So, this one time, I almost died. Really.

[@Whirrrlpoool]

Harrowing. And very fortuitous.

[@marysmith9361]

You've mentioned the stabbing before and I wondered what happened. Years ago, every weekend we'd go to Boston and have dinner. We never were afraid of violent crimes back then, totally different today. Brigham and Women's is an excellent hospital. Glad it all turned out well for you, you were in good hands.

[@ilovefredreika]

"The fat guy on the treadmill" - oh so funny. But thank u for sharing this sensitive story.

[@DCL26]

You're one person who can have a horrific, nightmare experience and explain it so sweetly, and even somewhat humorously! God Bless you, Steven. You're a gem!

[@topchelseagirl9074]

You haven't overshared, it is nice that you feel able to let us get to know you more. So thankful that you survived this horrific experience. It isn't surprising that you don't like people invading your personal space, even I don't like it when someone behind you in a queue gets too close. The whole having to pay for healthcare in the US is so anathema to us. Here (UK) if you get ill, are hurt in an accident or attack you will get treated for free, including aftercare such as physio or counselling if needed - and yes, we do realise how lucky we are.

[@dmgerard1980]

I love the "off-the-cuff"!

[@EvieVargas]

This story time really confirms what I felt about you when I first discovered your videos! You are a special human being.. continue sharing your life with the world. Lots of love from Chicago!💕

[@marsss7679]

Well your just amazing ! Prior 15yr retail vet, check. Almost died, check. Married/Divorced, check. I've learned in my 52 young years what comes back to you is what you put out there. Your passion, tenacity and love is what your receiving from your You Tube family because of of who YOU are. Don't change. Keep up with your videos 😇

[@marrilynroberts2908]

Well said!

[@Corazanaoro]

My heart goes out to u. Greatful good pple arnd to help u.

[@Marant1000]

How frightening to have experienced someone’s evil. I don’t really know you, but I am so grateful that you survived and thrived. Sending good thoughts and love 💕 in your direction.

[@alena5928]

Thanks to God for keeping you alive and brining right people on your path to help you. With love and best wishes to you dear friend!

[@TheLoonlady]

Steven, I am so glad you survived because I am very fond of your videos and I would have never been able to "know" your humor & sweet love for those kitties of yours. You are a unique man & I am so, so sorry that this happened to you. I too have scars & I believe they are only proof that you have lived. Traumatic things happen to us and ,yes, those things teach us many things that others will never understand. You deserve to live well and long. Never apologize for being emotional for if you don't succumb to the occasional tear you aren't human. Men & boys deserve to be able to experience the entire spectrum of emotions & not feel restricted. I grew up during the time when "boys don't cry. If you do you're a pussy" . I say B.S. ! Stay well, strong, and be safe. Luv from Iowa !

[@MagnoliaInMotion]

THANK YOU LORD! THANK YOU LORD! THANK YOU LORD! I finished watching your 8/15/2022 posted this evening, and now just finished this entire video. You might over share and that's alright, because that's where you're blessing folks. Thank you!! So thankful for God's grace and blessings for those that helped you. Thank you Lord! Thank you for the share.

[@freitas15]

Your stories are like a box of chocolate... A surprise at every bite. The video did not feel long. Your storytelling is captivating.

[@dmwalker-uj5io]

Listening to this vlog for the 2nd time and it’s still so hard to fathom what you went through. So glad you’re here and talking to us! You’re are worthy and so very special.

[@pattyfrancisnyaaba6258]

Wow, what a story. So glad you recovered..

[@danielthompson3168]

Wow. Wow! One of your best videos Steven and good lessons. When you were describing trying to find help after you were attacked I was just spellbound. Thanks for sharing!

[@calixtonavarro]

Steve, thanks for sharing your story. It wasn't your day to go and we are so happy to have you with us sharing your life. Thank you!

