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Motorcycle accident 8.1.10
Ok guys, I wanted to share my story, this is what I wrote for my friends on facebook. I am from Michigan just so y'all know!
One year ago, August 1st 2010, started out to be a good day. Tony(my boyfriend), Matt, Tina, Bill (his ol lady) and myself decided we were going to go for a bike ride to Lexington and go swimming. We were supposed to leave by 12 but everyone was f****** off so we didn't leave till a little while later. We got to Brown City and it started to rain, me and Tony pulled over and decided we were going to turn around and go home (his bike didn't like the rain). We didn't even get an 1/8 of a mile down the road heading home, and some lady in a hurry with a car full of kids decided she was going to turn in front of us. I don't remember much from the time I realized we were going to hit until the time I landed. I don't really remember the impact, but I do remember being in the air. I was so scared, I didn't know what was going to happen when I landed. Once I did land, I was laying there and the lady is saying "I'm sorry!" and I just started screaming at her, she was an inconsiderate bitch. As I'm laying there I realized how bad my back hurt, I started crying and freaking out because I didn't know if that was the last time I would ever walk again..I couldn't move. The ambulance took us to Marlette hospital, they did x-rays and found that I had compression fractures to my L1&L2, they were pretty bad the hospital said I could not move until I had a back brace. Well it was a Sunday, and no places were open to get one, so I had to stay the night there. I stayed in the hospital for 26 hrs, it was the most uncomfortable thing ever. I was 30 or so mins from everyone, luckily my mommy came and stayed with me. They only checked my back, feet, knee, and my organs. You would think they would check my head since I did land on it, but they didn't.
So here I am one year later, in the worst shape of my life. My fractures are still very visible, I've had surgery on my knee (still have a lot of complications), found out almost a year after the accident-I have what's called a syrinx in my spinal cord, very bad anxiety and panic attacks. I can't sit, stand, walk or lay down for very long periods, and very bad pain that makes me cry and lots of times I want to give up. I had big dreams, I wanted to be an RN since I was a little girl. I can't do that now. I'm 20 years old and now I have to try and get on disability because my doctors told me I can't work. I don't want to depend on that the rest of my life, I want to go far in my life and prove everyone wrong-I want to take care of myself, I want to be a better person than what some of my dad's family is.
The only thing that has kept me going is my MOTHER, MY BROTHER&SISTER, family & friends and GOD. I am very hopeful things will get better, I just have to believe that GOD is watching over me and he will show me where to go. He has a plan for me, if he didn't I wouldn't be here today. Right now, I don't know why I have been given all these hard times or why I have to deal with the stuff I have for 20 years, but there's a reason!
I know this was all over the place and there is much more to the story, but it was very hard to write this. I don't like talking about it or telling anyone the stuff I did put on here. I just hope with sharing this people will understand a little bit and I hope it can make me feel a little better to get it off my chest. ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS, look twice before you pull out. Keep your eyes focused on the road and all your surroundings. A second look could save someones life, save them from dealing with what I have. I know there are many of people worse off than me, but pain is pain and things affect people differently. You have to pay attention and look as if no one else is. I want people to be more aware, I want to make a difference, one day I would like to share my story more publicly and make people aware of how dangerous it is to not pay attention while driving, one little mistake could ruin someones life. NEVER be in a hurry to get anywhere, me as well as everyone else think our lives are more important than you being a little late. LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLES!
Miles: 175
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Comment by slick on February 16, 2012 at 5:09pm -
I am hoping things are some better today. Hoping they will be much better tommorrow.
Blessed be
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Comment by Ol Bear on August 7, 2011 at 3:03pm -
Krissy, things like what happened to you happens way to often. Cagers need to pay more attention. I am always telling riders to ride like they are invisible cause we are to cagers. Abate has bumber stickers available that state look twice motorcycles are everywhere, would love to see one on every car on the road. Stay strong and keep the faith, He does have a plan for you.
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Comment by Mandy on August 6, 2011 at 9:42am -
Hi Krissy, I have a friend that has the same problem as you; I know how hard it is for her! Only she was in a car her self & the other women was drunk & stoned, yet she is still driving on the roads & my friend is still paying for that woman's mistake 13 yrs later. She was a motorcyclist, & still has her bike because she believes she will ride it again one day even if she only gets to ride it once just for a little way down the road. She is going paralalized in her fingers & down her side & is constantly in horrible pain. If she had of been on her bike that night, she would not have survived the accident. That's why stories Like yours need to be told. I hope everything works out for you sweetie, Never give up, never say die. You are so brave!
