Dear Zach, my hear is with you. I am 39 years old and battling TN. I started to crying while listening to your mom's voicemail. I understand her desire to apologize but I also reject it because its not fair. Youre a kind person and son to see that in her. and to see that in the rest of us. It was your message to those of us fighting that made me truly hear your proud mom working through you. Thank you for sharing hers and your story.

I lost my mom yesterday so i know what your going through brother its not called the suicide disease for nothing RIP 😢

That's a Horrible Tragic Story. May she RIP.

Zach, I'm only at the point in this video where are are telling us that your mum passed away and my heart aches for you and your family. Your mum was a beautiful, courageous and wonderful woman and I believe she's watching down on you and guiding you. I can't begin to imagine the hurt and pain you've been through in your life. It's so tragic and I admire you for talking about this wretched disease ( I have also suffered from this). You are a very articulate, handsome young man with a fabulous voice and I know you will make a great life for yourself. I'm going to finish watching the video now. God bless you from Sheffield United Kingdom ❤xxx

Thank you for sharing this! I’m 37 with bilateral trigeminal neuralgia. My heart aches for what you and your mom have gone through. But God…..He can bring beauty from ashes. Love to you

I'm so sorry. Mines is a little different as it affects neck and head but its excruciating beyond words. I understand her completely. You are just so sick and in pain that it's unimaginable 😢 I don't know how to get through this either. You want to live for your family, but it's just too much 😢 I've bawled my eyes out at this.

WE NEED TO FIND A CURE!

I can't cry because it sets off horrible pain. But i wanted to because i understand the pain. It's unimaginably horrific. Thank you for making this. I have been in the worst flare-up ever the last few weeks, and it's just getting worse. Hoping the pain eases up soon.

i am sorry. about your mom i also suffer from this for 19 years

I am 53 years old, who have been leaving with TN. You are hero to come out and share what your loving mother faces TN and later lost her life. May her soul RIP..

I wish her medicines and treatments were discussed here. People want to know what works and what does not work for her and for themselves. Very sad video. She seems to have been an incredible woman.

Thank you for sharing Your mother was very brave. TN is horrible and I I'm glad she's pain free and eternally happy! ❤

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm suffering 10 years now. It's terrible but I found ways of managing the pain. It comes and goes. I get it for 3 months every year

I just need to comment again ❤ Your mom is so beautiful and Im so sorry. I too was 46 this year in January and am in that intolerable chronic head and neck pain. I've not had a soul identify with in this horrific pain until now. We lost my niece to fentanyl poisoning around that time and I hope your fun happy mother is with my beautiful niece. I'm so so sorry for your families pain. No one should have to suffer this. It's so incredibly bad but I'm so happy your mom is not in pain ❤ she can truly watch over and guide your beautiful life 😢❤

I'm so sorry 😢. I was diagnosed in June this year. It's hardtop explain it to your friends and family. They don't understand what you are feeling. It's difficult for people to understand.

Zach this just broke my heart and I appreciate this video so much your moms story is a blessing and I hope you spread this all around so many people don't understand it and it's the worst pain in the world even on good days :( thanks for sharing n your mom is an angel with you now and just know she is no longer In pain it never goes away and that is so hard to deal with thanks again

