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Did you know that there are TBI support groups in Puyallup? There are some in Tacoma too... It might be good if you could get to one...
Gardening can be a wonderful thing to incorporate into your life. It…"
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Working?
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First of all, let's face it. Just LIVING Brain Injury is WORK! Recently, I was given the opportunity to go back to work (part time thank GOD) at a very busy office. I am struggling some... I LOVE…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by BARB GEORGE Apr 28.
HOLIDAYS AND eating my words (?).
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Happy holidays. I am a little lost girl at heart and I love being around my family... trouble is... even with the extra time this year, my family seems to be over-booked. I was over to help my kids…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by BARB GEORGE Dec 24, 2012.
On the POSITIVE SIDE OF THINGS.
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One of the things that my "RE-memory" is REALLY bad at, is finding that 'half-full glass'. Then remembering that I found it. I have talked about it many times with others, and don't know if I have…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Debbie Wilson Jan 13, 2012.
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deanne blaker replied to BARB GEORGE's discussion Working?"Barb, I no longer work (in a job) anymore. But I really do miss that activity sometimes. I have not subjected myselt, yet, to try anything like that. But I am quite interested in getting involved with gardening. The only…"
BARB GEORGE replied to Cheryl Miladin's discussion Discovering you have a TBI 40 years later"I am so sorry you have been struggling with this situation. Nothing about the loss of a job is simple. And the grief involved in something like a brain injury takes a lot of energy. Even delayed grief.
Can you identify WHAT is…"
BARB GEORGE replied to BARB GEORGE's discussion Working?"EXACTLY! The money I am making is not nearly as important as the ULTIMATE FEELING OF GROWTH. I will not be who I used to be, ever. I am OK with that--after 9 years I need to be OK with that!
We have to be open to…"
Lee Walter Radick replied to BARB GEORGE's discussion Working?"The story i see is the social growth and value this will have for you. Money earned is the way life should be i believe. We have injuries that go unseen but are very real for us in life. There will be more hurdles on your road but find joy in the…"
BARB GEORGE replied to BARB GEORGE's discussion Working?"THANK YOU!
It is funny, I am making ($$) right about per day, what I was making per hour prior to my accident. When I thought of that the first time, it really bothered me... But then, what I am making in COGNITIVE GROWTH is huge.…"
Lee Walter Radick replied to BARB GEORGE's discussion Working?"" I think sometimes people feel like the 'work thing' is the ultimate of feeling like you are 'healed'." I will say that statement rings so true in my mind. I am very proud of you getting the chance to step…"
Glen Brist replied to BARB GEORGE's discussion Working?"Good for you Barb ! Glad you get Thurs. off.... and rest when you can, you are not a slug ! I find working with people is good, and after 4 almost 5 years of it,, it is …"
Kerry Mischka replied to BARB GEORGE's discussion Working?"Congratulations Barb- I haven't been on here for the longest time, but I am so proud of you!!! Keep up the GREAT work. Don't worry about what other people think....God bless!! Kerry"
BARB GEORGE replied to BARB GEORGE's discussion Working?"Thanks Richard! I will give my boss a hug!
Yesterday was VERY rough. No one really likes to pay a bill from the state--and we get some irritated people from time to time. I gather yesterday the universe was sending them to…"
Richard J replied to BARB GEORGE's discussion Working?"Congratulations. Getting back to work as a great gift from your brain telling you it's healing nicely. It is many times really hard work to just keep on keeping on, and getting tired is the worst of it. Give your boss a hug from this forum,…"
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- At 7:25am on April 16, 2013, Glen Brist gave BARB GEORGE a gift…
- At 10:44am on February 9, 2012,
DENISE ALDRICH said… - Barb I love your comment to Nick it summed up everything beautifully. It is hard to understand how long and u r so right good days are great but bad days r horrible and unfortunately I dwell on bad days part of my OCD and anxiety.....u sound like u found a niche that's what I strive for keep in touch
- At 7:50pm on January 15, 2012,
Tami Brown said… i am sorry i missed you request i am a space sometime but thanks
- At 8:35am on September 16, 2011,
Dylan Finsand said… - sorry if you didnt want me to talk to you in the box at your wall...Im trying to kind of figure all this out... is it ok i dont know if this is like IM or what ever... i have serious delimas trying to navigate
- At 8:26am on September 16, 2011, Dylan Finsand said…
which of the chilfren here are your grand kids... i clicked you and it brought me here.
- At 5:32pm on September 14, 2011, Dylan Finsand said…
- 1991 i got mine... what are your issues if you feel like saying
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TBI Survivors Network said… - I will see whats near van
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Kathie Mayer replied to Angela Betancourt's discussion Have You Tried Lumosity?"Angela,
I really like what you said about treating yourself more gently and patiently on the days when your scores are lower. I definitely find that I can't access certain information or functions as well some days, and that I have to…"
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Tucker Family Reunion
This Tucker Family Reunion was in May 2013, and was the first time I've reunited with most of this side of my family since the wedding in 2007.
Angela Betancourt posted a discussionEmotional Impact of Returning To My Maiden Name
I was Angela Betancourt for less than a year before my husband was killed in the car accident where I sustained the TBI. I was a widow with his name for much longer than we were married, for the past five years. On the last day of the Tucker family reunion, I announced that I'm legally returning to my maiden name. Angela Leigh Tucker, who was born in Alabama. Friends and family ask how it feels. Truthfully, I feel freed from the daily reminder of what I lost. Of who I lost. I embrace my…See More
Angela Betancourt replied to Angela Betancourt's discussion Have You Tried Lumosity?"When I logged onto Lumosity in 2009, my BPI (Brain Performance Index) was 421. I had no idea how bad that score was. Last week, my BPI was 1,400! I train consistently four or five mornings a week. I often use my scores as a…"
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