"we're all guilty of that, we wait for the perfect time instead of just creating it." 15:35

I had a similar experience with my dad. He would visit me at the spinal unit everyday. We would have lunch go to the gym. It was a real bonding time for me and him. I get teary eyed just thinking about it. We didnt have a strong relationship growing up. But during that time it was like we caught up on all that lost time. Definitely a true defining moment in my life. Almost 2 years on and I'm loving life. Have my moments when I'm sick of the chair. But for the most part I'm great. And I do think it's because of the love and support i got during my time at the unit. Especially the time with my dad. Motivates me to keep pushing. Knowing he has that love for me. Love this story.

Wow Jack You are incredible. Sadly last Year I ad an Infection that turned in to sepsis and now I am in a wheelchair . I right now am finding it hard to come to terms with the loss of my legs walking.

I love this

I’m so glad that Jack has found a safe,supportive and caring relationship with his foster parents & his Dad and has a new purpose and meaning to life.Jack is a very resilient young man and his tenacity will take him far in life.

He is damn handsome 😍 just gorgeous I love his positivity and his foster parents are the best

Wonderful parents .

Jack you are a wonderful young man! I think it’s awesome of you to share your story! Im so glad you can share that having mental health issues and seeking help is not weak. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to ask for help. My younger daughter has struggled with mental health issues her entire life. I took her to a dr and she had therapists and group sessions and medication for about 8 years. She’s 15 now and has been med free for about 3 years. She learned to talk about her feelings and ask for help and time for herself when needed. And if she ever needs medication to help stabilize the chemical imbalance in her brain we will do it. Your brain is an organ like any other and sometimes it needs help. And that’s ok! Thank you for sharing your story. I know it will touch so many people. I hope you continue to realize how special you are, just for being you! 💖

That’s my favorite line: it’s okay not to be okay!

Jack, you are ao AMAZING!! Im so glad you are realizing that too!! You have so much to offer this world! Hey your real a CUTEY too!! TAke care & Thank you for sharing your story with us!!! BLessings💜💜

Jack, your story hit very close to home for me (I'm even in the agricultural field as well). You said many things I needed to hear, especially when you spoke of acceptance and moving on. Also, I REALLY love your sleeve design! You seem like a really awesome person - the kind of person I wish I had more of in my life. Thank you so much for sharing your story :)

You are here now and you are strong and doing so well!! You are a different person now and even better than before! Keep on keeping on Jack! I’m rooting for you!

A real impressive portrait of Jack and all the people around him. I'm overwhelmed. Wonderful young man. Sending you greetings from Germany. Sweet Blessings...🌺🥰

If some one can put me in contact with this gentleman I would like to build him a off road chair with eninge.

If people are staring at you it’s because your so cute.

You're very handsome and have a long adventurous life ahead of you!

Jack you are brave and courageous to share your story. About your personal struggle with depression and the devastating consequences of the drastic choice you made. You are a fine young man. I am so glad you survived Jack. It's ok not to be okay. Much Thanks💕God Bless You So Much Jack💖

You're looking good Jack! Thanks for sharing your story with us.

Jake you amazing young man. I was 14 years old when became in a wheelchair, people ask me how do I saying how do u keep positive I say I am still human I still get my ups and downs. I staying busy and do have times of tears but best to so not holding it in

Wow what an amazing film! I’m also sci and been in a chair for 17 years. This guy shows that NOTHING is impossible! ❤️

Glad you are here Jack , you have good people around you.

I have such an enormous amount of respect for this kid and his core group of people around him. You can tell he pushes himself as well as them expecting more from him amd treating him no different which we all know as parent's is the hardest thing to do especially if that child is struggling but wow this kid has a drive and I can't say I'd be the same as I really feel like I would give up on life. I honestly have no clue what I would do as the person in the wheelchair, but this guy inspires me . What a great human being and way to show how strong the mind can be !!!! Great job to you and may your life be filled with happiness, love and dreams coming true !!!!

I hate to watch you cry jack ,you have a great family xxxxx

I’m the same as you love L5S1 and L6S1 I’m in a wheel chair to I broke the bottom on my spine when I was 24 I can understand your in a bubble ,I feel so lost ,but with my back I can’t hold my urine and my bowels I struggle with this so much , be strong love ,you are a nice looking man

Good on you.. you be blessed, and still alive.... keep up your farming... you have a lovely family friend's out there, to help and support, and many others.... my heart's goes out to people with a disability...( jack....i prayed for you and your family,many others

What an amazing bloke youve come so far overcome so much get on guy well done you’ve got a better emotional balance than you would have ever had fantastic job crack on ❤

The foster parents are the bomb

Thanks for sharing this great testimony. Be blessed.stay strong.

