"Hi, just found this part - I have read Geo's books and Robin's,,,,,plus many more I can't recall all...... "over my head " and then the one where the man was hit by a boat......Before injury,,,…"
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Glen Brist joined Shelah Riggins's group
TBI Book Club
A book club just for people affected by TBI. Members can suggest books to read, then we will discuss the strengths and shortcomings of the chosen book.See More
wayne dingman joined Shelah Riggins's groupTBI Book Club
A book club just for people affected by TBI. Members can suggest books to read, then we will discuss the strengths and shortcomings of the chosen book.See More
Geo Gosling commented on Shelah Riggins's group TBI Book Club"Cool! Thanks Bobby. Let other survivors know that the book helped...somewhat. That's better than nothing."
Bobby Keeland commented on Shelah Riggins's group TBI Book Club"I've read a few TBI books, starting with TBI Hell. The books do help some."
TBI Book Club
A book club just for people affected by TBI. Members can suggest books to read, then we will discuss the strengths and shortcomings of the chosen book.See More
matt duffin joined Shelah Riggins's group
Parents with TBI
Parenting today is more a challenge than it has ever been. Parents with TBI face even greater obstacles, and this group is intended to allow them to network, find support and insight, and solve problems.See More
Kristen Walker left a comment for Shelah Riggins"i got your message but wont let me send my response! i love classic cafe, but dont drink coffee anymore! we should get together!"
Kristen Walker left a comment for Shelah Riggins"i got your message but wont let me send my response! i love classic cafe, but dont drink coffee anymore! we should get together!"
Shelah Riggins joined Annie Ricketts's group
Brain Injury Global Picnic Open Group
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Valerie Shakhov joined Shelah Riggins's groupParents with TBI
Parenting today is more a challenge than it has ever been. Parents with TBI face even greater obstacles, and this group is intended to allow them to network, find support and insight, and solve problems.See More
shawn dickson joined Shelah Riggins's groupTBI Book Club
A book club just for people affected by TBI. Members can suggest books to read, then we will discuss the strengths and shortcomings of the chosen book.See More
Kristen Walker joined Shelah Riggins's groupTBI Book Club
A book club just for people affected by TBI. Members can suggest books to read, then we will discuss the strengths and shortcomings of the chosen book.See More
Brita Jan Trimmell Theriot joined Shelah Riggins's groupParents with TBI
Parenting today is more a challenge than it has ever been. Parents with TBI face even greater obstacles, and this group is intended to allow them to network, find support and insight, and solve problems.See More
Shelah Riggins posted a blog postWoo Hoo! I crossed the finish line. . . now what?
I must confess that I have neglected a lot during the past year-and-a-half. I have neglected my three kids, each special and wonderful in his or her own way, and each needing extra input from Dad. I have neglected my mom, who has given mightily to aid me in my quest to finish my my Masters in Social Work (I'm sure it's just ego that makes me think that I am a rarity, a survivor of serious TBI who went on to get a graduate degree, but maybe that little shred of ego was somehow empowering,…See More
Shelah Riggins's Blog
Woo Hoo! I crossed the finish line. . . now what?
I must confess that I have neglected a lot during the past year-and-a-half. I have neglected my three kids, each special and wonderful in his or her own way, and each needing extra input from Dad. I have neglected my mom, who has given mightily to aid me in my quest to finish my my Masters in Social Work (I'm sure it's just ego that makes me think that I am a rarity, a survivor of serious TBI who went on to get a graduate degree, but…
ContinuePosted on July 23, 2012 at 1:51am
November 1, 2011 I met for supervision today with the MSW @ The Arc of Spokane. I admire her, for she is focused and perceptive—these are among the qualities I hope to develop as a Social Worker. I …
November 1, 2011
I met for supervision today with the MSW @ The Arc of Spokane. I admire her, for she is focused and perceptive—these are among the qualities I hope to develop as a Social Worker.
I forget what the remark I made was that triggered her memory, but she told me that she had been watching “Glee,” and it reminded her of me. After digressing for a little while, I asked her how it reminded her of me, and she…
ContinuePosted on November 1, 2011 at 9:00pm
EMPOWERMENT: Possible Medicaid Cuts and What You Can Do
I have reposted an alert from The Arc, the nation's premier advocacy organization for persons with developmental disabilities, for the subject applies to persons with disabilities of all varieties.
Right now, Congress and the President are debating how to cut federal spending to bring down the deficit. Unfortunately – and almost unbelievably – people with intellectual and… Continue
Posted on July 29, 2011 at 1:20pm — 3 Comments
On acceptance, ownership and empowerment
Being a TBI Survivor is a mixed bag. On the one hand, hey, you survived. You are more than just a memory.
On the other hand, life as you knew it is likely over. This poses an unimaginably large issue for the majority of survivors, I'm sure. It did for me. I coped by denying that the injury was real (I maintained it was all a dream), then by making silly little "magical deals" with myself ("If I can do this before…
ContinuePosted on April 18, 2011 at 11:13am
Why do I get up again after each time the rug is pulled out from under me?
As I see it, my brain-injury has not been entirely a bad thing. For example, I have a lot more empathy for people who are not on the end of the spectrum that our society judges as "successful," or "well-adapted." Also, I meet people very easily (part of the social affect caused by having an injury in the right temporal and parietal lobes, I'm sure). And I have become "Indefatigable Man!"
I say this only half in jest. I just don't seem to know when to quit. That is evident…
Continue Posted on September 19, 2010 at 10:55pm — 9 Comments
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 8:06am on November 10, 2012, Kristen Walker said…
i got your message but wont let me send my response! i love classic cafe, but dont drink coffee anymore! we should get together!
- At 11:58am on May 22, 2011, Nate said…
thank you
- At 2:21pm on November 20, 2010,
Kris said… - I am sorry shelah i just now saw that thanks for the friendship hope all is good
- At 7:29am on October 21, 2010,
Deb said… - Thanks for befriending me on-line, Shelah. I look forward to enjoying our common interests and participating in your book club.
cheers,
DEB
- At 7:07am on October 18, 2010,
Kaycee Holdrigdge said… - thanks for the add
- At 1:58pm on October 8, 2010,
Lukus Oconor said… - hi shelah hows it going thanks for the friendship
- At 8:18pm on September 30, 2010,
Ceptember Joy said… - hows things going shelah hope all is wonderful
- At 10:35pm on August 11, 2009,
TBI Survivors Network said… - thanks shelah its all about survivors making the possitive change to better their lives and through numbers their voice can be heard,
thanks for the kind words
craig
- At 11:08am on July 18, 2009, Shelah Riggins said…
- To: Craig Sicilia
I am very impressed with your page. I think that I will become increasingly involved with the survivor community, due, in large part, to this resource!
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Spokane county Brain Injury GroupTBISN Spokane We are the community join in as we develop leadership and direction for this new groupNew Home for the spokane County Brain Injury Group develop local board of directors and ground rules to living and meetings with a brain injury1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each monthLots going on we are going to discus the following-A new era of collaborating wSurvivor ID CardA Partnership with Northwest Concussion Foundationlearn about our new directionsmeet the…See More
David Money replied to Matt Ioerger's discussion Biggest problem"As for myself, I volunteer on good brain days. That helps me feel productive. With the economy the way it is, sometimes places don't even need volunteers, which hurts when your just trying to do something. Keep on trying.
David"
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