Have you ever stopped to think about what to expect when creating a act of solidarity? Usually, a simple “thank you” is expected in return. However, there are cases that show how help may not get the expected recognition.
These stories show us that even good people can be deceived. Let’s look at two cases in which individuals donated a kidney and did not receive the expected gratitude or return.
A generous employee gets hurt after donating his kidney to his boss
The case, which has gained prominence on the Internet, has caused outrage among many. An employee decided to donate her kidney to her employer. The story took place in the US and involved Debbie Stevens, 47, and her boss, Jackie Prussia, 67.
This story may have been a reflective moment, but unfortunately it had a tragic outcome. Donating a kidney is a major undertaking and can lead to complications for the donor. Debbie underwent surgery to remove her kidney, which was not an easy process. However, after the donation, the manager did not thank her but rather hurt the employee at work.
After the surgery, the doctors discovered that the donated kidney did not fit Jackie’s body. Despite the disappointment, the kidney was sent to a man in Missouri (USA), while his boss received an organ from an unknown donor.
This would have been a perfect time to compliment Debbie for her love and kindness, but the employee gets a call demanding she get back to work. She was still recovering from her surgery, as was her employer, and Jackie’s lack of interest was not well received.
What an unpleasant situation, isn’t it? The act itself was a great help! Let’s now look at another case where the retribution wasn’t exactly a “thank you.”
Kidney donation reveals a secret: the mistress
Maria Jose Lara, a Mexican woman, got a surprise after she donated her kidney to her boyfriend. A few hours after the surgery, she finds out that her partner is married. This young woman’s account was published by Marie Claire magazine.
María met Jose Matias (codename created for the report) in 2016, via Facebook. Despite living in different cities in Mexico, they manage to build a relationship and see each other frequently. The engagement lasted for about a year, and Maria José was even planning to get married. She had already met her partner’s family and thought there were no secrets between them.
However, at a certain point, Matthias fell ill and was diagnosed with kidney failure. He urgently needed a transplant. María José did not hesitate to offer herself as a kidney donor, if she was compatible with it. Even with her family’s opposition, she was determined.
After tests that proved compatibility, María José went to her boyfriend’s city and had the surgery. However, shortly after the operation, he was surprised by a woman who claimed to be Matthias’ wife. The woman entered María José’s room very happy and thanked her for saving her husband’s life.
Completely surprised and confused by the revelation, María José could not believe what was happening. Matthias’ family quickly intervened, claiming the woman was at fault and removed her from the room.
María José returns to her city, but notices that her relationship with Matías is beginning to unravel. He was not as affectionate as before and seemed to avoid any contact with her. It was then that I decided to go back to the hospital where Matthias was admitted.
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Upon arriving there, María José ran into the woman who claimed to be her boyfriend’s wife. It was then that she introduced herself as a friend and questioned the situation.
Matthias, pale and shocked, didn’t know what to say. Faced with this revelation, María José did not cause a scandal but decided, politely, to get out of the uncomfortable situation.
After this episode, María José claims that she never contacted her ex-boyfriend again. However, she does not regret making a donation and saving the life of the person she thought was her loyal partner.
She keeps her conscience silent, as the donation was a personal decision, and no one forced her to do so. Even with all the hardships she faced, María José appreciates the fact that she saved a life and continues her journey with health and peace of mind.
What can be learned from these cases?
These two stories show us that solidarity is not always reciprocated in the way we expect it to be. However, they also stress the importance of not failing to help others out of fear of potential disappointments.
The act of solidarity itself already carries intrinsic value, regardless of the circumstances. Ultimately, the most important thing is knowing that we have done good and contributed to making the world a better place.
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