Woman Celebrates Pregnancy 5 Years After Surviving Horrific Gas Explosion

[@thomasplouffe1363]

she recovered extremely well, brave woman!

[@snickerswo1f519]

Well that's the only thing she can do

[@YoungBones44]

I AM GOD THE LIVING APOCALYPSE PITY TO THE NATION APOCALYPSE FOREVER PLAYBOY JR YOUR GOING TO REMEMBER ME

[@Drunkest_turtle]

@@YoungBones44you’re

[@Exrseven.]

@@YoungBones44your not God 💀

[@KellyRyan-k9k]

"the state dept isn't very pleased with me" as if she did this on purpose

[@ninam.1560]

As a USA taxpayer ...Im cool with us having to eat the money! Money well spent in my opinion!

[@Skatejock21]

I think it was because it was a massive repatriation loan and no care was taken to get international travel insurance and she even said it was a long process. When the US embassy and state dept had to get her out. Its not like you're just sending a helicopter. To go to lengths of going to the white house for permission and you think thats not a big deal. No it wasn't her fault and I am grateful she got taken out. $250,000 is not a small amount and to be the biggest in american history. I would just question the reasoning behind why the state dept isn't pleased. Thats the missing pieces right. Its not necessarily about whether its her fault or not and probably has nothing to do with that. It also meant they had to work with the cambodian government too, it wasn't solely with the USA alone. Basically what she's saying and recognizing is that it wasn't a small feat to get her out. Which means it was a difficult process and again, to go to the white house for permission. Put it into context. It also meant that she or her family had to reach out to the USA to rescue her. The USA didn't have to do anything. They could have just said "well you're in cambodia and didn't get insurance, oh well". As much as americans complain about health insurance, she is very aware that she had none and sadly that part is only on her for not having any.

[@Silkytheworm]

Maybe she just thinks she deserves to have her third degree burns from a freak accident treated, without having to owe $250 000. It's a senseless system, she didn't decide to go through this, why should she be additionally punished with such a steep debt for the rest of her life? ​@@StardropSmoothie

[@Shastasnow]

@@StardropSmoothie I feel not taking care of her body could be from her trauma. Expecting someone to care about themselves when they feel terrible is a tough ask. A little compassion can go a long way. Also, she was pretty young when this happened. Not applying for or paying for insurance is a bit idiotic when you travel. How her parents let her do that is nuts. Even on a school trip overseas, I bought insurance for the what-if scenarios.

[@TheRandompaint]

She essentially decided to become a Cambodian except when it came time to pay the bills.

[@JasonT850]

As an American tax payer, the State Department can kiss my butt. Leave her alone about the money. The amount of money our Country gives to other Countries they need to worry more about that.

[@icebreaker19631]

I was a 19 years old when I had my motorcycle accident and that hospital Stave was close to a year with blood clots paralysis and the medical bills just for one hospital I was transferred was closed or right at a million dollars and probably over the years another 10 million has been paid out through insurance companies so many different Lou Burton Foundation fundraisers different things of that nature but in this case I guess that explosion I guess in Cambodia there's no such thing as lawsuits or the company the gas company or the the business is not responsible do you have to pay for injuries?

[@ninam.1560]

As a US taxpayer ...Im cool with her declaring bankruptcy on this! Money well spent in my opinion! Wish her nothing but the best for her and her new little family! She's still beautiful in my opinion!

[@TheRandompaint]

Why should U.S taxpayers be responsible for this? Why not the Cambodians?

[@alejandro1992ramirez]

Yup same better than giving 50 billion to Ukraine

[@sulynn72]

​@@TheRandompaintbecause it was for her to come back to the US and get us Healthcare

[@SakurAsmr.]

Being able to do all this after such a tragic accident is heartwarming 🤩 Hoping for a healthy pregnancy!!! ❤

[@meahdahlgren6537]

Right

[@sandasturner9529]

I _know_ it's a healthy pregnancy. Just look at her. She's practically oozing resilience, happiness, brilliance and health!!!!

