I Got Meningitis At 15 - But Refuse To Hide My Scars | SHAKE MY BEAUTY

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A PARALYMPIAN is sharing her scars with the world in the hope of inspiring body confidence. Veronica, from Italy, contracted an acute case of bacterial meningitis when she was 15. The virus left her body, particularly her arms and legs, severely scarred and impaired. Veronica, who spent years hiding her scars, told Truly: “My scars are my body and my body is me.”
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[@Jobe-13]

“Swimming helped me with my confidence because in the water I have no limits” That touched me.

[@ulusxs1096]

As a swimmer who has been swimming for over 10 years, me too.

[@ulusxs1096]

@Leonard jr Lugo seriously. How rude

[@areuserious8395]

@DEARI GORDON who are you talking to I don’t see any comment that rude lol

[@areuserious8395]

@DEARI GORDON ohh ok

[@xsargantxshaftx7997]

@DEARI GORDON more so because he was a coward XD

[@caaaaaym]

"my scars are my body and my body is me." Is such a powerful quote!

[@lukebarten1993]

She is powerful. You can tell the way she introduces herself shes been made so strong by all the bullies

[@sarah-janecollins330]

What a brave, strong, beautiful young woman. I can’t even imagine the pain of what she has been through.

[@rukku_4413]

Such a strong women she is! Hats off to her❤️

[@hopehillson4323]

I had no idea that this is what meningitis does. I’m shocked. Such a strong person

[@mikajulius8148]

I also had no idea,major shock indeed!Very strong & completely inspirational.

[@SquishyGamers25]

Yeah it can get entire limbs like legs and stuff amputated because they turn black and purple and die

[@janedoll3237]

Unfortunately, it’s often fatal. She’s lucky they didn’t have to amputate more. Horrible disease 😔

[@Candicedickinsonllc]

yes it’s a really serious disease . The name literally means inflammation of the meninges which are present in that CNS.

[@sadalien9049]

I know this is a bleak way of looking at it, but she's one of the lucky ones. She's the first Bacterial Meningitis survivor I've seen with all 4 limbs.

[@marshatomkins7989]

“She wore her scars as her best attire, A stunning dress made of hellfire.” This is you. Amazing.

[@pamelarose2177]

@Leonard jr Lugo what the hell is wrong with you your a weirdo. God would not like that fact that your not looking at the positive side if this. This is amazing how she made it and she lived. And u dont have a clue what she does. For all you know she went to church and she prays at night thanking god.

[@pamelarose2177]

@Leonard jr Lugo your so super weird. You dont sound very religious yourself talking about what she needs to do. Mind your own business. You dont tell anyone what they should do. I think you need to go to church and qsk god first forgiveness for acting the way your acting. Instead of doing gods work and trying to lift this young women up your sititng her saying she needs to go to church thanking god she is Alive. You have no clue anything about her maybe she did do taht . Business get some. She does not have to tell anyone anything

[@aditichowdhary5221]

@Marsha Tomkins word's 🔥

[@imranshabbir-bipl6752]

“A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everybody else.” Love from Pakistan - 🇵🇰

[@marijaspanjol4648]

Yes, she speaks and present all people in strugle with some kind of dessease or any kind of problem. In that is her strength. 💪💪💪💜

[@user-eq9hn6xk5u]

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SlayNetwork]

Beautiful soul…always find something that makes your heart pump and the devil will never claim you

[@cindyreeves5048]

AMEN‼️🔥‼️

[@SmokyMountainsHauling]

This is what the "body positivity" movement is all about.

[@amichellep82]

Exactly! It’s okay to love yourself, but you shouldn’t make being obese seem okay or seem like it’s a goal to achieve.

[@christinewalsh3043]

@@amichellep82 You are the only one mentioning obesity.

[@lououellette2347]

@@christinewalsh3043 shes got a point lmao

[@hanh7395]

For real

[@carleenrichards7571]

Amen love her positive life

[@lmb4876]

My son died from bacterial meningitis in 2005 ( he was 16 yrs old) ..I am so sorry that you contracted this horrific disease ...You are a survivor!

[@Iamagoodwife]

I am so sorry for you 😔did your son have a meningitis vaccine?

