It seems common for people to (incorrectly) assume that brain injury, causing cognitive impairment, is the same as intellectual disability. The extent of the injury will be dependent on the location of injury. In saying this, I do not presume to speak for the next person with a brain injury. But, I can attest to…
Let’s be honest: They are human too (despite some of them having a god-like complex). They can, and do, make mistakes but they also save lives. The difference: A surgeon who doesn’t make the effort, gives up because it’s too hard, or simply dismisses your concerns. VS A surgeon who goes the extra mile in…
So often I’ve felt a need just for some understanding when it comes to this condition. I’ve reached a point where I know and commit to memory that this condition is invisible and, as such, others around me will unfortunately treat it the same way. They’re simply oblivious to the effects and emotions that accompany…
I hate needles just as much as the next person. Always have, always will. A few nights ago I had an abdominal MRI to figure out what’s causing the pain I’ve been having for the past couple of years. For now, we suspect either scar tissue from my VP shunt, pancreas or an issue arising…
A diagnosis of Hydrocephalus, caused through no fault of my own, is something I can live with. I’ve had to learn so much in order to cope and, more importantly, accept this new way of life. It’s a constant learning curve! I don’t exactly have a choice. None of us do… You question. You cry….
