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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.

4 Ways to Help Families Coping with Brain Injury this Holiday

BrainLine blogger, Janna Hockenjos, suggests ways to support TBI survivors and caregivers this holiday season.

Affirmations

BrainLine blogger, Rosemary Rawlins, shares how the positive power of affirmations has helped her deal with life's unexpected twists.

Playing the Glad Game

BrainLine blogger, Janna Leyde, embraces the "glad game" by finding ways to be grateful, even in the face of her father's TBI.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?"

The Broken Hat

What does an old, furry trapper hat have to do with being the mom of a son with a TBI?

Pia Pearce on Being Kevin's Mother -- Before and After Brain Injury

Pia Pearce on Being Kevinâ€™s Mother â€” Before and After Brain Injury

After snowboarder Kevin Pearce sustained a severe brain injury, his family pulled together — a tight circle of love, support, and positivity.

What Seeds Are You Planting?

"Instead of slouching in a chair when I felt tired, I began to go outside. Pulling weeds in the garden and planting a few flowers made me feel less trapped."

If I Could Tell Doctors Just One Thing

“Your husband is a strong man in good shape, Mrs. Rawlins. I think he’ll make it, but I can’t promise anything.”

Balancing the Roles of Wife and Caregiver

As a caregiver, Abby Maslin had to learn when to jump in and help her husband during various stages of his recovery and when to give him the space to push forward on his own.

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Abby Maslin: Staying Present in the Face of Ambiguous Loss

"Ambiguous loss is about learning to live with lots of uncertainty and learning to live with different goals."

The Story of TC Maslin's Brain Injury

Wife and caregiver Abby Maslin talks about how her husband was beaten on the streets of his neighborhood, the series of surgeries that followed, and the amazing recovery he has made in only one year.

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Abby Maslin: Not All Days Are Good Days

Caregiver Abby Maslin talks about how it's easy to be married when things are going well, but after a traumatizing, life-changing event like a TBI, everything changes and moving forward takes a lot of mental work.

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Abby Maslin on the Importance of Good Friends

Caregiver Abby Maslin talks about how her injured husband's and her friends have exceeded expectations in terms of loving kindness and acceptance.

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Transition to Independence After a Brain Injury

Caregiver Abby Maslin talks about the process of helping her injured husband gain more independence, especially in caring for their young son.

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