Thought i would introduce myself. I just turned 25 yesterday. I was burnt on 90% of my body with 3rd degree burns; face to toes. This happened June 21 2008. I was 18 and had a 7 week old son and lived at home alone. I was making french fries when the grease caught on fire and I moved it to the skin to put it out and while I was still holding it the water dripped into the pan causing the flames to explode burning my face and chest and I spilt the grease down my entire body. I always cooked with 7 week old in the doorway of the kitchen but for some reason I left him in the bedroom that night luckily bc where I always sat him is exactly where I spilt the grease. I managed to unlock my deadbolt and tried to get my son out of the apartment twice but was unable to pick him up. Luckily a neighbor heard me scream and eventually got him out and made me lay in the hallway of the apartment until the ambulance arrived. I was lifevaced to Vanderbilt university Burn Unit where I was lucky enough to receive Dr. Jeffery Guy ranked 3rd in the nation in his field. I had to be revived 5 times and had 4 skin graft surgeries and was told I would lose use of my hand and couldnt walk for a year and would be in the hospital for months. I was walking in the hospital :) I spent 5 weeks in the hospital and 1 week in rehab. I was determined to make it home to my beautiful son. I came home August 1 2008. I faced many physical and emotional problems but that has built me into who I am today. I was lucky and I know so many have it worse than me. I remain thankful for everything and wouldnt change it. I embrace my scars. God bless you all. Remember to love yourself bc you are exactly who you are meant to be.
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 01:52:46 +0000
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