Young Carers: The Children Sacrificed to Care for Others | Real Stories Full-Length Documentary
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- Every day across the country an army of unsung child heroes faces extraordinary challenges that most adults would struggle to cope with. They are Britain’s 700,000 young carers.
Over the course of several months these young carers allowed our cameras to follow them and their families as they deal with situations most adults would struggle to cope with. All four look after mothers who need continual care - from a life-threatening condition to mental health problems and blindness. What unites them is their deeply engrained sense of responsibility and an unbreakable bond with their mother. They all have to find a way to balance their caring roles with the need to still have and enjoy a childhood.
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“Sacrifice” is the right word. I grew up like this and my entire life, all my decisions about my life, revolved around my parent. I didn’t learn who I was or what I needed until I was middle aged and my parent finally died. It ruined my life.
Same for me.
I’m so sorry
Same for me. Not to mention now I have to deal with anxiety caused by my disfunction family
Same for me. Stunted my individuality. This is a curse, not a blessing. It’s akin to child neglect/abuse.
My heart bleeds for you all… I’m so very sorry. It’s profoundly unfortunate for you not to have had the life you deserved… where you were able to be carefree … and develop your own independence. No child should miss out on a carefree childhood… it’s just so sad you had to grow up so fast, and carry the weight of the world on your shoulders… but please know… there is a special place for you in Heaven… because you are so uniquely EXCEPTIONAL… have faith… you’re going to be ok… ❤❤❤
Children should not be burdened with care work. One boy said he gets skin issues and his brother gets stomach issues from the worry and stress. The grown ups in these situations have to find another solution.
When Antonia Rae expresses that she’s afraid her mom will do something stupid, I had no idea she was referring to suicide attempts. So sad for her to have to worry for her mom like that
Yes actually took the knife from her mother when she was trying to commit suicide before..I feel sorry for this girl, she’ll never get to have a life of her own
Children should not have to shoulder the burdens of their parents. These young kids are amazing. These parents should be so grateful to them.
Bless these children's hearts. Every one of them are absolutely remarkable people.
Absolutely ❤❤❤❤
These😚
Antonia Rae needs to see a therapist for her anxiety about her mum. Probably all these children do.
Linda Deskins So true
I wish they had therapist support
@Jason and Julie Smith I wondered the same thing.
Agreed
@Jason and Julie Smith not sure. Maybe they don't want the outside help. Which is not fair on the kids
This is all too real. I’m 22 and have been a carer for my dad for a few years. He has been disabled since a young age but always worked full time at ECU here in Western Australia until he had another accident that made it more severe and stopped him from being able to work a few years ago. It is the most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life but also the most difficult. My heart goes out to these kids, it is a huge responsibility to take on especially for their young ages. These kids are incredible, I wish all the best for them and their families in life.
Aria P I applaud you for making the adult decision to be a carer.
However, you're an adult making an adult decision. These are children whose childhood is being taken from them due to an ill Mum.
It makes me ill to see small children having to bath their own Mother!
I'm a nurse and have bathed many a Mother. It's not a place for children.
K Earl i agree and understand where you’re coming from. I wasn’t an adult when I started caring though, while I wasn’t as young as these kids I was only 17 when I started caring for my father. I had to stop my study, seeing friends and also step up as a carer for my younger brother because our mum isn’t around either. It wasn’t easy at all. It’s difficult for any child, no matter how old, to be a carer for their parent.
@@kearl3490 be alil more compassionate, I mean we are all human and the same things affect us, no matter what age.
Wow, that boy is absolutely beautiful, and has a lovely attitude
He is his momma's angel xoxoxo .. Such a lovely and sweet boy xoxoxo
I was thinking the same thing. They are all wonderful people, but that boy is one in a million; he has a beautiful soul.
Alli B. Right ! I said the same thing
These kids are so articulate.
KrispyKremeMcDonalds ~ yes only America teaches children that incorrect English is cool. Brits speak proper English.
Lazy Tounge I think it has more to do with their rapid maturity due to the fact that they’re caring for their sick parents rather than the where they reside, you know?
@@Jelloitsme I agree.
@@valeriecarpenter4631 Yeah no, it's not cool in America to teach our children to not speak proper English. Ignorant people dont care one way or another. And that happens everywhere!
This is such a huge burden to put on a child...responsibility for a parent’s care? And adult tasks? Horrendous pressure on a child having to deal with adult matters. Very sad that there aren’t supports in place for families in this situation.
