Abigail Branson Not Limited by Spina Bifida

[neishdoll]

I think this is an amazing video Abigail, you have so much determination. My son is 11 yrs old and he has Spina Bifida, they said he would paralyzed and mentally retarded. He can walk with leg braces and his mental development is outstanding. He is a straight A student, he has challenges at times. He has a bladder and bowel incontinence, so therefore he has to wear diapers. He is a very loving and fun person. He is a inspiration to us. Keep up the good work.

[TrueBlueCanuck]

you are a amazing girl abigail,keep up the good work

[sammygraham90]

She is an incredible person. Never let anything stop you in life.

[mary312008]

SHE IS AWESOME!

[susanbranson7]

Abigail is now 13 years old and is still swimming. She is in the 8th grade and swims for her local USA swim club as well as her high school team. It is encouraging to read everyone's comments and hear how her story inspires. Being a swimmer is just a part of who she is...she is also the youngest of 5 kids, an avid reader, loves Christian music, watching Netflix, and being with her dog. She continues to make us all proud!

[lilau090]

@susanbranson7 she's now 13?

[Stonymypony]

I am interning at a hospital and this woman told me that she had something called fetal surgery because her baby has Spina Bifida. Was she playing me or is this real. She was on a lot of pain medication....

[Goofy16girl787]

@Stonymypony Nope, she wasn't playing you: fetal surgery is real :-).

[pantyflash]

Like, even though your spine is hosed, you're awesome. You're an inspiration to many folks, including those whose spines are hosed. You go, girl!

[mrsleandrat]

wow!!! Amazing child!

[loljewlol]

Fuck spina bifida, I can't join the usmc because of it, so I gonna join the us army

[98pidgey]

wow this is so cool and inspational 

[JoshuaIlana]

you are just amaizing, Abigail!

[vampireheart85]

me too!

[lstuart00]

Thanks for this video. My daughter has spina bifida. I just recently posted a video of her in youtube called Lisa Stuart.

[zephyrr914]

Abigail, you are a wonderful girl and an inspiration for everyone! Thank you for sharing you story!

[corncake21746]

I loovvee this clip! I also have spina bifida. Im inspired by you. Good luck!

[ffftatatata]

wonderfull:))))

[krazykatsneezes2]

I was born with a twisted foot. I can only walk about 1200 metres before being out of breath

[krazykatsneezes2]

I was born with a twisted foo. I can only walk about 1200 metres before being out of breath

[Frankie0912]

I was born with SB at a time when they were still learning was SB even was. Doctors said I'd be a vegetable, and that I'd probably die before age 5. I'm 34, and co-own a business, and travel to amazing places. I was blessed with a family like Abigail's.... A family who didn't believe in the words "I can't", and who taught me just because I do things differently, doesn't mean I'm "different". I want to tell every parent out there who has a child with SB, life is not over, it's just beginning!

[natedog2004]

you know what guys!!!!!!!!!!! that little girl has a lot of guts! to tell everyone! disability or no disability i can do it! i CAN make a difference! just because you have a disability does not mean that you are not like everybody else! this Yong girl is special! even though she has a disability! she is normal like all of us! i am sick and tired of seeing people with disability s being made fun of! i am telling you it's not fun it's hurtful! that little girl tells everyone yes i can! :) u go

[goraiders99]

janitors! Betsy! Spina Bifida blows!

[tdottchickk]

You're an inspiration. You just inspired me, thank you.

[twilightalicefan101]

You're awesome Abigail! I have spina bifida too!! I'm fourteen now! Stay strong and never let anyone tell you that you can't do it!!

[ShilEmPara]

@twilightalicefan101 You know what, I have spina bifida, too! xD. Yeah, who gives a shit who tells you that you can't do this, you can't do that. Fuck 'em all. Just think of it this way. The more people try and tell you you can't do something, the more floored theyr'e gonna get when you do. lol.

[FlyinHyy]

precious! as a disabled person I admire your attitude as you overcome challenges I cannot imagine. xoxoxo

[graciela1971]

Awesome girl! You are an inspiration Abigail, your sweetness and will are amazing.

