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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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My guest tonight is David A. Grant. David is a writer based in New Hampshire and the author of Metamorphosis, Surviving Brain Injury. A survivor of a harrowing cycling accident in 2010, David openly shares his experience, strength and hope... more

American Music Therapy Association - Dream Catchers - Les Paul. The AMTA's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings. Predecessors, unified... more

Why we do the things we do, hosted by Craig Siclia and special co host Kim Chapman of the Joe Niekro Foundation. People don't start organization because everything is just great they ussually start them out of need, and or as in my... more

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Keithanthonys TBI story and NDE is remarkable. Diagnosed in a permanent vegetative state he was not anticipated to last the first night yet he went on by sheer power of his incredible mind to overcome permanent paralysis even... more

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Fantastic Frank interviews Heather Henderson Hill. Heather has been working to support others with their daily wins, opportunities and challenges. She has been a busy mom, a career woman, a mentor, a leader, and a supporter. Heather... more

Jas Boothe has served over 13 years in the United States Army and is currently on active duty in the United States Army National Guard. She deployed during the Operation Iraq Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom campaigns and her... more

Power of the human spirit - Dream Catchers - BIRN Living your Dreams after suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury can feel like an un reachable goal after just struggling to survive after TBI and a long time ago I felt much the same after all... more
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