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The Art of Letting Go

The Art of Letting Go Nicole Bingaman April 2018

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.

Measuring Brain Injury Recovery a Bit Differently

Measuring Brain Injury Recovery a Bit Differently
For years, I measured my recovery by external gains. I looked for tasks that I could do better and longer. This was easily quantifiable data. I recently took some time to take stock of my growth over this past year. And what I saw surprised me. In fact, it was a completely unexpected revelation.

Find the Good and Praise it!

Jim, Alice, and Kara
Like those of us who have been at this business of life after brain injury for a long time, I am aware of the stages that we go through. I know that I am experiencing "recurring grief." During these times it can be very hard to “find the good and praise it..."

TBI 101: Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Brain Injury Rehabilitation Basics

A brain injury can affect just about everything — including the way you walk, talk, and think. That's why there are a number of treatments available that attempt to restore the parts of life that have been affected by a brain injury.

Untangling the Vine of TBI

Untangling the Vine of TBI

The greenbrier plant is not what it appears to be. It’s innocent looking while invasive. It comes raging back after you cut it down, and it can choke what’s underneath. If this sounds a little bit like traumatic brain injury, it is.

From There to Here

David and Amelia

So how exactly did I get from there to here? From complete ruination of the human will to thrive to living a life worthwhile? The answer is complicated, and our path was a winding one, but in retrospect, a few things have proven to be game-changers.

TBI Recovery Support Program

TBI Recovery Support Program

DVBIC's TBI Recovery Support Program ensures that service members and their family is supported and connected to appropriate resources as they progress through the entire continuum of care to recovery.

Back at Work

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...