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This baby suddenly stopped breathing, and a cop tried his best to revive her. When he couldn’t get the baby to wake up, he did something crazy we’ve never seen.

Nicole’s eyes were wide with terror. She begged Officer Jeremy, “Please, you have to save my son! He’s not breathing!”

Officer Jeremy rushed towards her and gently took Kingston from her arms. He laid the baby on his back and began CPR, pumping his hand steadily on the infant’s chest…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

“Come on, little guy, breathe,” Officer Jeremy urged. He glanced up at Nicole, and his heart went out to her. She was crying, her face contorted in anguish. Officer Jeremy knew every second counted. He thought about how long it would take for an ambulance to arrive and get Kingston to the hospital, then he made a decision.

Officer Jeremy scooped up Kingston and dashed toward his patrol car. “I’m going to take him to the hospital myself,” he told Nicole. “It’s faster than waiting for the ambulance.”

Nicole nodded, trusting Officer Jeremy with her son’s life. They sped off towards the hospital, Officer Jeremy’s sirens blaring. He prayed that Kingston would be okay. As for Nicole, she was filled with extreme fear and dread; she didn’t know what she would do if she lost her son.

Nicole Crowl, a young Black woman, had been through a difficult time in her life. She had divorced her husband, Malcolm, just a few months ago. When they first got married, they were deeply in love. Malcolm adored Nicole and dreamed of starting a family with her. He loved children and longed to become a father. They both looked forward to having kids running around their house.

But things took a tragic turn a year after their wedding. Nicole became pregnant with their first child, and they were overjoyed. However, their happiness was short-lived. Two weeks later, Nicole felt a sharp pain in her stomach while resting in bed. She initially thought it was a normal pregnancy symptom, but the pain worsened, and she became scared. She called Malcolm, and he rushed home to find her screaming in pain, surrounded by blood all over the bed. Malcolm immediately took her to the hospital, but the doctor delivered devastating news—they had lost the baby.

Nicole and Malcolm were heartbroken. Nicole couldn’t help but wonder what had gone wrong. After the miscarriage, Malcolm ignored Nicole for days. She was alone in her grief, and it felt like a heavy weight was crushing her. She couldn’t understand why Malcolm was acting this way, so she approached him.

“Malcolm, why are you not talking to me?” Nicole asked, her voice shaking.

Malcolm suddenly turned to her, his face red with anger. “You’re the reason we lost the baby!” he screamed. “You weren’t careful enough!”

Nicole’s eyes widened in shock. “How can you say that?” she asked, her voice rising. “It’s not my fault! I loved our child just as much as you did!”

Malcolm’s face twisted in rage. “You’re just trying to justify your carelessness!” he yelled.

Nicole felt a surge of anger and hurt. “I can’t believe you’re blaming me for this,” she shouted back. “I’m grieving too, just like you!”

The argument ended with both of them going to bed in silence. Nicole felt like she was living with a stranger, and the pain of her loss was now compounded by the pain of her husband’s rejection. A few weeks later, the tension died down, and they fell back into their normal routine. They didn’t speak of that night again, even though something had shifted in their relationship. Malcolm suggested to Nicole that she resign from her job so she wouldn’t have to be stressed. She wasn’t very happy about this suggestion but figured Malcolm was right; she convinced herself that maybe it was for the best.

Three months later, she took a pregnancy test and found out she was pregnant once again. This time, Malcolm didn’t want to take any chances. He did everything he could to ensure Nicole was comfortable and wasn’t going through any form of stress. He pampered her, catered to her every whim, and showered her with love. They both felt hopeful, believing this pregnancy would be different. He didn’t want a repeat of last time.

But fate had other plans. Just four weeks later, Nicole suddenly woke up in agony, clutching her stomach. She screamed for Malcolm, her voice echoing through their home. They rushed to the hospital, praying for a miracle, but the doctor’s words crushed them.

“I’m sorry, you’ve lost the baby,” he said.

