Please read Part 1 of this article if you have not already done so my friend. To do so, please click on the following link, Part 1 In my experience, because I bought into the notion that I deserved to be ostracized, ridiculed and rejected – because of what made me different – I criticized and berated myself for being different. Consequently, I had a difficult time … [Read more...]
Rudolph the Re Nosed Reindeer — A Change of Perspective — Empowerment Part 1
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Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me my friend. You are always welcome around my table. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both you and your family. Several years ago I wrote the below article. During this time of the year we may hear and maybe singing various carols. These Christmas carols / songs … [Read more...]
Living with a disability and Feeling Different Part 3
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If you have not already, please read Part 1 and Part 2. Thank you. In your experience, you may have also found that – as Rudolph and I have discovered – that there is something that makes you different. You may be a traumatic brain injury survivor, an individual living with a disability or you may have experienced some other kind of trauma, abuse or adversity. Consequently, … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Feeling Different Part 2
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If you have not already, please read Part 1, Part 3 of this article. Thank you. Rudolph’s gift – what made him different – empowered him to fulfill what none of the other reindeer could hope to do. What made Rudolph different equipped him to be of maximum service to Santa, to his fellow reindeer and as the song infers, to many boys and girls. In my experience, because I … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury — Facing Alienation and Isolation – From Confusion to Clarity Part 5
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Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 6 for context. Thank you. Today’s Thought Be encouraged my friend. If the “herd” chooses to laugh, reject or ridicule you can let the “herd” believe what they want to believe. You no longer have or need to convince the herd or anyone of your value, worth or significance. You can create your own reality because you … [Read more...]