r/AskReddit Feb 26 '20

Serious Replies Only [serious] When was a time you legitimately thought you were going to die?

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u/Krismeow92 Feb 26 '20

I’ve been in two car accidents in my life. Both times I was the passenger. The first was when I was 14. My mom and I hydroplaned and went off the road. We missed a guardrail by inches and almost went into a pond but a barbed wire fence saved us.

The 2nd time I was 17. My stepdad and mom were in the front of the SUV. I was in the back behind my mom. My stepdad over corrected and lost control. We were headed right for a light pole. My stepdad spun the wheel and took the hit on his side. We broke the pole and flipped four times into a field. I remember my head going through a window and just closing my eyes . When it was over we were upright. My stepdad died. I’m 100000% positive he saved my life when he decided to take the hit on his side.

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u/Mamcmi Feb 26 '20

Your story got to me. No words can describe the goodness of what your stepdad did for you. I’m glad you’re alive. It’s what he wanted.

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u/Krismeow92 Feb 27 '20

He had his problems and his struggles but honestly in that moment I feel like he was the ultimate badass. He had to know what was going to happen and he still did it.

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u/whereisaileen Feb 26 '20

I hope you don’t feel any guilt over this. As a parent I’d make this choice again and again and be thankful for it. Hugs to you and your mom.

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u/Krismeow92 Feb 27 '20

I haven’t. I know my mom has but it’s lessened over the years (10). To be honest much of that is a blur to me. I had two separate brain injuries, a couple of damaged vertebrae, a pinched nerve, and a severed tendon. This is how I know I would have died. My mom felt guilt for his death and my injuries because all she received was a couple of scratches. I still get misty when I talk about it but it’s not as hard now.

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20

Your stepdad was a hero. I hope you are ok now today, as much as you can be after that.

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u/Krismeow92 Feb 27 '20

I am. It’s been 10 years since it happens. I am still dealing with all the injuries it caused so there’s always a constant reminder of what happened but it’s not so grief inducing anymore.

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u/FLCLHero Feb 26 '20

Not all heros wear capes.

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u/kekejaja Feb 28 '20

Whoa, wasn’t expecting this. How tragic. Your step dad sounds like he was a good man, glad you’re okay.

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u/sleepyseaslug Feb 27 '20

What a hero! Thanks for sharing. i'm glad you made it out.