I had to take full care of my great grandmother straight out of high school until she pass.I don't regret it.I miss her so much.
Joseph Collins 💗
That’s very nice. I’ve had to take care of my mom the past few months. Thankfully she got better, but you were out of high school. So still young but pretty much an adult. This is not okay at all. They need care takers. If they can’t afford it one should be provided. Children only have one childhood. That’s it and it should not be spent caring for the adults that are meant to be caring for them. We aren’t in the past anymore where kids have to be mini adults. I’ve seen it first hand. Parents having kids caring for them or siblings. It is not fair to the child. They need to be able to be children. They need that time. Working in schools you see the kids that are like this and it’s sad. I know a kid like this. Family. And I’ve watched it first hand and I hurt for her. She had to grow up to take care of herself and parents and siblings too bc why not have them do it instead. You don’t see it until later, but resentment sets in and anger and frustration and then they start their plans to leave as soon as they can. She wants a job now to save to get out. I don’t blame her either.
I was left responsible for my grandmother in my mother’s absence or whenever the health aide was not around. My mother was basically the full time caregiver of her but I still should not have to worry about watching an elderly person in my childhood even if part time. I did not sign up for this. I feel that is why my mother birthed me in the first place, because she needed help with her disabled mom which was unfair to me. I resented my home environment. I was burdened as an only child, absent father raised by a single mother, and a physically disabled grandmother on top of that. No child should ever have to live under those conditions. I tried to mentally disassociate with it as much as possible as a result. I felt like we were more like housemates than family. I really didn’t have much of a family and found my comfort in other people, other interests.
Yes I too looked after my Nan and I was pregnant atm the time of her passing. We did have a live in home carer though but it was our choice to work together. Would not change a thing I was only 17 when she passed went on to have my babies still graduated high school am now a teacher. It only made me stronger
All those kids are angels - that young boy bless his heart, he's gonna be a compassionate man one day xo
I really, really hope that the schools accomodates/support these very special children. My prayers are with you. 🙏🙏
These poor kids are damaged for life. I think the law should not allow parents to do this. Carers should be hired. As someone with less than 10 percent vision who was raised to be independent, I was shocked by the apparent laziness of the blind woman who should have been made to get therapy to learn life and independent living skills. The fact she had a child knowing they would be enslaved is awful. Kids rights need to be put first, and they should not be brainwashed into thinking this is natural and normal. Adults should be caring for their kids, not the other way round. I wish the kids every happiness and freedom.
It teaches them respect and responsibility as long as they get their own time to play I don't see it as bad as you say cause all my daughter does play phone but these kids learn about life
child parentification is a form of abuse, it's not "learning about life". Also it's your job to educate your children about screen time and teach them to be safe online. Abuse is not a tool to "fix kids". Education should be present so they don't resort to excessive screen time. It's your job as a parent to teach her, and abuse is not a teaching method.@@billyJessica1126
Hard to believe Antonia Rae is only 11.
I think he feels like if he doesn't go with her she might not come back...
I knows it’s so damn sad!
Exactly 😢 💕
Exactly 😢 💕
I couldn’t even imagine 💔 I’m really praying for these kids and their families 💯
Right! Here now. Been caring for my mom since I was 26. I'm 33 now. Now my family is wanting to put her on a "rehab" facility, but I am terrified that she won't come back. God please help me! 😔
The two boys had me crying so hard at the end. I’m so glad mama bear pulled through 😭❤️
Blessings to all of the families shown ❤️and the many more out there going through the same
They are so intelligent and mature. GOD bless them and let their days be long in the land. Amen.
its weird watching this. my mom has been paralyzed on her left side from the neck down my entire life. im 22 now and its all i knew. watching antonia-rae's story looks so normal to me, but it also gives me insight to how blessed i am to have my mom and that i was there to help her. never thought anything about helping her put her bra on, tying her shoes, putting her earrings on... i never thought about the way she walked. we'd get stares sometimes when we went places, but even as a small child i learned to stare back until they looked away. it didnt bother my mom, but she had been paralyzed far before she had me. my mom is a badass and raised my sister and i all by herself. i was well looked after and taken care of by her and her alone, and sure, i helped her with tasks and things, and getting up and down, but i never saw myself as a caregiver. just her daughter
kaci bug ❤️ this the ends says a lot she raised a queen 👑 god bless y’all
@Dakota Hope right back at you!!!
