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The Rehabilitation Shift: From Case Manager to Case Mom – A Mother’s Story

My case manager’s brain was pondering the logistics and the potential extent of Christine’s injuries. But my brain as a Mother was focused intently on keeping myself together so that I could be effective.

Taking a Victory Lap After Brain Injury

David Grant blog, Brain Injury Hope Network, loss, grief, brain injury, growth, time, non-profit,

Looking back over the years, I never expected to live a life defined largely by being a brain injury survivor. Early on, I was completely unable to see that there might be a silver lining to all that has come to pass ...

Silver Linings

During Steven’s many years of rehabilitation, when tanks ran empty, when exhaustion hit so hard that not even a double shot of espresso coupled with dark chocolate could revive me, silver linings showed up in the form of everyday people...

Five Reasons I Love My Husband BECAUSE of His TBI

"When a loved one is radically changed after a brain injury, seldom do we focus on the positives that might have sprung from the aftermath of a traumatic injury," writes BrainLine blogger, Rosemary Rawlins.

Brain Injury Battle Scars

If you are new to a life that now includes brain injury and everything feels different and unfamiliar, you are not alone. We all go through it. But I can share with you that time will change your perspectives...

Brian Klassen, Ph.D.: How to Heal from Trauma and Take Your Life Back - Trigger Avoidance and PTSD

Dr. Brian Klassen in a light but button down shirt in front of an out-of-focus green background

When trauma goes untreated, and trigger avoidance controls behavior, life can become quite small.

Forgive Yourself

In the midst of crisis, between panic and hysteria, thoughts creep in. How did this happen? What could I have done? These questions form the beginning of a long line of self-recriminating thoughts that haunt many caregivers...

I Almost Died Giving Birth: How I Process My Maternal Trauma

Stacey wearing a pink hospital gown holding her baby bump

I almost died giving birth. I don’t talk about it much because I didn’t die. I am here. Baby just turned 6 and her little sister is 4. They are thick as thieves and their dad and I are over the moon. But I almost died.

Shout-out to All the Superheroes

Since his injury, my husband and I have come to agree on one point: we will never fully understand each other’s struggle in this mess. And while we can never hope to fully appreciate the depth or complexity of each other’s experiences, we do our best to stay constantly respectful of the hard work that keeps us going.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT can help you to think differently about your experiences and your relationships, with the goal of making some positive changes in your life.

Read more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

The Art of Letting Go

I’ve kept in touch with a handful of healthcare professionals I had met in the early days of Taylor’s ordeal. These people not only taught me about the physical effects of brain injury and ways to participate in Taylor’s care, but they also taught me another invaluable lesson: the art of letting go.

I Am Disabled

Saying "I am disabled" was an unexpected admission for David Grant, which brought about unexpected emotion.

Why I Chose Not To Listen

David gives a thumbs up while tandem sky-diving with an instructor in a clear blue sky

Last month, Sarah and I took a trip to rural Maine for another first-time life experience. I was more excited than fearful when I jumped out of a plane at 14,000 feet and I can now add skydiver to my life résumé! Had I listened to the advice I received from doctors a decade earlier, the thought of jumping out of a plane would have seemed preposterous.

Traumatic Brain Injury: Cognitive and Communication Disorders

Cognitive and communication problems depend on factors like an individual's personality, pre-injury abilities, and the severity of the brain injury.

Living with Concussion the Natural Way

Rachel Derrington is not the same person she was before her brain swelled up and changed her attitude, priorities and sense of self. She is better. Rachel shares the four things that turned her from an survivor to a thriver.

Symptoms of Concussion

Woman holding her head in her hands with a pained look on her face

What are the symptoms of concussion? Find out what the common symptoms of concussion are, when to go to the hospital, and tips for healing.

Every 21 Seconds

A story that puts words to what so many people with TBI experience.

Fatigue and TBI

Learn why fatigue is such a common symptom of brain injury, and what you can do to combat it.

The Far Reaches of Traumatic Brain Injury and Grief

While my thoughts should have been carefree during our summer vacation at our favorite North Carolina beach, each day as I took in the vastness of the ocean, I was reminded of the far reaches of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and grief.

Leaning into Loss After Brain Injury

David and his wife smiling seated at a restaurant

Three of my four sons abruptly walked out of my life with no explanation and no communication. I was being ghosted long before that term even existed. It was, by far, the most painful part of my journey.

12 Free Military Apps for Managing Life with Brain Injury

Free Military Traumatic Brain Injury Apps

Military smartphone apps for service members and veterans, their families, and professionals.

She Struggled With Alcohol Abuse. Now This Sailor Wants to End the Stigma of Seeking Help.

Theresa Carpenter in her Navy dress white uniform

The evening should have been one of the most memorable and enjoyable evenings of my 25-year military career. Instead, I nearly destroyed it because I couldn’t control my drinking.

Are There Other Long-Term Problems Associated With a TBI?

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

Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other long-term problems can develop after a TBI.

Repeated Head Hits, Not Concussion, May Be Behind CTE

A study published in Brain, a journal of neurology, presents the strongest case yet that repetitive hits to the head that aren't concussions do cause CTE.

If I Look So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad?

The fact that brain injury is often an invisible injury can be painful. Learn how to react to people's questions and comments.

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