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“No” Is Not a Bad Word! The Art of Using Boundaries as Self-Care

The Power of No, No is self-care, No is a complete sentence, No is empowering, No is not a bad word

Creating boundaries can feel awkward or wrong when you first start setting them. You might even get pushback if you haven’t done it before. But don’t stop.

What is Neurofatigue? How does it affect people with brain injury (TBI)?

Find out what Neurofatigue is, what it feels like, and what you can do to help mitigate symptoms and start to feel better.

Why Isn’t Infertility in Military Women a Bigger Conversation?

Uniformed Heidi Agostini in the sand in Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of Sgt. Megan Sindelar

Genevieve Chase accomplishes everything she attempts. She made master sergeant in 15 years in the Army reserves... she was inducted into the Army Women’s Hall of Fame. In the military, she learned Pashto and was an intelligence soldier in Afghanistan. But, like a lot of military women, one dream eludes her: She hasn’t been able to get pregnant.

Traveling at the Speed of Light

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. If you have had a TBI, prepare for a very short flight. The rest of you, well, make yourself comfortable for the next few hours."

Caregiving for Someone Whose Nose Doesn't Always Know

When the Nose Doesn't Know: The Observant Caregiver

Traumatic brain injury makes quirky seem quirkier, especially when a person is in the initial months of recovery. Rosemary learned that Hugh's loss of his sense of smell came with both dangers and quirkiness.

Exit Wounds: A Survival Guide to Pain Management for Returning Veterans and Their Families

"I don't measure how far I have come by goals achieved .... For me, what counts is that pain no longer rules my life," so writes Iraq veteran Derek McGinnis.

Head Injury, Rising Heart Rate, and Diabetes: A Crappy Combo

Being diagnosed with something like diabetes after a TBI seems like a cruel slap in the face.

The Hidden Secret of Brain Injury: Hypothalamus Dysfunction

"Why did I look like the Michelin Man — puffy, round faced, fat feet, no bones showing?"