How to recover data from SanDisk cruzer micro 8GB U3 launchpad?

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I forgot my password for my SanDisk cruzer micro 8GB U3 launchpad jump drive and after entering the wrong password too many times (I really thought I remembered it) this message came up:

You have reached the maximum number of failed password attempts. For security reasons, all data and programs on your U3 device are now permanently inaccessible. You have to erase all data to continue using your U3 smart drive. Click 'Erase' button to erase all device data or click 'Cancel' to abort the launchpad and decide later

Please can somebody show a way of overriding this. I haven't yet erased any data. I can't bring myself to. Everything is on this drive, my whole life basically and stupid me never bothered to backup everything. My life literally hangs in the balance. I can't stress how important this is. If someone could even point me in the right direction i would be so grateful.