Name: Virginia S., 82 years old. Caregiver for grandson Elijah N.

City: Mesa, AZ

Brain Injury: TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI). CAREGIVER for my grandson who was severely abused at only 3 months old and sustained a TBI after being beaten in the head.

Explanation of mask:  My mask reflects my feelings about being the grandmother of a person with a brain injury. The face is yellow, my favorite color, and represents my happiness in being part of his life. However, the black circle of the injury is always there, and from time to time creeps through in unexpected ways. My heart is broken for Elijah because he knows he may never have the experiences of a typical young man.