Notition of me they did to me Antonino Troisi

 What did the doctors do when I was floxed? Did they help me?

No. They attacked me.

They falsified my medical file. They wrote that I was a hypochondriac, a liar, that I was exaggerating. They downplayed the tinnitus caused by Avelox by claiming it had come out of nowhere, that one could easily live with it, that it was not important, that it was temporary and that it would pass.

They contacted my previous doctors to spread lies about me and claim that I had said things against them. They even contacted my ex-wife to tell her that I had said serious things about them.

In 2010 I was in a specialized hospital for the tinnitus caused by Avelox. This tinnitus appeared very quickly and it is extremely disabling: 45 to 60 decibels at 7000 hertz.

They telephoned the hospital in Antwerp, the team of Professor Dirk De Ridder, the greatest tinnitus specialist in the world. They said that I was a hypochondriac, a liar, that I was attacking them, that I was insulting them and that I was provoking them, while they presented themselves as caring doctors who only wanted what was best for me.

Result: in Antwerp they objectively diagnosed that my neurons were hyperactive on the opposite side of the tinnitus, and that I had hearing loss in the right ear, exactly where the tinnitus is located. Professor Dirk De Ridder also found intracranial pressure and pressure in the right ear. He directed me to an endocrinologist.

But because of their constant harassment — them and the doctor’s wife — who kept calling and harming me with every doctor I saw, the doctors blocked me. In Antwerp they finally told me: “We will no longer help you, we will no longer treat you, go somewhere else.” The professor refused to complete the diagnosis and the follow-up was stopped.

The doctor even called me at home to insult me. He was taking revenge because I had said that Prozac had destroyed me. In 1994 they had prescribed me Prozac even though I already had eosinophilic asthma, tachycardia and diabetes. They had sent me to psychiatry.

I had to wait for years before I could get any care somewhere. During that time my wife cheated on me with her boss while I was floxed and poisoned. She did it twice. I was floxed twice, she betrayed me twice, then she left and left me with debts. I was four thousand euros in the red when she left.

I was never able to really rebuild myself, because the doctors never stopped attacking me.

That is what they did.
They did not help me.
They destroyed me a little more.What did the doctors do when I was floxed? Did they help me?

No. They attacked me.

They falsified my medical file. They wrote that I was a hypochondriac, a liar, that I was exaggerating. They downplayed the tinnitus caused by Avelox by claiming it had come out of nowhere, that one could easily live with it, that it was not important, that it was temporary and that it would pass.

They contacted my previous doctors to spread lies about me and claim that I had said things against them. They even contacted my ex-wife to tell her that I had said serious things about them.

In 2010 I was in a specialized hospital for the tinnitus caused by Avelox. This tinnitus appeared very quickly and it is extremely disabling: 45 to 60 decibels at 7000 hertz.

They telephoned the hospital in Antwerp, the team of Professor Dirk De Ridder, the greatest tinnitus specialist in the world. They said that I was a hypochondriac, a liar, that I was attacking them, that I was insulting them and that I was provoking them, while they presented themselves as caring doctors who only wanted what was best for me.

Result: in Antwerp they objectively diagnosed that my neurons were hyperactive on the opposite side of the tinnitus, and that I had hearing loss in the right ear, exactly where the tinnitus is located. Professor Dirk De Ridder also found intracranial pressure and pressure in the right ear. He directed me to an endocrinologist.

But because of their constant harassment — them and the doctor’s wife — who kept calling and harming me with every doctor I saw, the doctors blocked me. In Antwerp they finally told me: “We will no longer help you, we will no longer treat you, go somewhere else.” The professor refused to complete the diagnosis and the follow-up was stopped.

The doctor even called me at home to insult me. He was taking revenge because I had said that Prozac had destroyed me. In 1994 they had prescribed me Prozac even though I already had eosinophilic asthma, tachycardia and diabetes. They had sent me to psychiatry.

I had to wait for years before I could get any care somewhere. During that time my wife cheated on me with her boss while I was floxed and poisoned. She did it twice. I was floxed twice, she betrayed me twice, then she left and left me with debts. I was four thousand euros in the red when she left.