Nicole felt like a part of her had been ripped away. She felt like she was walking through a dark tunnel with no end in sight. She couldn’t understand why this was happening to her; she couldn’t comprehend why her body was failing her, why she couldn’t carry a child to term. The thought of starting over, of trying again, felt like an insurmountable task. Malcolm tried to comfort her, but his words felt hollow. They both felt like they were living a never-ending nightmare. They left the hospital with their hearts heavier than ever before.

The couple underwent various tests to find out if there was something wrong with either of them, but the tests always came out in their favor. Each hospital they went to told them nothing was wrong. They didn’t know why the miscarriages were happening. Soon, Malcolm started to get frustrated with Nicole. He would yell at her over little things and sometimes go days without saying a word to her.

Nicole’s heart ached as she saw the change in Malcolm’s eyes. They once shone with love, but now they seemed cold and distant. She longed for the way he used to look at her, but it seemed like a distant memory. She cried herself to sleep, feeling like she was losing everything. She wondered if Malcolm still loved her. She felt like she was clinging to a thread, hoping it wouldn’t break. She desperately wanted a child, thinking it would save her marriage. She believed the child would bring them back together.

Two years slowly went by, and Nicole fell pregnant again. This time, Malcolm didn’t even bother to show any form of excitement or hope. Nicole’s heart broke when her husband told her there wasn’t any point in putting hope in the third pregnancy. Maybe she was just not destined to have children.

That night, Nicole couldn’t sleep. She turned restlessly in bed, unable to stop thinking about what Malcolm had said. Silent tears fell from her eyes as she lay there feeling worthless. She held her stomach and silently begged for this child to survive.

“If you can hear me, little one, I need you to stay. Please stay for Mommy. I need you to prove Daddy wrong. I know you can do this. I trust you,” Nicole cried.

Unfortunately, she lost the baby. When she was in the deepest pit of despair, Malcolm’s only words to her were, “I told you so.” Then he stared at her blankly and walked away. Nicole felt like she had failed again. Malcolm’s reaction made her feel like she was to blame. She wished he would comfort her, but he just didn’t care. Nicole wished things could be different, but it seemed like they never would be.

After the third miscarriage, Nicole was in a terrible state of mind—depressed and miserable, with no one to help her through the hard times. Malcolm was constantly away from home, sometimes coming back drunk and smelling of female perfume. She didn’t even have the strength to question him anymore, so they lived in silence and pain.

One evening, a few months later, Nicole came home from work to find Malcolm sitting in the living room. This was unusual because he was never home at that time of day. She felt a sense of surprise and confusion as she walked into the room. Malcolm looked up at her, but his eyes were empty and cold. Nicole could tell something was wrong. He told her to sit down—they needed to talk about something important. His tone made Nicole feel uneasy. She sat down anyway and waited for him to speak.

Her feeling of dread was proven true when she heard what Malcolm had to say. He brought out an envelope she hadn’t noticed before and took out a piece of paper, laying it before her. When she picked it up, she was perplexed to see that it was divorce papers. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Malcolm told her he couldn’t continue the marriage anymore. The miscarriages had brought him despair and misery, and every time he looked at her, he was reminded of his failure and loss. He had fallen out of love with her, so there was no need to stay together—it just made both of them even more miserable.

Nicole could hear the loud pounding of her heartbeat in her ears. Tears fell from her eyes as she simply stared at the papers. She had searched for answers in various places, visiting multiple doctors for solutions but finding none. Nicole had also almost lost hope in having a child, but the thought of losing her marriage as well made her quiver with fear.

Nicole begged Malcolm to stay, but he refused to listen. His face was cold and hard, devoid of any love or compassion. Suddenly, his expression changed from indifference to rage. He slammed his fist on the table and yelled at Nicole.

“Why are you begging me? You’re useless! You can’t even give me a child!” he sneered at her. “What’s wrong with you? Are you even a woman?”

His words cut deep, and Nicole felt a stab of pain. Malcolm’s anger boiled over, and he threatened to make her life hell if she didn’t sign the divorce papers. His eyes blazed with fury, and his voice was like a knife, cutting her down.

