Home Invasion Update: The Bad News Never Seems to End

[@angelesgonzalez7675]

So sad you lived something like that. My husband and I suffered a home invasion on January 2015 and was horrible. They tried to rape me but didn't do anything because I fought back. After that, they did two more home invasion and one person got shot, so we were pretty lucky to be unharmed. The worst part was my ptsd. But everything is better now. You'll be better too. (sorry for my bad english).

[@andrewworden1860]

Glad you are still alive. God bless

[@ms.mojo_risin]

I can see by my likes and thumbs up on other comments that I've obviously watched this video before but I don't remember watching this video, how could I possibly forget. I pray you're doing better. Watching this video of your cheekbones and jaw TMJ, has actually helped me understand some of the problems I have been going through. I hope and pray you are doing better today! And yes you are a very strong and beautiful woman! PeaCefAithlOVe &ReSPeCt, Shelley Anne

[@MrFreeride1113]

You're a brave women. It's nice to see you pick yourself up. That is what really matters in life. Your have a lot of heart.

[@ChefMackWhittier]

Praying for you

[@LiveAwesomenessVlog]

+Putting Jesus First thank you

[@ChefMackWhittier]

Live Awesomeness You're welcome, God loves you! John 3:16

[@dashizl]

Thanks for sharing your story.

[@Birds0ong]

I've been dealing with temporomandibular joint syndrome for over 20 years. It can suck, but most of the time it's pretty manageable. I was advised to avoid any surgery for it, unless the pain became absolutely unbearable. The surgery can leave you permanently disfigured. Avoid chewy things. Gum, bagels, etc. My jaw used to click and get stuck open or shut. One day I made the mistake of eating a bagel. The cartilage in the joint (left side) was fully displaced. The locking of the joint actually has never returned since then. Pain is occasional. never too severe. Good luck. get lots of opinions before opting for any drastic or expensive treatments.

[@vex-nh]

I broke both TMJs in an accident and ten years later got to the point where the pain was ridiculous.. had no cartilage left in either joint.. the joints pretty much weren't joints anymore. Was a nightmare trying to find a surgeon, but surgery brought the pain way down. Not gone, but nothing like it was. I'm not any uglier than I was to start with. You're right though, avoid chewy stuff. Invest in a good blender. Don't clench, ever. There are physical therapists that can help with TMJ issues. They're not a cure, but they can help reduce the pain for a bit while you're trying to figure out what to do or waiting on doctors.

[@BIGMFBEN]

I think we notice our flaws more than anyone... I bet anyone who doesn't know you personally would even notice. You are a tough woman... Ha! You just said the same thing in the video! I hope you keep on keeping on, and don't ever let this get you down. You're damn cute IMO!

[@LiveAwesomenessVlog]

Thanks

[@JimLBon]

While I'm glad you were lucky I'm sad you had to face the ugly side of life this way. The things human beings do to each other. It's good of you to share this story as it's a wake up call to everyone that thinks they're invincible. Self defense is a serious topic, especially for women. I wish you the best possible outcome and am so glad you're still here to share the tale.

[@208miuwu]

Life keep living it and never dwell on the past. Your a strong chica stay safe.

[@monkosanchez2344]

I'm sorry for this horrible event you're going through. If you're still in need of financial help I would look into services that provide help to victims of violent crimes. I was shot during a drive by shooting and an organization in texas helped pay for my medical expenses. I hope this will help if you need it.

