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Old 07-15-2013, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho View Post
Ed, get a piece of paper and write on it "by my poor judgement on that day I injured myself. " Then burn that paper over the toilet and flush the ashes. This is useless thinking that will only hold you back.
Great advice, I could not agree more. Ed, you fell on some ice. I walked in front of a moving train. Others have been assaulted or have been in car crashes. Stuff happens. We cannot change the past. We move forward, whether we like it or not.

I firmly believe that I have recovered to the point that I have because I never got stuck in the "why me?" and always focused on "what is the next thing I need to do to get better?"
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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