Are You Ready For It?
In early 2024, a winter morning commute turned into a life-altering event. A car accident left me with both a concussion and […]
Nobody’s heard from me for months, I’m doin’ better than I ever was
“Nobody’s heard from me for monthsI’m doin’ better than I ever was.” Call It What You Want, Reputation And it is completely […]
Cruel Summer
As a teacher, I used to count down the days to the school summer holidays. I would spend months planning, dreaming of […]
You never called it what it was
Dear NHS Medical Professionals and Specialists, I write this letter to you in rage, in heartbreak, but also in hope. In the […]
Dear Reader
Dear Reader, Since developing Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), reading has become one of my greatest struggles. As a teacher, I took it for […]
Try and come for my job
A few days ago, I was talking to someone about sourdough baking. I mentioned that while it isn’t really a high-maintenance hobby, […]
Long story short, I survived
A few weekends ago, I went to a friend’s 40th birthday party. This isn’t a post about personal growth, lessons learned, or […]
And the road not taken looks real good now
What if the road not taken – the one where we pack up as a family, step away from the daily grind, […]
What happened, you? That’s what happened, you
I am completely burnt out by Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), and I have been for months. Looking back, the signs were written all […]
I haven’t met the new me yet
A few weeks ago, I was given my personal belongings from my old classroom. It has been two years since I taught […]
it’s time to go
Since the start of my brain injury, Taylor’s music has been my nervous system’s barometer. When I subconsciously reach for tracks like Look […]