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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Last Active: Nov 8 6:41am | Replies (182)
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@lakelifelady

It is hard for others to understand how it is that one simply cannot do what might seem like an unchallenging task but seems insurmountable to a TBI person. I was elected to an office last year in a women's charity group and found that I could not go to the meetings or fulfill my duties. That would have been unthinkable before my accident. I felt such guilt and shame but just could not do what was expected of me. I still do not know why that happened.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 21, 2019

Your post is so true, @lakelifelady. There can be a lot of guilt and shame connected with losing abilities whether they are physical abilities or cognitive abilities. It takes a lot of courage to face up to there challenges and realize that you are not defined by your impairments.

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treyaj | @treyaj | Mar 3, 2019

I find it inspiring that you got out there and got elected! Maybe the fact that you felt "could not do what was expected of me" was just being too hard on yourself. I admire your courage! I am struggling with going out there at all! I used to be so busy before my injuries. You gave me a boost today, thank you.

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willbc | @willbc | Mar 4, 2019

Hi Dawn, its William....
Thank you for your strengh to keep moving forward
Proves it can be done.
I feel your pain deep within my soul.....
Keep going you deserve getting better.
Much love
William

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