How I Turned a Life-Altering Tragedy Into a Path of Meaning

Burned in a third-degree fire accident, I found in pain a new way to understand emotions—and to help others overcome their own struggles.

Some dates mark a life.

For me, it was August 10, 2015.

That day, a simple lunch at a restaurant turned into horror. As I approached the hot buffet, it exploded. I was burned with third-degree injuries—the only person affected.

What followed were months in a specialized burn unit, skin graft surgeries, intensive rehabilitation, compression garments… and above all, an indescribable suffering.

I remember the exact moment when I knew my life would never be the same. My body abandoned on a plastic chair, sprayed with nothing more than a garden hose, I was waiting for help. And already, this truth had settled inside me:
– I would never go back to working in the operating room.
– My perception of life would be irreversibly different.

10 Years of Struggle, Learning, and Rebirth

The last ten years have been a path of tears, discouragement, moments when I thought I wouldn’t make it… but also of deep learning, writing, and healing.

In August 2015, I believed I had lost my life.
In August 2025, I look back at the distance I’ve traveled.

This ordeal became the starting point of a life with meaning.
And today, everything I have learned, I pass on to those who are facing their own battles.

My Testimony on ABC Talk TV

I share my story and my method on ABC Talk TV, the first digital channel dedicated to health, wellness, and spirituality.

🎥 Here’s the link to the episode hosted by Marc Leval:
ABC Talk – Interview with Stephanie Romeo: “Understanding Emotions and Overcoming Life’s Challenges”

A Channel for Transformation

If my story resonates with you, or if you wish to nurture your own transformation, I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel @stephanieromeocoaching.

There you’ll find:
– My weekly podcast “3 Minutes to Change Everything”
– Inspiring videos to help you understand your emotions and move forward with more clarity and peace.

Thank you for being here.

See you soon,
Stephanie Romeo