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Crash Survivor Writes Note to Her Former Self
Crash Survivor writes a note to her former self in our Online Support Group that we just had to share with you. Many supportive and inspirational conversations take place in the Crash Support Network Group on a daily basis. When I saw her post, I couldn't wait to...
The Challenge of Coping with Flashbacks
Coping with Flashbacks & PTSD For the past fifteen or more years I have specialized in providing psychological services to people who have survived serious auto crashes. From my experience in working with hundreds of survivors I have observed many common...
Writing Became My Therapy After Surviving a Crash
Writing became my therapy after surviving a crash. My personal journey starts much before the motor vehicle accident but to keep the things in order I will start from there. I started writing as a means of therapy – it proved to provide some relief and I would...
Crash Not Accident
Did you catch the news this morning? Chances are you got a link to a story about a traffic accident. It was awful. It was tragic. It was devastating. But it was an accident. It just happened. No one is to blame. Right? Wrong. We know better. Planes don't just...
Are Drivers Running STOP Signs in Your Community?
Have you seen drivers running STOP signs? When STOP Signs are misplaced they can create a dangerous situation. As we embrace summer in Southern Ontario where I reside, people are getting out of their homes to exercise and I have recognized a significant increase of...
Introducing An Online Support Group for Fatal Crashes
Looking for an online support group for fatal crashes? One of the worst things anyone can ever go through is the death of another human being and unfortunately a common incident that leads to the loss of human life is that of a fatal motor vehicle crash. Being in a...
Having All of Your Ducks in a Row is Crucial
Having all of your ducks in a row is crucial. No matter what stage of life you may be in, it is always a good idea to think about how your affairs will be handled. For instance, passwords are one of the frustrations of modern life. Technology is such an ingrained...
How Are You Holding Up?
How are you holding up? As we all face these uncertain times, I have found it extremely difficult to focus and my anxiety has been in constant overdrive. I will start off by saying that we need to remember that we all process things differently. As a survivor of a...
It’s Time to Talk About Coronavirus
It's time to talk about coronavirus - the elephant that has been in the room for several weeks. Over the past week, the current coronavirus outbreak is triggering increased anxiety especially with such heightened media attention. Anxiety thrives on uncertainty and...
When You Are Involved in a Multi-Car Collision
A Multi-Car Collision can happen at any time throughout the year but especially in the winter as it can be extremely hazardous and unfortunately most highways have already experienced numerous pile-ups this season. Pile-ups typically occur in low-visibility...
Trauma Survivors Network Offers Much Needed Support
In 2008, the Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) was developed by the American Trauma Society (ATS) to help trauma centers provide the support and services that patients and their families need during their recovery from serious injury. To date, the TSN is now...
Warm Buddy Products Help Relieve Pain and Stress
Warm Buddy products help relieve pain and stress, and getting into an accident can be a very traumatic experience. Merely talking to the police and doing your paperwork for auto insurance claim leaves you exhausted and stressed. Once the adrenaline rush subsides,...
My Life Changed in a Moment
My life changed in a moment. While returning from taking my son and his friend to school, a car crashed into my SUV, causing it to roll. It took the Jaws of Life to remove me from the vehicle, and I remember nothing. When I woke up in the hospital, I didn’t know who...
Dangerous Driving Changed My Life Forever
Dangerous driving changed my life forever. On April 27th, 2012 I was 17 years old and full of amazing goals for the future. It was a sunny, Friday afternoon in Bolton, Ontario, when my friends and I decided to go to McDonalds for lunch. The thing is, other...
Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer – What To Keep in Mind
Being involved in a motor vehicle crash is traumatic by itself. Dealing with the aftermath of the possibility of being hospitalized, seeking treatment for your injuries, filing an insurance claim and getting legal advice can certainly add to the stress. When...
Finding Yourself Alone In Distress as a Crash Survivor
When you find yourself alone in distress it can be extremely frightening. Recently I noticed a woman basking in a hot tub enjoying every moment until she decided it was time to get out. I have seen this woman before and although she is very friendly and walks with a...
Valentine’s Day on a Budget Recovering From a Crash
Valentine's Day is a day of love, a day to show that special someone how much they mean to you. In the past, this day may have been a day to have a fancy dinner out, breakfast in bed, give and/or receive flowers or celebrate in some other special way. Showing our...
Superbowl Sunday While Recovering
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and millions of football fans across the country will meet up with friends to watch the game or attend Super Bowl parties. The Super Bowl is more than just a big game. It’s an annual occasion when people gather with friends...
A Crash Survivor’s Reminder – “Don’t Give Up”
"Don't Give Up" says a courageous crash survivor. A member of our online support group agreed to share a bit of her journey in hopes of helping someone else that is struggling and we were honoured to share it with you. On November 7th, 2017 I was t-boned on my...
Crash Survivors Are Grateful To Enter Our Give-Aways
Crash Survivors are grateful to enter our give-aways in our online support group. Afterall, who doesn’t love a contest? Many supportive and inspirational conversations take place in the Crash Support Network Group on a daily basis. What started out as a place to find...
Contracting the Flu Or a Cold is Triple The Agony For Us
Contracting the Flu or a Cold is triple the agony for us. Avoiding sickness as a crash survivor is not always possible and once you contract the flu or a cold, it's especially tough when you are already dealing with chronic pain, lack of sleep, financial strain and...
My Warm Buddy Was a Great Holiday Gift
My Warm Buddy was a great holiday gift to receive and I couldn't wait to tell you all about it because as a Crash Survivor Blogger, I have made it my mission to share everything with fellow crash survivors that may be beneficial to our recoveries. As I begin to write...
It’s Okay To Not Want To Celebrate The Holidays
It's okay to not want to celebrate the holidays and you are not alone. As a crash survivor, you will be feeling worn out, overwhelmed and anxious as you try to recover physically and financially while dreading the festive season. There’s something about the holiday...
Self-Care Tips For Happily Surviving the Holidays
How are you surviving the holidays? Do you have a love-hate relationship with the holiday season? If so, you're not alone, and in fact if we are honest, most of us do. Even if we love 99 percent of the holiday season, that 1 percent brings stress with it. If we...