Hi everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and listen to my story. It truly is so amazing the amount or love & support yall have 💛 james is doing really good! He was unfortunately burned worse mainly because he was holding the container and closer to the barrel. his healing process is going amazing, & he continues to grow and heal every day. I try not to give out too much information because i want to respect him and his family's privacy. everything i say about him is with his permission! again, thank you all so much💕
aww I hope both of you guys are healing better everyday! You guys are so brave and you are still so beautiful! I hope you and James have an amazing and fresh recovery ❤️🥺
We all should life is so short and you need to live you best life I'm saying this caz my life was so close to be over on a accident So yes you should enjoy your life more :)
@@photogenichunt4254 wow your so rude she is very beautiful think before you say something like that it’s not funny. Think about what she went through and for u to say that wow🤦♀️
Before burn - one of the most prettiest smile I've ever seen After burn - Still one of the most prettiest smile I've ever seen Whatever you do, do NOT lose that pretty smile. Please
@@viperion3930 shut up. Do you realize that she was just being nice to this poor girl that is still so beautiful stop being rude and chill. You don't even know what simp means
RU-vid recommended me your videos and you are doing great! One of my friends who is a burn survivor said the best thing he did after his accident was connect with other burn survivors. Let me know if you ever want to connect with some really cool people who are also burn survivors!
Damn.. the fact that she was able to think like “don’t open your mouth so the gas and smoke don’t get in your lungs” and “keep your eyes closed so the gas and flames don’t get it” all while on fire.. is amazing. I’d probably have been freaking out and completely unable to think period. That’s strength.
Its adrenaline. I was very close to car accident and in 1 sec. I could chose one of many options to avoid it. After that i couldt belive how its posible to think logical that fast
This video came up on my recommended and I’m blown away with how strong you are! I’m glad you’ve got such a great support system around you. I’m from the UK & we have an amazing presenter here called Katie Piper who is a burns survivor. You might want to check her out as she’s real inspiring too. Sending love!
Yep, especially with fire and flammable liquids. So many people don't really understand petrol and other fuels - it's not the liquid itself that's burning, it's the vapour. Horrifically dangerous to pour fuel onto any naked flame, as these poor kids found out. Much better education is needed on fire safety and the dangers of handling fuels/flammable liquids so that awful accidents like this don't happen.
I too was in the Vanderbilt Burn ward Dec12,2019. You were down the hall from me. The nurses told me about you and James....and I prayed so many times for you both. Those nurses .... I want you to know how much they cared about you. I would ask them how you were doing and I could see it in their eyes how special you are. You inspired me to get up and go on with life and accept my scars, my new normal. God has blessed us so much. I am so happy to finally see "the girl down the hall" and know you are just as beautiful as I imagined you to be. ❤️
@@coIIectinheads it really is cool to finally know who these 2 are. I would get up and walk around ....do laps around the ward to aid my healing. I never peeked into other patient's rooms because it felt ....idk....just wrong. I think God answered my prayer....and then some. 😊
@@koripaganucci6227 she said she could see it in the nurses eyes how much they cared. There wasn't anything I read that incriminated the nurses. I'm sure the whole hospital an surrounding communities were talking about what happened. Not to mention it was on the news. I believe it would be illegal only if the nurses divulged personal information about the patients but I'm sure they couldn't help but Express a amount of concern an luv in their faces. Try not to be so harsh.
@@CrazyBoy-gd4wz I bet you wouldn’t like it if you were mentally and physically scarred, would you? A person who judges others when they are so horrible will DEFINITELY have a meeting with karma, sooner or later.
As a burn survivor, it is a long road, but you will come out stronger, confident and know you can get through anything. I was 16 now 58 and proud of my survivor wounds. If you ever need to reach out, I am here for you.
