My Handbag Keeps Me Alive | Living Differently

When Lauren was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension as a child, she and her mother Tracy knew just how serious it was. The family had already experienced tragedy at the hands of the disease with Lauren’s father passing away due to the condition in 2010. After receiving her diagnosis Lauren underwent treatment and now, she pumps an experimental drug into her heart - which involves carrying the pump around with her everywhere she goes. Despite facing a shortened life expectancy, Lauren lives life in the present without inhibitions. She’s training to become a nurse to help people just like herself.
Producer: Joe Roberts, James Thorne
Editor: James Thorne
Director: Elie Khadra
Series Producer: Charley Sutton
Executive Producer: Alex Morris
Head Of Production: Adam Mudditt
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[@sunyyshinee]

"I can't control what happens to me, only how I respond to it" wow okay we all need to learn from that

[@anandmungroo2051]

Armyy

[@starss4chriss]

ARMYY

[@sushisuga7229]

ARMYYY

[@clatbuenrostro______3317]

ARMYYYY

[@janu9581]

ARMYYYYY

[@rachelel9087]

"I'm not scared, because I feel like there's going to be a time when I need to be scared, and now is not that time" Wow. As someone with multiple chronic autoimmunes that can end up fatal....wow. This hit me hard. Truly. And I don't say that about ANYTHING. Thank you for that Lauren.

[@sarawilkinson6766]

Rachel El I agree, it reminds you to be in the moment. Incredible young woman.

[@shania209]

Very meaningful

[@anetten425]

How old is she?

[@fantazjaz7448]

I wish I had watched that phrase when I nearly died a year ago and agree she is so strong EDIT: STAY STRONG GIRL

[@gabrielleandrew542]

So wise so profound what an amazing young woman she should be made a nurse quick so she can mentor others

[@strangelove4267]

She’s currently doing well at SFSU, I became a friend of her’s in history class.

[@jesusandstephforever5733]

How old is she? Thank God is is doing well.

[@BobCindyL]

Thank you for the update. :)

[@briannabergman8381]

Thank you so much, I was worried!

[@krishmajoshi]

@@jesusandstephforever5733 she's 18 or 19

[@ThisIsYourOnlyWarning]

Oh thank you so much for the update! Please let her know there’s a lot of people checking on her and wishing her the best?

[@RomyKane]

My heart broke into a thousand pieces when her mom started talking about her life expectancy and her voice cracked 💔 wishing her the best

[@adhc8560]

That woman's suffering shows in her eyes. First watching her husband die, and now watching her daughter suffer and knowing she may lose her too. I hope so much a cure comes in time to help this beautiful girl - so smart, so lovely, so mature and thoughtful.

[@craigtaylor4131]

I hope she lives a long and happy life

[@jammier6483]

She is now a nursing student at SFSU however her sister now has it.

[@alittleofeverything4190]

She has already lived longer than expected. Her mom lives with this fear every night she goes to bed. They are all role models for us who live basically pain free every day. Love life! Peace!

[@rawdata678]

@@jammier6483 so its genetic. Hidyopathic means "we dont really know"

[@burymedeep-be7dm]

And I was whining the last 6 hours of my shift last night cause water got in my boot and my sock was wet. You're pretty tough.

[@carlocolombo8768]

burymedeep 2093 6 hours, whats your job? And why wasnt the sock dry?!

[@burymedeep-be7dm]

Random PERSON I clean machines in a large bakery. So we blast chemicals and water and a water boot filled upand i didnt bring extra pair of socks. The stuff I complain about is so inconsequential compared to some this girl is really amazing

[@iampringlestm8603]

@@burymedeep-be7dm Seriously?

[@iampringlestm8603]

@Twins Gaming Seriously?

[@iampringlestm8603]

SERIOUSLY????

[@JodieLouise98]

She is so mature and has a deep understanding of life at such a young age. Very inspiring!

