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Trista Sutter Suffers a Major Health Scare While on Vacation

llevine June 5th, 2017
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Ryan Sutter and Trista Sutter attend Jenna Morasca's 30th birthday party at Jimmy at The James Hotel on February 12, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

The original Bachelorette star Trista Sutter faced a serious medical scare while on vacation with her family in Croatia.

Sutter had a seizure, and though she’s now recovering, she wrote about just how frightening the experience was via a post on her Instagram:

This was me yesterday. ...two hours after I had a seizure. ...two hours after I fell on my daughter's chest & she watched, along with her brother & grandparents, in confusion & horror as her mommy stared blankly off into the distance & started turning blue. ...two hours after we were supposed to have an adventure. An adventure to one of the most beautiful National Parks in Europe. Instead, I ended up in a euphoric white dream that the voices of my husband and daughter pulled me from and I ended up in a Croatian hospital being poked and prodded and wondering "why me?" But today, I had to ask, "why not me"? I'm human. I have an expiration date. I've always envisioned that date being sometime after my kids have graduated college, met the loves of their lives and created families of their own, but I was reminded yesterday that it could come anytime, in any country, whether I'm surrounded by strangers or people I love, or neither, or both. I've never been perfect and I never will be, but from here on out, I vow to try my best to live this life to the fullest. To embrace gratitude and the lessons I wrote about over 3 years ago with a newly acquired perspective. To stress less. To love more. To listen. Be kind. Spread joy. To be a better version of myself as a wife, mother, sister, cousin, niece, aunt, neighbor, daughter, and friend. Thank you to those back in the states, whom I hold dear. You know who you are. Thank you to those I've never met who lift me up and have my back. Thank you to those from my #bachelornation family who've shown this OG kindness & respect when I know I'm old news. Thank you to the kind tourists & Croatians who held my hand, wiped my tears, and hugged my kids. You will forever be remembered. And lastly, thank you to my family, especially @ryansutter. Without you, I don't know that I would be here today. You are my everything and I love you forevermore. If you've gotten this far, know that I don't share these words for your pity, but to inspire you to take them and be thankful for your life and blessings. Tell the people you love how you feel and live with grateful enthusiasm. I plan to.

19.4k Likes, 2,146 Comments - Trista Sutter (@tristasutter) on Instagram: "This was me yesterday. ...two hours after I had a seizure. ...two hours after I fell on my..."

Trista met her husband Ryan on the first season of The Bachelorette in 2003, and together they’ve defied typical Bachelor Nation odds and stayed together ever since. They’re parents to son Max and daughter Blakesley.

 

 

Lauren Levine is a freelance writer who has contributed to publications and websites including The Charlotte Observer, U.S. News & World Report, American Way magazine, The Huffington Post, Hello Giggles, Bustle, Thrillist, Thought Catalog, The Charlotte Observer, U.S. News & World Report, and others.

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