Disabled and Lonely (Learn How to be Her Friend)

[@SpecialBooksbySpecialKids]

Anybody who would like to be Emily's friend can connect with her at instagram.com/whoisemmie/ Some of her favorite things to discuss are music (especially oldies), nature, and animals.

[@Wendigo-VR]

I had dreams like that too about most things when i was little, i feel for her 🥺

[@Doodlebopjunior]

I just followed her and sent her a friend request! She seems great.

[@wendybirt1982]

Emily, do you have Facebook? I don't use Instagram but would love to be your friend. We could write back and forth ... I am a huge nature fan too!! I live in Nova Scotia, Canada.

[@Pextin]

Sending lots of love and hugs to Emily :) would love to send her a birthday or holiday card of some kind

[@danielle5873]

Hi mr Chris wish we can meet you guys and greet you guys and love your videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@henningeide8355]

Maybe Emily could become a writer? She's sounds reflected, kind and smart with a sense of humour.

[@hater9irl]

Indeed!

[@vizic9561]

She does have a blog haha

[@Toshio_77]

@@vizic9561how do I find that yo?

[@marcgarrigosmane166]

​@markseino7858 there is a link in her Instagram. She also has a book

[@CarolaTesla]

​@@vizic9561could you leave the link in the comments, please?

[@chickensalad3535]

Emily is way more articulate than the average person. Shes able to say a lot while speaking little, which is a skill in my opinion.

[@nightyew2160]

Her expansive vocabulary seems to help her communicate more quickly in a nuanced way.

[@mthompson5383]

💯

[@beeintelligent3259]

❤❤❤❤. You said it perfectly. Thank you Emily. You taught me so much. You are beautiful inside and out. ❤❤❤❤

[@filiparivas1458]

Absolutamente

[@orome9793]

She seems like a really good listener.

[@celiabonadies5667]

It's easier for me to think of Emily as being nonspeaking rather than nonverbal. After all, she has all the words she wants and is extremely articulate and expressive when she writes.

[@tigerx22]

Yea im pretty sure sweet Emily did not agree w being called "nonverbal" from her friend Christine😂

[@celiabonadies5667]

@santanabraxton4658 Yes, I noticed Christine's hesitation before saying the word. I think she just didn't know what word to use.

[@junbh2]

@@celiabonadies5667 Yes, she mentioned that she didn't always know the right words to use. If I understood right it's one of the things that made her a little shy of asking questions.

[@juliamclane8319]

@@junbh2Yes you understood right

[@olvo33nyp0pon]

Non-vocal would maybe be a good way of describing her

[@candyman02]

There’s so much sadness in her eyes, but she doesn’t know how amazing she is

[@truu_fat]

seriously. :( she is such a beautiful person. i really think she should become a writer. i could listen to her forever

[@candyman02]

@ferj2144 I cried a little bit seeing how much love she had to give and how patient and considerate Christine was to her, Emily is beautiful

[@TheHulksMistress]

@@truu_fatthat’s obviously the amazing thing about the internet. She can speak all her thoughts and people can read them or listen to them. Obviously it’d be far better for her in person, but I’m glad she can communicate this way

[@baroded5225]

She's ao beautiful it makes me wanna marry her

[@somber087]

5:50 Feels good to see her smiling

[@loomonda18]

Dear Emily, I clicked on this video not because of your disability , but because of the fact that you felt depressed and lonely. I have been feeling very sad myself lately, and I just want to let you know, that it's nice to know that we're not so alone. I think you're a brilliant human, and I hope that I can be as amazing as you are one day

[@taefithendo]

this was exactly why i clicked on it. she truly does seem amazing

[@paddy1382]

Loomonda18 you are a wonderful human 🎉

[@loomonda18]

@@paddy1382 thank you so much for saying that ❤️

[@JoePotato-es4hl]

🦆

[@WilliamWaldon-t8k]

I think Loomada 18 ..should stay in touch with each other ❤️

[@katthefantastic]

She is a teacher of patience. I would be honored to be her friend.

[@Aquana01]

she truly is patient

[@bvince4672]

Me too

[@commanderkeen3787]

Emily is clearly very intelligent, thoughtful and wise beyond her years

[@M2025]

She should be an author…very articulate and I would definitely read her book.

[@kb4866]

Totally!