[@toaster3183]

Mature means shes not acting her age

[@cacti3884]

@@toaster3183 No? Mature means you're mature lmao

[@_little.sam_]

@@toaster3183 it's immature, I think you got it mixed up

[@toaster3183]

@@_little.sam_ yeah my dad said mature meabs not acting their age lolollololol

[@_little.sam_]

@@toaster3183 ma·ture adjective 1.fully developed physically; full-grown.

[@Jenna-lo1yp]

*I'm a dumbass. I thought It was some self-centered teen saying she can't live without her handbags 😂 but boy was I wrong! God Bless Her!*

[@hadroncollider1155]

I thought it was some iron man kinda stuff

[@Oliver-ub4gc]

That's the idea of the title, it's meant to make you think it's merely hyperbolic.

[@icesicleanimations1152]

Same

[@wowthatsrandom5676]

lol I thought the same.

[@dracomalfoy5365]

I thought she was like spoiled kid that just wants Gucci 🤦♀

[@soccerboy1447]

I feel like shit for complaining about anything now. Shes done so much better than me with her sickness (idk what to call it). I hope she lives a long happy life with no pain

[@ry9134]

A Salty Fry you shouldn’t feel bad. we all have days where we don’t fell good. i know that other people have it worse but that doesn’t mean that we should feel bad for going through a human bodily function, pain.

[@jennajames5446]

If you never know, I feel condition usually fits

[@jacobramonebennett-watkins2234]

You have a right to complain I don't understand this mindset... Everyone has a right to complain about a shitty situation vs. someone else's shittier situation. Now if you over-complain then yes thats a different story, but every human being has the right to complain regardless of the extremeness of the injury or diagnosis

[@larissaleigh4488]

Ok but like, just because someone has worse problems than you that doesn't make yours invalid. If you are broke and cant pay your rent, sure, its not as bad as being homeless but its still a valid problem and you can still complain or be worried about it even though its not as bad as some other problems in the world. The " oh i shouldn't complain about anything because there are others who have it worse" mindset is illogical and really annoying

[@tanyaak9382]

I hope no one ever steals her bag 😫

[@isabell9269]

@@mariannalove4880 LOL? WHAT THE HECK THAT AIN'T FUNNY!

[@MOCHIOKIE-xx5ts]

It's not funny Marianna this is a serious thing if you can't take something seriously than why comment something that can offend others.

[@lizalvarezllamas]

I know, I thought the same thing because where I live is very insecure so if that happened to her that would be a disaster, but luckily she has her dog so she can feel safer

[@IvanBraginski13]

@@MOCHIOKIE-xx5ts dont shit on them they didn't make the comment

[@aliasanew3398]

there are some really sick people in this world.

[@minalaine9692]

Why do good and inspiring people like you get to have lives like that

[@k.o.h8446]

Lulu Laine I think its the other way around. People who get lives like that *are* inspiring.

[@lodoesstuff3594]

Because people with those lives learn to be kind. The ones without those lives don't learn how they feel.

[@varpu3379]

Ootko suomalaine?

[@Kinobambino]

The people who struggle the most and lift themselves up are often more powerful than those who lead easy lives

[@moniquegrove9809]

Because they grow to be good and inspiring people in there life and they leave an impact on us to be better people

[@missiesmith949]

My adoptive daughter was born with only half an heart, basically. She had her 1st open heart surgery at 2 HOURS old. She has had several more since then. Both of her parents died from the same condition before my girls 4th bday. These girls are amazing survivors. They can do anything. They can take over the world.

