recovery
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I have never been what one might call a go getter. I have been pretty satisfied with seeing a situation for what it was and doing the best I could with it. With a few exceptions, I didn’t seek to stand out in any way. Being one of the crowds was very much my comfort…
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The author struggles with a back injury that disrupts sleep, compounded by emotional challenges since a 16-month-old accident. Despite chronic pain and a recent setback, they find comfort in the companionship of their dog, who offers emotional support through her presence. A new doctor brings hope for recovery and forward momentum.
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Workers Compensation provides limited financial support to injured workers, contingent on their faultlessness in the incident. While workplaces must prioritize safety, employers have no control over compensation or medical care decisions. The system often underfunds injured employees, leaving them to rely on personal time off, exacerbating recovery challenges and financial strain.
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The author reflects on their journey from an active life, particularly in softball, to facing limitations after an accident. Despite celebrating milestones in recovery, they grapple with grief over lost dreams and physical abilities. Emphasizing the importance of redefining their relationship with pain, they seek to embrace their new self and continue moving forward.
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The installation of security cameras at my workplace, covering all angles, has made me reflect on my accident involving a falling gate. While the cameras could provide clarity, the missed footage from a nearby building is frustrating. I am processing the traumatic event, understanding its rapid unfolding and its long-lasting impact on my life.
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The injuries from an accident over a year ago have persisted. On the few occasions where I have shared the physical damage, the information had been met with dismay that I have come this far. Since February 12 2024, I have been living in denial of what has happened to my core. I resumed as…
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My mom loved her old movie camera. This was back in the day when personal movie cameras used film that had to be developed in a lab somewhere. She took it to every family event and would pull it out on a random weekend day just to get scenes of the neighborhood. The scenes would…
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It was the 32nd anniversary of my mother’s death recently. I have lived as long without her as I had with her. Of course her death shifted the trajectory of my life. Losing a parent, regardless of the state of the relationship does something to the internal life of a survivor. But the course of…
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My parents were not raised in traditional American households. My father was second generation from an eastern European country. His first language was the language of his parents. My mother was an immigrant from an Asian nation. She came to America very much couched in the ways of her people. Us, their children, were raised…
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I read somewhere that emotional trauma settles in the pelvis. In February of 2024, I was involved in a workplace accident that resulted in multiple pelvis fractures. The event that caused the accident was a collapse of a metal pole that attached a gate to a solid fence. A small section of pipe that no…
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