Name: Alicia S., 21 years old. Mother/Caregiver is Carol S.

City: Mesa, AZ

Brain Injury: PERIVENTRICULAR LEUKOMALACIA (PVL) BRAIN BLEED. I was born as a micro-preemie, at 26 weeks gestation weighing 1lb 1oz. after her third ultra sound, they discovered a head bleed.

Explanation of mask:  This is mask about my brain injury. Some of the more challenging feelings I struggle with include nervous, sad, frustrated, helpless, grouchy, embarrassed, difficult, scared, confused, and angry. Everyone is different. I am different because I have a disability. But I am valuable because I am here on earth. I am a miracle because I survived. I continue to follow my dreams. I try to be happy every day and I am working on being more positive. I am thankful for my friends, family, pets and most of all my life!