[@moeruss2726]

So very sorry for your loss.

[@FullySaturatedMaximalism]

I am so very sorry.

[@lmb4876]

@@Iamagoodwife NO, in 2005 they were recommending the vaccine prior to college attendance..thank you for reaching out.

[@lmb4876]

@@CJ-my3nn I think the strain he had was nisseria but I am not sure...He was a great kid and my only child..

[@203297]

Don't take anything for granted. Every single day is a blessing!

[@user-he3wf7rr3t]

These positive comments show that she has attracted u huge contingent of audience... Power to you mam... From India🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@athirasree2988]

A strong lady...lov u mam. Hiiii am frm India... Kerala

[@Krishna-of1hv]

Yes she is brave women 🇮🇳

[@speedbuggy16v]

Pretty girl, especially when she smiles. Her ability to rise above should be an inspiration to us all, we all have scars, some are just not so visible. I wish her well.

[@thegroove2000]

I agree she is amazing.

[@wolfwolf2520]

You are amazing don't worry about what people say there ignorant😉

[@morning166]

Very true. She is an amazing person. Such people are inspiration to us who are so called normal healthy people who are grumpy, depressed for trivial reasons.

[@thegroove2000]

@Leonard jr Lugo im getting that as well. A lot is to do with EGO. Especailly on social media.

[@eshaalemad]

This is what you really call an “influencer”. Not the “influencers” we have now

[@anaalmarri]

So true

[@njjimenez149]

Those so CALLED INFLUENCER'S, do they really do something, they want things for free, besides that been not so sure who they really aré??? , this Girl Is a Warrior!!!!

[@yasariiii]

I completely agree with you!

[@awlise6004]

so true! The influencers we have now only influence people to be insecure and hate themselves because they aren't perfect like the so called "influencers" today.

[@vanessaarnell]

Facts!

[@stephaniemcphearghuis2124]

What a strong beautiful woman. I'm glad she found passion in swimming. Water is a healer, swimming makes you very strong. 👍

[@user-dc5ro3tk2y]

I swear to God the tears of my eyes, may God strengthen and heal her how strong you are 🥺🥺😭

[@absamuraiff2261]

Idk why u would cry

[@user-dc5ro3tk2y]

@@absamuraiff2261 How can I not cry when a person is in pain? It's a disaster. I ask the Lord to heal her

[@jadecznnie]

All Italians are so proud of this girl, she’s such an inspiration, DAJE QUEEN 🇮🇹🇮🇹💘💘

[@dinaatef225]

I’m Italian lol

[@user-kw6zh2qt2j]

ربي.شافيها.koraje

[@veronicayokoplebani7173]

💖💖💖

[@theunknownweirdo2905]

Italians are so lucky to have her part of their culture

[@sudarshan3965]

@@harshmanola563 you are Italian too. 😍

[@laurac86]

I had meningitis at 15 too and was hours away from dying. I didn’t have any physical scars but I had some cognitive challenges, thankfully today I’m doing much better. She is such an inspiration and I hope she achieves everything she wants in life and with her attitude and positivity I think she definitely will ☺️

[@lovelylori5147]

Thank god your still alive, may god bless you and your family and everyone. Powerful woman

[@davidsolomon1175]

How did you catch it? Were you vaccinated?

[@Thekrystalshow]

I had meningitis and it felt like I was dying! Especially the spinal tap they gave!

[@lovelylori5147]

@@Thekrystalshow I’m so glad your alive and hope your well. God truly loves you

[@laurac86]

@@davidsolomon1175 - There was no vaccine for it when I was 15. The doctors said it was sometime over that weekend, I had been working in a restaurant so that’s probably where I got it

[@anxious_potato8585]

I can only wish to have the positivity and strength that this strong, beautiful woman has. More power to you. You are an inspiration.

[@adia3056]

This young lady has a beautiful face. As she says, she can still do everything.

[@reinhardt5405]

She has such a celestial looking face though. Natural beauty, no make up no nothing. Other than that, she's immensely inspiring! Wish her the best!

[@chucklebutt4470]

She was wearing make-up the whole video though...?

