Name: Luanne S.

City: Tucson, AZ

Brain Injury: ENCEPHALITIS AND APHASIA

Explanation of mask:  There have been many stepping stones in my life. The challenge of a child growing up, school, teenager and serving my country who I love. They all give me fond memories that I can look back on, and some more challenging than others. Since my brain injury: YES, I AM DEPRESSED. YES, I AM CONFUSED. YES, I AM UNHAPPY. YES, I AM FRUSTRATED. YES, I FEEL VERY ALONE. YES, I FEEL MY LIFE IS UPSIDE DOWN and YES, WHY ME??? Every day I strive to meet the challenges of everyday life like learning to talk, read, write and beat all the obstacles that have been thrown at me. With the help of caring friends, who I have met along the way, I know I can manage my life. With the ray of sunshine brings the smiles. What would we do without our friends both old and new.