Name: Cazoshay W.

City: Peoria, AZ

Brain Injury: Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)- I was struck by a car traveling 48mph while in a pedestrian crosswalk. I was thrown 15’ up and 100’ forward. I sustained multiple injuries, some of which I am still recovering from, including a sever concussion and TBI.

Explanation of mask: My mask depicts my life before and after the accident. Before the accident I lived an active, vibrant life as a yoga and wellness professional. The butterflies represent that I felt free and full of possibilities. Since the accident, which caused nerve damage, concussion and TBI among other injuries. I feel like I live in darkness, robbed of my former life. The words on the right side of the mask express my experience after the accident. The three overlapping parts (the cross, the word ‘strong’ and my smile) represents what has stayed consistent both before and after the injuries. My faith, strength and positive outlook have helped me cope with living with a traumatic brain injury.