[@pointsofauthority6912]

@@chucklebutt4470 Are you blind? She clearly isn't wearing any, especially while swimming.

[@funnylatest8539]

Hello

[@malainialittle6642]

Definitely not wearing makeup!!

[@marijavasic8182]

@@malainialittle6642 She has a beautiful face and it'really easy to oversee The scars after few minutes with her.

[@MsBear3333]

I have a girl named Dawn. At 3 she became quiet and just laid in her swing. I tried to pick her up and she complained that it hurt. I said this is not my normal baby,'' lets take her to the children's hospital''. They knew right away and began to draw fluid from her spine. She had spinal meningitis. They said we got her there just in time, she would have slipped into a coma and died. I had no idea what could have happened, reading this, I thank God for all of you! xxx ooo

[@LAURA---]

I’m so sorry that happened. Meningitis is evil. I’m so happy your daughter was okay 🙏🏼

[@namesurname2493]

Are rare know because we are vaccinated , weren't so rare before.

[@cemcem9969]

She is so a pretty woman, and brave What a beautiful lesson of life Love from 🇩🇿 Algeria

[@talibrajpoot762]

She's very high level positive and strong thinking young girl . I salute for this young girl..👍

[@vaishnavtb6689]

In my society I sees many girls , even my sister refuse to go out of they got any small pimples in there face. Comparing them with this lady , their problem is nothing. I'm very proud of this lady .and everybody should learn something from her life

[@reddrum9716]

Yea im definitely guilty ...this is definitely an eye opener

[@warandpeace8535]

Lady ?

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

I used to hide my pimples with makeup oops🤭

[@celestialcircledance]

I'm glad they didn't have to amputate her limbs though I'm sure she would have still flown up triumphantly like a phoenix out of the ashes . She's truly beautiful and inspiring !

[@ayysenn]

I thought exactly the same. Some are left without arms or legs. Every person is worthy but some have to sacrifice way more to stay alive. Para athletes are true inspirations.

[@therealchristfollower]

Triumphant sounds too much like Trump, take it down. Obviously I’m joking, but as crazy as it is people will actually think and say that and actually be triggered because of it.

[@WoofleSnoot]

@@therealchristfollower i bet someone will sadly, but for now i havent seen any comments on it

[@reinildasantiagomerlo8526]

@Loulou Bos Yes LouLou, it is s beautiful comment. She is so positive and inspiring.

[@xosunshineoxsunshine436]

Lovely comment ❤

[@snowpumacub2962]

You have a whole lot of confidence, life is scary, your a warrior!

[@2iki]

Her body is perfectly imperfect. Like all of us. Love this girl so much.

[@sarae78dallastx60]

I had no idea meningitis caused damage of this nature. It's so horrible but her positivity is amazing! She's a beautiful person inside and out!

[@jennyn5692]

There's a makeup artist here on KZbin who got it as a teenager and had to have all four limbs amputated. She's beyond amazing. Her name is Kaitlyn Dobrow.

[@overgrownkudzu]

it's what happens when you get meningococcal septicemia, so sepsis caused by meningitis bacteria

[@silviamargareth6524]

Your scars don't define who you are! You define yourself!

[@susanbullock3879]

Yeah your right

[@lovelylori5147]

Yup!!

[@winniemaina578]

Wish all people would take positively like her. You are an inspiration girl.

[@mimimusl5639]

Это шрам на лице- вы выглядите, как будто у вас есть какая-то супер сила. Как в фантастических фильмах! Вы супер

[@americangirl6654]

I knew that Meningitis was a horrible disease, but I didn’t know that it literally burns you from the inside out. This young woman must’ve been strong from the get go to overcome that. I hope that we all get to see her compete this summer!

[@FlinnGaidin]

Sounds like it depends on the type...one of my siblings had meningitis once, and thankfully survived it without any scarring or any other issues.

[@mdsupreme1776]

Most cases dont progress this far. She had is very severe

[@americangirl6654]

@@FlinnGaidin I’m glad that your sibling is alright! That must’ve been pretty scary for the whole family.

