Overcoming the Odds: How I met my girlfriend

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  • čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
  • Finding love after a Spinal Cord Injury wasn't easy, but I was very lucky to have found a special lady and I thought that sharing the story of how we met might be helpful to others in the same situation
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Komentáře • 26

  • @relaxandunwind1496
    @relaxandunwind1496 Před 6 měsíci +7

    I'm dating a paraplegic for over a year now. Love is love , shouldn't matter.

  • @silkedavid8876
    @silkedavid8876 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Benji asks very good questions, and his reflection was wonderful! Well I guess he has been in therapy himself and one picks up how to hold a very personal conversation. Empathy, Listening, reflecting.

  • @annaschlager1390
    @annaschlager1390 Před 6 měsíci +1

    After two and a half years I did accept myself kind of, but still not yet got to experience a relationship. It's really just so assuring knowing that some people can accept the wheelchair.

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před 6 měsíci

      I'm very happy that this video gives you reassurance that you can find love after SCI - it does start with self love tho. You have to see yourself worthy of love and I'm sure you are ❤️

  • @emilianoeu6845
    @emilianoeu6845 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Hi freddo...I became paraplegic a few years ago because accident...and it is still very difficult to accept my condition.... your videos are an encouragement to fight. my girlfriend left me after my accident but..I found another better girl! lol I would love to be in contact with you

  • @NicolaIslasCanarias1984
    @NicolaIslasCanarias1984 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Feeling all the warm fuzzies over here watching you talk about this girl 😊 You're lucky to have found each other 💕. She'll remember that first romantic meal forever. Mine was bangers and mash. Even though the hubs has a rubbish memory and it was 18 years ago he still remembers I served it in a bowl! My crockery 👌😂

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před 6 měsíci

      Aww thanks for the lovely comment!
      Bangers and mash in a bowl - lucky guy!
      Did you serve it with a spoon? 😂

  • @Gigachadly
    @Gigachadly Před 4 měsíci

    Hey man I’m not in a wheelchair personally but I still find these videos so interesting & just wanted they are very inspiring, your mental state seems better then a lot of people I know who have to deal with way less, thanks for making these videos bro. You inspire more people then I think you’ll ever know.

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Wowsers man what a compliment! Thanks so much for taking the time to say that, I really appreciate it ❤️✌️

  • @annaschlager1390
    @annaschlager1390 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you for being so real and honest

  • @ParalyzedLiving
    @ParalyzedLiving Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is an amazing story and I love to hear Benji’s feedback from another perspective. He’s quite a guy! Also kudos for how you asked her out - Mr. Suave over here.😂 Well played sir! I’m so happy you had the confidence to go for it! She seems like an amazing woman and I’m very happy for you both!

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks ! Like I said, it was easier because my friend had told me she was likely to say yes 😉
      But I have to acknowledge the growth from a few years ago when I was very insecure - onwards and upwards. ❤️

  • @annaschlager1390
    @annaschlager1390 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Trying the wheelchair, trying to use to toilet and falling down was so endearing of her

  • @Jaggededge112
    @Jaggededge112 Před 6 měsíci +3

    You two are beautiful together. ❤

  • @Kenzie_McIntyre
    @Kenzie_McIntyre Před 6 měsíci +2

    Freddo any girl would be lucky to have you ...u too Benji ❤

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před 6 měsíci +1

      That is kind, I think we’re both lucky to have each other

    • @Kenzie_McIntyre
      @Kenzie_McIntyre Před 6 měsíci +1

      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy what you and Benji ??? haha kidding

    • @FreddotheWheelchairGuy
      @FreddotheWheelchairGuy  Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@Kenzie_McIntyre well now you mention it, I’m lucky to have them both 😊✌️

  • @rollwiththepunches5932
    @rollwiththepunches5932 Před 6 měsíci

    NO

    • @ParalyzedLiving
      @ParalyzedLiving Před 6 měsíci

      😂😂This is either sarcasm or brutal honesty. There’s really no middle ground. lol

    • @rollwiththepunches5932
      @rollwiththepunches5932 Před 6 měsíci

      @@ParalyzedLiving honesty

    • @No_weight_9050
      @No_weight_9050 Před 6 měsíci

      No? Could you elaborate?

    • @rollwiththepunches5932
      @rollwiththepunches5932 Před 6 měsíci

      @@No_weight_9050 I'm not attracted to women in chairs enough to date, I like tall fully able bodied athletic women like my wife. My wife always laughs at me when I've been asked this question coz I'm in a chair myself 🤣 we've actually been asked this question a lot