I was severely injured in a motor vehicle Crash in which our stationary vehicle has hit at 75 mph (120 KPH) and then a minute later by the same vehicle again at a different angle at 45 mph ( 70 KPH).
I suffer chronic severe pain that has resulted in my total inability to work or do most of my previous activities since April 4, 2004.
I never lashed out against anyone in my life. I was angry at the negligence of the driver who not only disabled me but left my daughter (who was pregnant at the time) with chronic pain as well.
Despite living on a modest fixed income, I am basically a happy person who had to give up a career I loved. I sleep in a recliner chair because lying in a bed is too painful. I suffer chronic sleep deprivation due to the pain and memory problems because of the $2,000 a month of medications I know need to cope with my pain.
I keep in touch with my family by phone and internet. I visit my adult children 800 miles (1280 km.) away. My grandmother turned 102 yesterday. She lives too far for me to visit.
I appreciate fluther because it gives me an opportunity to help others even a little.