It immediately became the mantra for my recovery

October 02, 2019 | 06m 14s

After suffering a tbi, this storyteller emphasizes the importance of hope during recovery.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):7xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Brain and Nerves; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Supporting family members who are sick; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity

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