A Chicago high school has apologized after a school nurse hindered a student with a deadly peanut allergy from using an EpiPen.
Lonnie Joy and Shawn Sommer’s daughter, Lia, 15, was exposed to peanuts after eating a sandwich at the John Hersey High School cafeteria on Aug.
30. The high school freshman is severely allergic to nuts and requires epinephrine to avoid the deadly consequences from anaphylaxis. Read the full story here ▶
Excited to share her new tattoo, Elis invited her family over for a small gathering. She imagined their surprise and hoped for a positive reaction. However, the moment her daughter saw the tattoo, her face twisted in disapproval.
“Mom, what on earth were you thinking?” she exclaimed. “At your age, getting a tattoo is not just inappropriate, it’s downright embarrassing. You’re supposed to be a dignified grandmother, not some rebellious teenager. It looks ridiculous, and people will laugh at you.”
Elis felt a pang of hurt, but what followed was even worse. Her son-in-law, whom she had always treated like her own son, burst into uncontrollable laughter. He laughed so hard that he could barely stand, tears streaming down his face.
“That’s hilarious, Mom! Seriously, a tattoo at your age?” he managed to say between fits of laughter. Elis’s heart sank. It wasn’t just the words; it was the cruel mockery that hurt the most. She felt humiliated and deeply wounded by their reactions.
Determined not to let their harsh words and laughter define her, Elis decided to turn her pain into power. She recalled how her son-in-law, a man who did nothing but dream of becoming a millionaire while relying on her daughter for everything, had hurt her deeply. This was the final straw. Elis resolved to teach him a lesson he would never forget.
Over the next two days, Elis meticulously planned her revenge. She decided to expose her son-in-law’s laziness and lack of ambition in a way that would be both humiliating and eye-opening for him. She reached out to a few of her friends who were skilled in various trades, including one who was an excellent actor.
Two days later, Elis put her plan into action. She invited her family over again, this time under the pretense of needing help with some household repairs. Her son-in-law, always looking for an excuse to avoid real work, reluctantly agreed to come.
When they arrived, they found Elis waiting with a toolbox and a list of chores that needed to be done. She handed the list to her son-in-law, who looked bewildered.
“What’s this?” he asked, confused.
“I thought you could help out with these tasks,” Elis said sweetly. “After all, you’re always talking about how handy you are.”
He glanced at the list, which included tasks like fixing the leaky faucet, repairing a broken fence, and rewiring a lamp. He looked around, realizing there was no way he could do any of these tasks.
Just as he was about to protest, Elis’s friend, the actor, arrived dressed as a professional contractor. He introduced himself and began to demonstrate how to tackle each task, making it look easy. The son-in-law watched, flustered and embarrassed, as he fumbled with the tools, unable to keep up.
As the day progressed, it became clear that the son-in-law was utterly incapable of completing even the simplest tasks. Elis watched with a mixture of satisfaction and pity. Her daughter, seeing her husband’s incompetence, began to realize how much she had been enabling his laziness.
Elis’s plan worked perfectly. By the end of the day, her son-in-law was exhausted, humiliated, and forced to confront his lack of practical skills. Elis pulled him aside and, with a calm but firm voice, said, “You laughed at me for wanting to feel young and alive again. But look at you now. Maybe it’s time you grew up and started taking responsibility for your life.”
Her words struck a chord. The son-in-law, humbled by the experience, apologized for his behavior. He promised to make a real effort to improve and become more self-reliant. Elis accepted his apology but made it clear that she would not tolerate any more disrespect.
In the weeks that followed, Elis noticed a change in her son-in-law. He began taking on more responsibilities and actively sought to better himself. Her daughter, too, started to appreciate her mother’s strength and independence.
As for Elis, she continued to embrace life with the same youthful spirit that led her to get the tattoo. She joined a local fitness class, started attending social events, and even began dating again. She proved to herself and everyone around her that age was no barrier to living life to the fullest.
Elis’s bold step had not only rejuvenated her spirit but also brought about a much-needed change in her family. And every time she looked at her tattoo, she smiled, reminded of the strength and courage it took to stand up for herself and teach a valuable lesson in the process.
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According to the court documents, the 31-year-old woman, later identified as Erika, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after she stabbed her mom to death and severely injured her aunt.
Just 6 hours before the fatal stabbing, both victims got into fight with the defendant. Officers, who responded to a disturbance call, wanted to take Erika into custody for assault and child endangerment, but the DA’s office declined due to a lack of evidence.
Prosecutors said the 31-year-old daughter was drunk at the time of the call. According to the court documents, the 31-year-old daughter reportedly put on a mask before she broke into her mom’s residence. Read the full story here ▶
A California teen has been struggling through high school with a brain tumor, pushing through his studies against all odds, but triumphantly making it through regardless.