Jack please don't beat yourself up, continue working on riding yourself of the guilt. I know to get rid of guilt is challenging, take it one moment at a time and you will definitely get better.

Thanks for sharing your story! Disability is something that many more people struggle with on a daily basis, because so many of us do not work on our mental/emotional selves. Disability can be physical, no doubt! I have dealt with my own physical and mental issues for many years, also my kids physical/mental issues. Thanks for truly sharing, it’s so refreshing to see. You and your love ones have dealt with so much in your young life. You’re an inspiration Jack!! Nice ink btw! Keep on keeping on from TX USA ☯️✌️🌻

Jack, your story greatly moved me. I've worked in Rehab as a R.N. so am very familiar with that. Ironically, I've become Differently Abled almost 20 years ago. I'm not in a w/c but have several other medical issues. In the video you shared many profound, insight thoughts But you said you have guilt for the pain that your parents went through because of the decision you made that night. I need to tell you to keep in mind, your decision was made because of untreated Depression. This is a very difficult disease to recognize in oneself and to be entangled in without treatment. Your decision was not totally based on practical, clear thoughts. Hopefully, this will help to lessen your guilty feelings.

Inspire the uninspired jack what a beaut bloke you are mate. Keep yr head high mate stay strong and dedicated. Much luv to ya mate

What an awesome chap....thanks for your openness and honesty ❤️❤️❤️

I've added you to my public Playlist to let others learn from you. We are NOT ALONE❣️ Thank you for sharing❣️

Inspirational mate. Stay strong, your such a good looking fella and your story is going to help someone through tough times. Thankyou

If someone stares it really isn't always about you! Maybe they are just daydreaming. Or they see you and are really thinking about themselves for whatever reason. There is an old saying: 'I would complain about my crummy shoes until I met a man who had no feet!' Seeing you might prompt others to take a look at themselves a bit closer. 'He seems so much happier than me! What is going on that I'm so miserable!' Or 'I've heard his story. I guess I should reach out and ask for some help too..... with this!' Another old saying 'If people only knew how little time others really spent thinking about you!!!!' If they stare i bet 90+% of the time they aren't thinking about you! And the others probably just want to meet you or say 'hi!'. Yes there might be the exception here or there but they are certainly the exception to the rule! The vast majority of folks are good. Really they are! ( and I'm saying that as an American, no less!) Thanks for your very splendid video! Much needed! Helpful! Encouraging! Best wishes to you!

Pure wisdom from 18:00 to 18:35 . Thank you.👍🙏😊

Hope u make more videos Jack,keep that motivation coming we all need♥️Take Care,Beth

Wonderful young man and the best ever foster parents 💖💖💖💖💖

Hey, das is ja mal ein geniales Video! Thx for this great video. It popped up as if you knew I needed this video!

God bless you

I'am 24 years old and like to help other peoples with injury :))

I cried for you I’m sorry that you had a hard time to where you are now be well

Jack, you are an inspiration!!

I love your spirit.kip holding on.i love you

Hey Jack awesome video mate.

I’d love to do an Attitude video about DJing from a wheelchair

An inspiring group of people

This story was something I needed to see. Keep being strong you are amazing, what you have achieved you are inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I think the rules you had set is something that a lot of households should have in their houses. I will try to add those rules to my days and see if it changes anything thanks again

I had something similar I jumped from a height I broke my back in 5 places. When I woke up out of the induced coma except with me I never knew what happened that day as I also suffered an acute brain injury. You seem like an incredible guy. Depression is hard.

It’s so sad that you felt to talk about problems was a weakness. It’s a strength to talk to some one . To take your life is never the answer. Samaritans are on line to listen and can help you move in the right direction. There is nothing in the world worth taking your own life. I’m glad you made it and are living a good life. X

Keep going your way bro!

Respect…. The only word that’s says enough … don’t kill your mind for a momentum in your life…

very inspirational

Maybe it’s just late, but I foudnd it hard to follow the timeline on this one. Was he 13 when he was injured, driving? Or 18? He mentioned 13. Where did the step parents come from? Are they the ones he’s working for? Were they the neighbours? And why? I’m just confused.

