Gun Shot Victim Chrissy Steltz New Prosthetic Face | Nightline | ABC News

Chrissy Steltz' face was shot 11 years ago, now doctors have given her a new one.
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For the past 11 years, Chrissy Steltz had been living without a face.
After an accident with a shotgun destroyed her face and left her blind, Steltz made incredible strides toward living a normal life. She learned to read Braille and use a cane. She met her boyfriend in a school for the blind. And she gave birth to a son on July 23, 2009.
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[@Sienna1919]

The fact that insurance refused to pay for this is so disgusting and disappointing. Bless those doctors for doing it for free.

[@louiegutierrez8244]

Nikki Lyn yes I agree however you must take into account and I’m sure in that the insurance company did and that’s why they didn’t want to Pay what they should have no to, because of the simple fact that she was in the getaway car while her friends were stealing guns she know what was going on so she along with her friends must share in the burden or what turn Out to be a tragic event, don’t hang out with people that you know are only going to mess up your life I would think for a person with straight A’s she should have know that, and I know that I sound like I don’t care but that’s not it that quite the opposite I do feel sorry for her but I was a 28+ year retired law-enforcement officer 👮‍♀️ I’ve seen a lot of kids come and go over stupid stuff that could’ve been easily avoided thank God she didn’t get killed now she has to and her friends as well must share in her burden, also at 16 years of age living with a 18 year old do you know That the 18-year-old should have been charged as a child molester but that’s a different subject.

[@scottsoltani8389]

You’re right absolutely disgusting

[@shadowmatrix0101]

@@louiegutierrez8244 I agree. It's sad and it seems so unfair, but at the same time there are consequences to her being a criminal and hanging out with criminal friends. We should be less disgusted by the cost to piece her back together again and more grateful that, despite her stupid decisions back as a kid, several doctors stepped up and gave her a second chance for free.

[@allstr8peopledeservetodie10]

Rose C you are disgusting

[@allstr8peopledeservetodie10]

LOUIE GUTIERREZ nothing you say will make any of this ok.

[@austincarpinello440]

Screw the insurance company. "Having a face isn't medically necessary"... Wow. How do they get away with that?!

[@pluckybellhop66]

Dealing with insurance can be dehumanizing

[@davesbackyardchickensandou3905]

Sounds like people need to start bringing it to the insurance companies then they will start paying.

[@jewels3596]

I work for a company that provides customer service and other support for Medicare beneficiaries. Did you know that Medicare doesn't cover dental, vision or hearing? Yeah. I was blown away when I learned that too. They cover medical exams/treatments for vision like cataract surgery, retinopathy, etc but will not pay for an eye exam to get glasses nor will they pay for glasses (except for one basic pair after cataract surgery). They cover maybe 1 % of the most severe dental procedures like getting teeth repaired after reconstruction of the jaw after radiation therapy for cancer of the jaw. Again...they cover hearing tests if theres a medical condition that needs to be diagnosed but dont cover standard hearing tests nor do they cover hearing aids. Its beyond ridiculous!

[@julianadamico1552]

@Jillian Rettger --- never trust the banks or the insurance companies

[@MrZachgonz]

Most insurance companies won’t fully cover a tooth implant, what makes you’d think they would cover this procedure that probably costs $100k+

[@melodie155]

What a brave young woman. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so happy you found someone to love and share a family with.

[@albinohamster4336]

Agreed

[@cw9282]

Brave? She left home at 16. Robbed a store of guns. And her friends blew her face off while they were playing around with it at HER HOME where the stolen guns were kept. She deserved her fate.

[@mademoiselled431]

This horrific incident turned into the most beautiful act of humanity! Doctors helping out of care and not of money PLUS her enormous courage brings me tears of joy… Good people still exist❤️👍

[@cw9282]

Only cause she's white. Imagine if she were Mexican or black.

[@gowdsake7103]

Try living in a civilised country it happens all the time

[@smollilbean]

​@@gowdsake7103 i don't think they're letting teens or randos having easy access to guns in civilized countries, what do you think

[@johangiggleburg2625]

It breaks my heart that she will never see her new face

[@westcoasttiff85]

Agree!!

[@Kimzielynn]

I thought of that too

[@italiani41]

Johan Giggleburg I actually think is better like that. It’s actually better she cannot see both, her actual real face and the fake one. I actually think she did it mostly for her son.

[@sophiebrown3707]

You got to remember this was filmed over 10 years ago

[@darkops470]

Johan Giggleburg u spelled it wrong

[@colletjeancharles3385]

Who agrees that doctors must be paid more than professional athletes

[@cynthiaarons9373]

Collet Jean Charles : I have always said that!

[@geejae4243]

I think taxes should go up and we all have free equal healthcare. How bout Them apples?

[@harissahab2743]

I’m a huge sports fan but I completely agree.

[@CFC003]

There is more demand for sports like football and therefore athletes get paid more, I’d like to see a doctor score a bicycle kick in the champions league final

[@jody5464]

YES !!!!! AGREE 100 %

[@diannawood6531]

I know this is over eleven years ago, but thank you to these two wonderful physician for what you've done. May God bless you and reward your selflessness. You are remarkable and kind people. Thank you.

[@sambury5386]

What a courageous young woman. I was surprised that she survived in the first place, but thanks to her doctors donating their skills, she now looks amazing.

[@Thisissarah815]

She is still beautiful. And then graduated with straight A's? What a badass awesome girl!

