I am a Burn Survivor. | story time *graphic pictures*
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- Опубліковано 22 жов 2020
- 17 & a burn survivor.
I hope you guys enjoyed my story! I made this video to be shown at a benefit my grandparents held in August, and it made an impact I never expected. My goal is to continue educating the world on burn survivors & inspire those who have been through the same experiences. Follow me along my journey and you'll see how different life is, but also how it never changed!
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Hi everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and listen to my story. It truly is so amazing the amount or love & support yall have 💛 james is doing really good! He was unfortunately burned worse mainly because he was holding the container and closer to the barrel. his healing process is going amazing, & he continues to grow and heal every day. I try not to give out too much information because i want to respect him and his family's privacy. everything i say about him is with his permission! again, thank you all so much💕
Love you and your tik toks!
Your so strong and brave 😊
Hey I hope I didn’t hurt your feelings but hey I’m such honest It’s a real world here
aww I hope both of you guys are healing better everyday! You guys are so brave and you are still so beautiful! I hope you and James have an amazing and fresh recovery ❤️🥺
God your truly an inspiration!I pray you get stronger and stronger each passing day
The ability for humans to bounce back from the most horrific things is a real testament to how strong people are, they just don't know it.
Amen
THIS
@Dit Dit BH I sincerely hope that you are not calling Natalie an alien, are you?!?
Not all bounce back. This woman has an amazing spirit and inner strength. She's amazing!
Great example of how strong you can be when strength is your only choice.. 😩
ur so smart，I would've just screamed and panicked.
Same.
And a very good girl!
You'd be shocked at the response your body can have when it turns into a fight or flight situation. Thank God she knew what to do. ❤️
It's not about smarts. She just has really good instincts that kicked in well in the situation she was put in.
@Frances Santiago she isn’t a dog-
I too was in the Vanderbilt Burn ward Dec12,2019. You were down the hall from me. The nurses told me about you and James....and I prayed so many times for you both. Those nurses .... I want you to know how much they cared about you. I would ask them how you were doing and I could see it in their eyes how special you are. You inspired me to get up and go on with life and accept my scars, my new normal. God has blessed us so much. I am so happy to finally see "the girl down the hall" and know you are just as beautiful as I imagined you to be. ❤️
*That's so sweet that you heard about her♡*
Nurses can’t tell you anything about other patients so either you’re lying or incriminating your nurses
@@notakkkmember1000 it really is cool to finally know who these 2 are. I would get up and walk around ....do laps around the ward to aid my healing. I never peeked into other patient's rooms because it felt ....idk....just wrong. I think God answered my prayer....and then some. 😊
@@atomicplaygirl66 That's great!
@@koripaganucci6227 she said she could see it in the nurses eyes how much they cared. There wasn't anything I read that incriminated the nurses. I'm sure the whole hospital an surrounding communities were talking about what happened. Not to mention it was on the news. I believe it would be illegal only if the nurses divulged personal information about the patients but I'm sure they couldn't help but Express a amount of concern an luv in their faces. Try not to be so harsh.
Damn.. the fact that she was able to think like “don’t open your mouth so the gas and smoke don’t get in your lungs” and “keep your eyes closed so the gas and flames don’t get it” all while on fire.. is amazing. I’d probably have been freaking out and completely unable to think period. That’s strength.
That’s what I was thinking. She had some amazing crisis management in that moment.
Yeah how can you possibly keep your head and think straight during that?
Its adrenaline. I was very close to car accident and in 1 sec. I could chose one of many options to avoid it. After that i couldt belive how its posible to think logical that fast
the pig she ate went through a GAS CHAMBER, by being burned from the inside out, you see no remorse for her deliberate actions.
Before burn - one of the most prettiest smile I've ever seen
After burn - Still one of the most prettiest smile I've ever seen
Whatever you do, do NOT lose that pretty smile. Please
Yep she is still the prettiest smile and super beutiful everybody is don’t ever forget that people!!!
