City: Fargo

Brain Injury: I’ve sustained five severe concussions within the two years. I struggle with the new person I am today, and everyday life struggles that come with the injuries. I’m trying to find myself in a different person. I am very thankful for the little, but yet oh so big improvements I’ve made.

Explanation of Mask: The fade from black to gray represents the dark journey with little light I’ve encountered. It also represents the weight the darkness has on the little light. The puzzle pieces represent being robbed of your identity in life but every day you get up and try to be half of what you were, and never getting there. The stitched lips represent me holding it all in and not sharing with others my brain injury. The tears fading to black represent the pain, loneliness, sadness, and cleansing of my soul. The black tears are a symbol that I will always carry this load. Lastly, the glitter represents the light at the end of the tunnel. The quote represents the difficulty and battle a brain injury survivor goes through each and every day.