Nicole had no choice. She couldn’t afford a prolonged divorce case, especially against a powerful man like Malcolm. It would only bring more pain and shame to herself and her family. With trembling hands, she picked up the pen and signed the papers.

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divorce process, Nicole moved out of Malcolm’s house and went to live with her sister, Lola. Throughout this period, she remained in a depressed state, though her sister tried to cheer her up by taking her out and spending time with her. Nicole remained miserable and didn’t seem to be getting better.

A few weeks later, Nicole noticed that she was experiencing pregnancy symptoms. She didn’t believe she was pregnant until her sister encouraged her to take a test just to be sure. It came out positive—Nicole was pregnant again. She felt the pain of losing the past three children rushing back when she saw the results of the test. She couldn’t handle any more loss in her life.

One night, she sat on the floor of her room and wept, caressing her stomach. She cried for the children she had lost in the past, her marriage which had come to an end, and the love she had experienced with Malcolm but no longer had. She didn’t have any hope left in her; she felt defeated and just accepted that this pregnancy was going to be like the others.

But months passed, and Nicole’s belly grew bigger. She experienced normal pregnancy symptoms. More so, Lola had finally convinced her to get up and find something for herself. She managed to start up a small business that picked up after a few months. She was able to earn enough to provide for herself and the baby. She couldn’t believe that a child was growing in her stomach.

At first, she was skeptical about telling Malcolm about the baby, but she decided he deserved to know—it was his child, after all. When she called Malcolm one day to tell him of the pregnancy, his only response was that he didn’t want to be involved with her anymore. He had moved on and was planning on getting married to someone else who could provide children for him. He completely blocked her out of his life, leaving Nicole on her own. He even told her that she might even be lying about the pregnancy just so he would come back to her.

“That’s never going to happen. You disgust me,” he barked and ended the call.

His response didn’t make Nicole sad or angry. She found herself realizing that Malcolm just wanted someone who could produce babies for him. She felt oddly relieved that they were divorced. She understood then that she was happier outside the marriage, and maybe that was why her baby seemed to be faring better too.

Nicole went on with her life. She and her sister prepared for the arrival of the baby. Nicole sometimes feared that she would wake up one day and the baby would be gone, but every day passed, and her belly grew bigger—an indication that things would be different this time. And surely, it was.

Nicole soon reached the ninth month, and one beautiful summer evening, her water broke. When the baby was finally born, Nicole was filled with so much joy she thought her heart would burst. She couldn’t stop crying and looking at her child’s face. It was a boy, and he looked like her. He took her dark skin, brown eyes, as well as her curly hair. She named the baby Kingston, considering him the best thing that had happened to her. Finally having a child of her own, even though she had no husband to share the joy with, she looked at the baby’s handsome face and vowed to always protect him.

She never left Kingston unattended, ensuring either she or Lola was always with him. Three months later, Nicole was at home with Kingston on a hot afternoon. Nicole decided to take him for a drive to get some air. She packed his food and clothes in a bag, making sure she didn’t forget anything. Kingston kicked and laughed as she placed him in the car seat and securely strapped him in with the belts. Nicole smiled at her little boy’s antics. Then she got into the driver’s seat, and they set off. The day was bright enough, and Nicole thought about taking Kingston to the park since he hadn’t been there yet. She decided to head to the park. The cool breeze and Kingston’s laughter eased Nicole’s tension, momentarily lost in her thoughts.

Then she snapped back to reality and noticed Kingston was quiet. She assumed he had fallen asleep, but when she looked back with a smile, she realized immediately that something was wrong. Kingston wasn’t breathing. Her eyes widened with panic as she quickly found a place to park by the road. She rushed to Kingston’s side and saw his still body, confirming he wasn’t breathing.

