How We STARTED Dad V Girls! Struggles With Sophie Growing Up & Being Young Parents?! FULL POD EP.9

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[@hopereay9259]

Sarah talking about what she went through with small minded people when Sophie was younger has me balling😭 you’re amazing parents 🩵

[@hearts2018]

Can’t wait to see kaci and Chloe reuniting tomorrow xx

[@Scarlett07x]

Plot twist-it's some random challenge😂 jk

[@aidancarroll6180]

Same I can't wait

[@laurenbamford4596]

She’s already home

[@Scarlett07x]

@@laurenbamford4596 they been the reunion vlog

[@Shannan216]

@@laurenbamford4596yeah it’s out tomorrow

[@caitlingoodwin4238]

Hearing about Sophie hit close to my heart with my sister 😢 seeing Sara tear up is actually so sad how curl people can be 😢 you guys are amazing parents to all 5 kids ❤ xx

[@EllaWest99]

Sarah*

[@sophiagaming6906]

Love have they show that no matter how many kids you have if one has a disability ( I have 5 brothers 1 of which had autism) they show that there has to be a side of lenience/ reasoning as they aren’t actually mentally at there age, hopefully parents see this and stop being so judge mental

[@hannahprentice10399]

You two talking about Sophie had me in tears she's such a special girl. As someone with special needs the way Sarah is with Sophie is exactly like my mum is with me! We love all the girls in our house. Can't wait to see Kaci coming home tonight💖

[@jayleeparke2087]

face lit up seeing this forgot it was Tuesday 🤣

[@carmenx2627]

sophie is actually so strong, hearing what she has actually gone through in more depth is so heartbreaking but also heartwarming to see how far she has come 💓

[@asinahs5396]

33:54 that is horrible!! I feel so bad for sarah she doesn’t deserve that as the kind hearted mother she is to her 5 girls and wife to joel🤍 I hate how people always have something to say!! you are the mother so you know what’s best for your child and yourself! some people are truly just so down in life they have to let it all out of others. sarah, I honestly appreciate all you’ve done for your family and the dvg fam!🥹🤍

[@Scarlett07x]

the best part of this podcast is seeing ur outfits every week😂 love this pod 🎉

[@trinity4052]

You both talking about Sophie brought me to tears especially hearing Sarah’s struggles,you have both done so well with her,Sophie is a ray of sunshine to watch and brings joy to so many people I can only imagine how proud you both are of her and you should be proud of yourselves for overcoming every hurdle,seeing Sophie grow and develop is amazing and she has the best set of parents by her side💞💞

[@anitapatel3739]

Sophie is soooo amazing… she has come along in leaps and bounds. So sorry you have to deal with some narrow minded people. Never let them get you down. You’re an amazing family. Never forget that❤

[@jodiehughes1299]

💯 agree with you

[@carina.525]

WHat part was it ?

[@jtothec1234]

Thank you for sharing your story on how you guys started Dad V Girls! It really is inspiring to hear that even though you thought vlogging wouldn't make money, you still did it anyways. I'm so glad you guys did it and so proud of all the success you've guys had!! Well deserved. I'm also grateful for the advice to just go beyond your comfort zone and fears, that there is an amazing life ahead. I really needed to hear this during a tough time, so thank you! ❤ Also, thank you Sarah for being vulnerable and sharing your thoughts and feelings. Understand that hurt people, hurt people. It is never personally. You are an amazing mother and wife, don't ever forget that 🫶❤

[@holly_may_x]

