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

  • Unrealistic

    I cannot imagine a scenario in which this would ever occur, so I have a hard time entertaining the idea.

  • b*tch

    If I had to give up one word, it would be the word “bitch.” Except I do not use this word, because using it perpetuates a society in which women…

  • No

    I would not choose to give up one word that I use regularly. All words have a specific meaning, and our language would not work the way it does without…

  • Mental Health

    If I had to give up one word I use on a regular basis, it would be the word “should”. The word “should” leads to unrealistic expectations. This exacerbates poor…

  • Very

    If I had to give up one word I use regularly, it would be the word “very.” This is because it is an unimaginative word.

  • The

    If I had to give up one word that I use regularly, it would be “the.” This is because it is superfluous. It is also unneededin all circumstances.

  • Only

    If I had to give up one word that I use regularly, it would be “only.” It’s not just an adverb. It can be replaced with the word “just” in…

  • That

    If I had to give up one word I used regularly, the word I would give up would be “that”. “That” is a part of speech that can always be…

  • No, I am nor holding a grudge. In fact, I tend to forgive people too easily. Are you holding a grudge?About what, and towards whom?

  • That

    The word I use regularly I would give up is the word “that”. The word “that” can almost always be omitted or replaced with another word.