[@LiveAwesomenessVlog]

+Henry Sanchez thanks

[@seratonin7004]

I hope this comment finds you much better by now! Since hearing of your injuries and seeing the scans, I've been wanting to recommend you find a good Chiropractor with neurological training. This reminds me of a TMJ injury I sustained, and after much searching, it was specific Chiropractic cranial adjustments that resolved the issues. They were gentle, palpation like adjustments that were incredibly and quickly effective. I do note the comments re physiotherapy and acknowledge the different personal experiences others may have. I'm by no means trying to undermine the role physiotherapists can play in the treatment and management of soft tissue injury. However, I would much rather have specific adjustments performed by a Chiropractor, who is a Doctor and has equivalent years of training as a GP (7 to 8 years) but with a specialised focus, than receive non-specific manipulations by a physiotherapist whose qualifications require less than half the training and have soft tissue focus. It is a very important distinction especially in this case, where both the muscular and skeletal systems are involved. It isn't the the type of purely soft tissue injury which is the domain of a physiotherapist, whereas Chiropractors work with the skeletal system in conjunction with the soft tissue element. I wish you well, and really hope you've recovered both physically and emotionally from such a traumatic experience. All the best 💗

[@deevanlife4049]

I have no clue how I got here, but I am glad you are alive. May God bless you, heal you, and protect you. 🖖🏼✌🏼🌻

[@ryanwillett728]

I'll preface this by saying I'm not a doctor, but do have a fair bit of experience in the realm of LMT's. Chiro is a good move for the neck issue. But, it's all connected! So, by relieving the pinch in the neck, most likely your shoulder will release WITHOUT injections. Next, check into Cranial Sacral therapy. It's a low impact adjustment of the bones in the skull and face. It's likely to relieve your problems without splits and appliances.

[@mytube0969]

I know this is long after the fact, but that is what I was thinking too. Why waste all that money & time. Plus injecting crap into the tissues? Cranial sacral & chiro plus massage.

[@farfignugen]

Damn that sucks & expensive asf. I'd probable go to Canada to get it fixed ijs. But thank you for sharing your story, you're incredible brave to do this! Most ppl would've fallen apart & tried their best to stay away from the topic but you facing this head & not allowing those bastards that hurt u to win is a true inspiration! Keep doing u Susan, I'll be watching for the next one #liveawesomeness

[@LiveAwesomenessVlog]

That is why I went back to Canada but unfortunately this treatment is not covered by the health care system there.

[@farfignugen]

+Live Awesomeness oh poo... well I guess do whatever can be done there & begrudgingly do the rest here 😒

[@LiveAwesomenessVlog]

That's kind of what I tried to do, unfortunately it is about the same cost in both places, so in Canada I add the flight cost.

[@farfignugen]

+Live Awesomeness hurray for medical care & their astronomical costs! Sorry to hear.

[@MyBacktrail]

I waited till the end for an explanation of why she was naked. Didn't hear it.

[@craigdamage]

Why do we need an explanation for a pretty naked lady?

[@markgroth4380]

MyBacktrail , it's her birthday, she was just wearing her birthday suit.

[@jamsng]

she is wearing a tube top dress ! she's not naked

[@JohnDoe-qx3zs]

I'm no medical person at all, but if the CT is the one where you inject or drink something special before going into the machine, the darkness at the joint probably indicate that the bloodflow there is too low or too high compared to the other side. (The special stuff goes in your blood, just so it can show up on the pictures, and it obviously only goes into blood that's actually flowing during the test).

[@12sec5ltr]

What she is showing you is a non-contrast CT Scan. So basically everything you said doesn't apply here. I think what you are trying to describe is CTA ( CT Angiography) which shows the structure and flow of blood vessels. She actually did a very good job of describing it in layman's terms.

[@Nicole-em7iv]

DON'T GO TO A CHRIPRACTOR!!!! Go to a physiotherapist!!!

[@rossg3110]

Nicole Exactly what I was going to scroll down and comment..but you beat me to it..ages ago lol Don't go to a chiropractor PEOPLE!!! Go to a physio 👍

[@kbee3713]

John Bergman in Huntington Beach, California is an awesome chiropractor. you can look up his teaching videos on KZbin to get a feel for him.

[@e.s.1920]

praying for.you too

[@dilbertbob5420]

You needn't worry about how you look: you look absolutely fantastic, especially when you smile!

[@seanmtactical6069]

And now you are learning the true price. There is a price to live without learning what to do to defend yourself. There is a price when governments limit your freedom to defend yourself. While you have to fight insurance companies, doctors, pain, life altering injuries, the ones that attacked you are living on the Canadian tax dollar. It's not fair and nobody is going to help you. This is when people really figure out just how awful governments are when they limit ones ability to defend themselves.

