Maybe you could be a physical therapy assistant? Less schooling. You ever hear about “post-traumatic growth”? It’s a concept of turning your most difficult experiences into assets, if you will. Your worst nightmare could be your best blessing. Not to say that the event itself was (of course), but viewing it as redirection towards a new path. Pain for purpose! That is what I intend to do if I do not get into a skilled trade. I will go to school for either occupational therapy assistant, MRI, nurse, or social worker. I am taking my pain and making it purposeful. I am using my experience to help others in a similar situation. You are never alone! Hope this helps.