Living with "The Happy Syndrome" (It Makes You Friendly) 

“My mom is SO CUTE!” Oh my gosh! I love how much she loves her mom! She’s so sweet and lovely and has such a great family.

I guess one of the downsides with such syndrome is that you became too friendly with some folks you should totally be not

Protect her. God please protect her.

My cousin Irene has Williams Syndrome too. She is 30 now and she has been a sweet angel her entire life. Bess, you are so beautiful and kind. I love how happy you are!! Hugs from Spain ❤❤❤

She always makes another people feel happy that is so amazing ❤❤

As a music therapist, I can tell you that kids and adults with William's Syndrome can be musically gifted as well. That's not to say they don't struggle though in daily living skills.

Wow the world goes around thanks to her❤❤❤

This video was my happy moment of the day. Our world should be fulfilled with more people like her.

If all of us on this planet were similar to her, the world would undoubtedly be a better place...

This must be one of the most wholesome videos on RU-vid. Thank you Chris for all you do

what a darling person ..if only we were all like this ...

More people should be like this.

For her being strong to go through what she does its amazing it makes me stronger with my issues

i love her sm i was literally smiling the whole entire video she’s such a sweetheart

Bless this sweet child to be safe and not trust people she shouldn’t ❤️

What a sweetie. What a world we live in, where doctors dare tell people they have happy SYNDROME...instead of telling some people they have UNHAPPY syndrome. A symptom of the faithlessness of our times. Up is down and down is up in this world

She deserves everything

She is simply extraordinary, and she has an extraordinary family

She is sucha doll!! ❤

shes so selfless it makes me smile

She is such a sweat heart,❤️ .

She couldn’t even MIMICK sadness/crying ... bless her precious heart... 💓

*keep this little girl safe and protected by every threat in the world she is too nice and innocent*

Hello everyone I usually don’t post but my name is Nora and I have William Syndrome and I am posting this because I want people to know that living with William Syndrome is very challenging sometimes because of the medical issues and social issues that I have faced and trust me it is no walk in the park I can tell you that much I would like to inform everyone that William Syndrome affects everyone differently so please don’t assume everyone is the same

Bess knowing how to calm herself down, and being proud of it is actually extremely intelligent, and is a skill/mindset that most adults don't even possess.

I hope the world is as kind to her as she is to it.

Despite it's a danger for her because it makes her vulnerable - It's so wholesome to see her happiness.

This kid is too pure for a world like this...

When Chris asked "Do you and your sister ever argue?" their response was to burst into laughter as though the thought of arguing with each other was a foreign concept (laughable). That just melted my heart. So Adorable

I had a friend with Williams Syndrome and he was such a delight to be around. Always a breath of fresh air. When he passed away, I thought the world truly lost someone whose light shined so bright.

Imagine if everyone was so happy, the world would be a better place.

I think Bess should visit a senior home. She would bring so much joy to the seniors. She can dance tell them stories, her company would bring them joy and peace. She is also a great sister. I can imagine the joy of getting so many hugs and squeezings per minute! 🤩

i used to take care of an older lady with williams syndrome. she was one of the most bubbily people i ever met. she was always so happy when i came in and always up for music and dancing. just about any genre she liked especially musicals. i could sing musicals all day with her and shed be perfectly fine with it. we got many strange looks doing our car kareoke but she didnt care, she was having the time of her life when id take her out.

Imagine having multiple best friends forever….and yet being entirely genuine about each one. She really thinks of everyone as her best friends and *means* it.

She should voice act for an animated kids show. Her voice is SO nice!!

Watching this girl made all my depression melt away so fast, it actually made me cry and i dont cry. She is very powerful

aside from how lovely this girl is seriously, I really wanted to mention how nice it is that the interviewer is matching her vibes 100%😭

Not a disorder. A blessing. Not crying you are.

I don’t care if it’s a disorder, or syndrome, or what not, she cheers me up!! It’s like therapy watching her be so happy like that. She’s really precious too.

I know a child with williams syndrome. To say that she is absolutely delighted about everything is an understatement. She brings joy ro everyone around her.

It amazes me how good he is at interacting with the guests on the show. He is respectful, kind, and fun but knows how to address serious issues too. Just wow.

Some of us pay good money to feel that way for an hour or so and then end up with a crippling addiction that makes us very depressed along with a host of other negative emotions/feelings. I envy this young girl. Puts a smile on my face. Sadly the world is a dark place for someone like her. She must be protected! Sooner or later the world would try to take advantage and abuse her kindness. If only we all could have this condition, what a world that would be!!!

I have a client who has Williams syndrome and he is amazing. When I cut his hair we talk about whatever he wants and he always reminds me that he’s happy to see me and he loves me. I’ve never looked forward to seeing my clients as much as I do for him. He is a gem

I have a 4 year old little girl with Williams Syndrome and this just made me so happy! She loved watching bess! She asked if she wanted to play😂.

