City: Winder

Brain Injury: Car Accident in April, 2000

Explanation of Mask: ‘My Life Through Colors’

Prior to the accident, I was an Event Planner at a major hotel.  The color would be purple, my favorite color.  I was then in a car accident that, of course, changed my life as well as my family’s.  That color would be black, representing the unknown and what my future would be.  Two years after the accident, I got married.  The color white represents happy times again.  Several years later, I was divorced and the color black returned.  Since that time, I am learning to live with a TBI.  Sometimes it is difficult.  I have a wonderful support system through family and friends and a beautiful 4-year-old niece who is so much joy.  Most recently, I have been involved in a brain injury support group called New Beginnings.  We meet monthly.  I have met a lot of amazing people.  My color is now back to purple.