[MyPsychosisDeepens]

My wife was born with spina bifida. She is the absolutely the perfect woman for me. Most of the time I forget she has a disability and think of her as the woman with the skinniest legs I have ever seen, lol. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen and I love her with all my heart. I only wish i could have been there for here when she was growing up, but she's pretty tough without me defending her. I hate teenagers, who possess a cruelty only rivaled by Hitler, Pol Pot and Idi Amin.

[BeeMySu]

Way to go, Abigail. 

[robertlamb178]

my cousin has spina bifida and he is very smart he is in 6th grade but reads at a 11th grade level

[RogueShadow89]

i have a friend that has this disease and he really isn't limited. he's teaching me A LOT about life. i do have my own disabilities (more mental than physical) he inspires me really. i'm happy to have him in my life. what he does tell me about his condition and some of the details aren't so pretty. yes they do creep me out, but honestly. he's just like me, he just has a different way of doing what i would do normally.

[Hellavaride]

Hi Abigail. I lost my leg in a motorbike accident about 3 yrs ago. I just watched your clip and I can only hope that I will become as determined as you are in living life with no boundaries. Abigail, you are a very beautiful special young lady and an inspiration to all. I wish you all the best that life can bring.

[lovelyangie5]

what a beautiful little girl - you can go far sweetheart

[lorireece1]

Abigail, you are sooo beautiful. I'm so inspired by your strength and determination. I, too, have spina bifida. I just celebrated my 40th birthday. Life is beautiful. If you'd like to contact me, you can email me at lorireece1@Comcast.net. I'd love to hear from you.

[msdarkstar1012]

She is a beautiful little princess mermaid. and she is so inspiring!

[Eshrimpski]

Aw. She is so adorable!!! I was born with Spina Bifida and am now 30 years old. This was a great video!!!

[catrin1979]

finallyyyyyyyyyy !! someone who exceeds all expectations - for people with spina bifida or not!!!

thank you abigail. xxx

[SILOESPINA]

Wouwwwwwww, magnifique !!!!

Ma fille a un spina bifida



[frequencyspectrum]

Awesome video! .

[sheenagh100]

thanks for posting this, im a swimmer and i admire people who can swim with more challenges than me. this was powerful and good.  thanks again :)

[MSswimchick95]

Love you, Abigail! You have been an inspiration to me from the first time I saw you race a few years ago. Keep it up. You're awesome!

[MSswimchick95]

@MSswimchick95 oh, and by the way, she's 12 now... and just as amazing

[luv4cascy]

what a beautiful young lady. I have given riding lessons to girls with SB...loved working with them...no goal is to high to achieve as long as you work toward it in a positive way...Keep your head up..you inspire many :)

[ashleylovesdelfino]

This is one of those videos that everyone should see. :]

[xmeggs64]

my boyfriend has thiss..... but its not as bad only one of his legs doesnt work.!

[Chad01234]

Beautiful girl.

[brookiy20]

This Is Ahmazing. My Brother Dillon Has Spina Bifida, and Is Now 11 Years Old, He Started To Learn How To Swim And Hopping He Can Do This Soon Too ! (:

[Michaelsp9]

I have spina bifda as well I have a question though. In my case of spina bifida I can't also control my bladder so I always am dribbling pee. Is it possible for me to have sex?

[jane126484]

hey i also have spina bifida and same like you i can't control my bladder but when i was in 2nd grade i had a surgery that in long story short gave me a bladder that i have to be catheterized by (and one that wont drip). it was done by Dr. Churchill down in UCLA.he has done it thousands and thousands of times and if your insurance covers it....i think it would be good for you to have it

PM me back if you are interested

[Emelsu1993]

@Michaelsp9 yes but you probably should start cathing so you can empty your bladder before you have sex so there wont be an accident

[lonelyboy323]

hey i was wondering is it possible for someone that is in a wheelchair or has some kind of disability,are they able to have sex?

[Emelsu1993]

@lonelyboy323 yeah...just because they can't walk (or can't walk a lot) they can still have sex but some might have nerve damage so they might not be able to feel as much but yes they are still able to have sex

[HannahMontana120Kayl]

i use a wheelchair

[crzyrhoda]

Absolutley incredible.. I adopted a baby with Spina Bifida and all the other medical conditions that sometimes come with it.. I already thought about swimming..i cant wait now..she is 2..when did you start?

