I find it very easy to talk about death. Since our brain injuries and all we have gone through, I have learned to lean on the Lord in good times and bad. I thank Him daily for our blessings and I also know in the rare times I need it, He will carry me when… Continue reading What Will Happen When…?
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Astonished
What are the circumstances you need for a good brain day? I thought I knew… Enough sleep Healthy food No visual or auditory overstimulation Last week I went out of town to Illinois with my daughter, Kylie, to a friend’s Navy graduation. We flew in on a Wednesday. It was a busy day full of… Continue reading Astonished
Solutions to Overstimulation
Overstimulation- is when your senses are just completely overloaded with information, making it difficult (or sometimes near impossible) to fully process the information you are receiving. Signs of overstimulation: An inability to ignore loud sounds, strong smells, or other sensory information. For example, you may jump or clasp your hands over your ears. Loss of… Continue reading Solutions to Overstimulation
I Want You to Understand This?
This is what’s confusing from my blog on Identity. I named a bunch of things about a person that can qualify as their personality, their characteristics, their identity.… compassion, thoughtfulness, empathy. I did that to prove you don’t have to have a job with outside income to feel good about yourself, to be important. We… Continue reading I Want You to Understand This?
Increasing My Awareness
Do you talk about your brain injury to family and friends? I never thought about it as a problem because I am constantly teaching others about so many aspects of it. I am using my education and experience for the positive. I feel like I have gotten to certain milestones so much later than some… Continue reading Increasing My Awareness
Dawn Corbelli 