I can't believe that you thought to drop and roll, cover your face and not scream in those moment... I'm sure I speak for so many people when I say that you are so freaking strong and beautiful! Your story is amazing and touched me so deeply, I hope you know that this is just the beginning of your story, I know you are going to go on to inspire people and do something great with all your courage and strength. Your family looks so sweet and supportive, I'm so glad you had them to lean on! You are beautiful inside and out, I'm excited to continue watching your journey! Keep your head held high and be proud of yourself for how far you've come, sending you so much love
Kristina, you summed up every thing I was thinking! This young lady is amazing. I'm looking to have children in the next few years, and it's videos like this that remind me to teach my future children to protect themselves. It must have been good education that gave this young lady the knowledge and level head to know what to do at such a mad time, she kept her head and most probably saved her life! Keep up being fabulous, and spreading the word that life goes on! Take care xxx
Beautiful, strong Natalie. Your the most inspiring young lady I've ever met. Your story is a real life story... while I was watching, listening the tears were rolling over my cheeks...BUT your unbelieveble smile shows us whom you are....NATALIE SKYE...still the same person with a story to tell and a family, friends etc who love you, fight with you. Girl you're not at the end of your Life Story its the beginning. Love and strainght from Europe the Netherlands. *"you got a friend in mine" 🍀❤
She has The Most gorgeous eyes I have ever seen. Her voice is so soothing. I could watch and listen to her recite the phonebook and be utterly transfixed.
I can't imagine what it'd be like to be covered in scar tissue. As someone who scars very easily even my thumb can be annoying after I managed to split it open with a box cutter and that scar is very thin! If I extend my thumb the scar has an annoying tingly sensation. Can't imagine having that all over my body 😖
@@tessbacon mabye that deepens on the wound. Like maybe burnt skin is harder and when u cut yourself its softer because there’s something missing? Does that make sense?Maybe but i really don’t know :/
When she said that many people don't think it was that serious when they heard 49-50% of her body, I was shocked. Cause when she mentioned it I literally gasped audibly.
This is my most honest reaction, but I kept a straight face the whole time like 😐 (not to be rude because I know everyone sees that emoji in a different way)
Well we follow the rules of 9 so it’s not that massive. But 3rd and 4th degree burn injuries are so hard to treat....once healed you will notice you have lose much elasticity and mobility of your skin.
Whoever told you that having 50% of your body burned "isn't much" needs a slap across the face. Incredible story and thank you for sharing! Wishing you all the best on recovery and healing :)
youtube recommends videos based on likes and dislikes. so say someone does not like this sort of content; just dislike it so youtube knows not to reccomend similar videos.
For anyone here who doesn’t know, gasoline is no joke, and should never be used to start a fire. It doesn’t just burn like lighter fluid. It literally explodes.
@@charlottetunia2810 that’s such a stupid response. But yes, in fact there is an explosion in cars... a mini one. You wouldn’t be able to drive without it 😂😂... get your facts straight
I know 3 people in my small little town that have been severely burned by using, or someone near them using, gasoline as a fire accelator, each around 20 years age difference, showing that this just keeps happening throughout the generations. Please teach your children how dangerous this is.
The fact that you’re not angry at the friend who put gas on the fire is an amazing testimony to your love for others. I’m glad you have a good support network. Praying for your healing.
I guess I'm 3 years late seeing this story but I hope you're doing well and thriving. You are beautiful and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! God bless you young lady! ❤
So many people forget the basic of "Stop, Drop, and Roll" but to also think to keep your mouth shut to prevent smoke inhalation, eyes shut so gasoline couldn't get in...to be able to think of all of that in a matter of seconds is impressive. You're so brave, strong, determined... you're just amazing. This made me cry. God bless your family, friends, and medical staff who helped you get to where you are.
@@allythebean0420 all I'm saying is she knew she was on fire, and that's what they teach you in school...had she not done that she could have been burned more than 40% of her body.
It is quite impressive, when something traumatic happens you never know what you're going to do. I tend to freeze a lot, but anyway I'm so glad she did what she did. Burns are so damn painful, anyone who exists throughout that pain is so resilient.
Exactly!! And she even thought about not running around in her heels to prevent an ankle injury. Which would make the situation even worse.This to me is the human body definitely in survival mode!! Such a strong person
Girll I'm literally sobbing over here, not because I'm sad, but I am just so impressed with how strong you are. God bless you, have a good holiday queen!