Spotting a police officer across the highway, she yelled and waved frantically to get his attention. When Officer Jeremy spotted the woman trying to get his attention, he noticed the panicked look on her face and immediately went to meet her. That’s when Officer Jeremy decided to drive the baby in his own car, as he knew time was of the essence. Once they got into the car, he drove off immediately, crossing the speed limit with the siren blaring. Nicole held Kingston in her arms, trembling with fear, tears helplessly streaming down her cheeks. Seeing Kingston in distress reminded her of the pain of her past miscarriages. She realized she wouldn’t be able to live if she lost him.

Officer Jeremy drove like a madman to the hospital, and Kingston was rushed into the emergency room as soon as they arrived. A nurse stopped Nicole from following them and instructed her to wait outside. Officer Jeremy held her back, reassuring her to sit down and let the doctors do their work. Both of them sat in the waiting room, anxious and tense. Nicole suddenly remembered she hadn’t thanked the officer. She turned to him and expressed her gratitude for his quick thinking, shaking his hands earnestly.

“I can’t even imagine what would have happened if you hadn’t gotten us to the hospital in time,” she told him with a shudder.

Jeremy comforted her, assuring her that her son would be alright, as the hospital doctors were skilled and prepared. Nicole talked to the kind officer for a while, opening up about her past three lost pregnancies and a failed marriage. She expressed how Kingston was her entire world now, and losing him would devastate her. Jeremy couldn’t help but feel sadness for the woman who looked so vulnerable next to him.

After a tense wait, the doctor finally came out and assured them that Kingston would be fine. He had experienced some suffocation but was now stable. However, they needed to keep him for further tests, but he was out of immediate danger. Nicole and Officer Jeremy breathed a sigh of relief and thanked the doctor.

Three days later, Kingston was finally allowed to go home with his mother. Officer Jeremy offered to drive them home, having visited every day during Kingston’s hospital stay to ensure Nicole was coping. Over this time, they had formed a close bond, and Jeremy had grown fond of Kingston. When Kingston turned one year old, Jeremy surprised him with a party organized with Lola’s help—an event that even Nicole didn’t know about. Their friends joined the celebration, making it a joyful day filled with cake, music, and laughter. They sang happy birthday to Kingston, who watched them with curiosity.

Officer Jeremy became a father figure to Kingston, visiting regularly and spending time with them. Life moved on for Nicole, and she had finally found closure after the painful chapter with Malcolm. But then, out of the blue, Malcolm contacted her one night, his voice trembling with desperation. He apologized profusely, begging for a second chance to be a part of their family again, to be a husband to Nicole and a father to Kingston. His new relationship had failed, and he realized too late that he had made a grave mistake by leaving Nicole. He pleaded with her, his words dripping with regret and longing.

But his pleas fell on deaf ears. Nicole had already taken legal steps to secure full custody of Kingston, ensuring her son’s well-being and safety. With a sense of empowerment and closure, she refused Malcolm’s plea, leaving him to face the consequences of his actions. Nicole’s decision was met with a sense of relief and vindication, marking the end of a painful chapter and the beginning of a brighter, more hopeful future.

 

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WATCH|| A Man Caught His Wife Red Handed Cheating On Him With Another Man In A Vehicle, See The End

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A dramatic scene unfolded on a quiet suburban street when a man discovered his wife in a compromising situation with another man inside a parked vehicle. The confrontation, which quickly escalated, drew the attention of passersby and sparked heated debates about infidelity and public humiliation.

According to witnesses, the husband, who had been suspicious of his wife’s behavior, followed her after she claimed to be running errands. His worst fears were confirmed when he found her in the embrace of another man in the front seat of a car parked discreetly near a shopping center…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

 

Video footage of the incident, captured by bystanders, shows the visibly enraged husband demanding an explanation as his wife and her alleged lover scramble to cover themselves. The man accused his wife of betraying their marriage vows, while the startled lover pleaded for calm, claiming he was unaware she was married.

The scene quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussions. Some users expressed sympathy for the betrayed husband, while others criticized the public airing of private matters. “This is heartbreaking, but no one deserves to be humiliated like this, no matter the circumstances,” commented one user.

