City: Portsmouth

Brain Injury: Motor vehicle accident, received a traumatic head injury, as the result of my car going off the road hitting four trees.

Explanation of Mask: I had a lot of love in my heart.  I went off the road and hit four trees, and was rushed to the hospital.  After telling me there was nothing they could do, I was sent to Maine Medical Center.  There I was told I suffered a traumatic brain injury.  They would have to work on me, and do many extensive operations.  I was in a coma for 6 weeks, and the doctors did not see any hope for me.  But, my parents were dedicated and trusting and staying by my side.  After 6 weeks, I came out of the coma and my mom was in the room and I said, “hello” to her.  They got my doctors, and they took care of me.  After a little while, the doctors did all they could, and decided that if I wanted, I could go home and receive help at Portsmouth hospital, which I did.  I still had a lot of love in my heart, but was still confused about a lot that was occurring around me.  I went back to school in September, which was very hard.  I had many positive influences in my life, which make me who I am today.  I now have a lot of love in my heart, which helps me with my daily struggles.