A worthy read. Not one to take in before a work meeting, like I just did (must dry these eyes), but I'm better because of it. The forgiveness and grace on display in the piece are next level.

Wow, that floored me and made me tear up. The trauma he’s gone through. Oof.

Amazing story. Thankful he’s in a better place now.

This was an incredible tear-jerker of a piece, which really hits home for me.

Two and a half years ago I was hit by a car while biking home, and although I was pretty badly injured (lost my pinky, among other things), I always have said that I wouldn’t trade places with the driver. He had a pretty bad Monday, too.

Where I live, privacy concerns prevented him from having any idea of my condition. He saw me lifted into the ambulance on a spinal board, leaving a pool of blood underneath where my head had been. For all he knew, I could be dead. I wasn’t at my best, but I did begin to recover quickly.

A few days later, I was doing a photo shoot with local media covering my injuries, and advocacy for safer streets, when he happened to go past again. I’m so glad he did. He stopped, we hugged, I could see the relief in his eyes that I was okay. I bear him no ill will.

I am so glad that the people in this piece seem to have found the same peace.

I remember hearing an interview with a woman many years ago on NPR who started a support network for people who had accidentally killed or injured another person. Apparently it has grown and is now called the Hyacinth Fellowship. While I wish there was no need for such an organization, I am glad they exist.