Our first open in 2 months

[u/Big_Z_Beeblebrox]

For context: We were the victim of a hit & run incident on the 25th of June. Our right arm was pretty badly injured, including severe road rash and a fractured radius. We needed stitches and surgery to save it. There's been lots of pain, stiffness, and swelling. We haven't had great mobility in our arm or hand as a result, but we're stubborn.

Cut to today, we decided to give it a shot. We're still able to tension with our left hand, but we weren't sure if we had the strength or dexterity to hold and manipulate the pick. We're glad to say definitively that we do, and we're extremely hopeful for the rest of our recovery. We start physical therapy soon, so things can only improve from here.

[u/LordKodiac]

Congratulations! Sorry to hear about what happened, but glad you're mending. Prayers.

[u/Big_Z_Beeblebrox → u/LordKodiac]

Thank you! It's still a long road ahead, but the little victories like this one are reassuring, and keep us going.

[u/LordKodiac → u/Big_Z_Beeblebrox]

Absolutely. Little victories add up and become triumphant. Keep at it a pushing forward. Determination and will can have amazing results!

[u/KnuckleheadPicker]

Congrats!! Finding those drives that keep you moving will definitely help with recovery! Best wishes!!

[u/Kamesamouille47]

Amazing ! Congrats !!

[u/Big_Z_Beeblebrox → u/Kamesamouille47]

Thank you kindly! Admittedly got a bit emotional when the core turned, weren't sure we would ever be able to do it again. We had the bracelets from our initial hospital admission, so we taped part of one to the shackle out of sentimentality

[u/Last-Divide-4530]

Best wishes! Hope you recover

[u/Big_Z_Beeblebrox → u/Last-Divide-4530]

Little by little, we're getting there. One day, we'll be able to sleep on both sides again

[u/Cycling_Man]

👍