[@PanDeSal.28]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jerilyn9683]

God bless you 🙏 ❤

[@badlandschugs2042]

No one asked

[@badlandschugs2042]

@Meme Guy! Coming from a guy with the word meme in his name he doesn't really live up to it does he no

[@kingtut7213]

@@badlandschugs2042 stop being cringe

[@3brendan933]

she's the kind of girl people write books about... so sad she has to deal with it but i think it makes her a wonderful person, i hope life turns out good for her

[@patm934]

36 years old very young,but managed to stay strong for his beautiful wife and daughter

[@katiehansen5931]

Pat M my uncle joe wasn’t married to Aunt Tracy when he passed

[@katiehansen5931]

I’m Lauren’s cousin

[@liamhoskinson4505]

@@katiehansen5931 how old is Lauren, out of curiosity

[@katiehansen5931]

Aliya Hoskinson 18 she will be 19 in December 2 days after Christmas her and my dad have the same birthday the crazy thing is we both have heart conditions but I’m adopted 😂

[@katiehansen5931]

Aliya Hoskinson we are both 18

[@MrsznewyawkRN]

My mom had to use this device but with a different medications cause she had heart failure this past october she got put on the transplant list and received a heart an we still have her today THANKFULLY.

[@user-lv6is9bc6v]

thank god and her being resilient!!

[@Kinobambino]

That's beautiful. Send her my love and keep on loving life 😊

[@gatooncracko527]

That’s a miracle. Wow, I am so happy for you.

[@Chris-fe1kx]

Mrsznewyawk godbless your mom, stay strong 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@PixelSheep]

Nice! All the best for you and your mum!

[@kendallsummary971]

This must be so hard for the mom I can't even imagine 😣

[@Angie-ry7ql]

Yeah:(

[@amongusinreallife3]

Um you think it’s hard for her mom ITS HARD FOR HER

[@jasonstarrising]

iloveyoutkp No u

[@Unknown70896]

Kendall Summary hard to imagine why you’d describe your situation the way you just did on social media and you basically saying and making it sound like your mums dying and your enjoying your coke in the next room... maybe get of the computer and go wipe dat arse. That what family is for but your is obviously irrelevant in yourself to make it this open.

[@lucy7559]

But she copes so well

[@MirceaD28]

how much money we pour into war, weapons, and how much in research? Just sad

[@secondswell]

It wouldn't matter anyway for the wider spread disease's like cancer even if they found a cure they would probably not release it cancer is a multi billion dollar industry. For diseases like hers that are not wide spread they probably would release a cure if they had one people are greedy.

[@dogvtf]

@@secondswell bruh theres probably already a cure for cancer. it's probably just being covered up cuz governments gotta get that green.

[@secondswell]

@@dogvtf that's pretty much what I said.

[@olgabagildinskaia7415]

@@dogvtf there can't be a cure for cancer because cancer is not just one illness. There are numerous types of cancer, each reacting differently to different types of treatment. So that's just a naive thing to think.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@olgabagildinskaia7415 cure for 'cancer' which is not just a single thing would be.... expecting a single cure to be able to solve many many diseases at obce. That'd be wishing for some magic there lol About treatments that might help, those probably already exist but dtill in trial with questiomable results, not getting widespread enough to be useful or people exploiting that by jacking uo thr prices so much almost nobody will be able to afford it

[@alien-ann]

Moral of the story don't steal people's handbags

[@nomnep4800]

quite true

[@sakginzedits7543]

XD😂😂😂

[@iampringlestm8603]

Seriously?

[@iampringlestm8603]

@Food FOOD!! Seriously?

[@khurtgarcia]

GrandMasterGamer 1 seriously?

[@fullmetalgaara2]

What a wise young woman. I'd listen to her podcast.

[@tiffinyrae7614]

WWLD - I agree - ME TOO!!

[@ArtisticPawsStickerEmporium]

"I'm not scared, because I feel like there's going to be a time when I need to be scared, and now is not that time"... ty Lauren

[@jagdiskheidi2261]

When I grow up I will find a cure to this

[@ijeomaaao]

@@bjornnielsen7613 come on...... let her try to save people. Stop being sarcastic.

[@ijeomaaao]

@@bjornnielsen7613 damn... okay

[@roxyndra]

please do. I believe!

