The 4th of July (Independence Day) is just around the corner. Since my mind is continually looking for ways to live with brain injury, it reminds me of how happy I am that I experience brain independence every day now. That’s not to say I don’t ever depend on others for information and help. It just means that, thanks to various compensatory strategies, I have learned over the years, that I can now be a more independent person and, therefore, depend less on others.
It’s a good feeling to be an independent person. Because I remember how I felt before I learned how to help myself, I want to continually share everything I know about brain injury and how it leads to independence. That is really the only reason Larry and I wrote Brain Injury Survivor’s Guide. We’ve gotten so much more for our efforts than we ever expected. In fact, it was recently included in the top ten books sold: Check out this article. Not to mention all the rewarding comments we get from those who write us.
Have a safe 4th of July celebration and always strive for more brain injury independence. Knowledge is Power to a brain injured person.
It’s a good feeling to be an independent person. Because I remember how I felt before I learned how to help myself, I want to continually share everything I know about brain injury and how it leads to independence. That is really the only reason Larry and I wrote Brain Injury Survivor’s Guide. We’ve gotten so much more for our efforts than we ever expected. In fact, it was recently included in the top ten books sold: Check out this article. Not to mention all the rewarding comments we get from those who write us.
Have a safe 4th of July celebration and always strive for more brain injury independence. Knowledge is Power to a brain injured person.
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I definitely want brain independence. And I don't just want it -- I work for it, every day.
You're right - knowledge is power. Learning about the brain -- especially our own brains, no matter how "broken" they may be -- is the first step to true independence.
I've been encouraged by many folks to not read too much about brain injury and get overwhelmed by the information. But there's something about it that's very soothing and reassuring -- it's not ME that's the problem, it's my brain. Big difference.
And when I learn about how my brain is not functioning properly, I can figure out steps to either fix it, compensate for it, or avoid the problem spots entirely.
Happy Independence Day!
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