I had a soccer accident 3 years ago that more or less crippled me. I went for a slide tackle, but forgot to put my left foot underneath to support my right knee. And of course, that would be the one time I was playing with a guy that didn't know to jump. So, he tripped over my feet, and landed on my knee while it was sideways. I blew it out in 5 different sections because of that. Mostly tendon and muscle damage.
I was working as a mechanic at that time, but I had to quit because I couldn't walk. I thought I'd be able to walk soon enough, but then I slipped on the ice and re-injured myself a year later. So now everytime the weather changes, my leg sears with pain and I can't walk. It's really, really hard to hold a job when I can't guarantee I'll even make it to work everyday. So, I'm 20, still living with my parents, can't hold a job, and I've put on a whole bunch of weight since I can't move to exercise.
A long and arduous journey it will be. ^^;; On the bright side, at least I have lots of time to practice now.