Dear Editor,
Ever wonder what it would be like to die? Those were the words Chris Morgan wrote in his viewpoint article, Jan. 12. Let me tell you what it feels like to die.
You feel nothing. No bright lights, no heavenly experience, no spiritual awakening – nothing.
I had a severe accident, and funeral arrangements were made. I guess you know by now that I survived.
The hardest part wasn’t dying, it has been living.
This letter goes out to all the young people. What you need to know is in a split second, your whole human existence could vanish.
What is left? Did you live your life to the fullest? Did you make a difference? I’m sure you have heard those clichs before.
Let me explain my situation. I suffered a brain injury.
Without going into details about physical and mental impairments, I would like to share my greatest pain.
My memory was erased. Imagine going to sleep and waking up in the morning not knowing where you are or, more importantly, who you are. Not recognizing your wife, children, parents, or your friends.
Another clich, “here today, gone tomorrow.”
To find out who you are you must be told, of course. Some thought it was funny to make up the truth. Ha Ha.
I had to go through emotional stages. The phase I still haven’t come to terms with is acceptance. I lost my family, friends, career – my life.
Mr. Morgan’s article discussed suicide and being alone. Suicide did enter my mind, but I never attempted it. Why?
Even though I can’t remember my prior existence, I know I was (am) a deserving person.
Being alone, you’re never alone as long as you believe in yourself. Do you?Keith Newberry

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