You don’t have to apologise, we all understand just take your time and get yourself fit and sorted

Takes a brave person to open up about the struggles they are facing. Its great to see your up on your feet and getting better every day. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery

@jonathonhoward2410

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Totally agree! Also, anything can be content if ya just post it! Taking the kiddo and lady for a stroll or showing us anything wherever, whenever. Nothing but support from us subscribers, I'm sure of it🎉 No rush!! I'm sure the vast majority of us just like seeing and hearing from you and the fam! I know, I sure do! 🫶

@ianhince3444

Жыл бұрын

Bloody ell Lee, my wife and I watched it and that takes alot to just even talk about it, even knowing thank goodness you are on the mend, watching the footage was quite emotional. Nobody expects an apology, everyone's just pleased to see you here, wishing you a speedy recovery mate.

@shaungriffin295

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Nothing but respect for sharing that footage and talking about what you are going through. The vlog in itself will help you come to terms with the crash and process everything in your own time. Nothing but admiration for you and your family and friends and the amazing team supporting you all.🫶

Broken bones heal relatively quickly, but a broken mind takes much longer. Takes a brave man to open up and reveal the struggles you’ve been having. But behind every great man, is a greater woman and Christie is with you all the way. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hopefully back on the grid

@lordtobe2774

Жыл бұрын

I had massive head on crash over 20 yes ago.... nearly lost my life....left me with a bad limp and loss of full movement in arm ...I still get emotional passing the crash site to this day.....I same as you had some mental problems for a while....but they will heal in time....all the best ...hope to see you racing again soon...

I think that’s the most honest post crash vlog I have ever watched. The upmost respect to you for doing it and feel sure I speak for everyone, that we are just glad you are in one piece🙏. We always knew Neil and the crew were like family and here is the proof. Get well soon, we all wish you a speedy recovery, stay strong….Big love and positive thoughts from the whole biking community

Lee, my hat is taken off to you sir... Fixing the broken bones is only half the battle, you will have helped so many people just by your openness on addressing the mental side of any trauma. Thank you for letting us into your life, you have some great people around you.

@What.The.Fluff.

Жыл бұрын

I agree! Well said! So glad he's working through the mental trauma! This journey will inspire & help so many. Continuing prayers for a speedy & complete recovery! 🙏💪💙

I’m only about 2-3 minutes in and I’m so sincerely crushed. You’re a great racer and ever greater person. We’re all praying and pulling for you to recover fully, Lee. All the best for you and your family.

Not gonna lie I had to wipe a few tears watching this. Lee, you are an inspiration. I cannot imagine what you're going through but I know you will get there with bells on. Shout out to your amazing family friends and support network. Take whatever time you need, do whatever you need to do, the racing will be here waiting and so will us fans. All the best mate

Probably took a lot of guts to do this vlog, but it's really good to see you on the mend and smiling again. You've a great bunch of family and friends as a support network, plus all your fans are right behind you. Get well soon Lee, take care.

Pleased don’t beat yourself up Lee,people don’t think you’ve let them down. Your a loveable character and very funny,concentrate on your recovery and your family. Get well soon.👍👍

Lee, I have no, or few words. Just thanks for your honesty, transparency, and words of encouragement to those who suffer mental trauma. Your a great guy, get well soon.

Total respect for opening up on Lee. Takes a strong person to bare their sole about something so personal. Inspirational and all the best.

I'm a bit speechless after watching this. I've grown into a big fan of yours and road racing because of you and your channel. I'll be honest and say that this was a tough video to watch, but extremely grateful that you and Christie decided to share so much. Wishing you both the best future, whatever shape it takes, and a speedy recovery. 💙

No need to apologize Lee,you haven’t let anyone down take care pal and look after yourself and your family 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Opening up and sharing how you were and are truly feeling takes a hell of a lot! Really appreciate you sharing this with us! I think i can speak for everyone here when I say I’m so glad to see your recovering and getting back to normal. Won’t lie I shed a few tears watching this! Don’t apologise for anything, we are just glad your here and on the road to recovery :)

