I wrote a short story about my accident


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I wrote a short story about my accident

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In April 2022, I was involved in a catastrophic accident that totaled both my 2012 Goldwing and my body. I spent 3 months in a wheelchair and another month learning to walk again. I returned to riding 5 months later and for Christmas, my wife surprised me with a new 2023 Goldwing Tour DCT (specifically to address the damage to my clutch hand that made riding uncomfortable). If you're interested in reading my story, you can find it here on my google drive:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yp0ws8 ... sp=sharing

Happy (and safe) riding to you all!
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Re: I wrote a short story about my accident

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That's a hell of a story. I just read the whole thing. Thank you for sharing it, and glad you've come through the other side.
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Thank you sir, I appreciate you taking the time to read it.
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Wow, that was some story, good for you to focus on your recovery. The timeline really surprised me 👍. Your wife is a keeper, give her our best regards for being such a solid support when it counted. Appreciate you sharing that and keep up the positive attitude, brother.
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What can one say, as bike riders its our worst nightmare (and any ones for that matter) Must have been really tough time for you and your wife (family)
As they say here… Good on you for getting through it 😊


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