Words For Thought…
Living with a brain injury
“Processing anymore is not like pushing a button, it’s like turning a crank”
“I don’t want to be blamed because I can’t remember certain things. Be patient with me and don’t give up on me”
“We’re all unique. No brain injury is the same because every brain is different” ”
“Finding people who understand brings a feeling of gratitude”
“Being a part of a community of others with brain injuries is important... we all get it and we all relate to each other”
“I lost my filter, what I’m thinking just comes out. Be patient”
“lanzar manos a tu discapacidad!”
“Throw hands at your disability!”
“Please be patient, we’re doing the best we can”
“If you can do it, do it again! Repeat, repeat, repeat!”
“Don’t give up hope. Defeating your prognosis is possible”
“I’m fully capable and intelligent, but sometimes the simple steps are forgotten”
“This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life”
“learning new things helps my cognition. If things get tough, put some grrrrr into it”
“It’s difficult to live with a brain injury”
“I can stand it, I’m going to make it through this, I’m doing the best I can”