Life sure is funny sometimes. I don’t mean funny in the humorous sense of the word, but in the strange sense (although it can be humorous sometimes). Recently I wrote about how difficult it can be for people with traumatic brain injuries to find housing when they have no income. Well, the day that piece (more…)
Editor’s Note: Here is a blog exclusive interview from writer and BEST guest blogger, Isaac Peterson. Before I begin this blog entry, I thought it would be good to take care of some personal business. First, I want to give my heartfelt thanks to all of you who have read my words here and taken (more…)
Boy, when it comes to living with a TBI, it’s just one thing after another. Seems like there are no shortages of challenges and things to deal with, doesn’t it? It’s like playing chess blindfolded. My newest challenge is figuring out what I’m going to do for income. I can’t expect to be receiving state (more…)
The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to announce our BEST Superhero of the Month for June 2017. BEST congratulations to Lou Nash! Here’s what Lou’s nominator had to say: Lou Nash started the Edmonds Support Group over 25 years ago. He is dedicated and passionate about helping people with head injuries, whether it be (more…)
Editor’s note: Following is  one of the first articles that BEST guest blogger, Isaac Peterson wrote about his stroke. In this special reprint of that article written in April 2017, Peterson has included a recent update on his condition. Read on to learn more. Do you know what an AVM is? Before my stroke I (more…)
After my stroke, I find myself strongly motivated not to have another one. If you haven’t had a stroke, believe me when I tell you: it is about the least fun thing that can ever happen to you. You should do everything in your power to avoid it. I’ve done a lot of reading on (more…)
