Teen Amputee On How Her Bionic Arms Changed Her Life | Mins With |

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[@raellskys4083]

You are AWESOME Tilly ! A truly beautiful bionic princess

[@JAZZYLGPRODUCTIONSLLC]

Awesome, just subbed

[@bwine05]

Bravo Tilly!

[@onecrak]

really really happy for you getting bionic hands, lost my arm above elbow so none for me......

[@williamh1973]

Change in vibration can be a good way of giving an idea of strength of the grip.

[@charlieewalter9]

I remember being in primary school and raising money for her to get the bionic arms! I still have wristbands that say hands for Tilly ! So amazing to see her today xx

[@mysmirandam.6618]

Yaaay!

[@danieldevito6380]

How much did they cost her?

[@03stmlax]

Honestly, I'm kind of jealous of her new bionic arms. Prosthetics tech has come so far in just the past 10 years or so

[@ryanrock6434]

That made giggle cry a bit

[@trustyskills5009]

A very cute powerful story

[@xensonar9652]

"I looked at it as more of a weapon than a hand." This girl will go far.

[@anony3615]

especially if she gets the rocket powered flying fists in anime.

[@obeng5372]

@@anony3615 suppeeerrrr xD

[@bigMoneykilla2]

@@obeng5372 😂😂

[@davidgm1000]

as far as captain hook in a PAN-demic, even

[@eliesh3833]

I was looking at the comments while the video was playing, and literally just as I was reading this, that part came up.

[@henryhayes8390]

Girls got a killer attitude. Can't wait to see how far she goes

[@scuttledspatula8837]

@Ride Nelson 🤦‍♂️

[@kiradotee]

@Ride Nelson lol

[@pkingglazersout6665]

@Ride Nelson lmao

[@karna5998]

@Ride Nelson then she can just change it, like you charge your phone.

[@gskate117]

Im sure the military will pick her up soon for special op missions

[@daybyday1664]

A friend of mine lost his legs in an accident years ago. He has titanium legs. When my son was young we couldn’t convince my son that he wasn’t one of Iron Man’s friends. Always “No mom, he’s iron man.”

[@ajcyrilldy]

😄

[@nuru666]

That's absurdly cute

[@statesminds]

Titanium Man

[@mistermindahenziandalasnus3754]

YES! They are Superheroes! 😃✊

[@orctrihar]

Well he not wrong

[@ukspizzaman]

I really like the colour and design. Prostetics that are ment to look like skin tends to gross people out. The same with hearing aids etc. It triggers the disease avoidance reflex. These arms just look cool.

[@clmBerserker]

"It triggers the disease avoidance reflex" I think its more the uncanny valley thing, it looks almost real but not real enough.

[@LOCATIONREDACTED]

@@clmBerserker Uncanny Valley is part of a disease avoidance reaction.

[@clmBerserker]

@@LOCATIONREDACTED Their are multiple theories as to why uncanny valley exist, and its true its one of them but its not true that its the only one and its truth propability is inconclusive for now. A more correct statment is it might be an disease avoidence reaction. Although I do appriciate this response as I had not clue about this.

[@dustinmiller7278]

I like the way you put that cuz I never thought about it but her Prosthetics do look like giant bedazzled gloves instead of actual hands and it does make it seem less infringing on your senses shall I say

[@clmBerserker]

@@dustinmiller7278 It also removes the discomfort of thinking about the lack of hands. I think thats the main attraction.

[@BingOG_]

Amazing how far technology has come and how confident she is!

[@pottsie_era]

@@DaveSCameron same to

[@Acheron666]

Yup…..If you can afford it. The average amputee will never see anything like this.

[@Acheron666]

@@DaveSCameron Did you not read my comment?

[@debracoder1856]

@@Acheron666 exactly!!!

[@zsmith4853]

I know, right?

[@kevin084life]

That shit looks badass. She looks like she could be the next female Winter Soldier.

[@freddymercury2259]

Yep, the next protagonist for Metal Gear Solid 6!!

[@darkerdaemon7794]

@@freddymercury2259 she kinda reminds me of Paz..

