City/State: Soddy Daisy

Brain Injury: I survived a malignant  brain tumor at 17 and then a reoccurrence at 21.  It was just a little brain surgery to give you a headache; I was lucky and fortunate.  However, following surgery and treatment, I also had several strokes.  I can’t explain what a stroke feels like.  It’s complicated unless you’ve been through it.

Explanation of Mask: I’ve entitled my mask “Low Will Power.”  My positive attitude and strong Christian faith give me comfort.  Although I have short-term memory problems, I’m always practicing my compensatory strategies.  I’m a hard worker.  In the past I’ve worked at a grocery store and a parking garage.  Currently, I work as a janitor at the mall.