City: Charlotte 

Brain Injury: Brain tumor at age 13 around the stem of the brain

Explanation of Mask: I grew up in Phoenix, AZ.  After my surgeries, peopled started to not understand me.  I could not understand others either.  As time went by, I got more frustrated because I could not communicate well with others.  After coming to HFF, I am more relaxed because we all understand TBI and ABI.

The left side is flesh colored with happy words because I feel wanted at HFF, and I can smile and laugh.  The right side is blue for sadness.  The tears are because I am sad because I have trouble communicating with family.  The clenched teeth are because I get frustrated.