Coming April 2025, Resilient Roots will be hosting our second virtual poetry event featuring the works of brain injury survivors and caregivers from all walks of life. “In Our Own Words” brings the voices of the brain injury community to the forefront as we use poetry to express our experiences, bringing advocacy, awareness and visibility to the world at large. This event is open to anyone who would like to attend.

If you identify as an individual having experienced a brain injury of any kind (traumatic brain injury, stroke, prior drug use, domestic violence, etc.-this is a judgment-free zone!) or are a care partner to an individual living with a brain injury, please reach out to me (Cazoshay Marie) at resilientrootspwbi@gmail.com for more details and to get on the program to share. You can also email me there to get on the mailing list for updates about this fantastic event. Join us for an afternoon of expression and fellowship!

date/time: April 19th, 2025 at 12:00pm MST

Register to attend by clicking the button below

Featured Presenters for April 19th:

• Cazoshay Marie

• Lynn Whitfield

• Wisteria Ward

• Briana Rice

• Nate Ward

• Robert Ward

• Teniecka Drake

• Eugene Ward

Join us for our next virtual support group meeting for parents living with brain injuries as we explore expression and creativity in a gentle, supportive space to celebrate National Poetry Month. Not a parent? No worries, this month any survivor is welcome to attend!

🗓️ **April 17th, 2025**  

📍 **Online via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DiSWBHjTTZacjXREqe6aHw**  

🧠 Hosted by Cazoshay Marie & Resilient Roots

In addition to a group discussion on creativity after brain injury, this session has a special activity: "Texture & Emotion Freewrite" — a super simple sensory-friendly creative writing activity designed to help you connect with your emotions and imagination, using everyday textures as inspiration.

💡 **To prepare bring:**  

- Something to write with (pen and paper, a keyboard, or even a voice-to-text app)  

- Your beautiful self—no pressure, no perfection needed 💛

Whether you’re a writer or not, whether you think you’re creative or not, wherever you’re at in your healing journey…this activity is for *everyone*—come as you are and write what feels true. Sharing is optional but always welcome!

🌀 Let’s express, reflect, and connect—together.

REGISTRATION
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: April 17,, 2025 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocOytrD4pE9JDp3FOfXuwVZG_3uxIOCqj

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Welcome to our online support group, a compassionate community designed specifically for parents navigating the challenges of living with brain injuries. Whether you're adjusting to life after a recent diagnosis or have been managing brain injury symptoms for some time, this group offers a safe, supportive space to connect with others who truly understand.

Here, you'll find discussions surrounding resources & support tailored to the unique experiences of parents with brain injuries—ranging from managing daily tasks & parenting responsibilities to coping with cognitive, emotional, & physical changes. Our community provides an opportunity to share stories, tips, & encouragement, helping you not only survive but thrive amidst the complexities of parenthood & brain injury.

Join us monthly for regular discussions, peer speakers, expert Q&A sessions, & good old-fashioned peer support meetings, all hosted in a respectful & encouraging environment. Whether you seek advice, empathy, or just a listening ear, you are not alone. Together, we can navigate the path forward with resilience & hope.

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Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 20, 2025 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Join me and my fellow Brain Injury Association of America Advisory Council member, Darcy Keith, along with Ann McDonald (MPA, OTR/L, CBIST, Advocacy and Affiliate Specialist: Brain Injury Association of America), as we share about how to effectively share your story as we gear up for BIAA’s National Conference and Advisory Day March 3-5 in Washington, D.C.

Licensed therapist Miracle Williams will be coming to share with us all about love and relationships, as this is officially Love Month. Read all about Miracle and join us at 5:30pm MST on February 20th.

“Miracle Williams is a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples therapy. She specifically has a passion for helping partners strengthen their relationship and deepen their connection through communication. With her experience in guiding couples through life’s challenges, she believes that meaningful change begins with understanding and being understood.

Beyond the therapy room, Miracle wears many hats including partner, parent, daughter, sister, and friend—roles that shape her perspective and reinforce her belief in the power of relationships. Outside of therapy, she is an adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University, where she teaches in their Behavioral Health Science Department. Additionally, she serves as a Board Member for CARE Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and communities.

Within all of her roles, she is committed to creating meaningful connections and empowering individuals and couples to build relationships that are supportive, fulfilling, and lasting.”

REGISTRATION

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 20, 2025 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocOytrD4pE9JDp3FOfXuwVZG_3uxIOCqj

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Coming February 2025, Resilient Roots is hosting a virtual poetry event featuring the works of brain injury survivors from all walks of life. “In Our Own Words” brings the voices of survivors to the forefront as we use poetry to express our experiences, bringing advocacy, awareness and visibility to the world at large. This event is open to anyone who would like to attend.

If you identify as an individual having experienced a brain injury of any kind (traumatic brain injury, stroke, prior drug use, domestic violence, etc.-this is a judgment-free zone!) or are a care partner to an individual living with a brain injury, please reach out to me (Cazoshay Marie) at resilientrootspwbi@gmail.com for more details and to get on the program to share. You can also email me there to get on the mailing list for updates about this fantastic event. Join us for an afternoon of expression and fellowship!

date/time: February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm MST

Grab your popcorn as we come together to watch the short documentary film, “Jelly Brain.” The viewing will be followed by a discussion.

Quote from Kieran Nolan, director and son of the movie subject:

“The emotional maelstrom of first thinking my Mom was going to die, then watching the person who had brought me into this world and raised me become a different person was the most terrifying thing that had happened to me. So that got me thinking, could I tell my Mum’s deeply personal story whilst infusing a layer of emotive true life horror? That is how Jelly Brain was born." Full Interview

Join us as we come together to watch and discuss this relatable and informational film.*Note, this is not a scary or graphic movie

Private speaking engagement with Brain Injury Association of America and Abbott at the American College of Emergency Physicians’ Annual Conference (ACEP)

Join us for the September Resilient Roots Virtual Support Meeting for parents living with brain injury. We have amazing guest speaker Stacia Bissell who will be sharing with us this month.

Interactive presentation for Gilead Ministries Christian Education Center to “Start the Conversation” for this year’s Concussion Awareness Day.