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

  • I worked at Kohl’s for a year, then I worked at Social Security for two years. I’ve worked other cashiering jobs too, like at TJX, Sodexo/Chartwells in college, and Jet’s…

  • Buddhism

    Buddhism

    No. Sometimes I practice Buddhism, though. This is more of a philosophy than a religion.

  • Fortunate

    Fortunate

    No, I am fortunate enough that I do not remember a time before the internet.

  • No

    No

    I do not remember life before the internet.

  • Lucky

    Lucky

    No. I think I’m lucky to not remember a time before the internet. Everyone was limited to knowing only their family and friends. I am familiar with friendships that survive…

  • Nope

    No, but I’ve heard about it. My knowledge of that time is made up of what I’ve seen on old TV shows.

  • No

    No

    No, I do not remember life before the internet.

  • No, I do no remember a time before the internet. I do remember a time before smartphones, though.

  • Nope

    Do you remember life before the internet? Nope, I do not. My earliest memories on the internet are using a dial-up internet connection, though.

  • Surviving

    Surviving

    I was 16 when I spent 7 weeks in a coma, 120 days total in the hospital. Hospital staff gave me an Iron Man medal when I was discharged.