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A group of brain injury survivors who support each other |
Bryan "...That was the moment when I started having the sensation of rising up as if from a deep sleep, and of my consciousness clearing up. Over the next couple of hours things slowly returned to normal. I was ecstatic!..." |
Craig "...In my search, I discovered that I needed to ask questions of myself, that no one else could ask....In my search, I discovered that I was the only one who could answer the questions, that no one else could answer...." |
Gary "... I kept telling them they are wrong. My dad looked down at me and said you beat this I'll help you become anything you want. Ok game on...." |
Geraldine "... I have learned so much about life with a Traumatic Brain Injury and I now view my experience as a blessing, an opportunity to experience my life anew..." |
James "...My name is James Orrigo and I am passionate about using music to help others. My goal is to encourage individuals to enjoy life, seize the moment, and realize the difference that we each can make in others lives by our POSITIVE actions.... |
Jessica "...Meanwhile, the young woman who beat those odds is taking her degree in human biology across the country. She's decided to dedicate herself to work in an area that redefined her life. As a graduate student at Yale University, she'll soon begin a research fellowship in neuroscience.... |
Larkin "...But I have since accepted that some memories have been lost forever. Unfortunate? Yes. Sad? Maybe a little, but this motivates me to create new memories. And truly treasure those wonderful stories of my life... |
Michael "...Michael's injuries were nearly fatal and despite comprehensive treatment at two hospitals, he remained in a coma for six and a half months. Doctors told his family that his chances of recovery were remote....Today Michael serves as an inspiration, motivational speaker, and catalyst for traumatic brain injury survivors everywhere...... |
Mike "...You have all heard the saying, What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly. Well, for me, September 4, 1982 was the day I left my caterpillar life forever and began my wild adventure as a survivor of traumatic brain injury... |
Steve "...Prior my accident I was a big fan of music performer Warren Zevon, and even saw him perform ...My sister got a CD and played it in my room at the intensive care unit- so I think Warren brought me back!....(interview by David Letterman while in late stages of terminal cancer, Dave asked the secret to life and Warren's response was not unless I just know you should enjoy every sandwich...saying just enjoy everyday common things! If you don't leave your past in the past, it will destroy your future. Live for what today has to offer- not for what yesterday has taken away and enjoy every sandwich!.... |
Thomas, "TC" "...It's so har-hard to know that I'll never be exactly the same. Even if I work as hard as I can for 30 years, I will never be like I was before. But I'm hoping I can go back to work and take care of my son. Even if it's only 80 percent. That's enough. ..." |
And here's a wonderful blog about TBI put together by a True Survivor! |
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Great short video story on Michael Black's continual recovery from a very bad TBI. He has even founded a sort of Facebook for brain injury survivors -Trymunity |