The recovery process for a broken leg is not a pleasant one. It's similar to the grieving process- Denial (it's not broken, it's just dislocated), Anger (HOW THE F COULD THIS HAPPEN TO ME?! THIS IS ALL _________'S FAULT! I HATE EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE!), Bargaining (I've done everything the physical therapist said so getting back into roller derby should be a breeze.), Depression (Around week 6 I lost it- I thought my life was over, I thought that the road that I was on, the one I had JUST discovered was gone from me forever. Still I look at other people's ankles and burst into tears.), Acceptance (I BROKE my leg in 3 place and dislocated my foot - THAT IS A BIG DEAL! That is going to take hard work, dedication, and perseverance to recover from. If I want to get back into the roller derby life style I am going to have to fight for it!)
Its been almost 8 months since I broke my leg. I have a plate and 9 screws on the left side of my left leg and 2 long support screws on the right side. I did major damage to my body. The nerves are still fighting to come alive, there are still days when I wake up in the morning and feel useless. But... I keep working towards goals.
Goal 1: Keep wiggling the toes.
Goal 2: Bend foot straight up in the air.
Goal 3: Walking.
Goal 4: Ankle rotation.
Goal 5: Turning ankle within 2 degrees of the right legs mobility.
Goal 6: SKATE!
Goal 7: Don't be afraid to fall.
Goal 8: SPEAK UP!
Goal 9: Pass WFTDA!!
Goal 10: Be in a bout! <---- October 1st is our last bout of the season and hopefully our first double-header; I WANT IN! I want it so bad I can taste it!
Roller derby HURTS! Roller derby is the most difficult thing I have ever done in my life. Roller derby is the most wonderful thing I have ever done in my life. Roller derby has provided me with the most confidence I have ever felt for myself PERIOD! When I can't sleep at night I think about the things that I need to master to be a better rollergirl. When I go to bed at night I fantasize about my roller derby "career".
The recovery process is a long, hard, scary road. However, breaking my leg has allowed me to appreciate what roller derby is, what it means to me, and my teammates. I <3 roller derby! I <3 ROCK! I<3 my scars!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Long Road
Posted by JesBird at 4:33 PM
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Please for Christ sake help this poor boy from Haiti
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and that's it.
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I will be very grateful to you.
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Hope u recover completely ;)
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