I was never able to really rebuild myself, because the doctors never stopped attacking me.

That is what they did.
They did not help me.
They destroyed me more. and more



How many times did they call me a softy, a pussy, tell me I was exaggerating, that I was having panic attacks, that I was hyperventilating? How many times did the female nurses and caregivers, especially in the emergency department, say things like “You men are all pussies” and other humiliating remarks?

These people insulted and humiliated me over and over again. It is unbelievable.

And then on television you constantly see reports about patients attacking doctors, patients attacking caregivers, patients being the problem. Meanwhile these people cause us so much harm. They are complete hypocrites.


My American floxie friends,

Remember one thing The Netherlands where i life not my country (i am Proud Sicilian Italian)

The beautiful image, the propaganda of a civilized, caring country that looks after its people is completely false. It is pure propaganda. They place themselves at the top of the statistics, but they are hypocritical liars. The care is disgusting.

In my city, I am telling you, they are not even capable of measuring tinnitus. Before my consultation with the ear doctor, I asked the receptionist at the desk: “Can you measure tinnitus? Are you able to measure tinnitus?” She started laughing, “hahaha,” and said: “No, it is impossible to measure tinnitus.”

That is completely wrong. It is perfectly possible to measure tinnitus. But in my city they are idiots, completely incapable.

My Story – Robert Montez

Date: 10/01/12

My name is Robert Montez. I am 17 years old. Before this happened, I was a very healthy teenager. I was highly involved in school, maintained excellent grades, and was on track for an early graduation. My plan was to enter a five-year nursing program after finishing high school.

I have always had a deep passion for music and art. Growing up surrounded by many genres of music, I felt fortunate to experience such diversity and set goals of becoming a musician. I learned to sing, play guitar and bass, and music became an essential part of my daily life. Eventually, it inspired me to pursue plans of forming a band.

Aside from school and my hobbies, I had been in a four-year relationship with my high school sweetheart, Alycia. This experience has affected her deeply as well. We spent much of our relationship discussing our future plans and goals after high school. She was very important to me, and this illness has devastated many of the dreams we had together. It struck at what should have been one of the happiest periods of my life, just as all my plans were about to become reality.

I often think about how my life seemed to end just as it was beginning.

On May 25, 2012, my life changed forever. One morning while bathing, I discovered a lump in my testicle. Concerned because cancer runs in my father's side of the family and because I was experiencing severe pain, I quickly scheduled an appointment with my doctor.

After examining me, my doctor ruled out cancer and diagnosed the problem as an epididymal cyst. He then prescribed Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 500 mg, twice daily for ten days.

That same day, as I was beginning my summer break from school, I picked up the prescription and went home. I only took two pills before realizing that something was terribly wrong.

While lying on my bed, I suddenly noticed an unusual sensation in both Achilles tendons. It felt as though all the nutrients had been drained from them, leaving them brittle and weak. When I tried to walk, it felt as if they might snap beneath me.

Soon afterward, I experienced an overwhelming sensation that every ounce of life had been sucked from my body, accompanied by an intense panic attack. I did not feel like myself. The world around me seemed strange, unreal, and dreamlike. It was terrifying.

During the following days, I felt extremely weak, flu-like, frightened, and helpless. After reading the medication leaflet more carefully, I discovered some of the listed side effects. I immediately began searching online for information about Cipro side effects and was horrified by what I found. To this day, it still feels like a nightmare from which I have never fully awakened.

Symptoms I Experienced After Taking Cipro

• Severe head pressure
• Tendonosis and tendonitis in both Achilles tendons
• Partial hearing loss in the right ear
• Tinnitus
• Tendonitis in both hands
• Damage to multiple tendons throughout the body
• Hundreds of eye floaters of various shapes and sizes
• Disturbances in smell perception
• Dental problems
• Arthritis-like pain in knees, hands, and wrists
• Premature skin aging
• Poor wound healing
• Brittle nails
• Severe constipation
• Frequent urination
• Extreme anxiety and panic attacks
• Depersonalization and feelings of unreality
• Suicidal thoughts
• Depression
• Frequent crying spells
• Feelings of emptiness
• Severe mood swings
• Peripheral neuropathy affecting multiple limbs
• Severe nerve pain, especially in the legs, knees, and feet
• Chronic fatigue

At the time of writing, I am four months into my recovery after being floxed. My symptoms come in cycles, varying greatly in intensity and duration. Around six of these symptoms affect me daily. Some days are manageable, while others are extremely difficult. Certain weeks bring intense flare-ups.

