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Hugs and Hard Truths

My name is Nicole Bingaman. I am a mother to three sons, all in their twenties. Our oldest son, Taylor, suffered a catastrophic brain injury seven years ago. There are some hard truths I’ve discovered about myself over the years. Please know some of them require great courage to share with you.

An Overwhelmed Inspiration

Someone recently told me these kind words, “You inspire me.” I looked in the mirror feeling anything but inspiring...The word was OVERWHELMED.

Childhood Stress Has A Greater Genetic Impact Than Brain Injury

A young girl cradles her head in her hands sitting cross-legged on the floor

A surprising thing happened when researchers began exploring whether early-life stress compounds the effects of a childhood head injury on health and behavior later in life: In an animal study, stress changed the activation level of many more genes in the brain than were changed by a bump to the head.

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5 Important Qualities of My Son’s TBI Healthcare Team

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A gentleman asked me, “Looking back at the beginning of your journey, what could have been done on the healthcare team's end to help you?” Taking a deep breath, I realized the question was an open door. I wasn’t sure I felt fully prepared to walk through it. I’ve pondered this question since then and want to share five qualities of healthcare providers that left an impression on me.

Ain't Misbehaving

Understanding the meaning behind difficult behavior.

The Not-So-Good Days

The bad days suck. They suck more than we let on to most people, and they drain us emotionally for days afterward. Perhaps the best way to describe it is this...

Seizures and Epilepsy: Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about seizure types, what to do, and what not to do.

The Hike

My life as the caregiver and mother of a brain injury survivor is similar to being on a challenging hike. You gather the proper gear and feel adequately prepared. You begin the hike with an overcomer’s attitude, looking forward to moving through the miles...

Life in the Zebra Herd — The Survival Skills Necessary to Thrive after a Brain Injury

Recovery from a TBI is not a spectator sport. Anyone who lives daily with a brain injury knows that recovery takes work! So, specifically, what have I done?

Why Isn’t Infertility in Military Women a Bigger Conversation?

Uniformed Heidi Agostini in the sand in Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of Sgt. Megan Sindelar

Genevieve Chase accomplishes everything she attempts. She made master sergeant in 15 years in the Army reserves... she was inducted into the Army Women’s Hall of Fame. In the military, she learned Pashto and was an intelligence soldier in Afghanistan. But, like a lot of military women, one dream eludes her: She hasn’t been able to get pregnant.

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Emotional Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury

Emotional changes can be very tricky after a brain injury — for the injured person and his family.

No Accident

"TC’s brain injury was avoidable, but so are the years and years we could potentially spend dwelling on its source," writes BrainLine blogger, Abby Maslin.

Back at Work

I never wish to glamorize the process of returning to work, nor unfairly claim credit for it. TC was at the helm for most of this journey. With that said, there are a few pieces of wisdom I’ve gathered from the experience...

Competency and Brain Injury: An Interview with Robert Denney, PsyD

Should the legal process make certain concessions for someone with TBI?

When Is It Safe to Return to Play After a Concussion?

An important new law evens the playing field.

In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing

For Lee Woodruff, that phone call was like being back on the Tower of Terror: "It feels as if speed, motion, light, and time literally freeze."

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Know Your Concussion ABCs—for School Nurses

Heads Up to Schools: Know Your ABCs â€” for School Nurses

Knowing how to recognize to concussion symptoms in the school environment can prevent further injury and can help with recovery.

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The Walls That I Have Come Up Against

Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer: Patience and Persistence Are Key for Caregiving

I know everyone’s story, while different, can be similar in a lot of ways. I have found there are many ‘walls’ that I have come up against. Some hit me right out of the blue with no warning and others crept up slowly. But, once I realized what the ‘wall’ was, I always manage to find a way to climb over it.

You have likely heard of the brain's gray matter – here is why the white matter is important too

A graphic representation of the brain's neural network

The human brain is a three-pound organ that remains largely an enigma. But most people have heard of the brain’s gray matter, which is needed for cognitive functions such as learning, remembering and reasoning.

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What Happens to the Brain During Injury and in the Early Stages of Recovery from Brain Injury?

Understanding TBI, Part 1: What Happens to the Brain During Injury and in the Early Stages of Recovery from TBI?

What exactly is a brain injury and what does recovery look like?

Classroom Interventions for Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries

There is a lot to know about helping children with TBI successfully return to the classroom.

The Dying Will Do What The Living Will Not: Applying Mindfulness and Meditation to PTSD

David wearing a blue t-shirt and his wife in a red shirt smiling outside in the sun

Being mindfully aware in the present moment meant that the past no longer owned me and that there really was no such thing as the future — there is just the here and now.

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