[@JesseGMan7]

Good idea, Emily you can do it!

[@Morale_Booster]

Yes I was thinking the same thing!!! I was like "I bet Emily has some exciting stories/poems etc going on"

[@lauryn6059]

“In my mind I say full on sentences. Sometimes I have stories behind what I say. I even have jokes a lot of times, and I ask questions to keep the conversation going. On the outside, I just smile.” God, this hit me right in the gut. She should be a writer.

[@tkx86]

We need an update. She deserves some really good friends. She seems like a great human. We need more Emily's and less Kardashians.

[@tkx86]

@@Toxus8 you need to work on trolling better mate.

[@cghforever1334]

@@Toxus8so your saying you don't deserve good friends? i think you might want to rethink what you said cause it genuinely does not make any sense in this context

[@ingeningeningen]

@DjTommyKx Truth ❤

[@WishAtElevenEleven]

I can’t imagine how painful it would be to have your mind fully there and be desperate to communicate with people, but not be able to because most people have a 5 second attention span these days.

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

That's what I was thinking too. It made me feel so bad when she said that. I can't even imagine how that feels. She's such an awesome woman!

[@straberryshinigami15g97]

It’s not our fault. We have adhd

[@taiweannoona1204]

As a person with aphasia and apraxia I can say it is a bit like feeling trapped. The world passes you by without a comment. It is lonely because you want to make a deep connection and it's almost impossible. People forget to ask you for your opinion. They forget you have one. It's not out of meanness. It's just uncomfortable for some people but there really insightful people like Emily know how to interact and wait. It's hard when you have so much to say and no real out.❤

[@natalier4053]

@@straberryshinigami15g97No one is talking about you

[@nightyew2160]

I can relate a bit just because it takes me some time just to put my thoughts together. I sometimes need time to reflect on things before I can react. I hope it at least makes me a better listener.

[@rumham7466]

I can’t imagine what it’s like to be trapped in your own body. And to be judged. And not listened to. She’s just like us but with a disconnect with her muscles and things.

[@tucksiver8763]

I would love to be in a discord server with Emily. That would give lots of time for her to communicate at her speed.

[@derpherpblerp]

Thus is a great idea! I'd definitely be down for joining!

[@DaveMcLion]

That's actually a great idea! Hopefully Chris can make this suggestion reach her

[@TheGreenDee]

Count me in too!

[@tori8925]

A discord would be awesome

[@hazbojangles2681]

Me too!

[@honestone4306]

Never stop giving people with disabilities a voice!! They deserve to be heard! Your channel is so important.

[@DavidBrown-nd9mf]

I've never seen anyone as genuine as this dude. The world needs folks like him.

[@leilathomas6744]

she is not a him!!!

[@Jaizizzizi]

@@leilathomas6744he is probably talking about the guy doing the interview

[@cloutyweather]

@@leilathomas6744they’re referring to the interviewer…

[@DavidBrown-nd9mf]

@@leilathomas6744 I was referring to the interviewer. I can see the confusion though. I'll do my best to make myself clearer in future comments.

[@aubrikelcey4066]

Man she must feel so trapped. We all need to be grateful and kind to others she's very very aware and people probably think the opposite

[@hansolo631]

Yea the poor girl. For the record though, there's millions of physically unattractive dudes that just go to work and go home and nobody pays them any mind nor has any interest in talking to them - she's got it very rough, but hopefully she has activities she enjoys.

[@childofcascadia]

@hansolo631 Are you seriously whining and trolling on a disabled lady's video? A person with a normal functioning mind whos basically a prisoner in her body. Wonder why no one wants to associate with you, hmm?

[@erdenebatjargal]

@@hansolo631what does that have to do with her? random.

[@truman5838]

I'd Tap Dat!

[@truman5838]

​@@erdenebatjargal It's perfectly relevant. There's lots of lonely invisible people that nobody even knows exist. Her situation is actually quite common. Many people, even people without disabilities can relate.

[@kymanaa]

the fact that the friend still wears the friendship bracelet years later is heart warming

[@Anonomo-d3d]

☘️💚

[@Flamsterette]

*HEARTWARMING

[@ChonkyCat9000]

She may be nonverbal but she is very intelligent

[@jeffcohen3814]

incredibly intelligent. wonderful person too

[@LordPrometheous]

She comes across as being far more intelligent than most 20-something adults.

