I Lost All My Limbs At 18 | SHAKE MY BEAUTY

A brave beauty vlogger fought her way back from the bacterial meningitis that caused her to lose 57% of her skin and required all four limbs to be amputated. Kaitlyn Dobrow, 25, from southern California, was a fit, active 18-year-old when she caught the terrifying illness which left her hospitalised for six months - where she underwent 22 surgeries. After going through the ordeal of rehab, Kaitlyn channelled her energies into make-up as one of the few things she felt she could still do with her prosthetics. Kaitlyn is now a successful beauty vlogger and disability rights advocate with 16 million views and 235,000 subscribers on YouTube and more than 132,000 followers on Instagram.

Videographer: Ian Dobrow, Kaitlyn Dobrow
Producer: Tom Midlane, Stephanie Stijkel, Ruby Coote, Florence Kennard
Editor: Florence Kennard

Archive photographs courtesy of Kristen Kidd and Catherine Schock

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[sudarshan]

She is more confident than most of the fully abled people.

[jaadkins]

This is the meaning of an influencer. Someone who inspires a generation. Her beauty is incredible. I hope she launches her own makeup brand

[aoki.]

*So no one's gonna talk about how sweet and supportive her brother is and that he literally became her arms? Ok👏🏻*

[beardedcatguitarplus]

This girl has such a fun personality. She seems like she’d be a great friend to have. Need more people in the world like her.

[cheetahtfk]

When her strap fell down and she just cracked up laughing...that just perfectly summed up her personality.

[jeaniemashup]

My God, how does someone go through all this and still have a bubbly personality. I feel bad complaining about my life

[prakharjain]

I wish i would get just 1% of mental strength that this woman have may god bless her

[tsurugizaki]

Why is nobody talking about her makeup skills!!! She's incredible - it's even more amazing that she can do all that without hands!

[chevelleandrydershow]

The brother made me cry. He's so special for taking care of her. He also has some pretty epic hair lol

[MsGhizo]

When she is laughing i feel ashamed of myself. She is so strong, bless her.

[mik]

What I learn over the years is: "Be grateful for what you have, than what you don't have". Appreciate the things that you've taken granted for! Don't be ungrateful.

[userWillyBilly]

Her brother is a SUPER brother!!! No many brothers are like him. She and her parents must be very proud of him

[somerandomguy]

Can we appreciate the brother she has. He's so caring and supportive ❤️

[tajci]

I started crying because I realized that many of us have everything we need in life, and we are still not grateful ... This woman is very brave, positive and big fighter.♥️

[julieelverson-twilley]

“My favorite thing about my sister is her inability to give up.” That’s some life goals right there.

[eliztshiamamukendi]

She looks happier than many people without disabilities. And it's such a blessing ❤🎉🎉

[ivoryhealth]

Can't imagine the pain she went through. Her strength of character is amazing.

[everovercomer]

She can do her eyeliner perfectly and she has no limbs. I can’t even put on make up for anything and I have hands. She’s really inspiring.

[arnoldasskulskis]

I cant even begin to imagine how strong this person is.. Acts like nothing happened, just a bad luck and still keeps smiling and spreads good vibes.. People have everything and still feeling miserable and she was abused by life so badly and look at her.. :O Just amazing

[oo]

Her family seems like a great family she's a lucky lady. They love her. So sweet.