I believe that she is a strong and patient warrior
SIMP
Yes she's so beautiful ❤❤
@@viperion3930 shut up. Do you realize that she was just being nice to this poor girl that is still so beautiful stop being rude and chill. You don't even know what simp means
tomorrow is officially a year since the accident and you're sti thriving, girl. you're strong and smart
Today is exactly a year!
what a strong and beautiful soul
@@neophantomm She truly is! peace✌
Strong and smart, but not pretty 🤣🤣🤣
@@photogenichunt4254 wow your so rude she is very beautiful think before you say something like that it’s not funny. Think about what she went through and for u to say that wow🤦♀️
the fact that she said “ no one even noticed I was on fire then someone pointed it out” Like make sure everyone’s ok not just one person
In a situation like that, the kids were probably fully in shock also and their focus instantly went to James who was running and screaming as instinct. They’re kids, they’re human
it's scary how your life can change in the blink of an eye
This is why it’s good not to go outside. Stay away from everything. Problem equals solved.
This video came up on my recommended and I’m blown away with how strong you are! I’m glad you’ve got such a great support system around you. I’m from the UK & we have an amazing presenter here called Katie Piper who is a burns survivor. You might want to check her out as she’s real inspiring too. Sending love!
Love u jaackmateeee
Mine too, what amazing strength and out look
strange choice of words there
this was on my recommended too
Awe ❤️ Hi Jack maate!
It's so scary how one night can change the entire couse of a person's life
Edit: omg I was not expecting this many likes
I was your 999th like
@@theatomic430 bro-
@@theatomic430 bru
@@theatomic430 brother
@@theatomic430 not the time bro
As a burn survivor, it is a long road, but you will come out stronger, confident and know you can get through anything. I was 16 now 58 and proud of my survivor wounds. If you ever need to reach out, I am here for you.
the dislikes are the people trying to like but didn’t see because of the tears In their eyes. Girl you are a warrior. God bless you ❤️
Those dislikes are bots UA-cam won't allow videos with no dislikes
@@salty9770 mhm
youtube recommends videos based on likes and dislikes. so say someone does not like this sort of content; just dislike it so youtube knows not to reccomend similar videos.
People usually dislike the video when are not interested in this tipe of videos. Doesn’t mean they don’t like it.
@@Lara-fx4ex Maybe that! I have my opinion :)
UA-cam recommended me your videos and you are doing great! One of my friends who is a burn survivor said the best thing he did after his accident was connect with other burn survivors. Let me know if you ever want to connect with some really cool people who are also burn survivors!
I hope she sees this! Your channel is incredible ❤️
Love u SBSK ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love your channel
Love your channel and everything you stand for!! ❤
Omg I love your channel
It's amazing how in a horrible moment like this you still remembered important stuff like not opening your mouth and eyes and shielding your face and palms. I can't imagine myself not panicking
For real, I'd be hysterical screaming and running...smart girl
I am a grown man. I would consider myself blessed if i had the courage that you have in your little finger.
This really just shows how something can change in a matter of second.. she is so brave for sharing her story!!
Yep, especially with fire and flammable liquids. So many people don't really understand petrol and other fuels - it's not the liquid itself that's burning, it's the vapour. Horrifically dangerous to pour fuel onto any naked flame, as these poor kids found out. Much better education is needed on fire safety and the dangers of handling fuels/flammable liquids so that awful accidents like this don't happen.
🤣
Idk how that makes her brave but hope she’s doing okay
@@chaosfighter9742 she’s brave to share her story and show her healing process
@@user-bv2jy8jz2m literally what is funny 😐
Whoever told you that having 50% of your body burned "isn't much" needs a slap across the face. Incredible story and thank you for sharing! Wishing you all the best on recovery and healing :)
They say that because it didn't happen to them, disgusting🤢
@@alice_0044 rude she is beautiful ❤️
@@bellaedison3259 how is that rude, she’s saying that it’s disgusting what the people said about her.
Yeah wtf. That is a lot.
Any amount of getting burnt is too much, 50% seems like a ton and they are beautiful and valid. :)
This tragic accident clearly didn't dim the light inside you. You and your smile are beautiful! Shine on girl!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Well said. Wishing you all the very best!
17, a Burn survivor, and still absolutely Gorgeous. Proud of you, Girly!
