Introduction Sometimes what we need most in recovery isn’t a list of tasks or goals — but a mindset that helps us believe we still have something to give and receive. The “I CAN” Pillars were born out of my own journey through brain injury and reflect what helped me begin again when everything felt impossible. Objective To share the principles that helped me pursue … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2025
Brain Injury Recovery Speaker: Virtual Keynotes of Hope by Craig J. Phillips MRC, BA
Every survivor of a brain injury has a story that deserves to be heard—and hope that deserves to grow. As a brain injury survivor and virtual keynote speaker, I, Craig J. Phillips, share powerful messages of encouragement, trauma recovery, and the belief in the power of “I CAN.” Through public speaking on brain injury recovery, I help individuals, caregivers, professionals, … [Read more...]
Brain Injury and the Power of “I CAN”: A Holistic Recovery Presentation by Craig J. Phillips
Please Note: This page and all content are the original work of Craig J. Phillips and Second Chance to Live. They are protected under my Copyright & Use Policy, Use and Sharing Policy, and Creative Commons License (BY-NC-ND). A New Class of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Second Chance to Live Journey involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) The Second Chance to … [Read more...]
Living with a Brain Injury? You’re Not Alone—And Not Done Yet
Living with a Brain Injury? You’re Not Alone—And Not Done Yet Living with a brain injury can feel like walking a road no one else sees. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is this still hard?” If you’ve felt left behind in your recovery—while the world around you has moved on—you’re not alone. I know that feeling. I live with the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury I … [Read more...]
Second Chance to Live: A Story of God’s Grace, Grit and Endurance Narrative Poem
This narrative poem reflects the grace of God in my life and the calling that shaped my mission through Second Chance to Live. It offers a glimpse into the pain, perseverance, and purpose that have fueled my recovery journey after a childhood brain injury. May these words encourage you to run your race, trust your process, a loving God and never give up on your journey because … [Read more...]






