2023-05-06 19:39
We all have that subject in school that is difficult or not fun. It is the class we dread going to and the one we find difficult to understand. It is the homework that requires the most time… Read More
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I want to show people that living with a brain injury is not the end of the world. It is what you do with it that counts
2023-04-29 02:17
The future is scary. The question of where do you see yourself in a year is a question that people like to ask. The honest answer is, who knows? The answer can cause stress people out or can… Read More
2023-04-21 02:33
Everyone has something in their past they would like to change. For a while, I wished I had never gotten my brain injury. I believed that my life would be easier if I did not have an injury… Read More
2023-04-13 23:04
When starting new experiences, it is normal to be anxious about them. This is a nerve-wracking process. If you weren’t nervous, there is something to worry about. This is okay.
The… Read More
2023-04-04 22:36
There are specific activities in life that can give us pure joy. These activities are different for everyone because we are all unique.
It is essential to find what brings you joy and wha… Read More
2023-03-30 22:15
Failure is part of life, and everyone fails at some point. I find it difficult to push through after failing. The important thing is what you do after the failure.
When I was younger, I h… Read More
2023-02-20 22:18
The healing process can be a frustrating thing. There are many ups and downs throughout it. One helpful way to feel better on a bad day is to think of a good memory from childhood or somethi… Read More
2023-01-10 22:51
Keeping New Year’s Resolutions can be difficult. I have heard that most resolutions are forgotten about by the time February comes around.We make them with the best intentions, but the… Read More
2023-01-03 17:59
New years is a time to reflect and look forward to how you want the year to be. Happy New Year! I am a firm believer that reflection and looking forward can happen at any time. It can be eas… Read More
2022-12-23 11:00
There are times where it can be easy to lose sight of who you are. Last week I discussed changing jobs when it isn’t right for you.
My previous job, I lost myself. I became miserabl… Read More
2022-12-18 02:14
Sometimes, you need to switch jobs. There can be many different reasons to switch. Some of these can include a bad boss, a bad work environment, a need for different hours, changing industri… Read More
2022-09-17 22:36
Therapy tends to get a bad rap. When people hear that someone is going to therapy, they immediately go to something is wrong with them.
The world is a crazy, unpredictable place. It can f… Read More
2022-08-06 02:44
Having a doctor you trust is vital. When there is something wrong with your body, doctors are who we turn to. They are considered the experts.
I used just to accept that my doctor knew ev… Read More
2022-03-22 22:00
When making decisions, regrets may happen. There are times when you make one choice and then realize it is not something you want to do.
I was recently in a situation where I regretted sa… Read More
2022-02-07 00:44
Since the pandemic, the workforce has changed. Everyone is realizing that they can work from home in certain professions. Many people have heard about this thing called the great resignation… Read More
2021-11-21 22:41
Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States. Sometimes after an injury, it can be challenging to find what you are grateful for. There is always something to give thanks about.
I belie… Read More
2021-11-14 22:17
New Lifestyle
Two months ago, I got a new job. I had been looking for a job for about nine months. On top of those nine months, I had been staying at home for almost a year before that.Wh… Read More
2021-09-05 23:16
Thankfully, my dad wears helmets. A little over a month ago, there was a severe accident in my family. My dad was on his usual bike ride when he had his accident. There was no foul play invo… Read More
2021-02-28 01:42
The anniversary of when a brain injury is a day your life changed forever. A few days ago marked 26 years since my brain injury. It is not much of a big deal other than the fact it is my bir… Read More
2021-02-08 23:33
I haven’t posted in a while. I was busy finishing school assignments. Now I am done. There are classic transitions in life, and then there are unusual transitions.
As children, all… Read More
2021-01-15 22:58
This week let’s talk about physical health since the last time I discussed mental health. When both of these are a focus, life’s challenges do not seem as big of a deal.
I spe… Read More
2021-01-07 20:04
Mental Health is vital to a healthy life. This past year has highlighted that there are many crises, and it needs to be addressed.
It is important that if you are having an emergency or i… Read More
2021-01-01 02:37
Today is New Year’s Eve and, for some, already New Year’s Day. It is a classic time for people to reflect on this past year and make goals or resolutions for the incoming year. 2… Read More
2020-12-30 22:09
Hi everyone, I will add a new post tomorrow. I just wanted everyone to know that I have finally created a Facebook Page.
Find us at withbraininjury
The page name is Living with a Bra… Read More
2020-12-21 23:46
It has been a while since I posted. I guess without knowing it, I needed a break. When you have a brain injury, it is important to know your limits.This has been a tough year for everyone. A… Read More
2020-06-04 17:48
Life is full of decisions. It can be challenging to know what path the correct path is and if you have picked the right track. Remember, no decision is ever final. You can always change the… Read More
2020-05-22 22:06
Work can be an overwhelming process. There are jobs to get done, people asking questions and phones ringing off the hook. When in an office, there is so much going on.
