For many years I remained in denial. Denial of the impact of a traumatic brain injury that I sustained when I was 10 years old in 1967.
A denial that was reinforced by family and friends once my external wound healed.
But thank God that He helped me to find keys that opened doors to hope for me.
Keys that opened my “eyes” to “see” that I could excel and thrive beyond my denial. Keys that opened doors to a world of hope.
Opened my eyes to realize that my limitations no longer had to define who I am as an individual living with the impact of a brain injury.
Opened my eyes to discover what I could accomplish, instead of continuing to be frustrated by what I could not accomplish.
In May 2008 I wrote an article series to share the keys that I discovered that opened doors to hope for me.
The article, Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance. I then created a video presentation series to share the information with individuals who learn through watching and listening.
Below are links to each part of the article and video presentation series.
The Article Series
Click on the article links and they will open on Second Chance to Live.
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance — Facing Denial – Part 1
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance — Owning Sadness – Part 2
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance — Denial Systems – Part 3
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance – Anger and Resentment – Part 4
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance — Awareness – Part 5
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance — Acceptance – Part 6
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance – Action – Part 7
The Video Presentation Series
Click on the video presentation series and they will open for you on YouTube.
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance — Facing Denial — Part 1 Video Presentation
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance — Owning Sadness — Part 2 Video Presentation
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance — Denial Systems — Part 3 Video Presentation
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance– Anger and Resentment – Part 4 Video Presentation
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance– Awareness – Part 5 Video Presentation
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance — Acceptance – Part 6 Video Presentation
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance – Action – Part 7 Video Presentation
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John says
TBI … you only know it if you live it
Second Chance to Live says
Hi John, I agree. The difference between sympathy and empathy. Awareness, acceptance, and action. One day at a time. Have a great day my friend. Craig