Stories, encouragement, and gentle wisdom for the healing road.
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Self-Advocacy
We often hear the advice, “You have to advocate for yourself.” But what happens when you can’t? For many brain injury survivors, speaking up isn’t always possible. Cognitive challenges, memory problems, fatigue, word-finding difficulties, and emotional overwhelm can make it incredibly hard to explain what they’re experiencing or ask for the help they need. In…
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Getting Medication
For many people, stopping by the pharmacy is just another errand. But for someone recovering from a brain injury or managing a chronic health condition, getting medication can become one more challenge to navigate. In this video, I share my experience with Rite Aid and reflect on why reliable access to medication is an essential…
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Planning for Medication
Living with a brain injury often means thinking ahead. Something as simple as remembering your medication – or realizing you need it after you’ve already settled in at home – can become a much bigger challenge than most people realize. In Part 15 of my journey, I share why planning ahead has become an important…
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My Simple Three-Part Recovery System
When I first sustained my traumatic brain injury, I thought recovery meant finding the right doctor or the right treatment. Two years later, I’ve realized something much bigger. Healing isn’t one thing. It’s a combination of taking care of your body, your mind, and your spirit. Whenever I feel stuck, I ask myself three simple…
