It’s Not ‘Just’ A Concussion
In a society where the result of a severe bump on the head is often overlooked, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood, the word “concussion” should NOT be taken lightly. Every concussion is a traumatic…
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Take the Yoga Challenge and Heal Your Body, Brain, and Spirit
On a cold February morning, my life changed forever. Walking down the driveway of my building, I slipped on a patch of sheer ice. My feet went straight up, and I landed…
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Life With a TBI: 6 Tips for Surviving the Holidays & Overstimulation
With the holidays upon us, many traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors will find themselves facing more overstimulation than normal, which can cause additional brain fatigue and stress – as well as causing…
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5 Things Every Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor Wants You to Understand
Brain Injury Awareness is something that we all need, and as promised, I am writing a series of blog posts to help educate others and bring awareness to traumatic brain injuries (TBI)….
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Anxiety, Depression, and Traumatic Brain Injury
Living with a traumatic brain injury can be a very lonely, painful place. It’s a place that is often misunderstood, and a place that no one is talking about. When I first…
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Missing My Memory: Life With a Traumatic Brain Injury
I used to have the most amazing memory. I had friend’s phone numbers memorized, as well as all my credit card numbers and driver’s license number. I could watch a movie once…
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10 Ways You Can Help a Loved One Cope With Their Traumatic Brain Injury
In a recent conversation with my fellow TBI survivors, we were discussing ways that people can reach out and help us. The first few months after a concussion or traumatic brain injury…
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Miss America Contestant is a Voice for Traumatic Brain Injury
“I had the pleasure of chatting with Ali Wallace, currently Miss Oregon. Early September she will head to Atlantic City to compete in the Miss America Pageant. Ali is a beautiful, smart,…
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How Essential Oils Helped Me Cope With My Traumatic Brain Injury
A little over 15 months ago the unexpected happened. I took a fall on a patch of ice, landing on the back of my skull. At the time, I never in a…
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A Ready-to-Send Care Package for Traumatic Brain Injury
I recently partnered uр wіth оnе оf mу beautiful friends frоm thе UK аnd founder оf Healing Boxes, Grace Quantock. Shе began Healing Boxes іn 2012 аftеr a friend wаѕ іn a…
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