18/05/2022
WARNING ⛔️ THERES SOME GRIM PICTURES! Wasn’t going to share this for a few reasons but today I feel very grateful and proud of how far I’ve come mentally and physically.
Today marks 5 months now since my life changing accident, and having to teach myself how to use my arm and hand again . I can’t thank the (John Radcliffe hospital) and everyone else involved for everything they have done & still continue to do, plastics,surgeons, trauma, ambulance service & physio
Coming so close to death has really opened my eyes. I definitely have had my low moments & times where I have found it so frustrating and hard. But the thought of not being able to see my two children & my wife really got to me. To be honest they are what has got me through, because without them and my family and friends I honestly wouldn’t be here today.
This has been just as much a mental battle,as well as a physical battle.
Having to get used to my arm and the way it looks and feels is a real adjustment, for a bloke as proud as I am. Constantly getting people saying c things about my scar or looking away. This is me! Im proud of my scar & my little boy couldn’t be more proud of his dads shark attack wound 😂
No in all seriousness, I would like to also thank people who have supported me, checked in and helped with jobs or work etc and also patient clients!( you know who you are) im extremely grateful to you all. It’s kept me going and help me earn a living during this hard time.
One thing I was finding hard to comprehend was not being able to hold my baby girl when she arrived in March, but I can proudly say I can. I haven’t quite mastered the nappies yet though haha 😂. Anyway I still have a long way to go but everyone just be grateful for what you have, try to be positive and live life to the full as things do get better!
Cheers! Ben