Breaking Free: Defining Yourself Beyond the Box Too often, we are confined by labels, expectations, and definitions imposed by others. Whether by society, medical systems, or even our own fears. For those living with brain injuries, invisible disabilities, or any form of trauma, these boxes can feel especially restrictive. But here’s the truth: No one else gets to define … [Read more...]
Legacy Archive – A Record of Neuroplasticity, Martial Arts, Trauma-Informed Care, and AI Empathy
Legacy Archive – A Record of Neuroplasticity, Martial Arts, Trauma-Informed Care, and AI Empathy Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. Today, I am honored to share something deeply meaningful to me – my Legacy Archive. What is My Legacy Archive? For over five decades, I have journeyed to rebuild my life after a traumatic brain injury. Along the way, I … [Read more...]
Healing What Others Can’t See: A Deeper Path to Recovery
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...]
Brain Injury Recovery and the Nine Pillar Powers of “I CAN”: A Presentation Synopsis by Craig J. Phillips
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...]
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...]