[@honestasempre3972]

Jesus Christ powerful Holy Saviour of World bless you and your family my friend amen

[@queencharlotte3793]

@@FlinnGaidin l

[@arianacarrucini3923]

My friend died of meningitis when she was young ! I'm glad to see you survived and is such a beautiful positive woman and proud of who you are

[@Iamagoodwife]

has your friend been vaccinated for meningitis?

[@taoist32]

@@Iamagoodwife She passed away, what would it matter if she was vaccinated? If she was, the vaccine didn’t help.

[@honestasempre3972]

Jesus Christ powerful Holy Saviour of World bless you and your family my friend amen

[@honestasempre3972]

@@Iamagoodwife Jesus Christ powerful Holy Saviour of World bless you and your family my friend amen

[@honestasempre3972]

@@taoist32 Jesus Christ powerful Holy Saviour of World bless you and your family my friend amen

[@northeastgyan6037]

You are great Veronica... You are the inspiration of many people ❤️

[@user-jj7go9oc6o]

Молодец! Сильная духом девушка! Желаю тебе всего самого наилучшего!

[@jinnerycastro7314]

I went through meningitis myself when I was about 5 yrs it left me paralysed from both legs and had to go through physical therapy to learn how to walk again.

[@amaraharoon3853]

U r an inspiration too. 👍💕

[@omarathuman1991]

Hello where are you from and how old are you????

[@alwa6954]

"My scars are my body and my body is me." Those are powerful words. What a great lady not only for surviving such a terrible disease but achieving so much afterwards and standing proud in her body which bears witness to the pain she endured and what she had to overcome.

[@honestasempre3972]

Jesus Christ powerful Holy Saviour of World bless you and your family my friend amen

[@funnylatest8539]

Hello

[@bristolmollard2775]

Very well worded reply.

[@abinashsahu24]

So strong i can't believe it ........u r a warrior may God give all his blessings to u

[@janinatopp2768]

You are incredible, showing your scars with pride. Thank you for being such an inspiration and motivation for everyone.

[@traceyrodriguez1525]

Truthfully you are a beautiful looking girl. The scars make you who you are, they are your badge of honour, for the fight that you had to endure, you came out strong and victorious. I say all the power to you and I hope all your dreams come true.

[@xosunshineoxsunshine436]

Beautiful true comment ❤

[@reinildasantiagomerlo8526]

And badge of courage.

[@stephenoombogo8283]

I Lost my mom and my kid sister who died a few days after being diagnosed with menigitis l am glad you survived

[@camillelovee]

I am so sorry for your loss.. I hope you are doing better, stay strong, you are beautiful and amazing ♡︎

[@SpongebobsRippedPant]

Sorry for your loss dear friend. Stay strong, praying for you🙌🏾🙏🏽

[@ashinshanameegodage3152]

I also lost my Loving Mother diagnosed with meningitis. Horrible pain. Be strong with Jesus. Definitely they will looking at us and take care of us everyday. May God Bless You!!!!

[@camillelovee]

@@ashinshanameegodage3152 i am so sorry for your loss. it must have been so hard on you, god bless you!

[@stmgamer1574]

So great to see that still you're behaving normal is this type of situation.. I appreciate it ♥️.. Take care dear sister🤗💐🙏

[@dashalovesmusic]

She's a real fighter. My admiration to this girl.

[@nicolishoss7116]

Bless her so strong n beautiful. I forget some times how lucky my son is. Hes 23 now but contracted meningitis at 10month he had to learn to redo everything again. Hold his head up role over, bk full time bottles things like that n was in hosp for 1 month but hes left with no scars or loss of limbs. This girls a star i wish her well

[@venkatasairam333]

I knew you Nicolishoss 😀

[@janedoll3237]

Yes, that’s very lucky for you and your son. Hopefully this disease is studied more.

[@nicolishoss7116]

@@janedoll3237 yes lets hope it can be a very nasty disease.

[@lovelylori5147]

God bless, glad you all are alive to this day and god bless

[@Yasmeel]

Was your son vaccinated before getting meningitis?

[@donnaturnbull1190]

I had meningitis, obviously a different type, many many years ago, I did not scar, but I lost 70% of my hearing, damage to my inner ears leaving my balance off, and vision issues. You are such an inspiration, God bless you

[@rodneypuerto3807]

She os beautiful and MUST be proud of your scars. It tells about her history. And she is a survivor.