[TheJessefan123]

im 12 and i have spina bifida

[Taltoslany]

I think we should congratulate on the family as well. Many of the healthy kids do not get this attention. With three kids it must be really difficult!

[breath0freshair]

I forgot to mention...

I would love to see more on you and your accomplishments-

I'm studying to be a pediatric physical therapist and videos like this become part of my motivation-

[breath0freshair]

Abigail, what an inspiration you are.

This is an amazing video.

I shared this in a presentation regarding spina bifida, for my college level class and everyone loved it.

Thank you so much for sharing your story.

God Bless and keep up the good work.

[jiayi72004]

Lucky Girl. My friend has spina bifida, and we just usually hang around and play chess or something like that. You are lucky. You have such good parents that are willing to do extra to take you out and teach you how to swim and things like that.

[celinediva10801]

You go girl!! Keep up the good work. I am 25 years old and I have Spina Bifida also. I wish I was like you when I was your age!! Your such an inspiration to all!!

[rok30]

great video keep up the good fight

[123pielover321]

i have spina bifida but has an operation to remove the lump, luckily it is cover by skin but my back is pretty fatty above my bum, i have foot problems which wreck my life and because of that i cant go swimming because my open wounds will get infected, but you are an amazing swimmer and i'm so proud of you :)

[SydnieOrange]

she looks just like my little sister.....

what a doll!

you go girl!

butterfly stroke is HARD, its incredible that a girl of such young age can pull it off.

[1dragon2hot]

Such a precious little girl.

She is truly a beautiful blessing.

[benevie29]

hi Abigail i have son called ben with spina bifida and we love him so much he's 2 now going on 22.just to say we can't live without him he brings love everywhere he goes.He's a frighter too all the stuff he's true .again thanks declan ben dad

[wheelchairwoman11]

I have Spina Bifida and I love swimming. I think this little girl is awesome. Maybe one day she'll be in the Olympics! (unless she already has been lol I haven't kept up lately). I'm so glad to see her parents are supporting her living her life to the fullest and not allowing her tot hink she's limited by her handicap.

[hotpopcorncake]

she make me feel lazy

[applepyewithicecream]

oh my God... this is so amazing! im so proud of her! shes one of the most amazing people i know! shes so pretty ans smart! keep going, Abi! keep doing your best and remember to keep God with you (: ...

[staffie55]

Hi can i just say i think you are a great swimmer i have spina bifida and i went on to become a pool lifegard so you keep going you can do or be anything you want take care Bri : )

[lrd527]

Abigail is SOOO awesome...I have a son that is 4 turning 5. I am currently trying to get him to walk with his crutches and he is not wanting to do it. I was looking for videos to inspire him. I wish that I could meet more people with spina bifida to introduce him to. Thank u so much for sharing!!!

[rejbrown]

that is sooooooo amazing

u rock and never stop believeing

[oirasorcali]

continue being an inspiration to others,

Ur family is so bless to have you,

God bless you..

you are very wonderful child :-)

[archdelux]

God bless her i have spina bifida also thank God she doesnt let it get her down

[sunshinegirl2209]

what a brave little girl she is an insperation to all

[lennic95]

How touching!

[lennic95]

She's sooooo cute!

[KiernanKate]

My philosophy on being a person with Spina Bifida? There is always ability, within each disability. To this day I strongly disagree with saying disability, and prefer to think of Spina Bifida as just a set amount of challenges to be faced, and over come in life.

[Justericpersonal]

@KiernanKate well spoken! God bless you! =)

[mrsgunter24]

I have a 6 month old son with spina bifida. At times, it is very difficult to accept his disabilty....at times, it seems unreal. I worry about his limitations and how society will treat him. But you are in inspiration! Life is what you make of it.

[KiernanKate]

Congratulations on your 6 month old son!

