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So what possible need does an internal voice which undermines and shames meet? And furthermore, as the internal dialogue serves to diminish quality of life; what should be done instead? Let’s look at both these questions individually…

While the words gratitude and amazement may seem to be chosen without much thought, each  serve as appropriate descriptors of where I find myself almost seven thousand days into a new life after brain injury!

Interestingly, while a baby’s tantrum (be it wailing or loud crying) typically draws attention to an unfilled need resulting from a lack of ability to communicate with language, an adults “spoon banging” usually is more of a type of venting or expressing exasperation.  

  Fear has kept me safe on many occasions. Whether it is waiting for the walk signal at a crosswalk or even resisting the urge to load more plates on the barbell, fear of physical harm and self-preservation have served me well. But what happens when fear precipitates self-destructive behavior, blocks the acceptance of grace, or simply tempers joy? And perhaps even more problematic: what if the fear is imagined or of harm to the ego?

The 2025 edition marked BIANH’s 41st gathering focused on “Brain injury and stroke support, prevention, education, and advocacy for survivors and caregivers.”

I can only imagine Ann’s thoughts after we left. A recently opened pet store proprietor following an unsolicited visit from some guy accompanied by his obviously physically injured son claiming to be the founder of a large animal nutrition company!