by Crash Support Network | Aug 1, 2022 | Crash Survivor Blog
How many of us remember a “365”? Years ago in Canada, a 365 was similar to what they call a learners permit today and when I was 16, I got my 365. It consisted of a written test and if you passed, you were able to drive a car with a licensed driver beside you...
by Crash Support Network | Jun 22, 2022 | Crash Survivor Blog
The Fix They say it takes a village, and never was that truer than when I was preparing to come home. I had declared my intent to return home for Christmas, and I had no idea how much, and how many it would take to move heaven and earth to meet that date. We had a...
by Crash Support Network | May 3, 2022 | Crash Survivor Blog
According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, approximately 1.35 million people die in road crashes each year across the globe; on average 3,700 people lose their lives every day on the roads and no one can explain the emotional turmoil a...
by Crash Support Network | Apr 17, 2022 | Crash Survivor Blog
The Captain and the Kid When someone gets hurt, immediate thoughts go to the person directly affected. Secondly, to family and close friends, knowing they need support and assistance. Not sure that anyone thinks about the dog. Her name was Indie, a sweet,...
by Crash Support Network | Mar 31, 2022 | Crash Survivor Blog
When I first started an Online Support Group for victims of motor vehicle crashes back in 2015, I never thought I would eventually launch a quarterly newsletter and become a Crash Survivor Blogger not to mention a self-published author. A lot has happened...
by Crash Support Network | Feb 8, 2022 | Crash Survivor Blog
Mom was 89 when she passed away and she never had a driver’s license. Born in 1932, things were certainly different back then. Although my mom didn’t drive and never had any interest in getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, as kids, we certainly didn’t miss...
by Crash Support Network | Jan 29, 2022 | Crash Survivor Blog, Survivor Story
Cinderella Man Back in the hospital, this time I am being visited by a doctor. He’s a good-looking doctor. Too good-looking. Tv-doctor good looking, soap-opera-fake-doctor good looking. I listen as he shares news about my arms. In response I say, “14 seems like...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 19, 2021 | Crash Survivor Blog
Hello. This is your old body speaking. Listen up because I have a lot to share with you. First off, I get it. Ever since you were involved in a motor vehicle crash, you have missed the “old you” and I know you are bracing for the holidays. No matter what anyone...
by Crash Support Network | Nov 23, 2021 | Crash Survivor Blog
Comfortably Numb Back in the abandoned hospital, trapped on my back. I try and fail to sit up – again, and again, and again. I can see and hear an infomercial on an old tv. The host is laughing, as he introduces the brand-new video collection. On the screen,...