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

  • Morning

    I am more of a morning person. Give me two sugar-free Red Bulls and I’m good to go.

  • Starting over after a setback felt heavy, because shame stuck to every choice.

  • Leaving a toxic workplace challenged me, because the unknown felt risky.

  • Saying “I deserve better” was difficult, because doubt felt more familiar than confidence.

  • Fear

    Turning down a friendship invite to protect my energy hurt, because I feared disappointing people.

  • Confronting someone I cared about was challenging, because I feared conflict.

  • Ending a hobby I outgrew felt hard, because it shaped my childhood.

  • Hurt

    Choosing forgiveness challenged me, because hurt held a stronger grip than peace.

  • 2011-2012

    The hardest decision I ever had to make was i high school. At the end of our sleepover, I had to say goodbye to my best friend. We were teens.…

  • Grip

    Choosing forgiveness challenged me, because hurt held a stronger grip than peace.