[@daisytorres1614]

Sometimes we are ungrateful for life

[@TheDonna1959]

So true! 🌹

[@Datdreadhead2]

@Skyler Kay my d is a lot to take on

[@snadwich648]

That’s what I was about to comment! She’s beautiful before and after the incident

[@Datdreadhead2]

@Skyler Kay shut up

[@nehmiahrutan9040]

Moral of the story don't hang out with people who rob gun stores

[@kevinmontoya7318]

For real

[@jonathankeith5606]

More like don't be an accomplice to armed robbery or you may get your face accidentally shot off by your idiot friend.

[@gorgeousfreeman4836]

@@jonathankeith5606 basically the same as dont hang around idiots that rob stores. Stay away from crime in general. Life in federal prison would lead to your suicide or death by angry inmates.

[@BattleCat-]

Solomon Kane is That this lady’s story?

[@flexl9214]

Or dumbasses

[@alladreamwedreamed]

Facial prosthetics is such an amazing combination of medicine and art. So grateful for these physicians!!

[@michelledooley9856]

May God richly bless those doctors for their care and services to this young woman. Makes me just have tears. Those doctors have a true servants heart

[@gowdsake7103]

God ? just what did your fictitious god actually do here you IDIOT. Shot in the face! where was your god then. Did your god re grow her face ?

[@alisonancell6047]

16 years old, have half your face shot off, blinded and still gets straight A's and graduates on time. Now a loving mother. What an absolute legend. xxx

[@pauldeahl3980]

An absolute legend? She robbed and stole from people. If she hadn’t of stolen that shotgun, she never would have been shot by it! She realized she got what she deserved and accepted her punishment. If that’s legend, then yeah, I suppose you could call her that.

[@QUEENBEE200384]

@Lil Yeet what???

[@enhypenstan5736]

Fr

[@pastryshack551]

@Harper imagine not spending any time in jail for stealing guns, which could have killed people, now she is a hero. What a white story, good for her

[@beverlybalius9303]

She was driving the get away car for a gang…. She was committing a crime.

[@JP2GiannaT]

"He said it wasn't loaded" We have guns. My extended family has guns. Number one rule of handling guns is ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS treat the weapon as if it is loaded. Always. NEVER point a gun at someone even if you know for a fact that it's unloaded.

[@delaney6413]

This. I don't know a whole lot about guns, but I've shot a pistol a grand total of 4 times. My father told me that even if I unload the gun, a bullet is still in the chamber, but stupid people don't realize that and die because of it. It's how my cousin died with his last words being "It ain't even got a bullet in it, stupid!"

[@Widdekuu91]

Exactly. Never point the gun at something unless you intend on destroying it. I've had someone point an airsoft-gun at me, I'm not sure if it was loaded, but I was a meter away from the thing, sat in my pyjamas on the couch watching Big Bang Theory and I remember the feeling and it was awful. We'd just had an argument and the person aimed it at my face and went; 'Poof..poof..bang..bang..' and made gestures as if he'd just shot my head off. I said; 'Why would you do that?' and I remember him going; 'Jeesh, it was just a joke' but a week later, he got a gun with tiny bullets (air-rifle or air-gun it's called I think) and pointed it at his friends after he got drunk, saying; 'Any last words, Rob?' Eventually he hung out of the window at night, aiming his airsoft-gun at the ankles of cycling ladies that passed by. He said he liked to hear the older ladies scream from shock and pain when it hit their ankles, but he said they probably thought it was a pebble that hit them, so it was fine, 'he wouldn't get caught.' At some point he started displaying his guns on the wall, started to say; 'That man needs to be shot' or 'she needs to be dipped in boiling oil' or he'd pretend to shoot someone in the head after an argument, with his hand and go; 'Pfoow!' I'm glad I'm not sleeping next to him anymore. I felt anything but safe.

[@richardrounce7138]

Very first thing they told us in my firearms course. They also told us to check the firearm before even picking it up.

[@karenthompson8323]

Widdekuu91 ,

[@TheWiseTorsk]

Too bad there are waaaay to many idiots who don't care about simple things like gun safety.

[@judithwerner5301]

Such a hero. I can't imagine not being able to read. She is beyond courageous.

[@Reeeeeee12345]

Reading sucks. Gtfo

[@janetannerevans2320]

I'm sure she reads braille.

[@eeeeks]

Wow. This young woman is just incredible. Her strength and bravery and resilience is truly an inspiration. The prosthetic is an amazing piece of art at work and it looks so natural. Well done!

[@tonyafromgeorgia3519]

Those Doctors that performed a miracle and offered their services for free, are the heros in this story!! Very touching!

[@beth60best]

I'd be curious to find out how many patients weren't treated because the doctors worked on her instead of seeing them.

[@beekidsart1176]

Beth Erickson im pretty sure they were prioritizing, its not like cancerpatients were left untreated lmao

[@keandras8584]

*Heroes

[@Lisa-bc3ep]

I don't think that the doctors wouldn't treat other patients because they were seeing her that is a terrible thing to say I would think that Dr would want to help every single person that they could in their practice and not just pick out specific ones but yes they wanted to help her have some kind of normalcy because the insurance would not pay to have this done and you know what it all comes down to the money and we know that bought these doctors offered to do this for her I like I said I don't think that other patients weren't seen so the writer who wrote that get over it, doctors take an oath to help and that's what they were doing.

[@s.h.u.l.a.ministriesoverco6231]

Christ, who made it all possible, is always the hero!

[@ellaneruda]

It is amazing that her brain was not permanently injured! Her speech is perfect!

