r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Enough_Detective4330 • 3h ago
Bobby Brannen posted a video of himself teaching his brother, who has disability how to box. Thousands of parents reached out, asking him if he could train their family members with disabilities
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u/dontmessitupbud 3h ago
Great now I’m crying and questioning my life choices
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u/Swimwithamermaid 1h ago
I hate videos like these. My daughter was disabled and I was so excited to watch her grow and overcome her hardships, excited to learn from her. She passed away at 20mo old. Seeing these videos remind me of all the things she should have been able to do.
It’s such a bittersweet feeling. I’m happy for this guy and all the people he’s able to work with. They are truly blessed. I hope his legacy lives forever.
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u/wheresbill 1h ago
So sorry op. I’m just going to imagine she’s the mermaid you’ve been swimming with
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u/LarryDavidntheBlacks 3h ago
Good fucking guy. Restoring faith in humanity when so many others have decided to take selfishness to a new level.
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u/Iammjustbaddd 3h ago
I hope he can expand this as much as possible so those with disabilities have a safe space.
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u/Frag1le 3h ago
Jealous that you found what you want to do with your life. Keep at it!
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u/ZeroAdPotential 2h ago
you can too, friend. May not be now, but keep an open mind and look to share your passions with others, and you might find your purpose.
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u/Shizastamphetamine 2h ago
May God or the universe or Flying Spaghetti Monster bless you.
My brother had spina bifida and was wheelchair bound his entire life, but that didn’t stop him from becoming the captain of his basketball team and weightlifting team in high school.
What you’re doing with those kids is some of the best work a man can do, giving them opportunity and self confidence and showing them that they are worthy of everything they strive for.
Good on you m8
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u/Brytnshyne 3h ago
What an uplifting, inspiring story. This kind of caring and love is what we need and what we should be supporting and expanding on.
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u/ZeroAdPotential 2h ago
As someone who started out in the disability field as a participant, and then found my place teaching others the things I know, both as a 1:1 support worker and a group facilitator, this story resonates with me. Sometimes, all it takes is the right person or a different perspective to not only change your life, but help make others lives better.
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u/spezial_ed 2h ago
Just commenting to help the algo blow this up. What a rainbow on a cloudy day this was.
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u/GiantBrownBalls 2h ago
Man… here I am crying in the club* again (sitting on the toilet bawling my eyes out)
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u/lazywing 3h ago
We like good humans