Trolls sent her hateful messages after she revealed her pregnancy – then she shares what she went through

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!

The truth is that this is easier said than done, but a woman named Jessica Quinn learned how to make lemonade with the lemons life gave her and she’s now living her life to the fullest besides the ordeal she was forced to go through as a child and all the stares and hurtful comment she has received over the years.

When she was just eight years old, this now 30-year-old mom-to-be was a very energetic and athletic child. But that was until she tried to show off her skills and stood on a soccer ball after which she fall down and broke her femur.

“I was outside playing with my sister, and I decided to stand on a soccer ball just trying to balance and show off a little bit, but I fell off and snapped my femur bone.” She continued, “I got rushed into hospital and they did surgery and tried to heal the break. They spent about three or four months trying to heal the bone, like they normally would, without realizing why it had broken in the first place.”

 
 
 
 
 
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Following a surgery and a number of other treatments, the bone wouldn’t heal even after four months, leaving Jessica in excruciating pain. Puzzled, doctors ran additional tests and that’s when they discovered she had osteosarcoma, a bone cancer that often develops in the cells that form bones.

Jessica was immediately treated with intensive chemotherapy, side effects that included her weight dropping down to a dangerous 18 kilograms.

“It was just the only way to really get rid of everything and save my life.” Jessica continues, “But there were a few things at play. Because I’d broken my leg, it was complicated by the risk of the cancer being spread. They had also tried to fix the leg by putting rods up my femur bone, so having a bone replacement or anything like that was just not really an option. The goal was simply to save my life.”

Doctors presented the family with two options.

 One was “a full hip disarticulation,” that she describes as an amputation high in her hip socket.

“But that kind of gives you nothing to attach your prosthetic to, so you don’t have a knee joint, and I was a really active kid, and I was only a kid, so I wanted to live as normal a life as possible.”

The second option was a groundbreaking surgery and the first of that kind to ever be performed in New Zealand.

It was rotationplasty, a surgery that removes the middle part of a leg, that is then rotated 180 degrees and reattached to the thigh, allowing the ankle to serve as the knee joint and her calf as her thigh.

“I was the first person in New Zealand to successfully undergo this kind of amputation,” Jessica said.

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Over time, Jessica learned how to live her life to the fullest and accepted herself the way she is. She regained her self-confidence and became inspiration to millions. Today, she’s an athlete, a model, and an influencer with almost one million TikTok followers.

“I wanted to tackle this cookie cutter mould of the perfect body portrayed in the media. My dream was to see people like myself with real bodies represented,” she shared with the New Zealand Herald.

In a popular video she shared, Jessica answered the question, “Do you hide your insecurities?” “8-year-old me: hide your prosthetic leg so no one stares. 29-year-old me: no!” she captioned the video showing her puling down her shorts to hide her prosthetic at first and then proudly posing and showing it to the world to see.

This proud woman even took part in Dancing With the Stars and raised $55,000 for New Zealand’s Child Cancer Foundation.

“Walking is hard for me, let alone dancing. That was the furthest I’ve ever pushed myself outside my comfort zone.” She continued, “Seeing the effect my message has had on all these kids who ask me to have photos with them is an awesome feeling.”

Recently, she posted about her life and everything she has gone through. Her post was seen by over 1 million people. “21 years ago today I was wheeled into a 14 hour amputation that would hopefully save my life. After a lengthy cancer battle my unique surgery (see my other videos) was done as a last option to survive. I wish I could go back and tell younger me the life I’d go on to live, what a 21 years it has been. Here’s to many more,” she wrote.

However, no matter how much she inspires many, there are also those who post negative comments.

Posting a video of her pregnant belly, she addressed the mean commenters who wrote  “I would like to see which man was this level of brave plz” and “who the hell pregnanted her.”

Jessica responded, “I HONESTLY do not get down about comments like this. I truly am proud of the body I live in. I know everything I went through to get to this point and it’s all an incredible miracle in my eyes.” She continued, “I also love the community I have built, it’s only when my videos go viral and are shared with people who haven’t followed my story that these comments appear and that just shows we can’t judge a book by [its] cover.”

Her supporters showed they were by her side and wrote heartfelt messages. I always think how lonely, sad and unfulfilled these faceless internet trolls are to write such things,” and “The fact these comments don’t phase you Jess make you even more of an inspiration to me.”

We wish Jessica never loses her positive attitude.

