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Determined to Walk Again after Surviving a Crash
We are pleased to introduce you to a man that is determined to walk again after surviving a horrific motor vehicle crash. As an administrator and founder of an online support group, I happily monitor and approve posts on a daily basis. When I say “approve...
Introducing The Crash Support Network
This year, we are excited to celebrate our 3rd year anniversary by launching our very own “new and improved” website, The Crash Support Network. I can’t believe that this month, it will be three years since I first created an Online Support Group for survivors of a...
Attending a Neuropsychological Assessment
Survivors that are struggling cognitively from their motor vehicle crash may be asked to attend a Neuropsychological Assessment. When that day came for me, I received a document outlining the time, date and the length of time I would be attending a...
Second Chance At Life
Second Chance at Life - On Saturday January 4, 2014, I was on my way with my youngest of 6 children (then 5 years old] to pick up two of our daughters from a sleepover. The last sleepover for our oldest who was due to leave for college that next Monday. We...
Survivor Adjusting to Her “New Normal”
Survivor adjusting to her new normal courageously shares here story with us as she was hit head on by another driver who was able to walk away with no injuries. I was airlifted to the nearest trauma center where my husband was told that if I lived, I would no longer...
Faced with Zero Visibility As a Motorist
Yesterday, several motorists faced zero visibility as winter weather wreaked havoc on a major highway stranding numerous drivers caused by a multi-vehicle collision. As any crash survivor, I instantly thought of each motorist who had been faced with “zero...
My Experience Attending Examinations for Discovery
My experience attending Examinations for Discovery is worth a share. "What on earth are Examinations for Discovery" I find myself asking my lawyer. You see, the law firm was calling to set up a convenient time for these examinations to take place. I was the...
Crash Survivor Shares Tips on Attending an Independent Medical Exam
At one point or another throughout your recovery, you will be asked to attend an Independent Medical Exam which is better known as an (IME) or as some of us call it… “an insurance medical exam.” You will find yourself asking the same question I did when I was first...
Feeling Alone as I Struggle
Feeling alone as I struggle was a terrible feeling. So here I am. Fast forward several months after surviving a horrific motor vehicle crash where you can find me attending treatments with my psychologist, attending an outpatient rehabilitation clinic, experiencing...
Visiting Your Crash Site
As I am attending an outpatient rehabilitation clinic twice a week for my physical injuries, I still find myself experiencing re-occurring nightmares and constant flashbacks. I am aware that they were not getting any better, and if anything they were getting worse. ...
Small Steps in my Recovery
Small steps in my recovery was all I could manage. As I became more mobile, I now find myself on a waiting list to attend an outpatient rehabilitation clinic. I am told by numerous medical professionals that I will need more treatment for the multiple injuries I...
The Driver That Caused My Crash Plead Guilty
The driver plead guilty that caused the horrific motor vehicle crash that I was involved in which changed my life forever. Sometime in January, I received a call from the police officer that came to the site of my motor vehicle crash. I would soon learn that this...
Remembering Humboldt
On April 6, 2018, many lives were shattered, so much heartbreak and devastation in the small town of Humboldt, Saskatchewan. The Humboldt Broncos were on their way to a playoff game when their bus was struck by a tractor trailer in Saskatchewan, Canada. The trailer...
A New Year as a Crash Survivor
As we face a New Year as a crash survivor, a lot of us struggled this past year dealing with difficult life-changing moments and we can only hope for less struggles as we enter into a New Year. With a new year beginning and as a survivor, you may find yourself...
Facebook Can Be Beneficial While Recovering
Surviving a motor vehicle collision can be extremely overwhelming and isolating when you are recovering. You can be diagnosed with health conditions you may have never heard of before. The struggles are real and you may be feeling alone. I have been wanting to write...
Healing with Music Therapy after Brain Injury
Healing with music therapy is possible. When I presented myself at the front door of my new singing student’s home, I had no idea what a sweeping change would come over my life, once that door was opened. The gentleman seeking lessons was a kind man, eager to sing, as...
Driving Anxiety is Real
Driving anxiety is real and getting back on the road is hard. It can be a real struggle for many car collision survivors and you are not alone. For many survivors, already isolated from friends, family and work colleagues during recovery, it is doubly hard to reclaim...
Festive Celebrations As A Crash Survivor
Festive Celebrations as a crash survivor can be a challenging time for us while we are recovering. Everything is suppose to be happy with plenty of family and togetherness but what if you are a survivor of a car crash? As survivors, we need to acknowledge that the...
15 Things Every Crash Survivor Should Know
When we suddenly find ourselves recovering from a crash, we have no idea what lies ahead for our future. Our lives drastically change in a matter of seconds and we will need time to recover. From one crash survivor to another, here are important tips that every...
Feelings of Loss While I Recovered at Christmas
As I continued to recover from a horrific motor vehicle crash, I was also experiencing feelings of loss. Interrupted by another sleepless night, I find myself staring at the cursor on my computer screen in the middle of the night. I hear the silence and think of...
6 Years of Healing
6 years of healing. 6 years ago my life changed. 6 years ago I was in a horrific car crash. Today is my Crashiversary. Today 6 is my number. 6 is the number of years that I have fought fatigue. Some days minor but others so bad I have had to stay in...
Left To Face Financial Burdens During Recovery
While I was left to face financial burdens from being involved in a motor vehicle crash, family and friends started to attend Christmas Parties, bake cookies and shop for gifts, while I found myself completely and utterly overwhelmed with medical appointments....
My Life is Changed Forever
Life finally felt like it was coming together. I had started my dream job, I was in love with an amazing guy. I was genuinely happy for the first time in a long time. All this changed on a cold November night in 2016. Life was turned upside down. Literally. My...
FAIR – Fair Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform
FAIR (Fair Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform) is a grassroots not-for-profit organization of Ontario's car accident victims and their caregivers and supporters. Since 2011 FAIR has been a voice for those who have been injured in motor vehicle...