Woman Becomes Quadriplegic After Hammock Accident

[@michelezeigler6167]

I am so glad her boyfriend stayed. She is a ray of sunshine.

[@n8doggy733]

shout out Jack ❤

[@1104ray]

@@n8doggy733 id feel bad if this happen to a 45 yr old that lives alone with not much family

[@fargoth391]

@@1104ray bro what

[@kurtmaryville4941]

@@fargoth391He’s saying they come from a privileged background. Which is a totally fair observation in my opinion.

[@kurtmaryville4941]

@@1104ray of course! It’s an absolutely awful thing to happen. Other dude was just saying that she would just have an easier time than anyone impoverished because… money. He just said it pretty aggressively though… but yeah, It’s incredibly challenging sometimes for people (especially those who have been historically/generationally disenfranchised) with “less than” to see people with “more than” complaining about anything. But I think everyone can agree that it’s tragic. Just not as tragic as it might be for someone already struggling.

[@SK-lt1so]

Mother and daughter in my neighborhood were on a hammock between two trees. Tree snapped, fell on the, mother broke her pelvis, daughter died. Be very, very careful where you place a hammock.

[@ridingtheroad185]

right! It isn't the hammock but what you attach it to that causes the danger. That's why we have an actual hammock stand for ours.

[@DougNMarcum42]

Thank you.

[@MagsChase1229]

God Bless this lady and her boyfriend.

[@albertfinney1328]

ABSOLUTELY spot on advice. Use CARE always. What a horror to be broken and your daughter dead. Double the grief due to carelessness.

[@georginasale360]

H

[@michellealvarez8160]

The man she’s engaged to wasn’t even her boyfriend. They had just had a few dates. Not too many men like him out in this world we live in. God bless both of them ❤

[@peacelove7437]

I think they were. She said they were on the verge of saying “ I love you to each other. So they were in love❤

[@fuego__elaine]

love this

[@Kaniala-l7s]

hes a covert narc

[@luisjrp]

?​@@Kaniala-l7s

[@c2hawaii]

I would have never though about the danger of what the hammock is attached to, falling on you. Thank you for sharing your story so people can be aware.

[@ErinField]

Of course❤

[@knux5796]

yeah between the both of them theyre like +300 lbs so they shoulda thought twice before attaching it to the chimney tbh

[@amyeastman8764]

I remember similar happening to a child a few years ago

[@Xane_Dragon]

​@@amyeastman8764 Yeah, same. The child died

[@ownleywunlord9638]

​@@UberFoXthank you for sharing, all knowing one

[@Shay-yg7nm]

Let's talk about the BF and what an amazing man he is. Best of luck to them both

[@ErinField]

Aww thank you 🥰🙏🏻

[@aishanjgirl07]

I’m pleasantly surprised he stuck around and also married her! That’s true love!

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I have Ehlers Danlos syndrome and can’t get a guys who live 20 minutes away to show up/stick around for more than one date. I my last relationship I did 3 years of hospital appointments all by myself with no support from family etc whatsoever.. and the relationship before that he basically dumped me making me homeless not believing im sick

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

​@@SobrietyandSolace... You're a strong Woman believe in yourself❤

[@Ana20arA]

Yes and what a handsome hunk he is too

[@1yungez]

the dude shes dating is a real one

[@PHOENIX2001]

she's a prime example of "if she can do this while in her condition, then what am i doing in my life" kind of person

[@honeybunch5765]

So true. I have a lower back injury, and I became so unfit this past three years. I am very disappointed with myself. She is inspiring

[@AngelinaThumbelina8]

Well she has family to take care of her, and excellent medical care, and now she's living on disability payments, so just imagine if the same accident happened to anyone else who doesn't have all those golden parachutes.

[@buschlightyagami9693]

Comparison is the thief of joy

[@AnniekinsMyshkamouse-r4j]

​@@buschlightyagami9693 Your comment made a big impact on me and has made me really think. I hope I can borrow it to share with someone.

