living with brain injury
Memories of Memories
What prompted me to look up the messages people sent me while I was in hospital for the brain surgeries? I sit here, tears streaming down my cheeks. I’ve read these messages several times already. And each time, I’ve become emotional, inconsolable. I always remain fraginle for the rest of the day. Sometimes it lasts … Read more
Resilient?
A friend suggested that I give a talk at a conference entitled “Women Of Resilience.” I wasn’t sure why she would think I would be an appropriate choice for a speaker. I wasn’t even sure about the meaning of the word—I had a vague notion that resilience had something to do with strength, which seemed … Read more
The Inevitable
Sometimes it gets to me. I can’t let it hold me back. I won’t let it hold me back. I want to live. I have to live. I refuse to give in. But sometimes, I have no choice. Sometimes, the Bloody Brain leaves me floundering. I don’t mean headaches. I don’t mean poor balance. Or … Read more
Axe Overhead
I could not get up, literally. I couldn’t move. I was lying on my right side in an uncomfortable position, but when I tried to shift to the other side, I couldn’t. I tried to raise my head, but it wouldn’t. I was in a weird state of mind—not afraid, just a bit puzzled. I … Read more
Yet Another Bump in the Road
“You shouldn’t be driving.” I sighed. “I know.” I didn’t want to know. I wanted to stay in hiding. It was finally time to wake up. No more of the “maybe it was” and “but it’s only at night” or “it hasn’t really happened in years.” It was happening. I had experienced some events that … Read more