@@daniellejames4620 thank you so much! youre too kind
Wonderful props to your mum for being such a strong woman who obviously raised some bad assed kids.
I took care of my mother and her place up till she was killed in a traffic accident. I don't regret any of it and would do it all over again. Nothing replaces the love of a mother.
You're an angel. A mother's love is a rare and precious gift to be cherished
@@glo85ria thanks Gloria.
Its always nice to see people caring about their parents in a way that makes a bond stronger, your a strong person man; and sorry for your loss
@@anthonyalexander708 Thank you Anthony.
Condolences! I know your mother is proud of you ❤️
That little girl acts and specially talks like a grown woman. Actually she might be more mature than half of the adult people I know.
I AGREE!
It's about her experience at this age
Being a young caregiver makes you mature quickly. I now watch my friends thinking a breakup it's the worst problem on the world as something silly.
@ Taliesin which is really sad. She can't be a normal kid.
@@gurungrg1002 That´s what makes it so sad. I don´t think this is job for kids and it should be illegal. Some social services should be involved or the kids taken out of this household. My daughter had to watch for me to take the pills since I am also seriously ill and at one point I moved her to her grandmother so she could live like a kid, but we have seen each other every day. I just don´t think this is right.
It’s great that these kids are watching after their parents but on the other hand, they might never be able to live their lives (e.g., actually leave and explore the world, amazing opportunities)...all of that just gone.
I understand where your coming from and respect your opinion🙏 I took care of my terminally ill gma and it was hard but when you love someone you'd be surprised what you can and will endure. Its sad but they deserve praise for what they are doing.
I cared for my mom when I was young and I didn't care about being a kid, going roller skating, to the movies, I just wanted my mom to be okay, none of that mattered to me.
Yes, but u get immense happiness and satisfaction in the end. Good deed or Karma always reward you more than your expectations. Ur life would be meaningful because you repay the person who brought you or gave u the chance to see this beautiful world....u should never regret for taking care of ur parents. In this whole world if anyone really cares about you is ur parents.
@@paldonpaldon1064 well said my friend👍🙏
yumiko0017 right? How can the parents do This to their Kids and be comfortable with. They should have the loving normal relationship, not have to feed, shower and more
The goverment has helpers and carers, you can get help. A child should not have those responsibilitys. And the stress doesnt go away through their lives
Wow her voice at 37:28, it matches her incredible spirit. I wanted to give her a hug
Her voice is full of pain.
I know all to well what being a full time carer is . 4 and half years taking care of my mother , she passed away a few months ago, now I must deal with it . I didn’t even know there was such a thing called Carers PTSD , it’s hard .
Wish you recover ASAP ❤️
Take my condolences
Similar situation here. My mom's been gone for 8 years now but I remember something my aunt told me right after the funeral. About the only thing I remember from those stressful days. She said, "Hannah this is the hardest thing you will ever have to do. Now you have the rest of your life to remember the good times with her and be proud that you did everything you could." I've never forgotten that. She's right. Nothings been that hard and painful and I can only do better.
Wow real happy she got a new liver so she can be with her boys and watch them grow shes got 2 good kids
Those boys deserve all the happiness they can get.
agree100%
These people are preforming a great moral service to humanity by doing this stuff.
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Tom is such a little sweetheart!
* GreenSkye * I want him💕
@@chameleonkg go away creep! That’s someone else’s child you’re talking about you freak!
what a very special little boy Tom is. Such understanding, empathy and maturity for a child. What a great man he will grow into.
I totally agree, honey. Perhaps British children are better raised and such than American children. I don't know. I think Tom would make a wonderful doctor someday.
My mother died from cancer and I’d give anything to be caring for her today. These kids have parents who love them and it’s the imperfect reality that will shape them into great adults one day. God bless them❤️
Same exact thing lost my mom to cancer. I semi cared for my mom certain times of the day when my dad wasn’t home I was a mom too and lived with my parents but I needed to be there all the things that happened were necessary. I am so happy to see these children doing so much for their mums. I’m not nearly as mature as they are and I’m 40!
The mothers need a nurse the children need to have a happy and joyful chilhood not a worry and stressful one...
Ana cristal Muñiz I definitely agree
Most could never afford that sadly.