[@simonjones3863]

Quite. This interview may unlock some opportunity for her to get a whole lot more out of life.

[@ryryrocksapplesauce]

she is neither non-verbal or non-vocal non-verbal means: not being able to communicate using any means non-vocal means: not being able to speak to communicate She's uses vocal, gestural, an AAC device, and eye contact to communicate. 99% of people with disabilities have different ways to communicate and are very rarely nonverbal. also this girl rocks seems like a very cool person!

[@aaaaa3628]

What about her being nonverbal would equate to her not being intelligent? That phrasing really hurts.

[@xmochilove]

My heart started hurting for her when she started to tear up at 3:26 😢 She's so strong and smart. I hope she continues to find more positive and supportive people in her life ❤

[@Jacoe413]

Emily i am also disabled and struggle alot with loneliness. Watching people do all the "normal adult things" is really hard. I have also dealt with depression because of not being able to achieve my dreams. People tend to not understand what it's like to be me. I'm sure that it's even more of a problem for you. As you said, people underestimate you, because of your difficulty with speech. I also make bracelets!

[@mikeguidry2577]

what is your disability if you don't mind sharing? I hope your are making progress daily to be where you want to be. I feel ungrateful bc I'm smart, make a lot of money, but am at home everyday and have no friends. I either end or get ended from all relationships started from dating apps. I have no one consistent in my life than family. Social wise, I'm not different than Emily.

[@ingeningeningen]

​@@mikeguidry2577 I'm sorry you feel alone and I hope you find whatever way loneliness means for you to find since loneliness can't be "cured" from something external. So many of the popular people are just as lonely but distracts from it with the people surrounding them. Loneliness really has nothing to do with what's happening outside of you, it's inside of you. I've found that helping people, either secretly or direct, feels like balm on a lonely heart. To ease someone elses pain in some way. Take care because you are very valuable 💙

[@franzzzzeska]

She is so articulate! I wouldn't mind wait some time to hear what Emily has to say!!!

[@pollypocket7125]

Absolutely! I’d love to learn her wisdom❤

[@abdullahak2204]

Emily is really intelligent and it is so sad that people assume that she and other people like her have cognitive issues.... All her thoughtful answers are worth the time it takes for her to communicate! People are so impatient and i felt bad that people literally walk away while she types!

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

I keep telling people cerebral palsy not necessarily means that a person has cognitive impairments.

[@TheOfficialNicely]

I agree, people can be so shallow and mean at times, it can be hard to fathom for some people that others would go to great lengths to put others down and be as rude as possilbe deliberately. I bet Emily has lots of stories of the most rude people imaginable but still keeps a smile on her face regardless. i find her inspiring.

[@juliamclane8319]

“It is so sad that people assume that she and other people like Emily have cognitive issues…. All her thoughtful answers are worth the time it takes for her to communicate!” You are right, “people are so impatient and I felt sad too that people would literally walk away while she types. 12:16

[@Nollugs5111]

Guess some of us are impatient , prejudiced and just think people in Emily's situation is totally unable. Just look at her she is intelligent and bubbly and bright

[@mrb2349]

Most people don’t deserve Emily. She’s strong, intelligent and wonderful in heart. I’d be honored to be considered her friend.

[@mustang-hj7de]

I would be also honored to be her friend

[@Anotherperson81]

Same. I’d like to text her. Loneliness is horrible. I hope she finds comfort from reading the supportive comments from around the world.

[@iscariot666]

She’s a cutie, too. What a beautiful girl.

[@lukeuseforce]

Find her and be her friend then.

[@iscariot666]

@@lukeuseforce A very sad, passive-aggressive incel has entered the comment section.

[@misterzain1177]

The fact that she has no cognitive disability out of all of this is such a double edged sword. I am glad to hear her story and that she can express it but living with this while having sound mind must be incredibly isolating. Thank you for sharing your story Emily.

[@dude14377]

god this sort of stuff is heartbreaking - these amazing individuals do not deserve the disability they have. As Emily said, she had planned what she wanted to achieve in her life but most of those things will not be possible, it's gut wrenching stuff. Those of us who are able-bodied, it is our duty to do our best for those who cant.

[@jainee4507]

Couldn't have worded it better myself. Her friend Christine is a great role model on how able-bodied people should treat others who are less fortunate.

