Rehabilitation - Second Anniversary
Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of my cycling accident on my bike commute to work that October 21st 2021. Too say it has been a challenging two years would be an understatement. Physical blunt force trauma, life saving neurosurgery and all the associated fears, stresses and financial strain involved in the rehabilitation process.
Despite the ongoing challenges I am still above ground and have regained much of my physical capabilities. Cycling is over for me now but I have embraced the gym as both a means to regain my strength and a sanctuary for my mental health dealing with the aforementioned fears and stress. My focus remains upon my well being and returning, as much as possible, to my pre accident fitness.
Insurance settlement remains pending. Thankfully my legal team is doing the work and the negotiations. It does annoy me that the process takes so long to complete knowing insurance companies delay settlements as much as possible. It just adds more stress to an already traumatic situation.
That said every day I look in the bathroom mirror and the dented scar on my high forehead reminds me how fortunate I am. The world tried to end me but I managed to survive. I guess it was not my time. I wear the scar like a badge of honor or, perhaps, sheer stubbornness. As my mother used to say...." when you reach the end of your rope tie a knot and hang on."
So I continue to hang on all while I address my physical conditioning and my rehabilitation. At 60 I am not ready for a sedentary future.
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