Finding Strength
Jenn Williams survived a stroke, but she's spent years helping others navigate something harder: rebuilding after brain injury while managing substance use disorder. She knows recovery isn't a finish…
Topic
Brain Injury
The overlap of brain injury and substance use, addressed plainly. Symptoms, mental-health connections, and practical strategies for people living with both.
4 stories
Strategies for Living with Brain Injury
Marcus couldn't remember his doctor's appointments and kept missing important calls. After his brain injury, he felt lost. But then he discovered something: consistent routines, written reminders, and…
Mind Matters: Navigating the Maze of Brain Injury Symptoms
Sarah can't remember if she took her medication this morning, and conversations at work feel like she's hearing them through water. She never hit her head, so she didn't think brain injury was possibl…
Understanding Brain Injuries, Mental Health, and Substance Use
Patty King listens as someone describes the fog that won't lift, the anger that erupts without warning, the cravings that pull them back. She recognizes something others missed: a brain injury underne…