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

  • Fresh Starts

    My favrite month of the year is January. There’s something majestic about fresh starts

  • November

    November, because it is sweater weather, Thanksgiving food coma, and the acceptable start of Christmas music.

  • July

    My favorite month of the year is July because it is the height of summer.

  • October

    October is my favorite because it feels honest. The leaves fall, the air cools, and I can witness real, physical change. It is inspiring. What’s your favorite month of the…

  • September

    September is my favorite month of the year because I have fond memories of school, where I got to see all my friends every day.

  • August

    I like August because it’s filled with warm memories. I make new ones every year.

  • July

    July is my favorite because it’s loud and bright and joyful in an unapologetic way. I feel braver than usual.

  • June

    With June comes a gentle sense of freedom after months darkness and cold.

  • May

    May is my favorite because everything feels alive, including me. I stop pretending I’m okay and start feeling okay in a real sense.

  • April

    April gives me confidence again. Something about the early blooms feels like proof that resilience works.