[@aiyannaharris7905]

What a brave women. I wish her a healthy and safe pregnancy and hope she well

[@tedfred3861]

I seen that post on Reddit when it went up!!!! She wrote e something like “Hey yall it’s your favorite crispy B****.” I love her attitude towards everything. God bless her and her family and everything she does.

[@ninam.1560]

Yeah I remember that...she has a really good attitude!

[@justawaitress8421]

She’s been through a lot and still kept her humor and soul 🌻🫡

[@DoraSometimes]

You have to be a special kind of human to be able to deal with something so tragic and devastating with that kind of attitude. I think that's one of the reasons she's doing so well. And I wholeheartedly hope that things will just get better and better for her. And her family. What a magnificent woman!

[@elleni-41]

She recovered so well...God bless her.. only half a second and the explosion did all that damage..

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

thats the part that amazed me too.Its CRAZY how fast that happened

[@tammiep9628]

I think that her 18 year old attitude about being invincible is what really help her survive! Congratulations on your pregnancy!!💝

[@Kizzy1555]

So she was 18, her parents threw away all their possessions, flew to a foreign nation with only backpacks, and didn't aquire any insurances or precautionary plans. Then when their teen daughter was injured and the 3rd world country they impulsively moved to couldn't meet her medical needs, they requested American tax payers foot the bill, effectively destroying multiple opportunities for this young girl. Then they decide to dip and leave her stranded, knowing she'll never be able to follow or visit? Just to make sure I heard that all correctly.

[@julieornelas3787]

Sounds about right. This whole “move” didn’t sound planned either. It’s sounds last minute.

[@xXSoulGeoXx]

Not only that, but engaged and expecting a baby at 23y old Idk but thar's just too soon to be having such live changing decision one after another That would mean, she planned this before graduating from High School/Collegue

[@ferrumlgnis]

You got that right, except she was 18 an adult woman, not a girll.

[@xXSoulGeoXx]

@@ferrumlgnis still weird like, the guy she married to, was already getting ready to give her a baby before being legal (17y old)

[@wolfywox]

​@@xXSoulGeoXx She's currently pregnant now, at 23. Some people might view it as a little young, but she's an adult. There's nothing that says she and her fiance were trying for a baby when she was 17, especially since it seems like they'd not even met at that point.

[@Golgari213]

This is the greatest Cambodia gatekeeping video I've ever seen. Glad shes okay. Keep educating them kids, Teach!!!

[@kelseykaye7269]

I have neever heard of this kind of loan before?! Is she saying the US had to pay Cambodia $250,000 before she could be flown back? And then the US is basically holding her hostage here by taking her passport until she can pay it back? 😦 That is the craziest thing I've ever heard of! Someone correct me if i got that wrong.

[@lilcherio8947]

She chose to go Cambodia lmao.

[@daynasafranek7807]

It’s true. She didn’t have travelers health insurance and had no health care coverage. Any insurance isn’t a guarantee of payment, either. People believe that a major disaster could not possibly happen while out of the country, but they do, and the doctors and hospitals in those countries need to be paid. She said that $1,000 is a lot of money to earn in a month… $250,000 is a lot of money to a country with limited funds and she admitted that it was the largest loan in history. The health care bill would have been at least triple that in the United States and she feels bad about the amount she owes, but the government doesn’t probably care much about that. The passport should be the least of her worries, because if she can’t afford to make payments, then how can she afford to travel? That’s food for thought.

[@daynasafranek7807]

It’s true. She didn’t have travelers health insurance and had no health care coverage. Any insurance isn’t a guarantee of payment, either. People believe that a major disaster could not possibly happen while out of the country, but they do, and the doctors and hospitals in those countries need to be paid. She said that $1,000 is a lot of money to earn in a month… $250,000 is a lot of money to a country with limited funds and she admitted that it was the largest loan in history. The health care bill would have been at least triple that in the United States and she feels bad about the amount she owes, but the government doesn’t probably care much about that. The passport should be the least of her worries, because if she can’t afford to make payments, then how can she afford to travel? That’s food for thought.

