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 says, this year’s festivities are going to be really tough. In fact, let’s be honest, you are not looking forward to this festive season at all.
The misconception about the holidays is that they are one big happy party. That’s what every song on the radio claims and every television commercial but that’s not true for someone recovering from an unexpected motor vehicle crash.
In reality, crash survivors admit to feeling severely depressed, anxious and isolated at this time of year. You probably don’t realize how much pain we are in because we have stopped talking about it and most of us are keeping our struggles to ourselves.
Right now, I know you are hurting and what you need is a hug which is why I am writing this. This is my hug to you.
Surviving a motor vehicle crash has a way of changing our life in a blink of an eye. It reorganizes the way we think and it changes you. You may never be the same after surviving a motor vehicle crash and it disrupts your entire life but there is always something you must remember.
There is support. You are not alone. Yes, you read that correctly, it’s true.
I am in the perfect position to help you cope and to show you as much support as I can. Which is what I will continue to do, by offering tips, advice and comfort to you. You are not alone in your recovery journey as you face your daily struggles and you never will be. Like you, I am also a crash survivor.
During this holiday season, when cheerful families are gathering together enjoying themselves, I’m going to be thinking of you in hopes that you will join our online community for crash survivors. I encourage you to join 1300 + crash survivors where we continue to support and inspire each other every day in The Crash Support Network Group.
Always remember to take it one step at a time and allow yourself plenty of self-care over the holiday season. You deserve it!
Warm Wishes,
Dawne
S. Dawne McKay is a survivor of a horrific crash that changed her life forever. Dawne shares her personal journey as a Crash Survivor Blogger and also collaborates with crash survivors as Guest Bloggers allowing them an opportunity to share their stories. Dawne is also the author of the book, “Talk Crash to Me – What to Expect After Surviving a Collision and How to Manage Your Recovery” which is available for purchase on Amazon.
The Crash Support Network is a unique one-of-a-kind website consisting of an online support group, a crash survivor blog, a quarterly newsletter, “Sharing Our Recovery” as well as highly informative articles. Our website is based on relationship-building and puts the needs of survivors first by creating a helpful resource for victims and survivors of motor vehicle crashes.
