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Old 10-02-2013, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by thedude58 View Post
I have lost all patience with stupid people who think they are smart... They see it in your (my) eyes and they back off, or so I suspect. I pity the fool tries to pull a fast one now, and yes, they are out there. I get no compassion, and compassion escapes me.
Not to criticize since we all find different paths, but my injury has led me to a very different way of seeing things. I received so much love and support during my hospital stay and recovery, I now find it easier to be tolerant of others.

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you yourself want to be happy, practice compassion.”

- Dalai Lama
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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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