Oh, to be left-handed!
A few days before Christmas, I was preparing to host a Christmas Eve brunch for the various family members who were available. I was decluttering at high speed when I tripped over a brick doorstop outside, dropped a full box of old candle holders and chipped glassware that I was about to bin. I hit my head on something before plummeting my right hand onto broken glass, full force. I think I may have briefly passed out, but I do remember trying to rinse my hand at the kitchen sink, then wrapping it in a towel before driving myself to the hospital. The bruise to my head and a black eye was later determined to be a concussion.
Long story short: the cuts to my right hand were to the bone, 3 tendons and 2 nerves were severed and muscle tissue in palm of hand irreparably damaged + a nicked artery. It has been over two months since this happened but as a result of micro-surgery, tramadol, antibiotics for wound infection, multiple weekly visits to the wound clinic and hand clinic, my hand is beginning to work again.
The worst thing about this experience was how badly I handled the trauma and stress of the injury. I was nasty to the people I love most; I was argumentative, weepy, irrational and awful! To those affected, I’m so sorry!
The wound clinic visits have shown how much worse it could have been for me and my heart goes out to those who have experienced much more catastrophic injuries.
I may never get proper sensation back in my right thumb and forefinger. It was my own silly fault anyway.
Oh, to be forgiven AND left-handed!
jmgoyder 
Hi Julie, glad to know you are doing okay now. How are you?
Watching you struggle through these dreadfully difficult weeks and weeks often refusing help, and seldom asking, you can be forgiven anything and have won the admiration of your friends and family. Your bravery getting yourself to Emergency and back,and cleaning the car and house of masses of blood all by yourself, is astonishing. Day after day driving yourself to appointments, trying to shop, when you could’nt even get your wallet out, let alone use a card. Apart from the ongoing pain, doing all with one hand, and the wrong hand, has pushed you to the limit without one word of complaint. My hero.
I’m sure that will all be forgiven for all you were going through, and glad you are on the mend
Tramadol will do strange things to your mood and those were traumatic injuries. I am glad you are on the mend and sure you are forgiven. Hoping for a less eventful gathering next time.
Oh bloody hell that was not good in any way and being a short tempered bitch during it can at least by me be understood and hopefully your loved ones didn’t take it too personally I hope you recover use in your hand Also you drove yourself to the hospital what the hell I don’t think I would be able to do that.
I am so sorry. I know how traumatizing it is. The physical/occupational therapy and Accupuncture help, but take a lot of time. My left-handed husband put his left
hand through a table saw a few years ago. He was in surgery for hours of micro-surgery for reconstruction. He knicked an artery, lost a tendon, and his hand initially looked like ground beef. Some things mended; some will never be the same. At least he still has it. I’m glad you are recovering and having some use of your hand. Suddenly, your left hand gets a lot more love!
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Hoping you are fully mended soon! People who love you will understand why you became frustrated etc… they will know it’s not you. You are a beautiful human & a blessing to so many people. Love you Julie, hope to see you soon xoxo
That’s absolutely awful, I had no idea of your injuries and the effect it has had on you. Your recovery sound’s very demanding. Warmest wishes, Jen xxx
Oh! Julie,
Neuropathy is not fun. Over time you get used to it and learn to compensate, but getting there tries your patience…
Regarding your loss of temper, well, forgive yourself. Under the circumstances I am truly surprised at how you took care of yourself, got to the hospital, cleaned up after the fact, and drove yourself everywhere you needed to go. (I gleaned some of this from your comments.)
You are amazing!
Sending a hug and prayer for you continued healing.
Love you,
Lynda