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SUBSCRIBE (RSS feed )- AnswersOriginally posted on God's Whispers of Truth: For years I went with an undiagnosed brain injury that almost ended my life in 2016/2017. The months following my close shave left my brain unable to understand or process the changes…
- An Open Book 3: My StoryOriginally posted on BOOKS BY CRAIG LOCK: https://headbraininjury.wordpress.com/2014/08/03/an-open-book-3-my-story/ Here’s a short extract… PROLOGUE I came across this fine bit of writing, which I could closely relate to in those dark days in -. Diana’s words describe my feelings better than…
- “The traumatic brain injury (TBI) would have rendered my life pointless… if I had let it.”Originally posted on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI: “The traumatic brain injury (TBI) would have rendered my life pointless… if I had let it.“ – Max Mteliso https://maxmteliso.com/2019/01/10/the-invisible-rain-cloud/ Also see https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/brain-injury-and-me/max-mteliso/ and Max’s FB page at https://www.facebook.com […]
- The Invisible Rain CloudOriginally posted on BOOKS BY CRAIG LOCK: via The Invisible Rain Cloud Hope things going well and keep inspiring, Max. A town-planner, eh ! Most impressive, as I can’t even plan my breakfast – an apple or a microwaved packaged…
- This is what a brain injury feels likeOriginally posted on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI: As a science journalist, Elizabeth Lopatto had reported on the effects of brain injuries. But nothing prepared her for the experience of having one see https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/oct/05/this-is-what-a-brain-injury-feels-like from http://www.facebook.com/livingwithheadinjury Also see What Does it…
- Invisible Disabilities WeekOriginally posted on Matter Over Mind: It’s invisible disabilities week.. a week focused on making those who feel invisible.. visible. A week to highlight and spread awareness on battles most never face or see. I am a proud member of…
- “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me …”Originally posted on It's Always Darkest Before The Dawn: A Story of Hope: http://www.uplifrtencourageandinspire.wordpress.com http://www.inspiringvideo.wordpress.com http://www.racetothechequeredflag.wordpress.com and http://www.beyondthezonespirit.wordpress.com https://beyondthezonespirit.wordpress.com/2019/10/20/i-press-on-toward-the-goal-to-win-the- […]
- “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he (or she) has overcome.”Originally posted on LIFE is God's Novel: A Book (or three or four or TEN) being written as "life unfolds": https://craigsbooks.wordpress.com/2018/07/28/success-is-to-be-measured-not-so-much-by-the-position-that-one-has-reached-in-life-as-by-the-obstacles-which-he-or-she-has-overcome-2/ Originally posted on BOOKS BY CRAIG LOCK: https://craigsq […]
- “The writer is born”Originally posted on A Tale of Two Cities (and vastly different Countries): https://craigsbooks.wordpress.com/2019/10/14/the-writer-is-born-5/ and https://writeintothelightbook.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/the-writer-is-born/ Originally posted on BOOKS BY CRAIG LOCK: Craig decided to fill in some of the long and boring days by doing some research and writing…
- BECOMING: An OdysseyOriginally posted on Beyond the Zone: God and The Spiritual Journey: picture from https://craigsbooks.wordpress.com/2019/07/25/the-sound-of-silence-by-simon-and-garfunkel-2/ Title for a possible new book (thanks, Michelle O…Oh NO, please not another one, c!)) “Become the person you are CAPABLE of being … and ALL…
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Monthly Archives: October 2018
Facebook: Living with Head Injury
“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you CAN do…best!” from http://www.craigsquotes.wordpress.com and https://www.facebook.com/livingwithheadinjury/ My other blogs in this area are at http://www.headbraininjury.wordpress.com http://www.traumaticbraininjurytbi.wordpress.com https://headinjurytbi.wordpress.com/ https://livingwithheadinjury.wordpress.com/ http://www.livingwithheadbraininjury.wordpress.com https://thenurseanewbook.wordpress.com and https://anoneextraordinarylife.wordpress.com/ We share what we know, … Continue reading
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“God protects us, not so much from the storm, but is with us in “the storms of life”…always.”
