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Continue reading →: Why You?Shortly after my motor vehicle accident a neighbour and friend of mine was found dead in her apartment. She was younger than me. She had way more friends than me. I should have died and she should have lived but I lived and she died. It doesn’t make sense. It’s…
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Continue reading →: Frustration Factor
Do you ever feel like screaming? I don’t know about you but this whole experience is bringing me through intense highs and intense lows. This has nothing to do with my mental health but rather everything to do with the process of recovering from my severe (work related) motor vehicle…
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Continue reading →: Aug 14, ’24 Update
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…
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Continue reading →: What You Are Made Of
In the face of adversity, we’re often forced to confront our deepest fears, our greatest weaknesses, and our most profound doubts. Yet, it’s in these moments of vulnerability that we discover our greatest strengths, our most profound resilience, and our most unyielding spirit. Maya Angelou was a prolific writer and…
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Continue reading →: If Going through Hell
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…
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Continue reading →: Long Road to Recovery
I knew I was in for a lengthy recovery. It’s been 6 months. I am still potentially facing a life long disability. A Look at my Recovery This is certainly not complete. This is to give you an idea with some information. Chronic pain from accident The chronic pain I…
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Continue reading →: Working on my Website
I just received a new-to-me laptop. Yesterday I picked up a free computer. Jury is still out on whether or not this computer actually works. At least now I have a laptop. I can work on my website whenever I want during my free time and from the comforts of…
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Continue reading →: A Whole New Look
Thank you to everyone who has, in their way, given me support. I just wanted to express to you my gratitude and thanks for the ways in which you have supported me. Finding support is crucial. Not just the support through your donations but also for those who have taken…
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Continue reading →: Financial & Emotional Toll
This has been a real struggle. I am spent. I don’t have the emotional and mental capacity to keep fighting worker’s compensation and my employer. I am publishing these posts because I need your support. I am so thankful and filled with gratitude for the support I have been given…
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Continue reading →: Injuries & Symptoms
Unfortunately my lap top died on me a while back. That is why I wasn’t able to bring any updates. I have since discovered a place where I have free access to a computer and the internet. Free is good! Unfortunately, when it comes to free access, your time is…
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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