Wednesday, July 7, 2010
5 years!
Today's my 5 year injury anniversary. Its interesting as I get farther away from my injury, I'm not really sure how I feel about it. Its sad because "I got kicked in the head by a horse" really isn't an excuse for anything anymore. The problem is that it doesn't matter if it has been 5 weeks or 5 years... not all that much has changed as far as my mental processes go. No offense, but I'm still probably unable to listen to you. And if I did, I probably can't remember it anyway. If I tell someone I was in a coma, immediately I am asked "when?" When I say 5 years ago, people just assume that you're healed by now. They assume "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" (which I believe applies in some ways in this situation), and that I'm totally fine. Yeah, totally, as long you count a complete inability to remember what that person I just met for the 15th time looks like as "fine". Because, trust me, I want to, and I try to remember that person. But, hey, I'm still here and I'm doing better than ever, 5 years later. Thats got to count for something!
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I totally understand the five year thing!! But, I'll bet your husband can tell you things that you are better at this year than you were last year, and the year before. You are improving, even if you don't notice it. Not big things, but the little things. The things no one notices but those who are closest to you. My son still tells me the same thing at least 3 times, and I know he always will. But he's getting so much better at living his life, and that's what no one else but me sees. Best wishes!
I do like ur article~!!!..................................................................
I just had a TBI about four months ago. I'm ten. My Grandpa sent me your article, and I'd like to talk to you. What is your email address? Email me through the email address: onewetdog@comcast.net
-Thank you! I've finally found someone who can understand what I've been through. No one else seems to understand, though they all think they do.
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