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@TwentyThree
About a year ago I had a front wheel issue that saw me go soaring over my handlebars and faceplant the road, Didn't do quite as much damage to myself as you, just lost three of my front teeth (which I've since had some implants put in so I don't look like an ass -so much-) and a nice smothering of cuts and bruises. I never lost my confidence... Why would you? Get back on the horse as it were. If it was caused by a 'technical' issue, surely there was some element of user error involved, not entirely a problem with the manufacturing or assembly? Get a claim in in you can prove me wrong..
I never didn't ride after my spill, but I'm always sure to perform a small safety check of my bike now before I ride. I know you always should but using it as a run around its tempting to just jump on and off the bike and get complacent.
I can only wish that you heal like wolverine and jump back in the saddle as soon as you can. Accidents happen.. that's life. Cant live in a bubble and miss out on things because it went badly one time. Just keep your bike well maintained, give it a once over before going out on it, and if you are having trust issues just start small, don't go straight off on a large technical ride, just pop to the shops or something, start slow and build up. You'll soon be thrashing about again. Wounds heal, Bikes mend.