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Lessons of Brain Injury and Buffett

BrainLine blogger Janna Leyde writes about how, with some help from Jimmy Buffett, she learned to accept the fact that life doesn't always work out as planned.

Our Battle Cry

"I feel like I met other lost souls in the darkness, and there were speakers and retreat organizers in the middle of it handing out flashlights."

Bracing for the Setbacks

"Setbacks stink ... but I recognize that setbacks are a natural part of the TBI landscape," says BrainLine blogger Abby Maslin.

Flinging Open Many Doors at Yoga ReMed

“I’m going to teach yoga to people with brain injury,” BrainLine blogger Janna Leyde said, explaining why the professional worlds of yoga and brain injury must meet.

When the Dust Finally Settles: Strategies for the Long-Term Caregiver

When the Dust Finally Settles â€¦ Strategies for the Long-Term Caregiver

Learn from this father's experience with the "twists, stumbles, set-backs, and wild-goose chases" of a having a TBI in the family.

One Simple Way to Fight Depression

Joining a group — any group you connect with — can help stave off depression for a person with TBI and his or her family caregivers, says BrainLine blogger Rosemary Rawlins.

10 Things to Know About Evaluating Medical Resources on the Web

Who can you trust on the web?

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Celebrating Her Loving, Wild, Red-Headed Boy

"I’d burst through the ICU doors like one of Charlie’s Angels; I was there to do my job, to do anything to help Mark get better.”

Caregiver Anger: Five Ways to Keep From Blowing Your Top

What do you do with all the anger you have after your loved one sustains a TBI? Rosemary Rawlins shares her ideas.

The Ripple Effect of Hope

“I have made up my mind not to let combat trauma define my family or my nation. I will not let this journey be the end of my joy.”

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Let the Boat Do the Work

Before his TBI, Janna Leyde's father was passionate about waterskiing. Janna thought that love was lost, but she discovered there was still hope.

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You Disappear

BrainLine blogger Rosemary Rawlins talks about a powerful new novel that takes on the complex nuances of brain injury in a family.

The Real Truth About Brain Injuries

Caregivers often focus on the silver linings. Mother and caregiver Dixie Coskie has had enough; she's sharing how she truly feels.

What Has Worked for Me

Cheryl Gansner shares her experiences about life with her husband, Sgt. Bryan Gansner, who has TBI and PTSD -- especially the social and emotional side.

¿Existen otros problemas a largo plazo asociados con el traumatismo cerebral?

La enfermedad de Alzheimer, enfermedad de Parkinson y otros problemas a largo plazo pueden desarrollarse después de una TBI.

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Love and Caregiving, One Day at a Time

Flowers and candy, wine and expensive gifts are nice, but not the secret to a long and healthy marriage, says Rosemary Rawlins.

Acceptance and Attachment

BrainLine blogger Abby Maslin talks about how she is working on finally letting go of the "old," pre-injury TC with the help of a lot of yoga and self-reflection.

Infographic: If You Hit Your Head...

Learn to recognize if you need to go to the hospital from a hit to the head from this infographic from retired snowboarder Kevin Pearce's LoveYourBrain campaign.