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[Pat-rick1]

Before I walk to the shop I prepared, good state of mind etc. Yesterday morning a bin lorry turned in front of me without warning ⚠️ eruption I explode I give the driver a mouthful he gets out,his not small I am not backing down.his buddy gets in on the attention backing his mate up. If I was more present this would not have happened. And sharing helps lessen the pain

[cat3]

Sorry to hear of your altercation yesterday Pat. I know what a shock to the system it can be when caught up in an unpleasant dispute with a stranger, especially when it comes out of the blue. Trouble is you're in your world and they're in theirs...……...and those two worlds are so VERY different !

Hope sharing has eased your mind a little m'love….. Cat x

[Pat-rick1 in reply to cat3]

It has cat and that’s why I shared it 🕊💙

[cat3 in reply to Pat-rick1]

Good.....I'm glad. Have a good day Pat ! 😏 x

[Danger19]

Hello my lovely,

Don't feel bad, you are not alone my friend. Any person that puts me at risk of a possible accident that could cause medical issues where my brain is concerned faces the wrath of my anger and aggression, especially driving,!! I refuse to lose my licence because of somebody who drives like an idiot when I had to fight so hard to keep it. Plus I don't ever want to find my family or myself in the position we were all in when I had the accident, all of which was nobody's fault, I just fell the stairs at home. So any idiot that causes or puts me at risk of either, needs to run away fast. I've made no secret, in other replies to people, of how bad my temper and aggression has been since my brain injury, so relax my friend, give yourself a break. We have all been through too much to have to experience it all again at the fault of somebody else.

I wish you peace, happiness and lots of luck for your future,

Vikki

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Hi Patrick,

I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience, its a really good post you wrote, touching and a pure example of real life for those living with brain injury, thank you.

expect many living with a brain injury or those caring for a loved one will say its very relatable to us all, I know I can.

When my wife and I are out of the house, some of the people we meet are sensitive or empathetic enough to understand that in certain situations there is reason behind my wifes behaviour at that moment and not just an aggressive or obsessive motive.

Sometimes there are also people who don't want to understand or take a minute to think about the other person and the possibilities of what is unseen or hidden. This in my experience can be both public and family members who don't understand the effects of their words or actions.

However I guess its not a realistic expectation to want everyone to be understanding, but it would make live easier I'm sure.

We are preparing ourselves for what could be a difficult experience tomorow with a small family visit which will, as it always has, end with tears, fustration and anger for my wife despite our best planning and preperation.

Anyway... My point was going to be, do you have a brain injury card from headway? We have found this to be a great tool in such situations similar to yours, it details some of your common behaviour and why so other people can understand. I feel it may have been helpful for you in this case, there is a link on the headway website and some short forms to complete.

Regards