People think “the happy syndrome” is just someone being kind, but it causes delayed developement, problems with speech and balance, mental disability, and sometimes seizures. It’s not just about someone being happy.

*Protect her at all costs*

she's absolutely on a higher plane, she speaks of gratitude, love, playfulnes and angels, she also reffered to chris as a teacher and i don't think that is a coincidence

Cant believe how smart she is. She said I'm proud of knowing how to calm down... Im 26 and really dont know how to calm down. This girl is really sweet and smart, I'm proud of her too she really touched my heart ❤

She is so friendly, I wish I had a friend like her. Too pure for this world.

Chris is such a legend, a man has taken his choice in life to be friendly, kind sharing knowledge to support a better world by giving a voice to these people who are just like us even though the world doesn't always regard them as equals. Keep up the great work man

How amazing is that interviewer??? Im blown away with his talent in reaching these kids in such a relatable way. Im sooo impressed

My daughter has Williams Syndrome. She is just the most amazing blessing and changes everyone who knows her for the better. She has many (MANY) physical disabilities along with her other disabilities. She is so strong and faces challenge after challenge with such a beautiful ability. She is extremely friendly also, and makes everyone who meets her feel loved, appreciated, valued and seen. She’s never gone somewhere and not made a friend. That being said, she doesn’t always feel happy. She struggles with anxiety and also gets angry fairly easily. We’re working on coping skills with her for when she’s feeling angry and overwhelmed. I showed her this video and she just absolutely loved seeing someone like her. My daughter is hard to place when it comes to where she’s at (is she more like a toddler or a school age child, etc.) She’s 16 but in many ways she’s like a 3-4 year old and in other ways she’s like an 8-9 year old. My daughter has an extreme form of Williams Syndrome according to Stanford specialists. In fact they documented and filmed her in order to teach specialists about Williams Syndrome and it’s many complexities. Not too long ago she received a wish from Make A Wish which was absolutely mind blowing and precious beyond words. To this day she STILL talks to everyone about it and it continues to bring her so much joy. Each day with her is a gift that none of us takes for granted. She has several heart conditions and has already had to undergo major open heart surgery. She actually almost didn’t survive it-so the fact that she is here with us really IS a gift. The Drs are trying to hold off on any future surgeries as they aren’t sure she will survive another one. The Lord has been good to us and they have been able to hold off on all of them for the time being. My little Olyvia is my joy. Our family has been shaped so much by our little firecracker. I wish she didn’t have to experience all the pain she goes through daily (major GI issues, and joint/bone issues, along with hyper sensitive hearing which causes normal sounds to be painful for her). But as far as who she is and how she interacts with the world and the people around her, I wouldn’t change that for anything (with the exception of trying to help her understand that not everyone is safe to be friends with).

This girl is a sentient anti-depressant with zero side-effects. ❤️

You can tell her brother is a sweet, kind little boy

My Uncle has William's syndrome! They told his parents that he wouldn't live past 8....now he's in his 50's! He's nice to everyone and always seems to happy, somehow even remaining optimistic after his father passed away. It's not all sunshine and rainbows, William's syndrome tends to come with a ton of medical issues and could be very challenging. His life growing up was also difficult due to the social stigma that he faced and the lack of understanding/compassion towards those with disabilities.

She makes you smile no matter how you're feeling. Great!

A girl I went to middle and high school with has Williams Syndrome. She was fully accepted by everyone and was such a joy to be around. There were so many times in those years of growing up that it was easy to feel sad or frustrated, but her positivity was so infectious. I hope she's doing well.

She's melting my heart. I hope no one ever hurts her. Ever.

She's adorable!

What a beautiful child. I hope that she never stops loving people. We need more of that in the world. :)

Found myself crying throughout this video. She's so precious. I hope she's only met with kindness in this world

Thank you Chris for making such amazing content. I have Pfeiffers syndrome and being able to see myself and people like me here is incredible. Thank you SBSK!

This child is the physical manifestation of joy itself, protect her at all costs

Her happiness is literally contagious I’m smiling, I have been so sad today

I have autism and am 28 and her knowing how to calm down and things like that is very smart and makes me proud of her too. I know autism isn’t the same but I struggle with calming down and I’m happy breathing and counting works for her. I wish Bess and her family the best of luck

Bess wanted to send a message of love and thanks for all the kind words and messages ! 🙏🏻💖 She is overjoyed at the magnitude of people who have shared how her words and laughter have touched their lives. ☀️ Bess is a very happy child - but also faces sad times / bullying / hard days like the rest of us. It’s amazing people like Chris and Alyssa and people like YOU that help her to share about her journey and support her in knowing it’s -ok- to simply be Bess! ☀️ Brother Rogue feels so included and appreciated for his role as her “big” little brother - he smiled from ear to ear reading about how much people could see his love for his sister. As a mom and dad who have slept in ICU beds - driven to the ER at all hours of the night - been to countless doctors - physical and speech therapy appointments- we want you to know just how MUCH seeing the love for our girl has made us see the world really IS a good place - like Bess says ! 💖🌳 🌎 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Bess will be posting on her Instagram page - @gobessgo #gobessgo @specialbooksbyspecialkids

She's probably the only normal human on the planet honestly. So beautiful

Chris has such a good skill of managing to take her answers that dont make sense to the question and being able to adapt it anyhow. It might seem small but it's a skill that most people should have to better connect with a/their child

I consider the people with Williams Syndrome to be the misplaced angels, who ended up on earth instead of a greater realm. They're truly amazing individuals, so cheerful and imaginative.