[@buschlightyagami9693]

@@AnniekinsMyshkamouse-r4j I don’t think Theodore Roosevelt trademarked it so you should be good to go

[@singingblueberry]

I've heard of so many hammock accidents by now, I'm pretty sure I'll never use one ever again, no matter how safe it looks.

[@user-ys2ko2jt4y]

Or use a hammock in a hammock stand. You wouldn't hang your bedroom bed to two trees, so why do it to a hammock?

[@willers2706]

this isnt really a hammock accident more the a balcony fell on her i dont think the hammock is at fault there tbh

[@Coley-O]

Hammocks now and umbrellas before this for me.

[@ohsweetmystery]

Far more accidents in bathrooms.

[@potatojones1089]

An actual hammock stand is the only way I will use one. I’ve had my hammock stand for years, never had an issue. And even if it falls, the stand is not tall enough to crush an adult.

[@limlianhui9462]

I know of one other girl who was quadriplegic because of the porch pillar her hammock was attached to collapsed on her, followed by part of the porch roof. She felt lucky to be alive, her doctors said two inches forward and her skull would’ve been crushed and she would not be here. Please heed the warnings and try to prevent these types of injuries.

[@stephanielloyd4053]

Yes, i heard her story on KZbin. So awful?

[@katelynfe]

Or you know its pretty darn stupid to set up a hammock on a porch pillar.

[@ahill4642]

I’m 55 years old and I have never heard of hammock dangers. Thank you for telling us!

[@SDCB754]

Prayers for this brave woman. I'm never going in a hammock again

[@richj011]

That's tied to a chimney or a tree 😊

[@Mike-lp9rv]

Hammock that come with its own standalone frame has been fine. Just hanging a hammock on an unknown pillar that could be unstable is where the danger lies.

[@dswingle8695]

Yes, it’s best to stay inside…it’s a scary world out there

[@ku4uv]

I had a broadcasting professor in college whose wife was killed when a tree that was rotted fell on her while she was laying in a hammock. Just a sad freak accident.

[@LR-do_it_for_her]

I was in a grief support group & one young guy's fiance had a dead tree fall on her while she was in a spring. Another freak accident.

[@ms.krueger2660]

OMG!! 🙄 What is wrong with people? Listen to the video!! The hammock was tied to the chimney. The chimney fell on her. She is an amazing woman with a great attitude. ❤️ I would crawl in a hole and feel sorry for myself. I am not a positive person. Praying for her !!🙏💜

[@ErinField]

Exactly, thank you so much!❤

[@bobsagett]

What’s wrong with you

[@Naomi-yr9bh]

It doesn't matter if the hammock is tied to the chimney does it though? I mean clearly it did matter lol but, still the hammock was/is not the issue. So the warning should be to check that whatever youre tying it to, is secure. Now leave that poor hammock out of this...😂😂😂😂

[@ThatQueen30]

Ehm.... so it's a chimney accident then, not? 🤔🤔

[@Coco-xw3wp]

​@@ThatQueen30Right I'm confused......

[@WheelEstate]

It's very humbling and saddening to realize that one small decision can completely change our life for the better or for the worse. Life is so fragile. Sometimes we get away with things that should've hurt or killed us, while other times we do something so seemingly insignificant and our whole life is completely changed.

[@choosehope8729]

Both Erin and Jack have such beautiful spirits❤❤

[@ErinField]

Aww thank you so much!!❤

[@Sci-lives]

@@ErinFieldSending you virtual hugs from Canada. You’re amazing Erin 😻

[@mnmssss21]

I’ve lived through a stroke after I woke up I couldn’t move my body. So I figured out how to use my phone with my nose. I now can use my hands and fingers. My left arm still can’t feel but I can move it so much more since that day. I’ve been bedridden for 15 years in that time I’ve thought of my illness I stop myself ave think that there’s always going through something more then myself It really helps me be more grateful to have my own situation then to live with someone else situation. God bless you may there be medical cure for you one day soon. God bless you always. Your story touched my soul. 🙏🏽♥️💐💌

[@delanaking9920]

God bless you, too.

[@DegenerateToo]

Stanford University stem cell research. Twenty percent chance of success. Not sure about your length of time that’s passed.

