Please read Part 1, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 for context. Thank you. For many years I experienced discouragement because of my inability to fit into a career that was based upon what the inventories, assessments and tests revealed to me. In addition -- because I had no idea how my traumatic brain injury, deficits, limitations and invisible disability factored into my … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2010
Traumatic Brain Injury and Making a Difference
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. Several days ago I read a great quote -- that resonated with me. Let me share that quote with you. "You don't have to be a person of influence, to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not aware of the things they've taught … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Vocational Pursuits Part 1
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. Thank you for taking the time to stop by to visit with me. I am honored by your presence. Please remember that you are always welcome around my table. I am grateful when I receive questions and comments from my readers. Questions and comments help me to reflect upon what I have experienced and the lessons that I have learned … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Facing Denial Part 5
Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 for context. Thank you. In my experience, I had to hurt enough -- mentally, emotionally and spiritually -- before I could begin to question my denial, the denial of family members and the denial of friends. In my experience, when I started to question my denial, the denial of family members and the denial of friends I started to … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Facing Denial Part 4
Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 5 for context. Thank you. In my experience, I had to hurt enough mentally, emotionally and spiritually before I was able to begin to consider that I needed to question my denial, the denial of my family and the denial of friends. My pain motivated me to seek answers -- because I had become sick and tired of being sick and tired. In … [Read more...]