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On this page, you’ll find an inspiring mix of personal stories, the latest news regarding brain injuries, and research insights. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of recovery, seeking community, or staying updated on advancements in brain health, our blog offers resources and perspectives to support you on your journey.
Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Brain Injury
The purpose of this charter is to clearly outline, for people with brain injury, their families, caregivers, and care providers their inherent and unique rights to care and services. This charter can be used by individuals and families to empower themselves when...

Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Brain Injury
The purpose of this charter is to clearly outline, for people with brain injury, their families, caregivers, and care providers their inherent and unique rights to care and services. This charter can be used by individuals and families to empower themselves when...
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Summer Migrations by Debra Erickson
Last week anxious travelers watched as WestJet mechanics negotiated on a tentative deal. It resulted in 1,078 flights being canceled and over 100,000 frustrated customers stranded in cities across Canada. Have you ever experienced airport anxiety? We all know it’s...
Mother’s Metamorphosis by Debra Erickson
We will take a moment this month to wish Happy Mother’s Day to the person who fills that role in our lives. It is a role that is always changing. We find ourselves flexing and stretching through the years to straddle the demands of home and work. Throw a Traumatic...
Neuroplasticity – Springtime for the Brain
It’s that time of year again. Depending on where you live, the grass is already green, flowers in bloom and the winter nights have faded to spring’s ever lengthening sunsets. Maybe spring is not so evident in the climate where you live. Still looking at mounds of...
The Impact of Brain Injury on One’s Inner Calendar
Forgetting something here and there usually isn't a problem. It happens to everyone. Memory loss is often associated with aging. People say things like, "My memory isn't what it use to be." But what if you were in your 20s and as a result of a traumatic brain injury,...
Barb Butler Peer Support Group a Lifeline for Many
There are many reasons why Barb Butler is highly respected in the brain injury community. She is a wonderful person and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She is also a survivor of traumatic brain injury. Barb has become a leader in our community, turning her...
Why Write a Blog?
~By Debra Erickson May 16, 2008, I was heading up our city’s Bike to Work Week. While cycling home from my office that day, I was hit by a truck. The vehicle fled the scene and left me unconscious at the side of the road. That split second forever altered my life. Two...
Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors (Introduction)
Debra’s Journey: Introduction Brainstreams is pleased to introduce Debra Erickson, the newest writer in our Between the Lines series committed to sharing the stories of brain injury survivors. Debra Erickson was the victim of a hit and run in May 2008 and sustained a...