[@mnmssss21]

@ two years ago. I’m hanging in there. Like I said I had to relearn a lot of things. I thank God everyday that I’m here. God bless you all. Thank you so much for your info. 🙏🏽♥️💌

[@robokeefe7806]

I have been following her on social media. She is such a pure, friendly girl, with motivation and humor and Jack is a gem.

[@kaitlynleeanna425]

She’s so positive.. seriously inspiring. She deserves all the love happiness and success in the world ❤️✨

[@ErinField]

Aww thank you so much ❤

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

​@@ErinField... I Love your smile😊❤

[@anh1192]

There have been deaths from hammocks too! Something you wouldn’t think is dangerous IS.

[@SeminarioMAE]

YOU didn't think it's dangerous.

[@amandaburleson2035]

how did they die in a hammock??

[@SeminarioMAE]

@@amandaburleson2035 the supports fell on them

[@dswingle8695]

For sure. It’s best to stay inside. The things you thought were safe simply AREN’T!

[@amyfrancis9423]

What an inspiring young woman! I hope she reaches all her physical therapy goals! Her fiance, Jack, is an amazing man to love her the way he does!

[@danae2882]

Not for long, he’s a young attractive man who will feel the call of becoming a real husband & father

[@kellydalstok8900]

He’s a keeper.

[@helenfong3339]

You are so strong! I’m disabled & it makes me depressed. Watching you has inspired me! Your fiancé is definitely a keeper! I wish you both a long and happy life together! ❤

[@Aritul]

I'm so sorry that the accident to her but so happy that she has incredibly family and friends who support her. Also bless Jack for being the person who he is. May their love continue to grow. I wish them much happiness.

[@SelenaKnight-n7h]

Poor young woman. Always play it safe, even when you're high on happiness. Best wishes to Jack, Erin Field and her lovely family.

[@ErinField]

Thank you so much!🥹♥️

[@bobballew281]

You have so much strength and if half of this world had an tenth of your positive attitude we would all live in a better place

[@ErinField]

Wow thank you so much 🥹♥️🙏🏻

[@MistydawnGRAHAMCRACKERMeas-s7c]

Amen 🙏🕊️

[@pancakesnailgurl3874]

She’s a warrior!!! I love that she is incredible to share awareness and setting examples for others ❤❤

[@ErinField]

Thank you so much ❤

[@marilily]

Wow what an inspiring story. I only broke my fibula recently, still in physical therapy and having just that is painful and discouraging. The fact that she has a glow and still keeps pushing through that physical therapy is amazing.

[@ErinField]

Thank you very much!🥰

[@AR-ez8zx]

I just broke my fibula as well! Did you require surgery? Erin has definitely inspired me and changed my mindset for the better. :)

[@marilily]

@@AR-ez8zx oh no! I wish you a fast and smooth recovery. It's a long road but it's a nice excuse to just take some time for yourself. Catch up on some of your favorite shows. And yes I did require surgery, I have a plate and 5 screws 🥲

[@rayz5173]

What a wonderful young man she found! Wishing you both the very best!

[@Sunny-cj5ic]

She also is blessed to have a wonderful man who has stayed by her side. I think many handicap individuals become depressed when they think they can’t find or experience a relationship as they once could. My uncle was paralyzed from the knees down and his wife left him after a few years, he soon became depressed and passed away.

[@Totorowa]

Wow what an amazing man Jack. My 5 year old is named Jack. I wish them both the best. Amazing woman, very inspiring.

[@LahainaStrong444]

this made me cry. dear Jack. Blessings to you gal. healing vibes💙🦋💫

[@cynthg9547]

Im so sorry you became a quadriplegic . Your doing good in life . Im a Paraplegic L1 incomplete and it was hard for me i grieved over my new life and i was also sick to my stomach first few months but it could been the medicine

[@cpl8168]

She's incrediably upbeat, given her circumstances. Much respect for her.

[@limlianhui9462]

Love her spirit. Would be easy to just be sad all the time and not do anything with her life in her position, but instead, she’s living her best life!