Sophie's feeding story really got me especially how both of you showed your emotions. I'm 30 now, but around 9 years ago I was put on a feeding tube. And I will never be able to live without one. I was scarily thin and people used to stare. Tell me how sorry they felt for me. Point and laugh. Shout look what she's got on her face- and I had just been made unable to use my uni degree in surgical nursing. I had no confidence in my life. And rumours spread that I had an eating disorder. 7 years ago I had permanent surgical tubes fitted and drainage from my stomach. And it saved me. But seeing the pain you went through- I didn't realise my dad must have been going through similar. I'd wear coats in summer because I couldn't get warm. And I think the hospital visits and the torment from strangers must have been just as horrible for him as me but I didn't think at the time. 😢 So I feel so bad. I have to have surgery 2/3 times a year to change out tubes and do other bits. But my dad is always there to pick me up and have a bed made for me at his house. Sometimes- hearing from a different point of view, brings a whole new set of emotions I didn't know I had. I think Better help really was your perfect sponsor for this pod. Sending you all love 🩷

[@ciarafitzpatrick1999]

Sarah and Joel ye are both such strong , fabulous parents. I’m 17 and have special needs and a feeding tube and unfortunately I understand how ye feel about the horrible comments in public. I just wanted to say that I’ve love the representation your family provide and have enjoyed your KZbin channel for years. Keep up the amazing work 😊❤

[@Maisie67]

Omg the way Joel said bye is cracking me up! I’m so sorry to hear about Sophie I hope that that does not happen anymore, she is an amazing talented girl and we can just see that from the videos so you guys must be so proud!😊

[@LaurenDickson-fj4hj]

Just watching you guys on my tv and I couldn’t not come and comment on my phone as I think you’re both incredible, you’re such inspirational parents to all of your girls but the things you have gone through with Sophie just make you so strong! She is absolutely amazing, the strongest little fighter and the fact strangers think that it’s okay to say those things is WILD to me. Sending you all so much love, never ever doubt how incredible you all are! 🩷

[@Louslife1.]

Sarah, I'm sending you the biggest hug and so much love❤. You talking about Sophie when she was little choked me up. You are both such amazing parents, and then with Sophie's need on top of everything, my hat goes off to you! I do my job to help children who have a tough life, and it is so rewarding. I honestly don't get how some people's minds work! If you haven't got anything nice to say, just don't say anything at all! Enjoy Mexico. It's amazing. You have got to go to Coco Bongos for the experience. Out of this world. Xxxx

[@lauraxx6055]

Waited all week for this 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@WesPierce]

I love your videos and when Sarah said a lady smiled and winked at her it honestly reminded me of me and I always smile at people bc you never know what there going through and when you smile and they smile back it just makes me think that I just made someone happy and some joy, love you guys xxx

[@ellien3762]

I just want to say that Joel, hearing your story about starting Dad v Girls, has been so inspiring to me. I’ve always wanted to start posting on social media but I’ve been so scared to speak on camera. I’m still very much afraid to do that still and also scared to post anything. I’m 17 and I really want to try to be more confident. Hearing you speak about it how you dealt with it, your advice is really appreciated. I love you and your family, your so kind people and you make me feel so safe.

[@Lamkins._.]

WOW I was disgusted and in shock abt when Sarah was explaining the stories abt Sophie how cruel people can be what is wrong with this world ps Sarah looks glam and amazing pod

[@katwilson323]

I found you guys about 4 years ago and u are the only challange that I continously watch and now the pod cast... amazing you guys have created something really amazing. And all ur daughters are turning into tue most beautiful souls u both should be really proud 😊

[@jodiehughes1299]

Loving these podcasts guys ❤

[@kaitlynmccormick8063]

I love the podcasts already but this one in particular rlly helped me because I had a 5 hour flight which doesn’t seem very long but I am terrified of flying and listening to this rlly helped distract me and got me through it 😊 love you guys ❤

[@kezzabean1999]

And look at Sophie now😍 been watching since the start and as someone who watches your videos she’s came on so much, you all have ❤️

[@user-Samantha94]

Yous both are just amazing as each other team makes the dream work yous both are so inspirational I just can’t put into worlds x

[@linxx26]

So excited to watch thisss x

[@allethafowles2040]

You guys are so strong 💪❤. So proud. You must be super proud of yourselves. Go smash life and keep smiling at the negative. ❤

[@maryprescott6669]

I'm so sorry people were so cruel and treated you like that when you guys were doing everything you could for Sophie. You guys have a beautiful family and it is so endearing seeing the girls together and how much they love each other. You two are truly amazing parents!

