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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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THIS WEEK: Caretakers vs Caregivers, What do you CARE?, Is there a difference between caretaking and caregiving? Although many people interchange these two words, it is imperative that we understand how they are not the same.... more

Fantastic Frank interviews Veronica Grey, they will be discussing how the universe is similar to the human body and when we don't take care of it there are all sorts of ramifications which lead to disease and disability.... more

Constance is one of the pioneers of the brain injury survivor's movement. Tonight she will share her beginnings in the movement, where it has taken her, and where she'd like to see it progress. If you want an expert in the history of... more

This is a powerful show you won't want to miss! Whether you've survived a terrorist attack, a natural disaster, or a personal tradegy like our brain injuries, we all have a common bond. My guest tonight is Anthea Appeal, who spent... more

Lori was in a car accident in 1986. She says she is alive today because a State Police officer salvaged her body with the jaws of life. She was admitted to a hospital in a coma with the diagnosis of TBI. About 7 days after the injury her... more

Dream Catchers - Traumatically happy & a TBI Smile - Les Paul Often when I was a young Boy I would wonder what my life would be like when I grow up as I would gaze at the Stars with my telescope in the back yard looking at Venus... more

Anniversary's can be tough sometimes. I'm coming up on eight years since my injury and just wanted to reflect back a bit and glance into the future. Call in and talk about your anniversaary date. 424-243-9540 is the call in number, I'd like... more

The focus tonight on TMDS will focus on baseball, Miracle League baseball for all ages. At 53 with a shattered right shoulder, I had accepted my hardball career was finished. Look not, #34 is back on the mound! The New Castle Miracle... more

Wait & see. :) Don't refrain or drain your brain. Come and join us...Go insane! Brush your mane, drop your cane. Forget your pain on Brain Injury Lane. What kind of smarty pants would think of that?! Penny & Kathy...If it's your... more

THIS WEEK: "He Never Liked Cake" is a personal memoir written from a perspective of the daughter of a man who sustained a brain injury in a vehicular incident back in 1996. Janna Leyde chronicles the journey she and her family... more
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