Psychologists and relationship experts weighed in, urging couples to seek counseling to address marital issues rather than resorting to confrontations that could escalate into violence or public spectacle. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>> READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Meanwhile, local authorities confirmed they were not pursuing any charges, as the altercation did not result in physical harm or property damage. However, they urged community members to handle personal matters privately and respectfully.

Infidelity remains a sensitive and divisive topic in society, often leaving deep emotional scars for those involved. While this incident has provided fodder for gossip and memes, it also highlights the complex dynamics of relationships and the pain betrayal can cause.

As the dust settles, the man’s heartbreaking discovery serves as a cautionary tale of trust, honesty, and the consequences of deceit in intimate relationships.

 

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Meet The 3 Men Who Killed Lucky Dube, Why They Killed Him and What Was Done To Them (Photos).

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Fortunate Man began making music when he was extremely youthful. Before 1984, when he began doing reggae, he made some “mbaqanga” records in Zulu and Afrikaans. Peter Tosh affected these melodies. In South Africa, he was the most popular reggae performer. After he met Bounce Marley and Peter Tosh and changed from mbaqanga to reggae, his Disc Detainee turned into the most famous record in South Africa during the 1980s and 1990s.

There were a ton of deals of the Serious Reggae Business assortment in Ghana. He won in excess of 20 honors at home and abroad. He went through his entire time on earth voyaging. It seemed as though somebody was attempting to take Fortunate Dube’s vehicle when he was killed. He was shot around midnight in an area in Johannesburg. He was 43 years of age. Scott Bobb, who works for us, sends us news from that point…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

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Five men were captured according to his demise, and on Walk 31, 2009, three of them were viewed as liable. The three individuals who went after the reggae vocalist said they shot and killed him when they attempted to take his vehicle since they thought he was Nigerian and didn’t realize he was a reggae artist. Police in South Africa say that three individuals shot the well known reggae craftsman as he dropped off his child in the Rosettenville neighborhood of Johannesburg.

Mpho Maruping, a state observer, said that her significant other had conceded to being important for Dube’s bombed seizing and told her what happened to the multi-grant winning genius. The lady told the Johannesburg High Court about the night Dube was shot while driving his child and little girl to school in Rosettenville. Dube’s family was crying behind the scenes. Maruping and Thabo Maruping are hitched. From the outset, he was blamed for killing Dube, however at that point he turned state’s observer.

 

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17 Years Old Slept in His Friend’s House Then He Woke Up to Find Out the Shock of His Life –

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Cody Dietz, a teenager from York, Pennsylvania, was your ordinary adolescent. As a 17-year-old, he enjoyed spending time with his peers and attending sleepovers on a regular basis. As it occurred, he’d been living a normal life until something happened one night that altered everything.

Cody’s mother, Bonnie, attempted to contact her son on his cell phone and inquire as to when he expected to return home, but he didn’t answer the call. When he didn’t return her call after a short period of time, she realized that something was seriously wrong. She tried calling him over and over again, but he didn’t pick up the phone. Bonnie began to feel apprehensive…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

 

More information on Cody’s story can be seen in the following video. Cody’s father’s phone finally rang, but it wasn’t Cody who was on the other end of the line. Cody’s companion informed them that Cody was unable to stand and was murmuring unintelligibly at the time of the incident. While he was holding the phone up to Cody’s mouth, all his father could hear was gurgling noises on the other end of it.

Cody’s parents were aware that something was badly wrong, and an ambulance was dispatched immediately. When the paramedics arrived, they initially thought Cody had suffered a stroke. However, he was later proved incorrect. He was flown to the nearest hospital in a rescue chopper as soon as they discovered him, and it was then that their fears were confirmed.

Dr. Ray Reischwein, the hospital’s neurologist, expressed considerable concern about Cody’s condition, saying, “The timeliness of the diagnosis is critical. Many of the therapies produce the best results when they’re completed within six hours.” Cody’s delay in receiving a diagnosis was approximately 12 hours.

