Saved her child’s life and no thank you.

[Anonymous]

We have a gated neighborhood park in our neighborhood. A friend’s toddler ran out of the gate and straight into the street in the path of a car. I ran after her and threw myself in front of her body knocking her forward but I was hit by the car myself and ended up with two broken legs. The friend obviously knows what happened, it was a major scene with the ambulance called and both myself and the toddler were taken to the hospital although the toddler had no injuries besides some scrapes and bruises. The driver of the car even stated they could not see the toddler at all and may not have even slammed on the brakes if they didn’t see me. I’ve been friends with this woman for years. At the minimum I expected some sort of thank you- flowers, a note, a call, something but absolutely nothing. I’m actually furious. I didn’t do it for acknowledgement but this feels so cold and rude. Would you say anything?

[Anonymous]

How much time has passed?

[Anonymous]

No. You seem attention seeking.

[Anonymous]

She’s probably embarrassed.

I hope you are OK.

[Anonymous]

One time in a bookstore my friend's toddler disappeared. We spread out to find her and I found her being walked towards the children's section holding the hand of a strange man. I scooped her up, pressed her against my friend and said thank you quickly to the man. My friend didn't thank him but was asking her toddler if she was okay and talking to her. She was just focused on her daughter.

Maybe your friend was just overwhelmed by the fact that her daughter almost died.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. You seem attention seeking.

I have two broken legs and can’t walk or drive for the next 6 weeks min. It’s not a small thing.

[Anonymous]

It’s been about a week.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, agree with you, OP. It's f-ed up that she hasn't checked on you or expressed gratitude for your quick, selfless action. I think she must be full of guilt that she didn't watch her child and keep her safe. She has probably convinced herself that you over reacted as a way to deal with her own sense of guilt. And she might somehow be concerned that you are going to ask her for money to pay for medical bills or lost compensation. But whatever the reason, her silence is profoundly shi**y.

[Anonymous]

I agree its horribly self absorbed. She may be afraid you'll sue her somehow. The only thing I know for sure about American society, is far fewer people say "sorry" than anywhere else in the world, for fear of being taken to court, so maybe this is similar?

Either way, well done for saving the toddler. I hope your recovery is swift and uncomplicated.

[Anonymous]

Wow OP, I am so glad that you were okay. ♥️
You could have been really hurt.
You did a very noble ➕ unselfish thing for this child and I of course, agree that you should be thanked in a proper fashion.

I would give this Mother a few days though.
The entire situation must have been very traumatic for the family…..
Perhaps her child is still going through some issues now.

Hopefully when things get a little bit back to normal I am quite sure you will be properly thanked by this family.
If you are not - - then that will speak volumes as to what type of people they are.
At least you know that you saved a young child’s life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree its horribly self absorbed. She may be afraid you'll sue her somehow. The only thing I know for sure about American society, is far fewer people say "sorry" than anywhere else in the world, for fear of being taken to court, so maybe this is similar?

Either way, well done for saving the toddler. I hope your recovery is swift and uncomplicated.

+1

[Anonymous]

You are certainly creative. I cannot imagine she didn't thank you but this sounds like it didn't happen.

[Anonymous]

Wait until you are sued for injuring her child.

[Anonymous]

She has probably been told by her insurance company or her lawyer not to interact with you. I have a friend who was in a car accident where a motorcyclist was killed. It was the motorcyclists fault and she was not charged with anything, but had a lawyer in the family who quickly told her to get her own lawyer in a case like this. She did and the first thing he said is not contact the family, don’t post anything on social media, don’t make any public statements. She felt terrible and wanted to reach out to the family but never did. When an accident occurs and there is any chance that you could have liability, you really can’t interact with the other party in America in 2025. She probably really wants to and is being told not to by her counsel.

[Anonymous]

You are a hero OP. Emotions can be weird after a baby almost dies. Focus on your recovery -- do you have a support network so can cook and clean for you while you recuperate?