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

Mandarin

If I could instantly master any language, it would be Mandarin. In America, knowing Mandarin would allow you to get along well in any Chinatown, and you could connect to…
Speak

If I could instantly master any skill, I’d go for public speaking. Delivering confident, persuasive talks would open doors in my career and allow me to share ideas that truly…
Cook

If I could instantly master any skill, it would be professional-level cooking. Creating restaurant-quality dishes at home would transform everyday meals into experiences, save money, and let me host unforgettable…
Piano

If I could master any skill in an instant, I’d choose playing the piano at concert level. Music has always moved me, and being able to sit down and perform…
Language

If I could instantly master any skill, it would be speaking every language fluently. Imagine connecting with people from all cultures without barriers, building deeper relationships, and unlocking global opportunities…
Health

I have grown this year in that I have begun to build healthy habits, like exercising and meditating, and I partake in these habits when I want to smoke weed.…
Forgiven

* One way I have grown this year is that I have become more confident in my own decision making. This confidence was made possible by ketamine therapy. Ketamine therapy…
Bad

One way I’ve grown this year was by learning that cocaine is bad for your brain. This was said to me by a medical professional as something that they thought…
*

This year, I’ve learned that my bad ideas may often be stopped from manifesting in reality if I write them down. For a gift, my sister got me a notepad…
Speak

One key growth moment was starting public speaking. Joining a local group helped me overcome my fear and now I feel empowered sharing my ideas. What is one way you’ve…