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To the Kids

Brainline blogger Janna Leyde writes a letter to other kids out there like her who have a parent with a brain injury.

Parenting an Adult Child with a Concussion

Bob Duncan talks about the challenges of being a parent of a college-aged kid, especially one recovering from a brain injury.

This Concussion Is More Serious Than You Thought

Bob Duncan talks about what happened to his son when he returned to college and to his midterm exams only 24 hours after his concussion.

Lessons Learned as Parents of a Son with TBI

Bob Duncan whose son sustained a concussion while being a cheerleader for his college talks about what he would have done differently had he known more.

Making Difficult Decisions After a Brain Injury

Bob Duncan talks about his son having to make the very difficult but wise decision to take a medical withdrawal from college to let his brain rest properly after a concussion.

Bob Duncan on His Son's Ongoing Recovery

Bob Duncan talks about the fact that even a year post-injury, his son still follows some of the doctor's guidelines like limiting his workload or exposure to TV.

How Little People Know About Concussions Until It Happens in Their Family

Although he is a healthcare executive, Bob Duncan says he really didn't understand the impact of a concussion until his son sustained one.

Accepting Accommodations in College for Invisible Injuries

Bob Duncan talks about his son with at TBI having to swallow his pride and accept the academic accommodations offered at his college.

Jonathan Duncan's Cheerleading Concussion

Bob Duncan recounts the story of how his son sustained a concussion while cheerleading for his college team.

We Write Our Own Life Story

"After Hugh's crash, I felt as if I had lost my emotional North Star, the connection to my alter ego, and the person who knew me best," says Rosemary Rawlins.

If I Could Tell Doctors Just One Thing

“Your husband is a strong man in good shape, Mrs. Rawlins. I think he’ll make it, but I can’t promise anything.”

Balancing the Roles of Wife and Caregiver

As a caregiver, Abby Maslin had to learn when to jump in and help her husband during various stages of his recovery and when to give him the space to push forward on his own.

Abby Maslin: Staying Present in the Face of Ambiguous Loss

"Ambiguous loss is about learning to live with lots of uncertainty and learning to live with different goals."

The Story of TC Maslin's Brain Injury

Wife and caregiver Abby Maslin talks about how her husband was beaten on the streets of his neighborhood, the series of surgeries that followed, and the amazing recovery he has made in only one year.

Abby Maslin: Not All Days Are Good Days

Caregiver Abby Maslin talks about how it's easy to be married when things are going well, but after a traumatizing, life-changing event like a TBI, everything changes and moving forward takes a lot of mental work.

Abby Maslin on the Importance of Good Friends

Caregiver Abby Maslin talks about how her injured husband's and her friends have exceeded expectations in terms of loving kindness and acceptance.

Transition to Independence After a Brain Injury

Caregiver Abby Maslin talks about the process of helping her injured husband gain more independence, especially in caring for their young son.

Abby Maslin on Becoming Husband and Wife Again After Brain Injury

Eighteen months after her husband's severe brain injury, Abby Maslin says she and her husband are relearning how to be husband and wife.

Abby Maslin on Her Husband's Brain Injury Rehablitation

Wife and caregiver Abby Maslin talks about her husband, TC's rehab — from getting out of a wheelchair and making great strides with his aphasia.

Progress and Plateaus After Brain Injury

Caregiver Abby Maslin talks about the ebbs and flows of her husband's progress after his severe brain injury.

Father and Son Getting to Know Each Other Again After Brain Injury

Caregiver Abby Maslin talks about how her toddler son reacted to having his injured father home again.

Abby Maslin's "Brain School"

Caregiver Abby Maslin used her background as a teacher to help her husband recover — with flashcards, books on tape, and singing in the car with their little boy.

Caregiver Confessions: Brain Injury Is Contagious

Caregiver Abby Maslin talks about how all the stress, change, and juggling involved in having someone in the family with a TBI can wreak havoc on the caregiver's brain, too.

Caregiver Confessions: Taking Care of Myself Is a Group Effort

Caregiver Confessions: Taking Care of the Caregiver

Caregiver Abby Maslin laughs about how hard it was to take the advice to find time to care for herself after her husband's TBI, but over time, she realized it was crucial for the whole family.