[@nope5657]

Blows my mind even someone whose profession it was/is to care for people with disabilities would just railroad Emily here based off assumption and refuse to listen to her. Ridiculous.

[@thewiddler1746]

Huh?

[@umi2751]

Unfortunately that's quite common with some ppl who work with intellectually disabled ppl. I've been treated like a child or less than capable by teachers who thought they were just "helping" me. Fortunately there are channels like SBSK that show a great example on how to treat disabled people

[@PabbyRibbons]

@@thewiddler1746 I think this is in reference to Emily’s story around the 3:30 mark about the person who thought she shouldn’t be outside by herself and that person ignored her response that she was fine and just enjoying the outdoors and walked her back home.

[@hopeadler507]

It’s not mind blowing to other disabled ppl. They love to infantilize us.

[@maxmeier532]

However it was well intended and an honest mistake. So there is a basis for learning. Let's not throw anyone under the bus especially when they already prove to care about and for people that have some issues that make it hard for them to live in the average society that isnt built to their advantage. I would assume that that person was embarrassed when he or she learned that Emily is perfectly fine from a cognitive aspect.

[@bluelight8664]

what a bubbly personality i feel anyone would want to be friends with Emily

[@alexbaker2193]

I’m having a hard time finding Emily’s IG - where is it? I would love to talk to her😊

[@nightyew2160]

​@@alexbaker2193SBSK pinned it in the comments.

[@hopeadler507]

Her laugh is contagious. I live down the street from a building with a lot of disabled people (I am also disabled) and a lot of them do their own thing zooming around and doing their errands. I cannot imagine just walking up to one of them and decide to “take them home” ?! Ridiculous. She’s so funny and kind ❤️

[@boi5816]

I can see the feelings of loneliness on her face. I have a lot of mental health conditions I receive government assistance for. I recognize that expression because of my own reflection in the mirror, and it hurts to see on another person. Compassion and patience go a long way, no matter who you're interacting with. Never pass up an opportunity to get to know someone who's different from you. Even if it takes patience, that interaction could result in a beautiful friendship.

[@dominiquelindsay105]

I don't like to comment but this video just gave me so much motivation. I am also a disabled 26 year old. Although I am not physically disabled, I am invisibly/mentally disabled. I relate with her depression and loneliness. I'm so happy she has friends and some support.

[@alexadec23334]

get the help you obviously need and take ur medication then u should be able to integrate into society. depression doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be doing what every other adult has to in life. mental illness isn’t “invisibly disabled” and in no way shape or form do mentally ill or depressed people get an excuse to not function with the rest of the world

[@theviewer6889]

@@alexadec23334 They didn't say that a mental illness was a disability. Also, not everyone has access to medication, nor does medication work on everyone. And what do you mean by "function with the rest of the world"?

[@thenerrdpit7441]

I can only imagine the frustration when in your head you can speak super fast, and have all these ideas you want to share, but it's physically just impossible to get it all out. I hope you find a community, Emily! You seem super awesome

[@PaulAllen786]

Amen 🙏🏻 very well said. I got really frustrated for her when she explained how she was just outside enjoying her solace and someone insisted she go back home without giving her a chance to speak with her phone

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Emily is spot on in so many points she brought up and she is eloquent and bright

[@tracyfinch918]

It wouldn't bother me if Emily needs extra time to reply to questions I asked her. I will be happy to give her time to answer. Some people are really rude to her and it's not cool!😢 You're really sweet, Emily.

[@gentleauroraasmr8562]

A lot of neurotypical people should use extra time to answer questions because some of them don't even take the time to process a question and give an inane reply.

[@shaani7978]

@@gentleauroraasmr8562You are right! I think that it’s because many people are not used to silence. Some people feel like they have to fill those awkward silences with talking .

[@gentleauroraasmr8562]

@shaani7978 I agree! I also feel like many people are not used to the saying "think before you speak" so they don't actually take in to consideration to break down the reply and try to answer what it's being asked. They don't listen to comprehend, they listen to just reply.

[@kjr8660]

People’s attention span is so short these days, they just generally get bored and can’t concentrate on anything that’s not a stupid TikTok video

[@mahdireza5695]

​@@kjr8660it makes me sad. I wanna watch a documentary or a film with a friend. And these days he'll skip a little every 2 minutes because he has ZERO patience for 6 second cinematic scenes. I actually enjoy watching lengthy videos most the time....

