Comments on: Traumatic Brain Injury: Navigating Uncharted Waters as a Mother

By: Tonya Jeanes

Tonya Jeanes — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:51:54 +0000

Reading your story brought tears to my eyes. As a mother, I can imagine how difficult all these challenges have been. I empathize with you and your family. I hope you know you’re an amazing mother, and I’m sure your daughter knows that too. Hugs!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:39:10 +0000

I can only imagine how difficult this is for you and your family.

By: Jay Goodman

Jay Goodman — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:28:54 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear about your child’s injury.

By: Rose DesRochers

Rose DesRochers — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:26:15 +0000

In reply to Carole. Carole, I'm so sorry to read this. Sending you strength.

By: Nicky

Nicky — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:22:11 +0000

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurred to my sister. The initial days were filled with tests, medications, and extreme fatigue, with headaches making it difficult to focus and think. Cognitive effects were devastating, with inconsistent memory and fear leading to doubts about abilities and future. Rehabilitation was a slow and challenging journey, involving speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Despite feeling overwhelmed, she persevered with the support of me and my parents. She has learned to adjust and find new ways to handle the challenges.

By: Carole

Carole — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:20:09 +0000

My son is the victim of a TBI 40 years ago. He did not require long term care but he has not been able to cope with societal expectations. As many brain injured young people he attempted to feel better by self-medicating. This has led to addiction and homelessness. It’s been a long and painful journey as a parent. I see him and try to support him as best I can. I remind myself how much worse it has been for him.

By: Adalyn

Adalyn — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:09:48 +0000

I appreciate your openness in sharing this experience. Hugs!

By: Kimmy

Kimmy — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:09:22 +0000

I, myself, am a traumatic brain injury survivor . The emotional rollercoaster is beyond words. I was stopped in construction on the 401 and became a pinball game with a transport. I am truly blessed to be here and to have NO memory of that day. Not only do we lose ourselves, but the strain it has on families is unreal. I lost many abilities, friends, family members and managed to fail my first test…… taking a step backwards. Things we take for granted like tieing shoes, gone. I still have good days and bad days. But I am here and fight every day to complete simple tasks. We are survivors for a reason! A road that nobody wants to travel!

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:01:57 +0000

It’s tough watching someone we love struggle. I hope that she is doing better.