City/State: Cleveland

Brain Injury: My injury was caused by a massive brain aneurysm.  After getting to the hospital, I then had a massive stroke leaving me paralyzed on my left side.

Explanation of Mask: After my brain injury from a ruptured aneurysm, I was angry.  I was angry because my friends abandoned me and my family discouraged me.  I was so isolated.  Yellow represents the sunshine which is the joy I experience from being able to be outdoors and enjoy life.  Every day is a new beginning.  I love new challenges.  I am doing things I never thought I would do despite my physical challenges.  My absolute favorite thing is riding my accessible bike for miles and miles.  I feel so much freedom and gain so much more self-esteem through y new accomplishments.