[@curtischildress9580]

I'm here after following the link attached to your 8-15-2022 video. I swear to my goodness. Steven. This is just horrifying to know what you share about your near fatal assault. I'm sure it was beyond horrifying for you in reality & echoes of that experience remains to this day. It seems you owned a strong inner fortitude to survive & resist being subdued by your physical pain & damages along with keeping your psyche in check well enough to not weaken into total helplessness. Sharing your story can help you as it did in 2019 & as it does again here in 2022...it also allows all of us to relate our emotions to someone we sort of know (by way of KZbin) & this can lead us to enrich our compassion for others. We're also reminded of how these unexpected situations can happen & that being alert can make a difference. I'm betting you've come to understand how you have a purpose in life...you survived circumstances which could have been deadly. God (by any name we choose) wants us to grow, learn, & share. Thank you for being in the world. You've shared more than a thing or 2 which have touched other people. I wish you, your cats, & all others near & dear the best lives possible.

[@connieweber7449]

Steven I just watched the video you posted today about this incident so I had to watch this video. First I want to say thank God you survived the stabbing. I can't even imagine what you went through. I'm so glad your sponsor was there for you. When I needed my sponsor she was always there for me. I have over 20 years sober now and it's really the best thing I ever did. Thank God that woman answered her door to. All I can say is I believe that God brought all the right people together the night you were stabbed to save you because you have more to do and it's not your time to go. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️

[@msrinrin3341]

Just love you!

[@le_th_]

I'm so sorry you were targeted by a sociopath; they are a chilling breed of human to come face to face with once their switch is flipped into predator mode. I'm glad you made it through that traumatic event, and I'm glad that you had at least one person who stood by you and took care of you as you went through it. Those individuals are few and far between in life, as I'm sure you know. How amazing that the couple who was facing their own fight-for-life opened their door on that late-night to help save yours. I don't know if you ever got to see them face-to-face again, but I do hope you did (and that the husband survived his treatment) and that you got to thank them personally for taking that risk. How very telling about their moral character that their adult children told you that they were so worried about you, even though they had a very full plate to deal with at the same time. Thank you for posting the link to this video (since I was clearly unable to find it...even though the title could not be more clear and obvious? lol).

[@LifeofPhoenixx]

Omg this made me cry I want to jump I’m the screen and hug you I’m so happy you survived gosh what. a terrible person to do that to you and the person who drove off what a jerk I’m soooo happy you survived

[@danielthompson3168]

I know what you mean about facing things and not being afraid or as afraid. I've had two experiences that I think back on and realize that if I got through those, I can face other things, if I need to.

[@Soloved821]

Steven I've been watching your videos lately because I recently got my CJO. My sole purpose was to learn what to expect for training. I never expected to be inspired and laugh and cry the way you have made me in the past couple days. I too have been through many failures/lessons and when I see you, I feel so driven to turn my story into one of success. You give me the confirmation that I, no matter how battered, can have the things I I've always wanted. So appreciative of you...words cannot express. Xoxo light and love

[@flightattendantsteven]

Wow! Thanks! I look forward to hearing of your success!!!

[@CarlaTravels]

I’m SO thankful you’re okay. 🙏🏼

[@andreareid3695]

Omg I have been following you far a bit but never saw this video. Your current video led me here and I’m so thankful that you survived 💕💕💕the world needs you

[@lyndaplancarte4895]

Just watched your video (8/15/22) and had never heard you mention this incident...so glad you were able to recover!! Being a victim of a crime does impact you when you least expect it...been there so completely understand.

[@Cazxmm]

This story brought me to tears. You are stronger than most people out there. Thank you brother.

[@flightattendantsteven]

I forgot I made that video! I just watched it. Thanks for reminding me of it.

[@lindaturner9680]

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think it's possible to overshare. It might not be pleasant, but what we share makes us human. We, as humans, all experience the same things, maybe not to the same extent, but it just reminds me that we are more alike than we might ever care to admit. I overshare. When people say, "TMI", I can confirm they aren't the kind of people I want to talk to anyway. Think how boring a story is without TMI. I like knowing people who are interesting, but I love people who are real. You, Steven, are real. And brave because you are being who you are. I'm just beginning to approach bravery, and in the meantime all I can hope is to be found by some to be a little interesting. Tell Buddy, "Hey!" (Ala Mayberry, in case you don't read it with the accent.)

[@flightattendantsteven]

I agree...if we all knew each other's stories it would be so much easier to identify with other's pain and joys. There would be so much less conflict in the world if we all knew each other well enough to share ourselves. Buddy is doing well...although I did make him mad last night. I didn't let him out to terrorize a stray that was eating outside my door. Buddy wanted to make sure I knew, that he knew, I had ruined his chance for fun. I have a nice scratch from his show of displeasure. LOL!

