Today I went to Safeway to pay for food trays I ordered for a near future event. I was asked to get an extra receipt for the bakery so they could staple it to the order so they would know I paid. After leaving the checkout, I thought, "I should have gotten an extra receipt… Continue reading From White to Red
Veronica Corbelli is feeling confident. She shared this on Facebook with her friends. So we got the call today for my surgery to be done with a robot. October 14th I am having a hysterectomy so I can have peace of mind that I will never get pregnant with a child I would never truly… Continue reading A Mature Decision
Veronica’s hypothalamus was damaged. It lies right above the brain stem, and hers was sheared. It controls many things, and two of them are body temperature and metabolism. Veronica gained 4 lbs every week after her 3-month hospital stay until she had gained 70 lbs. That was 14 years ago. The rest was gained over… Continue reading Veronica’s Disappointment
Adynamia: After brain injury a person may show decreased or lost motivation and drive and have difficulty planning or carrying out activities. They may experience loss of interest and enjoyment of previously enjoyed activities and interests. It can cause greater difficulty with new or more complex activities and behaviors, particularly those with many steps, or… Continue reading I’m Not Lazy
My daughter said something yesterday, after 14 years of living with a severe tbi, I have never heard her say before. “My life was ruined that day!” I had been sitting in the car and waiting for Veronica to get her manicure and pedicure, which is normal for us. But it was 97 degrees, and… Continue reading That Day Ruined My Life
Dawn Corbelli 