City: Flushing

Brain Injury: Traumatic brain injury as a result of a vehicular accident

Explanation of Mask: The eye symbolizes visual distortion.  The words around the masks- pain, confusion, and overwhelmed- are feelings I have everyday.  The words on the chin- creative, fabulous, and gracious- explain who I am as a person.  I’d like to express my creativity when given the opportunity.  The music signs are because I love all kinds of music, the heart symbolized my big heart.  The pictures on the mouth represent the importance of nutrition for a healthy brain.  The teardrops are for the inhumane treatment I received from my guardian week after week.  The mask is outlined in glitter because your brain is more valuable than gold.