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

  • Sustainability

    I care about the planet, but my actions don’t always reflect it. The real risk isn’t inconvenience — it’s accountability. Am I brave enough to align my life with my…

  • Sobriety

    I’d like to take the risk of remaining sober for 48 hours. I mean, sober from alcohol and THC. I wish I didn’t crave it so much. I feel scared…

  • Admitting

    I’ve built a life that looks good on paper — but deep down, it doesn’t feel like mine. The risk isn’t changing it. It’s admitting that I want to. That…

  • Traveling the World with Only a Backpack

    No itinerary, no return ticket — just curiosity and courage. I crave that freedom, but fear the instability. Maybe the biggest risk isn’t leaving — it’s staying comfortable too long.…

  • Becoming a Public Speaker

    The idea of standing on a stage, sharing stories that might inspire others, excites me — and terrifies me. My fear of judgment keeps me seated. Yet every time I…

  • Buying a Tiny Cabin in the Woods

    A small cabin, a wood stove, and a notebook. Selling my city apartment to fund it feels reckless. Still, every time I visit the forest, the tweets and chirps of…

  • Switching Careers in My 30s

    I’m good at what I do, but I’m not fulfilled. I dream about retraining in environmental science, contributing to something bigger. The risk? Starting over. The reality? I’m running out…

  • Living Completely Offline for a Year

    I fantasize about logging off — deleting every account, turning off notifications, and rediscovering life without a digital filter. The risk? Disconnection from the world. The reward? Reconnection with myself.…

  • Telling Someone How I Really Feel

    Sometimes the biggest risk isn’t financial or professional — it’s emotional. There’s someone I’ve cared about for years, but I’ve never told them. Fear of rejection is powerful, but so…

  • Investing a Large Sum into a Startup Idea: Risk and Reward

    I’ve had a business idea brewing for a while now—a concept I truly believe could change the market. But the risk of investing a large sum into something that may…