[@dieselpunk4117]

Who was the first Female Winter Soldier?

[@darkerdaemon7794]

@@dieselpunk4117 there isn't one... Though there's a story about Bucky's granddaughter in a few comics... They are vastly different, however.

[@dieselpunk4117]

@@darkerdaemon7794 Yeah - I'm aware of that. I was being sarcastic. Tell kevin084life what you told me, and see if _you_ can find out why he used the phrasing, 'next' female Winter Soldier.

[@alexandertsigaridas5411]

I'm not sure if she's realised it, but she expressed a couple of brilliant ideas for a successful start-up. I hope she'll get there if she decides to pursue it.

[@shannonhensley2942]

Oh she definitely knows. That how this all started

[@Jvljvljvl]

She has a wonderful energy. She’s led an already accomplished life and I wish her continued success.

[@WochkeshaFN]

Looks like my ex girlfriend

[@devanov3103]

@@WochkeshaFN Are you underage too ?

[@KatimaGaming]

Looking at my arms right now and realized how I've taken them for granted. This girl's enthusiasm is so inspiring. I hope she continues to help push technology for all amputees out there. Amazing.

[@HighFalutinTootin]

Eventually medical science will reach a point in which regrowing amputated limbs will be a reality the technology will also help severe burn survivors to fully recover from their injuries a joyous day that will be

[@coolgirlfrozenfeet]

@@HighFalutinTootin I don’t think they will be able to grow fully functioning body parts like limbs, because only God can create those.

[@devanov3103]

@@HighFalutinTootin Tbh if I lost my arms a few decades from now I would go with the bionic limbs, under the premise that there will be no phantom pain. The bionic limbs would be exchangeable, they wouldn't break, my immune system wouldn't fight / reject them, they look cool and bionic legs could enhance my speed and jump height. Imagine bionic legs that let you jump 3 meters or more. Or retractable bionic shins, which could make you grow or shrink in height if needed. Bionics are the future, once brain interfaces will be functional things will really take off. Because once you can control it with your brain, there will be no impairments anymore.

[@felixhenson9926]

As a disabled person, my favourite thing is when disabled people make their prosthetics/ wheelchairs/ walking sticks/ dog harnesses or whatever aids they use like a statement rather than tryna hide them

[@lydiasmith4687]

To be fair tho their always things to help disabled people unlike people with a mental disability, people with mental disabilities barely get any support like myself and it really sucks

[@Galactic_rats]

@@lydiasmith4687 I don’t disagree with you about non visible disabilities but your comment on here is really unfair and self centred. Just because your disability’s aren’t visible (neither are mine) doesn’t take away from the fact that our disabled friends are being loud and proud with there aids. Being disabled shouldn’t need to be hidden or something to be ashamed off, just because your disability’s aren’t visible doesn’t mean others shouldn’t use there aids as an accessory rather then hide them. Visibility will help fight the ableist culture we live in. I’m sure you didn’t intend your comment to sound so dismissive but I just wanted you to be aware of how it reads.

[@lydiasmith4687]

Yeah I wasn't being horrible or come across selfish that was my intention at all, I was just saying from my own experience like somebody with a visible disability can get help instant help and support, cause the other humans can see it, but if its a mental disability then you have to spend months on end to prove it just to get help and support, cause naturally human beings are see it to belive it sort of species if they don't see it then the don't belive you. That's what I was trying to say. Sorry I have trouble explaining myself and I sometimes don't notice if it came across mean or not 😬

[@combatshox]

@@lydiasmith4687 people with physical disabilities suffer non visible disabilities due to having a very visible disability.i dont think you were being mean.but 2 disabilities to deal with must be twice as bad to cope with.hope you find a way to overcome you problems and enjoy life.this girl in the video should be taken as an inspiration she is for me.and i have no disabilities.🤘

[@lydiasmith4687]

@@Atillatzke am so sorry to hear that, see this is what am talking about, unless you have it on a peace of paper no one does belive people with mental problems like me and you, but people with a physical disability humans cam already see it so there is the proof it just annoys me that's all, that we have spend months on end proving that I have autism and when I got diagnosed at 5. Am not saying people with a physical disability is better of, neither sides are better of but if your gonna compare between mental and physical alone, then physical get alot more help and instantly get support and help aids straight of the bat so they live a someone ok life, completely different if it's not visually seen, it's ridiculous 🙄

[@herschelschueler]

What a great Mother. She didn't brush it off but instead ran to the Ambulance even.