[@lindaturner9680]

@@flightattendantsteven I was watching a new (to me, at least) show on Netflix, Kitten Rescuers. Filmed in England, they had a lot of black cats that are hard to place. It can be the same here...stupid superstition. Thought of how lucky Buddy is to have found you! Thought of you when they gave advice: NEVER GET BETWEEN TWO FIGHTING CATS. You will get bit. Little late, but there you go! Buddy might want to get out so badly because it could be time for his little lady friend to be in heat again....yikes...unless she's preggers. 🙀

[@tellingtales4734]

Thank you for sharing. Stay blessed. Oh and I can totally picture you as a nurse.❤️

[@nedahosseini7364]

Oh dear Steven, what a tough time you had. so glad you recovered. ❤❤

[@smurfmama2020]

I’m so beyond sorry you had to experience such trauma and I’m beyond glad you are here! ❤️

[@KOALA1LOVE]

Thank you for sharing. I don’t mind listening to your life stories. 💜

[@kimmckay2890]

WOw Steven!! Scary Scary time for you. I got anxious and teary eyed just hearing your story, goodness I can even imagine that pain you were in...Thank God for the angels that watched over you that night. I just love that your here to share these stories and that you are letting us all get to know you more. i know we are just Subscribers, but i know im sure glad the universe kept ya here to share these stories and life lessons with us ;-) keep sharing Oh and did they ever find your stolen items?? or catch the guy that did this? Also, what happened to guy that answered the door with the Bald head?

[@flightattendantsteven]

I really do think that if we all knew each other's stories that there would be no conflict. We would each understand each other and peace wouldn't seem so far away. I never did get my wallet or bag back. No worries...I've lost plenty of stuff since then. LOL! I don't know what happened to that gentleman...they did indeed sell the house and move. But, I'll always think of them and their courage to open the door that night.

[@vsibirsky]

May you be blessed with all the Stories of Your Life be good ones, marked only by little glitches that are quickly over come.

[@clarkbrinkley6271]

We are learning so much about you! Thank you for sharing. BTW I HATE blood but LOVED your story!

[@southerncrazydaisy1256]

Thank you for sharing! You are very wise! I think the same way about how people should work in retail and military.

[@sasasha655]

I’m so happy you survived. I love your stories and that you choose to share them. You are helping others Steven, right now, by just you being you. Sending lots of love from Chicago. P.S. I could also send you some snow. I’ve got a surplus. Just let me know.

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks, but I'll pass on the snow. LOL!

[@foolishgames6574]

Hi Steven, Chris here. So I did an hour with Steven tonight (maybe 2). About 4 or 5 of your videos. And just wanted again to tell you how impressive you are. Just an awesome person. This was so sad to hear. There's so many bad people in this world and I just don't get it. Anyways thank you again. And NOW why I'm writing this and hoping I'm not bothering you with all my messages so far. I'm pretty newby here. Your higher power I believe you call "hey you" and was wondering if there's a story behind that or reason. You're a fascinating person. Just great. My life isn't great (it sucks lol) but finding this channel it just got a whole bunch better. And not being around the past 6 years gives me a lot of videos to watch! Thank you, Steven. Hoping you see this.

[@flightattendantsteven]

You're very kind. Than you. We all have stories...and we think nobody is interested until we share them.

[@deborahconkle6822]

Wow Steven,so sorry this happened to you, but it really is true that all the good, and bad things that happen to us really do shape who we are always evolving into. So glad I found your channel months ago❣️

[@rrmgm68]

Thankful you made it through that horrid attack. You did have me laughing at lamaze!

