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It’s been one year to the day since I was hit by a truck while riding my bicycle. One year of some really hard times that have changed my life forever. I thank God every day that I am still here and for my amazing partner / care 🐻 and a mighty support team that have ridden the waves of fear, darkness, and a journey to recovery with me. Besides all the broken bones and torn and dislocated this or that, the TBI 🧠 sure has made each day... um, let’s call it an adventure. I like to stay positive. Or at least try. People ask how long it took to recover. I respond with, hm, what day is it? Every day is a new day to see how the brain and body react. It happened in an instant but will take a lifetime to work through. I will never be the same. But each day brings us all an opportunity to be better. From anger, to depression, to PTSD, and of course always the anxiety, and I am grateful to be back on the bike and finding joy again. All the people like you, medical professionals and therapy for mind, body, and spirit. We are vulnerable out on the road and this happens all too often. When we are riding bikes, there seems to be a lack of humanizing connection between someone clad in lycra and someone in a vehicle. Remember, what could save you 1 minute in your life, could take a life in 1 minute. I really appreciate your kindness, empathy, and support through the ebbs and flows of change, recovery, and evolution. I might spontaneously cry a few times today, but you better believe I will find freedom, happiness, and all my critter 🐄 friends and Petaluma pastoral views today - I just won’t be riding alone that’s for sure. Look out for others, take care of yourself - you deserve the very best. I can’t say I have any tips or tricks of mantras to help gain courage and confidence through tough times - but I know we aren’t alone and there is a plan for us. Love you. 🥰 👸🏼