The girl was later determined to have suffered burns to 90% of her body. She was lucky to survive but had to be treated continuously for six months at St Andrew’s burn hospital in Chelmsford, Essex, undergoing more than 50 skin graft surgeries, and was also one of the few patients in the world to keep his life with such severe burns.
The tragedy completely disfigured the pretty girl’s appearance. Not to mention the skin of her whole body was destroyed, she no longer had hair, lips, nose, fingers and only one foot. Many mean people even call me an “alien” because of my unusual and ugly appearance.
The beautiful baby girl survived the fire but had no hair, lips, nose… her face was completely deformed
Terri Calvesbert’s childhood was not easy. In particular, her mother, feeling so guilty about what she had done to her daughter, tried to commit suicide after the fire bu
t failed. However, this mother ran away, not daring to face Terri for 10 long years and only later returned to see her daughter. Terri was then raised by her father – a factory worker.
Picture of Terri with her father and doctor
I had to undergo 50 surgeries to treat burns and extremely painful skin grafts
More than 20 years have passed since the terrible fire, now the poor girl’s life makes many people extremely surprised and admired. Even though she is not as lucky as many people to be beautiful and healthy, the girl seems to have never given up her faith, and is even always optimistic and hopeful about the future ahead. She always tries to do everything to make herself the most beautiful and confident.
The 24-year-old girl was also awarded the “Courageous Child – Pride” of England award in 2004 by the Duchess of York for her strength and story that inspired many people. Terri now volunteers three days a week at the RSPCA charity shop in Sudbury, Suffolk, helping the community.
24 year old Terri has gone through enough bitterness and suffering to become a strong girl today, and a motivation and inspiration for many others.
Even though her appearance is not as beautiful as other people, the girl always tries to dress and makeup to make herself feel most confident.
Her love story also makes many people extremely admire. Terri was lucky to find a partner, true love, who came and healed her, compensating for the hurt she had to go through.
She describes her fiance Richard Holmes as an ideal, thoughtful and family man. “He is everything to me. He is my best friend and soulmate,” she said .
Terri met Richard on Facebook about 5 years ago, the two seemed to soon have feelings for each other and decided to enter a long-term relationship. “ I always wanted to get married, but I never thought this would happen at this age, and especially for me ,” the girl shared, still not believing that she was about to have a happy ending, a happy ending. perfect ending after all.
At the age of 24, the girl was lucky to find a life partner who understood and loved her for her kind heart. To him, she is the most beautiful woman!
Image of a happy couple
Terri commented: “Sometimes it was difficult to build relationships with people, especially when I was younger. But now I have a lot more confidence in myself” . Richard said he loved everything about her and described his wife as a ‘true warrior’.
Even more excited, while this girl was studying animal care at Otley University near Ipswich, she became pregnant with her husband’s daughter Poppy – Mae, who is now three years old. When they became parents, the couple became even more bonded and loved each other.
Happiness was even more complete when they had a baby
It is known that Terri is currently continuing to have surgery on her damaged skin areas, but affirms that she feels more comfortable and confident with her appearance. Terri said that at first she did not have too much hope for Richard because she was too insecure about herself. However, his sincere feelings made her feel really comfortable. Up to now, she has not hesitated to take off her wig and prosthetic legs every day in front of him.
She said that many people from everywhere regularly donate to support her and give her many words of encouragement and praise for what she has done. Terri was extremely grateful and shared that it was one of the motivations for her to continue working hard in life.