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Emergency services rush to help Brigitte Bardot after a call informing that her health had taken a turn

The name Brigitte Bardot is and will always be related to ultimate beauty. Being 88 years old, Bardot is still considered an icon.

From the moment she first appeared on the cover of Elle Magazine as a 15-year-old model, Bardot stole the hearts of millions and was quickly dubbed a sex symbol in her native France. It didn’t take long before she reached for the stars and found her place in Hollywood.

Bardot appeared on screen for the first time as Javotte Lemoine in Crazy for Love in 1952 and made her first American production in Act of Love with Kirk Douglas in 1953. But it wasn’t until she landed a role in the 1956 film And God Created Women that she created her famous ‘sex kitten’ persona. The film was considered controversial in America, but it helped Bardot redefine the image of the modern woman.

“I’m a girl from a good family who was very well brought up. One day I turned my back on it all and became a bohemian,” she once said.

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Bardot retired from acting at the age of 39, while still being a major star. This decision confused many, but she had her reasons.

“The majority of great actresses met tragic ends. When I said goodbye to this job, to this life of opulence and glitter, images and adoration, the quest to be desired, I was saving my life,” Bardot told The Guardian.

“In the beginning, I enjoyed having people talking about me, but very quickly, it suffocated and destroyed me. Throughout my 20 years starring in movies, each time filming began, I would break out with herpes.”

Sadly, the former model and actress experienced health issues recently. Her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, spoke to the media and confirmed the health scare Bardot suffered.

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“It was around 9 a.m. when Brigitte had trouble breathing,” d’Ormale said. “It was harder than usual but she didn’t lose consciousness. Let’s call it a moment of respiratory distraction.”

He explained, “The firefighters arrived, gave her oxygen to breathe and stayed for a moment to watch her.” 

The reason why Bardot felt unwell was the heat. “Like all people of a certain age, she can no longer bear the heat,” her husband said. “It happens at 88, she must not make unnecessary efforts,” he continued. “Her pulse is fine, her heart too and her blood pressure is good, but things remain fragile.”

He added that the air-conditioning in their home isn’t strong enough.

We truly hope Brigitte won’t be experiencing any health struggles in the future.

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Kate Middleton shares naughty moment with William in public – expert says it’s a good sign

On Wednesday, July 5, the King and Queen of Britain were symbolically crowned for the second time in Scotland.

The ceremony took place at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh and the king was presented with the Honors of Scotland – the crown, scepter, and the sword of state – which he received during the service. This ceremony is often referred to as to “a second coronation” and is not an official coronation in its own right but a symbolic event.

King Charles was presented with the legendary Crown of Scotland, which is one of Europe’s oldest surviving crowns and the oldest in Britain, having been made by Scotland’s royal goldsmith, John Mosman, in 1540. This crown was made for James V, who wore it at the coronation of Queen Mary of Guise in 1540, but was first used for an actual coronation when Mary Queen of Scots was crowned.

“By the symbol of this crown, we pledge our loyalty, entrusting you to reign as our king in the service of all your people,” Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon and Scotland’s most senior peer, said as he presented Charles with the crown on a cushion.

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As expected, the Prince and Princess of Wales were in attendance and Kate Middleton was highly praised for the choice of outfit. She wore stunning electric blue woollen ensemble by Catherine Walker & Co, but most of all, the praise was because she re-wore the item, which many believe should become a trend other royals as well as celebrities should follow.

Kate first wore the item at the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey last year, but as reported by Newsweek, she and her stylists had updated the piece by “accessorizing the look with a beret style asymmetrical hat, featuring a sculpted element echoing a feather.”

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Miranda Holder, celebrity stylist and royal fashion expert, told Newsweek that “Kate stunned in patriotic Scottish blue at the Coronation today, but while the vivid color of her Catherine Walker ensemble made her stand out from the crowd, it was actually an understated choice, being a repeat item she had worn before.” Holder added that the coat-dress was fitting considering Kate MIddleton and Prince William’s consciousness towards the environment.

“Kate is conscious of sustainability in fashion, and is of course a keen advocate of her husband’s Earthshot cause,” she said, “as well as striking a careful balance between looking elegant and ‘royal’ whilst not being too ostentatious or ‘showy’ in today’s economically-challenged climate.”

When Kate and William, who are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, traveled back to Charles’ official Scottish residence in the procession, Kate was seen doing a ‘naughty’ gesture; a little bum pat.

