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

Breath

To deal with negative emotions, one can choose an emotional regulation coping skill to use. Then, they can use it. My go-to coping skills are diaphragmatic breathing, Diaphragmatic breathing is…
Skills

Using coping skills is the best way to deal with negative thoughts. My favorite coping skills are mental distraction, exercise, and taking a cold shower. These techniques have really assisted…
Luke Skywalker

My one challenger to Darth Vader would have to be Luke Skywalker. He beat him once, and he can do it again. Who would you nominate to challenge Darth Vader?…
Barack Obama

I would nominate Barack Obama to be emperor because he is a great speaker and has many good ideas. His wife and mother of his two children grew up on…
Snape

I was not prepared for his character arc.
English, Spanish, Latin and German

Which languages do you speak and how did that impact your life? I speak fluent English and a little bit of Spanish. I also know some Latin, and I know…
Fix

You cannot change or fix another person. Marry or form friendships with the person who stands in front of you today, not their “potential.”
Experiences >

Experiences over things, always. You won’t remember the designer shoes in ten years, but you will remember the weekend road trip with your best friends.
Invest

If someone younger than me asked me for advice, it would be: spend generously on things that save you time or improve your health. Skimp on the fast fashion; invest…
Loud

Don’t spend money trying to look rich to people you don’t even like. True wealth is quiet; insecurity is loud.