“Nobody can understand/understands what they don’t know.”
Brain injury: To tell or not to tell?
That is the question (BIG)
Here are m’s notes and thoughts (brief and in point form) from 1988/89 when we had to make life-changing decisions in the midst of our trauma(s) and were desperately trying to find a bit of light, even a glimmer in the darkness…
from REVELATION, a book I’m currently writing
#
My difficulties:
Following conversations with more than one person
Doing two things simultaneously, eg writing down a phone message
Retaining info
Joining clubs (no wonder he hates that!)
Group situations: involving role-plays and feedback are/were particularly stressful to him
Comprehension- both verbal and written
Reading aloud and responding to questions.
Fatigue -(chronic), especially in the afternoons
The dilemma: Whether to tell prospective employers about these problem areas.
from Revelation, a brand new book I’m currently writing
CRAIG’S JOB
Should not work in office environment –…
View original post 617 more words
Pingback: Brain injury: To tell or not to tell? | Living With Head (Brain) Injury
Sadly non-disclosure of medical history could lead to the person being sacked!
LikeLike