I accidentally deleted a file

HELP!!!! is there really no way to recover a folder after i emptied the trash.

Hi, Betsy. Welcome to the Discussions.
See my "Data Recovery" FAQ for comprehensive advice that may help you with this problem.
To minimize the possibility of this happening in the future, it is critically important that you consider implementing a comprehensive "Backup and Recovery" solution. Computing without a backup and recovery solution is like driving without auto insurance. For advice on the backup and recovery solution I employ, see my "Backup and Recovery" FAQ.
Good luck!
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