As a 60 year old biker whose been through some damage over the years..I can say you Lee, and your beautiful family are all you need to help you get over the mental pain and doubts. The physical stuff will mend and they will help you get back to your old self. Your health care team, your mates, your team and your sponsors are all wanting you to get back to your old self . Take your bloody time and enjoy your beautiful family time. When the body's repaired your mind will also process everything and you are the one thats in charge of that. Wishing you and your family all the very best in your full recovery and take your time when you first get back on the bike...that's a big hurdle getting back to normal. Big man hugs to you and lots of love to you all. ❤🏍️💨🤕👍

Takes a big man to be able to open up and show this side of racing/life. Said it before but big up to you and Chrissie for putting your content together, especially what must be so hard for you both to discuss. ❤

Glad your still with us and hopes for a speedy and full recovery. But also super happy that you got to experience what it's like being tall and having to adjust a camera to fit in the top of your head, if only for a few seconds!

I struggle with trauma from my past and I have so much respect for you opening up to your fans about your struggles. You're an absolute inspirational human and I wish you all the best on your recovery, thank you for sharing some of the hardest moments of your life so far with us all, it is very much appreciated, take care Lee.

Sir, from someone who’s been there, with exactly the same injuries (down to the same wires, bolts and plates), you are an absolute soldier. It took me at least 9 months to be able to speak openly about my crash without falling into tears. It still bothers me and it’s been 12 years. The road to recovery is long but every step is hugely rewarding. You seem to be surrounded by the right people, with kind hearts and that will help immensely. Take your time, don’t rush into anything. We will be here awaiting for the giggles and laughs that’s been mostly this channel. I hope you feel better soon. Thank you for this insight into your rehab. Ps: morphine is a fantastic drug innit 😂

Lee, this is the most honsest and most heavy bike race vlog I have ever seen. I love the truth on how hard it has been, best of luck with your recovery

Thanks for this and the honesty you have portrayed throughout. It is a long way back but you have the best people around you and lots of love and support

Much love Lee. Take it easy fella, and take time. Your honesty and openness is bloody inspirational. What wonderful family & friends to have around you too.

Bloody hell.... that was hard to watch, can't even begin to imagine what you felt to see it on screen. Been following you with age's, what can I say? You are a legend and best wishes, hopefully you'll recover more and more every day. Take care.

You just absolutely impressed me Lee!! Amazing to see how you handle everything and deal with it. And yes the trauma is an injury just like your broken bones. So so cool and impressive that you talk about it. Love it that you're being open about it. Thank you a lot for sharing all of this. Kind of an eyeopener. You're amazing and you will get there! ❤

Massive respect. Opening up and showing what goes on physically and mentally after something like what you have gone through is inspirational. Hope your recovery goes well. All the best.

Love seeing Christie too. It's great to hear her point of view as she's such an integral part to your family and racing

“Tough times don’t last forever. Tough people do”. Some Greek thinker

Lee, for you to open up about the difficult feelings you are having is immense and shows how strong you really are. They breed them strong in NI. Simply seeing you and the fact you are getting better each day is an absolute tonic. Keep it up and hope to see you in the paddock soon. PS, I thought I saw Neil smiling briefly!!! ❤

Wow this is such an unbelievably raw video. You have some amazing support right there. Such a brilliant character. Thank god you are still with us. Thank you both for sharing this. Get well soon mate.

You get better Lee. I love your openness/honesty and thank you for sharing. You made me cry!

Thanks so much sharing so many personal things you didn't have to, we are all behind you and hope you have a speedy recovery and will all look forward to seeing you back to full health and competing again, you are so lucky to have so many good people around you and a great family, all the best from my family to yours

For all the winding up of Neil infront of the vlogs it just shows his true value of a personal and working friendship, your wife's an angel,but I guess you knew that already, and the ickle one is credit to both ,no need for feelings of letting people down Lee, just rest up ,and wonder how lucky you are to have a very large web of friends to support you ,all the best for the future

Such an honest open and moving piece of filming - good on you both for doing this and so much respect to you for being willing to share your awful experience with us all. The calmness of those medics treating you was something else Great to see you both smiling and the amazing chemistry you have together - to have some humour each day is a good place to get better from

Thank you for such a personal up date. It's great that you have wonderful people behind you and a great woman, Christie is a true diamond.

