"Living On My Own": Zachary Owen's Journey as an Adult with Down Syndrome (Mini Doc)

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Zachary Owen in "Living On My Own," a mini documentary that delves into the life of an adult with Down syndrome. Zachary shares his challenges, triumphs, and everyday experiences as he navigates the world independently. From his daily routines to his personal achievements, this mini doc highlights Zachary's resilience and determination. Discover how Zachary takes on life's challenges with courage and positivity, proving that independence and success are possible for individuals with Down syndrome.
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[@Vro-]

Mom you've done a wonderful job, Zachary is living his best life and will continue to do great things!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching!

[@bozenagasior1846]

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[@bozenagasior1846]

@@judyowen8668❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@winniekoima9406]

Very proud of you Zachary! Mom, you have done a wonderful job in raising him well and independent.

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching!

[@lnelson5704]

I've worked with special needs kids my whole life. So many parents cry at their kids IEP meetings. They say, "The doctors told us he'd be a vegetable". "The doctor said he'd never tell time. " "Put him in an institution and never think of him again." Don't do it! A lot of us have kids who are challenged and yes, it's hard. But don't believe the worst thing you hear. It's a beautiful journey

[@judyowen8668]

Yes! Nobody really knows though, so why not build our children up and enjoy watching them soar! 😊

[@rebeccacollins8482]

Zachary is a tribute to you Mum and to himself. Please tell him from me that I had so much happiness watching him in this video as he proves to everyone that he can do anything he sets out to do in life. Zachary, you're such a smart, kind, determined young man. Also very handsome... Lots of love to you and your Mum ❤❤❤xxx

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I'll be sure Zachary sees your kind words. 😊

[@rebeccacollins8482]

@judyowen8668 Thank you so much for replying. You are an amazing mum who has raised an amazing son ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💕 💖

[@CherylManning-q8r]

What an inspirational story and a tribute to the loving relationship between a Mom and son and all that cross his path! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you Cheryl!! 🤗

[@Visitor2Earth]

As a Dad with a Son on the autism spectrum (and me on it, as well with Aspergers) this is a warm and wonderful story!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching!

[@Lindastaude2312]

You have done a wonderful job of raising him he is such a cutie.😊

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you!!!

[@melissagray8138]

Zachary and his mom are both inspirations! It took a lot of courage for mom to push him out of the nest and make him go be on his own. But look at how amazing and fulfilled his life has become. He was a job, classes, responsibilities, and a sense of purpose that we all need. We should all go around with a positive can-do attitude like Zachary has, and be thankful that the world has changed for people with disabilities.

[@judyowen8668]

Great comments! Glad the video resonated with you and thank you for watching!

[@jcr3500]

We helped our kids become independent. Its empowering for them.

[@judyowen8668]

It's a wonderful thing to witness isn't it?! Thank you for watching!

[@adrianajimenez4342]

What a nice kiddo 😊

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you! I agree! 😊

[@mrsTraveller64]

WOW❤ This makes me so sad for all people in the past(as recently as 80's and 70's and way back) who had Down and who were just not expected to understand much or to do much, how little effort was done to help them grow into independent lives. I guess we just didn't understand much about Down back then. KZbin has done so much good for people with Down; we now know so much more about them, than we knew before people started to post videos like this one! If anyone I know is expecting a baby with Down; THIS is the video I would ask them, demand them, to watch!! Much love from Finland🇫🇮

[@judyowen8668]

This is exactly what I was hoping for in this video. I thank you for the thoughtful comment and hope this can give another family a vision for something better for their children. I'm so extremely proud of my son!

[@CrystalMcCormick-g5p]

Keep it going Zach! Utmost respect for how much you’re accomplishing and props to your amazing mom!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@janicescott6569]

Way to go Zach. You are a really great inspiration to all!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching! I agree! 😊

[@sued1116]

Awesome!!! So nice to see something good and positive in the world. God Bless you Zachary and mom 💕🥰🙏

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching!

[@random_gae_rat7025]

Zackary - you are a role model and an inspiration for all of us. Keep living your best life!

[@judyowen8668]

He really is!! Thank you!

[@andreacappelli8108]

I’m so proud of you, Zachary!!! You make this world a better place and are an inspiration to all! We know you’ll keep slam dunking all your goals♥️

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you so much!! He really is living the dream!

[@bozenagasior1846]

@@judyowen8668❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HighTen_Melanie]

Zachary, what an incredible documentary! Thank you for sharing your amazing story. I have multiple disabilities and live alone with some help. Seeing your story has given me much hope. I wish you every happiness in the future x 😊😊😊😊

[@judyowen8668]

I'm so glad you watched it and found some inspiration. We all need help sometimes... but help shouldn't be in exchange fur independence ❤️

[@meganjoelyn2207]

I didn't know I needed to see this. It made me smile. Good job Mom! Keep Going Zachary!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching! Glad it made you smile 😊

[@StoriesMadeWithLove]

This is so good! Thank y'all for sharing this story!

[@judyowen8668]

And thank you for watching! 😊

[@BuiltFordTufff]

Honored to be able to cross paths with this young man.. You rock Zach

[@judyowen8668]

So incredibly proud of his accomplishment!! Thank you for your enduring support!

[@susanlinardos-l1p]

Way to go Zachary!!! Just fabulous…bravo👍🏼

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching! So proud of Zachary!

[@KellyBrown-l6r]

So 😍 amazing

[@susanaldawood5480]

God bless you Zachary and family!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you!

