For those folks who are not aware, my tbi occurred in August of 1967 due to a motor vehicle accident. In the accident, I sustained an open skull fracture and a fractured left femur as I traveled from the back seat behind my Dad who was driving. My left femur or thigh bone was fractured coming over my Dad's bucket seat and my open skull fracture occurred after hitting the inside … [Read more...]
Limbic System, Fight or Flight Response and Brain Injury Recovery
To watch a video presentation of this article, click on this link: Limbic System, Fight or Flight Response, Brain Injury Recovery Video Presentation My friend, Mr. Ken Collins; has been speaking about the need to consider how the Limbic System and the flight or flight response affects individuals living with brain injuries with regard to stress. Understanding how … [Read more...]
Creating Hope after Experiencing a Brain Injury
In my experience I have found that there is a path that leads to a freedom. A freedom to be myself, to pursue my dream and to find fulfillment. The freedom that matures and is experienced as I grow in awareness, acceptance and action. When I realize that I am responsible for my life and well-being. What I have discovered through my experience is that I need to do the work to … [Read more...]