Originally posted on Beyond the Zone: God and The Spiritual Journey: “God protects us, not so much from the storm, but is with us in “the storms of life”…always.” http://www.craigsquotes.wordpress.com and https://amyjourneyoffaith.wordpress.com/2018/10/25/god-protects-us-not-so-much-from-the-storm-but-is-with-us-in-the-storms-of-life-always/ Sharing, supporting, informing, enlightening, “entertaining”(??), encouraging, empowering, enriching, … Continue reading
Having a Brain Injury (it never ends…)
Originally posted on Head/Traumatic Brain Injury: How to LIVE with it:
What is a brain injury like? It’s not like a broken leg. It’s not like most other medical conditions or diseases. It’s not getting old and experiencing “senior…
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I choose to believe in the “seemingly impossible”
Originally posted on Living with Head/Brain Injury (TBI):
pictures from https://itsnotthemountainbutourselves.wordpress.com/ https://itsnotthemountainweconquerbutourselves.wordpress.com/ and https://climbingmountainsandchasingdreams.wordpress.com/ “I choose to believe in the ‘seemingly impossible’.” http://www.thechoiceanewbook.wordpress.com and “You are are as great as your faith and as small as your ego” from…
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“Life is God’s novel; so let Ultimate Source write it, as it unfolds.”
Originally posted on Craig's Quotes:
pictures from https://lifeisgodsnovel.wordpress.com/ and https://thedriverthenurseandthewriter.wordpress.com/ “Life is God’s novel; so let Ultimate Source write it, as it unfolds.” “And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. from https://craigsbooks.wordpress.com/2018/10/19/the-greatest-race-the-race-of-life-8/ “Together,…
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“What we learn in the darkness, we are to share in the light”
Originally posted on A new Book: Writing into the Light:
“What we learn in the darkness, we are to share in the light” http://www.craigsquotes.wordpress.com and https://writeintothelightbook.wordpress.com/ “Sharing, supporting, informing, enlightening, “entertaining”(??), encouraging, empowering, enriching, challenging, igniting, uplifting (and perhaps even)…
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Racing to the Finish: Dale Earnhardt Jr. opens up about concussions, fear and walking away
Originally posted on “THE JOURNALIST “… REVEALING AND INTERESTING "INTERVIEWS":
Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired on his own terms last November, after 18 seasons competing in NASCAR’s top ranks. But the process that led to his decision was riddled with…
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“You are not defined by your traumatic brain injury.”
Originally posted on THE DRIVER, THE NURSE AND THE WRITER:
Whilst the brain injury may significantly affect/impact many areas of your life… “You are not defined by your traumatic brain injury.” and “Don’t let our tbi define you!” (thanks, m)…
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Picking up the pieces
picture from http://www.shatteredbrokendreams.wordpress.com Timothy Giles was punched in the head, twice. He explains how his life was changed forever. https://nzherald.pressreader.com/search?query=picking%20up%20the%20pieces%20%20timothy%20giles&in=ALL&date=Anytime&hideSimilar=0 Still Whilst the brain injury may significantly affect/impact many areas of your life… “You are not defined by your traumatic brain injury.” … Continue reading
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Managing Fatigue after Head Injury
Originally posted on Living with Head/Brain Injury (TBI):
picture: “Zombie sleep-walking through life” – thanks, m https://www.headway.org.uk/media/3995/managing-fatigue-e-booklet.pdf from https://www.facebook.com/livingwithheadinjury/ + a Google search (my “filing system” – thanks for rescuing me from “sheer utter chaos”, G)https://www.google.co.nz/search?rlz=1C1CHBD_enNZ767NZ767&q=brain+injury+fatigue+scale&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwih2pf39v7dAhVW7mEKHTLBCVk4ChDVAgh0KAE&biw=1024&bih=436 “We share what we…
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