HOW I BROKE MY LEG
Charlie Jonathan quinnell
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May 11, 2023
I remember the day I broke my leg at the skate park like it was yesterday. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, and my friends and I had been looking forward to spending the day at the skate park. We were all excited to show off our skills and try out some new tricks.
As soon as we arrived, we put on our protective gear and got on our skateboards. I was feeling confident and decided to try a new trick I had been practicing for weeks. It was a difficult trick that involved jumping off a ramp and spinning in the air before landing back on the skateboard.
I approached the ramp, picked up speed, and jumped. For a split second, I felt like I was flying. But then something went wrong. I didn’t spin properly, and I lost my balance in mid-air. I fell awkwardly, and my leg hit the concrete with a sickening thud.
I screamed out in pain as my friends rushed to my side. I couldn’t move my leg, and I knew something was seriously wrong. A few people at the skate park came over to see what had happened, and someone called an ambulance.
As I lay there waiting for the ambulance to arrive, I felt a mix of emotions — pain, fear, and embarrassment. I couldn’t believe I had messed up such a simple trick and hurt myself so badly. My friends were all trying to comfort me, but I could see the concern and worry in their eyes.
When the ambulance arrived, I was taken to the hospital, where I was told that I had broken my leg in two places. I was given painkillers and told that I would need surgery to fix the damage.
The next few weeks were a blur of pain, frustration, and boredom. I couldn’t move around much and had to rely on crutches to get around. My friends visited me often and brought me snacks and magazines to keep me entertained. But I couldn’t help feeling like I was missing out on all the fun at the skate park.
Eventually, my leg healed, and I was able to start walking again. But I learned a valuable lesson from my experience — to always be cautious and not take unnecessary risks. I still love skateboarding, but I make sure to wear all my protective gear and only attempt tricks that I know I can handle. Breaking my leg was a painful experience, but it also taught me to be more careful and appreciate the little things in life, like being able to walk and move freely.
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charlie Jonathan quinnell
Written by charlie Jonathan quinnell