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

  • Cigarettes

    I would un-invent the cigarette because no companies should profit from addiction.

  • Claire

    I feel loved right now as I can thank a person unrelated to me for literally teaching me how to walk again. When I was 16, I was driving a…

  • Curiosity

    I felt loved when someone listened instead of judging. This was a person I had not seen in many years. When I told them about big questionable events in my…

  • Show Up

    I felt loved when a parent showed up to an event that mattered to me. Actually, my parents showed up to, one could argue, the most important event of my…

  • Valid

    I felt loved when my feelings were taken seriously as a child. This was not always he case, but as I grew up, my emotional reactions became a reason for…

  • Respect

    I felt loved when I was treated with respect. My entire family always treats me with respect, even during my worst moments. I am trying to return the favor by…

  • Notice

    I felt loved when someone noticed my effort.

  • Thank you

    I felt loved when someone expressed gratitude. My sibling is especially good at doing this. At our Yule celebrations, they are always super grateful for anything they receive, and they…

  • Friendship

    I felt loved when someone said they would helped me relearn a skill. They didn’t need to do this, and I was very nervous to ask, but they agreed to…

  • Consistency

    I felt loved when someone showed consistency. A friend did this when they smoke weed with me every time we hang out, even though they don’t particularly enjoy it.They know…