[@gikkavit]

Veronica has a powerful strenght!! So positive.💪💪💪

[@JBoo]

I had meningitis at age 19, all i got is fine motor skills issues (which i work on everyday) n migraines. She's a badass, i look up to her

[@Chris-bm2wl]

Why did you get meningitis?

[@xosunshineoxsunshine436]

Bless you n yes she's amazing ❤❤

[@milyalonso9989]

Me too had it when I was 12 and I had your same symptoms terrible headaches and lost my motor skills. Almost 2 months to regain my walking.

[@milyalonso9989]

@@Chris-bm2wl Hi Chris...sometimes you don't even know where you get it. In my case, I am guessing I catched it during school I think because that was during my first week of school. At 12 years of age I was living in Cuba (conditions there are not the most hygienic, especially at school) that has to do with it.

[@victoriajohn6942]

Hugs

[@rakesharora8590]

I am a doctor I have never seen such a brave girl in my 42 years of medical experience. STRONG 💪 GIRL

[@SML-cl7vv]

I love how she loves herself and her body! Beautiful strong woman, all the best! 🤍🤍🤍

[@kyrakycreations3025]

So proud 🥲 at 10 I to caught meningitis but a different form in my head. It was caught in time. She’s inspiring because she’s accomplished way more and is so positive ❤️ I had to click

[@user-hs7to9cl3h]

А что случилось с девушкой?

[@AfricaYangu]

We need more contents like this, they encourage people.

[@rainvlogs13]

Your right about that

[@studdedleatherlace]

*Not only is she a total babe, her perseverance and strength is an inspiration to ALL of us.* ☠✿❀❦✝❍†₳₤✦ც₳₫₳ៜៜ❦❀✿☠

[@xosunshineoxsunshine436]

Yesss ❤she's amazing !!!

[@studdedleatherlace]

@Øystein Aarseth Aren't you late for an Opeth show or something?

[@apologeticministry]

@@studdedleatherlace what

[@JasonGrey23]

Would you date a person, with that condition??

[@lifegoeson1007]

@@JasonGrey23 why does it matter?

[@khawaja1892]

I am a final year MBBS student. I never had an idea that Meningitis does this to body.. It's horrible. More power to the lady..

[@FirstNameLastName-jg1es]

What kind of med school is that/j

[@khawaja1892]

@@FirstNameLastName-jg1es Concrete buildings with English as medium of instruction, that's the kind....

[@hiennnshortaaay]

If we all can have her type of attitude/ mindset, imagine what a beautiful world this can be... You're beautiful ❤✌

[@journeyflygirl]

I am very humbled at being "ashamed of my fat body" after seeing this incredibly inspirational woman.

[@ksk6101]

I'll be honest, my first thought was why can't a plastic surgeon help this amazing young Woman. As I listened to her and watched her, I realized that I didn't notice her scars as much as I saw her, her strength, her positivity, and her beauty. You are an amazing Woman! Thank you for sharing your story with the world.

[@luffy1439]

That was truly amazing inspiration from you sister 💕 😘 💕

[@outloud6826]

You are beautiful, confident, strong and an inspiration to many 😍

[@nikkifunke4597]

I was hospitalized with meningitis for 2 weeks while pregnant. I am so greatful and lucky that I and the baby made a full recovery. Your story is beautiful and I so appreciate you sharing their story.

[@clararossi2128]

❤️

[@lk4871]

What a wonderful human being this woman is

[@mamtapandey8897]

I am speechless 😊 you are an inspiration to people all around the world

[@Neon_vix]

I'm also a meningitis survivor. Fortunately my mum used to help with ambulances so had some medical training and recognized the rash and got me to hospital quickly. I spent 5 days in intensive care and came out of it with all my limbs. A year later I was hanging out with friends and one of them started showing symptoms like mine and we made her go to the hospital and she also had it but was so early she got no rash and we saved her life.

[@Iamagoodwife]

Please tell us what were the early symptoms?

