In December 2016 I wrote the article, I Am Not a “Label” — Being Our Own Best Cheerleader. Being our own cheerleader after a brain injury can be difficult because of many "voices". Voices that discourage us. Voices from without and voices from within. Voices that we hear and stories that we tell ourselves. Below I would like to share what I learned about the "voices" and what … [Read more...]
12 Peer Support Categories Offered on Second Chance to Live Slideshow Presentation
Several years ago, I decided to create 12 Peer Support Categories. I decided to create these categories to house articles, video and slideshow presentations to address topics within each of these categories. Overcoming Bullying, Relationships, Self-Acceptance, Self-Esteem, Ongoing Process, Success, Hope, Experiencing Peace, Purpose, My Journey and We are Not Alone To offer … [Read more...]
Ongoing Brain Injury Recovery and Beyond through Holistic Healing
August 11, 2020, will mark my 53 year anniversary living with the impact of a traumatic brain injury. Over the course of the past 50 years, I discovered that I needed to pursue holistic healing in my recovery process. During the past 33 years, I have been in an ongoing recovery process. In my experience, I discovered that I needed to involve all of what makes me, me, in my … [Read more...]