[@RobustBanzai]

That fact that she’s so cognitively sound and yet her siblings wanted nothing to do with her. Heart wrenching… Emily is such a beautiful person, Bless her heart.

[@drewcool]

Emily seems like a beautiful, articulate and interesting person. Not to mention strong willed and optimistic. I am sorry she feels lonely at times.

[@daveglarner2138]

The way she stares at you intently......never breaking eye contact as what she typed is being spoken is extremely moving to me. Everything she thinks and feels is flying out of her eyes, and I think it's wonderful.

[@ellie9]

honestly this woman is so admirable with so much determination and incredible intelligence. Would be great if she wrote a book about her life experience.

[@nightyew2160]

I like this idea. Honestly, with a channel called Special Books by Special Kids, it would be great to have a whole series of biographies and autobiographies about select people Chris interviewed, another way of spreading awareness.

[@tylero8595]

I think if we listened to more people like Emily we would learn more about ourselves and how to be a better person in this crazy world. Emily is amazing.

[@stevemikellides5711]

Those are some POWERFUL words 💪 I hope others see your message 💖

[@statostheman]

As a person to whom haves autism, I totally understand when people treated me as a child. I remember an former social worker spoke to me that I was an toddler, when I was an grown man. It felt so humiliating.

[@korinFaerie]

She literally melted my heart. Doesn't happen often. She seems like a genuinely great person

[@Tranquility32]

My childhood friend suffered from ALS. She used something like this. It’s actually nice to sit in silence while a friend forms their thoughts and sentences. Emily is a beautiful, sweet, intelligent, well spoken young lady. I wish her all good things!

[@Dragonild]

I could tell almost immediately that Emily is very articulate and intelligent, and her instagram really proves it! She writes like a poet, and it’s almost like you can feel her emotions through the screen.

[@caroline753]

Qual é o instagram dela?

[@XxThatGuyOverTherex1]

That's so true Emily! People have no patience nowadays. I'm 25 and I don't just see young people needing constant stimulation, it's every age. I stand in line for anything, or I'm waiting for my food just looking around, and EVERYONE is staring at their phones. They can be waiting 10 seconds and they still have to entertain themselves with social media or whatever, they can't just sit and think for any period of time. I really wish more people just embraced the world around them, that they just took a second and appreciated where they are and how they got there. I wish I could give you a big hug! You seem so kind.

[@knightabraxas]

This one really got me. Something about the sincere, unfiltered joy in getting to answer questions and reveal things about herself really made me cry. I could feel the relief and joy and excitement pouring out of her.

[@somsmind]

if emily started a blog or a channel based in text/subtitles about their experience, i would LOVE to follow that . their language is so eloquent, her voice so wise, her perspective unique. i want to hear the observations she's made watching the world. she's so right about how fast paced our society has become. i've started telling my friends explicitly that i like sitting in silence, because even though i'm a huge extrovert and rambler, i've noticed we feel an obligation to fill the space. i can tell there's so much intention behind her words, i think many would love to hear her philosophies. i would love to sit in silence with you emily

[@abigaila7851]

She has one. The link is on her Instagram

[@somsmind]

thank you!! @@abigaila7851

[@derekknight5156]

This story broke my heart. Please through the power of the internet give this girl some real friends who empathize. Nobody deserves to go through life alone and honestly this girl has intelligence and more importantly a perspective that might teach you something or challenge how you think. Much love for this channel

[@CherryDreamer96]

I can't begin to imagine how frustrating it must be to be viewed as somebody with a cognitive impairment. She is very eloquent and bright 💕

[@bxpress6507]

That is the problem now a days..if your not normal then they just walk away rolling their eyes..it's sad how some judge and not have patience

[@quite1enough]

"It feels like people can't be quiet and sit still for a few minutes" - omg SO TRUE 😭❤

[@Tinamona4]

Wow the way she said “I think it’s humbling to have a disability and it makes me a better person because I see things in a different light.” She truly has an amazing character. So much love from inside

[@laurahoffman4388]

0:29 gotta appreciate that you asked Emily whether to trim the time she takes to answer or leave it in the final video. Overall it's really great that people in your videos are, well, people and not a mere *subject of the interview. It sucks to see how others happen to infantilize disabled people. Your videos are a breath of fresh air. Keep up the awesome work.

