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I was just a victim

posted by [personal profile] eftychia at 09:03pm on 2004-04-06
I was just a victim of a hit and run vehicular assault on the Beltway. I think my car is ok to drive but I am a bit ticked.
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posted by [identity profile] kathrynt.livejournal.com at 06:03pm on 2004-04-06
Jesus Christ! Are you OK?
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posted by [personal profile] geekchick at 06:07pm on 2004-04-06
Are you okay?
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posted by [identity profile] chesuli.livejournal.com at 06:17pm on 2004-04-06
Ouch. And forget the car, how are YOU?
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posted by [identity profile] firinel.livejournal.com at 06:18pm on 2004-04-06
ditto what everyone else said.
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posted by [personal profile] redbird at 06:20pm on 2004-04-06
I'm going to hope that this phrasing means that you're sure you're okay, rather than that you're in shock. If you're not sure, please get it checked.
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posted by [identity profile] angelovernh.livejournal.com at 06:20pm on 2004-04-06
that SUCKS!
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posted by [identity profile] joemorf.livejournal.com at 06:21pm on 2004-04-06
That sucks! I hope you're okay.

~j
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posted by [identity profile] sjo.livejournal.com at 06:38pm on 2004-04-06
That sucks big time! Are you okay?
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posted by [identity profile] blumindy.livejournal.com at 07:20pm on 2004-04-06
Chiming in to say that with the fibro, you HAVE to get checked and be monitored. Triggering a flare is just too easy in a situation like this and what with you being alone, you won't notice what is happening to you. Is there *someone* around? At the very least, you need someone who will CALL regularly. Email won't cut it because what can one do if you just don't respond?
Shock and the adrenaline will make you think you're okay when you really are not.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE......do something to take care of yourself.
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posted by [identity profile] anniemal.livejournal.com at 10:26pm on 2004-04-06
Don't worry. She's here with me, and is fine, if upset. I'm going to work on that.

I took the flashlight out and looked at the damage. The car's right front fender is scuffed, and the front bumper on that side's plastic is cracked. We'll look at it more in the morning to see whether it's off kilter, and I'll squiggle under to look at the bumper system for any obvious damage.

In the meantime, if anything happens, I know where the nearest hospital is, and it's <2mi away. But I don't think anything will. And I'm used to watching her fibro ebb and flow. Rest easy.

Her description of the business is spine-chilling, and horrifying in what it means some people are like, but it's okay for now.
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posted by [identity profile] blumindy.livejournal.com at 03:35am on 2004-04-07
I'm *SO* relieved that you're together! I swear that one of the nastiest elements of the fibro is the sneaky way it works, creeping in when you think everything is okay....you know.

I'm glad you're so aware of what it looks like on hir. I've never had anyone notice like that and I know it has crept up on me, ramping up slowly so that I just gradually feel worse and worse. When that happens I keep trying to slog along......unaware of passing the point at which I needed to stop.
*hugs*

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posted by [identity profile] snarkyman.livejournal.com at 07:23pm on 2004-04-06
I hope you're OK.

Have you called the police?
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posted by [personal profile] siderea at 07:46pm on 2004-04-06
Egads! I'm glad you're in one piece.

What blumindy said -- the effects of being hit are not necessarily immediately apparent. Do get yourself checked out.
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posted by [identity profile] cirith-ungol.livejournal.com at 07:46pm on 2004-04-06
Ditto on all the good wishes...I've had the same dubious honor, and it was hours before the adrenaline rush left me.
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posted by [identity profile] fizzygeek.livejournal.com at 08:04pm on 2004-04-06
Jeez, I hope you're okay....did you get a licence number or anything?
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posted by [identity profile] redaxe.livejournal.com at 09:22pm on 2004-04-06
Ouch!

Glad that you're apparently okay, but another vote to have a doctor check to be sure.

Also glad the car is apparently only minorly dinged.

Now go find whomever it was and flog them with a cat made from knotted ultralight high E's, then dunk them in warm vinegar. And THEN hurt them!
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posted by [identity profile] butterfluff.livejournal.com at 10:10pm on 2004-04-06
This was specifically an assault, not just an accident? Above and beyond the hit and run aspect?
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posted by [identity profile] cyan-blue.livejournal.com at 12:04am on 2004-04-07
Big hugs... glad you are ok!
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posted by [identity profile] rms-butterfly.livejournal.com at 06:30am on 2004-04-07
How terrible! I hope you're indeed ok and I add to the list of folks who advise a trip to a dr. if possible. Take care of yourself!
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posted by [identity profile] wispfox.livejournal.com at 07:11am on 2004-04-07
Wow... Yikes! Glad to see (in other comments) that you're not alone to deal with the aftermath.
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posted by [personal profile] gingicat at 07:45am on 2004-04-07
Meep! *hugs* I'm glad you have Anniemal with you.

On a completely unrelated note -- I'd somehow missed that you prefer to be referred to as "she" now (cf Anniemal's comment). My apologies.
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posted by [identity profile] dglenn.livejournal.com at 08:34am on 2004-04-07
I'm comfortable with either pronoun, and hadn't announced a preference, so no apology needed. I do prefer being called "she", but it seems silly to ask others to call someone with a full beard and a flat chest "she", regardless of how I dress. So use whichever pronouns you feel comfotable using. If you call me "she", I'll be flattered; if you call me "he", it'll be what I'm used to hearing. Either is fine. So are "sie" and other gender-neutral neologisms.
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