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by Broken_Hippo 3306 days ago
His problems with his head aren't "luxury problems". Folks are dealing with these sorts of injuries, only we ignore them much of the time and give them a pittance to live on, if they are lucky. Many people also get swallowed in a pool of depression when they get too sick to work. How many of us link our identity to work and other such things? His story is more positive than most with this: He's lucky enough to be able to get such treatment that it is out of range for most folks. It is unfortunate.

I really, really don't see how lasting problems from brain injuries is anywhere near the same as your Paris Hilton "luxury example", except for the fact that he happens to have some money.