[@Thundralight]

Yes she is lucky in that respect as she could have had severe brain damage

[@Softnsweetbb]

I suspect she (luckily) got shot from the side, if she was been shot from the front or back her whole head would’ve been blasted off

[@littlebluechick]

Yeah! What a blessing! 😇

[@johanneshalberstadt3663]

She didn't suffer injury to the brain. The shot wounds went below and in front of her brain.

[@felixtorres7703]

This young lady is no quiter ,a true fighter at a young age and i pray to God that half of this planet have at least 1/2 of her power full will to be the mother, wife and an example to many of us that think life is sweet🙏

[@rmd4209]

Let's just appreciate how amazing science and prosthetic surgery can be!! What a brave woman!! Congratulations to the doctors who worked day and night to give this woman a face. Again. 😭😭😭😭❤❤❤

[@hippiewithacowboyhat]

Tears are just rolling down my cheeks. 50 year old guy, two time combat vet, former police officer and firefighter, and this young lady is so much more bad ass than I'll ever be... Absolutely incredible journey. If you come across this, young lady, you look beautiful !

[@totalruin6315]

I’m a CEO of two businesses, and I served in the marine covert special undercover ops since I was 18, along with a multi world ufc championship black belt and I was a firefighter as well as a doctor and a marine biologist and this chick is tougher than I am.

[@starrlette]

@@totalruin6315 "Chick" seems to be italilized here.

[@kenneth2711]

@@starrletteagreed

[@HopefulInterventions]

Amazing 🥲

[@HopefulInterventions]

@@totalruin6315 😢

[@viviansmith-hess9045]

She gets blinded ,still manages to go to prom,graduate on time with straight As, fall in love with another blind person , get pregnant ,give birth and raise a child withiut being able to see or smell , how on Earth

[@liljames2693]

Yeah and i cant do shit

[@wrt1656]

im fully gine but can i do what se can answer:no

[@judyayson]

Amazing all she still accomplished. Too bad she didn't make better choices in friends why was she living with a boyfriend at 16 to begin with? I'm happy for her prosthetic.So sorry she had to endure all that pain but out of the suffering came something beautiful her son and a good husband that loves her the way she is.I wish them the best of luck with her life and beautiful family.God bless you!

[@leesalt2787]

Awesome woman hope she has a very happy life

[@anaz4048]

All GodS plan .fall in place

[@fransheskacancel2996]

She keeps saying she “was” beautiful. But I still see her beauty. It never went away.

[@jadeandrea3838]

She really has such a strong soul you can tell

[@aevajjae]

I am not tired of liking these comments.

[@ctrl_x1770]

True beauty comes from the heart.

[@lunaluck1060]

The fact that you see her beauty has to be because you're beautiful through and through as well. If everyone thought as you do, the world wouldn't be such a daunting place for so many people that have to walk the streets of "Vanity Fair" wishing they were invisible. We need more people like you!!!

[@mr.lostrythm7876]

Unfortunately, I don't see her beauty. The only beauty I saw was before she had her face blown off. I don't mean to sound cruel, I'm just being honest. Although, she does have alot heart...

[@aaronmorin4559]

Her son loved her for who she was not what she looked like. He loves her no matter what He’s going to grow up to be an amazing guy

[@hayley8715]

That prosthetic face is astonishing! I didn't think it would look so good and normal, just wow. Very happy for her and her family, and the doctors should be proud, which they probably are. It's amazing.

[@lidiawilliams4837]

two blind parents and they’re both looking after the baby just fine, they’re just amazing!

[@cynthg9547]

I know im paralized from bellybutton down have to help with my 2 year old since i cant sit in my wheelchair all day to watch with out getting a bedsore/to late only took 3 months to grow a 8 cm hole inside my leg

[@mynameiselvispresleygirlsa5911]

@Allie H eh I know sighted parents that do a way worse job.

[@radiumelement33]

Well they aren’t really “looking” after them now are they?

[@sierrascott4193]

Allie H that’s pretty rude. Both of my parent are blind and they did a damn good job of raising 4 successful kids.

[@Turnheadcough]

Cynth G I have the same problem and am also currently in a nursing home cuz Medicare says I can’t do Iv antibiotics at home like other insurance for a bone infection in my pelvis from a golf ball size hole down to the bone I’m in a wheelchair paralyzed bellybutton down also double AKA with a 7&9 year old boys

[@namirahgolandaz8778]

I cried when she said his son barely noticed the new look. This shows how innocent a child is, he doesn't care about how his mom looks. For him it's just his mom, whether or not she looks different from others. The love of a child towards their mother is so pure ❤❤❤❤

[@nancy54379]

I hope he will grow up getting used to her face and always loving her for who she is.

[@namirahgolandaz8778]

@@nancy54379 yeahhh❤

[@josefinamagallanes8451]

❤️🥰

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Ummmm most of the time that’s true.

[@pomrowik_bagienny1089]

😘😘

[@laurabrown6522]

These doctors aren't just heroes, they're everything beautiful about humanity. She deserves all of it.