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“The King and Queen are more like a ventriloquist act, both muttering asides to the other in a way that doesn’t look like real conversation, but the ability to mutter may feel comforting for them both at events like this,” body language expert Judi James told the Mirror about the difference between how William and Kate communicate with each other and how Charles and Camilla communicate.

“Kate even did her now signature bum-pat gesture, and the couple tend to use eye contact and exchange smiles as they speak,” James added.

Kate Middleton has been seen doing her bum-pat gesture before, to be more precise on the red carpet for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) when she and William shared another cheeky moment when she patted his royal bottom.

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Simon Cowell’s unusual behavior on AGT: Why is the judge not speaking throughout Season 18?

Except for being one of the most influential people in the world of music, Simon Cowell is also one of the strictest judges on one of the most popular music shows, America’s Got Talent.

Had it not been for this man and his reality shows involving discovering music talents, we would have probably never heard of One Direction or Kelly Clarkson.

Simon started his career as a music producer, consultant, and scout during the 80’s, but came to public prominence in 2001 as a judge on Pop Idol. The show was a huge success, so Simon went a step further and created The X Factor and Got Talent franchises which are extremely popular in a huge number of countries throughout the world.

What is typical about Simon is that he always speaks his mind and is harsh with the contestants. He’s direct and many believe he’s even heartless, but he’s just doing his job. This is the reason why fans got really concerned for him recently. Namely, Simon didn’t seem to be his old self because he stood almost completely silent during the tryouts of season 18 of AGT.

The reason for this wasn’t lack of interest but rather a health issues the judge experienced.

Speaking with the USA Today, he explained, “I think what happened was that the acid from my stomach literally burned my vocal cords. So, this doctor came over and put a camera up my nose and down my throat, and I could see how badly burned they were.

“There was so much I wanted to say about auditions that I literally couldn’t talk,” he continued. “We attempted to write things. At one point, I utilized an iPad tablet to store things I’d previously spoken about. I attempted to utilize Sofa to interpret for me, and she purposefully stated the incorrect stuff. So it was just mayhem.”

However, being unable to speak opened a new perspective for Simon. “I had to sit there and not say anything for about seven days, so all I could do was listen to the other judges,” he said. “And it was very interesting because they’ve all gained enough confidence to have their preferences now. As a result, we probably disagreed more this year, but in a good manner. Because of the range of acts, you can’t be an expert on everything when judging this show.”

Sadly, this isn’t the first time that Simon goes through an ordeal when it comes to his health. In the past, he suffered two accidents. First, he fell off the stairs and then he injured his back severely following an electric scooter accident.

Following the scare which left him injured and forced him to undergo back surgery, the musician and producer tried to warn others of the dangers of electric bikes. “The one I had was basically a motorcycle with an electric engine when you have to wear a proper crash helmet, leathers. This thing was nuts,” he said. “I didn’t know how powerful it was before I got on it. And I fly 6-8 feet in the air and landed on my spine.”

This, however, doesn’t prevent him from using an electric bike again. “I’m still going to stay on my bike, I’m obsessed with these things,” he stated, much to his co-stars’ delight.

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Miranda Lambert calls out fans during concert – and people are not impressed

Capturing precious moments on our phone lets us cherish them forever, but isn’t it better to just enjoy the moment and leave the technology aside, at least for a while? Well, singer Miranda Lambert obviously believes that her fans should fully enjoy her singing.

During a recent performance in Las Vegas where she currently has her residency, Miranda began performing her hit song Tin Man but she stopped after a few tunes in order to address some girls at the audience, which sparked mixed reactions.

Namely, a group of girls were taking selfies while sang and she expressed her frustration over their action. “I’m gonna stop right here for a second… These girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song. It’s p***ing me off a little bit,” she said as she pointed to the crowd.

Miranda Lambert (pictured on tour in 2019) was left unimpressed when her fans were too busy looking at their phones to pay attention to her concert. Credit / Kevin Mazur / Getty.

A number of attendees cheered the singer who went on to say,  “I don’t like it, at all. We’re here to hear some country music tonight; I’m singing some country damn music.” She then told the group to sit as she started the song all over again.

However, there were those who disagreed with Miranda and left the show as a sign of protest, and the opinions of the online community has been divided.

One of the fans filmed the incident and posted it online. As expected, comments came pouring in with some supporting Miranda and other saying she didn’t treat her fans the way she should have.

