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

  • Bubbly disposition

    Bubbly disposition

    My favorite thing about myself is my bubbly disposition. I like to talk and meet new people, and I’m pretty good at it too. I’m curious in a genuine way…

  • Helpfulness

    Helpfulness

    I think my helpfulness is the best thing about me. For example, I am helpful by visiting my partner’s mom in the nursing home one or more times a week.…

  • Confidence

    Confidence

    My favorite thing about myself is my confidence. My injury in 2011, when I was 16, made me to speak to many doctors and specialists. I was determined to recover…

  • Respect

    My favorite thing about myself is that I try to view all people, even bad ones, as having equal worth. This fact took me a long time to grapple with,…

  • Character Development in Progress

    Character Development in Progress

    My favorite thing about myself is my capacity to love. I love many people, including my family, my friends, and my partner. Sometimes, though, I forget to show them I…

  • Generosity

    Generosity

    What’s your favorite thing about yourself? My favorite thing about myself is my generosity. Some people take advantage of me for having this trait, but I learned how to deal…

  • Clever

    My favorite thing about myself is my clever nature. When I am sober, I can be very clever. This aids me in a big way in accomplishing tasks, sustaining myself,…

  • Daring Nature

    Daring Nature

    My favorite thing about myself is my daring nature. The unknown excites me, and I am always eager to try new things and have new experiences.

  • Conversational skills

    Conversational skills

    My favorite thing about myself is my conversational skills.

  • Openness

    Openness

    My openness and willingness to try new things and to have new experiences. The unknown excites me, and so I try to explore it whenever possible.