[@Quitplaying360]

I don't tear up easily, but her story had me in tears 😭 I salute your bravery, my sister. So much love, respect, wishes and blessings to you all the way from a brother from India 🇮🇳

[@amanda2888]

the ex boyfriend looks like he still feels for her, seems to be a very gentle man

[@candengorman1213]

I don’t know about gentle he probably feels horrible

[@Christine-xt8fr]

Looks like he was tweekin. Just sayin

[@erikar.butler8468]

I agree, that jaw be swinging

[@reemiereems7567]

@@Christine-xt8frI'm not so sure... to me it looks like he is trying to prevent himself from crying, but I am unfamiliar with the side effects of meth. In my area of the USA, heroin is the drug of choice

[@francoarana4881]

I think if he truly loved would have stayed at her side, it was something bigger than him, just leaving all your normal life and future... And your world reduced to taking care of her, not an easy choice and there's no wrong decision. Just do what your hearth tells you, but I feel a little regret on this man

[@ItsNahNah]

Crazy she raised a whole child blind respect

[@6_chantel765]

@Hunter592 this isn't a class mate

[@1dog915]

@Hunter592 It's crazy that she raised a whole child while blind. I have respect for her. Correction to your correction. If you want to be a grammar nazi, at least do it right. (Oh wait, nobody cared and can already fill in the blanks)

[@JD-ds6ph]

What's even crazier is that some of us are as blind as she is but have our vision She has more vision in her soul than most of us will ever have

[@VeroSCIA]

Many blind parents raise children.

[@grouch314]

Plenty of blind people raise kids. You learn to adjust

[@cathyreece9914]

This new face is a work of art ! Life changing for Chrissy! It’s beautiful! Many thanks to the doctors and all who made this possible.❤❤❤

[@Punkini]

Man, from an anatomical standpoint, this is completely insane!! Never seen anything like it. What a strong person. I cannot believe she survived and persevered through such a fatal accident.

[@martinturner7063]

Being shoot in the face with a shotgun is no joke. When I was 11 years old I had a 20 gauge shotgun with 3 inch buckshot discharged will hunting. I lost my jaw and the better part of the left side of my face. That happened 24 plus years ago I still praise the God and lord for sparing my life.

[@auntbenben]

Wow ! God Bless you !

[@martinturner7063]

@@auntbenben Thank you. May your day be a great one.

[@auntbenben]

@@martinturner7063 right back at ya.

[@auntbenben]

@@martinturner7063 oh & also Amen !

[@martinturner7063]

@@auntbenben You have a great big heart. We need more people in this world like you god bless and amen to you.

[@user-pf8ye9ts3w]

I can’t believe i hate myself when i’m blessed with what i have

[@BR-td3kn]

Why do you hate yourself for making the right decisions in your life? Bad choices lead to bad consequences. Stop beating up on yourself.

[@555fire...]

I can

[@never_give_up90]

Why do you hate yourself? You never should!

[@zombeaver69]

Same

[@vivianhgkk]

I hate my nose, and my teeth, and my skin, and my.... well you get it. I just hate my self, but I’m grateful for what I have now.

[@ames0818]

Amazingly positive transformation and incredible work by doctors with good hearts. Crazy she lived through that, but I'm a believer that no one dies a second before it's their time and it just simply wasn't her time. Bless her, her family, and doctors! Amazing and heartwarming story. ❤️

[@yvonnelewis4888]

This is wonderful, amazing and an astonishing feat . This gives hope for so many people with facial and other deformities, such as those from animal attacks, war wounds & burns, that they can once again feel whole and just like “everyone else” in their appearance. Those Dr’s deserve medals of honor for their work, gifts of time & money, not to mention selflessness. Real Heroes in the world of Medicine!!

[@vanceashton8976]

The fact that she didn’t let this destroy who she was, and ten years after becoming blind, she became a mother is absolutely beautiful

[@linanicolia1363]

Are you kidding ? she has a child ? who is the father ?

[@lordnextdoor3589]

Breeding new life into this world is immoral and bad. Don’t let people fool you that it’s somehow beautiful or something

[@phoebejanemiller1671]

@@lordnextdoor3589 dude wtf

[@CLOYO]

@@phoebejanemiller1671 He is totally correct though. This world is way too nuts.

[@melaniehughes7449]

@@linanicolia1363 watch the video again only a little more closely and you will see she is married or living with her new fiance.

[@deebo5475]

I also pray for her ex-boyfriend....he witnessed his girl partially getting her face blown off...has to be experiencing some form of PTSD...🙏🏾💖

[@stephnvipi]

It should realy show pictures of her face when it blows off

[@josay3394]

@@stephnvipi freak

[@annalucy89]

@@stephnvipi What? you think they should've shown pictures of her face after it got blown off? is that really what you're saying?

[@xanthic7155]

I’m always curious and I want to see her face when it was first blown off, but this is a news channel and they don’t show anything too graphic because kids are watching

[@deehowell6125]

You think? He's probably moved on with his life and has forgotten about her a long time ago

[@terrymayo7869]

How amazing, What doctors can do nowadays to help people like her. And it’s just amazing how well she has adjusted and accepted everything so I was so glad to see that they could help her at least in someway

[@user-me3hf4wp7n]

It's amazing the strength and courage she has. And the wonderful doctors that gave someone a new beautiful world. Prayers and blessings for all.

[@candylurv9208]

Lord forgive me for being ungreatful 😥

[@marthareyna8913]

That's how I feel. I complain because I have vitiligo. I'm grateful that mine is just loss of pigmentation.

[@ignorthepain]

I don't think its ungrateful your use to the way things are no one really considers what if you lost it all. You just realize it could be worse and hope to be like this women if it ever happened to you.

[@nikkisins8966]

Amen

[@MT3A]

Martha Reyna I have vitiligo too

[@BrianScottHarris]

Lord, also forgive her for not being able to spell "ungrateful".

[@jrgarza1964]

Never hang around fools.. I learned that a long time ago, once I noticed foolish behavior I leave. I can spot a fool a mile away.

[@jrgarza1964]

But God bless her.. she does have courage.