[@MA-hd6iw]

Great point that’s maternal instinct

[@shannonhensley2942]

Her mom had just quite literally read an article in a magazine that week. And that year they had a huge rise in cases that involved it. They knew she was sick all day. It was the spots that gave it away. If your baby was covered in spots you definutly would run to the ambulance.

[@jas_bataille]

@@shannonhensley2942 Yep luck did play a role. I survived 4th stage skin cancer because I stumbled on a rock an crushed a big spot on my knee!

[@DMAC1966]

I met Tilly years ago not long after she lost her arms at an event called "Hands for Tilly. Loads of celebrities were there. It was a great night. She was even lovely then :-) I was one of many Stormtroopers there that night. Even then we all knew that the Force was strong in her!! :-)

[@shannonhensley2942]

Its awesome that you remember that

[@Romewrldx]

Awesome memory dude!

[@MR-gl1fs]

I wore behind the ear hearing aids and was so excited in my 40's to get hearing aids that were not the same flesh colored. Got a black pair that matched my hair. Something different. This gal has a great outlook and will go far. She is an inspiration. 😁

[@Hells333]

LIE

[@devanov3103]

Old german carpenter expression "If you can't hide, emphasize it". Hiding looks shameful and insecure, emphasizing looks bold and interesting.

[@roteba1]

What an amazing girl. The fact that people accept that prosthetics should be functional rather than realistic is a huge stop forwards.

[@devanov3103]

I think that these "obvious" prosthetics look much better. There's no point in pretending, it just looks insecure and sad. No shame in getting ill and losing your arms, so no shame in wearing an obvious prosthetic that looks really cool and futuristic.

[@eclectic505]

I've seen some documentaries about her. This girl's fucking dope!! She's such a badass and so positive!!

[@aspiringjoker2883]

Would you do me the kindness of sharing one or two with me?

[@eclectic505]

@@aspiringjoker2883 haha lol no what you gonna do about it shoot me

[@eclectic505]

@@aspiringjoker2883 also her yt channes: kzbin.info/door/5hrVolbwN8XsWbNTRpoIMA

[@Jer0867]

"Dope"? Wtf?

[@eclectic505]

@@Jer0867 because she's cool, she's not trying to victimize herself even tho she has every single right to do so, she is strong!

[@mehtabarshad5390]

Her mum ‘went out on a limb’ 😂 I don’t think that was an intended pun, but I laughed. She’s so beautiful 😍

[@risingsheep2983]

was looking for this comment. made me laugh. I'm going to hell for sure

[@alanmc1846]

@@risingsheep2983 me too.. had to pause the video to see if anyone else had noticed lol

[@happygolockey]

It was definitely a pun, this is my kid and she’s always very proud of the puns😂

[@connormartin2861]

she's. 15 careful

[@Vinter9k]

@@connormartin2861 I don't think he meant it like that

[@RobertMcD]

"Look for the light within the tunnel even if it's just the flicker of a candle" That choked me up a bit! What a beautiful and positive thing to say ❤️

[@ethanwageck8215]

That was so profound and enlightening. However young she is, the head that sits upon her shoulders is the third most beautiful thing about her

[@dancedj2k2]

I love this girl. She is bright and funny, and has a wonderful attitude and has a great perception about people and life.

[@BlackCoffee69420]

anytime i feel sorry for myself, i watch people with real issues because her challenges and battles are so inspiring it makes me feel like i need to be thankful and appreciate what i have

[@angelah.3402]

The story of her nana realizing what it is immediately, and getting her to the hospital immediately. I got goosebumps!!

