Things started to be weird for her because she noticed people inside her home. As she watched that screen, she was worried. What happened to give this mom-to-be a shock like that? You’ve got to keep reading to learn what happened to her and her home.
Confusion
While she looked at the monitor, Amanda was quite confused. She was staring at the inside of her own home while three men walked inside. Amanda watched the camera move around with indignation and shame. This just had to be caused by her ex-husband; she knew it! Finally, one man opened the oven door, and she screamed.
Seemingly Perfect
Amanda never believed she’d be at a low point like this in her life. She had a loving husband and a beautiful home. After many years of trying, they got pregnant, making her the happiest ever. The signs all pointed to a perfect life, but everything immediately changed.
According to Plan
The couple tried for three years to get pregnant. They’d been through a lot together, and she thought that made them stronger. However, she was wrong. They had finished the renovations on their home and now had a baby. She was set for life, or so she thought.
Snatched Away
After her life had turned out so well, Amanda wasn’t prepared for the bombshell she got. Her world was ultimately shattered, with her dreams snatched from her grasp. The sheer unfairness destroyed all of her confidence, and then her loving husband devastated her!
Checking on Her Friend
Anna received a call from her friend, Amanda, and decided to visit. She noticed the flower beds were now withering or dying, but Amanda always used to tend to them. Had someone ruined the garden? After six knocks on the door, Amanda answered, and Anna was surprised.
Something Happened
Throughout the pregnancy, Amanda looked put-together, but now her nose was red, there were dark circles under the eyes, and her mascara was all over her face. Anna asked what was going on, demanding to know what happened to John.
The Truth
Amanda started to cry as she told Anna they had tried for a baby for three years. She finally composed herself, saying it was all over and wiped her eyes on her sleeve. She confessed to her friend that she didn’t know what might do, explaining every hurtful detail.
Abandoned
Without notice, Amanda’s husband said he was leaving the family. Then, he did the worst thing imaginable by going through it with it all. Amanda was broken and confused while he walked out the door and out of her life. Buried in bills and 36 weeks pregnant, she was all alone now.
Why
Amanda had put her whole life savings into their house. She wanted her dream home and picked new fittings to go in it. While confused, she was hurt very deeply. There had been no signs that her husband might be unhappy. They were supposed to be living the dream!
Numb from Shock
Amanda had a baby on the way, was broke, and was numb with shock. She was clueless and didn’t know what to do. As she struggled to process everything, she came to grips with her situation, turning to her best friend for support.
Heartbroken
Now, Anna was trying not to cry. She had been there for her friend through the couple’s first fight, the wedding jitters, and all the rest. However, nothing compared to what happened now. Amanda was hiding from everything and only watched television. Anna couldn’t even lift her spirits, and Amanda never left her home for five whole weeks.
Emotional Support
Amanda was fortunate enough to have Anna for support. They were together for each step of the healing process. Anna dragged her to the bathroom for a shower, fixed meals, and even painted her nails. Finally, Anna came up with a plan for her friend to move on.
An Unorthodox Idea
Anna decided to do something devious, but she knew it was worth it. She called all of her connections, dragging Anna from her bed once again. Confused, Amanda saw strangers talking about her pain on live television. From there, Anna instructed her to check the monitor.
Recognition
Amanda turned to look at the screen but didn’t know what was happening at the time. She watched while strangers entered someone’s house. Finally, she realized that it was her home and was truly horrified at what she saw!
Distrust
She immediately put her hands on her tummy as she saw her house on the screen. She just knew this had something to do with her ex-husband. Amanda had blindly trusted her friend, but this was the last straw. Was Anna on his side? Now she had no one to turn to.
Disarray
The men had opened the front door and walked down the hallway, documenting the disarray for the viewers. The cameras moved over boxes everywhere and the mattress. Once her husband left, Amanda hadn’t unpacked the stuff in the home.
Confusion and Embarrassment
She watched these people go through her home on the monitor and was distressed and embarrassed as she realized how untidy her kitchen was. Why didn’t Anna tell her beforehand? Then, one man opened the door of the oven. Amanda realized what happened and began crying!
Inside the Oven
Sitting right smack-dab in the middle of her oven was a huge wad of cash. Amanda almost fell out of the chair when she saw it. What was happening? As Amanda reacted to the situation, Anna smiled because her plan worked!
Oblivious
Anna had chosen to write to a local radio station called KIIS 1065. She talked to the presenters about Amanda’s story, asking for her to be a part of their “give back” segment. As the radio personalities listened, they decided to help.
