Fatal Roadtrip - I lost my best friend and my hand

[@RossJackson-nu7uk]

Imagine recounting the most traumatic thing that will ever happen to you and a rocket money ad starts playing

[@eileeng.9451]

Her voice shaking 💔 this has really traumatized her, so sad.

[@Marinaaduran]

Duh

[@b2rad]

Man I feel horrible for her. Survivor's guilt is so real. I wish her all the best.

[@tenderstepsPaul]

The driver was not at fault. However, at least she was not driving at the time of the accident.

[@Scar-jq2co]

Honestly the fact that she came here just with the intention of showing us how fragile life is and to tell us to not miss on life… just, thank you to this kind soul. She deserves the world. I hope she gets to recover and heal her beautiful heart. Thank you sm.

[@13donstalos]

You can tell how shook she is when she's talking about it. And that photo of the car impaled by the rail is gnarly af. She's lucky to be alive.

[@tenderstepsPaul]

I mean the barrier is supposed to reduce and not increase the intensity of an accident. I hope the families win a civil suit as this will prompt a review of these rails etc. Sadly, people/authorities respond to costs and money more than anything else.

[@jessica1234661]

Guardrails NEED to be changed. The deaths from them are terrifying

[@chaoticsad5549]

A great advocate for change is @TheGuardrailGuy

[@Tw1ggyBoy]

There's a KZbinr called TheGuardrailGuy that's spreading awareness and trying to get them corrected qfter his daughter was killed by an incorrectly installed guardrail. It's something that I never would've thought of until I saw his channel

[@cassidybrewer]

@@Tw1ggyBoy wow, what a niche audience but valuable mission.

[@elizabethrymer9213]

What he does is really important. I obviously am not interested in guard rails lol but everyone should be interested in making the road safer for our loved ones and our selves as well as people around us. So many people die every year because of poorly installed guard rails. The woman in this story passed because the guard rail didn’t crush… It’s not meant to be so solid that it goes through the car.

[@phe.mp3]

⁠@@Tw1ggyBoyWoah, I just checked him out. Thank you so much for mentioning him.

[@ariz347]

12:44 Oh that photo is horrifying…..I was in a car accident a few years ago where I had just missed the guardrail so seeing that gave me chills. I’m so glad you’re okay after all was said and done, Kamryn. May your friend rest peacefully

[@elizabethrymer9213]

What’s more horrifying is that the guard rail should have crushed with the car instead of going through it. Properly installed ones save lives but the ones that are wrong are death traps.

[@fairy6126]

as someone who just had an accident on a road trip that photo crushed my soul

[@valorieward]

@@elizabethrymer9213hopefully the families will sue them for improper guardrails. they’re supposed to be more flexible

[@carlylebus573]

i knew her, she was a beautiful person- we grew up together. its surreal to hear the story from kamryns perspective. thank you 444 ❤️ rest in power

[@muchlove9781]

May I ask what happened to the cats?

[@hdawg987]

all the comments from her friends supporting her is so sweet, i’m so glad she has a loving support system

[@fl_snorkeldork]

This was very eerie listening to. Back in July of 2016, my husband and I packed up our separate cars with our belongings and two cats and traveled from Florida to Nevada. In Mississippi/Louisiana area, we encountered a bad rain storm and both ended up hydroplaning. My husband and cats ended up in the median, barely missing the guard rail and center which was basically under 3-4 feet of water and somehow didn't roll his vehicle, although his vehicle should have rolled. We walked away with no scratches, just scared. Our cats slept through it all. 4 years and 3 months later we had a little boy. I seriously think our son is the reason we are here.

[@LeJulesHi]

I'm glad y'all are here 💖

[@StephS503]

I feel so bad for her, but I am relieved she wasn’t the driver so she doesn’t have that guilt on top of survivors guilt.

[@assas1nscreed]

I commend her bravery and resilience. If you see this Kamryn you're doing an awesome job

[@OfficialCarolx]

I was shot in the chest when I was 19. Severed the brachial plexus nervous system to my arm. I have major nerve damage in my left arm. No function in my hand. I’m now a firefighter. Shit works out.