[@lizziehodder7590]

@@bjornnielsen7613 honestly let the girl have dreams

[@lizziehodder7590]

@@bjornnielsen7613 yeah there is disapointments but if she wants to find a cure she can try

[@its_brandeeb]

I cried along with her mom. I don't know that I'd be strong enough to hear that about any of my boys. She is such a brave young woman and very grounded

[@rachelel9087]

That whole family has been through a lot. Her father died, and her mother has been intubated at some point (scar on her neck) Jesus :/

[@Snyde91]

Username does not check out.

[@deborahk5433]

Its important to educate ourselves about these things, I learn so much when I watch these mini docu.. You're sooo strong baby girl ❤️❤️❤️

[@porterhouse5502]

DeeDee Nicole 123 nice virtue signaling

[@feero9680]

Doc.*

[@skyeperry1923]

Yeah

[@emily.6903]

DeeDee Nicole 123 maybe don’t call her baby girl?

[@briana_patrick]

@GamingwithJamie Plays it's a term of affection you dumbass

[@amyevans5209]

My nephew has this he's had the pump since January 2019 and he's doing amazing and it will be out in August of this year! Keep fighting baby girl! Y'all are AMAZING!!!

[@gooselaughter5149]

@Axiss Playz But the father had it too...

[@salj.5459]

Axiss Playz The only dumbass here is you

[@MiSSJUiCEBOXXLiVE]

Axiss Playz Hows that possible when the dad had it?🤔

[@FOC-xu2kw]

Amy Eva's how can your nephew survive without the medicine in the pump? There is no cure for this disorder.

[@dynishaspalding220]

@@MiSSJUiCEBOXXLiVE mp

[@pufca5856]

“I can’t control what happens to me, but I can control my reactions of it.” Smart and beautiful girl.

[@lclark715]

She has an old soul. Very inspirational

[@stephaniegrant8164]

Such a fighter. Sending my prayers ❤️

[@MrSvenovitch]

why don't you send some money instead?

[@stephaniegrant8164]

@@MrSvenovitch I don't have money

[@tylerpich7108]

Sending my prayers too. God bless her!

[@Scar...]

@@MrSvenovitch _There's no cure_

[@vivianaunderhay5465]

Same here, God bless

[@karssgovroom]

She looks like a mix between Joey King and Chloe Grace Moretz

[@ZubiZ7712_4]

I was thinking the same.

[@user-ty9tb5iy7w]

Tyst Djävul yes omg

[@fatelo7107]

Not funny

[@fatelo7107]

Stop sharing stupid jokes

[@penntopaper9305]

lmao sksks

[@KaileexLove]

My heart goes out to her and her family. I can’t even imagine losing my husband and then my daughter. What a strong family

[@IRISistibleMakeup]

Lauren's strength is incredible and I wish the best for her but can we also talk about her mother? She lost a husband and now her daughter is going through the same disease. I wish her all the best, hope her daughter still has many many years to live.

[@crybabyherculesASMR]

πεστα ρε Μαρία 😂😂

[@Luna-ty5kk]

@@crybabyherculesASMR ???

[@jonathanmoisesmendozarodri1181]

Hercules TUG I think we missed the joke, mind explaining what’s so funny about this situation?

[@Loug522]

I hope she gets better!

[@audrey9947]

There is no cure.

[@jacktangent]

She said in the video there wasn't a cure. As disappointing as it is - she will probably never get better.

[@gummyfishlegz]

There isn’t a cure...

[@anetten425]

I think the person means that they hope it gets easier or they fined a cure.

[@lilava7326]

Me too... Poor girl...

[@moonlightpalace8038]

" I cant' control what happens to me only how I respond to it " ....this girl is wise beyond her age ... sending loads of love

[@janyou17]

At her such a young age she is doing all those treatment preparations for herself. Her perseverance and will to survive is amazing..

