Can you share a particularly disturbing gay conversion camp horror story?
There was a case where a girl who identified as a lesbian was in a conversion camp. They made her watch videos of so - called 'converted' people talking about how they were now 'normal'. Then they forced her to write long essays about how she was wrong to be attracted to women. If she didn't write enough or said the wrong thing, she was forced to stand in a corner for hours. This dehumanizing treatment made her question her own worth for a long time.
Sure. There was a young man who was sent to a conversion camp by his religious parents. Once there, he was locked in a small room for days on end as a form of punishment for showing any signs of same - sex attraction. He was deprived of proper food and water during this time. The staff at the camp would come in and yell at him, telling him he was a sinner and that he would burn in hell if he didn't change. This experience left him with deep - rooted trauma that took years to even begin to heal.
A person I know was in a conversion camp where they used sleep deprivation as a method. They were woken up at random hours of the night and made to do intense physical labor. All the while, they were being lectured about how being gay was against nature and God. This constant exhaustion and mental pressure made him feel like he was losing his mind. He eventually escaped but still has nightmares about the place.
Can you share a particularly disturbing Belle Isle Prison Camp horror story?
There was a story of a young prisoner who was severely ill. But instead of getting medical help, he was left in his cell to suffer. His cries for help were ignored by the guards. Eventually, he died a slow and agonizing death, all alone in that cold and filthy cell.
Can you share a particularly disturbing 'mesh horror story'?
A construction crew was using a mesh - like material for reinforcing a concrete structure. But the mesh they used was of poor quality. As the concrete was being poured, the mesh started to warp and bend in strange ways. When the concrete dried, the structure was weak and full of cracks. This not only led to the building being unsafe but also cost a huge amount of money to repair. It was a horror story of a construction project being derailed by a faulty mesh component.
Can you share a particularly disturbing chinchilla horror story?
A chinchilla was in a cage that got knocked over by a cat. The chinchilla was terrified as it tumbled around inside the cage. The cat then pawed at the cage, trying to get to the chinchilla, and the little rodent was just huddled in a corner, shaking with fear.
Can you share a particularly disturbing baptism horror story?
There was this one time at a baptism in a rural area. The baptismal pool was an old - fashioned stone structure outdoors. Unbeknownst to anyone, there was a large snake that had made its nest near the pool. As the person was about to be baptized and stepped into the water, the snake slithered out. People screamed and ran in all directions. It was a terrifying situation, and it took a long time to calm everyone down and ensure the snake was gone before they could attempt the baptism again.
Can you share a particularly disturbing icu horror story?
There was a story where a patient was in the ICU after a major surgery. In the middle of the night, a stranger in hospital scrubs entered the room. The stranger seemed disoriented and started fiddling with the patient's IV lines. Before the nurses could stop him, he had managed to disrupt the flow of important medications. It turned out he was a confused patient from another floor who had wandered into the wrong room.
Can you share a particularly disturbing nicu horror story?
Yes. There was a story where a baby in the NICU was accidentally given the wrong blood type during a transfusion. The baby immediately started having a severe reaction. The little one's body was rejecting the wrong blood and it was a terrifying situation. The medical team had to act very quickly to try and reverse the effects and save the baby's life.
Can you share a particularly disturbing CNA horror story?
A CNA once had to deal with a verbally abusive patient. The patient would constantly hurl insults and threats at the CNA. It made the work environment very hostile. Despite the CNA's best efforts to remain calm and professional, it was really hard to endure on a daily basis.
Can you share a particularly disturbing MRI horror story?
Sure. There was a patient who was told that the MRI would be a routine scan. But once inside, they heard what sounded like voices or strange whispers. They were alone in the room, and the technicians outside couldn't hear anything. It was so disturbing that the patient refused to continue the scan.
Can you share a particularly disturbing brownfields horror story?
Sure. There was a brownfields site that had once housed a battery - manufacturing plant. The land was full of lead and other toxic substances. When a community garden was proposed for the area, no one knew about the contamination. People started growing vegetables and fruits. Later, when some of the produce was tested, it was found to be highly contaminated with lead. Some children who ate the produce had elevated lead levels in their blood, which is a very serious health risk.
Can you share a particularly disturbing 'amphetamine horror story'?
There was this story of a girl who started using amphetamine to stay awake for studying. But soon she got addicted. She became extremely aggressive towards her parents, yelling and screaming at them all the time. She also stopped taking care of herself. Her hair was a mess, and she smelled bad. Her academic performance actually dropped instead of improving, and she pushed away all the people who cared about her.