Dear readers,
Today I'm going to tell you a story that marked me deeply, the motorcycle accident that turned my life upside down in June 2016. The title of this post is Accident, but what lies behind that word is a drama that brought with it an extraordinary demonstration of hope and human solidarity.
It was a day like any other, the sun was shining in the sky and I was getting ready to face the daily routine. But that morning, fate had an event in store for me that would change everything. On the way home, I was involved in a terrible car accident. A truck suddenly cut across my road as I was trying to turn. In a desperate attempt to avoid it, I ended up being crushed by my bike against its imposing bodywork.
That moment was a whirlwind of fear, pain and chaos. My right leg was badly injured, my face covered in blood and my heart filled with anguish. But amidst the darkness that seemed to engulf me, a ray of hope flashed. A young woman named Catiuscia, who happened to be in the bar opposite, he turned out to be my guardian angel in that tragic moment. With the courage and alertness acquired during her training as an Italian Red Cross rescuer, she rushed to my rescue without hesitation.
Despite the horror of the scene, Catiuscia remained calm and worked to block the bleeding from my leg with a belt, but having my hands full of my blood, she was unable to remove it . His face conveyed an unstoppable determination, and despite the desperate situation, he urged me not to lose hope. Meanwhile, curious and inert spectators merely filmed the tragedy on their smartphones, but among them, a noble-hearted young man ran to our aid. Without hesitation, he ripped off his belt and tightened it around my thigh to contain the bleeding. That gesture of generosity awakened in me a flame of hope and a deep sense of gratitude for humanity.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the ambulance sirens rang out in the air.
That heartbreaking sound brought with it a promise of salvation, an opportunity to survive that nightmare. I was aware that my journey would be difficult and long, but the incredible support of Catiuscia, the young stranger and the medical staff gave me the necessary strength to face my new reality.
Since that tragic day, my life has taken a dramatic turn. I was forced to embark on a path of physical and emotional rehabilitation (but more on that later), made up of seemingly insurmountable challenges and obstacles. But at the heart of those obstacles, I discovered a reservoir of strength I never knew I possessed. I've learned not to let the accident define my life, but rather to use it as a turning point, a lesson in resilience and hope.
This story is a tribute to the courage of Catiuscia, to the noble gesture of the unknown young man and to the human solidarity that shines in the darkest moments. My accident became a ring of hope that taught me that, even in the most dramatic situations, there is always a light that can guide us towards healing and renewal.
I love you <3
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