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When Is Now?

"I usually know when I’m supposed to be somewhere, but the ‘now’ is ever changing." Blogger Mike Strand discusses his struggles with his TBI and memory.

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.

To Share or Not to Share: Life After Brain Injury

Being defined by your brain injury is different from sharing with a loved one what needs to be shared about the symptoms, says Brainline blogger David Grant.

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.

Just What We Got

"Eighteen years and some spare change later, what I realize is that age is a wise old friend with deep pockets…." writes the wise and funny blogger Kara Swanson.

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.

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.

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.

Developing Effective Adaptive Strategies After Brain Injury

Why is BrainLine blogger David Grant an incessant picture taker?

Learning to Live in the Moment After Brain Injury

"In hindsight, it’s probably best that we didn’t know what was coming. No one really wants to know that life is about to become difficult — very difficult."

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.

The Chicken Book

BrainLine blogger Janna Leyde talks about the power of stories, back when her father was first injured and now, sharing her own with others.

The Whole You

"Our family has been affected by brain injury," says Abby, "but how much are we willing to let this experience define who we are?"

How To Let TBI Take Over Your Life — or Not

How To Let TBI Take Over Your Lifeâ€¦ Or Not

It took time after her husband's TBI, but Rosemary Rawlins realized that she had to wake up each day grateful for all the good in her life instead of feeling angry and cheated.

The Broken Watch

Remembering her father who had dementia — another sort of injury to the brain — Rosemary says that letting time stand still every now and then is good for the soul.

The Point Where I Can See No Further

"I have come as close to the truth as a I can, and now I am free of the facts,” says Janet Burroway about her soldier son's suicide.

Of Fireflies and Thank Yous

A trip to visit the firemen who helped save David Grant's life brings both high emotion and deep gratitude.

Strength and Balance

One of the guiding principles of my life as a wife of a husband with TBI is to “explore everything,” says Rosemary Rawlins.