Brain Injury - Personal Stories |
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Betsy's
Support Page for Traumatic Brain Injury - Help and suggestions
for care givers, family members, loved ones, and all who have
been affected by traumatic brain injury from a daughter of a survivor.
BJ's Closet - A survivor
provides links to information about TBI, symptoms, drug searches,
herbal treatment, physical and emotional therapy, and recovery
possibilities. Also gives a background on her life and interests.
Chasin
Reynolds: Recovering from TBI - A touching story of a beautiful,
young woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury in an auto
accident. Details of the accident, her injuries, and progress.
Includes dramatic pictures.
Chris' Story: Survivor of
TBI - "Trooper," an Airborne Soldier and survivor of traumatic
brain injury offers pictures and text chronicling his life with
pride, trauma, struggle, and inspiration. Also provides ideas
for therapeutic activities Brain Injury Survivors can do at home.
Coma Diaries
- A resource and support guide on coma and brain injury for family
and friends of survivors.
Dale's Homepage
For Fun! - A TBI survivor who refuses to dwell on his injuries
talks about his singing, friends, family, dreams, and fencing.
Friendship
Corner/Brain buddies - A message board for those who wish
to talk about surgery, traumas, tumors, aneurysm and brain injuries.
Greg Whorwood
- The struggle for a young boy struck down at 15 and in deep coma
for three months, semi conscious for another nine months, still
recovering and at special college in England.
Harold Kennel Information
- Personal site with proof that hope exists for coma and closed
head injury patients. (Formerly called Coma Recovery)
In My Solitude
- Brain injury: a personal perspective, coping and moving on after
a TBI with focus on personal growth and setting goals to overcome
deficits, including a daily journal.
Michaels Story of TBI
- A young mans struggle after a traumatic brain injury. Provides
resources for others who have TBI or wish to find out more.
Michelle's Web - For
survivors of serious brain injury and their family. Personal stories,
links to helpful information, and a message board.
My
Day at the Fiesta Bowl Parade - Jean's story about her interaction
with a horse and cart in the parade.
My
Son Robert - A mother built this site for her son after he
suffered from a TBI and is now in a coma. Learn about his life
before and after, and follow links to sites where people can get
more information.
New To Medical Science
Brain Damage Psychogenically Dismissed. - Caused by nervous
exhaustion and mind drugs. Affects the senses, muscles, mind,
speech and emotions. Autobiographical case history of misdiagnosed
Stephen Cattier.
One Step Closer -
In February 2002, Debra Moretta, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid
Leukemia. Two days after completing chemotherapy treatments something
went horribly wrong. Today Debra and her family are battling with
the effects of a TBI. Prayers are requested to aide Debra in her
recovery. (Page does not work with many versions of Netscape.)
Parents
Connected By Head Injury and Jesus Christ - Offers a message
board and links to a couple of other Christian related sites.
Richard's Story: A
Young Man's Struggle with Traumatic Brain Injury - In November,
1999, Richard suffered horrific brain injuries in a car crash
and was given no chance of survival. His father describes the
on-going battle with TBI.
The
Road to Recovery - A site dedicated to tracking the progress
of one man's brother, an Air Force Captain, who suffered a TBI
in November, 2001.
Sacha's Miraculous
Story - A baby survives and beats the odds despite severe
brain damage from Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy.
Site Copernicus - Provides
support and resources for people with a brain injury. Offers poetry,
journal writings, chat room, and links to information about a
variety of disabilities and medical issues.
Surviving
Brain Injury - I was 29yrs old my DOA was 6-29-94 I was in
a coma for 3 1/2 weeks. My inspired true stories at the worst/lowest
time in my life.
Traumatic Brain
Injury: A Mind Numbing Experience - A Church Organist talks
about his work related TBI and the changes the injury made in
his ability to perform at work, home, and playing the organ.
Traumatic Brain Injury:
a Mind Numbing Experience - A man relates experiences after
receiving a brain injury when a 52 pound television set fell on
his head. Includes basic TBI information and resources.
Typo's Tea - Memorial
for "Typo" who died May, 2001. A place for people to share their
memories with Typo's family and hopefully receive comfort for
their grief. Includes Typo quotes, memorial, tea poll, traumatic
brain injury links, survivor pages, and FAQ.
The
World of TBI - Through poetry and musings, a young singer
shares her heartbreak, anger, and feelings of what she is forced
to live with daily, five years after a horrific car accident.
Your Brain
Injury Headquarters - A survivor shares experiences and links
to information and products that may help others cope with a TBI.
Above brain injury personal stories listings are provided
courtesy of the Open Directory
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