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I'm part of a group of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts in my area. Sunday is usually our day to ride with everyone. We all ride throughout the week, but the most people are available in Sunday afternoons. We often swap bikes to try out different things, see what we like and don't like. We were having a great day of riding. We go out and have a good time, but we don't get too rowdy on the streets. We've seen things go wrong too many times. We trust our own abilities, but we don't trust the people in the cars. We were nearing the end of our ride. My friend and I swapped bikes for the last little leisurely ride through some local islands. As we were heading out to the first island, a car pulled out in front of all 6 of us. My friend didn't even have enough time react, and hit the driver's side door Going over 65 mph. I have no clue how the rest of us didn't get hurt. Some parts are just a blur. Some parts are clearer than I wish. I don't know if I'll ever get the image of him bleeding out on the pavement, out of my head. I miss him so much. I'm not sure what to do.
Tl;dr I saw my friend die and I'm an emotional wreck.
thatssofunnu
I'm so sorry
Negitive13
I am sorry for your loss, remember it wasn't your fault and you can't change the past. Remember the good times you had
PhotoShabby
I'm really sorry for your loss, @OP
HungryWampa
Find an outlet, and LET IT OUT
YourLittleBuddy
Hang in there. Talk it out.
therocksfannypack
Gosh, I am so sorry :(
infantry
Sorry man. I wish I could tell you it will get better.
SomethingCleverAndFunnyThatHasentBeenTaken
I don't know what to say @op. If you want to talk, feel free to message me.
wansi
Wearing helmet?
BlueBerryCoyote
Hugs m8 from all of us even if it sounds gay, have some internet hugs *hug* *sad manly hug*
Picuic
"I just watched my friend die, let me post something on Imgur for fake points, that'll make me feel better"
SayoKel
I saw something like this a few years back. That shit will mess you up. I couldn't imagine loosing a friend right in front of my eyes.
qwerty9340
CORockyMtnHigh
If you are like me, busy hands help a lot through these times. Go buy a junker basket case motorcycle and completely re-build it....
CORockyMtnHigh
Then dedicate the build to your fallen friend. It will help you work through the emotions, it will also help you remember the good more.
PocketProtector
Look up your local TIP. Trauma Intervention Program. They help with things just like this for free. We had them on site at the hospital.
Koshka89
Holy shit man. Get professional help ASAP. Talk to someone. Please...
sassymcsassypants
From another biker: keep telling yourself he died doing what he loved. Our group lost one this summer, and my bud almost died. >
sassymcsassypants
I can only imagine the grief you must be going through I'm sending all the good vibes your way. I'm here if you need someone to talk to.
crann
@OP talk to someone, a professional. It will help a ton, I know. So sorry for your loss.
Olorin13th
This is bad. But as one who rides I know: who rides knows & accepts he might fall & die. Your friend knew as well. May he RIP. Left Hand!
WarpPig
I ride. He died doing what he loved with people he knew. There are worse ways to go out. one day your group can do a tribute ride for him.
DreadPierateRoberts
He cant his freind crashed op bike :(
WarpPig
>one day/
TheTurkishRoyal
Michael891
Jesus. I used to ride a couple of years ago until i was hit from behind at a stop sign, broken leg, totalled bike. Gave up riding for that..
Michael891
I hope things get better for you and I send my condolences. Stay strong and talk to your friends and family to keep your heart up :)
AzgarOgly
Wise decision.
Michael891
i didnt want to but had to for the best. people like their phones more than paying attention to the road.
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
Not sure why you are being downvoted... imgur, you weird
Michael891
thanks, and idk, theyre dumb. thats imgur sometimes for you though.
ItWasLikeThatWhenIGotHere
Wow. Colleague just bought a motorbike, was tempted after years of naysaying. Totally get the appeal, but risk/reward doesn't work for me.1/
ItWasLikeThatWhenIGotHere
2/ This nails it for me. I'll stick to track days in my modded MX-5. Hope you work through this the best you can, heart goes out to you. 2/
ItWasLikeThatWhenIGotHere
No-one deserves to die doing something they love because of someone else's mistake. End/
Grizzlygoober
Do it.
