Why I choose to celebrate the anniversary of my brain injury

Image Description: A watercolour print of various pastel colours in circular patterns including pink, yellow, orange and blue. BY: FRANCE …

Choosing to parent after brain injury

BY: MELISSA JIROVEC Parenting is hard work. It challenges you in ways you never imagined you’d be challenged, forcing you …

A year with a different brain

A version of this article was originally published on March 18, 2017 BY: ERIN MOORE On March 18, 2016 my …

Why I spend (most of) my weekends at home after brain injury

BY: ALYSON ROGERS A brain injury can come with a variety of symptoms, from visual disturbances to changes in personality. …

I live with brain injury: walk a mile in my shoes and you will understand

BY: LEAH DANIELLE KARMONA Living life with a brain injury is difficult. People who do should be commended for trying their …

What I learned from having a stroke at the age of 40

BY: JANET CRAIG Although I usually post recipes I thought June being Brain Injury Awareness Month, I would talk about …

The challenges of understanding brain injury as a result of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

BY: ALANA TIBBLES Sports injuries are often the first thing that comes to mind when people think about brain injury. …

15 things you don’t know about Christiane Kokko: BIST Volunteer of the Year, Caregiver Category

We are thrilled to announce the first winner of our BIST Volunteer of the Year award in the caregiver category …