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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟮 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.
A once healthy and happy child who suddenly fell into the depths of depression and attempted suicide... Josh Crickmay’s story could have ended quite differently were it not for the unique and life-altering intervention of his parents, Kathy and Andrew. When their son - just 15 - became violent and endured bouts of severe depression, eventually dropping out of school, they sought medical help. After a year filled with hospital visits, Josh was diagnosed with high-functioning autism, a condition on the spectrum that affects the ability to communicate and socialise. The diagnosis was the turning point for Kathy and Andrew who decided that saving their only child meant taking drastic steps as a family. They quit their jobs to take him on a “Birding Big Year”: 365 days to spot and document 1000 species of birds. And so began a year of adventure that would eventually save Josh and provide him with much-needed purpose.
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[@azlcibutho6371]

Coc

[@UndregoGrey]

He is lucky to have such loving parents.

[@joesamson8666]

Massive respect to these loving parents...and let's also acknowledge that having the means to undertake that quest played a huge part in this great story! Make money guys...and a lot of it but stay human, affectionate and loving souls!!

[@petercowan6361]

This is really a fantastic heart warming video.

[@durbanbrooklyn776]

Kidos to his parents for being the strongest pillars for him and having the resources to provide that help and be able to create that survival environment for him...Not many are this LUCKY IN S.A🇿🇦. HOPE HE CAN REACH OUT TO SOMEONE IN NEED AND EXTEND THAT HELPING HAND 🙏

[@nealprinsloo8076]

Wow, what great parents!! They should write about their perspective. Many parents face this same situation.

[@traceyvanhoeflaken3174]

His parents are blessed.

[@lizlsnyman-bouwer4238]

What an incredible story to share. Thank you! Josh, you inspire me ❤️❤️❤️

[@CA-ul6qb]

What blessed story

[@flyzuluaviation7637]

I know this place, for the past two years I have been going to spend new years here... it's incredible..

[@borismkhwanazi583]

He is lucky to have a awesome support from the family salute

[@jonobriedenhann]

Such an inspiration. Love is everything ❤

[@handyvickers]

Brilliant... Just shows that conventional school isn't the be all and end all of a child's education. Our son hated school with a passion. He was diagnosed with ADHD. These kids need other input! They are intelligent, but show it differently. He's now a police officer.

[@kyleslabbert1916]

Our very own South African "Steve Irwin" 😊

[@KhomocKung]

A beautiful story ❤

[@mupinicreativestudios1997]

We need our land back

[@dannielviadana2621]

Love to see it

[@boipeloramotse6240]

Wish we all had rich parents.

[@Nkuli132]

Are you not covering the rand manipulation by the banks?

[@mza472]

If we also had the money it would be this easy. Stop Sh**ting us please.

[@tonymudau3005]

BRING BACK THE LAND! We black Africans dont even know what nature is. We are stuck in shacks and the school system doesnt work even when we finish!

[@anton_roos]

Don't worry, the ANC will fix it in the next 30 years... After the ANC gives back your land chom 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chadosta87]

You can go to Nkandla. There are lots to see there

[@tonymudau3005]

@@anton_roos what makes you assume I am with the ANC? The land question actually has nothing to do with the anc. Black African stays in shack my friend.

[@lm_b5080]

@@tonymudau3005 black africans don't have to stay in shacks my friend. competent, pro-economy non-corrupt governments fixed countries like singapore, korea, vietnam, poland in less than 30 years. unfortunately, you will not be voting for such a government right?

[@tonymudau3005]

@@lm_b5080 I completely agree with you on this one. Definitely not a pro-anc .. I'm just saying some problems are structural. Maybe if we had more people with capacity (land, capital maybe) we wouldn't be so reliant on government and have more to export which is the main goal.

[@ivygoode586]

Spoilt much?

[@johanneswehrmann]

So fake. 🙄

[@melomodiba4919]

Which part is fake chom? You don't have HAVE to be so negative.

[@jasondick4756]

What is fake about it?