I’m happy you survived. I hope you’re doing well right now. Stay confident and stay you Natalie! :)
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@@shrekwithawillsmithface465 same
@@shrekwithawillsmithface465 i agree
@Matilda Lloyd don't feel bad, Matilda. She's awsom
@@shrekwithawillsmithface465 wise words
When she said that many people don't think it was that serious when they heard 49-50% of her body, I was shocked. Cause when she mentioned it I literally gasped audibly.
This is my most honest reaction, but I kept a straight face the whole time like 😐 (not to be rude because I know everyone sees that emoji in a different way)
@@charlottetunia2810 who cares
Just imagine...what does 80% burned skin would look like
Well we follow the rules of 9 so it’s not that massive. But 3rd and 4th degree burn injuries are so hard to treat....once healed you will notice you have lose much elasticity and mobility of your skin.
Charlotte Tunia this is the third comment I’ve seen you write on this post omg
What makes a person beautiful? One who has the light within them. A fighter who never gives up. The realization that you can do whatever it is to achieve what you want. Physical beauty is fleeting but the beauty of who you are is eternal. Never forget that❤️❤️❤️
Poised, well-spoken and just a lovely young woman. I'm so impressed.
I should enjoy life more.
We all should life is so short and you need to live you best life
I'm saying this caz my life was so close to be over on a accident
So yes you should enjoy your life more :)
@@Lisa-hk9ol That's tuff
@@Lisa-hk9ol thnx for advice.🙏
YES stop being scared. Live.
@@Yakuza524 That's so low to be so jealous of a beautiful girls looks and to laugh at her misfortune because she is beautiful.
Life is not fair... makes me so sad. Youre beautiful & strong!!! Take care Natalie
Wise words
nice words
Peepeepoopoo
@@CrazyBoy-gd4wz I bet you wouldn’t like it if you were mentally and physically scarred, would you? A person who judges others when they are so horrible will DEFINITELY have a meeting with karma, sooner or later.
@@cornflakes8358 don’t care that is disgusting. What are u talking about karma?I did nothing idiot.
My gosh.. james ran around screaming for 3 mins on fire?! His lips burned off I saw, what a horrible tragedy. I hope you both heal up. You've come so far girl!!
Where did you see that
Hi I'm a burn survivor 8 years now . I know now I'm not alone. Im Glad you Share your story
Not a lot of people know this, but scar tissue is much harder and and not even close to how soft real skin is. She is an absolute trooper.
I can't imagine what it'd be like to be covered in scar tissue. As someone who scars very easily even my thumb can be annoying after I managed to split it open with a box cutter and that scar is very thin! If I extend my thumb the scar has an annoying tingly sensation. Can't imagine having that all over my body 😖
It's actually softer, I have a huge scar on my leg
500th like ❤️
@@jethroteece4750 I have a huge burn scar on my arm, the skin is tight and firm. How is yours soft?
@@tessbacon mabye that deepens on the wound. Like maybe burnt skin is harder and when u cut yourself its softer because there’s something missing? Does that make sense?Maybe but i really don’t know :/
The fact that you’re not angry at the friend who put gas on the fire is an amazing testimony to your love for others. I’m glad you have a good support network. Praying for your healing.
all i want to know, is her friend okay?!?!?!?!?!? like hhjfdkmvkk
@@lucy_eliza yes her Instagram is in her bio, she follows him @ _james.tmm_
@@lucy_eliza he was burnt a lot worse but luckily his still alive
@@fiamojo1 thank goodness!
@@lucy_eliza He was burned on 80% of his body and needs finger prosthetics because he lost all 10 of his fingers. But he's alive.
I'm a burn survivor aswell. I was burned october 13 2019, my burn story is very similar to your but not as severe. Me and my dad were having a bon fire in the back yard and he put some gasoline on it and as I was walking back it exploded causing my pants and jacket to catch on fire. I threw off my jacket and ran inside the house my mom pushed me back outside and my dad tackled me and pulled off my clothes, while in the process he burned his arm. My left leg ankle to thigh, my right knee was burned and my left arm, and my hair was burned off. I was in the hospital for 62 days and my dad 7. My school family and community were so supportive and helped us so much. I had 3 surgeries and am having a lazer surgery soon. I am fully healed and just got the all clear. Thank you so much for sharing your story❤️ #BurnBuddies
i am so glad you end your family are doing well. i hope the surgery goes good.