“I love Miranda, but what?” one person wrote.

Another used said, “I mean give the artists you paid tickets for your undivided attention… you don’t need to record everything. EMBRACE IT.”

Most of the comments criticized the country singer saying that since fans had paid for tickets, they should be allowed to capture moments and react to the performance they way they feel like reacting.

Yeah I would’ve left, f*** that,” one person wrote. “They paid to be there. If you don’t want pictures then don’t allow phones. That’s ridiculous.”

Another person suggested: “I’ve seen tons of people record their reactions to hearing their favorite song live… I feel like they were just excited, that’s so uncalled for.”

A further comment read: “And that’s when I’d have walked out.”

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Country singer Jason Aldean faces immense backlash for new song and music video – now he is responding back

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Try That in a Small Town, the newest song by country singer Jason Aldean, has caused quite a stir on the social media with the singer facing immense backlash. The music video is a combination of a news footage mostly from protests by the movement “Black Lives Matter” and lyrics such as: “Cuss out a cop, spit in his face / Stomp on the flag and light it up / Yeah, ya think you’re tough / Well, try that in a small town / See how far ya make it down the road,” and “Around here, we take care of our own / You cross that line, it won’t take long / For you to find out, I recommend you don’t.” Following the images, the video clip shows with a brief montage of grainy footage depicting peaceful townspeople and their crops and families.

The location where the video was filmed held a historical significance as it was the same where in the 1920s an 18-year-old African-American man named Henry Choate was lynched.

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Following the accusations that the song and the lyrics were racist and pro-lynching, CMT pulled the music video but refused to comment on the reasons behind their decision.

The singer defended himself claiming he wasn’t a racist.

“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests,” the country singer said on social media. “These references are not only meritless, but dangerous,” he further added.

The music video in question showed Aldean performing the controversial song in front of Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, with an American flag draped on the entrance.

There were plenty of comments on the social media by people calling Aldean “a racist who writes barely concealed lynching songs” and a “violent bigot,” while Variety dubbed the song was “the most contemptible country song of the decade.”

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Aldean claimed his song and the music video never intended to “point to” race. The controversial lyrics were written by Kelley Lovelace, Kurt Allison, Neil Thrasher and Tully Kennedy.

“There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it- and there isn’t a single video clip that isn’t real news footage -and while I can try and respect others to have their own interpretation of a song with music- this one goes too far,” Aldean said.

He added that Try That in a Small Town merely refers to the “feeling of a community” that he felt growing up. “We took care of our neighbors, regardless of differences of background or belief,” he said.

“My political views have never been something I’ve hidden from, and I know that a lot of us in this country don’t agree on how we get back to a sense of normalcy where we go at least a day without a headline that keeps us up at night,” Aldean clarified.

“But the desire for it to — that’s what this song is about,” he added.

Aldean first came under fire in 2021 when his wife Brittany made a public transphobic comments. Namely, through an Instagram post, she thanked her mom and dad for not changing her gender when she was going through a tomboy stage as a young child.

“Lmao!! I’m glad they didn’t too, cause you and I wouldn’t have worked out,” her husband commented on his wife’s video.

Further, Brittany said those parents who allow their children to change gander are “one of the worst evils” and her husband defended her publicly.

The criticism against Aldean comes amid his Jason Aldean’s Highway Desperado tour which started on July 14. On the second day of the tour, his concerts were rescheduled because he was hospitalized due to heatstroke.

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Kaley Cuoco narrowly escapes second tragedy after losing dog recently – now she has a warning for others

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When a pet comes into the life of a person, they are meant to stay there forever. Pets, either cats, dogs, fish, or any other animal, become a part of the family, and they should be treated as such. However, the sad thing about owning a pet is that they don’t live as long as humans do, and the heartbreak of losing them is immense.

Actress Kaley Cuoco is known as an animal lover who has strong passion for horses and owns several dogs. Sadly, she recently lost her dog Dump Truck and while still grieving for her four-legged pal, her other dog, King, whom she and her husband rescued from an animal shelter while he was still “scrawny, underweight scared and hairless” has undergone through an ordeal but was luckily saved.

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Namely, King was feeling unwell for a couple of months and no one knew what was wrong. It looked like he had suffered from a mysterious illness vets weren’t able to detect.

Eventually, they were able to find the root to King’s issues and it appeared that the dog was ill because of a plant known as foxtail plant, a feathery plant commonly found in the Western United States. This plant can move “relentlessly forward, never back, they can migrate from inside your dogs’ nose to its brain.

