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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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Happy Birthday to us Yeah us..... 4 years can you believe it I still remember like it is the first time, reaching out to find other only to find out there is more than you could ever imagine, all the pain and suffering people have gone thorough that... more

Officially unofficial (but real close) TMDS begins its 3rd season this week. See? Unrealilstic Belief is still dominating my life!!! Such as a TBI, where has the time flown by? Wasn't it just last week we started this show? Over 100 episodes, 109... more

Join Julie Kintz in welcoming Rebecca Kipping back to Quantum Leap! Rebbecca is a Speech Therapist who is well versed in the needs of those with brain injury. The topic for this show is the different aspects of aphasia. Rebecca is sure to... more

Open Mic Night to share your positive memories of Brain Injury Radio as we kick off the week of our 4th Anniversary! In addition, I would like to hear your happy jokes, ancedotes, goals, and desires. Last week, I covered grief and mourning.... more

THIS WEEK: Rerun of earlier episode of WTF? It's been "One of those Weeks", and for those of you with Brain Injuries UNDERSTAND 'what' we're talking about! HOWEVER, we are already gearing up for next weeks show: Draft Day 2015!... more

In 2005 Ilene Meckley was hit head on by an 18 wheeler truck. Ilene narrowly survived the terrifying crash. Ilene spent 5 1/2 months in the hospital. Doctors told her family she may not survive. Then they said they didn't know if she would... more

Refreshingly honest, warm and down-to-earth, Cheryl Kempf connects with those who hear her tell her story of survival. Cheryl watched the normal life she, her husband and children had dissolve, including losing most of the use of her right... more

September 11, 2001 signaled a day of everlasting change for most of America. When we had our brain injuries, that process of ongoing grief and change, happened for us too. In both cases, many suffer not only from their injuries, but... more

My name is Lori Purdy Faitel, I am a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor. I am your host for THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS.I suffered a TBI, when I was 24 years old. As I speak to you I am 52 years old. I was clinically dead 3 times, which... more

After TBI and other disabilities happen do I have a choice? Well get up off of yor TBI and do something about your life if you can because that's a big part of the struggle and for you and I to decide but for me as far as I'm more concerned it's... more
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