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@daude111 2 ай бұрын
Titlul videoului vostru de pe canalul ARFO spune "copil autist". Ați avut un diagnostic oficial sau titlul este pus aiurea? Fiind un părinte de copil cu autism sever poveștile de succes și recuperare nu doar că îmi dau speranță, dar sunt și într-un research continu, cu o dorință disperată de a înțelege cât mai mult și ce a funcționat în alte situații.
@Michael971 5 ай бұрын
Congratulations!God bless you all!🙏❤️
@Sabina-lk2ty 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I keep watching others videos) inspiring
@donatet5108 3 жыл бұрын
Keep sharing new videos
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we try to :)
@michaelab.9919 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gabi, The video was suggested to me by chance and I was so emotionally touched by your story. Thank you for sharing it! All the best for your family! #Herzensmenschen 🧡
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice words of encouragement, Michaela ! :)
@Ashley.Heather 3 жыл бұрын
Wow you guys are so great at editing & making videos, I am jealous! Thank you for answering my questions and for interviewing me as well. It has been a joy getting to know you guys & I look forward to continuing to follow your journey!!
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure to meet you and do the interviews, Ashley !
@camillan2982 3 жыл бұрын
I took your advice and read the Range. It gave me hope and perspective over my career journey. Very interesting material in the book, as well as in your video. 👌
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Camilla. This means a lot to me ! :)
@adrianaprodan 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Hearing about his progress is awesome. You have a brave little one :) and he has a great family!
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! We wish you a good new year for your family :)
@alexandraalbert8546 3 жыл бұрын
Do you happen to have more info on international adoptions? I'd like to contact you if that's possible. I am Romanian national but my husband is Dutch and we'd love to hear more about the international adoption possibilities!
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alexandra. Thank you for your message. We would love to talk to you and help, if we could. Please drop us a message on teodoraverzea at gmail.com with your contact details and we could have a discussion afterwards. Merry Christmas :)
@ravanpee1325 3 жыл бұрын
Also a good advice to meet other people is to join a club. There are clubs for every actitities or hobbies.
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
True !
@ravanpee1325 3 жыл бұрын
There is also a big Romanian community in South Germany e.g. in Mannheim. Also a tip is to join a club for making connections, there's a club for every hobby or activity :D
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Romanians are everywhere :)
@rolfoleynik6925 3 жыл бұрын
Um andere Leute kennen zu lernen, gibt es nichts besseres als Vereine. In Deutschland gibt es so viele davon, das Du vielleicht auch Deinen findest.
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Sie haben recht! So haben wir auch rausgefunden.
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Postpartum depression is real, and more frequent than we think. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. If you have also gone through this experience, how would you encourage a mother that is going through it ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Ever considered moving to Germany ? What would incentivize you to do that ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Adjusting to an adoptive child could be more challenging that doing it with a biological one. But both are challenging. And both very rewarding as well :)
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Whare you also experienced both sides of "momming" ? Which one did you find more rewarding ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Have you moved to a new country ? In what ways did you move out of your comfort zone and in what ways was it rewarding ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
What did you visit in East Germany and where did you like it best ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Was there ever a moment in your life when bureaucray actually helped you ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
How did you prepare your first child for the coming of a second ? Adoption or biological second child.
@sollamudiyathu8134 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so muchhhh i have biological son i planned to adopt a baby girl.... I fear how can i do that
@LivingForward 2 жыл бұрын
@@sollamudiyathu8134 it will not be easy. but it is worth it!
@sollamudiyathu8134 2 жыл бұрын
@@LivingForward thank you.... 😊... It gives me some hope
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
What is your support system when you feel overwhelmed ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried barefoot running ? If not, why not ? :) And when will you try it ? :)
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Did you try Intermittent Fasting ? What was your experience with it ? Would you adopt it as a lifestyle ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Scenario: you are faced with a decision to do a good thing, but you are unsure if that's not too much of a stretch for you. How do you decide what to do ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Our first TV appearance. Even been on TV ? What would you do differently the second time ? :)
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
What is your simplest but at the same time most efficient visual for maintaining a good running posture ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Anybody out there understanding women ? Please share with us your secret ! :)
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
What is your experience with specialized vs. generalist professionals ? Where do you see the most potential ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
For more up-to-date information about the adoption process in Romania, please contact the Romanian Child Protection Services. andpdca.gov.ro/w/adoptie-nationala/
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Volunteering for abandoned children can be a life-changing experience. If you did not try it yet, there is nothing to lose and lots to gain. For the kids, but also for you.
