Traumatic brain injuries are, well, traumatic

When I fell for an unknown reason and got a concussion last year, I was aware of only a handful of symptoms associated with brain injuries. I experienced terrible headaches, sensitivity to light and motion (it felt like a bowling ball was sloshing around my head), balance and coordination issues. I soon learned how disruptive those symptoms could be.

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2019 resolution

What gives you the most anxiety? For me, it’s the future.

I had always assumed I’d get married someday, and we’d grow old together and be there to take care of each other when our minds and bodies started failing us (haven’t you seen The Notebook??). After I turned 30, I realized marriage may not be in the cards for me and I should probably start planning for that scenario.

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