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"Living On My Own": Zachary Owen's Journey as an Adult with Down Syndrome (Mini Doc)

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  • čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
  • Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Zachary Owen in "Living On My Own," a mini documentary that delves into the life of an adult with Down syndrome. Zachary shares his challenges, triumphs, and everyday experiences as he navigates the world independently. From his daily routines to his personal achievements, this mini doc highlights Zachary's resilience and determination. Discover how Zachary takes on life's challenges with courage and positivity, proving that independence and success are possible for individuals with Down syndrome.
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Komentáře • 122

  • @Vro-
    @Vro- Před měsícem +41

    Mom you've done a wonderful job, Zachary is living his best life and will continue to do great things!

  • @winniekoima9406
    @winniekoima9406 Před 26 dny +21

    Very proud of you Zachary! Mom, you have done a wonderful job in raising him well and independent.

  • @rebeccacollins8482
    @rebeccacollins8482 Před 21 dnem +3

    Zachary is a tribute to you Mum and to himself. Please tell him from me that I had so much happiness watching him in this video as he proves to everyone that he can do anything he sets out to do in life. Zachary, you're such a smart, kind, determined young man. Also very handsome... Lots of love to you and your Mum ❤❤❤xxx

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 21 dnem +1

      Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I'll be sure Zachary sees your kind words. 😊

    • @rebeccacollins8482
      @rebeccacollins8482 Před 20 dny +1

      @judyowen8668 Thank you so much for replying. You are an amazing mum who has raised an amazing son ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💕 💖

  • @CherylManning-q8r
    @CherylManning-q8r Před měsícem +14

    What an inspirational story and a tribute to the loving relationship between a Mom and son and all that cross his path! Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @lnelson5704
    @lnelson5704 Před 26 dny +12

    I've worked with special needs kids my whole life. So many parents cry at their kids IEP meetings. They say, "The doctors told us he'd be a vegetable". "The doctor said he'd never tell time. " "Put him in an institution and never think of him again." Don't do it! A lot of us have kids who are challenged and yes, it's hard. But don't believe the worst thing you hear. It's a beautiful journey

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 26 dny +1

      Yes! Nobody really knows though, so why not build our children up and enjoy watching them soar! 😊

  • @Visitor2Earth
    @Visitor2Earth Před 24 dny +6

    As a Dad with a Son on the autism spectrum (and me on it, as well with Aspergers) this is a warm and wonderful story!

  • @Lindastaude2312
    @Lindastaude2312 Před 25 dny +5

    You have done a wonderful job of raising him he is such a cutie.😊

  • @melissagray8138
    @melissagray8138 Před 5 dny +1

    Zachary and his mom are both inspirations! It took a lot of courage for mom to push him out of the nest and make him go be on his own. But look at how amazing and fulfilled his life has become. He was a job, classes, responsibilities, and a sense of purpose that we all need. We should all go around with a positive can-do attitude like Zachary has, and be thankful that the world has changed for people with disabilities.

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 5 dny +1

      Great comments! Glad the video resonated with you and thank you for watching!

  • @adrianajimenez4342
    @adrianajimenez4342 Před měsícem +8

    What a nice kiddo 😊

  • @jcr3500
    @jcr3500 Před 26 dny +4

    We helped our kids become independent. Its empowering for them.

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 26 dny +1

      It's a wonderful thing to witness isn't it?! Thank you for watching!

  • @janicescott6569
    @janicescott6569 Před 21 dnem +3

    Way to go Zach. You are a really great inspiration to all!

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 21 dnem

      Thank you for watching! I agree! 😊

  • @mrsTraveller64
    @mrsTraveller64 Před 24 dny +3

    WOW❤ This makes me so sad for all people in the past(as recently as 80's and 70's and way back) who had Down and who were just not expected to understand much or to do much, how little effort was done to help them grow into independent lives. I guess we just didn't understand much about Down back then. CZcams has done so much good for people with Down; we now know so much more about them, than we knew before people started to post videos like this one! If anyone I know is expecting a baby with Down; THIS is the video I would ask them, demand them, to watch!! Much love from Finland🇫🇮

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 24 dny

      This is exactly what I was hoping for in this video. I thank you for the thoughtful comment and hope this can give another family a vision for something better for their children. I'm so extremely proud of my son!

  • @CrystalMcCormick-g5p
    @CrystalMcCormick-g5p Před měsícem +10

    Keep it going Zach! Utmost respect for how much you’re accomplishing and props to your amazing mom!

  • @sued1116
    @sued1116 Před 8 dny +1

    Awesome!!! So nice to see something good and positive in the world. God Bless you Zachary and mom 💕🥰🙏

  • @random_gae_rat7025
    @random_gae_rat7025 Před měsícem +5

    Zackary - you are a role model and an inspiration for all of us. Keep living your best life!

