
12/21/2024
I BURNT MY FACE IN A FIRE, AND MY HUSBAND DUMPED ME – YEARS LATER, HE DIDN'T RECOGNIZE ME, BUT I FIXED THAT.
Eight years ago, I survived a fire that left my arms, chest, shoulders, and face severely burned. When my then-husband Evan saw me, he was horrified. The next day, he packed up, left, and sent a brief message: "I can't be with you." At first, I thought his rejection would shatter me, but instead, I pulled myself together, followed every doctor's recommendation, underwent therapy, and endured multiple surgeries.
During this journey, I met Jim, my current husband and a doctor who fell in love with me for who I am. He was incredibly supportive and connected me with a team dedicated to helping me regain my confidence — and they succeeded beyond my hopes.
Last Saturday, at Jim's promotion celebration, we invited his colleagues. I was stunned to see Evan there. He approached Jim, congratulated him, and then turned to me and flirted.
Evan: "Jim is lucky to have such a beautiful woman by his side."
Me (understanding he didn't recognize me): "I bet he is."
I knew I had to let him know who I was, so I took the mic and publicly set the record straight. ⬇️