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

  • Nah

    I do not trust my instincts because sometimes my instincts are just caffeine and emotion pretending to be truth.

  • Yes

    I used to follow logic. Life became richer when I followed intuition.

  • Yes

    I learned to trust my instincts when I learned that instinct isn’t mystical; it’s data my brain already collected.

  • No

    I do not trust my instincts anymore. My gut has a 70% success rate. But, it was not worth not worth that other 30% of the time, when it’s wrong.…

  • Try

    I’m learning to build trust with my instincts again after betrayal.

  • Regret

    Yes, because regret is louder when I ignore them.

  • Disguise

    Throughout my life, I have learned that instincts are wisdom in disguise.

  • Language

    They show up as sensations—tight chest, open heart—and I’ve learned their language.

  • No

    I overthink too much to hear my instincts clearly.

  • More Growth

    I used to mock people who relied on their instincts. Now, I have realized that it’s a careful balance.