Great to see you on the road to recovery Lee and to see the love and support you have to help you get there. Very best wishes 👍

Glad your still with us here lee, no need to apologise about anything all you need to do is take your time healing , speedy recovery you have amazing people around you and Jessie is so bravo he's a champ

I'm glad you are on the mend both physically and mentally! You're one tough man and also lucky to have such great love and support from family and friends. Nothing to be ashamed of for seeking help in regards to your mental health. Remember, it is a marathon and not a sprint to heal up physically and mentally. Just like recovering physically, mentally your gonna have good days and bad days. Keep fighting the good fight! I'll keep you and your family and friends in my prayers. Cheers from a US fan!

Your bravery shines through in the fact that you're facing up to the demons. Well done and hope for a speedy recovery Lee. Total respect to you and your family and team mates.

Great to see the help and support network you have around you Lee and wonderful to hear you're starting to feel more like yourself again. All the best in your continued recovery and to the wonderful family and team you have around you.

Fantastic to see you on the mend . You have a great team behind you good luck and here’s to a speedy return to health.

It's just good to see you on camera again. Don't rush your recovery Lee & it's good to see you still have your sense of humour despite all the setbacks. Your family, team & friends are amazing. I'm so pleased to see you are getting stronger & look forward to watching your progress. Well done Christie & Jesse you're his rock

Thanks for sharing your story Lee. I hope your recovery gets easier. Sounds like you’ve got the right people around you to get through this 💪

Wow Lee and Christy Made it to 4 minutes 50. What you're saying is exactly how I felt in 2017 with not the best cancer diagnosis. Blame,loss of self esteem, feeling stupid,my fault,let people down,can deal with this alone because I caused all the above. Still hurting physically and more importantly mentally = massive point. So glad you listened to some wise words and sort professional help, great job. Took me a year to realize that life ain't to bad from a very dark hole. Love you man. Regards

Great to see you Lee. My Dad and I have been following you for a while and he was on end of life care around the time of your accident and was still regularly asking how you were until he passed. Take care and take your time. Best wishes to you all

Hard watch 💔 sending you, Christie and Jesse all the love in the world! Wishing you a speedy recovery Lee, take care x So brave to share x

Bought tears to my eyes this bro. So happy for you and your family that you're on the mend. Can't imagine how hard this journey is, wish you nothing but the best going forward

I think we have become a bit sterilised by seeing a rider crash and break a leg or foot over the years, just by seeing them back in a couple of weeks, and there rightly called heroes of the sport we love. I think that this Vlog may have woken up the realisation that a crash can not only cause the physical injuries, but the mental trauma can be just as, if not sometimes worse. your honesty in this Vlog is truly inspiring. The love you have for the sport, the team, the riders, but above all Christie and Jessie really shines through in the most amazing manner. Of course we want you back, all your supporters want you back, but you have definitely, 100 percent, no way have you let anyone of us down. You never let us down Lee. Listen to the specialists, especially Christie, get yourself fit and healthy and we all look forward to seeing you on a bike or in a paddock soon. Get well soon Lee, we all wish you the best. Oh and yes Christie needs to be front of the camera, You two are natural together. Best wishes M.

The most moving thing I've ever watched. Fair play to you for being so honest about everything, its a real eye opener. All the best with your recovery, can't wait to see you back in action.

OMG I’m getting emotional just watching it, big respect for talking about it and showing us the footage. So glad you’re on the mend and know there are a lot of fans out there wishing you well and thank you to all marshals medics doctors and nurses. Good on you Lee😊

@stephenkean4748

Жыл бұрын

Get well soon Lee!

