I bring the car pictures to doctors, it makes a big difference between saying "I was in a massive accident" and they nod, uh huh, and then pulling out the pictures and their eyes get big and their jaw tightens, and they go speechless for a moment, and then there is an immediate, huge difference in their demeanor and treatment.

"I was in a car accident" brings to mind a fender bender. Big deal, right? Wrong. The pictures show them the real story, we were smashed to hell and back and it's hard to believe any of us came out alive, let alone still able to talk and somewhat walk or pretty much do anything. No, I am not a wussy complainer, I am a friggin', if messed up, miracle.

A picture's worth a thousand words, indeed.