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Falling and breaking my kneecap has shown me how much I had been taking for granted. Simple things, like carrying groceries, walking in the park, and using stairs. Thankfully I have a path to regaining most activities (not yet sure about running), but in the immediate moments after the fall, while I was in intense pain and waiting for paramedics, my brain decided to grapple with the idea of never walking again. It is a sobering realization and one that I may never fully shake.