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,...
by Crash Support Network | Nov 22, 2021 | Crash Survivor Blog
Missed phone calls from a family member at an odd time of the day can make you anxious. Recently I woke up to see four missed phone calls from someone that generally doesn’t call. What would be the first thing that would come to your mind? Missed phone calls...
by Crash Support Network | Oct 17, 2021 | Crash Survivor Blog
When you receive a call that that your loved one has been admitted to an intensive care unit, your world starts to shrink around you and there is truly no other feeling like it. You begin to feel a roller coaster of emotions, from fear to anger to sadness. It...
by Crash Support Network | Oct 11, 2021 | Crash Survivor Blog
Nine years ago next month, I was on my way to work when my life took a different turn. I didn’t make it into work and instead found myself being transported to a trauma hospital with multiple injuries due to a horrific motor vehicle crash. I vaguely remember...