[@ras2930]

This is the perfect example of how someone responds with grace and positivity to what life throws at you. Either be bitter or be better. She chose the latter. I could not think of a more perfect example of resiliency.

[@Miiszthing7]

I’m so happy she has a family loves her like they do , her positivity and view on life comes from where. I’m sure that’s one of the reasons her boyfriend stayed. She is a lovely human

[@Julie-n9b]

She’s beautiful inside & out! Wishing her the best!!

[@pourquoipas971]

What a brilliant, smart beautiful young lady. Full of life, i wish her the best

[@zenawarrior7442]

Yes and the times she says like is amazing.

[@TotesMAGoats69]

Imagine being a care taker for someone eone the rest of your life with a girl you jhst met. Thats strength

[@sff.f1114]

She’s inspirational to me! I got diagnosed with a disease which makes walking extremely hard. It has been some dark days, but after seeing this, i have hope and i will keep on moving forward. Thank you, Erin! You’re great:) love from Norway

[@ErinField]

Aww thank you so much!!!🥹🥰

[@ladylove8565]

Thanks for sharing this woman's story it's very inspiring

[@grimrepa2746]

Appreciative of the small things we were blessed with. Hope you get well soon

[@krstimobley-vt8nl]

She is absolutely precious and amazing inside and out,,im so proud of her for all of her accomplishments 👏👏,,, absolutely breathtaking

[@ErinField]

Aww thank you very much 🥹♥️🫶🏻

[@jaymoor8995]

4:00 What an amazing and strong man to stay by her side! ❤

[@Petruskinhap972]

I can see why he stayed. Her spirit is so bright, it shines!! All the best for this cute couple! ❤

[@ErinField]

Wow, thank you very much!🥹🫶🏻

[@trueloveingod2691]

May God heal this wonderful girl completely and restore all her functions. God bless Jack and Erin, and her family for their love and devotion.

[@ronica2623]

Good for you, young lady, for your positivity, best of wishes to you!

[@fullerhorsediary]

The fact that someone thought to attach a hammock to brick is insane, it’s no safer than attaching a basketball hoop

[@takaotsu3592]

Stay strong girl. You got this.

[@HelloAndyTung]

Thank you for sharing her story. The past 3 years, i have been fun time caregiving for my father who is quadriplegic as well, seeing Erin's story gives me some hope. It was hard and triggering to watch this video, but i'm glad i did. I'm so grateful for people like her and being a voice for a whole community.

[@greggy9786]

Strong and beautiful woman who had a tragic incident. All the best to her.

[@WheeledHamster]

I've been in a wheelchair since 2011, and yea this sucked. Terrible thing to happened. I'm glad she still had good outlook.

[@cindybubbles]

Hammocks should have their own stands. But seriously, we’re not as resilient as cartoons make us out to be. I’ll never sleep in a hammock.

[@staytrippy4577]

Some hammocks do come with a stand

[@oGrasshoppero]

The fact that she was so accepting of her paralysis is a testament to how much love and support she is getting from people around her. From my personal experience, I have faced life changing trauma and I was shocked that my core support system cannot move past denial and instead chose to convince themselves that I am “overreacting”. Toxic AF…makes things 100X worse…

[@saraelisabeth9038]

People not getting this is pretty frustrating. She said it’s not so much the fall but what falls on top of you that injures you. Don’t tie them to any brick structure at all

[@ErinField]

Yes exactly!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@cohenmandysangalang6302]

@@ErinField❤

[@GenieOfTheLamp82]

Thanks for sharing. Takes a lot of courage to talk about your accident and make people aware of the dangers of hammocks. This young lady is a warrior in every sense of the word.

[@m3talentagency680]

I had no idea that hammocks and what they're tied to could be such a death trap.

[@genedandy]

Get well young lady. You’re a hell of a man, Jack. Respect ✊

[@GoldenAngel-]

That poor lady prayers for fast recovery 😢

[@Shahyee]

This couple is beautiful, I pray she is healed. Her Spirit is beautiful. What a remarkable young man.