  • @andreacappelli8108
    @andreacappelli8108 Před měsícem +5

    I’m so proud of you, Zachary!!! You make this world a better place and are an inspiration to all! We know you’ll keep slam dunking all your goals♥️

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před měsícem +1

      Thank you so much!! He really is living the dream!

    • @bozenagasior1846
      @bozenagasior1846 Před měsícem

      @@judyowen8668❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @meganjoelyn2207
    @meganjoelyn2207 Před 18 dny +1

    I didn't know I needed to see this. It made me smile. Good job Mom! Keep Going Zachary!

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 18 dny +1

      Thank you for watching! Glad it made you smile 😊

  • @HighTen_Melanie
    @HighTen_Melanie Před 20 dny +3

    Zachary, what an incredible documentary! Thank you for sharing your amazing story. I have multiple disabilities and live alone with some help. Seeing your story has given me much hope. I wish you every happiness in the future x 😊😊😊😊

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 20 dny +1

      I'm so glad you watched it and found some inspiration. We all need help sometimes... but help shouldn't be in exchange fur independence ❤️

  • @KellyBrown-l6r
    @KellyBrown-l6r Před 20 dny +2

    So 😍 amazing

  • @StoriesMadeWithLove
    @StoriesMadeWithLove Před 12 dny +1

    This is so good! Thank y'all for sharing this story!

  • @marylevin9262
    @marylevin9262 Před 27 dny +5

    i could not tell my kids it was time to move out after high school and never would

  • @minervagalvez5937
    @minervagalvez5937 Před 23 dny +2

    CONGRATULATIONS ZACHARY ON YOUR INDEPENDENCE AND ON YOUR JOURNEY INTO ADULTHOOD!!! YAY FOR YOU!!! ENJOY AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN!!!

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 23 dny +1

      Thank you! We appreciate you watching!

  • @JackieM414
    @JackieM414 Před 21 dnem +1

    Zachery is amazing and mom is doing a great job and so special. Thank you for sharing this video it’s very inspiring and informative.

  • @BuiltFordTufff
    @BuiltFordTufff Před měsícem +3

    Honored to be able to cross paths with this young man.. You rock Zach

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před měsícem

      So incredibly proud of his accomplishment!! Thank you for your enduring support!

  • @susanaldawood5480
    @susanaldawood5480 Před měsícem +3

    God bless you Zachary and family!

  • @user-bk1ie8ri5v
    @user-bk1ie8ri5v Před 21 dnem +1

    You are an inspiration Zach!

  • @susanlinardos-l1p
    @susanlinardos-l1p Před měsícem +4

    Way to go Zachary!!! Just fabulous…bravo👍🏼

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před měsícem

      Thank you for watching! So proud of Zachary!

  • @sylvias2062
    @sylvias2062 Před 29 dny +2

    Thank you
    Two Stories Media .

  • @shelleysmith9532
    @shelleysmith9532 Před 21 dnem +1

    Im impressed! Good job well done!

  • @amandasmoot7860
    @amandasmoot7860 Před měsícem +4

    Let’s go Zachary! Forever proud of you. Need more people like you in this world ❤️

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před měsícem

      @@amandasmoot7860 for real!! Thank you!@

  • @katarinak880
    @katarinak880 Před 21 dnem +1

    Such an inspiration! ❤

  • @ElinMariaRiisns-xm8rn
    @ElinMariaRiisns-xm8rn Před 21 dnem +1

    Wonderful!❤

  • @starr1356
    @starr1356 Před 26 dny +1

    Amazing young man! Amazing Mom!

  • @Miss1Pokemonfan
    @Miss1Pokemonfan Před 20 dny +1

    Congratulations 🎉 You’ve done a great job ❤ Also after watching this video. I am looking forward to moving out sometime next year. I’m 36 years old with a mild case of Di George syndrome, and an anxiety disorder. I’m planning to move out with the help from Regional Center and their care takers

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 20 dny

      Thank you for watching! So glad you have some exciting plans!! It's good to know you have help to make sure you have all the right supports. Wishing you much success! ♥️

  • @ashtonpayne740
    @ashtonpayne740 Před měsícem +3

    Way to go Zach. Love to see how organized and accomplished you are. 💕

  • @DeborahRaines-b7i
    @DeborahRaines-b7i Před měsícem +3

    What a great video, Zachary. You are an inspiration! I know your mom is quite proud of you, but you should be proud of yourself also.

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před měsícem +1

      Thank you so much for watching! So proud of Zachary!!