[@theshinylunatone3966]

Emily I'm so sorry someone decided you couldn't be alone so rude! The same happened to a classmate of mine it's so rude!!

[@cb-akp]

i can’t imagine how frustrating it must be to not be listened to. emily is clearly a bright, friendly person with a lot to contribute to a conversation and i’d love to listen to her stories!

[@iAmNothingness]

She is so wise… the fast paced part is so sad. I wish people would just be able to sit still and listen.

[@hazbojangles2681]

The world moves too fast…

[@trmp9923]

People have adhd now

[@SukunaYaoi]

​@@trmp9923there's nothing wrong with that either

[@mahdireza5695]

​@@trmp9923nothing wrong with it, but it should DEFINITELY not be used as an excuse to be horrible. Many people with ADHD can live a decent life. Ofc with struggles, but not taking advantage of people by telling them that they're diagnosed with ADHD and that's the reason they're mean. I have it too (no, not that undiagnosed bullshit that people assume they have it) and it's literally NOT AT ALL hard to be a nice person and get accustomed to things.

[@mahdireza5695]

​@@hazbojangles2681if only the world could be so pure...

[@khaleesithechill]

I would be delighted to be Emily’s friend. She’s thoughtful, witty and seems incredibly genuine.

[@nueythepyasuwan]

Thank you Chris. Bless you Christine. Emily, I see the depth, strength and beauty of your soul, it’s very inspiring to me. As someone else mentioned, you should write a book. Looking forward to it if you decide to

[@krypticmac]

Emily seems like such a wonderful person.

[@MISNM0]

Geez us. I'm straight freaking crying. Her struggle is so relatable even though we are worlds apart. I can imagine the power and force of nature she is with adaptive equipment and correct support.

[@c-LAW]

Excellent video. Too bad Emmie doesn't have a youtube channel, she's obviously very thoughtful.

[@mel3256]

The entire point of her video is she wants in person relationships. Not a screen or one way communication

[@Sarabella68]

It could help. More people would be aware of her.

[@bluelight8664]

​@@mel3256she said we could communicate on instagram though

[@monkeybearmax]

I think that would be a great way for people to sit still and get to know her. She might even find some more local friends although I couldn’t deal with a KZbin channels but if she thinks it would be fun she should go for it!

[@LordPrometheous]

@@mel3256 is that why there's a link to interact with her on Instagram? There is a much broader world to be accessed with online tools. Even for able-bodied people, face to face interactions are dwindling. People don't have or don't make time for meetups anymore. Here in Atlanta, GA, with traffic and everyone living potentially 30-40 miles away, it's just too taxing with everything else going on in life.

[@joanaborges9450]

She is so so sweet and has a gorgeous smile. When she speaked about "appreciating the little things in life", it made me tear up a bit. That was so sweet.

[@RyonaLily]

I want to give her a hug so bad. Seeing her cry breaks my heart. She is such a lovely girl. I'm really glad she has a friend like Christine.

[@ellabise]

She’s such an intelligent person, it’s rare to see people speak with such wisdom She seems like a very kind and bright soul

[@Cheeky_moon]

I love her smile. I love her laugh. And as a disabled person, I relate a lot to her. It’s hard to make friends…it’s easy to get left out because we are different.

[@Catlily5]

I am disabled but I am the opposite. I look pretty normal but am different on the inside.

[@lucietttty6]

​@@therighteousnessofgodinchr2530b

[@jbookbass]

You are very loved by all of us Emily. Many of us are also lonely. You will make lots of new friends for sure :)

[@mddell58]

I think it's horrible that people have become so cold, fast, etc. Emily is very intelligent! I truly believe that she can write a fantastic, intriguing book soon. Absolutely! ❤

[@EgbertWilliams]

Her written communication is impressive and clearly reflects an active and organized mind. I hope her future is full of joy and peace and fulfillment.

[@alexgrant2721]

This is definitely one of the best SBSK videos, and I’ve been a fan for years. Really makes you think. Emmie is so eloquent with her words. What a good reminder to slow down and pay attention. To not compare your life journey to another person. And how important it is to include everyone in conversation so they can be heard 🤍 Thank you so much Emmie and Chris

[@Catchingfireflies19]

Emily seems like a very sweet girl, people should take the time to get to know her...she's a beautiful soul

[@PaulAllen786]

It’s very sweet that Chris is giving her an outlet for her voice to shine ✨ I love this channel so much. I wish her all the best on her journey and more understanding

[@ljaderomero]

Emily I’m sorry people just assume that you can’t talk or that people in general can’t take a few minutes to be still. It’s not fair being misunderstood like that.