In an attempt to prevent other dogs from going through what King went through, Cuoco has shared her story with her “dog lovers out there.”

Sharing an image of a wispy foxtail plant resting on her leg, the star of Big Bang Theory wrote: “This is a foxtail. They are extremely dangerous to animals esp dogs .. we spent the last 2 months trying to figure out what was wrong [with] our King.” She continued, “He had been violently ill and nothing was working. Many vet appts, surgery and endless meds. Finally found a specialist who found 2 of these in his body days away from piercing his heart !!” 

According to WedMD, if not removed, the foxtail plant can lead to “serious infection” or death: “The barbed seed heads of the foxtail plant can work their way into any part of your dog or cat, from the nose to between the toes and inside the ears, eyes and mouth. They can even simply dig themselves directly into a patch of skin.”

Later, Cuoco shared a photo of King with stitches on his body and wrote, “He is doing so much better but as u can see he has tons of stitches from a super intense surgery … please be careful. Also please note these must be surgically removed. They do not heal on their own!”

She added: “Take care of your pets or don’t have one! We are so grateful he is ok and will live a long happy life!”

The Flight Attendant star and her partner Tom, who welcomed baby girl Matilda in their lives on March 30, 2023, also own another dog, Miss Opal, whom they adopted from Deity Animal Rescue in early 2023.

Back in 2021, Cuoco lost her dog of 14 years, Norman, who was the inspiration behind her film and TV company, Yes Norman Productions that co-produced her hit HBO show The Flight Attendant.

We hope King would recovery completely. He is one lucky dog for having Kaley Cuoco as his human mommy.

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Skin signals used to diagnose serious diseases

When it comes to diseases, it is of crucial importance to detect them as early as possibly. Early diagnosis leads to greater chances of curing the illness or the disease, as well as reducing symptoms which make us feel unwell.

But did you know that it is the skin, the largest organ of the human’s body, that can reveal a lot about overall health?

There are plenty of skin signals that serve as red flags for underlying severe disorders, we just need to learn to listen to our body when it tries to warn us about potential dangers and not ignore the signs.

The following article is of informational nature and it does not intend to give medial advice. For any inconveniences you may feel, please seek medical advice*

  1. Dark spots

One of the reasons why dark spots appear on a person’s skin might be Addison’s disease, or adrenal insufficiency, a rare long-term endocrine disorder characterized by inadequate production of the steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone by the two outer layers of the cells of the adrenal glands.

Of course, the reasons might not be solely related to this disease as other symptoms which usually accompany this condition are loss of appetite, muscle and joint pain, low blood pressure, and low blood levels of sugar, as well as high blood levels of potassium.

2. Discoloration

If you notice skin discoloration or white patches that appear on your skin, it can be a sign of an autoimmune disease known as vitiligo. It can also be a sign of an infection, which is why you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

3. Rashes

A rash is any area of irritated or swollen skin on the body which can be itchy and painful. The reason rashes appear can be various, from bites to chickenpox to serious conditions like drug allergies. Rashes can be also caused by fungal skin infections, and parasites or insects living on the skin. Just to be sure you are not dealing with anything serious or life-threatening, always see a doctor.

4. Edemas

Edemas represent fluid retention, dropsy, hydropsy and swelling. It is the build-up of fluid in the body’s tissue, most commonly of the legs or arms. Symptoms may include skin which feels tight, the area may feel heavy, and joint stiffness. The swelling can be a result of hypothyroidism.

5. Moles

Every person has moles on their body, but in case you notice new moles appear rapidly and they cause pain or their size and color changes noticeably it can be a red flag which requires a medial examination.

6. Acne

Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition that leads to lesions which consist of non-inflammatory comedones, and inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. They range from a few spots on the face, neck, back and chest, which most teenagers will have at some time, to a more severe problem that may cause scarring. Acne can be a result of excess skin oil, hormone imbalances, or digestive problems.

7. Flaking

The most common reasons which cause flaking are vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, allergic reactions, and certain diseases. If accompanied with other symptoms, flaking can suggest the presence of a serious underlying condition.

8. Excessive sweating

Sweating is a completely normal reaction of the body when we exercise or when the weather is hot, but excessive sweating can happen for no obvious reason, because of another condition you may have, or as a side effect of a medicine you’re taking. It could also indicate Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid. 

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