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Aug 14, ’24 Update

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The workers compensation board asked me for a review. So I gave them my honest review. My biggest issue is their lack of communication and assumptions made which almost left me evicted and homeless. Thanks to some donations I received I was saved from a 10 Day eviction notice.

Today is not any out of the ordinary day. The same today as it always has been. I am in a lot of pain. I have to manage this chronic pain without the pain medication. Even if I were able to take pain medication, the pain relief medications would render me unfit for duty and workers compensation board would much rather me experience chronic pain if that meant I get sent back to work. I do believe that going back to work is going to significantly aggravate my chronic pain and I am just going to have to bear and grin it. How? I really don’t know.

Some people are asking about a Pension. The Pension is really dependent upon a few things. First, I am hoping I can get this Psychiatric Assessment and Evaluation for PTSD. I struggle with PTSD significantly. I believe my time in Counseling will be coming to an end. I can’t process my trauma any more than I have because I can’t afford coming undone. It’s not safe to process the trauma I have endured. So I don’t see my Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms going away any time soon.

Up until recently I have been going twice a week to Physio. It is looking like I will have to go down to attending physio once a week. This is going to create a significant setback to my recovery. This may even endanger my ability to make a full recovery.

Bottom line is, the workers compensation board is more concerned about saving money then they are about the well-being of injured workers. I am here under significant amount of stress trying to reach out for help.

I know some people are saying they don’t have any money to give, and that is fine. Please reconsider, because what I am asking for is, if I could find 50-100 people willing to help with a $20, $40, or $50 donation that would help significantly.

Recently I received a couple of donations. The donations I received prevented me from being handed a 10 Day Eviction Notice. I appreciate any financial help you might have to offer. Anything will help.

I know some people might have issues in giving through GoFundMe or just giving money in general. If money is not something you feel comfortable donating, donations of groceries would also go a long way. Ready made meals, canned foods, bread, dairy. I would graciously accept these gifts as well. I could then redirect my money from groceries to my rent.

Thank you for considering helping me in this time of need.

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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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