“and angels keep me safe” yes they do 🥺 i love her outlook so much

Omg I’ve never wanted to protect someone so bad in my life. She has a heart of gold. I don’t think it’s a disorder, honestly she’s a vibe 😌😊☺️

My favorite part of her interview was when she identified Mr Chris as a safe person. May she always have safe adults around her!

I don’t know if you’re still reading the comments, but Bess just made me a happier person. Please thank her for me. 😊😊😊

My nephew has William’s Syndrome. He had an amazing vocabulary from a young age! He makes me feel so loved. He always gives me tons of compliments & says he loves me. When they were doing the “bah bah bah” thing and Chris was getting sadder & sadder she brought it back up to happiness.

Rogue is so lucky, imagine having a direct influence in your life other than your parents that is constantly positive and only gives love to you

I love when she and Chris were making silly sounds and Chris began to fake cry. She immediately and very clearly turned it around into something positive

I don’t believe she’s even from earth she’s too pure to be from earth❤❤

Well shes just one of the most adorable souls ive ever seen. I wish i could be her friend and protect her from all the evil and corruption in the world.

I use to work with a "young" lady with Williams Syndrome... she was a sweetheart and I loved her running down the hall when she heard my voice and yell "There he is, there he is." She was so amazing. I miss my friend.

When she said, "angels put fairy dust in my eyes" I cried. That melted my calloused heart. So sweet. Then she said she likes honey mustard lol...such a cutie! God protect her and bless her!

I love the way Chris interacts with, responds to, and answers Bess. He has such an open and generous way of communicating with her. Imagine if everyone had even half of Bess' joy... the world would be a better place ❤

I feel like people with Williams and Down syndrome are how people are supposed to be or how people should be. They’re happy, kind, forgiving, loving, do their best. The best human beings on the planet.

"Do you and your sister ever argue?" both: *laughs* That melts my heart 😭 They never argued

Oh my gosh - when Bess responded on calming down - I GOT IT! That resonnated with me and to see and hear her do it and then to hear her say it makes her feel proud --- gosh, I teared up! As an adult, this precious gem of a girl taught me!! What a beautiful little girl!!

4:20 I love how they both just started talking like Sims

These individuals with Williams Syndrome are so easy to fall in love with and have such radiant personalities. Its a joy to watch these interviews.

She is adorable! I am the mother of a boy with Williams syndrome whose smile never leaves his face, he loves music and loves everyone, doesn't differentiate between good and bad, loves everyone and radiates light wherever he is.

when she was asked if her and her brother ever argue they laughed out loud and that was so wholesome

I love the fact her disability is being happy. It brings joy to my heart. Kids are the joy of the world!!!

Man i love how chris matches his interviewees energy. Its gotta be so much fun for these kids who otherwise are probably looked past and ignored. Chris and alyssa are doing good things out here ❤😊

This child is a shining example of what's morbidly lacking with humanity. She is destined for something colossally important for humanity's future. Keep your spirit shining lovely little lady.

Look at that… pure happiness. It’s been a while since I’ve seen someone so genuine. These past four years have been wild. How can we make the world a safer place, shall we start listening?

I have been in an insanely dark place for several weeks. I’ll be totally honest, it’s gotten to the point that I don’t want to be here anymore. This beautiful interview has just pulled me out of such a dark place. Bess, you are such a beautiful soul. I hope you never lose anything about the beautiful person you are. You’re going to make such an impact on others lives. I feel so HAPPY after watching you be yourself. Keep being you 🥰

This is like…the opposite of autism lmfao. She’s pathologically pro-social with great social skills.

“angels keep me safe” she’s such a precious soul!

Could we also appreciate her mother for her constant support and unconstitutional love, i mean she is an angel herself. She deserves all the love and light she's doing for her daughter and the community. The patience! The ability to comprehend! The empathy she carries❤

This was honestly so wholesome that I literally cried, bless your souls

why did this make me cry

It’s cute now because she’s a kid, but as she ages, I’m afraid people won’t be so accepting of her personality

Syndrome or not. This girl is what the world should look at and strive to become. She knows the meaning of life. An angel 💚💜💚 . The parents should be so proud.