@@beepot2764 I'm not a child, but 40, and my father has been a life-long epileptic and now has dementia. He has needed some level of care his whole life, more so now. It's astounding how people casually suggest that we have help come in or put him in a facility. Even if we wanted to (and believe me, there are days my mother and I think we can't do this anymore), who would pay for it? At a minimum an unskilled care provider in our area is $20 an hour. That's just not something we can do.
They are having a JOYFUL and HAPPY LIFE!.... For this they will forever be thankful
thx god someone finally say it, money is the biggest matter u know
I Left school at 14 to take care of my mum and she died 20 years later l now live in the USA and l still miss her every day good bless these kids
KC CR God bless you for the love and care you showed towards your mother.
May the hope of one day seeing your precious mother and other loved ones comfort and encourage you.
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Love those two boys, how incredible they are, their mom should be absolutely proud. These are boys that every mom dreams of having. Had me in tears at the end, just amazing! 👍😘
It is indeed very hard to be a caregiver once you are an adult. Now imagine that huge responsibility over children's shoulders. God Bless their lovely and pure and brave little hearts
First story, the boy is very smart. He said people offer to talk but there is nothing to talk about because he is worried, and no one can do anything about that. God bless these children. 🙏😞❤️
These young people are amazing. They're growing up to be the most functionable adults of their generation, though under the worst circumstances. I feel equal parts admiration and sadness for them. But if any of the young ones from the video, or any children carers are reading this, you have my total respect and I wish you and your parents the best! You are incredible humans and you have taken on tasks far past your age. So many people love you, keep being strong! ❤️
It's never easy. I don't know if it's a problem of this generation but every young person can't understand what you're going through so you end up loosing a lot of friends because they can't understand why you can't go to a party.
The longer I watched, the angrier I got. I'm not against children doing chores, or more than the average kid or helping with certain things if it needs done in situations like these, but every single one of them have other adults in their lives who could be helping and aren't. The boys have a dad, a grandma, and at least one aunt. The girl has a grandma, and the brother is not pulling his weight, plus, that mom could learn to do a lot more for herself. It is not your child's responsibility to take care of you!
I fully agree. I wonder what social services are doing to help these children who are overwhelmed. These children carry giant burden on their shoulders, too big for their age. They should not be caregovers!!
catloverKD it made me angry too. Shame on these other family members
I agree 100%. This level of responsibility should have been shared among the whole family; children should be allowed to be children and have time to be with their friends, go to the movies, and just be free to daydream and think of brighter days. Children can and should provide some level of help for their parents, but the parents portrayed here (with the exception of the mum with liver disease) could do more for themselves. Why isn’t the blind mom working? Why can’t the stroke survivor go through occupational therapy to be more independent? I’m a paraplegic and my kids have never, ever done any personal care for me. When I was very ill a few years ago, my husband did much of the care needed, and visiting nurses did the rest. I wanted my kids to know it was a temporary setback. They see me put my wheelchair in/out of the car every single day, go to work every weekday, make their dinner every night, do their laundry, help with homework, and generally be a mom. That’s my job that I got the moment I heard their heartbeats.
@@pinkmonkeybird2644 YES, and the mom with liver disease had a husband and a mother, and apparently a sister who only showed up when she got her transplant. If your wife/daughter is dying you can work with your employer or take leave. You don't put the responsibility on your 10 year old! And the stroke survivor has her mom too (who was there the day she attempted suicide.) So, why can't her 11 year old have a childhood?! Growing up, my next door neighbors were a cop and a stay at home mom. They were super-strict parents (because dad saw the worst of the worst), who were sending their kids to public school and also pretty much homeschooling them on top of it. When the mom got Mono, the kids' workload picked up even more. They were 4 and 6 at the time. Looking back, I think that was asking too much of them, I can't even imagine putting this much on a child.
The problem with getting angry is that this documentary is about the children. We have no scope of what the adults do to care for the person in need. It's very unlikely that the kids are left to do everything 100% by themselves, but this documentary is about all of us getting a glimpse of what it's like for children to act as carers. I'd hold your judgement. We have no idea what the family/community dynamic is like for these people and their children.
I praise these babies for how strong and mature they are to deal with such grown up issues. On the other hand my heart breaks for these kids that barely get a childhood. They are going to grow up to be amazing human beings.
antonia rae is so beautiful and she is going to grow up so well rounded
she's definitely round-
Star Marchment she probably going to grow up broken.