[@Jasminlouise1]

Loving the podcasts!!! ❤❤

[@stacyerringtonsmith7444]

I want to see more funny stories and situations and how u sorted it out love u guys btw x

[@gymgirlchels7]

Have an amazing holiday 🏖

[@ih4rtkls]

Yayyy love having something good to watch

[@orlaconnolly2524]

Loving the podcast ❤❤

[@natemr4482]

Great podcast Sarah and Joel ❤

[@Holliehjxo]

Sophie is such a special girl, its heartbreaking to think people would judge her or you as parents😭☹️ Sophie deserves the world and more, i love watching your videos and seeing how happy she is! You two are amazing parents and she’s so lucky to have you, but also your so lucky to have her🥹 she thrives more and more every day🥰

[@x.eviemoore]

Love these podcasts ❤

[@theyluvoliviaa111]

yess another ep x

[@Hannah-mh4jo]

Can't wait to watch xx

[@jadebinmore]

Massive respect and love for you guys, great role models too ❤ how people can judge full stop, let alone without the full story is disgusting 😣 I am sorry you had to go through that! Xx

[@Ellieplace.]

Love this pod x

[@jodiehughes1299]

People are so judgemental and should keep there mouths shut you are amazing parents and you can see that in all of your girls ,Sarah you brought tears to my eyes i hate to see people cry lot's of love ❤❤

[@sharonhurley8693]

I'm glad kaci is home this is my guilty pleasure xx

[@DforDarcey]

I love watching after hours 👍🏻💜

[@Iz1a_K3y]

EARLYYYY ❤❤ LOVE THE POD GUYS XX😊

[@GraceSmith-fj6lq]

anybody agree? i used to always look out dvg videos BONUS NOW THE PODCAST ASWELL!

[@Scattieful]

My little girl has special needs, watching Sophie on KZbin really builds her up knowing she’s not the only little girl with additional needs she loves watching you and your girls, she also has toys she can chew which really helps her and keeps her from putting items she shouldn’t in her mouth love you guys ❤

[@chloerobinson8889]

Guys i love the pod its my number 1 pod to watch

[@stacyerringtonsmith7444]

Best time of the day x

[@lillysmith4234]

genuinely love you guys and this podcast!! i've watched every episode i just feel like you are kind of covering the same topics over and over there's not much changing

[@user-nl8kh8ok2i]

Sarah and Joel I have so much respect for you both you’re incredible parents, you have been amazing and it broke my heart seeing Sarah cry, just look at Sophie now she is the strongest little warrior with the strongest and most amazing parents , I applaud you both! People are so judgmental and it’s absolutely disgusting that you had to experience that they don’t know what you were going through and how you did everything you could to keep Sophie alive and 12 years later she’s absolutely smashing life and thriving ❤I love your whole family and you will always be my favourite KZbin family and my comfort ❤you’re all incredible xxx

[@Lucybryant225]

I love your family so much. ❤❤❤ so glad kaci is home and with her family xxx ❤❤ And Sarah, you should never take anything that anyone says that’s horrible you are a great mom everyone loves you your daughters adore you and your a great woman keep up the good work ❤❤❤❤ xx

[@marcuslamb789]

My favourite podcast I want Sarah sister on channel love her channel ❤❤❤

[@chloerobinson8889]

Hope kaci is ok ❤ . the podcast is the best

[@wendyfyvie5987]

Loved the podcast tonight, I hope kaci is OK. ❤❤

[@sarahstrathdee3743]

This has very inspired me ❤xxx

[@Cakes-And-Bakes]

Yay so exited ❤🎉

[@UrgirlBella461]

Excited**

[@dazwilson9333]

You both so lovely people im a 35 year old and my kids love to watch you keep doing all your doing and Joel your a legend and i have seen a few Sandra bullock films recently and I think personally how much does Sarah look like her love you both you keep my kids very entained respect you both 😊

[@itsaprilxoxo9506]

My fav time of the day

[@J.A602]

U gusy are like my number 1 favourite podcast

[@J.A602]

Btw hopefully Kaci is okay

[@x.courtz9908]

Relating to your realisation of adhd…i had so many people like family friends and family ask me have I ever thought about getting diagnosed for adhd. And I looked into it. It’s so eye opening but I’m nervous for my appointment and it frustrates me and I’m starting to struggle more with people. I hate it but I understand you Joel!!