It is easy to becom… Read More
2020-05-14 22:33
When you are faced with a difficult day, songs can help turn the day around. Several pieces are my go-to when I feel I can’t handle what the day is throwing at me.
These songs allow… Read More
2020-05-07 17:21
Introverts are quiet and reserved. Social activities tend to drain their energy. When they need to recharge, they need to be alone.
Extroverts are outgoing and overtly expressive. They ga… Read More
2020-04-28 21:47
It can be challenging to stay motivated when you are faced with an enormous job at hand or even a long to-do list. It will allow you to feel better and start the process of accomplishing the… Read More
2020-04-23 23:25
In this crazy time we are living in, it is essential to find ways to relax and de-stress. The world’s situation is changing every day. There are fear and worry in the world.
I have… Read More
2020-04-14 21:11
It can be tough to be patient with yourself when it takes longer to complete a task. This can especially be true after sustaining a brain injury.
If you sustained an injury in the middle… Read More
2020-04-07 16:41
When I was growing up, some people could make friends in two seconds, and then there were people like me who had a hard time making friends.
I have always been shy and timid when I meet p… Read More
2020-03-31 20:43
We live in a world where negativity is all around us. Since it is all around us, we need to be extra careful to find the positive in life. This is easier said than done.
It is also someth… Read More
2020-03-30 09:06
After a long, hard day, I have found it necessary to have a bedtime routine. This routine helps slow your mind down and prepare you for a restful sleep.
A night of restful sleep can allo… Read More
2020-03-29 09:55
Mornings can set the whole mood of the day. It helps me determine if my day will be good or bad, productive, or unproductive. A morning routine is how you start your day.
I have experienc… Read More
2020-03-28 22:15
Brain Injury Causes.
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2020-03-27 09:23
As I mentioned in my earlier post, our lives and schedules have abruptly changed. Our daily routines look different. It is essential to find some sense of normalcy in your everyday life… Read More
2020-03-26 21:17
In these times of self-isolation and quarantines, it is easy to become bored and not sure what to do. I feel as though it is essential to keep the mind stimulated. There is plenty to do that… Read More
2020-03-25 03:26
My decision to transfer schools after my first year of college was not one I made lightly.
When I went applied to college, I thought I had some idea of what I wanted to do. I did have an… Read More
2020-03-23 18:11
Daily brain injury statistic for brain injury awareness month.
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2020-03-20 17:58
Daily statistic relating to brain injuries. Happy Brain Injury Awareness Month.
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2020-03-20 17:53
Daily Statistic about Brain Injuries for Brain Injury Awareness Month
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2020-03-20 03:48
I have been made aware that some of my statistic images have misspellings in them. I will pay more attention from now on and will work to fix these errors.
The post Fast announcement appear… Read More
2020-03-19 03:25
Just because you sustained a brain injury doesn’t mean your life is over. Brain injuries suck. They are not fun and change your how you live forever. It is not easy to accept but it ne… Read More
2020-03-18 17:49
Brain Injury Statistic for Brain Injury Awareness Month.
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2020-03-17 17:43
Brain Injury Awareness Month daily statistic
If you are interested, please look at more of my posts. Here is my story.
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2020-03-16 17:38
Daily statistic for brain injury awareness month.
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2020-03-15 17:37
Brain Injury statistics for Brain Injury Awareness Month.
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The post Statistics appeared first on Liv… Read More
2020-03-14 15:17
No one can see our injury. We know it is there and it is only when we decide to let them in that they can see it.
Here is a link to my story. It is about how I got my brain injury.
The… Read More
2020-03-13 10:13
We are all just trying to make the puzzle pieces fit in our lives.
Please read my story. It explains why I began this blog. Click here.
The post Puzzle appeared first on Living with a B… Read More
2020-03-11 10:03
There is no point in looking down. Keep your head held high.
Please read my story if you have not yet. Click here.
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2020-03-10 03:00
You can do this. Do not lose hope in your future.
If you feel inspired, please read about my story here.
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2020-03-08 01:24
Things will get better. They are tough now but things will improve.
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2020-03-07 04:14
Life is full of things we aren’t thrilled about it. Our job
is not what we thought it would be; a friend turns out to not be a friend. Life
is full of ups and downs. It is just how lif… Read More
2020-03-06 13:46
We need to keep pushing in life. Failure is not an option.
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2020-03-05 13:35
Don’t let fear stop you from accomplishing your dreams
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2020-03-02 21:20
Keep going what things get tough.
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2020-03-01 17:31
March is brain injury awareness month. Through this month, I will try to post a statistic or inspiring quote every day. For us, every day is brain injury awareness, but March is our month. W… Read More
2020-02-27 03:30
I had a birthday a few days ago—another trip around the sun and another year older. The funny thing is, I am not that old. I just turned 25.
A birthday is something to celebrate. Th… Read More
2020-02-13 03:17
In honor of Valentine’s day coming up, I figure it would be
a good idea to talk about self-love. Sometimes loving yourself for who you are
is difficult.
