Category Archives: disability

To Be Yourself

Posted on March 9, 2015 by www.recoveryofthemind.com

I have always thought that people do not give you the belief of feeling important you give that to yourself. You do not need anyone to validate your importance in the world but we all need it sometimes. We desire … Continue reading →

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How to Survive A Car Accident ~ By Gunnar Watts

Posted on March 5, 2015 by www.recoveryofthemind.com

Before I post Gunnar’s Story Let me tell you what I decided last night. I invited everyone on my email list associated with Brain Injury Association of Delaware Support Group to Tell Me Their Story. We all have one and … Continue reading →

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The Fight and Battles Won

Posted on November 16, 2014 by www.recoveryofthemind.com

Remembering How You Succeeded To Overcome Fear and Doubt Continue reading →

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At 50 Living With Purpose

Posted on August 24, 2014 by www.recoveryofthemind.com

I have to say,” WOW I actually turned 50!!!!” FIFTY can you believe it? After all, the odds have been against me all this time, a milestone that I never thought I would achieve. I never imagined I would live … Continue reading →

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Driving =Freedom

Posted on June 1, 2014 by www.recoveryofthemind.com

    I started writing my memoir the year I received my long awaited driver’s license because it made me feel FREE. I had never experienced such Freedom before I had to rely on my ability to ride a bicycle … Continue reading →

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Movement

Posted on April 15, 2014 by www.recoveryofthemind.com

After my head injury I had learn how to: walk, speak, write, run, and everything having to do with coordination; all over again.  This took years of work, frustration, and tears. Many of us take these things for granted but … Continue reading →

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The Man On The Bus

Posted on March 24, 2014 by www.recoveryofthemind.com

He was the young man I met on the bus. We were both taking Para Transit what Delaware called it’s transport system for people with disabilities. They would pick me up at my house at 2:00 and then we would … Continue reading →

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