After all of his unfathomable challenges, prom was the one event he was looking forward to, but he wasn’t given the chance when he was kicked out before he even got there.
Jared Springer had his tux picked out and a pink tie to go with it, to coordinate with his date who he just asked to go with him. Read the full story here ▶
Some people were seemingly put on this earth to remind us that evil does exist, and Andrew Kovacs is one of those people.
He allowed his own mother to suffer for an entire week on the bathroom floor before finally dying, and when authorities asked why he never called 911, the excuse he gave them was absolutely revolting.
When police were called to the Florida home Kovacs shared with his declining mother, Carol, they surely never expected the disturbing scene they were about to encounter. Read the full story here ▶
In South Carolina, a little girl was playing with a couple of classmates at school when she decided to share a little secret with them.
The friend’s mother found out what they were talking about and called the cops who questioned the girl on what she said. That’s when she whispered eight terrifying words that led officers to a horrid scene.
The 9-year-old girl was at school in Horry County talking to a couple of classmates when she shared what she had been a part of at her home. Read the full story here ▶
Police officials said the 48-year-old man, later identified as William, and the child’s mother, 43-year-old Brandy, were taken into custody and later charged with five counts each of ra-e of a child. Police officials also said both suspects reportedly committed se* crimes against a little girl under the age of 10 over the course of nearly a year.
According to the statement, Brandy’s 7-year-old daughter was forcibly ra-ed approximately 5 times. Officials said the first assault reportedly occurred during the first week of December 2022. All five of the alleged incidents of se-ual assault reportedly took place inside Brandy’s home.
According to the authorities, the 43-year-old mom reportedly gave William permission to commit the alleged ra-es while she stayed in the room and watched the attacks. Authorities were first notified about possible wrongdoing by a concerned person. Both suspects are being held without bond and are scheduled to appear for a hearing on Wednesday.
A GoFundMe page was created by Donald, who says he is Brandy’s brother and the victim’s uncle. “My (former) sister and her BF were arrested on 9/13/23 and each charged with 5 counts of child ra-e against my 7 year old niece. We have been awarded temporary custody pending their trial outcome and are relocating my niece to live with us. It is our goal to pursue full permanent custody once they have been found guilty and incarcerated, hopefully for life,” the page stated. The uncle also wrote that the funds raised will go towards helping the victim overcome her horrific upbringing and starting a new life that is free from abuse.
According to the Associated Press, Wayne Sperling pleaded guilty to keeping his young children in a filthy home and faces up to seven years in prison when he is sentenced on December 30.
Last October, the boys, ages two and six, were removed from the home when an emergency room doctor suspected abuse after the youngest had to be transported to the hospital for a cut on his forehead.
Sperling, his wife and the boys lived in an apartment filled with cat feces and flies, authorities said. The children were malnourished and could only communicate in grunts when they were found. Read the full story here ▶
Hospital employees were shocked when a 12-year-old girl was rushed into labor and delivery, giving birth to her 24-year-old lover’s baby.
However, police were even more concerned when they heard the excuse the girl’s mother gave.Oklahoma medical professionals were stunned when a 12-year-old girl was rushed to Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa mid-labor, giving birth to her first child.
Of course, their surprise quickly turned to horror when the young mother’s adult lover, 24-year-old Juan Miranda-Jara, unashamedly expressed his excitement over the arrival of his new baby. Read the full story here ▶
A video shows a Dallas girl inexcusably forcing her Shih Tzu into a clothes dryer for a chance to gain likes and comments on Instagram.
The dog’s life is put in danger for entertainment and Insta-fame.
The Daily Mail reports that the girl live-streamed the video from a school.
Right before putting the dog in the dryer she can be heard saying, “I’m gonna do it. I’m gonna put his a** back in the dryer. He likes that s***.”
She claims she will put the dog “back in the dryer,” pointing to the possibility that this is not the first time she has abused the Shih Tzu.
The girl screams when the dog begins to spin in the hot dryer.
She laughs and claps at her amusing feat of abuse. The girl appears to be enjoying herself.
The girl’s extreme behavior shows an ignorance and disregard for animal life.
The girl stops the machine after 5 seconds of spinning.
She opens the door and the small Shih Tzu is noticeably uncomfortable and frightened.
The dog quickly jumps out of the dryer and runs to safety.
The girls says, “I’m sorry,” and she continues to laugh at the dog’s suffering.
The dog appears dizzy and afraid as the girl follows the dog down the hallway.
The video spread quickly. The girl deleted the video when her behavior was called into question.
The viral animal abuse video was picked up by Twitter and Reddit, causing outrage.
Retweeted over 8,000 times, the post on Twitter led to PETA and the police being contacted.
The girl deleted her Instagram account, but the damage was already done.
Twitter commenters made it clear that most people are aware that this behavior is disgusting, disturbing, and wrong.
The girl in the video hopefully has learned from her actions.