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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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)….
Read More
Anxiety, Depression, and Traumatic Brain Injury
Living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) 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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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,…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More