People Who Showed Up, People Who Left
All the people who showed up to support me – or Jose and me – are people I will be eternally grateful to. This list starts and continues
Writer · Translator · Educator
Writer · Translator · Educator
All the people who showed up to support me – or Jose and me – are people I will be eternally grateful to. This list starts and continues
Saying “I can…”* has been helpful for me to realize that improvement WAS / IS happening. This is my list of things I became able to do again, a
Getting a severe concussion threw my understanding of myself, as well as my worldview, out of whack. My brain’s systems and balance were no longer running the way
Yesterday, two specific moments in my day triggered brain injury memories that let me to say, “Do you remember when…?” It felt amazing to be able to phrase
A few days after the fall that caused my concussion/TBI, I was with my sisters at a family gathering. One looked at me and said bluntly, “Why are
In a group I belong to for people who have suffered from Persistent Post Concussion Syndrome (PPCS, a form of TBI), there was a question from a member
I sometimes feel over-stimulated – it can be emotionally, visually, intellectually and/or auditorily. The latter is one of the most frustrating symptoms. It’s called phonophobia or hyperacusis. At
If you have been affected by post-concussion syndrome, it is possible to drive again. It takes determination, help from others, and patience. 💪🏽🧠🌿 A few days after the
Today marks 2 years and 9 months since I injured my brain. I am doing much better. I walk well, run a little, cook, listen to music (easy
First of all, I want to make it VERY clear that recovery is not something that can be rushed. Every time I try to push myself to do