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Dear Nicola, I've had an accident but don't want to start relying on others for help

Dear Nicola, I've had an accident but don't want to start relying on others for help

Nicola Slawson
Oct 26, 2020
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Dear Nicola, I've had an accident but don't want to start relying on others for help
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Dear Nicola,

I recently had a bike accident that left with me with a dislocated and fractured elbow.

Living on my own during a pandemic, I had to adjust to only having one working arm.

Recently a few people have told me I am too independent as I don't let them help me. I don't agree as I feel like if they help me, how will I do it on my own at home when they aren't around?

Am I wrong?

Al

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