by Crash Support Network | Feb 16, 2021 | Crash Survivor Blog, Driving
How many times have you been driving next to a car only to look over and see them staring down into their lap? I cannot begin to tell you how many times I continue to see it and find myself asking, “Why”? By now, we have all heard about the dangers of driving...
by Crash Support Network | Feb 12, 2021 | Survivor Story
As a victim of a drunk driver, Shelly was seeking support and joined our online support group two years ago. Shelly agreed to share part of her story with our readers as she understands that sharing her recovery may help other survivors move forward. I am sharing her...
by Crash Support Network | Jan 15, 2021 | Survivor Story
Life changing crash leaves mother learning how to walk again at the same time as her 15 month old son. Watching your child take their first steps is an emotional milestone for any parent but for Rowena Owen, its even more significant because she is learning to walk...
by Crash Support Network | Jan 11, 2021 | Crash Survivor Blog, Driving
There is no excuse to drive impaired and I am hoping by writing this blog, it will shed some light on how impaired drivers are a serious risk to everyone on our roads. As we are out driving, we always encounter reckless drivers. Most rant and rave when a...
by Crash Support Network | Jan 6, 2021 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
Facing a motor vehicle crash while living in such an unprecedented time can be extra challenging to say the least. Recently, I had a couple of victims reach out to me expressing their fear of going to the emergency room for injuries that they sustained from an...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 28, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Tips
Let’s admit it—we all do it! We make New Year’s Resolutions that we don’t or can’t keep. As a survivor of a motor vehicle crash, you may try to look to the New Year in a different way and make resolutions regarding your recovery. Here are a few goals to set for...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 20, 2020 | Crash Survivor Blog, Driving
We are thinking of you this Holiday Season and we want you to know that you are not alone. I know our stories differ – they all start at different places, different cities and even different countries. Although our stories all start with a motor vehicle...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Medical Treatments, Survivor Tips |
What is an Occupational Therapist? After experiencing an injury or an illness, life can feel a lot different than it once did. You may have difficulties doing some of the activities that were once important or meaningful for you and you may struggle to fulfill the...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Brain Injury, Survivor Tips
As I write about my experience of brain injury a lot, you might be surprised when I say sometimes, I can’t explain how I feel. There are times this invisible heavy cloak descends on me. I’m trying to get on with a “normal” life whilst...