Anything That Needs To Go Wrong Will
For a while now, I’ve been searching for the words. The words that would act as some kind of rally cry, a cheerleading chant that I could use to tell people “Listen,…
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The Million Man March, A Reflection 20 Years Later
Freedom! That was the word written across her baseball cap as she waved to the crowds with her beaming smile. Rosa Parks, a Civil Rights icon for her refusal to give up…
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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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Nothing To Lose
It’s amazing how the mindset of “nothing to lose” can totally change your stars. So often, we hear that phrase and associate it with apathy and indifference. But the “whatever, man” response…
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Thank You For Every Kindness
“Thank you for every kindness. Thank you for our children. For the first time, I saw them. Thank you for being someone I was always proud to be with. For your guts,…
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Sexual Assault: Let’s Talk About It
I want to talk to you. We are going to talk about sexual assault. What? You don’t want to talk about sexual assault? I know, no one wants to talk about sexual…
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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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The Deafening Silence of Loss
Lao Tzu said that “Silence is a source of Great Strength.” . It takes a bit to get to that point, though. The complete chaos preceeding loss- loud noises surrounding you. Bangs,…
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Why Suicide is Sometimes the Answer
Trigger Warning: The following article contains reference to depression and suicide. I know the title is not a popular statement. I know it’s something that is looked down upon. I know it…
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The 51% – Finding Grace for Yourself
Do you have a friend like my Katie? You know the type – the luminous, marvelous ones somehow blind to their own light and heat? Everyone who knows her adores her. She…
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