Heads Together for ABI’s Post

My Brain Injury Anniversary - For so many people with acquired brain injuries, the idea of a birthday or anniversary can have a very different meaning because one of the things that's unique about this complex condition is that there is life before and after. For some this is a specific day, for others it might be a specific milestone, and depending on the age of the young person it might be more of an anniversary for the family than the young person. So this month, we are asking our community to share their perspective on brain injury anniversaries and how they mark these milestones, because just like brain injury, there is no one way of doing things. #ABI #TBI #braininjuryawareness #headstogetherforabi #headstogetherforbraininjury #nonprofit #braininjury #acquiredbraininjury #headinjury #traumaticbraininjury #braininjurysupport #mentalwellbeing #braininjuryadvocacy #inclusivity #LivedExperience #Volunteering #ABIAwareness #ABISurvivor #TBISurvivor #braininjurysurvivor #YouCantBeWhatYouCantSee #UnderstandMeUnderstandMyBrainInjury #YouCantUnderstandWhatYouDontKnow #understandingbraininjury #20yearsHeadsTogether

Thanks for following our Brain Injury Myth Buster series this week, we hope its opened some eyes and minds as to the impact that common misconceptions can have on the young people living with brain injury. We often discuss in our community that one of the biggest barriers to building a life of meaning, fun, connection and equity is our society as a whole. The frustration, shame and anxiety that young people experience on a daily basis as they navigate the world and the people in it is often like a heavy backpack that just slows you down and makes everything feel harder. We all have a brain, and I guarantee that no two function the same way, so lets not make assumptions based on what we see, or don't see. Instead, lets follow the wise advice of Audrey who shared yesterday, and ask more questions. Respectfully, curiously and kindly because brain injury can happen to anyone of us, anytime. The more we understand, the more we make the world a better place for everyone, no matter what life brings. #ABI #TBI #braininjuryawareness #headstogetherforabi #headstogetherforbraininjury #nonprofit #braininjury #acquiredbraininjury #headinjury #traumaticbraininjury #braininjurysupport #mentalwellbeing #braininjuryadvocacy #inclusivity #LivedExperience #Volunteering #ABIAwareness #ABISurvivor #TBISurvivor #braininjurysurvivor #YouCantBeWhatYouCantSee #UnderstandMeUnderstandMyBrainInjury #YouCantUnderstandWhatYouDontKnow #understandingbraininjury #20yearsHeadsTogether #BAW24

The Heads Together Brain Injury Alliance met yesterday to discuss how to drive better representation of young people with brain injuries. According to recent NDIS data under 3% of the 700,000 Australians with brain injuries are listed in the ABI category! We are discussing what we can collectively do to change this. We look forward to growing the Alliance and working collaboratively with our key funding bodies, NDIS and TAC to find positive solutions. #ABI #TBI #braininjuryawareness #headstogetherforabi #headstogetherforbraininjury #nonprofit #braininjury #acquiredbraininjury #headinjury #traumaticbraininjury #braininjurysupport #mentalwellbeing #braininjuryadvocacy #inclusivity #LivedExperience #Volunteering #ABIAwareness #ABISurvivor #TBISurvivor #braininjurysurvivor #YouCantBeWhatYouCantSee #UnderstandMeUnderstandMyBrainInjury #YouCantUnderstandWhatYouDontKnow #understandingbraininjury #20yearsHeadsTogether

🚀 2 DAYS UNTIL LIFT-OFF! Dear Delaware, In just 2 DAYS, we're set to embark on a mission that transcends statistics and touches the lives of those silently battling Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in Delaware. Did you know? Every year, around 20,000 resilient souls in the state of Delaware face the challenges of life after a brain injury. 🌐 Amidst these numbers, the Brain Injury Association of Delaware stands tall—a beacon of education, support, advocacy, and resourceful guidance for families navigating this journey. Our commitment goes beyond the figures, aiming to enhance the recovery process and build a community filled with hope. Our Mission: To kickstart Brain Injury Awareness Month with a powerful campaign - Do More 24. 🚀 How Can You Help Us DO MORE? 📢 Spread the word: Share this post and let's make TBI a topic of conversation. 💙 Donate: Your support fuels our efforts to build community and instill hope. Let's come together, surpass our goals, and uplift those who need it most. Are you ready to join us in making a lasting impact? Click the link below! https://lnkd.in/dAUe2cW #DoMore24 #BrainInjuryAwareness #ImpactfulChange #TogetherWeCan

The POWER of PSYCHEDELIC SCIENCE 🧪🍄 In this clip, founder Justin LaPree speaks at the 2023 MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference about how important and impactful the people who have contributed to the advancements in this science are to the community 🌞 If you'd like to become one of the many donors of our cause, click the link in our bio 📲 Heroic Path to Light is spearheading the movement of allowing access to psychedelic medicine for therapeutic and healing purposes, especially for our Nation's Heroes, First Responders, and their families 🍄 Time and time again, we have seen the VA and Healthcare System fail those in need who are struggling with mental health conditions. It is time to open our country's mind and allow them to see that there is a BETTER SOLUTION out there for conditions such as PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. To learn more about our cause and what you can do to help us help others, DM us or click the link in our bio 📲 - Heroic Path to Light: a Non Profit Organization dedicated to getting our Nation’s heroes and their families the help they deserve right here IN America. Donation Link in Bio 📲 - #veterans #veteransupport #militaryveteran #militaryfamily #magicmushroom #magicmushrooms #mentalhealth #nonprofit #mushrooms #mushroomsociety #mentalhealthawareness #huachuma #ibogaine #ayahuasca #5meodmt #5meo #entheogenics #psychedelics #psychedelic