[@ZoddVance]

I feel for her so much. Honestly brought me to tears. She seems like a kind and intelligent person. God, I get frustrated some days and have bouts of frustration or depression, and someone like her makes me want to do better and be more grateful; not simply because of her disability, but because of the saintly patience she's learned and her persistence in life. I really hope all the best for her.

[@jonathanruiz8723]

She seems like a genuinely great and thoughtful person . The world needs more people like Emily

[@jeryjack]

She is very open and honest which is refreshing. I'm one of those people that would assume her cognition is affected based on the disability. Lookism or horn effect. I need to be more self-aware. I feel non-disabled people are on the same boat in regards to being childless at 30+, 30 is the new 20 for many, and they live with their parents too. Though they do focus on careers, but many haven't even worked that out yet either.

[@pianoreigns]

There's nothing wrong with that and don't let anyone tell you different. I lived home even after I got married, with my husband. I'd give anything to still be living with my Mom who is now deceased. Enjoy your loved ones while you can. Family should stick together.❤️

[@BigViewership]

She would make a GREAT book author! She is very intuitive and great at story telling. EMILE, YOU ARE A BLESSING IN THIS WORLD!!! There is a reason why you are here. We love you and you are NOT alone!!

[@nikolaidrago7938]

It's a real shame that most people aren't very thoughtful and caring when dealing with a disabled person. She seems like such a sweet and kind person and has definitely matured a lot by living with this kind of handicap. The amount of strength she has to have on a daily basis to still be able to smile like that must be tremendous. I have so much respect and admiration for Emily and I just wish for her to find a group of people who are kind and patient enough to listen what she has to say and give her a feeling of belonging.

[@lindanicholls3370]

I wish she was my sister. I don’t have a disability but I am unable to connect with people, I have no children, I understand the feeling of being passed by. While your friends and family move on and you feel left behind. You don’t need to be disabled to experience this. I find comfort in animals, especially dogs. They love unconditionally, they don’t need to speak to communicate and are more loving and less judgmental than any human being I have ever met. What a beautiful person with a loving soul. It’s not a disability but a gift.❤

[@Moffeliten]

This is heartbreaking. I really would love to be her friend. She seems such a lovely lady.

[@rudyescobar7071]

What a lovely and super intelligent young lady! My wife has high functioning autism and was adopted from South Korea as well. Emily seems super chill and has a great personality 😊

[@Disciple793]

How can anyone not adore Emily? The purity of her soul radiates from her smile. And I know when Emily passes into eternity, she will be in the presence of God without any disability forever. 🙌

[@lisapichler3996]

This devalues her life in so many ways, please stop that. She does Not need to be dead to be happy.

[@Disciple793]

@@lisapichler3996 I don't wish her to be dead. I have value life. Christians are pro-life. Have a nice day.

[@8jaime8]

I don’t think they said anything about that.

[@uikmnhj4me]

She has a better vocabulary and expresses herself more articulately than a lot of people I know. Definitely the spirit of a great writer! I bet she will wow us with a bestseller someday ❤

[@mustang-hj7de]

I would be the first person in line to buy her book.

[@lupediaz5731]

I’m commenting so this video gets more recognition. But Emily I hope you get to know one day how amazing you are. I know it’s hard but don’t let the world tell you how to live. Live YOUR life!!! Purple looks amazing on you!! And you have a beautiful smile ❤️

[@chimakalu41]

Technologies are amazing she's having full conversations without even moving her mouth with strict technology. Amazing.

[@SilverScribe85]

I'm going to tell Emily something many people have told ME for years...you are not alone. We're all here for you, even if it's just in spirit

[@lijahmadeitfoo5449]

damn this hit hard. hope she finds some good people to surround her. bless her

[@kingbritzy]

I absolutely love her ability to express her feelings so clearly. She really puts a perspective on communication. Thank you for this video.

[@joshualittle8104]

She has a beautiful smile..God bless her and her family..

