This is shared as a personal creative work. Poetry and artwork communicate lived experiences in unique ways, and each piece reflects the individual voice and perspective of its creator.
Temporarily Broken
Being broken isn’t the end —
It’s a pause, not a stop.
You don’t need to be completely whole to move forward.
Just be willing.
Written by: Jonathan Schimpf
Person living with a brain injury
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Photographer & Creative Technologist
Photography has been my way of staying connected to the parts of myself that remain unchanged after brain injury — a bridge between who I was and who I continue to become. Through documenting overlooked moments, textures, and structures, I explore resilience, impermanence, and quiet persistence. My image 'Temporarily Broken' reflects the belief that being “broken” isn’t an ending, but a pause — a reminder that repair and movement forward can often coexist.
Creativity brings hope to life.
In 2025, we invited those living with a brain injury from our community to share their artwork for the first-ever Hope Survives Greeting Card Collection. This piece is part of the featured gallery which highlights the artists whose work was selected for our printed cards, available as part of this fundraiser.
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