[@AOO-Falcon]

I can just imagine her in this lab throwing stuff around and everyone there being like so excited and happy where normally people would be upset having a kid throwing stuff around and trying to reprimand the kid

[@gabrielpaduraru6922]

*ahem* it's actually "excited"

[@awe7525]

@@gabrielpaduraru6922 ahem it's actually "exceidteded"

[@amaansiddiqui2376]

These interviews are only getting better every day

[@idlehour]

Yeah i watched this everyday for 2 months also and it does get better each day.

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

All the power to her. When I was growing up, I recall a classmate was born with only one arm. His prosetic arm allowed him to do many things the rest of the kids could do, but there were so many little examples that were so difficult for him. And he still had a perfectly functional hand. This girl had to go through life without even that yet has such positive energy. Astonishing.

[@devanov3103]

She was well-raised and she's not stupid. The future will bring much better limbs and she knows that. At one point she will have no deficits at all anymore and it will even make her more attractive to a lot of men (or women / or both) because the bionic arms can look really cool and futuristic. Personally, I always feel sorry for people who simply miss a limb with nothing to replace it, because it unfortunately doesn't look good. It's one of those cruel realities of life. But I don't feel sorry for her. The arms already look really cool and once the transition from bionic limb to actual skin doesn't look bulky and unnatural they're close to perfect. Design is equally important as functionality.

[@karlabrewster8605]

Gotta give credit to her parents for encouraging her intelligence and curiosity She is a beautiful young woman She will go far!

[@robik2617]

Damn, she has 2 infinity gauntlets Respect

[@aspiringjoker2883]

Thanos is audibly trembling in fear.

[@Gurtington]

Lmfaoo

[@brendanmatrix6208]

as someone who had meningococcal septicaemia i feel incredibily lucky as i had the same situation but very very very fortunately not only did i live but i kept all my limbs, however im pretty sure i took damage to the brain as i have short term memory loss and when i came out of my induced coma i had to essentially re learn every single thing you learn when you grow up walking, talking etc etc i had my long term memory intact its just creating short term memory is the trouble.

[@rufkm2]

U all good now my mahn?

[@brendanmatrix6208]

@Yoosh h. Masih yes i do as i got to thinking about my time back when this all happened

[@brendanmatrix6208]

@Cian MacGana i refer you to my previous answer with yoosh but in short yes

[@brendanmatrix6208]

@@rufkm2 i am fine now mostly just the whole memory thing which is getting better given ive done therapy for it all the stuff i mentioned happened back in 2011 so a decade on and im pretty much fully recovered

[@foundnotlost]

My nephew had it when he was 8mth old and by some miracle he is now a young man of 24 with no problems. Stay strong enjoy your life each day

[@rameezbhayed7261]

She’s like the first of the cyber people. Pretty awesome

[@LxstGalaxy2000]

A bit like Cyberpunk 2077 hehehe

[@suicidaleuphoria7012]

When I was a kid we used to read about this stuff in science-fiction novels. As an adult, it blows me away to see this as reality.

[@thedustbunny161]

I remember being a kid watching the Star Wars Prequels, and thinking Anakins prosthetic was so bad ass, and this one has TWO OF THEM. I know losing a limb is not something to celebrate, but knowing this is possible is amazing.

[@ginakenyon5373]

This young lady is just beautiful. Losing her hands has not held her back in any way. She is thriving. So smart and confident. Such an inspiration to everyone. Just precious. You go girl.

[@grilledcheese9297]

Its crazy how it takes someone like her to go through a hard situation to show us how much inner strength we have as people. what a boss truly inspiring

[@testjeaapiel9707]

ye, but what if she had no insurence or rich parents?, this shit costing millions, this is great to see but i will cheer when all disabled are able to have this care.

[@siren8624]

@@testjeaapiel9707 you're right! This technology should be more accessible and affordable. She's still inspiring though.

[@misshipster98]

@@testjeaapiel9707 we live in england, she doesn’t have rich parents & we don’t need insurance for healthcare, however mobility aids like this do cost a lot of money, the company that made them gave them to her for free because of the publicity she gave the company

[@testjeaapiel9707]

@@misshipster98 my bad.

[@SonsOfLorgar]

​​@@testjeaapiel9707 and this is why many Europeans view the US as a third world country in terms of social security and public health care.

