For those who attended the Dallas-area survivor/caregiver session this past weekend, it was awesome to connect with such great people. In the spirit of sharing our experience of tips and insights with others affected by this cruel illness, this post summarizes much of our discussion. For those who have not connected physically with others touched […]
Since hearing about Robin Williams’ death, I’ve been stunned at my reaction. How can I grieve over someone I never knew? I’ve paused to notice the richness he represents in influencing me and how his tragic death shakes me. Here are 6 things I’ve come to realize because of Robin Williams: Depression doesn’t discriminate. By […]
Imagine life as a parent heavily involved in their child’s life, the bread winner in a cut-throat corporate world, active in sports, a frequent traveler and public speaker. And suddenly all of that is taken away from something as simple as a mosquito bite … unable to read to their child, struggling with speech, never […]
Brain injury survivors often have words that fail us at key moments, such as an important doctor appointment. Could be aphasia, but sometimes stress/fear prevents the words to ever form. After interacting with hundreds of brain injury survivors (mostly encephalitis), these themes surfaced that BI patients universally mentioned as desirable for their clinicians to know: […]
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Whether our brain injury happened 5 years ago or 5 weeks ago, many of us are still coping with our new identity. The first moments at a doctor appointment are with you, who can help set the tone for how well we perceive our experience. Many of us have invisible residuals such as a […]
On February 22, join in the inaugural annual awareness day to connect thousands of people around the world, enabling a better understanding of the devastation that can be caused by Encephalitis. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain and can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere, at any age. This brain injury can be triggered by many […]
Back by popular demand are 5 additional tips for employers whose courage leads them to engaging brain injury survivors in employment opportunities. Miss the first post? Find it here. Ever have a tragic incident in your life and no one calls because they don’t know what to say? Or they assume “everyone else” is there […]
Brain injury doesn’t have to be scary if you are informed. I’m not just an employer, I’m also a brain injury survivor, but thriving in the demanding corporate world. It’s not just possible, it’s achievable. With returning veterans, an aging demographic, football injuries and epidemics like West Nile, brain injury is more common. More than […]
Dispraxia Appears to Be a Common Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Encephalitis Residual Five years post ABI, I’m amazed at what I still discover as residuals. For years, I’ve told doctors that the simple stuff is hard for me, but not until I’ve been able to document numerous stories have I gotten an explanation. Just […]