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever pondered adoption ? Why would you adopt ?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
What's your favorite definition of love ? :)
@waelfaraj6705 3 жыл бұрын
The government keeps paying to minors till the age of 18 if they have the German citizenship I think ...
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
You mean the Kindergeld ? Yes, I understand they can get it even later if they are doing further studies, I am not clear on the exact details there, I guess we will learn more when we will get there :)
@waelfaraj6705 3 жыл бұрын
I read on website the first and second child get 204 Euroes per month and 210 for the 3rd child ... Yes , he or she may keep getting allowances up to 25 years if they are getting training or higher studies... www.howtogermany.com/pages/kindergeld.html
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
@@waelfaraj6705 yes, I think that's accurate
@waelfaraj6705 3 жыл бұрын
@@LivingForward Is that true that some shops in Germany make the buyer pay for a one Euro cent left from a bill and take a Euro cent if it is a change you owe ...?
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
@@waelfaraj6705 Yes, actually all shops do that. Coming from Romania, that surprised us as well in the beginning, but now it seems normal to us as well :)
@gerdpapenburg7050 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, and with all respect, where are shops closed at 5 p.m. on saturdays?
@teoctista 3 жыл бұрын
In Heidelberg ;)
@waelfaraj6705 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you , to anyone replying . How do you contact your neighbors in Germany to ask them if you want to have a party in your house or renovations that may make slightly loud sound? Do you contact your neighbors at what's up , knock on the door to tell them , write on a board announcing so and so , meet them in person , or whatever the way ...
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
@@waelfaraj6705 we usually tell them in person, in advance
@juricarmichel5864 3 жыл бұрын
A lifetime to learn. That's right as everyone who comes from Bavaria knows. 😂
@teoctista 3 жыл бұрын
The bavarian Dialekt is the most difficult to understand ;)
@waelfaraj6705 3 жыл бұрын
The Bavarian dialect , as I read , is similar to the Austrian one ...
@Humpelstilzchen 3 жыл бұрын
True but the same way around 😉😂
@waelfaraj6705 3 жыл бұрын
@@Humpelstilzchen Is that true that in Germany , if there is one Euro cent left from a bill , it is obligatory to pay and if you owe 1 Euro cent, you have to take it ...?
@Humpelstilzchen 3 жыл бұрын
@@waelfaraj6705 If the bill says 13,56€ its 13,56€ 😁 but every now and then they say keep the cent. It depends on Who send you the bill. No you dont have to take it
@emma.c.r. 3 жыл бұрын
❤️ thank you for sharing your truth. We're about to have our first child and, although I don't want to have any parents or in-laws in our home right after I return from the hospital, I did connect with a postpartum doula to help with my recovery. I am expecting to be quite sleep-deprived, and I transform into a weird animal when my sleep is derailed. Once again, thank you for touching on such a sensitive topic, and... for staying real. Sending you lots of love
@teoctista 3 жыл бұрын
Whenever I talked to my friends about their experiences, I said: do whatever makes it easier for you and the baby. Of course the baby is important, but a baby with an unhealthy mother beside him is not what we want. So find your balance and see what will work best for all of you ;) Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and have a safe delivery :)
@wora1111 3 жыл бұрын
As a German I expect immigrants to show that they are willing to learn my language If you use one german word every two sentences that is perfectly fine with me. I rather exercise my English anyway :-)
@teoctista 3 жыл бұрын
Wir haben Deutsch gelernt, aber diese Sprache muss man das ganze Leben üben und trainieren :) Danke für Ihr Kommentar :)
@wora1111 3 жыл бұрын
@@teoctista Eben. Deswegen erwarte ich auch nicht mehr und bin eher erstaunt, wenn jemand "akzentfrei" sprich - so wie Eure Kinder es können werden. Ich denke, ab etwa 20 ist es kaum noch möglich, eine Sprache akzentfrei zu lernen, selbst wenn man in dem Lande lebt.