[@Maggie-tr2kd]

I wish this was explained better from the beginning. I didn't understand until later what a chimney falling had to do with sitting on a hammock. Later, I finally got it that the hammock was attached to the chimney. Never heard of attaching a hammock to a chimney. I've always thought of a hammock stretched out between two trees. So sorry that this happened to this brave but cheerful lady.

[@xaeaxii7777]

What a freak accident she seems strong and kind

[@laurac9857]

Our enemy the devil. He comes to steal,kill and destroy God's people. Jesus will return soon. ❤❤

[@nybsbfan18]

She has such a positive outlook.

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

Oh My G'Ness, I had never heard of anything like this before either! So good she is getting the message out, be aware of what the hammock is attached to!!! She has a great attitude, and so sweet her boyfriend is still with her!!! Where do we find her videos/channel??

[@ErinField]

Aww thank you so much!!🥹♥️

[@saraelisabeth9038]

I truly think the safest way to have a hammock is for it to be in a hammock stand. If it does collapse way less injury if any at all. This video totally missed the mark by not mentioning that

[@ridingtheroad185]

right. It isn't the hammock but how/what it's attached to.

[@EvelynSaungikar]

Came to say this, we have one.

[@makomori5856]

the mark of this video was not to advertise hammock stands

[@davidwright873]

It is sold that way for a damn good reason

[@Beautifulchild22]

The video didn’t miss the mark at all. It’s not about how to use a hammock it’s about being careful about what it’s attached to. How many people go places and see one and just get on it.

[@theresegbat309]

Wishing you the best, thank you for sharing this information .

[@Punisher6791]

not even disabilities can come between true love. wishing her and her soon to be husband the best in life.

[@ErinField]

Thank you so much!❤

[@Punisher6791]

@@ErinField you're welcome, you know what they say, if you can't stand to be with someone at their worst, you don't deserve them at their best.

[@TiffaniSpeakz]

GOD BLESS THAT MAN!! I am in tears with this story, but knowing she had him by her side makes me so happy!!

[@emyleewong3600]

I really love that woman. I wish I could heal her. I think the guy stick with her because she is very beautiful and positive. She is not bringing him down negatively. I wish her the best. I’m keeping you in my prayers. I know one day you will be normal again, I can feel it and my intuition never lies. Remember that someone said that you will be normal again.

[@funtimefranky]

Thanks for sharing your story, I will warn my children and friends. I tried one once but didn’t feel safe but I never realised there were so many life changing accidents and deaths related to them.

[@n8doggy733]

damn, I'll never go near a chimney

[@limpdklittle]

Walks by their fire place every single day.. You know there is a chimney above that fire place right?

[@Rawrven]

@@limpdklittlenot everyone has one though

[@shoukatali4168]

What is name of your pfp???​@@limpdklittle

[@svenswwis436]

I have lots of respect for Erin and how she is dealing with this tragically unfortunate situation.

[@shelleycabarrus8104]

You're such a strong, selfless amazing woman to turn a tragic accident into good for others. 💪🏼🙏🏻 You came from the mold God made us to be from!

[@ErinField]

Thank you so much!🥹🫶🏻

[@5thdimension954]

What a beautiful woman brave enough to share gee story to help others. I pray she walks again one day.

[@davidwright873]

Definition of a freak accident. Man what a grt love story!!! Nice to meet you guys!!

[@projectkj7643]

What a beautiful couple. I love her upbeat attitude and his loyalty...and, vice versa. Good folk!

[@Princess_Zelda2022]

8:13 A social network app for the disabled is brilliant! I can’t wait to join! Way to turn your disability into a super power! Happy engagement too, your fiancé is a blessing and I can’t see the mutual love in the photos. 💕

[@ErinField]

Aww yay!! Thank you so much 🥰♥️🙌🏻

[@carmendaniel3734]

I’m so sorry Erin. This made me cry. I’m glad you have Jack and a loving family. I’m sending positive energy and healing vibes.❤ Also sending much Aloha from Honolulu. ❤️🌺

[@vinhtran1790]

Wow! What an inspiring story👏best wishes to your speedy recovery & your love story❤

[@Jimsalos]

Very strong woman and loyal bf!

