To mark this important month of awareness, check out the Brain Energy Support Team Blog, website, Facebook and Twitter pages for the information, events, resources and people that help us build awareness and support for traumatic brain energy. Have a suggestion for a post? Email Kim T. at kimt@brainenergysupportteam.org.
In 1988, Su Meck, a 22-year-old married mother of two, literally had her world come crashing down on her. A ceiling collapsed on Meck’s head. After the accident, she took a terrible fall. She was then taken to the hospital badly injured. When she regained consciousness, Meck had lost all of her memories. While she could speak, words were limited and she drifted in and out of consciousness. She couldn’t recognize her family. She couldn’t remember how to read, take a shower, brush her teeth or tie her shoes. All memories of things known and learned before the age
Being near the ocean is a special experience for many people. Perhaps it’s that breath of really fresh air; the comfort of a soothing cool ocean breeze; the gentle sound and ebb and flow of the water. Coupled with a sense of wonder, the ocean brings past, present and future all into a place of appreciation and profound learning. Brain Energy Support Team member and TBI survivor, Barb George is much like the ocean: special, a breath of fresh air, comforting, gentle and at the ready to appreciate things and learn from them. The fact that George actually lives in
“It seems to me that unless you or someone very close to you has had a bad head injury, you really can’t fathom it. You have no concept of what it is all about. It was so difficult for my whole family, not just me.” Entertainer, musician and TBI survivor, Barbara Mandrell
The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to announce a new blog and social media feature, called Sound Off. One of the key features in what makes BEST a supportive, safe and poignant organization is the ability to promote and encourage conversations. Whether it’s sharing our stories and personal journeys, reaching out to discuss our wins and worries, discussing the issues and impacts to the TBI community, sharing tips and tricks, giving each other a verbal “high five” and so much more, conversation is an engaging and bonding experience for all. Watch this blog and our social media pages
