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

  • Pressure

    I learned that values are tested under pressure.

  • Practice

    My political growth came from practice rather than theory.

  • Lack of Action

    I learned that action clarifies values in the same way that lack of action also clarifies values.

  • Harm

    I learned that belief without action maintains harm.

  • Values

    I learned that values require follow through.

  • Time and Money

    My views changed when I noticed where I spent my time and money.

  • Values

    I learned that values shape daily decisions.

  • Inaction

    I learned that there’s no difference between inaction and a lack of values.

  • Cost

    I learned that values cost something.

  • Engagement

    My views shifted when I chose engagement over distance.