ItWasLikeThatWhenIGotHere
Nah. Couldn't do it to my wife. This is one of those times where I gotta go with my gut feel. I have my outlet with my MX-5 club track days
rederik13
Go get help. Talk to someone.
SuperGeniusPS
drderpymd
It may be easier said than done but it really helps.
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kpipes
Fuck you.
Raskal112
Everybody needs a hand sometimes.
GeneralLeeAdyck
I'm merely saying that there is real professionals out there that actually help with this stuff.
IALWAYSUPVOTESAUCE
Easier said than paid for. Therapy's expensive, right?
TalChuu
there's tons of free therapy options out there. if you have any sort of connections to a school, be it your kid, neice, nephew etc. (1)
TalChuu
try talking to one of the counselors. i know at my school, counselors are open to anyone who needs them. (2)
TalChuu
there's also tons of online resources you can use, although some better than others, they are useful. (3)
ChipHopAnonymous
If a therapist, don't give up if the first doesn't seem to work. Many different ones have different ways of helping. So sorry for your loss
geekontwowheels
More people need to know this. Therapists are people too, and you're not guaranteed to click with all of them.
HellFireGrunt
I saw my brother die 4 years ago. For me life didn't even feel real any more. Don't give up, and don't be afraid to get help.
HellFireGrunt
Hmu if you need to talk to me. If you feel alone, just remember you're not.
dialysisinflictor
What was the speed limit?
battlepants
intersection (where the driverside door is presented to oncoming traffic) but rather an onramp (where it would be the rear bumper) (2/2)
battlepants
I like how a legitimate question to the safety practices of the drivers is being downvoted here. Typically a 65 MPH road will not have (1/2)
Falkornn
Was 65 way over the speed limit?
Falkornn
Down vote all you want. It's not like a group of young guys on crotch rockets drive responsibly.
governmentgavemeagun
You'd be surprised how many do, and you don't see them do it, because they aren't passing you.
Falkornn
I misspoke. I meant more what you said. I refuse to assume all groups of young guys on crotch rockets are riding safely.
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
I'd also like to know more about the circumstances. 65 roads here don't have intersections for exactly this reason.
Falkornn
That's what I was thinking. That and "not too rowdy" is pretty subjective.
PrincessWordplay
I skipped ahead to the punch line and there wasn't one O.O
FusRoDoodles
"He died in Mario Kart right? You're not fooling me I'm a pro-... Well shit."
Abomb2933andstuff
It wasn't so much a punchline as a punch to the feels
aslightlyjudgementalchair
OPs emotions aren't the only wreck
HiImTilted
Do you see what you've done, you've made op sad, go sit on the corner and thing about what you've done
Dramacian
Same, then crawled up slowly to read the rest. One never know, could have died in usersub...
HyrumGraff
Oof, that's dark, man.
PhotoShabby
mayc0
:'(
SirPlatinum
Did you find the reckless driver? Justice is required.
PrissySkittles
There was another post similar to this tonight that was a joke, & some of us were expecting this to be another one. Sorry.
MechaNinja
Hoping. All of us were hoping.
pookieeatworld
For real. Get help. It's not a sign of weakness to see a professional, it's a sign of strength. Nobody can do life alone, acknowledging ~
pookieeatworld
that takes more strength than anything else in the world.
clungiskahn
This site has ruined me searched for tree fiddy, only got tears. Sorry @OP may he rest in piece, we are all here for you.
BagelsAreAcousticDonuts
I'm not sure if you're rest in "piece" typo was intentional or not...
clungiskahn
No it's not. My phone must have auto corrected it
BellatrixSnape
I thought it was going to end as a GTA post
mayc0
I really wish it was a tree fiddy post. Them I'd have my friend, and a shit ton more internet points..,
DankS0uls
HyrumGraff
We will try to help you with the internet points part, at least.
mayc0
Ehh. I mean I won't complain about that I guess. I just want this to be an awful dream.
justanotheruserhidingout
we can all be friends, or ears if you need it you have our thoughts and prayers
DarkerSavant
We will help with the friends part as well.
Crimmybutt
You guys are great.