I hope this isn't to personal of me to ask of you, and if it is, say so.. But, what happened?

It's alright, it's a bit of a long story though so bear with me.

When I was 5 I decided to ride my bike (complete with training wheels) around our little neighborhood one sunday, and I didn't even get around the corner when some old lady drove up behind me and honked at me. It scared me so badly I lost control and crashed, hitting my head on the sidewalk (I was riding on the side of the road) and was crying and bleeding pretty badly. The lady in the car yelled at me to get my bike out the road and drove away, leaving me lying in the gutter unable to move. A man from our ward saw the whole thing and carried me home and from there I can't remember anything else until some time later at the hospital. I received a pretty bad concussion and my parents had to watch me for a few days to make sure I didn't stop breathing in my sleep.

Because of that accident I have not only a fear of riding bikes but also a driving phobia, and I'm starting to think that it may possibly have caused my dyscalculia (a learning disability). Not driving or being able to do even simple math makes it very difficult to get a job or continue college, so I regret getting on that bike sixteen years ago every day.

Alright.

That's absolutely horrible! That lady was a complete prude and needed(NEEDS) to be put in jail, if she is even alive anymore. v.v I'm glad you're alive, though. Really!

Well, if it was a pretty bad head wound I'm sure it may have caused some issues besides your phobia's.. Though, I'm sure you've heard this MANY, MANY TIMES.. But, you do know it wasn't your fault, right?

That didn't sound fun at all! I too had a bike accident myself, only it was 2 years ago. Broke my left elbow and had to have five titanium screws permanently implanted to repair it. It still hurts to this day and serves as a constant reminder. Last time I will ride something with only two wheels....

Yeah, you should hear the things my mom says about her! XXD I dunno what ever happened to her though, I never saw her after that and I don't think she lived in my old neighborhood.

And I wouldn't doubt that it's damaged me besides being afraid to drive or ride bikes anymore. I really wouldn't be surprised if it caused my dyscalcuila but I suppose I'm lucky it wasn't worse and that I'm not a vegetable. Bad hits do bad thing to developing brains.

I know it wasn't my fault, but I can't help but think how different my life may have been if I had just not gone for a bike ride that day.

Sorry! You replied not to my comment chain so I didn't see that you replied. >~<;; sorry.. Uh.

Its a bit morbid of me to say I hope she died, but I do hope she at least learned her lesson someway or another. v.v

That they do. I'm glad it wasn't worse. Dad once dropped me when I was a kid, wasn't to bad of a fall but, he still can't forget the day he did. Was when he was takin' me outta the car, right onto the sidewalk I fell out.

Yeah, I know. I have those thoughts sometimes to.

Oh whoops! I must have hit the wrong button. XP

I'll admit that I kinda hope she died or received some sort of comeuppance. I know it's not nice of me but still.

I'm sorry to hear about that. Accidents do happen though, but they suck either way.

Oh sweetheart, I'm so sorry. (Was reading the comments too, I hope I'm not intruding.) I hope you don't mind me saying, but that lady was very rude. You were just a kid, she must really of been a heartless cow if she just drove off like that.. I'm sorry that, that event has had such an impact in your life. I know it's not my place to comment on this at all, but you've done a lot for me and I want to at least in some way show you some support.

On another note, you've done a beautiful job with this picture, it really expresses how you must've felt, and at times still feel about what happened.

You're fine.

I probably could use some psychiatric therapy for it, but other than that I just need to keep on living life I guess. Drawing it out helped though, and I feel a lot better today for it.

Well hopefully you can get some help, if you decide to try and get some. But yes, keep on living life, it's not going to stop and wait after all. I'm really glad you feel better, vent art can be really therapeutic. ^-^ Keep safe, okay?

I sorry what happen and hope you feel happy soon

thats pretty bad
and that old lady never stopped to help you
why that old stubborn B@#$@
hmm perhaps her life has traveled its course, let she hit the end of the road and tumble into hell

i've had bike crashes but still ride to this day
but with phobia comes a long lasting fear

though i dont think it could cause dyslexia, could be wrong

sure hope you feel better *hugs*

Yeah, It was pretty bad and I dunno what ever happened to the lady.

And I actually have dyscalculia, not dyslexia. It's a newly-recognized learning disability the pretty means I can't do math. Hardly at all. And from a few studies I've read one possibly cause could be head trauma causing a brain injury. It may not be the case with me, but if it is then I really really regret getting on that bike.

And I'll cheer up eventually.

i sure hope so *hug* ^w^

with out the bleeding head this could be by g friends furry

The good side of that story is that it shows someone cared enough to help you :) the thought of your friends, family, and your mom's negative words about her (lol) will all mix up and eventually make you feel much better :3

Very very true. XD

I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to you. :( I'm terrified of driving and cars, so I slightly know how you feel when it comes to that. *hugs*

I'm glad I'm not the only one!

It sure makes it difficult to be normal and just live life though. I wish I could afford some therapy, I'm sure that could help.

Oh my, I don't know what to say. I am rather amazed to read this and the comments after browsing your gallery. Your art is amazing lady. It was just an accident from your youth, it hasn't stopped you from becoming fantastic!

Thank you. Luckily it's only effected my ability to do mathematics (we're still not quite sure if it was the cause but I really wouldn't doubt it) and scared me to death of driving, but in just about every other aspect I do quite well, so I'm grateful for that.