~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 and a half years in neurological rehabilitation, chronic pain, fatigue, and confusion marked my daily life. Navigating the strange new landscape of Traumatic Brain Injury was lonely and difficult. Even my husband of thirty-three years could not understand my behaviour and sadly our marriage ended. My journey is only one story. There are many people struggling with these and far more challenging issues.
Our wounds are often invisible. Our behaviour can be erratic and misunderstood. Our communities are sometimes unaware of the support we need.
My hope is by writing a blog, I can be an advocate for every T.B.I. survivor. Peer support is a powerful tool enabling us to move forward together with courage. I want to create a platform where we invite expressions from each individual as they walk their journey of healing.
If you would like to connect with Debra about a blog or have an idea for a blog, please email her at info@brainstreams.ca.
