This article marks the 1800th article that I have written for Second Chance to Live since February 6, 2007. Back Story My name is Craig J. Phillips. I was in an automobile accident with my Dad, Mom and Brother when I was 10 years old in 1967. I sustained an open skull fracture with right frontal lobe damage, a severe brain bruise with brain stem involvement. I fractured … [Read more...]
Navigating Life with a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability Video Presentation
Several days ago, I wrote the article, Navigating Life with a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability. To share the information in a visual and audio format I am creating this video presentation. Following a brain injury, so many things change. Navigating life can leave us feeling alone and insecure. Alone and insecure as someone adrift in a rowboat on an open ocean … [Read more...]
Navigating Life with a Brain Injury and an Invisible Disability
Following a brain injury, so many things change. Navigating life can leave us feeling alone and insecure. Alone and insecure as someone adrift in a rowboat on an open ocean without rows. For individuals who learn better through watching and listening, I have created a video presentation of this article. To watch and listen to the article, click on this link: Navigating … [Read more...]
Brain Injury Resources
Living with the impact of a brain injury can have the effect of stripping away our hope. Living with the impact of a brain injury can have the effect of taking away our power. But there is Hope and Power Let me share what I discovered On August 11, 1967, when I was 10 years old, I sustained an open skull fracture and a severe brain injury. Following my brain injury and for … [Read more...]
Brain Injury, Adversity and Healing in Recovery
Have you ever wondered, "Why has this happened to me?" Have you ever asked, "Will this ever end?" I have my friend. And then I need to remember... Throughout my lifetime I have experienced adversity in my mind, body, spirit and emotions. As I experienced adversity in my mind, body, spirit and emotions I have been motivated to look for solutions. Solutions to enhance my healing … [Read more...]