The blind mum should maybe count the steps to the corner store and try to enroll for a guide dog or start a go fund me I'd donate!! ❤❤
Alexanax and I hope her daughter doesn’t lose her sight
@@chameleonkgeven before she mentioned it,I said she looks like she will. You can see it in the way she looks up and looked into the camera. There's technology, I'm wishing her the best,all of them because they deserve it.
@@chameleonkg I PRAY SHE DONT IN THE NAME OF JESUS. THE BLOOD OF JESUS ALL THROUGH EYES.
Yes, she may need to learn to start doing things for herself, because her daughter is getting older and needs her own life soon...
Right but may she be bless
As a person who is blind, seeing the daughter, having to take care of her mother drives me crazy. The mother can learn how to live independently. And for the other cases, there are adult tickets step up but they choose not to social services needs to get involved and take these children out of that home, as for the mother who is disabled, physical and occupational therapy is supposed to teach her how to live independently if she can’t do any of that she needs to be in an institution or a nursing facility that can take care of her
As someone who suffers from Chronic Illness this was so touching. These kids are so amazing! That Tom really is a special little angel. He is so loving and so kind. He just melts my heart ♥️
Yes, the kids are amazing but it's not their job to take care of parents.
These children should be able to have a childhood! Where are the father's!!?
Running the streets
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I want to give all of these people a huge hug
I believe these young people are going to make great spouses and parents when they start having their own families.
I’m 21 and I cared for my mom from the age 8 to 17. My dad died when I was 13 so at that point things really became my responsibility even more so. All the comments saying these kids need therapy I couldn’t agree more. My mom got to the point where she absolutely couldn’t live alone I had to make the decision that she had to be put in a nursing home. It was time for me to go to college and I feel as though I had paid my dues and it was time for me to live my life. I hate my family now. Like a lot of these kids I also had other adults in my life who refused to help. They got angry when with me when I decided I was going to live my life. I feel guilty everyday that I choose my life over taking care of my mom. My mom hates me for it and tells me she wants to kill herself. I’ve had to go to therapy to work on this. So yes being a young caretaker should never be an option for kids.
ginny anderson some people do it for the love of their parent because their parent would do it for them i would never leave my mom who brought me in this world
Natural hair Diva you are black. Black families don't have fathers so the kids need to grow up.
It is better the kids stay at home and do something useful- than be out there doing crime drugs and stuff.
ginny anderson I am sorry to hear how things turned out.
The gift of caring for someone in need is the most precious gift we can offer each other. You did that - you did your best.
I pray whatever scars or emotional wounds are healed and that reconciliation will occur in your family one day.
God bless 🖤🖤
Tonyevans.org helped me during some rough times.
Natural hair Diva God bless you. You mother is blessed to have a wonderful child like you.
@@aussies_are_white0057 Wow, what a broad stereotypical statement! Not all black families lack a father, you need to expand your horizons.
Young carers? Never heard of that. What an unbearable burden to place on a child. 😢 Robbing them of the carefree time they should have, need to have to later lead a life with a solid foundation. Really sad, I hurt for these kids.
I absolutely love Tom Tom... There needs to be more boys like him 💖
I cared for my mom when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. I was 41 . I couldn't imagine having to do it as these young people are!
my daughter has been taking care of me since she was 14 and after my MS got worse and i couldnt work i now live with her and her husband ive asked if she was ever bothered by having to give me shots and medicine and she said no why would i have a problem your my mother and bestfriend plus side is i get to be with my grand children and im happy
I just want to go through the screen and hug each and every one of these young people and their moms❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤bless them all🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I’m amazed at the number of people who are unaware that many children care for parents or younger siblings.
It doesn't make it right. Kids should be kids and they should have someone caring for them. I'm amazed by your ridiculous view on this subject. You don't have children to have them take care of you.
God bless these kids!!! I use to be very sick it made my oldest grow up fast but in a good way!!! Once I was well thank God I was able to pamper her a bit to show her how grateful I am
What beautiful broken children....hoping they get the support they need to find their way.
Tee Smith its so wrong for them having to live like This 😕
They are beautiful 💕 NOT BROKEN they do get LOADS OF HELP AND SUPPORT THAT IS WHY THE DOCUMENTARY IS DONE!
