Alyssa is part of Team SBSK and my partner of six years. She is also diagnosed with five mental health disorders. Alyssa has spent this year committed to therapy and self-improvement. This is the story of her recovery and our relationship. It may not be perfect, but to us, it is beautiful. Alyssa's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lyssporter/ SBSK Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SBSK SBSK's Socials: http://www.instagram.com/specialbooksbyspecialkids https://twitter.com/chrisulmer https://www.facebook.com/specialbooksbyspecialkids https://www.reddit.com/r/sbsk
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He is such a golden retriever boyfriend. I mean that in the absolute best way possible.
Is it just me, or is this guy one of the purest of hearts. I don't know him personally but I really get the sensation that he is just a very kind man. And the older he gets, the more loving and kind he will become. I just wish we could all be more like him.
I was sexually, physically, mentally and emotionally abused by my family as a little girl. I have an excellent therapist and a husband who loves and accepts me as I am. It is possible. Big hugs.
This gives me hope that there will be someone who will accept, understand, and love me regardless of my mental health problems. Thank you.
Can we just give a shoutout to the people that raised this amazing man👏
This man, his girlfriend, everything they do.. I'm a very negative person and I have my own stuff but I can feel you both restore my faith in humanity. Thank you both for everything you do, for the way you are.
"I don't need to solve or to understand your depression" - here's a great message for those caring for someone who is struggling emotionally. The first thing anyone needs is for their state to be accepted, rather than "fixed".
He’s one of the most emotionally intelligent person I’ve ever witnessed on this earth! He makes such a great effort to understand! He’s a gem 💎
Bless her for being so brave and bless him for never running away.
“What is it like to feel like everybody constantly doesn’t like you?” The way her mood literally changed in front of the camera broke my heart
This is one of the saddest and sweetest videos you’ve done. Goes to show love is real. You’re genuine
As a mid 40's male, I've learned to not listen to my brain anymore. I just live and don't care what others think. I try to be a good husband and a better father to my 2 girls. Took me a lot of years to get there.
Her whole vibe changed when the dog got up on her lap. What a huge blessing animals are for us humans. 💜
Rejection Sensitive Disorder is common for ADHD folks. it is SO exhausting and devastating to think everyone hates you 24/7 and really destroys you mentally. I relate to you so much and am so grateful to you for sharing your experience.
I am a retired psychologist and happened across this video and frankly you two are super clear and conscious of your beings and it is a joy to see the love you give to each other. A wonderful couple that are supporting each other on your paths whatever they may be. A great example to many couples today struggling not with maybe clinical labels but just people not aware of their being ness. You are a light as a couple
When Chris asked what it's like to think that nobody likes you it cut right to my core when I saw her tear up. Devastating is about right. It's an awful feeling.
This man has such an angelic persona. She's is blessed to have him as her partner, and also to the children and other adults with mental health diagnoses or physical disabilities. You all are overcomers! May God continue to bless you both in all your future endeavors! 🙏🙌🥰
Lots of comments about how great Chris is and how lucky Alyssa is to have someone like Chris who tries to understand her. Kudos to Chris. But oh my gosh, Alyssa! Your level of self realization is inspiring. When you have those dark thoughts - the negative things you tell yourself about yourself - it can be all-consuming. It takes such strength of character and a high level of compassion to change the narrative in your own head and challenge those thoughts. Chris sounds like a supportive partner, but ALYSSA did and is doing the hard work of challenging those negative thoughts and living with her diagnoses while not letting them define the person she is. Mental health issues are a struggle, and it takes a strong person to find the energy and self-compassion to fight through to a place of patience and acceptance while understanding you might fall back into bad days and have to dig your way out again. Alyssa, you are inspirational. Keep going, Queen!
I hope everyone gets to feel this level of love in their life.
I started crying as soon as she did. It’s so hard. My mind is such a contradictory place. The best and the worst. I send you love, Alyssa.