my CZcams recommends because I have watched so many. LOL Thanks for sharing.
How rude could someone be to look and judge someone according to the physical appearance
Thanks for loving your family
um.... that'd be what absolutely everyone does. Nobody gets to know someone to make a first impression. Everyone looks at someone else first and decides if they want to get to know more about them after they look. Men and women both judge each other on physical appearance first...
Heck, you do it too, and you'd be lying if you said you didn't look at someone's physical appearance first.
We don’t ever think about the physical pain dwarfs go thru . Strongest ppl ever
Mentally strong as well
Wow what an amazing ambassador for dwarfism. Your mum did an amazing job bringing you up.
My understanding is that dwarves are little human beings.
They can come with an array of health problems. However, they are just as capable as taller human beings.
Thank you and your mum for showing how to be around little people.
I would feel awkward and aware of my height, which would make me feel embarrassed.
It would be nice to hear more about this subject especially from someone who truly knows about it.
Your relationship with your mum is beautiful and hilarious and you can see how much you love and respect her.
I’m new to your channel as you have only just flagged up on my feed. I am so glad and I have subscribed 🥰
Thank you xx
Peet what an awesome video. I can tell the genuine love and support you provide to your family. I learned a lot from your video and appreciate your heart felt explanation of dwarfism. I’m sure you make your parents proud. They raised a great young man!
You are an amazing spokesman for dwarfism. You got that it-factor that makes you so appealing. And because you got that, people actually listen. That's one of the reasons I look up to you. Because you use your "powers" for good.
Keep up the good work, and PLEASE.... Do a couple of pranks on your mother from Norway 😁🤘🏻🤣
I’m very thankful for how I was raised. Growing up with developmentally disabled sisters introduced me to a massive community of people with physical and developmental disabilities. I also worked in the medical field so there isn’t much I haven’t seen. My mind is BLOWN at the lack of decorum people have. Deep down, we’re all the same, no matter our differences. We all want to feel loved.
Everyone has smartphones now so there’s literally no excuse for lack of knowledge. I spend most of my day researching because I have questions and there’s so much to learn!
"ppl have smartphones so no excuse to not be knowledgeable" that is kind of arrogant to say. If you dont know anyone with a certain disability, someone who looks different etc why would you google it? its not something that you think about lets be honest
See that’s what I don’t get these days. I remember as a kid in the 90’s we were taught everyone is unique and special in their own way. It was taught that it was ok to be different. That everyone has their things they are good at. Now it seems these days, it’s expected for everyone to be the same. “I want to be seen and treated like everybody else.” I honestly don’t see that as a good thing at all. Let’s all be the same, robots, clones. No, I think we should accept and celebrate our differences. It’s such a mixed message, to have dwarfism awareness month, for example, but then say treat everyone the same. Some people can’t walk up stairs and need a wheelchair ramp, some people are hearing impaired, some people are blind, and that’s ok.
Peet, I found your channel not long ago and have loved all your shorts and videos you have done a wonderful job on this one being honest in how you felt is always the best way to go forward. I wish all of your family happiness and will keep your niece in my prayers.
Peet, you did an incredible job with this video. Thank you so much for being vulnerable with the world and advocating!
Beautiful video, your points are so well articulated. Peet’s mom is definitely not cute, she is absolutely beautiful. Your entire family are beautiful people & observing this familial love & connection is so healing. I also love the video title’s reference to the Wizard of Oz!Thank you! ❤️🩹
So glad you do videos like this to educate people. I watch them with my kids, I want them to be as socially aware as possible and treat everyone with kindness and respect. Love your videos!
I happened upon one of your short clips and got caught up into watching a few more. The thing that really impressed me is the love and closeness you and your family have for each other . I think that is what makes some of your video's so interesting and uplifting.
I feel so happy that you touched this subject, although it is indeed hard to talk about it. Feeling like an outcast because you are different is more common than it should be, and I feel like you really raised awareness with your videos. My boss has dwarfism and her level of confidence surpasses the level of confidence she could have if she didn't have the condition, so it's important to embrace what you have and fight for your health equally. Thank you Pete, you are an amazing person and I wish all of you to be happy and healthy ❤
I love how Peet mentions how growing up taught him to get a better understanding of inclusion and empathy which I think most people lack when they don’t understand or even know other individuals perspective’s of life.
I had a student who was a little person and I loved how he went from one side of the room to the other- instead of going around the tables, he would simply run under them. So great.
Thank you Pete! I love how you are very supportive of your family and how PROUD you are of them as well! Your bond with your family is amazing! Keep up the great videos you make with your family!
I love watching your videos with your family. We can see how much you love them and see how much they love you back. It reminded me of my own family. It helped me greatly as someone working abroad and away from them. You’re all so beautiful and sweet to one another. God bless you and fam.
My dad had a childhood friend who was a dwarf, so i knew him since forever. To me he was just "Ale", and he loved that i always treated him like everybody else and when i was older we became kind of friends (msn and icq, i feel old). He was a great caricaturist and drew himself all the time.
