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I'm Paralyzed for life. Gunshot to the back.

Synto_

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I just wanted to check in with everyone and put out a little Public service announcement. Stop the violence. On December 5th I was shot in the back and now I'm paraplegic. They say I'll never walk again. If you're sellin dope and livin the fast life, make sure you don't leave any bases uncovered. I did and now I'm payin for it. I live in Atlanta and on that night I was supposed to be picking up $900 that was owed to me. Instead I was set up. I pulled into the parking lot I was supposed to meet buddy at and less than a minute later I heard a tap on my window. When I looked up I was staring down the barrel of a 45 caliber semi automatic pistol. All I could think about was keepin the girl I was riding with safe. I threw the car in first gear, threw my arm and shoulder over her, and slammed on the gas (hoping he wouldn't really shoot in front of all the people that were around). Well, he did. The bullet entered behind my left shoulder blade, punctured a lung, and lodged in my spinal canal. Instantly I was paralyzed. I was unable to pick my foot off the gas and the parking lot we were in sat up approximately 15 foot higher than the ground below it. The car surged forward and shot threw a chain link fence and over the retaining wall. Some apartments were below, and we slammed into the side of them before hitting the ground.

The wreck totaled the 2007 Chrysler Crossfire I was driving. When the car came to a stop I could still smell the smoke from the gunshot. The airbag was deflating and the horn wouldnt stop. I couldnt get out of the car and it was smoking heavily. When I was dragged out of the car by bystanders, I had a lot of blood on my lungs. My mouth quickly filled with blood and I was having a lot of throuble breathing. I was dying basically. Clothes were soaked in blood. Police were attempting to ask me questions and paramedics were telling me not to talk as to conserve my energy. I was able to ask a paramedic if he thought I would die. He told me that honestly he didn't know and that I was in critical condition. I was in the trauma unit for a day and a half and was sent to ICU just following that, where I spent almost two weeks. They said my spinal cord was severed at T2, almost the highest level of paraplegia there is. After I got out of the hospital they sent me to Sheperd Spinal clinic where I completed physical therapy. I'm still going to outpatient but I'm home.

I have daily pain now and still have panic attacks a lot. It's fucked my head up a bit. I'm in a wheel chair now and have learned to get around pretty well but I'm only 21 and life will never be the same. I typed the short version of this because I'm in hurry to get somewhere. Theres a few videos on the internet of news clips pertaining to all this too.
 
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I'm really sorry to hear that. Unfortunately drug dealing isn't as glamorous as the entertainment world make it out to be, and the risks to one's life are very real. Hopefully your story will help dissuade others reading this who are considering getting into the game.
 
clear some PM space man.

we were supposed to meet up sometime since we both live in atlanta. im so so sorry what happened to you that sucks so bad man. what hospital did you goto?

i was a heroin addict hardcore up until recently. me and my girl goto the methadone clinic at grady hospital daily now though.

if you ever want to shoot the shit, grab a drink, or whatever, shoot me a pm
 
damn man, sorry to hear about that. :(

reminds me of something that happened awhile back around here. 2 guys owed another $10000 and called him and said to meet where ever and that he was getting his money. when he got there he got shot in the face. some how he lived and is still alive to this day.

to go over what GM said again, its all fun and games to read about being a badass w/ guns and money dealing not caring about tomorrow and thinking how cool that must be to drive a nice car, people fear you, whatever else you can think of. but the reality is most people in the game end up getting arrested and sometimes shot and paralyzed and some arent so lucky to keep their life. you think youre getting paid your money one second and the next your family could be standing over the casket. ones gotta realize that theres people out there that WILL shoot and kill, even if its over $900 which isnt even that much money.

keep your head up Synto!
 
That really sucks. A buddy of mine is a paraplegic now, he fell off a short ladder and has been paralyzed from mid-chest down for just over 2 years now. Life does go on, but it is a lot different.

stay strong.
 
This is fucking horrible. I'm sorry it happened to you... Violence makes me nauseous, it's so disgusting that we hurt people...


My love goes out to you!
 
Keep your head up man. It's very brave of you to come on here and to put the message out and to keep on fighting the good fight. My prayers are with you.
 
damn bro that is some fucked up shit. im sorry to hear about that man, this shit happens all because some fuck up is trying to be slick and pull a fast one without giving a fuck about what would happen. if it was me i would have told them to kill me because i would come back for all of them.

i remember the PM u sent me, ill send you one as soon as you clear ur box out.
 
I don't know you but I remember seeing you post on here sometimes.. sorry about what happened to you, I don't even know what I'd do if I was in your position.. thats hurtin to be stuck like that for the rest of your life over $900, at least the girl you were with got out ok I guess.

It really is disgusting what people will do over money. I'm sure you woulda let it go if you knew it was going to come down to this.
 
damn man that is some fucked up shit right there, it was very brave of you to protect that girl, you could have saved her life... its just such a fuckin shame all that shit happend over 900$
 
Wow. I can't even imagine that happening, god only knows how you feel. Do you know who the guy is who did it? He shouldnt get off with a pass.

Shouldnt this be in the dark side?
 
I'm not even sure what to say. I commend you for selflessly acting to protect your girl. I hope she's sticking by your side during these tough times.
 
so you were a dealer? thats really dumb to kill the dealer cause you OWE ,you always hear about the PEOPLE THAT OWE the money getting shot ,not the person ho IS OWED

but sorry to hear that

where do you live
 
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Synto_ said:
...I live in Atlanta....

Bro,
so sorry to hear.

I sincerely hope you
stay strong
&
live positive.

In my opinion,
your words paint
a very graphic warnin',
an' def
belong here
rather than
'The Dark Side'...

PEACE
&
GOOD LUCK
UnSquare
:\
 
I can't imagine what you're going through. Good luck. There is hope, my friend. I believe that technology may exist in 15 years that will allow you to walk again. Be hopeful.
 
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