[@anon343]

Bro, I remember reading about Tilly growing up, I'm an adult too now (in a wheelchair). Whilst you need to be determined growing up, having supportive parents and parents that push you is so key to end up being a productive human. I wouldn't be half the independent person I am now without the help and support of those around me. Rock on dude!

[@anon343]

@Mr Abc what disability do you have? Doctors have a duty of care if you need care. Also I don't ask for help, my parents bought me up to be independent, but I appreciate this is not always possible with some disabilities

[@jaygoodfield3411]

This is amazing. My partner has a amputation and she’s just as confident as you. It’s nice to see someone who can talk about it freely and be so open. Wish you all the best 🤟

[@daviddevine4052]

What a beautiful and amazing young woman she is. Such a positive attitude and definitely need more people in the world like her.

[@wolfhawk1999]

I love how excited she gets showing off all the different grip modes. Super cool. Awesome looking arms too!

[@andreasweber5638]

Fascinating young lady. Her arms look genuinely cool. Would be interesting to see the development in that matter.

[@Jocke666]

My Uncle lost his arm (right below the elbow) in a machine accident. He got a brain controlled arm (First man in the world for that particularly arm). There is a special "bolt" with AI inside it on the tip of the arm wich is attached to the bone and nerves etc. So you can remove the arm and attach it on the "bolt" anytime. He can even feel stuff with the hand wich is insane. Looks unreal when he use it.

[@MotherTeresa456]

A

[@Lo0nex_]

record a video of him using it i'd love to see :)

[@tomarnold7284]

A year ago I would say you are bullshitting, but technology race sky-high and it seems that every sci-fi movie comes true, from brain-control to feeling to liquid robot, it's fascinating yet scary. Who paid for the arm BTW, I'm interested to know.

[@idkmanp9573]

@@tomarnold7284 some people with prosthetics say they have feeling in the limb. I forgot what it's called

[@Treggs1]

@@idkmanp9573 ghost pains i think

[@samw1955]

I had menighocokolin meningitis when I was 6months old code red in the hospital was told I was going to die,was a ventilator that saved my life and I’m lucky to say I lost no vision or limbs anything like that,very happy to see this 👍🏻

[@FRESHNESSSSSS]

Wow, Tilly speaks fantastically on the subject - what a great advocate she is. Big future, I should think. Incredible technology. Impressive how well she's mastered how to use it, the emoting and gestures look so natural and coordinated.

[@Musician837]

She is so well articulated, I'm sure she will continue to be a great advocate for amputees and those born without limbs for years to come!

[@blackdog6969]

"Look at the light in the tunnel". This kid just spoke wisdom that hit me right in the soul. I appreciate that, Tilly. Thanks

[@Hells333]

LIE

[@fahimrahman9577]

This has got to be the dopest girl I’ve ever seen

[@theenergeticproblem]

This is just pure amazing, how far technoligy has come

[@KD-kl4sx]

*Technology

[@bradjohnson9671]

What a remarkable young lady! It's people like her that help push the technology and make life a bit easier for folks in a similar situation.

[@robplummer735]

aww bless her, the first NHS prosthetic arm she was given was also given to a friend of mine at school.. that was over 40 years ago,, glad she got modern ones , they look awesome

[@davewilson9738]

They could create "skins" for them so she can switch the panels out and have whatever she fancies. A brave young woman who is inspirational. Well done to you.

[@FirstLast-xk6fd]

Too bad its $19.99 for the DLC

[@mysticalbeing8943]

i watched a video where i swear she had loads of different colour arms

[@IndigoNeutrino]

They do! She has quite a few different ones from Open Bionics.

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

It just about can't be any more complicated than making a condom to create sleeves for the fingers out of a latex base, a little thicker so she could have similar grip-pressure and "traction" as ordinary fingers for some tasks... I know there are things I simply can't do in any gloves other than latex because they're just too clumsy... and those fingers seem like hard plastic... If somebody hasn't already come up with it... they should. ;o)

[@idlehour]

My friend lost his arm in a machine while ago. And he was always into creative computer design things. He engineered a cool blade basically a sword into his arm he can swap out with one that is a small storage for his money or drugs, ones a lighter, one can fire off one 9mm round (watched him use this on a cadaver was pretty neat). My buddy keeps making cool very easy to swap out attachments to his. He has a drug problem with speed , just takes tons of uppers. Hes pretty violent too but he's a good guy he and his wife run a bussiness with my brother and only was arrested twice for assault at work. Which is not bad considering he has violent tendencies, its just who he is and it sucks when people avoid him and he gets sad nobody wants to be around him cause he's scary. I hate the guy.

