Author Archives: Danielle!

About Danielle!

A young professional Longwood University alum, with a traumatic brain injury having previously worked in the Therapeutic Recreation field with the elderly at nursing homes in Fairfax, VA. Now as a TBI advocate, trying to help others learn more about TBIs is involved in support groups, as well as very involved in my church, child care, and adult caregiving.

Decisions can change your life in the blink of an eye.  A friend on my cheerleading squad asked for a ride home and the next thing I knew, I was falling off the bed in a hospital.    September 6, … Continue reading →

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

I blinked, and 10 years had gone by.  what, 10 years? and I didn’t notice it?  I was working in a very fast paced job at the nursing home [at least it felt fast paced] I needed to be a … Continue reading →

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

We all need friends. Friends to be there in the joyous times, and friends to comfort in rough situations. In the bad times, it’s those friends who are there for you in your times of hardship, when other people have … Continue reading →

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Danielle! | 1 Comment

I awoke with a jolt. There was a was a fearful gasp in my throat. Not cool, I thought when I was conscious enough to recognize it as my own. In my dream, I recognized the very end of summer … Continue reading →

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

Sometimes we all need a feel good boost of energy to get us out of that slump.  A person could be in great spirits, and have all these coping skills to get ready and rolling, and just need the inspiration.

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

  Make today so awesome yesterday gets jealous – Unknown Peace out  Trevor the Otter This is the smartest otter I have ever known!  Yes, always be optimistic and forever looking to a bright future!  Just like a random 80s … Continue reading →

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

I came across this quote today that really resonates with me, it seems as if I’m always searching.  Searching for supreme happiness, or always waiting for the next shoe to drop. I won’t let myself fully embrace the happiness and … Continue reading →

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Danielle! | 1 Comment

  I am allowed to have an ‘off‘ day every once in a while.  That doesn’t mean that I AM an off person, that means I’m just human. What?  What happened?  What day is this?  Is it Tuesday- oh, I … Continue reading →

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

Today is a free day.  No plans, perfect to get working, right? Ya, except this is one thing that would never naturally occur to me.  Instead, I have to have inspiration in the form of a friend to come over … Continue reading →

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

While pondering this mystery today in a book class that is being held at my church, Messiah United Methodist, we are studying This book discusses the why topic in different ways that most days sparks a deep theological discussion with … Continue reading →

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Danielle! | 1 Comment