City: Dickinson

Brain Injury: In a vehicle car accident. Told I was never going to walk again. In a wheelchair for 6 years. Had to learn how to walk, write, and do math again, and read. But here I am!

Explanation of Mask:
This from the Heart

My injury left me things that will never go away. I have learned how to deal, but with great pain. Every day is a struggle. I can’t remember things on a daily basis. Even what happened yesterday?

I have a hard time socializing, and often, just want to be in a calm state of mind without any confusion. Things come at me too quick and I shutdown. If two people are talking at one time I shutdown, because I can’t take it in.

I isolate because that is safe for me. I feel alone and worthless. Often I just want to be alone. I use things to help me numb the pain, which creates other problems. It’s better to be a lone and in the background. Than to deal with the frustration and confusion that I can’t deal with.

I hate asking people to help me. It makes me feel worthless. I would rather live in a silent world and put may mask on than to go through the hurt.

Please people realize we are people too and we need help. It’s a hurt no one can see. A SILENT DISEASE. I would love to know happiness and love again. Not hide and hurt. We look through eyes that are EMPTY.

God Bless!