Finding myself after brain injury was a hard road but I am proud of the person I am today. If I could explain myself in a sentence, I’d say that I’m constantly pushing myself to be the best version I can be, always giving 110% to everything I do. Reflecting on this and the things that’ve made me who I am, I’m proud of my ever-giving attitude and my positive outlook towards everything I put my mind to. I found it really hard to adapt to life post brain injury, and my first go to response was to try and keep up with others. Living life with an ABI has its complications with everything I need to handle. I can only do so much before I need to take a break. I find this a bit stressful, but I approach this the way I do everything, with the same stubborn streak. I always used to refuse to ask for help or accept the fact that I just simply could not do things but now I know that I just have to go at my own pace to get things done. I strive towards bettering myself, so I really just want to be a better version of myself than I was yesterday. To fine tune living independently, working towards my goal of expanding my friendship circles and helping out others in the community. #ABI #TBI #braininjuryawareness #headstogetherforabi #headstogetherforbraininjury #nonprofit #braininjury #acquiredbraininjury #headinjury #traumaticbraininjury #braininjurysupport #mentalwellbeing #braininjuryadvocacy #inclusivity #LivedExperience #Volunteering #ABIAwareness #ABISurvivor #TBISurvivor #braininjurysurvivor #YouCantBeWhatYouCantSee #UnderstandMeUnderstandMyBrainInjury #YouCantUnderstandWhatYouDontKnow #understandingbraininjury #20yearsHeadsTogether

Living with Uncertainty: How MS Affects Future Planning An MS diagnosis often brings uncertainty which can make planning for the future daunting. The unpredictability of the disease can impact career choices, family planning, and personal goals. Embracing flexibility and focusing on the present moment can help alleviate some of this anxiety. It’s essential to set realistic short-term goals while remaining open to change Sharing stories of resilience and adaptation can inspire others to navigate their paths despite the uncertainties they face, reminding them that they are not alone in this journey. Donate here to help MS Victims https://lnkd.in/dzuBSPdq #Uncertainty #FuturePlanning #MSAwareness #Resilience #ChronicIllness

Repost from Humansave : People often talk about therapy like it’s this amazing, magical portal that people disappear into once a week for an hour so that they can be “fixed”. Rarely do people talk about how uncomfortable and painful and terrifying it can be to face the parts of yourself that emerged to protect you when no one else did. They often forget to mention how skills like saying No without guilt, honoring your own needs, or speaking to yourself kindly, feel incredibly unnatural when you didn’t grow up this way and didn’t have anyone to model any of these things for you. It takes a tremendous amount of courage and humility to show up for yourself over and over again, when you’ve been told that you’re worthless. It takes a lot of audacity to heal from the things that were designed to break you. To every survivor out here daring to do the work—daring to learn how to love and accept yourself—someday, may even the name and identity of “survivor” be a distant memory. May you move so far past the pain and trauma, that even healing from it barely registers as a part of your life anymore. May you remember who you’ve always been, beneath all the layers of the things that should’ve broken you but couldn’t. . . Want to help a survivor on their healing journey? Make a donation or sponsorship at Humansave.org/donate 🖼️ Background art painted by my daughter, 10yrs old, . . . #healingjourney #therapy #survivors #openletter #wordsofencouragement #healingquotes #therapistsofinstagram #humansave #endht

During #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth, we’re passionate about advocating for individuals affected by brain injuries.     According to Brain Injury Association of America, "There are more than 5.3 million individuals in the US who are living with a permanent brain injury-related disability. That’s one in every 60 people."     Through our services and person-centered approach, we work to dismantle economic and social barriers for individuals with brain injuries, encouraging independence and success for all. Learn more about how you can be involved through https://bit.ly/3CzD6Y2.     #MyBrainInjuryJourney #BIAwareness2024 #DevelopmentalDisabilities #MDNonprofits #HumanPurpose #HumanImpact

trigger warning: mention of suicide a message from our ceo jeff smith 🫶🏼 “yesterday we learned through an email communication that our amazing therapists had saved another person from suicide. another human being had reached a stage in their life where there seemed like no way forward, and they didn’t want to continue being here. with some extremely dark trauma i encountered as a child, and my current health situation, i can only imagine how easy it is to slip into a dark place, and then struggle with getting out, but this person has been brave, and reached their hand out for help, and with the phenomenal team of therapists we have to help take them by the hand, and when everything seems dark with no way forward, they have managed to give them hope. hope that it will be ok. hope that what seems impossible can become possible. hope that they can turn around from the path they are on. and this person is our 50th person to tell us this. 50 50 people saved. 50 less funerals thousands of people haven’t needed to attend. 50 people still here to inspire others around them to live and never give up. 50.” head to our website to read the full blog post 🫶 if you are struggling, please reach out to us: https://lnkd.in/etz2H5PE #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcharity #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #charity #cardiff #therapy #mentalhealthsupport