Category: traumatic brain injury

My Wife’s Mask for the Unmasking Brain Injury Project

by Ten Thousand Days, posted in caregiving, new normal, PTSD, tbi, traumatic brain injury, unmasking brain injury

March is brain injury awareness month. The goal this month is to make people more aware of the causes, symptoms and prevention of traumatic brain injuries. I recently read that over 3.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year. My wife Shelly just surpassed the 6-year anniversary of her injury. Her life has … Continue reading My Wife’s Mask for the Unmasking Brain Injury Project

Making New Traditions on the 4th of July with PTSD

by Ten Thousand Days, posted in 4th of July, caregiving, new normal, PTSD, tbi, traumatic brain injury

The 4th of July always was such a special day at our house. Shelly loves to entertain and she is so good at it. Each year we would host a fantastic party with friends and family. It was a day that Shelly would look forward to like no other. She would do so much planning … Continue reading Making New Traditions on the 4th of July with PTSD