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It certainly can be easy to take modern conveniences like public education and transportation, the communication network, or even the availability of different employment options for granted. In fact, I suspect most of us enjoy these benefits with little thought to the fact that until just 32 years ago it was legal to refuse access to many based upon their disability.

What an experience that was almost 25 years ago to visit that terrain. While I’m not a veteran who knows firsthand the horrors of war, I certainly appreciate the sacrifices that have been made by those valiant generations who’ve fought for all of us. There has to be some kind of spiritual connection to the past to explain the strength of emotion that I felt that day, regardless, I’m reminded to remember the experience with gratitude.

This post will look at another common thinking error. I use the term “common” due to how often I hear individuals relay this line of thinking, not just to make myself feel better for falling prey to thinking this way myself.

Deeply moved by the case worker of a young survivor who replied when asked about the young man, “What he really needs is a friend.” From this powerful observation coming from a supporter of a TBI survivor about their true need after David asked how he could help, KC has become a monumental gift to a community where survivors begin to live again.