Name: Scott B., 52 years old

City: Tucson, AZ

Type of Brain Injury:  Falls (multiple)

Explanation of Brain Injury:  I have suffered multiple serious falls. Besides numerous car crashes, snowboarding accidents, in 2008 I fell or jumped out of my third-floor window and fell to cobblestone I shattered my left femur and was in a coma for about two (2) weeks. From 2013-2016, I have had about five (5) falls, losing consciousness three times. After a few years, I was finally diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. So, now I take medicine to keep my blood pressure higher so that I do not fall.

Explanation of Mask:  My mask expresses how I feel after suffering these brain injuries. I used to be very angry and self-loathing and self-harming. Since my brain injuries over the past few years, I have stopped hating myself and harming myself. I kinda gave myself a hug. I am just a simple person. I live a very simple life. I accept my limitations. I am at peace with myself. I am calm. I am love.
The two colors of my mask are calm and peace, to me.