A WOMAN feared to be brain dead surprised doctors with a “miracle” just before her life support machine was turned off, speaks for the first time.
KFC worker Emma Price, 32, was in a coma after taking an overdose but is now recovering after waking up at the end of July.
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She has now spoken for the first time since her ordeal.
Emma, from Basildon, Essex, was found unconscious in her home by her family, who claim she took an overdose after allegedly being bullied at her workplace.
She was placed on life support and received 24-hour care due to the severity of her condition.
However, earlier this week, Emma was able to speak to her family for the first time, saying hello over the phone and also thanking everyone who supported her and her family.
Although her family said it will be “many, many months” or possibly years before Emma can leave the hospital, they added that she is “recovering and not just surviving.”
In an update, they said that the money raised in their GoFundMe Page will be used to support any needs Emma may have in the future, saying “not a penny” will be spent until this is known.
Taking to YouTube, Emma’s brother Jamie Price said his sister is now out of intensive care and she can remember him.
He added that everyone’s support was “very, very helpful” and Emma was “very grateful” for the support.
Jamie added that he and the family would continue to share updates on her progress.
He said: “This is the good part of something so terrible.
“You will see Emma survive, get better and you will be a part of that. We are all very grateful and I would like to say a huge thank you from myself and my family.”
Emma said, “Hey, thanks. Thank you for your support.”
She added that she was “still getting there” and was undergoing physical therapy while in hospital.
It is alleged that Emma told her family she was overworked while other staff members were doing nothing and she caught them talking about her behind her back.
She said she was told she was “causing trouble” and regularly came home crying due to the stress of being overworked.
Emma, who her parents describe as a “cheerful and kind-hearted person”, had been working for KFC for eight years when she was the target of alleged bullying that began in the second half of last year.
Her family had previously expressed their anger that KFC told them they would conduct an internal investigation but that the fast food company had not asked about Emma’s condition, according to Essex live.
A KFC spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with Emma and her family at this difficult time.
“Maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment for all team members is essential to us as a company.
“These allegations are being taken extremely seriously and an urgent investigation into the matter is now underway.”
You are not alone
EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide
It does not discriminate, affecting the lives of people in all corners of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality TV stars and football players.
It is the biggest cause of death for people under 35, deadlier than cancer and car accidents.
And men are three times more likely to take their own lives than women.
Yet it is rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and pay attention, now.
That’s why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our part to help save lives.
Let’s all promise to ask for help when we need it and listen to others… You are not alone.
If you, or someone you know, needs help dealing with mental health issues, the following organizations will provide support:
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