Inspiring Other Survivors
by
Erin Lieben
presented by
Donna O’Donnell Figurski
It’s okay to lose hope sometimes. We will never be the same as before. You’ll get used to the “new you,” and you’ll be a tough, beautiful, brave individual who knows what it’s like to feel hopeless. And, that is what makes it all worth it – because you can give hope to others.
Tell other survivors that it’s okay to be the “new you” and to not necessarily meet the status quo or the goals they were striving for before their brain injury. Tell them to just make a new game-plan and to be exceedingly thankful for the little things they previously took for granted.
Erin Lieben – Brain Injury Survivor
When I present my story to others, my goal is for them to feel inspired. I don’t want pity, and I don’t want to bring others down. I’ve been given a gift, and I’ve worked like hell to be able to pass that on to others. There is always hope.
Cherish each passing moment as if it’s your last – because you know that it very well could be. It might sound crazy, but, when I’m at my lowest, that’s the time when I can lift others up. And, it lifts my spirit as well! My heart is with you all.
Thank you, Erin Lieben.
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Comments on: "SPEAK OUT! . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Blogger: Erin Lieben" (7)
Thank you for your time, information, and sharing!
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braininjurysupportgroupofduluth,
Thank you for reading and commenting in Erin’s article.
Donna O’Donnell Figurski
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Such beautiful words from Erin and so true as I know personally. Thank you for sharing.
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brokentorewired,
I am sure that Erin will be happy to see your comment.
I am!
Thanks for reading and commenting
Donna O’Donnell Figurski
survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com
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Beautifully written!
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I cannot find where in the settings to change my email. Please just add my primary email to this one as I have already been on your list for awhile but don’t get to ransomedbyjesus@gmail.com as often. Ie been a survivor since 2000 and I’m getting ready to have brain surgery in the new year. I’d love to share my story sometime. Thank you, Linda Drain
On Nov 27, 2017 12:44 AM, “Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury” wrote:
> donnaodonnellfigurski posted: “Inspiring Other Survivors by Erin Lieben > presented by Donna O’Donnell Figurski It’s okay to lose hope sometimes. > We will never be the same as before. You’ll get used to the “new you,” and > you’ll be a tough, beautiful, brave individual who knows wh” >
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Hi Linda Drain,
I would be happy for you to share your story on Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury.
I would also be happy to change your email address in the settings, but I don’t know your new email address.
Donna O’Donnell Figurski
survivingtraumaticbraininjury.com
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