I set off for Salt Lake City on September 2, to enter Project Recovery, as my post traumatic stress disorder had gone way beyond my control.
I had tried various other ways to calm that (ptsd group, church and bible study,and 12 step meetings) and my panic attacks and depression, but had become a human yo yo. Swinging from manic to suicidal.
Sometimes it was hysterically funny, and I would accordingly laugh at myself! Other times, I would simply break down and cry.
Sadly, I managed to alienate my immediate family, although some have forgiven me.
The increase in my post traumatic stress disorder (as well as loss of appetite, or binge ice cream eating and the return of horrible nightmares) was a steady incline from my first ever serious car accident(42 years of driving and only minor dings and scrapes to that point, plus one of my friends, a UK police constable had taught me as well as a boat builder and other friends - anyone except my adored Dad or my ex husband)on September 9, 2008 at approximately 1.25 p.m. on my way to a therapy session.
Craig Ferguson's wife, Megan Cunningham Reid, literally drove into my car in a Continental Navigator, while I was waiting for the traffic lights to change on Beverly Boulevard and Curson. I was looking to the traffic light on my right,so all damage done to that side, plus pelvis. I have persevered and corrected my body using the exercises given to me by Max Pohomac, MD, a lovely, lovely man,who really cares about his patients. As do his delightful staff. Practise (323) 244-4763 6200 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Fortunately, I was driving a Volvo Station Wagon, otherwise I think that my passenger and I would have been seriously injured and my beloved companion dog,a beautiful German Shepherd, Anita (laying on the back seat)possibly killed.
I only drove that car a few more times, as it was too much of a reminder of the accident.
And people in LA in their SUV's believe they are invincible!
For the second (the first was in a banger car race, where the first go around, I was so slow, I was lapped! However, in the demolition Derby at the end with 32 cars on the track - and provoked by mechanics after I had ended up in the middle of the track, who suggested I just go off again and hit a car - which I did, and ended up being one of the last three cars,facing the MD of EMI Records) time in my life,I was hit so hard, I thought the world had collapsed. I saw Jason thrown backwards and forwards,his hands against the glove compartment.
Both Megan and I moved towards each other, each of us asked if the other was okay. Megan is very kind young woman. Craig is very fortunate. And he is also a fine actor and screen writer - his "Saving Grace" had me in laughter from beginning to the end, especially the scene in a British tiny grocery store where two old ladies have drunk what they think is herbal tea, and it is, however, of the kind one may occasionally smoke.
Anyway, back to my journey - and the car accident that started off the journey.
Well, I was stupid. I negotiated some money for the damage to Jason's elbow from hitting the glove compartment and that was paid within 4 weeks. I negotiated the money for the damage to my Volvo, which Farmers Insurance (a company I very much dislike, but not their insurance agent) also accepted and I would have received that quickly, BUT, I made a mistake!
I phoned a lawyer (who I once admired and trusted) having decided I needed a lawyer! And they recommended one. A friend of their wife's.
I am told by said lawyer that they will file the complaint against Farmers in December 2008. Sounded reasonable to me.
But do they file in December - no - they do not. They do not file until February of 2010!!
My Deposition is not taken until July 2010, now I am faced with Mediation or a trial in 2011.
I was confident that psychotherapist, Lynda Steele would be able to help me as she had when I had entered Cirque Lodge in its early days in November 1999.
How funny, of course I remain genuine and unique.
I too have been manic and diverted from what I had intended to do. My attempt to get people to sign my petition for Equal Rights for women under the USA Constitution have so far not done very well. For lots of reasons, however, not through my lack of persistence.
I have spent hours and hours per day since I set up the Petition on The White House Pages Petitions.
I have raised my internet presence so much, that yesterday, the influential Huffington Post awarded me no 1 profile.
And as you know, seeking fame was never my thing. I've only ever given a few interviews and then only to people I trust would not make such a big thing of the fact that I am a woman.
I have certainly used every marketing skills I've learned over many years and in different businesses (do you know that I have run companies since I was 18/19 (with only 2 o'levels) - and I suppose if I wanted to I could continue to be high profile!
Are you coming over for any particular reason?
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