[@Neon_vix]

@@Iamagoodwife my very first symptom was being extremely thirsty. Then my joints started hurting like I had a really bad flu. I was out at the time so I went home, by the time i got home I started vomiting. My joints got so sore I couldnt walk so I was crawling to the bathroom. My boyfriend came home and by then I felt like all my joints were freezing shut like how a spider curls up when it dies. I thought having a hot shower would be a good idea so I got my boyfriend to carry me into the bathroom because by then I couldnt walk. I took my clothes off and saw my whole body was covered in what looked like blood blisters. I freaked out and started going into shock I made my boyfriend drive me to my mums, he carried me inside onto the sofa and mum took one look at me and rang an ambulance before they got to mums I passed out. I remember waking up in hospital briefly as they were trying to straighten my arm to get a line in and it felt like they were breaking my arm, then I passed out again and woke up a couple of days later in Intensive care with heart monitors all over me and quarantine signs all over my door. It was really scary. So those were my symptoms but my friends symptoms were stiff neck, headace, sore joints we caught hers super early so it wasn't as extreme as mine.

[@davidsolomon1175]

@@Neon_vix were you vaccinated for it?

[@Neon_vix]

@@davidsolomon1175 there was no vaccine available when I caught it, i was 19yo at the time I'm 36 now

[@allisoncounty9073]

@@Neon_vix .

[@mommajoe824]

My son contracted meningitis at age 4, he almost died. Thank God his only long term reaction is headaches and seizures. I never knew it could do this. Wishing you Love, Peace and Happiness, Your great.

[@honestasempre3972]

Jesus Christ powerful Holy Saviour of World bless you and your family my friend amen

[@ljmcdonald2703]

My mom’s friend’s grandson had it as a kid the only problem he had was behavioral issues mild brain damage

[@pavankumar-yz8cl]

Really motivated me thank you very much, I never saw such a strong lady

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

Truly inspirational lady!

[@user-yt8gy7kz6h]

Ты, такая умница !!!Большое тебе спасибо за то, что ты такая сильная!!!! Ты пример для многих!!!! Уважаю тебя!!!! Ты, замечательный человек и очень красивая девушка!!!! Сил и удачи тебе !!!

[@user-gc2nn7vd2e]

А что случилось с этой девушкой?

[@user-lt9nj5lh8n]

Наверно ето дирмо болиз

[@eautifuleagle4776]

It's so great that she's confident within herself and she's embracing the way she looks, good for her! I hope she never stops and this inspires other people to not be afraid about what others think about them.

[@guillaumedupont2902]

You're absolutely wonderful. I love you, I wish you the best. You're a model of courage, and an incrediblly beautiful human being on so many levels. You're shining. May you be truly Happy and Well.

[@mojorojo6]

Beyond human strength. Respect to you.

[@chellsiemhernandez]

I’m glad there’s a vaccine for this. She’s soo strong and still beautiful

[@GOGOSLIFE]

Some of these 'anti-vaxers' need to see this.

[@dormindofeliz4144]

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[@ljmcdonald2703]

I had the vaccine at 10, I think you get it 2 or 3 times

[@cottoncandy4486]

She is so brave, I could not be so brave .You are a hero Veronica a true hero.

[@ashu143tosh]

Great respect for this strong personality

[@kid9177]

Life sucks. Living such a harsh life requires strength. Sharing your strength can help others too. Hats off for her.

[@MissSweeTSmarT1983]

Wow. Shes so beautiful no amount of scarring could blight her natural beauty.

[@user-fb6ox7hp7d]

Милая девушка,здоровья тебе и счастья! Да благословит тебя Бог!

[@sashag.9459]

Wow........ This makes me emotional..... It is just so beautiful the way she manages, she's an unbelievable role model! Not just for disabled people but for ALL of us! She really learned me a life lesson: to love my body unconditionally, instead of criticising the way it looks, but be thankfull for it because it functions proparly!!! It is disgrace for people like her that -particularly women like myself (I'm a good looking 45 year old mother of 3, I have a healthy weight but still never truly satisfied....) people with scarless and 100% intact bodies often do not realise what a gift it is and that you cannot take it for granted!!!

[@goosebumpsnuroka3100]

Such a strong women.I love u Veronica.

