Name: Louis T., son of Kandi T.

City: Mesa, AZ

Brain Injury: BRAIN BLEEDS AND CHIARI MALFORMATION

Explanation of Brain Injury: I had brain bleeds on the left and right side of the temporal Lobes. Chiari malformation occurred on the skull resting on the vertebrae.

Explanation of mask:  This mask is about some of the challenges and feelings I have about having a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The feeling I struggle with the most is ANGER. As a result, I am living in a group home and had to change schools. I have been in the hospital a number of times. These changes make me feel DISAPPOINTED, FRUSTRATED, HURT, SAD, SCARED, AND GUILTY. I MISS MY FAMILY AND ALL MY FRIENDS A LOT. I am so grateful I was adopted by an awesome family. I am VERY BRAVE and continue to face and deal with my challenges. I am proud of the changes I have made and will continue to make. I AM RESILIENT. I AM A HERO!