Olivia Murphy
One word that comes to mind when I think of my traumatic brain injury is “hidden”. It’s hidden because what’s…
Olivia Murphy
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Whether you have sustained a brain injury or care about someone who has, taking the time to share your personal story can make a profound difference to another. Join us by engaging with others facing brain injury on the Personal Stories blog.
At Brain Injury Awareness Day in Washington, D.C. last month, brain injury survivors, advocates, and caregivers described their brain injury journeys to us. Hear their stories.
Crystal W
My Journey Since the Accident – A Battle With Myself It’s been 12 years since my car accident, which left…
Crystal W
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Aaron Wallace
On March 13, 2024, my life changed forever. While riding my bicycle, I collided with a vehicle and suffered a…
Aaron Wallace
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Kelly Walker
October 6, 2021. The day that changed my life. I woke in in Greenville, SC , got ready to head…
Kelly Walker
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Laura Morgan
As the Christmas 2012 holiday approached, I was juggling my clinical fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology, along with commitments with my…
Laura Morgan
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Meadow Graham
On July 10, 2019, one of the hottest days of the year, my friend Alana and I headed out for…
Meadow Graham
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Leili Hashemi
The morning before my medical school entrance exam, I was awoken by a splitting headache. It wasn’t just a dull…
Leili Hashemi
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Deanna Stentiford
We tend to ignore things that may frighten us about the "what if" outcome. I first noticed something was off…
Deanna Stentiford
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Elizabeth Bock
I didn’t know what a traumatic brain injury was when I awoke from my thirty-six day coma. I didn’t remember…
Elizabeth Bock
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Cory Long
On january 26 2024, I slipped on some ice in the parking lot of an autozone. I hit my head…
Cory Long
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Erin Ellebracht
Hi, my name is Erin, and I am a brain injury survivor. If I had to summarize my brain injury…
Erin Ellebracht
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Richmond Hill
I had my injury almost 11 years ago and I have a couple strategies that I have adapted to help…
Richmond Hill
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