That is a tragic story and that reminds me more and more why I am not submitting to my urges to buy a motorcycle while being the father to two young children.
I bought a bike when I was 21 and had it for 2 years. Never any real close calls, but I quickly realized it wasn’t worth the risk. Too many drivers that aren’t looking out for you. Always had to be in such a heightened sense of awareness with your surroundings which took away from the exhilaration. I wouldn’t even think about it with kids.
That's your choice of course. I've been riding 48 years and on the street for 40 of those years. No accidents. I am hyper aware of everything going on around me when riding. It does not take away from the exhilaration for me. There are 4 to 5 thousand motorcycle deaths a year in the US. There are approximately the same number of pedestrian deaths and swimming deaths. By most people's logic we should all probably stop walking and swimming too. There are 3 times as many fall deaths, so for heaven's sake don't climb on anything.
Originally Posted by curtis7
Yes, this happened to her friend, but the loss as I’m seeing it is W’s sense of self and realization on what she’s become. The fog is lifting, I don’t think this is the time for tough love. More details to follow in my next update.
I don't think her fog is lifting, you're misinterpreting her emotional reaction to this. Don't let it lead you to bad decisions. It's fine to support her and listen and validate if she wants to talk about it. But she'll probably be getting plenty of support from OM too, so keep that in mind.
