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Brain Injury: I was driving home in my 1998 VW Beetle and something hit my car from behind, causing my TBI.  I totaled my car.

Explanation of Mask: The background color, yellow, is my favorite color.  And my VW Beetle “bug” was also yellow.  “Scoots”, my little dashboard buddy, was thrown to the back of the car and rescued.  He’s resumed his spot on the dash of today’s transportation.  The growing darkness is my loss of memory in my brain.  The puzzle pieces, themselves, represent a few things I care about, and the overwhelming confusion in my head. The darkness in my eyes represents me taking the time to rest, or retreat outside for a walk, or a quiet place.  Then, sometimes, quickly, questions and ideas are mixed up like little pieces coming together.  Then, I can smile. I always feel my angels around, silently watching over me.  There is lots of love and understanding from my dear family and friends keep me focused.  This helps give me understanding, and the determination to smile and live another day.