Stories, encouragement, and gentle wisdom for the healing road.
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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…
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Sleep & Recovery
When we think about recovery, we often focus on therapy, medication, and exercise. But there’s another piece that’s just as important – sleep. After a brain injury, sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s one of the body’s most powerful tools for healing. Without enough quality sleep, even the best therapies may not be as effective as…
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Medicine Prices in Spain
One of the biggest surprises during my recovery wasn’t about my treatment. It was about the price. When I compared medication costs in Spain to what many people pay in the United States, I was shocked by the difference. It reminded me that recovery isn’t only about finding the right treatment – it’s also about…
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When Doctors Say No
One of the hardest parts of living with a brain injury isn’t always the injury itself. Sometimes, it’s hearing the word “no.” Whether it’s being told a treatment isn’t available, a medication isn’t appropriate, or that there are no more options to try, those conversations can feel overwhelming and discouraging. In Part 6 of my…
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Living with a Controlled Prescription
Taking a medication is often seen as a simple part of treatment. But when that medication is classified as a controlled substance, life can become much more complicated. For many people living with a brain injury or another long-term condition, managing a prescription isn’t just about remembering to take it. It can involve strict regulations,…
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Why Medications Are Hard to Access
For many people, the biggest challenge isn’t deciding whether to try a treatment. It’s getting access to it. Whether it’s because of insurance requirements, high costs, medication shortages, or complicated healthcare systems, countless people face obstacles before they can even begin treatment. In Part 4 of my journey, I share my personal experience navigating these…