Mentally, I feel more normal than I did during the early stages, but I still do not feel like myself. Pain in my legs often makes walking difficult, and both Achilles tendons continue to trouble me, particularly the left one. The nerve pain is unusual because it constantly changes location.

Overall, I do feel better in some ways, although in other ways I sometimes feel worse than I did earlier. Recovery has been a constant cycle of progress and setbacks, much like many other floxed individuals describe.

I have tried a variety of approaches recommended by other sufferers, including:

• Whey protein
• Magnesium supplements
• Vitamin C
• Hot Epsom salt baths
• Vitamins A and D
• Cellfood
• Lemon water
• Apple cider vinegar
• Reverse osmosis water
• A healthy diet whenever possible

Sometimes it is difficult to tell whether I am moving forward or backward in recovery because of the dramatic ups and downs. However, I understand that everyone heals differently, and despite being far from my old self, I am grateful that I have made some improvements during these four months.

Knowing that there are many others going through similar experiences saddens me deeply, but it also gives me comfort because it reminds me that I am not alone.

I know I have a long road ahead, as many of us do. I believe that time plays a major role in recovery. I am still frightened about what the future may hold, but I continue to live, hope, and pray every day for healing.

If there are any other young floxies who can relate, please share your story. In fact, anyone is welcome to share. I believe that by standing together and raising awareness, we can help prevent this terrible illness from happening to others.

~ Peace & Love ~
Robert Montez

I Only Took Two Pills of Cipro – Robert Montez, 17 years old, From Healthy Teen to Floxie in 48 Hours – Robert’s Testimony (2012)

Floxie Testimony

I Only Took Two Pills of Cipro – Robert Montez, 17 years old

Written 1 October 2012 · 4 months after being floxed

Before this I was a very healthy teen. I was very involved in school, always keeping my grades high and was on track for an early graduation. I was planning on getting into a 5-year nursing program after finishing high school. I have also always had a big passion for music and art since I was very little. Growing up around many genres of music, I always felt very blessed to have heard them and set forth goals to become a musician. Having learned how to sing, play guitar and bass, music became a part of my everyday life and soon inspired me to want to form a band.

Aside from school and my hobbies, I have been involved in a 4-year relationship with my high school sweetheart Alycia, who this has very much affected as well. We spent much of our relationship being very committed, discussing after-high-school plans and goals. Being so important to me, this has devastated much of my plans and dreams, striking me at the most joyous time of my life — the time when all my plans were to be set into action. I often think about how my life has ended as soon as it started.

On May 25, 2012 my life was forever changed.

One morning while bathing I discovered a testicular lump. Soon after I scheduled an appointment with my doctor. I was very alarmed because cancer runs in my father’s side of the family and I was in an extreme amount of pain. After a visit with my doctor, he ruled it out as being an epididymal cyst and was quick to prescribe me a round of Cipro 500 mg twice a day for 10 days.

That same day I was starting my summer break out of school. I picked up my prescription and headed home. I only took two of those poison pills!!!

I quickly noticed something was wrong. I did not know what hit me at all. I was lying on the bed when I suddenly noticed a very odd sensation in both my Achilles tendons, as if all the nutrients had been sucked out of them and they became extremely brittle and weak. I tried to walk and felt as if they were going to snap right beneath me. Then followed a horrible feeling of every ounce of life being sucked out of my body, with a very intense panic attack. I was lost on how to describe how I felt next. I felt like I was not myself. I felt like the world around me was different and dream-like — but this was terrifying.

For the following days I was feeling very flu-like and very weak, and very scared of everything around me, like a helpless animal. After I read the package a bit more I came across some of the mentioned side effects. I very quickly started a Google search on Cipro side effects and was extremely horrified by everything I read. I was very scared and to this day feel like this is a nightmare that I have not been able to awake from or accept.

