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

  • Sesame Street

    Sesame Street

    I wish a could experience the children’s show Sesame Street for the first time again. Though I barely remember watching it, this very wholesome show left an imprint on my…

  • A Court of Thorns and Roses Series

    A Court of Thorns and Roses Series

    This image is the second book in Sarah Maas’s “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series. One story I wish I could experience again for the first time is the…

  • LOTR

    LOTR

    I wish I could experience LOTR again. This story is full of majestic splendor and whimsy. IT is also high-fantasy, which is a genre I love. What’s one story you…

  • Maintain

    One of the main misconceptions people have about happiness is that once it is found, happiness lasts indefinitely if nothing changes. In reality, happiness requires maintenance.

  • Navigate

    Navigate

    The idea that happiness means the absence of all problems is widespread. Life always has obstacles; true happiness comes from how we navigate and grow through them, not from a…

  • Partner

    Partner

    People often assume you need a romantic partner to be truly happy. Singles can lead deeply fulfilling lives, and relying on someone else for your joy puts unfair pressure on…

  • Success

    Success

    A big one is thinking success will automatically make you happy. People climb the career ladder only to find the view feels empty without strong connections or gratitude. Happiness fuels…

  • Journey

    Journey

    Many believe happiness is a constant state you finally “arrive” at. In reality, it’s more like waves—ups and downs are normal. Expecting perpetual bliss sets people up for disappointment when…

  • Money

    Money

    A common misconceptionsome people have about happiness is that happiness comes primarily from money and material success. While financial stability helps reduce stress, studies and personal experiences show that beyond…

  • Language

    Language

    If I could master any skill right away, it would be the skill of learning new languages. Being born in America did not expose me to too many different languages…