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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 – A crash survivor picks herself up to get her first part-time job. It was physically & mentally demanding but helped her cope with isolation.
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...
Motorcycle Crash Survivor Blogs To Helps Others
Motorcycle Crash Survivor, Rod Rawls courageously shares his story with us. Just under three years ago, I was exercising my right to ride my Harley-Davidson with no helmet when the unthinkable happened. I have absolutely no memory of the event, but it happened at an...
What Is a Barrier Free Home?
What Is a Barrier Free Home and Where Do I Go? Post Accident Housing Options After a traumatic accident that has caused physical injury you have many decisions to make. Housing is one of them. If your pre-accident home can no longer meet your needs, you’ll need to...
The Importance of Wills and Powers of Attorney
Having Wills and Powers of Attorney are important. Nobody knows when an automobile accident will occur, and what effect this could have on a person’s health and their family’s well-being. Having a will and Power of Attorney can take away the uncertainty in...
Date Nights Are Still Possible
I know its hard to believe but as a crash survivor, date nights are still possible. After being involved in a horrific motor vehicle crash that left me with multiple injuries including a head injury, I was left to face a long recovery. Not being able to sleep,...
Quarterly Newsletter For Crash Survivors
Are you aware that there is a Quarterly Newsletter for Crash Survivors? The Sharing Our Recovery Newsletter has been specifically created for anyone that has survived a motor vehicle crash and has been designed to help you pick up the pieces as you recover. Our...
Being Involved in a Motor Vehicle Crash Sucks
Being involved in a motor vehicle crash sucks. It’s not only unexpected but it can be traumatizing and life-changing. Just think about it. We were all in a motor vehicle to reach some kind of destination. Some of us may have been on a schedule to arrive at work or a...
15 Things Only a Crash Survivor Can Tell You
There are things only a crash survivor can tell you. Let's face it. Trauma Doctors may have the medical knowledge to treat you immediately after your motor vehicle crash and although I was well looked after as a patient in a trauma hospital, what about all the...
Thanksgiving Can Be Overwhelming
Thanksgiving can be an overwhelming time for crash survivors as they are distracted by an unexpected life change and the constant worry about their health and finances often hide in the background while they try their best to enjoy family time. It can be a real...
NextSteps Is A Free Online Program
NextSteps is a free online program that many members of our Crash Support Network Group have benefited from. As written on their website, NextSteps is based on the principles of self-management. The self-management approach to health recognizes that YOU play the most...
Supportive and Inspirational Conversations From Crash Survivors
Many supportive and inspirational conversations take place in our online support group on a daily basis. What started out as a place to find solace has turned into quite a forum with 1200 + members. Recently a courageous member of our online support group posted her...
The Secret to Recover From a Crash
The secret to recover from a crash is surviving it in any way you can. Now I know what you may be thinking, “Really? Is this the advice you’re giving me?” My answer is yes! Here’s the thing, just like your motor vehicle crash itself, it’s unpredictable. It’s never...
It’s Important to Seek Rehabilitation Therapy After a Crash
It's important to seek rehabilitation therapy after a crash because being involved in a motor vehicle collision can be a devastating and sometimes life altering event. There are many concerns and questions that a motor vehicle collision survivor will typically have...
So Grateful For Our Online Support Group
Members of our online support group may have some busy days ahead of them as we enter the fall season. September has a back-to-school vibe that’s hard to shake. This tends to be true even if it’s been many years since you were a student and even if you...