Oh wow Lee and Christy, we had our hearts in our mouths watching this. We can only imagine a fraction of what this whole experience must feel like it and seeing it unfold on camera must have been an extremely hard watch for you both. Please don’t apologise Lee for giving us a glimpse of the pain this trauma is causing you, we love the ‘you’ you share with us followers and we love you even more for keeping it so real. Take your time to get well and get strong. Team Lee Johnston will ride again and we can’t wait to see that 😊 love to you all x

I absolutely admire your honesty and openness, such respect. Just concentrate on getting yourself better both physically and mentally, Christie is a rock as are your friends and family. Thanks for sharing your progress with us. 🙏

Good mental health is hard enough at the best of times, without going the trauma like you have done. Thank you for keeping it real and posting this. Best of luck on the recovery, and lots of love to you and your support crew!

Takes a big man to say what you said about your emotions the last few months Lee. I really hope you’re back to your old self asap. You’ve got good people around you after all. All the best

What can I say. After my off at Oulton last march ending my season, I really struggled with lots of stuff, this vlog really shows an insight to post crash trauma. I hope non racers, wives girlfriends and mates watch this. Took weeks for me too watch the on board footage of my crash. Stay strong and looking forward to more content and seeing back on a bike

@What.The.Fluff.

Жыл бұрын

Best wishes for your recovery, as well!💪✌️

Thank you, Lee and Christie. What a powerful video. Sending you all the positive vibes and all the best for your recovery.

Fantastic to hear you, please don't apologise for anything, it is just wonderful to see you two, and great to hear your getting help.

Well done for making this Christie, I know it sounds hard to people who don't understand but we expect this from our heroes like Lee. What we don't see enough of is how they need the ones they love supporting them and going through pure hell to get them through it. Well done girl and the both of you keep loving each other.

@christiegee2202

Жыл бұрын

That’s a really kind message. Thank you 😌

@What.The.Fluff.

Жыл бұрын

​​@@christiegee2202 agree! 😇 Please don't hesitate to reach out to us, your extended family you've yet to meet, for help towards medical or any other costs, etc. Maybe some merch available? Much ❤️‍🩹🙏 from 🇺🇸

Firstly, I am pleased to see you are improving! It must have been hard filming this. But it's clear to see you are surrounded by love and support from family friends colleagues and us loyal fans are all behind you too!

I have the utmost admiration for you and your honesty about your experience. You will recover, but you will have also helped many others who may have experienced similar trauma through accidents. You will be back of that there is no doubt. 💪

This is a tough watch, but great to see you both and thanks for sharing. Speedy recovery Lee and all the best to you, your family, and your friends.

No idea what to comment really, but feel I need to as I found this emotional and upsetting…. I can only begin to imagine the physical and mental pain you have been through and are still currently enduring. To share in such an honest way, on a fully public platform, is truly courageous. I’m sure many of your supporters, like I was, were reduced to tears watching. And then there’s Christie, what can you say…. She must be an absolute rock of a Woman. I wish you a full and speedy recovery Lee, we all love you mate.

I watched this last night and honestly you don't need to apologise to any fans. You and your family are absolute gems. Credit to your supportive wife. And you deserve credit for admitting things were not alright. Wishing you the absolute best in your recovery ❤

Thank you for sharing and being so honest about all, you are fantastic and just take your time to get well, also christie is doing a great job. Speedy recovery mate

This vlog shows why we think you’re great Lee. You’re an awesome rider, person & family man. You’ve got the resilience, support & strength to overcome all of this. I wish you the very best in your continuing recovery! 🙏

Neal !!!! I bet you're happy he's been bulking up otherwise he wouldn't be able to carry you ! You're brave man Sir !

Won’t hear it champ !! Just keep your head high! You have the entire community behind you ! But more importantly christy and Jesse ❤ You will come back strong And this is directly to you christy! Your amazing!

I wish you all the best in your recovery, Lee. It was hard to watch this as a fan and fellow human, but it's so impressive how courageous and strong you are in these difficult times. Having gone through mental trauma myself, I can fully sympathise with what you are experiencing. It is a reassuring to hear you have a great team and family unit behind you and you're taking the correct measures to help yourself overcome these demons. Be kind to yourself and all the best for the road ahead. I'm routing for you.

Massive respect for the journey you are gong through and sharing that journey with the rest of us. Keep getting better, I look forward to seeing you get back to fitness. Proper inspirational stuff.