@@malinjohansson6942 wrong how? Dumb comment
I'm glad mum got a liver...all these kids deserve a childhood. Y'all are amazing humans and hope you have bright futures❤❤
Ofcourse they are incredible for doing this, but lets not glorify it, this is obviously a huge burden for all of them and they would be way better off if they had parents who toke care of them. It’s hard for children who already are busy with growing up and school to gain anything from a situation like this, other than stress and unhealthy habits. I’ve been there so i know
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I agree. All these years that they spend on caring for there parents. Even if it's through there adulthood.... Those are years they can never get back. The government should have more options for help. Most options are not for free, 24/7 care, live in care is so expensive. So the only other option is nursing home.... When the kids can't do it anymore...
I agree! I’m a young caregiver now in my 30s and it’s difficult to start my own life. I don’t know how because I would essentially have to take care of 2 homes on a limited income.
They are wonderful kids god bless them always in Jesus name I got to love them for what they are doing oh my god I can cry all day. We love you guys take care and God bless..💝
Yeah, it's hard and it's something rarely talked. Not even most insurances ever tackle these events at least in my country. However, it does makes you more mature and wanting to find like minded people in your life. I now know that a friend that's constantly thinking on Instagram and silly problems are not worth it. The best thing that I do to cope with the years that I couldn't enjoy is to watch cartoons ocasionally and when I can buy YA fiction.
This was so heart breaking.
This is sad but beautiful at the same time😖❤ these young adults are so amazing and strong.
Nicole Tate but they admit they are not really strong. They suffer panic attacks physical ailments. It was heartbreaking to hear tom say his friends dont know the real him. Only the happy tom but not the sad tom. He hides his pain and no child should do that.
What they are doing is really shaping them for their future a head and they are already blessed for being so selfless and caring to their parents..Their greatest reward awaits...bless them.
THE NILOTIC EMPRESS that’s exactly what I said!!! Their reward is in heaven.
The only reward they will be getting is a homeless shelter once the people they care for dies. Along with a lifetime of poverty.
Ndubuisi "Jkid" Okeh stop being so damn negative
@@Mylkies I'm just being realistic here. The America of the old has been gone a decade ago.
AMEN 🙏
Damn... These kids had to grow up at 10 years old 😢 Extreme respect for them
So happy that the boy's mom got her transplant
Oh, the young lady singing at her church, so touching. Her soul shines so bright when she sings, I bet her mom can see it in her mind. She and her mom have such a wonderful relationship.
I cried so many tears at the end of this. May each of these amazing Children know health, happiness and peace of mind as they travel through life. May they be abundantly Blessed
I was a child caregiver. Started at age 9 until my mom's passing at 35. I'm glad for videos like this. I hope these children have and are now getting more help. It's still not enough though. People really don't realize how often this goes on and it shouldn't be this way.
Total respect..... nothing as severe as these wonderful families but I was unable to work for 2 years due to injuries..... my son took care of me .... I’d always been very independent, raised 2 wonderful boys. And they stepped up not knowing if it was forever..... or what. But these young people are doing this whilst still so young.... again total respect
These kids da real MVP's.
Yaaaaaaaas! 👏🏾
BLESS THOSE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN
THE POWER OF LOVE TOWARDS THE ONE WE ALWAYS ADMIRE THE MOST.... BLESSINGS TO ALL THOSE KIDS
I feel for these children. I work for an organization for the blind in the US and I am shocked to see the young woman caring for her blind Mum. I know there are Vision Rehabilitation services in the UK that will teach the Mum how to function independently. I work with adults who are completely blind, everyday, who work, manage their homes and care for their children. Some are single parents. There are many, many people who are "making it" who are blind. I wonder why the Mum has not?
my dad went blind when he was 84 and even tho he was pretty old when it happened he still managed to learn to do most things on his own again, so yeah I think this woman would be able to as well, if she truly wanted
@Sarah America no. It's that the mum relies heavily on the daughter.
Samantha Green You would think that she'd try lasik surgery. Glaucoma can be cured with that couldn't it?
No, that surgery has nothing to do with glaucoma. She had retinal detachment as well. Sadly, there isn’t anything that could have saved her vision.
Maybe that Organization to teach the Blind isn't close to her area.
These kids are Amazing , Angels♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
As a mother this kills me every child deserves to be care free and cared for. As a daughter, i understand I would walk through fire for my mom and wouldnt think twice if my mom needed me.
Bless All of these children! They are GREAT human beings the world is a better place with them in it. I wish them all the best in their future endeavors 💗
I'm sorry...I know too many blind parents to have much sympathy for a mother who is dependent on her child from such a young age!!!
