I feel you. At 17, I went down on black ice and instantly broke both of my ankles (no gear at all in those days). Don't ask me how because I have no memory of the specifics. I had to crawl to a friend's house at about Zero degrees (I was in Wisconsin at the time). For the better part of 6 months I was almost completely dependent on other people for everything. It's extremely annoying.

You will receive all the help you need to overcome these challenges. God is with you

I know exactly what you mean about the feeling of dependence. I don't think any real adult wants to be dependent, but for those who cherish our individual liberty, even a temporary dependence on others is almost intolerable. I'm grateful to have people I can count on if needed, but I try to help a lot more than I'm helped. It's encouraging to see you regaining your freedom.

So get it being self sufficient is important. Your making progress and recovering hang in there. Get well soon.

I know it’s hard having to rely on family but it’s awesome that you have them there to support you at the same time.Keep up the hard work.

Noone is 100% independent. Thanks to prosthetics developers and surgeons and physiotherapists and family and friends and paramedics and .....

What a great cousin!!!!! You will grow strong again!! Be strong!! We all love ya!

Glad to hear you are getting some freedom of movement back brother! God bless!

You're getting a lot of kudos and positive energies from your followers and it's always a blessing to have good family and good friends.God bless and rock on Biker Brother !!! 🇺🇲👍🙏☝️😊

When you first described the ramp as providing freedom, I really wanted to clip that and follow it up with Sterling Noren sipping coffee in the desert and exclaiming "freedom".

Good news 😊

That's a great message to us all, you may be less able but never unable. :>)

I am utterly amazed on how well you are moving forward, Don. Truly inspiring. You are a true BAMF.

I here you mate, freedom is what life is all about. But also having family to support when needed is really appreciated. Love your grit and determination all the way from New Zealand.

Keep on trucking mate, you’re an inspiration 💯🙂👍🏼 Let your loved ones take care of you 😊

So glad you are gaining ground everyday your resilience is inspiring!

Just another thought (occasionally they flutter through the dim dark recesses of my mind). Don't be too proud to accept a helping hand when you need it. Be proud that you are who you are and you have family and friends who want to help you. Roll Safe👋 👽

I thought the bus was history. ! Can you remodel, move the bed and get back out? Love the updates.

That's priceless that you have family to help you, but I fully get what you are talking about doing things for yourself, not good with charity and uneasy asking for help. In fact, I thought you were describing me🤣 I always have done it all myself, had freedom in a Suzuki 90 at 14, and a car or 2 and a bike 2 or 4 or 5 😳. You're looking great, and things are getting better day by day. It may not go back to exactly the way it was, but it will be damn close. You got this brother!

Great to have an awesome family! A blessing for sure. Cheers 🥃🥃

First vid of yours I saw was where you showed you’d lost your foot. So happy to see you on the med so quick and great attitude. Very inspiring and best wishes for you. I know needing some help at moment sucks but you’ll be fully independent soon brother! Hang in there!

You see? We told you, everything gets better once it goes bad. You have a life ahead. Stay positive at all cost

Good to see you outside in the sun....

glad you are doing better man.

Keep moving big man.

It’s fantastic to hear that your independence is so important and you have great strength there to see and act out your needs! So glad for you to have that. Go Giant! ❤️xx

Glad to hear it, brother remember one day at a time and thing for work out🎉

Where's the Freedom Coffee?? 😁 Hopefully in the next video. Keep it moving! 💪👍

Things get better a little all the time and you know people do care about you even people you’ve never met.Imagine how good you are going to feel on the next trip you take.I’ve never met a one leg guy I didn’t like and if I do well i can just out run him so it’s all good lol

And you still have your left foot....your gear shifting foot.....if you get where i am going with this...ride or die...do what it takes to get back out there and ride...no matter what. Keep the faith brotha

I’m praying for your quick recovery and healing from your accident, and I hope that you’ll get back to riding again somehow. I lost my ability to ride for 10 years, and now I’m back and it’s wonderful! Stay strong my brother!

Good to see you out and about. Speedy recovery to you. Looking forward to your next motorcycling video

Keep working the plan.

Keep working hard stay strong and keep your head up you're not a cripple you are handicapable you can do anything you set your mind to my saying is if there's a will there's a way. Since I'm in wheelchair too I to push myself and coach myself every day

Your attitude is awesome. You've been through alot. Keep pushing on.

Glad you're up, and things are looking better every day....God bless you.

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This is only temporary. What kind of prosthetics you getting? let us know. You looking healthier bro.🎉

I get it

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And here I thought "FREEDOM" actually meant burnt chicken all this time😂 Remember Don, you're still riding, it's just a one-Don powered wheelchair. One "step" (meaning level in this case) at a time. Soon enough you'll be back on a bike! Roll Safe 👋 👽

Hey man, I'm just catching up on your story today. I saw an earlier video, so excuse my use of the c-word, but: A "cripple" is only defined by limitation. My dad has one leg and he is the baddest mother fucker I know, smart as a whip and the best grandfather my son could have. Growing up, I didn't realize he could be called "a cripple" until I was in my teens lol...I thought "cripples" were people who couldn't do anything. We all know and have come across folks with 4 limbs who were truly "crippled" in ways that are way bigger than a leg or an arm. Cheers brother, hang in there. Chicks dig scars.

Can you use a knee scooter?? Also have you thought about getting your pedals in your truck reversed? These are things I've been thinking about for myself when the time comes.

You'd be there for your family if the shoe was on the other foot.