Gray Matters

October 30, 2007

A time memory holds eternally

Filed under: Uncategorized — Heidi @ 6:15 pm

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I would like others to know that the day of a traumatic, close to death experience is not something that can be wiped off of a person’s memory bank - ever! Does a person ever forget their birthday? …At this very time 18 years ago, I was captivated in a comatose state. My injury happened on my mom’s birthday and every year she reminds me of how she’s happy I’m still here. :) For me, this time brings me back to my very core, the life force that keeps us alive. Year by year, my memories get to be a bit less morose. This significant anniversary time that causes me to reassess and organize my priorities.

My “trauma” has been such a transition for me, that it’s still putting meaning in my life. Everyone has wishes and hopes for me, but what do I want? What’s going to make me happy? What’s going to keep me feeling I’m fulfilling a mission of purpose? What’s basically going to get me beyond the drudgeries and boring times in life? What’s going to keep me bouncing along with a smile? Aren’t these important considerations for all of us (even those of us who are just surviving everyday life with no traumatic memories)?

October 25, 2007

Welcome all to the Gray Matters blog!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Heidi @ 5:18 pm
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This is the inner voice for brain injury survivors. It is a window for others to look through in order to help the survivor to be better understood. I welcome all to participate. Ideally, we want communication between those looking through the window and those being looked at through the window. Only through better communication can a reality be obtained! Survivors and nonsurvivors; questions and comments; funny and uplifting stories (we’ll try to stay away from the gory); creative and noncreative voices; submit graphic or text; adventures or accomplishments of survivors… On the other side, assumptions, expectations, are they reality based?

Also, please, make comments about the book, Gray Matters! If you haven’t yet red the book, see the home page where there is a link where the book can be purchased.

I welcome all to be apart; nevertheless, if I don’t hear from anyone, I will speak to you blindly. It’s more fun to get responses, though!

My words speak love and concern for all brain injury survivors, everywhere!

Heidi Lerner

(Author of Gray Matters, Brain Injury: The Inside Perspective)