[@surfer21]

Dont know if you do yoga but i would definitely explore it to help your neck and any spine issues....over time it would help greatly rather than a chiro. Also some meditation and yogic breathing techniques would all help in healing yourself. Namaste and wish you all the best!

[@christinaoklaohio7926]

🙏 God Bless

[@fleetwoodray]

She sees what other people dont see. But, that's expected. It's her face. Does she earn a living based on her looks as do face models, actresses, news media reporters, sex escorts? No. She is just like the most of us. Also, we must account for the aging process. I was an injury/liability investigator. People, after trauma expect to get back to where they were before the incident. Doesn't work that way. You go thru your process then move on and make life it's fullest or go down this road and never be satisfied which heavily effects your quality of life as time goes by.

[@tuttlevalley]

Happy Birthday. Sucky CT news. You are beautiful. Keep fighting!

[@sagansrun2932]

And the goons who hurt you are sitting in prison without a care in the world. No pain... like what you are being forced to deal with. This is a good example why I support applying pain to those who do these crimes to others. They need to feel pain to.

[@growbydoing7290]

You sure that all these issues wasn’t from any of the other crazy things you got up to after? You are one of the most active and moving around people on earth lol

[@Mike383HK]

Go to a good chiropractor. The appliance at a dentist is $1000 by me. I did it!! It gave me dry mouth and rotted my front teeth!!

[@ecogreenlady]

Have you gone to a neurosurgeon/neurologist? Whatever you do, don't get your vertebrae fused.

[@mishmash3968]

Wy is she showing this? Everything I've seen from her dental xray, this, looks fine. Her cheek bones look fine, eyes look the same as before the attack. I would be concerned with the nerve damage as nerve damage is hard to treat and often times gets worse with time.

[@905Magdaw]

What kind of dr. Was this. I got hit in the face badly. I only had an MRI. Not a CT scan. I hope someone can please answer this question for me. Or I can ask my dr. 😉

[@LiveAwesomenessVlog]

I am working with a TMJ specialist. I had both a CT scan and an MRI

[@christianbuczko1481]

@live awesomeness, can you give me a quick break down on the types of pain you get please?? Reason I ask is I've been getting alot of migraines, including visual disturbance, pain across my sinuses on both sides, pain in the back of my neck on both sides where the muscles join to the skull, pain in my upper and lower jaw on both sides, especially just in front of where the joints you have problems are. The severity varies, as does which part hurts when, sometimes its left side front, others right side front, other times it feels like the pain extends from the back, round the side to the front ect. I also get stiffness in my neck and down to the shoulders from tight muscles ect. I myself have experienced similar to you, being tortured in a home invasion btw, which is how I found your video. It's not helped by several other assaults and accidents I've had either(I have Asperger's syndrome which means I have serious social problems and seem to attract people that sense I'm vulnerable+can be a little careless or clumsy). I've had at least 6 different fracture sites in my skull over the years as a result, plus several I always discounted because they didn't fracture anything to my knowledge so after seeing this, I suspect I may have problems very similar to yours although doctors have never investigated for such damage despite me reporting long term chronic pains. All they do is give me a few ineffective pain killers such as naproxen, co-codomol, diclofenac which work for medium level pain, but not the worst.

[@mytube0969]

If you haven't already ... find yourself a good chiro that does cranial-sacral treatments + massage!

[@williambabe3032]

Tragic story. But in Canada those expenses she lists are covered by public Medicare.

[@kinezo1961]

How much will you be suing the perpetrators for?

[@mr.mediocregamer9653]

This is Canada, she's lucky they aren't suing her for PTSD for "allowing" that house to be vulnerable enough to attack which left them with sore knuckles after beating her.

