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
Robin Luftig: Holding Onto Hope Through Brain Injury
Faith, Resilience, and the Journey to Recovery: Robin Luftig’s Brain Injury Journey
Richard Berger: Saved by Love and Determination After Brain Injury
A Journey of Resilience, Faith, & Recovery: Richard Berger’s Brain Injury Journey
Kimberly Kralovic: Learning to Move Forward After Concussion
Navigating Life After Concussion: Kimberly Kralovic’s Brain Injury Journey
Katharina Preu: Defying the Odds After Traumatic Brain Injury
Defying the Odds After TBI: Katharina Preu’s Brain Injury Journey
Diane Hurst: Living With the Cumulative Impact of Brain Injury
Overcoming Repeated Concussions & Finding Strength: Diane Hurst’s Brain Injury Journey
Joi Kue: Growing Up With Brain Injury
Embracing Life with a TBI: Joi Kue’s Brain Injury Journey
Teresa Anderson: Recognizing Brain Injury Years Later
Resilience, Recovery, and Hope: Teresa Anderson’s Brain Injury Journey
Karen Hess: Learning to Live With a Changed Life After Brain Injury
Overcoming Pain with Purpose: Karen Hess’ Brain Injury Journey
Lynda Douge: Finding Purpose After a Life-Changing Brain Injury
Resilience After Trauma: Lynda Douge’s Brain Injury Journey
Rob Baugh: Helping Others Shine After Brain Injury
Overcoming Pain with Purpose: Rob Baugh’s Brain Injury Journey
Jonathan Schimpf: The Only Direction Is Forward After Brain Injury
Surviving a Severe TBI & Finding Hope: Jonathan Schimpf’s Brain Injury Journey
Stefanie Beeney: When Brain Injury Changed My Identity
Overcoming Pain with Purpose: Stefanie Beeney’s Brain Injury Journey
Hannah Anderson: Surviving a Coma and Rebuilding Life After Brain Injury
Overcoming the Odds: Hannah Anderson’s Brain Injury Journey
Michelle Karam: Rethinking What It Means to Be “Lucky” After Brain Injury
Finding the meaning of ‘Luck’: Michelle Karam’s Brain Injury Journey
Matthew McCabe: Holding Onto Faith Through Stroke and Brain Injury
Surviving & Thriving: Matthew McCabe’s Brain Injury Journey
Charlotte Endorf: Rebuilding Life Slowly After Brain Injury
Overcoming Setbacks & Embracing Hope: Charlotte Endorf’s Brain Injury Journey