In severe condition, Cody was sent to an MRI scan, which revealed that he had suffered a stroke on the left side of his brain. He only had a 20% chance of surviving the situation because of the amount of time that had gone between Cody’s stroke and his arrival at the hospital. Physicians were forced to undertake a difficult surgery that included the removal of the top of his skull in order to relieve the pressure on his brain. They would also reduce Cody’s body to 33 degrees Celsius or 91 degrees Fahrenheit, which is a process that’s commonly utilized on patients having open heart surgery and brain surgery. The cooling of the body minimizes the amount of oxygen consumed by the brain, preventing brain cells from being killed.

Cody spent three weeks in an induced coma following the procedure, during which time his parents feared for his life. During Bonnie’s time spent by her son’s bedside, trying not to lose hope, she recalled that Cody displayed signs of illness a week before suffering a stroke. He’d spoken slowly and garbled his words, and she’d seen that his limbs were twitching constantly throughout the conversation. The reason for this odd behavior had now been identified.

When Cody was brought out of his coma by physicians, the magnitude of the damage caused by the stroke was immediately apparent. The right side of his body was paralyzed, and he was unable to speak or write anymore. Doctors informed the family that their son’s rehabilitation would take a long time, and that they could not expect him to make a full recovery.

After a few weeks, Cody astonished everyone by regaining his ability to talk, and after two years of hard rehabilitation, he was back to his previous level of fitness. Following his horrific experience, Cody’s dedicated himself to educating other teenagers and their parents about the symptoms that can indicate the onset of a forthcoming stroke. “I wish I’d gone to the doctor sooner, but who knows what could have happened,” Cody said.

It’s also his mother, Bonnie, who’s been working tirelessly to raise awareness about the hazards and symptoms to watch out for. These include a feeling of faintness, facial paralysis, slurred speech, and eyesight issues. “My suggestion to parents is to not overlook any signals that their child may be experiencing,” Bonnie cautioned. “The most significant issue with strokes is that they’re extremely difficult for people to notice. It’s common for people to believe that strokes only occur in older people and to disregard the symptoms when they manifest themselves in younger adults and youngsters.”

The unfortunate irony of this is that doctors have actually detected a rise in the number of stroke cases among teenagers and children, and they believe this is due to an increase in the number of people living unhealthy lives. The fact is that many teenagers smoke, drink, and do drugs in the mistaken belief that they’re immortal. Unfortunately, many of them learn the hard way that they’re not, in fact, immortal.

Hopefully, by raising awareness among youth and their parents about the dangers of stroke and learning to recognize the signs and symptoms, strokes can be avoided or, at the very least, dealt with before it’s too late. The onset of a stroke can occur at any stage.

When Cody Dietz failed to awaken the morning after a party, his pals assumed he was suffering from a hangover and allowed him to sleep. They had no idea that their 17-year-old friend had suffered a stroke that may have resulted in his death, but it happened. The father of his friend contacted me and said, “Your son is stumbling around. Can I call 9-1-1?” Cody’s mother, Bonnie Dietz, recalled the events of July 30th, 2008, when Cody was killed. She explained that the boys had been drinking at another location the night before and had gone to his friend’s house thereafter.

A CAT scan performed at York Hospital’s emergency department revealed that her son had suffered a major left brain stroke. He was airlifted to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center by Life Lion helicopter, whereas neurologist Dr. Ray Reichwein had no time to waste in making critical decisions on his behalf. “The diagnosis must be made within a specific time frame. Many of the treatments are most effective when administered within six hours. Cody’s delay in diagnosis was close to 12 hours,” said Reichwein, who was unable to administer some of the conventional treatments due to the delay in diagnosis. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Cody’s friend’s lack of knowledge is not uncommon. Most adults, let alone teenagers, are unaware that a teenager can suffer a stroke, according to medical professionals. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, stroke is one of the top 10 causes of mortality among children, and the number of children who die from it is increasing.

