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I recently had an operation which required the use of crutches for several weeks afterwards. I left the hospital with a pair of crutches to help me get around, with great difficulty initially, but got me to essential places nonetheless. I didn't leave the house for about 2 weeks. I couldn't leave the house for about than 2 weeks. Mobilising was difficult with the crutches, let alone without. Even short distances were a struggle. I had to depend on my crutches. Literally.  After about 4 weeks I had a small victory - I went from 2 crutches to 1 crutch! And could walk short distances in and around the house without any crutches. The real challenge came whenever I stepped out of the house. I didn't have the confidence to do so without my crutch. I felt at times that I could perhaps try to leave without it, but I wasn't overly convinced and would end up talking myself out of it. The crutch came along! It was scary to think that I would soon be walking w...

As a driver of 7+ years I can officially say I dislike the fact that heavy goods vehicles are allowed to drive on the roads during daylight/working hours! (No offence if you are a HGV driver haha. I have nothing against you, just your truck!) The other day I was driving home from work behind a very slow truck, waiting for the opportunity to overtake it at a point where the road split from one to two lanes. When that moment arose I pressed my foot down on the accelerator and zoomed past the giant motor. I was so relieved I could finally get on with my journey home at a speed faster than a snail!? "These trucks are so annoying...." I thought to myself.  Just moments after this thought crossed my mind, so did a couple others. Firstly , the truck (assuming it was fully loaded) would have been carrying a lot more in its vehicle than most other vehicles on the road at that time. The heavier an object, the more energy/effort it takes to move it. Even my (basic) car t...