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

  • Abby

    My cousin moves like summer — golden, fleeting, full of light.

  • Mom

    My mother’s voice could turn chaos into calm — a lullaby disguised as advice.

  • Uncle

    My uncle is a bonfire — loud, alive, and always drawing people in.

  • Sticky

    My closest sibling in age is wild honey – sweet and stubborn – her words stick to my soul effortlessly.

  • Sunrise

    My mother is a bright sunny day — wholesome warmth breaking through every storm.

  • Love

    My family’s heart beats through my mother — steady, strong, and full of love.

  • My uncle doesn’t cook, but he makes every meal feel like a celebration.

  • My dad’s jovial laughter fills a room faster than music does.

  • Farthest sibling in age

    My sibling farthest in age from me is the reason I learned both humility and forgiveness.

  • Glue

    My mom’s patience is the glue that keeps our family from killing each other.