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

  • Not sure

    Instincts are like radar—you can’t see the waves, but they’re there.

  • From Time To Time

    My gut is rarely wrong. My mind just takes longer to agree.

  • Sometimes

    Not always, but ignoring them has caused more pain than following them.

  • Yes

    Yes, because they’re built from subconscious intelligence I don’t always recognize.

  • Curiosity

    Sometimes I follow my instincts just to see what happens. That curiosity has led to my best stories.

  • Yes

    My instincts usually involve food and naps. They are reliable.

  • A Little

    I trust my instincts, but I verify them with facts.

  • Yes

    Instincts whisper; fear screams. Listen to the whisper.

  • Difference

    I’m learning to tell the difference between impulse and instinct.

  • Maturity

    They’ve improved as I’ve aged. Life experience shapes better instincts.