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

  • Coursera

    Coursera used to let me take classes from top universities for free. I am currently enrolled in the maximum number of free courses, it seems. Now, it wants $59 before…

  • Canva

    Canva is one of my favorite escapes. Creating something beautiful, even simple, feels healing.

  • Quora

    Quora satisfies my constant need to understand how and why. It’s like having an endless conversation with the world. I answer questions on Quora sometimes too. Not recently, but in…

  • YouTube

    Curiosity knows no bounds on YouTube. Tutorials, stories, history, music… it’s digitized campfire storytelling. Plus, any song ever recorded and posted to the web? YouTube is a great resource for…

  • Wikipedia

    Wikipedia is my guilty pleasure. I’ll start with “ancient Greek civilizations” and end up learning about the inventor of bubble wrap.

  • Reddit

    Reddit is chaotic, hilarious, and it shows the most extreme sides of human nature. I can scroll on Reddit for hours without getting bored.

  • Spotify

    I could not live without music. Spotify’s not just a website; it’s an emotional reset button. Every playlist transports me to a new mood.

  • Pinterest

    Pinterest is a digital scrapbook of inspiration. Whether I’m planning an outfit, a trip, or a mindset shift, it’s where imagination becomes visual.

  • Google Scholar

    Google Scholar is my intellectual playground. Every paper is an opportunity to learn something new.

  • Medium

    Medium is my favorite site — a treasure trove of voices from every corner of the world. I can read, reflect, and connect with strangers through stories that feel like…