She is perfectly capable of running a household, paying bills, pretty much everything.
Losing your sight is traumatic, but you learn to do what's needed!!!
So frustrating to see a perfectly healthy woman put everything on her kid.
Dear God bless each of these precious kids and their families. Give them all the physical and emotional strength they need.
Please send some additional adult helpers who can also step in and ease some of the load on the precious kids.
Amen🖤🖤🖤
I knew immediately what Antonia Rae meant by „something stupid“ from caring for friends and losing some to suicide. These children are so remarkable and have the kindest souls, I love how sensitive and empathetic the boys are. I just hope they’ll get help and support as soon as possible
What people will realize soon enough is that you all need to come together. No more hiding. Don't be ashamed no matter what you have been through. Everyone is struggling in one way or another. Most think they're sitting too high and mighty to admit it. If even spiritually they're feeling down.
Awww this precious 10 y/o boy had me crying. He is such an amazingly beautiful, caring, loving and sweet angel! His momma is absolutely blessed to have a young helper-angel by her side xoxo. All these children in this video clip are Angels without wings, they are stunningly beautiful, loving and sweet...most of so matured for their young age. God Bless them xoxoxo
Earth angels. Thank you for taking care of your moms. You are great children. GBY!
Those first two boys are the most adorable kids. I can’t handle how cute they are ❤️
Grown way beyond their years, these children carry all the responsibility for something they have no choice or control over. It’s heartbreaking to know how that deeply impacts their lives psychologically and physically and emotionally. Later on in life they might have real struggles.
I was my grandmas caregiver for 7 years, it first started when I was 15 and I've been with her since taking care of her when she needed it most and when she had her surgeries done. I am now 21. She had three heart attacks in her life time, and each time it was so scary. I think when you are a family members caregiver, and especially when they are living with you and taking care of you back for your whole life you get really close. I am and will always love my grandmother so much, she had so many health related problems with her that I wish God took away to let her live life easier without all those health related problems. February 25th at 3:37pm my grandmother passed away, it's now Easter April 21st, and my birthday is April 22nd. Her birthday was April 2nd, it's been hard without my best friend, mother/father. Grandma I miss you so much, and I can't explain how much it hurts. It's amazing to know that you yourself as an individual can do so much for someone who has done so much for you...
May God give these children the strength and faith that they need. Bless them with everything they need Lord
I was (became thrust) into a caregiving / power of attorney over my father at a young age. Not a child, but at times I did have to. He was an amputee, diabetic. I lived across the country during his surgery. It was difficult getting 25x calls a day from him while working full time at 22. He passed approximately 4.5 years later. Moving from hospital to multiple nursing homes. I cannot image being a child enduring this, I recall calling a trusted family friend’s mother crying on my lunch break asking “I don’t know what to do!” She replied: It’s okay; you shouldn’t. My father’s passing anniversary was approximately one week ago. Beautiful children, growing up too soon, heartbreaking.
the one little boy was such an angel he is such a good young man whatever young lady that captures his heart in the future will be so lucky, All the children were such good helpers to their parents Im certain their blessing in life will be huge
Heartbreaking stuff, but what amazing young people... Now, those two boys, they just have the sweetest souls, I'm melting.. And those two young ladies, you should be very proud of yourselves, but also try to find some time for you, as the impact its having is visible. Well done to you all 👌👌👌
Absolutely heartbreaking, but also incredible to see how strong these kids are. Love is an amazing thing.
These kids are so beautiful. They have beautiful caring hearts and God will reward them. Bless those boys and all the families on this video. I hope they got the help they needed.
GOD BLESS THESE LITTLE GUYS.
Awww these kids have big hearts. They are so strong, bless them.
I love this channel and the documentaries on it!!!! Thank you! And to the carers God Bless you all!!!! I take care of my special needs daughter. I can relate. I know it’s tough at times but I really truly believe your reward is in heaven. Stay strong.
It's your job to take care of your kids but it's not the job of kids to take care of parents. This is so wrong!!
I'm sure we don't get shown the full extent of their problems, but why can't the mom who had a stroke do more than she can? I had a coworker at my last job who had a heavy limp like hers and one of his hands was deformed so he couldn't use it, yet he still stocked things and worked like the rest of us. I have no doubt a partial paralysis of the body would completely change one's life, but I suppose I'm questioning if she truly needs her daughter to care for her 24/7.