It is easy to see all your f… Read More
2020-01-28 04:22
The dictionary defines hopelessness as ‘impossible to accomplish.’ I have had many times where I have felt hopeless myself, or the task I am working on is futile.
This feeling… Read More
2020-01-17 02:04
It is normal to wonder when the right time is to follow a dream in life. I have learned that it is never the right time for anything.
Since it is never the right time, you should just do… Read More
2020-01-07 22:33
We all have our own timelines in life. Our timetable may look different than others our age, and sometimes this can be not very easy to accept.
The holidays just occurred, and there were… Read More
2020-01-01 04:00
With the new year upon us and there is a bunch of unknown. At least for me, the unknown means fear.
Everyone becomes afraid, and it is a natural human emotion. Fear can aid in a survival… Read More
2019-11-20 02:56
Self-care is an essential part of making sure you are happy and healthy in life. Everyone needs self-care.
Self-care is especially important if you are dealing with a brain injury; becau… Read More
2019-10-23 02:22
The School and Job Experiment
For six months, I attempted to hold a full-time job while trying to attend graduate school full-time. My school made this possible by offering my master&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-06-16 23:41
From the time I was seventeen to now (24), I haven’t been single for more than a few months. After my first break up, I probably was searching for the next guy I dated but not too acti… Read More
2019-05-26 21:16
A brain injury is not like other physical injuries people endure. When someone breaks a limb, they go through rehab, and if all goes well, they are back to normal after some hard work.
A… Read More
2019-05-26 21:16
A brain injury is not like other physical injuries people endure. When someone breaks a limb, they go through rehab, and if all goes well, they are back to normal after some hard work. They… Read More
2019-05-17 01:44
No matter when you get your brain injury, someone is going to give you the news that you sustained a brain injury. Whether it is the doctor or family when you wake up or if it is your parent… Read More
2019-05-17 01:44
No matter when you get your brain injury, someone is going to give you the news that you sustained a brain injury. Whether it is the doctor or family when you wake up or if it is your parent… Read More
2019-04-29 01:25
Some people have heard the terms of traumatic brain injury and acquired brain injury. Most of the time when you hear about brain injuries people are most likely talking about traumatic brain… Read More
2019-02-11 00:00
Whether or not you have a brain injury, once we get to a certain age we will have to find a full-time job.
This is surprisingly different from a school schedule. This takes some time to… Read More
2019-01-28 00:21
Learning something new with a brain injury can be daunting. The first step is deciding what you want to learn. Pick something you are interested in. For me, this was figure skating.
Of c… Read More
2019-01-22 02:28
Since I got my injury at a young age, my parents needed to explain to me what happened. Of course, they had to wait until I was old enough to understand.
Before that moment, I remember… Read More
2019-01-15 15:53
Routines are a considerable part of my life. I have my morning routine and my after work routine. When something happens to break them, it causes anxiety.
When I have quirks like this… Read More
2019-01-06 23:52
When something terrible happens to you in life, it is simple to dig a hole. This hole is full of why me’s and feeling sorry for yourself.
I am only human. I have been in the hole… Read More
2018-12-30 21:42
The new year is coming soon. It is customary to make goals for the upcoming year and reflect on what happened this past year.
I have talked to many people, and they all agree that 2018… Read More
2018-12-16 02:47
I work in health care. It is pretty tiring most of the day, but it is gratifying. I love my job. To finish personal items out of work, I had to figure out how to not become mentally fatigued… Read More
2018-12-06 02:29
We have all heard the words time management. We know what it means. It means being able to be productive promptly.
This is an important concept when there is a lot on the to-do list a… Read More
2018-11-30 01:20
Everyone tends to talk about how people with brain injuries suffer from neurofatigue. Neurofatigue means that the brain can tire quickly. I think I have not experienced a lot of neurofatigue… Read More
2018-10-02 19:29
Everyone has that one subject in school where they struggle and are in turn not a fan of it. That is okay.
Math is my subject. I have always been a slow learner, but the math seems to take… Read More
2018-09-18 01:14
Anyone can suffer from depression. It is not unique to an injury, but a brain injury can cause depression. It is essential to understand that right off the bat.
People who don’t have… Read More
2018-09-11 02:14
I never thought about the concept of being a person versus being an injury. I began to think about it when I volunteered with people who had disabilities.
An injury does not define me as a… Read More
2018-09-05 01:46
Everyone says there are not enough hours during the day. It is true no matter who you are. But with a brain injury, it is even more difficult.
The ability to perform a task can slow after a… Read More
2018-08-28 01:02
I love to read. I like the idea of reading. There are plenty of books I would enjoy to sit with and get lost in. The problem is that reading takes energy out of me.
After a long day I would… Read More
2018-08-21 01:20
When I was younger, I needed to go through some significant testing. These tests required me to do different tasks to show how I was able to handle them.
The way it was described to me was… Read More
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