[@kinezo1961]

LOL

[@905Magdaw]

Eethan O'Connell lol

[@ckonemd1]

Maybe muscle relaxants, NSAIDs might be way to go. 'Regular' TMJ hard enough to treat

[@mytube0969]

Chiro plus cranio-sacral & massage can successfully treat TMJ dysfunction.

[@herecomestheboi1285]

Oh shit... that really, really sucks :(

[@PicaDelphon]

My Birthday is the 25th of June..

[@jjeepster02]

Why did you wait 6 months to get a CT scan?

[@LiveAwesomenessVlog]

+jjeepster02 because I mentally couldn't deal with more bad news

[@darrenhartigan3033]

Was going try videos randomly and found your invasion one first and then went to your channel to see about it and watched this one.....but glad you are ok 👌..that American medical treatment is a bit pricey..i had something similar and had my eye socket shattered and myteeth smashed with a hammer and in Ireland some people what you'd call"benefits" have a medical card and lucky I had one at the time so they done xrays and fixed my teeth and that.. but nerve damage is always there and we don't have fancy ct scans here,well not 5years ago ,but I know what you have been through,keep head up 😉

[@LiveAwesomenessVlog]

+darren hartigan thanks just taking one day at a time. Seems to be expensive whether I get treatment in Canada or the US. Getting smashed with a hammer sounds painful. Glad you are ok.

[@koonjar]

ME TOO !!

[@richardhood518]

I agree with the MD/therapist. You are one tough woman! I don't know how you are able to handle this. I have met old GIs that were less stoic. I also agree with Nicole (commentor from a week ago), don't go to a chiropractor. Rather , seek out a surgeon. www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/cervical-spine-surgery I will say this also; you were blessed that these dogs did not rape you. That may have been on the mind of the one who choked you, but his "boss" stopped him. Not because he cared about a possible rape case (after all, they are murders), but for his own inexplicable reasons. I prefer to think that the Spirit of God intervened. I pray that God will provide you with more strength to continue your recovery.

[@Matthew-of3xv]

Yeah, you are a very attractive women. Very stong person to. Not a strong woman, strong person! You must be much stronger than me and most people.

[@charleskafka]

this is why i laugh at the old James bond movies. every military veteran knows what you are talking about

[@wewekokowe6887]

That’s just the docs wanted to make some $, your body will sort itself

[@isherif6617]

i recomend qigong for healing and pain killing.and acupuncture. qigong is free if you do your homework on the net. the qi (bioenergy) is actually the force from star wars...and it is real.

[@josephplumbmartin1]

what nicole said but its probably too late.. also, too bad you were not armed and trained in armed self defense.. too bad the world has come to this state..

[@captseamus]

She "gets off being nude" during her videos!!

[@adalineproulx9773]

Can you go after the men who did this to sue them? Idk know how you can afford all that.

[@imisstheoldearth7640]

She wouldn’t get a dime. These guys were low life scum who have never worked a day in their life.

[@fredschwentafsky6993]

Go to cuba...lots of canadians go there because they are good doctors and less money.

[@clammer23]

It's nice to meet a fellow Gemini. My wife is also a Gemini, we share a birthday (June 18).

[@np939427a]

It is a con! just to get money out you, Start messing with nerves and they can mess up a lot more, They did not tell you it would be less than half the price if you went to poland and get just as good treatment for the cost of a cheap flight?

[@christianbuczko1481]

Think I need to go live in Poland...i suspect I may have similar damage myself.

[@edwardfoehring8827]

If you had a gun you could have defended yourself. But, thats canada

[@adalineproulx9773]

You are tough bc most would break down talking about what happened to them. This must of left u with serious ptsd??

[@susanpaulson7445]

No to chiropractor. Physical therapy before that.

[@wearegonefornow4447]

Don’t think “my face will never be the same”. You survived a life threatening situation and you’re worried that your face won’t look the same? I adore my battle scars. Tbh no one likes to hear about girls crying over marks on their faces.

[@58Kym]

Alana Winters she isn’t complaining about marks on her face. Her problem is BONE issues and pain.

[@beamoore1822]

What a bitch!!!