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Three Truths

My blog is titled Permission to Tell the Truth in an effort of honoring my feelings, not denying them. The actual act of truth telling is challenging. It hurts. Here we’ve established a relationship of trusting support. I’d like your continued permission to be open and real.

PTSD & TBI: Seven Life-Changing Letters

David Grant and his wife smiling at camera

When I was struck by a teenage driver back in 2010, I sustained a traumatic brain injury. In addition to my TBI, four new letters became forever intertwined with my brain injury: PTSD. Over the years, PTSD has proven to be harder to live with than a brain injury.

No memory of the accident that resulted in a TBI

Shelbi talks about how she doesn't remember the accident, but others do.

Shelbi's "new normal" after brain injury

Shelbi talks about finding and accepting her "new normal" after the accident.

A life change after brain injury

Shelbi talks about how her accident threw her life plans off track.

Irritability triggers after brain injury

Shelbi talks about what her irritability triggers became after the accident and how to cope with them.

Shelbi's relationship with her husband after brain injury

Recognizing and sharing emotions after brain injury

Shelbi talks about how it was difficult after the accident for her to read the emotions of others and show emotions herself.

Silver lining after brain injury

Shelbi talks about finding the silver lining, even when it's difficult.

Importance of communication after brain injury

Shelbi talks about the importance of communication in a relationship and how the Couples Care program has helped.

Going back to school after brain injury

Shelbi talks about going back to school after her accident.

Emotional regulation assessment after brain injury

Dr. Samantha Backhaus talks about how she assesses patients with anger and irritability concerns.

Dr. Backhaus's approach to brain injury treatment

Dr. Samantha Backhaus talks about her approach to how she treats people with brain injury and their families.

Management techniques for managing anger after brain injury

Dr. Samantha Backhaus talks about anger management strategies.

Emotional triggers after brain injury

Dr. Samantha Backhaus talks about situations that might be emotional triggers for people with brain injury,

The impact of family involvement after brain injury

Dr. Samantha Backhaus talks about the importance of family involvement in the treatment of someone with brain injury. That involvement can also have a significant impact on the family member's emotional health.

Education and prevention with emotional regulation after brain injury

Dr. Samantha Backhaus talks about educating the person with brain injury, helping them accept their emotional reactions, and helping them cope with triggering situations.

Emotional impact of brain injury

Dr. Samantha Backhaus talks about the emotional results of brain injury.

Detective work for brain injury treatments

Dr. Samantha Backhaus talks about using detective work to find the most effective way to help her patients.

Impact of brain injury on the family

A person with brain injury may have emotional challenges. Dr. Samantha Backhaus talks about the impact that can have on other family members.

Depression After Brain Injury – An Unexpected Outcome

My brain injury journey has come with many unexpected twists and turns, making it an experience that is truly stranger than fiction. Many of the changes that came to pass after my brain injury were incredibly painful and life-changing. But not all the changes were difficult. Some were – dare I say – simply wonderful.

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