[@yvonnebarrett3339]

Hey guys, love your podcast. Joel would you mind going into detail on how you manage your ADHD, I have recently been diagnosed as the age of 43 and find it so difficult.

[@carlyandrews4346]

love this episode!! also anyone know what kind sarahs shoes are theyre gorg! x

[@natashagardner8563]

I met you guys at an Ariana concert in 2019 with my mum, got a photo, you were so lovely. Sarah reminds me of my mum- which is so nice to see now that she's passed away💖

[@BeadebyLilyoffical]

I'm so sorry for you Xx❤❤

[@lucywhereswallis9955]

Broke my heart, I had an experience the other day at a theater by us with my autistic daughter stimming, 3 women in front complained to staff about my daughter and a worker actually told myself and my daughter off, I sat till the end of the performance trying not to cry, I then spoke to a lovely man afterwards who has since emailed me and has handled the situation since amazingly, all because women didn't understand my daughter's happy stims, I wish people would just sometimes realize people are not all the same, and judgment does nothing but hurt the parent 😢❤

[@livstapuska6429]

I was welling up when you were talking about some of the nasty judgements you’ve received about your parenting with Sophie. I’ve watched your videos since you started KZbin and it is so clear to see what fantastic parents you are to all of your girls. It’s just awful to hear some of the disgusting things people come out with, without understanding the whole picture. As long as you know what a great job you’re doing, that’s all that matters. You’re an inspiration and I hope I can be that great of a parent one day when I have children. (I work with toddlers for a living so I know how tough it can be!) xx

[@kaitlynmccormick8063]

Hearing Sara talk about Sophie got me balling 😢

[@emmyturrell365]

Can’t wait for tmr video Ly guys pls can the icons say hi ❤

[@MusicMaker1883]

I have been here the beginning of your channel and the beginning of the pod. I’ll be here forever watching your amazing vids xxx❤

[@evelynlawley4930]

Yes another hour of entertainment ❤

[@Cakes-And-Bakes]

I’m in Mexico right now so I might see you guys here if we are in the same place 🤞❤

[@hollyjoiner-mason3324]

My mum had me at 23 and she got told i wouldnt survie past age five when i was in intensive care and ive faced end of life as an adult i do have autism and learning diffculties but i feel ashamed at 35 to have due to other people and how they are when you tell them but now as ive got older im much better at coping with my autisim ive adapted i have incredinle carers so my mum can be my mum not my carer or nurse and family have and are incredible as life limiting illness js so tough hats off to you sarah and joel you both remind me of the family i come from love you guys 💖so humbling seeing how amazing sophie is shes incredible

[@Georgia.jones07]

Do more will they cheat videos and ones similar x

[@slickjumpedoverthelazydog]

good podcast

[@hannahmarie8410]

I had the same thing as Sophie, I could swallow till I was 3 tube fed and had to be monitored 24/7, i alwsys pulled by tube out at all times I don’t know how mums can get through that and it must be so hard, you both HAVW done so well raising all of your girls 💗

[@Seren.grwmx12]

Does anyone remember Joel’s man-bun! 🤣🤣(They weren’t on KZbin but its on insta)

[@Dixie35351]

Can you pls do overnight in ikea xx

[@dfsx7934]

such a homegirl 😭😭 ok citygirl joel

[@rachelpeters7979]

My daughter is 15 / 16 this year, and she wants to do camp American after school, and of course, I want her to travel as I didn't go on my first plane holiday till I was 33 but I will be lost the whole time she is gone because she is my first born, my best friend we have grown up together. I will be so proud of her and rooting for her to go but will be hurting inside.

