Accident Report
A woman who was trying to commit suicide by walking into traffic did indeed get hit, but didn't die. That's all I know about the incident, which took place in Orange County, Calif., but I think that must be such a horrific experience. You think you're about to die, and that the pain will finally be over, and you find yourself not only alive, but in more pain than you could ever imagine.
Of course, in this case, I don't know with any certainty that the woman in question was seriously injured. But how do you walk away after being struck by a big rig? And the trauma of being snatched away from death like that--well, maybe it's transformative. Maybe she'll be glad she survived and this will open a whole new chapter for her.
Whoever you are, California lady, I hope you're okay. I'm pulling for you.
Comments
Often people use physical pain as a way to forget or comfort emotional pain. This is a part of what makes self injury so appealing (there are many other reasons as well).
I can only guess how the woman would feel, but I would hope that she would feel relief from her depression, both through the difficult work of getting through the physical pain, as well as being alive (I mean, if you get hit by a big rig and you don't die, the Gods must have some kind of plan for you, right?)
Posted by: JTony | March 23, 2007 03:00 AM
What about the guy driving the rig? Man, I cannot imagine what he or she is feeling almost killing someone.
Posted by: Benjamin | March 26, 2007 08:07 PM