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Jules D
Apr 3, 20248 min read
New Brain, New Me
Below is my submission story to be thought of for the award through the amazing Brain Injury Connections! This is my story in a very...
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Jules D
Mar 20, 20242 min read
Emotional Rollercoaster of Life
This place is Sheltering Arms Rehab Institute. It was a place I called home for a month. I learned how to be a functional human being...
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Jules D
Jan 27, 20241 min read
Somebody Save Me, Me From Myself
I remember while being in rehab, someone, I won't mention who, told me that they wanted to go back home because they wanted normalcy...
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Jules D
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Tell Me Something, Girl....
...are you happy in this modern world? Can I be frank with you? Right now, that answer is a big fat 'no.' People have been so...
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Jules D
Sep 28, 20232 min read
It Only Takes a Little Faith....
...to move a mountain. Good thing, a little faith is all I have right now. God when you choose to leave mountains unmovable. Give me the...
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Jules D
Sep 25, 20233 min read
If I'm Wrong, Then Stop Me
I was in this neat little device today for PT. It is called, 'Rysen." It connects to the ceiling and helps with gait training, and YOU...
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Jules D
Sep 24, 20234 min read
Challenging a TBI Patient
In PT, Jason went through family training with me. As, you know, he is the only person going to be taking care of me! He helped me walk...
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Jules D
Sep 23, 20233 min read
Greenhouse Trip
With OT, we went to a GREENHOUSE! She received permission of course, to take me out into the community. We went to a greenhouse farm, and...
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Jules D
Sep 23, 20232 min read
Horizontal Gaze Palsy
This is me at Sheltering Arms Institute in Richmond, VA. In this picture, I STILL don't have the top portion of my skull and later I...
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Jules D
Sep 22, 20233 min read
On the Count of Three! 1...2...
This is where it gets... fun...ny! I swear my team of doctors know just when I need a good pick me up! Today is the day I'm FINALLY...
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Jules D
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Anticipated Discharge Date
...aka, my date being released!! As of right now, my anticipated discharge date is on July 27th. This is the first time they have...
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Jules D
Sep 21, 20233 min read
What Hurts the Most....
...was being so close. Having so much to say and watching you walk away... Oh Lordy, I have been putting off this posting because it...
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Jules D
Sep 19, 20233 min read
I'm Mr. Brightside
OT was a lovely day! As it always is, of course. We started today off with a therapeutic shower and my basic ADL tasks. She has said that...
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Jules D
Sep 19, 20232 min read
I Will Send Out an Army...
...I will rescue you. This goes for anyone who is experiencing a tragedy in their lives. You have read the beginning of my tragedy, brace...
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Jules D
Sep 19, 20235 min read
It's About to Get REAL
My husband was with the team of doctors today when they had their conference together. He understands needs that are being met and...
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Jules D
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Discharge...Is Still a Ways to Go!
Today my husband and I were both talked to about what discharge looks like and the plans that go along with it. They also went over what...
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Jules D
Sep 11, 20232 min read
Spirituality - Catchy Title, Right?
For PT my husband was present, and we worked on transferring safely in and out of bed. Banana also wrote that we worked on...: "*Clinical...
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Jules D
Sep 11, 20232 min read
One Day At a Time
Let's cut right to the chase! On the disability rating scale, I am 'confused' still! We haven't gotten past the traumatic amnesia yet,...
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Jules D
Sep 10, 20235 min read
I Can't Sleep
It could be because of this awful headache I have. But it could be for other reasons, as well. I don't know for what reason though. Let's...
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Jules D
Sep 8, 20233 min read
Music Boxes Have Within
...melodies they carry with them. I really don't know why, but I have this song STUCK in my head! I don't even know how I KNOW it. I...
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