[@starsonapollo2]

Needed to hear this, much love ❤

[@OfficialCarolx]

@@starsonapollo2 Of course. Keep that head up! ♥️

[@gamingbutter5768]

​@OfficialCarolx how long did it take to get over the period of the "why me? I am a good person." ❤I am assuming everyone goes through it. Doesn't make you selfish, just a phase mixed with a ton of other emotions.❤ Thank you for sharing. I just lost my leg but am not even close to caring about sh1t right now.😊

[@OfficialCarolx]

@@gamingbutter5768 I was in the ICU for 2 days and admitted for 7. About 2 years later, after multiple surgeries and physical therapy, I had a ‘why me’ moment. I cried and cried. Then I got up and told myself shit happens, you are not a victim. Mentality is what’s gonna save you. Every. Time. It’s a forever journey due to nerve damage BUT life goes on, time heals, and opportunities show. I’m sorry to hear about your leg. That’s heartbreaking. I wish you to have perseverance and strength. ♥️

[@OfficialCarolx]

@nopebops I’m a full time firefighter. I have my state certification through the state of Missouri’s fire association. Fire 1 & 2. Hazmat awareness and operations. I’m also a powerlifter. And to be clear, I have a hand. There’s just extensive nerve damage to where I cannot move my fingers independently or my wrist. I have decent grip. I understand being skeptical lol completely.

[@Heidi_K_Girl_444]

Those guardrails are horrible. I worked for an insurance company and we had a Nurse who worked there also. The same exact thing happened to her. God bless this girl and her friend and families. ❤

[@brennnabean]

Wow. I would have not thought of putting my hair in a pony tail as something that could be taken for granted. Thank you for reminding me to appreciate the small things more 💕 I wish you all the peace and strength on your healing journey 🤗

[@Asberardi11]

Hearing the full extent of this story makes it even more heartbreaking, but also shows even more how crazy strong you are, Kamryn. Wow. You’re definitely still here for a reason- truly inspiring

[@hannahlee1740]

The way the host genuinely cares about how she’s doing and if she’s going to therapy and if there’s anything legally they could do about the ‘guard’rail makes my heart happy and hopeful. I lost my best friend to a drunk driver when she was 16, me and my other 2 friends were only 2 minutes in front of her on the road. We passed the car that killed her. She also died instantly, there was nothing they could have done. Having someone, especially a stranger, care so genuinely would have been a game changer. BOTH of you are amazing❤️

[@marzash]

I've just started this, but I'm astounded at her bravery to speak about this so openly, when the accident happened less than a year ago.

[@bwarv]

Lost my little brother in a wreck a few years back. Stay safe out there, folks. So glad Kamryn is okay. I hope she gets all the blessings in the future. Sending love and support for her and her friend's family.

[@kayem9909]

Survivor's guilt eats you from within. It's hard to find a therapist that knows how to work on it. God bless this woman for being such an inspiration.

[@ChaiLatte13]

It makes a lot sense that she would be feeling guilt for surviving. That's really common. I imagine her brother struggles with it too. What a horrible tragedy. I'm glad to hear the families are looking into the legal aspect of the guard rail not being installed properly.

[@katquiel9469]

The ad right in the middle is so tacky girl, put it at the end or beginning not right in the middle of this poor girl recanting her trauma

[@katie-oo4li]

right

[@purinlegacy]

literally, that was a gross move

[@shyancash3196]

Sometimes the sponsors have requirements for the ads….the ads allow her to make these videos so if they have to be in the middle of the video it’s better then no videos….shes giving people a voice in the way she can.

[@abby43987]

While we’re at it, being sponsored by BetterHelp, a platform known to harm people looking for therapists (esp with the audience she has) is sooo irresponsible imo

[@juliasanders9155]

Stupid thing to say LMAOO

[@MadisonEllen.]

I live in Ohio. I can guess where they must have been driving. It’s an extremely dangerous section of highway, even when the weather conditions are perfect. It becomes very unpredictable when there’s any rain, wind, or snow. I often wish they posted signs for travelers who aren’t familiar with the area. People deserve a heads up to be extra cautious around there. I’m so sorry to hear of this tragic story. ❤️💔

[@Ferreneh]

Wait they don't even have signs in advance there? That's awful

[@Angiebee.]

@@Ferrenehnot on the highways they don’t. They do on roads and bridges. 🫤

[@cadenmichael_]

Why is it such a dangerous stretch of road there even when the weather is perfect? That seems strange is it windy roads and stuff?

[@MadisonEllen.]

