Why I haven't been on the forums the past few months.

[mbraun]

I posted a video a week ago on my YouTube channel basically talking about why I stopped driving my R. It's really a discussion about life's priorities and a nudge to to appreciate the people around you before they're gone.



The Honda Civic Type R is truly a cool car but pales in comparison to the more important things in life. I stopped caring about R this past year (and most everything else) when traumatic situations overran my life. I've learned a lot in the past few months. May my journey and lessons learned, be of help to someone out there.

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[Clark_Kent]

I watched this video recently. I'm sorry for your loss and thanks for sharing. Be well and enjoy the car in good health when you're ready.

 

[jtlctr]

Thank you for posting this. Your message couldn’t be more important. It can be easy to overlook the opportunities to spend time with our loved ones while we can. I have lost my mom, 2 very close friends, and a pet over the last 5 years. I would give anything to have more time with them.

I’m very sorry to hear of your losses, your wife especially. Hang in there.

P.S. I knew you were in Canada as soon as those geese started honking away!

 

[wildbilly32]

Sorry for your loses. May you find peace and comfort. Live well and enjoy your life. When you are ready: Drive on in good health.

 

[Savannah@TSP]

I'm so sorry for your losses. I've shared your story with the team over here at TSP and we all wish we could give you a hug at the very least.

Not that you ever needed external validation, but I genuinely believe that you're doing the right thing in focusing on yourself, your family, and the things in life that matter most right now. Cars are awesome, but at the end of the day, they are material things that can be replaced. The people we love can't.

I've heard nothing but high praise about A Grief Observed, and I'm really glad it gave you even a small amount of comfort and validation. I'm not where you stand faith-wise, but I recently read This Too Shall Last by K.J. Ramsey.

While the reason I was reading it wasn't for chronic illness (like she struggles with), it was very helpful; I took a lot more from this book than I thought I would. It can be a little tough to read (honest and heavy), but the overall messages of not rushing healing, wrestling with faith, comfort (without toxic positivity), and relearning who you are after life breaks you were so powerful.

I can't imagine how you're feeling or what you're going through right now. It may or may not speak to your situation, and that's completely okay. I just wanted to share something that helped me in ways I didn't anticipate in case any piece of it could help you.

Please know you're loved, valued, and you don't have to navigate this by yourself.

 

[a c i d.f l y]

Relating. I had two of my best friends pass away in 2023 and 2024. Both were 46. And in those same two years, both of my grandmothers, an aunt, and an uncle. My Nana passed about three days after I got the car, and I haven't really gotten to feel any joy from it for the last year. I feel like that cloud has begun to lift. Even in the darkness, we learn through this shared experience. It has taught me to appreciate things differently. How do you express this unexpressable grief? I discovered new ways of communicating. New ways of feeling things I didn't want to feel.

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your words. I needed to hear them.

 

[TheDapperDriver]

Sorry for your loss, my condolences

 

[NeRO_CTR]

I’m getting old…..or someone’s cutting onions?

Just reading everyone’s cliffs made me watery eyed. My deepest condolences brotha. My heart goes out to you, thanks for sharing your story and your strength.

 

[FiveSeven108]

sorry for your loss

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