[jonathanpmanganti]

hi! ur so good! i have a son also who has a spina bifida, but he can't walk he needs wheelchair, he is six years old now, kinder 1 i always carry him when we go to school everyday. if u have any old or available wheelchair i really appreciate it so much if u donate it to my son! Thank u very much! May God Bless ur Family alwys!

[CSIAddict]

She is aamazing and reminds all of us disabled or no-disabled that we can do anything we put our hearts and minds too

[purplemutantas]

For some of us, putting our minds to it isn't enough. I have Autism. There are things I will always have difficulties with. "putting my mind to it", wont change that.

[CSIAddict]

I am sorry I didn't mean to offend. I understand that sometimes things aren't that easy

[HannahMontana120Kayl]

how old is this amazing girl

[HannahMontana120Kayl]

I am 16 and born with this and she is just an inspiration to me i know that if i keep trying i have to never give up but you just have to live with it cause it cannot be changed

[waylon41]

Do you use wheelchair?

[HannahMontana120Kayl]

@waylon41, I do use a wheelchair i need it at all times but sometimes it can be very hard because i am limited to what i can do and where i can go

[charls39]

Abigail Branson I am a 41 year old man with spinabifida you are an insparation to me thank you for putting your story here. Sorry for my bad spelling

[Jammin2dbeat]

this video is inspiring and touching.

[OfficialDanielleK]

You are an inspiration to me!I was born with spina bifida too!

[catrin1979]

finallyyyyyyyyyy !! someone who exceeds all expectations - for people with spina bifida or not!!!

thank you abigail. xxx

[Goofy16girl787]

@OfficialDanielleK Same here. Thanks for posting these videos, Branson family :-)!!!

And I love what Bethany said, too: Abigail has a different-ability; that doesn't mean she's a baby. And as I say, I have SB; SB doesn't have me.

[fivejensenboyz]

This brought tears to my eyes...you go girl........my son Kumaka has SB and what an example you are! :)

[lookyouabigailkriby]

my name is abigail kirby and got hip disorder call perthes diease

[SabelleandNoah]

Thank you for sharing a little bit about how you have chosen to live with SB. You have such a great attitude! Our son is 2 and was born with SB. We would love for him to some day meet other kids like you, Abigail, who will inspire him to live life to the fullest. Perhaps some day he will be the one doing the inspiring. Enjoy life sweet girl!

-Julie Adams

[justianowski]

Hey moron! I have SB and I am offended by the fact that u said she CHOSE to live with SB. U DON'T CHOOSE IT! IT'S NOT LIKE BEING GAY!

[SabelleandNoah]

Whoa, I hope this is a prank but if you really do have SB then let me clarify. I was referring to how she has chosen to LIVE her life DESPITE the fact that she was born with SB. She is a fighter and I love that she isn't sitting home pitying herself. BTW, name calling is not necessary. I swear I think people just write comments on videos just to mess with people.

[wheelchairwoman11]

Wow, whoever that guy is he sure did take your comment the wrong way. I have Spina Bifida and I understood perfectly well what you meant. You can either choose to sit around feeling sorry for yourself and do nothing or grab on to life and actually LIVE. I agree that she's an inspiration to others on how to CHOOSE to live their lives.

[SabelleandNoah]

Thank you! :)

[fedexbulldog]

This was awesome! My daugther from MSE told me about this, she learned about Abigal in Ms. Redd's class today. I work with people with disabilities everyday. Abigail is why we do what we do. Keep up that great attitude, it will take you much further than walking will ever take you!

[hulk7782]

Thank you so much for sharing! I have a son with spina bifida. He is such an inspiration to us. I have learned a great deal from him. I want to learn more on teaching other people about this disability. I want to help others also.

[djhub]

What an inspiration!!! I have a son with spina bifida and can't wait to see how he amazes me when he's older. He's only 2 now, but surpasses expectations all the time. (Professionals, not ours...we know not to put limits on his abilities.) Thanks so much for sharing your story. I will definitely pass it along to others.

[ogsbtater]

I remember meeting you and Abby at the Ronald McDonald house in Nov 99. She has grown into a beautiful young lady! I am so proud for everything you have done advocating for SB. Never stop doing what your doing, you have an amazing family!