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People have heard about brain injury but they really don't think about until it happens to them, which at that point it is all they or anyone they know can talk about. It is a sinister injury that can change everything in a blink of an eye, and as it goes on misunderstood the dark side of a person a new person starts to emerge, spouses suddenly in a relationship with a stranger, even the survivor does not know themselves. Lost alone and frightened learn about it before it’s too late, before it can take you or a loved one’s life away forever, the more you know the better you will be. You are not along there are millions of us among you. We represent over 70% of those in prison and even more of the homeless. Together we can stop the devastating effects of this sinister injury that can last a life time. One that is big business over 75 billion a year, where the rich control the destiny of the lost for a buck. Let us make a world where we are accepted not jailed or isolated, empowered not controlled. One where we embrace this new person to be a better, braver, strong more creative and productive part of society.

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Let's talk about IT! Panelists, Deb Brandon, Gail Waitkun, Dawn Corbelli, and Kelly Tuttle join me to talk about brain injury and all that it entails. Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or the coveted job quickly slip from reality as dreams turn to struggle. These unexpected life-happenings that divert one from his or her chosen path in life can be devastating. But as Yogi Berra once said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." Life is all about choices! To learn more about me, please visit my blog and website. Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury Blog: survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com Author of Prisoners without Bars: A Caregiver's Tale: donnafigurski.com Donna's Blog: donnaodonnellfigurski.wordpress.com
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When Jeannette Davidson-Mayer's husband, DeWayne, had five brain injuries - the result of his active duty in Iraq - Jeannette became his caregiver. To combat this 24-hour job, Jeannette redesigned her kitchen to become the family's... more

Please join Shannon Marie for a dose of positive attitude, which we could all use every now and then. Tonight we will learn from Darlene how she is a true TBI survivor! Her story is quite amazing!!! You can access the show by clicking the... more

When you have a brain injury EVERYTHING changes for you. Doesn't seem the world feels that way...or is that exactly what it is?...what it seems? We may never know! But we have an hour and a half to really think about what this brain injury... more

We all have family issues because of just life but with a brain injury, it has another impact on all of us. Survivors need consideration, patience, understanding and unity since the lives have been turned around. Caregivers have a lot... more

Denial is an unrealistic hope that a problem is not really happening and will go away by itself. We all have a natural inclination to rearrange our experiences to fit a positive image of ourselves. This manipulation allows us to preserve our... more

Amy Zellmer is a regular contributor for the Huffington Post and a professional photographer and business coach located in Saint Paul, MN. She is in the process of writing a book on TBI awareness, and is also a contributing author... more

On tonight's broadcast Dr Johan Samanta. Dr. Johan Samanta is a neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical... more

Acceptance, Denial, the Truth - Dream Catchers with Les Paul & Tae After sustaining multiple brain injuries, 2 Aneurysms, living my way through a coma a porcelain plate and 15 metal clips being put in my head you would have thought... more

Larry Berger, also known as Laughing Larry, has been helping people for many years. On this show you will hear about writing therapy. Larry is the owner and proprietor of Skysaje (Sky Sage) Enterprise. Laughing Larry has an infectious... more

Join Tonia tonight as she is joined by her guests from UCLA TBI unit, Brain Injury Association of California and Life After a Brain Injury. Please call in with your questions and Tonia and her guests look for ways to get the word out to the... more
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