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

  • Holidays

    Holiday decorations bring back family gatherings.

  • Notebooks

    Old notebooks reflect how my thinking has shifted.

  • Rain

    The smell of rain reminds me of walks from long ago.

  • Playlists/CDs

    Music playlists act as time capsules.

  • Hallways

    School hallways trigger memories of growth and confusion.

  • Old Friends

    Hearing my name spoken by old friends feels grounding.

  • Cartoons

    Childhood cartoons bring back weekend mornings.

  • Games

    Board games remind me of long winter nights.

  • Playground

    The sight of a playground brings back after-school hours.

  • Yearbooks

    Yearbooks remind me of who I used to be.