[@l.c.3150]

@@daynasafranek7807$1000 is a lot of money in Cambodia. A passport means she can go back and be with her family and her life before the accident. It’s not like she is going on vacation. Her pay in Cambodia can afford a way better life than in USA which is getting so expensive. If she lived elsewhere, she would get healthcare for free and not have to declare bankruptcy. Why doesn’t USA have free healthcare like all the other G7 nations?? Now that is food for thought

[@Infarlock]

Well, she chose not to insure herself The insurance cost is nothing compared to how much they can save you from

[@harijha7560]

Same thing happened with me 8 years ago an explosion occurred near our building in a chemical company i got injured blood was pouring from my shoulder at that time somehow managed to survive thank god 🙏

[@garylefevers]

Thank God you survived. That had to be a horrific trauma. I hope that any PTSD that you may possibly suffer is eased through prayer and therapy. God bless.

[@Karii.rodriguez24]

This so scary 🫣 literally anything could happen without you even knowing 😢

[@justawaitress8421]

Building codes in Cambodia….

[@Tysondoesntknowyou]

The brave in that woman is crazy

[@debrakleid5752]

I’ve had some awful health issues myself especially over the last few years since 2015. 2016 was the worst with 8 admissions including in December when I was admitted for 29 days with severe sepsis after I nearly died. That year I think I spent about 2 months in the hospital and it’s so hard to be sick and having to be hospitalized so often. I totally understand that aspect of it but to survive the burns she had takes one very strong person. Most would have died most likely and for her to be released 2 months later is amazing and she looks amazing also. If we hadn’t been told about her burns I never would have known. She was really strong to survive that let alone only be admitted for 2 months in the hospital. I wish her the best with her pregnancy!

[@l.c.3150]

In a first world country, nobody should have to pay that kind of money just to be alive and healthy!!!!

[@furball711]

The cat really wanted to be a part of the interview😂

[@Comrade_mommy]

My big sister was 17 when she got burned after falling into a bonfire. Hers were only 27% of her body 2nd & 3rd° burns. She also didn’t take as good of care of her burns being literally 17, but I swear it’s the attitude you have about them that makes the difference. My sister was always the pretty one & had that confidence & nvr tried to hide them. She never felt like they made her less attractive. I remember being at the pool with her and being mortified bc she was wearing the teenist tiniest bathing suit I’d ever seen irl. (I was at that age where everything embarrassed me.) Like she must have shaved her entire coochie to wear that bathing suit. She was 1 yr post burns with very visible scarring from not just the burns but the grafts, & they didn’t bother her at all. She also didn’t protect them enough with keeping up with her sunscreen, but they look great. Time does wonders for scarring. I’d still recommend ppl take better care of their burns, but it’s not the end of the world if you don’t. The most important thing is not feeling ugly or insecure bc if you’re cool with your scars, other ppl will be too.

[@justincredible1375]

Wow, the person who got off the scooter and rolled on the ground almost got ran over by a car, crazy how that person dropped in a busy street and rolled on the ground and double crazy how the car just kept driving like it was a normal day.

[@debrakleid5752]

She was hospitalized for only 2 months after the explosion? That’s really impressive with how bad she was burned. She looks great. I can’t imagine what she went through

[@Marlysa-e1b]

I'm so sorry abby i can't imagine the pain.

[@AmyAndThePup]

So happy for her and her pregnancy and new little family! But I hope she can go back to Cambodia someday. I had no idea repatriation was so stupid expensive! She needed surgery and treatment!

[@deniseganey6890]

It was done under Emergency Medical Neccesity and she had no health Insurance which every International Traveler is required to have. She iwes her life ti all if the dedication from the State Department and White House. We the people of the US . She's beyond Blessed to be an American. I'm sure a reasonable negotiated payment plan was offered. All in all it was Millions of Dollar to take care of her .

