“You are so brave”. This is often said to me when I tell my story to others. It starts off when someone asks what my tattoo means or if they are bold they will step into unknown territory of why my face seems to not stay symmetrically aligned with the other half. I really like…
What You Don’t Think You Need Two Hands For
I have always thought of myself as an independent woman. I sometimes have gone out of my way to prove to others that I am independent. This has been a common theme even as a youngster. So when you are put in a situation where you lose your independence you are at a disadvantage. How…
The 4 Hard Lessons I Learned From 2016
Every year I sit back and self-reflect on what has happened over this past year. As each year moves forward, I want to look back on what I have completed and accomplished and what I have learned not only about myself but also about life. I think that it’s important to do this every year…
Don’t Judge Me And My Friend Larry
I had been used to the stares by now. By now I even ventured out into the great unknown of society and beyond my comfort zone of the darkness of the movie theatre. I had grown tremendously since that Wednesday in May now knowing that I will never be that person who entered the hospital that…
Coming Back
It’s been a while since I have been I have been back here. Writing has been such a cathartic process for me. To be able to express myself when at times it was the only way I could communicate with the world. I cannot thank everyone enough for their support and kindness during this entire…
The Process of Accepting
I have begun the process of self-reflection. Really looking at everything in my life. Looking at the fork in the road I have come to, the paths that I had crossed, and ultimately what was and was not working for me. I had become so numb for so long refusing to feel and let…
How Do You Thank Someone That Changed Your Life
Thanking someone for something can be in a form of verbal expression, a gift or public acknowledgement. Going out of your way to do something for another person out of the goodness of your heart shouldn’t have the requirement of automatically doing something in return. There shouldn’t be an expectation of receiving something. You do…
The Reason Behind The Meaning
I have been writing for quite some time now but have come to realize that I have not explained the meaning of the title of my blog. A Broken Brain Story came from hours of sitting alone and wondering if my brain would resolve and I would miraculously be cured of all things that had…
What’s Wrong With That Lady
When I was cleared to go enter the real world and have some sort of the escape known as a day pass, I was ecstatic. I had to learn how to get in and out of a vehicle safely and master stairs. Conquering surfaces with carpet had to be the worst feat of all. My…
One Down, Twenty-Seven To Go.
It is official. I have begun my 28×28 bucket list. I thought it was best to start the journey on my 27th birthday. I chose something that I was the most fearful of to kick things off. As you can guess, I got my first tattoo. I was so nervous the morning of. I had…
A Broken Brain Story 