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SCI Anniversary Dates Apr 1, 2016 3:42:43 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Apr 1, 2016 3:42:43 GMT -8

I know that for many, this is a poignant time when reflection on the previous year/years can come to the fore and you remember quite possibly the most life changing experience of your life.
It's natural that re visiting that day could most likely bring up some deep emotions.

Some people do actually celebrate it ( ironic maybe but why not) and some mark the anniversary in some unique way of their own. So how do you remember the anniversary of your injury or do you prefer to let it go quietly and/or maybe you forget the date and want to forget it completely!

Maybe the ideal is to look at the progress you have made since that day, I know for myself, how I am now just doesn't compare to those few weeks or even few months soon after the injury. SCI never goes away but life does go on and new experiences come our way.

Please share your thoughts/experiences

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SCI Anniversary Dates Apr 1, 2016 5:52:00 GMT -8

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Post by Europedude on Apr 1, 2016 5:52:00 GMT -8

Majority of people I met celebrate this day! Or at least remember it... Younger guys for sure properly celebrate it, like a 2nd B-day, why not, party and all!

I congratulate myself on fb every year, take a quick look on the past year, what has happened, plans for the future, motivate myself, ... And try to remember myself to have more fun!

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SCI Anniversary Dates Apr 1, 2016 11:10:36 GMT -8

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Apr 1, 2016 5:52:00 GMT -8 Europedude said:

Majority of people I met celebrate this day!

Or at least remember it... Younger guys for sure properly celebrate it, like a 2nd B-day, why not, party and all!

I congratulate myself on fb every year, take a quick look on the past year, what has happened, plans for the future, motivate myself, ... And try to remember myself to have more fun!

I like that idea Europedude! Congratulating the past year and making plans for the new one.

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SCI Anniversary Dates Apr 2, 2016 5:55:45 GMT -8

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Apr 1, 2016 5:52:00 GMT -8 Europedude said:

Majority of people I met celebrate this day!

Or at least remember it... Younger guys for sure properly celebrate it, like a 2nd B-day, why not, party and all!

I congratulate myself on fb every year, take a quick look on the past year, what has happened, plans for the future, motivate myself, ... And try to remember myself to have more fun!

Yeah that's what I've been trying to do! The first couple years I didn't do much and just felt down on the date but I realized that it's not going to get me anywhere by thinking about it so since last year I've did fun things to distract myself from thinking about it. This June coming up will be 5 years since the accident for me and I'll be finally finished my high school courses by then so I'll celebrate my accomplishment by doing something haha

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SCI Anniversary Dates Apr 2, 2016 6:22:38 GMT -8

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Post by joemonte on Apr 2, 2016 6:22:38 GMT -8

March 10 was nine years for me. I will never forget that day. I don't celebrate it but try not to reflect on the past. It took me many years to accept my injury. It is like it happened yesterday. I now look forward to maybe someday regaining some of my functions back that I lost. As they say, move forward, life is too short. I think I am ready for a drink. Have a good weekend everyone!

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SCI Anniversary Dates Apr 2, 2016 12:16:38 GMT -8

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Post by kilg0retr0ut on Apr 2, 2016 12:16:38 GMT -8

I don't party, or celebrate in any way. It's just a date that reminds me how long I've been injured. It doesn't get me down either, just another day. I try to focus mainly on the task at hand which is getting as much out of life I can with my family.

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Lαrα Global Moderator STAFF Posts: 7,350 Post Likes Received: 3,100 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: CES Date Injured: March 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	SCI Anniversary Dates Apr 3, 2016 4:49:42 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lαrα on Apr 3, 2016 4:49:42 GMT -8 Thankyou for the replies, at least its positive whether that be just getting on with it 'normal, everyday life or marking the occasion somehow.

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SCI Anniversary Dates Apr 10, 2016 8:00:55 GMT -8

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Post by mike on Apr 10, 2016 8:00:55 GMT -8

It will be four years for me on June 30th. A large tree limb fell on me while I was chain sawing debris below a (huge) tree after a big storm. Broke me in two at T-5. I fortunately do not remember anything that day or even the first week or two. There is nothing to celebrate, other than life, as it left me not only paralyzed (which I can cope with) but with searing 24/7 nerve pain (which I can barely cope with) in a band around me at the break line. I will post something on Facebook, probably cry a lot, and move on to July 1st.

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kilg0retr0ut Advanced Member Posts: 2,507 Post Likes Received: 1,862 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: L4/5 Cauda Equina Date Injured: 7-15-10 Member is: Offline Send PM	SCI Anniversary Dates Apr 10, 2016 8:37:30 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kilg0retr0ut on Apr 10, 2016 8:37:30 GMT -8 Only takes a spilt second. Nerve pain is a whole different category of pain and it is very hard to deal with.
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SCI Anniversary Dates Apr 10, 2016 13:03:58 GMT -8

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Apr 10, 2016 8:00:55 GMT -8 mike said:

It will be four years for me on June 30th. A large tree limb fell on me while I was chain sawing debris below a (huge) tree after a big storm. Broke me in two at T-5. I fortunately do not remember anything that day or even the first week or two. There is nothing to celebrate, other than life, as it left me not only paralyzed (which I can cope with) but with searing 24/7 nerve pain (which I can barely cope with) in a band around me at the break line. I will post something on Facebook, probably cry a lot, and move on to July 1st.

Sorry to hear about the nerve pain, that's tough.

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SCI Anniversary Dates Mar 15, 2017 19:38:10 GMT -8

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Post by vintage on Mar 15, 2017 19:38:10 GMT -8

I looked around for a place to put this and found this Thread. SCI Anniversary Dates. It's as good a place as any. I feel like a kid carving my intials on a tree or something. Sort of an "I was here" message. Or in this case, more of an "I am still here" message.

Three years ago today, I was hit by a car. I survived.

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SCI Anniversary Dates Mar 15, 2017 20:35:36 GMT -8

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Post by tarabev on Mar 15, 2017 20:35:36 GMT -8

Damn Vintage....you got hurt on my birthday ...well.....in future I wont forget the day that your life changed forever. I dont like the anniversary of my accident.....that day is a reminder that my former life was over...the only positive thing to have happened since that day is that Ive got a wonderful daughter

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Post by Lαrα on Apr 1, 2016 3:42:43 GMT -8

Post by Europedude on Apr 1, 2016 5:52:00 GMT -8

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Post by DJ on Apr 2, 2016 5:55:45 GMT -8

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Post by kilg0retr0ut on Apr 2, 2016 12:16:38 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Apr 3, 2016 4:49:42 GMT -8

Post by hobbit on Apr 3, 2016 7:15:58 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Apr 3, 2016 7:49:14 GMT -8

Post by mike on Apr 10, 2016 8:00:55 GMT -8

Post by kilg0retr0ut on Apr 10, 2016 8:37:30 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Apr 10, 2016 13:03:58 GMT -8

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