@@cadenmichael_ A few reasons. It’s always, always very busy. It’s one of the main routes through Ohio so tons of out of state drivers. This is the most densely packed highway I’ve ever been on. Most people driving through there completely disregard the speed limit and usually end up driving anywhere from 85-100 mph (maybe more). The roads are windy and also angled uncomfortably. The exits are confusing and easy to miss, so people get easily confused or miss their exits which causes a lot of hesitation and frequent last minute merging. The lanes also get narrower or wider at seemingly random intervals.

[@MadisonEllen.]

@@cadenmichael_ there are also lots of random tight curves and when you’re going 75 mph (or more if speeding) and also not familiar with the area it easily catches you off guard. I see people swerve A LOT. It’s a very fast-paced, densely populated, and unpredictable environment.

[@kailajax]

the absolute strongest and most brave woman to walk this earth! i love you kamryn!!

[@emmareilly2832]

So proud of you Kamryn. Your resilience is beyond inspiring and I know that there are people watching this that you are helping through just sharing your story. ❤️

[@sm0859]

wow it hasn’t even been a year yet she’s very strong being able to tell her story

[@elisabethcooper8182]

As someone who is going to graduate school for counseling, I found this podcast is genuinely helpful and amazing. This mimics a lot of qualities of talk therapy :) Thank you for sharing your story and sharing many stories from others

[@baybeebunny1]

Good luck!! So many need you

[@Hannahgarriott]

She has such an amazing outlook on this whole situation. Sending love and major healing to her and both of the families involved.

[@hotstewglass1155]

Had my foot and leg crushed while pumping gas. The trauma doesn’t go away. It lessens. I try to be grateful I regained my ability to walk.

[@ZipporahSwan]

How does that happen?

[@sun_paper_girl]

I'm so sorry this happen to you Kamryn, I'm glad you're still around and I'm sure your family is grateful. Sometimes we don't know why things happen, and we think it unfair, perhaps what it comes down to is a strengthen of spirit.

[@cassidybrewer]

What an incredibly strong woman. Thank you for telling your story.

[@Keepingitkealialikeamotha]

She has survivors guilt and that’s heartbreaking on top of her trauma from this accident ❤ 😢 brave soul you are for sharing

[@amandarinortwo]

This is breathtaking. So devastating but she spoke beautifully ♡ I hope she continues to find inner peace, loves herself and her life after such a traumatic experience. Stay strong and keep inspiring others.

[@celiabowen9880]

I remember hearing about this when it happened, I’m glad you’re doing okay honey 🤍

[@maddievans4651]

29:19 I live in Columbus Ohio and this is horrifying. Guard rails need to be changed. Wish I knew where it happened, there’s so many dangerous spots... Bless you ❤ I’m so sorry

[@Angiebee.]

I bet you I-71 or 270. Worst highways to drive. I hate it and I hate driving those highways. 315S going towards downtown is really bad too ☹️.

[@JaimeTaucher]

It was I70 westbound

[@roxyroloff2155]

This is so sad and devastating. Thank you Kamryn for sharing your personal story. I’m so sorry for your loss. 😢

[@Chelle-yz5sc]

I recently for this podcast over someone famous and I just love the host. She’s so kind respectful and listens. ❤

[@TheMindfulOpinion]

to think of people not pulling over is really heartbreaking.. i don’t understand the lack of compassion and respect in this world, i genuinely don’t understand it man.. i pray for better times and more love in this world..

[@dominiquehorton4100]

Seriously just watch this video and I just wanted to say youre so strong to come and tell your story. Truly a beautiful human. Your story really inspired me to go live my life genuinely. I think we tend to forget how quick life can change and take things for granted thank you so much

[@laurengd]

i have so much love for Kamryn while listening to this episode ❤ i can’t believe how strong she is even though how recently this happened… she’s truly amazing. keep going Kamryn, we are rooting for you! 🎉

[@morgiana111]

I want to listen to this, and I have all the other episodes, but honestly, it just hits too close to home. I’m going to bow out, but I have the utmost love and respect for this woman and her story.

[@AmandaE24]

This story is so touching. I went and looked at the merch. There are so many cute options they created in her memory. ❤ Thanks for sharing your and her story.

[@kaylavarela7215]

Most likely someone on the road called it in. You can’t just stop, you’re endangering your life as well by doing so. It’s unfortunate bc someone needs help and you want to help but stopping in that moment of seeing the crash isn’t a great idea on a fast paced dangerous stretch of the highway.