[@katiejones5617]

Sometimes the parents need the kids more than the kids need the parents ❤

[@dazza5935]

Well, now we need to see the home movies 😆

[@KaytieWiltsher]

Joel, you wanted someone to be inspired. I promise you, you have all inspired me!

[@laurenp7686]

I have two children with many disabilities and special needs. I don’t know if it helps but the chewing is sensory needs, one of my children needs to bite/chew to help feel calm, my child also uses chewelry that you mentioned in the pod, but also if you type chewelery out online you can get all different shapes and sizes so she may prefer a certain type, my child also uses a muslin cloth to chew, mostly when he’s not well or in bed. But wanted to mention you can also get bracelet types to take off and chew etc it’s just trial and error finding what suits them best. Hope that helps a little bit. Also - know exactly what you mean about meeting other parents with children with special needs, we always call it a secret club, it’s never discussed but you know when someone is in it. X ETA - my child dribbles a lot which is a big sign of needing sensory input via his mouth in the way of chewing etc.

[@emilyolearyg791]

Sorry I’m late i was whit family it’s my birthday in 12 just saying I’m so excited to see kaci and Chloe together tomorrow so excited for her on dad v girls content again it’s time we see her 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@avamae7073]

Really upsets me when people tell you how to look after your child. You know your child gets me so upset. You both are doing amazing !

[@AmeliaVaughan-vi8di]

I love this podcast so much I’m currently stripping the wallpaper off of the walls in my bedroom so I literally stick my AirPods in and put this podcast on. It makes the endless task go so much quicker so thank you I look forward to every Tuesday all because of this podcast

[@sharonhurley8693]

I think.people should think.before opening their mouths sophie is so sweet ❤

[@julietmadgwick8529]

You are great mum and dad and s Sophie is great little girl

[@beckyrichardson7663]

I love this family, and really see your Love. We will all ride at dawn for Sophie!!!! The buisness class talk.. I recently looked at tickets for me my husband and two teens, New Zealand to London. 38k 😵😮‍💨

[@sadiedurham4058]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@daisy6562]

That’s absolutely disgusting how people could say that to Sarah and Sophie I don’t know why people feel the need comment on overs when they have no idea what’s going on in there life

[@holliebroadbent2392]

Early 🎉 x

[@laurenhughes9577]

When is the next podcast 😢

[@dadvgirlspod]

Today 😄

[@rebecca1725]

A lot of people are so judgemental And nasty people need to back off they just don’t know what’s going on in peoples life’s sending love

[@fleviton]

Sarah i completely understand how you feel with having your baby sick and not being able to get to her. My daughter is a full time missionary and im only able to see her a few weeks a year . When she is sick its the worst. The only thing that helps is me knowing she is serving Jesus. I know your so excited to have her home.

[@itsaprilxoxo9506]

My sister who is 6 she has a disability she hates shoes and a women said “should it be time to put shoes on her ?” People are just disgusting

[@hollyf0901]

People in this world are so sick You do amazing for Sophie don’t let anyone say that

[@eleanorpotts1165]

I have a disability but mines hidden so people think I’m normal, which I have Mosaic Down’s syndrome and I’m 30

[@markpugsley4612]

As a father to a daughter with learning difficulties it was very upsetting hearing how judgemental people can be, I often also go on days out with my nephew who's 6 and is non verbal with autism and some of the looks and comments I hear are awful. I've had to really bite my tongue some times

[@lauraxoxo4]

people are cruel they are so narrow minded

[@jalledira]

I wish u launched a chew necklache for special needs. My son has the one around her neck but really want a dummy shaped one

[@gymgirlchels7]

🎉

[@sophiagaming6906]

Just so angry hearing all these stories as I have a brother in the same boat and as It is me and my mum helping him I just hate how ppl think they know and just put there 50 pence in when they have no idea what the main reason/story is