@@aaronmariscal7983 she acted brave and she kept her mind straight once the accident happened and she didnt let the fact that she was on fire change how she acted I guess. She was brave in the sense that she didn’t start breathing in the gasoline and fumes. I think both words could work because she is definitely strong and brave
@@aaronmariscal7983 she is absolutely brave. For all of the reasons stated above, and many more. She is also extremely brave in telling her story and showing what she has been through. It can’t be easy to relive those moments to tell others the story and to show people photos of her throughout her recovery (probably what many would see as the “worst” photos of herself).
"I felt bad that I got hurt." You are so precious. You are important. What happened wasn't your fault and hope you don't feel guilty. It sounds like you handled the situation with so much logic and intelligence. You're a fighter! I hope you post another video sharing more about who you are, things you like, and your hopes for the future! You're more than your burn scars. ❤️
It's amazing how in a horrible moment like this you still remembered important stuff like not opening your mouth and eyes and shielding your face and palms. I can't imagine myself not panicking
this is the strongest girl ever. the fact that she had the sense to drop and roll, cover her mouth, save her face. anyone in that situation would usually panic exactly like james. everything flashes before ur eyes. i’m still astounded how she could keep her mind straight and know exactly what to do. i’m so touched by her story. keep ur head up, ur beautiful inside & out. ily
@@lemonsqweezy9532 You're stupid as crap, i was burned from the waist up and it worked for me.....I have the scares to prove it, mamas basement boy........
She's strong, but there's a ton of strong girls all over the world and throughout history, so I feel like "strongest girl ever" is an over exaggeration and feels like it takes away credit to other very strong girls around the world.
Not only did you survive, but now you have the courage to talk about it and still be YOU? Whoa- little lady, you are one very incredible person. Your family just excudes love.....I am moved.
In a situation like that, the kids were probably fully in shock also and their focus instantly went to James who was running and screaming as instinct. They’re kids, they’re human
I was trying to think of how to say exactly what you did without sounding like I was "just saying that to be nice". Thank you for putting into words exactly what I was thinking. She really is very pretty and there is so much kindness in her beautiful eyes. I hope she is still doing well and that James is continuing to get better!
What makes a person beautiful? One who has the light within them. A fighter who never gives up. The realization that you can do whatever it is to achieve what you want. Physical beauty is fleeting but the beauty of who you are is eternal. Never forget that❤️❤️❤️
Guys never ever add fuel to an ongoing fire.. fuels like gasoline, alcohol, kerosene, etc .. it's like a bomb in ur hand ... One mistake can cause ur & someone else's life
We made this mistake and I paid for it. My legs and feet where set on fire. I panicked. Ended up with 2nd n 3rd degree burns. Was bedridden cause I couldn't walk. My legs got antrophede so I had to relearn to walk after extensive physical therapy. It's no joke !
@@K42029 yes, we do. For sure. I was just thinking about how much trust we put into complete STRANGERS every single day, every day that we drive and eat out and so on. Then this video came up in my feed. Kind of conformation that I should go over fire safety with them, reinforce our evacuation plan, go over home safety and what to do if an intruder gets in and so on. Anyway, have a wonderful day 💜💜
@@K42029 aww, thank you💜💜 I love my babies more than anything and I'd later down my life to protect them in a heart beat. Thank you, I like my name too. It fits. I use it for gaming too😁
I'll just stick (see what i did there) to lil' twigs and make a fire that is safe istead of using flamable fluids. Also more fun and rewarding that way.
You’re so beautiful, scars and all. You’re a survivor, bless you and James. Don’t let this get you down ever, because your strength is clearly astounding!
I think I would be overwhelmed by bitterness and anger over the whole situation - I deeply admire your strength through all this! Your sisters are lucky to have you to look up to!!