[@naturequeene1372]

She is so awesome! I love her bright and bubbly personality but it’s also so freakin cool that she’s like a combination of a medieval warrior and a futuristic robot all in one. She’s one tough girl!

[@rbo3193]

Shes absolutely brilliant …… her mindset is way above most humans, especially for age ♥️ (contributes to the nhs be proud ✨)

[@suzyarambula1103]

I absolutely love her within the first few minutes of watching her, first time ever. She's so well versed, very smart and quite beautiful 😍. I'm so happy for her and for everything she does and continues to do with such confidence and class. Good on her and I hope she meets each and every goal in life.

[@alexandersillan8139]

Wow, what a positive person, I wish her all the best for the future

[@donovanaaron5095]

"Look for the light in the tunnel, not the one at the end of the tunnel." That's very profound advice. I love it!

[@LevadeNZ]

As someone who uses mobility devices, YES on medical devices as fashion accessories!! Being able to customise something you need to reflect you is so important. When I needed to get a walking stick as a teenager, I immediately picked out a Switch Sticks design so that I could feel confident with my stick. When I needed to get a wheelchair, I picked my front castor wheels as blue, my main wheels are the Spinergy with the blue spokes (which my dad's cycling buddies were SO JEALOUS OF because they all wanted Spinergy for their bikes), and the company threw in upgraded tires with blue stripes for free. It makes me so much more confident, because they're me.

[@claymore7315]

Her asking if the noise was okay is one of the saddest things I've heard today, she should never have to ask that.

[@foramericam1097]

She is such a sweetheart! Even with everything that has happened she still has such a great personality!!

[@rpavlik1]

She is so darn cool, what a great attitude. Great message on the part of folks with disabilities for the general public.

[@mezmerized4lifejay654]

The real life Bionic Woman. I love that she embraces her indifference

[@johndurrant9144]

What a lovely young lady. As long as we produce such wonderful people we have absolutely nothing to worry about.

[@arfurdaley6399]

She speaks so confidently, she’s gonna do very very well ! Go girl !

[@EqDior]

Its so awesome to see her embrace her differences and not let it hold her back from things she wants to do in life.

[@EddieG1888]

Far braver than I would be in that situation. Well done, Tilly. Absolutely inspirational.

[@torik7256]

There's a lot of amazing stories on this channel, but this one really moved me the most for some reason. Her energy is so great! The sky is the limit for her! I believe she really will do anything she wants in life. And much love to her family, and the company, and everyone who has supported her on the way through this journey! I think she sets a great example for young people (with disabilities or not) just from the way she presents herself

[@LxstGalaxy2000]

Wow her hair is amazing, I'm glad she is happy

[@sodathejunker]

I remember seeing a special with her a few years back. Awesome both that the tech is coming along so well and that you can tell she’s as enthusiastic about the science of it all as she is the benefits. Something about that is just always fun to see. Love the bit about embracing her aesthetic rather than trying to mimic “the norm”. Uncanniness can be off-putting for many but having a unique identity is almost always welcome to people and gets them asking productive questions.

[@Hells333]

LIE

[@adamwoodward2003]

She's had to deal with a hell of a lot in her life and yet she stills has a very positive outlook on everything, it's truly amazing.

[@jeppefrolund1718]

It's always awesome to see people faced with dire circumstances flourish like Tilly. She has embraced her situation and makes it a part of her. Also it's awesome to see small businesses pop up who want to make devices such as these arms to help other people. Tilly is going to go far, I think.

[@CrazyTruckinS10]

She's Thanos! Don't let her snap her fingers! So cool

[@Saidifect]

Damn nobody is talking about how smart she is?

