Self-advocating Archives - The Life of a Concussion Girl

I’m in a new hell, every time you double-cross my mind

Since starting my concussion recovery, I’ve found that so many of Taylor Swift’s tracks resonate with the complex feelings I carry regarding my medical […]

Health / Personal Development / Self-advocating

Are You Ready For It?

I sustained a concussion and whiplash at the start of 2024 when I was involved in a car accident on my way […]

Health / Mental Health / Personal Development / Self-advocating / Self-reflection

Write what you know, looking backwards might be the only way to move forward

“And the years passedLike scenes of a showThe Professor said to write what you knowLookin’ backwardsMight be the only way to move […]

Health / Medical Appointments / Personal Development / Self-advocating / Self-reflection

Ask me what I learned from all those years

The lyrics that have inspired this post are from Swift’s Karma song. Karma is such a cheerful, fun, and upbeat song from […]

Health / Medical Appointments / Personal Development / Self-advocating / Self-reflection

I find it dizzying

“I find it dizzying (Yeah, oh, yeah) They are bringing up my history (Yeah, oh, yeah) But they weren’t even listening (Yeah, […]

"And the years passed like scenes of a show, the professor said to write what you know, looking backwards might be the only way to move forward". Taylor Swift, The Manuscript, TTPD, 2024

The Life of a Concussion Girl

Category: Self-advocating

I’m in a new hell, every time you double-cross my mind

Are You Ready For It?

Write what you know, looking backwards might be the only way to move forward

Ask me what I learned from all those years

I find it dizzying

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