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Read more about the article Congratudolences You’re Disabled

Congratudolences You’re Disabled

After nearly two years, multiple denials, and multiple appeals, I finally got approved for disability. Woohoo! To say it’s a relief is an understatement. While the monetary income will help, especially the over two years of back pay, the mental/emotional…

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Read more about the article Overcoming vs Coming to Terms with a Chronic Illness

Overcoming vs Coming to Terms with a Chronic Illness

In numerous circles lately I’ve heard people talking about “overcoming” and healing themselves from various health challenges. Many of these people claim that they can help others naturally overcome their health challenges, too, through their coaching (note that these people…

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Read more about the article Failing at this with a TBI

Failing at this with a TBI

Have you felt like a failure since your traumatic brain injury (TBI)? I certainly have, so if you have, too, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re far from alone. One of my friends and fellow TBI peeps, Jennifer Malocha, recently…

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Read more about the article Grief (personified)- A Short Story

Grief (personified)- A Short Story

“Grief, you’re too big, too heavy, and I don’t like you,” said the woman. “You show up often and uninvited. You crowd me and weigh me down. I don’t want to feel your presence anymore. I don’t want to feel…

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Read more about the article Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Yoga, and LoveYourBrain

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Yoga, and LoveYourBrain

When you think of concussions you might immediately think of football players, soccer players, other athletes, or military service persons. Did you think about your neighbor down the street who slipped on the ice and hit her head? What about…

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Read more about the article Can you be happy when living with chronic illness?

Can you be happy when living with chronic illness?

Can you truly be happy when living with a debilitating chronic illness or health condition?The question came up when talking to a friend recently, when I had an emotional meltdown about the incapacitating, chronic ramifications of my traumatic brain injury…

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TBI Holiday Survival Guide

The holiday season is in full swing, and for those of us who live with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other chronic health challenges, the season poses additional challenges. Here to help are some tips that I’ve learned in the…

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Read more about the article Hang in there! (what NOT to say)

Hang in there! (what NOT to say)

“Hang in there!”This is one phrase to please not ever say to me. It’s one that, unfortunately, several people have said to me even in the past month, let alone the past many years. To the average person, perhaps even…

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Read more about the article TBI & Moving through Grief Part III: Into Acceptance
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TBI & Moving through Grief Part III: Into Acceptance

We come to the conclusion of our blog post series on moving through grief after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In Part I and Part II, we explored the first five of the seven stages of grief. Let's look at…

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Read more about the article TBI & Moving through Grief: Part II

TBI & Moving through Grief: Part II

In Part I we explored the first two stages of grief, which include shock, denial, pain and guilt. Now we move into the second, third and fourth stages, starting with anger. Again, please note that the stages of grief aren't…

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Jennifer Soames

TBI Survivor & Advocate, former Holistic Health Professional

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