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People have heard about brain injury but they really don't think about until it happens to them, which at that point it is all they or anyone they know can talk about. It is a sinister injury that can change everything in a blink of an eye, and as it goes on misunderstood the dark side of a person a new person starts to emerge, spouses suddenly in a relationship with a stranger, even the survivor does not know themselves. Lost alone and frightened learn about it before it’s too late, before it can take you or a loved one’s life away forever, the more you know the better you will be. You are not along there are millions of us among you. We represent over 70% of those in prison and even more of the homeless. Together we can stop the devastating effects of this sinister injury that can last a life time. One that is big business over 75 billion a year, where the rich control the destiny of the lost for a buck. Let us make a world where we are accepted not jailed or isolated, empowered not controlled. One where we embrace this new person to be a better, braver, strong more creative and productive part of society.

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Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blog and website. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Author of Prisoners without Bars: A Caregiver's Tale: donnafigurski.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com
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Lee Carlson the author of passage to nirvana will talk about the importance of humor and laughter during our rehabilitation and in many instances the discovery of our new selves. Join Lee and let talk about the lighter side of life, if we... more

Brain injury talk about the pacific northwest mentor project that has been operation informally for years now it is going to be more formalized, how it works and who benefits

REGAINING DIGNITY - Hosted by Ashok Rajamani, Author of the upcoming memoir "BRAIN KARMA" Special guest: Gregory O'Shanick MD, Chairman, Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of America... more

One of the hard truths with brain injury, especially from those who once knew us, they still see the old person and in many cases refuse to even concider this new creature that is developing behind the eyes of what they believe to be true so... more

Lee will be launching his first episode and talking about his book and his journey find his personal healing Creativity as a healing force: writing, drawing, painting, singing, etc. (in my case writing and photography helped me heal

Kevin A PhillipsI thought I would share the following 'post' I drafted up: "Sex, Sex, Sex! If you're reading this join me & my guest TBI Survivor: Greg Goldberg May 16, 2011 @19:00 PST on http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/BrainInjuryRadio... more

A New Me Here we come into a new spring, each year we see improvement in ourselves as well as our supports, it can be a really tough road as we re discover this new person, we are like a catapilar and we are going to turn into... more

I am thrilled to share with you that Kevin has a guest speaker, Nina Hirsch, from Florida, who is a huge advocate for people with disabilities. She has been very instrumental in working with local, state, and federal government officials to... more

I can remember just 5 years ago when I had my brain injury there was nothing out there, no groups, no opportunities, no peer websites lots of lawyers and medical but no real support just services that fell very short of being successful.... more

With Brain Injury so many things are forgotten, weather it be some of the tasks that we once could do well to the reason we got up off the couch and walked to the fridge as we stand there asking ourselves now why did I come here staring... more
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