I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • “U”SA

    I need a break from reality in these “United”States of America. What do you need a break from? Comment to let me know!

  • Melt ICE

    I need a break from reading the news because it is very depressing. Journalists and protesters are being murdered by law enforcement with impunity. What do you need a break…

  • Distractions

    I need a break from manipulative coping skills that distract me. I need to practice sitting with my anxiety in order to lower it over time. What do you need…

  • Conversations

    I need a break from carrying conversations that drain me. What do you need a break from? Comment to let me know!

  • Rest

    I need a break from pretending rest must be earned. What do you need a break from? Comment to let me know!

  • Alert

    I need a break from hyper-vigilance that keep my nervous system alert. What do you need a break from? Comment to let me know!

  • Availability

    Yes, I need a break from being reachable at all times. What do you need a break from? Comment to let me know!

  • Healthcare

    The most important invention of my lifetime is online search because self-diagnosis replaced care.

  • Validation

    The most important invention of my lifetime is social platforms because validation became quantifiable.

  • Protection

    The most important invention of my lifetime is constant connectivity because rest lost protection.