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Comment on Hello Readers by Mr WordPress

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Comment on The High IQ TBI by Kristin K. Stansell

Kristin K. Stansell — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:41:55 +0000

Your blog was EXACTLY what I was looking for!!!
I am s…l…o…w…l…y… writing a book about my recovery as I have or will have been to just about every level. I am a victim of TBI near my Uni in Scotland where I was working towards a Masters but I was flown back to Atlanta, Georgia (my home) USA by the St. Andrews University after my injury, 6.5 years ago. To Emory University, my undergraduate school plus the beginning portion of my graduate program and spent the next 5 years at the Center for Rehabilitative Medicine. My auto accident occurred just 2 months before my graduation. Needless to say, I did not finish. I was in a coma for 4 months. I have grown up thinking that I did not have such a high IQ because these people have difficulties in their social abilities and I LOVED people!!
It IS bitter-sweet.

Comment on The need for Understanding? by Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:04:40 +0000

I’ve just read this today and it has reminded me of my need for an outlet during my recovory as I too am still seeking answers about my own recovery. This was a very well written piece that I will try to replicate on Dendrite Trails. It is time I start to write again.
Thanks!!!

Comment on The need for Understanding? by Angela Ferguson

Angela Ferguson — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:35:07 +0000

Thank you for your honesty. Your words give a way for people who endure the brain injury to empathize with your situation and for others to try to comprehend your struggles. My son has a TBI and you are right, most people don’t get it. They seem to think a recovery is to the original state but it isn’t. The brain is changed. If we are who our brains dictate then it is only logical that if our brains change, so do our personalities. I have seen this in my son and I try to shield him from people who don’t understand and I see his struggles as he learns his changes. God Bless You! Please continue your healing and continue your blogs. I found a beautiful, open, honest revelation here and I admire you for publishing this.
Angela

Comment on The High IQ TBI by Cate

Cate — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:26:49 +0000

Thank god I have found your blog. I teach at a uni in the UK, sustained a head inury and am now awaiting an appointment with a neuropsych for testing to occur. Because I am still articulate (although not nearly as good as before), people including some doctors do not take me seriously when I explain that I am much less able to concentrate / assimilate and understand new material. Your blog is therefore a massive blast of fresh air!

Comment on It Furthers One to Cross the Great Water by Miami lasik surgery

Miami lasik surgery — Mon, 09 May 2011 04:37:46 +0000

Glad that you are optimistic and try to encourage others that are dealing with the same problem as you did, this is very important to support someone in need, this help get through more easily and give them hope.

Comment on It Furthers One to Cross the Great Water by Tina Hoggatt

Tina Hoggatt — Sun, 01 May 2011 15:10:22 +0000

Awesome blog post! Thanks for this today. I hope you are out soaking up some of this rare sun. Tina

Comment on A “Bad Brain Day” by Emerson Browne

Emerson Browne — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:44:10 +0000

Hi Frank,
Check out the TBI Survivors Network. It is a great place to connect with other survivors. I am on there. My page is Emerson J. Browne.

Comment on A “Bad Brain Day” by Fantastic Frank

Fantastic Frank — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:58:54 +0000

Hi I was looking for another link, that I had not yet been able to trace back to.. and came across your blog..It touched me deeply.. However if you were to contact me tomorrow or tonight and ask me what touched me deeply I won’t remember it (I have a TBI, too)
That being said I would like to talk to you.
Why? because I find myself in a similar situation..
LOVE
FF

Comment on The High IQ TBI by Carolyn

Carolyn — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:37:33 +0000

Where can I get help? I now have a child and I thought she was just being very difficult because I am a lousy parent then I realizes she is gifted. Our society is so obsessed with “cleverness” and they think giftedness is something to gloat about so if I say, “Help, I have a gifted child” people would obviously think I’m just trying to show off.
Only another gifted person can understand. Please help me if you come across any gifted parents who have successfully raised emotionally healthy and happy gifted children.