In my experience and for many years I struggled to color my life beyond my brain injury and invisible disability. Color my life because I kept running into many proverbial 'walls". "Walls" that I kept running into because of what I could not understand at the time. Walls that I ran into an attempt to "find" who I was as an individual. What I Discovered Although these … [Read more...]
Creating Hope following Brain Injury
Following a brain injury the individuals world may be turned upside down. As a result the individual may have a hard time grasping hope. Creating hope can be a foreign concept. The individual may place their hope in "quick fixes and silver bullets". When quick fixes and silver bullets are found to not exist, discouragement and disappointment take the place of hope. In my experience I lived with discouragement and disappointment for many years. As an individual living with a brain injury hope seemed to be an illusive creature.
Through my recovery process I discovered that my definition and expectations clouded my ability to recognize hope. My concept of hope held me hostage when things did not change. Hostage to the belief that hope was for naught. But I am glad that I discovered that hope is not limited by my definition or expectations.
Through my experience I discovered some thing that helped me tremendously. Hope is not some thing that tethers me to some thing that may happen in the future. Hope, instead is something to experience in the present. What I discovered helped me to realize that hope, like faith; becomes evident by taking action. By taking action, I discovered; I can experience hope in the now. I don't have to wait for hope. Instead, I can create and have an active part in the process of hope. Articles in this category are written and shared to encourage, motivate, empower and engage, you and I; in the process of creating hope.
Living with a Brain Injury, an Invisible Disability and Change after Brain Injury and Stroke Presentation
Several days ago I wrote an article, Living with a Brain Injury, an Invisible Disability and Change. After thinking about what I shared in this article, I decided to create a presentation of the content (for Zoom or in person). To view the presentation, click on this link: Living with a Brain Injury, an Invisible Disability and Change after Brain Injury and Stroke … [Read more...]
Creating Hope in Our Lives after Brain Injury with Scrabble Letters
Having Hope after Brain Injury Having hope or believing that we can have a part in the process of creating hope can be very difficult for individuals living with the impact of a brain injury. Through my recovery process, I discovered that my definition and expectations of hope clouded my ability to see the value of, in creating hope in my life. My Concept of Hope My … [Read more...]
Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury Presentation and Stroke and the Seminole Spirit Brain Injury Support Group
On March 4, 2022 I will be speaking on the topic of “Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke” to the Seminole Spirit Brain injury /Aphasia Support Group in Woodstock, Georgia via Zoom. To view an outline of the presentation, click on this link: Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope after Brain Injury and Stroke Presentation … [Read more...]
Celebrating Second Chance to Live 15th Anniversary with Available Resources
Today marks the 15th Anniversary of Second Chance to Live. Second Chance to Live was created on February 6, 2007 at the encouragement of a friend. To access the Articles, e Books, Video Presentations, Slide Show Presentations, Posters and all the Resources created during the past 15 years, click on the below links. As you view these resources and questions come to mine, … [Read more...]
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