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

  • I trust them in nature. The wild reminds me we’re built for it.

  • Mask

    Sometimes, but emotions can mask themselves as instinct.

  • No, my instincts used to be shaped by trauma rather than truth.

  • Noise

    Trusting instincts is how I stay authentic in a world of noise.

  • Aligned

    My instincts have style—they lead me to art, people, and opportunities that feel aligned.

  • Lesson

    I once ignored a gut feeling about a business deal. Lesson learned.

  • Partnership

    It’s a partnership: my instincts feel, my logic validates.

  • Maybe?

    I don’t fully trust them—but I don’t ignore them either.

  • Yes, though I see instincts as starting points, not final decisions.

  • Meditation

    I didn’t at first, but meditation helped me reconnect with my inner signals.