Annie,

I am in week 4 of my life BL adventure. I broke my ankle in 3 places and dislocated it. When I went to the OS yesterday I forgot to ask what the technical terms were, so I am still "just broken." I had surgery on the 27th of May and got some internal jewelry to the tune of 13 pins and 2 plates. Yesterday I got my big black boot. I am at the beginning of my journey and I really enjoyed reading yours. Right now it helps to read that people recover from this, mostly because I get worried that I won't. I know logically that I will recover because I can and will do what it takes, but sometimes emotionally it feels scary and hopeless. This website has been the best medicine for me. I am a counselor/therapist by trade and I often recommend journaling and self-help groups to clients. I can now say from personal experience that this website has been great for my attitude and perspective. Thank you for sharing your journey, I look forward to the day when I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel - and knowing it isn't a train.

Lyssa