Redefining Life: My Journey of Triumph and Transformation
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- In this episode, join me as I share my personal journey of coming home from the hospital after my near-fatal motorcycle accident. In this heartfelt and honest account, I delve into the challenges I encountered while adjusting to a new way of life. From physical limitations to emotional hurdles, I discuss the profound impact this experience had on reshaping my perspective. Discover the valuable lessons I learned along the way, the resilience I discovered within myself, and the unexpected blessings that emerged from this lift-altering event. This video is a testament to the power of embracing change, finding strength in adversity, and the incredible capacity of the human spirit to overcome and thrive.
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Christy, looking at your previous videos that are dealing with your recovery, I can see that you have come a long way. There's a quote that says, "I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it." You have proven this. Look how far you've come, young lady! You should be proud of yourself. ❤️ I also wanted to mention that I enjoy your sense of humor. You "crack me up!"
Thank you! I’m glad to know someone else gets me haha 😬
@@littletraumamama When my dad was alive, he had a Dry Sense of Humor and both my little brother and my husband have the same Sense of Humor. 😁 Never a dull moment.
Christie, Your experience and recovery is amazing. I really think you should write a book and share this story with more people without you tube.
Your crochet is stunning
Lovely to hear from you this week Christy. Keep looking after you. ❤️
Thank you!
Honey I truely appreciate ur courage to reflect and share ur ICU experience . Please let me know if u have a podcast on dealing with the grief of a sudden life change. Many thanks Catherine 🇦🇺
Thank you for the sweet words! I'm the most active here on youtbe :)
4:25 totally agree... especially after my aunt had a motorcycle wreck without a helmet on and she lost half of her brain (literally) and was changed forever. She luckily lived but she was never the same again. She would have emotional outbursts (both of anger and sadness, which i dont blame her honestly), her left eye was stuck closed, she was in constant pain, her memory was horrible etc. She luckily lived for another 10 years after that but still.
Oh gosh that’s awful! I’m so sorry that happened to her. I’m sure that was really hard for all involved.
@@littletraumamama yes it really was. What was worse is she was in Missouri while we were in Tennessee at the time... so my sick grandma with cancer had to take that long car ride to get to her because they didn't thinj she would live. I luckily was a little too young to REALLY get what was going on but after a couple years I understood it more. And sadly she passed away a couple years ago in 2020 because of her a*usive boyfriend... there are articles about it that will come up if you search "white settlement tx woman found d*ad" (or found m*rdered one or the other I can't really remember cuz I try not to read it or run into it)
Excellent video! You and Lee really need to write a book from your and his prospective to help so many others! Wish I had made and kept notes and written one when my girls were born and the trauma we lived through and how we survived! Keep doing your podcast and help as many as you can!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much Christy! I have watched all of your videos and get so much out of each of them. I want to Thank you for mentioning the helmet law here in Florida. In the past year three teenagers have lost their lives in motorcycle accidents in my county alone and it is heartbreaking. Not one of them wore a helmet. I just had to Thank You for bringing it up, especially as the mother of two teenage boys.
Ugh that’s so sad! I will never understand not wearing a helmet!
As a sister and aunt who buried my 19 y/o niece from a DAI and my 21 y/o brother from a TBI, MY HEART IS OVERJOYED WITH YOUR SURVIVAL AND GRIT TO THRIVE!
I am a 3rd shift pediatric psych nurse. I have listened to your podcasts during my drive home, and I now sit in my car listening to this last podcast. When I pulled up, I burst out in tears.
My brother lived 20 hours and my niece, approx 2 months. I find peace in believing that neither were in pain during their accidents.
Sweet lady, there is NO OTHER REASON FOR YOU TO BE ALIVE OTHER THAN DIVINE INTERVENTION.
Survivors of these injuries are automatically in a sisterhood/brotherhood. Similarly, we loved ones who watch these type of injuries, are in a club with others that we wish no one else has to join.
I can't reiterate enough to you what this podcast has done for my soul this AM.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND BLESSING MY HEART. I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
Wow, what a wonderful comment. I'm so sorry you lost your brother and niece that way, but I am glad I could somehow give you some comfort. Much love 🫶🏻
Something good always comes from something bad. At times you have to search for it, but I have always found the blessings from the tragedies.
I have enjoyed your pod casts in your point of view on the accident. You are a trooper ❤
Thank you!
You are a wonderful beautiful inspiration to all!
Thank you
Sending you Warmest thoughts, Love and hugs from me in Sweden ❤️❤️🤗
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible journey from accident and through recovery to where you are now Christy!
I understand what you share about gratitude. Myself I battle a deteriorating and painful neurologic illness, ME.
