City: Indianapolis 

Brain Injury: In 2011 I fell off of a long skateboard fracturing my skull.  After several major surgeries, a 10-day coma, and a month in the hospital I was discharged to rehabilitation.  I then returned to college to finish my final year and earn my degree.

Explanation of Mask: This mask shows how my mood can change daily thanks to my injury.  Some of this is directly due to the injury, some is the effect of all the medication I must take.  In addition, emotions brought about by the consequences of the injury.  One day I might be excited, energetic and open a new business.  The next day I am depressed and worrying about my money and my future.  This bipolar tendency has unfortunately described my life for the past 7 years.