Born Without a Pivotal Part of the Brain (Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum)

Silas was born without the part of the brain that connects the two hemispheres, a condition known as agenesis of the corpus callosum. As a result, he is unable to walk or talk and requires constant care. Silas' family wants others to know that he is worthy of love and friendship.

[bigdog]

What really struck me with this interview was the great relationship the parents have with each other. The support and love from a true partnership is powerful and you can really see it and feel it in this video.

[FullTimePatient]

I'd be lying if I claimed this interview didn't break my heart, hugs to the amazing dad, mum and Silas 🫂

[Think_About_It_]

I love these parents. They said, “his world is as big as we make it.” Very true and very profound. These parents are trying to make Silas’s world as large and as loving as possible ❤
What a sweet boy he is. Thank you for sharing Silas with us!

[mightymouse]

I'm a nurse for medically fragile children. I ALWAYS interact with then and sing to them, play music for them. When I go to school with them, I interact, involve them in activities. They are the most special kids

[zehrademirkan]

"saved us from a life of selfishness"... wow, just wow. This family is so beautiful :3

[aak]

I once saw a young girl go up to a mom with a non-verbal wheelchair bound little boy and said point blank "everyone has something that makes them special, what special thing do you have?" to the boy, and the mom just looked kinda stunned as if she had never heard it put that way before. She responded with the name of a condition I didn't recognize and the kid was over the moon to have met someone unique. The child ran back to her mom and shouted "mom thats so cool I met someone different!" and I just thought that was the best reaction to a new encounter I had seen from a child. Differences don't have to be intimidating if we just approach every situation with curiosity and not fear.

It was wonderful to get to know you Silas and family. I wish you all the best in life, thank you for sharing your story.

[cassiemarkland]

I really really love this family. They are so understanding, positive, and loving, and very accepting of other kids' reactions too. Silas is so lucky to have these wonderful parents! And he is such a sweetie pie!

[kyt-nhef]

The parents are so kind and compassionate towards others. They try to understand other people's POV. Silas, you're a great teacher

[ElizabethWalters-ykui]

Silas looks like the sweetest person props to him and his wonderful loving family!!

[ChronicallyZanny]

I’m missing most of my CC! I’m autistic, have sensory issues, have quite a few mental illnesses, and am generally ill in body and mind. I don’t need help with most things so I’m not familiar with needing total care, but it’s amazing to me that Silas got so lucky with his parents. Silas, you deserve the world. I’m in your corner! And to the parents, keep doing what you’re doing. I aim to one day be as good a parent as you both❤❤❤

[Mother_daughter_adventures]

I was taught to always assume competence when I was growing up. You genuinely never know how much or little they are processing. This fella seems like such a sweet boy!

[EKelly-nuop]

I love what his father said about making someone’s life as big as we make it.

[jenerhart]

I love the lemon story. It's a reminder that doctors are human, that sometimes they misspeak or miss when trying to lighten the mood, that they have an emotionally draining job. I am glad this mom was able to move past her own hurt, too.

[MsRachelleDA]

Main takeaway:
❤️All You Need is Love❤️

This is one of your best interviews by far, Chris. Excellent questions that gave me practical advice. And those parents, WOW! They are an asset to their community. The mother’s lesson about the lemon comment was pure gold. What a gift God has given that family through Silas.
Silas, you are an amazing kid!! 💙

[nectarineuroticism]

My best friend was born with partial agenisis to her corpus callosum. We've known each other since we were kids and I am so grateful to have her in my life to this day. Love you, Annie! ❤

[monicam]

What a lovely family. Thank you for the work you do, Chris.

[UncleBudunkle]

This sounds dumb to even say for some reason, but I've cried at almost every other video of yours...except this one. This one I took away so much just from what the mom said. And ordered a dwarf lemon tree for the inside to remind me of exactly what she said every single day. Thank you for what you've done and wishing continued success in the years to come.

[ananananabop]

A lot of great takeaways from this interview, thank you Chris and thank you Silas & family for sharing.

[nicholassea]

Silas, lots of love and friendliness to you and your family in your adventures. One of the big things I have learned through SBSK is the idea of friendliness. Friendship can be in the moment or on and on and on. Some of my best friendships were from when I was quite young; camping out in Maine with family meeting kids of other families for 3 or 4 days. Going home was a sort of end perhaps, but the friendliness has been with me for 60 years. May friends and friendliness find you wherever you are Silas.

[mariapiccioni]

These parents have an amazing mindset, and Silas seems like such a resilient and sweet boy