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@pastry_lover
That's shit.
There's only so much you can do to be careful though. If someone else pulls out on you, sometimes no amount of being careful will save you.
Just remember you're not the only one who's been mashed up, I've been hit twice (once on purpose!), aeronaught and hyper_allah has been hit, and I think DFP and pistaboy have too. I know the shaken up feeling of being hit can be worse than any physical injuries you may sustain. I really wanted to quit cycling too, after I got hit. It can take a long time to get your confidence back.
I hope you feel better soon and get back on your bike ASAP - it would be a shame for someone else's mistake / incompetence to stop you from doing something you enjoy.