[@benardo01]

That's not a question

[@dylanbarker3699]

@@benardo01 it’s rhetorical

[@benardo01]

@@dylanbarker3699 still not a question tho. No need to put a question mark at the end of something that isn't a question, even if it is rhetorical

[@ginaxs7975]

Right?! She's very well spoken.

[@Saidifect]

@@benardo01 Ok Karen

[@adamgardiner5869]

God I hope she becomes either a superhero or super villain. Such a great attitude.

[@ppunion]

Ohkay.... Look for the light within the tunnel is now my favourite twist on an old saying. This girl is seriously badass. I wish I had a spirit like her. She is straight up inspirational!

[@m.k.2227]

what a strong and charming young lady! all power to her!

[@bUrRiEdaLiVe6]

Is so amazing and inspiring to see kids being resilient, strong, self aware in a positive way, and I must say, for me, especially young girls. I'm 33, I think I wasted too much of my youth caring about strangers' opinions, and is so refreshing to think that new generations are caring about their inner support and also about positive feedback

[@Herrdeskrieg]

I love it. Seeing how far we have gone in the last 40 years is amazing.

[@turboflacko946]

Cast her in a movieeee

[@turboflacko946]

❤🤟

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

I also survived meningogocal sepsis, but at 8 months old. Didn't lose any limbs or anything, but sometimes I wonder how my brain is doing. She seems really cool and I'm happy she has gotten such an advanced and great pair of prostethics. I wish her all the best!

[@ElectricElephantAgency]

What an incredibly beautiful and inspiring story. Tilly is so much more beautiful because of her positivity over her strife. Very inspiring. We could all learn something from her story.

[@stevenroddy7013]

who are the seven that disliked this, Give your heads a wobble.

[@samn6498]

Maybe their heads have been wobbled a bit too much 😂

[@mo_munir3474]

Its Thanos and his children

[@nomade1697]

Daft idiots everywhere

[@accidentalinfluencer]

Its just youtube bot

[@agingerbeard]

I loved the tunnel analogy. Thanks for sharing your story you are a strong person and had good parents too ❤ 😊

[@bushratbeachbum]

You're a legend and an inspiration Tilly. You'll go far and achieve heaps. Nice one!!

[@amstrogaming9109]

She is incredible! Her excitement to share her arms with us was awe-inspiring. She is very wise for her age and confident with herself keep it up girl, your gonna do great things.

[@g.o.1984]

Awesome! Makes one grateful for having both hands. What a phenomenal attitude this girl has about it, she's motivated and upbeat - very inspirational.

[@mehhandle]

I advise everyone to learn the signs of meningitis, my sister had it when she was 15, she survived because my mother called our gp who called the hospital, and had an ambulance sent right out to us.

[@shaneharrington3655]

She’s so self aware and well spoken for her age. High IQ situation here for sure.

[@NenadKralj]

any kind of "disability" will change a person from early age to better suite that particular "disability" (almost I would say they grow up faster with better, profaned view on their surroundings) … for me she's nothing strange or new unfortunately! Don't ask me how I know 🙄 and good luck to all!

[@sallytheuselessbird]

She literally talks like most teenagers lol do people really think we are that stupid

[@-Cheif]

@@sallytheuselessbird lol

[@kylel8605]

"High IQ" the majority of people are on the autistic spectrum. I wouldn't say high IQ. I'd say, the withered remnants of a human after the experimentation of other humans. Speaking of which the covid vaxxed gave up their rights so I'll be taking your paycheques if you're vaccinated. I'm 100% serious. Find a way to message me. Your rights were 100% given up by you the second you got that needle.

[@holyhostXd]

@@sallytheuselessbird yes brits have lower intelligence on average compared to lets say Canadians smart compared to the states although

[@cosmicbubble12]

I’m scared at how often these Dr’s say 0% chance and people pull through. How many machines will they turn off where someone could live!