@waelfaraj6705 3 жыл бұрын
What is the way to contact your neighbors to ask permission for a party in your house or rennovation works or maintenance stuff? Do you communicate through what's up , a board to write on , knock on the door to ask them, or whatever the way ?
@Humpelstilzchen 3 жыл бұрын
@@waelfaraj6705 The best would be to knock on the door
@Ashley.Heather 3 жыл бұрын
I can really relate to what you are saying the way through this video!
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! :)
@emma.c.r. 3 жыл бұрын
Raising a child takes a lot of stamina and faith. In my view, parenting is the toughest job of them all, the toughest challenge, especially since the feedback you get from the child - whether it's your biological or adoptive one - can be lacking or come later than we'd want. I commend you for sticking to your goals and not giving up. It would be great if you could share with us the resources and support people, associations, groups you turned to in your journey. Both of you inspire me. Thank you and sending you all the blessings ^_^
@LivingForward 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments and emotional support, Emma! It means a lot :) We have mentioned the main organizations that supported us during the adoption journey in the 4th episode - below is the link. There were multiple support group meetings, a few camps in the mountains with other adoptive families, and sometimes just an ear to listen to our struggles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LHaXZubNeLgac
@emma.c.r. 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being real, embracing your experiences, and sharing your story with us <3
@LivingForward 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Emma! Thanks for your continuous encouragements :)
@drjoyskarka 4 жыл бұрын
Love this. Thanks for sharing your story with the world.
@LivingForward 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Joy. I am thankful for our meetings together. They had a huge positive impact on me !
@gregorpopp7023 4 жыл бұрын
Viel Glück, Grüße von Nürnberg. 🙂
@LivingForward 4 жыл бұрын
Vielen Dank, Gregor !
@adrianaprodan 4 жыл бұрын
It's so good to hear this from another mom. I am on an Instagram and Facebook fast just because it was overwhelming. Thanks!!!
@teoctista 4 жыл бұрын
Thx for your words :) We seldom see the real life and what takes place beyond the scenes and I too felt inferior when I saw all the ‘perfection’ that social media shows.
@emmacri6693 4 жыл бұрын
Proud of you and you guys as a family!
@LivingForward 4 жыл бұрын
thank you sis !
@skarabaeus3611 4 жыл бұрын
1. Es kommt meistens anders und... 2. ...als man denkt? Welcome to Germany 😎
@camillan2982 4 жыл бұрын
It.s so refreshing and encouraging to listen to your life experiences! Every time! 👌
@teoctista 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cami :)
@emma.c.r. 4 жыл бұрын
it takes lots of courage to dare step outside our comfort zone(s), and you did plenty of that. So congrats!!! Also, I love the way you talk about the challenges you've been through and your husband. Proud of you for following your heart into becoming a psychotherapist. You'll discover it's one of the most interesting professions out there. Und viel Spass machen es auf Deutsch :D You have my kudos! <3 What type of school (in terms of school of throught, current) are you aiming to follow, as a future practitioner?
@teoctista 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for the encouragement ;) Social media might show only the bright side of life, so I wanted to share about life ‚behind the scenes’. You know how the saying goes: life is complex and has alot of aspects ;))) I just started the course (at an institute close to us) but my dream is to go to university and study psychology thoroughly. Then we could talk more in dept about these issues :)
@violetagoron1644 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this video!! So entertaining and interesting to see where you went and also so funny when presenting the living conditions :) Love it! Hugs!
@teoctista 4 жыл бұрын
I thought we‘ll have to wait a while to enjoy a proper vacation since the kids are so young, but we really did ;) we were lucky to have that stroller with us :)
@miriamsilaghi9623 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, so hard but so beautiful and worth it. Thank you for sharing and for your example of strength and perseverance!
@LivingForward 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Miriam :)
@emmacri6693 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely marathon supporters🤗
@LivingForward 4 жыл бұрын
and future marathon runners, their daddy hopes :)