[@linolium4814]

I also have a tube in my chest :) (I have short gut syndrome and I'm on TPN) It's nice to see that you're not alone

[@rachelel9087]

I have no tube, but a port. She does a kickass job at prepping it.

[@christinewilkinson6059]

Mik P I was on tpn for 2 years from issues with gastroparesis. Good luck and many prayers for you💚

[@namineutane5932]

good luck! I hope you stay strong! bless you and your family.

[@mauragrier6958]

I also have a broviac in my chest for TPN/IV fluids :).

[@ingoingmage9207]

What is short gut syndrome?

[@fishypoop]

I hope nobody takes that bag. She is so inspiring...I’m speechless

[@corypaws6741]

Like, steals it? Because I'm pretty sure it's attached to her.

[@utkarshmishra7416]

@@corypaws6741 no like a bag snatcher thief, where they snatched your bag and run away.

[@kawaiipinkukittyangel7957]

@@utkarshmishra7416 i Hope that doesnt happen......

[@devon1777]

she wears it as a crossbody, as long as she does that no one can take it

[@Char10tti3]

@@devon1777 won't stop someone who really wants the bag unfortunately

[@gregoryoh2758]

She is a brave warrior, I have been diagnosed for over 12 years already and currently use the same drug bur I use it in my stomach, may God keep her

[@emma-leyahcharity8080]

I’m literally crying she’s so inspiring I love these videos she needs to stand strong she’s beautiful

[@guipacker]

I never comment on videos but WOW. This girl is like a breath of fresh air. She transformed my day today. Thank you.

[@missyyolo2362]

Never?

[@poe7226]

Missy Yolo not even on YIAY? Lol

[@jasonstarrising]

YURGUUSFGSYAEGR LAMSODJ

[@billybrown8919]

i hope she has a long and good life!

[@hannahb2479]

It's so hard not to cry when you hear about this stuff :( 😭

[@fabulousomelette5168]

As soon as this video started I literally started to cry

[@boogieg8763]

i have cancer and i had to have thins tube in my chest for almost 2 years and it was hell. i would cry and be so depressed just about the tube. you are so strong lauren! i look up to you. praying!

[@laurenspencer2670]

KayTay Chlo praying for you too, sending love💜💜

[@Gettrolledlol1]

Praying for you❤

[@Jackiezyon]

❤️

[@berkeuslu]

She is smart and beautiful. I hope they will find a cure someday.

[@Jesussavedme]

In heaven we will all be perfect 💖 No more desiese no more pain no more suffering I wish her the best she's so sweet and beautiful inside and out God bless you sweetie

[@otsutsukiindra2647]

Your ''heaven'' doesn't exist.

[@amelielarouche6840]

Life is all about her...very touching.

[@vampiricly]

this isn’t nearly as deep as the other comments but she looks kinda like Chloe Grace Moretz??

[@flaviaraluca2220]

I think it's the lips but I see it too

[@ellanoname8354]

I was thinking the same thing

[@cherrybubbles2]

Space Angel agree!

[@Kinobambino]

THAT'S WHO I WAS THINKING OF!

[@shelleyb.91]

I thought I was the only one!

[@ljubicastojanovic2660]

5:16 she has a great attitude, this sentence should be a quote somewhere 😊

[@mimi-fl1ys]

Ljubica Stojanovic It's already a quote by someone else.

[@negg7046]

There's a quote along the lines of what she said.

[@kinchowangmo4144]

She is such a positive spirit. “Live each day like last day” thanks for the advice 🙏

[@g.s777]

Poor girl man she so sweet doesn't deserve this at all.