[@catpax6075]

Thank you for sharing your story and spreading awareness ❤

[@nannerz1994]

Maybe warn people about tying hammocks to old New England chimneys.

[@galady8632]

@nannerz1994 . * She did exactly that in this video. She talked about a woman whose son was killed via a hammock. That info is on their website.

[@ErinField]

That too! I didn't hang it

[@yagerr4279]

I’m trying to understand what that would even look like how would they hang the hammock from a chimney?

[@firestarterri]

She did. She straight up talks about how it’s not the hammocks themselves, it’s what people in their ignorance of safety, attach them to, like chimneys.

[@PCHardwire]

Thanks Erin for the confidence you give everyone who hears your story. Your just awesome, and you have a winner next to you. Keep up the good work!

[@apemancommeth8087]

She’s blessed with good looks and she won the lottery with her significant other!

[@Blessemm-c26]

God bless her! Happy to see she is doing well! To God Be All the Glory! 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@deneenjeffries2768]

That's true love her fiance stayed and he didn't have to, She's beautiful and so is he.

[@JeepGirl45]

What a great man she has. ❤❤

[@AngelaGonyon]

You have really motivated me to get up and get out of this house. Thank you ❤

[@capricornsweetheart8102]

Bless her heart!!🙏⚕️ 🙏

[@leticiaramirez827]

A really inspiring person! I am so happy to see her thrive. She gives me a new perspective about life and disabilities.

[@Pj287.]

Love her videos that’s so helpful for ppl also struggling to figure out their new normal

[@ErinField]

Thank you very much 🥹♥️

[@D_A_Marv]

Stories like this really should make one put life in perspective. Things can change in an instant. She hit the JACKpot!

[@michaelmorrissey1052]

Man…talk about a great spirit. 👏👏👏

[@denisejames3089]

Thank you so much! I love the idea of the social network. I'm a nurse, I'll be sure to share.

[@Colinmcdougall6996]

Thanks 😊 for sharing your story. Hoping for the best with you. 🤗💖

[@meYogii_]

They met in Boston, at a hotel? She said it was a 3h drive for both of them. Sue the one/company who was responsible for the hammock.

[@ErinField]

We actually met at my brothers apartment in Boston and it was his hammock

[@aishanjgirl07]

@@ErinFieldyour brother attached the hammock to the chimney?

[@ronica2623]

@@aishanjgirl07😢

[@hernandezb2178]

I grew up with hammocks everywhere and I don’t recall any incident that involved injuries this serious. But the hammocks were attached to strong walls, trees, or pillars, not to chimneys or weak trees or walls made of gypsum. This accident it’s sad and unfortunate but was 100% preventable like understanding weight and a solid foundations. I’m glad she survived

[@kmarch6630]

Why is she warning against hammocks when the falling chimney is probably what injured her?

[@saraelisabeth9038]

Because it was tied to it which caused the collapse

[@srourfamily]

@@kmarch6630 yes but it both : swing and pulling basic physics@ campaign for falling chimneys. You tuber good luck

[@David.Goggins.Official]

Fr

[@elizabethd.7662]

Yes ,people may not be aware of how dangerous they can be if connected to an unstable structure.

[@jane.themoon]

Because the chimney didn’t just fall by itself. The hammock was tied to it. It was the hammock that made the chimney collapse.

[@dinaluna9664]

How beautiful! She's surrounded by loved ones! What a love story; Gorgeous couple!!!!!!!!❤️‍🔥

[@debbiecreter2005]

Years ago I heard about a woman who fell out of a hammock and became a quadriplegic. It doesn’t take much distance to the ground to sustain a severe injury. My mother fell down three brick and sandstone steps and died from a head injury. Life is more fragile than we realize.

[@Landis_Grant]

off not of

[@debbiecreter2005]

@ No, out of is correct.

[@ThisisDaniel]

What a beautiful, inspiring and powerful woman. Turning tragedy into triumph, absolutely amazing 🥹