I’m so incredibly sorry this happened to you. You’re such a strong person, I wouldn’t have been able to make it through this
Yes you would have. 👍❤🙂
I can't believe that you thought to drop and roll, cover your face and not scream in those moment... I'm sure I speak for so many people when I say that you are so freaking strong and beautiful! Your story is amazing and touched me so deeply, I hope you know that this is just the beginning of your story, I know you are going to go on to inspire people and do something great with all your courage and strength. Your family looks so sweet and supportive, I'm so glad you had them to lean on! You are beautiful inside and out, I'm excited to continue watching your journey! Keep your head held high and be proud of yourself for how far you've come, sending you so much love
Kristina, you summed up every thing I was thinking! This young lady is amazing. I'm looking to have children in the next few years, and it's videos like this that remind me to teach my future children to protect themselves. It must have been good education that gave this young lady the knowledge and level head to know what to do at such a mad time, she kept her head and most probably saved her life!
Keep up being fabulous, and spreading the word that life goes on! Take care xxx
Honestly this is said so well.
Beautiful, strong Natalie.
Your the most inspiring young lady I've ever met. Your story is a real life story... while I was watching, listening the tears were rolling over my cheeks...BUT your unbelieveble smile shows us whom you are....NATALIE SKYE...still the same person with a story to tell and a family, friends etc who love you, fight with you. Girl you're not at the end of your Life Story its the beginning.
Love and strainght from Europe the Netherlands.
*"you got a friend in mine" 🍀❤
That s so thoching
omg Kristina
But yeah, I agree with everything you said
Not only did you survive, but now you have the courage to talk about it and still be YOU? Whoa- little lady, you are one very incredible person. Your family just excudes love.....I am moved.
You’re so beautiful, scars and all. You’re a survivor, bless you and James. Don’t let this get you down ever, because your strength is clearly astounding!
The fact that you both survived and recovered is truly incredible
this is the strongest girl ever. the fact that she had the sense to drop and roll, cover her mouth, save her face. anyone in that situation would usually panic exactly like james. everything flashes before ur eyes. i’m still astounded how she could keep her mind straight and know exactly what to do. i’m so touched by her story. keep ur head up, ur beautiful inside & out. ily
Rolling on the ground is an absolute last resort. It doesn't usually work.
@@lemonsqweezy9532 You're stupid as crap, i was burned from the waist up and it worked for me.....I have the scares to prove it, mamas basement boy........
@@deborahpell3869 he’s right
She's strong, but there's a ton of strong girls all over the world and throughout history, so I feel like "strongest girl ever" is an over exaggeration and feels like it takes away credit to other very strong girls around the world.
@@hcyfyvnhuchchc8489 have u been through what they have been through before?
This was a terrible accident and not her fault - I’m proud of her quick and calm response.
James unfortunately never reached out to apologize either. 😔
I had a house fire and explosion July 4th weekend 2021 that destroyed my home and burned me in a flash fire. I only had deep second degree burns to 30% of my body. It’s been life altering. I admire your strength and story. My face was burned but not my eyes. My arms my legs also. I am so blessed to have saved my eyes. You were smart to make good decisions while in a terrible situation. I send you prayers and blessings for continued healing. You are beautiful.
NEVER use gasoline, especially pouring it from a 5 gallon jug to start a fire!!!
Uh, thanks for stating the obvious, but I think they clearly learned that lesson already.....
@@bettysmith4527 They're commenting for other people. It's surpsingly common for people to do that because they don't know better.
@@---nobody--- most peoplem not all clearly, have enough common sense to know not to mix gasoline and fire!
@@bettysmith4527 I would hope so, but I've seen tons of videos of people pouring gas onto a lit fire without even thinking. Common sense sometimes isn't as common as we hope/believe it is.
She has The Most gorgeous eyes I have ever seen. Her voice is so soothing. I could watch and listen to her recite the phonebook and be utterly transfixed.
