Through my process and in my experience I have discovered an undeniable truth. There is tremendous power in identification. Although brain injuries, invisible disabilities and other disabilities can leave you and I feeling isolated and alone, the good news is that we can find comfort, courage and hope. The power provided by identification has given me the comfort, courage and … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2010
Traumatic Brain Injury and Vocational Pursuits Part 5
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 for context. Thank you. More will be revealed to you. Explore your passion (s). Explore how you can use what has been given to you. And if you meet with discouragement and disappointment on your way be encouraged because nothing will be wasted. Learn from your pursuits, endeavors, discouragement and disappointment and you will be … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Vocational Pursuits Part 4
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 5 for context. Thank you. Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. In the past 3 parts of this series I shared with you how I struggled to find my place -- in a vocation and a career. I shared with you that I needed to face my denial and the denial of family … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Vocational Pursuits Part 3
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9 for context. Thank you. Through addressing my denial, grieving my losses and learning to accept myself my eyes slowly opened to behold the benefit of my disappointments and discouragement. Although at the time -- when I was disappointed, depressed and discouraged -- I could not see the benefit of … [Read more...]