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The couple met in college in 2005 and immediately planned to get married once they graduated in 2006. In a cruel twist of fate, 10 months into their relationship, Ian was in a car accident that left him partially brain damaged. Larissa stood by Ian’s side and continued to date him despite the fact that he could no longer even talk to her.
also, given the miracle of neural plasticity, brain damage is not necessarily permanent. he will likely slowly recover functionality, although where that will leave him is unclear. life keeps challenging us to be adaptable.