08/04/2025
FROM SURVIVAL TO STRENGTH | We're incredibly proud to spotlight one of our own at Carrell Clinic. Parker Kennedy, one of our dedicated medical assistants, embodies the very spirit of resilience and hope that defines our practice.
After surviving a severe traumatic brain injury that left him with fluent aphasia and epilepsy, Parker didn't just rebuild his life—he transformed it into a beacon of hope for others. While he lost pieces of his past, he gained something extraordinary: a deeper perspective and an unwavering commitment to helping fellow survivors.
Parker's journey led him to create Brain Injury Tribe, a nonprofit organization and online community where survivors, caregivers, and supporters can find the understanding and connection they need. Led by survivors and rooted in empathy, this community focuses on progress, not perfection.
But Parker's impact doesn't stop there. He recently published "The Rhythm Between," a poetic reflection on life after survival. Written while living with fluent aphasia and memory loss, this powerful book speaks to anyone who's felt caught between loss and becoming, identity shifts, and emotional healing. It's already resonating with survivors, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals alike.
"The book has had a meaningful impact not just within the brain injury community, but also among readers navigating all kinds of life challenges. The themes seem to resonate universally, which was part of the foundation for creating it: a mirror for people to reflect on their own lives." –Parker
Parker's story reminds us that healing isn't just about medical treatment—it's about community, purpose, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Every day, he brings this same compassion and understanding to his work with our patients.
Learn more about Parker's work:
📖 "The Rhythm Between" available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3EUJlSU
🧠 Brain Injury Tribe community and resources: https://www.braininjurytribe.org/
Thank you, Parker, for showing us all what it means to turn survival into service and pain into purpose.