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

  • Everyone has a story you know nothing about.

  • Thank You

    Gratitude changes your perspective faster than success does.

  • Sorry

    How to apologize sincerely — without excuses.

  • Time

    Healing takes time, and that’s okay.

  • You can’t control everything, but you can control your response.

  • Everyone should know how to truly listen — not just hear.

  • Using the word “bitch” perpetuates a culture that harms all women.

  • Being a kid at heart means trusting that the joy you feel when you create isn’t childish. It’s your soul recognizing its direction.

  • Alive

    Being a kid at heart means keeping promises to yourself, especially the fun ones. Don’t postpone what brings you alive.

  • Excites

    To be a kid at heart is to follow through on what excites you — not just dream about it, but schedule time for it.