[@lunamoon7218]

My bff has crohnes disses and she has to have a tube going into her stomach and she's always in the hospital. God bless the people who are like this girl and my friend, these people are true angles 😇

[@nyla-amarasmit8117]

I have crohn too. I have portocath. Permanent iv tube I have benign braintumor. Chronic pain high dose morfine. Sleep disorder and kidney damage. Not out of bed since oct 2017. Now renting a wheelchair when i need to go to hospital. Have surgery again soon. I hate being this ill. Girl in video is amazing. She lives. I dont. Im stuck. And have only my 2e dad 😢😢😢

[@sabanoor885]

Amarah smit stay strong I hope things get better for you❤️ I have Ulcerative Colitis and it’s such a debilitating disease as is Chrohns I had to have an emergency surgery because I had a toxic megacolon

[@nyla-amarasmit8117]

@@sabanoor885 oh noo.. hope you are now bit better after surgery? Crohn is bad.. but for me chronic pain is way worse. I cant do anything. Not lay on any normal bed. Not sit in every chair. Not walk. A normaly pretty simple operation was so painfull (surgeon was an .... so she didnt believe me no pain doctor was consulted) that i wanted to die. Not b/c of my shitty life no only b/c of the pain. Also sleepdisorder is also horrible. But all combined... 😢😢i cant... Thanks be strong. Hope you do have good care! 💖🙏💖🙏

[@EmoPurpleTurtle17]

It's nice she can be so positive about a difficult situation and not let it stop her from doing what she wants in life.

[@zhairesimon2089]

fight hard and NEVER GIVE UP♥️♥️ Lauren

[@gotchufam2964]

She’s an amazing girl, she can change the the world with her dreams, her positivity and her response to the things that get in her way, nothing can stop her, she is strong she will get through this, she is an inspiration to everyone. If she can push through despite the situation she’s in why can’t you? Bless her soul I wish her luck on her journey.

[@crinsuphalak4868]

I’m glad that there is a documentary about this. I have been diagnosed with this condition about 11 yrs ago. It’s hard. I feel your pain and all that you go through. There is time that I’m afraid but I tell myself that I have to be strong not for just my family but for me.

[@crinsuphalak4868]

Thank you so much for putting this out there. Everyone need to learn and know about this rare condition.

[@ughkook]

You are a strong person and I wish you lots of love and happiness. I'm thankful you and I exist in this moment together!

[@cutelilly1000vedios]

Omg she’s so pretty! She looks like an actress!

[@Pineapple85247]

An actress can look like anything.

[@amayahaynes244]

LSDWI, so what you got from all of this video is that shes pretty, she could die any second and your worrying about her looks shame on you.

[@kevinsidarta8392]

@@amayahaynes244 ayyee chill she is just saying that lil girl is pretty dats all.theres nothing wrong with dat comment wtf.

[@Tasnim33]

Like Chloe Grace I thought

[@jacyannc7381]

@@Tasnim33 me too!!!

[@lucyespinoza-bl3sc]

this girl is absolutely amazing, no like, wow, her positive outlook on everything is just literally mind boggling

[@graciegymnasticsgirl3438]

That girl will inspire me for life. Stay strong Lauren!

[@mje19D]

Lauren is an incredible young woman. So inspiring and strong. I hope she somehow reads this comment and smiles. Thank you for your bravery and charm. :)

[@chigasaki06]

Watching these videos reinforces how fragile life can be. I love her perspective..."do it now," time waits for no-one and we can pass at any moment. Praying for her strength and a cure.

[@yunabrooks]

She‘s sooooo beautiful!

[@ValerieMarieM]

"I can't control what happens, only how I respond to it." That is profound. So glad this young woman is able to live her life with such an amazing outlook.

[@bex8832]

Such a lot for a young girl to go through! Very brave girl, absolute credit to her parents. I hope she continues to keep well ❤

[@gummyfishlegz]

Bex 88 she cant get well..... there isn’t a cure...

