In 2004, a large fire broke out at a house in the town of Brighton, Tennessee, USA. Victims of the fire included children in the house, including boy Johnny Quinn, then 4 years old.
Johnny was rushed inside by his sister Leah to help and the brave girl suffered 25% burns. As for Johnny himself, he was burned 95%, which is almost his entire body. But the family is still extremely grateful, the boy has kept his life like a miracle.
How does the “alien” boy with 95% body burns make the whole world feel sorry for a while? The current image is very admirable – Photo 1.
The boy victim of the burn was completely deformed, looking like an alien
Recounting the horrible experience, Johnny said: “When I woke up, my whole body was covered with bandages, my eyes couldn’t open anymore. And then I slowly realized my whole body. , from the face, back to limbs were severely burned.”
Johnny Quinn’s picture before getting burned
The tragic accident has become a lifelong obsession for children who are too young. From a lovely healthy boy, Johnny had to turn the hospital into his home for a year and endured unimaginable pain.
In just one short year, the poor “alien boy” had to go to the operating table 87 times, going through many big and small surgeries. Johnny used to be in a coma for 2 months and couldn’t speak for 6 months because he was too weak.
How does the “alien” boy with 95% body burns make the whole world feel sorry for a while? The current image is very admirable – Photo 3.
4-year-old boy has undergone 87 skin grafting, scar removal, orthopedic surgeries continuously in just 1 year
Despite the dedicated treatment of doctors, Johnny Quinn will certainly never be able to return to the form before his body burns.
That turned a cute boy into a “monster” in the eyes of the people around him. Just go to the street, the boy will be pointed at, looking like a strange creature.
When he went to school, Johnny was also teased and ostracized by his friends because of his unusual appearance. The pitiful situation made him think of suicide many times during his adulthood, even tormenting that why he didn’t leave on that fateful day.
“When I go out, everyone stares at me for fear. Their stigma and disparaging eyes hurt me more than the scars on my body. I used to hate myself,” Johnny shared. shall.
At the age of 13, Johnny suffered from anorexia due to his psychological problems. He often wears baggy clothes to hide his body condition and his loved ones. At this time, Johnny weighs only 28kg despite being 1m60 tall.
How does the “alien” boy with 95% body burns make the whole world feel sorry for a while? The current image is very admirable – Photo 4.
Johnny has suffered a lot of pain both physically and mentally since he was 4 years old
But after all, the extraordinary life force and love of the family helped Johnny Quinn overcome adversity. He joined the volunteer camp and had the opportunity to meet many people in the same situation as him to share and encourage.
Gradually, the victim of the famous burn that year gradually reduced his self-esteem and learned to love himself.
Currently, Johnny is 22 years old and does a very special job for a living, which is a YouTuber. He is also active on many other social networking platforms such as Instagram.
Johnny returns to vlog about his daily life and inspires many other like-minded people around the world. He is also a regular speaker who goes to hospitals and schools to inspire people in the same situation who are disabled or have different appearance.
How does the “alien” boy with 95% body burns make the whole world feel sorry for a while? The current image is very admirable – Photo 5.
Johnny Quinn is now a social media influencer
The inspirational story of a young man has touched many hearts
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