SPEAK OUT! Faces of Brain Injury Jennifer Stokley (survivor)
presented by
Donna O’Donnell Figurski
Brain Injury is NOT Discriminating!
It can happen to anyone, anytime, . . . and anywhere.
The Brain Trauma Foundation states that there are 5.3 million people in the United States living with some form of brain injury.
On “Faces of Brain Injury,” you will meet survivors living with brain injury. I hope that their stories will help you to understand the serious implications and complications of brain injury.
The stories on SPEAK OUT! Faces of Brain Injury are published with the permission of the survivor or designated caregiver.
If you would like your story to be published, please send a short account and two photos to me at neelyf@aol.com. I’d love to publish your story and raise awareness for Brain Injury.
Jennifer Stokley – Brain Injury Survivor
Jennifer Stokley (survivor)
On May 10, 2007, I fell out of a second story window of my home to the sidewalk below. I broke nine major bones (including my neck), I ruptured my bladder, I punctured my lung, I went into two cardiac arrests, and I had a severe TBI (traumatic brain injury) that sent me into a three-week coma. And yet I survived! They didn’t think I would. Then they didn’t think I would have any cognitive abilities at all. Then they thought I would be paralyzed from the neck down.
I now live independently on my own. I take care of everything except driving. I walk with a cane only when I leave the house. The rest of the time, I am mobile just fine. It’s been nine years of “Think I can’t? I know I can. Just watch me!” Don’t get me wrong -these have been the hardest years I’ve ever experienced. But, they were totally worth every moment!
I did lose my pre-TBI long-term memory, but that’s all in the past anyway. I’m not going backward – I’m only going forward. I’m making new memories – I’m not worried about lost memories.
Thank you, Jennifer Stokley, for sharing your story.
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Comments on: "SPEAK OUT! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faces of Brain Injury . . . . . . . . Jennifer Stokley (survivor)" (6)
I am friends with Jennifer through Brain Injury Awareness and also being a survivor of a Traumatic Brain Injury I read Jennifer’s posts everyday and I can say that she is truly inspiring and so helpful both in her attitude and her honesty in dealing with this terrible problem.
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Hi Bob, I agree with you. I love Jennifer’s upbeat manner. She meets brain injury “head on.” (pun intended)
You, also, are a good role model in the world of brain injury. Folks can read your interview here.
https://survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com/2014/12/05/survivors-speak-out-bob-bernardi/
Donna O’Donnell Figurski
survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com
donnaodonnellfigurski.com
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Jennifer is a true survivor and an inspiration to all.
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Jessica E. Taylor, thanks for your comment about Jennifer. I agree wholeheartedly.
You are also an inspiration. Folks can read your interview here.
https://survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com/2016/02/19/survivors-speak-out-jessica-taylor/
Donna O’Donnell Figurski
survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com
donnaodonnellfigurski.com
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H.O.P.E TBI,
Thank you so much for reading my blog and for commenting. By supporting each other, we can not only help each other, but also raise awareness of brain injury for the world.
Donna O’Donnell Figurski
survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com
donnaodonnellfigurski.com
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