[@raymonds7492]

Something i figured out just recently is to never associate with or even live near people with nothing to lose.

[@thetamaximum1901]

Thank you, messenger of _god_

[@Hari-sn8re]

Yeahh less trouble ❤️

[@giulial5011]

You’re right! My dad always tells me to ‘be aware’ of your surroundings.

[@chuckkern5538]

wow this is a touching of the heart story and I am happy that her life has improved for the sake of her child..

[@Dwhite4]

She is truly amazingly strong. The medical staff is also amazing. Humanity, when at its best, is a blessing.

[@lynnpoole3842]

"Shes able to walk on the street without being called names". Is there a way to get a SOUL TRANPLANT for people who would call her names.? Surely they need more help than she does.

[@1savedsheep]

There is. His name is Jesus. Greatest doctor of all time for that surgery.

[@ducksareamazing28]

@@1savedsheep yes

[@linanicolia1363]

Only idiots call people names......and the world is full of them. In terms of her, getting a new face after blowing off her lovely, original one is something of the past, she no longer needs to be crucified over. It is a fact from her past as going through all the misery of these surgeries is certainly a very heavy price to pay. She paid that price. Now, she needs to be left alone.

[@BerniKami]

The ones who called her names will be receiving mr or ms karma at their door. Hope they all think of the names they called to this woman when the time to pay comes.

[@hippychic7546]

iknow. i believe this, and it is so damn shameful. people are monsters! even if they were kids, what the heck is wrong with parents. my child wouldnt be able to sit down if they acted this ugly!

[@hannahsemrow8187]

The fact that she lived is amazing.

[@cuteowltv3917]

Exactly

[@nikkipennington6271]

Omg!! She starts the interview saying she had beautiful blue eyes ...and those eyes created for her are equally as beautiful!!

[@michele698]

This is the best story EVER! Courageous! Beautiful soul! God bless you and your family! I'm so touched by the story and this young lady, and the doctors for sure! Merry Christmas

[@HelloThere72550]

We need more doctors like these badassess.

[@-ceci-6481]

ikr, they made it look so real, if only the pupils could move

[@saschaismylife7690]

Jacob Mooradian 200th like

[@lelobster8935]

Jacob Mooradian 500th like

[@jacquesforet3156]

666 likes

[@ismokezekush]

+NorthernLight fuck you one day the leftist elite and other tards who cant be educated want to dissarm america for their own selfish reasons

[@faolanthealpha5827]

"NEVER point a gun at someone you wouldn't be willing to shoot." One quote any gun owner should live by.

[@louiegutierrez8244]

Faolan the Alpha I wonder whatever happened to the stolen guns If they got sold and somebody else got injured or lost their lives due to that

[@kachewi7963]

LOUIE GUTIERREZ police most likely took them.

[@cbsumm88]

The rule you hear the most in gun safety is always treat a gun like it’s loaded. Guns aren’t toys

[@risinginlove.7364]

Unfortunately my friend was killed by a fool who pointed a gun at her then after he pulled the trigger he said “omg I didn’t mean to, dont die.” After he shot and killed her. My only true friend 🥺😣 5-6-99/ 9-13-20 ❤️🦋❤️

[@tyrus7526]

NEVER point a gun, period.

[@markmalaney5224]

Everyone that was involved deserves a heap of praise, they're good people with good hearts. Chrissy deserved all that and much more for the trauma she's had to endure after suffering such a horrendous injury and the trouble she faced with corrupt insurance companies. She's got a warrior's spirit and the courage of a lion.

[@margaretmcdowell7052]

Truly amazing. Wonderful doctors with heart.

[@areeshahasan8665]

so is no one gonna talk about how she pulled through high school with straights As after being shot in the face? ok

[@screamingwarhog]

After robbing a gun store....you know how the saying goes

[@Theconfusedace]

@@screamingwarhog No I don’t, please tell me

[@starmaster9105]

Are ppl forgetting she robbed a gun store lmao she is strong and I admire her positivity but yeh

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

Yes, I was just thinking how incredible and thinking about what greatness she could have done or could still do. I see that people are commenting that she robbed a store. However, the news said, "Their friends robbed the store and she was sitting in the get away car." Something tells me she and her boyfriend probably had no idea her friends were going to rob that store. I make that assumption because they say nothing about being arrested for it.

[@dtupodp8997]

Don’t let my mom read this😒

[@Marieparawho]

I can’t imagine having a baby and never knowing what they look like. She’s so strong.

[@alexopina255]

That's what I was thinking about, jesus christ what a shame. She is so strong and his boyfriend too.

[@pennysue8849]

She can and does make a mental picture of him using her hands and from descriptions, she does remember seeing ,I think we can all learn alot from her strength and resilience, what an amazing woman 💜💜💜

[@lulabell79_31]

A mother feels her child in her soul. Blind women have babies all the time. Motherhood knows no limits. She is a true inspiration and should make all of us who weren't hindered by our health be that much more grateful every single day. May she live long and prosper and do so happily ever after.

[@nooneuknoww]

i mean, babys kinda all look the same anyway

[@lulabell79_31]

@@nooneuknoww and there's that, too! 😉

[@donaldweigandt4051]

Amazing story real courage. The doc's real compassion. Made me tear up.

[@melindalaw2149]

That is awesome. Those Dr's are angels

[@imlikeheroin2]

"It's not loaded"... famous last words. It's so heartbreaking to see how much damage a split second mistake can do. An entire life can be taken and countless others affected as well.

[@lizbrown7232]

All young people taking part in risky behaviour or hanging with friends who do needs to watch this. I think losing your vision or your face would scare them more than the possibility of death being the consequence of their choices.