Your family is so lucky to have you.
Love your Mum and you how much fun you have together.
You are a great family. 😍❤
You are amazing!!!! I am so glad that you and your family have opened yourselves to world and are informing everyone (with humor).
You, yourself are awesome and belong to both worlds!!!
I appreciate your message. I started watching you because of ghost hunting, then I saw your shorts. Thank you. The information is important and you tell it with passion and love. Thank you.
That's so interesting that there are so many types of dwarfism, yet so few people in the population, and that your family members all have a different type of dwarfism. God bless you & your family.
I am an Aconderplasia Dwarf as well. Thank you for this video Pete. You did so well explaining what we go through and stuff like that. Your momma raised an amazing young man.
I'm so glad I finally watched this! You're such an awesome person, Peet! Sending love from my family to yours for this Holiday Season!!
Thank you so much for sharing from your heart about many aspects of your life and your family. Your mom would be someone I would enjoy getting to know if we were in the same neighborhood. Keep on being you, and I always look forward to your videos.
Thanks so much for educating us on this. I have a sister who’s totally disabled from cerebral palsy. I too would be so offended when people would stare or speak loud to her like she had a hearing problem. I’m the oldest and there’s 18 months between my sister and I. To this day we are still very close. My mom has always taken care of her and at a young age, I decided that I would take care of her when the time came where my mom could no longer care for her. So glad I found your channel🙂
Hello 👋 Amy
How are you doing today
I think you’re a remarkable person. To take time to try to get other people to think about their actions. And to give so much information that may be most people wouldn’t know about. You shouldn’t feel guilty about anything, you’re a great person when I’ve seen, very caring and giving person. Shown by your actions and your words today. Thank you for sharing.
You & your family are truly inspiring Peet. I absolutely love your tik toks with your mum and family, you should be extremely proud of yourself and your family. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺
YOU are the best advocate for LP.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and insightful views about their lives and how ignorance can be damaging .
You and your family is amazing, so excited to watch this!
Happy dwarfism awesome month!
There is a kindness and understanding that you and your family radiate.
Thank you for sharing this very personal look into your family's life.
I was smiling right along with you as you talked about how proud you are of your family; and my heart aches with yours when I hear about the difficulties and frustrations.
Hope your week is winding down nicely.
That was amazing! I’m so impressed with your self-awareness and insight. Thankful to have someone so genuine and caring on youtube! I hope you can be an example of a caring and strong person for many many people! May God bless you ❤
Peet, you are such a sweetheart. I have always enjoyed your vids. Thank you so much for a bit more insight into dwarfism and your family. Your creativity and compassion are unmatched.
This is such an important video, to educate all of us in respectful, understanding and appropriate conduct and manners when in the company of a person who has dwarfism. I have and continue to learn so much from all your social media content - Thank you to you and your family (especially your mum, my favourite, sorry Pete), for giving us a glimpse into your wonderful world.
This was so awesome! Breaking down barriers is so very important. I love how you explain everything. From your point of view and your family’s. ☺️
Hello Peet. I appreciated watching your video. Thank you for all the information, along with your personal experience and insight. I've seen a few videos with you and your mom, and they always put a smile on my face. I hope you continue to post videos. They have such a positive impact. As for your chapped lips, I would have never noticed. Your kind eyes, and bright and lively manner are what I see.
Peet, thank you for such an educational post, there are too many of us who need it about a lot of things that we just don't know. You really poured your heart out to help us understand. I always thought of your mom is such a lovely lady and you are so lucky to have that beautiful red hair. We are who we are and I love your videos especially you having fun with your mom. The troumbone video is my favorite. I watched the one about the haunted hotel on Hollywood Blvd and creeped out. Thanks!
Thanks for doing this peet. Really appreciate the education and enlightenment, I mean that in the most respectful way, of course I can educate myself, but when it comes from you, that's experienced living with little people all your life and it's a part of your family, there's no one better to listen to and try to understand a little. But watching this, you put a smile on my face, although there are some very serious and sad parts to this video. But as usual you always seem to add such great humour to your videos. Thankyou again 👍🏼❤
I literally sat through every second of this and was upset when it ended. You are such an awesome person Pete! Thanks for this.
Thank you so much for this wonderful clarification of what both you and your family go through just living your lives. Through it all I see wonderful warm and very loving people, a beautiful family. I love the videos you do with your mother, what a great relationship you both have. Thanks and wishes for continued success in your ventures.
I just found you today and this video is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your family, your thoughts as well as the teachings. Such a beautiful family!!
Awesome idea!! 🥰❤️ I love this!
Also, just want to send tons of love and positive energy to you and your family! ❤️❤️ I hope your niece is doing well, and gaining strength every day. She’s a Monztingo, therefore she’s a born fighter that’s for sure!! 💪 With all of you, she’s truly surrounded by a fountain of strength!