October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and to recommit to building inclusive, equitable workplaces. For me, this month isn’t just symbolic — it’s personal. As a 22-year severe traumatic brain injury survivor, I’ve experienced the challenges of reentering the workforce after trauma. I’ve… Read More »Honoring Resilience: National Disability …

Intro:Last weekend, my college roommate Vic lost his mother. She was a force—her attitude, her resilience, her ability to live beyond her doctors’ expectations was nothing short of inspiring. I want to extend my deepest condolences to Vic and his family. Her legacy reminds me of how powerful it is to defy the odds, and… Read More »Grief in Slow Motion: …

As a 22-year survivor of severe traumatic brain injury, recovery isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal. I’ve lived through moments when words failed me, when fatigue masked my personality, and when silence was my loudest cry for help. This post is for the caregivers who stood by me, especially my mom, whose quiet… Read More »“What I Wish My …