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Emotional Trauma

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Misdiagnosed: Mom Endures Intensive Chemo for Nonexistent Cancer

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices

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A mother of two from Texas underwent intensive chemotherapy and said goodbye to her family after being diagnosed with a rare and terminal form of cancer, only to later discover that she never had cancer at all. The hospital's pathology report was wrong, and the devastating misdiagnosis led to unnecessary chemotherapy, hair loss, and physical and emotional trauma for the mother and her family. Despite the hospital's mistake, she is still facing financial fallout and ongoing health issues a year later.

Mum's Misdiagnosis: Enduring Chemo for a Nonexistent Illness

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Tyla

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A Texas mother underwent chemotherapy and said goodbye to her family after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, only to discover a month later that she never had cancer in the first place. The hospital had failed to properly review her pathology report, leading to unnecessary treatment and emotional trauma for the family. The misdiagnosis has left her with significant financial and emotional repercussions, as well as physical damage from the unnecessary chemotherapy.

"Mother, 39, Shares Harrowing Experience of Misdiagnosed Cancer and False Prognosis"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The US Sun

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A 39-year-old mom, Lisa Monk, underwent aggressive chemotherapy and said goodbye to her family after being wrongly diagnosed with terminal cancer, only to later discover that she never had cancer in the first place. Monk endured unnecessary chemotherapy and is now dealing with the physical and emotional repercussions of the misdiagnosis, including ongoing medical bills and trauma for her and her family.

"Sibling Struggle: Overcoming the Impact of an Abusive Childhood"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by MLive.com

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A reader seeks advice on how to navigate a strained relationship with their brother, stemming from their abusive childhood. Amy suggests that the tension and instability in their relationship is a result of growing up in an abusive household, where they were trained to remain on high alert. She advises the reader to reach out to their brother in a genuine and unguarded manner, despite the fear of doing the wrong thing, in the hope of inspiring their brother to relax and be himself.

The Harsh Reality for Women in Post-Roe America: Forced to Carry Nonviable Pregnancies

Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News

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In a three-part investigation by ABC News, women from across the United States share their agonizing experiences of being forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term due to abortion restrictions. These women, who initially wanted their pregnancies, were denied medical care in emergencies, faced delays or denials due to state laws, and were told to continue their pregnancies despite devastating diagnoses for their babies. The cost of accessing care in other states and the limitations of gestational age further compounded their struggles. The emotional trauma and physical toll of carrying nonviable pregnancies have left these women scarred, highlighting the profound impact of post-Roe America.

Erin Andrews' Emotional Revelation: Learning of Secret Videotaping

Originally Published 2 years ago — by E! NEWS

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Sportscaster Erin Andrews emotionally recounts the moment she learned she had been secretly videotaped while undressing in a hotel room in 2008. She initially denied the existence of the video, but her friend insisted it was her. The incident involved a stalker who followed her to different cities and used peepholes to capture footage. The perpetrator was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay damages. Andrews reflects on the strength she gained from the traumatic experience.

Survivors and Witnesses: Personal Accounts of Terror in Israel

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPLG Local 10

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A Miami woman, Mayan Derhy, who is an Israeli-American therapist, survived the Hamas attack in Tel Aviv and described her harrowing experience. She and her partner, an Israeli military reservist, were in their apartment when the rocket barrage struck. They sought shelter in their safe room but eventually had to evacuate and drive north to Haifa. Derhy expressed her emotional trauma and relief at surviving the attack, emphasizing that this is not just about Israel but about being human.

Lawsuits Filed Against Social Media and Gun Companies Over Buffalo Mass Shooting

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters

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Sixteen witnesses of a mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store have filed a lawsuit against social media platforms YouTube and Reddit, as well as firearms-related companies, holding them responsible for causing emotional trauma. The plaintiffs claim that the gunman was radicalized through harmful content on these platforms and obtained information to carry out the attack. The lawsuit also names three retailers that allegedly sold firearm equipment and body armor used by the shooter. The defendants, including Alphabet and Google (owners of YouTube), have faced similar litigation related to the shooting. The plaintiffs, who did not suffer physical injuries, allege long-lasting emotional distress and symptoms. The gunman was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Sheryl Lee Ralph's Son Survives Scary Car Accident and Triple Shooting

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail

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Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph opens up about the heartache her son Etienne has endured, including a car accident that changed his brain and being shot three times during a mugging. Ralph collapsed upon hearing the news of the shooting but thankfully, her son survived. Etienne has since recovered and founded a production company and non-profit organization focused on mental health. Ralph considers her children her greatest gift and has been married to Pennsylvania state senator Vincent Hughes for 20 years.

Lawsuit alleges cruise line stored passenger's body in drink cooler.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WYFF4 Greenville

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A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband's body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma. The family is seeking $1 million in damages. Celebrity Cruises declined to comment.

Lawsuit alleges cruise line left passenger's body to decompose in cooler.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent

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A lawsuit has been filed in the US District Court of Southern Florida alleging that the body of a man who died of a heart attack on a cruise ship was left to decompose in a walk-in beverage cooler for nearly a week instead of being stored in the morgue. The family is seeking $1m in damages and claims to have suffered extreme emotional trauma. The crew allegedly told the man's wife that his body could be taken off in Puerto Rico or kept in the morgue until they returned to Fort Lauderdale, but the body was not stored in the morgue. Celebrity Cruises declined to comment on the case.

Cruise Company Sued Over Decomposed Body Stored in Cooler

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTVD-TV

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A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband's body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma. After Marilyn Jones' husband of 55 years, Robert Jones, died of a heart attack Aug. 15 onboard the Celebrity Equinox, his body was stored for nearly a week inside a walk-in cooler normally used for beverages instead of a properly chilled morgue as she was promised, according to the federal lawsuit filed in Florida.

Improper storage of deceased passenger's body on Celebrity Cruises leads to lawsuit.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV

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A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband's body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma. After Marilyn Jones' husband of 55 years, Robert Jones, died of a heart attack Aug. 15 onboard the Celebrity Equinox, his body was stored for nearly a week inside a walk-in cooler normally used for beverages instead of a properly chilled morgue as she was promised, according to the federal lawsuit filed in Florida.

Lawsuit alleges cruise line allowed body to decompose.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News

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A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband's body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma. Marilyn Jones, her two daughters and three grandchildren are seeking $1 million in damages. Celebrity Cruises declined to comment, citing the case's sensitivity and “out of respect for the family.”