THE WAY I WALK
As a young Cub Scout, the "Broken Arrow Boy" fell and an arrow in his hand punctured his brain. More than 50 surgeries later, Adam Moore lives a spiritual and artistic life.

Lost & Found: What Brain Injury Survivors Want You to KnowBarbara J. Webster, Lash & Associates

I need a lot more rest than I used to. I’m not being lazy. I get physical fatigue as well as a “brain fatigue.” It is very difficult and tiring for my brain to think, process, and organize. Fatigue makes it even harder to think.

My stamina fluctuates, even though I may look good or “all better” on the outside. Cognition is a fragile function for a brain injury survivor. Some days are better than others. Pushing too hard usually leads to setbacks, sometimes to illness.

Brain injury rehabilitation takes a very long time; it is usually measured in years. It continues long after formal rehabilitation has ended. Please resist expecting me to be who I was, even though I look better.

I am not being difficult if I resist social situations.Crowds, confusion, and loud sounds quickly overload my brain, it doesn’t filter sounds as well as it used to. Limiting my exposure is a coping strategy, not a behavioral problem.

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This is from a benefit concert that I helped with and performed at for a fellow student at college who 

had also had a brain injury.  Music was such a gift throughout this healing process. 

SO GOOD FOR MY HEART!!! <3

'I'm Free' - written a little over a year and a 1/2 after my tbi (I think) ;)

Welcome to my brain injury blog! 

BIG HUG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!