[@linanicolia1363]

really is it what we hear now ? it was NOT an attempt to blow her head off after she had issues with a boyfriend ? that's what I read somewhere.

[@imlikeheroin2]

@@linanicolia1363 wtf are you going on about? Did we watch the same video?

[@xxxtyphon4298]

Very well said. Let us just pray for this wonderful and amazing woman and pray for his wonderful family

[@sylviacarlson3561]

I don't understand why she was friends with people who robbed a store and then came to her house with weapons.

[@lindahandley5267]

This makes me ashamed to EVER complain about anything again. She is a remarkable human being!

[@drew2fast489]

She was helping people steal guns.....

[@jellybelly6965]

@@drew2fast489 And she knows it was a mistake. Robbery is bad yes and you should do your time in jail, but I don't think it means your deserve to get your face blown off

[@drew2fast489]

@@jellybelly6965 You deserve the consequences of your actions.

[@annemargot1933]

@@drew2fast489 wow, harsh. People commit mistakes, but sometimes that doesn't them make a bad guy. Yes, she might deserve punishment for some juvenile mistakes she's done but not this way. I think no one deserves to go through this ever.

[@jellybelly6965]

@@drew2fast489 Yeah but like...not something so severe like that. It was just robbery- you saying if you robbed a place someone should blow your face off? Really don't think they deserves something like that. That's kinda like the equivalent of saying they should die. Like no- they should just serve their years in prison.

[@TH-wy3uy]

What an incredible, courageous young woman. And the the Drs who saved her and the team who made her prosthetic. You are all awesome, you have given her her identity back. So incredibly brave.

[@savannahbrian7752]

What amazing beautiful doctors with loving souls.

[@williamsroberto6598]

Hello,how 're you doing.?

[@GiovanniSpruzzatinia]

The way those to AMAZING doctors quietly backed out of the room to let her family have that moment ,made me cry!! Selfless,humble men that went above and beyond their call to change this beautiful womans life us humbling to me!!! 👏👏👏

[@Artificiallntell]

Yea, I noticed that. As if to say "we did our job in the background and now our work is complete and in the limelight, let us hide, for our praise belongs to our work and not ourselves" good hearted men!

[@katieswaby1788]

I sobbed like a baby at that part too.

[@ogs1mpson609]

... and then in swoops Dr. Phil for the exploitative first interview

[@rik4369]

What an amazing family. Much success to them all. I too admire the humility of the doctors also. Powerful story!

[@salicemccool9186]

Flying Filipino I guess I’m not his only non-fan!

[@thequeenofhope4006]

Lord forgive me if I’ve ever hated the face you gave me; she is so strong and such a light

[@brickwall6247]

We all have that stupid problem...its hard to be satisfied with what you have while many just dream about what we have

[@asiandod325]

Didn't she rob a gun store?

[@Truesoda]

Yea you’re beautiful you better shushhh

[@EllePole]

Girl you’re beautiful, love yourself 🤗

[@marti3074]

Girl even if you don’t see it (at least yet because I’m sure you will see how gorgeous you are) just know that most people probably realize how beautiful you are. Love from me

[@moxie86]

Poor sweet girl. So glad she went on with her life. This is so amazing!

[@reneethomas5548]

God bless this woman for all she has gone through with a wonderful attitude and for her fantastic doctors!

[@topflight6027]

MAD RESPECT TO THOSE DOCTORS!!

[@troymcdivitt7569]

Yes yes yes

[@ezorist]

TOPFLIGHT 602 no no no n

[@italiani41]

TOPFLIGHT 602 wonder how much they charged

[@avisubba849]

And then there's a celeb with high salary

[@aspenmontgomery409]

@@italiani41 They said it was pro Bono

[@moindreboe7510]

These doctors are incredible and extremely kind and loving

[@Chibougamee]

Yes...what a wonderful world when medical doctors give...

[@frankm4277]

What an amazing and brave woman and outstanding work done by the doctors. Certainly she is remarkable and all the doctors that helped her as well.

[@dmassey1030]

Blessings to you young lady and to the doctors who are helping you. I was accidentally shot with a shotgun at a close range 20 years ago. My scars are internal and mental, but they are there. I wish you the best that life has to offer.

[@tuabuelota]

Aren't we going to talk about the fact that her parents let her move out at the age of 16, with a man that surely was older than 18, because had an apartment.

[@jessietherat1691]

Tu Abuela that doesn’t matter. So what? It’s legal in the U.K. and in some states

[@tuabuelota]

@@jessietherat1691 That is irresponsible, no matter if it's legal or not. She was not prepared to have an independent life, that's why happened what happened.

[@oRoligk]

@@tuabuelota she was prepared she took care of herself. goot straight a's. only thing is that she got shoot in the face by some idiot

[@mystical4586]

The point is she overcame all challenges life put in her way and the surgeons/Doctors with the advancment of medical proceedires helped make her a face, as she felt it was important for her little boy as he grew up. Well done to her and to the Surgeons/Doctors xx

[@AndT101]

@Valeria Rodriguez who uses 🤩 emoji after the phrase "shut up?" Did u discover internet like a week ago or something?

[@lonewayfareronpath6289]

Wow, how does she raise a child blind? Never underestimate the power of a mother.

[@unspecifiedunit9126]

Actually how though, there has to be someone assisting her other than her husband who is also blind.

[@justinvandal9696]

@@unspecifiedunit9126 I never read details, but both blind omg. That kid needs a set of eyes on him/her.