True! I really can’t stop look at them!🥺
I agree! Her eyes are so captivating. She has such a pure light to her soul. I could listen to her talk all day. What a good person ❤️💪🏼
She should do ASMR!! I almost fell asleep too her sweet voice!
For anyone here who doesn’t know, gasoline is no joke, and should never be used to start a fire. It doesn’t just burn like lighter fluid. It literally explodes.
cause that's how cars work right? the gas like explodes and keeps on going? like a genuine question
cause that’s how cars work right? the gas like explodes and keeps it going? like a genuine question
@@charlottetunia2810 that’s such a stupid response. But yes, in fact there is an explosion in cars... a mini one. You wouldn’t be able to drive without it 😂😂... get your facts straight
I know 3 people in my small little town that have been severely burned by using, or someone near them using, gasoline as a fire accelator, each around 20 years age difference, showing that this just keeps happening throughout the generations. Please teach your children how dangerous this is.
@@mikeydal8460 did you mean question
I just want to say you are so strong for making it through all of that and continuing to manage life moving forward. Thank you for sharing your story so bravely.
I’m sooo proud of you!! Thank you for sharing! This definitely humbled me and loosened my insecurities. Because for something so tragic. You definitely brought light to the world
So many people forget the basic of "Stop, Drop, and Roll" but to also think to keep your mouth shut to prevent smoke inhalation, eyes shut so gasoline couldn't get in...to be able to think of all of that in a matter of seconds is impressive. You're so brave, strong, determined... you're just amazing. This made me cry. God bless your family, friends, and medical staff who helped you get to where you are.
It doesn’t work that well if your clothes are already melted to your skin
@@allythebean0420 all I'm saying is she knew she was on fire, and that's what they teach you in school...had she not done that she could have been burned more than 40% of her body.
It is quite impressive, when something traumatic happens you never know what you're going to do. I tend to freeze a lot, but anyway I'm so glad she did what she did. Burns are so damn painful, anyone who exists throughout that pain is so resilient.
Exactly!! And she even thought about not running around in her heels to prevent an ankle injury. Which would make the situation even worse.This to me is the human body definitely in survival mode!! Such a strong person
@@ohnagya Most people would panic and she was chill and did what she could to prevent it from being worse. She's amazing.
Instead of beauty gurus, wig companies should sponsor burn victims.
uhm? that's rather biased? rather than say instead you should say " wig companies should not only sponser beauty gurus but burn survivors too"
@@amor7886 ^^^
@@user-kv1mx1cj8i stfu
@@firstname3993 my guy??
@@firstname3993 my guy??
this was in my recommended and i clicked on it by mistake but i am happy i did now.xx it made me cry wen you walked down the corridor in the hospital and every one there was clapping and supporting you. stay strong!
You are an absolute inspiration!! You are truly a beautiful person inside and out!! Thank you for sharing your story.
She saved herself. She should be proud of how she reacted. Very smart!
It’s crazy how someone that went through this.. still manages to look beautiful!
thank you so much🥺
She is beautiful! And smart! I don’t know how she stayed so calm. #natalieisbeautiful
Fax✨❤️
Natalie Skye it’s truuuuuuuuu
i agree! im not even lying
You are doing so well!!! Come a long way since November!! Prayers for your continued recovery, and your friend as well. I love how everyone is smiling in this video. Celebrating your recovery all the way!!! Great family.
I wish you all the best! Thanks for reminding us all how fragile life can be, and that we should appreciate what we’ve got, you’re a real hero
your eyes are captivating. it really is the gateway to a persons soul, and yours is so pure. strong woman over here! sending love
This was beautiful said
I'm so sorry Natalie I'm her four you love you ❤❤❤
@@spag7839 !!
I'm not a big crier but this did it for me.
Your same I just ^ cutely puches^
I'm a very emotional person and the tears weren't in the mood and idk why
Charlotte Tunia
SAME!!
So happy you are doing well. You are such a beautiful person inside & out. Thank you for sharing your story
no matter what you are literally so beautiful! im so glad you survived! you are so strong and I am so proud of your quick response and you were so calm! always stay strong bby and do you! remember your worth! 🤍 and im glad your boy best friend is healing and you are too!
