Living with a brain injury can feel isolating — but you don’t have to walk this journey alone.
After decades of walking my own recovery path, I created a private support group for people like you — survivors, caregivers, and professionals who need a safe place to connect, share, and grow.
Whether you’re living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), caring for someone who is, or supporting others in your work — you’re invited.
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Visit our Brain Injury Recovery Resource Library — filled with empowering content, videos, and articles to help you heal with hope.
🧠 What You’ll Find in the Group
Our private Facebook group, Building Your Life After Traumatic Brain Injury, is more than a place to talk.
It’s a hope-filled community grounded in:
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💬 Lived experience
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❤️ Compassion and resilience
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🛡️ Safe, respectful conversation
Here’s what you can expect:
✅ A private space (not searchable on Facebook)
✅ Encouragement rooted in real-life recovery
✅ Discussions that nurture the whole person — body, mind, emotions, soul, and spirit
✅ Support from people who truly get it
✅ Led by someone who’s walked the same road — not just studied it
🌿 Is This Group Right for You?
You’re welcome if you are:
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A TBI or stroke survivor
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A caregiver, family member, or friend
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Someone living with an invisible disability, anxiety, grief, or identity loss after injury
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A professional seeking deeper insight into long-term recovery
📌 Why This Group Matters
Because healing happens in safe spaces.
Because you deserve to be heard, seen, and supported.
Because you shouldn’t have to walk this road alone.
🎯 How to Join
👉 Option 1: Learn More First
Read more about the group and preview what we offer:
Visit the Support Group Info Page
👉 Option 2: Request to Join Now
Ready to join us on Facebook?
Click here to join the group directly
💬 From Me to You
Whether you’re new to this journey or have been on it for years, I want you to know something important:
You’re not alone.
We would be honored to walk with you — side by side, step by step.
With hope,
Craig J. Phillips, MRC, BA
Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor
Founder, Second Chance to Live
Aloha, I’m a member of the Kona (Hawaii) TBI support group with Karen Klamme, RN. It’s been going for 30+ years. We are looking for speakers for our support group[. If you have any ideas, please share! Many thanks, Anne
Hi Anne,
Thank you for leaving a comment and for reaching out to me. I live on the east coast of the US. From what I can tell you are 5 hours behind Charlotte, NC time. Consequently, I do not know if it is feasible to meet via zoom with your group. Please let m me know what day and time you meet during the week. Thank you.
I recently complete a 2 part article. Below are links to the part 1 and part 2 of the article. Please feel free to share the series.
Being the Author of Our Own Life, Process and Journey after a Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury Part 1
https://secondchancetolive.org/2026/02/10/becoming-the-author-of-our-life-after-brain-injury/
Being the Author of Our Own Life, Process and Journey after a Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury — One day at a Time Part 2
https://secondchancetolive.org/2026/02/18/being-the-author-of-our-own-life-process-and-journey-after-a-traumatic-or-acquired-brain-injury-one-day-at-a-time-part-2/
Any questions, please ask. All questions are good questions and welcomed.
Have a super day.
Craig
Craig J. Phillips MRC, BA
Second Chance to Live