4yrs; Day 1689 – a step in the right direction

Hi Everyone, We’ve had two busy days. Yesterday, we participated in the 5K Walk Against Hate hosted by the Philadelphia ADL (anti-defamation league). Corey was very upset that she was in her wheelchair and not walking the race on her own. We decided to set short...

4yrs; Day 1684 – don’t ignore the basics

Hi Everyone, I’m joining you for your morning cup of coffee. This time of day can often feel overwhelming when we think of the TO DO list we left for ourselves yesterday. Let’s face it, most lists are tedious and require effort to read let alone scratch...

4yrs; Day 1676 – sleep study

Hi Everyone, I’m not sure if I posted about our visit to Thomas Jefferson’s Sleep Study Center last week. As you know, Corey does not sleep through the night. Her latest medication addition has helped but she continues to have many fitful nights. The...

4yrs; 7 months- from Corey; another TBI goodbye

Hi everyone this is Corey, we had a sad call. there is a boy i know but we never really met. we knew of each other because we both suffered the same injury of our brain. unfortunately he never got a second chance to get better and i am trying very hard to take mine. i...

4yrs; Day 1670 – forever seeking ‘normal’

Hi Everyone, Corey’s had a few difficult days. Her awareness brings many emotions she’s not used to working through. This piece of cognitive/emotional growth is significant but frustrating for her and for us. When she identifies her anxiety or fear, we try to enhance...