My husband’s uncle last Christmas was putting gasoline on a fire in his backyard when it traveled up into the container and exploded in his hands, he ended up dying at the hospital from his injuries a couple days later. Terrible, it happens all too often! Just know you are strong and beautiful! happy holidays love!
wow! That visual was so, so saddening. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m so thankful for the young lady sharing her story & also for comments like yours because I 100% didn’t know you aren’t supposed to use gasoline to start a fire. God bless x
@@laurenar.8081 I'm shocked you didn't know that, honestly. Glad you know now. Use dryer lint if you need a fire starter, gasoline is much too powerful.
An ex boyfriend doused the fire with gasoline can and it traveled up his hand and he had nothing but blisters the size of pancakes on them. He was in so much pain.
@@leahtv7778 you shouldn't be shocked Leah there was a time you didn't know. This person was being honest is all. We can't all be as blessed with your current knowledge.
This should be a lesson to everyone watching. NEVER mix gasoline or any flammable thing with fire. IT NEVER ENDS WELL. This is why I've only ever been to one bonfire in my whole life. Fire terrifies me so much. You're strong, thank you for sharing Natalie.
It doesn’t always never end well. Usually it ends with everyone happily going home. It’s the 1% of the time something terrible happens. Always be safe when dealing with anything flammable. Take the proper safety precautions and always think before you act. My prayers go out to this woman and the other man that caught on fire and there family and anyone else. Stay strong and in the end your coming out a stronger person. You can safely enjoy a nice bonfire but you have to do it safely and mature and don’t take chances.
@@daveycrockett5738 Who says you won't be a part of the 1%? This pretty 17 year old was. Just because there's a 1% chance it'll happen doesn't mean it won't happen to someone at some point.. I'd rather just not take the risk than risk being the 1%.
@@meghanh2511 well ya of course. If there’s a chance of it happening then it’s defiantly possible for it to happen to you. If the theory of parallel universes is correct then basically anything you think of is happening or could happen to you. It’s like saying well I could get in a wreck in a car so I’m not gonna drive. Or I could get attacked by a bear so I’m not gonna walk in the woods. Or I could get attacker by a shark so I’m not gonna swim in the water. Or I could have a heart attack so I’m not gonna live. That last one is a stretch kinda but you get the point. Life is chance and if you live your life in fear of thinking what if you’ll never experience it... but I respect your opinion
Pouring or squirting inflammables should never be done cos the flame runs back up the stream... At most soak tinder wood with inflammable material then throw a torch on from a distance
@@bettysmith4527 I would hope so, but I've seen tons of videos of people pouring gas onto a lit fire without even thinking. Common sense sometimes isn't as common as we hope/believe it is.
At 9:36 I had to stop for a minute. I have 4 children (now adults) and I can't comprehend the level of shock and fear that you and your parents went through. Look at you now though! You look beautiful! You're such a fighter and yes God has you. Jesus was/is with you even in the darkest days!
If anyone was wondering her friend who also got burned is alive but suffered from 80% burns. I can’t believe how quick Natalie was to stop, drop, and roll and cover her mouth
@@oliviagauthier8351 i’m not sure but i think those were old photos/videos of him because there would be a lotttt more scarring for 80% burns and i think he lost all 10 fingers sadly :(
For people who don't know- NEVER put a gas fire out with water. It'll spread the fire. You should smother the fire with something like sand, dirt, or ashes. ♥️ I hope no one ever has to use this tip.
@@Xteaart possibly if it's a small fire assuming you don't throw the salt from the side (if you throw it from the side the salt substance can catch on fire it's self and make it spread) but if you pour it directly on top it'll probably work but it's unlikely. If you have a gas fire it's likely going to be a large fire since gas is very flammable and explosive plus I doubt you'd have THAT much salt just laying around. DO NOT USE FLOUR OR ANYTHING POWDERY BTW that's really dangerous too as it can also spread fire.
Wow the way you handled that situation is so incredible. Trying to protect eyes, mouth, lungs and face in general.. So smart and brave! Girl you are beautiful inside and outside and I'm really inspired by your spirit! Such a brave young woman just wow
i know!! i was thinking that too, its amazing that even in a moment like that she was WAY more calm than any other person would be. she’s very inspiring, shes so brave, millions should hear her story
Im sorry about what happened to you. The fact you share this with the world shows you have strength and perhaps come to terms with what happened. I wish you the best.
