While lifting a patient in the ER in 2023, I suffered a catastrophic L5‑S1 disc collapse. Nineteen months later, I’m still waiting for the surgery that could let me walk and work pain‑free again. In short, fact‑checked episodes I unpack my injury, the workers‑comp maze, and the hidden risks nurses face—no finger‑pointing, just verified truth. Listen, share, and visit HelpReid.com to send a free 15‑second support email that could literally save my life. ER BSN RN, frontlines Registered Nurse during the entire COVID pandemic in the hospitals. SINCERELY: Thank you so much for your support!!! <3