tbi - Doored In Ottawa

3653 days ago, this happened

Over the past 10 years, my future was continually in doubt. I had no idea what my brain was going to be capable of down the road. Would I even be able to work effectively again? Would I be able to perform simple day to day tasks like doing the dishes. Could I still be a great dad?!

tbi

It had been 7 years and 8 months since the last time

I had stopped counting for the longest time. It really didn't matter anymore how long ago my bike crash was, it just mattered for me to live my life and to be the best dad that I could be - TBI or no TBI.

coronavirus

It's Like I've Been Practising For This Since 2014.

We've been physical distancing now for what must seem like an eternity for some. It's been awful, right? For the majority of us, it means that we've had little to no face-to-face contact with colleagues or classmates. No riding public transit, no visits with friends.

Dr Lawrence

I Feel Good. There You Go, Now I've Jinxed It

I had to double-check, but last week was actually a pretty good week, despite it having started off with a total of two, maybe three, hours of sleep on Sunday night because of a sick kid. But feeling good physically doesn't necessarily correlate with good cognitive functioning.

rowan's law

It's Been 5 Years

It was just 5 years ago that my life changed forever on September 24, 2014. I started this site to help spread awareness of concussions, safe cycling, and people and treatments that have

otrain

All Aboard!

Ottawa's Confederation Line finally opened on Saturday... I ended up lightheaded and dizzy at work.

crying

I Cried... Again

It was not a great week last week. It culminated in tears on Thursday night. I did not make it in to work on Friday. That's right. I'm man