Thanks for the post Mark. Unfortunately, we continue to see the "suck it up" mentality in sports today. All that we see in the media today are stories asking "when is player X returning to action". No one asks what player X's life will be like 20+ years down the road. I played hockey at a high level and experienced 8 to 10 blows to the head resulting in me blacking out for a short time. The trainer gave me smelling salts and I continued to play. I missed a shift or two but always finished the game. I never missed a game or practice. Fast forward 25 years and I am now challenged in every aspect of my life. My lifestyle has changed dramatically and I am not the same person I once was.

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