I recently read an article that resonated with me so strongly that I feel obligated to share it with all of you. The article, NASCAR Legend’s Chronic Pain Led to Suicide, is the story of Dick Trickle, an incredible man, who in spite of all his efforts, was unable to find any relief to what ailed him. This sad story serves as a true reminder of the impact pain can have on your life.
Dick Trickle, by all accounts was a kind, hard-working man. I don't know much about race car driving, but his accomplishments in the field are quite impressive. His brother Chuck, is quoted as saying his brother "never was sad," and never uttered a curse word. Chuck Trickle also indicated that he knew his brother's pain was at its worst because "some words that came out last week that were not very good."
Pain can definitely take you out of character. I cannot say that I know what Mr. Trickle was feeling, or even that I understood the level of pain he was in, as everyone's pain is different. I can say that pain, in varied levels, is a part of my daily life, and the frustration that comes with not knowing its source can imprison you. I hope that Mr. Trickle's story will encourage you to try approaching the struggle to break free with new vigor each and every day, as giving up is like serving a life sentence without parole; an endless cycle of meaningless routines with no hope of release.
Celebrate your successes, learn from your failures, and press on!
Dick Trickle, by all accounts was a kind, hard-working man. I don't know much about race car driving, but his accomplishments in the field are quite impressive. His brother Chuck, is quoted as saying his brother "never was sad," and never uttered a curse word. Chuck Trickle also indicated that he knew his brother's pain was at its worst because "some words that came out last week that were not very good."
Pain can definitely take you out of character. I cannot say that I know what Mr. Trickle was feeling, or even that I understood the level of pain he was in, as everyone's pain is different. I can say that pain, in varied levels, is a part of my daily life, and the frustration that comes with not knowing its source can imprison you. I hope that Mr. Trickle's story will encourage you to try approaching the struggle to break free with new vigor each and every day, as giving up is like serving a life sentence without parole; an endless cycle of meaningless routines with no hope of release.
Celebrate your successes, learn from your failures, and press on!