Community Stories
Sharing Strength, Hope, and Resilience
Every brain injury journey is unique, but no one has to walk it alone. This Community Stories space where those living with a brain injury, caregivers, and loved ones share their experiences - the challenges, the victories, and everything in between.
By reading these stories, we hope you’ll find connection, encouragement, and hope from those who truly understand. And if you're ready, we invite you to share your own journey to inspire and support others.
How Community Stories work
Each story is created through a small set of guided reflection questions. Contributors choose what to answer and what to leave out.
Jeffrey Esposito: Life Changed After Brain Injury
Don’t Give Up: Jeffrey Espocito’s TBI Recovery Story
Ross Burger: One Step at a Time After Brain Injury
Just Keep Stepping: Ross Burger’s ABI Recovery Story
Joie Wehr: Realizing the Impact of Brain Injury Years Later
From the Army to Advocacy: Joie’s Story of Resilience After Brain Injury
Ashleigh Mackey: Understanding My Brain Injury After Years of Questions
Finding Strength Through Stroke and MoyaMoya: Ashleigh Mackey’s Brain Injury Journey
Matthew McCabe: Holding Onto Faith Through Stroke and Brain Injury
Surviving & Thriving: Matthew McCabe’s Brain Injury Journey