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 […]
Tag: concussion recovery
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 […]
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 […]
I want you to know I’m a mirrorball
For two years, I’ve been living with Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS). And for two years, I have unknowingly been a ‘mirrorball.’ In the […]
The Life of a Sourdough Girl
After my brain injury, I had to stop sewing. It sounds small to some, but for me, it was huge. It was […]
Everything you lose is a step you take
“Time won’t fly, it’s like I’m paralyzed by itI’d like to be my old self againBut I’m still trying to find it” […]
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 […]