Reichwein, head of Hershey’s Stroke Program, said that over the past several years, the usual risk factors—things like obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, smoking, and a more sedentary lifestyle—have become more prevalent in children. Those risk factors are associated with a considerable increase in the rise of a stroke. To make matters worse, most teenagers are unaware of their risk factors, and they’re unaware that certain lifestyle choices, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, using marijuana, or taking birth control pills, can put them at even greater risk of having a stroke, according to Kathy Morrison, manager of Hershey’s Stroke Program.

“Most teenagers are unaware of their risk factors,” she said. “Because teenagers believe they’re indestructible and believe that stroke is mainly a problem for old people, adolescent stroke isn’t even on their radar screen,” according to Morrison, who’s in charge of Hershey’s School Age Stroke Awareness Program.

When Cody’s story is told to kids, they’re very taken aback, she says. “It doesn’t get much more dramatic than this for him.” Cody was suffering from severe brain swelling, and there was nowhere for it to go. In the absence of further intervention, his type of stroke carries an 80% mortality risk, and his was likely close to 100%, said Reichwein, who removed part of Cody’s skull and extended the lining over the surface of the brain to reduce swelling.

Cody was next subjected to therapeutic hypothermia, in which his body was cooled to 33 degrees in order to aid in the survival of injured brain cells and the reduction of edema. After several days, the swelling had subsided to a minor degree. In spite of this, his mother stated, “We weren’t sure whether he would make it for another three weeks. We had a large number of people praying for him. His presence here, I believe, is solely due to the grace of God.”

In the wake of the stroke on his left brain side, Reichwein explained that his speech and understanding were impaired, as was his ability to use his right side and dominant hand. “We have such a positive outcome given the extent of his brain injuries. It’s nothing short of a miracle. I’m not the only one working here. There’s another women in their 20s and 30s who were on the birth control pill are among the young stroke victims seen by Robin Petras, executive and program director at the Central Pennsylvania Aphasia Center in Danville, who says she encounters a significant number of young stroke victims. Taking contraceptives has been linked to a higher risk of stroke than other health risks, in her opinion.

“When someone is young, they don’t necessarily identify the signs of a stroke, especially if they come and go,” according to Reichwein. It’s critical that people understand that strokes may occur at any age and they’re aware of these signs and symptoms, and that they do not disregard them because “time is brain,” as the saying goes.

One of the most common symptoms is a rapid onset of weakness, usually on one side of the body, such as facial drooping or arm weakness. Other symptoms include speech or language difficulties, visual loss or double vision, and a lack of coordination, according to him. A severe headache accompanied by neck stiffness could be an indication of an aneurysm. Heart attacks and strokes are similar in that both include vascular events, but a stroke is different in that it affects the brain rather than the heart, according to Morrison. Because stroke is not painful, people may choose to wait for the symptoms to subside, but this is the worst thing they can do.

Stroke may be prevented in 80% of cases if risk factors are controlled, according to Morrison, who believes that education is extremely crucial. Cody, now 21 years old, and his mother, who live in Lower Windsor Township, York County, share their experience with new workers at the medical center and at hospital grand rounds. Their story is also featured in a movie that’s presented at school in health fair presentations across the country.

“Don’t disregard any signals your youngster may have,” Bonnie Dietz advises parents. “This could be a TIA or mini-stroke,” according to Reichwein. Ignoring a TIA for three months increases the risk of stroke by 20%, according to Reichwein. Cody had multiple variables that put him at risk for a stroke while not having obvious warning signs. A pinhole in his heart and a genetic clotting issue were all hidden from him. He also drank that day during the party. “I wish I’d seen a doctor before my stroke, but who knows?”

Cody had to relearn everything from walking and talking to eating and writing throughout his five-week hospital stay and three-week rehabilitation stay. He still has three weekly sessions of PT, OT, vision, and aqua. Cody struggles to express himself, frustrate him every day, but he remains optimistic that he being present was a plus. His mom is always supportive.

“What has God promised you?” I constantly ask Cody. “Absolutely,” Cody said. “It’s happening.” Thanks for watching.

 

 

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