A Special Announcement
The radio personalities invited Amanda and Anna to be guests on the show, but no one told Amanda what it was about. Once she arrived, the hostess explained the give-back segment. They introduced her friend, Anna, as the one who started it all.
Telling Her Story
All the listeners of the show were briefed about the situation, and they let Amanda tell her story. Amanda told Jackie O and Kyle that the worst part of everything was all the uncertainty. She hadn’t been prepared for it, so she was shocked about it all.
Uncertainty
Amanda wanted to stay in her home and raise her child, but she didn’t know if it was possible. The hosts and listeners realized that Amanda couldn’t afford to stay there, and everyone was heartbroken to learn about this sad situation.
Surprise
The radio hosts wanted to help but couldn’t do it alone. Therefore, they went to local businesses to get contributions. What followed was amazing! The Middlesex Academy Learning Center actually gifted Amanda $10,000 to spend on her mortgage, but that wasn’t the end.
Tons of Generous Gifts
From there, the men in her home showed her a vacuum cleaner, which was gifted to her by Scrubb Online Cleaning. Plus, the company went a bit further by giving her free cleaning services for six months. She could focus on her home and her baby instead of cleaning.
No Empty Bellies
As they moved through the house, they stopped in the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. Inside, she saw meals that had been provided by Eat Fit Foods. The company had delivered fresh meals for her for three full months.
Baby Gear
Continuing on the tour, Amanda saw a table of baby gear. It had $4,000 worth of things, such as a stroller, car seat, and changing table. There was even a voucher worth $1,000 from Baby Village so that Amanda could have pictures of her new baby. She was crying and speechless.
A Turnaround
Amanda was crying happy tears for the first time in over five weeks. She had no way to support her child and herself after her life was turned around so dramatically, but now she did. Things were looking up for her finally!
Special Friend
Anna was also excited for her friend and was happy to be part of it all. She’d created the event to make it a happier and more special time for Amanda. With the local businesses and the radio station, her friend was excited for the future once more.
The Relief
With tears flowing, Amanda was overwhelmed, saying that it all meant so much. She was happy and burst out, claiming that she didn’t have to move. Through her surprise and joyful sobs, she realized this was an amazing gift!
The Light at the End
While it wasn’t something Amanda envisioned, she had a new future ahead of her because of the generosity of these strangers. She finally felt comfortable unpacking and settling in the house with her baby!
Jackie O and Kyle
These two have an Australian radio show during the breakfast hours. Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O host it in Sydney on KIIS 1065. They’re famous for the give-back segment they offer. Once Anna spoke to them about Amanda, they knew they had to help.
The Viral Story
Amanda’s emotional reaction had been captured on tape and on the radio. Therefore, Kyle and Jackie O decided to release it on their YouTube channel, and it turned into a viral sensation. From 2015 when it was released, it has been seen over 5 million times.
Tragic
They put a caption on the video to tell an abridged version of Amanda’s story. They started with the fact that the couple tried for a child for three years and finally conceived. At 36 weeks along, he chose to leave her, but that was after they’d bought a house and renovated it for months.
It Came Unstuck
The captions claimed that everything had gone well for the family until the husband chose to leave. What did she find when the camera was put in her home? You’re probably wondering how these viewers reacted to the story.
Reactions
Amanda teared up and showed gratitude when she realized that she didn’t have to sell her house. It was gut-wrenching, and the viewer’s reactions show that. Most people cried, but some had questions about everything that occurred.
Anger
One user was angry and asked what type of man could try for so long to have a child and then leave the mom at 36 weeks with debt and a high mortgage. Others commented along those lines, as well.
Taken Care Of
Amanda was shaken up still about her husband leaving, but she could now relax because she had everything needed to take care of her small family. Could you imagine having a surprise like that sitting in your oven?!
Some Kindness
Even though you might not think something is a big deal, someone else might. People often take things for granted, but at the end of the day, kindness and generosity make everything feel humanized. It’s a beautiful thing!
Friend in Need
Good friends aren’t easy to find and worth their weight in gold. That was what happened to Amanda. Anna had to support her friend in her time of need, so she arranged for strangers to help where she couldn’t.
Thoughts for Everyone
You don’t expect to be left when you need someone the most. Though you wish it hadn’t happened, it’s best to be supportive of others during their biggest problems. One day, you might be in a tough situation and require assistance from your community!