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As I have shared a few times, I was seriously injured in a workplace accident over two years ago. This past March, I was finally declared to have achieved maximum recovery. I have a measure of permanent disability, but I am able to live independently and do some of the same things I used to.…
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There is something new to be learned every day. Sometimes its a major life lesson. Sometimes is as simple as discovery a new flavor of ice cream. Mostly though it’s finding out that a perspective on something known has changed. I honestly believe that the course of the day is set by how the day…
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I grew up with a strange mix of values. My parents split up and me and my sisters were raised by our mom while my brothers grew up with our dad. Times were very hard for us as my immigrant mother had trouble finding work and the welfare we received wasn’t enough. We often approached…
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I have often found myself wondering where the line is between resignation and acceptance. Ultimately the end result is the same between the two, but how it is reached is markedly different. One is the high road with clear visibility and the other goes through the dark undergrowth of festering weeds. The definition of resignation:…
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The relationship I share with my employer is fundamentally one of economics. They pay me to dedicate some of my personal energy for the benefit of their bottom line. If I am not successful enough to earn them the amount of money they have deemed my efforts to be worth, then I will no longer…
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I admit to not just knowing I don’t always fit in with the people I am surrounded by, but also to not really caring about it. It creates a conundrum of not being liked but not caring enough about that to alter my representation of self. It has worked well enough for me thus far.…
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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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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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