[@Superfatcat2525]

I love your attitude. Rock on sister. You’re a legend.

[@signsofplay]

She said it was a tanker truck that exploded, but was later convinced she was making it up 🤔 Makes me wonder if she was right.

[@PneumaNoose]

I hope once she’s a mother, she’ll start taking better care of her burns. She deserves to be treated with the utmost care, and her child needs a healthy mommy! How exciting! Sending lots of positive energy and healing thoughts your way!

[@j.m.9727]

That's insane that the government can take away a citizen's passport because they don't have health insurance to pay for a freak accident that they weren't responsible for. Politicians need to do something about that instead of wasting money on outlawing abortion. She can't even go visit her family abroad!

[@renb6133]

What a remarkable, young woman, one who’s literally survived the fires of hell & come out the other side. I’m so glad she found a partner who sees both her inner & outer beauty. I’m so happy re: the arrival of her little one. What an extraordinary young woman & I wish her & her family a lifetime of happiness! 💕

[@taliachula]

She looks amazing . Wow what a story . God bless ❤

[@oceancat0450]

She is so lucky her face was not disfigured. And obviously, lucky to be alive.

[@BrianaS19]

She has recovered so well and is looking like a brave new world! Congrats to you new mommy to be!💖

[@92TampaChick813]

She’s still so beautiful!

[@shrektube6939]

what a warrior of a woman.

[@stanford-nf4jk]

*WHY* would someone leave Colorado for Cambodia? My best friend all throughout school (who was killed by a drunk driver, but that’s another story) moved to the U.S. from there and he says it *SUCKS* ! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@20PINKluvr]

Especially if they have zero regards to public safety

[@ColonizersBlow]

I’ve been there. Can’t speak for everyone or everywhere, but I loved my visit to Cambodia. Very interesting place & people.

[@AdzaanMaiiTso]

to each his own, ig. i really wouldn't have dragged my kids there either, tbh. i think if they had stayed in the States, this would have never happened. or at the very least, getting proper medical care would have definitely given her a better quality of life after the fact. 😬 why you'd want to move your family to a place with such low standards is beyond me. 🙄

[@dawngon]

They say she actually lives in Glendive Mt, It's near me and mostly farm land. No pretty mountains! 😅

[@Dosai99]

It’s one of the easiest countries to get a job teaching English. Pretty sure you can get one without a College/University Diploma unlike most countries. Notice how she was only 18.

[@Mario87456]

Well her face looks pretty good now for someone who suffered third degree burns on their face too. That stem cell treatment really worked overall. So it could be worse for her

[@bubbleBaby25]

Congratulations beautiful. Your story is so amazing. Through it all, God is good. Im so happy for you snd your family. Congratulations ❤️

[@tamekadavis6641]

She is a strong woman.💪❤

[@richewilson6394]

If you had to go to international departments when it came to your health insurance I would hope they would demand some kind of investigation towards this gas station thing because this is a critical thing I would say to public safety that they would want to know especially when it came to one of their citizens being injured or tourists being injured by somebody's neglect or unsafe practices.

[@venitakbennett-bonaparte1986]

Congratulations on you🤰🏼pregnancy and 💍engagement🏩❤🙏🏾!!

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

anyone notice the guy wearing the police jacket.... just ran away !! lol

[@cc_bear225]

Yeah he’s like good day to be at home bye

[@kevincruise3521]

😂 LOL I thought that was hilarious. The other guys on the mopeds drove away but he literally ran away. Like he was literally saying when he got off the bike I quit I quit

[@reuben1798]

She looks good! Unfortunately that’s rare for burn victims. Stay strong 💪🏻 ❤

[@Fatrocka64YouTube]

What a brave woman. I am glad she survived that

[@zeldadesantiago6974]

Wow what a strong individual

[@ooyoututchmytralala]

That stem cell stuff shouldn’t be considered “experimental” anymore, they just keep it that way so the insurance companies don’t pay…

[@calistopholies830]

Such a Braveheart and what a comeback !