Get Christie on camera more! Thanks to the stewards, medics & hospital staff. Love to family, team, sponsors etc. Good luck on the road back, LJ13, racing or otherwise.

@pauljackson1126

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing what happened and how you came back from the injuries. Your lucky you have a great family.total respect mate.After watching the North West in the iplayer I was less than impressed with the organisers.but the marshalls and medics did a great job.best wishes to you fella.

You're doing the right thing opening up about the accident I had a really big "off" in 2018 (9 days in a coma and 17 operations and 4 monrhs in hospital pincluding shitting the bed,You're not alone) 0:03 0:03 and its taken me until now to get help and wish I'd done it before-take care fella racing can wait just get your head straight and the rest will follow

You have nothing to apologise for mate! You've let no one down! The main thing is you're with us & we're all grateful for that! Thanks for sharing & being open & honest. Shows the strength of your character! Awesome that you have such a wonderful group of family & friends to support you! Thanks Christie!! Rest up, take all the time you need to recover bro!

All the best Lee you are an inspiration to us all on and off the track. It's great to have your vlogs again. Here's to a full recovery you have so much love and support from everyone. ❤️

Man that crash was obviously a tough watch...and it was "spectacular" enough! Know that there are fans all over the world (this one in New Zealand) that are still cheering you on. It's a privilege to be able to somehow accompany you on the journey thru these vlogs...and as always, do what is right for you and your family...if that means taking a break in vlogging or going hard out vlogging we will all understand. Rest up and get well!

Do not apologise to anyone on here. We're all so glad to see you and how your recovery is going . Christie is a diamond along with everyone around you , in fact all of us here and the wider world. Stay strong

Without meaning to sound like a soppy git, I think this video really shows what a good team yourself and Christie are. All the little bits where you say "cut that out" which has actually been left in are the really true bits. The way she helps you put these together or the way you ask her what to say, or the way you look at each other etc. really shows how you support one another. Especially as Christie has been quite open on her social media at times about her struggles mentally so i guess she can sympathise how you feel. The fact this video is so "real" is really nice. No fancy set ups, just a couple of people talking about what's happened. Hope you get better soon Lee! And i hope Christie is also dealing ok with the stress of it all!

Happy to see your ok Lee! you Had us all worried for a while .. Awesome explaining what went wrong,very honest, some fixing to do, all the very best can't wait to see you back in top form 🙏🏼

You and Sweeney making a days of thunder remake? Get well soon chief 💪🏻

Great to see you're making progress Lee. Massive respect for showing the other side of recovering from a crash, it's something us fans don't see or probably even consider really. You've got some great people around you and we all knew Neil loved you really! Vlog when you want, don't feel obliged to, we'll all still be here when you do.

Commenting before the end. Just watched up to the point where your are going to show the crash. Massive respect for sharing the details you have. Both of you! I don’t have the words to express how important a message your giving out here. Just a massive THaNK YOU for sharing and the honesty. I wish you and your support network a speedy recovery. 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👏👏👏❤️❤️

Hi Lee, I’ve been following you since the beginning.. What separates you from the pack is your obvious skill as a rider but even more so your genuine honesty and openness with your team, family and us. In this day and age you are a diamond in the rough. NO apologies required to anyone Lee! Just get well and take care of yourself and family.

Get well soon dude. Look forward to seeing some content from you and your recovery. Great to see you got the help you needed and talked to the people to get you through it. Fantastic bunch of people around you. Micko in the bed doing commentary 😂

It's good to see Christie's beautiful face. Get well soon man.

@Alex-tj4vd

Жыл бұрын

Abit pervy that mate

@davemarriott

Жыл бұрын

@@Alex-tj4vd That ridiculous statement says more about you than me.

You come across as a very genuine and sincere person, and i hope you can make a full recovery, both physically and mentally. You and your family are all that matters.