You acted so calm and smart in such a situation. We‘re proud
We Stan
she is damn smart, i hope this video appears on everyone's recommended, bcz i definitely learned *alot* from this strong girl
Yeah me too.
It did for me, and my heart 🥺♥️
@@holyxny omg hello fellow moa~
@@user-wt1gn6ts5y hi💞
I was balling my eyes out watching this, you have such an amazing support group and you have to be one of the strongest person there is in this world. I feel lucky to hear your story, you’re such a beautiful soul and I wish nothing but a speedy recovery and an amazing life for you❤️
I dont really get emotional often but this made me tear up a bit, you are beautiful, brave and strong when I look at the photos of how you used to look not much has changed except the fact that you have come back stronger. I am 100% here for you and I wish you well in life and much love!!!!!!!!!
“i didn’t scream”
“James was screaming”
wow 🥺
Ofc, he was in front of the barrel, i think he was drenched with gasoline and probably got his whole body on fire
So only her and james got burned? not her other friends?
@@marilyn.g most likely. If there wind was blowing in their general direction at the time, the majority of the flames and gasoline would've splashed onto them.
Ik im being stupid but I'm really glad she is okay this must have been hard but did James survive or not cause somehow I don't find a part in the vid that says he did? Or am I just rwaly stupid?
@@Miricalie I was wondering too, I hope he’s okay
If anyone was wondering her friend who also got burned is alive but suffered from 80% burns. I can’t believe how quick Natalie was to stop, drop, and roll and cover her mouth
I found Her friend and he is alive and well, he doesn’t even look burned at all which is amazing. His Instagram is @_james.tmm_
@@oliviagauthier8351 i’m not sure but i think those were old photos/videos of him because there would be a lotttt more scarring for 80% burns and i think he lost all 10 fingers sadly :(
@@ilanacole4865 oh my :( such a sad night but they are so strong
@@oliviagauthier8351 his face is completely changed, there was a local news story that he appeared in :( he is alive and relatively well however!
@@oliviagauthier8351 yeah those are from before the accident. saw a recent pic of him and his face, arms and legs have burn scars on them :(
You are so strong and inspirational! I love your "Ready. Set. Grind". and "Grind Don't Stop" and wrote them out on my wall to read every day and makes me think of you. Thanks for sharing your story. It's helping a lot of people.
you are so so strong, so smart and so beautiful! i hope you continue to enjoy life every day, thank you for sharing your story! truly inspiring 🧡
You are everything right about this world.
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The fact she felt bad she got hurt breaks my heart. Shows how selfless she really is🥺
u r so strong! It’s just unbelievable how u r so joyful? U r what I call a hero
The fact that you recovered from it is so amazing! You’re so beautiful! I’m in tears watching this. It’s really powerful.
"I felt bad that I got hurt."
You are so precious. You are important. What happened wasn't your fault and hope you don't feel guilty. It sounds like you handled the situation with so much logic and intelligence.
You're a fighter! I hope you post another video sharing more about who you are, things you like, and your hopes for the future! You're more than your burn scars. ❤️
THIS!
Trauma really has a way of making you feel like it's your fault. I truly wish her the best in healing, especially mentally.
My mom was a burn nurse. You were an incredible survivor. Much love to you.
I was so almost in tears, literally. You've been through so much. Life is a beautiful gift, just as you are! You genuinely touch my heart. There's a lot I go through, we all go through, but it helps me realize some people have had crazier traumatic experiences in Life I can't compare to. And, it's not about comparing, but it's about being grateful to even be able to powerfully push against those challenges that do happen, especially when it's heavily life altering, but we move through and thank our creator for another day where we can still overcome those challenges, those obstacles, those pains, and be grateful for the seconds we can still smile about; Love Life. Much love too you and for you.
Poor babies. Yall are so young. That must’ve been so scary for everyone. Praying for both you & James💞
As an African American Grandma. I'm astounded by the Ocean🌊blue color of your eyes! My daughter collects beautiful💎gemstones such as your eye color. Pretty Girl Rocks!!! GOD got this...
