Pro skater Nyjah Huston recently shared an honest update with fans after the brutal slam that quickly spread online.
The memory of that moment is still too close, and his body and mind are still recovering from what happened.
According to the Disorder Skateboards head honcho, the scariest part was that he lost an entire week of memory.
He said the next thing he clearly remembers was waking up in the hospital a day or two later.
Doctors were shining lights into his eyes to check his condition and make sure he was stable. Everything before that moment is completely gone from his memory.
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He also opened up about how rough the physical recovery has been.
The 31 year old said he was throwing up nonstop, even when he tried to drink water. He attempted to eat food, but his stomach could not handle it, which led to more vomiting.
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Lying in bed for days without being able to move much made things worse. He explained that his back and butt muscles became extremely sore and tight from being stuck in uncomfortable positions while feeling sick.
Despite all of this, Nyjah made sure to thank his friends and fans for their support. He said their messages and visits helped lift his spirits during a very difficult time.
Being surrounded by people who cared about him made a huge difference while he was in the hospital and healing.
The Olympic bronze medalist also reflected on how much worse things could have been. He said he is grateful to still be alive and able to move, even though his body is still recovering.
He is currently doing physical therapy to help fix the muscle issues caused by days of limited movement. He shared that overall life still feels good, even with the challenges he is facing.
There is still concern about the long term effects of the concussion, which Nyjah acknowledged honestly.
He said he is aware that head injuries can have lasting consequences, but he feels thankful that he is mentally and physically okay right now.
Looking back, Nyjah talked about how often he hit his head growing up.
He said he started skating at a very young age and was told by his dad to stop wearing a helmet at the age of 7.
Over the years, he suffered concussions after concussions and never went to the hospital for most of them. This recent accident made him think differently about that choice.
Because of that, Nyjah shared advice for kids and parents.
He encouraged young skaters to wear helmets until they feel truly comfortable without them, are older, or reach a professional level where they understand how to fall safely. He stressed that protecting your head early on really matters.
He ended his message on a thoughtful note, reminding people that life is precious. Nyjah said many people forget how lucky they are to wake up every day.
He talked about how important health is and how easy it is to take it for granted. He also encouraged people who spend a lot of time indoors to get outside more, enjoy nature, and appreciate being alive.
Nyjah is focused on healing, staying thankful, and taking things one day at a time.