Tag Archives: mTBI

Along Came the PTSD Fairy

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Resilient Heart

I feel like I’ve been in suspend mode since last week when my counselor dispelled some information I wasn’t at all prepared for.  It wasn’t anything from my past or really anything of major concern, it did, however shock the … Continue reading →

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Today I Let Go…

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Resilient Heart

…of some, “Oh, I remember this from childhood” and “This was a wedding gift given to Mom in Dad in 1953!”  I also let go of plenty “maybe someday” and “I’d sure love to do this one day” and especially … Continue reading →

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It Takes Remarkable Talent…

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Resilient Heart

To potentially give myself WHIPLASH by falling while walking up a hill.  I know, I know…it’s admirable, I’m sure if we made it an Olympic sport I would score high on both choreography and technicality.  I can tell you’re all … Continue reading →

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Loss and Brain Injury: One more layer of letting go

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Resilient Heart

I’ve been offline quite a bit recently, just going through the motions of preparing for a move and taking items to our local auctioneer, resting more than usual, and icing my neck and shoulder.  I fell last week…so have been … Continue reading →

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The Memorial on May 4, 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Resilient Heart

Richard and I arrived at the church about an hour before the memorial was scheduled to begin; the volunteer coordinator would be meeting us there.  We arrived and the volunteer coordinator met us in the kitchen, shortly after the pastor … Continue reading →

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Pre-Memorial

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Resilient Heart

I apologize for my distinct lack of desire to relive this, but alas, it’s history, it’s not ‘flowing’ or coming out as easily as other writings have…it’s overwhelming at times and I just have to step away and take a … Continue reading →

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Happy Dance!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Resilient Heart

I am ecstatic I received a interim supply of sleep meds from my doctor.  I thought it would cost an arm and a leg since I didn’t think insurance would even cover it, but it did.  I am one grateful … Continue reading →

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Insomnia, the cat, and crying at the kitchen table

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Resilient Heart

I have been minimally surviving the last several day, re-living Dad’s dying is still so very painful to walk through again.  Add to that I have run out of sleep meds and there’s a snafu with the prescription, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Days 9 and 10 with Dad (Thurs. April 25 and Friday, April 26, 2013)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Resilient Heart

Days 9 and 10 with Dad (Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26, 2013) With uncle taking the day shift of being with Dad, Richard and I went back to Dad’s assisted living apartment; it’s the only place I knew … Continue reading →

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Day 8 with Dad (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Resilient Heart

Day 8 with Dad (Wednesday, April 24, 2013) We are growing wearier from our vigil in that small room.  Uncle told me I missed out on the harpist who came in and played for Dad earlier today, he said it … Continue reading →

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