Foreign Accent Syndrome

(Editor’s Note: Do you know what Foreign Accent Syndrome is? Writer, longtime BEST blog contributor, and stroke survivor, Isaac Peterson, does a deep dive into this unusual and rare condition. KT)  By now you know the common difficulties caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially if you yourself have a TBI. I don’t need to (more…)

Writing Tips from Isaac Peterson

(Editor’s Note: Writer and BEST guest blog contributor, Isaac Peterson, shares his tips on creativity and sharing the written word with others. Thank you, Isaac, for this valuable and inspiring information! KT).  I was just thinking back on my pre-stroke life as an investigative journalist and how much it helps me with writing and blogging. (more…)

Self Care Quote Series: Rod Rawls

BEST Self-Care Quote Series: Special thanks to our BEST friend, Rod Rawls, for his beautiful words.  BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0

TBI Treatment Throughout History

(Editor’s note: Writer and brain injury survivor, Isaac Peterson, takes a deep dive into brain injury treatments throughout history in his latest piece. Interesting is an understatement. Read on. KT) Lately I’ve been wondering how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were regarded and treated through history. What made me wonder about the past, is that now, (more…)

Little Threads of Hope

  It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, down and confused with the state of the world right now and everything that is going on around us. Some of you have shared with us that you are seeking self-care in the form of hopefulness; for many of you, that means to keep a good balance of news (more…)