by Crash Support Network | Jun 10, 2024 | Brain Injury, Organizations
In 2012, life was great. I was a freelance motivational speaker, travelling all over the country and working with teenagers in schools. It was such a buzz. We loved travel and my wife, Jules and I, were enjoying a cheeky week away on the beautiful island of...
by Crash Support Network | Mar 12, 2024 | Brain Injury, Crash Survivor Blog
9 ways to tell that I am a caregiver: I do not send out greeting cards anymore; I am making friends with the homeless guy outside the grocery store where I shop for my elderly parents; My regular hair and makeup style is: ponytail, and none; I know more pharmacists,...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 13, 2022 | Brain Injury, Organizations, Survivor Story
On August 15, 2011, Greg and I, along with our friend Jimmy, were riding our Harley Davidsons along the scenic section of highway 95, about 60 miles south of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Greg was feeling sick, probably from food poisoning contracted at a diner the...
by Crash Support Network | Jun 17, 2022 | Brain Injury, Survivor Story
Who knew how little control we really have of our lives? I had so many plans for myself as a young 25 year old. I was working on my master’s degree in computer science and planning to work overseas in Asia. I loved to travel and learn about other...
by Crash Support Network | Jun 17, 2022 | Brain Injury, Homecare, Organizations
So it’s happened…and it’s happened to you …or someone in your family. A serious car crash or loss, or diagnosis has changed the trajectory of life as you know it right now. Aside from injuries sustained, you are riddled with emotions…maybe misplaced (or...
by Crash Support Network | Nov 30, 2021 | Brain Injury, Survivor Tips
Preparing for the winter holiday season has always involved anticipation, excitement of get-togethers with friends and family, office parties, gift exchanges, and other winter traditions. Trying to keep up with long standing customs or, as is sometimes the...
by Crash Support Network | Sep 14, 2021 | Brain Injury, Organizations
The Brain Injury Society of Toronto – FREE & Accessible Support to Those Living With the Effects of Brain Injury Despite the fact that brain injury is more prevalent than rates of MS, breast cancer and HIV/AIDS combined, many people living with brain injury...
by Crash Support Network | Jun 2, 2021 | Brain Injury, Support Groups
For many traumatic brain injury survivors, the world had stopped long before the planes were grounded and the restaurants were closed to curb the spread of Covid-19. In March 2020, we watched as everyone’s plans, vacations, routines, movie nights, hobbies, and...
by Crash Support Network | Dec 11, 2020 | Brain Injury, Survivor Tips
As I write about my experience of brain injury a lot, you might be surprised when I say sometimes, I can’t explain how I feel. There are times this invisible heavy cloak descends on me. I’m trying to get on with a “normal” life whilst...