[@chrisbenoit5044]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@AfkAliaga]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@Malaikamuskan-v5z]

Yes, dr.porassss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@socialworkgroupa5256]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@AfkAliaga]

Is he on instagram?

[@Malaikamuskan-v5z]

Yes he is dr.porassss

[@bohobellenails]

Those guardrails can be incredibly dangerous. I had a friend who lost 1/2 his leg from a guardrail doing something similar. She’s so strong ❤️‍🩹

[@barbaranaiman9783]

Kamryn your story was just heartbreaking you are so strong in telling us about it when it’s still so fresh. So sorry about your best friend not making it but she is surely looking down and is very proud of you telling us about it. I wish you the best my prayers are with you❤️👌👍🙏🏻

[@alexiskistler191]

So so proud of you Kamryn. Your the strongest person I know and so brave for sharing your story 💗💗

[@AFFTFOMSICHTS]

I’m guessing a few cars passing by called 911 even if they didn’t stop. That’s usually what happens.

[@laurenanderson7330]

Why wouldn't they stop though? I'm just curious genuinely

[@jamiedeming5353]

Such a beautiful soul!!! You are a true inspiration ❤️

[@Eplovesjesus]

That is so heartbreaking 💔. By the way, did the cats in the carriers survive?

[@biancastitt6622]

I wanna know this too, poor babies 😢

[@WereAllInsane]

Yes the cats survived!!

[@Eplovesjesus]

@@WereAllInsane thank you for your reply.

[@felitommei5624]

​@@WereAllInsane ❤❤❤🙏🏼

[@hala9175]

@@WereAllInsane Is it possible to pin this? I saw a few people asking and I was looking for good news. Thanks!

[@suzie830]

Thank God she didn't look over at her friend! I can't imagine that sight!

[@candybeckstead5049]

My husband is a double amputees from a accident that happened when he was 18

[@1sweetsoul765]

Thanks for sharing I’m so sorry for what you have gone through I’m so sorry for your loss

[@KayLeeHoward-vc2ph]

That could not be me I’d be a wreck a year later she’s a superhero sucks to lose her arm and a friend but she could be a role model for kids who lost limbs or people in car wrecks if it would help her helping others

[@hdawg987]

facts

[@Username0467]

These comments aren’t helpful actually

[@Pomoriee]

Wow, this story is so sad. It’s good she’s doing well, but I hope she does better. Wishing that for her. RIP to her friend.

[@emilyxreed]

So proud of you Kamryn🤍

[@newcassicana6386]

Kamryn I remember meeting you & em at a show on Halloween & I loved seeing you both at every show after. You are so unbelievably strong and I’m sending you so much love. I’m so proud of you for speaking out and bringing awareness about this🫶🏻

[@julessearena]

God bless this angel and both families involved ❤ thank you for sharing your story. You are a warrior 🩵

[@heidisherwood355]

Oh😮 I read it as “My friend dies and my hand” oops!! 😂 but so sad, I’m so sorry. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@oliviamarie1759]

So proud of you Kam

[@ChaiLatte13]

The t shirts that you have made in your friend's honor are really nice too.

[@theeyeofday]

What a courageous and resilient human!!

[@suzie830]

Giving you big hugs, Kamryn!❤❤❤

[@JaimeTaucher]

Bravest girl I know! I love you so much honey ❤

[@Butterflywho]

My car accident has given me worse ptsd than sexual assault as lost dying etc and I was alone and walked away😢 I’ll forever pray for this girl

[@selenam1805]

I heard about a lot of deaths from guard rails not being installed properly.

[@PneumaNoose]

I wish you would’ve just let her talk. She was trying to express herself and you jumped in and “explained” her pain for her.

[@vgirl7112]

Girl bye

[@PneumaNoose]

@@vgirl7112 ah there you are. Your comment got deleted I see? Someone’s IP is being monitored due to inappropriate commenting LOL

[@enriquehm206]

I can’t believe this happened to her recently! I wonder if she wanted soul surfer…. Anyways girl! Keep telling your story and stay strong ❤️

[@meljstephan]

This poor girl. Such a huge fear of mine

[@rae3356]

The picture of the car is shocking. I’m so sorry!! So brave to share this story and honor her friend too. Does anyone know what it’s called, the trauma response of asking a repeated question? In this case she asked where her friend is 200 times. A friend of mine had a similar response to a tragic event. Just wondered if anyone knows if there is a name for it!

