Brain injury: Putting yourself first is never a mistake
When life is turned upside down after a brain injury, it’s more important to practice self-care than ever before.
When life is turned upside down after a brain injury, it’s more important to practice self-care than ever before.
Self-care is essential, especially when you live with a brain injury. The invisible nature of this disability leaves you at a societal disadvantage because others cannot understand what they cannot see.
I didn’t set out to be part of change. I also didn’t aim for a possible improvement to the current state of my injured brain. Regardless, I stay eternally hopeful. I am nevertheless, driven by sheer willpower and determination as I continue to make progress. I know my brain is not (quite) where I want…
My husband fears me having more brain surgery and would rather pretend all is well with me. When it comes to Hydrocephalus, I fear so many things too, including sharing his fears. I understand what drives it. However, I don’t have the luxury of pretending all is well, especially not knowing all that I do…