The mental battle | Jaime Update #3

This is the third episode in a series of videos following Builder Brother, Jaime Perkins, and his recovery after an accident that claimed a good portion of all of the fingers on his left hand. Now that the physical pain level has dropped significantly, the mental challenges and "what-if's" seem to be all consuming. Jaime also shares some of his other passions, and challenges that have presented themselves recently. This video includes a brief look at one of his fingers, which is finally out of the bandaging... and Jaime explains why the guard of his jointer didn't save this accident from happening.

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[SammyandMonica]

I've binged watched all the Perkins builder brother videos starting with the ongoing mega build and have come to the conclusion that you are one of the kindest, smartest well-spoken craftsmen I've ever seen in my 56 years on this earth. thank you and all the crew for all of the outstanding content and bless you all.

[rushvilledude]

Jamie, thank you for showing a generation what it looks like to take ownership for your own mistake, and that it also does not define you. You are a real man!!

[holeshotcustoms]

4 years later I’m still watching the show hats off to you for staying positive and pushing forward

[MrDavidrex]

Perkins brothers are a testimony to honesty. God bless guys.

[TheSolver-PR]

This guy is such a boost of positive energy. He's definitely "the good vibes guy".

[jamesramirez]

You made me cry. I'm a 57 year old man. I just had my great toe and 4th and 5th toes amputated due to diabetes, and am struggling to walk again. I can only see that I will again one day. Also, I started watching you guys' because I want to build my own house. Thanks for sharing.

[robertbeirne]

Two huge accomplishments: looking to get back to work and cutting the painkillers.

[Kristina_Australia]

Looking back on this after 4 years, Jamie you have continued to show what amazing strength and courage you have to regroup and move forward with your personal growth. You didn't sit back and say, well I can't play anymore, you thought about a solution on how to be able to continue to do something that you enjoy (taught yourself left handed). It wasn't a stupid accident, you were careless and made an error, which for you had a terrible outcome, but I'm sure you have learnt, replace safety guards.
What beautiful boys you have.

[aaronlitz]

This raw, genuine talk of how you’re feeling and what you’re thinking is important for our public conversation about pain, trauma, healing, support. Thank you for being vulnerable.

[howifixit]

My son was born with one hand. He is 22 now. He does everything just like you will do in its time. God bless you

[rnorwood]

I don’t think you did something “Stupid “ I think I would call it “Careless” but you’re definitely not stupid. Accidents do happen despite our best efforts to avoid them. I feel terrible for you but I know you will get through it, you have family support, a positive attitude, and the support of your viewers. Take care and I hope to see you building again soon.

[russhenry]

My father told my twin brother there is no such word as can’t! The word is CAN DO. He was right and you my man is living proof.I am 72 and I agree with your work ethic, pride in accomplishing a task is so rewarding. Never give up and never give in.

[r.weerts]

Looking at your history of your accident as a woodwork er myself, it brought tears to my eyes Jamie... This must have been so emotional for you and your wife and crew.
This is the real deal man, thats why i always warn my buds to take caution.
Greetings from the Netherlands.

[TNRonin]

I've discovered you guys in the last year. As a stroke survivor I can speak to your situation, plus some. Thank you got the vid. I can with emphasize with you big time.

[whomeverwherever]

This still brings tears. I’ve watched it several times over the years. And having to be alone in the hospital during that time?! He’s much more forgiving about that than I would be. That’s absolute nonsense. I’m glad you had a supportive family that could help with the recovery and those boys are just so sweet. They will no doubt grow up to be fine gentlemen. They have the best dad ever.

[adamrichins]

Your kids will be grateful to have these videos later. When you tell them that they too can do hard things, they will know you speak from experience.

[ssmitty]

A friend of my lost his fingers in a woodworking accident also and he learned to play his guitar left handed. You can do it too man! Hang in. Stay strong. Keep your faith. You are well on your way to a full recovery. Life may look a little different and you may have to come at things differently but it’s obvious that you have the fighters spirit to get through it. And you have a great family. Maybe eventually you’ll come up with a stubby finger joke you like. You never know. Stay strong.

[bigphillyed]

I feel you pain, literally. My left hand was crushed in a freight elevator 15 years ago. And still to this day, it is very difficult to work with my disability. I question the good lord everyday why he just didn't take my fingers instead of leaving them on my hand crushed! Do yourself a favor get off those pain killers as fast as you can. They kept me on them all this time, and now I cannot function or operate without them. Narcotic pain killers have destroyed my life, way more then the actual injury did. Keep your head up, it's gonna be a long road to recovery. But as you move along, you will learn how to accommodate your new found disability. It will take time, but you got it.

[jacobb]

When I lost part of a finger, the ER nurse told me "Don't worry, your in good hands."
I looked at her and deadpanned, "Is that some kind of sick joke?"

[davegordon]

Tony Iommi, guitar player for black Sabbath and regarded as one of the best guitar players ever lost fingers in an accident. He also tried playing left handed, failed and restrung his guitar with banjo strings. Also Jerry Garcia, Dr John and Django great guitar players with missing digits. You got this man.