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    Ok, I had a booking in NC over the weekend. After my last show I started to drive home. I was sitting at a red light waiting for it to turn green and when it did I started to accelerate. I made it about 10 feet before a lady ran the red light and hit me on my driver’s side door and front end. I don’t remember her hitting me; I just remember hearing myself say ‘Oh shit’ and then I woke up. Both my airbags had gone off and I had cracked the windshield with my head but my seatbelt slammed me back into my seat. I couldn’t open my door and instantly panicked and started kicking to try and open it and it did. I got out and started crying hysterically once I saw my car because I knew instantly it was totaled. There were witnesses who told the cops our light was green and the lady that ran the light was going about 45-50.

    There were cops at the diner across the street that came over and told me to sit down until the EMS got there, so I did. Something happened while I was sitting on the side of the road, because all of a sudden I wasn’t scared, mad, sad, or anything else. I was just…there. I didn’t cry when the EMS wanted to take me to the hospital, I didn’t yell at the lady for running the light, nothing. I’m still like that though; I’m indifferent to everything that has gone on the past 48 hours. Why do I not care about any of it, not even the fact that most of the things I use for shows including all my costumes are stuck in that car because they can’t get them out in its current condition.

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    Holy hell. That happened to me. Welcome to Autopilot.


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    Sounds like you went into shock... did you go to the hospital? You should probably get checked out by a doctor. You could have a concussion.

    That so blows though... being without a car is hell.

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    1st off, your physically OK which I'm glad to hear....

    ...as for being in the state of shock.....I've been there, and I can't say anything that could or would explain it....from my past experiences, it seems as though its a "time thing" (my best try at a technical term)..

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    Damn I'm glad you're okay! Sometimes when a shock is too great to handle all at once our minds shut it out. Maybe that's what is happening with you. That sucks, I'm sorry it happened.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheTempest View Post
    Sounds like you went into shock... did you go to the hospital? You should probably get checked out by a doctor. You could have a concussion.

    That so blows though... being without a car is hell.
    I did the doctor thing because I have burns on my face and arms, but other than that I didn't hurt right after the wreck. I didn't start hurting until last night/this morning. I'm supposed to go back tomorrow to check my wrist and head because my wrist is all swollen and bruised, and my effing ears are ringing something serious. Lame.

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    fuuuuuck.... ginger i'm sorry... what did insurance say???

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    Quote Originally Posted by gingerlee View Post
    I did the doctor thing because I have burns on my face and arms, but other than that I didn't hurt right after the wreck. I didn't start hurting until last night/this morning. I'm supposed to go back tomorrow to check my wrist and head because my wrist is all swollen and bruised, and my effing ears are ringing something serious. Lame.
    Oh thank goodness. You're probably lucky to be alive.

    But yeah, the soreness must be awful. Epsom salts and arnica cream rub downs... I'll help!

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    Ginger, maybe you just sort of realized consciously or subconsciously that this event was beyond your control. There was no need for any regrets or self-recriminations as you did nothing to bring this accident on. Once the initial shock faded, and you cried, then settled down, you saw that you simply had to do what needed to be done: health/injuries attended to, then pick up the pieces/make some calls.

    You are doing the best you can under the circumstances, and that can be calming and reassuring. Also, any other cares, or troubling thoughts you had prior to the accident would have been buried by the more recent trauma.
    Of course all this is just conjecture on my part...fwiw.

    You have my best wishes for a quick recovery from your injuries Ginger.

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    OMG. That's horrible. I'm so sorry that happened to you.
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    I'm so sorry to hear this happened to you but it's great that you weren't seriously hurt.

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    I'm glad you're ok! You're var can be replaced but you can't.

    Don't know where in NC you are but I'm one state up if you need anything.

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    So very glad you're okay. And it sounds like shock to me, I've gone through the same numb, almost blase acceptance after major suck too. Whew again can I say YAY for being okay!


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    Wow so glad youre ok there. How irresponsible of her Youre handling it really well. If at a later date you feel upset or feel the need to expresss yourself over the accident by all means do so.
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    Wow, so glad you're OK.

    The only thing I can say, is that it most likely wasn't your head to crack the windshield. It's usually the airbag covers that go flying up to the windshield and many people panic, thinking they hit their head that hard (incl me!). I'm sure that won't make you feel any better, since you just went through all of this, but as far as head injuries go, that's a good thing, if it was the airbag cover. Anyways.....sorry for rambling.....glad you're OK. Take care!






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    Quote Originally Posted by ColetteCalahan View Post
    fuuuuuck.... ginger i'm sorry... what did insurance say???
    I called her insurance company this morning. The policy that was written on the 'driver exchange form' had been cancelled, but supposedly there is one somewhere else that is valid.

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    I'm sorry and I know exactly how you feel. You're so lucky you have witnesses.

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    Glad your ok!!!!!!!!!
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    I'm sorry to hear about your accident, I'm glad you weren't too seriously hurt. I worry about your head hitting the windshield. I hope the doc clears everything okay. I'm in North Carolina, you can pm if you like.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gingerlee View Post
    I called her insurance company this morning. The policy that was written on the 'driver exchange form' had been cancelled, but supposedly there is one somewhere else that is valid.
    Oh wonderful! Grr...

    I hope you're wrist is ok and all of this gets cleared up soon.



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    Quote Originally Posted by gingerlee View Post
    I called her insurance company this morning. The policy that was written on the 'driver exchange form' had been cancelled, but supposedly there is one somewhere else that is valid.
    I hope that gets cleared up quick! I swear it's just not possible for a person with valid paperwork and all their ducks in a row to run lights and hit people. It's always the nuts.

    I'm glad you're okay though. Look after that wrist.

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    Was it a drunk driver? That really sucks!! Hope you feel better!

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    Holy shit Ginger ! I am glad you are OK . Or are you ? Keep an eye on your spine. Maybe see a chiropractor ? xo
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    Car Accidents are so scary! The shock of it all will hopefully wear off in a few days. I'm glad that you are okay. Take it easy if you can.

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    I'm sorry this happened to you but I am glad you are OK! I hope this gets settled promptly. I hope you're feeling better and know that we are here for you if you need to chat.
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