Wow. I had almost the exact same thing happen when I was 14. I was also burned in a fire involving gasoline. 40% burns; face, neck, chest, stomach and arms. Minor burns on my back. How you described everything, so real and similar to how I describe my experience. It has been 18yrs since I was burned. The first year was the worst but trust me, it gets better. So thankful to my medical team, my scars are barely visible now. If you ever need to vent, here for ya!
If you don't mind me asking, how did you shower afterwards? When I get small burns from the oven, it hurts like hell. I can't imagine having it on 40% of my body.
@@tdbsiddhbhedk457 it was pure torture. First “shower” was me laying on a table that had holes in it, they kinda lowered it into a tub and literally scrub debris and dead skin off. Actual showers were terrible for months. I had one amazing nurse who would actually get in the shower with me and she would count down with me before she started scrubbing. I showered twice a day for awhile, full dressing change. First few months I spent 3-4hrs a day showering and dressing changes.
i just burnt my pinkie finger with my curling wand and it hurt so bad and i complained a lot about it hurting.. now im imagining what u went through...
Natalie, thank you for sharing this part of your life with us. I don't even have the right words to say how unbelievably awesome I think you are; "strong" doesn't even come close, but that's all I can come up with right now. When I was in nursing school we weren't allowed to work with burn patients, but we did get to observe a shift on the burn unit at UNC Hospital. I wasn't expecting to gain many skills, seeing as I wouldn't be touching or doing anything, but it turns out I learned more that day than any other day in my clinical rotations. To those interested in speaking to me, I sat and listened to every word they said. Some told me about how they got burned, one told me what it was like living in the burn unit and about all of his treatments, and another opened up to me about how she thought her life would be in the future, once she was finally discharged from the hospital. It was a sad and painful day, but one I'll never forget. It was 20 years ago but I remember it like it was yesterday. Y'all are some of the most amazing Individuals I've had the honor to meet, and I appreciate you telling your story. I'm still working as a nurse (on a covid unit right now) but I also teach nursing in the evenings. If there's anything you'd like for me to teach my students, please let me know! I'm always looking for ways to make them better nurses, and mostly the lessons I teach them come from real patients. Reading books for knowledge can only take you so far... We need patient's voices to become better nurses. Thanks again, Natalie! Take care, sweet girl!✌️💜
That was a pretty powerful moment to hear her say that, and for her to even have the mental and physical strength to NOT scream is unfathomable. I “can’t Not” scream if I stump a toe...
Hi Natalie 👋👋 Last year on my way home there was a radio ad for organ donors from national registry. I made sure that when i registered that my skin was to be donated. I'm so sorry for your injury 🤕 but all I see is one heck of a beautiful young lady with a spirit for life ❤
God did send down an army to rescue you. All the dedicated doctors, nurses,therapists,friends and family members. You were carried in the wings of angels so high that your feet never touched the ground. What YOU did took an amazing amount of faith, courage and determination. What a beautiful young lady and soul you are. God bless you!
@@marilyn.g most likely. If there wind was blowing in their general direction at the time, the majority of the flames and gasoline would've splashed onto them.
Ik im being stupid but I'm really glad she is okay this must have been hard but did James survive or not cause somehow I don't find a part in the vid that says he did? Or am I just rwaly stupid?
As an African American Grandma. I'm astounded by the Ocean🌊blue color of your eyes! My daughter collects beautiful💎gemstones such as your eye color. Pretty Girl Rocks!!! GOD got this...
@Dwayne Johnson I think she mentioned that because most African American people have dark brown eyes. There was no need to be rude. This lady also seems like such an incredible person! Her message was for Natalie and nobody else, so please don’t start judging.
@@kristin7829 I was about to ask who would do this.. I think you should send them this.. Just like.. Carefully leave it in their inbox or something.... You know?
