Last blog of the year! My main goal since suffering #tbi has been to walk again. I’m a firm believer that nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible.’ It’s been a long frustrating journey, but this weekend I came closer than ever. With my wife, and friend Kyle’s assistance I was able to walk from my house to the coffee store. This wasn’t independent, so I still have work to do, but made me the most hopeful that I have been. I could feel the traumatic brain inspiration coursing through me. I will walk again. 

I’ve tried not to let it affect me, but not being able to walk has been quite frustrating. Believing you can do something, however, is the first step to accomplishing the goal. It’s paramount to believe in your own capabilities despite #tbi Never give up, usually when you think nothing good is happening that’s when it does. Like the energizer bunny, you have to just keep going 

While I’m of the opinion that television in general is a waste of valuable brain space, I will admit that my favorite television show of all time is The Sopranos. I’ve indeed wasted plenty of valuable brain space consuming it. Growing up in northern NJ, I could relate to a lot of the plot points. In high school, I would waste countless hours in my best friends basement watching and rewatching episodes. In the final scene, which is open to interpretation, you see the main character and his beloved family sharing a meal as the song ‘don’t stop believing’ by Journey is playing on the juke box. That’s the overarching message for this entire blog website, don’t stop believing 

My new found hope for the future only begets the question of, what’s next? It’s important to celebrate the small wins, however, and it’s okay to bask in accomplishments. You have to celebrate the small things, even if those things wouldn’t mean much to others. The struggle with #tbi is real so celebrate the small victories, I do