@@dwaynejohnson7023 omg. So triggered😳 it wasn’t really that serious.
@Dwayne Johnson I think she mentioned that because most African American people have dark brown eyes. There was no need to be rude. This lady also seems like such an incredible person! Her message was for Natalie and nobody else, so please don’t start judging.
As a black American I read this comment and also watched this video.
I think someone was jealous of her beauty and did this.
I love this comment! Such a lovely compliment
Girll I'm literally sobbing over here, not because I'm sad, but I am just so impressed with how strong you are. God bless you, have a good holiday queen!
your beautiful no matter what, you did the best thing to take care, and i am so glad you survived
Your strength is an inspiration, Natalie. You persevered, even when life dealt you adversity that seemed almost insurmountable. You are an extraordinary individual. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Guys never ever add fuel to an ongoing fire.. fuels like gasoline, alcohol, kerosene, etc .. it's like a bomb in ur hand ... One mistake can cause ur & someone else's life
YES!!!
If you do that the fire will follow the pouring trail back into the bottle and set the entire bottle on fire.
We made this mistake and I paid for it. My legs and feet where set on fire. I panicked. Ended up with 2nd n 3rd degree burns. Was bedridden cause I couldn't walk. My legs got antrophede so I had to relearn to walk after extensive physical therapy. It's no joke !
@@rayexotic Aaaah!!
True
I never knew this .. thank you.
Definitely going over fire safety with my kids whenever they exist.
Same
Thank you so much for sharing!!!!! You’re so brave and beautiful!!!! I’m so thankful that you are here with us today!! Thank you God!!!!! You’re so beautiful inside and out! You have gained a new follower! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you❤️❤️❤️
i put this video on right after i had a huge mental breakdown and was having some SI and seeing how strong you were able to be while going through all that literally changed my whole outlook on everything. i know it must be hard to cope with everything but just know that by sharing your story youre having a massive impact on peoples lives. stay strong❤️
Man this woman’s courageous AF
As someone who is specialising in burns for a PhD , I cannot say how strong and amazing you are. I don’t think people really appreciate how strong you are, to have basically 50% burns to your body especially in the frontal plane and survive, shows your unbreakable spirit and fight to survive. You are a real testimony to what never giving up looks like. I hope the rest of your journey continues strongly.
You're honestly so amazing, and strong because you have the confidence to share you're story.You're so beautiful and awesome.I'm so glad you survived!!! You're so brave i couldn't ever be as brave as you.You're story is so touching.It hit me very hard.I was crying so much, but You're great.STAY STRONG!!!!
Thank you for encouraging me in my chronic pain...Your video, and testimony, straight up convicted me (in a good way!) to keep pushing and being more grateful. Sending lots of prayers and live from Louisiana Tia💛✝️
those scars were apparently not enough to cover your beauty, just wow...
Her beauty is too powerful ugh we love a queen
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Her beauty is too strong to be hidden 🥺💖✨
I was trying to think of how to say exactly what you did without sounding like I was "just saying that to be nice". Thank you for putting into words exactly what I was thinking. She really is very pretty and there is so much kindness in her beautiful eyes. I hope she is still doing well and that James is continuing to get better!
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Gentle reminder guys Gasoline is Different from Kerosene. if you want to set fire use kerosene not Gasoline.
Just curious... why?
@@vcassol6989 I think it’s because gasoline is explosive and kerosene is flammable and won’t explode.
@@MrRyan6262 thank you!
Gasoline puts off combustible fumes. Kerosene doesn’t. You can see gasoline fumes in the summertime while you’re pumping gas.
I'll just stick (see what i did there) to lil' twigs and make a fire that is safe istead of using flamable fluids. Also more fun and rewarding that way.
The amount of support you had from everyone is so amazing, I'm crying tears of happiness for your recovery and strength through it all!
Your story touched my heart. You have such grace and such resilience. May you always be blessed in everything you do, because you thoroughly deserve wonderful things, you're a true warrior & i'm rooting for you.
Wow. I had almost the exact same thing happen when I was 14. I was also burned in a fire involving gasoline. 40% burns; face, neck, chest, stomach and arms. Minor burns on my back. How you described everything, so real and similar to how I describe my experience.