[@monicatowers5641]

Steven, such a horrific story!!! I don’t think that it is coincidence that you were likely the last person the couple in that house helped to save?? I don’t know what became of the bald man with brain cancer, but helping you may have been one of his final good deeds in his life journey?? It’s also quite obvious that God...The Great “Hey You” wasn’t ready for you yet😜 and as evidenced by your kindness and all the time that you give of so freely to others...helping strangers on their own journey’s...many that you will never know about or ever meet!!😇 I also know that Buddy and his buddies are mighty grateful that you are here!!😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸 Thank you for sharing!!🙌😊

[@jodijoy8906]

Thank Y👼U for sharing!! 💖❤️🧡💋💛💚💙💜

[@terilynnwilkins1655]

Oh my gosh i certainly didn’t forget that video.! And I apologize in advance for this novel and for talking about myself but this is too personal and similar for me not to share in your experience. Forgive me! At some point after my accident i think you referenced the stabbing in a different video (or else I just remembered) and I realized we suffered some of the same injuries! Collapsed lung, lacerated spleen and I had a paralyzed left diaphragm rather than cut one. I remembered your scar and I think I was wondering if you had chest tubes also. I just rewatched it and yes, you did! I had these two boxes that were attached to my tubes and I not so fondly called them my baggage or “blood boxes.” Hated carrying them to the bathroom and EVERYWHERE. And the morphine drip! Omg. I could press it as much as I wanted But it only Released every 15 minutes. The DESPAIR I felt when I heard that dead click knowing it was too soon and nothing was coming. Ugh. Also Made me laugh when you said you didn’t know you had a catheter because I didn’t either! Not till days later. Lol. And I swear Steven, I begged the ambulance driver and nurses and docs NOT to call my mom! I was able to keep her away but she showed up at the hospital and tried to get in three times anyway. SMH. I have so many different scars on my left side from other injuries but the two I couldn’t stand were from the chest tubes. I called them buttholes cuz that’s what they looked like! They’re better now. Lol. I CAN NOT imagine what it felt like to be attacked. I went through nothing similar to that. That’s a type of trauma I may never truly understand. But I do understand the injuries and the misery of recovery. Not being able to breathe, walk, nothing. I also understand needing to thank the people who saved you. The depth of gratitude! It took me a year to have enough energy, but I took 70 gift baskets into ICU for all the nurses. I wanted to thank the paramedics also. But I’ve never been able to muster the courage to see them cuz even two years later I know I’ll lose it. They literally kept me from dying right there in the ambulance. And the blood on the door! Holy shit. I thought seeing my tire marks STILL two years later is bad. Can’t imagine seeing my blood. Shit. I’m so glad I watched this again. Got you beat on the bills though Steven! Mine were literally, one million dollars. Unreal. But I had insurance. Thank god. Still had to pay 50 grand of my own though. Lastly, don’t know how you LOST weight. After being on bed rest for months I GAINED 40 lbs. it’s literally taken me 7 months of dieting to lose it. Just hit my “before accident” weight yesterday! Though now I gotta lose the 20 I had gained before it even happened. Hahaha! Omg I really hope your not mad at me “blathering on” “blah, blah, blah”. But I just had to share in that near death experience. Though I still haven’t learned to accept help, I’m afraid I’m hopeless with that. But I did gain a respect and reverence for myself that I never had because I know what it took to get through it all. Which is priceless to me. ❤ Ps- I’ll consider us scar twinsees now. :).

[@flightattendantsteven]

It took me a while to read your comment. You're always SO spot on with your observations. It was a pleasure to read this one...I like the idea of scar twinsies.

[@terilynnwilkins1655]

@@flightattendantsteven ❤️

[@bebeerin]

omg steven you are one of the sweetest people ever i can't believe you got stabbed. so glad you survived!

[@serenafanlife4226]

WOW!!! Thank GOD you survived!!! You were on adrenaline. Sounds like you had a pneumothorax. We are now trained to look under cell phones, under a saved contact of I.C.E. which means In Case of Emergency. Everyone should use that acronym I.C.E. I know you are gay, but you are a very, very attractive man. I am surprised BEAR 🐻 is single. Nursing is brutal on our bodies. My #1 career choice was to become a FA, but I become a Nurse. Now, I am applying for airlines. Yes, we see, smell, wipe and clean many gross fluids. Nothing freaks me out. GOD gave you another chance and I am Grateful that you survived. You are fulfilling your purpose in life by sharing your life journey, struggles, battles and educating other’s on how to fulfill their career dreams. 💕

[@CMLee81]

You were in the military! Wow...I didn't know that.

[@jessicajones5199]

love your vlogs, you are amazing. you had a hard life and yet you are a ray of sunshine. love your stories, thanks for sharing,

[@Ok-gv3cb]

Know that You are loved 😘God Blessed you.

