Yet the way we respond and handle these things are important – it informs just how we are shaped by adversity, and how we become better people.
Admittedly, persevering during these times of trouble is easier said than done, especially when you are still in your youth.
Not only is the situation already difficult in and of itself, but the brain of the adolescent is still developing.
The volatility of their emotions are at an all-time high, and the part of the brain responsible for regulating emotions is still trying to catch up.
In other words, these youth feel pain and suffering more deeply and more intensely, which is something that should not be simply dismissed.
This turmoil that one must face on the cusp of adulthood inevitably leads to these young adults making life-changing decisions.
In the case of Katie Stubblefield, it was an attempt at her own life.
When she was 18 years old in 2014, she discovered that her then boyfriend had been cheating on her.
She broke up with him, but that wasn’t the end of her troubles.
She soon had to undergo surgery for her chronic gastrointestinal problems, and shortly thereafter her mother’s job at the school Katie went to was suddenly terminated.
Overwhelmed and desperate, Katie took a gun and tried to commit suicide.
Instead of killing her, the shot shattered parts of her forehead and her cheekbones, and completely destroyed her nose and sinuses while leaving her brain completely exposed.
According to Dr Brian Gastman, who worked at Cleveland Clinic (the hospital that saved Katie’s life), the girl’s case was one of the worst face traumas he had ever come across.
The girl’s chances of survival were grim – with her brain exposed to the elements, she could die of infections or seizures.
Miraculously, the girl made it through and recovered.
It was, however, not without cost – she had essentially lost her entire face.
After proving to have survived, it brought up the question – should she attempt a face transplant?
After 20 surgeries to save her life, Katie decided that she wanted to undergo such a procedure, should the opportunity arise.
Now 22-years-old, she is a very different person who had no memory of the suicide attempt, and is horrified at the trauma she had put her parents through.
At this age, she also happens to be the youngest person in the world to undergo a full face transplant.
Despite all the concerns and the problems that Katie and her medical team had to work through, Katie once again has a face.
She will still have to undergo some physical therapy to relearn eating and talking, but it truly is a miracle to see just how far she’s come
The handcuffs clicked shut with a sound like a gunshot in the quiet street.
“You’re resisting arrest,” the cop snarled, twisting the Black woman’s arm behind her back.
Bystanders gasped as she was forced onto the hood of the cruiser, her military-sharp posture never faltering.
Then, in a voice like steel, she said, “You have no idea who you just handcuffed. But in 20 minutes, these two officers would beg for their careers back.”
And in an hour, the Pentagon would make sure they never wore a badge again.
General Naomi Carter was used to command, not compliance.
Oscar Franklin Smith, a 75-year-old man who had been on death row for decades, was executed in Tennessee by lethal injection. He was found guilty of murdering his wife, Judith Robirds Smith, and her two teenage sons, Chad and Jason Burnett, back in 1989.
But even as he was about to die, Oscar kept saying he didn’t do it. He claimed he was innocent, and he never changed his story in all the years he spent in prison. Just before the execution, he spoke out strongly, criticizing the justice system and the governor of Tennessee, Bill Lee.
He said the system is broken and doesn’t always get it right. He believed that not only was he innocent, but that there are other men like him still sitting in prison, waiting to die for crimes they didn’t commit. He said the governor is foolish if he doesn’t see that. Oscar’s last words included the phrase “I didn’t kill her,” which he reportedly said several times before he died. He was declared dead at 10:47 a.m…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
Oscar had been given a temporary delay in 2022, when the governor called off the execution at the last minute. But that decision was reversed later, and the execution went ahead. Even though he had lived over three decades after the crime while maintaining his innocence, the courts and the state stood by the original conviction. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
After Oscar’s death, the family of the victims spoke to reporters. Judith’s sister, Terri Osborne, said losing her sister and two nephews had left a permanent wound. She said the pain of that loss will always stay with their family. No matter how much time passes, it still hurts deeply.
Terri also used the moment to talk about the issue of domestic violence. She said the murders are a tragic reminder of what can happen in abusive relationships. She wanted people who are in danger at home to know that they are not alone. She understood how hard it is to leave someone who is abusive, but she hoped this tragedy would push others to find safety and support. She also said she hopes more help and resources can be made available to people who are living in fear or dealing with abuse.
Her brother, Mike Robirds, also spoke. He said that no one should have to live the way their sister did — in fear. And no family should have to go through the heartbreak that they have endured. Their words were full of sadness, but also a message of hope for others who might still be suffering in silence.
Frank Bisignano, a former executive from Wall Street, has just taken on a major role leading the Social Security Administration—a huge federal agency that handles benefits for over 70 million Americans. But it turns out he was just as surprised by the job offer as everyone else.
In a meeting with Social Security managers from across the country, held on May 21, Bisignano openly admitted that he hadn’t been looking for a new job and had no idea he was being considered for such a major government role. A recording of this meeting was leaked, and it’s left a lot of people both amused and concerned.
In the audio, Bisignano talks about how he got a phone call out of the blue about the Social Security job. He said he wasn’t job hunting at all, and once he heard about the position, he had to start Googling to figure out what exactly the commissioner of Social Security does. He even joked that he’s one of the best Googlers on the East Coast. At one point, he said something like, “What the heck is the commissioner of Social Security?” showing just how unexpected the appointment was for him…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
Despite the jokes and the lighthearted way he presented himself, many people online didn’t take it well. On social media, some users mocked him for appearing clueless about the job and accused the Trump administration of giving important positions to people who aren’t qualified. One person sarcastically said he must be relying on the “fake it till you make it” approach. Another commented that having actual experience seems to be a disqualifier when it comes to getting hired in the Trump team.
Others, however, defended Bisignano. Some argued that you don’t need a PhD or deep government experience to run the Social Security Administration. Instead, they pointed out that what the agency really needs is someone with real leadership experience—someone who knows how to run big organizations and get results. They said Bisignano fits that bill, having led billion-dollar companies and managed large teams.
All in all, Bisignano’s surprise and honesty about not knowing much about the job have drawn mixed reactions. While some people think it’s refreshing or even funny, others are worried that such an important agency is being led by someone who admits he had to Google what the job even is.