I poured a pot of boiling water on my right hand

Feb 24, 2011 11:49

This entry was supposed to be entitled "pedoigies" and be filled with nostalgia and whimsy as I pondered why my family bastardized the word "pierogi" for this dish and how long it has been since I made them and how productive making them made me feel (GIRAFFE!), but I poured a pot of boiling water on my right hand in the process and I'm kind of ( Read more... )

self-mutilation

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spacealien_vamp February 25 2011, 11:02:57 UTC
I'm sorry you had such a terrible accident. I remember once when I sliced open a finger and had to drive one-handed to the hospital for stitches--that was a challenge, and it was my left hand that was injured. I can only imagine how hard it must be to do without your right hand for so long. I hope it gets better quickly!

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manga_crow February 27 2011, 08:18:39 UTC
Argh; I'm almost glad I didn't see this entry until late, or I probably would have driven out to take you to the doctor myself >< Burns can be so nasty - my right arm and the right side of my chest are basically one big scar patch from spilling a pot of boiling water on myself as a kid.

(I hate being naggy - but even as someone who is phobic about doctors, I would still go see one, even at this point)

In any case, best wishes on a speedy recovery =)

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