    • @bozenagasior1846
      @bozenagasior1846 Před měsícem +2

      @@judyowen8668we are proud of both of you. Congratulations!!!! ❤🎉

  • @jackiemall2786
    @jackiemall2786 Před měsícem +3

    Zachary, I loved this video! Such a great human being and an inspiration to us all! Keep living your best life and smiling that beautiful smile!! ❤

  • @LostwaveObsession
    @LostwaveObsession Před 26 dny +1

    What a great upbeat guy Zachary is and living life to the full. Greetings from England!

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 26 dny +1

      Thank you from watching from across the pond! 😊

  • @ericahlersii4859
    @ericahlersii4859 Před měsícem +2

    Zach the GOAT man!!!! Love you bro, so proud of you!!!❤️

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před měsícem

      Eric...so happy you're going to AZ with us!!! Zachary's so lucky to have friends like you!! ♥️🌟🤗

    • @ericahlersii4859
      @ericahlersii4859 Před měsícem +1

      @@judyowen8668 we’re all lucky have a friend like Zach!!!

  • @darak4187
    @darak4187 Před 27 dny +1

    Amazing story of what believing in someone can do!

  • @Unicornofthemoonx
    @Unicornofthemoonx Před měsícem +2

    Sendingso Much Love from celebration florida xoxoxoxox

  • @DeboraSmith-q7o
    @DeboraSmith-q7o Před měsícem +2

    Amazing young man. What an inspiration to all of us to live our best lives! You go, Zach!

  • @PracticalPerry
    @PracticalPerry Před 28 dny +3

    I was wondering how this guy "lived on his own". Of course, he has a roommate, thank goodness. Most people, like everyone, stays home after they turn 18, except this guy, oh, and me.

    • @DebbiePotter-xh7kv
      @DebbiePotter-xh7kv Před 25 dny

      I couldn’t wait to park my car and leave. I’d live in my car. And did for awhile. It was worth it

    • @fionascheibel977
      @fionascheibel977 Před 20 dny

      Yeah. He doesnt live alone. He just doesnt live with his parent. He is doing great. But he is in unofficial supported accommodation. His friend is just doing it for free.

  • @carolschmeer8595
    @carolschmeer8595 Před 22 dny +1

    ❤😊

  • @demijour1234
    @demijour1234 Před 25 dny +2

    Just curious, disability or not. Sixteen is a very young age to ask them to move out and be on their own, is it not? I was still living at home when I was in University.

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 25 dny

      Yes 16 is too young. He and his roommate moved in together when they were 18 and starting their post-secondary schooling. They live close by, but in their own place. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😊

  • @TheVic900
    @TheVic900 Před 26 dny +1

  • @user-cq9bj6du1l
    @user-cq9bj6du1l Před 26 dny +1

    Zachary go babe 💪💪💪💪😂😂😂😄love you sweetheart 🫂🫂🫂

  • @armanicintron1378
    @armanicintron1378 Před měsícem +4

    Wait a sec I seen that guy before

  • @sally_686
    @sally_686 Před 27 dny +2

    I love this, but whats he going to do when armani moves on?

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 27 dny +4

      His parents are close by. We know he's a lot more independent now than anyone imagined and we'll cross that next bridge as a family when we get there. Thank you for watching! 😊

    • @sally_686
      @sally_686 Před 27 dny +2

      @@judyowen8668 That's great! He's doing alot more than some 20yr Olds I know🙂

    • @judyowen8668
      @judyowen8668 Před 27 dny +1

      @sally_686 thank you!!! We're very proud!

    • @user-mo8lc4do6b
      @user-mo8lc4do6b Před 27 dny

      ​@@judyowen8668hes 😮gotta get in touch with Anya!! Another beautiful girl with down syndrome who loves the gym!

    • @darak4187
      @darak4187 Před 27 dny

      @@sally_686 same here!! Crazy isn’t it?

  • @aidenleslie6800
    @aidenleslie6800 Před měsícem +3

    zach benches more than armani

  • @dominiquepilon5910
    @dominiquepilon5910 Před 21 dnem +1

    Can they have jobs YES can they appartemnt YES get married YES😊

  • @TheAwsomesauce99
    @TheAwsomesauce99 Před 21 dnem

    CLEARLY NOT JUST LIVING ALONE😂😂😂

  • @barbarakopassakis8676
    @barbarakopassakis8676 Před 23 dny

    Who cares

  • @deaneawilliams2272
    @deaneawilliams2272 Před měsícem

    SOMETHING SEEMS VERY OFF IN THIS SITUATION

    • @sylvias2062
      @sylvias2062 Před 29 dny

      What is it you are concerned about ?
      Don't worry , i am just interested in your opinion not to troll .

    • @dubio77
      @dubio77 Před 28 dny

      @@sylvias2062Yes, I wonder, too.