Please read Part 1 for context. Thank you. Please read my articles, The Power of Identification and Traumatic Brain Injury and the Elephant. Today's Thought The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. Chinese Proverb My encouragement to you, as I need to encourage myself, "Take that first step in your learning process and keep learning." And before long … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury — Facing Alienation and Isolation — Turning Confusion into Clarity Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me my friend. You are always welcome around my table. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family. During this time of the year we may hear and maybe singing various carols. These Christmas carols / songs have become synonymous with this time of the … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury — I began to heal when… Part 5
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Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 , Part 4 and the Epilogue for context. Thank you. Through my awareness I began to heal when I began to realize that God -- as a loving father -- was using my circumstances and my experiences to direct me to the destiny -- for which I had been created. I began to heal when I stopped placing judgements on what occurred in my life. I began to … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury — I began to heal when… Part 4 of 4
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 5 and the Epilogue for context. Thank you. Through my process I began to change the way in which I experienced my life and my relationships. Through my process I began to realize that could learn from my mistakes rather than continuing to buy into the lie that I was a mistake. Through my process I began to realize that I no longer … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Healthy Self-Care — Part 2
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1 for context. Thank you. After browsing through the journal for all of about 1 minute handed the journal back to me with out comment or expression. Initially I was stunned by the person's indifference, but after taking my seat I realized that I had just been given a gift. The gift opened my eyes and I finally realized that this individual was not able to be … [Read more...]