[@jrnike5950]

I am her son

[@jrnike5950]

@@unspecifiedunit9126 he is dead I am their son

[@unspecifiedunit9126]

@@jrnike5950 uh wat

[@jackieoesterman6688]

Beyond a miracle. Just incredible the strength and courage of this young woman.

[@andreasschmidt5185]

I’ve never been this speechless. What can one say about her courage in life. Another straight A+

[@ellamulti8030]

She's so strong. I know if I lost my vision and face I wouldn't want to live anymore.

[@scottwarren4998]

And I don`t even want to live even though everythings ok.

[@BlueSoulJim]

i can't live if girl i love get disfigured or beautiful face ruined in many ways! just so horrible with unbearable heart-break! i felt bad for her former boyfriend who was devastated by this!

[@mariahbrune3932]

***** thts rude

[@JayisGay1313]

***** You dipship that thing is a woman, and a pretty one at that.

[@JayisGay1313]

***** Please stop talking about this person having sex, because it obviously hasn't and won't happen to you.

[@bethlancaster4120]

Never stare at anyone who looks or acts differently. It's rude and makes people feel like a freak. I have mental health problems and my behaviour is different. I've had people stare and it's awful. Please don't do it.

[@markwhite5541]

I agree people are soo mean they stare i never stare at anybody especially that are different

[@alyssa7453]

Agreed whenever I feel my little siblings are gonna stare at someone I either get their attention on something else or tell them not to do that

[@deejeff8846]

Its human nature...

[@lonelyglader8154]

trucker wrecker no, it’s not for capable adults ... small children maybe but people choose to stare , its not involuntary

[@sotis1756]

I dont really Care yk i stare at everyone No matter if they're faceless or just normal

[@dangavin113]

One of the strongest and best of us right there! What an inspiring young woman she is ❤

[@lesliebanks3327]

Doctors have done such an amazing job. The technology that was put into place for this situation is just nuts. Keeping the family in my prayers. It takes so much love and support to go through some thing like this and be so brave. 💯 miracles everyday.

[@lisayork2624]

As a nurse for over 25 years I can personally attest to the fact that physicians are real heroes. Not saying they all are, but the good ones truly transform people’s lives. My youngest son needed jaw surgery. His surgeon worked non-stop for almost 18 hours straight to ensure it all turned out flawlessly. They have my utmost respect.

[@englishmadcow7461]

Definitely. Doctors say they're just doing their job. No, you're enabling people to live longer and be there for their loved ones, to see their kids have kids of their own.

[@forgiven5919]

Yes they deserve everything they get paid and more blessings!

[@estelleschneider9033]

Yes..my respect for the good surgeons who are dedicated.. Mine never left my side Could have died if God had nit sent Him Changed my life Glory to God God all for those who are amazing surgeons who transform live and save them ❤️♥️💖💕😍😀 !!!!!

[@madsterification]

Absolutely!! And thank you for so much for doing what you do as well, Lisa! You're a hero too! In 2020 I fell deathly ill with sepsis and DKA, this led to many complications. I was really touch and go and I arrived at the hospital already in a coma so they were working with just my medical history and my mom's instincts. My medical team saved my life. I shouldn't be here today, I should be dead, but everyone who took care of me for that entire month everyone fought for my life. Every Healthcare worker has my deep respect. Thank you for your service to the community and please take care. ❤

[@lisayork2624]

@@madsterification Thank you so much for your kind words. Happy to hear that you recovered from that ordeal, sepsis can be deadly. All the best to you :-)

[@kellykane6279]

I think she has put us all in our place. Be thankful for what we have.

[@beekidsart1176]

kelly kane im sorry, but im not thankful for getting cancer and nearly dying about 4 times, but i guess lol

[@thomasgarcia1995]

@@beekidsart1176 omg 👁️👄👁️

[@beekidsart1176]

A Person thank you, it means a lot

[@beekidsart1176]

classicanimal THANK YOU! This. This is exactly what i wanna say

[@LC-se8pw]

Hmm, nope, I don't feel cput in my place". I was born with my illness that will kill me.... She had her face blown off by an idiot whom she helped to rob a store. She was also a drug dealer. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. I feel for her, I do, but I didn't have a choice, she did and she made ALL the wrong ones. Call me heartless, but I'm not telling people they can't feel bad because a criminal was shot 🙄

[@shreyakanojiya4744]

Sending more love and healing to her. Hope she gets lots of happiness and heals from what happened. Yes she was not the most innocent but I think she learnt and now she has moved on to be a better person. More power to her. May she keep achieving all her dreams and get all the happiness. She deserves it. ❤️

[@kreemkrackered3755]

Amazing girl - such strength. She looks amazing again. Those doctors are incredible people.

[@dariuseatmon3971]

Her boyfriend was DEFINITELY not 16 is all I'm saying

[@amanjotsinghsidhu4183]

When he loose his eyes sight then he was 16 girl loose her eyes at age of 16

[@ottersimms7672]

That was my first thought too and then I realized that they probably were not 16 at the same time

[@jamescharles6646]

Darius Eatmon he looks like he’s like 40

[@airborneforever]

Mhm

[@sharonr2121]

Unless he was.

[@s_spiritstar]

DAMN, DOCTORS THAT CAN BE FANTASTIC ARTISTS, AND THEY WORKED FOR FREE?! Oh MY GOD Legends.

[@blountjuice4932]

S_ SpiritStar check me out! I’m a black violinist 😊

[@inkedskys5705]

@Paul Kersey im w h i te -

[@vickimckinney7366]

Love seeing good things happen to good people.God Bless her,and her family. And special blessings to the doctors that made this happen!

