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

  • Bolts

    My sister is the family’s unofficial historian — every memory runs through her like lighting bolts. She can remember every detail about every event from her childhood.

  • My mom

    My mom leaves me inspirational quotes in my inbox like she’s running a self-help blog.

  • My dad

    My dad measures love in acts of service, not words. He worked full-time for over 30 years to support our family.

  • Farthest in Age

    My farthest sibling in age is chaos and calm in one person — loud laughter, quiet loyalty.

  • $0

    Probably nothing — I get motion sick on airplanes, so I can’t imagine surviving a launch to the moon.

  • Jumping on a Trampoline

    Pure joy. Five minutes on that thing burns calories and bad moods.

  • Trail Running/Walking

    Less concrete, more mud. Fewer people, more peace.

  • Cleaning with Intention

    Put on upbeat music, grab a mop, and suddenly housework turns into a mini HIIT workout.

  • Martial Arts

    It’s focus, discipline, and controlled power. Plus, it teaches me calm under pressure.

  • Stretching

    It sounds boring, but stretching feels like giving my body an apology for all the sitting I’ve done.