Name: Chuck B.

City: Phoenix, AZ

Brain Injury: HEMORRHAGIC STROKE. The hemorrhagic stroke was caused from an aneurysm that was due to sepsis from bacteria. I have weakness on my right side. I have APHASIA and APRAXIA.

Explanation of mask:  Sometimes I feel like I’m in charge, other times I feel like I’m dust. It is hard not knowing what to do or what to say. When I’m in charge, I’m happy. When I’m not, I feel worthless. Sometimes I feel frightened. Sometimes I feel embarrassed and cheated. I don’t know what to say or do when I have these feelings. This makes me feel annoyed. Sometimes, I feel awesome, noble, worthy, and humorous. When I feel these, I feel good and confident. It hurts when I can’t talk but it feels good when I can. I know what I want to say, but it’s like a door shutting and not letting the words out.