[@bex8832]

@@gummyfishlegz Yes I know I watched the video! Read what I've written - I said I hope she continues to keep well... 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jasonstarrising]

Bex 88 There is no cure She will never get well

[@nicoleperal8236]

*Im so sorry for people with problems like this 😕😢*

[@Nodexis]

I don’t know her but I love her she’s very strong ♡ ♡ ♡

[@nattcattt]

Wow. What a mature young girl. She has a great outlook on life and has dealt with her situation so gracefully. I admire her

[@simply3663]

My mom has the same thing. And when ever I see the pump it makes me cry. So I was crying through like the whole thing.😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@cm2ca]

Such a beautiful, articulate young lady!!!💜💙💚

[@keirasworld0967]

She’s so strong and brave she deserves the world

[@ellenharropsfx4538]

She is so amazing! I can't believe how positive she is and how much energy she has for life! I wish I was even half as inspiring as her. I wish her the best in life and all she gets from it xxx

[@flintdances7713]

She's such a fighter! It must be extremely hard to accept that she will become immune to the drug soon and will probably pass away prematurely. She has so much more courage than me! Then again her condition is so much more severe. I'm 14 and I was told that I'm slowly going deaf from my frequent ear infections. They said there's a pretty good chance I'll be more than half deaf by the time I'm 30.

[@maeannsacay4552]

I'm 16 but I have a permanent infection in my right ear and it happened when I was just 6 yrs old...I'm a little bit deaf so when someone wants to say something secret to me, they have to whisper in my left ear...oh and i have to come to see a doctor everyday when my right ear starts to hurt or there's a liquid flowing out

[@laurenspencer2670]

Ophelia The Sergal you’re so strong girlie!! This is Lauren from the video💜sending love

[@flintdances7713]

@@laurenspencer2670 Thank you!

[@jordanmahoney2765]

As someone who has a congenital heart defect and missing pulmonary valve, I could relate a lot to what she was saying. It was really inspiring to hear how optimistic she is. I really look up to and admire her for this.

[@anyabrandon4991]

This made me cry so much, she's so brave - such a fighter. My sister died of this at 3 years old and it's such a heartbreaking thing to have

[@LTilli313]

So this girl real does adapt to everything. Did I hear there was a long wait list for a service dog, so she just got a dog and a trainer to him herself? That's amazing and I love her attitude.

[@nathanmasters7952]

Imagine if someone tried to snatch her purse? 😖

[@sreerajr6470]

Nathan Masters same here

[@anetten425]

Oh my goodness

[@anetten425]

That would be terrible

[@lizmowrey9866]

Thankfully she's got her service dog and a big dog is a good deterrent

[@janedevonshire3936]

Ahh, why did you make us imagine that, ❤❤😥😰😢😨😭

[@IMADALBASRII]

My dear. My thoughts with you and with all children and kids who facing all hardships. Think this life is a journey and never think you are stopped actually you might faster than other we live how long don’t make different we all will leave

[@brownsugar1822]

What a positive and beautiful young lady i wish her well .

[@Babiisicko]

what a beautiful soul i wish her nothing but happiness and pray that someday they find a cure

[@vipinjamwal1522]

This is not easy to live such a life she is a real fighter

[@vneziagabriell151]

You are a total mature girl

[@thedustiev1]

What an inspiring young woman. Her sunny outlook & her ability to grab life with both hands & not think too far ahead amazes me. I want to try & be more like this🙏

[@miamarie4484]

What a strong, beautiful girl. I hope she lives better. She’s so inspirational to all. Stay strong girl!❤️

[@justinaliu8199]

I always thought I had the worse life in the world now I know how lucky I am keep up the hard work! I would never be as couraged as you!

