Personal Stories
Locked-in syndrome; my stroke aftermath
My mom did not take English in school. She only knew a few basic words, and that was it. After the stroke, she had to learn the hard way. Friends that made calls all over […]
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Finding a Job After Brain Injury
Everything is running smoothly in your life. You may have a job you like or love, or maybe you hate it, but, still, you have a job. A job provides a sense of accomplishment and […]
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Miss Wheelchair World – The Journey
If you look at Kati, you will see a beautiful incapacitated woman in a wheelchair. If you get to know Kati, you will see an untamed spirit, a fearless soul, a source of authentic positive […]
Personal Stories
I Tripped and Stumbled, but Did Not Fall
Recently, as I got out of my car, I stumbled on the curb. Somehow in the darkness, I did not see it. Though the event took less than a second, one thought ran through my […]
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Attitude is Key
Optimism is the key to open yourself up to all the better things in life. Positivism is the key to making all your dreams come true. Always be naively optimistic and always have contagiously positive […]
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Johnny Can-Do: A Disabled Boys Courage
“Johnny Can-Do” is a story about a little boy with Cerebral Palsy that looks for confidence after being teased by bullies at school. This story is about friendship, compassion, and the strength to keep going. This is […]
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Brain Injury, Mindfulness and an Owl
The first years after my brain injury were a time filled with an incredible amount of confusion and despair. I had suddenly lost my skills and abilities; the stuff that defined me, and had no […]
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TO Support-group … or NOT TO Support-group After Brain Injury
There are support-groups for almost everything. Probably the most well-known group is “AA” (Alcoholics Anonymous). There are groups for eating disorders, domestic abuse, mental health, physical health problems, such as cancer and diabetes, groups to […]
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Gillian Deans: A Texas Beauty That’s Just as Lovely on the Inside
On Friday, Feb. 10, 375 churches from across the globe transformed their facilities into a red carpet experience, complete with limousines, hair and makeup stations, and flashing cameras as part of Night to Shine. Sponsored […]
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I’ll Come Back: Chapters 3 & 4 of Eshaan Vasisht’s Haunting Real Life Experience
Chapter 3 When I woke up, a memory that may or may not have been real ran through my head. I was in the operating room, and Dr. Feldman asked me to bend my toes. […]