A list of all my side effects from this antibiotic:

I am 4 months out from my initial floxing and I have many cycles of my symptoms. All vary in duration and length, but about 6 or so of the ones I mentioned I have on a daily basis. Some days go okay and others not so smooth, with some weeks them peaking in intensity. Mentally I feel more normal than early floxing but still not myself. I experience much pain in my legs, making it hard to walk sometimes. Both Achilles are still a bother, with my left still being acute. Nerve pains are very strange because they seem to shift to different locations.

Overall I do feel better in some ways and sometimes worse in others than early on. This really is a back-and-forth thing, like many other floxed people have described. I am trying certain suggestions from other sufferers, which I change up: whey protein, magnesium supplements, vitamin C, hot Epsom salt baths, vitamins A & D, Cellfood, lemon water, apple cider vinegar, reverse osmosis water. I try to eat as healthy as I can, but it’s sort of hard when you have to rely on your mother and money has to stretch.

At times I don’t know if I have gone back in time in recovery or forward. It’s very hard to tell with all the major ups and downs. But I know we all heal to our own degree, and I do feel thankful that at 4 months — although nowhere near my normal old self — I have made some improvement.

Knowing that there are many like myself highly saddens me, but at the same time offers comfort that I’m not alone. I have definitely a long road ahead of me, as do we all. But I believe time is a big factor in our recovery. I am still very scared about the future but must keep on living, hoping and praying every day for recovery.

Please, if any other young floxies can relate, share your story — or anyone, it does not matter. I believe as long as we all stick together we can prevent this horrible illness from happening to anyone else.

~ Peace & Love ~
Robert

Original testimony written by Robert Montez, 17 years old, four months after being floxed by only two tablets of Ciprofloxacin 500 mg in May 2012.
Shared here to keep the voices of young floxies visible.

Kate ¡Destruida!

KATE 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WOjOnau7MQ 

https://www.youtube.com/@antibioticostoxicos

https://destruida-los-restos.blogspot.com/

Kate Before FLOX
https://destruida-los-restos.blogspot.com/p/kate-alive-before-quintoxication.html

Oliver Newell., A LIFE TAKEN BY CIPRO

 

 **A LIFE TAKEN BY CIPRO**  

**Oliver Newell & Wayne Geist – Two Lives, One Tragic Pattern**

### OLIVER NEWELL  

**Died September 21, 2012**

**IMPORTANT ALERT!**  

Be careful with antibiotics like CIPRO for treatment of infections.  

CIPRO and similar drugs may cause Fluoroquinolone Toxicity.  

It made Oliver Newell suffer terribly for **9 months** and eventually may have contributed to his death.

**FLUOROQUINOLONE TOXICITY**  

These risks are often not made obvious.

**PLEASE SHARE**  

this broadly in your network as a public service to raise awareness.

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**Donald Mabrey 05/05/2011**  

***Rest in Peace***

“This is one thing I told myself I would do this year. I am going to tell the story of how Cipro changed my Daddy’s life.  

My Dad lived with me during the last years of his life after Mom passed away. He dealt with chronic bladder infections for over 40 years.  

Doctors could never figure out the cause until he was diagnosed with cancer at stage 4 – a rare Urachal cancer.  

He took Cipro (250 mg) for ten years which kept his bladder infections under control – sometimes he had to have Cipro in IV’s.  

A few months later Dad said the doctor took him off Cipro and that is when he went downhill.  

**By the time I figured out what happened to me it was too late for my Dad – he was already a full-blown Floxie.**”

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### WAYNE BERNARD GEIST – MARCH 14, 2011  

**A PREVENTABLE DEATH**

**WHAT HAPPENED?**  

- Wayne Geist had a **SEVERE ALLERGY** to Levaquin (previous visit caused peripheral neuropathy & loss of use of his legs for 3 months).  

- His allergy was clearly noted on his hospital records and wristband.  

- Despite this, he was given the **MAXIMUM IV dose** of Levaquin.  

- No less than **THREE** opportunities were missed to prevent this deadly mistake (doctor, pharmacist, nurse).

**Timeline:**  

- **FEB 24** – Admitted to Lodi Memorial Hospital. Allergy to Levaquin noted.  