I wish I never had it of course, but I am grateful for the lessons learnt! And one of those is to enjoy the moment and do the best with what I have. And most important is my family, hubby and 2 daughters! ❤
Every person has their own journey, experiences and beliefs etc.
I definitely agree with you about helmets!! It is not about law, police etc. It’s a very important life saver!
I used to work as an RN in Neuro ICU many years ago!
Here we also see terrible head traumas from 🚴 bike wrecks, helmets are asked for, but not by law. Many people don’t care until they hear how a death could have been prevented by using a helmet on common bikes, not only motor bikes.
Thanks for watching, and I hope you have MANY more years to enjoy your family!
That goat is deeply in love! 🤣😍
You have no idea!
Loved this one. But I love them all. Give your Dad a hug from us. Just because.
You are just as amazing as you were a year ago and during your hospitalization. You are strong, independent and loving. I’m so g,plaid that you’ve let the haters fall behind and rise above them. If I had an extra dime, I’d send it to you to further your podcast. I’m unfortunately on disability with three autoimmune diseases and live paycheck to paycheck. I know you have financial needs until your disability goes through, but don’t give up. You’ve got this. Looking forward to next time. Hugs to Lee and naughty Bailey, teehee 🤭.
Hi Kristi, I just found your channel by accident. First of all I want to say how happy I am that you survive this horrible accident and that you are thriving. I’m also glad that your dad was with you to save your life because if he had not been there, he would not have made it through. I am a young 66-year-old female and know many friends that have bikes. I don’t envy them. I worry about them. I know it will be a great feeling to cruise in the woods on a bike and I thought about it but I’ve never wanted to take that risk. my question is and maybe I’ll find out after reading all the comments is are you still riding a motorcycle? What would you to say someone who wants to become a rider ?
I’m going to watch the rest of your videos. You’re a wonderful speaker with a soothing voice. Thank you for posting this and helping others who have been through similar experiences. Hope you continue to thrive & Enjoy your life.
Hi Christy! I hope you are doing well! I have a heavy heart with how little EMTs, Critical Care Techs (EMTs in the ER) and CNAs make in thw medical field when they all literally do all the grubt work per say....I also believe that Fireman deserve TONS more pay too for they do risk their lives to save peoples lives and their homes etc.
My husband is a CCT in the ER.....he has been their 15yrs and doesn't even make the lowest wage now ($22/hr) in Colorado......he makes $21 and some change after 15 years.....
That’s unducking believable!!! 🦆 I think that’s less than a manager at Taco Bell! (Not that I didn’t believe you, but I just Googled that & it’s TRUE?!?!?). The commoditization of our healthcare just keeps getting worse and worse. The rich keep on getting richer while nobody is taking care of who is taking care of US!
With all the billions of dollars moving around the healthcare system, THIS absolutely needs to change!!! 😓
Love ya Christy I understood everything you said it is very important to have that safe place emotionally.
I absolutely love your channel. You are a true warrior ❤ much love and respect fro. Wales uk ❤
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you so much for sharing this! Im so glad that you were able to cling to hope knowing things would continue to get better for you after you got home!
You’re welcome! I hope what I had to say was at least somewhat helpful
I live in Wisconsin and there is no helmet law here. I agree with you 100% everyone should wear one. My daughter and son in law get on his Harley and ride with out one! It scares me. All it takes is one mistake, most people survive with a helmet. Love listening to you!
Man, I would be a nervous wreck!
Aww Bailey! You could learn a lot from the GOAT, Mister!! Haha! Love your openness and honesty and vulnerability, Christy. I am so glad you made it through all of that horror to share your stories with others. It means more than you know. I especially appreciate that you won't advocate for "anti-bike" statements. I am also a survivor of a motorcycle accident, albeit, far much less severe as yours, and i still have friends that drive and ride .. However, I do not. I believe people should be able to do as they wish but as with cars, boats or planes, please everyone - BE SAFE, TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND BE ON THE WATCH FOR OTHER DRIVERS BECAUSE THEY MAY NOT BE LOOKING FOR YOU!! 💖💖💖
GOAT!!!!! SO DARLING!
Thank you and hava a nice weekend too :*
Thank you Christy I needed this today your amazing and come so far ❤❤❤looking good
Thank you!
I did very much enjoy the goat intro 😂
🤣🤣🤣
The state of Rhode Island also does not have a helmet law for motorcycles. Crazy!
Some of my best days was riding a motorcycle! I did end up t-boned and injured years later but I dont regret ever riding a bike ❤
Yeah... I can't say the same haha 😬
Hi Christy from Scotland! 🏴 Bit late sending this but I want you to know that you are an incredibly brave strong woman. I have been listening to your podcasts.
