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If Going through Hell

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I don’t mean to brag but I’ll brag. Going through hell is something that has become a familiar place. My story would be far too long to share. I have a novel coming out next year. Not really.

When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get Going

The fact that nobody died in my (work related) motor vehicle accident is nothing short of a miracle. This might be enough proof to say I am one tough cookie. Truth is, I have been at a breaking point many times over the years and every time I find the strength and fortitude to get back up.

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

He was born in 1874 and died 1965. He served as the Prime Minster of the United Kingdom from 1940-1945 during WWII.

Winston Churchill managed to instill faith and courage among a people who were quickly starting to feel defeated with ongoing political upheaval.

“If you’re going through hell, keep going”

~ Sir Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Churchill might very well be one of the most beloved Prime Ministers to serve the United Kingdom of all time. And for good reason.

Lessons Learned from Rocky Balboa

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I grew up watching the fictional character Rocky Balboa get plummeted black and blue in the ring.

Just when you thought he was down for the count he gets back up and KO’s his opponent.

“It ain’t about how hard you get hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward”

~ Rocky Balboa

Sylvester Stallone

The Screen Writer and Lead Actor of Rocky had his own personal life challenges. Sylvester Stallone fought through discrimination in the film industry and now today is an A List Actor.

“I wanted to write a movie about a guy who says ‘I’m not great at all, never will be. I fight good fighters.

But I just want the opportunity to go the distance’”

~ Sylvester Stallone

Some of us need a fighting spirit to keep going and that fighting spirit will lead us to success and victory. And everyone who thought so little of you will eventually see how wrong they were. Some of us just want the opportunity to go the distance but it is in each and every one of us to keep fighting for that opportunity.

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Journey Through Life Changing Trauma

On February 4, 2024 I was involved in a work related accident that was near fatal and life changing. This has presented in challenges that have made it especially difficult during my recovery. I experience Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Anxiety, and Depression. All of this has worsened and brought to light a heart condition I have which is LongQT Syndrome. LongQT Syndrome with Anxiety is considered a disability. I will experience significant challenges when it comes to returning to work. Work Safe has not only affirmed my case stating that I was not willfully negligent and that my injuries that are currently compensable or not in question so my employer who appealed Work Safe’s initial ruling was no successful. After a failed attempt at a return to work program my file was transferred to Vocational Rehabilitation and long term benefits. I have been assessed for a Pension but at this point I am not sure how much I will be awarded in that Pension. This assessment will take time.

Injuries from my accident

  • Fractured Larynx
  • 2 Right Rib Fractures (9th & 11th)
  • Pneumothorax (punctured lungs associated with fractured ribs)
  • Lacerated Spleen
  • Hemothorax (collection of blood within the body in association with the lacerated spleen)
  • Transverse Process fractures L1, L2, L4 (These fractures are tiny bones within the spinal column)
  • Comminuted Fracture upper Left Humerus bone (upper arm involving the shoulder joint requiring surgery)
  • Post Traumatic Stress

Journey through Writing

The best way people can support me is by being present. Sometimes I fight thoughts of being alone and all I need is human connection. You can’t put a price on human connection. Instead of being inundated with negative thoughts I would much rather focus on the positive. I would much rather speak to myself words of compassion, mercy, and be present to myself. In the process, through it I will write in my blog and share with you my journey. We could all use a little human connection and find encouragement.

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