Five years ago today I had my accident. It’s an emotional day for me because I recall that day over in my head. There is a lot I don’t remember from my accident but the things I do, I haven’t really shared before. I will share one day but I know it’s not time yet. Today it feels like I am viewing my accident from third person. It’s like an outer body experience where I think about what happened that day and I just watch it unfold. It really puts everything into perspective. As I am the one it happened to, I live it and accepted it, it is fine and is just my way of life now. However today it is a different type of reflection. It makes me realise I really do not give myself enough credit for what I’ve been through, how I’ve coped and what I’ve done in those five years. I am so grateful for everything and to be here writing this today. I never feel sorry for myself but all I can think about is, me, that 20 year old girl who woke up that morning really happy and had that ‘Friday feeling’. I recently started my placement job and bought my colleagues Krispy Kremes because I just felt extra happy. I even spoke to my Mum an hour before my accident and told her that I was the happiest I’d ever been. Never did I think that an hour later I’d be electrocuted and nearly die. It’s a miracle I didn’t and I’ll forever be grateful. You really never know what is around the corner. The first thing I did when I saw my parents in hospital was tell them how much I loved them. The feeling I felt is indescribable. I was so happy that I was alive to tell them how much I loved them. Please let this be your reminder to tell your loved ones that you love them before it is too late. If I could go back and change it, I wouldn’t. I have learnt and grown so much as a person. I hope I show you that life goes on, you can pick yourself back up and turn a negative into a positive. You really can get through anything. To summarise how I’m feeling today - emotional, reflective, grateful, sad, proud, strong and safe. I am excited to see how far I’ll come in the next five years but for today, I’m having a nice relaxing day at home with loved ones where I know that I am safe. Read⬇️