nancynewfreedom

I was injured in an automobile accident and sustained a traumatic head injury approximently four (4) years ago. Pre-accident...I am was best described as a real workaholic 24/7 and thought I was on top of the world.
I have had some very well paid careers, facilitated workshops and training seminars and was one of few females at that level in the industry. From self assured, over confident, over-achiever, outgoing and assertive, and quite proudly referred to as a "Corporate Bitch" ....

And then a few seconds in time made that life stop... and a new one awaited me.

I wanted to start this blog for myself and other Survivors as a place to go to chat without feeling like they are being assessed or measured.

A place we can visit and vent or share success stories. I am feeling lonely as I try to understand and appreciate this new me... and I am kind of scared.

I think I liked this new me... but I still felt very vulnerable! I want to experience life without feeling afraid or self-conscious... and I want to celebrate this "new me" every chance I get.

During this process, and since starting the blog, I have become much more aware of the world "outside" and some very critical observations.

The learning will never stop and but I believe now that the recovery process ends and you enter the "development process" as you rebuild you life and re-evaluate your existance.

I am a much kinder and gentler soul, and I must admitt a much happier one as well, despite my cognitive difficulties and the challenges of trying to relearn the necessary skills to become more independant.

And I have begun to think of myself less as a "new me" and more like the "true me" that was never fully developed.

Perhaps we can share laughter and stories or just say "it's okay"... and learn from each other as we each work through our own paths in life... regardless of wether we are Surviviors, Caregivers, Support Team or friends & family.
Everyone is continuously on this journey... and some of us now have the chance to stop and examine how we will develop our own paths in life.

Sharing - Caring - Support & Respect
are the only rules for this site.

I hope you will feel comfortable leaving:
your feedback which will be much appreciated,
your stories that will be cherished
....and your thoughts that will be respected.

I also hope you will benefit in some way as you share in my procress on this Rediscovery & Maintenance Path

Sincerely,
Nancy