I don’t know about healed, but it certainly does make things easier. I received many injuries in the accident. besides my skull I have mostly metal right lower extremities, pot helps a lot with pain! but not only that but it really helps with anxiety/panic attacks, anger issues, and depression. my accident was 12/22/08. I got my medical card in 2011. cure? not yet. major help? yes, yes, yes. no more crying from the pain, no more sitting in the shower or a closet and crying. no more wanting to end it. I will never be without it again

I am heartbroken for Michael Schumacher and his family. When I was a teenager I was such a fan of Formula 1 and he was one of my favourites. But you are so right that his case sadly proves that our understanding of the brain in still in its infancy so not everything can just be fixed.

I just hope that people understand one person may have can extraordinary recovery, but another person may only have a fraction in comparison. It’s not easy to predict, if at all, and it’s certainly not a competition. I’m glad you feel I’m doing justice to my fellow survivors.

Ashley I love your positivity. You have and continue to face many challenges. But you still grow and find new ways to develop. Thanks for sharing your story.

Well my accident happens on a day I’ll never forget 2-2-2000 peace with three the Lord, Jesus and Holy Spirit. Ha in coma for three months my knee was sticking out , other leg n hip was placed with metal rod, my braces jammed out my mouth to chin scare. But no comparison to closed head injury, I lived in four different city homes. As therapy good, shall never fully stop. But being watched taking a shower is addition brain injury, I’ve switched in court from alcoholic mom to gma in Florida for 13 years until she passed away in it got transferred to father which I had no request. It seems like money mostly and communication shall be worked out. I have worked at college volunteer and took several classes. One right independent world would I like to drive. I can handle strict rules. I need more then I get. I have hope and desire to mature.

Interesting question Freya. I don’t think it’s used much in the UK, but it would be nice to hear others experiences.

Shari, thank you for sending your kind words to Jonathan. It’s great when we can use this blog as a community and support each other ?