[@jimdemers4000]

Beautiful and uplifting story. Thank you Crissy for your humanity and courage. You are inspiring.

[@ArabellaPottery]

She was not charged for the robbery because they felt she was punished enough. The truth is probably that they did not want the state to pay for her medical needs if she was imprisoned. Glad she is living a good life, but the price was very high.

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

Mary Potter the state will not pay for cosmetic surgery. They won’t even pay for radiation therapy for cancer, nor for missing teeth from a palate nor facials burns.

[@never_give_up90]

Well, she did pay big time.

[@smegna7994]

Bruh I really dont think that's true

[@707beats6]

She did pay BIG for just some stolen stuff but that's the risk you take out of being a dumbass i guess

[@parisinthe30sx]

Elena B. That's not true for all of the States. A good friend of mine was in jail and he was diagnosed with throat cancer while incarcerated and he was still treated. He also had root canals when the medicine rotted his teeth out.(this was in Florida)

[@jamestocends3394]

She is a true example of what a person should be a person who triumphs even when something horrible happens. She is a gift that keeps giving

[@soteful9949]

She was part of a crime that ultimately caused this to her.

[@Saucyakld]

Triumph, she was a criminal, that's why her face got shot.

[@scottshepard3662]

Nice.👍👍

[@jenniferoviawe]

"She is a true example of what a person should be." She is a criminal that got herself in this situation. The double standard 🙄🙄🙄. I don't get inspiration from a criminal.

[@GirGunter]

@@jenniferoviawe she was 16. if you’re grown, you should think back and recollect all of your bad choices in your teenage years. you may not have done this in particular, but you weren’t perfect either. she wasn’t the one /stealing/ them, she might not have even known, she was in the getaway car; she could’ve been dragged into the situation.

[@marb6866]

This is incredible! These doctors melted my heart ❤️ 😭

[@krisaskew5116]

Incredible young lady!! Kudos to her amazing Doctors as well.

[@benibad9355]

Thank you god for my face and my limbs and health holy father. Amen

[@b.s.8784]

Amén.

[@artistictrash1604]

Amen!!

[@quartzz1496]

*God Amen bro

[@ifynwosu8729]

Amen

[@Kiido11]

C-c-c-c-combo breaker

[@briesthoughts2261]

The fact that she wouldn’t change what happened reflects her strength.

[@bancymunene9288]

It's only because she can't no matter how much she wants to

[@wishsheldon7910]

@@bancymunene9288 damn you a downer omg

[@joeshipley666]

@@bancymunene9288 exactly. There's no way she would want her face and sight back. That's ridiculous

[@browndaniel5703]

What a amazing young woman. Her strength made an old school guy tear up this morning. One thinks that they may be tough? Watch this segment. DB

[@neckbackcripplinganxietyattack]

My god, the painting on her face is beautiful!

[@siminthi]

The doctors deserve so much more for doing that for free🥺

[@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170]

They got a bunch of publicity that's all they cared about. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor [a]homosexuals, nor [b]sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were [c]sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.

[@person80]

@@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170 stfu

[@billeyelash3213]

@@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170 I don’t care.

[@kyrball]

@@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170 im a homosexual

[@khonkhosilelihle7414]

💯 True.

[@paulrose4201]

8:17 I momentarily forgot she was blind it looks so real

[@CFC003]

Not really

[@Phil451]

@@CFC003 pause the video

[@tobycookiemonster3933]

If she could only see again

[@rebeccarobinson1199]

Remarkable, radiant woman with a beautiful outlook on life, her prosthetic is amazing and I'm so glad she finally has eyes, real or not they're a window into the soul and what a beautiful soul indeed.

[@williamsroberto6598]

Hello,how 're you doing.?

[@Pprpenis]

Such a beauty in a dark cloud, to imagine never ever being able to actually see my child makes me feel extremely sad but like I said there’s definite beauty in it

[@peachychimmy]

Its so sad that she can't see her New face

[@rvill1]

or her old one

[@trixie1636]

j-hope lover I thought the same thing... if only she could see it

[@0ur_beautiful_caos996]

It's sad she can't see her baby.

[@peachychimmy]

OurExpandingTribe true

[@Yesimlexx]

I agree . But on another note armyyyyyy 🧡🧡

[@The-ld2lm]

no ones gonna talk about her helping them rob a store? Ok.

[@dokcso]

Right?

[@jenilee2893]

Exactly

[@IsraelCountryCube]

Yes of course just because she got shot dosen't mean she's justified for her actions or what's happend to her though wether a man/or woman she wasn't one to commit suicide and another video that i saw the man did I feel bad for both but more for the man because I am a 16 as of now I was going to put a shotgun to the head and If i shot myself I see I would survive and I would not want to become this wether suicide or accident we should all be gratefull for our faces and our mouths being disfiguered on purpose or accident is crucial value yourself your face that god has given you.

[@JohnDoe-oy1xd]

Because that's not the point of the video?

[@BlackPanther-vk5ew]

The .......I sure did......and have NO empathy for her at all!! You live the life......shit happens!! She still vain an has no reason to be......lol. I can only imagine how conceited she was before!!

[@laurenjeanvp5131]

She's absolutely beautiful! honestly, inside and out she really seems to be someone everyone would be blessed with to call a friend. This video was posted 12 years ago, I hope she's thriving today 💜

[@marybarry6408]

In awe ,wow. Thanks to all the caregivers and devoted Doctors. Enjoy Chrissy 🌹