[@txbabee23]

I’m so happy your Hey You was watching over you. I need you! Lol. I hope the kid that attacked you eventually got caught and was punished.

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks! I always hope he's realized what he'd done and changed his ways, rather than prison. Either way, I'm at peace with the whole thing now.

[@dianalatimer9208]

OMG! What a horrible experience for you, as well as some uplifting experiences. I just bought a German Shepherd puppy to protect me later on my walks because I just feel vulnerable. BTW did they ever catch the £#%*~???

[@flightattendantsteven]

Nope. They never caught the guy. I couldn't give a good description. But, I've sort of forgiven the guy...maybe that's another video.

[@Cheers_2_You]

💙💙💙

[@sealwhiskerz]

It seems so strange to hear you say that "rage" was once your safe space. It's hard to reconcile that with the kind & gentle man I see in your videos. I'm not judging you, though. We all have many facets to our personality & we change & evolve in many ways throughout our lifetimes. I can't begin to imagine how terrifying such an attack must have been. Is it safe to assume your attacker was never found?

[@flightattendantsteven]

Oh, yes...Rage. It's taken me these past (almost) years to try to be patient, loving and tolerant. Especially when I'm not getting what I think I need or what I think I want. I'm by no means a saint...just trying to be a good guy most of the time...but, that wasn't always my goal. LOL! When I hear somebody say, "That's just the way I am!" when defending an action, I shake my head. Anyone can change. I know from first hand experience. Oh, and no...the guy was never found. I couldn't give a good description of him.

[@berthaceciliarobles4116]

a big hug

[@bobr9139]

Never plan or think out a video!😉

[@bebeerin]

So I heard that when you don't have health insurance and you can't afford to pay your hospital bill, they put you on some type of payment plan where as long as you make the minimum payment every month, you are fine and it keeps people off your back (even tho you will never end up paying it off completely by the end of your lifetime), is that true? And if you don't pay it, does it ruin your credit or prevent you from being able to do anything? What ended up happening for you?

[@flightattendantsteven]

Well, thankfully, in MA medical bills don't seem to ruin your credit. I was literally making payments of sometimes ten bucks a month...but, when I started living in my car (in Florida) I stopped that. Eating was a priority. My credit isn't perfect but, it's okay...better after years of paying bills on time. I doubt I'll be able to get a loan for a house that easily, but one day that would be nice.

[@danielthompson3168]

Steven - and then you bought a house. Good for you!

[@DuchessDelphine]

🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@WelcomeTooo]

Laugh at ur belly???? .....looks good to me woof!

[@lindaturner9680]

Down, boy! 🤣 Yeah....I don't know what he's talking about. Looks fine to me, too!

[@WelcomeTooo]

Linda Turner 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wacytay]

You’ve told a smidge of this story in one of your older videos. Thank you for sharing the whole story. Love learning about you. I’m always amazed because we have so much in common. Happy Valentines Day. Hope you and Buddy have a great day. Looking forward as always for your next vlog.

[@flightattendantsteven]

Thanks honey! We are spending Valentines Day snuggled up in bed while it rains outside. It doesn't rain here that often, but this time of year it's not uncommon for a day like this...it's been raining steadily for hours and hours! OH! By the way...I got your card. That's the last time you do something like that. Okay? You're an angel.

[@tflyduke]

How horrific omg

[@Coilykinkchick]

I thank the universe you’re still here

[@flightattendantsteven]

Me too! I wouldn't have met Buddy!

[@lindaturner9680]

Or have convinced me to try again with my fa effort. Just applied again, after the mandatory waiting period.

[@kathleenworden1560]

Yes on FA sleep vlog

[@DV-yr5ow]

I know you’ll go to heaven😇

[@flightattendantsteven]

We'll see! I've got some Karma to fix.

[@326musician]

Hi Steven! Looking forward to your video on fa's sleep, time zone changes and circadian rhythms, lol. Thanks for sharing this story. Much love to you and Mr. Buddy :-) BTW, The Chocolate Stew tagged you in her last video for the FA Tag Challenge :-) Check it out!

[@flightattendantsteven]

I noticed! I love her vlogs! Somehow, I just knew that she'd say my name. LOL!