The Hope Collective
Voices and creative expressions of our community reflecting the complexity and resilience of life after brain injury.
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
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
Heidi Rivera: A Mother’s Life as a Brain Injury Caregiver
Hope means persevering through difficult times: Heidi Rivera’s Brain Injury Journey as a Mother & Caregiver
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
Kymberlee Baker: Alone, Then Rebuilding Life After Brain Injury
Finding Strength and Faith after Brain Injury: Kymberlee Baker’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
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