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

  • The Renaissance

    Art, science, and philosophy re-imagined in one explosive era. It’s proof that curiosity and creativity can literally change the world.

  • The Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989)

    A wall that divided families and ideologies for decades came down almost overnight. It’s a powerful reminder that hope can outlast oppression.

  • The Moon Landing (1969)

    The idea that humans left Earth, stepped onto another world, and made it back safely still blows my mind. It’s the moment imagination became reality.

  • Failure is data, not identity.

  • Bravery

    You don’t need to be fearless to be brave.

  • Love

    Listening — truly listening — is one of the greatest acts of love.

  • Reward

    The universe rewards movement, not perfection.

  • Liberation

    Growth often feels like loss before it feels like liberation.

  • You don’t owe everyone access to your peace.

  • Gratitude shifts your mind faster than achievement ever could.