Thank you for sharing this Lee, it must have been a hard thing to do. All the very best to you for a total recovery, and my respects to your loving family and friends for the support they give you

Fucking hell Lee😢 I'm in bits for ya, I had a similar crash myself just road riding, which ended my racing journey and I fully understand what you've gone through. Massive hugs to you, Christie and Jessie. Heal up fella, don't rush back to a bike take your time. Keep ya chin up, you will get better pal, it just takes time. Massive love to you ❤❤

Hey Lee - that must have been so hard for you to put together. Its been a tough time for you, Kristy and the rest of the team. My partner went through something very similar just before the new year. His injuries were not nearly as extensive as yours although he was incredibly lucky not to die as his leg was all but ripped off in his crash - unfortunately they couldn't save his leg, but he's fought hard and hoping to be back on his bikes before the end of this year. I hope Kristy is looking after herself as well as looking after you, you both need to take as much time as you need to heal both mentally and physically. But it was good to see you up and about. We should have been at the TT this year (for the first time) and were hoping to see you there, but then couldn't travel (from Australia) due to my partner, Les's, injuries and have had to delay our plans until next year. We'll look out for you when we're there! :) x

You are amazing Lee Johnston, and an inspiration. Those people close to you who are supporting you do it because they love you. Stay strong, recover well and know you have everyone on your side. 🙏

Lee You’re the man!!! 🏋🏻 Thanks for sharing what must be a difficult thing to talk about. I wish you a full recovery. Rooting for you ❤

Fella you've no reason to apologise for not vlogging , it takes a lot of balls to admit you're going through physical and mental shit at the moment , you're an inspiration to people going through the same things , take care fella x

Much respect for doing this video Lee you don't have to apologize to anyone. Everyone who's raced motorcycles or ridden motorcycles knows crashing isn't a walk in the park. It's the dark side that is never spoken about. To everyone involved in helping Lee get well thank you, you people are heroes.

Glad you are still here and on the mend! Nice to see all the support from your family and your crew. Take care of yourself you are a great inspiration to everyone.

Thanks for opening up on your mental trauma, many avoid the subject or consider it "weakness". Talking about it shows great courage, you have my utmost respect. I hope you get better soon and look forward to seeing you race again.

Lee, it’s just great to see you again! You’ve got absolutely nothing to apologise for lad! I’m just glad to see you up and being you, telling the storey like it is, no sugar coating nothing! I feel your pain bud, just gone through something similar (although nowhere near the extent of injury’s you’ve suffered) but none the less plates, screws, wire!!!!! It’s sh1t isn’t it, in my head it stunk too, did that happen with you? Anyway, it’s mega to see you are ok. Missed yi lad!!!!! Ohh and btw, Christy needs to be on the vlog more! Beats looking at your ugly mug all the time 😂😂😂 Get fit again soon buddy. Love ya!

It’s strange, I don’t actually know you and you certainly don’t know me, but your vlogs always seem personal. You make it feel like we’re there with you, part of the team and your best mate. You bring us on your journey through the high’s and lows, I have to wipe away the tears watching this as it’s so honest and real. I feel a bit of a fool writing this, I’m just an old, ex racer, living in the IOM, but my heart goes out to you , your family , team and “real” friends. Get well soon fella, and best wishes to everyone.

@kevinhughes1355

Жыл бұрын

Ditto. Another ex racing fool on the Iom

Bless your heart Lee. Talking and surrounding yourself with loved ne is the best cure. You’re a special kind of guy for sharing this. Keep fighting and keep your chin up

So happy to see you are doing well, wishing you and yours a speedy recovery 🙏❤️

must say , how bloody awesome was that medical team who attended to you immediately after the crash , legends

I blame them Alpinestar boots

@noordinaryskid4828

Жыл бұрын

I'd be fairly superstitious and apparently they were borrowed from Taz McKenzie, not good energy. They hooked him onto the bike, otherwise he'd have slid clean off.

That was a hard watch. You’re amazing, not just as a rider but as a person. Having the bravery to share a small part of your reality speaks volumes. Good luck with the recovery and I look forward to following your progress in whatever direction you take it. ❤

You are a real hero, to be that honest about your situation is mega. What ever you decide to do in your future, doesnt really matter as long as you are happy ❤