There were six-weekend concepts to choose from this week, and I chose the third one on the list, which is Life and death situations, and states the following question,
Have you, or someone close to you, been in a life-and-death situation? Explain it in a post of at least 300 words.
One of the scariest events in my life that shook my being was when my father and I had a major accident. It happened when I was in first grade wherein he will send me off to school using his bicycle. The day was very normal, it was around 6 in the morning since my first class was 7 a.m. I remembered that my father and I were chatting about my mother’s birthday because it will be held the next day.
We were riding on his bicycle for 10 minutes when suddenly my left foot was accidentally inserted in the front wheel. There was a tricycle coming in the side and our motion was like swinging left and right. My father couldn’t stop the bicycle because our speed was quite fast at that time. It happened so fast that I felt my feet being twisted and I fell from my seat.
However, before I finally lose in my seat, my father hugged me and covered my head. We stumbled on the right side of the road, and we received scratches, wounds, and broken bones. I can still remember that my father almost died because he hit his head on the ground badly and his left eye was badly injured. It was like rubbed hard while we stumbled.
We stayed on the ground for a couple of minutes before the help came. It was Janice, owner of the scrap woods beside where our accident happened. She immediately called an ambulance because my father had been concussion and his left eye was bleeding really hard. I can’t remember how long it took before the ambulance came and when my mother arrived at the scene.
If you don’t know, I have a great fear of blood. It was my phobia that I developed when I was young and the extreme effect of the phobia on me was I got black vision. I can’t totally see for a few seconds and I’ll palpitate for minutes. That was why when that accident happened, it scared me to death. Not only it scared me but I almost lost my father just because of my own fault.
At some point, I blamed myself. I told myself if I were being careful that day, my father and I wouldn’t receive such wounds and broken bones. My mother would be happy to celebrate her birthday the next day. Thus, I wouldn’t miss school for a week. But then, there is one thing I am grateful for in that accident, it was I prove that my father loved me and will do anything to protect me even if it costs his life.
As of today, you can still notice the mark of the wound that the past had put on his left eye. The upper-left lid of his eye was a bit larger than the right side. Aside from that, the reason why I don’t use or practice driving is because, at the back of my mind, it will only get me killed. My fear is deeply anchored to that accident and until now, I tell you the truth, I cannot drive although I have had so many opportunities to learn and do so. I guess it was deeply rooted and will take a long time before I get rid of it.
Aww. Traumas will always be in mind, though can be lessened but we will never get rid of them. 😔 I also have phobias of blood, until I had my period when I was very young, I got to used to it, but still, I do not like seeing fresh blood from accidents, etc.
Thanks for sharing this, Den.
That's true. I'm trying to get over this phobia but I can't get rid of it. Damn, what if I'm a girl and have a phobia in blood? I can't imagine looking at it. It's my honor to share this experience of mine, Ji.
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Thank God yun lang nangyari sa inyo. I wish di nyo na ulit maranasan yun. Take care always, denn!
Thankfully, wala namang naganap na incident na katulad non. If you are in that situation kahit bike lang, it's deadly pa rin. I will ate @cloflo. Likewise!
Every parents are like this. They don't think twice to sacrifice themselves to protect children's life. It's good that your father came back in live otherwise you may feel guilty for it in your whole life.
That's right. I can't imagine if I lose him that day. That would be a huge loss for the family since we're also dependent on him during those times. Our parents are ultimate protector and hero as well.
It's not you fault den. Accidents happen. The trauma is carried til we get old. But thank God you were ok. Now you're here with us. What a blessing.
But you know ate, at some point, you will have that kind of thought that what if I just move my feet in the other side so it wouldn't enter in the front wheel. Anyway, I had a big lesson that time. Thanks ate!
It is a beautiful story. Our parents will never hesistate to protect us even it cost their lives. !discovery 15
Thank you @juecoree. That's a lesson that I want to share with everyone as well. No matter what our parents did to us before, deep down in their soul, they were hurt when we were hurt.
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It's such a horrible accident, I am glad you are your father survived that, if I'm on that situation then I will get traumatized and never rode bike again. Hoping na hindi na mangyare ulet.
That's the point. Since then, it's hard for me to ride any of it. Though I use bikes from time to time, it's just within our area. Be careful as well @chikakiku. It's been a while since I have had an encounter with you.
I haven't been in an accident that I clearly remember. But I have this scar near my mouth, and my mom told me that I got it from an accident when I was still a kid. I hit my head on a stair, and I bled too. Sadly, I cannot remember it but she told me I was really crying so bad.
Perhaps you were so young when that accident happened and you can't remember anything. Accidents are really part of our lives and how much careful you are, there are times that we will be in the situation because of people around us.
Father's love is immeasurable and you are so blessed to have a father like him. You both were blessed to be saved that day. Thanks God.
You're right ate. I'm very grateful that we survived and we survived. Thus, our recovery was quite fast as well.
That's a traumatizing story. Thank God you and your father didn't hit by the tricycle.
Got trauma in a bike too. Like you, my right foot got inserted in a front wheel. Though it was not a near death experience but it leaves me a scar and I will cary it in my grave.
Oh my! How you doin' now, Denn? I am sure the trauma triggers at times. But I salute you for overcoming it. The only way to deal with those experiences is to face it. Just be gentle with yourself, ayt? and do only what feels safe to you! Ingat lagi!