[@BabyColinRobinson]

Did that cop just run AWAY from the explosion lol

[@signsofplay]

Yep. The best and the brightest 💪

[@JoeMama-qd1tw]

Lol. It's just a dude wearing a jacket that says cop. And yes, in third world countries (including mine), wearing a police themed outfit like that is considered cool and noone will forbid you

[@arcticeditz6121]

My heart goes out for her ❤❤❤

[@MichaelSmith09193]

The fact that she was Almost burned to death on her whole body, and was hit by a car in the same minute is crazy!

[@joshuapaul349]

You still got it, even with the scars.

[@pineddy3001]

You were older so didn’t have to deal with classmates. That is a totally different feeling. I wouldn’t wish a burn on my worst enemy! Glad you came through it alive!

[@yolakin8210]

Wishing you the best. Your cat is adorable❤

[@allys744]

Wow this is craziness. Wishing her a happy pregnancy!!

[@pikaverse2497]

Has anyone ever noticed that parts of this video that the cat is in the background minding their own business?

[@billymoad]

I'm so glad 😁 she survived and is married and pregnant ❤❤❤

[@pr_tr4p_g4wd20]

Seeing you survived that when others didn't I say you were more than lucky.

[@sharongibson1161]

Glad she survived, and hope she has a great baby journey and happy marriage ❤

[@jaredpower1019]

She was very very lucky to survive and gets recovered so well god bless her Amen

[@GalacticStudios69]

Such a normal woman, she’s so real, and I like how happy she is with herself, she doesn’t even look like she went though this, (also her scars just look sick asf ngl)

[@Endrit719]

congrats to her, perfect example of life can be tough but if you keep living on, it will get better

[@awesomereview2358]

Based off the sign, this is a propane explosion. LPG stand for liquid propane, gas, and is very dangerous. She’s lucky to be alive.

[@mytruthmylife8725]

What a miracle she is alive. That is crazy!

[@setzboi9674]

I wish her all the best in her future with joy❤

[@DoraSometimes]

If ever there was a time, and case, for "Go fund me"- it's for this amazing woman! She deserves to go live wherever she wants, especially after all she's gone through. C'mon Americans, do your thing! I'm not from the US, I don't think I'm able to do it from Europe(Croatia).

[@benjiroberts2631]

1:36 I'm pretty sure you can see her stop drop and roll and get hit by the car. Top left corner yellow motorbike.

[@NootNoot947]

Why would she move to somewhere were people don't know what they're doing 😭😩

[@Mondoblasto0]

As someone who has had skin graft surgery, the results of her grafts look really good!

[@juliemcmenamy1294]

The explosion did not change her beauty! She was even gorgeous with cuts and bandages all over!😁

[@pamir2593]

May God's Love Forever Continue To Be Walking Together With These Brave Hearts .

[@krystaldaniels7940]

I had the same thing happen after a blood transfusion! When I got pregnant with my daughter I learned that I had some irregular antibodies that might cause my body to attack my baby. She turned out 100% fine and is now 19yrs old in college. The titres kept getting better and better and by the time she was born the antibodies were almost non existent. ❤❤

[@sonjabaird1175]

You're looking so well even with withnot taking care of your burns like what 18 Yr olds don't take care of themselves anyway. Hope you pregnancy goes well and the baby is born healthy. I'll say a prayer for everything going hopefully me offering a prayer is something against your you wishes I like to pray for everything to work out xx

[@MarianaBrown-yx1vq]

Good bless you and your family! ❤

[@sweeper_1]

She has a beauty within that is contagious.

