Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 4 and Part 5 for context. Thank you. Although I had friends and family members told me that they " were not buying it" the reality that I could not maintain employment -- despite my hard work and diligence -- confused me. As a result, I started asking questions -- in my mind. Had the traumatic brain injury that I experienced when I was 10 … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2010
Traumatic Brain Injury and Facing Denial Part 2
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 for context. Thank you. Nevertheless, because of my invisible disability and at the time my unknown deficits and limitations the process of obtaining my undergraduate degree took 10 years. In my pursuit of my undergraduate degree -- during these 10 years -- I changed majors 4 times. I obtained my master's degree after attending … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Facing Denial Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Hello my friend. My name is Craig J. Phillips and I am a traumatic brain injury survivor. My brain injury occurred in 1967 -- due to a motor vehicle accident -- when I was 10 years old. I sustained an open skull fracture and remained in a coma for 3 weeks -- with right frontal lobe damage, a severe brain bruise with brain stem involvement. I also fractured my left femur (thigh … [Read more...]
Second Chance to Live — I have a request of you
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. Thank you for visiting and being a friend of Second Chance to Live. I am honored to have you as part of the Second Chance to Live family. Whether this is your first time visiting, are a frequent visitor, or you subscribe to Second Chance to Live to receive articles from Second Chance to Live, your presence is always welcomed and … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Making Adjustments Part 3
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1 and Part 2 for context. Thank you. In Parts 1 and 2 I shared with you how I applied the principle of making adjustments to a situation that created both sadness and disappointment. I grieved my loss, resolved in my mind and heart what I could not do and then adjusted my perspective, focus and intention. I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to … [Read more...]