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

  • Yes

    Yes! Every time I didn’t, I regretted it.

  • Maturity

    My instincts have evolved. What felt risky at 20 feels obvious now at 40.

  • Yes

    I balance instinct with intuition. Instinct protects; intuition guides.

  • Bias

    No, because instincts can reflect intrinsic biases.

  • Yes

    Yes. Instinct is nature’s wisdom encoded within us.

  • Wish

    I wish I did. My tendency to overthink drowns them out.

  • Creativity Only

    I trust my instincts in creativity but not in making major life decisions.

  • Yes

    I didn’t—until they saved me from a toxic friendship.

  • Reliability

    I’ve learned that my instincts are most reliable when I’m calm and grounded.

  • Practice

    My instincts are a muscle. The more I practice using them, the better they become.