Feeling no pain is usually worse than feeling pain, because often that means that you got burnt so bad that the nerves in your skin got burnt aswel which is why you don’t feel anything. You were so brave staying calm and how you remembered to roll in the grass instead of run around and closing your eyes and mouth. Such a strong person ❤️
That can be true, but don't also forget the power of shock. Shock is crazy and can temporarily suspend any feelings because it is allowing the human body to react to the situation first. It's an evolutionary survival tactic, which in Natalie's case definitely helped as she was still able to focus on what she had to do rather than the pain of the situation.
@@oreninja yes shock, I broke my arm and felt nothing but was crying because I thought that it look unfixable and the doctors were going to amputate it. Lol
I had a very similar accident. My ex boyfriends brother poured paraffin onto a fireplace which exploded and set me completely on fire. I was full conscious throughout and it was the most painful & distressing experience of my life. I also felt the same focused calm in putting the flames out. I was completely on fire - but luckily the 3 layers of clothing on my upper body saved me. My legs were badly burnt and 2nd-3rd degree. My one hand was badly burnt and in the most pain from all the exposed nerves. I wish more people knew fire and fuel safety.
@@Wendy-dk1wu no that was Nate who originally started the fire. she told James she was cold and he said he would take care of it the she got up to go to the bathroom.
I’ve really been thinking about how much I myself take life for granted. How I do whatever, whenever I want without really giving a care in the world. This video came up on my recommended a couple days ago and all I could do was cry. You are one of the strongest people I’ve ever heard of and the fact that you are still so strong and brave after the incident is just amazing! I want you to know how many people are amazed and thankful. I saw this story when it happened a year ago and was so worried, thinking whoever it was wouldn’t make it. But you did! And you’re still alive and able! God always knows what to do and He kept you alive for a reason. You still have so much in this world to do! I just wanted you to know how much you opened my eyes to a new and better perspective on life. I hope you are doing well. 💖💖
Same, although I don’t think I can ever change with the life I have. But I just think of it on the bright side, to just do whatever I want, before something like this happens to me and I can’t ever do those things I enjoyed ever again.
Moral of the story is to never start any fire with gasoline. Matches and lighters are your best friend when it comes to starting a fire. I’m glad she’s okay though it’s heartbreaking to hear that these things can happen to people. Edit:Thank you for all the likes this is the most likes I’ve gotten on any of my comments❤️
Breanne Blaquiere I had a friend who used gasoline. When the fire lit, it all kinda wooshed up and splattered him with gasoline, igniting his clothes which caused even worse of burns. Thankfully someone had a garden hose already on, but even as they were spraying him down, the fire wasn’t going out on his gasoline drenched clothes. He sustained mostly 2nd degree burns and the worst of the burns were to his forearms and chest. People should absolutely never ever use gasoline because it does tend to burst like that when it ignites, often spraying gasoline everywhere. It’s scary shit.
I had a neighbor who was about 55 and he thought he was putting lighter fluid on his fire but instead he accidentally poured gasoline on it and it exploded. He burned more than 80% of his body. He stayed alive in hospital for about 2 weeks but they couldn't regulate his body temperature and he ended up passing away.
You are on a different level of stupid if you think that putting gasoline on a fire is a good idea, or to start a 🔥 It just sounds like the laziest way of doing it, to me.
I'm a burn survivor aswell. I was burned october 13 2019, my burn story is very similar to your but not as severe. Me and my dad were having a bon fire in the back yard and he put some gasoline on it and as I was walking back it exploded causing my pants and jacket to catch on fire. I threw off my jacket and ran inside the house my mom pushed me back outside and my dad tackled me and pulled off my clothes, while in the process he burned his arm. My left leg ankle to thigh, my right knee was burned and my left arm, and my hair was burned off. I was in the hospital for 62 days and my dad 7. My school family and community were so supportive and helped us so much. I had 3 surgeries and am having a lazer surgery soon. I am fully healed and just got the all clear. Thank you so much for sharing your story❤️ #BurnBuddies
As someone who is specialising in burns for a PhD , I cannot say how strong and amazing you are. I don’t think people really appreciate how strong you are, to have basically 50% burns to your body especially in the frontal plane and survive, shows your unbreakable spirit and fight to survive. You are a real testimony to what never giving up looks like. I hope the rest of your journey continues strongly.
