This Happened

Welcome to my blog. I have started this blog as a form of therapy. Although there are probably arguments in favour of blogs as psychotherapy this is purely physical, specifically, my left hand & arm. basically just ThE SHIfT KeY, for my left hand, but one has to start somewhere.

I had the misfortune to be knocked down by a car, in September, 2017, receiving, in the process, a broken leg (in 2 places), two broken ribs, some minor cuts and bruises and, crucially, traumatic brain injury (TBI). I can't remember anything from post-accident-Malta but I'm assured that I was well looked after in the Mater Dei for 5 weeks in which, among other things, they saved my life. From there, I was flown, along with my girlfriend, Claire (who you'll be hearing much about), to here, in my hometown of Hamburg.

In the Shoen Klinik I began my conscious recuperation with the help of their wonderful staff, which I cannot say too much about. They were great. One of the many things Claire did for me was follow a strict plan for getting me out of the coma in Malta, which I'm sure she will outline for you in her guest blog article. Have I mentioned that I am going to invite everyone mentioned in this blog to submit a guest post, should they wish to further explain themselves?

I am currently in Bad Segerberg Klinik receiving phase C rehab It's no Schoen Klinik but is a terrific place with hard working, compassionate staff, no doubt about that. I would like to leave it there for my opening post. I will now invite Claire to tell us, hopefully, how she got me out of the coma.

I will endeavour to add a blog post each week until I get fed up with all of this. Future blogs will include walking status (I cannot currently do this), reviews of books that I've read and hospital gossip.

Comments

  1. actorlondonJune 4, 2018 at 6:59 AM

    Delighted to see you’re on the mend. News of your misfortune reached me in America & I thought fondly of our days studying the Akkusativ case. I assume you got the hang of it! Every good wish Declan. Look forward to reading the blog, Nick Lee (nickjohnlee@gmail.com)

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  2. UnknownJune 5, 2018 at 12:25 AM

    Amazing blog Declan you are a true inspiration.
    So happy to hear you are getting better😀

    Kathryn Toal

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  3. UnknownJune 5, 2018 at 5:31 AM

    Look forward to reading your blog Declan, you are often in my thoughts, will be great to hear how you are getting on Shirley

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  4. UnknownJanuary 20, 2019 at 10:53 AM

    Just got through reading your blog posts Dec. I wish you a very speedy recovery and all the luck in the world to yourself and Calire

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