Author: dawncorbelli

As you know, Veronica has a severe tbi. She is highly functioning with residual deficits. Veronica and I had a deep conversation about going out of town to a friend’s wedding. This a continuation from the dilemma I wrote about in my blog last week. I expect Veronica to try and behave in a way… Continue reading Food for Thought

Our family lives in Colorado Springs, CO. There is a family that used to live 3 houses away on our side of the street. Our families were such good friends. Veronica babysat their little girl when she was six years old. Now this family lives in Indiana and that little girl is 25, has a… Continue reading The Little Gremlin

Having a brain injury is very dangerous out in the world and at home. It is a real issue for many reasons. As you may already know, Veronica, my 31-year-old daughter has a severe tbi and I have a moderate tbi from a car accident 15 years ago. How I wish I had a “How… Continue reading Survivor Safety

For some of you who follow my blog, you may know a bit of our story already. But for those of you that don’t know, I want to share. 15 years ago, Veronica was driving with her permit, and I was a passenger. We were pulling out from a stop sign and were hit by… Continue reading Turning a Shit Hand into Something Positive

I see the joy in my life. Do you? Can you? When you have heard enough about my joy, please keep reading. It will surely put your life into perspective. Do I have a story for you! Some of you reading this may even be able to closely relate. Veronica has a severe traumatic brain… Continue reading Perspective and Attitude