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

  • Forgive

    I’d relive the year I finally forgave myself. That peace was priceless.

  • Nah

    I wouldn’t change a thing. Every scar has a story worth keeping.

  • 16 & 17

    16 and 17 were the darkest years of my life. I would pay money to NOT have to relive that.

  • 21

    I’d go back to 21 and tell myself that confusion is normal — that I was doing just fine.

  • 10

    Age 10. Before I cared what anyone thought, before fear ever felt permanent.

  • Nah

    I wouldn’t relive any age. Each year had its purpose, even the painful ones. They made me who I am today, and I love her.

  • 18

    I’d relive age 18 — not to change it, but to appreciate how brave I was stepping into adulthood in my state at that time.

  • Nein

    No, because the past is in the past. I survived, and that is all that really matters.

  • Affirmative

    Yes

  • 5

    I would like to re-live year five of my childhood. I am fortunate enough to say that I had a great childhood. Both of my biological parents were caring and…