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 […]
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 […]
It’s all just a blur
It’s taken me two years to find the right words to describe my symptoms and to connect the dots of my experience. […]
There wouldn’t be this if there hadn’t been you
I know my most recent posts have been a heavy vent about the medical system. It’s the heavy weight I carry after […]