Breathing Problems After TBI: Take My Breath Away
It was Saturday, June 4th, 2011 and I was in the stepdown unit at Elmhurst hospital in Queens, New York,...
Brain Injury Confusion and Disorientation: “Happy Thanksgiving”… in May?!
A video was taken on May 30th, 2011. I was originally extubated (taken off of a respirator) on May 20th...
Coming to Consciousness After a 12 Day Coma: Lights, Coma, Action!
Friday, May 20th, 2011: Since she had been told to do so, my mom was there each day to sing...
My Diffuse Axonal Injury Diagnosis (DAI): Just Nod If You Can Hear Me
The next email was written on the morning of Friday the 13th, 2011. Sent: Fri, May 13, 2011 7:09 amSubject:...
The Initial CT Scans of My Brain After Injury: Shake, Rattle, and Roll!
MAY 10. 2011: SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLL! The morning started with My mom’s phone alarm shaking her from her terrifying...
TBI Anniversary Reflections: Nine Years Later
Last night, the sun set, closing out the 9th year that I had been alive since briefly departing. 9 years...
My Experience as the Keynote Speaker for NORA 2014 – A Vision Among Visionaries
When I woke from a twelve-day coma less than three years ago, with a devastating diagnosis and without the ability...
The MAMA Lions Club
A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a strong woman who’s son is currently comatose. I want to share...
Betrayal After TBI: Moonshine Tears
There is a very important event that I have not written about, but I feel that I am now ready...
Why The Study of Neurology is a Toddler: Little Neuro
While the field of neurology has grown out of its infancy, neurology is still but a toddler. We know precious...
Meta-cognition After TBI: Learning How to Learn
When I graduated high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with the rest of my life yet....
Giving Thanks (Thanksgiving Post 2012)
The weather was getting perfect in my opinion. It was cool and brisk, but not freezing. It was usually dry...
