Back in the Studio!
Back in the “studio” and feeling grateful.🎨
I finally felt well enough to add another layer of plaster to my upcycled African mask mirror piece today. Progress might be slow, but it’s still progress—and I’ll always celebrate that.
If you spotted the pink bandage on my arm, it’s from having my blood drawn earlier (yay self-care!). And yes… I somehow lost my glasses. For the first time ever. So I’m temporarily wearing an old backup pair until my new prescription ones come in. Honestly, with everything I’ve been balancing lately, I’m not surprised.
Living with a traumatic brain injury means that every task takes more energy—and when I add something to my plate, something else usually slips. (My fellow spoonies, I know you feel me!)
Right now, I’m juggling quite a bit:
• Creating and sharing my art
• Scheduling speaking engagements
• Serving on the advisory council for the Brain Injury Association of America
• Hosting my virtual support group for parents with brain injuries
• Curating a poetry series featuring brain injury survivors and caregivers
It’s a full plate, and I have to take frequent breaks. Even then, I usually suffer physically afterward. But by the grace of God, I’m still here. I’m still doing what I love and showing up for my community, especially after surviving being hit by a car going 48mph while crossing the street.
God is good. I’m creating. I’m healing. I’m grateful.🙏🏽
If you’re into art, advocacy, resilience, or rooting for people who keep going despite the odds—I’d love to have you follow my journey:
Don’t forget to register to attend the upcoming “In Our Own Words” virtual poetry event taking place April 19th! Celebrate Poetry Month with some amazing brain injury survivors and caregivers sharing their journeys of joy, triumph and resilience!
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