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

  • Meh

    Trust, yes. Obey, not always.

  • Yes

    I used to overthink everything. Now I lean into gut feelings—and life feels lighter.

  • No

    No. My “instincts” often stem from anxiety, not wisdom.

  • Of Course

    Instincts are our brain’s pattern recognition engine—why wouldn’t I trust that?

  • Somewhat

    Only partially. I double-check when the stakes are high.

  • Sometimes

    I trust them in survival situations, not social ones. Social instincts can be outdated.

  • Yeah

    My gut usually knows before my mind catches up. That’s why I listen.

  • GPS

    Instincts are like an internal GPS—accurate when updated, disastrous when outdated.

  • Oops

    Sometimes I wish I didn’t. My instincts once told me to quit my job on a whim. I did. It took a year to recover.

  • Yes

    I trust them because they come from experience I don’t consciously recall.