[@edwinajohnson2963]

Its more of trying to keep em awake.

[@rae3356]

@@edwinajohnson2963 no I’m talking about the person who experiences trauma doing the asking. Not the emt/law enforcement

[@ibekx22]

I imagine it's also a symptom of acute trauma, not just brain injury. But that would be a question for a trauma therapist. 😊

[@valentinacastano6953]

I love you my Kam baby🤍🤍🤍 strongest girl I know

[@merrymaid2890]

❤️❤️❤️ I know someone that had that kind of accident. He lost his leg and his friend died. 🥺

[@allystehley1754]

This is a perfect example of why infrastructure is so important

[@SasuSakuChronicles]

I'm sorry I normally really enjoy your content but the ad in the middle of her story felt very insensitive and inappropriate. Please move the ad to the end or beginning of the video next time.

[@LucilaLampertti]

i love you so much Kam 🤍

[@kelseyf4696]

I can't imagine loosing my bestfriend let alone my hand at same time!😢❤

[@karriqueen]

When they where talking about her feeling alone because she don't know anyone who lost their arm. And the host sais you can have best friends but they won't understand. And here she sits and her best friend died. Think she just said it without thinking.

[@suzie830]

I live near the Twin Cities in Minnesota. I see a lot of barrels now at the start of guardrails, specifically on the exit ramps.

[@ceewashere0105]

Blink of an eye her entire life changed . Ugh

[@PeaPie74]

That fu@king guard rail was supposed to peel backwards. I’m absolutely disgusted by the negligence here. I’m so sad for these people and their families 💔

[@finalbreath15]

Her story makes me so sad 😢

[@krystalbrunning9025]

Such a sad but eye opening story, brave women for doing this! Did the cats pass aswel? 😢

[@cindyhickman2153]

It's so fucking common for guardrails to be improperly installed

[@KellyHarvey-r5o]

love you kamo girl

[@vb5662]

What happened to the cats?

[@angiek5541]

They survived, Dev confirmed in another comment.

[@ceresecherry]

No way!!! There’s no way. I doubt it bc the photo shows the whole cat smushed. That’s amazing if they survived. I couldn’t stop thinking about what happened to the cats

[@colleenkerr4237]

Ohio has changed tgeir guardrails BUT there are still over 1600 that are controversial and need to be redone

[@amangill3154]

this person id stromgh with what she has gone through so sad about her friend

[@QueenJamielove777]

HUGS SWEETHEART I FEEL FOR YOUI HOPE YOU CAN GET A PROSTETIC HAND

[@gracethegorgeousgoddess]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE NEVER USE YOUR CRUISE CONTROL IF IT IS RAINING!! It will cause you to hydroplane. It happens so quick and you will not have a chance to stop it. If there is any water on the road DO NOT USE cruise. I just avoid cruise completely in the winter if it’s wet at all cuz that can become ice in a split second

[@jessc8523]

What happened to the cats 😢

[@simplygina7703]

She said in another comment they survived ❤

[@kylabella05]

If you have an electric vehicle also beware guard rails were never built to withstand the weight since the batteries in electric vehicles are super heavy. I recently saw test videos on KZbin and it is terrifying. Be safe out there folks. Thank you for sharing your story. 🩵

[@captor4059]

im halfway thru yall what happens to the cats ☹

[@ashlid5653]

the way my jaw dropped when i saw that photo

[@tonilizama3739]

I hate this for her. I feel so bad that this happened and she has survivors guilt 😢

[@Bunny-wh3rs]

Did the cats survive 😭😭😭

[@cheyunderwood7941]

yes

[@aliciametters2025]

Why don’t the guests have water? You’re drinking in front of them! Inconsiderate host!

[@tsukikageshinobi]

girl wtf i’m sure she offered 😂 weird reach

[@elm926]

This is such a chilling story that inspires us all to love those we're close to. She should Check out Grace Mandeville! She has one hand and showed how to put up her hair with a pony tail if I remember correctly

[@fox_6174]

I hope Openbionics is an option, Tilly Lockey's is amazing and super snazzy too

[@Saundec]

My husband was in an accident in December 2022 and broke many bones, lost some fingers and most function in his hand. He spent a month in the hospital. I really resonate with her and the pain she feels. Talking about it helps break up the pain. Best wishes to you in your healing journey ❤️‍🩹

[@roselolagne6642]

Gosh this is horrible. I’m so sorry to everyone who knows these girls.