TBI advocacy & awareness

10/29/2023

I'm embarrassed at how long it has been since I've updated this page. Hey, I'm back though...lol

Feel free to ask me any questions you may have. FYI, I'm no good with technology. I'm relearning how to use my TBI podcast on Podbean. Please check that out too.

My podcast will share my journey/experiences in relation to my Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) that occurred on 2/19/14. Besides my own personal journey, I will also provide medical information & resources available others may benefit from with head injuries...

07/19/2022

07/16/2022

07/04/2022

07/03/2022

My car accident that caused my severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). My internal cranial pressure (ICP) was at 15 or 16 (brain was swelling dangerously) & was placed in a medically induced coma to help my brain rest. My Glasglow Coma Scale was 3 as well which is no response to any stimuli too.

07/02/2022

DON'T WANT TO FEEL

- For once, I just want to feel like I'm not taking up your time.
- For once, I only wish that I felt like I was good enough.
- For once, I just want to feel like I tried my best.
- For once, I just wish I didn't care that I'm not important enough.
- For once, I don't want to feel like I'm too much.
- For once, I wish that I didn't feel inferior to you.
- For once, I don't want to feel like you didn't care that much.
- Most of all, I don't want to feel anything at all.

By: Me

07/02/2022

“Sometimes I feel like giving up, but I just can’t. It isn’t in my blood. “

Shawn Mendez- It isn’t in my Blood

Listen to In My Blood by Shawn Mendes on Apple Music. 2018. Duration: 3:31

07/01/2022

I live in Indiana. Here are a few of the resources that can be utilized if determined eligible in Indiana. There are 3 different options at the state level although you must meet their level of care (LOC) before you can begin receiving their services. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

TBI waiver (contracted through Lifestreams for case management)
https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/home-and-community-based-services/traumatic-brain-injury-waiver/

Aged & Disabled Waiver (also contracted through Lifestreams)
https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/aged-blind-and-disabled/

Family Support Waiver (FSW) & Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH) Waiver
https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/home-and-community-based-services/family-supports-waiver/

The Family Supports HCBS waiver provides limited, non-residential supports to individuals with developmental disabilities who live with their families or in other settings with informal supports.

06/30/2022

06/30/2022

When does it end?

“Praying” by KeshaListen to Kesha: https://kesha.lnk.to/listenYD Subscribe to the official Kesha YouTube channel: https://kesha.lnk.to/subscribeYD Watch more...

06/30/2022

Chronic medical condition. Let me repeat myself, Chronic Medical condition.

You don’t just recover from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It lasts a lifetime. Please keep that in mind. 💚🧠💚🧠

The human brain is a wonderful organ with amazing flexibility. Dr. Dave Hovda advocates for those who have had traumatic brain injuries and discusses the pro...