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

  • Friends

    Friends

    Sort of. I collect friends.

  • No

    No. I find no fulfillment in material things.

  • Buddhism

    Buddhism

    To me, “having it all” means that one is completely fulfilled in their physical, mental, and psychological wellness. It can be attained by having few wants. This is a common…

  • Do not quit

    Do not quit

    A severe traumatic brain injury resulted and left me in a coma for seven weeks.

  • Tenacity

    Tenacity

    Hard work and perseverance can lead to incredible outcomes.

  • Persevere

    Persevere

    Persistence is key.

  • Risks

    Risks

    Take risks with everything but your life. For example, me and the person pictured had a lot of fun with drugs. We always relied on safe drugs, like weed and…

  • Trust

    Trust

    Forgiving people doesn’t mean trusting them again.

  • Do what makes you happy

    Do what makes you happy

    I want to leave behind the legacy of, “Do what makes you happy.”

  • Never settle

    Never settle

    The legacy I want to leave behind is to never settle. I met my fair share of potential partners until finally, at 27, I met the right person. So, never…