Me vs. 99E: A Drunk & A Death
This drunk driving accident changed my life. I was 12 years old when it happened, and to have that experience at that age is sobering. I learned + matured a lot from the accident. It gave me perspective at a young age, and gave me a gratitude for life I would not otherwise posses. It is sad that it usually takes an enormous shock, like a near-death experience, for people to begin to appreciate what they have. I consider myself lucky I had it happen at such a young age- some never get it at all. I wrote a personal account of the crash on strikeyourcolors.com, please read it here.
Wow, Brian. This is an intense photo and the post you wrote on Strike Your Colors was very moving. I lost my brother in a car accident 12 years ago from an older couple that had veered onto his side of the road. They were only going 35 and 40 MPH. I’m glad to read that this experience has ultimately had a positive impact on you by encouraging you not to miss out on a day of this life.