Stories, encouragement, and gentle wisdom for the healing road.
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The 4 S’s of TBI Care
Adapted from concepts discussed by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel on attachment, caregiving, and the importance of being seen, soothed, safe, and secure. Caring for someone with a brain injury isn’t only about helping with appointments, medications, meals, or daily responsibilities. Sometimes the most important thing we can give a survivor is how we show up…
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The Power of Gratitude
Gratitude is more than simply saying “thank you” for the good things in our lives. It can be a way of noticing what is already here – the people, experiences, abilities, opportunities, and moments that make life meaningful. For someone navigating brain injury recovery, gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring the difficult days. It means making room…
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GLP-1 Medications: Key Insights from Dr. ROSENBERG
Dr. ROSENBERG discussed GLP-1 medications from a functional medicine perspective, including their potential effects beyond weight loss. 🧠 Brain Health & Inflammation GLP-1 receptors are found throughout the brain. Activating these receptors may help reduce inflammation, which is why GLP-1 medications are being studied for possible benefits involving brain health, cognition, brain fog, and neuroinflammatory…
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🪑 Empty Chairs: Combating Loneliness in Los Angeles Introduction
Loneliness can happen to anyone. You can be surrounded by people and still feel alone. You can be going through grief, illness, a breakup, a major life change, or simply a difficult season where connecting with people feels harder than it used to. 🧡 Empty Chairs is a beautifully simple idea created to change that.…
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When Life Feels Like a Tragedy
Life can be beautiful. It can also be incredibly difficult. There are moments when things happen that we never expected. Plans change. People leave. Health changes. Dreams may become harder to reach. For someone living with a traumatic brain injury, life can sometimes feel like it has been divided into a before and after. The…
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When Childhood Experiences Follow Us Into Adulthood
Childhood is where many of us first learn about relationships, trust, safety, emotions, and ourselves. Sometimes those early experiences are nurturing and supportive. Sometimes they are painful. And sometimes the effects of those experiences can remain with us long after childhood has ended. Understanding this can help us approach ourselves with greater compassion. 🧠 Our…
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Don’t Let Resentment Take Over Your Life
Sometimes something happens to us that we never deserved. Someone hurts us. Someone disappoints us. Someone makes a decision that changes our lives. And even after the moment has passed, the emotional weight can remain. We may continue thinking about it. Replaying it. Wondering what could have been different. Feeling angry about what was taken…
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How You Show Up Matters
There are days when you feel strong. And there are days when simply getting through the day feels like an accomplishment. Both days matter. After brain injury, showing up doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes it means listening to yourself and doing what is possible today. 🌱 Show Up for Yourself Showing up can mean:…
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Understanding Stress and Your Brain
Stress is a normal human response. But when stress becomes frequent or overwhelming, it can affect how we feel, think, sleep, and function throughout the day. For someone living with TBI, recognizing stress signals can be especially important. 😰 Stress Can Show Up in Many Ways You may notice: 😣 Irritability 😰 Anxiety 😔 Sadness…
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Keep Going: Progress Doesn’t Always Happen Quickly
Recovery can test your patience. You may work hard and still feel like you’re not moving forward. You may experience setbacks. You may have days when you simply don’t have the energy to do what you planned. But a difficult day doesn’t erase everything you’ve accomplished. 🌱 Persistence Can Look Different After TBI Persistence doesn’t…