[@shazanakhan9807]

Well done to her im proud of you. Im Living with my loose skin which is my scars from all the abuse I've been through and I've dealt with it with emotional eating but now I've lost 60kg. Im proud of myself and never gave up in terms of getting a degree, working, married and having a baby.

[@meghanh2511]

Not only is she so lucky to be alive, she's so lucky she got to keep her arms and legs. Show off those scars, beautiful.

[@meghanh2511]

@Leonard jr Lugo If you're religious sure. But be considerate of those who aren't religious and don't believe in God. For them it is luck.

[@shhrage]

@Leonard jr Lugo if it is gods work then why should he even do her like that 😢

[@janvi2000]

Hats off to her spirit ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sudhakardarelli3412]

Strong personality with beautiful character keep it up

[@phongnguyendoc4744]

The pain you went through, and your efforts completely conquered me. I can only say: I love you, I admire you. Wish you always happy.

[@lynncarter579]

You are AMAZING Veronica! You are an inspiration to me and to other people. Beauty isnt only from the outside but from the inside. Your determination is Incredible! Win Gold at the Paralympics God bless you ❤

[@xosunshineoxsunshine436]

Beautuful comment ❤

[@user-oj9xn2eh3b]

Hats off to her will power and strong mentality

[@dustinbrown2710]

Waaay to staaay strong hun!! You arrre amazing!!! God bless...

[@x3merx3mer]

I had Meningitis at 5! I didn't even know it can leave such consequences. wow You will never stop the stares, but you're a charming woman, whoever really meets you I'm sure doesn't see the scars any more.

[@callabeth258]

Look up Isabelle Weall she got meningitis at 7 and lost both arms and legs but is now a trampoline champion

[@valcomments3045]

There are different types of Meningitis. Bacterial, viral, parasitic, fungal, and non infectious. I am curious what type she had. If I had to guess I'd say bacterial since it is usually much more serious.

[@x3merx3mer]

@@valcomments3045 that makes sense.. I got myself a viral one in the kindergarten.

[@katelynelizabeth6375]

Same I had it at 5 years old too I thought I was going to die but I carried on being happy and I was cure also this woman is amazing

[@Yasmeel]

I need to know where u all vaccinated before getting it ?

[@amarpanchhifoodworld]

More power to u lady...❤️❤️

[@garystein7883]

Hi dear, how are you doing?

[@sureshgunda5856]

Great woman

[@DecentDesign01]

Right

[@garystein7883]

@@DecentDesign01 hi

[@hironikabasumatary6661]

You are very strong dear. ❤️ You.

[@rahulsnowwhite7088]

Finally you had it.. well done Lady Sometimes says " life is full of ups and downs.." But you are just an another level.. It's really amazing that you had beaten the disease and the life.. God bless you...Angel...

[@kennaherman3089]

Much respect for this girl !!

[@coachashishlathar]

you are showing us all that if you have a survivor mindset then we can achieve anything, you are such a beautiful from inside and outside, your scars are the proof of your battles. love from india

[@xosunshineoxsunshine436]

❤❤❤

[@nikkismith6513]

Where you vaccinated just wanna know I'm interested in whether they work or not ❤️

[@SuperKellika]

I’m so glad I watched this . She inspired me to not care about a scar I have on my arm from Diaylsis. You are truly inspiring and beautiful

[@World.Game1]

Be strong, we proud of you girl

[@lashawnablanton4649]

Such a strong beautiful young woman. Thank you for sharing. God bless! Your testimony helped me more than you could ever know.

[@sunsetz72]

I had meningitis twice. It was the most aweful experience in my life. I’m so glad you made such a powerful impact to the world. Don’t ever stop being awesome!

[@Le.Pink.Kitty.]

The courage of this woman is beyond anyone I’ve ever met 🙌🏽✨🙌🏽

[@oneeyedwilly8139]

My sympathy for her, not just about the disfiguring scars but because of the horrible pain that she must have experienced.

[@ashwinghimire4527]

You're absolutely strong, honey. I can't do what you do.

[@user-ps9gr3vp3j]

❤👍🇰🇿

[@toydikandarova6358]

Какая сильная духом девушка,удачи тебе и женского счастья 😗😗😗🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