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Aug 22, ’24 Update

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For those supporting me I want to express to you my heart felt gratitude. It’s a grind. I am just grinding away taking one step at a time. That is all I really can do.

Morning Physio

Physio is what it is. My progress is slow but there is progress. I just found out that my upper humerus bone was not just broken in two places, my arm broke in 3 places. This resulted in frozen shoulder. Recovery is expected to take a very long time. How much recovery is still in question. We still don’t know if I can even make a full recovery. All I know is that I am doing everything I can towards making a full recovery but the compensation board tends to get in the way of progress. I might be reduced to physio once a week. They tell me I can only schedule my medical appointments outside of work hours. When your work hours are not clearly defined it’s impossible to schedule anything outside of working hours. For this reason I might end up losing one of my two physio sessions which will only hamper my recovery.

Counseling

They approved a few more sessions. I am trying to save these sessions to help me transition into a potentially triggering working environment.

Psychiatric Assessment & Evaluation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

I just received a referral to see a Psychologist who has the credentials to give an official diagnosis for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Unlike a Psychiatrist whose service is free, a Psychologist is a service you pay out of pocket for. Their rate sounds manageable and affordable. I might actually be able to get this assessment scheduled in just a few weeks from now. I’m not sure, either way, I won’t have to wait as long to see the Psychologist.

Help

Please consider helping.

Currently I am asking for help with small donations. If you can find a way to help with just $20 or $40 or $50 anything will help. If I can find 50-100 people willing to donate just $20 or $40 that will help me significantly in preventing me from getting evicted and becoming homeless.

To those who have helped and those considering, I want to express to you my heart felt gratitude.

Thank you so very much in your support.

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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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