- **FEB 26** – Given **MAXIMUM IV dose** of Levaquin despite allergy.  

- **LESS THAN 3 HOURS LATER** – Breathing became increasingly labored. Transferred to ICU and placed on a ventilator.  

- **MARCH 14** – Died after 16 days in the hospital.

A husband, a father, a loved one – gone because warnings were ignored. This could have been prevented.

**THE LAWSUIT CLAIMS**  

- Hospital knew from a previous visit that Levaquin had caused a serious reaction.  

- Negligence & negligent credentialing led to his death.  

- Seeking unspecified damages.

“Was there a compelling reason to use Levaquin that overrode the risk of an adverse reaction?”  

— Pharmacy Expert

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**FLUOROQUINOLONES (Like CIPRO & LEVAQUIN) CAN CAUSE:**  

- Tendon rupture  

- Peripheral neuropathy  

- CNS effects  

- Muscle & joint damage  

- And more...

**RISKS ARE REAL. WARNINGS MATTER. LIVES DEPEND ON IT.**

**LEARN. SHARE. SAVE LIVES.**  

Educate yourself and others about the real risks of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

**FQ100 FOUNDATION**  

Fighting for recognition, research, and protections for FQAD survivors.  

www.fq100.org

**MY QUIN STORY**  

Evidence-based education and resources about fluoroquinolone toxicity.  

www.myquinstory.org

Remember Oliver.  

Remember Wayne.  

**NEVER IGNORE THE RISKS.**

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**Compiled by Teri Koko** – FQ Patient Advocate since 2013  

Design & layout created with AI assistance.

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### Concrete summary of what happened

**Oliver Newell (died 21 September 2012)**  

He was given Cipro (and similar fluoroquinolones). He suffered severe fluoroquinolone toxicity for nine months. The toxicity is believed to have contributed to his death. The infographic presents him as a clear example of how these drugs can cause lasting, sometimes fatal harm even when used for ordinary infections.

**Donald Mabrey’s father (story shared 5 May 2011)**  

He had chronic bladder infections for more than 40 years. Doctors never found the underlying cause until he was diagnosed with stage-4 urachal cancer. For ten years he was kept on Cipro 250 mg (sometimes intravenously). When the doctor finally stopped the Cipro, his condition deteriorated rapidly. By the time his son understood what fluoroquinolone toxicity (“Floxie”) was, it was too late — the father was already severely affected.

**Wayne Bernard Geist (died 14 March 2011)**  

This is described as a completely preventable death.  

- He already had a documented severe allergy to Levaquin: a previous exposure had caused peripheral neuropathy and loss of use of his legs for three months.  

- The allergy was clearly written in his hospital chart and on his wristband.  

- On 24 February he was admitted to Lodi Memorial Hospital; the allergy was noted.  

- On 26 February he was nevertheless given the maximum intravenous dose of Levaquin.  

- Within less than three hours his breathing became severely labored; he was transferred to ICU and put on a ventilator.  

- He died on 14 March after 16 days in hospital.  

A lawsuit claimed the hospital knew about the previous serious reaction, that negligence (and negligent credentialing) caused his death, and that three separate opportunities (doctor, pharmacist, nurse) to stop the drug were missed. A pharmacy expert asked whether there was any compelling reason to give Levaquin that justified overriding the known risk of an adverse reaction.

The overall message of the poster is that fluoroquinolone antibiotics (Cipro, Levaquin and similar drugs) can cause serious, permanent, and sometimes fatal toxicity — tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central-nervous-system effects, muscle and joint damage, and more — and that these risks are often not made clear enough to patients or even to medical staff. The cases of Oliver Newell and Wayne Geist are presented as concrete illustrations of how ignoring or underestimating these risks can cost lives.

