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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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Tonight Fantastic Frank interviews, Author, Michael Ciafone, Michael Francis Ciafone was at the tender age of 10 when a tragic accident changed his life forever. Michael was inspired to write Silent Cries, followed by his new... more

Recovering from a brain injury takes a long time and is a process filled with many tricks and few treats. In the early years it seems like a bad dream that we can't wake up from. We stumble and fall many times during this process and if we are... more

Peggy Reisher, MSW, became the executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Nebraska (BIA-NE) in July 2013. Prior to that, she worked for the BIA-NE for six years as director of Programs and Services and as the director of... more

Nathan Shields and Stacy Sullivan are Physical therapist experienced in neuro and ortho rehab. Taking a positive attitude w a chronic disease

Keeping It Real - Dream Catchers - LesPaul Morgan Keeping it real to me means taking charge of our future and having the courage to do something meaningful with it! As survivors we need to develop new strategies and coping skills and... more

Melissa is living with an unruptured Aneurysm. She first found out about it she was havng cold like symptoms. An ENT doctor sent her to get a CT scan. Please join us tonight to hear more on Melissa's amazing story.

"In the course of a day..." "Every caregiver has been there: completely stressed, at our wits' end, wanting to scream or laugh or cry (or all three). And while it's nice to imagine that there's some magic way to make all that tension vanish,... more

Happy Halloween? Ummm, OK, if you say so. Bushell of candy prepared. Superman awaiting his second Canal Town appearance and I'm short, very short, on time. Call in with your favorite, or unfavorite Halloween memories. I'll try to... more
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