To watch and listen to a video presentation of this article, click on this link: Grieving the Guilt and Shame of a Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke Video Presentation For many years after my brain injury I had no idea that I carried a tremendous amount of guilt and shame. Guilt and shame because of the traumatic brain injury that I experienced when I was 10 years old in … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Denial — A New and Fresh Perspective
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live my friend. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. You are always welcome around my table. In May 2007 I wrote the article, Traumatic Brain Injury and Denial -- My Perspective as a TBI Survivor. This particular article would later be published in several professional journals: Synapse — The Official Journal … [Read more...]
My Struggle living with an Invisible Disability — Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Today I am going to process my struggle living with an invisible disability. Before I was aware of this particular struggle I believed that I deserved to be abused and berated. I typically do not like to label or place people in stereotypes, as labels can be very limiting, however in this instance I will use groups to illustrate my struggle. Interacting with Four … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Denial–My Perspective as a TBI Survivor
By Second Chance to Live
I met with a group of friends tonight. During the time together, I felt led to share some of my perspective and struggles as a traumatic brain injury survivor with a friend of mine. A friend of mine who was also impacted by a brain injury. My Friend's Girlfriend My motivation was to provide encouragement and insight from my experience, strength and hope as a traumatic, brain … [Read more...]