I am a 67 year old mum of 3 grandmother of 4. I have my own battles, nothing like yours of course but in 5 years I have had 3 heart attacks, pneumonia and 2 bouts of covid! Came close to the wire a few times, but hey ho still here. Oh and diabetes too.
I too am grateful for every day, and for my husband , family and friends.
Take care, lots of love xxx ❤️
Me and you are cockroaches- we refuse to die! 😂
As a peer counselor you are getting better in getting past. Try every day to live in the moment. You and Lee love for each other much stronger. Have thought about being a 911 dispatcher since you have the skill set?
I actually have family in Jacksonville and saw this story from one of them. Such a sad story! 3:07
Greetings from Germany
Hello Christy
Thank you for sharing all of that.
Your beautyfull eyes look even more sparkly and optimistic 😉 with that flick
With great respect as always
Alexandra from Bavaria Germany 😎
Oh thank you!
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I have an idea for your videos for your podcast......"How much the grunt or runts of the healthcare workers-EMTs, CNAs workers get paid.....shockingly it's BELOW burger flippers at McDonalds.....yet.....they are the ones who actually save lives and never get breaks to even eat!
As a driver in the crazy Houston traffic, it makes me angry to see a motor cycle rider without a helmet. What if I was involved in an accident with them and they suffered a traumatic brain injury or death that might be prevented if the rider was wearing a helmet.
I just watched yourfirst return to RV life. You have come so far! I am curious what your relationship with "God"...I dont mean religion.
Hi! It’s a long story, but basically I grew up southern Baptist, started studying a lot in young adulthood, and now have deconstructed those beliefs. I don’t believe in hell or that a loving god would send good people there for thinking critically, but my story attracts a lot of believers , and now I will probably lose a decent amount of subscribers for answering this question honestly 😕
Christy, I agree about people not wearing helmets. I think they are foolish for not wearing one.
People die in car accidents everyday. Most motorcyclist get killed by another person driving a car 🤷♀
I’m just going to say I agree with you 100% about helmets and if someone wants to ride there going to. But saying that I can not ride a motorcycle because a couple people close to me have gotten seriously hurt and I know one couple that passed away so do to that I can not ride a motorcycle and I ask my kids not to ( 23 & 24 ) so far they have granted my wish, ( that I know )…. 😊 sorry you are going through all this, I pray for you.
Christy,. If you're comfortable with, I wonder how you got so many injuries from your accident, like had you rolled a lot? I'm sorry, I didn't hear you say, if it was in any of your videos. Answer only if you want to 😊💕
No one knows for sure because no one saw it, but I obviously had to do some tumbling down the guard rail to have so many different injuries all over my body. I often say I'd want to watch a computer animation of what my body did just so I could understand it.
Why is it that the people who actually save lives and risk their lives get crap pay?
(Here in Colorado they all do, sadly)
I'm teying to think of ways to get them all money......but all healthcare workers are chained to the Hypocratic Oath.....well.....IMO
The Hypocratic Oathe desperately NEEDS updated.
Needs to include patients to NOT harm or violate healthcare workers as well.....sadly the homeless peeps uae amd abuse the system BIG time jere in Colorado....yes, I understand they have their own health problems......mainly mental illness as well..... I'd love to help anyway I can but ALL First Responders deserve a GIANT pay raise!
Hey!! I'm quite new here, and I'm binge watching your interesting vlogs. What I want to explain is, what you described at the beginning of this video is, PTSD. Are you in therapy for it?
...... Nevermind, you answered my question later in your vlog. 😅😅😅😅❤❤❤
By the way, you're beautiful!!!!!
His company changed to "Common Spirit"
I looked up their CEO and that CEO makes $35 Million a year! (It's also a so called non profit)
My sister was wearing a helmet. She still died.
I’m really sorry.
@@littletraumamama Thank you so much ❤️🇨🇦
Do you struggle with chronic pain?
Yes. My neck is still very painful.
@@littletraumamama I can only imagine. I too am a pain warrior. Not from a traumatic accident/ experience but from a chronic illness. You are very much a #warrior
Thank you for sharing your story. I've listened to all of this series. I'm just about to start the last one, EP 6. Then I will be diving into your other videos.
@@littletraumamama Also, I love to crochet too but with the pain, it gets hard to do at times. Wishing you continued strength.💜
Just one goat?
😂A boy and his goat😂😅😅😅😅
Yep!
As a peer counselor you are getting better in getting past. Try every day to live in the moment. You and Lee love for each other much stronger. Have thought about being a 911 dispatcher since you have the skill set?
I have considered it, but honestly, I just don’t want to. I feel like I paid my dues and want to *not* see and hear people in the worst moments of their lives.
The state of Rhode Island also does not have a helmet law for motorcycles. Crazy!