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Comment by TimzSilverHammer on August 6, 2011 at 8:03am -
Sad days ahead of you, but be very pro-active in finding pain solutions. I rode for 20+ years, got hurt badly in a non-motorcycle accident. The meds took my clear vision, I still have nerve damage to arms and hand, but i was relentless in finding solutions. My Doc died unexpectedly, and the new Doc sent me to a pain clinic. These people are thorough and did plenty. Now, 3 eyes surgeries and 3 back surgeries, with help from pain Clinic, and I'm back, at age 63. riding a new hog FXDWG and loving it. It does seem the number of baggers in massive now, but any ride is a good ride. It can be overcome, and it takes work. , but you're not "done." I see pretty good, my broken back gets sore still, but I'm back "in the wind." i started with a RoadKing, in consideration of my back, but now I've gone to my goal, a fast, stripped down scooter, I call her, "Old Bones, it seemed fitting. It's harder to find older local rider to run with, but I'll settle for the joy of being in the wind, again. Don't quit, I got my miracle, you can too.
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Comment by Boone Ralph on August 6, 2011 at 2:04am -
I am so Sorry !! I worry about the Cagers everyday pulling out or turning like I am not there.. I wish you the Best.. I was hit by a lady turning into a 7-elven to get Cigs.. this was 30 years ago and the pain is still there... don't settle for a small payment this is going to last your lifetime.. Take care and remember we all love you and would like to see you on a ride soon..!!
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Comment by KrissyM20 on August 5, 2011 at 11:57pm -
@Bluestem, please feel free to use my picture. I have plenty more if you would like to message me and I can send to you. Anything that will help, I am game for!
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Comment by KrissyM20 on August 5, 2011 at 11:56pm
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Hi guys and gals, I'm sorry I didn't think about putting my BF's condition like I stated this is what I posted for my friends and most know his condition. He hit the handle bars when we hit, his right thigh was bruised so bad, pitch black all the way around, top to bottom...it turned into a hematoma on his inner thigh and he lost a chunk of his leg. The blood don't flow good to his feet now (he's a diabetic as well), he broke his left foot, broke his right toe, and he has pinched nerves and a bulging disc in his back. He had lots of road rash. He has bad diabetes and high blood pressure so this accident has made things worse on him as well. I do appreciate all of your kind words, thoughts & prayers, it means so much to me. I wanted to share because I know I could get lots of support here and maybe find some friends to chat with that have been in my same situation. It's hard trying to talk about it to someone that has no idea what you're going through. So, if anyone here would like to keep in touch with me and we can talk to eachother about our stories, please feel free to add me and we can go from there. Thank you again for the support.
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Comment by Chaser on August 5, 2011 at 9:06pm -
Sending best wishes your way. After my wreck, breaking the left side (ankle, knee and wrist) I have moved to a trike. I feel so lucky but I can know your pain. I know it is so hard working through the pain. I am becoming very political in my area. Hope that you hang in there. Many of us are working towards better drivers education in high school (as a mandatory requirement to add biker awareness in the course).
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Comment by Debs3 on August 5, 2011 at 4:24pm
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Sweetie,I totally feel for you..My boyfriend and I were hit on 10-23-10...The girl driving decided to cross 3 lanes and ask her boyfriend if they were clear and she came back into our lane a second time and hit us,I remember seeing her hit us on the side of our tire screaming my boyfriends name and rolling forever it seemed like...but this about you,I wanted you to know you are not alone..I will become very vocal once my case has ended...Yes people need to look TWICE,stay strong and brave and think positive...We are out there and we do care for eachother...
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Comment by Octupi on August 5, 2011 at 4:22pm -
Sorry to hear of your struggles, don't give up and keep looking for second opinions on your conditions. If a doctor tells you everything has been done, find another one.
I do wonder what gear you were wearing on your ride? I'm afraid I know. While I agree w/ telling car drivers to look twice, I'd also advise riders also look twice as 99% of cars will never see you, we have to be the cautious ones and I'd recommend ATGATT (all the gear all the time)...it saves lives.
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