Floxed Levaquin - Bobby Caldwell, the iconic singer _ What You Won't Do for Love

Bobby Caldwell, the iconic singer best known for hits like "What You Won't Do for Love," "Next Time I Fall," "My Flame," and "Open Your Eyes," was enjoying life with his wife, Mary, until he visited an urgent care center for a simple head cold. He was prescribed an antibiotic called Levaquin. Within a few days, he lost the ability to walk. Not long after, he passed away. The tragedy of Bobby and Mary Caldwell needs to be shared so others do not suffer from "Bobby Caldwell syndrome"—bilateral Achilles tendon rupture and severe toxicity caused by fluoroquinolone antibiotics.#bobbycaldwell #fluoroquinolonetoxicity #health #antibiotics #medicine

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: LEVAQUIN • FLUOROQUINOLONE TOXICITY • SPINAL CSF LEAKS

 

MEET KAREN SHETTLER PADDOCK

Karen’s published journal tells the powerful truth of what she endured after being poisoned by the fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Levaquin® (levofloxacin). Her story includes fluoroquinolone toxicity, systemic tendinitis, chronic pain, intracranial hypotension,

and spinal CSF leaks.

• Saw 35 doctors before a diagnosis of spinal CSF leak in 2012.

• Endured numerous procedures and extraordinary pain.

• Died on August 7, 2013.

“There is nothing wrong with you. You are just doing this to get attention or pain pills.”

— Words Karen heard far too often.

KAREN’S JOURNAL

Karen’s Journal of CSF Leak Headaches and Chronic Pain

How Intracranial Hypotension and the Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Levaquin® (Levofloxacin) Killed Me

by the late Karen Shettler Paddock & Robert Paddock

Bob preserved her words — more than 9,000 journal entries, diaries and emails — and turned them into a book so others could

benefit from her experiences. He receives no money from sales; 100% of royalties go to the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation.

KAREN’S JOURNEY — A CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS

October 1989 Car Accident

Karen was in a serious car accident. Headaches, neck pain and other symptoms began in this period.

2004 Levaquin® (Levofloxacin)

Karen was prescribed Levaquin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. According to Bob, symptoms they associated with the

fluoroquinolone exposure emerged approximately six months later.

2004 and Beyond A Long, Difficult Road

Years passed before they understood the connection to the antibiotic: Fluoroquinolone toxicity • Systemic tendinitis •

Intracranial hypotension • Chronic pain • Life-changing disability

2012 Spinal CSF Leak Diagnosis

After being evaluated by 35 doctors, Karen received a diagnosis of a possible spinal CSF leak.

August 7, 2013 Karen Passed Away

THE CONNECTION THAT DESERVES SERIOUS ATTENTION

63 PEOPLE

Bob Paddock has now heard directly from 63 people who report that their own CSF leak began after taking a

fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

• Karen’s published story explicitly describes fluoroquinolone antibiotic poisoning from Levaquin® (levofloxacin) and systemic

tendinitis as part of her medical history.

• Bob has spoken about the FQ–CSF leak connection within the CSF leak community, including presenting his observations

at the first CSF Leak conference. This brought the issue to the attention of many physicians who specialize in CSF leaks.

• Fluoroquinolones are known to cause serious connective tissue injuries, including tendinitis and tendon rupture. The spinal

dura is connective tissue. Connective tissue weakness is a recognized risk factor for spontaneous CSF leaks.

• Sixty-three patient reports should not be ignored. The FQ–CSF leak connection deserves serious attention, careful

documentation and dedicated scientific research.

THERE ARE THREE WAYS YOU CAN HELP

1. Donate Directly

Please consider supporting the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation. Donations help fund research, education, awareness, and support

for people whose lives are affected by spinal CSF leaks.

Donate here: spinalcsfleak.org/donate

2. Buy Karen’s Book

If you would like to learn much more about Karen’s experience in her own words, consider purchasing her book. Bob Paddock

receives NO MONEY from sales of Karen’s book — 100% of the royalties from the purple cover book (paperback or Kindle) go to

the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation.

Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble (also in Kindle format).

3. Read Karen & Bob’s Story

Learn more about Karen and Bob’s journey and the mission of the Foundation:

spinalcsfleak.org/when-pain-is-relentless

KAREN LEFT BEHIND HER WORDS. BOB MADE SURE THEY WEREN’T LOST.

NOW WE CAN HELP MAKE SURE THEY’RE HEARD.

Read. Donate. Purchase the book. Share. Awareness may help the next person find an answer sooner.

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