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

Marketing Director Katie Umentum

I barely knew this person when I went to school with her until 7th grade. She was easily the most gregarious person in my small class. I was way too…
Name omitted for Legal Reasons (Frank)

I am entirely positive that this person started the trend of the name “Becky” being slang for a young “basic” white woman. I am so positive that this is true…
I met someone who held their hope close like a fragile flame. It still lit the room.
Sworn to Secrecy

I am sworn to secrecy on this person’s name, or anything about them, really. They are the most famous person in my mind because they know so many people. Networking…
Fuck You Rudy

Once, I met a man, let’s call him Rudy, who I had heard people speak badly of. I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt, and I was…
Wise Words

I met a stranger who reminded me that every goodbye holds a seed of growth.
Unfamous

Once, I met someone who was the mushroom that made my forest grow. If by infamous, unfamous was meant, this is that person. Their name will never be revealed by…
One time, I met my ex boyfriend’s brother. He was “famous” in our circles because of the terrible shit he’s done.
Donald Driver

Pretty sure I sat cross-legged while Donald Driver read a story-book to my class. This was cool. He was the biggest man I had ever seen.
Continue

I met someone who said the bravest thing they ever did was continue.