[@tite93]

Human body is both resilient and fragile, there's no way to tell with absolute certainty if a given person would respond positively to treatment and recover. The opposite problem also exists, where people are kept on life-support and painkillers for extended periods of time when it's obvious that they're not making a recovery. Medicine is complicated and full of very hard decisions

[@itsmoyzehh3873]

@@tite93 very well said mate

[@cosmicbubble12]

@Willy Watkins currently under private treatment lad. Despite that, Imagine the cheek of saying leaching yet we all pay tax. Incredibly Naive comment when a lot of the country don’t have a spare tenner 😂. I’ve worked it out, you’re an offended doctor?

[@MissCBwasadancer3]

The NHS are unfortunately very good at that. I’ve been told that I won’t make it twice, yet I’m still here… but having to fund private treatment unfortunately 😒 very sad for those not able to have this support from family/ friends / strangers 💔

[@mykola1090]

This is what is called the “survivorship bias”. Essentially what it means is that those who survived tell the story but those who didn’t obviously don’t, creating the illusion that all people with a “0% chance” of survival made it, while in reality it could be 1 in a million or worse

[@thechronicplanner2284]

I am absolutely SMITTEN with this girl! What a positive force she is!

[@Lilacs4]

Wow I admire her so much, she's so intelligent and well-spoken and confident, she is going to have such a bright future!! I am so happy for the miracle that she survived that illness as a baby! I can't imagine how anyone would look strangely at her or pity her. When I'm watching and listening to her I just want to learn about her experiences, and I'm so happy that she's having less negative and more positive responses! The only time I felt that sad sympathy was when she was talking about her family rushing her to the hospital etc because I am sure they were on pins and needles to say the least. So happy for you and your family to have connected with this prosthetic company and be making such a positive impact in the world! Amazing! God bless you guys!! 💖

[@razorjean]

It is still the same with NHS limbs though. Very old and heavy. Hopefully they will be able to use 3D printing so everyone can have this type of limb

[@DarkshadeMusic]

NHS aren't funded enough sadly. Wish they were a lot would have happened by now.

[@DarkshadeMusic]

This girl is beautiful. The positivity she exudes kept a smile on my face throughout the video. ❤️❤️❤️

[@gamerlucky]

she is so beautiful 🥰 well good to see her doing stuff or picking thing up again ❤️ from 🇮🇳 . good bless you young lady

[@williamd1732]

What a beautiful and amazingly exceptional person she is. She is true inspiration to all. Absolutley don't let anyone tell you, you can't do something. If you have the will you can do anything you set your mind to. The power is within you. You go girl! 👏

[@brianmccarthy5657]

"I don't care what you say she's not going to die." That's the right attitude.

[@jeffbaker5038]

What an incredibly awesome young woman! Wishing you the best always!

[@Lil-Britches]

I've seen this chick before she's had an Ironman style arm she's a BOSS

[@johnmellon1820]

Sick!

[@Ash_9420]

@@FreewayKingz quiet snowflake

[@someoneslick991]

@@FreewayKingz why do you have to be such a a prick?

[@someoneslick991]

@@FreewayKingz you are literally 12😂😂😂

[@ashley4372]

@@FreewayKingz You're a little bit too silly to get the concept of being a boss. Go eat some cookies and count the crumbs that fall into your lap.

[@Jaysin412]

Open bionics is such an awesome company, they've done so much for her it crazy. She's the perfect spokesperson. Great attitude, great outlooks, such a positive person!

[@sambeltram8711]

Bless your mother's timely response. She's a saint

[@zforce8495]

I survived the same thing in 1970. 11 months hospitalized and amputation on both feet. SURVIVE AND THRIVE!

[@doobiouswolf9587]

It's amazing the technologies that come out for disability assistance. I remember a few years ago I saw a documentary where a man suffered total blindness. The docs and scientists helped fashioned him a pair of glasses that had a camera on it whose wires could be plugged into a port in his head where brain surgeons did a lot of work rewiring his optic nerves. It wasn't perfect, but the man could actually make out solid shapes through a black and white dot array.

[@connora3145]

What an inspiring young individual she is

[@love2cruz836]

What a great attitude. Your arms are the coolest!

[@Bikergramp57]

She is so ultra-intelligent, articulate, and beautiful. And I am amazed by her positive attitude. God bless her.