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

  • Fox

    Fox

    Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? I would compare myself to a fox because people say I’m clever.

  • The impact of social support

    The impact of social support

    Many studies have provided empirical evidence that social support is essential in maintaining psychological and physical health. One time in 2011, my friend’s unwavering commitment played a crucial role in…

  • Anticipation

    Anticipation

    Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Dear me, I hope you’re safe and happy, and I hope you really did max out your Roth IRA as much as you…

  • Middle name

    Yes. My middle name is my mom’s last name, because she wanted me to have a piece of her identity in my name

  • Logic

    Logic

    Where would you go on a shopping spree? Louis Vuitton. Wait, am I the one paying for everything? Then, Goodwill.

  • Best advice

    What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Two pieces of advice are tied. They are: invest in the S&P 500 and open and max out an IRA investment…

  • A valid insurance claim, denied

    A valid insurance claim, denied

    My current insurance does not “accept the diagnosis code” this doctor used to prescribe me this controlled substance.

  • Luigi Mangione: Catalyst for Class Awareness

    Luigi Mangione: Catalyst for Class Awareness

    I do not condone murder.

  • Middle name

    Middle name

    What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? I am not comfortable posting my middle name here because it is my mom’s last name.

  • Sense of self is developed, not intrinsic

    Sense of self is developed, not intrinsic

    What is the last thing you learned? That infants are not born with a sense of self, but develop it through both physical and symbolic play with a caregiver.