On February 4, 2024 I was involved in a work related accident that was near fatal and life changing.

Injuries sustained from the accident

• Fractured Larynx
• Adrenal Hemorrhage
• 2 Right Rib Fractures (9th & 11th)
• Pneumothorax (punctured lungs associated with fractured ribs)
• Lacerated Spleen
• Hemothorax (collection of blood within the body in association with the lacerated spleen)
• Transverse Process fractures L1, L2, L4 (These fractures are tiny bones within the spinal column)
• Comminuted Fracture upper Left Humerus bone (upper arm involving the shoulder joint requiring surgery)
• Post Traumatic Stress

How can Social Isolation Impact People

• Loneliness
• Depression
• Poor sleep quality
• Impaired immunity
• Accelerated cognitive decline
• Poor cardiovascular function
• Impaired executive function
• Increased risk of premature death

Signs and Symptoms of Social Isolation

• An inability to communicate with others and connect on a deeper level
• Not having any close or best friends
• Feelings of isolation, no matter where you are and who you are around
• Negative feelings of self-doubt and self-worth
• Feeling unseen or unheard when you reach out to others (they don’t reciprocate your efforts)
• Feeling exhausted or burnt out when trying to engage socially

Echo Chambers of the Invisible

Writing offers significant health benefits for those experiencing social isolation. It provides a valuable outlet for emotional expression, allowing individuals to process feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. The act of writing can be therapeutic, helping to reduce stress and improve mental well-being. Furthermore, writing can foster a sense of connection and purpose. Whether it’s journaling personal thoughts, crafting stories, or connecting with others through online writing communities, writing can provide a sense of belonging and combat the isolating effects of loneliness.

This is me not allowing for the isolation I feel to eat away at my soul. Others have endured this through suicidal ideation. Some of whom are no longer with us. This is the irony of trauma, crisis, and grief. That all that we feel both negative and positive will come to the surface. What makes a difference in our lives are meaningful connections. That connection, if it needs strengthening in your own personal life can start here by connecting over my own personal thoughts that might intermingle with your own. Perhaps there is something you would like to add.

I welcome the conversation.

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Thank you