Yeah I was thinking the same
trash can chic Strokes can do a lot of permanent damage, far more than what you can see physically on the outside in terms of a limp or paralysis, and many stroke patients end up being disabled and fully reliant on care for the rest of their life. They really didn’t go into detail too much about the type of stroke she had or the extent of it, but it was obviously very severe for needing to be hospitalized for over four months and having to be put in an induced coma. Disabilities affect everyone differently, so it’s always best to try not to compare people to one another. Even two people with the same diagnosis can be completely opposite in terms of their capabilities. It’s wonderful that your coworker is still capable of working and being independent, but you have to remember that they are an individual, and that your coworker’s capabilities are unique to them and their specific unique set of circumstances. Strokes come in limitless forms, and no two patients will present exactly the same when it comes to recovery, regaining abilities, and the degree/severity of permanent disability caused. I’m sure the mother in this documentary would love nothing more than to be as independent as your coworker, as it was made clear that she was fully independent before her stroke, and has suffered greatly with her mental health as a result of that independence being taken away. She has clearly worked extremely hard to regain the amount of function that she has (re-learning how to walk, talk, perform tasks, memory & comprehension skills, etc), which that alone signifies that she isn’t just lazy or lacking motivation and that she is giving it her all to the best of her physical and mental abilities. It appears that she does do things for herself, as she is alone while her daughter is at school, and tries to do as much as she can for herself, even if she needs help to finish a task (such as showering herself as much as she can before she has her daughter come in to help her wash her back). Judging by the fact that she can drive, I’m sure that there is a lot more that she can do independently that was not shown in the documentary, because the documentary is mainly focused on showing the children and the tasks that they do, not really focusing on the parent’s own capabilities or what they can do independently. Not enough information was shared to create a realistic view of what a 24 hour day looks like for really any of the families involved, and so it’s hard to know just how much the children do and just how much the parents still do for themselves. Regardless of what the daily reality truly looks like for any of the parents shown, it’s best not to judge or compare what they are capable of, or speculate whether they are capable of doing more than they are. We have to trust and respect that they know their own limitations and capabilities better than anyone else, especially complete strangers who only saw around 15 minutes of their life. Hopefully that helped answer your question. Anyways, I hope you have a good day! God bless! 😊💕
Traumatic brain injuries are tricky things to deal with. But I agree with you. She just sat there while her daughter ironed clothes. Why couldn’t she have moved the ironing board over to her comfy chair and ironed the clothing herself? You only need one hand to iron, and she could have done it sitting down to avoid any balance issues. I think she’s gotten used to her daughter doing everything for her so she’s become a little complacent. It’s super easy to let it happen.
Kids need to b kids
These children are truly remarkable and have
extraordinary compassionate hearts. God bless them.
Such brave beautiful children. I wish them and their mums all the best. One thing is certain..these families have a lot of love.
Absolutely beautiful young people. All of them should be so proud of themselves.
In other cultures family transcends blood relatives and the saying " it takes a village" is seen in action. Everyone unites to care for the elderly and infirmed thus the concept of young caregivers is not as prevalent as in the Western world! However kudos to children who demonstrate true love and kindness!
What a great view. Very true also.. In some parts of the world it is a given that you take care of family no matter. Wouldnt it be great if it was like that all over the world
I take care of my mom have since I was 9 years old it's been hard but it's worth it after all she's my mom..
MsSamanatha God bless you for the wonderful work you do.
Caring for someone is the most precious gift we can offer someone. You are so faithfully and lovingly doing it.
Your precious mother is truly blessed to have daughter like you.
May God give you all the help and strength you need each day🖤🖤🖤
These young ppl are amazingly phenomenal! I hate the situation they’re in but I am truly thankful for how they’ve dealt with it.
This ppl is the true meaning of family and love for one another , very special ppl ....
Bless these kids hearts they are absolutely remarkable human beings
My❤goes out to those Beautiful care givers. I am over 50yrs old & I dread caring for my elderly Mom. I will take care of my Mom because of my L❤VE for her. Bravo to those young children, worried about the care of their parents.
My mom had cancer and died when I was 18. My dad turned into an alcoholic to cope so I spent 2 years doing this. Left terrible trauma I still haven’t delt with till this day 4 years later. My heart goes out to these children and the families and I hope the children get help before they grow up ❤️
Beautiful children. Thanks for posting.
They are all heroes! May they forever remember their deeds don't go unnoticed!