Be mindful of how you speak to someone with a brain injury.

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Life Rewired: The brain injury podcast

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Rob and Ashley discus things that brain injury survivors hate to hear. With a brain injury survivor, you should always be patient and mindful that we may look the same, but our communication and understanding has been altered.
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@UpNorthMichigander 5 ай бұрын

Way to go Rob and Ashley, well done! Just to share, when I was first injured in my car accident, I was in a wheelchair for quite some time as I learned to walk, recover, etc. I was directing a criminal justice program and struggling to function each day. One of my co-workers, who was struggling with her own mental health issue (depression I think), but she said to me, "You should be thankful you are in that chair!" I didn't understand what I thought was her cruelty that day, I thought to myself, I should be thankful to be so seriously injured? What? Who would say something so cruel. I felt absolutely robbed of my life and she thinks I should be grateful? Then, my body healed a bit more and I learned to walk again and got out of the wheelchair (months later). Then, what she really meant started to make more sense - her hidden pain and suffering. It became more evident to me as time went by and I accepted more of my own TBI injury - I learned more about the "invisibility" of a brain injury. How little people understand not only TBI, but mental health concerns in general. I hated when I went through this with her, but after time passed and I learned more, I fully understood it and appreciate the experience of going through that with her. Again, good job on this work and putting yourselves out there to educate others. I could follow-up on a lot more of what you 'all had to say, but enough boring you for now, smiles. Keep up the good work.

@liferewiredpodcast 5 ай бұрын

Very good insight. Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you have come so far on your journey.

@adrianarezes3503 5 ай бұрын

wow absolutely nailed it. 4 years out and still struggling. couldn't pair socks for 2 years. seems so dumb but i'm proud of myself.

@liferewiredpodcast 5 ай бұрын

It's not dumb at all. Celebrate every win! I totally understand where you are coming from. Keep pressing on

@maryellentmiller6344 5 ай бұрын

TY so much for sharing your individual and personal experiences and what helps you day to day! I'm certain others who are walking a similar path learned they are not alone by listening to this episode.

@liferewiredpodcast 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, this has been such a blessing to do as much as it has been blessing others as well. My prayers is that it really goes far and above what I would even dream.

@wendyproctor3421 5 ай бұрын

Well done!!!!!!😍

@liferewiredpodcast 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate your feedback :)

@hypatiaapril 5 ай бұрын

Wow! I didn't know others had issues with speaking number words.

@liferewiredpodcast 5 ай бұрын

Hey friend. I thought I was the only one who did that. I get a lot of strange looks too.

@katspeace5550 4 ай бұрын

Great podcast! Hit a lot of good points. Thanks for sharing 💚

@liferewiredpodcast 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening.

@Cooking_therapy_everyday Ай бұрын

This is a great video. This is why I asked to join the support group, which is awesome. But, I would change the name to something like "this is my new daily life" or something better worded. I've shared this with a few family and friends and they all say they understand better now what I go thru. Thank you.

@liferewiredpodcast Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. My hopes in doing this video was more geared towards family who discount our symptoms or think we are faking it. I’m so glad this video helped

@RoadRunnergarage8570 3 ай бұрын

TBI... You only know it if you live it!!

@liferewiredpodcast 3 ай бұрын

This is very true.

@rainbowsprinklez 5 ай бұрын

You mention rest is important. I get on average 6 hours of sleep at night. Do you think thaat this is hindering my recovery?

@liferewiredpodcast 5 ай бұрын

There’s so many factors that play into our recovery. Sleep is very important, but it’s not going to necessarily heal all your symptoms. I get about 6 hours myself. My neurologist told me that typically where you are in your recovery after 3 years is about where you will be. It’s not to say you won’t ever get better, but that’s not uncommon.

@rainbowsprinklez 5 ай бұрын

@@liferewiredpodcast I'm 11 years out so I definitely plateued lol. I'm just more interesssted in WHY I need so little sleep. My family + friends all get >8. My running theory is that I need less sleep because I am less active (I am wheelchair bound). I used this same idea to lose weight while in a wheelchair! I'm less active, so I don't need quite as much food.