It has been 18yrs since I was burned. The first year was the worst but trust me, it gets better. So thankful to my medical team, my scars are barely visible now. If you ever need to vent, here for ya!
If you don't mind me asking, how did you shower afterwards? When I get small burns from the oven, it hurts like hell. I can't imagine having it on 40% of my body.
So glad you are still here with us☺️ you’re so strong❤️
@@tdbsiddhbhedk457 I'd imagine you dont, honestly. Your skin would need to heal, water will take any protective healing layers off I'd assume.
@bOuLeVaRd oF bRoKeN dReAmS I have never thought about it before but maybe.
@@tdbsiddhbhedk457 it was pure torture. First “shower” was me laying on a table that had holes in it, they kinda lowered it into a tub and literally scrub debris and dead skin off. Actual showers were terrible for months. I had one amazing nurse who would actually get in the shower with me and she would count down with me before she started scrubbing. I showered twice a day for awhile, full dressing change. First few months I spent 3-4hrs a day showering and dressing changes.
This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing your story so openly. I’m so happy you have such a wonderful support system giving you all the love. You’re absolutely beautiful inside and out. 🧡
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@@user-bv2jy8jz2m not sure what’s so hilarious to you. Have some respect
@@sydneygracex they've put that on a lot of the comments
I agree it's not funny though
@@user-bv2jy8jz2m what's so funny?
Isn’t she gorgeous!🌺
You are such a beautiful being, nobody deserves this! I will pray for you to heal, God bless everybody 💕
You made me cry 🥺 you’re so sweet, and beautiful inside and out, may God bless you 💕🙏🏽
So I just bawled my eyes out. What a strong, incredible woman she is.
Bless your heart. Your strength and courage is everything! I’m 34 but hope I can be half as brave as you one day!
Beautiful lady!
Stories like yours bring peoples lives like mine into perspective. You show us all the power of never giving up. Thank you!
Feeling no pain is usually worse than feeling pain, because often that means that you got burnt so bad that the nerves in your skin got burnt aswel which is why you don’t feel anything. You were so brave staying calm and how you remembered to roll in the grass instead of run around and closing your eyes and mouth. Such a strong person ❤️
That can be true, but don't also forget the power of shock. Shock is crazy and can temporarily suspend any feelings because it is allowing the human body to react to the situation first. It's an evolutionary survival tactic, which in Natalie's case definitely helped as she was still able to focus on what she had to do rather than the pain of the situation.
@@oreninja exactly! Shock can do crazy things!
@@oreninja yes shock, I broke my arm and felt nothing but was crying because I thought that it look unfixable and the doctors were going to amputate it. Lol
On the other hand, my sister burned her hand (no pun intended) severely from a grease fire from a malfunctioned stove and felt pain.
I had a very similar accident. My ex boyfriends brother poured paraffin onto a fireplace which exploded and set me completely on fire. I was full conscious throughout and it was the most painful & distressing experience of my life. I also felt the same focused calm in putting the flames out. I was completely on fire - but luckily the 3 layers of clothing on my upper body saved me. My legs were badly burnt and 2nd-3rd degree. My one hand was badly burnt and in the most pain from all the exposed nerves. I wish more people knew fire and fuel safety.
The amount of quick thinking you had in this situation is amazing. Also, girl, don't feel bad for getting hurt. This was a bad bad accident.
Seeing this years later, i am so impressed and amazed by how strong you two are. I hope that your journey leaves you with joy. I cannot imagine being in your situation, but i amamazeed at how ell you worked through it. This is a beautiful story. Love you!!💕
Nothing and nobody can steal how genuinely beautiful you truly are Natalie. For all you’ve been through, your beauty and strength shines like diamond. 💎 God bless you girl. Always. ❤️💔❤️
OMG the card that said “my Christmas wish is for my sister to come home” that broke me 💔😞
I know right? :C
wait i’m pretty lost, what happened to her sister?
@@creamsock8954 She is the sister. I am pretty sure her younger sister wrote that in regards to wanted her to come back home. Hope that helped :)
That made me tear up so much too! Such a sweet and thoughtful sister!