I was hit by a car - a personal story

A decade after being hit by a car, I witnessed a miracle. It wasn't the kind that turned water into wine, but rather something that happened inside then spread outwards and into the world.
'Hit and Run' is a true story about a time in my life that I lied about -- to myself and others -- because I didn't know how to deal with it. Through fostering strong and honest relationships, taking part in self-help programs and committing to weekly therapy, I found a way to return to that time and observe it without judgement or fear.
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'Hit and Run' was shot on a Sony FX3 with a Samyang Rokinon 50mm prime lens in Berlin, Germany. The film was edited and graded within Final Cut Pro with a M1 MacBook. I use the excellent Dehancer plugin (use the code 'MONOLITH' for 10% off).
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[@chrispilling8633]

Our bodies are such powerful machines.. generally speaking, so much un tapped potential that isn't fully understood..

[@monolithpoem]

You’re right, Chris. We are physically capable of incredible things. The flip side is that our bodies are able to hold onto experiences and trauma in ways the mind doesn’t always seem to understand. Breathing, exercise, yoga, whatever - it all helps me to reconnect with my body, which of course helps me to identify what’s going on.
Thanks for watching!

[@wendyyoung5786]

It can be immensely difficult confronting and dealing with things we’ve buried. When we feel ashamed of something it’s all too easy to push it from our minds or as you said ‘create a narrative’ which, over time, we can end up actually believing. Miracles come in lots of different packages and this story is a good example of that. Thank you for being brave, taking responsibility for your actions and sharing with us. ❤

[@monolithpoem]

Thank you for taking the time to comment 😀

[@MrSAROCO]

Hey Craig, first I have a heard about your drunken escapade! I have actually been run over 3 times,!! didn't break anything, but one time I was hit by a speeding taxi while running across the road from the Butchers arms in Swinton with 2 bottles of Pils in my hands because the nadgers pub was packed so it was easier to get beer from across the road, anyway i saw the headlights but didn't realise the taxi was going about 60 miles an hour when it came suddenly upon me(instant Judo experience kicked in ,lean in and roll your body) i rolled straight over the taxi and landed on one of the bottles, bit of a gash in my side but I got up still holding the bottles, my mate panicked liked mad before i just sat down and thanked my lucky stars, ambulance came and blue lighted me to the hospital, after waiting for an hour I discharged myself and went to the wishing well night club in Swinton!! next day I was in agony haha, will have to have a meet up and talk about it, miss you & ya mum and Darryl, take care and hope everything going OK for you xx