Thanks everyone! I've realized a few things in dealing with this. 1 is that I apparently acted in a way many people could not have, I am apparently very good at handling high stress medical situations (or high stress in general). I have realized that I don't regret any of what I did, I work as a nursing assistant and it was hopefully just a once in a life time experience. A few people at the scene did ask me if I was okay, and of course in regards to how others were I said I was fine. . . they knew and I knew. I talked with my therapist. . . he didn't have much to offer but a listening ear that didn't interrupt me or just act like so many others did. I can close my eyes and sleep but I am avoiding that part of the road, driving on the road (which I have to) in general makes me super nervous. I jump at sirens and still get nervous driving but more from other drivers... I hate 2 lane roads! I think those who said it takes time, and lives with you forever are right... and my therapist agreed it is going to take some time. It is just hard to know its not something I feel I have any control over but it takes time. My friends and family have been really good about checking in on me. I'm really happy I have all these people to help me... I just struggle with will driving that road make it all replay... I found out how the people flown out are doing and I'm thankful they are okay. Thanks everyone!
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*Somewhere behind the athlete you've become, and the hours of practice, and the coaches who pushed you, is the little girl who fell in love with the sport, and never looked back.*
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