ALLAH YAR VE YARDIMCINIZ OLSUN

Jack, what an amazing, determined, beautiful man you are!!Congratulations on living your life! Thankyou for living the best life for you!! I wish you had a youtube channel so we could all follow you! to admire that beautiful farm land you work (wink wink). Kia Kaha ataahua Tane XOXO (From a ChCh kiwi girl living on the gold coast)

Just ability, not attitude, hunger has no shame, love your title, Farming from a wheelchair.

I would definitely be friends with him, he seems like a cool guy

most push type chairs have the handels horizontal that is flat. but how about a loop handle so the [puisher can [provide a more secure grip . that is the handles will not slip out of their hands?? better for down hill and brakeing??

💓What a swell guy💓

Dios está contigo lindo guerrero

Lindo hombre lo quiero adoptar vivo en roatan Honduras

good on you Jack Taranaki Hardcore

What an amazing young man!

I was in the spinal unit for 5 half months and my dad only visited me once

Jack May never read this but… He’s not alone in his struggles. I can relate so much to how he struggles. I am also crippled (from a rollover accident), but it was not suicidal, at all. That part came mostly later. Some of us seem to be born with challenges from day one… I have spent my whole LIFE trying to cope with surroundings that seem to want to crush me in anyway possible. At birth I was born with Sensory Perception Disorder, some argue very high functioning Autism I think too much, I feel too much, I see too much, I smell too much, I hear too much Yet some how I just seek silence or peace so it never is known (much) from the outside The hearing is actually painful. Its called Hyperacusis. This was ignored. I was/often still am a mostly silent kid, now grown man I was labeled as a troubled, stubborn kid. “The problem child.” I was often corrected in ways that a stray dog wouldn’t have to endure. I was later removed/abandoned from a violent family & later a really bad school situation. My birth mom made sure to let me know I was not wanted… and wished I had died at birth That was the last words she spoke to me. That translates to nobody wants you, you are not welcome anywhere, people enjoy hurting people who are not like them. These are sad truths in my head, and they can get out of control easy. It’s something I struggle with EVERYDAY, please never think words And actions don’t hurt people. They can stab you in your heart 1000 times a day, everyday. I loved my Mom… My mom never cared one way or the other. After so many challenges of just getting grown. One huge thing was late diagnosed Narcolepsy and the mass affects it has on my ability to be aware and stay focused. Much of my day (even on meds) is spent fighting sleep attacks and hypodgnic dreams) I can sort of fall asleep, instant dream state, and wake up in that dream state. It gets very confusing at best. I get lost “in time” I often wake up a few minutes later thinking it’s the next day, or maybe worse I wake up in sleep paralysis… since my accident this is a very uncool, uncomfortable thing because 2 things are going on (1 from Narcolepsy, & real partial paralysis from the accident) it’s just this next level mental vs physical war and it happens way too often. Medical and mental care was not any type of priority as a kid… There were no kids like me… So, I was alone no matter what, it leaves you pretty empty We lived in a very rural area (and I still live in a very rural area). NO ONE seemed to ever connect the countless dots that there were underlying very real medical conditions that were affecting every aspect of my life until I was about 12. Very high functioning Autism and Narcolepsy, 2 serious strikes against anything normal. A kind teacher from a medical background family started noticing I WASN’T a problem child I was very intelligent and NOTHING was adding up. Her dad came to visit me and I FELT HIS AUTHENTICITY… this was the first person I ever trusted After a few short visits he was so angry he was in tears and I was not understanding exactly why… No one had ever cared what I felt, thought, etc? He tried very hard to get me moved to a different location but funding and no family consent ham strung everything. So he educated me as much as possible on how to deal with SPD and got me connected with the right doctors who could help me with Narcolepsy and meds… My life changed a lot from there. He BELIEVED IN ME… HE & his daughter saved me from what they could see coming. I was on that silent path that would lead to drugs, alcohol, eventually death… At the end of our last day… WILL YOU BE A SURVIVOR, OR A SELL OUT? That question changed my life… I hope it might change yours too… With all i have in me, it goes to you JACK! and so many more fighting UNTHINKABLE silent fights inside. NEVER GIVE UP, IT JUST GOES TO SOME PLACE WORSE. Always Chance

😮What a cute man he is

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Its not a disability, it’s a different ability.

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I didn't understand what happened to him. Can someone explain me?

Casey Roman am sorry for saying that

why did you remove the Chris lay video?

What happened to you is exactly what happened to me I made a mistake

he's so handsome, is he single??