Overwhelmingly, I’ve refrained from making this apart of my story. After-all, I’m telling my audience of my recovery from a Severe TBI. There is very little need, aside from a clarifying release, to give any credence to immature attempts at belittling me.
Who, when committed to bettering their own lives, would try to lessen the joy I find in my, already difficulty riddled one? Let alone take pleasure in doing so? That I cannot relate to. I, personally, have only always found pleasure in being surrounded by others that are joyful as well! I find great validity in the truth that Tese (my best friend & care giver) has always repeated: smiles are contagious.
Despite others’ repetitive attempts to do so, over the last few years, it has been proven: nothing can dampen my spirit.
I have many friends that have supported me, as I’ve sought to uplift my spirit. They have helped & are helping me tremendously still. There were some old & new friends of mine in Seattle, upon my initial recovery, that were and are wonderful. Here in my new residence as well, I’ve acquired golden friends. Those are the only ones I keep (very hopefully, the majority of you can relate), as those are the only people that better my life.
I have learned, repeatedly, that strength, self motivation & perseverance are beyond necessary for successfully reclaiming a full life. I’ve developed my life anew, with new constrictions, a few times before. Granted, this blockade is all encompassing. My imbedded fierceness is certainly being called upon! I now feel able to employ it. I’m determined to foster a beautiful life once again.
My friends consciously & consistently choose to act in ways that support my spirit’s revival which is tremendously helpful.