[@Smile936]

“At the end of the day, who actually gets exploded in Cambodia?” Cambodians 😔 (You know, cos minefields…)

[@timehidden]

Hope she will recover soon

[@claudiapatriciamonroyanaya9939]

God bless you and the way you take your story ❤

[@cosmosrunner2468]

She's incredible!!!

[@SoniaIbarra-k8b]

Blessings to you and your Baby. 🙏🙏❤❤🌷🌷

[@joshrae8154]

I’m surprised she’s still alive just living in Cambodia alone

[@danettewelborn5577]

She isn't in cambodia

[@alinahermiama5534]

Wishing you the BEST!!!

[@the4gkidz]

She’s brave

[@Drytiger-tp9qz]

Blessings to you 🙏🙏🙏

[@mindysuarez1699]

God bless you 🙏 ❤and your family

[@LILLIANARK5]

Cambodia should have paid for that and give you a some millions regardless if you had insurance or not❤

[@TheViking1980]

She is beautiful

[@aaronstreeval3910]

Legend has it that guy in the police jacket is still running

[@canadagoose2024]

This is why I don't leave Canada. I even take all my vacations in Canada - it's a BEAUTIFUL country.😊

[@nikflames]

Nice 😊

[@shaneececandiecane1434]

Happened on my birthday. Makes me feel bad for celebrating knowing tragic things happened on a day I'm celebrating.

[@IBelieveInTheGYAT]

I’m so happy right now🥺🫡

[@jasonsaunders2651]

God bless you sweetheart!! 🙏

[@Doingmypart528]

She is an inspiration to many ❤ Miss (or should I say misses!) I am so very glad for you. God bless you and your marriage!

[@rebecavasquez2695]

CAMBODIA should be responsible for her debt!!! 😢

[@SAOKAROLINA]

I am Cambodia-American and I 100% agreed with you, but every businesses in Cambodia doesn't have insurance or every owners have money to pay. I'm very sorry for her loss. God bless her and family. 😌🕊️🫶

[@danettewelborn5577]

Right

[@DestructoAlberto8789]

The only thing that made me a little upset is that we don't get to hear the Cambodian side of the story. All the new said "oh there was an Western woman that survived thank jesus she is safe." Like it's good that she survived but I doubt she was the only casualty in the accident.

[@rosedeeds-stuff-and-things]

Was worried this was a gender reveal video gone wrong 😂 The title ‘woman celebrates pregnancy’ and then the first couple of seconds on the video playing a massive explosion had me concerned lol

[@ev0wizard]

Ngl she look really good and pretty for having been in an explosion

[@youmadhuh6375]

She should've stayed in the US.. she ended up having to come back to save her life.. can't imagine why anyone would want to move to cambodia.. but I'm glad her guardian angel was working overtime for her and she is still here🙏🏾

[@milkycat9344]

The cat listening to her😂

[@scottydntno]

She was never meant to live in Cambodia 🤷🏾

[@sharonhill7363]

God bless you n your new one on the way.(and hubby too)😂😂😂 Enjoy life with your family honey n make the most of it...❤❤❤❤

[@deniseganey6890]

Cant quite understand her lack of respect for everyone in our State Deparnent down to the President who signed off on her rescue and medical lcare . Not taking care of her self after highky skilled Surgical Teams have given her life back ? Coujd sge still be orcessibg the shock from this horrific ordeal ?

[@GloriaW888]

Don’t set yourself up for disaster, stay in America, even though their healthcare is horrible it’s better than Cambodia’s.

[@andromedamessier3176]

I would say healthcare in the US ain’t horrible just very expensive. If only they would reduce those prices.

[@ahill4642]

Not to mention the sketchy standards at gas stations in Cambodia 🤔

[@xoxolovechristielynn]

@@andromedamessier3176yeah the actual standard of care in the US is decent, but the system is an absolute mess. The cost and all of the hoops we have to jump through is wild but the actual care isn’t the worst.

[@BOASI]

1:36 thats her when she drop and roll but the car didn’t ran over her entire body