[@techiegirl13]

Thank you! That means a lot. God bless you too!

[@markaprill6501]

Emily is not non verbal. She can’t speak but she is not non verbal. It was so heartbreaking to hear how she thought her condition would improve but never did. I hope she makes a bunch of new friends from this…..because she seems very kind and very intelligent….the top two characteristics any decent friend should have.

[@shoelacedonkey]

I'm assuming it's called non vocal as opposed to non verbal.

[@Doodlebopjunior]

A lot of people have very little patience. “The best things in life are worth waiting for.” - it’s worth being friends with the people that might take a little longer to communicate. They probably have so many interesting things to say!

[@iilikecereal]

She seems so sweet, doesn't deserve the loneliness at all. I would love to buy one of her bracelets if she's selling!

[@jimboswamps5602]

Same!

[@sleepyote]

Emily is awesome. It seems frustrating that people won't give her a chance to respond to them. I hope she finds great friends that respect her as she is.

[@PaulAllen786]

She’s truly a bright star 🌟 in this dark universe

[@theinvertebratequeen]

I feel like I can understand her a little bit because of having autism and having selective mutism. When she said she has whole conversations in her head but does nothing but smile, that sounded really familiar to me and I'm glad that she has a method to say how she feels and what she wants but it's true - people are TOO quick in conversations and don't want to wait five seconds for someone who might communicate at a slower pace than that. She actually seems like a very insightful, funny person - people are massively missing out if they don't wait for her to talk because she says a lot of wise things like when she was talking about nature having its own song, that's really beautiful.

[@DanielMatotek]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:03 🧬 Emily's Medical Background and Communication Challenges 01:18 🗣️ The Struggles of Being Heard 02:49 🤔 Misconceptions and Frustrations 04:27 🗨️ Communication Preferences and Indicators 05:03 🌏 Personal Anecdotes and Shared Experiences 06:38 🎙️ Expressing Emotion Through Text-to-Speech 07:50 🤝 Friendship with Christine 09:44 🌿 Unique Observations and Insights 11:19 🤔 Overcoming Social Isolation

[@seatherny_y]

she's so right about the world moving to fast. I have autism and it takes me a second to find the words in my brain so people don't tend to let me talk. I'd love to meet this girl and have a conversation with her. I really wish I lived close by.

[@Elizabethology_]

She is a true sweetheart. She has a beautiful voice in her words. I can’t imagine how frustrating it must be to not communicate easily with others, or at least with bad listeners. Emily deserves loving friendships.

[@silasreed1]

Emily, know that you’ve got at least one other person in your wheelhouse! I’m also disabled, and I hear you. All of us absolutely deserve to be listened to, appreciated, and respected. I wish you all good things, friend!

[@DarkMatterVisible]

Emily's freaking awesome, anyone would be incredibly lucky to have her as a friend in their life.

[@Adventures_in_AK]

Just watching Emily communicate, you can tell she is so intelligent. I also noticed once you realized that she was able to cognitively understand what you were saying that you just spoke to her as if she had no issues understanding. I've met quite a few people over the years who are like Emily, and who have had to deal with others treating them as if they aren't able to understand what is being said. Her stating that she feels like she could explode is heartbreaking. I hope soon there will be a way for people like Emily to communicate freely and quickly.

[@andrewjohnmoore84]

Emily is an absolute sweetheart! So emotionally intelligent and empathetic. Being bullied and feeling lonely is the absolute worst... I hope you won't feel it forever and trust me you will realise that the best company in this world is your own We all need to take a leaf out of your book in this fast paced world and slow down!

[@jeffreyrijkse1742]

Emily seems to be a young lady with a great mind! she doesn't deserves to be lonely and just needs people who are patient enough to listen what she says!

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

We hear you girl. Don't think we did not notice how amazing you are.

[@mannycalavera2335]

The fact that she is so articulate, observant and intelligent makes it more sad that she cannot freely communicate due to her disability. When she communicated all that goes on in her mind and the things she could say in a live conversation... and then concludes that in the end she can only sit there and smile. That really made me realize how frustrated she must sometimes be. Imagine being the most insightful person in the room but literally not having a voice. I am so impressed by her and hope she finds people with the patience to get to know her. She seems someone worth getting to know.

[@lunaa764]

She has a beautiful smile, and her story is inspiring. I love her answers ❤