Please read Part 1, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 and Part 7. Thank you. Shame seeks to keep me distracted by a faulty notion that tells me that what I do and who I am is not enough. Shame seeks to keep me in denial. Shame seeks to rob my energy. Shame seeks to silence my efforts through criticism, minimization and marginalization. As a person with a brain … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2010
Traumatic Brain Injury, the Bully and Carrying Shame Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Yesterday I started a series, Traumatic Brain Injury and Finding Community Part 1. I will continue that series, however, I feel led to share some additional information with you -- as the information relates to part 1 of Traumatic Brain Injury and Finding Community. What I want to speak about is the bully and how the bully interferes with our the ability to create … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Creating Community Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Today, I want to share some thoughts with you on the subject of community. Having a brain injury and living with an invisible disability -- while trying to sort out how our lives have been impacted by our brain injuries -- can be daunting and frustrating. As our external wounds heal, we may find that the once freely given empathy diminishes and fades away. We may also have … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Seeing Myself in a Mirror Part 4
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 for context. Thank you. Through my experience and awareness I have discovered that by staying committed to my process -- my own jeet kune do -- I am able to stay true to myself. As I am true to myself, I am able to be my authentic self -- not in some one else's image. As I stay true to my authentic self, I am able to trust the process, a … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Seeing Myself in a Mirror Part 3
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 4 for context. Thank you. Through exerting determination, perseverance, courage and tenacity -- even in the face of discouragement and disappointment -- I make the decision to stay committed to my process. With my commitment I choose to actively participate in every area of my life. By actively participating in my life, I give myself the … [Read more...]