Connie Culp became the first-ever face transplant patient in the US: Inside her remarkable story
Connie Culp’s life was defined by pain, resilience, and inspiration. At 16, she ran away with her high school sweetheart, Tom, who became abusive. In 2004, in a jealous rage, he shot her in the face and then turned the gun on himself. Both survived, but Connie was left severely disfigured. Despite the trauma, she…