[@amandasmoot7860]

Let’s go Zachary! Forever proud of you. Need more people like you in this world ❤️

[@judyowen8668]

@@amandasmoot7860 for real!! Thank you!@

[@JackieM414]

Zachery is amazing and mom is doing a great job and so special. Thank you for sharing this video it’s very inspiring and informative.

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching!

[@sylvias2062]

Thank you Two Stories Media .

[@marylevin9262]

i could not tell my kids it was time to move out after high school and never would

[@minervagalvez5937]

CONGRATULATIONS ZACHARY ON YOUR INDEPENDENCE AND ON YOUR JOURNEY INTO ADULTHOOD!!! YAY FOR YOU!!! ENJOY AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN!!!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching!

[@user-bk1ie8ri5v]

You are an inspiration Zach!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching!

[@shelleysmith9532]

Im impressed! Good job well done!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching!

[@ashtonpayne740]

Way to go Zach. Love to see how organized and accomplished you are. 💕

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@bozenagasior1846]

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[@DeborahRaines-b7i]

What a great video, Zachary. You are an inspiration! I know your mom is quite proud of you, but you should be proud of yourself also.

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you so much for watching! So proud of Zachary!!

[@bozenagasior1846]

@@judyowen8668we are proud of both of you. Congratulations!!!! ❤🎉

[@starr1356]

Amazing young man! Amazing Mom!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you! 😊

[@katarinak880]

Such an inspiration! ❤

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching!

[@jackiemall2786]

Zachary, I loved this video! Such a great human being and an inspiration to us all! Keep living your best life and smiling that beautiful smile!! ❤

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you so much!!! He is my inspiration every day!

[@bozenagasior1846]

@@judyowen8668❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bozenagasior1846]

@@judyowen8668congratulations ❤🎉

[@ericahlersii4859]

Zach the GOAT man!!!! Love you bro, so proud of you!!!❤️

[@judyowen8668]

Eric...so happy you're going to AZ with us!!! Zachary's so lucky to have friends like you!! ♥️🌟🤗

[@ericahlersii4859]

@@judyowen8668 we’re all lucky have a friend like Zach!!!

[@LostwaveObsession]

What a great upbeat guy Zachary is and living life to the full. Greetings from England!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you from watching from across the pond! 😊

[@ElinMariaRiisns-xm8rn]

Wonderful!❤

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching!

[@Miss1Pokemonfan]

Congratulations 🎉 You’ve done a great job ❤ Also after watching this video. I am looking forward to moving out sometime next year. I’m 36 years old with a mild case of Di George syndrome, and an anxiety disorder. I’m planning to move out with the help from Regional Center and their care takers

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching! So glad you have some exciting plans!! It's good to know you have help to make sure you have all the right supports. Wishing you much success! ♥️

[@darak4187]

Amazing story of what believing in someone can do!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you!

[@Unicornofthemoonx]

Sendingso Much Love from celebration florida xoxoxoxox

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you for watching!

[@DeboraSmith-q7o]

Amazing young man. What an inspiration to all of us to live our best lives! You go, Zach!

[@judyowen8668]

Thank you ❤️

[@PracticalPerry]

I was wondering how this guy "lived on his own". Of course, he has a roommate, thank goodness. Most people, like everyone, stays home after they turn 18, except this guy, oh, and me.

[@DebbiePotter-xh7kv]

I couldn’t wait to park my car and leave. I’d live in my car. And did for awhile. It was worth it

[@fionascheibel977]

Yeah. He doesnt live alone. He just doesnt live with his parent. He is doing great. But he is in unofficial supported accommodation. His friend is just doing it for free.

[@demijour1234]

Just curious, disability or not. Sixteen is a very young age to ask them to move out and be on their own, is it not? I was still living at home when I was in University.

[@judyowen8668]

Yes 16 is too young. He and his roommate moved in together when they were 18 and starting their post-secondary schooling. They live close by, but in their own place. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😊

[@user-cq9bj6du1l]

Zachary go babe 💪💪💪💪😂😂😂😄love you sweetheart 🫂🫂🫂

[@carolschmeer8595]

❤😊

[@armanicintron1378]

Wait a sec I seen that guy before

[@judyowen8668]

Wait! What?!?!?! 🤗

[@bozenagasior1846]

Wait a second, I know these people😊 Congratulations ❤🎉

[@judyowen8668]

@@bozenagasior1846 ♥️

[@TheVic900]

❤

[@judyowen8668]

♥️

[@sally_686]

I love this, but whats he going to do when armani moves on?

[@judyowen8668]

His parents are close by. We know he's a lot more independent now than anyone imagined and we'll cross that next bridge as a family when we get there. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@sally_686]

@@judyowen8668 That's great! He's doing alot more than some 20yr Olds I know🙂

[@judyowen8668]

@sally_686 thank you!!! We're very proud!

[@user-mo8lc4do6b]

​@@judyowen8668hes 😮gotta get in touch with Anya!! Another beautiful girl with down syndrome who loves the gym!

[@darak4187]

@@sally_686 same here!! Crazy isn’t it?

[@aidenleslie6800]

zach benches more than armani

[@judyowen8668]

For real! ❤️

[@dominiquepilon5910]

Can they have jobs YES can they appartemnt YES get married YES😊

[@judyowen8668]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@TheAwsomesauce99]

CLEARLY NOT JUST LIVING ALONE😂😂😂

[@barbarakopassakis8676]

Who cares

[@deaneawilliams2272]

SOMETHING SEEMS VERY OFF IN THIS SITUATION

[@sylvias2062]

What is it you are concerned about ? Don't worry , i am just interested in your opinion not to troll .

[@dubio77]

@@sylvias2062Yes, I wonder, too.