[@heythere7788]

justina liu why do u think u have the worst life

[@Tyler-wb9qk]

Yashi Chu ikr why do people even comment these things

[@angeldust3676]

I would die if I went out without my bag because I'm a brittle asthmatic some of you may not know what brittle asthma is but it's when your lungs are permanently partly closed so I'm basically always having a asthma attack of a normal asthmatic so when I do have an attack it completely closes and I can't breathe at all so I have my inhalers in my bag all the time one day I didn't get them out quick enough and I fainted I almost died that day I have almost died twice in just 3 years

[@Hannah-io9jb]

cat girl This is terrible. I have never heard of this kind of condition. I prayed for your healing and may you be well. I believe and hope that you will be well and whole one day. May you also be safe and live a long happy life. Xx. *hugs*

[@YskarAlbumLuna]

oh damn i know the feeling of when the lungs close completely, it's completelly terrible, worst feeling in the world, that's sad af

[@marisa8565]

Im really sorry for u idk what to say but i hope u live a long life

[@mindfucker8515]

Maybe wear one around your neck too, just in case you forget the bag

[@kjh-h7162]

You sound like you need to have an oxygen tank

[@hazzaplayz808]

Such an articulate,level headed and awesome young lady

[@faith9196]

I absolutely love her. I hope she’s doing well. She’s so brave and so inspiring.

[@N3RDYG0GGLES]

Wonderful girl and good doggo. It's so good that she's able to surpass some of the limits her condition brings, and that she's staying positive wherever she can. This is one of those times where saying that someone with a condition is "inspiring" is really accurate.

[@givemefood1616]

I have a complex congenital heart condition and have had 3 open heart surgeries , and although I don’t have a pump myself I do what it’s like not to know what’s going to happen in the future with my condition especially since it’s palliative. I really sympathise with you, you are so brave and I hope new treatment will soon be found to help not only you but people with the same condition 💓

[@zaarthelizard2728]

After hearing that “as time goes on, the body becomes immune to the medicine” that just tells that the brain is weird, it knows that it needs it to stay alive (which is its primary directive) but it also gets rid of it. :\

[@tanvikhare9710]

Actually, it doesn't "know" anything. There's chemical reactions triggering of terminating other chemical reactions. For its functioning, our body isn't conscious....... fascinating isn't it

[@skmk88]

It’s a survival mechanism. If something bad gets into the system, it can absorb it and become immune to it. Sadly it’s a double edged sword

[@jasminetorres5486]

Bless her. I hope she lives a long wonderful life! I love how happy she is and I hope she gets to live her life to the fullest.

[@euphoriajk5487]

🙏❤ prayers. She's so positive and so inspirational. I realized that I keep complaining about all the stuff that annoys me, and I just keep complaining and complaining that I don't realize the blessings that I recieve. Like I easily break down and stuff for the smallest things and she just helped me. May God bless her and her family. I will continue to pray for you and everyone else who is going through tough times. You guys aren't alone and that God will always be with you. 🙏❤ Thank you for helping me realize this. God bless!❤🙏

[@de3414]

She just made me realize not to be scared and to make the most of life.

[@annacooper7298]

I love her. She has such an amazing personality and I wish I could live as positivity as she does

[@Minecraftian09]

The stuff she said at the end was extremely inspiring. I hope I can take her words to heart and live like I only have a few years left.

[@RenegadeTimes]

Brilliant young woman. She's practical and intelligent. Mature beyond her years. Wish you the best Lauren. Wonderful mom.

[@esxoanddszo5391]

*_U are so brave and I love ur personality! U go girl!!!_*

[@Rahul-cu4bz]

Such a brave girl.It was really heart wrenching and emotional to watch.May god bless u

[@margaretcooper797]

What a courageous young lass,dealing with this very serious condition and she sounds so positive.

[@PC-841]

May the light shine in you for a long happy life .

[@kiraangela_]

U>uh uhh. Mmm

[@jasonstarrising]

P C Very edgy

[@iamherenowandgoneforever5120]

*imagine someone just dash by and snatch the bag from her* that's just so scary to think of

[@n_u001]

the tube just rip straight out and she just drops dead on the floor oh well

[@jasonstarrising]

hello oofpuke A black guy

[@nurseali4902]

Wow! What an amazing young woman! Such a beautiful heart and a maturity beyond her years. She will be the best nurse ever!

[@HarleLeviathan]

What a brave beautiful soul, good luck to you little lady