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your mom was such a beautiful woman. I know exactly how she was feeling. I am 47 and have had this horrible disease for 17 years. Prayers for you and your family. Keep your dream of music going. Much love and hugs from Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Zach, thanks so much for revealing and talking about your mom's struggles, as well as your own. Some are saying why would she choose to take her life rather than seek other options. I can only assume those comments come from people that do not know the extreme pain she was suffering. Even those that have TN, don't realize the pain level your mom was at. The amount of jolts of pain that happen throughout ones life can vary, be at different levels and frequency. I am pretty sure she did all that was known to her and what her insurance could afford her, etc.. Her car accident was so severe, it may have had a profound impact on her thinking as well, not to mention what medications she may have been on for the accident and TN. There are many aspects of TN, not just the pain. There is extreme depression due to not knowing when or if you will find relief, when the next jolt will hit, how long will it last, it changes your social life, your relationships with significant others, kids, friends, family, etc. You don't want to go anywhere in fear you will have an attack. You don't want to start a conversation in fear you will have to stop mid-sentence, etc. I have had it now since January 2023. And that is long enough for me!! I have tried all medications that were offered, to no avail. Although my frequent jolts throughout the day (TN1) have subsided, I am now dealing with the chronic pain of TN2. I am scheduled for the MVD surgery in March. This may not be my answer to this horrible pain, but I am going to give it a try. I am so afraid of it and not one person, including my husband can understand the pain or fear I have. I am relieved to hear you are not mad at your mom! You must know, in her right mind, she would have never taken her life! But, with TN + her car accident injuries, she was not herself! As a mother sitting here typing, I am so very proud of you and how you are making the best of your life and being your mother's voice. We are only getting a glimpse into what this did to your mom and what it is like for you, her parents and all that loved her! I truly wish you the very best life has to offer!!!

Thank you for this video. Your a great son to post this memorable video of your mom. I went through TN for 3 years and at the time i didn't have anything to live for. I failed killing myself with an overdose The pain is so horrible. Luckily it cleared up by itself. Every dr i visited thought it was just headaches. I'll be here if you ever need someone to talk to. God bless you and your family ❤

I have had tn for 34 yrs from ms I had gamma knife radiation 3 yrs ago it worded Toronto western hospital from neo surgeon worst pain ever I never came out of my rm once for 19 days from the pain 😢 sorry for your mum and you

OMG ZACH, I started following her on TT. I understood her so much, I am now 44 years old and my pain has gotten to severe at times. I can promise you this, your face ran through her mind non stop just like my kids and grandkids. We would never leave you unless it was something we no longer could bare. You are always apart of her ❤ "If were Strong enough to let it in, we are strong enough to let it go" ❤ Rest Well Beautiful

I feel so sorry for you and your loved ones dear Zack, I suffer from A-Typical TN, I cried watching your video

Th.ere are no words to express...we just need a cure. No, not just that, people to understand that pain we can't ever get away from and grows every year we have it. I am in my tenth year and TN affects my left face.

I have endured TN for close to thirty years now. It has most recently played a large part of ending my marriage of 35 years, but it has also held me back in innumerable other ways. I fucking hate it, not sorry for the language. I try to live by the lesson that pain is inevitable but suffering is optional, but that is often more of a mantra than the reality. I do manage to hide it from all but the very closest people. I mean people know, but they don't really know. So sorry about another victim, so sorry about all of the peripheral damage. I fucking hate it.

I'm so sorry. I have it and know how terrible it is.

I am so sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful son and your mom is watching over you. I think I have it too. Frightening. God bless you Zach

I was close to S last week due to my TN after having a tooth extracted and massive infection. Doctors at ER refused pain meds and treated me like a junkie. Then went outside in frigid cold at night, waiting for a semi truck... Im better today mentally, but suffering from TN is the worst thing and we get gaslit by every medical facility now since the opioid crackdown/epidemic. We are all lumped in together with heroin junkies. We are constatly refused pain meds. 💔

I am living with the pain for 3 years now. Sorry for you loss.

I’m so touched by your story💛🌈💐

Thank you for sharing her story.... Your story.

God rest her soul.

My mother thinks its anxiety. She gets angry with me. I am totally alone.

I'm diagnosed with TN and it's a haul of hell to travel with

My husband has had it for 33 years, it's horrific, trust me

Your mom was beautiful.

Been 7 years have you guys founded something thats work ?

#MaySheRestInPeace #IAmSoSorryToHearThat

I am sometimes suicidal

No cure please they need to find one

Root Cause = Atlas C1 And Axis C2 Misalignment / Subluxation In The Cervical Spine. From Trama To The Head And Neck . Research : Blair Upper Cervical Correction , NUCCA , Advanced Orthogonal . R . I . P

Get a lawyer!! That accident caused it

She Should've have gotten surgery for that you know?